Westpac Chopper Appeal

Chopper Bike Ride 2025

$101,879 of $150,000 goal
9 May 2025

14th Annual Chopper Bike ride from Queenstown to Invercargill.

Southland

All funds raised go to the Lakes District Air Rescue Trust to support the vital Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Service. The ride is 235 kms on the 9th May 2025. Once again we are delighted to welcome some very special guests with Richie and Gemma McCaw joining us along with Paddy Gower, Nathan Cohen and Anna Taylor.

Last year we passed the magic million $$$ mark through the 13 rides to date and our goal this year is to fundraise $ 150,000.

We will also be remembering our very special friend and local legend, Reece McDonald, before, during and after the ride. Reece tragically passed away last year but he left an amazing legacy through his participation and organising of the ride and his passion for fundraising for the rescue choppers which he had used personally in 2019.

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Richard
Richard on 20 Jul 2025    "There's no greater sound"
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Joanne
Joanne on 14 Jun 2025    Brent, Pauline & Hunter
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Andrew
Andrew on 11 Jun 2025    "There's no greater sound"
Ur a top man Tim Henshaw and the team that road from Nelson to invercargill
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This campaign started on 11 Feb 2025 and ended on 31 Jul 2025.
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