Bangers to Bluff 2019

$14,876 donated

Given by 145 generous donors in around 6 months

Buy a car for under $2000 and drive it from Auckland to Bluff over 12 days via roads less traveled, raising funds for charity.

Nationwide

Organised by the Rotary Club of Half Moon Bay, Entrants buy a car for under $2000 and drive it from Auckland to Bluff. Principal causes are Multiple Sclerosis NZ and The Hopeworks Foundation

Bangers to Bluff: No it’s not about sausages!!

It’s about buying an old banger (car) for under $2000 and driving it over 12 days with a group of like-minded adventurers from Auckland to Bluff, to raise money for charity.

Start date is Tuesday the 2nd April in Auckland and finish in Bluff/Invercargill on Sunday the 13th of April 2018 where the "bangers" are auctioned off.

The route is “Roads less travelled”. The bangers have lots of support!!

CarJam are a major sponsor and as NZ's leading vehicle checking provider will be providing free vehicle reports to competitors to help buy their trusty steed! CarJam are also sponsoring an entrant.

Protecta Insurance has donated third party insurance for all entrants and the AA have donated roadside assistance to all vehicles.

The Half Moon Bay Rotary Club will provide crew for the support vehicle for the whole trip.

At the conclusion in Invercargill, all vehicles will be auctioned off by William Todd and Co (2011) Ltd with all proceeds going to Charity.

If you want to keep your “banger” please discuss with the organisers.

The masthead charities are Multiple Sclerosis NZ www.msnz.org.nz and the Hopeworks Foundation www.hopeworks.org.nz together with other charities chosen by the Rotary Club of Half Moon Bay Charitable Trust.

Roads traveled will include the East Cape, the inland road to Hanmer Springs and SH99 between Te Anau and Invercargill.

Optional visits on the way include the East Cape Lighthouse, a marae visit in Gisborne, Owaka WW1 aircraft museum in Blenheim, Lake Tekapo night sky tours, Highlands Race Track in Cromwell (go-Kart racing too) plus with a rest day in Te Anau you'll be able to visit Milford or Doubtful Sound. In Invercargill, you'll be able to see the original Bert Munro’s World famous Fastest Indian.

Come and join us!!

For more information http://www.bangerstobluff.co.nz or phone Brian Hedge 0212290137

About us

Bangers to Bluff involves buying a car (banger) for under $2000, raising sponsorship and driving it from Auckland to Bluff, where it is auctioned off for charity.

The masthead charity for 2024 is Multiple Sclerosis NZ.