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

[samh004]

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.

My hotel is near Hyde Park, so could be quite a good idea for Friday for me. Thanks!

 

[BlueAU]

OK, I'm in to the Tarmac tour I figured I'd do it one day and it would be fun to do it with other fellow AFF'ers. The tour will proceed even if its raining.

There are 12 seats left, and are $47 each.

If anyone wants to book, call before 2.30pm, that's the best time.

Otherwise you can call up tomorrow

Alternatively, turn up at 9.30 on Saturday and take your chances !!

I will be driving and parking there, so after wards, I have 4 seats in my car, may be able to take some of you back to your hotel or wherever you need to get to!

EDIT: If anyone needs a lift FROM Domestic terminal to the Tarmac office, PM me and we'll organise ...


Seeyas

Oz_Mark can you please update the spreadsheet!

 

[dcm]

This may have been mentioned previously, but there is an Open Day at the Sydney Opera House on Sunday. Details are on the SOH website. There is entertainment plus the opportunity for backstage tours etc. May appeal to some whilst they are in the Circular Quay area.

DCM

 

[Flashback]

This may have been mentioned previously, but there is an Open Day at the Sydney Opera House on Sunday. Details are on the SOH website. There is entertainment plus the opportunity for backstage tours etc. May appeal to some whilst they are in the Circular Quay area.

DCM

I may do that instead of the cruise, if it clashes.

 

[serfty]

I may do that instead of the cruise, if it clashes.

I'm interested, it starts at 10am. (I'll need to check with SWMBO regarding this.)

More here: Sydney Opera House - Open Day (Details on the right)

 

[Flashback]

I'm interested, it starts at 10am. (I'll need to check with SWMBO regarding this.)

More here: Sydney Opera House - Open Day (Details on the right)

Given I've been on the harbour many times, but have not once been into the Opera House..... you'll figure out from that what my choice will be

 

[samh004]

This may have been mentioned previously, but there is an Open Day at the Sydney Opera House on Sunday. Details are on the SOH website. There is entertainment plus the opportunity for backstage tours etc. May appeal to some whilst they are in the Circular Quay area.

DCM

Sounds good.

 

[QF WP]

Like NM, I hope you all enjoy the event. I will be thinking of you all while sitting at home with Mrs LW awaiting the impending birth of Mini-LW#2. She's 38 weeks on Friday, so not long to go now (and you can have a "salut" for us on Friday night).

I'm hoping it will come next week (particularly towards the end), would mean less work appointments to have to cancel/postpone [like I have a say in it, but I am telling it what I'd like:shock:]

 

[oz_mark]

Added the opera house as an option (I'll wait and see how big the crowds are!)

Friday Night

Welcome Drinks
Helm Bar

Aquarium Wharf,
Wheat Road,
Darling Harbour, NSW 2000 Australia.

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

470 Ross Smith Avenue
Macot 2020

***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

Circular Quay area

Option 1:
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


Options 2:

Sydney Opera House Open Day
Sydney Opera House - Error

Sunday Lunch

1.30 p.m.
Brighton Le Sand

Lazy Lobster Restaurant
85 The Grand Pde
Brighton Le Sands

 

[oz_mark]

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

Lazy Lobster, Petars ... mmmm ..

So do we pick one and book, or just rock up?

 

[BlueAU]

Oz_mark, the tarmac tours said it would be closer to 2 hours to finish, so maybe 12:00 might be a bit too early for lunch for the tarmac people :!:

 

[notzac]

I'd also be more interested in the Opera House open day than I would the harbour cruise..

 

[serfty]

So do we pick one and book, or just rock up?

I'll make a booking based on posts here and/or the activities spreadsheet.

Mains are about $30.

 

[oz_mark]

Oz_mark, the tarmac tours said it would be closer to 2 hours to finish, so maybe 12:00 might be a bit too early for lunch for the tarmac people :!:

Yes, but the restaurant would not accept bookings later than 12, and based on what I knew at the time, it was achievable to get there!

 

[MissBurrill]

Phase one of my travelling to the gathering has been completed. I drove from Ulladulla to Gosford today. Yes, I drove PAST Sydney.

Phase two tomorrow involves the ferry to Woy Woy followed by the train to the city.

Now to get cracking on booking that accom.....

Karen

PS I hope there's no rules to this weekend saying we HAVE to fly to Sydney. I could maybe get driven up to Newcastle to fly to Sydney........? :shock:

 

[Alanslegal]

PS I hope there's no rules to this weekend saying we HAVE to fly to Sydney. I could maybe get driven up to Newcastle to fly to Sydney........? :shock:

You can get here anyway you like

You could always fly in from Newcastle, catch the train to Circular Quay, then get a taxi-boat all the way to the Helm Bar

 

[MissBurrill]

You can get here anyway you like

You could always fly in Newcastle, catch the train to Circular Quay, then get a taxi-boat all the way to the Helm Bar

Taxi-boat!!!!!!!!!!! I've hitch-hiked on a boat but never caught a taxi boat.....

 

[oz_mark]

PS I hope there's no rules to this weekend saying we HAVE to fly to Sydney.

Rules?? The Aff Cat herding, err, gatherings don't have no rules.

 

[oz_mark]

I will be driving and parking there, so after wards, I have 4 seats in my car, may be able to take some of you back to your hotel or wherever you need to get to!

I'll put my hand up for a lift!

Oz_Mark can you please update the spreadsheet!

Spreadsheet updated to this point in thread.

 

[BlueAU]

I'll put my hand up for a lift!
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No problems

Only got 2 more seats left!