Westpac Chopper Appeal

Chopper Bike Ride 2025

$98,606 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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Blair
Blair 4 hours ago    "There's no greater sound"
Huge shift. Good work
$100
Andrew
Andrew 10 hours ago    "There's no greater sound"
Great work Hench!
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Fliss
Fliss 22 hours ago    Brent, Pauline & Hunter
$50
Poppy
$20
JD
Awesome Sarah! Brilliant stuff getting back on a bike !!
$50
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This campaign started on 11 Feb 2025 and ends on 31 Jul 2025.
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