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Exploring The Lakes Way

20 June 2025 / Rosemary Black

We headed south to Hannan Vale where we enjoyed cake and coffee and then via Wotton Way with some great corners on to The Lakes Way arriving at the Frothy Coffee Boatshed for lunch.

Christmas in July....in June, Blackheath

19 June 2025 / Maree Eccleston

An early Christmas Celebration in Blackheath.

The Explorers

19 June 2025 / Pictures Rob Wilko Story Chris Wyatt (with apologies)

Four points of the compass

Lookout and Vines Cruise

15 June 2025 / story Christine Cameron, Pics Pauline Schofield and David Gazzard

It maybe the King’s Long Weekend but we’re in the Crown of locations so we will venture out and around the Hunter Valley Wine region taking in some of the local lookouts over the Vines.

History and Hills

14 June 2025 / Words: Chrissie Zaremba Photos: John Zaremba

A beautiful day out with mountains and valleys!

Lakes Entrance

12 June 2025 / Story: Anda Clayton, Rose Smith; Photos: Anda Clayton, Rose Smith

An early start and cool autumn weather, but the prospect of a great trip and good company

Braidwood and Bungendore

12 June 2025 / Story: Mike Fowler; Photos: Rose Smith

A chilly morning but a log fire, good food and great company

Burrill Lake Fish and Chips

12 June 2025 / Story: Anda Clayton; Photos: Anda Clayton

Cold weather, holiday traffic, change of venue but good fish snd chips and great company

At the Fiddler with RPM

12 June 2025 / Story Brigid Gallop Pictures Rob Wilko

The Mean Fidler is mean no longer.

Three Dams – Cotter Picnic

02 June 2025 / Author: Simon and Cathy Trickett - Photos: Simon and Cathy Trickett, Lili Chi, Rob Wilkins, Nick Satsia

The proposed run: three dams and a picnic. Actuality: two dams and a cafe lunch. Dam I said,best laid plans and all...

Wheels of Wamboin 2025

02 June 2025 / Author: Steve Wakeling

Steve took the Canberra Chapter to Wamboin Wheels.

Just because we can run!

21 May 2025 / Words: Jeff Rowe Photos: Senia Gaunson and Ann Hicks

Lunch enjoyed overlooking a Million Dollar view

Brigid takes us to Berrima

21 May 2025 / Brigid Gallop

The Surveyor General is the oldest continually operating pub in Australia.

Pauley's Twilight Dinner Run

19 May 2025 / story Barry Lutterul, Pics Wendy Mulholland

A Scenic Run thru the back roads of the Hunter , where we'll enjoy some Great Food with Friends at Pauly's Gourmet Kitchen

Frock’n Roll – Birdsnest and the Cooma Car Club

19 May 2025 / Author: Cathy and Simon Trickett - Photos: Cathy and Simon Trickett, John Chapuis

Not a ‘drivers run’ per se, it was more about the destination. I never thought I’d be saying that about Cooma! But here it is, the Canberra Chapters Birdsnest and Cooma Car Club Museum jaunt, Frock’n Roll baby!!!

Sir George Luncheon

19 May 2025 / Author: Cathy and Simon Trickett - Photos: Cathy and Simon Trickett, Lili Chi, Rob Wilkins, Peter Wilson

8 cars, 12 club members, a mate and a guest appearance. This is all it took to have a great day out in the country. An easy run to the Sir George in Jugiong for a very tasty lunch, good company and only mild panic when we were leaving...

Mount Annan to Camden Valley

12 May 2025 / Chris Wyatt

From the Mount to the Valley. RPM takes the scenic route.

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)

Boorowa Pub Lunch Run

28 April 2025 / Author: Peter Wilson - Photos: Peter Wilson, Lili Chi, Simon Trickett

Peter took the club back to the Courthouse Hotel for the famous Courthouse burger.

Crooked Route to Crookwell

28 April 2025 / Author: Norm Barker - Photos: Norm Barker, Simon Trickett

The detour to Kangaroo Valley that landed in Crookwell.