International Rally of Whangārei

Rally fans and competitors alike can look forward to an exhilarating edition of the 2025 International Rally of Whangārei, with organisers revealing a refreshed route packed with brand-new stages, extended competitive kilometres, and a reimagined rally experience through Northland’s legendary gravel roads.

The 2025 rally route has been significantly upgraded to include over 280km of competitive driving, the longest in recent years, offering more time on stage and more excitement for crews and fans. 

The fast-cambered roads of the north will host the final round of the 2025 Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship.

We will also have a strong Clubmans field full of both locals and drivers from across the country.

Kids under 15 are free!

Friday 7 November 2025

Official Rally Opening Ceremony

See the cars and the stars up close at the Ceremonial Start.  Grab an autograph, a photo or just wander around the amazing variety of cars. Then afterwards have a quick meal in the city.

• 4:30pm onwards:  All rally cars will be on display in the centre of town. 
• 5:30pm:  Official opening of the event

Saturday 8 November 2025

Special stages heading out of Whangārei to Dargaville and Ruawai

All special stages are run twice.

Pohe Island Super Special Stage

First rally car starts the 1km gravel super special stages at 5.15pm.

Sweeping corners, hairpin bends, under the overbridge, and over the great jump provide several prime viewing positions.

Live rally commentary, plenty of parking - access via Dave Culham Drive off the Riverside Drive roundabout, follow the marshal's directions to parking on Pohe Island, or park on the Port Road side and walk across the bridge.

Bring the kids for a fun packed afternoon.

Sunday 9 November 2025

Special stages south of Whangārei with the Ceremonial Finish at the Service Park

All special stages are run south of Whangarei and are run twice. 

Note

The Saturday / Sunday Rural Stages Passes gives you access to the spectator spots on all the stages which guarantee safe, good viewing of the rural stages.

The Saturday Pohe Island pass gets you access to view the Pohe Island stage only, and gets you close to all the action that night.

The Gold pass gets you access to all of the above across the weekend. The service park at Pohe Island Car Park is free access.

When

Location

Whangārei