Illawarra Chapter News : MX-5 Club of NSW

Just because we can run!

21 May 2025 / Words: Jeff Rowe Photos: Senia Gaunson and Ann Hicks

Lunch enjoyed overlooking a Million Dollar view

Driver Training Day at Pheasant Wood

09 April 2025 / Words: Phil Betts Photos: Rob Wilkins

Driver training days are always popular, but one in the rain? Here's first time participant, Phil Betts' view.

Sculptures in the Garden

03 April 2025 / Senia Gaunson

Every 2 years Wollongong Botanic Garden displays the work of a number of artists and sculptors throughout the gardens. A few of us thought we'd go have a look....

Women Behind the Wheel 2025 - Hunter Style

20 March 2025 / story Chris Cameron, Photos Wendy Mulholland

A run to the Hunter valley and hi tea at La Cassalinga to celebrate Women behind the wheel event in the Hunter.

International Women's Day WBTW High Tea

12 March 2025 / Story and photos by Zan Dimovski

International Women's Day celebration with High Teah at Robertson Hotel.

Hotel Bargo

12 March 2025 / Story by Phil Betts, Photos by Phil Betts

MX-5s, winding roads, laughter, and a perfect drive—ending with great food at Hotel Bargo.

Berrima Cars & Coffee – Schmokin’ Aus

05 March 2025 / Story by Phil Betts, Photos by Phil Betts

An early morning start for Berrima Cars and Coffee!

Twilight Run to Bottega B

18 January 2025 / Zan Dimovski and Rob Giacometti

A Memorable Evening Drive and Dinner at Bottega B, Bundanoon

Kangaroo Valley Twilight Run 2025

08 January 2025 / Story by Bryan Shedden, Photos by Phil Betts, Senia Gaunson, Joe Kovacic, Bryan Shedden

The mission: transport 61 people in 34 MX-5s and one Mustang from Haywards Bay to Kangaroo Valley for a pub dinner via the twistiest and most scenic driving roads the Southern Highlands has to offer ... without losing anyone. We made it!

Illawarra Passionate Christmas 2024

16 December 2024 / Words: Senia Gaunson | Photos: Brigid McCarthy and Bryan Shedden

The heat was on at Passionate Palate for Illawarra's 2024 Christmas bash....

MX-5 NA Register Run

21 November 2024 / Story & Photos by Louis Serret

The NA generation MX-5 started it all for us, manufactured by Mazda from 1989 to 1997. The Club has had a Historic Register for a number of years with almost 60 cars currently on historic or classic registration. This run was aimed to bring out as many NAs as we could, and by the turn out we succeeded!

Yet another year draws to a close come join your MX-5 friend to share a Christmas Lunch.

Book now for your Chapter Christmas Party

09 November 2024 / Words by Bryan Shedden

The silly season is almost upon us, which means it's time to get your booking in for your Chapter Christmas Party and Awards Presentation.

2024 Annual General Meeting

06 November 2024 / Story by Ian Combes, Photos by Rob Wilko & Senia Gaunson

The 2024 AGM of the Mazda MX-5 Club of NSW was held at the Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club on Friday 25 October. It was a fabulous evening, attended by 60 members in person, with a delicious canape dinner and lots of awards presented. Read on for a recap of the evening.