Scenery
All of the airports in this event are represented in the default FS9 and FSX sceneries: you don't need any add-on scenery to take part in the event.
But there are a number of scenery packages available that improve the visuals for some of the places you'll be flying, and these are listed below.
Christchurch
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ORBX New Zealand - South Island FSX Payware
This package, available here, provides stunning high res scenery for all of New Zealand's South Island (including Christchurch Airport).
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Christchurch International Airport v1.3 FSX Freeware
For those FSX pilots looking for a freeware option, this scenery by Troy Chapman replaces Christchurch Airport (NZCH).
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Christchurch International (NZCH)FS9 Freeware
A freeware FS9 scenery for Christchurch (NZCH), available here, by Alistair Slee, Jason Hunt, and Ian Warren.
Sydney
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ORBX Australia FSX Payware
This scenery, available here, provides custom mesh and land class for the entire continent of Australia.
Note, this product upgrades the terrain mesh and land class only - there are no changes to the airports within the product area.
For those looking for a cheaper version, ORBX also sell their Australian terrain mesh/land class scenery split into four separate regional products: the area around Sydney is covered by AU Blue.
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Vista Australis - YSSY Sydney Kingsford-Smith International FS9 Freeware
This freeware FS9 scenery updates the default for Sydney (YSSY) providing numerous layout and visual improvements.
Version 2.2 is available here.
Version 2.3 is a recommended update that brings the aprons and taxiways up to their current real world configuration. It is available here. Note, it requires v2.2 be installed first.