Open roads lure Porsche drivers to Wairarapa

Porsche Club New Zealand Porsche enthusiasts spent the weekend enjoying the open roads in Wairarapa, as part of an event organised by the Wellington branch of the Porsche Club New Zealand.

Co-organiser Digby Paape said they had about 16 cars and their owners taking part in the Martinborough Adventure.

The car models ranged from a Volkswagen Beetle 1961 - which the Porsche originated from - to a 2012 Porsche Boxster.

Mr Paape said the group started in Martinborough on Saturday where they saw a film at Circus Cinema, before staying at The Martinborough Hotel.

They then went to The Pointon Collection car museum, in Masterton, on Sunday before heading to Murdoch James Estate for lunch.

Mr Paape said the club made a few trips to the region each year because it is a such a great place, especially with the vast open roads.

"It's been fantastic. We've loved it," he said.

Among the cars on display was Ken McKenzie's Porsche from the early 1960s.

Mr McKenzie, of Tauherenikau, said he spent 10 years restoring the vehicle, mainly in Masterton.

Mr Paape said another Porsche of interest was a car which was specially ordered by former All Black Jonah Lomu, and was on loan from Armstrong Prestige. Other members had travelled from as far as Auckland and Taranaki.