EVENT CALENDAR 

The Mini Car Club of NSW does not accept any responsibility for errors shown herein due to dates and venues changing without the club being notified.

Please always confirm the event with the organising club.

Photos and articles can not be shared without the permission of the MCC NSW

This “Calendar of Events” list and the clubs website “Current Events” is the clubs official “Daybook” of events for Historic and Classic cars usage.

Events published on this website or Facebook page are eligible for Mini Car Club historic or Classic/Modified club plated cars to attend without requiring an entry into your logbook..

Please ensure you have a copy of the event details with you in the car.

FACT SHEET: Historic and classic vehicles log book

Before attending any event please refer to this website or our Facebook page for updates on meetings as locations and times may change.

 
 

2025 Social Events Summary

  • 19th January – Welcome 2025 BBQ
  • 8th February - Fish and Chip run
  • 9th March – Southern Highlands via South Nat. Park to Robertson Pies
  • 6-11th April – Minis on Safari
  • 4th May – Bangers at Burragorang.
  • 18th May - National Motoring Heritage Day,
  • 6-9th June – Hay Mini Nationals
  • 5th June – Central Coast
  • 13th July – Winter run - Southern Highlands via Picton
  • 9/10th August - Rylstone Classic
  • 17th August - Shannons Classic
  • 15th September – All British Day
  • 21st September - Phil Briggs Run
  • 18-19th October - Kandos Weekend
  • 9th November – Blue Mountains. Hillbilly Cider and Pizza?
  • 14th December - Annual Xmas Picnic/Club Plate Inspection
  For more details please refer to the below Events Calendar
 
 
2025 Events

MAY

SUNDAY 4th MAY 2025

BANGERS AT BURRAGORANG

Mini Car Club members and Mini enthusiasts are invited to enjoy a cruise along some of Western Sydney back roads to Burragorong Lookout for BBQ bangers and soft drinks.

Meet at McDonalds, Reservoir Road, Arndell Park 9:30am for a 10am departure. (Note: McDonalds M4 has closed) We will travel backroads through Luddenham and Wallacia, Silverdale Road to The Oaks and our destination at the Burragorong Lookout picnic area.

Parking is $4 per day and the machine takes coins or credit card. Bring chairs and a picnic rugs.

Picnic tables and BBQ,s are available. BBQ sausage sandwich and soft drink will cost $5 per person.

Please RSVP by Friday 2nd May to Michael or fill in this > Online form

For more information or to advise you will be attending please contact Michael Benton 0411019112 Please check the Club’s website or Facebook page for any updates

Gus Staunton Points

SUNDAY 4th MAY 2025

NSW MOTORKHANA CHAMPIONSHIP

Nirimba Tarmac

Hills District Car Club

Shane O’Hara  0412461112

TUESDAY 6TH MAY 2025

OASIS RUN

Refer to MCC or CMC website for the latest details: https://www.councilofmotorclubs.org.au/

Les. 9838 8063 m: 0418 973 866

MONDAY, 5TH MAY 2025

COMMITTEE MEETING

Meetings commence at 7pm at our NEW Venue details, Silverwater Hotel (Glassroom), 161 Silverwater Rd Silverwater NSW. The Meeting is early this month due to Minis on Safari. Dinner is available in the Club's  Bistro from 5.30pm, If you intend to come along for dinner please RSVP to Rob Weir for a reservation in the Bistro. email: robertweir@optusnet.com.au or ph 0418 161918. Plenty of parking. Please check the website and Facebook page for any updates If you have any matters for discussion by Committee, forward your request to the Club Secretary or call your favourite committee member. Gus Staunton Points

FRIDAY, 9TH MAY 2025

GENERAL MEETING

All members and friends are invited to attend our Club's General Meetings.

This year our meetings are held at Viking Sports Club, 35 Quarry Road, Dundas Valley.

Meetings commence at 7:30pm

Dinner is available in the Club’s Bistro from 5.30pm

Please note: If you intend to come along for dinner please RSVP to Rob Weir for a reservation in the Bistro. email: robertweir@optusnet.com.au or ph 0418161918

Plenty of parking.

