Shift Automotive Christmas Charity Car & Bike Run 2025

The Shift Automotive Christmas Charity Car & Bike Run returns on Sunday 14 December for its sixth year, bringing the community together for a festive morning in support of the Mayor’s Christmas Cheer Appeal. Starting bright and early at 7am, the event raises funds to help local charities provide extra support to families in need during the Christmas season. With cars, bikes, prizes, food and a scenic coastal cruise, it’s a relaxed and family-friendly way to give back while enjoying a memorable day out.

📅 Sunday 14 December 2025
📍 Meet at Shift Automotive, 1 Turner Street, Bundaberg
⏰ 7am arrival | 8am departure
🚗 Car & bike charity run
🎟 Fundraising event supporting local families

Participants will gather at Shift Automotive from 7am, where coffee and breakfast food vans will be onsite. At 8am, the cruise will depart and travel along the coastline through Bargara before arriving and parking at the Elliott Heads Foreshore. Once there, families can enjoy food vans, an ice cream truck, raffles and a variety of prize categories, including awards for the best Christmas-themed dressed car, bike and individual.

The event welcomes all makes and models, encouraging attendees to decorate their vehicles in festive style for a chance to win major prizes. Raffle tickets will be available to purchase in the morning at Shift Automotive, with all proceeds supporting Bundaberg families through the Mayor’s Christmas Cheer Appeal.

This charity run continues to grow each year, bringing together local car and bike enthusiasts, families and supporters for a morning full of community spirit. It’s a great way to enjoy the region’s coastline while contributing to a cause that directly benefits the community at Christmas. Ready for the next event whenever you are!