Join us for our last members meeting for 2023. 

We have been lucky to secure a tour of the Cool Drive Team workshop and have a tour of all things BRT racing. 

Be sure to register as spots are limited and to allow for catering. 

BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.

Any questions? Contact Jo Mawson at events@bmwdcm.com.au or  Jo Mawson on 0412661900

EOI Only Australian F1 Grand Prix Display

We have been invited to provide a display of club members' cars at the Australian F1 Grand Prix 20 March to 24th March 2024

This is a much sought after opportunity to display your car to a large and enthusiastic International audience. Although we have 25 spots available this year (up from the usual 20) we may not be able to accept all of those who register - but you have to be in it to win it!.

All persons registering with an expressions of interest must send a photo of the car you are wishing to display to president@bmwdcm.com.au as well as completing this registration. You can submit multiple cars using multiple registrations, but only one car per member will be accepted. The car which is accepted must be the car you bring.

If we do not have both registration and photo at the close of the expressions of interest period, your car will not be considered for this display.

This is a BMW only display and open only to financial members. 

All successful members will receive two General Admission tickets to the 2024 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix valued at more than $500, plus two tickets for the Saturday networking BBQ Lunch (food and soft drinks provided) and a special edition cap.

Cars will be required to enter the circuit on Wednesday, 20th March,2024 at a time notified closer to the event, but it will be during business hours. You will then not be able to remove your car from the circuit until after the race on Sunday, 24th March, 2024, when we are advised by the security team. This may be 8pm. Because of circuit security and safety, it will not be possible for cars to enter late or leave early.

You are not required to be at the display in person except for drop off and pick up. But we would expect members to be with the display cars for a reasonable period at some point during the weekend to interact with other members and the public. You can use your car as a storage locker to save having to take chairs and other items in and out each day.

There will be overnight security.

All successful members will be notified as soon as possible after the cut off date.

If successful, a payment of $175 per car will be due within 24 hours of notification to secure your spot. Wait for an invoice before paying! Failure to pay and your spot may be passed onto someone else. 

(We have decided to subsidise this event down from $195 charged by AGP)

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSE:  31/12/23 5pm 

Please note there are only 25 spots available.  We may not be able to accommodate all applicants.  

BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.
Any questions? Contact Jo Mawson at events@bmwdcm.com.au or on 0412 661 900.

Join us for a Friday evening twilight drive to the west of Melbourne

Meet at the BP Roadhouse Outbound at Calder Park by 5.00pm
We will all head off at 5.15pm.

We’ll cruise on scenic backroads through Bachus Marsh then some winding roads through the ghost town of Steiglitz to Meredith.  From there we’ll cruise (with a short, twisty detour) to North Geelong, where those who can stay can enjoy dinner together at The Sphinx bistro.

When registering, please indicate if you plan to stay for dinner,
so that we can be sure to book enough places on a busy Friday evening.
Meals with be at own cost at the time.

DRIVE INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE SENT OUT IN THE FINAL REMINDER EMAIL.

We highly recommend you have a UHF radio with you on all our drives we will be on channel 17.
If you are wanting to pre purchase a radio kit, please click here to place your order.

BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.
Any questions? Contact Jo Mawson at events@bmwdcm.com.au or on 0412 661 900.

JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST CARS, COFFEE AND DINNER EVENING

 You’ll find this brew pub in sunny Preston, pouring all your Moon Dog & Fizzer Seltzer favourites from the huge 72 tap bar with the shiny brewery as a beaut backdrop!

With a huge retractable roof, beer garden, lagoon & waterfall (seriously!) Moon Dog World is a local oasis paradise!

Join us for dinner and look over the cars in the large carpark at the rear. 

Bring the family, as this is a very family friendly venue. 

BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.

Any questions? Contact Jo Mawson at events@bmwdcm.com.au or  Jo Mawson on 0412661900

Bringing together vehicles from all marques and set in the idyllic grounds of Cruden Farm, the Festival of Motoring is a new twist on a car show to start the year off in style.

Open to any vehicles 25 years old or older, and raising funds for Beyond Blue (also our charity of choice), this will be a magnificent day out.

Pre-book with us and we will get the entry tickets for you, even after the close off date for general entries. No need to book through AOMC.

Gates open to display cars at 9am. In order to be parked together we need to drive in together so we will meet at a location to be advised, departing no later than 9:15 am. We will have an area set aside for us.

Display cars to be in place before 10am when gates open to the public.

Food vans will be on site and if the cars are not your thing there is always the house and grounds.

BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.
Any questions? Contact Lawrence Glynn at treasurer@bmwdcm.com.au or on 0414 563 290.

Join us for our first members meeting for 2024

This will be our first members meeting for 2024. 

Come along and chat with all the staff and check out this fantastic facility. 