Please check the Club’s website or Facebook page for any updates

Gus Staunton Points

SUNDAY 11TH MAY 2025

MOTHERS DAY

Happy Mothers Day to all our Mums out there
 

FRIDAY, 16TH MAY 2025

MINI ENTHUSIASTS MEETING

All Club members and visitors are invited. Meeting starts at 7pm.

The Mini Car Club of NSW is full of enthusiastic members with restoration projects at various stages of completion or seeking assistance with a Mini maintenance problem. If you have a specific issue or would just like to come along and talk about Minis, then you are welcome to join our informal group.

Meet at Joe's house, 29 Birdwood Street, Denistone East.

For further information Contact Joe Zulian 0439 485 352

Gus Staunton Points

SUNDAY 18TH MAY 2025

NATIONAL MOTORING HERITAGE DAY

National Motoring Heritage Day is where the Council of Motor Clubs, asks members of all affiliated car clubs to drive their cars to pre-determined locations around NSW to celebrate the history of the motor car. This year the Mini Car Club of NSW will have a choice of convoys travelling to different venues.

Multiple locations

National Motoring Heritage Day is where the Council of Motor Clubs, asks members of all affiliated car clubs to drive their cars to pre-determined locations around NSW to celebrate the history of the motor car. This year the Mini Car Club of NSW will have a choice of convoys travelling to different venues.

Multiple locations

As per previous years the Mini Car Club of NSW will attend the Hobby & Motor Show at East Kurrajong School of Arts, Stanley Park, East Kurrajong.

Open 9am till 3pm Entry $5. Show-n-Shine trophies presented at 2pm

Convoy Details: Meet at the McDonalds, Groves Road, Mulgrave, 8am for 8:30am departure.

For more details and to RSVP please contact Joe Zulian 0439485352 or Ian Thompson 0409041166

HOBBY & MOTOR SHOW

East Kurrajong School of Arts, Stanley Park, East Kurrajong

Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th MAY 2025 9am to 3pm The show coincides with National Motoring Heritage Day Come along and see and explore exhibits of all types. We will have many exhibits some of which will include Classic & Vintage Vehicles, Tractors, Antique Tools and Machinery, Family & Local History, Fused Glassware, Gems, Handmade Jewellery, Handspun Crafts, Military Display, Plants, Stamps & Coins, Sydney Little Big Rigs, Woodworking and Market Stalls. On Saturday morning around 9am the Tractor Trek will arrive, having travelled from Freemans Reach. Trophies will be awarded for the Show'n'Shine on Sunday at 2pm. Refreshments available: Bacon & Egg Rolls, Sausage & Egg Rolls, Homemade Vegetarian Soup, Homemade Cakes and Slices. Coffee, tea & cold drinks available. Entry: Adults $5.00, Kids under 15 are Free. (No Eftpos available)

Alternative destinations are:

Campbelltown Steam & Machinery Museum, at 86 Menangle Rd, Menangle.

Museum of Fire, Penrith.  https://www.museumoffire.net/

For more details please refer to the Clubs website

Gus Staunton Points

SUNDAY 18TH MAY 2025

NSW MOTORKHANA CHAMPIONSHIP

Nirimba Tarmac

Renault Car Club

Bob Sprague 0414670320

SUNDAY 25TH MAY 2025

MCC MOTORKHANA CHAMPIONSHIP

HAY PRACTICE TESTS WILL BE SET UP

Open to Mini Car Club of NSW financial members

The Club Motorkhana grounds are on the banks of the Colo River, 370 Lower Colo Road, Lower Portland

Gates open 8am, Scrutineering from 8.30am, Drivers briefing 9.45am

Events start  10am

The events will be run on a grass surface.  No rally, hand cuts or mud and snow tyres etc.

Secretary Glynis Heydon 0408 865 955

Motorsport Australia permits to be obtained and the Supp Regs will be available from Glynis and will be on the Webpage when available.

Please check the Club's website or Facebook page for any updates.

Drivers Entry form please click HERE Supp Regs please click HERE Statement of Vehicle Compliance  please click HERE

Drivers & Motorkhana points.

Gus Staunton points.

