Your guide to events in Nelson, New Zealand
Sunday 15th-Saturday 21st March 2026
The Vero International Festival of Historic Motoring is an event organised by the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand Incorporated.
Every 4 years we celebrate veteran, vintage, and classic vehicles and the people who love them. This is an international rally that attracts participants from all over the world and New Zealand. Previous events have had over 1000 vehicles taking part.
In 2026 this exciting event takes place in the Nelson Tasman region over the course of the week of 15th to 21st March. The event will consist of vehicle rallies and public events throughout the week. Dates for public events will be confirmed closer to the event.
Register your interest at www.historicmotoring.org.nz. You will be the first to be notified when full registrations open and the public programme becomes available, plus receive a regular, informative, newsletter leading up to the event.
March 15–21, 2026
Varies, see programme on website.
Nelson & suburbs, Richmond & surrounds, Nelson Lakes / Murchison, Mapua / Moutere / Motueka, Golden Bay / Abel Tasman, Tapawera / Wakefield, Richmond
Various sites across Nelson Tasman. HQ at Trafalgar Centre
Most public events free, others gold coin donation.