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Retford Park

04 May 2025 / Story: Brian Clayton; Photos: Anda Clayton, Lesley Brook and Mark Godfrey

Despite inclement weather a tour of a heritage house, its artworks and antiques, followed by a delightful light lunch put a smile on the faces of some happy South Coasters. (and a couple of Sydney chapter guests)

Magical Mystery Tour to Mountain Ridge

15 April 2025 / Story: Anda Clayton; Photos: Anda Clayton, Rose Smith, Lesley Brook, Linda Downing

Wonderful autumn weather for a run through the Shoalhaven hinterland on roads less travelled.

Driver Training Day at Pheasant Wood

09 April 2025 / Words: Phil Betts Photos: Rob Wilkins

Driver training days are always popular, but one in the rain? Here's first time participant, Phil Betts' view.

Goulburn Waterworks

01 April 2025 / Story: Rose Smith; Photos: Rose Smith

A fine day for a drive through the Highlands to Goulburn's historic waterworks.

Drivers Run

24 March 2025 / Story: Brian Clayton; Photos: Brian Clayton and Geoff Smith

A great day for a "boys day out" and a drive in the country

Steampacket Hotel Lunch Run

24 March 2025 / Story: Kim Mackechnie; Photos: Anda Clayton

An overcast day but a lovely drive for morning coffee and a terrific lunch with friends. Another great club day.

Women Behind the Wheel 2025 - Hunter Style

20 March 2025 / story Chris Cameron, Photos Wendy Mulholland

A run to the Hunter valley and hi tea at La Cassalinga to celebrate Women behind the wheel event in the Hunter.

International Women's Day WBTW High Tea

12 March 2025 / Story and photos by Zan Dimovski

International Women's Day celebration with High Teah at Robertson Hotel.

Swordfish Brewery

05 March 2025 / Story: Rose Smith; Photos: Rose Smith

A pleasant evening by the water and dinner with friends

Minnamurra Falls

24 February 2025 / Story: Bob Downing, Rose Smith; Photos:Anda Clayton' Rose Smith, Linda Downing, Karen Olde, Lesley Warner

A lovely drive through country roads, morning tea and a brisk walk (climb?). Minnamurra Falls is well worth the visit.

Exeter Cafe

15 February 2025 / Story: Rose Smith; Photos: Anda Clayton, Lesley Brook

A lovely run up into the highlands for morning tea and a run to Exeter for lunch

Shoalhaven Heads Twilight Run

15 February 2025 / Story: Rose Smith; Photos: Anda Clayton

An overcast evening could not dampen the spirits of the group for a twilight run through the hills and a great pub dinner.

Spring on the South Coast and the Snowies

08 December 2024 / Story: Bob & Linda Downing, Bill Short, Keith Monaghan; Photos: Bob & Linda Downing

Coast to country and the mountains in between.

Not Meeting

08 December 2024 / Story: Rose Smith; Photos: Anda Clayton

When is a meeting not a meeting? When it is Christmas and we are off to lunch instead.

South Coast Christmas

08 December 2024 / Story: Anda Clayton; Photos: Anda Clayton

Not exactly a snowy white Christmas but, hey, 38 degrees is normal for an Aussie Christmas and a great time was had by all.

MX-5 NA Register Run

21 November 2024 / Story & Photos by Louis Serret

The NA generation MX-5 started it all for us, manufactured by Mazda from 1989 to 1997. The Club has had a Historic Register for a number of years with almost 60 cars currently on historic or classic registration. This run was aimed to bring out as many NAs as we could, and by the turn out we succeeded!

Shoalhaven Native Botanical Gardens

12 November 2024 / Story: Linda Downing; Photos: Linda Downing

A fun drive through the hills behind Berry, a walk in the gardens and a lovely lunch at the Butter Factory, a great day with friends.

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

09 November 2024 / 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.

2024 Annual General Meeting

06 November 2024 / Story by Ian Combes, Photos by Rob Wilko & Senia Gaunson

The 2024 AGM of the Mazda MX-5 Club of NSW was held at the Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club on Friday 25 October. It was a fabulous evening, attended by 60 members in person, with a delicious canape dinner and lots of awards presented. Read on for a recap of the evening.

Illawarra Rhododendron and Rainforest Gardens

29 October 2024 / Story: Anda Clayton; Photos: Anda Clayton, Rose Smith, Linda Downing

A beautiful morning for a wonderful surprise, the Illawarra Gardens