"Oz Fest 3" - Brisbane - USA Memorial Day weekend May 26-28, 2006
Aug 23, 2005, 10:08 am
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"Oz Fest 3" - Brisbane - USA Memorial Day weekend May 26-28, 2006
"Oz Fest 3" - Brisbane - USA Memorial Day weekend May 26-28, 2006
Most of the recent posts on the "Oz Fest 2" thread in "Community" were discussing dates for "Oz Fest 3" in 2006.
To allow that very long thread to fade away gracefully after some 30,000 page views, it seems a timely move to start a new thread specifically for the 2006 weekend. I've had many emails asking for that to be done, so here we go.
As many of the attendees came from the QF forum regulars, it makes sense, lke for OzFest, to post it here too. Not all of your read that Forum it seems:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=465618
The consensus of many posts there voted for 2006 to be held in Brisbane Queensland, narrowly winning over Melbourne:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...&page=24&pp=30
I feel sure there will be an "Oz Fest 4", and MEL would seem to be the obvious "odds-on' contender for that one.
QF WP and serfty have both kindly offered to be part of any 'Oz Fest 3"organising committee that might be formed. Both are great 'detail' guys, and gave me a lot of assistance with the last 2 events. ^
Lynn and I will certainly be confirmed starters to attend, and I'd be pleased to assist where I can, if required. There are many active FT'ers based in BNE, and I am sure Lindsay and Ross will find some excellent local committee members to share the load up there. ^
Maybe one of them can add an early post to this thread and use that as the reference point to later update events and times and attendees etc?
Once again, the May Memorial Day weekend seemed very popular with USA based Flyertalkers, and that is the weekend that was most favored.
That holiday is Monday May 29th 2006 I believe. Remember if you LEAVE Sydney on the afternoon of Monday May 29, you ARRIVE in the USA on the morning of Monday May 29. Tons of time to get back home, unpack, have an early night and get organised for a day at the office next day etc. These are the flight times for United, who have SFO and LAX flights each day from SYD and MEL.
If Oz Fest 3 is held in BNE remember that domestic flights from either SYD or MEL are very cheap most times, on either Qantas, Virgin Blue or Jetstar, and are only a hour or two in duration. There are many direct flights to and from NZ direct from BNE via several carriers, in case Americans want a NZ stopover en-route. @:-)
Qantas have recently announced services to SFO and then YVR (IIRC) from Australia starting from earlier 2006, and for those in that area wanting One World miles or using AA miles to redeem seats on QF, locking in that route NOW might be a path to look at? And an award or revenue flight from USA can generally have a BNE end destination at no more cost in $$$s or miles than SYD or MEL I imagine?
"Oz Fest 2" ran very smoothly all seem to agree, and we attracted 58 attendees, (over double the crowd for "Oz Fest 1") and a clear record for a Southern Hemisphere FT event. Flyertalkers from 5 continents flew in. I am sure we will see many familiar faces in 2006 as well - and maybe can crack the 100 mark this time around.
Everyone is welcome. Your age, or FF status does not matter. By all means bring a partner or friends to whatever you attend - I am sure all days will be good fun, whether they are FF'ers or not. :-:
Weather in Sydney for the last two "Oz Fests" was superb and sunny, despite June 1 - a few days later, being our official Winter start date. Brisbane normally has even warmer weather than Sydney, so it should be a great time to visit. And fares from BNE to Cairns (Barrier Reef gateway) are generally very reasonable if pre-booked in sale times, and you can easily drive to the Gold Coast or Sunshine coasts.
I get the feeling this may also turn out to be a very long thread.
Most of the recent posts on the "Oz Fest 2" thread in "Community" were discussing dates for "Oz Fest 3" in 2006.
To allow that very long thread to fade away gracefully after some 30,000 page views, it seems a timely move to start a new thread specifically for the 2006 weekend. I've had many emails asking for that to be done, so here we go.
As many of the attendees came from the QF forum regulars, it makes sense, lke for OzFest, to post it here too. Not all of your read that Forum it seems:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=465618
The consensus of many posts there voted for 2006 to be held in Brisbane Queensland, narrowly winning over Melbourne:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...&page=24&pp=30
I feel sure there will be an "Oz Fest 4", and MEL would seem to be the obvious "odds-on' contender for that one.
