Oz Fest 18 Melbourne, VIC, Australia. USA Memorial Day Weekend May 27 to May 29, 2022
May 23, 2022, 1:01 am
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OzFest 18 2022 - Gardens Walk 10:45am Saturday 28th May
Botanic Gardens 21 May 2022
The walk is up to maybe 8km (5 Miles) and takes in a little of the Alexandra Gardens with a walk along the Yarra to the Kings Domain, along "The Tan" a bit and through to the Royal Botanic Gardens. Autumn (Fall) is a bit late this year and many of the trees have leaves of golden hue.
After a leisurely meander through the Botanic Gardens including a short stop for a light lunch (BYO or purchase at "The Terrace") we then arrive at the Gardens Visitor centre.
From there we wander over to the Shrine of Remembrance and other memorials in the area. After that if you still feel energetic enough you can wander through the Victoria Gardens back to the CBD or catch a tram instead. I expect this all to take about three hours.
While rated "Easy" the walk does involve some extended inclines and some stone steps - I suggest you wear comfortable sturdy shoes.
Please meet at princes Bridge near Federation Square 10:45am for 11:00am departure. Location on Google Maps
Meeting Point
To help us keep track, please indicate your intention to come along by registering using the OZFest Gardens walk link found here:
OzFest 18 - 27th-29th May 2022 - Melbourne
Last edited by serfty; May 23, 2022 at 5:33 am
May 23, 2022, 4:51 am
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Botanic Gardens 21 May 2022
The walk is up to maybe 8km (5 Miles) and takes in a little of the Alexandra Gardens with a walk along the Yarra to the Kings Domain, along "The Tan" a bit and through to the Royal Botanic Gardens. Autumn (Fall) is a bit late this year and many of the trees have leaves of golden hue.
After a leisurely meander through the Botanic Gardens including a short stop for a light lunch (BYO or purchase at "The Terrace") we then arrive at the Gardens Visitor centre.
From there we wander over to the Shrine of Remembrance and other memorials in the area. After that if you still feel energetic enough you can wander through the Victoria Gardens back to the CBD or catch a tram instead. I expect this all to take about three hours.
While rated "Easy" the walk can involve some inclines and a few stone steps - I suggest you wear comfortable sturdy shoes.
Please meet at princes Bridge near Federation Square 10:45am for 11:00am departure. Location on Google Maps
Meeting Point
To help us keep track, please indicate your intention to come along by registering using the OZFest Gardens walk link found here:
OzFest 18 - 27th-29th May 2022 - Melbourne
May 23, 2022, 9:54 am
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That said, reading this thread makes me wish I was with you folks next weekend. Why do I torture myself? Hopefully in 2023 ...
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May 23, 2022, 8:54 pm
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Disappointing news for me - I'm having to pull the pin on OZFest this year. Back from an extended trip to the States - LONG overdue to visit loved ones - and just not able kick a bug I got while there.
Sorry for the late notice and doubly-sorry that I'll miss out on the fun. Was very much looking forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones.
Hope you all have a blast and I'm sure you'll post loads of pics.
Sorry for the late notice and doubly-sorry that I'll miss out on the fun. Was very much looking forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones.
Hope you all have a blast and I'm sure you'll post loads of pics.
May 23, 2022, 9:42 pm
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Disappointing news for me - I'm having to pull the pin on OZFest this year. Back from an extended trip to the States - LONG overdue to visit loved ones - and just not able kick a bug I got while there.
Sorry for the late notice and doubly-sorry that I'll miss out on the fun. Was very much looking forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones.
Hope you all have a blast and I'm sure you'll post loads of pics.
Sorry for the late notice and doubly-sorry that I'll miss out on the fun. Was very much looking forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones.
Hope you all have a blast and I'm sure you'll post loads of pics.
We'll get back into the groove of catchups sometime!
May 23, 2022, 9:48 pm
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It's really unlikely that I'll get there this year. There's so much going on following the storm damage from February. Planning of the restoration of my clinic finally starting to happen! Not a moment too soon.
I hope you all have a lovely time.
And I especially want to know what BangPop is like, seeing I suggested it 😃😋😋
I hope you all have a lovely time.
And I especially want to know what BangPop is like, seeing I suggested it 😃😋😋
May 24, 2022, 2:23 am
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Oh hai Flyertalk…
Thank you to the numerous people who have reminded me in private about this event…
Please remain calm…
Surprisingly Oz Fest 18 is exactly where I left it - in my calendar on the correct dates, who would have thought? It most certainly is not lost… that would be like the time the bus driver got stuck at the Shangri-La Cairns waiting for lowjhg, whom I believe was actually at home/work in Singapore, and therefore would not be attending the bus parked outside the hotel approx ~3112 (or ~3130?) miles away.
Thank you to the numerous people who have reminded me in private about this event…
Please remain calm…
Surprisingly Oz Fest 18 is exactly where I left it - in my calendar on the correct dates, who would have thought? It most certainly is not lost… that would be like the time the bus driver got stuck at the Shangri-La Cairns waiting for lowjhg, whom I believe was actually at home/work in Singapore, and therefore would not be attending the bus parked outside the hotel approx ~3112 (or ~3130?) miles away.
May 24, 2022, 4:14 am
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Confirming bookings made and paid.
Thanks very kindly to Organizers for all their work.
I can confirm I have booked (and paid where required ) for -
Friday Dinner
Saturday 11am walk
Saturday Dinner.
Look forward to seeing friends previously met , and new.
John.
I can confirm I have booked (and paid where required ) for -
Friday Dinner
Saturday 11am walk
Saturday Dinner.
Look forward to seeing friends previously met , and new.
John.
May 24, 2022, 12:53 pm
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May 24, 2022, 1:19 pm
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Registered for the Saturday walk. Just a heads up, haven't walked five miles in years, so may need to leave early.
May 24, 2022, 3:59 pm
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