INVERCARGILL EVENT INFORMATION
Its the first time Americarna ventures out of Taranaki and Americarna Invercargill is promised to be a fantastic event. It will be the first time Southerners get to experience the thrill of Americarna and what a show they are in for. And for all you entrants, we are offering you the opportunity to join in on a Spectacular run right the way down to the bottom of the South!!
Wellington is the main meeting and start point for the North Islanders kicking off the convoy but for those wanting to join the Americarna crew from New Plymouth, we have 20 starting from here already, below is our timetable for the trip to Wellington:
Sunday 21st March 2010
| Time: | Plan: |
| 9.00am | Depart New Plymouth Race Course |
| 9.15am | Regroup in Inglewood |
| 9.30am | Depart Inglewood |
| | The Convoy will pass through the following towns: |
| 10.10am | Hawera |
| 11.10am | Wanganui |
| 11.50am | Bulls |
| 12.00 noon | Sanson |
| 12.40pm | Foxton - Stop for lunch at the Diner '66 on 1' - Depart 1.40pm |
| 2.00pm | Levin |
| 2.45pm | Paraparaumu |
| 3.30pm | Lower Hutt |
| 3.30pm - 4.30pm | Check into accommodation |
| 5.00pm - 7.00pm | BBQ & drinks at Juniors Kustom Rides |
The Americarna Crew are staying at Top 10 Holiday Park - 95 Hutt Park Road, Lower Hutt (refer Accommodation section for contact details).
Monday 22nd March 2010
For those of you wanting to join us from Wellington and onwards, here's the plan:
| Time: | Plan: |
| 6.50am | Depart from Top 10 Holiday Park - Lower Hutt |
| 7.15am | Cars meet at Wellington Terminal Ferry |
| 8.25am - 11.35am | Ferry Crossing |
| 12.00 noon | Stop in Blenheim for Lunch |
| 2.00pm | Depart Blenheim |
| 3.30pm | Pass through Kaikoura (recommended fuel stop) |
| 6.00pm - 6.30pm | We hit Christchurch - Final stop for the day. |
The Americarna crew are staying at the Latimer Hotel as are a number of others. Here we have planned a group dinner. Come join the Americarna crew at the Latimer for a meal, a drink or two and a chance to catch up with friends and fellow 'convoyers' and recap on our travels. Dinner is a 3 course Buffet planned for 7.30pm
Cost: Adults - $35.00 per head / Children under 15yrs - $17.50 per head
Tuesday 23rd March 2010
This morning we leave Christchurch and head to our final stop for the day, Dunedin. The timetable for Tuesday is as follows:
7.00am | Breakfast at the Latimer Hotel |
| 9.00am | Depart Christchurch |
| 9.30am - 9.50am | Stop and regroup in Rolleston at the Rolly Inn Tavern car park. |
| | This is the convoy joining point for the Christchurch cars |
| 10.00am | Depart from Rolleston |
| 12.00 noon | Stop in Timaru at Caroline Bay for lunch |
| 2.00pm | Depart Timaru |
| 3.00pm | Pass through Oamaru |
| 4.30pm - 5.00pm | We hit our destination for the day |
| 6.00pm onwards | Visit Rodzsouth for BBQ and drinks or stop by for a drink at Hurricane Rodders Clubrooms OR |
| | simply take a drive around Dunedin and check out the city. |
Wednesday 24th March 2010
Today is the last stretch of the convoy. Our final destination - Invercargill!!
| Time: | Plan: |
| 9.00am | Depart Dunedin - depart point TBA |
| 9.45am | Regroup in Milton |
| 10.00am | Depart Milton |
| 12.30pm | Arrive Invercargill |
24th March - 27th March - The Official Americarna Event Begins
Once you reach Invercargill, Registration at Stadium Southland will be open until 8.00pm. Either head straight there, get yourself registered OR find your bearings, book into your accommodation and then make your way to registration once refreshed. For the locals of Invercargill, not on convoy, Registration will be open from 10.00am. We have organised a private tour from 1.30pm - 5.00pm of the Bill Richardson Truck Museum. This collection is mind blowing and the opportunity to view it should not be missed. Parking for the museum will be at Stadium Southland.
