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Lunch Run to Pelican Rocks

12 March 2023 / Story: Linda Downing; Photos: Anda Clayton, Rose Smith, Kim Mackecknie

A great morning for a drive through the hills, exploring a "treat" factory and finishing with a fabulous seafood lunch.

Munchies at Mogo

07 March 2023 / Story: Anne Zattera; Photos: Kim Mackechnie, Rose Smith

A lovely run down the coast, coffee by the sea, lunch in historic Mogo and some retail therapy to boot. Another relaxing day.

Lunch Run to JJ's at Batemans Bay

12 February 2023 / Story: Brian Clayton; Photos: Anda Clayton, Rose Smith, Senia Gaunson, Christine Ciccaldo

A day of fine weather at last. Perfect for a run down the coast and a fine lunch by the sea.

SMP-Amaroo track day 5 Oct 2019

Helpers needed for 26th Feb track day in Sydney

10 February 2023 / David Lawler

The Club needs helpers for the 26th February track day at Sydney Motorsport Park

South Coast Run to Australia Day

29 January 2023 / Story: Rose Smith; Photos: Anda Clayton and Rose Smith

A beautiful day to celebrate Australia Day. South Coast chose the scenic route through Kangaroo Valley arriving in time for the lamingtons, BBQ and "sport".

Jingle Bells at Gerroa

18 December 2022 / Story: Brian Clayton; Photos: Anda Clayton, Lind Downing, Mike Fowler

Last event for the year saw us ramble up Cambewarra, wander down Berry Mountain, rummage through the Treat Factory and finally graze at the Blue Swimmer. A great end to a lovely year.

A South Coast Christmas Harvest

05 December 2022 / Story: Brian Clayton; Photos: Anda Clayton, Bill Short, Rose Smith, Anne Zattera

A sunny day, fine food and refreshments, good company, what more could a group of MX5ers want for a lazy Christmas celebration.

Kioloa Kapers

29 November 2022 / Story: Valerie Reed; Photo; Anda Clayton

Kioloa was the plan but the cafe was closed, so it was off to an old favourite, the cafe at Eurobodalla Botanical Gardens, where a walk after lunch is almost mandatory.

Go West Young Man to Dubbo Zoo

17 November 2022 / Story: Brian Clayton; Photos: Rob Wilkins, Anda Clayton, Kim Mackechnie, Bill Short

Sketchy road reports and flooding out west set the scene for another South Coast adventure. It was a long way to go for a pizza dinner. Perhaps we will see the animals next time.

Photo by Rob Wilko, 23 Oct 2022

25th Anniversary of Motorsport Celebrations

01 November 2022 / Words by Joe Kovacic & Bryan Shedden, Photos by Rob Wilko, Fiona Shedden, Reece Lyndon

With only two months of planning we have managed to pull off a very successful 25th Anniversary of Motorsport Celebration at Pheasant Wood on Sunday 23 October 2022. A discounted trackday, with complimentary morning tea, lunch, drinks and commemorative cap and keyring for all was the Club's way of thanking members for their support.

Red Cow Gardens

01 November 2022 / Story: Martin Allen; Photos: Anda Clayton, Sue Allen, Senia Gaunson

The sun is out, a perfect day for a run through the Southern Highlands with the top down, a visit to a glorious spring garden, and finishing off with a fine meal with friends. Who could ask for more.

Book now for your Chapter Christmas Party

30 October 2022 / Words by Bryan Shedden

The Christmas decorations have been out for sale at BigW and KMart for months now, so I suppose it's time we all begin thinking about our own Christmas celebrations. As is the tradition, each Chapter of the MX-5 Club of NSW is hosting a Christmas Party with a suitably festive feast. Have a closer look at what's on offer and book now!

Mount Darragh Ramble

23 October 2022 / Story: Brian Clayton; Photos: Anda Clayton, Kim MacKecknie, Simon Tricket, Sue Allen

Fabulous weather for a great adventure in the Bega Valley and up to the Monaro high plains via the Mount Darragh Road. Pure joy for an MX5, twisty roads from ocean to mountain.

Save Wakefield Park

13 October 2022 / Ian Combes

20,000 signatures are required to present the Save Wakefield Park e-Petition to State Parliament.

Photo by Rob Wilko, Sunday 18 September 2022

Concours d'Elegance 2022

01 October 2022 / Words by Bryan Shedden

Concours d'Elegance made a return to the President's Picnic in 2022. Read on for the results ...

Fly Away to Temora

28 September 2022 / Story: Brian Clayton, Jon Fox, Bob Downing; Photos: Anda Clayton, Dewi Brewitt, Rose Smith

An airshow and a chocolate factory, what could be better; doing it in an MX5. Leave the coastal clouds for the golden fields of the west and experience a great exhibition of famous aeroplanes.

Presidents Picnic

28 September 2022 / Story: Neil & Dewi Brewitt; Photos: Dewi Brewitt, Bob Downing, Kerry Warner

A break in the weather, perfect for a run through the countryside, meeting with friends and a picnic lunch

The logo of the Mazda MX-5 Club of NSW, approved by members on 27th August 2003

Committee Vacancies at 2022 AGM

29 August 2022 / Words by Phil Donnelley

We currently have a full committee but a few people are only continuing until the AGM on 28 October. Here is your chance to join a keen group of club members and help make our club even better than it already is.

Cruising The Clyde

13 August 2022 / Story: Mike Fowler; Photos: Bill Short, Anda Clayton

Our newest members recount their first club adventure (buying the MX5) and their first outing (Cruising the Clyde on a cloudy day)

Jamberoo Ramble

07 August 2022 / Story: Ian McMurtrie; Photos: Rose Smith, Anda Clayton

Not a promising day for our jolly jaunt to Jamberoo, but a pretty drive, little of the promised rain and a warm lunch finished another great day out.