NZ VolkswagenNationals

Join us on an epic journey south to Invercargill to the world's most southern Volkswagen event, so why not travel it with your family and your mates.

Wednesday 24 March 2027 - "The Cruise" leaves the Allied Fuel Stop, 114 Branston Street, Christchurch, at 8.30am SHARP (assembling from 8.00am), heading south following Thomsons Track (100% tarsealed) with a first meet up spot and cruise photo at the Church of the Good Shepherd in beautiful Lake Tekapo. Onwards to Wanaka. Wednesday evening the night is yours in this very special Central Otago town.

Thursday 25 March 2027 - 9.30am from the Allied Fuel Stop, 86 Church Road, Luggate (assembling from 9.00am). Heading to Cromwell and down alongside Lake Dunstan and the mighty Clutha River. Keep aside $10 cash in a wee brown envelope as we have permission to cross the Clyde Dam, looping back through the historic goldmining town of Clyde for some incredible photo opportunities. Moving then into the Maniototo and down to the Ophir Bridge, tracking to Palmerston and on to Dunedin, where our sponsor Emersons Brewery will host an evening at the spiritual home of Emersons.

Friday 26 March 2027 - 9.30am from Bridgman Street Panel Beaters, South Dunedin (assembling from 9.00am), directly under the world famous VW up the pole. We head south via the Otago Peninsula and then on to the Catlins, with incredible wildlife and scenery to photograph on the way, then directly on to the 2027 Volkswagen Nationals in Invercargill.

The guidelines - It is impossible to expect that we stay together in convoy, but we suggest you find your own rhythm and fellow Dubbers to travel with. We will provide you with spots for photo opportunities and points to be at a certain time. Our day start times will be strictly adhered to as our destination is Invercargill by Friday 2pm. Please arrange your own accommodation for Wanaka and Dunedin. You may choose to take a more direct route - all we ask is that you adhere to the road rules and speed limits, and that you tell other cruisers your intentions so you can be accounted for.

Set in Invercargill's iconic public gardens, a full day of admiring, meeting old friends, finding inspiration and sharing stories.

With structured arrival and display times. Pick just one judging class below and reconfirm your registration number. If you don't want to be judged, your goodie bag will have the necessary documents to display.

Judging classes: Type 1 Beetles to 1957; Type 1 Beetles 1958-1967; Type 1 Beetles 1968 on; Air-cooled Cabriolets; Type 2 Kombis up to 1967; Type 2 Kombis 1968-1979; Karmann Ghia; Kombi Campers; T3 & T4 & T181; Beach Buggies; Special Interest.

Mk 1 Water-cooled Mk 2 Water-cooled Mk 3 Water-cooled Other Water-cooled 

T3 T4 & T5 Transporters

Additional classes up for grabs: Best Retro Display, Hard Luck, Best Daily Driver, Best Engine, Best Upholstery, Best Paint, Best in Show, People's Choice, Shin's Pick. Eddys Pick

Please note: the Event Team reserve the right to add or delete any of the above classes due to lack of entries.

A rare opportunity to sit in, ask questions and be part of an interactive Saturday evening event (finger food served, cash bar available) with not only some of New Zealand's VW icons but Shin Watanabe, former editor of Hot VWs magazine, and YouTubes own Eddy Collins who are with us for our entire event including the Cruise from Christchurch.

Doors open 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start at Bill Richardson Transport World, giving everyone time to explore Invercargill and have dinner in one of our many restaurants in town after the Show & Shine.

 (please note this event is not suitable for children )

Have you ever been to the bottom of the world?

Leaving Transport World at 10.00am Easter Sunday in convoy to Bluff, with iconic photo opportunities at the famous Bluff sign post (event sponsor Buzz Bug), family fun with the VW community, and a side trip to Teretonga Raceway (event sponsor Regional Ford).

Child ticket for the Transport World Prize Giving "Glitz & Glamour" Dinner and Dance, for children under 12 years of age.

Join us for a laidback BBQ breakfast before your journey home - a chance to reflect and say goodbye until 2028 in Taranaki.

Everyone to register please for catering purposes, including children.

All too often we return home and rely on everyone else's photos and videos to remember.

The 2027 Nationals team are capturing the highlights throughout the weekend - from the Cruise starting in Christchurch right down to the farewell breakfast, with photos, videos, reveals, the Show & Shine and the prize giving dinner, all on a USB drive that will be sent to you after the event.

Entry to Bill Richardson Transport World at 20% off normal pricing.

Your pass can be used any time over Easter weekend. We suggest Saturday or Sunday afternoon as the best options.

Child entry to Bill Richardson Transport World for ages 5 to 14, at 20% off normal pricing.

Your pass can be used any time over Easter weekend.

Children under 5 enter Bill Richardson Transport World free of charge.

Please still add them here so we have accurate numbers.