Additional Information

This year's Nelson DGD falls on the same day as the Omaka Wings & Wheels, at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, which is always a fantastic day and very much in keeping with the spirit of DGD. So that no-one misses out our DGD will be heading to Omaka for a day of Wings and Wheels heritage. From the Wings and Wheels website:

"Daylight Savings is coming, and so is the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre's Wings & Wheels Open Day! Make sure to mark Sunday, 28th September, 2025, on your calendar to spring forward into an amazing day of aircraft and classic cars! We have a spectacular lineup of aircraft planned from throughout history, and joy flights will be available. Re-hydrate and refuel at the Omaka Cafe and guest food outlets. Bring your picnic rugs and deck chairs, and make yourself comfortable because you won't want to leave! And don't forget to take the opportunity to visit the two remarkable exhibitions at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre. Entry to both is included in your Omaka Wings & Wheels ticket. For value for money, it doesn't get any better than this! There will be gate sales on the day. However, we highly recommend that you pre-purchase tickets online for the best price and quickest check-in experience."

At the end of the day there will be the option of completing "the lap" on the return to Nelson via St Arnaud. Of course for DGDers that don't want to attend the show there will be the option of travelling over towards Blenheim and turning back either at our regroup at Havelock, or at Omaka.

Link to Omaka Wings & Wheels ticketing website: https://events.humanitix.com/omaka-wings-and-wheels

We're looking into having a site reserved for us at the show - we'll report back if this has been arranged.

As per last year, those that still have the energy will be welcome at the Sprig and Fern Tāhunanui on completion of the drive. We're keeping things simple this year, with no prize giving, just your own personal enjoyment of a day of dapper driving with like-minded souls.