"Oz Fest #9" – Canberra Australia - Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-27, 2012
#46
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Strewth I live here so I had better nominate as Platinum. Only problem being no FF points or hotel points.
Now if you live here in CBR or nearby you may also be interested in AFF Gathering #5 from Oct 7-9 2011. It could be a little taster of things to come.
At the very least you can advertise what a great time you had and spread the word about our little capital city.
Now if you live here in CBR or nearby you may also be interested in AFF Gathering #5 from Oct 7-9 2011. It could be a little taster of things to come.
At the very least you can advertise what a great time you had and spread the word about our little capital city.
#47
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Is anyone here interested in participating in a weekend meet during Floriade?
Mid-Sept to mid-Oct. Bearing in mind school holidays would be during this time.
I'll send an update should we find something interesting, although I suppose the hotel rates are going to be sky high at the CP anyway for this period.
Mid-Sept to mid-Oct. Bearing in mind school holidays would be during this time.
I'll send an update should we find something interesting, although I suppose the hotel rates are going to be sky high at the CP anyway for this period.
#48
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Location: Canberra ACT; Thredbo NSW
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It would be remiss of me not to nominate as Platinum, along with Mrs QF WP and mini #1 and 2. After missing DRW, we have organised holidays for much later in the year.
Hmmm, may only fly in Fri PM, otherwise mini#1 will just have to miss a day at Prep and mini#2 a day at Daycare.
Time to tell Mrs QF WP that she's going.
Where is Craigo?
Hmmm, may only fly in Fri PM, otherwise mini#1 will just have to miss a day at Prep and mini#2 a day at Daycare.
Time to tell Mrs QF WP that she's going.
Where is Craigo?
For those with a sporting bent, there's a big rugby game on in Canberra on the Saturday night that weekend. The Super Rugby tournament has teams from New Zealand, Australia and South Africa and the Canberra team, the Brumbies, will be playing the reigning champions, the Queensland Reds, at Canberra Stadium. I'm happy to organise tickets to the game if anyone's interested in coming along.
#49
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Now if you live here in CBR or nearby you may also be interested in AFF Gathering #5 from Oct 7-9 2011. It could be a little taster of things to come.
Is anyone here interested in participating in a weekend meet during Floriade?
Mid-Sept to mid-Oct. Bearing in mind school holidays would be during this time. Floriade in case you hadn't hear of it thought I would include a link. http://www.floriadeaustralia.com/vis...FWdLpgodcUT71w
Mid-Sept to mid-Oct. Bearing in mind school holidays would be during this time. Floriade in case you hadn't hear of it thought I would include a link. http://www.floriadeaustralia.com/vis...FWdLpgodcUT71w
A few of us are going to be in Canberra for AFF 5 7 - October 2011. Hvr mentioned it already but I thought it worth mentioning again.
I'm here, under a new name. Wasn't aware that it was on but I'll be there.
For those with a sporting bent, there's a big rugby game on in Canberra on the Saturday night that weekend. The Super Rugby tournament has teams from New Zealand, Australia and South Africa and the Canberra team, the Brumbies, will be playing the reigning champions, the Queensland Reds, at Canberra Stadium. I'm happy to organise tickets to the game if anyone's interested in coming along.
For those with a sporting bent, there's a big rugby game on in Canberra on the Saturday night that weekend. The Super Rugby tournament has teams from New Zealand, Australia and South Africa and the Canberra team, the Brumbies, will be playing the reigning champions, the Queensland Reds, at Canberra Stadium. I'm happy to organise tickets to the game if anyone's interested in coming along.
#50
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A few of us are going to be in Canberra for AFF 5 7 - October 2011. Hvr mentioned it already but I thought it worth mentioning again.
#51
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I've always stayed in that hotel that's currently the Crowne Plaza. (It's been through a few different names over the years.) I have no idea if it is still the best choice, however!
Audrey
#52
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Good point. All the visiting Super Rugby teams stay at the Crowne Plaza - I'm a member of the health club operating in the hotel and I've seen a number of All Blacks and Springboks players at the gym.
#53
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A few of us are going to be in Canberra for AFF 5 7 - October 2011. Hvr mentioned it already but I thought it worth mentioning again.
Craig will be good to see you again, if I get there of course. Organising a bunch of FTers to attend a football game in the middle of Ozfest can be very tough.
Craig will be good to see you again, if I get there of course. Organising a bunch of FTers to attend a football game in the middle of Ozfest can be very tough.
Will be good to catch up again BB. I'm still working weekends instructing at Thredbo.
#54
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Check the dates on your sign off as they are out by two days.
#55
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#56
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Hmmm CP rate on Friday night (25th) currently start at AUD270 for AAA/AP.
Saturday is AUD207 and Sunday a more typical AUD180.
I've booked ICH PC rewards for the Friday and the Saturday night.
(F&F rates start from AUD230 Fri, AUD176 Sat & AQUD153 Sun)
Saturday is AUD207 and Sunday a more typical AUD180.
I've booked ICH PC rewards for the Friday and the Saturday night.
(F&F rates start from AUD230 Fri, AUD176 Sat & AQUD153 Sun)
Last edited by serfty; Sep 6, 2011 at 9:07 pm
#57
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Hmmm CP rate on Friday night (25th) currently start at AUD270 for AAA/AP.
Saturday is AUD207 and Sunday a more typical AUD180.
I've booked ICH PC rewards for the Friday and the Saturday night.
(F&F rates start from AUD230 Fri, AUD176 Sat & AQUD153 Sun)
Saturday is AUD207 and Sunday a more typical AUD180.
I've booked ICH PC rewards for the Friday and the Saturday night.
(F&F rates start from AUD230 Fri, AUD176 Sat & AQUD153 Sun)
I would urge Ozfest 9 attendees to lock in a (refundable) rate ASAP in case accommodation in Canberra dries up that weekend, and prices head north rapidly!@:-)
#58
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#59
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Hmmm CP rate on Friday night (25th) currently start at AUD270 for AAA/AP.
Saturday is AUD207 and Sunday a more typical AUD180.
I've booked ICH PC rewards for the Friday and the Saturday night.
(F&F rates start from AUD230 Fri, AUD176 Sat & AQUD153 Sun)
Saturday is AUD207 and Sunday a more typical AUD180.
I've booked ICH PC rewards for the Friday and the Saturday night.
(F&F rates start from AUD230 Fri, AUD176 Sat & AQUD153 Sun)
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Since so many IHG points were showered upon some of us last year in the "Crack the Case" promo, it was easy for me to reserve a Friday-Monday reward stay. Thanks to kpc and serfty for the heads ups.