You’re Invited: Four Days of Motoring Bliss in Busselton!
Wednesday 22nd – Saturday 25th October, 2025
Pack your bags, polish your Jag (or anything else suitably classic), and join us for a four-day getaway based in beautiful Busselton. This mid-week escape features a mix of vintage machinery, rare vehicles, scenic drives, and a celebration of British motoring at its best.
Here’s the proposed itinerary:
Accommodation
Accommodation is at members’ discretion, and there are plenty of options in Busselton. If you’d like to stay close to the action at Signal Park—where all our runs begin and where the British Auto Classic is held—you might consider:
Hilton Garden Inn – King Guest Rooms from $307 per night
Busselton Gale Street Motel and Villas – From $229 per night
Book early—Busselton gets busy when the classics roll into town!
Wednesday, 22nd October – Dardanup Heritage Village
Meet: 9:00am at Signal Park (Geographe Bay Road)
Destination: Dardanup Heritage Village, 416 Moore Road, Dardanup
What to Expect:
One of Australia’s finest heritage collections with over 7,000m² of vintage machinery, military memorabilia, tractors, and all manner of fascinating relics. It’s accessible, dog-free (sorry Fido), and comes complete with a tractor/trailer tour for easy viewing.
Schedule:
9:45am – Arrive at the village (roped-off parking area)
10:00am – Devonshire morning tea
12:30pm – Light lunch: assorted sandwiches, homemade pastries, cold meats, salads, and cakes.
Cost: $52.50 per person (includes entry, morning tea, and lunch). Book and pay via Wild Apricot at registration
Notes:
Tea, coffee and cold water are included
BYO wine welcome (café doesn’t sell alcohol)
Soft drinks available for purchase
Optional: bring a picnic lunch if preferred
Dietary needs? Please let us know
Booked for 30 people max, so get in quick!
Thursday, 23rd October – Rare Car Workshop Tour
Meet: 9:00am at Signal Park
Destination: The private workshop of Mike and Priscilla Ognenis (285 Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Bovell)
Highlights:
Feast your eyes on a quirky collection including a barrel-backed Morgan, Isetta, Messerschmitt, and an American Crosley. These aren’t your average driveway finds!
Morning tea and tour from 10:00am
Afternoon: Free time, explore Busselton or put your feet up (or both).
Friday, 24th October – Scenic Drive to Nannup & Bridgetown
Meet: 9:00am at Signal Park
Departure: 9:30am sharp
Morning: Coffee stop in charming Nannup (10:30am–11:30am, your choice of local cafés)
Lunch: 12:30pm at the Bridgetown Hotel (booking for 30; pay as you go)
Afternoon: Enjoy the winding roads or explore at your leisure.
Saturday, 25th October – British Auto Classic Show (VCC Southwest)
Location: Signal Park, Busselton
Arrival: Between 8:30–9:00am
Show Opens: 9:30am
Bring your best British beauty and enjoy a celebration of classic motoring with fellow enthusiasts.
Saturday, 25th October Farewell dinner at the Esplanade Hotel
To cap off our Busselton mini tour in style, we’ve organised a farewell dinner for those valiant souls who’ve made it to the finish line.
Join us at 6:30pm at the Esplanade Hotel, 30–38 Marine Terrace—conveniently located just a stone’s throw from Signal Park, with ample parking right across the road.
The Esplanade’s menu offers something for every palate, including smaller serves for those who’ve perhaps overindulged in the region’s culinary delights (or just prefer room for dessert).
Let’s raise a glass to good company, good cars, and good memories!
Important Notes:
Numbers for Wednesday–Friday are capped at 30 people due to venue and catering limits.
Register and pay for the Dardanup day via Wild Apricot at registration.
For everything else, just show up in good spirits—with a full tank and an empty camera roll.
Let’s make it a long weekend to remember—great drives, great company, and plenty of chrome to shine under the Busselton sun!
