Ploughing Money into Child Cancer - South Island Tractor Convoy

A convoy of vintage and classic tractors will be travelling the length of the South Island early next year in a bid to raise funds for Child Cancer.
The South Island Tractor Trek for Cancer Kids 2010 has already attracted close on 50 confirmed participants from throughout the country who will drive their old work horse across some of the South Island’s most spectacular back country roads. At least three of the tractors will be driven by women.
Each participant will fund their own trip and is expected to also find sponsors and donations for the Child Cancer Foundation.
The trek starts from Bluff on February 22, arriving back in Bluff on March 16. Most participants will complete the entire 2500km journey but a small number will join the group in Canterbury for the northern leg only.
Trek convener Maurice Short said the itinerary was aimed at keeping tractors off main roads where possible, taking in places such as Lake Onslow, Dansey’s Pass, Hakataramea Pass, Lees Valley, Hanmer Springs, Molesworth Station and Taylor Pass.
The tractors will travel at an average speed of 25km/hr.
All trek participants must be self-contained, meaning some will be towing caravans, others will have tents and one couple even plan to camp in a converted sheep pen on a trailer.