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Illawarra Whale Watching Cruise 2023

06 June 2023 / Words by Jeff Rowe. Photos: Brendan Barr & Senia Gaunson

“There She Blows”. How many Whales will be sighted on this fare day?

The MX-5 route to Scone.

06 June 2023 / Words Grant B Pics Chris W +

The best way around to Scone.

MNC 10th Anniversary Mystery Run

05 June 2023 / Words by John Hansen, Photos by Wayne Lang

Bright blue sunny skies over Olivers at the Port Macquarie Service Centre greeted twenty four MX-5 Club Members for the ‘Official 10 Year Anniversary Run’. Fourteen MX-5 cars representing models from the NA to the latest RFGT waited patiently for the start....

Nature and Telescopes

05 June 2023 / Word and pictures by Norm Barker and Rod Nicholas

Winter is a time for grey days and chill winds in Canberra, but they couldn't deter an enthusiastic bunch of MX-5ers from a tour of nature and telescopes.

Go West Young Man to Dubbo Zoo

05 June 2023 / Story: Brian Clayton, Rose Smith, Anda Clayton, Brigid McCarthy; Photos: Rob Wilko, Anda Clayton, Rose Smith

Great driving, wonderful scenery, good food and wine, marvelous company and beautiful weather to enjoy the delights of Dubbo Zoo.

Adventure to Narooma and Montague Island

03 June 2023 / Story: Karen Olde and Dewi and Neil Brewitt; Photos: Rob Wilkins, Dewi Brewitt, Anda Clayton

A great weekend on the South Coast, pleasant driving, good food, great company and a terrific trip out to Montague Island

Hillclimb at Ringwood Park on 16 June 2019 - photo by David Gazzard

Motorsport Weekly Roundup - 31st May 2023

31 May 2023 / David Lawler (photo by David Gazzard)

A weekly roundup of motorsport related events that may interest MX-5 Club of NSW motorsport fans

Menangle Memories

31 May 2023 / Story CW Pics JM

A beautiful run south

ZOOMING AWAY TO DUBBO!

30 May 2023 / Words: Leon Sawyer Photos: Senia Gaunson

How many elephants can fit in an MX-5? We ventured to Dubbo to test the answer!

Singleton Auto Festival Show-n-Shine & Run

28 May 2023 / Written by: John Purcell, Photos: John Purcell, Glenn Hawkins

What more can you do on a brilliant May day but put our washed and polished MX5’s on display at an auto show.

The picnic that wasn't. Hill End in the rain.

25 May 2023 / Words from Gillian. Pictures from Gillian and Rob Wilko.

A sudden cold snap couldn't stop the RPM stalwarts.

Mystery Around the Lake BBQ

25 May 2023 / Written by: Elaine gazzard, Photos: David Gazzard

Well, no one knew where we were going except the leaders, , but everyone was happy when we arrived for a great BBQ lunch.

Defensive Driver Training

21 May 2023 / Words and photos John Chapuis

There was more than 600 years of collective driving experience on display during this driver training course, and yet not one of the 15 persons involved scored full marks on the road rules quiz. But we can all drift our little toys. Be afraid. Be very afraid.

Wollongong Mazda Sponsorship is Back

19 May 2023 / Senia Gaunson

Wollongong Mazda is back as Illawarra Chapter Sponsor!

Russell Maxwell negotiating turn 4 on the North Circuit at Sydney Motorsport Park - photo by Rob Annesley

Motorsport Weekly Roundup - 18th May 2023

18 May 2023 / David Lawler (image by Rob Annerley)

A weekly roundup of motorsport related events that may interest MX-5 Club of NSW motorsport fans

Braidwood and Bungedore Ramble

13 May 2023 / Story: Rose Smith; Photos: Anne Zattera, Linda Downing, Rose Smith

A brilliant day for a run in the country and a chance to catch up with our Canberra friends for lunch.

A Country Road Meander

12 May 2023 / Words: Jeff Rowe. Photos: Rob Wilko

Who wouldn’t enjoy a Midweek Meander through the country for a great pub lunch.

Vale Russell Maxwell

11 May 2023 / Joe Kovacic

Today we learned of the passing of long time MX-5 motorsport participant Russell Maxwell

Motorsport Weekly Roundup - 11th May 2023

11 May 2023 / David Lawler (image by Kaixin Chen)

A weekly roundup of motorsport related events that may interest MX-5 Club of NSW motorsport fans

Bright Ideas (The Falling Leaf Tour 2023)

08 May 2023 / Words and pictures by Rod & Maryanne Nicholas

Ken Keeling pulled off another great multi-day run, even though he didn't go. We had all had a great looong weekend, driving interesting roads in a beautiful part of Australia, in (generally) pleasant autumnal weather, and in the excellent company of out MX-5 friends.