Without any jokes about Kangaroos or Sheep, here are some hard and fast reasons why Targa New Zealand is the one to attend!

1. Best value for money tarmac event with the most stage kilometers anywhere!

2. Almost all stages are devoid of trees at the side of the road.

3. Australians compete with their National rally licence no need for an International licence or International safety gear.

4. Deliver the car to the wharf in Australia and arrive NZ with it scrutineered, registered and warrant of fitnessed ready for NZ roads.

5. Relaxed car eligibility Regulations.

6. Average of 1km of closed road stages to 2kms of Touring.

7. Almost all stages over 10km in length

8. There are 3 Targa events a year, 2 day event in March (300km closed stages), 2 day event in June (300km closed stages), 5 day event in October (750kms of closed stages) totaling over 1300kms of closed stages.

9. Entry fee is low for the high standards of operation

10. Entry payment plan available at no extra cost.

11. October event runs in daylight saving time. No getting home in the dark!

12. Two main Competitions Classic & Modern.

13. Diggers Trophy awarded to highest finishing Australian.

14. Local school and community involvement with a good balance of socializing.

15. No need for pre event reconnaissance, the route books include excellent caution and safety instructions. Check them out on Google Earth here as well.

16. Road surface has good grip in wet and dry conditions.

17. Breathtaking views matched by the best selection of stages all in the North Island.