The Classic Alpine Tour

The Classic Alpine Tour (The CAT) for 2020 has a refreshed theme with four days touring throughout the regions south of Queenstown. The event is designed for classic sports cars of European origin of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s.

Friday evening, 27 March, sees the entrants and their entered classics gather at the picturesque Thurlby Domain for a cocktail party where the route and activities are revealed. Old and new friends meet and enjoy the atmosphere where there are bound to be interesting surprises revealed.

Early Saturday, 28 March, the tour leaves for a look at the back roads to Gore where the cars go on display in the town square later in the day. Sunday 29 the cars tour through the region and end the day at Te Anau.

Local schools benefit from The CAT touring through their area via charity lunches with the final wrap-up event being at a secret location for the prize giving and lunch on Monday the 30 March.

There are almost 50 cars participating. Great marques such as Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Porsche, Lancia, Morgan, Mercedes, and Alvis will be seen throughout the region over the four days. Some cars will have already travelled the length of New Zealand to get to the start line. They will then journey home afterwards making the total experience a wonderful way to enjoy their pride and joy. They will take in some of the best vistas and activities this country has to offer while enjoying friendship with like-minded friends.

More details are available at classicalpinetour.com.