Burt Munro Challenge

**sportster** · 15th May 2011, 21:34

Hi all anyone been to the Burt Munro Challenge before, what's it like would you go again this year.

**Gone Burger** · 15th May 2011, 21:42

Never been myself but spent that same week last year travelling down and up the south island on my bike on my own. Just that week alone was an absolute buzz. and i promised myself that I would not miss it next year (had a wedding to go to in Wanaka). So.. am planning on making it there this year. It's given e a good goal for a first trip away back on two wheels (had a bit of an accident, not riding now til October).

From all i know who go, they love it. But it seems that the highlight of the week is getting there, and getting home again. i'll be heading down from Wellington. Simply can't wait!

**sportster** · 15th May 2011, 21:45

Great thanks, thinking of going down from Auckland.

**Gone Burger** · 15th May 2011, 21:52

Originally Posted by sportster

Great thanks, thinking of going down from Auckland.

Reckon you absolutely should! I've got two good buddies up there that will be heading down again for it. PM me if you want someone to ride with, bloody good bugga the pair of them.

**Daffyd** · 15th May 2011, 22:07

I've been to all of them.
Guess I'll have to go again this year... Bugger!
I suppose you could call it my 'local'

**cynna** · 16th May 2011, 00:42

ive got my leave booked so should make it this year

**JMemonic** · 16th May 2011, 01:17

Been to the last three so I can offer you a couple of tips.

Alcohol is expensive on the rally site, byo is a wise idea.

Compared to a lot of NZ alcohol is expensive in Invercargill, byo is a wise idea.

There is a small store on the road to the rally site that is possibly the cheapest place to by beer and wine if that is your preference and you don't want to bring your own.

You cant (without smuggling skills) take you own drinks, including coke, water e.t.c. from tent city into the food/retail/band area, the licensing trust that holds sway is anal and appears not to like bikers.

The Hammer hardware store in town is well worth a visit, there are static displays of historical bikes and equipment all over the place, and its free.

The toy run on Sunday is a great way to get from the rally site to Wyndham, and in support of a good cause.

Generally this rally is well organised almost to the point of being over organised, plenty to see and do, there is another rally you could attend on the way down if you want to spend the time, the Magpie Madness in Winchester is the weekend before and a total contrast to the Burt Munro, hosting event such as a wet jock and wet tee which I doubt will officially never be held at the Burt.

The wife and I are heading to this one again this year, doing the round trip of both islands to get there so we might see you on the way.

**unstuck** · 16th May 2011, 02:23

Only 20 min away and a good day out.I have heard that the booze is expensive down this way thanks to M.L.T. Dont drink myself so wouldnt know.Would be a great trip for you and great for our local economy.Go for it

**mulletman** · 16th May 2011, 07:28

You might want to pack a cover for your bike as the sand gets everywhere ( at least minimise the mess! )

**sportster** · 16th May 2011, 07:35

Thanks all for The feedback, will look at booking in my leave, what's the accommodation like, tent, hotel, backpackers.
Where is the best place to stay do I need to book now

**unstuck** · 16th May 2011, 07:47

Originally Posted by mulletman

You might want to pack a cover for your bike as the sand gets everywhere ( at least minimise the mess! )

Thats only the beach racing though. .

Wide variety of lodgins available,would pay to book in advance as this event is getting bigger.

**Bikemad** · 16th May 2011, 07:50

been to the last three........magic.......dont remember the booze being that expensive on rally site.......2.50 or 3 bucks for a can of speights.....5 bucks or so for a bourbon..........the food onsite was pretty average last year.......no spit roast guy like the last two years.......plenty of places to stay down there.........havent had to book a motel yet........usually spend a night or two onsite then head to a motel for the night before leaving to get cleaned up and have a good nights sleep..........hardware store well worth a visit as is the ride thru to bluff for the photo op........lookin forward to it again this year