Catch up with your fellow members after the Christmas break. 

Registration essential for catering. 

Snacks and drinks will be supplied. 

BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.
Any questions? Contact Jo Mawson at events@bmwdcm.com.au or  Jo Mawson on 0412661900

We’ll cruise on good quality backroads and freeway to Seymour and stop there for a short break at the Vietnam Veterans memorial.  From Seymour, we’ll take entertaining backroads to Yarck and Acheron, then cruise to Marysville for a buffet lunch at the Peppers resort.

This drive includes some enthusiastic, winding BMW roads ideal (with a cruise alternative) and some excellent scenery.

Lunch will be a buffet at $35 each (discounted by BMWDCM).  Childrens pricing available.   This cost is payable on registration and the club's cancellation policy applies.

If you are wanting to stay the night we have a special discount rate of $295 per room (normally $350).  Use BMWDCM as your booking code. 

Meet at 9am at Yan Yean Reservoir Park for a 9.30am departure.

We should reach Marysville for lunch around 12.30pm

DRIVE INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE SENT OUT IN THE FINAL REMINDER EMAIL.

We highly recommend you have a UHF radio with you on all our drives we will be on channel 17.
If you are wanting to pre purchase a radio kit, please click here to place your order.

BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.
Any questions? Contact Jo Mawson at events@bmwdcm.com.au or Jo Mawson 0412661900

Join us at Melbourne BMW for our February Members Meeting 

Come look around this state of the art dealership and enjoy a guided tour by one of their dedicated staff members. 

Look through their lifestyle range and also check our their hi tech service department. 

Light snacks will be available on the night so registration is a must for catering numbers. 

BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.
Any questions? Contact Jo Mawson at events@bmwdcm.com.au or on 0412 661 900.

The Bathurst 12 Hour will be held on February 16 – 18 next year.

The revised date is two weeks later than the 2023 event, with the change coming following extensive consultation with teams, fans, key stakeholders, manufacturers and international partners to ensure the growth of the event.

Positive discussions are already underway with potential teams and manufacturers from Australia and overseas, all keen to tackle the Mountain next year.

Australia’s International Enduro attracted a record attendance of 53,466 fans across the three days this year.

The race, which saw the top three cars split by just 1.6 seconds at the finish, was Bathurst’s fastest ever enduro with the field covering more than 2,000km in 12 hours.

2024 is set to be a thrilling year with a host of new cars, including new models from Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini, all eligible for the first time.

Be sure to join our group in an exclusive Pit Lane Corporate Suite in 2024 on top of the pit building complex offering great viewing of the main straight and pit lane.  Enjoy the freedom of being able to come and go all day and have the security of being part of our own Executive Suite. 

Proudly sponsored by Bell Motorsport and All Commercial Real Estate.

So what do you get? 

Priority entry, unlimited food and drink over the 3 days of racing.  Comfort of your own suite with our own private host.   Lounge chairs to relax in.  Private balcony.  TV screens.  Access to all General Admission areas of the track and the paddock/back of pits.

We are working on a few extra special bonus items for the weekend which will be confirmed closer to the date. 

Please note: this does not include your accommodation.  You must book this separately. 

Please contact Jo for motel information and booking code. 

Rooms are very limited. 

(all reserved rooms have now been booked)

BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.
Any questions? Contact Jo Mawson at events@bmwdcm.com.au or on 0412 661 900.

THURSDAY EVENING TWILIGHT DRIVE and VISIT TO RINGWOOD BMW

Meet at Ringwood BMW at 5.00pm for a look around their facility.

We will all head off at 5.30pm.

We’ll cruise to Hurstbridge, then travel on winding, scenic backroads across to Yarra Glen.  Then it's just a short drive to Coldstream where we'll enjoy dinner at the popular Coldstream Brewery.

When registering, please indicate if you plan to stay for dinner,
so that we can be sure to book enough places.
Meals will be at own cost.

DRIVE INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE SENT OUT IN THE FINAL REMINDER EMAIL.

We highly recommend you have a UHF radio with you on all our drives we will be on channel 17.
If you are wanting to pre purchase a radio kit, please click here to place your order.

BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.
Any questions? Contact Jo Mawson at events@bmwdcm.com.au or on 0412 661 900.

Step back in time....... 

Black Rock house is a heritage listed treasure. It is owned by the Bayside City Council and operated by the Friends of Black Rock House.

It was built in 1856 by Charles Ebden, Victoria's first Auditor-General. 

Join us on a Saturday morning visit to this intriguing historic Victorian era home, with its castle style fortress walls, sand and paint finished exterior and French wallpapers throughout the interior, some reproduced from the original. 

There is a limit of 30, due to a small area to display the cars.
Get in early to not miss out. 

We will be having Devonshire tea and a tour of the house, so make sure you arrive on time to set up our cars and enjoy the tea and tour. 

