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The Southern Cross Road Rally

The Southern Cross Road Rally was born out of a discussion over a few beers at the Rusty Nuts Ohawe Beach rally in 1990.

The second longest running event in the Rusty Events calender the Southern Cross Road Rally started in 1991 continues still. It is held every two years and comprises riding to the four extreme points off New Zealand, accessable by road. They are Cape Reinga (North), East Cape, Cape Egmont (West), and Sterling Point, Bluff (South). Over a 6 or 7 day period.All riders must check in at each checkpoint which are only open for 1 hour from noon to 1pm on the alloted day. The start point is varied from year to year.From start to finish all riders cover approximately 6300km. All must cross Cook Straight between the North and South Islands twice. On completion all riders and pillions are rewarded with a Southern Cross Road Rally badge. There is a after run function at the end of the event.

Reviews

1991 Southern Cross Road Rally

The first Southern Cross Road Rally started at Cape Egmont.

1993 Southern Cross Road Rally

Want to do a 6000km road ride ? Then this is the run for you - check out what previous riders have to say.

1995 Southern Cross Road Rally

The Southern Cross Road Rally in 1995 Started at Cape Egmont then to East Cape and Cape Reinga before heading for Bluff at the bottom of the South Island.

1997 Southern Cross Road Rally

The reviews here show that all types of motorcycles can complete the Southern Cross Road Rally.

1999 Southern Cross Road Rally

Do you like to ride long distance - this is the ultimate long distance ride in New Zealand. 6000+ kms over a 6 or 7 day period is a test of your seats comfort.

2001 Southern Cross Road Rally

Reviews form the riders of the 2001 Southern Cross Road Rally

2003 Southern Cross Road Rally

Stories from the 2003 Southern Cross Road Riders.

Photos Page 1 Photos from the Southern Cross Road Rally 2003 Photos thanks to Nigel Lees.

Photos Page 2 More of Nigel Lees photos from Cape Egmont 2003 Southern Cross Road Rally.

2005 Southern Cross Road Rally

The 2005 Southern Cross Road Rally started in Bluff, with the next checkpoint being at Cape Reinga, then East Cape, and lastly Cape Egmont with the after run party held at Opunake.

2007 SCRR Adrians Story

Adrian and Alyson the 2007 SCRR husband and wife team sent in this write up.

2007 Southern Cross Road Rally

Jon Bauer came all the way from the USA to take part in the 2007 SCRR he put up some photos on his web site and I have linked that to ours. Hope to see you again 2009 Jon.

2007 SCRR Pictorial tour

Corinne Watson did her Southern Cross Road Rally in 2007 and captured it in pictures.