Rangitata Military Revival

Rangitata Military Revival Welcome to New Zealands newest military historical event. Military displays, vehicles, reenactments and so much more.

Family friendly
Oct 25th and 26th 2025 10am to 4:30pm
Rangitata Island aerodrome
$10pp, children $5

10/08/2025

Get ready for a roaring weekend of military action!

Join us at the Rangitata Military Revival 2025, happening on Labour Weekend (October 25-26) at the Rangitata Island Aerodrome!

*Event Highlights:*

- *Military Vehicles*: Over 100 rare and vintage military vehicles on display, with ride opportunities available for a gold coin donation
- *Re-enactment Battles*: Witness epic battles come to life on both days
- *Artillery Demonstrations*: See historic artillery in action
- *Interactive Displays*: Explore military history through static and interactive exhibits
- *Food and Raffle*: Enjoy food vendors and participate in a raffle to win an unforgettable experience - blank firing a 25-pounder field gun!

*Event Details:*

- *Date:* Labour Weekend, October 25-26, 2025
- *Location:* Rangitata Island Aerodrome
- *Admission:* $10 adults, $5 children
- *Proceeds:* Supporting Cure Kids and promoting military history and hobby

*Plan Your Visit:*

- Free camping available on-site for the public and vendors
- Located 30 minutes from Timaru and Ashburton

Mark your calendars and bring the whole family for an action-packed weekend! Share with friends and family to spread the excitement!

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South Island representative for Cure Kids Will Hall and his son (left), with Don Pelvin of the Geraldine Military Museum...
07/12/2024

South Island representative for Cure Kids Will Hall and his son (left), with Don Pelvin of the Geraldine Military Museum and chief organizer of the Rangitata Military Revival.

Rangitata Military Revival 2024 is excited to announce we successfully raised $5,000 for the Cure Kids NZ charity. We look forward to helping them out again at our next event that will be announced soon.
Thank you to everyone who contributed in any way to our event. Especially those who bought displays and vehicles from all over the country.
And a big thank you to those who came out to see the Rangitata Military Revival. Without your support these types of events wouldn't be possible.

02/11/2024

Thanks AshburtonTV for an awesome video.

What a weekend! Thank you to all who came and took in the vast array of militaria on show this Labour weekend. Especial...
28/10/2024

What a weekend! Thank you to all who came and took in the vast array of militaria on show this Labour weekend. Especially those who braved the rain on Saturday. We were completely overwhelmed with the support you all showed with crowds numbering in the thousands. If you missed it, never fear. We're already looking forward to doing all again next year.
Don't forget to tag us in your photos. We would love to see your experiences at the Rangitata Military Revival 2024.

Photo credit Roger James

"SUN'S OUT, GUNS OUT!" the rain has gone and the sun come out. Set to be a beautiful day out here at Rangitata Island. ...
26/10/2024

"SUN'S OUT, GUNS OUT!" the rain has gone and the sun come out. Set to be a beautiful day out here at Rangitata Island. Still a little wet under foot so don't forget your gumboots.

See you all soon

25/10/2024

SHOTS FIRED!! First artillery shot if the day.

25/10/2024

Vehicle rides even more fun in the mud!

With safety in the forefront of our minds, our event armourer has made the tough call to postpone all our battle reenact...
25/10/2024

With safety in the forefront of our minds, our event armourer has made the tough call to postpone all our battle reenactments for today. A decision not made lightly.

The event is still open and we welcome anyone who is brave enough to come out in the rain. Forcast for tomorrow is looking great and the Reenactors will be itching too put on a good show. So if explosions are your thing done miss tomorrow's shows.

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