2026 GT-R Festival New Zealand
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The 2027 edition runs 5 June.
Why You Should Go
A single-marque festival for Nissans across drift, drag, and circuit disciplines at Hampton Downs.
Format
1-day festival
Crowd
families & diehards
Vibe
Family-friendly, Festival
About This Event
New Zealand's largest dedicated festival for Nissans — a single-day celebration at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park where any chassis or engine stamped Nissan qualifies for entry. Circuit racing, drifting, gymkhana, drag racing and show displays across the venue's 4km International Circuit and shorter configurations, with infield parking and family-friendly admission.
1What to Expect
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2Best Way to Experience It
- Main grandstand along pit straight gives clear views of start/finish line and Tower Turn
- Passenger wristbands available with all proceeds supporting charity
About the Venue
Race Tracks
Hampton Downs Motorsport Park
- 4 km
- 10 turns
- Opened 2009
Hampton Downs Motorsport Park is near Te Kauwhata in north Waikato, and it's the northernmost circuit in New Zealand.
While you're in the area
Experiences near Hampton Downs Motorsport Park
3Logistics
- Children aged 10 and under receive free admission
- Spectator tickets sold at gate only with no pre-sales
- Located just off State Highway 1 at Hampton Downs offramp with ample parking
- Venue sits 60 kilometers south of Auckland
4Frequently Asked Questions
- Best fit if you enjoy hands-on track activities: cruise laps, roll racing, drift sessions, drag racing, gymkhana, skid pad competitions across 4km International Circuit, 2.63km National Circuit, 1.2km Club Circuit configurations.
- Best fit if you value single-marque communities: New Zealand's largest dedicated Nissan gathering, R32 through R35 GT-Rs alongside Silvias, 300ZXs, Skylines, any Nissan chassis/engine welcomed, show-and-shine displays.
- Best fit if you like family-friendly gatherings: NZ$30 general admission with kids 10-and-under free, parade laps for all ages, relaxed single-day format combining on-track action with casual community atmosphere.
- Not ideal if you prefer spectator-focused events: participant-driven format emphasizes driving over organized viewing, no dedicated grandstands or spectator amenities, track access prioritized for Nissan owners.
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