Events

Illawarra Chapter

July 2025

Sunday

20 JulClub

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Polar Bear Express

Polar Bear Express Can’t make it to the Brass Monkey run? No worries - we’re thrilled to offer an exciting alternative: The Polar Bear Express! This invigorating drive sets off from the beautiful Illawarra region and winds its way to the historic town of Goulburn.

Meet: Hungry Jack's, Haywards Bay
Organiser: Zan Dimovski, 0412 871 891, illawarra@nsw.mx5.au
Assistant: Phil Betts

Saturday

26 JulIllawarra

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A Christmas (in July) Mystery 2025

THIS RUN IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Will you find Santa’s Clues for your final destination or will "Evil Brendan" lead you astray? We'll be joined by Sydney chapter for a Christmas (in July) Mystery! If you love a challenge and solving riddles, this one is definitely for you!

Duration: 2 days (26 July - 27 July)
Meet: Briefing Meet at McDonalds, Cnr Burelli, Stewart and Corrimal Streets, Wollongong
Organiser: Senia Gaunson and Brendan Barr, 0403158708, publications@nsw.mx5.au
Assistant: Steve & Maree Eccleston and Ann & Bryan Hicks

Wednesday

30 JulIllawarra

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Tramway Trek

Trek to Sydney Tramway!

Meet: Headlands Hotel
Organiser: John Zaremba, 0418 117 117, illawarra@mx5.com.au
Assistant: Chrissie Zaremba, 0408 812 364, illawarra@mx5.com.au

August 2025

Thursday

07 AugIllawarra

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Illawarra Dinner Meeting

Our monthly meeting is the best way of keeping up with all that is happening in the Illawarra. Come along for dinner, a drink and a chat.

Meet: Figgy Bowlo, 120 The Avenue, Figtree
Organiser: Zan Dimovski & Phil Betts, 0412871891, illawarra@nsw.mx5.au

Saturday

09 AugIllawarra

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Mazdas in the Mist

Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month for Mazdas in the Mist, enjoy a spirited drive along Macquarie Pass, followed by a delicious brunch and chat with friends.

Meet: Hungry Jacks, Haywards Bay
Organiser: Phil Reid, 0417 260 766

Wednesday

13 AugClub

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Club Committee Meeting

Our committee meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month via virtual online streaming using Google Meet.

Meet: Online via Google Meet
Organiser: Wayne Luxford, 0412 960 953, secretary@nsw.mx5.au

Saturday

16 AugIllawarra

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Oink to the Highlands

Pigs might not fly... but they sure can race!! Get ready for a day of scenic drives, belly laughs and some seriously speedy swine at the Robertson Public House & Kitchen!

Meet: Hungry Jack's, Haywards Bay
Organiser: Zan Dimovski, 0412 871 891, illawarra@nsw.mx5.au
Assistant: Lesley Willing

Saturday

23 AugIllawarra

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Sip, Paint and Raise funds for Careflight

Are you a budding artist? Come test your skills with a glass of wine in hand and raise money for Careflight.

Meet: Lake Heights - address will be provided when you register
Organiser: Senia Gaunson, 0403 158 708, publications@nsw.mx5.au
Assistant: Zan Dimovski

Wednesday

27 AugIllawarra

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Berrima Blaze

Scenic drive to The Surveyor Inn at Berrima!

Meet: Hungry Jack's, Haywards Bay
Organiser: Kerry Smith, 0418 477 507, illawarra@mx5.com.au

September 2025

Thursday

04 SepIllawarra

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Illawarra Dinner Meeting

Our monthly meeting is the best way of keeping up with all that is happening in the Illawarra. Come along for dinner, a drink and a chat.

Meet: Figgy Bowlo, 120 The Avenue, Figtree
Organiser: Zan Dimovski & Phil Betts, 0412871891, illawarra@nsw.mx5.au

Wednesday

10 SepClub

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Club Committee Meeting

Our committee meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month via virtual online streaming using Google Meet.

Meet: Online via Google Meet
Organiser: Wayne Luxford, 0412 960 953, secretary@nsw.mx5.au

Saturday

13 SepIllawarra

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Mazdas in the Mist

Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month for Mazdas in the Mist, enjoy a spirited drive along Macquarie Pass, followed by a delicious brunch and chat with friends.

Meet: Hungry Jacks, Haywards Bay
Organiser: Phil Reid, 0417 260 766

Saturday

13 SepIllawarra

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Convenors' BBQ

The President's Picnic for 2025 will be replaced by the Club 35th Anniversary Celebration. So Illawarra will be filling the gap for September with a Convenors' BBQ at a mystery location.

