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THE COUNDOWN TO THE START OF THE 2026 VERTEX LUBRICANTS INTERNATIONAL RALLY OF WHANGAREI | 25 – 27 SEPTEMBER 2026

POHE ISLAND CAR SHOW & RALLY STAGE

It’s a great afternoon of cars, food, atmosphere, and rally action — don’t miss it.

Get down to Pohe Island on the 26th September, grab your ticket, and enjoy the classic cars from 3:00pm.

Then grab a bite from one of the food trucks, find a good spot, and settle in for the rally cars from around 5:00pm as they do two passes of the super stage.

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Download the maps for the two days of action on the stages around Whangarei, Dargaville & Ruawai.

Spectating at a rally is different to many other sporting events.

There is a lot involved and some good planning can make it a really enjoyable experience. And remember to listen to the marshals’, as they are there for your safety. Get ready for a mega weekend with the Rockstars!!

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International Rally of Whangarei
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Shakedown - Friday 25th September @ 1:00pmShakedown at Pohe Island.

This is on Friday 25th September from 1pm - 3pm. Best viewing is on Te Matau a Pohe bridge. It is free to watch but please listen to the marshals.

Official Start - Friday 25th September @ 4:30pmGet down to Cameron Street Mall in Whangārei City Centre and be part of the action as the classic car convoy rolls thru from 2:45pm on Friday 25th September.

Come early, stay for dinner, enjoy the live band, and soak up the atmosphere before the rally cars arrive at 4:30pm and officially start the Vertex Lubricants International Rally of Whangārei.

It’s a great chance to see the cars up close, support the local city centre, and kick off rally weekend in style.

Pohe Island Car Show - Saturday 26th September @ 3:00pmGet down to Pohe Island on the 26th September, grab your ticket, and enjoy the classic cars from 3:00pm.

Then grab a bite from one of the food trucks, find a good spot, and settle in for the rally cars from around 5:10pm as they do two passes of the super stage.

It’s a great afternoon of cars, food, atmosphere, and rally action — don’t miss it.

Pohe Island Super Stage - Saturday 26th September @ 5:10pmJoin us on the western side of Pohe Island for the running of stages 9 & 10.

The first car due around 5:10pm. Entry is via Riverside Drive from the car show (walk over the field) or Te Matau a Pohe bridge.

Official Finish - Sunday 27th September @ 3:00pmJoin us to celebrate the winners at the finish.

Come to the Pohe Island Service Park on Sunday 27th September at 3pm. Entry is free.

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Rally of Whangarei

 

The International Rally of Whangārei incorporates a round of the MotorSport New Zealand-sanctioned New Zealand Rally Championship (NZRC) where local teams can compete internally for NZRC points and the title will be crowned in Whangarei.

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