Stuart Caulfield, Mark Fahey and Tony Allison left Milton for New Plymouth at 7.30am on Friday, hoping to make it in time for the All Blacks-Ireland test match on Saturday, and raising money for Victim Support along the way.
Dressed as a leprechaun, Fred Dagg and an All Black, the trio experienced some "scary moments" and had "bizarre stories" to share of their "amazing" journey north, Mr Caulfield said.
Support from the public ensured they all made it on time, with Mr Allison reaching the destination in the late morning, and the others coming in a couple of hours later.
The "tremendous experience" was great for them and also raised the profile of Victim Support, he said.
So far about $2800 had been collected with more expected from corporate sponsors and the auctioning of a jersey signed by the Irish team, a ball signed by the New Zealand Sevens team, and a jersey former All Black Christian Cullen wore when he played for Munster which was donated by his cousin, who picked up Mr Caulfield on the journey.
