Kiwi DO V - December 9-11, 2011 - Blenheim, New Zealand
Kiwi DO V - December 9-11, 2011 - Blenheim, New Zealand
Starting a little later than usual for planning this, but better late than never. This year I think we'll go back to what was originally planned for the Kiwi Mainland Do Toru before it was cancelled - Blenheim and the Marlborough Sounds. The DO shall take place over the weekend of December 9-11, 2011. EVENTS Events include: SATURDAY: Scenic charter flight that takes in the Marlborough Sounds the Awatere Valley incorporating good views of Mount Tapuae-o-Uenuku the next highest peak in the South Island down from Mount Cook. This flight will also provide good views of the Mount Richmond Ranges towards Nelson and Port Underwood and Durville Island. Price includes transport to/from the airfield. If available, I call shotgun. :p LUNCHTIME RIVER CRUISE & WINE TOUR - $119 pp (max 11 people) - BOOKING LINK Enjoy a light lunch on board The River Queen, cruising the Opawa River, before disembarking at the old Malthouse to join a tour of some of Marlborough's finest wineries. Perhaps our most popular package, the price includes your cruise, lunch, tour and tastings as well as our pick up and drop off service around Blenheim. DINNER AT RAUPO CAFE Menu here SUNDAY: MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS BOAT TRIP - $85 pp BOOKING LINK This cruise will take you right up through the Queen Charlotte Sounds, give you fifteen minutes at Ship Cove and 30 minutes ashore at Motuara Islandwhich is a beautiful Department of Conservation Bird Island. We will then take you into the Endeavour Inlet before cruising back to Picton. . PARTICIPANTS Gold Elite - Confirmed wijomas (organiser) chchkiwi (co-organiser) jswong tuapekastar Itsalongwaydown Sue Oz Bundy Bear TrueBlueFlyer . |
Thanks wijomas. An excellent choice of venue. Let me know if I can help out in any way.
|
Thanks Will, you were reading my mind. :cool::rolleyes:
I have a preference for Dec 9 but Dec 2 at a pinch, November definitely out. |
Thanks wijomas. I'm interested and have opted for either of the 2 December dates.
|
Originally Posted by chchkiwi
(Post 17110113)
Thanks wijomas. An excellent choice of venue. Let me know if I can help out in any way.
Look forward to seeing everyone again. |
Schedule conflict again. :(
Maybe Kiwi D:rolleyes: VI. |
Originally Posted by SFOTerry
(Post 17112804)
Schedule conflict again. :(
Maybe Kiwi D:rolleyes: VI. |
Cessna 402 sounds good, another aircraft I can add to my list.
Already been in a Cessna182 and they make the Metro23 look big in comparison. What Air NZ flights would you recommend, and where would we stay, |
Originally Posted by Bundy Bear
(Post 17118415)
Cessna 402 sounds good, another aircraft I can add to my list.
Already been in a Cessna182 and they make the Metro23 look big in comparison. What Air NZ flights would you recommend, and where would we stay, Accommodation There are no major chain hotels in Blenheim. Hotels are (from AA) Scenic Circle Blenheim Country Hotel Copthorne Hotel Marlborough Marlborough Vintners Hotel Chateau Marlborough Criterion Hotel I'll probably stay at the Copthorne, not sure yet Flights.. I'll most likely be on the Friday 4pm Beech 1900D from AKL and leaving on the 8pm on Sunday |
I'll be staying at the Admirals Motor Lodge
If anyone wants to volunteer to be a driver, please let me know :) |
I'm a maybe. Schedule conflict to resolve, so likely can only make the Sunday.
|
Put me down as a maybe, will depend on costs. Timing should be fine for me. At the moment would probably be keen to do the Safe Air visit, Cessna scenic flight and one of the lunches. If I do go this would be my first DO! :)
|
Could you please put Sue Oz and I down as a maybe at this stage? ^
|
Originally Posted by Itsalongwaydown
(Post 17133328)
Could you please put Sue Oz and I down as a maybe at this stage? ^
Originally Posted by KiwiSurfer
(Post 17127206)
Put me down as a maybe, will depend on costs. Timing should be fine for me. At the moment would probably be keen to do the Safe Air visit, Cessna scenic flight and one of the lunches. If I do go this would be my first DO! :)
|
Well I've offered to shout my old mum along (but only as far as AKL, where she will spend the weekend with old family friends ;)) so I guess I'm committed (or should be :eek:)
|
All times are GMT -6. The time now is 5:47 am. |
This site is owned, operated, and maintained by MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks are the property of their respective owners.