Oz Fest 14 Newcastle, NSW, Australia. USA Memorial Day Weekend May 26 to May 28, 2017
#256
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Looks like a bunch of people taking the train to Newcastle from Sydney on the Friday
I will be arriving from Wellington on QF162, the same flight as Perk, at 08:10
We're thinking of heading into town to hang out for a while and hopefully join some others for the train trip to Newcastle (happy to stop somewhere if that works out). Anyone keen to join us?
Jeff
I will be arriving from Wellington on QF162, the same flight as Perk, at 08:10
We're thinking of heading into town to hang out for a while and hopefully join some others for the train trip to Newcastle (happy to stop somewhere if that works out). Anyone keen to join us?
Jeff
#257
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PMs sent. Will aim to meet at circular quay and perhaps head to the rocks for coffee about 09:30. Then either a short ferry ride to DH, a stroll around the opera house, or brunch (or anything else for that matter). Plan to take the 12:15 train to Newcastle
#258
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Looks like we have a group that want to travel together for the 12:15 train.
tom911
restlessinRNO
smithy06
Austin787
jswong
chchkiwi
Perk
Fredd
Mrs Fredd
Any one I missed.
http://www.sydneytrains.info/
For timetable information, Central Coast and Newcastle Line.
Did some checks Newcastle trains depart usually from platform 9 or 10, but it could be any one of 1-15.
station map.
If you miss the 12:15 train they are every 30 minutes.
Trains to Newcastle from Central run every 30 minutes; example 12:15 and 12:45pm.
Journey for the 12:15pm arrives at 2:51pm so almost 3 hours, 3:08pm with bus connection.
Please note the train only goes to Hamilton, the 3 stations Wickham, Civic and Newcastle were closed in December 2014, Wickham will be reopened at the end of 2017 where it will become a major interchange for buses and light rail.
Platform 9-10.
tom911
restlessinRNO
smithy06
Austin787
jswong
chchkiwi
Perk
Fredd
Mrs Fredd
Any one I missed.
http://www.sydneytrains.info/
For timetable information, Central Coast and Newcastle Line.
Did some checks Newcastle trains depart usually from platform 9 or 10, but it could be any one of 1-15.
station map.
If you miss the 12:15 train they are every 30 minutes.
Trains to Newcastle from Central run every 30 minutes; example 12:15 and 12:45pm.
Journey for the 12:15pm arrives at 2:51pm so almost 3 hours, 3:08pm with bus connection.
Please note the train only goes to Hamilton, the 3 stations Wickham, Civic and Newcastle were closed in December 2014, Wickham will be reopened at the end of 2017 where it will become a major interchange for buses and light rail.
Last edited by Bundy Bear; May 20, 2017 at 8:28 pm Reason: Adding people that I wasn't sure of their movements.
#259
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Looks like we have a group that want to travel together for the 12:15 train.
tom911
restlessinRNO
smithy06
Austin787
jswong
chchkiwi
Any one I missed.
http://www.sydneytrains.info/
For timetable information, Central Coast and Newcastle Line.
Did some checks Newcastle trains depart usually from platform 9 or 10, but it could be any one of 1-15.
station map.
If you miss the 12:15 train they are every 30 minutes.
Trains to Newcastle from Central run every 30 minutes; example 12:15 and 12:45pm.
Journey for the 12:15pm arrives at 2:51pm so almost 3 hours, 3:08pm with bus connection.
Please note the train only goes to Hamilton, the 3 stations Wickham, Civic and Newcastle were closed in December 2014, Wickham will be reopened at the end of 2017 where it will become a major interchange for buses and light rail.
Platform 9-10.
tom911
restlessinRNO
smithy06
Austin787
jswong
chchkiwi
Any one I missed.
http://www.sydneytrains.info/
For timetable information, Central Coast and Newcastle Line.
Did some checks Newcastle trains depart usually from platform 9 or 10, but it could be any one of 1-15.
station map.
If you miss the 12:15 train they are every 30 minutes.
Trains to Newcastle from Central run every 30 minutes; example 12:15 and 12:45pm.