Bookings are essential as spots are limited. 

BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.
Any questions? Contact Jo Mawson at events@bmwdcm.com.au or on 0412 661 900.

Enjoy the fun of Puffing Billy and bring the whole family to enjoy this iconic Historic Train

The Puffing Billy Railway is a 2ft 6in (76cm) narrow gauge heritage railway in the southern foothills of the Dandenong Ranges. The railway was one of four narrow gauge lines of the Victorian Railways which opened in the early 1900s. 
Bring your own lunch or enjoy the lunch at the cafe at the lake. 
Make sure you book and pay before 15th January, 2024, so we can book the tickets. 
No tickets can be purchased on the day. 

BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.

Any questions? Contact Jo Mawson at events@bmwdcm.com.au or call 0412 661 900.

Australia’s 2024 Phillip Island Classic-‘Festival of Motorsport’ 

Saturday, 9 March 2024 - Meet at 8:15am

and/or

Sunday, 10 March 2024 - Meet at 8:15am

THERE ARE OPTIONS FOR SATURDAY OR SUNDAY OR BOTH - THE PROGRAMME EACH DAY IS USUALLY THE SAME although the order may differ.

Watch the races.
Walk in the paddock and pits.
Talk with the crews (activities permitting).
Enjoy the company.
Show off your car.

The best historic racing meeting in Australia. Racing includes the Heritage Touring Cars (Groups A and C) which includes the fabulous JPS Team BMW cars, Sierra Cosworths etc, F5000 and F1, "big banger" sports car and more. 

Discounted entry price for the weekend (subject to confirmation) to those with club display stickers - $20 for car and driver,  passengers $20 extra (usually $110 per person), under 16 years old free. Entry fees will be collected by the organisers at the gate.

Discount entry window stickers will be handed out at the bakery on the first morning you are attending. Our meeting point is the bakery between the San Remo Hotel and the Westernport Hotel, SANNY BAKEHOUSE, and is not the Beachside Bakery. No sticker, no discount, no arguments.

We will have reserved display parking alongside the main straight opposite the pits with a great view of a good section of the track. You can view from within your car if the weather dictates and we will be close to all amenities and an easy walk to bridge to pits.

Be warned - accommodation on the Island books up very fast.

If you are staying at Phillip Island try Host Easy BNB who are now sponsors of our club to secure a great property.  Be sure to mention you are BMWDCM members. 

BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.
Any questions? Contact Lawrence Glynn at treasurer@bmwdcm.com.au or on 0414 563 290.

ENJOY A 4 DAY LONG WEEKEND BASED IN BEECHWORTH AND ENJOY SOME OF THE STATE'S BEST DRIVING MOUNTAIN ROADS

• Thursday 25: we'll drive to Yea then take backroads to Benalla for a quick lunch before arriving in Beechworth mid/late afternoon with time to look around town.

• Friday 26: three options:
  - enjoy the brilliant, twisting mountain roads in the Mt Hotham area
  - or visit the Bright Autumn festival
  - or explore Beechworth - walking tour, historic precinct, autumn colours
• Saturday 27:
  - drive to Mt Buffalo for spectacular views, bushwalking trails and lakes
  - weather permitting, drive to Lake Buffalo for a lakeside barbecue dinner
• Sunday 28: relaxed start, explore Beechworth history or waterfalls
  - maybe stop into a winery etc in the nearby Milawa area
  - afternoon cruise home

The itinerary is subject to adjustment.  Also, it may be changed at the time based on the weather.  There's flexibility to do your own thing at times too.

We will be staying at the Beechworth on Bridge boutique motel who are holding rooms for us. Call (03) 5728 2244 to make your motel reservation rather than trying to book on their web site.

Accommodation starts from $175 per night including full cooked breakfast.  Rooms are limited so get your bookings in early.  Nothing to be paid until arrival.  Say you're with BMWDCM when you book.

BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.

Any questions? Contact Jo Mawson at events@bmwdcm.com.au or call 0412 661 900.

Come check out Berwick BMW 

This will be a relaxed event with a chance to look around the showroom, check out the workshop and meet all the staff. 

Meet Neil Phillips who is the dealerships General Manager.   

Arrive anywhere from 6pm onwards and enjoy the evening. 

Berwick BMW are returning sponsors of BMW Drivers Club Melbourne, so be sure to let them know if you are doing any shopping or need your vehicle serviced there, that you are a member of our club and they will look after you.

Registration is essential for catering please 

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BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.
Any questions? Contact Jo Mawson at events@bmwdcm.com.au or on 0412 661 900.

We do recommend all members have the COVIDSafe app downloaded on their phones, while this is not manditory, it is recommended.

Please remember if you are feeling unwell, please stay home and seek medical advice if your symptoms persist.