News

Spring on the South Coast and the Snowies

08 December 2024 / Story: Bob & Linda Downing, Bill Short, Keith Monaghan; Photos: Bob & Linda Downing

Coast to country and the mountains in between.

Not Meeting

08 December 2024 / Story: Rose Smith; Photos: Anda Clayton

When is a meeting not a meeting? When it is Christmas and we are off to lunch instead.

South Coast Christmas

08 December 2024 / Story: Anda Clayton; Photos: Anda Clayton

Not exactly a snowy white Christmas but, hey, 38 degrees is normal for an Aussie Christmas and a great time was had by all.

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!

Shoalhaven Native Botanical Gardens

12 November 2024 / Story: Linda Downing; Photos: Linda Downing

A fun drive through the hills behind Berry, a walk in the gardens and a lovely lunch at the Butter Factory, a great day with friends.

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.

Illawarra Rhododendron and Rainforest Gardens

29 October 2024 / Story: Anda Clayton; Photos: Anda Clayton, Rose Smith, Linda Downing

A beautiful morning for a wonderful surprise, the Illawarra Gardens

2024 Presidents Picnic

27 October 2024 / Ian Combes

Report on the 2024 Presidents Picnic

2025 Mazda MX-5 35th Anniversary revealed

22 October 2024 / drive.com.au

Mazda is blowing out the candles on another birthday special-edition MX-5, this time a beige-over-red colourway to celebrate 35 years. Rumour has it that Blue Mountains Mazda have taken an order from at least one of our Club members!

HARS

22 October 2024 / Story: Keith Monaghan; Photos: Anda Clayton, Keith Monaghan

A grey damp morning turned into a great run to the Hars museum and a lovely lunch overlooking the ocean.

Natmeet XVI 2026 Save the Date

21 October 2024

Natmeet XVI 2026 in the Hunter Valley NSW Save the Date notice Follow the Event notice for the latest updates.

Mayfield Gardens

08 October 2024 / Story: Kerry Warner and Anda Clayton; Photos: Anda Clayton, Kerry Warner, Mark Godfrey

Great drives with wonderful scenery, comfortable accommodation, some (mostly) delicious meals (Mr Lim's was superb), and visits to wineries and drum roll, Mayfield Gardens!

South Coast Goes to President's Picnic

26 September 2024 / Story: Anda Clayton; Photos: Anda Clayton, Rose Smith, Keith Monaghan

Sunny day, under the trees, by the river, surrounded by friends, another great President's Picnic

Meander to Mogo Zoo

20 September 2024 / Story & Photos - Rose Smith

Geoff took us on a Meander to Mogo Zoo. If you love animals it was the place to spend a relaxed three hours.

Swordfish Brewing

22 August 2024 / Story - Rose Smith, Photos - Rose Smith

Lunch at Swordfish Brewing at picturesque Sussex Inlet.

More Women Behind the Wheel

20 August 2024 / Story by Rose Smith, Photos: Dewi Brewitt and Rose Smith

South Coast coast go to Women Behind the Wheel at Peppers Manor House in the Southern Highlands

Sea Cliff Bridge

11 August 2024 / Story: Rose Smith; Photos: Anda Clayton, Rose Smith

A fine day for a drive in the country, some sightseeing at Stanwell Tops and lunch with friends from Illawarra chapter. A great way to spend the day.

Christmas in July

01 August 2024 / Story: Kim Mackechnie; Photos: Anda Clayton

Raining in Mollymook and snowing in Leura, not a promising start, but the day turned fine and cold, just right for a run to the highlands for a hot Christmas lunch

Steam Packet Hotel Run

22 July 2024 / Story: Mike Fowler; Photos: Rob Wilko, Nichola Hutteman, Anda Clayton

A bright sunny, albeit chilly, day for a run down the South Coast for a coffee stop and lunch at a new venue, the Steampacket Hotel in Nelligen.