Club News

On Monday 26 February, 2018 the Ladies Committee held their first luncheon for 2018.44 members and their guests enjoyed a delicious lunch prepared by our Executive Chef, while they enjoyed the usual wonderful talk given by Susannah Fullerton.Susannah’s topic was author Winston Graham and his popular novel about Ross Poldark.I don’t believe there has been so many fluttering hearts among the ladies since we first met handsome Jane Austen’s Mr Darcy. Ross Poldark was described as a handsome a...

Following the success of the motoring tour last year, our members, Sir Victor Nash and Stephen Wells are honing a wonderful tour programme. The tour will be based in Newcastle. Departing Sydney, morning of Friday 4 May and returning the evening of Monday 7 May. We will have three nights’ accommodation in Newcastle.A mixed program visiting interesting places in the region, driving country roads in the Hunter with stunning scenery. Visits to beautiful historic Morpeth and Tomago homestead. Lots...

Our 115th AnniversaryThank you to our special guests His Excellency General David Hurley AC DSC Governor of New South Wales and Mrs Hurley, and our many members and guests and who made our 115th anniversary celebration on 17 March 2018 such a success.Our members and guests gratefully received  His Excellency’s detailed dissertation of the history of Sydney and RACA, the change in Circular Quay commencing with Governor Macquarie’s vision for Sydney Town, the advocacy of motorists and road...

Dear MembersOur “Iberian” tasting tour at 6pm in the Vintage Room 24 May, $90pp. There’ll be around 12 wines to taste, starting with several sherries from Jerez, followed by some interesting reds and whites from Spain and Portugal, and finishing up with some ports from Portugal and maybe a Pedro Ximenez from Spain.For those who’ve not been before, our ‘tasting/tours’ are relaxed, informal and educative evenings designed to appeal to members and their guests seeking an introduction to...

The RACA Motoring event calendar is designed to continue the Motoring origins of our Club and develop an interesting programme of events that will appeal to all RACA Members. Some events appeal to dedicated motoring enthusiasts while others will appeal to members who enjoy a pleasant drive to a place of interest, with a long lunch or meeting with friends and fellow members at The Club.Visit our Facebook page to see something of our past activities and to see what RACA Motoring events are coming...

We’re having a party!The Royal Automobile Club of Australia’s Ladies Committee invites you to attend their special 50th Birthday luncheon on Monday 26th March, 2018 at 12 noon. This will be a revival of the 60’s celebration. Chef Rebecca is preparing a special luncheon and the entertainment will be a live duo, taking you on a trip back to the 60’s.Perhaps you can find something in your wardrobe reminiscent of the era and bring a photo of yourself from the 60’s to share with other guest...

Dear Members,I’m pleased to report our Tasting Tour on 15 February, ‘Island Wines from Tenerife to Crete’ was very different; and very, very good. The 18 of us who filled the Vintage Room had a wonderful time! Led by the Club’s wine consultant Steve Blandford, we tasted our way through 11 red and white wines and two very different ‘Madeiras’, sourced from the old world vinous islands of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, Corsica, Ischia, Sicily, Sardinia, Crete, Santorini and Madeira.Th...

Dear Members,I hope you have had a pleasant start to the year and have been able to enjoy the many outlets the Club has to offer.The Club finished last year on a high with some major events taking place in December, such as the Christmas Day Lunch and New Year’s Eve event. The Christmas lunch hosted some 240 members with Santa Claus coming to hand out presents to the children. The day was enjoyed by all. We would like to thank everyone in attendance that made the day come alive.Our New Year’...

The RACA Motoring event calendar is designed to continue the motoring origins of our Club and develop an interesting programme of events that will appeal to all RACA Members. Some events appeal to dedicated motoring enthusiasts while others will appeal to members who enjoy a pleasant drive to a place of interest, with a long lunch or meeting with friends and fellow members at the RACA.Visit our Facebook page to see something of our past activities and to see what RACA Motoring events are coming...

Dear Members,Welcome to 2018! I trust you and your palates are fresh from the break and looking forward to the year ahead.We’ve decided to start the year with a vinous ‘tasting/tour’ titled ‘Island Wines from Tenerife to Crete’.Seated in the comfort of the Vintage Room, we’ll take you on a vinous island-hopping cruise to some of the most beautiful (and rugged) locations in the world for wine production. There’ll be 13 red and white wines from eight islands to taste including Teneri...