News : MX-5 Club of NSW

Bundanon and Pelican Rocks

13 May 2024 / Story: Bob Downing; Photos: Rose Smith

Despite some very inclement weather our intrepid party enjoyed morning coffee at Bundanon Gallery and a great seafood lunch at Pelican Rocks.

Pickled Octopus

13 May 2024 / Story: Bob Downing; Photos: Rose Smith

Despite a less than promising forecast our intrepid lunch group headed off to one of our favourite lunch spots.

JJ's at Batemans Bay

13 May 2024 / Story: Rose Smith; Photos: Rose Smith

While the cat's away ... with some gone to Natmeet, a few went to lunch at JJ's

CareFlight Charity Donation

04 May 2024 / Story and Photos by Joe Kovacic and Bryan Shedden

A small group of Committee members were invited to the CareFlight base at Westmead Hospital to meet the crew and inspect the new Airbus H145 helicopter. We presented CareFlight with our Club's donation from fundraising over the last six months.

Natmeet 2024 Report

25 April 2024 / Ian Combes

Summary of 2024 Toowoomba Natmeet

Burn to Berrima

24 April 2024 / Rose and Geoff Smith

Delightful day for a drive in the southern highlands, sun shinning and the country side in full autumn colours.

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.