PLANNING UNDERWAY FOR TERRA AT 2025 WHEELS AT WANAKA
Preparations are going well for Wheels at Wanaka next Easter, where Caterpillar will be at the forefront of celebrations. On 18-20 April, Three Parks, Wanaka will once again roar to life, as enthusiasts from around the globe gather with a shared passion for wheeled and tracked machines.
April 2025 marks the centenary of the Caterpillar brand, and as a platinum partner of Wheels at Wanaka, Terra Cat will commemorate the 100-year anniversary with an extensive exhibition site. This will include a static display of some of the latest Cat equipment, and technology-enabled solutions that provide customers with efficiency and productivity advantages. As part of the Easter weekend, vintage earthmoving machines that have helped shape New Zealand will also be in action alongside their modern Cat counterparts for the Terra Cat Earthmoving Extravaganza. Wheels at Wanaka will also host the first-ever New Zealand round of the Cat Global Operator Challenge. This is where the country's best operators get the opportunity to show off their skills — and one will take home the title of New Zealand Champion, with the chance to travel to Las Vegas in 2026 and be crowned World Champion. During each portion of the Cat Global Operator Challenge, participants will test their skills against
fellow machine operators. Each will execute a variety of tasks in three Cat machines, such as digging a trench, loading a precise amount of dirt, and hauling or manoeuvring the equipment through a variety of obstacles. All challenges will use integrated technology to enhance each Cat machine’s performance. “We’ve had a large number of registrations of interest from New Zealand operators to get involved, and our team has been working closely with each to confirm the final entrants for the competition,” says Terra Cat CEO, Chris Heaton. “Regardless of whether you’re a long-time machine enthusiast, a general spectator or a skilled operator, you won’t want to miss this contest.” As in previous years, the Terra exhibition site at the 2025 event will feature a retail shop selling Caterpillar merchandise. This will include exclusive Cat Centenary items – a must-have for any machinery fan.
For tickets to the last-ever Wheels at Wanaka show, head to wheelsatwanaka.co.nz
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