AFF Gathering #7 at HBA on 29 November - 1 December

[oz_mark]

I'll be likely be flying down Friday evening, and back to Melbourne Sunday evening.

Has anyone picked their accommodation yet?

 

[samh004]

Has anyone picked their accommodation yet?

I'm at Zero Davey Boutique Apartments as it seemed central, but not sure on others.

 

[Sprucegoose]

I'm at Zero Davey Boutique Apartments as it seemed central, but not sure on others.

Its fine, about 7 minutes from Salamanca, walking. Close by some decent restaurants, notably the Henry jones art hotel

 

[samh004]

Its fine, about 7 minutes from Salamanca, walking. Close by some decent restaurants, notably the Henry jones art hotel

I wanted to book there, but couldn't afford that! Haha.

 

[Sprucegoose]

I wanted to book there, but couldn't afford that! Haha.

You can get it down around $250 sometimes I am told.

The resturant is very good.

 

[gwilli1]

Unfortunately I have to move from Gold to Silver for this event . Have been tentatively invited to a close friends 40th Birthday in Mackay for Sat 30th November . Will wait for the official invite before I move to Bronze.

 

[samh004]

Unfortunately I have to move from Gold to Silver for this event . Have been tentatively invited to a close friends 40th Birthday in Mackay for Sat 30th November . Will wait for the official invite before I move to Bronze.

Sorry to hear that, but I'm sure a 40th will be a lot of fun too!

 

[Bundy Bear]

You better put me down as bronze, I am heading to Brisbane that weekend.

 

[gwilli1]

It will be . It's shaping up to be a busy 2 weeks with back to back 40th birthdays on opposite sides of the country . My original plan was to do AFF Gathering 7 and fly SYD-HBA-PER-SYD now I have look at the most optimized way to fly SYD-MKY-PER-SYD

 

[samh004]

You better put me down as bronze, I am heading to Brisbane that weekend.

That's a shame!

 

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[samh004]

We're excited to announce the launch of our new route flying direct between Brisbane and Hobart. So whether you're keen to explore the beautiful Tasmanian wilderness or indulge in local gourmet cuisine, Jetstar's launch sale is the perfect time to book your next getaway to Hobart.

Darn, I've already booked myself a JASA.

That said, thanks for the heads up on this.

The direct flight on the Friday is at 07:30, and the indirect options aren't much better, latest leaving at 09:15. Also, the Friday appears to already be sold out for the sale, standard fares are $149-159.

The direct return on Sunday leaves at 11:45, same for Monday, but you can leave in the afternoon and arrive back to BNE very late. Also sold out on the cheapies.

Edit: Supposedly this comes at the expense of the OOL-HBA route, which has now been cancelled. Funnily enough, was just reading a story over the weekend about GC tourism and how this one particular family interviewed wouldn't come if it wasn't for the direct service from HBA.

Also, jetlagger was booked on that service I believe.

 

[JessicaTam]

TT have MEL-HBA from 21 Oct-mid Dec for $34.95.

Sale lasts until midday Tues, so get in quick if you would like a JQ price match.

 

[Newk]

OK, I'm in. Flights booked TO Hobart. Now need to work on digs and the flight back. Why isn't there a Hilton in Hobart?

 

[markis10]

OK, I'm in. Flights booked TO Hobart. Now need to work on digs and the flight back. Why isn't there a Hilton in Hobart?

There used to be a Sheraton!

 

[Newk]

There used to be a Sheraton!

The stupid thing is that I will spend ages trying to maximise points and status when looking for a hotel. This time could be better spent doing other things. But I'm sure most who read this will understand

 

[JessicaTam]

The stupid thing is that I will spend ages trying to maximise points and status when looking for a hotel. This time could be better spent doing other things. But I'm sure most who read this will understand

What flight/s are you on? Once you post, a friendly mod can update the appropriate post at the top of the thread so we can keep track of participants.

 

[Newk]

What flight/s are you on? Once you post, a friendly mod can update the appropriate post at the top of the thread so we can keep track of participants.

VA1328 arriving 1745

back up plan if I miss that flight is

TT426, arriving 1930

I hope I make the Virgin Flight . Nevertheless it was a way of spending a few FlyBuys points to have a Plan B
I don't have return flights. I am partly needlessly procrastinating and partly awaiting some sort of program
Look forward to catching up again

 

[samh004]

Also managed to convince my father to join, but he's yet to book flights.

 

[JessicaTam]

Penegal, jdevereau3 and I had a bit of a chat last Friday. We are close to firming up a program, but here is a bit of an idea:

Friday 29th Nov
Dinner and Drinks central Hobart as people arrive

Saturday 30th November
Salamanca Market
MOMA
Cascade Brewery tour
... the order of these is yet to be finalised

Dinner somewhere fancy

Sunday 1st December
Recovery breakfast somewhere
or Golf
or Tour of Port Arthur

Departure
or Dinner for those staying until Monday

Monday 2nd December
Departure