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
Oct 9, 2014, 2:50 pm
#46
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Hmmmmm wonder if I should convert some cash now?
Oct 9, 2014, 3:50 pm
#48
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Very excited to see the thread pop up. Put me down as a Maybe for now. Wish I could take a month or two off work to explore NZ but it'll probably hard enough as it is to get a few days or a week off this time around. But I'll do everything in my power to not miss this!
Oct 9, 2014, 4:06 pm
#49
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It very well might be a good idea, if you can.
I can't guarantee it, but I'm betting on the NZD climbing back up to the mid 0.80's by May. Of course, our behind-the-times Reserve Bank governors will probably intervene again to "save the exporters" without considering the many many many importers and the science and tech industries, but this is a topic for another day and place!
I can't guarantee it, but I'm betting on the NZD climbing back up to the mid 0.80's by May. Of course, our behind-the-times Reserve Bank governors will probably intervene again to "save the exporters" without considering the many many many importers and the science and tech industries, but this is a topic for another day and place!
Oct 9, 2014, 4:27 pm
#50
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Oct 9, 2014, 6:03 pm
#53
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I thought exactly the same. However for JohnSydney2000 (and BB) while listed as maybe, we always assume they will attend when trying to estimate attendees/costs/pricing at activities
Oct 9, 2014, 6:18 pm
#54
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I plan on being there as well, so add me as platinum, although I do have an event clash, which I will try and work around, last year the event clash worked in my favour, things can change.
What Bill said,
Buying PE or J from the US isn't cheap but not that expensive either, think of the miles you could earn, I hope to see you there.
Buying PE or J from the US isn't cheap but not that expensive either, think of the miles you could earn, I hope to see you there.
Last edited by Bundy Bear; Oct 9, 2014 at 6:24 pm
Oct 9, 2014, 6:32 pm
#55
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Oct 9, 2014, 6:47 pm
#57
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NZ176 the non stop flight from Perth to Auckland doesn't run on Thursday 21 May 2015. 
another option I am considering is flying to Brisbane for a day then flying to Auckland on Friday morning the 22 May.
another option I am considering is flying to Brisbane for a day then flying to Auckland on Friday morning the 22 May.
Oct 9, 2014, 7:09 pm
#58
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Even if you took the earlier flight, after clearing C & I and arranging transport, it will take one to two hours to reach the city - especially on a Friday. Would it be possible for you to arrive on the Thursday instead? A few of us plan to be in AKL on the Thursday and will most likely meet for a casual dinner.
Either way, it would be nice to know the departure time and pick up venue for the group bus to Paihia when it is known.
Oct 9, 2014, 7:11 pm
#59
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My preference is to arrive in Akl at 1440 on Friday on the QF flight from Sydney. If that is too late for the group bus, then I'll probably fly Akl-Kke, and meet everyone there. Alternatively, I could come to Akl on Thursday but that means taking another day off work which I'm not too keen on doing.
Either way, it would be nice to know the departure time and pick up venue for the group bus to Paihia when it is known.
Either way, it would be nice to know the departure time and pick up venue for the group bus to Paihia when it is known.
Oct 9, 2014, 7:14 pm
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My preference is to arrive in Akl at 1440 on Friday on the QF flight from Sydney. If that is too late for the group bus, then I'll probably fly Akl-Kke, and meet everyone there. Alternatively, I could come to Akl on Thursday but that means taking another day off work which I'm not too keen on doing.
Either way, it would be nice to know the departure time and pick up venue for the group bus to Paihia when it is known.
Either way, it would be nice to know the departure time and pick up venue for the group bus to Paihia when it is known.
Logistics will be worked on over the coming days and weeks, but I foresee the bus possibly making two pickup stops - one at the airport (for those staying at airport hotels/flying in that afternoon), and one in the city at some central location.