As well as our Show and Shine Gala Day we have four great cruises lined up for your Rock and Hop weekend. The fee for all Cars and Caravans is $40 , Motorbikes are $35 and this gets you and all of your passengers access to all cruises and the Show and Shine Gala Day.
Thursday - Riverstone Cruise
Cruise with us or meet up with us on Thursday the 18th March 2021
(included in vehicle registration cost)
From 1pm we will leave Caroline Bay and cruise to the gorgeous Riverstone Castle and Restaurant.
Browse the shops, wander through the amazing gardens or have a cuppa in the world renowned restaurant. If you are wanting a meal we suggest that you book as it is an extremely popular place to eat. If you would like to tour the castle you do need a ticket, these sell out very quickly so don't delay. You can also have your car photographed in front of the castle, you can then cruise back to Timaru in time to have a look around, a meal and rest up in time for your big weekend.
Go Geraldine Cruise
19th March 2021
This is your Friday morning cruise. Park up on Caroline Bay from 9am on Friday March 19th, (Yes there will be a coffee van available) where the cruise will leave for Geraldine at 11am. For those of you travelling from the north feel free to join everyone at Geraldine.
The friendly folk of Geraldine are thrilled to welcome the 2021 Rock and Hop participants to their beautiful part of the world for the Friday Cruise. Geraldine, nestled in the foothills of the Southern Alps, enjoys a warm micro climate and has been billed by the Lonely Planet Guide as the “loveliest town in New Zealand” so make sure you get there to soak up everything the town has to offer.
Following your scenic countryside drive you will arrive in town to a dedicated parking area close to the centre of the town, where you can picnic with your vehicle or enjoy a leisurely lunch at one of the many delicious cafes.
Then take a wander along the tree-lined streets to browse the boutiques specialising in everything from giftware to crafts, fashion and quality homewares. The town is renowned for its art scene and boasts a number of galleries or you can choose to visit an artist in their studio.
There will be music on the Village Green, Geraldine Auto Restorations will open their doors so you can catch a sneak peek of recent restorations and their hall of fame. The highly acclaimed Vintage Car and Machinery Museum is a must-visit attraction while you are in town.
A riverside walk or a stroll through Talbot Forest is a great way to round off your time in this gem of town.
Feel free to cruise back to Timaru anytime you like but the official cruise will leave Geraldine at 2pm, giving you plenty of time to check out wha'ts happening down town in Timaru before you park up for the Main Street Cruise.
Main Streets Cruise
19th March 2021
The Friday evening Main Street Cruise takes your breath away, with hundreds and hundreds of amazing cars cruising in front of thousands of people who line the streets bringing out their deck chairs, nibbles and drinks to watch the cars cruise by.
The cruise leaves from Caroline Bay at exactly 5.30pm (Please note the new time) and takes in the main streets of Timaru, Pleasant Point and Temuka. This is an extremely popular cruise being the highlight of the weekend for some, so please leave plenty of time to line up. You will leave in the order you arrive, in 2019 it took just over an hour for all vehicles to exit the Bay.
The streets are lined with people all the way around so please take the time to toot your horns and wave to the crowds. There is a street party organised in Temuka, where you can choose to drive through the Main Street and head back to Timaru or you can drive through and park up and walk back to the main street to enjoy the party atmosphere. Alternatively for those of you who have tickets to our Surfing USA Party, we will see you in the Caroline Bay Hall when your cruise has finished.
Sunday Funday Cruise
21st March 2021
Leaving from Carolin Bay at 10.30am this is our goodbye cruise. We head north to Tekapo. This is a cruise you do at your own leisure, but we will suggest places to go and things to see but you decide what you would like to do.
To register for our cruises and Show and Shine
