An annual Hot Rod, classic & muscle car event held in Martinborough

Cruise Martinborough is a Hot Rod, classic & muscle car event showcasing vehicles from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and prior.

Cars permitted in the event are really anything American, Australian,  V8 or generally cool!

If you’re not sure just drop us a line. 

Day 1 - Thursday

10.00am

CM Daily Check in @ Cruise Domain (Rugby Grounds)

11.00am

Gladstone Inn Cruise Departure

11.45am

Band, Food and River Views @ Gladstone Inn

Day 2 - Friday

9.30am

CM Daily Check in @ Cruise Domain

10.30am

Farriers Cruise Departure

11.45am

Farriers CarPark Party. Band, Lunch & Car Show

2.00pm

Depart Farriers – MMP

2.30pm

Drags @ Masterton Motorplex (MMP) Dont come any earlier!

7.30pm

Friday night cruising – greytown main street (entrants only)

Day 3 - Saturday

9.30am

CM Daily Check In @ Cruise Domain

10.30am

South Wairarapa Tow & Salvage Cruise to town square – departs 

11.00am

Show & Shine @ Martinborough town square

 

12.00pm

Miss CM. Ladies & Gents please register at CM caravan.

1.00pm

Miss CM winners announced & photo shoot – report to cm caravan.

2.00pm

road opens – please clear any cars to regular traffic. 

2.30PM 

PRIZE GIVING AT CRUISE DOMAIN 

Day 4 - Sunday

Well run, professional, great people and wonderful location!

Graham Timms / Recommends

Great day seeing all the very cool cars. The location couldn’t be better with all the superb local cafes and shops.

Robin Halse / Recommends

So well organised! Met great people, had a wonderful time. Loved it and will be back

Heather Ritchie / Recommends

Congrats on an awesome event, we’ll be back

Todd Wylie / Recommends

Fab time seeing all the cars, people and activities. Well done Damien and team.

Diane Reynolds / Recommends

An amazing event ,it just gets better each year. Well done Damian

Ross Heathcote / Recommends

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What is Cruise Martinborough?

Cruise Martinborough is a classic and muscle car event open to cars and caravans from back in the day. Spread over several days in the sunny Wairarapa, just 90 minutes north of Wellington.

Can I enter my caravan/RV or motorbike?

There are prize categories for both cars (pre 79 or newer by prior approval) and retro caravans. Cruise Domain (rugby grounds) will be set up as Caravan HQ for self contained campers.

Motorcycles are welcome to park up on the Saturday of our event in and around The Martinborough Square. Specifically the car park of The Pukemanu Tavern.

Is accommodation available?

Yes there are rental homes in Martinborough as well as hotels, local camping ground and vineyards. If you are entering a caravan/ RV that is self contained then the ‘Cruise Domain’ will have a designated space for a small fee per night. Please book early as spaces are limited.

What other entertainment will there be other than cars?

Martinborough is renowned for its vineyards and great wines with tours avalible. Other entertainment will include live music, local foods and beaches nearby.

What is the cost to come to Cruise Martinborough?

You must register your vehicle to be part of the event. $139 per vehicle. Late entries more. Great prizes are up for grabs for those that enter vehicles!

Do you give Refunds if I cant attend?

We do not offer refunds. Once entered you can receive a credit for any future event if you cant attend the year you have registered for.  Same goes for Covid, if restrictions force us to cancel or postpone your entry is held in credit for a future date you choose. 

Are REG and WOF required to take part?

As you are driving on public roads its advisable your vehicle is legal. We do however have a few that arrive not quite finished each year.

Can I do skids or burnouts at Cruise Martinborough?

Definitely not (used to be the answer) Of course this still applies to the public roads. We do however include an afternoon at the newest drag strip in town which should cater to this itch.

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