"Oz Fest #8" – Darwin Australia - Memorial Day Weekend, May 27-29, 2011
May 4, 2011, 8:23 am
#751
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I believe I flew in an Air North EMB120 from BME-DRW (supposed to be BME-KNX-DRW but that flight cancelled) in bad weather back in 2007.
May 4, 2011, 9:27 am
#752
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[QUOTE=JohnK;16326266] May see a few of you in Sydney or in Brisbane on Thursday night for our regular drinks night.QUOTE]I'll be in BNE May 19, Thursday. Tell me more about this
May 4, 2011, 12:04 pm
#753
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Registered and paid.
I guess my fault for waiting, but the full tour for Sunday seems to be sold out. I paid for the express tour, but if a space opens up on the full tour due to cancellation I'd like to be on the wait list (if there is such a thing).
Look forward to seeing you all in a few weeks.
I guess my fault for waiting, but the full tour for Sunday seems to be sold out. I paid for the express tour, but if a space opens up on the full tour due to cancellation I'd like to be on the wait list (if there is such a thing).
Look forward to seeing you all in a few weeks.
May 4, 2011, 5:07 pm
#754
In memoriam
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Sydney
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Registered and paid.
I guess my fault for waiting, but the full tour for Sunday seems to be sold out. I paid for the express tour, but if a space opens up on the full tour due to cancellation I'd like to be on the wait list (if there is such a thing).
Look forward to seeing you all in a few weeks.
I guess my fault for waiting, but the full tour for Sunday seems to be sold out. I paid for the express tour, but if a space opens up on the full tour due to cancellation I'd like to be on the wait list (if there is such a thing).
Look forward to seeing you all in a few weeks.
May 4, 2011, 5:39 pm
#755
Join Date: Apr 2006
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There was an issue with the ticketing system, the Sunday tour is not full! Its now been fixed, anyone who wants to upgrade their tour please let me know and I will refund the other ticket.
May 5, 2011, 1:47 am
#756
Join Date: Sep 2006
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If anyone needs a discounted room at HI Esplanade on the nights of Sat 28th & Sun 29th I have one free (I made a double booking ages ago).
$171 per night (I am using a Priority Privilege 25% off voucher for the Friday night and was going to cancel the following 2 nights but thought I'd see if anyone was interested in moving into our room when we move into our BOGO room!!!)
PM me if interested.
$171 per night (I am using a Priority Privilege 25% off voucher for the Friday night and was going to cancel the following 2 nights but thought I'd see if anyone was interested in moving into our room when we move into our BOGO room!!!)
PM me if interested.
May 5, 2011, 4:10 am
#757
Join Date: Mar 2006
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We have a once a month drinks night in Brisbane which originated on Australian Frequent Flyer but also includes anyone from Flyertalk. It is usually on a Wednesday night but this month we are holding it on Thursday, 26 May due to a couple of Flyertalkers being in town on their way to Ozfest in Darwin.
That being said we do try and take care of interstate and overseas visitors when they are in town so I am sure we can organise a special drinks night for Thurdsay, 19 May.
I hope it is OK to post thread from AFF.
Let me know if you are interested in having a drink and I can post a thread on AFF and also update our thread on Flyertalk.
That being said we do try and take care of interstate and overseas visitors when they are in town so I am sure we can organise a special drinks night for Thurdsay, 19 May.
I hope it is OK to post thread from AFF.
Let me know if you are interested in having a drink and I can post a thread on AFF and also update our thread on Flyertalk.
May 5, 2011, 5:19 am
#758
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Reposting
- Pre Do: Wednesday May 25 to May 27
- Kakadu & Arnhemland Sold out!
- Friday May 27:
- Saturday May 28:
- Sunday May 29:
- Post Do: Monday May 30
- Katherine Gorge lunch cruise Sold out!
¹² Both of these tours include transport to/from Mindil Beach Markets on Sunday evening. Also people not doing either tour on Sunday can still join everyone else for the Sunset Markets.
List of Attendee's flights:
For convenience, only the direct flight segments which are either International segments to/from Oz and/or Domestic/International to/from Darwin
List of Attendee's Hotels:Register by Clicking here: 
Last edited by serfty; May 6, 2011 at 5:59 am
May 5, 2011, 11:34 am
#759
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Getting ready to meet the crocs
http://jalopnik.com/5798215/this-vid...be-a-viral-hit
Getting ready for the crocs of Oz......
It is gator mating season .....think this fella fell in love...
Getting ready for the crocs of Oz......
It is gator mating season .....think this fella fell in love...
May 5, 2011, 5:22 pm
#760
Join Date: Apr 2006
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Three Weeks to go, the weather in DRW is fine and just below the 100 degree mark at present, hope it lasts. The crocs have enjoyed the wet season and some big ones are around, like the 4.6M version caught this week near Katherine
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2...04/3207784.htm
Those of you going on the conflict tour will be interested to know today is the 69th Anniversary of the Battle for the Coral Sea, an event that had a significant bearing on the fortunes of Darwin for the rest of WW2. The Aviation Heritage Centre is being expanded to accommodate new exhibits including a F111 and Caribou aircraft which will not be there before our tour, so its a little bit of a maze at present but still very much worthwhile as far as a visit goes, its not often you get to look in a B52's bomb bay or cockpit!
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2...04/3207784.htm
Those of you going on the conflict tour will be interested to know today is the 69th Anniversary of the Battle for the Coral Sea, an event that had a significant bearing on the fortunes of Darwin for the rest of WW2. The Aviation Heritage Centre is being expanded to accommodate new exhibits including a F111 and Caribou aircraft which will not be there before our tour, so its a little bit of a maze at present but still very much worthwhile as far as a visit goes, its not often you get to look in a B52's bomb bay or cockpit!
May 5, 2011, 5:59 pm
#761
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Any recommendations on places to buy last minute supplies in Darwin? Unfortunately I have some segments on ULCC's so i have to pack light. Guess i should have stuck with my QF itin
May 5, 2011, 6:26 pm
#762
In memoriam
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 440
SYD pre-ozfest dinner 21st May
There's now a thread in Community Buzz for anyone interested in Chinatown for dinner ... of course any recommendations for restaurants greatfully accepted!
May 5, 2011, 10:19 pm
#763
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Oz
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Good walking shoes / boots - there are shops in Darwin, but do you reaally want to break them in on holidays?
If you can get your hiking boots over here then maybe I can get them back home to you in a couple of months. That will give you room to take some good Aussie gifts home.
May 7, 2011, 10:16 pm
#765
Join Date: Mar 2006
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We have organised another drinks/dinner night in Brisbane on Thursday 19 May if anyone is interested. Bob W is the special guest of honour.
Here is the thread on AFF. Please follow that thread for confirmation and further details.
Here is the thread on AFF. Please follow that thread for confirmation and further details.