Meet Peter and Andrew: Two mates who've clearly lost the plot and decided that driving a geriatric car through the outback is a brilliant idea! We're about to embark on the Mystery Shitbox Rally 2025 covering nearly 2,500 kms in five days, piloting a vehicle that's older than most TikTok users and held together hope and optimism.
Why? Because apparently, we enjoy the thrill of wondering if our car will make it to the next town or become a permanent outback sculpture. Between us, in terms of mechanical knowledge we have the basics covered but in a car built last century and driving 100’s of kms across unsealed roads anything could happen in the middle of nowhere. This is going to go brilliantly!
But here's the real reason we're doing this: Cancer's touched too many people we care about, and if we can raise a heap of money for the Cancer Council by sweating buckets in a dodgy old car, then sign us up! Plus, there's something beautifully mad about not knowing where we're headed each morning – kind of like life, but with more red dust and questionable engine noises. Help us turn our potential automotive disaster into a triumph for cancer research! Every dollar you donate goes straight to the Cancer Council and increases the chances we'll have enough karma to make it back to Broken Hill in one piece.
Sponsor our madness – it's tax-deductible and you'll get regular updates of our inevitable mishaps!
Mystery Box Rally is a 5-day challenge like no other. Participants drive 25+ year old cars along a mystery route, through some of Australia’s most stunning (and often rugged) landscapes, all in support of cancer research. It’s not a race—it’s a challenge and more importantly, a celebration of the power of community.
Yes, the cars break down, and yes, there are plenty of unexpected twists along the way, but that’s all part of the fun. The rally is designed to be a colourful and unpredictable experience, where teams travel in small groups, helping each other along the way. And when the day’s drive ends, we gather around the campfire, share stories, and reflect on the day’s achievements.
This event brings together people who have been impacted by cancer in different ways—whether it's through their own battles or through loved ones. Together we’ll make memories that last a lifetime while supporting the fight against cancer.
Founded in 2009, Box Rallies has raised well over $50 million for cancer research with our chosen beneficiary being Cancer Council.
We are proud to be the funder of national cancer research projects after the Australian Government. These enormous funds raised go towards vital cancer research projects.
Thanks to the community funds raised such as Mystery Box Rally we can fund world-class research that reduces the impact of cancer for everyone.
Click here to find out more about the cancer research we fund.
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