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Canterbury - Daffodil Day Rally 2026

The VCC Canterbury Branch extend an open invitation to all Banks Peninsula Branch members to join with them to take part in this year’s National Event – the Daffodil Rally for Cancer

Just like last year, it will be an open public event suitable for any veteran, vintage, classic (old or new), or collectible vehicle or motorcycle.

This year there will also be special Ford ‘Ranger Roundup’ and Ford ‘Mustang Muster’ sections assisted by Christchurch Ford dealers, Team Hutchison Ford and Avon City Ford.

Rally Start Locations

As in previous years, the Rally will once again start at 5 locations:

  • Rangiora at the Southbrook Park in South Belt

  • New Brighton Club in Marine Parade

  • Cashmere Club (use either the Hunter Terrace or Colombo Street entrance)

  • Rolleston Park’n’Ride car park at the Selwyn District Council offices, Norman Kirk Drive

  • Better Half Café, Ashworths Beach Road, Leithfield

Please aim to arrive at the start locations any time between 10 and 10.30am.

All runs will have short and long routes, and will converge at Cutler Park, McLeans Island, by 12.00 noon, where all of the vehicles will be on public display for the early part of the afternoon. The Avonhead Rotary Club will be selling a BBQ lunch, Coffee carts will be present, and a couple of raffles will be run with prizes drawn at the prize giving at 1.30pm.

A donation (suggested as at least $10 per car) will be collected on arrival at Cutler Park. All proceeds will be passed on directly to the South Island branch of the Cancer Society. All funds raised will be used in the Canterbury area.

Any vehicle is able to take part. Prizes for Best American, British, European, Japanese, Australian, Mtorcycle, Ford Ranger, Ford Mustang, and Best Dressed Driver & Passenger, and Cancer Society Personality’s Choice.

If you are also involved in any One-Make or other motoring clubs please ensure your club committee is aware of this date and event as well.

If you require any further information please contact Colin Hey on 021 883 807 or email: heywolseley699@gmail.com

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