A light hearted approach to a serious cause, Mystery Box, the mad baby brother of Shitbox Rally, is completely unique with teams approaching the starting point in Adelaide with nothing but their personal essentials. It's a leap of faith as teams journey together out of their comfort zones to destinations unknown along some of Australia's most deserted and scenic roads. The round trip offers a different challenge to Shitbox Rally – fewer teams, shorter in distance and less days travelling but no less daring as teams begin the rally without a car or any idea of where they are headed.
Could it be a breezy drive along the Southern Ocean coastline by the sheer cliffs of the Great Australian Bight? Or perhaps to cross The Nullarbor for an authentic taste of the quintessential outback experience? Destinations are kept secret with the daily destinations unveiled just before the convoy heads off each morning to ensure it is a truly unique challenge.
But the mystery doesn't stop there. With no knowledge of the vehicle or what's under the bonnet, teams will bid on their dream mystery box based on their fundraising amount at a private auction the night before the rally starts. Drivable and roadworthy, all of the cars for the rally are provided by Manheim Auctions Australia who ensure they are registered and ready for an adventure.
Box Rallies Founder, James Freeman explains this unorthodox approach, “With no need to source their own cars, anyone can join the rally and focus on what's really important – fundraising whilst having fun.”
“Mystery Box Rally is a rewarding experience for like-minded individuals to come together in a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, all in the name of raising much needed funds and awareness for cancer research initiatives. This year marks the 5th adventure of Mystery Box Rally and each route brings a different view to discovering Australia with some exciting drives ahead” says James Freeman.
To embrace your wanderlust and register for Mystery Rally 2016 or to find out more information, visit http://www.mystery-box.com.au/
Teams will find out what car they will be driving at a private auction the day before the rally. The amount of 'money' they have to bid with is based on their fundraising total, so the more they raise the better their chance of securing their 'dream' Mystery Box. The next big mystery is of course the route, with teams told each morning where they will be driving that day. The itinerary promises participants a trip of a lifetime, taking them through some of the most incredible landscapes this country has to offer, as well as outback dirt roads and majestic small towns.
Mystery Box is part of Box Rallies, founded by James Freeman, after he lost both his parents to cancer within 12 months of each other. Described as the mad baby brother of Shitbox Rally, also a Box Rallies initiative, Mystery Box is a reward for all the fundraising teams do prior to the event and is a chance to meet like-minded people. It also offers a unique way to see our vast and beautiful country. To qualify for the Mystery Box Rally, supporters must have raised a minimum of $3,000.
In 2013 the inaugural Mystery Box Rally saw teams travel through remote parts of New South Wales and country Melbourne. Taking in the sites of Hay, Echuca, Deniliquin, Willandra, White Cliffs, Tibooburra (one of the most remote towns in NSW), Wentworth, Mildura before finishing in Melbourne. Teams taking part in 2014 set out to secret locations across Queensland and New South Wales. Taking them from Brisbane to Hebel, the most north-west town in NSW at Tibooburra, Hungerford, St George and the most western winery in QLD, and back to Brisbane. In 2015, Mystery Box Rally embarked on two adventures, where teams further discovered the remote small towns of Queensland and New South Wales. In August, teams travelled from Townsville to Richmond, Normanton, Chillagoe and Mission Beach via Port Douglas before heading back to Townsville, whilst in November, participants explored the New South Wales outback from Sydney to Menindee, Lake Cargelligo, Louth and the vineyards of Orange before travelling back to Sydney.
Previous Mystery Box Rallies have raised a combined total $1.175 million for vital Cancer Council research programs. For more information please visit www.mystery-box.com.au.
Box Rallies Founder, James Freeman explains this unorthodox approach, “With no need to source their own cars, anyone can join the rally and focus on what's really important – fundraising whilst having fun.”
“Mystery Box Rally is a rewarding experience for like-minded individuals to come together in a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, all in the name of raising much needed funds and awareness for cancer research initiatives. This year marks the 5th adventure of Mystery Box Rally and each route brings a different view to discovering Australia with some exciting drives ahead” says James Freeman.
To embrace your wanderlust and register for Mystery Rally 2016 or to find out more information, visit http://www.mystery-box.com.au/
MYSTERY BOX RALLY
Mystery Box Rally is perfect for those who crave adventure and embrace mystery. This unique and exciting rally sees teams of two driving over five days to destinations unknown, all to raise funds for much needed cancer research and treatment. A fly-in fly-out adventure, the rally takes care of sourcing the cars so teams can focus on what's important - the fundraising.Teams will find out what car they will be driving at a private auction the day before the rally. The amount of 'money' they have to bid with is based on their fundraising total, so the more they raise the better their chance of securing their 'dream' Mystery Box. The next big mystery is of course the route, with teams told each morning where they will be driving that day. The itinerary promises participants a trip of a lifetime, taking them through some of the most incredible landscapes this country has to offer, as well as outback dirt roads and majestic small towns.
Mystery Box is part of Box Rallies, founded by James Freeman, after he lost both his parents to cancer within 12 months of each other. Described as the mad baby brother of Shitbox Rally, also a Box Rallies initiative, Mystery Box is a reward for all the fundraising teams do prior to the event and is a chance to meet like-minded people. It also offers a unique way to see our vast and beautiful country. To qualify for the Mystery Box Rally, supporters must have raised a minimum of $3,000.
Previous Mystery Box Rallies have raised a combined total $1.175 million for vital Cancer Council research programs. For more information please visit www.mystery-box.com.au.
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