About the Club

Club Aims

The preservation of the Monaro range of Holden cars.
Promote good relationships between friends and families involved in the Club.
Participate in activities with other organisations with similar outlooks.
Participate in car shows and displays to promote the activities of the Club.

General Meetings

General meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month starting at 7.30 pm sharp (unless otherwise noted), please refer to the meeting dates below.

Meetings are held at the Salisbury Hotel, 668 Toohey Road, Salisbury Q 4107. Come early and enjoy the hotel meals and drinks.

General Meeting Dates 2026

21st January. 11th February. 11th March. 8th April. 13th May. 10th June. 15th July.*
12th August (AGM). 9th September. 14th October. 11th November. 9th December.

*July Meeting deferred by one week to avoid State of Origin Game 3 clash.

2026 Monaro Club Pointscore System

The 2026 Monaro Club of Queensland Pointscore Series and Club Outings Championship will continue to be run separately.

2026 Club Outings Championship
The 2026 Club Outings Championship points will be accrued by attendance at all and any qualifying 2026 Official Club Outings throughout the year, in addition to bringing your Club car and wearing a Monaro Club of Queensland recognised shirt/jacket at the Club Outings:

Ten Club Outings Championship Points awarded to the Club Member attending an Official Club Outing.
Five Club Outings Championship Points awarded to the Club Member bringing their Club Car to an Official Club Outing.
Five Club Outings Championship Points awarded to the Club Member wearing an Official Monaro Club of Queensland Club Shirt to an Official Club Outing.

2026 Club Outings Championship Points Notes
A Club Member can only campaign the one (same) car in the Outings Championship and Pointscore Championship.

Official Monaro Club of Queensland Shirts do not include any Monaro Nationals based shirts. Official Monaro Club of Queensland Shirts are Polo or Dress shirts, and either: Series 1 Club shirts – white in colour, Series 2 Club shirts – maroon in colour, Series 3 Club shirts – grey in colour, or Series 4 Club shirts - black and grey in colour.
Ladies special pink Club polo shirts are also accepted as Official Monaro Club of Queensland Shirts.
Awards in the Club Outings Championship will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Trophies. Also, Encouragement Awards may be presented for a few competitors beyond 3rd Place, if deemed as high scoring in Outings attendance.

2026 Club Pointscare Championship
The 2026 Club Pointscore Championship will be contested over three (3) Pointscore Rounds. Dates and details of these Rounds, will be published in the Club Magazine during 2026. This year, you will only need to participate in a minimum of one of the three Pointscores, in order to qualify for an Award. Note, however, Pointscore Championship points will be given for each of the three Pointscore Rounds, so if you miss one or two of the three Pointscore Rounds, then this will reduce the total of points you can gain over the Championship.

Monaro Club of Queensland Merchandise

There is a range of Club branded clothing and accessories available exclusively for Club Members to purchase. Members please call Leanne on 0417 785 957 to place your order.

Club History

The first meeting of the reformed Monaro Club of Queensland Inc. was held in Beenleigh on 18th June 1986 at the home of Derek Birch.

The inaugural Club Committee consisted of: President, Chuck Peters; Vice President, Derek Birch; Secretaries, Nerrine Birch and Michelle Carpenter; Treasurer, David Seabrook; and Public Relations Officers, Steven Carpenter and Rick Smith. Subsequent meetings were hosted at the Beenleigh Rum Distillery.

Since then, the Club has been led by several dedicated Presidents, including Craig Keene, Carole Peters, Graham Curtis, Jodie Curtis, Rebekka Napper, Mick Gourley, Darryl Lonergan, and Terry Post. Lindsay Webster served as the Club’s first Gold Coast Coordinator, while Derek Birch was the original Editor of the Club newsletter.

A major milestone was reached in September 2010 when the Club organised and hosted the first Monaro Nationals ever held in Queensland. More than 250 Monaro models and their passionate owners travelled from across the country to gather in Warwick on the southern Darling Downs for a highly successful multi-day event.

In June 2016, the Club proudly celebrated its 30th Anniversary. The longevity of the Club is a testament to the passion, commitment, and camaraderie of our members, as well as the enduring popularity and significance of the Holden Monaro. This milestone highlighted not only our shared enthusiasm for these iconic vehicles, but also the strong community that has grown around them.

2022 saw the Club proudly welcome the return of Monaro Nationals to the Sunshine State, taking on the organisation and hosting of the event in Toowoomba. Held from September 29th to October 3rd, Monaro Nationals 2022 was the first nationals to take place post-pandemic and proved to be a resounding success. Well over 300 cars, along with an enthusiastic entourage from all corners of Australia, gathered for the Show & Shine, with hundreds of entrants, guests, and members of the public attending the spectacular display..

In 2026, we are thrilled to celebrate the Club’s 40th Anniversary - a remarkable milestone that reflects the unwavering dedication of our members and committees, both past and present. This anniversary is not only a tribute to their passion and commitment, but also to the magnificent cars we continue to cherish, preserve, and share with future generations.

Queensland Monaro State Titles

In November 2023, the Club shared billing at a Show & Shine event in Warwick, hosting the inaugural Queensland Monaro State Titles Show & Shine. The event was encouraging, and the decision was made to move ahead with organising the event again the following year.

For 2024 the Monaro State Titles was relocated to Toowoomba in unison with an All Makes Car Show, both hosted by Monaro Club of Queensland. Held in early September, and due partly to much improved weather, Monaro entry numbers increased significantly. The high quality of entrants made for very tight points margins when judging category winners. It is anticipated the Queensland Monaro State Titles will become a semi regular event.

Cruzetime

The very first Cruzetime event was held on the 4th of April 1987, in the Coles car park at Arndale Shopping Centre in Springwood. Over the ensuing years entrant numbers increased, Cruzetime 2001 hosted incredible numbers compared to the 1987 event, a massive fleet of approximately 1800 cars of all makes and models.

Current Club President

Craig Keene