Southalnd Rallies etc?

[nzdncjw]

Hey there what events are in and around Invercargill and Southland this coming summer? Keen to get to a few to take some photos..... Went to the landslip rally last season - was awesome.... got some cool shots! keen to get to some more to get some more action!

thanks

Chris Watson

[nzdncjw]

Have since found out today....

19th October, Curio Bay Rally
9th November, Landslip Rally
30th November, (Matarau scouts fundraiser rally) I think! on Old Coach Road between Clinton and Matarau...

Should be good!

Chris

[callum007]

Thanks for confirming those dates Chris.
Will be at all 3, truck permitting

[bigstu]

Whens the mud drags on?

[monterey]

Mud drags were last saturday.

[bigstu]

damn really thats a bastard wasnt much advertising of it

[JayWetere]

Have since found out today....

19th October, Curio Bay Rally
9th November, Landslip Rally
30th November, (Matarau scouts fundraiser rally) I think! on Old Coach Road between Clinton and Matarau...

Should be good!

Chris

Any more info on these as first time heard of these, first time 4wding really, keen to check some out
cheers

[kiwicruza]

Hi. Are you looking to compete or spectate?

Rallies are organized by Southland Land Rover Owners Club for Curio Bay, Southern Trail Blazers 4WD club for Landslip, and Tony Richardson/Mataura Scouts for their rally.

Curio Bay one is between Waikawa and Curio Bay, Landslip is on the hill above Pukerau (between Clinton and Gore) and Scouts one is off back road between Clinton and Mataura. They are pretty well sign posted off the main roads.

They start at 10am - two rounds and then usually and open round where any vehicle mods are ok.

In the first two rounds there are 4 classes - Standard, Modified, Greater Modified, Super Modified. Each has an increasing allowance of modifications.

To enter usually costs around $30-$40. Some charge for spectators, some don't.

These events are good fun and have been held for a while now - Landslip rally is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. They are usually pretty well supported also - around 20-30 (sometimes more) vehicles per event.

[JayWetere]

keen as to compete, but 1st year 4wding, so maybe spectate curio bay to see what is required and suss it out etc.. then ill be keen to compete in the other 2, do ya have to be part of the clubs?

[callum007]

Nope you don't need to be a member of a club. Just show up, be scrutinized and your away laughing.

[monterey]

Away to do the final set up for the Waikawa/Curio Bay rally this arvo. Looks like it will probably be a little damp underfoot with the rain we've had this week! So should be a fun day tomorrow.

[nzdncjw]

I'll be there... camera in tow clicking away! looking forward to it! been a heap of rain in Invercargill in the last day or two.... will make for some good bogs and slippery hill climbs!

[nzdncjw]

Does anybody know if there is a spectator charge for the curio bay rally tomorrow and the upcoming landslip one too?

Cheers!

Chris

[callum007]

Did anyone make it to the landslip rally with a camera?

[nzdncjw]

The rally off old coach road next weekend (30th nov) Does anybody have a more accurate location than off that road? Its 40 odd km long.... just trying to find out details on location


Thanks

Chris

[callum007]

Heard something about a rally held by Clutha 4wd club? coming up this month???
Any details?

[kiwicruza]

Yep 22nd Feb Cannibal Bay near Owaka.

[callum007]

Buggar. Ive got a mates frecking wedding in Methven that day. Fawk it