Oz Fest 16 Sydney, NSW, Australia. USA Memorial Day Weekend May 24 to May 26, 2019
Apr 28, 2019, 3:57 pm
#196
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 1,950
Alright - bit the bullet and committed! Please change me to Platinum.
I'll be there for Friday dinner and Saturday dinner. Jetting into SYD for 1840h arrival, though between the evening rush, possible delays and whatever traffic between Mascot and Redfern, there's a chance I'll be sitting down to dinner late.
Just need to sort out some accommodation and I'll be set.
Flight to SYD: Friday, QF545 d 1705 a 1840
Flight from SYD: Sunday, QF548 d 1915 a 2045
I'll be there for Friday dinner and Saturday dinner. Jetting into SYD for 1840h arrival, though between the evening rush, possible delays and whatever traffic between Mascot and Redfern, there's a chance I'll be sitting down to dinner late.
Just need to sort out some accommodation and I'll be set.
Flight to SYD: Friday, QF545 d 1705 a 1840
Flight from SYD: Sunday, QF548 d 1915 a 2045
Apr 29, 2019, 12:39 am
#197
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: WLG/BKK
Programs: TG*G, NZ*GE, QF G, Accor Gold
Posts: 10,206
Thanks Storyteller! Booked and paid for both dinner events. Looking forward to catching up with old friends, and meeting new...
Last edited by Thai-Kiwi; Apr 29, 2019 at 12:48 am
Apr 29, 2019, 2:41 am
#198
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Oz
Programs: QF LTG, Velocity FF Red, HH Diamond, PC Platinum Ambassador, UA Nothing
Posts: 1,914
Hilton DT Melbourne 22 May
QF426 MEL-SYD 23 May
Hilton Sydney 23-26 May
QF435 SYD-MEL 26 May
Pan Pacific Melbourne 26 May
Both dinners booked and paid.
QF426 MEL-SYD 23 May
Hilton Sydney 23-26 May
QF435 SYD-MEL 26 May
Pan Pacific Melbourne 26 May
Both dinners booked and paid.
Apr 29, 2019, 10:23 am
#200
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Sydney, NSW Australia
Posts: 895
I have a couple of questions pertaining to Vivid Sydney. Chatswood appears to have the largest number of light installations, and there is a frequent train running there. Once there, does anyone know whether the light show is centralized or whether there is local public transportation to easily see them? Would I need to rent a car (scary thought)? Is anyone else thinking of going?
Apr 29, 2019, 10:24 am
#201
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 83
I genuinely hope you’ll all receive decent upgrades but do be aware that Hilton Sydney gets a lot of Gold and Diamond guests any day of the week so don’t be surprised if the better upgrades are not readily available. Also the relaxation rooms and suites are usually more popular with guests booking for weekend stays than business travellers on the weekdays, etc.
Apr 29, 2019, 10:50 am
#202
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: PDX
Posts: 469
I’m in for both dinners on Fri/Sat as well, and have booked/paid through the website.
I spent a few days in Sydney on my previous trip to Australia, but I didn’t get to any of it’s beaches or the Zoo before, so I’ll definitely be doing some of that during my visit. Also the dinner cruise mentioned as a sunday possibility looks interesting, so I'm thinking about that. Getting excited, less than a month away!
I spent a few days in Sydney on my previous trip to Australia, but I didn’t get to any of it’s beaches or the Zoo before, so I’ll definitely be doing some of that during my visit. Also the dinner cruise mentioned as a sunday possibility looks interesting, so I'm thinking about that. Getting excited, less than a month away!
Apr 29, 2019, 2:11 pm
#203
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: New Zealand (most of the time)
Programs: Air NZ Elite *G, Honors Gold, IHG Platinum Elite
Posts: 6,118
I genuinely hope you’ll all receive decent upgrades but do be aware that Hilton Sydney gets a lot of Gold and Diamond guests any day of the week so don’t be surprised if the better upgrades are not readily available. Also the relaxation rooms and suites are usually more popular with guests booking for weekend stays than business travellers on the weekdays, etc.
I know a lot of people do love to hate on the property, but it's definitely one of my favourite hotels.
Apr 29, 2019, 3:52 pm
#204
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Wellington
Programs: QF OWE, NZ EP, Le Club Gold, HH Silver
Posts: 74
Me and +1 are booked for both dinners, looking forward to seeing you all there!
Any consensus on what to do during the day on Saturday or is a general 'own time' situation?
Any consensus on what to do during the day on Saturday or is a general 'own time' situation?
Apr 29, 2019, 8:11 pm
#206
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: New Zealand (most of the time)
Programs: Air NZ Elite *G, Honors Gold, IHG Platinum Elite
Posts: 6,118
One thing I hadn't seen anybody mention so far that's definitely worth doing is the Bondi - Coogee coastal track. It's an awesome walk/run and it's one of my favourite things to do in Sydney on a nice day.
Just be aware that on weekends if the weather is nice half of Sydney also thinks it's a great thing to do so it does get very busy.
Just be aware that on weekends if the weather is nice half of Sydney also thinks it's a great thing to do so it does get very busy.
Apr 30, 2019, 8:45 am
#210
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Northern California
Programs: AA Plat Pro, Marriott Titanium, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Hyatt Globalist, Aeroplan 25K, UA Silver
Posts: 494
Thanks for putting the dinners together. I noticed the spreadsheets do not show me as coming to both dinners yet. Surprised since I paid for them within minutes of the dinner announcements. Is there an issue I should follow up with Eventbrite?