Meet: Robertson Cheese Factory (after Mazdas in the Mist)
Organiser: Bryan & Fiona Shedden, 0422 340010 & 0417 581552, membership@nsw.mx5.au
Assistant: Phil Betts & Zan Dimovski

Wednesday

24 SepIllawarra

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Pub Bound to Taralga

Cruise to Historic Taralga Pub!

Meet: Hungry Jack's, Haywards Bay
Organiser: Peter & Lesley Willing, 0400 521 348, illawarra@nsw.mx5.au

October 2025

Thursday

02 OctIllawarra

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Illawarra Dinner Meeting

Our monthly meeting is the best way of keeping up with all that is happening in the Illawarra. Come along for dinner, a drink and a chat.

Meet: Figgy Bowlo, 120 The Avenue, Figtree
Organiser: Zan Dimovski & Phil Betts, 0412871891, illawarra@nsw.mx5.au

Wednesday

08 OctClub

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Club Committee Meeting

Our committee meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month via virtual online streaming using Google Meet.

Meet: Online via Google Meet
Organiser: Wayne Luxford, 0412 960 953, secretary@nsw.mx5.au

Friday

10 OctIllawarra

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Mudgee-Gulgong Weekend

Join us for a fabulous three-day tour to Mudgee. Our route will take in the Tablelands Way from Goulburn to Bathurst. Enjoy amazing sights, superb food and wine, and rich heritage of the region.

Duration: 3 days (10 October - 12 October)
Meet: Bean Roasted Espresso Bar, Escarpment Dr, Calderwood
Organiser: Bryan Shedden, 0422 340010, membership@nsw.mx5.au

Saturday

11 OctIllawarra

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Mazdas in the Mist

Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month for Mazdas in the Mist, enjoy a spirited drive along Macquarie Pass, followed by a delicious brunch and chat with friends.

Meet: Hungry Jacks, Haywards Bay
Organiser: Phil Reid, 0417 260 766

Friday

31 OctClub

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Annual General Meeting & Awards Presentation

Join us for the Club's Annual General Meeting. This is your opportunity to hear what has been happening in the management of your club and to have your say in it's future. The Agenda, 2024 AGM Minutes, Committee nomination form, and proxy form will be posted soon. Please register to attend or advise an apology.

Meet: Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club, 117 Ryedale Rd, West Ryde
Organiser: Jeffrey Rowe, 0419 405 877, vicepres@nsw.mx5.au

November 2025

Thursday

06 NovIllawarra

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Illawarra Dinner Meeting

Our monthly meeting is the best way of keeping up with all that is happening in the Illawarra. Come along for dinner, a drink and a chat.

Meet: Figgy Bowlo, 120 The Avenue, Figtree
Organiser: Zan Dimovski & Phil Betts, 0412871891, illawarra@nsw.mx5.au

Saturday

08 NovIllawarra

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Mazdas in the Mist

Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month for Mazdas in the Mist, enjoy a spirited drive along Macquarie Pass, followed by a delicious brunch and chat with friends.

Meet: Hungry Jacks, Haywards Bay
Organiser: Phil Reid, 0417 260 766

Wednesday

12 NovClub

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Club Committee Meeting

Our committee meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month via virtual online streaming using Google Meet.

Meet: Online via Google Meet
Organiser: Wayne Luxford, 0412 960 953, secretary@nsw.mx5.au

December 2025

Thursday

04 DecIllawarra

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Illawarra Dinner Meeting

Our monthly meeting is the best way of keeping up with all that is happening in the Illawarra. Come along for dinner, a drink and a chat.

Meet: Figgy Bowlo, 120 The Avenue, Figtree
Organiser: Zan Dimovski & Phil Betts, 0412871891, illawarra@nsw.mx5.au

Wednesday

10 DecClub

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Club Committee Meeting

Our committee meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month via virtual online streaming using Google Meet.

Meet: Online via Google Meet
Organiser: Wayne Luxford, 0412 960 953, secretary@nsw.mx5.au

Saturday

13 DecIllawarra

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Mazdas in the Mist

Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month for Mazdas in the Mist, enjoy a spirited drive along Macquarie Pass, followed by a delicious brunch and chat with friends.

Meet: Hungry Jacks, Haywards Bay
Organiser: Phil Reid, 0417 260 766

May 2026

Sunday

03 MayNatMeet

NatMeet XVI 2026

NatMeet XVI - Save the Date - 3rd to 8th May 2026

Duration: 5 days (03 May - 08 May)
Meet: Rydges Hunter Valley
Assistant: David & Elaine Gazzard, natmeet.mx5nsw@gmail.com

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