News : MX-5 Club of NSW

Australia Day Run and Picnic at Fitzroy Falls

30 January 2026 / Story by Bryan Shedden, Photos by Senia Gaunson, Ann Hicks, Brigid McCarthy, Fiona & Bryan Shedden

Australia Day 2026 saw 48 friends, 16 Mazdas and 90km of brilliant back roads, twisties and laughs, capped off with a chilly picnic at Fitzroy Falls. Great food, great company — and a surprise ending that no one saw coming!

2025 Motorsport presentation at SMSP

29 January 2026 / Ian Combes

Come and be part of our trophy presentation for 2025!

MX-5 iracing

29 January 2026 / Vic/Tas MX-5 Club

MX-5 Iracing

Australia Day at the Wildflower Garden

27 January 2026 / Story: Kay Godfrey Photos: Mark Godfrey

Fun and Games on Australia Day

Honeysuckle Creek Picnic Run

18 January 2026 / Words & Photos Rhys and Ashley Howse | Photos Simon Trickett, Rod Nicholas, Peter Wilson

Seven cars, an overcast Canberra day and a picnic at the Honeysuckle Creek Tracking Station.

Twilight Run to Shoalhaven Heads

18 January 2026 / Story: Roger & Lesley Brook; Photos: Lesley Brook, Rose Smith

The forecast for thunderstorms was not enough to deter this bunch of South Coast adventurers.

Five Hills 2026

16 January 2026 / Words and photos Norm and Roz Barker. A few photos by Rod Nicholas

The Five Hills Run is our traditional first run for the year. The weather was quite a relief from the past few days of high 30s but there was quite a smoky haze from the Victorian bush fires. There were 8 MX-5s lined up in front of the Russell offices.

Anchor Restaurant at Spencer

14 January 2026 / Story by Sharon Cassidy, Photos by Rob Wilko and Mark Godfrey

Where is Spencer?

Mystery Run

14 January 2026 / Words and photos by Peter Wilson

The idea of a mystery run seemed rather unusual for many members of the Chapter. There seemed to be some concern about the destination with many questions, “…where are you going…?”

MX-5 ND Australian Sales Hit Seven-Year High

08 January 2026 / Story by Bryan Shedden

Australian MX-5 sales hit a seven-year high in 2025, with the ND generation defying history. Special editions like the GT RS and 35th Anniversary helped spark sales spikes, pushing the ND past 9,000 local sales and cementing its status as Australia’s best-selling MX-5 ever.

Illawarra Christmas at The Sands

08 January 2026 / Words by Zan Dimovski, Photos by Senia Gaunson, Ann Hicks, Zan Dimovski, Jemma Belsito, Bryan Shedden

The Illawarra Chapter Christmas Party at The Sands Shellharbour brought 56 members together for a night of great food, laughter, and celebration. From recognising dedicated volunteers to honouring Members of the Year, it was the perfect way to wrap up a fantastic year.

Kangaroo Valley Twilight Run 2026

04 January 2026 / Story by Bryan Shedden, Photos by Andrew Edgar

The Kangaroo Valley Twilight Run returned for its 8th year, delivering perfect summer conditions, a spectacular mountain drive and a classic pub dinner. With 30 MX-5s, great company and roof-down motoring, it was the ideal way to kick off the year.

Fundraising for CareFlight

01 January 2026 / Words by Jeffrey Rowe

Driven by generosity, the Mazda MX-5 Club of NSW continues its 14+ year support of CareFlight. Since June 2025 alone, members raised $2,132.36 across club events — pushing our lifetime donations to an incredible $31,696.23.

Canberra Chapter Christmas Lunch

18 December 2025 / Words & Photos by John Chapuis

There was lots of noise, chatter and laughs circulating around the room—a clear sign that as friends we had plenty to talk about. Awards, raffles, thanks and a great meal.

A Hunter Chapter Christmas Tale

16 December 2025 / story David Gazzard, Pics Wendy Mulholland

’Twas two weeks before Christmas, on a hot summer’s day, Hunter Chapter stood ready to send off the year our way.

Young Cherry Festival

12 December 2025 / Story: Bob Downing; Photos: Rose Smith, Linda downing, Keith Monaghan

Final run for the year on the hottest day of the year but the festival was worth the trip.

Cherry Pie Anyone?

09 December 2025 / Words by Jo Blackburn. Photos by Jo Blackburn, Lili Chi

Mike was crook, so Jo most capably took charge and led the posse to Young for what has now become an annual cherry extravaganza.

Christmas Awards and Lunch at Sharks at Kareela

08 December 2025 / Story-Kay Godfrey. Photos Rob Wilko and Mark Godfrey

Christmas Party — A Celebration of Community, Cars & Connection

Mid North Coast Christmas Lunch and Awards 2025

05 December 2025 / Story and photos by Rosemary Black

Following a short run to Kew then onto Abundance Cafe at Sancrox where we all enjoyed lunch and presented our Chapter awards

Canberra Chapter Proposed Events Program for 2026

25 November 2025 / Steve Wakeling - Events Coordinator

Your Events Committee has been hard at it preparing an events program for 2026.