NatMeet XVI Event Portal
Event Information Detail
Updated 19-01-2026
NatMeet XVI is open to all members of the Mazda MX-5 Clubs of Australia.
What's included in your Registration fee
The entry fee includes:
- Welcome Pack, including Regalia items
- Entry into Show N Shine or Pride of Ownership competition
- Day drives in the Hunter and surrounding areas
- Items indicated in the program below
| Day | Date | Event |
| 1 | Sun 3rd May |
Registration Day At Pokolbin Registration opens at 2pm in foyer at Rydges Resort. spend some of the afternoon preparing your car for tomorrow. Tonight a Welcome BBQ function, onsite at Rydges, first drink included |
| 2 | Mon 4th May |
Morning - Show N Shine / Pride of Ownership, Morning tea and Picnic Box lunch provided Evening dinner (not included) is on your own, try the Rydges venues or venture to Cessnock for a variety of venues. Information will be in your welcome pack. If eating dinner at Rydges advise you make a reservation. |
| 3 | Tue 5th May |
Day runs, Morning tea and lunch provided. If you need inspiration for your outfit click here |
| 4 | Wed 6th May |
Optional short or long run , or explore Hunter on your own Evening - Offsite dinner including transport, first drink provided, dress code smart casual |
| 5 | Thu 7th May | Day runs, Morning tea and lunch provided. Evening - Formal presentation night with dinner onsite at Rydges, $20 drink voucher provided, dress code cocktail attire |
| 6 | Fri 8th May | Departure |
What's not included in the registration fee:
- Accommodation costs
- Drinks with organised dinners unless specified in the program
Extra Information you need
- Information on "Show N Shine" and "Pride of Ownership" competition
Click Here --> S&S Information
- Please read the Terms and Conditions of NatMeet XVI.
Click here → Terms and Conditions
Accommodation Information
Preferred accommodation for the event will be at the Rydges Resort Hunter Valley where:
- all runs will start and finish
- most dinner events are hosted
- organised transport will depart from and return to
- Show N Shine will be hosted
- ample secure parking is available.
Rydges Resort Facilities
- A variety of rooms: motel style or 1,2 and 3 bedroom villas
- 2 heated pools, on-site dining, onsite micro-brewery
- Golf course, spa, tennis courts, and gym
- 4-star comfort in the heart of wine country
- Car parks, resort grounds, and access to our dinner venues are all on one level.
- Allocated area for Show N Shine
- Designated areas for our daily drives to start from and return.