JUNE 2025

TUESDAY, 3rd JUNE 2025

OASIS RUN

LUNCH: LYNWOOD GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 4 Pitt Town Bottoms Rd Pitt Town                                  
DETAILS:
Murray Irwin ph: 0449 896 008 Email:
                                                  

FRIDAY 6th JUNE 2025

HAY MINI NATIONAL WELCOME BBQ

Are you a member of the Mini Car Club NSW? Are you making the trip to Hay for the Australian Hay Mini Nationals in June? Would you like to enjoy a BBQ dinner after the long drive? Then, we would like to invite our members to the official ‘Welcome to Hay BBQ/get together’.

Note new location this year.

At the rear of the Commercial Hotel  – 197 Lachlan St Hay NSW. Kicks off at 5.30pm for a 6pm dinner. Most of the MCC members are staying here. Then off to our new digs the South Hay Hotel. Please let Julie know if you are attending and if you need special dietary. Please RSVP to Julie 0419 266 620 by 1/6/2025. *Huge News!!**
This years Hay Mini Nationals will feature a new Friday night welcome to Hay function for ALL clubs and Mini people!!!
The South Hay Hotel will host a huge wood oven pizza night for all comers!
🍕Fresh wood oven pizza all night
🎵DJ spinning the tunes.
🚌Bus transport to and from accommodation
🍀Competition for free entry to the Motorkhana
🍔restaurant menu available
🔥 outdoor fire places
🎱 pool table
🍻 cold beer on tap
This is one to like and share! @everyone is welcome!!
I can’t wait for Hay!!!

SATURDAY 7th JUNE 2025

HAY MINI NATIONALS SHOW N SHINE

Show and Shine

The Australian Hay Mini Nationals Show and Shine is arguably the biggest and best annual Mini show and shine in Australia. There are regularly in excess of 100 Minis from all around the country and some of them are pretty much the finest examples around!MG

The Show and Shine is divided into six categories -Best original Morris -Best modified Morris -Best original Leyland -Best modified Leyland -Best BMW / Rover Mini -Best derivative (Mokes and Gems etc) There is also the very sort-after peoples choice award. To cap all of this off is the outright winner, and best vehicle at the event who will nab the coveted 'Best in Show' award. Before the judging gets underway there is a parade of Minis down the main street of Hay. The line often fills both sides of the road from one end of town to the other! A truly spectacular sight! On arrival at the judging and display area, (Moppett street Hay) owners and drivers can fill out their entry forms, and the judging will get underway. Judging is carried out by several judges from all clubs participating. Each judge is assigned a category and a partner judge. Each judge will assess the cars in their category, and then those in his or her partners category. Scores will be added together and then divided by 2 to give the final results for both of the categories. This ensures a level playing field for all participants! The winner of each category will receive a trophy at the Sunday night presentation party, and will also receive 1 point toward the GBS ‘best club’ award.  

ENTRANT INFORMATION

PARADE

All cars taking part in the parade will be required to assemble in the swimming pool car park, at the northern end of Lachlan Street. It is envisaged that each club will have a “lead club car” suitably decorated and identifying the club. All vehicles should report to the form-up area by 10.40am. Directly behind the “lead club car” will be all the Club’s Best Presented Cars, followed by the other members’ cars. There is no limit to the number of cars from any one club in the parade, nor for the Best Presented Cars.ALL CARS entered in the Best Presented Cars event MUST BE DRIVEN IN THE PARADE. BEST PRESENTED The event will be held on Moppett Street (closed road, bitumen surface). Entries are open to all Mini Club members . All entries must be on the official entry form which will be available on the day. The organisers reserve the right to refuse entry to any vehicle in an EXTREMELY poor appearance. Entries will be accepted on the day and close at 12noon. Judges will be scoring vehicles in each category in the following areas: (a) Exterior, including bright work 100 pts (b) Interior 100 pts (c) Under bonnet 100 pts (d) Boot 100 pts (e) Under body, wheels and tyres 100 pts In the “ORIGINAL” category there will be no points deducted for non-original items where the STYLE OF THESE ITEMS is in keeping with the style of the car or is a period accessory. This allowance is made to encourage owners of Minis with minor modifications to compete in the original category. Awards will be presented at the Presentation Party. Entrants have total responsibility for the security of their vehicle at all times. The organisers will not accept any liability in this matter. It is the entrant’s responsibility to ensure their vehicle is entered in the correct category. Judging will be by a panel consisting of a suitable person as nominated by each club. No correspondence will be entered into regarding the results.

