News : MX-5 Club of NSW

Gorge Curves, River Views & Monkeys With Opinions

23 May 2026 / Story: Kay Godfrey Photos: Rob Wilko and Mark Godfrey

We nailed the bends, cruised the ferry and danced through the Gorge, only to be completely upstaged by the cheeky residents of the Banana Cabana Primate Sanctuary.

Dingo Sanctuary and Ironworks

22 May 2026 / Story: Rose Smith; Photos: Rose Smith

Rain threatened but the spirits were not dampened as South Coast made its way to the Southern Highlands to visit some "puppies"

5 April 2025
Photo by Rob Wilko
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Two circuits. One day. Double the challenge.

19 May 2026 / Louis Anderson - Triumph Sports Owners Association

The 2026 CSCA Round 4 Supersprint hits One Raceway on Sunday 14 June with competitors tackling both the Wakefield and Shelley circuits in a unique split-format event. Hosted by the Triumph Sports Owners Association and included in the MX-5 Club Sprint Championship — 6 runs minimum, half-day circuit swap, full-throttle action. Entries are now open!

South Coast Goes to Natmeet

19 May 2026 / Story: Rose Smith; Photos: Rose Smith

A small but enthusiastic group of South Coasters made the trip north for this year's Natmeet. This is their story.

May Mystery Run

13 May 2026 / Words and photos by peter Wilson

An unusually warm morning for this time of year saw a small but enthusiastic group ready to solve this month's mystery.

NatMeet 2028 in Victoria

11 May 2026 / MX-5 Club of Victoria and Tasmania

Expressions of interest for NatMeet 2028 in Victoria are now open!

Sydney on the Road: NatMeet Edition

10 May 2026 / Photos Mark Godfrey Story Kay Godfrey

NatMeet in the Hunter had it all: MX‑5s, winery chaos, F35 fly‑bys, a 368 km epic, theme‑night madness, and a Gala Dinner full of sparkle and mischief. A week of pure MX‑5 magic.

Jindy Andy Mill

01 May 2026 / Story: Rose Smith; Photos: Rose Smith

A fine day, start with coffee then a scenic drive to an historic location for lunch and some retail therapy.

Lunch at the Sir George Hotel, Jugiong

01 May 2026 / Words: Ian Bottcher Pictures: Robyn Bottcher and Lili Chi

Apple turnovers with cream, and Byron Bay coffee that 'tasted a little hashish…'. What's this got to do with the Sir George?

CSCA Round 3 at Amaroo Circuit

22 April 2026 / Ian Combes

Entries for the MX-5 Club CSCA round at SMSP on 3rd May are closing soon - get your entries in!

An Antarctic Adventure

18 April 2026 / Story: Anda Clayton; Photos: Anda Clayton, Keith Monaghan, Sue Monaghan, Roger Brook

Visiting a very cold place (by VR) on a lovely autumn day. Complete with a healthy lunch in great company.

Patonga Done Right

17 April 2026 / Story: Sharon Cassidy Photos: Rob Wilko

Be there or be square — Marnie & Bob delivered another flawless run, complete with a full‑ferry first, perfect coffee at Saddles, and a cruisy lunch at Patonga. A day of great roads, great company, and top‑notch planning.

Mystery Run – 14 April 2026

14 April 2026 / Words & Photos by Peter Wilson

Another month, another mysterious run. Only a few joined Peter and Annemie today - was it the fuel prices or the cold start to the day that kept the others away?

The Road to Canberra Chapter

14 April 2026 / Story by Bryan Shedden

This year, the Canberra Chapter of the MX-5 Club of NSW celebrates its 30th Anniversary. Born from a post-NatMeet spark in 1996, the Canberra Chapter grew from casual meetups and “call for details” runs into a thriving community — fuelled by winding roads, lasting friendships, and the legendary ritual of Coffee & Lies.

Driver training on 21 July 2019 at Pheasant Wood - photo by Rob Wilko

2026 MX-5 Club Driver Training Day

06 April 2026 / Ian Combes

The 2026 MX-5 Club Driver Training Day at Pheasant Wood is now open for entries! Come along and experience how much fun a track day can be.

What do I get for my annual membership fee?

04 April 2026 / Story by Bryan Shedden

For less than the cost of a tank of fuel, your membership unlocks hundreds of dollars in value — free events, subsidised celebrations, a premium magazine, and exclusive perks. Get involved, stay connected, and discover why your fee delivers more than ever before.

Snowy Extravaganza 2.0

04 April 2026 / Words by Simon & Cathy Trickett. Photos by Simon Trickett, Lili Chen, Rob Wilkins, Nick Satsia, Rod Nicholas and Bob the Drone

What a difference a couple of days make, while the Sydney chapter were snowed in, we had a cracking two days in the Snowy Mountains with blue skies and clear roads. Read on to find out more…

The Cafe Woodworks, Bungendore

02 April 2026 / Words and photos: Phil Betts

Is it Café or cafe? Who cares? It was a great run!

Shelley Circuit: A New Direction

31 March 2026 / Story by Bryan Shedden, Video by Alex Shedden

Running One Raceway in reverse turned the familiar into the formidable, with drivers tackling a whole new challenge—none tougher than the Fishhook. Near-freezing starts gave way to perfect conditions, tight battles, and a next-gen upset in one of the day’s closest finishes.

Tassie Tour 2027

31 March 2026 / Ian Combes

Fancy a driving holiday in Tassie in early 2027? The Tasmanian members of the MX-5 Club of Victoria & Tasmania are organising an event in April next year.