News : MX-5 Club of NSW

Kangaroo Valley Run

04 April 2024 / Story: Karen Olde; Photos: Anda Clayton

A lovely day for a mystery route to lunch in Kangaroo Valley

Canberra Country

09 March 2024 / Story: Linda Downing, Rose Smith; Photos: Rose Smith

Three days exploring the lesser known parts of Canberra Country in company with a few of our Canberra friends.

Saltwood Cafe at Kioloa

20 February 2024 / Story: Brian and Anda Clayton; Photos: Anda Clayton and Rose Smith

A short run down the coast for some retail therapy and a lovely lunch

Australia Day at Cataract Dam 2024

27 January 2024 / Story: Maree Eccleston and Senia Gaunson. Photos: Maree, Senia, Ann Hicks and Andrew Edgar

The Sydney convoy headed south along the Old Princes Highway, while Canberra made the long trek along a boring highway and Illawarra climbed over the mountain and along Appin Road, all headed to Cataract Dam to celebrate mates and Australia Day.

Mount Kembla Pub

16 January 2024 / Story: Rose Smith; Photos: Rose Smith, David Nightingale

A hot day but some cool refreshments and a warm reunion with Illawarra chapter friends

Replacing ND front wheel hub/bearing

26 December 2023 / Story & photos by Bryan Shedden

How to quickly and easily replace the front wheel hub/bearing on an ND MX-5. No swearing involved, honest!

Women Behind the Wheel High Tea Event

13 December 2023 / Story: Honie Boyd. Photos: Ian Fenn, Honie Boyd, Senia Gaunson, Brigid McCarthy

It started as a whisper at the President's Picnic........ Let's have a ladies event.

South Coast Christmas

12 December 2023 / Story: Anda Clayton; Photos: Anda Clayton, Rose Smith

A hot one for this year’s South Coast Xmas party at The Pelican Restaurant on the shores of St Georges Basin, with awards and prizes galore!

Nerriga Nosh Up

23 November 2023 / Story: Val Reed; Photos Bob and Linda Downing

Let's start the day with a stopover at the Nowra Naval Air Museum before a run out to Nerriga for a pub lunch. Great day out!

Classic Car & Bike Show at Willinga Park

16 November 2023 / Story: Rose Smith; Photos: Rose Smith, Anda Clayton, Keith Monaghan

A fine morning, a short run to a wonderful venue, Willinga Park, and a great exhibition of classic vehicles.

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

12 November 2023 / 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.

Jamberoo Pub

09 November 2023 / Story: Valerie Reed; Photos: Rose Smith, Linda Downing

How does this sound? A fine morning, a drive up Macquarie Pass to morning tea then a drive down Jamberoo Mountain for lunch at Jamberoo Pub. Great company, great drive nice lunch.

Annual General Meeting 2023

03 November 2023 / Word by Ian Combes, Photos by Bryan Shedden

The 2023 MX-5 Club AGM is done and dusted!

Great Ocean Road

29 October 2023 / Story: Brian Clayton, Paul & Vanessa Baston; Photos: Anda Clayton

All together the Great Ocean Road is a “bucket list” driving experience and with the bonus of a return through the Grampians, this was a trip well worth doing.

2023 President's Picnic

25 October 2023 / Words by Ian Combes, Photos by Rob Wilko

The Presidents report of the 2023 Presidents Picnic.

Thirlmere Rail Museum

20 October 2023 / Story: Dewi & Neil Brewitt; Photos: Dewi Brewitt

A beautiful morning for a drive into the Southern Highlands for a visit to the Thirlmere Rail Museum

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

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

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