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
Jun 30, 2015, 8:56 pm
#721
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
Programs: UA GS 2.6MM & Lifetime UC, Qantas Platinum, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Platinum, HawaiianMiles
Posts: 8,682
Jun 30, 2015, 9:06 pm
#722
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: BOS/ORH
Programs: AS 75K
Posts: 18,323
Jun 30, 2015, 11:37 pm
#723
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: MEL
Programs: QF WP, LTG, QP on hold
Posts: 717
Mr Falconea's diary is to be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Byg...ew?usp=sharing
The file is a little large.
Audrey
The file is a little large.
Audrey
Jul 1, 2015, 7:31 pm
#724
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
Programs: UA GS 2.6MM & Lifetime UC, Qantas Platinum, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Platinum, HawaiianMiles
Posts: 8,682
Jul 1, 2015, 9:01 pm
#725
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: SEA/YVR/BLI
Programs: UA "Lifetime" Gold, AS MVPG100K, OW Emerald, HH Lifetime Diamond, IC Plat, Marriott Gold, Hertz Gold
Posts: 9,488
Doesn't everybody? 
We're booked into the Hilton Surfers Paradise and as of today we've booked our award flights on *A, including a stopover in BKK outbound and a return to HNL, from whence we'll find our way home. 
The Powers that Be can put us on the Platinum list for 2016, not that we want to tempt fate.
We're booked into the Hilton Surfers Paradise and as of today we've booked our award flights on *A, including a stopover in BKK outbound and a return to HNL, from whence we'll find our way home. The Powers that Be can put us on the Platinum list for 2016, not that we want to tempt fate.
Jul 1, 2015, 9:11 pm
#726
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: BOS/ORH
Programs: AS 75K
Posts: 18,323
Doesn't everybody? We're booked into the Hilton Surfers Paradise and as of today we've booked our award flights on *A, including a stopover in BKK outbound and a return to HNL, from whence we'll find our way home.
The Powers that Be can put us on the Platinum list for 2016, not that we want to tempt fate.
We're booked into the Hilton Surfers Paradise and as of today we've booked our award flights on *A, including a stopover in BKK outbound and a return to HNL, from whence we'll find our way home. The Powers that Be can put us on the Platinum list for 2016, not that we want to tempt fate.
Jul 1, 2015, 9:14 pm
#727
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: SEA/YVR/BLI
Programs: UA "Lifetime" Gold, AS MVPG100K, OW Emerald, HH Lifetime Diamond, IC Plat, Marriott Gold, Hertz Gold
Posts: 9,488
I haven't even thought about Hotel. I'm booked to SYD (Arriving Thursday the 26th) but waiting in booking to OOL. Although $100 USD for the current deal looks good but its too early to request time off work and who know if i will still be working there in a year. I may just have to grab it soon just for the price. Not sure its worth spending 4500 avios when revenue is so cheap
We'll still be Hilton Diamond in 2016 so that looks like a good bet for us.
Jul 2, 2015, 10:44 am
#728
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: BOS/ORH
Programs: AS 75K
Posts: 18,323
I put in a request through an agency that lists AirBNB for a 2 bedroom apartment. I should have gone for a 3 bedroom to split with more people but it was a less convenient location.. Hopefully they accept such an advance booking. Looks to be the Peninsula building at the corner of Clifford and the Esplanade which is around 4 blocks from the Hilton and right on the lightrail line. I guess this means I have to go now otherwise I sacrifice 50% of the cost
Last edited by CDKing; Jul 2, 2015 at 11:36 am
Jul 2, 2015, 7:12 pm
#729
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: MSP
Programs: Fallen Plats, ex-WN CP, DYKWIW; still a Hilton Diamond & Club Cholula™ R.I.P. Super Plats
Posts: 25,415
Is it a 100% safe bet that if I book the Hilton Surfers Paradise for 27 May 2016 - 30 May 2016, we'll be in the right place at the right time? I'm so tempted to jump on the prepaid rates.
Jul 3, 2015, 5:11 am
#730
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: OOL
Programs: QF WP - LTG, VA Plat, HH D, IHG Plat, Rydges Black, GHA Black
Posts: 451
Mr Falconea's diary is to be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Byg...ew?usp=sharing
I really enjoyed reliving OzFest in NZ.
Your photos are just amazing.
Jul 3, 2015, 8:56 pm
#731
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: BOS/ORH
Programs: AS 75K
Posts: 18,323
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/3802260
Not bad for $534 ai for 3 nights for a 2 bedroom
I sure hope so
Jul 3, 2015, 9:15 pm
#732
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: SEA/YVR/BLI
Programs: UA "Lifetime" Gold, AS MVPG100K, OW Emerald, HH Lifetime Diamond, IC Plat, Marriott Gold, Hertz Gold
Posts: 9,488
I'm fine with normal hotel rooms but some things elite status cant get you
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/3802260
Not bad for $534 ai for 3 nights for a 2 bedroom
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/3802260
Not bad for $534 ai for 3 nights for a 2 bedroom
Jul 3, 2015, 10:32 pm
#733
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: IAH
Programs: DL DM, Hyatt Ist-iest, Stariott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 12,783
Pretty killer deal... I am in the midst of finalizing flights and such. Planning 7-8 days in HKG and Australia to include next years OzFest.
I have my TPAC flight in CX F on hold, just need another couple days to make sure I can get home on the 30th.
I have my TPAC flight in CX F on hold, just need another couple days to make sure I can get home on the 30th.
Last edited by krazykanuck; Jul 4, 2015 at 1:21 pm
Jul 6, 2015, 3:02 pm
#734
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: BOS/ORH
Programs: AS 75K
Posts: 18,323
I was able to grab SYD-LAX in F on 6/1/16 at the exact moment it became available to AS members. There was a MEL-LAX but someone grabbed that not too long after I grabbed SYD flight. I'm doing this as a short trip, Barely gone a week
Jul 6, 2015, 3:09 pm
#735
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Melbourne
Programs: ►QFWP/LTG►VA WP►HyattExpl.►HiltonGold►ALL Silver
Posts: 21,991
Ahhh ... twas you who grabbed it ... I am researching a planned AA trip in to be booked in a week or two and I noticed it sitting there. (Could go all the way (MEL-)SYD-LAX-JFK in First.)