Ariel Rally 2026

This year the Ariel Rally is located at Pukeora Estate just out of Waipukurau Hawkes Bay from Friday 10April 2026 until departure on Sunday 12 April. This is a live-in rally with double beds in every room and linen suppied. Note that the rate is per-person but the cost is reasonable. Friday evening food and the Saturday dinner plus breakfasts will be provided by Pukeora. The AGM will be held on Saturday before the dinner. Tonnes of space for camper vans at $20 per night - Pukeora mentioned running cables out but better to assume unpowered. The rally route is not quite finalised but currently features a "long" route, a "Short" route and a "Callenge" route.

We are planning to hold a Sunday morning run which will include an historic village open day (if it is open at that time - TBC) ending up at a country pub for lunch. It is possible to stay Sunday night at the Pukeora Estate but a 4km trip to Waipukurau might be needed for the evening meal.

The Ariel Register has about 120 members. We normally manage about 25% at the rallies so the rally will be convivial and relaxed. You do not need to participate on an Ariel or even a vintage bike and guests are welcome. See you there - Graeme Crawley (Secretary-editor NZAOR)