Illawarra Chapter Events

January 2025

Saturday

04 JanIllawarra

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Kangaroo Valley Twilight Run

Kick off the new year with our traditional late afternoon drive through the beautiful southern highlands to Kangaroo Valley for dinner at the pub. In previous years with this run, we've contended with heavy fog, torrential thunderstorms, bushfire, searing heat, and plague. What natural disaster will we encounter in 2025?

Meet: Hungry Jacks, Haywards Bay
Organiser: Bryan Shedden, 0422 340010, membership@nsw.mx5.au

Saturday

11 JanIllawarra

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Mazdas in the Mist

Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month for Mazdas in the Mist, enjoy a spirited drive along Macquarie Pass, followed by a delicious brunch and chat with friends.

Meet: Hungry Jacks, Haywards Bay
Organiser: Phil Reid, 0417 260 766

Saturday

18 JanIllawarra

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Illawarra Twilight Run to Bottega B at Bundanoon

Bottega is the perfect word to reflect Bundanoon, and the perfect place to experience Bundanoon.

Meet: Hungry Jacks, Haywards Bay
Organiser: Rob Giacometti, 0412 518 213, illawarra@nsw.mx5.au
Assistant: Zan Dimovski, 0412 871 891, illawarra@nsw.mx5.au

Sunday

26 JanIllawarra

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Illawarra Run to Australia Day Picnic 2025

Decorate yourself or your car in national identity icons and come along to enjoy the day.

Meet: McDonalds Figtree
Organiser: Bryan Shedden, 0422 340 010, membership@nsw.mx5.au

Sunday

26 JanClub

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Australia Day 2025

Come celebrate Australia Day by throwing a thong, or a cricket bat (when given out LBW) at Cordeaux Dam. Organised by Illawarra, all Chapters Welcome!

Meet: Cordeaux Dam Picnic Area
Organiser: Zan Dimovski and Phil Betts, 0412 871 891, illawarra@nsw.mx5.au
Assistant: Senia Gaunson, 0403 158 708, publications@nsw.mx5.au

February 2025

Thursday

06 FebIllawarra

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Illawarra Dinner Meeting

Our monthly meeting is the best way of keeping up with all that is happening in the Illawarra. Come along for dinner, a drink and a chat.

Meet: Figgy Bowlo, 120 The Avenue, Figtree
Organiser: Zan Dimovski & Phil Betts, 0412871891, illawarra@nsw.mx5.au

Saturday

08 FebIllawarra

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Mazdas in the Mist

Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month for Mazdas in the Mist, enjoy a spirited drive along Macquarie Pass, followed by a delicious brunch and chat with friends.

Meet: Hungry Jacks, Haywards Bay
Organiser: Phil Reid, 0417 260 766

March 2025

Thursday

06 MarIllawarra

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Illawarra Dinner Meeting

Our monthly meeting is the best way of keeping up with all that is happening in the Illawarra. Come along for dinner, a drink and a chat.

Meet: Figgy Bowlo, 120 The Avenue, Figtree
Organiser: Zan Dimovski & Phil Betts, 0412871891, illawarra@nsw.mx5.au

Saturday

08 MarIllawarra

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Mazdas in the Mist

Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month for Mazdas in the Mist, enjoy a spirited drive along Macquarie Pass, followed by a delicious brunch and chat with friends.

Meet: Hungry Jacks, Haywards Bay
Organiser: Phil Reid, 0417 260 766

Saturday

08 MarClub

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WBTW High Tea in Robertson

Celebrate International Women's Day with a scenic drive through the stunning Southern Highlands and indulge yourself and a loved one with delicious treats at the charming Robertson Hotel.

Meet: Hungry Jacks Haywards Bay
Organiser: Zan Dimovski, 0412 871 891, illawarra@nsw.mx5.au

April 2025

Thursday

03 AprIllawarra

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Illawarra Dinner Meeting

Our monthly meeting is the best way of keeping up with all that is happening in the Illawarra. Come along for dinner, a drink and a chat.

Meet: Figgy Bowlo, 120 The Avenue, Figtree
Organiser: Zan Dimovski & Phil Betts, 0412871891, illawarra@nsw.mx5.au

Saturday

12 AprIllawarra

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Mazdas in the Mist

Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month for Mazdas in the Mist, enjoy a spirited drive along Macquarie Pass, followed by a delicious brunch and chat with friends.

Meet: Hungry Jacks, Haywards Bay
Organiser: Phil Reid, 0417 260 766

Friday

18 AprClub

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NotMeet 2025

Notmeet is our traditional biannual Easter gathering with members from the MX-5 Club of Queensland in the year between NatMeet. *** MAXIMUM BOOKINGS HAVE BEEN TAKEN - PLEASE BOOK TO GO ON THE WAITING LIST FOR CANCELLATIONS***

Duration: 4 days (18 April - 21 April)
Meet: McDonalds Thornton Cnr Thornton Road and New England Hwy
Organiser: Stephen Carter, 0418 660997

May 2025

Thursday

01 MayIllawarra

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Illawarra Dinner Meeting

Our monthly meeting is the best way of keeping up with all that is happening in the Illawarra. Come along for dinner, a drink and a chat.

Meet: Figgy Bowlo, 120 The Avenue, Figtree
Organiser: Zan Dimovski & Phil Betts, 0412871891, illawarra@nsw.mx5.au

Saturday

10 MayIllawarra

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Mazdas in the Mist

Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month for Mazdas in the Mist, enjoy a spirited drive along Macquarie Pass, followed by a delicious brunch and chat with friends.

