RallyNZ Shows Off Queens

in RWC 2011 by Jon C — May 5, 2010 at 4:06 pm | 0 comments

Now that Queens Wharf is opening up the public, it’s interesting to see how it feels with its first major event - hosting Rally New Zealand.

Queens Wharf is be the base and main service area for all rally teams during the event.

There’s not a lot to see apart from a few cars being tinkered with by mechanics -and parts of the wharf are off bounds to the public.

But it does feel good to be wandering around on the wharf enjoying the sun and having something to occupy your attention, against the stunning backdrop of the busy Waitemata harbour boat and ferry traffic.

Queens Wharf is a very relaxed open public space on a sunny Auckland day.

Even the much-debated sheds come in useful for Rally NZ officials.

EVENTS:
Thursday
• Shakedown at Auckland Domain, 9.30am-1pm
• Driver autograph signing sessions, 4pm-6pm
• Ceremonial Start, Viaduct Harbour, 6pm-7.30pm
Friday
• Special Stages 1 to 8, Whangarei and Kaipara districts, from 9am
• Auckland Domain Super Special Stage (Special Stage 9), 6.45pm
• Service Park Queens Wharf – meet the crews, approx 7.20pm
Saturday
• Special Stages 10 to 17, Franklin and North Waikato district, from 7.45am
• Hampton Downs Super Special Stage, 11.45am and 4pm
• Service Park, Queens Wharf – meet the crews, approx 5.20pm
Sunday
• Special Stages 18 to 21, Raglan district, from 8.30am
• Service Park, Queens Wharf – meet the crews, 2.15pm
• Ceremonial Finish, Viaduct Harbour, 3pm