Canberra Chapter

January 2026

Monday

26 JanCanberra

RSVP

Australia Day Breakfast

Join us for an Australian day breakfast picnic beside Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra.

Meet
Gary Owen Drive, Black Mountain Peninsula Canberra
Organiser
Joanne and Mike, mikejoannemx5@gmail.com

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February 2026

Saturday

07 FebCanberra

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Coffee & Lies

Please join us, on the first Saturday of each month, for Coffee & Lies from 10:00 am at Poppy’s Cafe in the Australian War Memorial, Campbell.

Meet
Poppy’s Cafe, Australian War Memorial, Campbell ACT
Organiser
Convenor - John Chapuis, canberra@nsw.mx5.au

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Tuesday

10 FebCanberra

RSVP

Mystery Run

Run Leader Peter likes to keep his cards to his chest. Why? It's a mystery to me. He won't tell me where we're going ... I’m not sure even he knows. Mysterious, no? Join us, and then we'll all know.

Meet
Daughters at Hall, Victoria Street, Hall
Organiser
Peter Wilson, 0402 248 553, petermwilson49@gmail.com

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Friday

13 FebCanberra

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Winery Lunch

Steve's taking us to a winery for lunch.

Duration
2 days (13 February - 14 February)
Meet
Little Sutton Bakehouse, Sutton NSW
Organiser
Steve Wakeling, stevewakeling1952@gmail.com

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Saturday

21 FebCanberra

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Tidbinbilla Picnic Run

Join Ashley and Rhys for a picnic lunch at Tidbinbilla.

Meet
Two Before Ten, Denman Shops
Organiser
Rhys and Ashley Howse, 0412 233 769, rhys.howse1@gmail.com

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Friday

27 FebCanberra

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Steve’s Extra-long Lakes Entrance Long Weekend

Steve’s organising a fantastic extra-long weekend for us in Victoria’s Lakes Entrance. Too good to miss, but accommodation requirements limit our numbers to 10 cars. Get in quickly with your expression of interest – the spots will go fast!

Duration
4 days (27 February - 02 March)
Meet
Calwell shops car park
Organiser
Steve Wakeling, 0416 040 572, stevewakeling1952@gmail.com

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March 2026

Saturday

07 MarCanberra

RSVP

Coffee & Lies

Please join us, on the first Saturday of each month, for Coffee & Lies from 10:00 am at Poppy’s Cafe in the Australian War Memorial, Campbell.

Meet
Poppy’s Cafe, Australian War Memorial, Campbell ACT
Organiser
Convenor - John Chapuis, canberra@nsw.mx5.au

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Tuesday

10 MarCanberra

RSVP

Mystery Run

Run Leader Peter likes to keep his cards to his chest. Why? It's a mystery to me. He won't tell me where we're going ... I’m not sure even he knows. Mysterious, no? Join us, and then we'll all know.

Meet
Daughters at Hall, Victoria Street, Hall
Organiser
Peter Wilson, 0402 248 553, petermwilson49@gmail.com

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Sunday

15 MarCanberra

RSVP

Araluen Pub Lunch

Join Barry for a Sunday run to the Araluen Pub.

Meet
TBA
Organiser
Barry Matson , 0407 074 316 , barry.matson@gmail.com

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Saturday

21 MarCanberra

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Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory

With Easter just around the corner how about a trip to Junee to visit the chocolate and licorice factory? There’ll also be time to take in the displays at the Gasworks Garage Museum.

Meet
Hall, Gladstone St carpark
Organiser
Cathy and Simon, 0430 345 889, cathysimon.mx5@gmail.com

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Sunday

22 MarCanberra

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Wheels 2026

Come to Wheels 2026 at its new location - Thoroughbred Park, ACT. Our local MX5 Club will form a display at the 45th annual Wheels - the largest car show in the ACT and region. Organised by the Council of ACT Motor Clubs

Meet
Dickson College Carpark, Phillip Avenue, at 09:00. Leave as a group at 09:15 for Thoroughbred Park.
Organiser
Brett Goyne, 0423 089 429, brettgoyne@gmail.com

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Friday

27 MarCanberra

Mollymook Fish & Chips

A quick jaunt to Mollymook for fish & chips on the beach .

Meet
The Gathering, Gibraltar St, Bungendore
Organiser
TBA

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Saturday

28 MarCanberra

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Snowy Extravaganza 2.0

Just like Snowy Hydro 2.0, the idea for this run is the same but the route is different and unlike Florence the TBM I’m hoping nobody gets stuck on the Snowy Extravaganza 2.0! If you want to join this run, please call Simon to discuss options as all reserved accommodation has been taken.

