Central Machine Hire Otago Rally

09/10/2026

Organisers of the 2027 Central Machine Hire Otago Rally have officially revealed the route and map for the 51st running of the southern hemisphere’s premier gravel event.

Organisers of the 2027 Central Machine Hire Otago Rally have officially revealed the route and map for the 51st running of the southern hemisphere's premier gravel event.

08/10/2026

Continuing our look back on the history of the Otago Classic Rally: In 2000, it was Garry Adcock's turn to spray the ch*****ne as he took the win in his crowd-pleasing Triumph TR7.

01/10/2026

1999 was the third year of the Otago Classic Rally, and a guy by the name of Brent Rawstron took the victory spoils. He'd have a major part to play in the Classic Rally as the years went on ....

25/09/2026

Otago Classic Rally – 30th Anniversary Countdown

1998: The Classic Rally really started to get rolling, and it was Jeff Judd and James Cowles who took victory over the 'rhyming rivals' Mills and Wills. Detailed results in the comments

21/09/2026

This is special, looking forward to welcoming Spencer.

17/09/2026

2027 marks the 30th anniversary of the Otago Classic Rally. To celebrate, we’re doing a countdown, one year per week until next year’s event on April 9-11. Let’s start with the first event in 1997

23/08/2026

We went to check out some potential new roads for next year’s rally.

Didn’t quite work out as planned…..

10/06/2026

Have you seen what all the fuss is about?

Our special 50th anniversary book on the history of the Otago Rally is still available and is a must-have for your collection.

Order your copy now via the link below 👇

11/05/2026

Great coverage from the TER Series

TER Series 2026 - 50th Central Machine Hire Otago Rally TV ReportDunedin / New ZealandTER Series, the World Series of TER!--- Jack Stokes And Hayden Graves W...

30/04/2026

Following the monumental success of its 50th-anniversary celebration, organisers of the Central Machine Hire Otago Rally have officially announced the provisional dates for 2027.