Meet: Hungry Jacks, Haywards Bay
Organiser: Phil Reid, 0417 260 766

June 2025

Thursday

05 JunIllawarra

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Illawarra Dinner Meeting

Our monthly meeting is the best way of keeping up with all that is happening in the Illawarra. Come along for dinner, a drink and a chat.

Meet: Figgy Bowlo, 120 The Avenue, Figtree
Organiser: Zan Dimovski & Phil Betts, 0412871891, illawarra@nsw.mx5.au

Saturday

14 JunIllawarra

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Mazdas in the Mist

Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month for Mazdas in the Mist, enjoy a spirited drive along Macquarie Pass, followed by a delicious brunch and chat with friends.

Meet: Hungry Jacks, Haywards Bay
Organiser: Phil Reid, 0417 260 766

July 2025

Thursday

03 JulIllawarra

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Illawarra Dinner Meeting

Our monthly meeting is the best way of keeping up with all that is happening in the Illawarra. Come along for dinner, a drink and a chat.

Meet: Figgy Bowlo, 120 The Avenue, Figtree
Organiser: Zan Dimovski & Phil Betts, 0412871891, illawarra@nsw.mx5.au

Saturday

12 JulIllawarra

Book Now

Mazdas in the Mist

Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month for Mazdas in the Mist, enjoy a spirited drive along Macquarie Pass, followed by a delicious brunch and chat with friends.

Meet: Hungry Jacks, Haywards Bay
Organiser: Phil Reid, 0417 260 766

August 2025

Thursday

07 AugIllawarra

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Illawarra Dinner Meeting

Our monthly meeting is the best way of keeping up with all that is happening in the Illawarra. Come along for dinner, a drink and a chat.

Meet: Figgy Bowlo, 120 The Avenue, Figtree
Organiser: Zan Dimovski & Phil Betts, 0412871891, illawarra@nsw.mx5.au

Saturday

09 AugIllawarra

Book Now

Mazdas in the Mist

Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month for Mazdas in the Mist, enjoy a spirited drive along Macquarie Pass, followed by a delicious brunch and chat with friends.

Meet: Hungry Jacks, Haywards Bay
Organiser: Phil Reid, 0417 260 766

September 2025

Thursday

04 SepIllawarra

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Illawarra Dinner Meeting

Our monthly meeting is the best way of keeping up with all that is happening in the Illawarra. Come along for dinner, a drink and a chat.

Meet: Figgy Bowlo, 120 The Avenue, Figtree
Organiser: Zan Dimovski & Phil Betts, 0412871891, illawarra@nsw.mx5.au

Saturday

13 SepIllawarra

Book Now

Mazdas in the Mist

Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month for Mazdas in the Mist, enjoy a spirited drive along Macquarie Pass, followed by a delicious brunch and chat with friends.

Meet: Hungry Jacks, Haywards Bay
Organiser: Phil Reid, 0417 260 766

October 2025

Thursday

02 OctIllawarra

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Illawarra Dinner Meeting

Our monthly meeting is the best way of keeping up with all that is happening in the Illawarra. Come along for dinner, a drink and a chat.

Meet: Figgy Bowlo, 120 The Avenue, Figtree
Organiser: Zan Dimovski & Phil Betts, 0412871891, illawarra@nsw.mx5.au

Saturday

11 OctIllawarra

Book Now

Mazdas in the Mist

Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month for Mazdas in the Mist, enjoy a spirited drive along Macquarie Pass, followed by a delicious brunch and chat with friends.

Meet: Hungry Jacks, Haywards Bay
Organiser: Phil Reid, 0417 260 766

November 2025

Thursday

06 NovIllawarra

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Illawarra Dinner Meeting

Our monthly meeting is the best way of keeping up with all that is happening in the Illawarra. Come along for dinner, a drink and a chat.

Meet: Figgy Bowlo, 120 The Avenue, Figtree
Organiser: Zan Dimovski & Phil Betts, 0412871891, illawarra@nsw.mx5.au

Saturday

08 NovIllawarra

Book Now

Mazdas in the Mist

Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month for Mazdas in the Mist, enjoy a spirited drive along Macquarie Pass, followed by a delicious brunch and chat with friends.

Meet: Hungry Jacks, Haywards Bay
Organiser: Phil Reid, 0417 260 766

December 2025

Thursday

04 DecIllawarra

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Illawarra Dinner Meeting

Our monthly meeting is the best way of keeping up with all that is happening in the Illawarra. Come along for dinner, a drink and a chat.

Meet: Figgy Bowlo, 120 The Avenue, Figtree
Organiser: Zan Dimovski & Phil Betts, 0412871891, illawarra@nsw.mx5.au

Saturday

13 DecIllawarra

Book Now

Mazdas in the Mist

Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month for Mazdas in the Mist, enjoy a spirited drive along Macquarie Pass, followed by a delicious brunch and chat with friends.

Meet: Hungry Jacks, Haywards Bay
Organiser: Phil Reid, 0417 260 766

May 2026

Sunday

03 MayNatMeet

NatMeet XVI 2026

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

Duration: 5 days (03 May - 08 May)
Assistant: Elaine Gazzard, 0414431817, natmeet.mx5nsw@gmail.com

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