Duration
2 days (28 March - 29 March)
Meet
Hall, Gladstone St carpark
Organiser
Simon Trickett, cathysimon.mx5@gmail.com

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April 2026

Saturday

04 AprCanberra

RSVP

Orroral Valley Picnic Run

Join Ashley and Rhys for a picnic lunch at Orroral Valley.

Meet
Two Before Ten, Denman Shops
Organiser
Rhys and Ashley Howse, 0412 233 769, rhys.howse1@gmail.com

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Saturday

04 AprCanberra

RSVP

Coffee & Lies

Please join us, on the first Saturday of each month, for Coffee & Lies from 10:00 am at Poppy’s Cafe in the Australian War Memorial, Campbell.

Meet
Poppy’s Cafe, Australian War Memorial, Campbell ACT
Organiser
Convenor - John Chapuis, canberra@nsw.mx5.au

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Tuesday

14 AprCanberra

RSVP

Mystery Run

Run Leader Peter likes to keep his cards to his chest. Why? It's a mystery to me. He won't tell me where we're going ... I’m not sure even he knows. Mysterious, no? Join us, and then we'll all know.

Meet
Daughters at Hall, Victoria Street, Hall
Organiser
Peter Wilson, 0402 248 553, petermwilson49@gmail.com

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Saturday

18 AprCanberra

RSVP

Carrington Falls Picnic Run

Join Ashley and Rhys for a picnic lunch at Carrington Falls.

Meet
Mick Sherd Oval - Bungendore
Organiser
Rhys and Ashley Howse, 0412 233 769, rhys.howse1@gmail.com

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Wednesday

29 AprCanberra

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Lunch Lunch With Sir George

Nothing to do this day? Then join us for a cruise to Jugiong along some great curvaceous MX-5 roads. A gastronomic delight awaits you.

Meet
Little Sutton Bakehouse
Organiser
Ian Bottcher, 0478 729 667, ianbottcher46@gmail.com

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May 2026

Saturday

02 MayCanberra

RSVP

Coffee & Lies

Please join us, on the first Saturday of each month, for Coffee & Lies from 10:00 am at Poppy’s Cafe in the Australian War Memorial, Campbell.

Meet
Poppy’s Cafe, Australian War Memorial, Campbell ACT
Organiser
Convenor - John Chapuis, canberra@nsw.mx5.au

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Sunday

03 MayNatMeet

NatMeet XVI 2026

NatMeet XVI - Save the Date - 3rd to 8th May 2026

Duration
5 days (03 May - 08 May)
Meet
Rydges Hunter Valley
Assistant
David & Elaine Gazzard, natmeet@nsw.mx5.au

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Tuesday

12 MayCanberra

RSVP

Mystery Run

Run Leader Peter likes to keep his cards to his chest. Why? It's a mystery to me. He won't tell me where we're going ... I’m not sure even he knows. Mysterious, no? Join us, and then we'll all know.

Meet
Daughters at Hall, Victoria Street, Hall
Organiser
Peter Wilson, 0402 248 553, petermwilson49@gmail.com

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June 2026

Saturday

06 JunCanberra

RSVP

Coffee & Lies

Please join us, on the first Saturday of each month, for Coffee & Lies from 10:00 am at Poppy’s Cafe in the Australian War Memorial, Campbell.

Meet
Poppy’s Cafe, Australian War Memorial, Campbell ACT
Organiser
Convenor - John Chapuis, canberra@nsw.mx5.au

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Tuesday

09 JunCanberra

RSVP

Mystery Run

Run Leader Peter likes to keep his cards to his chest. Why? It's a mystery to me. He won't tell me where we're going ... I’m not sure even he knows. Mysterious, no? Join us, and then we'll all know.

Meet
Daughters at Hall, Victoria Street, Hall
Organiser
Peter Wilson, 0402 248 553, petermwilson49@gmail.com

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Saturday

20 JunCanberra

RSVP

Yass Picnic Run

Ashley & Rhys enjoy a picnic, as long as it follows a nice drive in an MX-5. Come join them!

Meet
TBA
Organiser
Rhys and Ashley Howse, 0412 233 769, rhys.howse1@gmail.com

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Sunday

28 JunCanberra

RSVP

Laggan Pub Lunch

If you haven't been to Laggan this is your opportunity. You will also have the opportunity to have a little sleep in as this is a leisurely short run for lunch at the Laggan pub.

Meet
Little Sutton Bakehouse, 1 Victoria Street, SUTTON NSW
Organiser
Ian Bottcher, 0478 729 667, ianbottcher46@gmail.com

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July 2026

Saturday

04 JulCanberra

RSVP

Coffee & Lies

Please join us, on the first Saturday of each month, for Coffee & Lies from 10:00 am at Poppy’s Cafe in the Australian War Memorial, Campbell.

