A parade of vintage cars and motorbikes migrated from Whanganui to Raetihi on Saturday to mark the centennial milestone of the Parapara Rd.
In March, 1917 the iconic New Zealand road was opened, cutting travel time between Whanganui and Raetihi from nine hours to four.
Driving a 1920 Dodge Tourer, mayor Hamish McDouall led 23 vintage cars and around 20 motorcycles around the bends and up the valley to Raetihi. An additional 17 cars joined the convey halfway at Raukawa Falls.
Whanganui and Partners' Louise Follett said the day ran perfectly and the great weather was an added bonus.
"Vintage cars and motorcycles lead in by pack horses, Clydesdales and a horse and gig along Seddon Street. There were a lot of people, which made a fantastic celebration," Ms Follett said.