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Aug
18
2024
Past Event
Caffeine & Gasoline #15
The Pickers Union
09:00 – 12:00
All makes and models welcome. Bring your car along, have a look at the vintage markets, grab a coffee and/or a feed from one of the on site cafe's. A VIP parking area will be set aside for club members wishing to park together.
This event is run by Geelong Motoring Enthusiasts Inc under the name of Caffeine and Gasoline.
The club's committee will be in attendance to answer any questions about the club.
Aug
09
2024
Past Event
Friday Night Fuel #4 - Ela Mana Souvlaki
Ela Mana Souvlaki
19:00 – 21:00
Join Geelong Motoring Enthusiasts Members and Friends for a night of cheap eats and cars.
This month we are meeting at Ela Mana Souvlaki - Breakwater. Come get some traditional Greek street food!
This event has a really relaxed vibe to it. You need only bring yourself, your car, and a friendly positive attitude.
ALL VEHICLES WELCOME. (Yes, even mums camry if you want to bring it)
Discounts for club members - Just show your membership card when ordering (Souva/Chips/Drink = $20)
Jul
28
2024
Past Event
July Drive and Lunch at Meredith Royal Hotel
Batesford Roadhouse
11:00 – 16:00
EVENT: July drive and lunch to Royal Hotel
BOOKINGS REQUIRED:
The Club has made a group booking, please use the ticket function to book a RSVP Ticket so you are included, otherwise you run the risk of not being able to enjoy your meal with the group.
WHEN: 28th July 2024
TIME: 11 am for 11:30 am Departure
MEET: Batesford Roadhouse 495 Midland Hwy Batesford
https://maps.app.goo.gl/oQTN3K61PmoZ4dwy8
DESTINATION: Royal Hotel Meredith - 20 Wallace St, Meredith VIC 3333
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Uf5rNNT6FViQgDQS8
DETAILS:
Our monthly drive and a lunch in the country prove to be quite popular and for the month of July, We’ll be driving up through Maude and Steiglitz and taking in the scenic drive before arriving into Meredith and enjoying a lunch at the Royal Hotel.
The Royal Hotel Meredith boasts friendly service, great food, cold beer!
Route:
BRING: Weather suitable clothing, a smile, and a friend
SUITS: All vehicle types
ROADS: Sealed main roads and highways.
PETS: Whilst they are adorable, Pets won’t be suitable on this occasion.
COST: Whatever you chose to spend.
LINKS:
https://www.facebook.com/TheRoyalHotelMeredith/
Drive Instructions
Jul
05
2024
Past Event
Friday Night Fuel #3 - Aldi Belmont
ALDI
19:00 – 21:00
Join Geelong Motoring Enthusiasts Members and Friends for a night of cheap eats and cars.
This month we are meeting at Aldi Carpark - Belmonht. There is KFC, Fish and Chips, Kebabs (plus any of the other food joints on High St) nearby.
This event has a really relaxed vibe to it. You need only bring yourself, your car, and a friendly positive attitude.
ALL VEHICLES WELCOME. (Yes, even mums camry if you want to bring it)
Jun
16
2024
Past Event
Sovereign Hill Day Trip
Batesford Roadhouse
09:00 – 17:00
MEET:
At the Batesford Roadhouse - 495 Midland Hwy, Batesford VIC 3221, travel via midland highway into Ballarat.
Head south-east towards Midland Hwy/A300
Follow Midland Hwy/A300 to Warrenheip St/C294in Buninyong
Follow C294 to your destination in Golden Point
Sovereign Hill
Bradshaw St, Golden Point VIC 3350
DESTINATION: Sovereign Hill Ballarat
DETAILS: Sovereign Hill is a living museum presenting the story of Ballarat as a goldrush boomtown. Join the us as we enjoy a day out at the living history museum. We’ll have lunch at the Hill, explore the site, eat too many raspberry drops from the lolly shop and try our luck at gold panning.
Activities on the day can include:
- Gold-panning
- Meet the Butcher
- Musket-firing Demonstration
- Blacksmithing Demonstration
- Printing Demonstration
- Wheel-making Demonstration
- Gold Pour Demonstration
- Surface Machinery Tour
- Voltaic Battery Blasting Demonstration
BRING: Weather suitable clothing,, a smile and a friend.
SUITS: All vehicle types
ROADS: Sealed – Freeway & main roads
PETS: As much as we love pets, our furry companions are best left at home for this event.
COST:
Sovereign Hill Entry: Adults: $49, Child U15 $29, Concession $40
(We advise prebooking your entry ticket in advance to avoid the queues at Sovereign Hill)
Plus whatever you choose to spend on the day
RSVP Via the blue 'Get Tickets' button
LINKS:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Np5iiM2Z8QgtgHrB8
https://sovereignhill.com.au
Jun
07
2024
Past Event
Friday Night Fuel - Bubba Pizza Waurn Ponds
Bubba Pizza
19:00 – 21:00
Join Geelong Motoring Enthusiasts Members and Friends for a night of cheap eats and cars.
This month we are meeting at Bubba Pizza in Waurn Ponds. There is also a Subway there, and Indian and Ramen - Or if you have a sweet tooth an ice cream joint.