Hay Heros Under Lights

This amazing event is one that gets both drivers and spectators right on the edge of their seats. Kicks off at 5.30pm The tests are two identical straight slaloms. The venue is under stadium lights surrounded by spectators and cheer squads, and the top guns are seeded in their pools All competitors will run off against each other in elimination events with the winner of each run qualifying for the next round until we get down to the finals for each class, all with the crowd backing their favourite drivers. Once there is a winner for each of the 4 classes, we progress to the final shoot out. The 4 class winners will be bringing everything they have to take the overall top spot and the title of outright Hay Hero. Event Guide
New for 2025!!!!
This years Australian Hay Mini Nationals Saturday night Hay Heroes festival will have an expanded food and drink compound with a huge choice of foods available!
Baked potatoes, chips, BBQ, loaded hotdogs, Wood oven Pizza, hamburgers, steak sandwiches, lamb and gravy rolls, taco bowls, pumpkin soup, dim sims lasagne on more!!
Gonna be a huge night with an increased crowd as well!!!
 

SUNDAY 8TH JUNE 2025

HAY MINI NATIONALS MOTORKHANA

Documentation is now Available.

2025 How to Enter/Complete Please Click HERE 2025 Supplementary Regulations Please Click HERE 2025 Entry Form Please Click HERE 2025 MA Statement of compliance Please Click HERE 2025 Self Scrutiny Form Please Click HERE 2025 Event Timetable Please Click HERE 2025 Spectator Guide Please ClickHERE

MONDAY, 9TH JUNE 2025

COMMITTEE MEETING

Meetings commence at 7pm at our NEW Venue details, Silverwater Hotel (Glassroom), 161 Silverwater Rd Silverwater NSW. The Meeting is early this month due to Minis on Safari. Dinner is available in the Club's  Bistro from 5.30pm, If you intend to come along for dinner please RSVP to Rob Weir for a reservation in the Bistro. email: robertweir@optusnet.com.au or ph 0418 161918. Plenty of parking. Please check the website and Facebook page for any updates If you have any matters for discussion by Committee, forward your request to the Club Secretary or call your favourite committee member. Gus Staunton Points

FRIDAY, 13TH JUNE 2025

GENERAL MEETING

All members and friends are invited to attend our Club's General Meetings.

This year our meetings are held at Viking Sports Club, 35 Quarry Road, Dundas Valley.

Meetings commence at 7:30pm

Dinner is available in the Club’s Bistro from 5.30pm

Please note: If you intend to come along for dinner please RSVP to Rob Weir for a reservation in the Bistro. email: robertweir@optusnet.com.au or ph 0418161918

Plenty of parking.

Please check the Club’s website or Facebook page for any updates

Gus Staunton Points

SUNDAY 15TH JUNE 2025

SOCIAL EVENT TO CENTRAL COAST

More details to come

SUNDAY 15TH JUNE 2025

NSW STATE MOTORKHANA CHAMPIONSHIP

Nirimba Tarmac

Thornleigh Car Club

Nicole Crowley 0409 987 210

FRIDAY, 20TH JUNE 2025

MINI ENTHUSIASTS MEETING

All Club members and visitors are invited. Meeting starts at 7pm.

Meet at Joe's house, 29 Birdwood Street, Denistone East.

For further information Contact Joe Zulian 0439 485 352

Gus Staunton Points

 

Other Events of Interest                                                                                      

OASIS EVENTS                                                                                                                         

ALL THESE EVENTS MAY BE SUBJECT TO ANY RESTRICTIONS OR RULES THAT ARE IN PLACE AT THE TIME *CLUBS ARE NOW ASKING ME TO CONFIRM BOOKING NUMBERS PRIOR TO OUR ATTENDANCE. PLEASE HELP ME BY BOOKING IN PRIOR TO BOOKING CUT OFF DATE* DETAILS & BOOKINGS:
Les, Email. mumspalace@hotmail.com   Ph: 9838 8063

6th MAY 2025

Rockisia Hotel   299 Princess Hwy Banksia

Meet from 11am onwards for lunch, I will need numbers by the 2nd of May so I can confirm our numbers with the hotel.

3rd June 2025

LUNCH: LYNWOOD GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 4 Pitt Town Bottoms Rd Pitt Town                                  

DETAILS:

Murray Irwin ph: 0449 896 008 Email:
 

SUNDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 2025

ALL BRITISH DAY

ANNUAL SHOW N SHINE

Hawkesbury Showground, Racecourse Road, Clarendon.

