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Vertex Oil International Rally of Whangarei 2026 — NZRC Round 5

Whangarei & Kaipara Districts (TBC)
North Island
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Event Details
  • September 25, 2026
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    September 27, 2026
  • TBC
  • Whangarei & Kaipara Districts (TBC)
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Three-day NZRC rally across Northland — ceremonial Whangarei start Friday evening, 280km+ of closed-road gravel stages Saturday–Sunday. Free service park access.

The Vertex Oil International Rally of Whangarei is one of New Zealand's most celebrated rally events and a cornerstone of the NZRC calendar — spreading across the Whangarei and Kaipara districts over a full three-day programme that showcases Northland's spectacular mix of forest, farmland, and coastal roads. The format starts with a Friday evening ceremonial start in downtown Whangarei, where cars and crews parade through the city before the competition gets serious. A Pohe Island Super Special Stage often runs Friday evening near the Town Basin, giving fans a chance to watch cars race in close succession on sealed surfaces before the gravel stages take over Saturday and Sunday. With over 280km of competitive driving across closed roads, the event draws New Zealand's top Rally2 machinery alongside historic, classic, and modified production cars — a full spectrum of rallying in one weekend. Service park access is free and open to al

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When does Vertex Oil International Rally of Whangarei 2026 — NZRC Round 5 take place?
Vertex Oil International Rally of Whangarei 2026 — NZRC Round 5 is scheduled for September 25, 2026. Always check "VIEW OFFICIAL EVENT" above for the latest schedule and any changes before you head along.
Where is Vertex Oil International Rally of Whangarei 2026 — NZRC Round 5 held?
Vertex Oil International Rally of Whangarei 2026 — NZRC Round 5 takes place at Whangarei & Kaipara Districts (TBC), Whangarei, Northland, in the North Island region.
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Vertex Oil International Rally of Whangarei 2026 — NZRC Round 5

Three-day NZRC rally across Northland — ceremonial Whangarei start Friday evening, 280km+ of closed-road gravel stages Saturday–Sunday. Free service park access.