NatMeet XVI Registration (prod)
NatMeet XVI Registration
Please read all the information below and use the links in the "Registration Steps" section at the end of the page to register.
NatMeet XVI will be held in the Hunter Valley from Sunday 3rd May to Friday 8th May 2026
Track Day to be on Saturday 2nd May at Sydney Motorsport Park Amaroo / South Circuit.
Event Information Detail
NatMeet XVI is open to all members of all Australian Mazda MX-5 Clubs.
What's included in your Registration fee
The entry fee is $700 per person and 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 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
- 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 before registering.
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.
Accommodation Prices for NatMeet at Rydges Resort
| Accommodation Type | Occupancy | Listed Price per night |
| Run of the House (motel-style room) | Double | $260 |
| One bedroom villa | Double | $350 |
| Two Bedroom Villa | Double | $490 |
| Three bedroom / two bath villa | Triple | $600 |
Breakfast in RedSalt Restaurant can be added for $30 per head per day.
Why not share a villa with your friends to help reduce the costs!
See more about the venue here → Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
Booking information below in "Registration Steps"
Track Day Information – Saturday 2nd May 2026
We’re planning an exciting day at Sydney Motorsport Park – Amaroo / South Circuit!
What You Need to Know:
- Track Day spots will be reserved for NatMeet entrants who pre-register.
- If SMSP can’t be secured, a Hill Climb at Ringwood Park will run instead on Sunday 3rd May
- Venue confirmation will be provided by December 2025
- Track Day cost is expected to be about $300-$350 per driver, depending on the number of entrants.
- Track Day will be run as a Supersprint event
- Track Day will be run under a Motorsport Australia permit
Pre-registration will be taken for Track Day entrants now, no payment required at this stage.
In mid December 2025 the Track Day will be confirmed and NatMeet participants who had pre-registered for Track Day will be given the opportunity to Register, including payment.
Planning to Stay in Sydney for Track Day?
We’re arranging something special with The Atura Hotel, Blacktown (next door to SMSP) – more info soon!
Pre-register for Track Day at Registration Step 2 to reserve your spot!
✅ Registration Steps
Registration will be a Three-step process, please read and follow all 3 steps.
Step 1. Complete the registration form and pay
Registration can be paid in full or two instalments.
If paying instalments, it will be broken into two payments of $350 for each person
- 1st payment is open now! and closes on 31st Oct 2025
- 2nd payment registration opens on 1st Nov 2025 and closes on 31st Dec 2025
Each registration will be for one vehicle with up to two occupants. If you plan to bring two vehicles then please register separately, each with a single registrant and vehicle.
Register for NatMeet XVI 1st instalment or Full payment
Click here to Register for NatMeet → Registration and Payment
Step 2. Pre-Register for Track Day Here
Pre-register for TrackDay to secure your spot for the day.
TrackDay registration is based on 1 registration per vehicle that can have 1 or 2 drivers sharing a vehicle.
If you are bringing an MX-5 each and both participating in TrackDay then please complete one TrackDay Pre-registration per vehicle, each with one driver.
Click here if you are participating in Track Day -- > Pre-register for track day
Step 3. Book Your Accommodation for NatMeet
Event Dates: 3rd May – 8th May 2026 (5 nights)
To get the best price for your stay, please note:
It is not compulsory to book your accommodation using the block code below.
We recommend comparing options on the Rydges website before finalizing your booking.
Option 1: Book Without the Contract Block Code
You may find a better rate by booking as a standard reservation.
Rydges occasionally offers promotional deals that are cheaper than our group contract rate.
If an EVT Stays member price is available, we encourage you to join EVT Stays, the free loyalty program for Rydges and affiliated hotels.
Membership is free and may unlock a lower rate than our fixed price.
Click here --> to join EVT Stays
Important: If you book without the block code, please add the following note in the Notes section during booking:
“I am with the MX-5 NatMeet Event”
Click here --> to book Rydges without a code
(Search for dates: 3rd to 8th May 2026 at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley)
Option 2: Book With the NatMeet Contract Rate
To access our fixed contract rate, use the booking block code below on the Rydges website:
Block Code: NATMEET2026
This identifies you as a NatMeet participant and applies the special agreed rate for our group.
Click for here --> to book Rydges with the block code
(Search for dates: 3rd to 8th May 2026 at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley)
Your booking details should look like this (This is "Run of the House" room type example)
☎ Prefer to Book by Phone?
You can also book directly by calling Rydges at: (02) 4991 0970
- Your Dates 3rd to 8th of May 2026
- Ask first for the rate and if there are any deals for EVT Stay members
- If the rate is less than the rates mentioned earlier then book this way.
Mention that you are part of the MX-5 Club NatMeet Event
- Otherwise mention the block code NATMEET2026 and you will be recognised as part of the NatMeet event and charged the contract rates listed in the table above.
Please Note: Accommodation prices were negotiated with Rydges as part of the event contract. Rydges offer special deals on accommodation rates from time to time, but this may not coincide with our event dates. You can choose to defer your accommodation booking to see if any special deals come available closer to the event, but we can offer no guarantee that any or all of the accommodation types will remain available.
