They rode more than 200km from Invercargill to Queenstown on Saturday to raise money for Hospice Southland as part of the two-yearly Placemarkers Southern Scooter Challenge.
People were encouraged to be creative and dress up for the occasion.
Invercargill residents Julian Smith, Emily Davidson and Stu Kennedy opted to transform their scooter into a pirate boat.
"It is our third year taking part of the challenge and it is so much fun," Ms Davidson said.
Mr Kennedy said the weather did not dampen their spirits.
"Of course the weather is not great — actually pretty horrible — but hopefully things will clear out.
"If not, the name of the event already says Southern Scooter Challenge, so it will be a challenge with this weather, but it’s all for the cause."
The event was supposed to start at Stirling Point in Bluff but had to be moved to Invercargill because of the weather. Riders only met in Bluff for a briefing.
Organiser Tasha Clay said despite the weather she was pleased with the support and turnout.
Up to yesterday, about $95,000 had been raised for Hospice Southland.
"Obviously, the weather was shocking and we had to face rain and wind until about Lumsden, but the feedback I had ... was everybody had a ball and had a great day — so this is what it’s about."
