A wild wave of wanderers welcomed in the Waihī Warm Up Party for Beach Hop 2025 on March 26. A convoy of classic cars rolled through the main street, while happy punters admired and snapped photos of their favourites. Some people were decked out from top to toe in their sharpest threads for the fashion show and best dressed competition, while others simply glammed up to add to the atmosphere. Reporter DAVIDDA HIKATANGATA revved up the camera and captured some of the day’s excitement.
Catherine Searancke brings a pop of colour to the event.
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Rylee enjoys checking out all the cool cars in town.
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Hetherington House residents celebrate with their own mini Beach Hop.
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Graham Wilson, left, and Terry Mcintyre from Christchurch.
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Denee Read and Kay Warrender.
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Gerry and Catherine Buckley from Central Hawkes Bay.
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Amy Starry-Moon is in town for her 10th Beach Hop.
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Kegan, Mitch and Hunter from Feilding.
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Ross and Sheryl Oliver from Central Hawkes Bay.
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