19–20 February 2027
Moutere Hop: Cruise, Show, Shine
Experience the ultimate weekend of automotive nostalgia and community spirit. Join us for the annual Moutere Hop, where classic cars meet the valley's hops for 2 days of high-energy fun.
Registrations now open
CRUISE • SHOW • SHINE • CRUISE • SHOW • SHINE • CRUISE • SHOW • SHINE •
Event Schedule
FridayÂ
3:00pm - 6:30pm:Â Registration
6:30pm:            Cruise: Motueka, Mapua & Ruby Bay    Â
8:30pm:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Return to Centre
                    Film Starts
9:30pm:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Intermission
9:45pm:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Film Continues
10:30pm:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Film finishes
                    Live Music
                    Bar open till late
Saturday
MC for the day: Murray Leaning.
7:30AM:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Gates open for Cars & Stall Holders
8:00am:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Breakfast available
10:00am:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Gates open to Public Stalls open
10:30am - 4:00pm: Entertainment
4:00pm:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Prizegiving
                    Music & bar till late
Entertainment includes
Shows   Live music   Competitions   Market stalls
Pin Up Pageant   Live Auction and much much more!
prizes
Best in Show: $1000
Peoples Choice: $200
Best Represented Club: $500
Furthest Travelled: $500
Best Ford • Best GM • Best Euro/British
Best Jap • Best Mopar • Best Project
Best Retro Caravan
Site Rules
Onsite security both days           Due to Council Regulations: NO DOGS ALLOWED
Moutere Hop 2026 supports safety on NZ roads – Please don’t Drink and Drive
Activities
Pin up Pageant
Join the hop's most glamorous event. We celebrate grace and style with our annual pageant, bringing a touch of elegance to the hop fields.
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Register on the day 10.30am - 1.00pm.
The Valley Setting
We invite you to experience the heart of Moutere Valley, where the scent of hops meets the vibrant energy of our annual car show. Nestled in the lush green hills, our venue offers a unique backdrop for a weekend of nostalgia and community celebration.
