Minis go Bananas 2026

Another exciting 6 day adventure in our Minis/MINIs

 

Do you want to go on an amazing road trip in your Classic Mini or MINI?

Then why not join our “Minis go Bananas” tour between 19-24th April 2026.

A 6-day road trip in your Classic Mini or MINI as we take in the Autumn sights of country NSW as we travel from Sydney to Gloucester before challenging the hills along Thunderbolts Way to Tamworth. Onto Armidale to travel down the winding and picturesque Waterfall Way through Dorrigo, Bellingen to Coffs Harbour. Returning via Old Bar to Sydney. Overnight stops in Gloucester, Armidale, Coffs Harbour (2 nights), Old Bar then home to Sydney

The route has been calculated to limit each day’s travel to around 250km or 3 hours driving with the round trip from Sydney to be approx. 1500km.

More details about the route, accomodation and itinerary will be provided in late January 2026.

During the day we will take in the views and tourist sites along the way.

Estimated cost for our adventure for two people with 5 night’s accommodation, fuel and meals is approx. $1500.

Accommodation has been booked at each of the planned motels and I will need to confirm these rooms for participants in early February 2026.

Entry is only via this ONLINE FORM and limited to financial Mini Car Club of NSW members only.

 

As in previous years this event fills up quickly so don’t leave it to the last minute or you will miss out.

A limited number of rooms will be available.

Please fill in the requested information below which will assist us to manage the event and your room reservations.

 

Important note: We will pass on your name and contact details in January 2026 to each Motel so they can pre-fill the reservation forms. Each participant will then be required to contact each motel to provide their credit card details for any deposits and payments.

It is highly desirable that every one has Road-side service membership and their Mini serviced and ready for the trip.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Michael Benton 0411 019 112