Meet
Poppy’s Cafe, Australian War Memorial, Campbell ACT
Organiser
Convenor - John Chapuis, canberra@nsw.mx5.au

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Tuesday

14 JulCanberra

RSVP

Mystery Run

Run Leader Peter likes to keep his cards to his chest. Why? It's a mystery to me. He won't tell me where we're going ... I’m not sure even he knows. Mysterious, no? Join us, and then we'll all know.

Meet
Daughters at Hall, Victoria Street, Hall
Organiser
Peter Wilson, 0402 248 553, petermwilson49@gmail.com

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Sunday

19 JulCanberra

RSVP

Canberra Chapter 30th Birthday Celebration

Happy Birthday to us! Celebrate the Chapter’s 30th birthday in style.

Meet
TBA
Organiser
John Chapuis , canberra@mx5.nsw.au

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Saturday

25 JulCanberra

RSVP

Captains Flat Picnic Run

Ashley & Rhys enjoy a picnic, as long as it follows a nice drive in an MX-5. Come join them!

Meet
TBA
Organiser
Rhys and Ashley Howse, 0412 233 769, rhys.howse1@gmail.com

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August 2026

Saturday

01 AugCanberra

RSVP

Coffee & Lies

Please join us, on the first Saturday of each month, for Coffee & Lies from 10:00 am at Poppy’s Cafe in the Australian War Memorial, Campbell.

Meet
Poppy’s Cafe, Australian War Memorial, Campbell ACT
Organiser
Convenor - John Chapuis, canberra@nsw.mx5.au

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Tuesday

11 AugCanberra

RSVP

Mystery Run

Run Leader Peter likes to keep his cards to his chest. Why? It's a mystery to me. He won't tell me where we're going ... I’m not sure even he knows. Mysterious, no? Join us, and then we'll all know.

Meet
Daughters at Hall, Victoria Street, Hall
Organiser
Peter Wilson, 0402 248 553, petermwilson49@gmail.com

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Saturday

15 AugCanberra

RSVP

Canberra Chapter - Annual Meeting

Come along to our Annual Meeting for your opportunity to discuss how the Chapter is going and what we can do to make the most of your MX-5 and your Club. Join us for lunch beforehand.

Meet
TBA
Organiser
John Chapuis, 0411 899 890, canberra@nsw.mx5.au

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Saturday

22 AugCanberra

RSVP

Crookwell Picnic Run

Ashley & Rhys enjoy a picnic, as long as it follows a nice drive in an MX-5. Come join them!

Meet
TBA
Organiser
Rhys and Ashley Howse, 0412 233 769, rhys.howse1@gmail.com

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Thursday

27 AugCanberra

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Blue Mountains and the Zig-Zag Railway

Join us for a run via the back roads to our destination in the picturesque Blue Mountains. Ride the Zig-Zag Railway, discover Norman Lindsay’s paintings and illustrations and (if you're lucky) sample the wares of one of Australia’s best breweries.

Duration
3 days (27 August - 29 August)
Meet
Little Sutton Bakehouse, Sutton
Organiser
Rod Nicholas, 0419 436 296, rjn2617@gmail.com

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September 2026

Saturday

05 SepCanberra

RSVP

Coffee & Lies

Please join us, on the first Saturday of each month, for Coffee & Lies from 10:00 am at Poppy’s Cafe in the Australian War Memorial, Campbell.

Meet
Poppy’s Cafe, Australian War Memorial, Campbell ACT
Organiser
Convenor - John Chapuis, canberra@nsw.mx5.au

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Tuesday

08 SepCanberra

RSVP

Mystery Run

Run Leader Peter likes to keep his cards to his chest. Why? It's a mystery to me. He won't tell me where we're going ... I’m not sure even he knows. Mysterious, no? Join us, and then we'll all know.

Meet
Daughters at Hall, Victoria Street, Hall
Organiser
Peter Wilson, 0402 248 553, petermwilson49@gmail.com

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Saturday

12 SepCanberra

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Wonderful Wee Jasper

We’re hitting the country roads on our annual run to Wee Jasper for a visit to the Wee Jasper Distillery. It’s a good country trip through picturesque farmland and forest to Mountain Creek followed by some wonderfully friendly MX-5 roads. And there is an exciting experience on offer at the destination that should appeal to plenty.

Meet
Denman Prospect Shops, Felstead Vista, Denman Prospect
Organiser
Rod Nicholas, 0419 436 296, rjn2617@gmail.com

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Sunday

20 SepCanberra

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It’s a long way to …

Yes, it’s another ‘It’s a long way to…’ but given the success of this format last year we may as well do it again, albeit a bit different! Come along for the drive first or join us at The George Harcourt Inn, Gold Creek for a classic English style pub lunch – either way it’ll be a great day.

