The nearest petrol
station is Beckers Transport at Oturehua, (1km)
This petrol station is open all weekend, from dawn till dusk and you WILL
be able to fill up there.
Perhaps the most
important thing for first time rallyists to be aware of is the COLD.
There is a very real possibility that temperatures can drop down to minus 20
degrees C. In order to be prepared for this we would advise you to bring
plenty of WARM clothing, polypropylene underwear, good sleeping bags etc. The effect
of these temperatures can also play havoc with other gear. Your tent may well decide
to split, your bike fuel lines may also split, your radiator will freeze, destroying
things unless anti-freeze is used, your battery will not work very well due to being
so cold.
To help a bit with this we provide 44 gallon drums
around the site, along with dry wood. This allows you to light a fire. The more
experienced rally goers tend to form groups to camp around one or more of these barrels
and collect and stack the wood provided. In other words be in quick to get yourself
organised.
There is also a large bonfire, near to the Bar,
Souvenir shop and Stage. This is usually lit in the late afternoon, before it gets
too cold.
The other things to be aware of are the danger of
using gas cookers in your tent. This is dangerous, not only because of the
possibility of fire but also the danger of being poisoned by the fumes. Please do
not use petrol to light your fire. fire starters are available at the Souvenir shop.
Having thoroughly disillusioned you with all the
warnings, don't be put off. The rally is a lot of fun and most people who come get
bitten by the bug and keep on coming back.
We provide the following at the rally site:
 EFTPOS terminal for
both EFTPOS and Visa, Mastercard & Bankcard transactions.
Pre Ordered meals,
Saturday night dinner & Sunday morning breakfast. (See entry form).
Take away fast food
(Provided by the local Oturehua Winter Sports Club).
Free soup and apples.
Bar which sell a variety
of beverages both alcoholic & non-alcoholic.
Souvenir shop, we
sell woollen gloves, hats, tee shirts, fire lighters etc.
Large bonfire.
Saturday afternoon
entertainment (We are working on improving & expanding this).
Bands on
Saturday afternoon/night.
Sunday morning free
"Jump Start" service (a truck with large batteries & jumper leads).
A large
directions signpost is
available near to the stage area.
The nearest petrol station is
Beckers Transport at Oturehua, (1km)
This petrol station is open all weekend, from dawn till dusk and you WILL
be able to fill up there.
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