May 17, 2015, 9:58 pm
Last edit by: crankychick
Oz Fest 12
Bay of Islands, New Zealand
May 22 - May 24, 2015
Bay of Islands, New Zealand
May 22 - May 24, 2015
Registration and Payment:
Logistical and Attendee Information:
- Attendee List
- Printer Friendly Itinerary
- Flight Information
- Bus and Hotel Information
- Activities Participation List
- Useful Information
- Paihia Distance Information
Consolidated List of Links Referenced:
Thursday, May 21, 2015:
Friday, May 22, 2015:
- New World Sales Flyer (as a reference)
- Four Square Sales Flyer
- Ruffino's Dinner Menu
Saturday, May 23, 2015:
Sunday, May 24, 2015:
Additional Information:
- Bay of Islands Information
- Duty Free:
- Duty Free Stores NZ - john the 'frequent buyers club' for a 20% discount on booze and 5% on others.
- JR Duty Free
- Bottle Stores:
- Dinner in Auckland CBD Sun night
OzFest #12" "Bay Of Islands" New Zealand - Memorial Day Weekend, May 22-25, 2015
May 23, 2015, 4:58 pm
#586
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Saturday & Sunday are the main days. Most people arrive on the Friday afternoon and start to leave Sunday night/Monday morning. Other people arrive a few days before and/or leave a few days after.
Last edited by Mwenenzi; May 23, 2015 at 5:04 pm
May 23, 2015, 6:59 pm
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Fred
May 23, 2015, 7:08 pm
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May 23, 2015, 8:01 pm
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Well the decision for Sunday dinner is "half made".
Please meet at the information centre on the Paihia wharf at 1830.
Consensus will then apply to restaurant choice.
Happy wandering
Fred
Please meet at the information centre on the Paihia wharf at 1830.
Consensus will then apply to restaurant choice.
Happy wandering
Fred
May 23, 2015, 8:16 pm
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For those who were not in attendance this weekend you missed an absolutely awesome weekend. The weather was quite problematical however was always OK at the critical times.
Thank you to Christy, Glenys and Will for all their efforts. With only a few exceptions the sheep seemed much easier to herd this year.
For those who have missed it I can confirm that in an almost unanimous decision that Oz Fest #13 will be held on the Gold Coast. A thread will be started at an appropriate time in the near future.
Thank you to Christy, Glenys and Will for all their efforts. With only a few exceptions the sheep seemed much easier to herd this year.
For those who have missed it I can confirm that in an almost unanimous decision that Oz Fest #13 will be held on the Gold Coast. A thread will be started at an appropriate time in the near future.
May 23, 2015, 8:29 pm
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OzFest #12" – "Bay Of Islands" New Zealand - Memorial Day Weekend, May 22-25, 2015
Great to meet everyone and put names and faces to handles. 
Just saw the bus off after a quick stop at Kawakawa.
Safe travels to everyone traveling today. Peeps in Paihia have a good couple of days and see everyone else tonight at dinner.
Just saw the bus off after a quick stop at Kawakawa.
Safe travels to everyone traveling today. Peeps in Paihia have a good couple of days and see everyone else tonight at dinner.
May 23, 2015, 9:20 pm
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I'm in AKL for the day. Other engagements have regretfully meant that I've not been able to make this DO and also can't make the dinner at 8pm.
Rather than messaging a bunch of people I know separately, if anyone would like to catch up for a drink between 5ish and 7ish please get in touch.
Rather than messaging a bunch of people I know separately, if anyone would like to catch up for a drink between 5ish and 7ish please get in touch.
May 23, 2015, 9:29 pm
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During the weekend I talked to many people about the upcoming "AFF Gathering #9 at CNS on 16 - 18 October"
The link above takes you to the master thread for the event.
Anyone who wishes to attend can register for AFF and then come and join the fun. I expect that the event will be similar to "Oz Fest #6" - Cairns Queensland - Memorial Day Weekend, May 22-24, 2009" (Why change a winning formula)
A couple of us are heading to Cairns in the near future to do the advanced planning for this.
Everyone is welcome.
Bill
The link above takes you to the master thread for the event.
Anyone who wishes to attend can register for AFF and then come and join the fun. I expect that the event will be similar to "Oz Fest #6" - Cairns Queensland - Memorial Day Weekend, May 22-24, 2009" (Why change a winning formula)
A couple of us are heading to Cairns in the near future to do the advanced planning for this.
Everyone is welcome.
Bill
Last edited by Itsalongwaydown; May 24, 2015 at 3:52 am
May 24, 2015, 1:04 am
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For those who were not in attendance this weekend you missed an absolutely awesome weekend. The weather was quite problematical however was always OK at the critical times.
Thank you to Christy, Glenys and Will for all their efforts. With only a few exceptions the sheep seemed much easier to herd this year.
For those who have missed it I can confirm that in an almost unanimous decision that Oz Fest #13 will be held on the Gold Coast. A thread will be started at an appropriate time in the near future.
Thank you to Christy, Glenys and Will for all their efforts. With only a few exceptions the sheep seemed much easier to herd this year.
For those who have missed it I can confirm that in an almost unanimous decision that Oz Fest #13 will be held on the Gold Coast. A thread will be started at an appropriate time in the near future.
May 24, 2015, 1:19 am
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For those who were not in attendance this weekend you missed an absolutely awesome weekend. The weather was quite problematical however was always OK at the critical times.
Thank you to Christy, Glenys and Will for all their efforts. With only a few exceptions the sheep seemed much easier to herd this year.
For those who have missed it I can confirm that in an almost unanimous decision that Oz Fest #13 will be held on the Gold Coast. A thread will be started at an appropriate time in the near future.
Thank you to Christy, Glenys and Will for all their efforts. With only a few exceptions the sheep seemed much easier to herd this year.
For those who have missed it I can confirm that in an almost unanimous decision that Oz Fest #13 will be held on the Gold Coast. A thread will be started at an appropriate time in the near future.
May 24, 2015, 1:30 am
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Sitting in Air New Zealand lounge with Mr and Mrs QF WP.
What a lovely weekend. Great to meet friends old and new.
Thanks to crankychick, wijomas and chchkiwi for organising and anyone that assisted.
Looking forward to the next one on the Gold Coast.
What a lovely weekend. Great to meet friends old and new.
Thanks to crankychick, wijomas and chchkiwi for organising and anyone that assisted.
Looking forward to the next one on the Gold Coast.
May 24, 2015, 1:52 am
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Getting through C&I was again a breeze. Duty free shopping done and sitting in the Air NZ Lounge having dinner and a wine or two.
Thanks again to crankychick, wijomas, chchkiwi and mwenenzi for their brilliant logistics and planning.
Boarding in 25 mins. I'm not rushing down to Gate 1
Thanks again to crankychick, wijomas, chchkiwi and mwenenzi for their brilliant logistics and planning.
Boarding in 25 mins. I'm not rushing down to Gate 1
May 24, 2015, 1:52 am
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Thanks to Christy, Glenys, and Will for a wonderful weekend and fantastic control of the weather Gods Really enjoyed seeing old friends and meeting new folks. Looking forward to next year in the Gold Coast area. Safe Travels to all
Really enjoyed seeing old friends and meeting new folks. Looking forward to next year in the Gold Coast area. Safe Travels to all
