Events

South Coast

January 2025

Sunday

26 JanClub

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Australia Day 2025

Come celebrate Australia Day by throwing a thong, or a cricket bat (when given out LBW) at Cordeaux Dam. Organised by Illawarra, all Chapters Welcome!

Meet: Cordeaux Dam Picnic Area
Organiser: Zan Dimovski and Phil Betts, 0412 871 891, illawarra@nsw.mx5.au
Assistant: Senia Gaunson, 0403 158 708, publications@nsw.mx5.au

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Thursday

30 JanSouth Coast

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Twilight Run to Shoalhaven Heads Pub

A summer's evening, a twilight run, good friends, good food - join us.

Meet: Hungry Jacks, Bomaderry
Organiser: Geoff Smith, 0418 631 598 , southcoast@nsw.mx5.au

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February 2025

Tuesday

04 FebSouth Coast

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Monthly Meeting

Our monthly meeting where we find out what is happening for the coming month and follow with a light lunch and a chat

Meet: Jervis Bay Club, 8 Currambene St, Huskisson NSW 2540
Organiser: Rose Smith, 0417292737, southcoast@nsw.mx5.au

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Wednesday

12 FebClub

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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

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Thursday

13 FebSouth Coast

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Exeter Cafe

A run into the highlands to beautiful down town Exeter

Meet: North Nowra Tavern Rear Car Park (situated on Illaroo Road)
Organiser: Bob Downing, 0410489164, southcoast@nsw.mx5.au

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Tuesday

18 FebSouth Coast

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The Majestical Minnamurra Falls run is all about the great outdoors. The sun will be shining, tops will be down, as we take a new route over Saddleback Mountain, through Jamberoo and on to Minnamurra Falls in Budderoo National Park. On arrival we will have morning tea and then, if you are up to it, go for a stroll through the treetops.

Meet: Hungry Jacks, Bomaderry
Organiser: Rose Smith, 0417292737, southcoast@nsw.mx5.au

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Friday

28 FebSouth Coast

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Twilight Run - Swordfish Brewery, Sussex Inlet

Join us for dinner and craft beer at Swordfish Brewery by the river at Sussex Inlet

Meet: Swordfish Brewery,
Organiser: Geoff Smith, 0418631598, southcoast@mx5.com.au

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March 2025

Tuesday

04 MarSouth Coast

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Monthly Meeting

Our monthly meeting where we find out what is happening for the coming month and follow with a light lunch and a chat

Meet: TBA - Somewhere south
Organiser: Rose Smith, 0417292737, southcoast@nsw.mx5.au

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Saturday

08 MarClub

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Women Behind the Wheel - Hunter Style

Join Chris to celebrate International Women’s Day with a leisurely drive from Raymond Terrace to Pokolbin along some of the Hunter’s lovely rural roads.

Meet: Riverside Park - Hunter St, Raymond Terrace
Organiser: Christine Cameron

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Saturday

08 MarClub

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WBTW High Tea in Robertson

Celebrate International Women's Day with a scenic drive through the stunning Southern Highlands and indulge yourself and a loved one with delicious treats at the charming Robertson Hotel.

Meet: Hungry Jacks Haywards Bay
Organiser: Zan Dimovski, 0412 871 891, illawarra@nsw.mx5.au

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Wednesday

12 MarClub

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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

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Saturday

15 MarSouth Coast

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Lake Burley Griffin Cruise

A weekend in Canberra highlighted by a cruise on the lake

Duration: 2 days (15 March - 16 March)
Meet: Bernie Regan sports ground, west end of West Cambewarra Road, North Nowra.
Organiser: Roger Brook, 0403 838 014 , southcoast@nsw.mx5.au

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Thursday

20 MarSouth Coast

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Drivers Run

Let's do a run with some fun for the driver

Meet: TBA
Organiser: Geoff Smith, 0418631598, southcoast@nsw.mx5.au

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Tuesday

25 MarSouth Coast

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Goulburn Historic Waterworks

A day run to Goulburn to visit the historic waterworks followed by lunch

Meet: TBA
Organiser: Rose Smith, 0417292737, southcoast@nsw.mx5.au

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April 2025

Tuesday

01 AprSouth Coast

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Monthly Meeting

Our monthly meeting where we find out what is happening for the coming month and follow with a light lunch and a chat

Meet: Jervis Bay Club, 8 Currambene St, Huskisson NSW 2540
Organiser: Rose Smith, 0417292737, southcoast@nsw.mx5.au

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Tuesday

08 AprSouth Coast

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Magical Mystery Tour to Mountain Ridge

Join us for a Magical Mystery Tour of the beautiful South Coast and be rewarded with a delightful lunch at Mountain Ridge Winery.

