NatMeet XVI Event Portal

Date
Sun 03 May 2026
Duration
5 days (03 May - 08 May)
Meet
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
Assistant
David & Elaine Gazzard, 0414 431 817, natmeet@nsw.mx5.au

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Event Information Detail

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

Track Day at SMSP in Sydney

 

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
Afternoon - Orientation run

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.
Dress up theme night including dinner onsite at Rydges. The theme will be anything starting with the letter "M" - no Mazda regalia please.

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
  • Track Day entry fee
  • 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.

 

 

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