Yes, we are off again on another Regional Discovery Tour in 2024!

****PLEASE NOTE THE BERRY CAR SHOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL LATER THIS YEAR***

THIS TOUR IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES, PLEASE CONTACT THE PRESIDENT.

Travelling on the 'scenic byways-not highways' where possible. Members are encouraged to attend in their classic vehicles. 

An itinerary is currently being prepared, however these popular tours always book out very quickly, so if you are interested in attending, please RSVP as soon as possible. 

The tour will start on Friday 17th May 2024 and finish on Monday 20th May 2024. We will spend the 1st night in the Wollongong area, the 2nd night in Nowra and the 3rd night in Bundanoon.

The organiser has already secured accommodation at the following properties:

Wollongong for Friday 17th May at The Sage Hotel:

Located 100m from Wollongong Beach, Sage Hotel Wollongong is a luxurious 4-star hotel located on the foreshore in the city centre. Rooms are Deluxe Queen or Deluxe Twin. A special discounted group rate has been secured for PMEA participants at $279 per room including a buffet continental breakfast. Secure underground parking (110 spots) is available at a discounted rate of $10 per vehicle (paid directly to the hotel), subject to space available. 

To view the hotel, please see link below:

Sage Hotel Wollongong

Nowra for Saturday 18th May at :

1. George Bass Motor Inn (19 rooms only-NO further rooms available) , rates are $139 Deluxe/Standard/Twin, allocated in order of booking.
2. Nowra Motor Inn (13 rooms-mixed bedding at different pricing, some Queen and some Double) rates are $140 (Queen) and $130 (Double), allocated in order of booking. 

To view the motels, click on the links below:

George Bass Motor Inn

Nowra Motor Inn

Bundanoon for Sunday 19th May at The Bundanoon Hotel

Rooms from $129-$179, all with ensuite, allocated in order of booking.

To view the hotel, click on the link below:

Bundanoon Hotel

Hotel/Motel reservations have been made in advance-DO NOT CONTACT THE PROPERTIES to book. 

Should you require specific room (e.g. twin beds) please send the organiser an email ASAP.

Should you have specific dietary requirements, please send the organiser an email ASAP.

We will attend the National Motoring Heritage Day Car Show 2024 at the Berry Showground on Sunday 19th May. This is the largest Display in NSW, hosted by the Shoalhaven Historic Vehicle Club.  The event is supported by the Council Of Motor Clubs NSW (CMC).

All owners of Vintage, Historic and Classic vehicles of all years and marques and special interest are invited to attend. Recent displays have exceeded over 500 vehicles. The day starts from 7am and concludes between 2-3pm. Judging of vehicles will take place between 9am and 12 noon. 

PMEA Members wishing to enter their vehicle do not need to pre-register. PMEA has secured 25 places to display our vehicles together.

For those members that do not wish to attend the Berry Show all day, an alternative suggestion is to visit from Nowra the nearby 'Fleet Air Arm Museum'. The Museum is one of the largest regional aviation museums in NSW, containing more than 30 aircraft and numerous aviation artefacts that tell the story of Australian Naval Aviation and the development of the Royal Australian Navy's Fleet Air Arm. 

Open weekends 10a.m.-4p.m at 489a Albatross Rd Nowra Hill. Free admission. Details can be found on the link below:

Fleet Air Arm Museum

Dining and Attractions we will be visiting:

FRI 17MAY-The Imperial Hotel, Clifton. Private lunch in the Draper East room. See link below:

The Imperial Hotel Clifton

Evening Dinner: Own Arrangements

SAT 18MAY-Australian Motorlife Museum, Kembla Grange. Museum visit plus light lunch in The Brabham Room. See link below.

Australian Motorlife Museum

Evening Dinner: We have exclusive use of the Farmgate Restaurant in Nowra for our Saturday evening dinner. See link below:

Farmgate Restaurant Nowra

SUN 19MAY- Following conclusion of NMHD Car Show at Berry, we will drive via Kangaroo Valley and Moss Vale to Bundanoon. 

Evening Dinner: The Bundanoon Hotel

MON 20MAY-Fairground Follies, Bowral.  Tour followed by late morning tea with a variety of cakes. See link below:

Fairground Follies

Should you have any d questions, please contact the Event organiser, PMEA President David Cawthorn president2022pmea@gmail.com