The Mini Car Club of NSW holds its annual Show and Shine at the All British Day for so clean and polish up your Mini or MINI and come along for a great day with prizes and trophies awarded for various categories as follows:

1- Morris 850, Mini Minor, Mini Deluxe, Mini Matic, Mini K,

2- Cooper, Cooper S,

3- Clubman all models, including GT,

4- Commercials, Vans, Pick-ups  & Variants,

5- Mokes,

6- Best Modified, Competition,

7- Post 1980 – 2000 Minis, including Rover and JDM,

8- Most Original and Unrestored, 9- BMW Minis

Free entry for Mini Car Club of NSW members. Our Club has again purchased a block of $10 entry tickets which for members are free ($10 for non-members). Free entry for spectators.

Cars will be judged for the workmanship, detailed tidiness and cleanliness.  (This is not a concourse event)      For example, a Cooper S or Mini K that is driven every day or built to the owners requirements and is presented well, will have the same chance as a Cooper S or Mini K that has been fully restored to original specifications.

Displaying your car with merchandise, pictures etc. is encouraged to make it a whole presentation of the vehicle on the day.  Display only cars are very welcome.      Trophies will be awarded for 1st and 2nd Place in each class.    All entries for the Show and Shine must be returned to the Official's desk before 10:00am.

Gates open at 7:30am with the aim to have all cars in place by 9.00am.

Entry for all competitors and spectators is via the main Entrance from Racecourse Road.

For the complete list of Show n Shine entry details or to arrange for your entry ticket please contact Bruce Keyvar 0417049625.

Or register online via: https://forms.gle/VRufYuqLPHytv3Ux9

If you have any questions please contact Bruce Keyvar - bkeyvar3@gmail.com or 0417049625 Gus Staunton Points

2025 Events

Minis in the Gong Runs

If you own a Mini or a Mini Variant, or a BMW MINI you will be more than welcome to accompany any of our events. You don’t have to be in the Gong to join in. We regularly see ACT, Sydney & Southern Highlands cars. There are no membership or joining fees as MITG is this website, and that is all it is.

Start: Key Batteries, Crn Mt Keira Rd & Abercrombie St

For more information on upcoming events please view the online Calendar on their website:

www.minisinthegong.com.au

Please always check the website events calendar before attending for any updates, changes or cancellations. Info and events are also posted under the “Events” section of their Facebook page:

www.facebook.com/minisinthegong/

Phill Boye: 0429 671 649

IMPORTANT: Due to a variety of circumstances e.g. poor weather, road closures, time, lack of numbers or vehicle breakdowns, we may need to change or cancel a planned route or meeting point at the last minute. On these occasions we will try to post in the forum and/or on Facebook, however this is not always possible.

Therefore if you DO intend to meet us along the route somewhere, please let us know by making a post in the General Forum or on Facebook. This way we can try and let you know if there is a last minute change to plans.

www.minisinthegong.com.au

Contact Phill Boye 0429 671 649

Please note that all Minis in the Gong events are now on our Gus Staunton Points.

Mini Car Club members please remember to sign the attendance sheet.

Sydney Minis Monthly Meet Up!

Second Wednesday of the Month (SWOM)

Paddy’s Brewery 268 Parramatta Road, Flemington We meet on the Second Wednesday of each Month at 7:30pm for a light meal and the people who attend then decide on the destination for a short cruise and photo opportunity. There is plenty of parking available within view of the bistro courtyard. Keep up to date via the website www.sydneyMinis.com or Facebook page

Minis on the Coast – Monthly cruises

Minis on The Coast is a social car group for Mini owners and Mini fans based on the NSW Central Coast.

All Mini models are welcome from classic through to the latest. 

We meet on the 2nd Monday of the month,

Meeting place ia at the Manor, at Yarramalong (Angel Sussurri, 1-4 Linga Rd,) and is a fixed venue.
No starting point, just make your way there for an approx. 10:30am for a cuppa and chat.
No RSVP needed, only condition, it must be mini / MINI if fine weather or road car if wet weather. Look forward to catching up with everyone over the coming months. (Mini Car Club of NSW club plated cars can attend these events) Jennifer Thorn 0411 038 927
Northern drives start from the Turf Hut cafe at Yarramalong Rd, Wyong creek and southern drives start at Worthington MINI at Kangoo RD Kariong.We also meet on the last Sunday of the month for a drive and a social outing.

