"Oz Fest #4" - Melbourne Australia - Memorial Day weekend May 25-27, 2007
Jun 13, 2006, 5:40 am
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Originally Posted by Itsalongwaydown
Hello all.
This seems to have all started with a rush. WOW!
Please put Sue and I down as definite starters and I'm putting together a few other thoughts for accommodation and venues. ^
I think you just "volunteered" to join the MEL 2007 organising committee.
Glen
Jun 13, 2006, 8:15 am
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Please put me down as Gold. I'm sure I can take the short trip to MEL for the event.
I stayed at Rydges cbd melbourne late last year. The hotel was nice - better than some Hilton's I've been to in Australia, but not the best hotel in Melbourne either. Overall it was a good hotel for the time I was there and was the right price.
I stayed at Rydges cbd melbourne late last year. The hotel was nice - better than some Hilton's I've been to in Australia, but not the best hotel in Melbourne either. Overall it was a good hotel for the time I was there and was the right price.
Jun 13, 2006, 3:33 pm
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Originally Posted by RichardMEL
Yup, put me down for Gold. I can prob. roll out of bed for it I'm sure 
just on the airport Hilton - they have a rate I think AUD 155 or so (was the last time I checked) called the Plane Spotters rate - they supposedly guarantee you an airport/runway view room. full HH perks too (I called and asked).
Although as a MEL resident I'm not sure I'd want to head on out there just for that, but it might be an appropriate kind of thing for FT as others said !
just on the airport Hilton - they have a rate I think AUD 155 or so (was the last time I checked) called the Plane Spotters rate - they supposedly guarantee you an airport/runway view room. full HH perks too (I called and asked).
Although as a MEL resident I'm not sure I'd want to head on out there just for that, but it might be an appropriate kind of thing for FT as others said !
As well as the view the hotel also has channels for arrival/departure screens.Personally I dont think MEL Hilton is a good location for the do, but HHonors folk may want to spend their first or last night in Melbourne there (for the extra stay credit of course).
Jun 14, 2006, 7:33 am
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Put me down as a Platinum and Mrs QF QP as a Silver. I'll be coming down to see clients, however Mrs QF WP (she and I are hoping) wil have her hands full by that stage. In fact, that would be the only reason I would have to cancel at short notice...
I agree that there probably needs to be a central meeting place, depending on the proximity to the next proposed activity. I'm sure that a lot of people will choose Hilton on the Park (as a lot of us at each ozfest are Hilton Gold or Diamond) and we'll all come over in convoy to wherever the meeting point is designated.
I just wouldn't want to be a PC Platinum expecting a Suite upgrade if there are a number of FT'ers staying there
I agree that there probably needs to be a central meeting place, depending on the proximity to the next proposed activity. I'm sure that a lot of people will choose Hilton on the Park (as a lot of us at each ozfest are Hilton Gold or Diamond) and we'll all come over in convoy to wherever the meeting point is designated.
I just wouldn't want to be a PC Platinum expecting a Suite upgrade if there are a number of FT'ers staying there
Last edited by QF WP; Jun 14, 2006 at 7:53 am Reason: adding comment
Jun 14, 2006, 9:00 am
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Originally Posted by QF WP
Put me down as a Platinum ....
Possibly Mwenenzi will very shortly regret offering to keep the attendee list updated.
I imagine we are around 13 Platinum Confirmed already with new sign-ups QF009, jswong, Itsalongwaydown and Sue, michswiss and several additional Golds. And still a year out.
I have the feeling this will be one heck of a BIG Doo.
When co-organiser serfty gets back from the USA he will be amazed at how many posts already on this.
Jun 15, 2006, 11:46 am
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You can count me in as a probable definite certain maybe for Ozfest IV. Hilton sounds good to me.
OK I will be there if I am not somewhere else.
Did someone mention golf?
OK I will be there if I am not somewhere else.
Did someone mention golf?
Jun 16, 2006, 1:21 am
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I think the Hilton on the Park's location, while not optimal, is not BAD - specially if some want to repeat a dose of AFL and go to the footy - the MCG (the true HOME of footy!) is right over the road! It's just a quick tram ride into the city from there so I think it's an OK location, though some of the SouthBank properties might be a bit nicer. The Grand Hyatt also has nice rooms, having had the pleasure to visit one a few months ago. Gorgeous view The Melbourne Hilton roomwise is a bit blah I'd have to say. Not horrible, but I'd say the BNE Hilton is nicer.
It's just a quick tram ride into the city from there so I think it's an OK location, though some of the SouthBank properties might be a bit nicer. The Grand Hyatt also has nice rooms, having had the pleasure to visit one a few months ago. Gorgeous view The Melbourne Hilton roomwise is a bit blah I'd have to say. Not horrible, but I'd say the BNE Hilton is nicer.
Jun 16, 2006, 11:27 pm
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Originally Posted by ozstamps
When co-organiser serfty gets back from the USA he will be amazed at how many posts already on this.
Jun 19, 2006, 5:38 pm
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Originally Posted by TIMP
Can I come? It depends on a whole pile of things, BUT cant see why not....
...and we will need local organisers
Jun 21, 2006, 2:30 am
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Originally Posted by kpc
Absolutely ^ ...who knows, we need a venue for Ozfest 5 in 2008, maybe Hobart ...and we will need local organisers
...and we will need local organisers