Thursday 25th March 2010 - The Inaugural Cruise of Americarna Invercargill!
We will be assembling at Stadium Southland ready to depart for the first ever Americarna Invercargill cruise at 10.00am. The first leg of today's run will take us to Riverton and a fantastic scenic cruise through this picturesque sea side town. Next destination is Tuatapere. Here you can stop, stretch your legs and take the opportunity to purchase a two course lunch, prepared especially for us by Hauroko Valley Primary School - Home & School Parent Group. 1.00pm will see us depart Tuatapere and head back to Invercargill. Along the way don't forget to take in and enjoy the beautiful Southland countryside.
Once back in Invercargill we are working on the possibility of continuing the cruise through Queens Park. Then first half of entrants will have the chance to visit Hayes Hardware from 3.00pm - Home of a large collection of Burt Munroe's World's Fastest Indian memorabilia. A collection owned by the local Hayes family. A Must see! Entry is by gold coin donation and all proceeds will go to the Southland branch of the NZ Down Syndrome Association. The early evening leaves you free to relax, dine or enjoy a refreshment at one of the local establishments. Then from 8.00pm come join us for American Movie Night. Tonight we will be showing a good old classic American movie at Stadium Southland.
Friday 26th March 2010
Day three of the event heads us off to Gore. All cars are to be in at Stadium Southland ready to head off at 10.00am sharp, and sharp it will be. Americarna is well known for its timetable punctuality - if it says 10.00am, then it is 10.00am. Once we hit Gore all the cars will park up in the main CBD area. Here we will stop for lunch. The finer details of this stop are still in the planning stages but we can assure you that the locals will be out in force to welcome you.
1.30pm is time to start heading off again. This time a different route will be taken on our return to Invercargill. We will take the drive to Lumsden onto Winton then Invercargill. The cruise will take you through some more of the beautiful Southland area with the Mountains providing an incredible back drop to the countryside.
Once back in Invercargill the second half of entrants will have the opportunity to visit Hayes Hardware and its notorious World's Fastest Indian collection from 3.00pm. It's also a time to relax, refuel yourselves and your cars ready for the Friday Night Main Street Cruise. A road closure will take effect on Dee and Tay streets late in the day to be ready for cruising to start at 6.30pm. First Americarna Invercargill Main Street Cruise (entrants only cruising) - It's going to be a blast so don't miss it!
Saturday 27th March 2010
Come to Stadium Southland for another day jammed pack full of entertainment and fun ... Country Fair Day!! From 9.30am - 4.00pm come and enjoy helicopter rides, children's entertainment, a lineup of great music, food, trade stalls and much more. Then at 3.45pm the prize draw for the Americarna giveaway vehicle will take place. For the first Americarna Invercargill we have a 1971 Ford Mustang Convertible to giveaway. You will find your entry in your event programme which you will be given at registration.
6.30pm - Onwards - The entrants buffet dinner and Saturday night function begins. Come enjoy an evening of food, refreshments and entertainment. Time to catch up with friends, talk about your week's adventures, let your hair down, put on your dancing shoes and party the night away. (Dinner is available by purchasing your tickets at registration).
Sunday 28th March 2010
The very first Americarna Invercargill has come to an end!!
But before you leave town Stewart Island Flights are running an Americarna entrants only special to visit Stewart Island. Have lunch and a beverage in the world's most southern bar. More info on this to be placed on our website in due course.
We are all in for a fantastic time. Whether you are involved right from New Plymouth or once the event starts in Invercargill. The Americarna Invercargill event is set to be one to remember. Don't delay; get your registration in now. Forms are available here on our website and we are available to answer any queries by calling 06 7590027 or emailing admin@americarna.com.
See you in March!