Contact: (Floyd) 0407 928 473 

Monday Mini Run

A monthly run on the 2nd Monday of the month.

Are you free and want to take your car for a drive?

Meeting place will be the Manor at Yarramalong (Angel Sussurri, 1-4 Linga Rd,)  and will be a fixed venue.

No starting point, just make your way there for an approx. 10:30am cuppa and chat. 

No RSVP needed, only condition, it must be mini / MINI if fine weather or road car if wet weather.

Look forward to catching up with everyone over the coming months.

Contact: Jennifer Thorn 0411 038 927

Please refer to our Facebook page “Minis on the Coast” for the latest event details and updates. 

1st Sunday of the month

Auto Brunch St Ives showground

Held at the picturesque St Ives Showgrounds, Mona Vale road,

Updates are on their Facebook page, Auto Brunch NSSCC

For further information and update please contact the North Shore Sporting Car Club.

www.nsscc.com.au

Last Sunday of the month

Cars & Coffee Southern Highlands NSW

At Schmokin' Aus in Berrima !
Last month was an AMAZING turnout, with a wide range of classic, new, project, collector and downright unusual cars, bikes and generally top humans as far as the eye could see, can... will this one be bigger?
Our hosts did extremely well for their 1st C&C event of ours and, despite doing a great job, have found some efficiencies they're going to work on too. Dust off whatever is sitting in the shed and get amongst it !
Please feel free to share this around your social media and car related networks. See you soon !
A great location with tonnes of parking on asphalt, 2 coffee machines running, the all important BACON and egg rolls (plus plenty of other good food options).
There's also a park across the road, if the rug-rats need to burn off their triple shot espresso levels of energy.
Our Cars & Coffee crowd will have our own dedicated ordering area too, further details will be shared just prior to the day.

Roll up and check out the array of classic and vintage cars on display.. Hot Rods, classics, vintage, veteran , sports cars and more! 8am - 11am every last Sunday of the month Everyone is welcome, whether you bring your own classic car or just want to chat to fellow enthusiasts! Contact Grant Freeman ph 0422538539

Second Sunday of every 2nd month (August 14th 2022, October, December 11th, etc)

Cars and Coffee- Menai

Second Sunday of every second month (August 14th 2022, October, December 11th, etc) Just a gathering of car folk early on a Sunday morning to grab a coffee and chat about our cars! Menai cars and coffee is now being held on the First Sunday of every second month .Just had the last one last Sunday (Feb 2nd 2020) more info can be found on the menai cars and coffee Facebook page . Steam Brothers Coffee and Six Shooter Coffee at Menai Central. To stay up to date with any upcoming events, like our Facebook page. “cars and coffee menai” carsandcoffeemenai

Would love to have more minis!

third Sunday of every month

Classic Cars & Coffee  Rouse Hill - Supercheap

All Pre-1992 classic, Muscle cars, Hot rods, Vintage etc. owners,

Great venue, free admission and dust free environment

Meets starts 6:30am -9:30am

3rd Sunday - Supercheap Car Park

Commercial Rd, Rouse Hill

There will coffee vans, and scrumptious Bacon & Egg rolls

For further information & details https://www.facebook.com/ClassicCarsandCoffeeRousehill

Cruise & Dine Night

Second Saturday of each Month –

Hungry Jacks Sylvania

Cnr. Box Rd and Port Hacking Road

A casual meet & greet for hot rod & custom car enthusiasts, from 5:30pm.

Please note that all convoys may not be published in the Clubs East West magazine and if you would like to participate please refer to updates on our web page www.miniclub.com.au or our face book page to get the latest convoy details. It is important to check for additional events or updated details on our web page or contact the event organiser prior to attending. All events published on this website or Facebook page are eligible for Mini Car Club historic or modified club plated cars to attend without requiring an entry into your logbook.. Please ensure you have a copy of the event details with you in the car.

Please keep up to date on any changes to our club's events by contacting the organiser or referring to our website of Facebook page.

Thank you for being a part of our group