Wheels at Wanaka

18–20 April 2025

Wheels at Wanaka Returns

Caterpillar will be at the forefront of the celebrations at the 2025 Wheels at Wanaka event, marking the centenary of the brand.

Shaping New Zealand Since 1925

Celebrating 100 Years of Caterpillar

Terra Cat CEO Chris Heaton says Terra has been a proud platinum partner of the huge three-day event since 2019, and the 2025 event signals both the final year of Wheels at Wanaka, and Caterpillar’s centenary. “With 2025 marking 100 years of Caterpillar, we’re encouraging every owner of a Cat bulldozer – or track-type tractor as we call them today – to bring their pride and joy to next year’s event, and take part in a world record attempt for the most Caterpillar bulldozers in a parade,” Mr Heaton says.

“The older the machine, the better!”

As part of the Easter weekend, vintage earthmoving machines that have helped shape New Zealand will be in action alongside their modern counterparts for the Terra Cat Earthmoving Extravaganza. Terra will showcase an exhibit that features Cat equipment and our dealer support services, highlighting the latest technology solutions available in the industry. A range of Cat merchandise will be available for sale, including customised Caterpillar centenary items.

Wheels at Wanaka aerial

If it's got wheels or tracks, it'll be on display

Wheels at Wanaka 2025 will also host the New Zealand round of the Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge. This will mark the first time the event will be held in this country, and we’re looking for the best operators of construction machines from within New Zealand to compete. The winners then have a chance to compete against the world’s best operators at ConExpo in Las Vegas in March 2026. Wheels at Wanaka is an all-vehicle, all-machinery history-in-motion vintage fair – including steam engines, tractors and farming heritage, cars, motorbikes, trucks, earthmovers and heavy machinery. With over 50 acres of entertainment, tractor pulling and enduro-X competitions, ATV and rally car demos, an earthmoving extravaganza and a non-stop parade ground programme, it is Australasia’s biggest all-vehicle show. For information or tickets to the final Wheels at Wanaka show, head to their official website.

Wheels at Wanaka earthmoving
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