Drive to Jindivick with BMW Car Club of Victoria November 15th

clubMINI hosted another joint drive with BMWCCV on 15 November.  On this occasion only a couple of BMWs were able to attend, but together there were plenty of MINIs including a number of people new to our drives.

We enjoyed a morning drive through the spectacular, sunlit spring scenery of western Gippsland.  That was followed by an animated drive on the twisty roads around Noojee – a little bumpy in places but enjoyed immensely by all.  The drive finished with leisurely brunch at the excellent Jindi Caf in Jindivick, overlooking the rolling hills and pasturelands and cloud-capped Mt Baw Baw.

*Words and Photos by Peter Williams

April 19 2015 - Lilydale to Pancakes

Rain, hail, more rain... a bit of sunshine, more rain... and more rain... rain rain and some wind and rain. That pretty much sums up the April 19th run from a weather standpoint.

It takes more than some lousy weather to keep the clubMINI team down.  Sure we had to take things a bit slower (like under the speed limit slower in some spots) but the roads were still great, the company was great and our MINIs are great regardless of the weather!


It all started at Lilydale McDonalds. From there we drove around the back of Lilydale and onto Beaconsfield via some really lovely twisty roads.

At Beaconsfield Upper having a short break

From Beaconsfield Upper the troupe continued onto the Pancake Parlour at Doncaster for refreshments where the cruise finished.

Another fantastic run organised by Peter Williams.

Photos courtesy of Momoe Photography.

Beechworth Bakery Cruise

Confusing I know, but we didn't end up in Beechworth, we ended up in Healesville,  I shall explain.

It's 8:15am on a magnificent summer morning, and the Diamond Creek McDonalds car park is full of MINIs.  Blue, silver, red, black.. you name it, even yellow MINIs were all present. 


*Photo by Momoe Photography

Black R58 JCW Coupe
*Photo by Momoe Photography

I mentioned it was a stunning morning, starting off with some fog which lifted as we drove through rolling hills, tight corners all whilst sharing the roads with our cyclist friends

*Photo by Momoe Photography

Sixteen MINIs in attendance, a fantastic turnout that managed to turn heads everywhere we drove.

Here we are having a little break about 90mins into the drive at Kinglake
 



*Photo by Peter Williams

Yellow MINI representing!
*Photo by Peter Williams

From here we headed to Healesville to have breakfast at the Beechworth Bakery in, yes you guessed it Healesville. It's actually one of six stores in Victoria.

 *Photo origin unknown taken from the internet - thank you

From here, everyone did their own thing before heading off home.

This was another fantastic run organised by the Events Director, Peter Williams. Thanks for a great morning Peter! 

To view more photos from this run - click here

 

Feb 7 2015 - clubMINI Photo Shoot

Time to get artistic!  The time was 7pm at Bivio Pizza Bistro in Kew. MINIs, with their owners, tripods and cameras ate some Pizza and then jumped into their 'go-karts' ready for some long exposures.

The backdrop was the Melbourne City Skyline - looking stunning as always. We all know Melbourne is like the BEST city in Australia.. but I digress..


*Photo by Peter Williams

MINI's posing

*Panorama by Peter Williams


*Photo by Momoe Photography

Light Painting - Achieved by dragging a strong light source over your subject during a long exposure
*Photo by Peter Williams 

And finally a stunning GP JCW R56 MINI Cooper with Melbourne as the back drop
*Photo by Momoe Photography

To view the entire gallery on Flickr go here 

Jan 17 2015 - Strawberry Farm to Phillip Island Cruise

Today's clubMINI cruise began at the Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm in Main Ridge on the Mornington Peninsula. Eleven MINI's and their owners, well erm the owners at least.. picked strawberries, looked under bonnets  and chatted about MINIs, MINIs, maybe the odd BMW until they hit the road for Phillip Island at 9:30am.

The next stop, after some twisties of course, was at the Nobbies on Phillip Island. And then to the Beach for a photo shoot...
 The lovely summer sun was out in force, making for some great photo opportunities!


I agree.. this is is a HOT JCW! Then a pit stop in Cowes for lunch and a gentle cruise home. 

*Photos by Momoe Photography. The entire gallery can be viewed on Flickr by clicking here

The Great Christmas BBQ - ClubMINI Victoria - The MINI club in Victoria!

Sunday 11th Dec, saw clubMINI Victoria, take to Albert Park Lake for the clubMINI Christmas BBQ in the park with MINI's! A great MINI club display along Albert Rd got the attention of the local, runners, cyclists and drivers alike! With 22 MINI's on display, from cooper's to clubman's and even a Targa Tasmania prepared Cooper S!

All the MINI's!

clubMINI - MINI Car Club on Display!

clubMINI - MINI's in the Park!

From Albert Park, clubMINI made its way through the city in 3 convoys taking in Chapel St, Brunswick St and Smith St, to the amazement of shoppers and diners alike! 

ClubMINI finished up at the Mini Experience Magazine Grand Day Out at Cooper's Settlement, Bundoora Park. Where on display were a number of Mini's, Moke's, MINI's and various other interesting vehicles!

QKMINI looking fine with a new aerokit! On Display.

Repairs in Progress?

clubMINI on Display - MINI Car Club - Victoria/Melbourne