SILVER FERN
AIR RACE
™
HONG KONG TO CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND
THIS BUSINESS TRIP IS A RACE
26 MARCH 2012 – 8 APRIL 2012
Christchurch International Airport is pleased to invite participants in the SILVER FERN AIR RACE.
Christchurch International Airport has a proud heritage in International Air Races: not long after the airport opened, it was the finishing point for the international London to Christchurch
Air Race in 1953, and in 1987 it hosted the PDL International Air Race from Singapore to Christchurch to mark its Golden Jubilee. With another milestone in opening of Stage One of the new terminal, Christchurch Airport will now partner with the Silver Fern Air Race to host this event.
HONG KONG
N 22°17, 3’ E 114°8, 9’
KUALA LUMPUR
N 3°9, 5’ E 101°42, 7’
MELBOURNE
S 37°48, 9’ E 144°57, 7’
The SILVER FERN AIR RACE starts just before Easter next year on Monday 26 March 2012, with the aim to boost travel and business opportunities between Hong Kong,
Malaysia, Australia and New Zealand.
It also raises the profile in Asia of New Zealand aviation products and services and export commodities. A New Zealand Government promoted initiative.
The SILVER FERN AIR RACE is open to Corporate Jets, Airlines, Military aircraft, high performance turboprops and piston engine aircraft – with appropriate handicaps.
This is a multi national event: with a difference and a spectacular scenic destination. Designed to accommodate all classes.
CHRISTCHURCH
S 43°32, 1’ E 172° 38, 3’
QUEENSTOWN
S 45°1, 9’ E 168°39, 7’
WANAKA
S 44°41, 3’ E 169°7, 9’
Global interest is being shown in the Silver Fern Air Race, including a scenic extension traversing the South Island of New Zealand from Christchurch to Queenstown and Te Anau.
“Once you have tasted flight you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward
for there you have been. And there you will always long to return” — Leonardo da Vinci
ABOUT
The SILVER FERN AIR RACE was created as a world class air racing event commencing
straight after the final of the Hong Kong Rugby 7’s.
The destinations offer extensive business and investment potential. The race participants
have opportunities to meet destination Mayors and influential Government and Business
leaders; plus some of the most amazing scenery in the world, along with the chance to
experience golf, hunting, fishing, guided walks, fiords, lakes, mountains. Stay at Luxury Lodges
experiencing unspoilt vistas as far as the eye can see.
Experience the culture of the Maori, our original indigenous people in Aotearoa – The Land
of the Long White Cloud.
The Silver Fern Air Race founding company, Queenstown based Zilling Limited is active in
export marketing and event management/sponsorship. The company was involved in the
successful 1987 PDL International Air Race from Singapore to Christchurch.
THE RACE
The SILVER FERN AIR RACE has four components.:
1. The SILVER FERN AIR RACE to Christchurch.
2. The opportunity to investigate business and investment potential.
3. The daytime traverse of the South Island to cross over Queenstown to land at TeAnau /
Manapouri, adjoining the spectacular Fiordland National Park.
4. The excitement of the famous Warbirds Over Wanaka heritage Air Show – with Gold
Passes included.
The SILVER FERN AIR RACE spanning two continents and many countries.
Experience the variety and warm hospitality at en route stopovers and the welcoming celebrations at Christchurch.
Eric Roy
Jules Tapper ONZM
Jim Boult
Mat Wakelin
Ron Collins
Lars Fellman
Member of Parliament for Invercargill.
Deputy Speaker of the House of
Representatives. Justice of the Peace.
A successful South Island farmer and
experienced hunter and fisherman.
Jules has a long history associated with
NZ Aviation and Tourism & is a leading
businessman. He will be an aviation and
financial advisor.
“I am proud that such a experienced
and enthusiastic team will be
responsible for running this exciting
new initiative.”
“Our vision is to be New Zealand’s
best airport. We are a leading tourism
gateway, providing millions of travellers
access to the South Island. We welcome
everyone who wants to participate in
the Silver Fern Air Race, and we wish
all participants the best of luck in the
race.”
Mat Wakelin is the Race Director,
having flown in three previous air
races - Singapore to Christchurch,
and London to Sydney, and around
Australia. He has also been race
director in three previous around
New Zealand air races, and has
been awarded an FAI Paul Tissandier
Diploma for services to air racing. Mat is an Air New Zealand 747 Pilot.
“PDL Holdings Ltd was the principal of
the PDL International Air Race. Under
the stewardship of Ron Collins our
companies greatly benefitted from the
publicity generated in both Singapore
and New Zealand. Since then I have
worked with Ron on a number of
projects and I am confident he has the
ability to repeat the effort again for this
next air race.” – Lady Adrienne Stewart.
Lars Fellman has recently retired from
an executive position in one of the
top multi national brewing groups and
has moved to his lifestyle farm north
of Auckland in New Zealand. Lars has
a background in yacht racing with two
Whitbread Around the World races to
his credit and in general aviation, flying
his light twin all over several continents.
The farm has been equipped with a
landing strip and is now the base for
a couple of aircraft including a WWII
aerobatic trainer and a helicopter he
built himself.
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Patron
Chairman
Christchurch International
Airport Chief Executive
Race Director
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Please email as follows:
Silver Fern Air Race Management and Sponsorship: [email protected]
Silver Fern Air Race Participation: [email protected]
www.silverfernairrace.com
CEO
Race Handicapper
CONTACT
Silver Fern Air Race Limited
P.O. Box 1347
Queenstown 9348
New Zealand
+64 3 428 8274
Christchurch International Airport has long been a key aviation hub in the South Island, with an airfield used by
commercial airlines, private planes, helicopters, air ambulances and military aircraft. Its robust history has seen it
survive and thrive over the last six decades as it has provided a piece of crucial infrastructure for the region and
the South Island.
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THIS BUSINESS TRIP IS A RACE