★Tickets on sale now ★Easter 2027 · 26–28 March · Cromwell Racecourse ★Enter a machine, $25 each, capped at $100 ★Massey muster: 285 to beat, 500 spaces ★Subscribe for updates ★Booking fees on us, the price you see is the price you pay
Plan Your Visit

Make a Weekend
of It

Easter weekend in Central Otago: autumn colour, big skies and three days of iron. Here's what you need to know.

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The Essentials

When & Where

Key event details
DatesEaster weekend 2027: Friday 26, Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 March.
HoursGate times announced with the full programme.
LocationCromwell Racecourse, Ripponvale Road, Cromwell, Central Otago. An easy drive from Alexandra, Wanaka and Queenstown.
TicketsOn sale now. See ticket prices. Subscribe for updates.
Contactevent@tracksandwheels.co.nz
Machinery lined up under the Central Otago ranges
The Region

Base Yourself in
Central

Easter is peak autumn in Central Otago: golden poplars, ripe orchards and long clear days. Stay local and make the show the anchor of a proper long weekend.

  • Cromwell: orchards, the heritage precinct on the lake, and wineries up the Kawarau Gorge.
  • Alexandra & Clyde: rail-trail country, river trails and old gold-town pubs.
  • Wanaka & Queenstown: under an hour's drive, with the full resort-town spread.
  • Book early: Easter is a busy weekend in Central; lock in accommodation as soon as your passes are sorted.

Ideas for the rest of the weekend: the old gold town, cellar doors, family days out, the Lake Dunstan Trail and where to eat.

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Good to Know

Visitor Questions

What should I bring?

Sun hat and sunscreen (Central Otago autumn sun still bites), sturdy shoes for paddock walking, a warm layer for the morning, and a camera. It's a working machinery event, so expect dust.

Is it family friendly?

Very. There's a dedicated kids and family zone, the parades run twice a day, and youth ticket pricing covers ages 16 and under.

Where exactly is the venue?

Cromwell Racecourse on Ripponvale Road, Cromwell. Easy reach of Alexandra, Wanaka and Queenstown, with free parking on site. Detailed parking and gate maps will be published with the full programme.

What about food and drink on site?

Food trucks and catering vans run all three days, with market stalls alongside. Full site rules (including what you can bring in) will be published with the full programme.

Can I bring my dog?

Site rules, including animals, are being finalised and will be published before the event. Working machinery and dogs are usually a poor mix, so plan for a dog-free day out.

Sorted for
Easter 2027?

Tickets are on sale, and the record attempt needs a crowd to see it.

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