Journey for the 12:15pm arrives at 2:51pm so almost 3 hours, 3:08pm with bus connection.
Please note the train only goes to Hamilton, the 3 stations Wickham, Civic and Newcastle were closed in December 2014, Wickham will be reopened at the end of 2017 where it will become a major interchange for buses and light rail.
Platform 9-10.
Brian and Kathy
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THURSDAY DRINKS/DINNER - SYDNEY
How about my usual spot there, Cheers Sports Bar, at 561 George Street? They have pretty good food on offer at the basement level (everything from lasagna to fish and chips to burgers). It's within a few blocks of Town Hall station. Has been sparsely occupied on the lower level on past visits, so hopefully this holds for Thursday.
http://cheersbar.com.au/
I went here last year with two FTers and have been there with others in the past.
Would need to sort out a time. 6? 7?
How about my usual spot there, Cheers Sports Bar, at 561 George Street? They have pretty good food on offer at the basement level (everything from lasagna to fish and chips to burgers). It's within a few blocks of Town Hall station. Has been sparsely occupied on the lower level on past visits, so hopefully this holds for Thursday.
http://cheersbar.com.au/
I went here last year with two FTers and have been there with others in the past.
Would need to sort out a time. 6? 7?
Last edited by tom911; May 20, 2017 at 11:18 pm
#261
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THURSDAY DRINKS/DINNER - SYDNEY
How about my usual spot there, Cheers Sports Bar, at 561 George Street? They have pretty good food on offer at the basement level (everything from lasagna to fish and chips to burgers). It's within a few blocks of Town Hall station. Has been sparsely occupied on the lower level on past visits, so hopefully this holds for Thursday.
http://cheersbar.com.au/
I went here last year with two FTers and have been there with others in the past.
Would need to sort out a time. 6? 7?
How about my usual spot there, Cheers Sports Bar, at 561 George Street? They have pretty good food on offer at the basement level (everything from lasagna to fish and chips to burgers). It's within a few blocks of Town Hall station. Has been sparsely occupied on the lower level on past visits, so hopefully this holds for Thursday.
http://cheersbar.com.au/
I went here last year with two FTers and have been there with others in the past.
Would need to sort out a time. 6? 7?
#262
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#263
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Looks like we have a group that want to travel together for the 12:15 train.
tom911
restlessinRNO
smithy06
Austin787
jswong
chchkiwi
Perk
Fredd
Mrs Fredd
Any one I missed.
http://www.sydneytrains.info/
For timetable information, Central Coast and Newcastle Line.
Did some checks Newcastle trains depart usually from platform 9 or 10, but it could be any one of 1-15.
station map.
If you miss the 12:15 train they are every 30 minutes.
Trains to Newcastle from Central run every 30 minutes; example 12:15 and 12:45pm.
Journey for the 12:15pm arrives at 2:51pm so almost 3 hours, 3:08pm with bus connection.
Please note the train only goes to Hamilton, the 3 stations Wickham, Civic and Newcastle were closed in December 2014, Wickham will be reopened at the end of 2017 where it will become a major interchange for buses and light rail.
Platform 9-10.
tom911
restlessinRNO
smithy06
Austin787
jswong
chchkiwi
Perk
Fredd
Mrs Fredd
Any one I missed.
http://www.sydneytrains.info/
For timetable information, Central Coast and Newcastle Line.
Did some checks Newcastle trains depart usually from platform 9 or 10, but it could be any one of 1-15.
station map.
If you miss the 12:15 train they are every 30 minutes.
Trains to Newcastle from Central run every 30 minutes; example 12:15 and 12:45pm.
Journey for the 12:15pm arrives at 2:51pm so almost 3 hours, 3:08pm with bus connection.
Please note the train only goes to Hamilton, the 3 stations Wickham, Civic and Newcastle were closed in December 2014, Wickham will be reopened at the end of 2017 where it will become a major interchange for buses and light rail.
Platform 9-10.
We might have to think about banning you lot!
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#269
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We'd be happy with 7 but can make it at 6 or 6:30 if that works better for others.
#270
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Remember sunset is around 5:00pm and dark by 5:30pm so an earlier time may be better.
YMMV,