QF WP and serfty have both kindly offered to be part of any 'Oz Fest 3"organising committee that might be formed. Both are great 'detail' guys, and gave me a lot of assistance with the last 2 events. ^
Lynn and I will certainly be confirmed starters to attend, and I'd be pleased to assist where I can, if required. There are many active FT'ers based in BNE, and I am sure Lindsay and Ross will find some excellent local committee members to share the load up there. ^
Maybe one of them can add an early post to this thread and use that as the reference point to later update events and times and attendees etc?
Once again, the May Memorial Day weekend seemed very popular with USA based Flyertalkers, and that is the weekend that was most favored.
That holiday is Monday May 29th 2006 I believe. Remember if you LEAVE Sydney on the afternoon of Monday May 29, you ARRIVE in the USA on the morning of Monday May 29. Tons of time to get back home, unpack, have an early night and get organised for a day at the office next day etc. These are the flight times for United, who have SFO and LAX flights each day from SYD and MEL.
If Oz Fest 3 is held in BNE remember that domestic flights from either SYD or MEL are very cheap most times, on either Qantas, Virgin Blue or Jetstar, and are only a hour or two in duration. There are many direct flights to and from NZ direct from BNE via several carriers, in case Americans want a NZ stopover en-route. @:-)
Qantas have recently announced services to SFO and then YVR (IIRC) from Australia starting from earlier 2006, and for those in that area wanting One World miles or using AA miles to redeem seats on QF, locking in that route NOW might be a path to look at? And an award or revenue flight from USA can generally have a BNE end destination at no more cost in $$$s or miles than SYD or MEL I imagine?
"Oz Fest 2" ran very smoothly all seem to agree, and we attracted 58 attendees, (over double the crowd for "Oz Fest 1") and a clear record for a Southern Hemisphere FT event. Flyertalkers from 5 continents flew in. I am sure we will see many familiar faces in 2006 as well - and maybe can crack the 100 mark this time around.
Everyone is welcome. Your age, or FF status does not matter. By all means bring a partner or friends to whatever you attend - I am sure all days will be good fun, whether they are FF'ers or not. :-:
Weather in Sydney for the last two "Oz Fests" was superb and sunny, despite June 1 - a few days later, being our official Winter start date. Brisbane normally has even warmer weather than Sydney, so it should be a great time to visit. And fares from BNE to Cairns (Barrier Reef gateway) are generally very reasonable if pre-booked in sale times, and you can easily drive to the Gold Coast or Sunshine coasts.
I get the feeling this may also turn out to be a very long thread.
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Aug 23, 2005, 5:44 pm
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So I don't get to fly anywhere for this do; 
Oh well I supposed I will still attend.
I wonder when the football AFL(Australian Rules) schedules for 2006 gets announced.
Oh well I supposed I will still attend. I wonder when the football AFL(Australian Rules) schedules for 2006 gets announced.
Aug 27, 2005, 12:04 am
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I'll be there from the looks of it - see my ideas for "things to do, places to see" in the main thread.
- see my ideas for "things to do, places to see" in the main thread.
Aug 28, 2005, 9:34 am
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I will probably be in as well. Count me in as a luddite though when it comes to dining, basic steak and chips will do me so no haute cuisine for me. Will happily come along and socialise, but don't be offneded if I restrict myself to "chips".
(Also, dietary considerations for some medications I am on dictate when I can and cannot eat, so this will be an issue - as I said, more than happy to tag along and socialise).
Dave
(Also, dietary considerations for some medications I am on dictate when I can and cannot eat, so this will be an issue - as I said, more than happy to tag along and socialise).
Dave
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Count me IN! I have reserved the dates and will try to organise my schedule to keep them. I am looking forward to catching up with the few I met and those I didn't get to spend time with this year, as well as any newcomers!
May 22, 2006, 11:42 pm
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Bump: OzFest III in Brisbane is on this weekend
"Oz Fest 3" - Brisbane - Memorial Day weekend May 26-28, 2006
Just a bump if anyone has not wandered over to "CommunityBuzz" lately.
OzFest III starts in Brisbane this Friday with a Tour of the XXXX brewery (How approprate )
Here are some links with more information:
• Main Thread
• List of Attendees
• Activities Schedule
Just a bump if anyone has not wandered over to "CommunityBuzz" lately.
OzFest III starts in Brisbane this Friday with a Tour of the XXXX brewery (How approprate
)Here are some links with more information:
• Main Thread
• List of Attendees
• Activities Schedule
