The following is an update on the Northern NSW / SE Queensland Combined Pre War MG and Pre 1956 MG Rally from Monday 11th May to Thursday 14th May 2026

This Rally is 2 weeks after the National MG Meeting in the Adelaide Hills, SA, and is designed as a social gathering for the current custodians (owners) of vintage and early classic MGs, with some driving along winding country roads.

Rally Base

The base for the Rally has been moved from Chinderah, on the Tweed River, to the neighbouring Kingscliff, famous for its surf beach and beach culture, due to the availability of accommodation, hospitality venues and parking at Kingscliff.

Accommodation

Kingscliff offers the following accommodation options:

• Caravan park cabins o Tweed Holiday Parks Kingscliff North (this park is adjacent to the beach and approx. 2km north of Kingscliff shopping area) (13 cabins) (book on www.tweedholidayparks.com.au and select Kingscliff North as the park ) They offer a weekday special of 'stay 4 nights for price of 3 nights'.

· Tweed Holiday Parks Kingscliff Beach (adjacent to the shopping area and Kingscliff Beach Bowls Club). This park is usually full all year round and more expensive than the Kingscliff North Park. A quick check shows no cabins are available for the week of the Rally.

· Ingenia Holidays Kingscliff (on the western side of the Motorway, in Chinderah) (18 cabins) (book online on the usual websites)

All of these caravan parks offer various size cabins, although it is best to check the bed layout before booking. They require payment upon booking, but have a reasonable 3 or 2 days out cancellation policy.

I have already booked a beach front studio cabin at the Kingscliff North Park.

Motels

• Blue Water Motel (3 Star) - near Kingscliff North (caravan) Park, one street back from beach.

• Chinderah Motel (3 Star) - overlooking Tweed River

• Mantra on Salt Beach (4 ½ star) – in Kingscliff South

• Peppers Salt Resort & Spa (5 star) – in Kingscliff South

Apartments, Air B&B etc

Check online as this is a popular holiday area, with many accommodation options.

Organising accommodation is the participant's responsibility. (It is suggested you book early to avoid disappointment)

Activities

Three days of runs area planned, all starting in Kingscliff (near shopping area). The Tuesday and Thursday runs will be between 100 and 150km long with numerous stops to stretch our legs, whilst the Wednesday run will be over 200km long, going to the Lismore area, (via Uki, Nimbin and back through Federal and Mullumbimby) to view a private car collection, consisting of the oldest MG in Australia and the largest collection of pre 1930 Morris cars, plus an extensive display of antique clothing and memorabilia. (The owner has advised I will have a hard time getting participants to leave.)

Registration, with a Greet & Meet will happen on Monday (late afternoon / evening).

A celebration dinner will be held on Thursday evening.

I am still confirming other details, so the cost of the Rally has, as yet, not been decided. I will send out a Rally Registration form and cost in February.

Contact me if you require further information and for the Registration Form.

Yours in MGing Stuart Duncan Rally Organiser Gold Coast MG Car Club Inc