This event has a really relaxed vibe to it. You need only bring yourself, your car, and a friendly positive attitude.
ALL VEHICLES WELCOME. (Yes, even mums camry if you want to bring it)
May
23
2024
Past Event
Members Meeting & BBQ
Affirmative Auto
18:30 – 20:30
Our monthly members meeting will be held at the business of Affirmative Auto. Club Sponsors Doug and John have kindly opened up their workshop to host the meeting and a free bbq for members. Non members are encouraged to make a gold coin donation to help towards catering costs.
Members are invited to bring their friends and other interested family along to introduce them to the club and our inclusive community.
The BBQ will be a simple sausage or hamburger in bread. Cold drinks will also be available.
We understand this is a week night so not everyone can bring out their pride and joy, but those that do we will have a photographer as well to capture the vibe of the night.
May
19
2024
Past Event
National Motoring Heritage Day - Geelong
The Pickers Union
10:00 – 16:00
MEET: Pickers Union (At Caffeine & Gasoline Event) - 3 Mackey St, North Geelong VIC 3215
https://maps.app.goo.gl/gkYumVpYFFFvoEiq8
DESTINATION: Chocolaterie Torquay - 1200 Great Ocean Rd, Bellbrae VIC 3228
https://maps.app.goo.gl/fWFybfrMKucWp8NaA
DETAILS: Join us for National Motoring Heritage Day Featuring:
Morning Cars & Coffee
Cruise via Geelong’s Waterfront, Through Torquay’s foreshore, and onto the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie.
Enjoy lunch at the cafe, or browse the historic vehicles on display.
National Motoring Heritage Day is a day to celebrate an initiative of the Australian Historic Motoring Federation. The aim being to promote and display Australia's strong motoring heritage and show the community, business and government the strength of the Australian historic motoring movement.
The historic motoring movement has a massive input into the economy as vast sums of money are spent on the restoration and maintenance of motor vehicles. There is the added economic benefit to businesses (e.g. caravan parks, hotels, restaurants and service stations) in the towns and cities where events are hosted.
National Motoring Heritage Day is a day for historic vehicle owners to share their passion with the public and other vehicle enthusiasts.
Route:
BRING: Weather suitable clothing, a smile, and a friend
SUITS: All vehicle types, Preference to historic vehicles.
ROADS: Sealed main roads and highways.
PETS: Whilst they are adorable, Pets won’t be suitable on this occasion.
COST: Whatever you chose to spend.
LINKS:
https://www.gorci.com.au/visit/
https://www.thepickersunion.com.au
Download Route Instructions:
Information/Route Instructions
May
03
2024
Past Event
Friday Night Fuel
Smashville Geelong
19:00 – 21:00
Join Geelong Motoring Enthusiasts Members and Friends for a night of cheap eats and cars.
This month we are meeting at Smashville Geelong. They do awesome burgers and chicken. (See Menu below).
This event has a really relaxed vibe to it. You need only bring yourself, your car, and a friendly positive attitude.
Menu: https://www.smashville.com.au/s/order#9
Apr
27
2024
Past Event
FWY #12
Bunnings Waurn Ponds
19:30 – 22:00
*PLEASE READ BEFORE ATTENDING!*
Here we go again!
We've decided to use this site again as its best located and big enough to do what we'd like to do.
It will be held at the Waurn ponds Homemaker centre (Bunnings, JB Hifi, etc)
It's right at the end of the Geelong bypass so it will be a much easier drive for people coming from Melbourne.
Turn in at the set of lights just after JB-HIFI.
*IMPORTANT INFORMATION*
We can't stress enough that the behaviour of all people attending is paramount if we want these events to run in future.
Bunnings and the police have gotten behind us again and are happy for FWY to take place as long as we follow these simple rules:
-NO HOONING BEHAVIOUR
Excessive engine noise, Skids, dangerous driving will not be tolerated.
-NO drugs or alcohol to be consumed
-NO fighting or abusive language
-Follow all directions given by traffic wardens we need to make sure traffic flows in and out smoothly. Also please try and take your rubbish with you if you can't find a bin!
There will be a police presence on the night. Not to hand out defects but to make sure people are following these rules.
If you do the wrong thing your rego WILL be given to the police.
There will also be a coffee vans this time and some kind of food van.
We thank you all for your co-operation and hope to see you there!
-FWY TEAM
Apr
14
2024
Past Event
Caffeine & Gasoline #13
The Pickers Union
09:00 – 12:00
All makes and models welcome. Bring your car along, have a look at the vintage markets, grab a coffee and/or a feed from one of the on site cafe's. A VIP parking area will be set aside for club members wishing to park together.
This event is run by Geelong Motoring Enthusiasts Inc under the name of Caffeine and Gasoline.
The club's committee will be in attendance to answer any questions about the club.
Apr
02
2024
Past Event
Parmi's At The Ponds
Waurn Ponds Hotel
19:00 – 21:00
Join Geelong Motoring Enthusiasts Members and Friends for a night of cheap eats and cars.
On Tuesday nights you can enjoy a Schnitzel for only $18 or a Parmigiana with your choice of topping for only $20.
This event has a really relaxed vibe to it. You need only bring yourself, your car, and a friendly positive attitude.