Omega Rental Cars is proud to be an official supporter of Rally New Zealand and The New Zealand Rally Championship (NZRC).

NZRC is this country’s premier nationwide rally championship, attracting New Zealand’s best drivers to compete in numerous categories. In 2024 there are 6 NZRC rounds, each showcasing a unique character reflecting the diverse regions, from Northland to Otago. 

Championship organisers have confirmed a Southern Lights Rally, set in Invercargill, scheduled for June 22nd as round 3. This event will feature the iconic Southland roads and will take place before a nearly three-month break during the middle of the year. 

Whether you are holidaying in New Zealand and are keen to take in some rally action, or you are a member or supporter of a Rally NZ team, we are pleased to offer you a 10% discount on our rental rates to help you get around, and show our support for this superb Rally Championship.

We have a range of cars to suit your requirements -  economical Hybrid Toyota Aquas and Toyota Corollas,  RAV4s, Highlanders and the 8-seater Toyota Previa.  So pop your dates in the booking box, and take advantage of the discount right now! (Please note that we only have passenger vehicles in our fleet, we do not hire cargo vans or trucks).

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Round 1 | Rally of Otago (12-14th April 2024)

Beginning with a ceremonial start in Dunedin’s Octagon on Friday Night, the all-daylight Otago Rally will be held over two days of competition with approximately 280 kilometres of special stages. 

The Otago Rally is based in the beautiful city of Dunedin, in the south of New Zealand, and is the first round of the 2024 Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship. This component of the event features New Zealand’s leading competitors in modern, state-of-the-art 4WD turbo rally cars, including the exciting AP4 and R5 rally cars. 

The event also incorporates the International Classic Otago Rally, for pre-1982, 2WD cars. This event has grown in leaps and bounds since its inception in 1997, to the point where it is the leading event of its type in the Southern Hemisphere.

Top Tip: Fly into Queenstown and collect a rental car from our Queenstown Airport depot, so you can enjoy seeing a bit more of our beautiful South Island as you head to the Otago Rally!

Round 2 | South Canterbury Rally (11 May 2024)

The South Canterbury Rally will feature the gravel public roads of the region, incorporating some of the infamous old stages from the years gone by. Spanning over 200km in a single day,  this event will challenge teams' speed and endurance. 

More information to come.

Top Tip: Pick up a car from our Christchurch Airport and head out for some spectacular sightseeing!

Round 3 | Southern Lights Rally Invercargill (22nd June 2024)

The Southern Lights Rally is a special event that you would not want to miss out on. Using 150km of the competitive road section in the Southland region revives what used to be one of the most challenging events on the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship calendar. 

The June date is anticipated to bring about the most challenging winter conditions, as well as offering optimal viewing for the aurora australis (southern lights). From Friday the 21st of June there will be a ceremonial start and autograph session at the Invercargill CBD before the competition begins. 

The plan is to explore road sections including Pebbly Hills, Woodlaw, as well as classic county road stages featuring lengthy competitive tests. The final stage will be a Super Special where the finish ceremony will take place.

Top Tip: Fly into Queenstown and collect a rental car from our Queenstown Airport depot, so you can enjoy seeing a bit more of our beautiful South Island as you head to the Southern Lights Rally!

Round 4 | Daybreaker Rally (14th September 2024)

The North Island rounds will begin on the 14th of September, first taking place in the Manawatu region.

More information to come.

Top Tip: Fly into Auckland and collect a rental car from the Auckland Airport or City Depot, so you can make a road trip out of it and see more of the beautiful North Island!

Round 5 | Rally Bay of Plenty (5th October 2024)

Auckland, New Zealand 

The Bay of Plenty Rally will return on October 5th for round 5. There will be incredible car rally action on gravel roads in the Bay of Plenty. Get excited and make the most of it as this will be the 2nd to last round of the NZRC. 

More information to come.

Top Tip: Fly into Auckland collect a rental car from our Auckland Airport depot, and get set to enjoy a fantastic weekend of international rally action.

Round 6 | International Rally of Whangarei (8-10th November 2024)

The championship will finish with the International Rally of Whangarei taking place on November 8-10.

More information to come.

Top Tip: Fly into Auckland and collect a rental car from our Auckland Airport depot, and get set to enjoy a fantastic weekend of international rally action.

All Images Credit: Geoff Ridder