Join in for the annual Winter Historics Drive and (optional) overnight escape to the beautiful Blue Mountains!
Take the cover off your historic vehicle, stretch it's legs, and enjoy a scenic drive on great roads with sweeping corners through the Blue Mountains (or alternatively bring your classic or modern BMW, all our members are welcome).
This event provides two ticket options:
- Full event attendance - Social Drive, casual lunch, and special Christmas in July Dinner, staying in Mount Victoria.
- Day attendance only - Social Drive & casual lunch
Route details: We will meet on the Saturday morning in South Western Sydney and head to the Blue Mountains via Bells Line Rd. We will stop for a casual lunch. Route details will be provided via email prior to the event. If you wish to take the overnight escape option, keep reading.
ESCAPE DETAILS
Following the casual lunch with the full group, we will explore some of what the Blue Mountains has to offer before checking into our accommodation at one of two options in Mount Vic.
Dinner will be at the Victoria & Albert Guesthouse and will be a beautiful traditional Christmas feast for $75pp (2 courses). We will dine in the Atrium room which will be festively decorated.
Christmas excitement - There will be the opportunity to win christmas gifts on the evening! Stay tuned.
Beverages - Drinks can be purchased on consumption from the Hotel bar.
For those staying at the Victoria and Albert Hotel, a continental breakfast is included with your room rate. You can upgrade your breakfast to a hot meal for an extra fee. Join the group for breakfast in the Atrium at 8am.
Accommodation options
A number of rooms have been reserved at the Victoria & Albert Guesthouse. Due to the likely popularity of the event, please book your accommodation before you register for the full event, to avoid disappointment if the accommodation options are full.
IMPORTANT - Please check the accommodation options online before booking, some rooms at the Victoria & Albert Hotel have shared bathrooms which may not suit you.
- Victoria & Albert Guesthouse - Review the room types and call Lona on 0459 844 345 and state that you are staying with the BMW Club. If you wish to stay on for 2 nights, you can book directly online and do not need a code. If you wish to stay for the one night (Saturday 4 July) then call Lona so she can book you in as it's a 2 night minimum stay otherwise.
- Hotel Etico Australia - Review the room types and call 0438 511 352. No rooms are reserved for our group at this hotel.
Weather:
Important - Bring your winter woolies, it will be chilly at this time of year! They will have the fireplace roaring and additional heaters in the barn.
Important notes:
- The exact meet location (in Western Sydney) and time will be provided to registered attendees one week prior to the event.
- 5 watt CB UHF radios are highly recommended for use, so drivers are aware of upcoming turns and potential hazards. The club will offer a few radios on the day for loan, however we recommend our regular attendees purchase their own.
- Cancellations and refunds - Must be made within 8 days prior to the event to secure a refund as the club need to pay the venue in advance for meals. Cancellations can be made through the event via your login on the club website. This will allow someone who is on the waitlist to join us on the drive.
- Tail-end-charlie - If you are happy to follow up the rear of the convoy to keep everyone together, please email Ash. Otherwise she will take nominations at the driver briefing.
Please send any queries to Ash at ash.sherry@bmwclubnsw.asn.au
