JCCWA- 60th Anniversary Albany Classic Around the Houses

Albany Classic Motor Event – 28 May to 4 June 2026

Australia’s premier “round-the-houses” racing weekend is back and Albany will once again transform into a street-circuit festival of engines, atmosphere, and classic motoring fun.

Book early! Accommodation fills quickly for this weekend, and it would be a shame to miss out because you left it too late.

For those who’d like to do a Pre-Tour trip and arrive in Albany with a bit of flair, Ray Norton will lead the pre-tour group leaving on the Thursday 28th May and stay overnight at:

Itinerary

Thursday 28th May – Optional Pre-Tour Drive

10:00am – Depart Perth for Margaret River with a tea/coffee stop at the Crooked Carrot (154km)

ETA about 2-30pm at Grande Escape Resort, Margaret River (278km) – Tel: 9757 2633

Standard King Rooms: $228 per night (includes breakfast)

Thursday night dinner is booked at “Dear Darnell’s in Witchcliffe. www.deardarnells.com/

Friday 29th May: Depart about 9 am via the scenic drive through Boranup Forest to Brockman Highway, then Stewart Road to RAC Karri Valley Resort Café for tea/coffee stop. (127km). From here we will travel on highway 10 Pemberton Northcliffe Road to Northcliffe (141km) where we can stop again for refreshments. Continue on highway 10 Middleton Road through the Jane National Park joining up with the South Western Highway and onto Walpole, Denmark and then Albany (120km) ETA Albany Motel & Apartments approx. 3:00pm

Friday 29th May For all other Members who choose to go direct, to make your own way to Albany (or arrive via the pre-tour drive).

Accommodation is (First come, first served) at; 1) Albany Motel & Apartments – Tel: 9842 7670 - Executive King Room: $194/night (no brekky)

2) Hilton Garden Inn – Waterfront – Tel: 9872 9200 - King or Twin Rooms: $290/night (no brekky)

Friday Dinner

Due South Restaurant & Tavern (Waterfront)

From 6:30pm – Booking for 20 people

Saturday 30th May – Hill Climb + Free Time

Mt Clarence Hill Climb

Starts 9:00am – Free event

Watch the competitors “speed” up the course from excellent viewing areas.

Afternoon: Currently free time (whale tours & local activities available).

Updates will be provided if other group activities are arranged.

Saturday Dinner

Venice Pizza Bar (Main Street)

6:45pm – Booking for 20 people (first come, first served)

Sunday 31st May – Main Event DAY

Albany CBD Racing & Festival Starts 9:30am.

For those wishing to display your cars the Event will allow the JCCWA to display up to 10 cars, but you will need to have them inside the track early on Sunday morning 6-30 for 7-00am

The town is set up overnight for racing — enjoy the action from multiple vantage points around the course. Any car displays or additional events will be advised as confirmed.

Sunday Dinner

Premier Hotel – from 6:30pm

Organised by Terry McGrath (meal details/costs to follow)

Monday 1st June –

For those staying we have a lunch booked at West Cape Howe Winery just out of Mount Barker for 12pm via Spencer Road (67km) After lunch we will return to Albany in a flexible manner allowing those to go whichever way they choose, or begin their journey home.

Many will probably return direct to Perth on Monday, giving the lunch a miss

Post Tour Drive

Those staying on may join the Post-Tour Drive to Bridgetown (248km) departing Tuesday 2 June.

9:30am – Depart Albany via Frankland (122km), then on to Manjimup (92km), before pushing on to Bridgetown. ETA about 2pm

Overnight stay:

Ford House, Bridgetown – Tel: 9761 1816 $250 per room/night (includes breakfast) Limited rooms available – book early! Tuesday night dinner is booked at Fats Food for 7pm

Wednesday 3rd June – For those wishing to stay in Bridgetown Free Day

A free day (activity to be advised).

Dinner: Bridgetown Hotel is booked for 7pm

Members returning to Perth today — safe travels.

Thursday 4th June – Return to Perth

Check out and depart approx. 9:30am

✅ Important: Book Your Accommodation Early as there are still rooms available

· Please can you make sure you register on the website for this Event and all the restaurant bookings so as I have all the names and contact details should I need to contact anyone if anything changes

Albany is always busy for this weekend. There are plenty of options in and around Albany, but they won’t last long.

Cheers and thanks and once again I look forward to this weekend of fun and laughs

Ray Norton
Classic Saloon Register Secretary
0411 740 256