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Drive the roads less traveled
Tour details
Join us for the ultimate three day adventure in your VCC club-eligible car! Journey from Blenheim to Greymouth, winding through breathtaking backroads and alpine passes. Experience the rugged beauty of Molesworth Station, the remote charm of the Rainbow Road, and a network of stunning back roads leading you to Greymouth.
This is more than just a rally—it’s a chance to meet like-minded enthusiasts, share stories, and create unforgettable memories on the road less traveled.
Key Details
Tour 5th – 8th Nov 2026
Registrations close: 24th Oct 2026
Spaces are limited to 40 vehicles—secure your spot today!
Dinner is available on site for $20 thanks to the Marlborough Vintage Car Club.
Day 1 – Friday 6 Nov 2026
We’ll depart from the Marlborough Vintage Car Club via the Redwood Pass, before joining the Acheron Road for our journey through Molesworth Station. This vast high-country landscape, set behind the Inland Kaikōura Range, is a land of extremes—scree-scarred mountains, wide river valleys, and sweeping tussock slopes.
Travel along unsealed roads through New Zealand’s largest working farm, where grazing herds and remote scenery define the experience. Descend Jacks Pass into Hanmer Springs, finishing the day with alpine views and a relaxed evening at our overnight stop.
Leaving Hanmer Springs and climb back over Jacks Pass, rising to 891 metres before turning toward the Rainbow Road. Traveling through Rainbow Station, this high-country drive reveals some of the South Island’s most pristine scenery—mountain ranges stretching to the horizon, clear rivers, and hidden waterfalls. Crossing Island Saddle, the highest publicly accessible road in New Zealand at 1,347 metres (4,419 feet), we reach the high point of the journey before continuing past Lake Rotoiti.
From here, take the back road over the Braeburn Track, a gravel route through native bush that opens into farmland, finishing the day in Murchison for our overnight stop. From Hanmer Springs to Murchison via The Rainbow Road & Braeburn Track.
Start location: Amuri Ave West (Just down from the Thermal Pools)
Start time: Briefing 8 am
Tour day distance: Route still being finalized
This day will be an adventure as it will involve alpine roads with fords.
Rainbow Road is an unsealed back-country road in New Zealand. It runs for 112 kilometers (70 mi) from HanmerSprings in Canterbury to Saint Arnaud in the Nelson Region
Lake Rotoroa lies within the borders of Nelson Lakes National Park. The lake is fed by the D’Urville and Sabine rivers. The greatest depth is 145 metres, and it has a surface area of just under 23.5 km. The lake is surrounded by beech forest.
Day 3 – Sunday 8 Nov 2026
We’ll start Day 3 winding our way over the Maruia Saddle, a gravel mountain pass full of twists and corners, before cruising along the Rahu Saddle, a bush‑clad route through lush native forest. Just before Reefton, enjoy a guided tour of a hidden West Coast mine, where impressive machinery and fascinating stories meet careful environmental practices.
After lunch in Reefton, travel along scenic farmland roads with an optional stop at the Pike River Mine memorial, finishing the day at a wild, rugged West Coast beach ahead of our evening celebration dinner.
Driving through native bush and farm land. Climbing to a height of 321m over 15km.
Additional information
Entry fee: $45 plus Rainbow station toll fee of $60. Additional passengers $10 pp
Accommodation at your own arrangement
Meals(This tour is self catering, however there are some dinner options below)
Lunch: There are no cafés along the route on Friday and Saturday, so please plan accordingly. On Sunday, there is a lunch stop in Reefton, where cafés are available.
Dinner: (Menus downloadable below)
Blenheim – Optional $20 per person. (Plate of finger food. Selection of savories, sandwiches and cake) Only 80 meals available.
This is a non-competitive touring event conducted on public roads and private roads, including sealed and unsealed surfaces. Participants are responsible for ensuring their vehicle is roadworthy and suitable for the conditions.
All participants take part at their own risk and must comply with New Zealand road rules at all times.
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