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Drivers registered
39
Total Raised
$9907 USD
Information
Current Nelson Drive Information as of 22 Dec 2024
The current format for Nelson is .
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Please note, as information changes, ride details will be available closer to the ride date and subject to a COVID-19 Self Declaration. We will contact all participants in mid-May with all the ride information.Drive Details
Start City
Nelson
Finish City
Nelson
Date
Sunday 29th Sep 2024
Meeting Time
09:30
Distance
241 km
Meet at 09:30
Start Place: Nelson Classic Car Museum, 1 Cadillac Way, Annesbrook
The time and place you will meet all other drivers.
Time between meeting and drive start - 00 hour 30 minutes.
Start engines at 10:00
Start Place: Nelson Classic Car Museum, 1 Cadillac Way, Annesbrook
The time the drive will start.
Route Point 1
BYO lunch and sausage sizzle at Faulkner Bush Scenic Reserve - 15:30
Drive Finish (Approx 17:00)
Finish Place: Sprig + Fern Tahuna 13 Beach Road, Tāhunanui, Nelson 7011
The place where the drive will finish.
Additional Information
Hi all,
Welcome to DGD Nelson 2024! Here's what the day will look like:
9am Pre-event coffee and chats at NCCM.
9.30am Andy Malcolm welcome toast and pre-event health and safety briefing.
9.45 - 10am Start your engines we are on the road!
10 - 3pm 240.4km (5.5hrs) drive through the beautiful, picturesque Nelson Tasman.
Optional stops for food, fuel and toilets in Moutere, Mapua, Kaiteri, and Kohatu.
3pm Lunch BYO Picnic with complimentary hot sausages off the Scott Construction Community BBQ!
4.30pm Short Drive back to Nelson and end of DGD24 route.
5.30pm DGD24 FINISHED! Join us at the post-event party and prize giving venue Sprig + Fern Tahuna.
DGD attendees & sponsors receive a 10% discount off all food and beverage all night long!
DGD24 SPONSORS
With many thanks to State Cinemas Nelson, Founders Cafe, GlobalWorkshop, Repco Nelson, Pro Karts Nelson, and VTNZ Nelson – Pascoe Street for donating spot prize vouchers & gift packs.
MAJOR SPONSORS
With many thanks to our DGD24 Major Sponsors:
Jacob Reed Images - Event Photography.
DS Auto – Mechanical support
Scott Construction - BBQ Lunch (sausages) for DGD Participants.
Rutherford Hotel Nelson – Fundraising prize
Benjamin Black Goldsmiths - Fundraising prize
Awards to be presented at the post-event party:
Ruthford Hotel Nelson - Award for the Dapper-est of Dapper Gentleman and Lady (Best Dressed male & female – people choice as voted by you) Dinner for two at Oceano Restaurant.
Rutherford Hotel Nelson - "Hey Big Spender" Award (most funds raised) Two nights accommodation including breakfast for both morning and one dinner.
Benjamin Black Goldsmiths - TBC 1x "Hey Big Spender" Award (most funds raised).
For anyone who knows someone wanting to join DGD from out of Nelson Admirals Motor Inn are running a special 10% off room rates for DGD attendees. Booking to be directly with Admirals Motor Inn and quote Admirals Motor Admirals Motor Inn and quote "the distinguished gentleman’s drive" for discount to be applied.
Much love,
Kate NCCM
Nelson Drive Hosts
Nelson Classic Car Museum
Mike Wilson
Top Drivers Nelson
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