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On 16 November, Airlie Beach was a buzz with Airlie Beach Bike Nights’ Annual Bike Show, attracting enthusiasts from across the sunshine state to come together in support of a fantastic cause.
Spearheaded by Hellier Mason just over four years ago, the yearly gathering was initially introduced as a social event for motorcycle riders within the community to enjoy, with regular meets held on the final Friday of each month at various venues within the area attracting up to fifty riders on occasion. With the regular meets a success, three years ago, Hellier began planning for something bigger to ignite enthusiasts’ calendars each year.
“Three years ago, I wondered if we could put on a charity bike show made up of local rider’s bikes, and I got talking to Beccah from Magnums Hotel,” explained Hellier.
“This show is the third one we’ve run, and we had 25 bikes this time around, and the quality of machines just keeps getting better and more varied, from vintage bikes to high performance sports bikes, and custom shoppers, there’s something for everyone.”
A cause close to Hellier’s heart, the annual show raises much needed funds and awareness in support of The Children’s Hospital Christmas Appeal, an initiative working to provide children with the gift of a healthier and brighter future.
“My youngest son has ongoing treatment, and it’s really just that as a parent it’s a struggle at the best of times having a kid in hospital at any time of the year, but Christmas is the hardest as it’s supposed to be a time where families come together after all.”
The 2024 Airlie Beach Bike Nights’ Annual Bike Show raised an outstanding total of $2,000 from the event alone, with an additional $13,000 having been raised over the past two months.
“Each and every member of the Airle Beach Bike Nights community has had a hand in the show in some way – whether its words of encouragement, or people volunteering their time and their labour to make it happen, and I’m certain we can make the next one biggest and better!”
Beccah Cook from Magnums Hotel and Hellier Mason, organiser of the Airlie Beach Bike Nights’ Annual Bike Show. Photo credit: Rachael Smith
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