Rakiura Sunset Rallys
There were three Rakiura Sunset Rallies held by the Rusty Nuts M/C. In 1994, 1997 & 2000. Held on Stewart Island New Zealand they were the Southern most motorcycles rallies in the World.
| 1st Rakiura Sunset Rally ' 94 - M Conners |
This review of the 1st Rusty Nuts M/C Rakiura Sunset rally was writen by Melanie Conners a freelance writer who hitched a ride on the back of John Rusty's bike. This story was printed in the Wellington Evening Post. |
| Rakiura Sunset Rally Write up - Southland Times |
This write up on the Rakiura Sunset Rally appeared in the Southland Times on 25/04/1994 Under the heading of "Bike Rally swells island population", the writer is not named. |
| 1st Rakiura Sunset Rally ' 94 -J Madelin |
Jacqui Madelin wrote this story for Kiwi Rider Magazine in 1994 in the Roads to Ride section. Jacqui had a hell of a trip in some real nasty weather. |
| 2nd Rakiura Sunset Rally ' 97 - Jacqui M |
This story of the 2nd Rusty Nuts Rakiura Sunset Rally was written by Jacqui Madelin for KiwiRider Magazine. If you find the print difficult to read there is a link to a text only story at the bottom of the page. |
| 3rd Rakiura Sunset Rally 2000 - Lee Rusty |
Every three years Rusty Nuts have held the Rakiura Sunset Rally on Stewart Island. The Southernmost M/c rally in the world it has fallen prey to rising costs, and fewer numbers. We will continue to visit the island, it is far to nice to ignore. But a new format will be found. |