AFF Gathering #3, Sydney, October 23-25, 2009

[samh004]

Also, I have updated the Google Maps thingo with as much up to date info as I can find from this thread - please let me know if you want me to add/remove/change anything!

Very cool. At least I'm going to get a lot of exercise in, walking to the various venues this weekend!

 

[anat0l]

It is 0355h in South Africa and I'm flying back today to AU in time for this DO.

Looking forward to seeing all of you! Should be a lot of fun.

 

[oz_mark]

Friday Night

Welcome Drinks
Helm Bar

Dinner - 7 p.m.

Genghis Khan Mongolian BBQ Restaurant

30a Lime St
King Street Wharf

Saturday

Saturday A.M
10.00 AM Sydney Airport Airside Tarmac Tour

***Important***
Anyone wishing to take part in the Airside Tarmac Tour will need to book themselves as a General Public Booking (form at http://www.airsidetarmactours.com/bookings/general_public_bookings.html or phone Airside Tarmac Tours on (02) 8338 8414.


Saturday Lunch
12 noon
Din Tai Fung
Shop 11.04, World Square Shopping Centre,
644 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Australia

Saturday Industry Dinner
7pm
Loewnbrau (Löwenbräu Keller)

Corner of Playfair & Argyle Streets
The Rocks
Sydney NSW 2000, Australia


After dinner drinks
Opera Bar (Opera Bar - Home)


Sunday

Harbour Sighteeing Cruise
Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise
Captain Cook Cruises - Harbour Highlights

11 am No 6 Jetty Circular Quay

Bookings: Book direct with Captain Cook (Captain Cook Cruises - Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise) or take your chances on the day


Sunday Lunch
Lunch (Something different to Saturday Lunch)

Just need to find somewhere for lunch on Sunday....

 

[Flashback]

Just need to find somewhere for lunch on Sunday....

What time is the cruise likely to finish?

 

[oz_mark]

What time is the cruise likely to finish?

Runs from 11 to 12:15

 

[serfty]

What time is the cruise likely to finish?

Duration

Approx 1hr 15mins

12:15!

Captain Cook Cruises - Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise

 

[Hvr]

Thanks for updating the map. Much appreciated.

Have rung the tarmac tours coy twice and left messages. No response at all.

 

[maggies1]

For Sunday lunch, try the Manly Wharf Hotel near the ferry wharf. Great food, drink and scenery. good crowd gets there on Sunday. Hugos also on the wharf for great sea food and pizza.

 

[Flashback]

The weather isn't looking too good at this stage.

 

[RB]

For Sunday lunch, try the Manly Wharf Hotel near the ferry wharf. Great food, drink and scenery. good crowd gets there on Sunday. Hugos also on the wharf for great sea food and pizza.

Forget them and go to Manly Skiff sailing club. Not trendy but cold drinks good food & great views

 

[serfty]

Trouble with Manly is it's the wrong direction from the Airport for me.

I was thinking of a Seafood feed at Brighton Le Sands ...

 

[Flashback]

Trouble with Manly is it's the wrong direction from the Airport for me.

I was thinking of a Seafood feed at Brighton Le Sands ...

That's what I was thinking

 

[MissBurrill]

Have you tried looking on Lastminute? Plenty of availability for Fri 23 and Sat 24 at reasonable prices....

I think lastminute will be my best option. Or wotif.

I can access the spreadsheet but it doesn't want to let me edit. Here's me....
Friday drinks and dinner yes
Saturday tour yes if they still have spots left
Saturday lunch and dinner yes
Sunday cruise yes
Sunday lunch probably yes - depends on our spontaneous location.

Karen

 

[serfty]

That's what I was thinking

OK, those using SYD Sunday evening, who's interested in a Brighton Le Sands (Seafood*) Lunch from around 1:30pm before heading to the Airport.

*Most venues have non seafood alternatives ...

 

[Flashback]

OK, those using SYD Sunday evening, who's interested in a Brighton Le Sands (Seafood*) Lunch from around 1:30pm before heading to the Airport.

*Most venues have non seafood options ...

+1 from me

 

[oz_mark]

OK, those using SYD Sunday evening, who's interested in a Brighton Le Sands (Seafood*) Lunch from around 1:30pm before heading to the Airport.

*Most venues have non seafood alternatives ...

I'm fine with it... Who is going to choose one?

I was tossing up between there and circular quay, but happy to have my mind made up for me

 

[serfty]

I did most of them regularly around the turn of the century.

Lazy Lobster, Petars ... mmmm ..

 

[kpc]

Update re my activities:
If I finish work early enough (likely), I will attend lunch (what name is lunch booked under?)

Saturday Lunch
12 noon
Din Tai Fung
Shop 11.04, World Square Shopping Centre,
644 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Australia

I will be attending the dinner only. Again, what name is the table booked under?
Saturday Industry Dinner
7pm
Loewnbrau (Löwenbräu Keller)

Corner of Playfair & Argyle Streets
The Rocks
Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

I won't be attending any other activities (Friday and Sunday). Now to go and fill in MunitaIP's form....

Thanks again to the hard work of the organisers!!

 

[tuapekastar]

OK, those using SYD Sunday evening, who's interested in a Brighton Le Sands (Seafood*) Lunch from around 1:30pm before heading to the Airport.

*Most venues have non seafood alternatives ...

I'll be in that!

 

[Febs]

Not sure if it's been mentioned, and based on the schedule there's probably no time, but you guys are all here at an excellent time - during the Sydney Food Festival!

Sydney International Food Festival 2009

I highly recommend the Night Noodle Markets in Hyde Park (though they end on Fri night), and Sugar Hit is going on at a number of top restaurants around Sydney from 9pm-11pm too - a signature dessert and glass of Brown Brothers dessert wine for $20.

It's a great time to be a foodie.

Cheers,
- Febs.