RPM Run to Caves Beach

20 May 2018 / Article by Steve Eccleston Photos by Gillian Fletcher and Vicki Legge

Sunday 6th May was a fantastic autumn day and just perfect for a run up the coast in the world’s best and most popular sports car, the Mazda MX5. Fifteen cars set off from Mt Colah’s McDonalds for the day’s run which was organised and led by Sandra and Graham also John and Sharon.
The group set off up the Old Pacific Highway for a coffee break at Yarramalong. On the way we passed about 20 or so Ferraris at the Old Berowra Weighbridge. Unfortunately they couldn’t catch us so we missed out seeing and hearing some famous and expensive machinery. The drive through the country was notable for the number of motorbikes that passed us and the number of push bikes that we passed. A short break at Yarramalong then off to the Crackneck Lookout at Shelley Beach. The run through Yarramalong Valley was very scenic with some very impressive properties.
We arrived at the lookout via about 20 Central Coast roundabouts, these are fun in an MX5 but after about 12 or so you are looking forward to something different. The Shelley Beach lookout didn’t disappoint, it has a sensational view north up the coastline. The day was perfect and the colour of the sea and the reefs at the bottom of the cliffs were stunning. The only disappointment was John’s lame joke he told to a select few victims within ear shot about a loan shark. Don’t ask him to repeat it, not good.
After Shelley Beach we had a pleasant drive up Old Pacific Highway to Caves Beach for lunch at Caves Beach Hotel which was very impressive and has a great position overlooking the beach. The dining area is very tasteful with both indoor and outdoor seating. A noisy, pleasant lunch was engaged by all and was finished off by a very pleasant stroll along the beach to visit the caves as you would expect.
Another great RPM club run in several locations that the writer has not been to before which is never ceases to amaze me how many fantastic places there are to drive to and that someone in the club knows about.
Finally just a car thing. There were 15 cars today which included every model from the NA to the RF including a Fiat Abarth which didn’t break down. How could it, as it is made by Mazda!
Thanks to Sharon and John, Sandra and Graham for organising such a great run.