Meet at BP Southern motorway, travel directly down SH1 to meet with regional club members in Tirau around 10am for morning tea at the Enchanted Cafe located on the corner of Main Rd/SH1 & Station St. Plenty of off-street parking available behind the cafe.

From there proceed to Taupo and stop for lunch. After lunch, re-group and proceed to Napier via SH5 to Napier/Anchorage Motor Lodge or other hotels as required.

Further details will be sent to all participants closer to the day of departure.

After a few years in abeyance, the Economy Run returns. The objective is to travel the route using the least amount of petrol relative to the weight of your car – EV’s and quad bikes are disqualified! Of course, if the concept of economy is an anathema then just enjoy a day out on the roads of Auckland with the Mercedes Club.

We will be meeting at Craigavon Park in Blockhouse Bay, for a tour around the Manakau Harbour to Huia, back via Cornwallis Beach for a picnic lunch ending with a debrief at The Alex Bar and Eatery, Alexandra Park, after the judges have made their calculations and determined the winner. There is a club trophy to be awarded.

What to bring: money to pay for petrol, a pen and a camera, find out how much your car is estimated to weigh and a picnic. There is the option of buying food at the Little Huia cafe.