Organiser: Brian Clayton, 0466790856, southcoast@nsw.mx5.au

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Wednesday

09 AprClub

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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

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Friday

18 AprClub

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NotMeet 2025

Notmeet is our traditional biannual Easter gathering with members from the MX-5 Club of Queensland in the year between NatMeet. *** MAXIMUM BOOKINGS HAVE BEEN TAKEN - PLEASE BOOK TO GO ON THE WAITING LIST FOR CANCELLATIONS***

Duration: 4 days (18 April - 21 April)
Meet: McDonalds Thornton Cnr Thornton Road and New England Hwy
Organiser: Stephen Carter, 0418 660997

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May 2025

Thursday

01 MaySouth Coast

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Retford House and Gardens

A morning run to tour an historic house and gardens followed by lunch

Meet: Heritage Bakery, Princes Highway, Milton
Organiser: Anda Clayton, 0418225749, southcoast@nsw.mx5.au
Assistant: Brian Clayton, 0466790856, southcoast@nsw.mx5.au

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Tuesday

06 MaySouth Coast

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Monthly Meeting

Our monthly meeting where we find out what is happening for the coming month and follow with a light lunch and a chat

Meet: TBA - Somewhere south
Organiser: Rose Smith, 0417292737, southcoast@nsw.mx5.au

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Wednesday

14 MayClub

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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

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Tuesday

20 MaySouth Coast

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Braidwood and Bungendore

Day run to Braidwood and Bungendore for morning coffee, lunch and some retail therapy

Meet: TBA
Organiser: Mike Fowler, southcoast@nsw.mx5.au

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Monday

26 MaySouth Coast

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Lakes Entrance

Put this in the calendar, our major run for the year

Duration: 4 days (26 May - 29 May)
Meet: TBA
Organiser: Geoff Smith, 0418631598, southcoast@nsw.mx5.au
Assistant: Rose Smith, 0417292737, southcoast@nsw.mx5.au

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June 2025

Tuesday

03 JunSouth Coast

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Monthly Meeting

Our monthly meeting where we find out what is happening for the coming month and follow with a light lunch and a chat

Meet: Jervis Bay Club, 8 Currambene St, Huskisson NSW 2540
Organiser: Rose Smith, 0417292737, southcoast@nsw.mx5.au

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Sunday

08 JunSouth Coast

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Burrill Lake Fish and Chips

How about relaxing in a park by the sea enjoying some local fish and chips ... bring a bottle of your favourite beverage

Meet: Lions Park, Lake Burrill
Organiser: Brian Clayton, 0466790856, southcoast@nsw.mx5.au
Assistant: Anda Clayton, 0418225749, southcoast@nsw.mx5.au

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Wednesday

11 JunClub

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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

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Sunday

15 JunClub

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Defensive Driver Training Day

By popular demand, we will be holding a defensive driver training day this year. The aim of the day is to learn hands-on defensive driving skills for both new and experienced drivers. The focus will be on safety features of MX-5s and everyday driving skills on public roads.

Meet: Sydney Motorsport Park Skidpan
Organiser: Chris Andry, 0421 185 374, motorsport@nsw.mx5.au

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Tuesday

17 JunSouth Coast

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Berry Mountain Adventure

Join us for a run over some of the back roads on Berry Mountain followed by a mystery lunch location

Meet: TBA
Organiser: Geoff Smith, 0418631598, southcoast@nsw.mx5.au

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Friday

20 JunSouth Coast

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South Coast Goes to 35th Anniversary Event

If you go down in the woods today, you're sure of a big surprise If you go down in the woods today, you'd better go in disguise For every bear that ever there was Will gather there for certain because Today's the day the President has his picnic

Meet: Hungry Jack's Burgers Bomaderry, Lot 3/271 Princes Hwy, Bomaderry NSW 2541
Organiser: Geoff Smith, 0418 631 598, southcoast@nsw.mx5.au

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Thursday

26 JunSouth Coast

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Farm Club Cafe Brunch

Enjoy a pleasant run to the Southern Highlands and a farm to plate experience for brunch

Meet: TBA
Organiser: Bob Downing, 0410489164, southcoast@nsw.mx5.au

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July 2025

Tuesday

01 JulSouth Coast

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Monthly Meeting

Our monthly meeting where we find out what is happening for the coming month and follow with a light lunch and a chat

Meet: TBA - Somewhere south
Organiser: Rose Smith, 0417292737, southcoast@nsw.mx5.au

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Wednesday

09 JulClub

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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

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Saturday

26 JulSouth Coast

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Christmas in July - Southern Highlands

Jolly, jolly, jolly. Holly, holly holly. Xmas in July in the Southern Highlands.

