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Run to Allambie Cherry Orchard

01 December 2024 / Author and Photos - Mike Lawless

Mike and Jo lead the Canberra Chapter to Allambie Cherry Orchard to pick cherries!

To the Sea, to the Sky

01 December 2024 / Author - Rod Nicholas, Photos - Rod Nicholas, Simon Trickett

Four chapters, nine cars, seventeen members, four days, thirteen hundred kilometres, some wiggles, some twists, and some fantastic roads - what more was needed for a fantastic long weekend?

Clyde River Cruise

01 December 2024 / Words and Photos - Steve Wakeling

Steve led the group to Bateman's Bay for fish and chips and a river cruise!

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!

New Motorsport Secretary

18 November 2024 / Ian Combes

The MX-5 Club has a new Motorsport Secretary!

Ian Combes (NSW President) presents the trophy to John Downes (VIC Motorsport Captain)

NSW/VIC MX-5 Club Interstate Challenge

16 November 2024 / Story by Ian Spinks & Bryan Shedden, Photo by Bryan Shedden

The 2024 NSW/VIC MX-5 Club Interstate Challenge was hosted by the MX-5 Club of Victoria & Tasmania on Sunday 3rd November for the first time at the Wodonga TAFE Driver Training Complex just off the Hume Hwy to the west of Wodonga.

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

Star Gazing About

28 October 2024 / story by Felicity Harden and Gail King, Photo's by Wendy Mulholland

A drive to Coonabarabran with the night off to relax after the trip, the next day, Saturday, will be at your leisure or a run to and through the Warrumbungles before heading out to Donna the Astronomer for a night of guided star gazing

Coffee at Vintage on Melbourne

28 October 2024 / story Elaine Gazzard, Photo David Gazzard

Run to the somewhat rustic Vintage on Melbourne in East Maitland for a coffee and chat

Bulga Tavern

28 October 2024 / Story Steve Eccleston, Photos Maree Eccleston

A beautiful run through Wollombi to the Bulga Tavern.

Something to Wine about!

28 October 2024 / story Chris Cameron, Photos by Wendy Mulholland and Denise Birrell

A 2 day run for a jaunt out to Mudgee for the Flavors of Mudgee ' Wine & Food festival.

Coffs Harbour and Inland Run

27 October 2024 / John Ragen for story and photos

A two day run was enjoyed exploring the Coffs Harbour coast and inland hills.

2024 Presidents Picnic

27 October 2024 / Ian Combes

Report on the 2024 Presidents Picnic

2024 MX-5 Club Track Day Round 3 - 28th September

27 October 2024 / ian Combes

Wrap-up from the first night-time track day at SMSP.

The Griffith Springfest

26 October 2024 / Author & Photos: Mike Lawless and Jo Blackburn

Mike and Jo led the club on a citrusy trip to Griffith to experience the Griffith Springfest and all it has to offer!

photo by Rob Wilko

Steampunk Victoriana Fair

24 October 2024 / Story by Bryan Shedden (& ChatGPT), Photos by Zan Dimovski, Rob Wilko

What on earth is Steampunk all about? That was the question on everyone's lips.

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!