Westpac Chopper Appeal

Chopper Bike Ride 2025

$36,510 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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Paul
Paul 18 mins ago    BB's gone Rogue!
Good cause as they provide a really critical service
$100
Brad
Brad 18 mins ago    BB's gone Rogue!
Good luck Bene!
$50
Morgan
Morgan 26 mins ago
Awesome work guys. Have fun
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Amy
Amy 52 mins ago    Tony's Gone Rogue
Go hard! Hope you've packed for all types of weather! Will be an amazing ride down the best island in NZ :-). See you at the finish line.
$50
Taieriwools
Taieriwools 1 hour ago
Go Peter Dawson Have a great ride
$250
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This campaign started on 11 Feb 2025 and ends on 31 Jul 2025.
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