SAVE THE DATE! Advance notice of an exciting new event to be held Sunday 22 November 2026. Each year we will celebrate three individuals/couples from across all sectors who have contributed significantly to the Australian automotive industry. This is not a competition. We intend to celebrate a mix of ‘legends’ annually. [Nominations for future years […]
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A helpful list of events that we are aware of in the region. A work in progress. MAY2nd-3rd Lake Goldsmith Steam & Vintage Rally Beechworth Annual Drive Back In Time3rd Pistons and Props Muster, Bundalong9th Cars and Coffee, Bendigo Geelong Bay City Swap Meet, Showgrounds10th Carz and Coffee, Maryborough16th Wings & Wheels, Kyneton
Thank you to the 21 members that were able to make our General Meeting on Sunday 17 May. While the weather was a bit ordinary, the presence of the coffee van was a welcome addition and an enjoyable coffee cruise followed afterwards. We thought that this format might be worth repeating in the future. CSAF
Our monthly coffee cruises depart from 35 Etty Street at 10.30am on the third Sunday of the month with interesting places to visit and great fellowship. Everyone welcome. [NB: Always check the Castlemaine Coffee Cruise Facebook Page to confirm details as they may change] 17 MAY 2026 9.30am Meet at rear of Autoplex Castlemaine, 35
Our annual Autopia event was held on Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th of March 2026. This year we collaborated with the Castlemaine State Festival who celebrated 50 Years of the Festival and asked us to organise a Show n Shine on the Sunken oval as part of their final Community Day on Sunday at the
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Download the flyer In conjunction with the 2026 Castlemaine State Festival. SATURDAY 28 MARCH – CRUISE $5 per person9.30am from Action Auto to Autoplex 35 Etty Street, CastlemaineModel Car Show + Automotive Art + Music + Coffee + Food Van SUNDAY 29 MARCH – SHOW ‘N SHINE $10 per vehicle | Gold coin donation public10.00am
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On 18 December 2025, Autoplex had the pleasure of welcoming two of Lewis Bandt’s grandsons – Brad Smith and Joseph Griffiths – to Castlemaine to inspect a replica of the 1934 Ford Coupe Ute designed by their grandfather Lewis [Lew] Bandt, now in the care of Autoplex. Brad recalled some fond memories of visiting his
Since we first started shaping our vision back in 2007, it has become evident that we are about far more than hot rods. The Mount Alexander Shire has an incredible array of specialist automotive businesses and trade skills that are worthy of celebration and, in 2025 the Board decided that it would be more fitting
Each third Sunday in the month [but always check] join fellow motoring enthusiasts for a cruise to a select location. Meeting time is around 9.30am for a 10.30am departure. The start location varies [always check] but default is from Autoplex 35 Etty Street, Castlemaine. The best source for up-to-date information is the Castlemaine Coffee Cruise
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