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Website Upgrade

07 October 2023 / Bryan Shedden and Fiona Shedden

Our journey of continual improvement in service to members has taken another step with the launch of a significant upgrade for our website. Read on for further information.

Bundanon, Bundanoon and Other B Places

06 October 2023 / Story: Dewi & Neil Brewitt, Anda Clayton; Photos: Anda Clayton, Rose Smith

South Coast journeyed on a mystery weekend tour to all sorts of B places

The Taralga Tour

04 October 2023 / Words by Rod Nicholas. Photos by Simon Trickett and Rod Nicholas

It had been a while since we’ve been to Taralga and even longer since we’d lunched at the Argyle Inn, so it was time to get both things done.

Mayfield Garden Spring Festival

RPM to Mayfield

30 September 2023 / Rob Dempsey

Richmond to Mayfield and more.

Fairground Follies

30 September 2023 / Story: Geoff Smith; Photos: Anda Clayton, Rose Smith

A run to the highlands for a return to child hood at a fabulous fun parlour

Canberra run to the President’s Picnic

30 September 2023 / Report and Photos – Norm Barker. Additional photos by Rod Nicholas

We only had a small contingent heading north, but we had a winner among us!

Hi Ginks in Wee Jasper

30 September 2023 / Words: Rod Nicholas. Photos: Rod & Maryanne Nicholas

The road to Wee Jasper demands caution—narrow roads, wildlife encounters, a few potholes, a dodgy cattle grid, and a little loose debris across the track. But for all that, it is a lovely country trip through picturesque farmland and forest, with a few good twisties for driver enjoyment, and gorgeous scenery for the passengers.

Broken Hill Road Trip

30 September 2023

A well edited account of a great trip to lands far away. A mixed Chapter run over eight days.

South Coast Goes To Presidents Picnic

28 September 2023 / Story: Rose Smith; Photos: Rose Smith

Even though the journey was long, a small band of South Coast MX5ers enjoyed the picnic at Ebenezer

Presidents Picnic

18 September 2023 / Ian Combes

Lost and Found at the Presidents Picnic

Overnight to Canberra War Memorial

11 September 2023 / Words and pictures by JJason Brown

A run to Canberra via Bathurst overnight and time at the National War Memorial

Wombat Pub Lunch 2023

03 September 2023 / Words and pictures by John Chapuis

As it was the month of August, tradition dictated that devotees of the great wombat go to the temple of wombat and make an offering. And so, a small but dedicated group of said devotees from the Canberra Chapter made the twisting, turning, hazardous journey to the Wombat Temple.

Rutherglen Wineries

03 September 2023 / Story: Martin Allen, Dace Abolins, Anda Clayton, Sue Allen; Photos: Anda Clayton, Rose Smith

A few glorious days cruising among the Rutherglen vineyards, fine wine, good food, great friends.

RPM at Eling Forest Estate 27thAugust 2023

30 August 2023 / Jason Brown

Mulgoa to Exeter / Elings Forest

Canberra Chapter Annual Meeting

29 August 2023 / Rod Nicholas

The Annual Meeting was an opportunity for all members to discuss how the Chapter is going - to offer feedback and suggestions for how we can make the most of our MX-5s and our experience in belonging to the Club.

Scotty Gibbs Nirimba Motorkhana

MX-5 Club NSW state motorkhana

29 August 2023 / Ian Combes

The MX-5 Club needs helpers and entrants for our State motorkhana!

Bendooley Winery Berrima, a Bookworm's Delight!

19 August 2023 / Marina Farmer

Bendooley Winery Berrima, a Bookworm's Delight!

Natmeet 2024 Update

18 August 2023 / Ian Combes

Reminder to register for NatMeet 2024!

Hunter all Japanese Car Show

16 August 2023 / Written: Chris Cameron, Photos: John Purcell

Every Year the Newcastle Sporting Car Club along with Shannons runs the All Japanese Car & Bike Show. As usual our chapter puts on a small display and waves the flag for MX5's

Hunter's Xmas in July 2023

16 August 2023 / Written by: Elaine Gazzard, Photos: Wendy Mullholland

Why do we always pick somewhere cold for our Xmas in July? It must the the yearning for Mulled wine around a roaring fireplace. So off to Bathurst for this year's event.