Duration: 2 days (26 July - 27 July)
Meet: Heritage Bakery, Princes Highway, Milton Coffee - Arrive Gerringong: 9:55-10am (40-45mins) Depart Gerringong: 10:40-10:45am (1hr 17mins to Bundanoon) Lunch in Bundanoon: 12MD
Organiser: Anda Clayton, 0418225749, southcoast@mx5.com.au
Assistant: Brian Clayton, 0466790856, southcoast@mx5.com.au

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Thursday

31 JulSouth Coast

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Australian Motor Life Museum

Join us for a visit to an outstanding motor museum to be followed by lunch

Meet: TBA
Organiser: Rose Smith, 0417292737, southcoast@nsw.mx5.au

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August 2025

Tuesday

05 AugSouth Coast

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Monthly Meeting

Our monthly meeting where we find out what is happening for the coming month and follow with a light lunch and a chat

Meet: Jervis Bay Club, 8 Currambene St, Huskisson NSW 2540
Organiser: Rose Smith, 0417292737, southcoast@nsw.mx5.au

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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

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Thursday

14 AugSouth Coast

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Burrawang Hotel

Join us for a run into the highlands and lunch at the Burrawang Hotel

Meet: TBA
Organiser: Kerry Warner, southcoast@nsw.mx5.au

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Thursday

21 AugSouth Coast

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Jamberoo Hotel via a Couple of Passes

Join us for a run up Macquarie Pass and down Jamberoo Mountain Pass for lunch at the Jamberoo Hotel

Meet: TBA
Organiser: Bob Dowling, 0410489164, southcoast@nsw.mx5.au

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September 2025

Tuesday

02 SepSouth Coast

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Monthly Meeting

Our monthly meeting where we find out what is happening for the coming month and follow with a light lunch and a chat

Meet: TBA - Somewhere south
Organiser: Rose Smith, 0417292737, southcoast@nsw.mx5.au

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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

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Thursday

11 SepSouth Coast

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Zig Zag Railway

Join us for a three day jaunt in the mountains with the highlight being a trip on the Zig Zag Railway

Duration: 3 days (11 September - 13 September)
Meet: TBA
Organiser: Rose Smith, 0417292737, southcoast@nsw.mx5.au
Assistant: Geoff Smith, 0418631598, southcoast@nsw.mx5.au

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Thursday

25 SepSouth Coast

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Bundeena

Join us for a run up the coast and through the National Park to Bundeena for a club lunch

Meet: TBA
Organiser: Kerry Warner, southcoast@nsw.mx5.au

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October 2025

Tuesday

07 OctSouth Coast

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Monthly Meeting

Our monthly meeting where we find out what is happening for the coming month and follow with a light lunch and a chat

Meet: Jervis Bay Club, 8 Currambene St, Huskisson NSW 2540
Organiser: Rose Smith, 0417292737, southcoast@nsw.mx5.au

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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

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Tuesday

14 OctSouth Coast

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Drivers Run

Let's do a run with some fun for the driver

Meet: TBA
Organiser: Geoff Smith, 0418631598, southcoast@nsw.mx5.au

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Thursday

16 OctSouth Coast

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South Coast Whale Watch

See mother whale and calf at play and up close

Meet: TBA
Organiser: Bob Downing, 0410489164, southcoast@nsw.mx5.au
Assistant: Linda Downing, southcoast@nsw.mx5.au

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Thursday

23 OctSouth Coast

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Foxdog Distillery

Join us for a drive down the South Coast to a new distillery. You don't have to like gin to enjoy the the cafe menu which features burgers, share plates and a selection of mouth-watering pizzas, all designed to pair with the spirits and cocktails created on-site.

Meet: TBA
Organiser: Mike Fowler, southcoast@nsw.mx5.au

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Friday

31 OctSouth Coast

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Twilight Mystery Run

Join us for a mystery twilight run and maybe some dinner

Meet: TBA
Organiser: Geoff Smith, 0418631598, southcoast@nsw.mx5.au

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November 2025

Tuesday

04 NovSouth Coast

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Melbourne Cup

Like something different for Melbourne Cup this year .. then join us for a picnic BBQ

Meet: TBA
Organiser: Geoff Smith, 0418631598, southcoast@nsw.mx5.au

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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

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Thursday

13 NovSouth Coast

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B to B or C to C

Which "C" do we start at and which "C" do we finish.

Duration: 2 days (13 November - 14 November)
Meet: TBA
Organiser: Bob Downing, 0410489164, southcoast@nsw.mx5.au

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Sunday

23 NovSouth Coast

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Pickled Octopus at Tuross Head

We are going to tip toe to Tuross for lunch at the Pickled Octopus.

Meet: Multiple meeting points
Organiser: Mike Fowler, southcoast@nsw.mx5.au

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December 2025

Tuesday

02 DecSouth Coast

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Monthly Meeting

Our monthly meeting where we find out what is happening for the coming month and follow with a light lunch and a chat

Meet: Jervis Bay Club, 8 Currambene St, Huskisson NSW 2540
Organiser: Rose Smith, 0417292737, southcoast@nsw.mx5.au

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Saturday

06 DecSouth Coast

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Young Cherry Festival

Get ready for an explosion of colour and excitement at the National Cherry Festival – an event that promises not just a good time, but unforgettable moments that you’ll be talking about for years to come.

Duration: 2 days (06 December - 07 December)
Meet: TBA
Organiser: Bob Downing, 0410489164, southcoast@nsw.mx5.au

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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

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Saturday

13 DecSouth Coast

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Christmas Party

Join us for our Annual awards presentation and Xmas celebration

Meet: TBA
Organiser: Rose Smith, 0417292737, southcoast@nsw.mx5.au

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