Meet
Bungendore
Organiser
Cathy and Simon, 0430 345 889, cathysimon.mx5@gmail.com

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Friday

25 SepCanberra

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We’re Going Wayback (Again)

The Goulburn Brewery has reopened as the home of ‘Wayback’ Beers. Last year we got there only a few days after opening. It was great, so we’re taking the long way there to check it out again.

Meet
Hall, Carpark for the Victoria Street Park
Organiser
Rod Nicholas, 0419 436 296, rjn2617@gmail.com

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October 2026

Saturday

03 OctCanberra

RSVP

Coffee & Lies

Please join us, on the first Saturday of each month, for Coffee & Lies from 10:00 am at Poppy’s Cafe in the Australian War Memorial, Campbell.

Meet
Poppy’s Cafe, Australian War Memorial, Campbell ACT
Organiser
Convenor - John Chapuis, canberra@nsw.mx5.au

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Tuesday

13 OctCanberra

RSVP

Mystery Run

Run Leader Peter likes to keep his cards to his chest. Why? It's a mystery to me. He won't tell me where we're going ... I’m not sure even he knows. Mysterious, no? Join us, and then we'll all know.

Meet
Daughters at Hall, Victoria Street, Hall
Organiser
Peter Wilson, 0402 248 553, petermwilson49@gmail.com

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Saturday

24 OctCanberra

RSVP

Pies in Harden

Going the long way round for a delicious lunch at the Barnes Store Emporium in Harden.

Meet
Daughters at Hall
Organiser
Rhys and Ashley Howse, 0412 233 769, rhys.howse1@gmail.com

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Tuesday

27 OctCanberra

RSVP

Looking for Ned

Join Rod and Maryanne for an adventure as they set off to Kelly Country and retrace the footsteps of Victoria's famous helmeted outlaw - visit places where the Kelly Gang lived and fought. Other delights are bound to turn up.

Duration
5 days (27 October - 31 October)
Meet
Calwell Shopping Centre (Long stay carpark)
Organiser
Rod Nicholas, 0419 436 296, rjn2617@gmail.com

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November 2026

Saturday

07 NovCanberra

RSVP

Cotter Rover Bend Picnic Run

Ashley & Rhys enjoy a picnic, as long as it follows a nice drive in an MX-5. Come join them!

Meet
TBA
Organiser
Rhys and Ashley Howse, 0412 233 769, rhys.howse1@gmail.com

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Saturday

07 NovCanberra

RSVP

Coffee & Lies

Please join us, on the first Saturday of each month, for Coffee & Lies from 10:00 am at Poppy’s Cafe in the Australian War Memorial, Campbell.

Meet
Poppy’s Cafe, Australian War Memorial, Campbell ACT
Organiser
Convenor - John Chapuis, canberra@nsw.mx5.au

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Tuesday

10 NovCanberra

RSVP

Mystery Run

Run Leader Peter likes to keep his cards to his chest. Why? It's a mystery to me. He won't tell me where we're going ... I’m not sure even he knows. Mysterious, no? Join us, and then we'll all know.

Meet
Daughters at Hall, Victoria Street, Hall
Organiser
Peter Wilson, 0402 248 553, petermwilson49@gmail.com

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Wednesday

18 NovCanberra

RSVP

Four Winds Vineyard

A mid-week jaunt through the glorious countryside, with lunch at a winery. What a life!

Meet
Stromlo Leisure Centre carpark
Organiser
Cathy and Simon, 0430 345 889, cathysimon.mx5@gmail.com

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December 2026

Saturday

05 DecCanberra

RSVP

Coffee & Lies

Please join us, on the first Saturday of each month, for Coffee & Lies from 10:00 am at Poppy’s Cafe in the Australian War Memorial, Campbell.

Meet
Poppy’s Cafe, Australian War Memorial, Campbell ACT
Organiser
Convenor - John Chapuis, canberra@nsw.mx5.au

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Tuesday

08 DecCanberra

RSVP

Mystery Run

Run Leader Peter likes to keep his cards to his chest. Why? It's a mystery to me. He won't tell me where we're going ... I’m not sure even he knows. Mysterious, no? Join us, and then we'll all know.

Meet
Daughters at Hall, Victoria Street, Hall
Organiser
Peter Wilson, 0402 248 553, petermwilson49@gmail.com

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Friday

11 DecCanberra

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Cherry Red MX-5s

Summer days. Perfect for driving in an MX-5. Perfect for driving topless. Perfect for picking cherries. Perfect for picnics. Combine all of these on Mike’s adventure to the Allambie Cherry Orchard. You know you want it!

Meet
Daughters of Hall, Victoria Street, Hall
Organiser
Joanne and Mike, mikejoannemx5@gmail.com

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