News
AGM
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Sunday 16 August 2026 We’ve had a busy year and are poised to make significant progress. CSAF Members and interested members of the community are cordially invited to attend our AGM on Sunday 16 August at Autoplex Castlemaine, 35 Etty Street. A full agenda with details of the meeting [including
community update
A warm invitation is extended to local service clubs and community leaders to tour the Autoplex facility and receive an update on recent progress towards our 20 year vision. Wednesday 19 August 20265.30-7.30pm.35 Etty Street Castlemaine[park in rear – north – car park] Finger food and light refreshments will be available at a small cost
Drive Forward
Autoplex Castlemaine is delighted to be supporting Castlemaine Community House with the inaugural Drive Forward program for people interested in learning more about automotive related career opportunities. An information session is being held at Autoplex 2.00-3.00pm Thursday 16 July. Just rock up to 35 Etty Street to learn more about what the program involves. Course
Automotive legends
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
regional events
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
Member Meeting
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
Coffee cruise
Our monthly coffee cruises generally 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] 16 AUGUST 2026 This month, our cruise coincides with the
AUTOPIA 2026 wrap-up
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
AUTOPIA 28-29 March 2026
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
Lew Bandt Ute
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
CSAF New Name
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
Coffee Cruise 3rd Sunday of Month
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