MX-5s to Motorfest

24 March 2018 / Words by Jen Boyko; Photos by John Purcell & Dianne Henderson

After an informative briefing by George, 16 MX-5’s, 24 members and 5 visitors in tow, we set off on our first autumn run for 2018 from Thornton Supa Centre at 9:00am.

The sky was overcast but not threatening and we had a promise of blue skies ahead. So with tops down we set off on our way through picturesque green countryside after recent much needed rainfalls which brought the Hunter Valley back to life. Our picture perfect day was enhanced by driving over several narrow historic bridges.

Jubilee Park was the setting for our shared morning tea stop in Dungog with a few members keen to try out the exercise equipment.

The Bucketts Way was next on our bucket list for the day as we headed for our destination detouring through the quaint township of Karuah.

Midday saw us arrive at Benchmark on Booner for lunch before viewing the hundreds of cars and motorbike on display at Hawks Nest Annual Motorfest.

Members and visitors all contributed to making the day a fun run.