AFF Gathers: In RADelaide!! [28-30 November 2008]

[Flashback]

The AFFers have spoken and ADL it is for the next AFF meet.

I shall be organising this one, but of course any help would be greatly appreciated as not being from Adelaide there's sure to be a few places I may miss.

Let us make this as good as MEL, if not better!!

 

[Keith009]

Confirmed...

 

[tuapekastar]

I am almost certain as a starter. Can confirm within a week or so.

Can I start the ball rolling and nominate Mapo Korean Restaurant as a candidate for dinner one night. Four of us ate there (in the a la carte section rather than the barbecue section) at Easter and my meal was excellent, and I know the others thoroughly enjoyed their selections.

 

[Keith009]

Can someone consult their magic crystal balls and advise if I ought to book a ticket now (most likely QF) or if I should look out for an impending sale. Thanks.

Shows how little domestic flying I do...

And as I know nothing about Adelaide apart from 6 hrs spent at Adelaide Uni and having some friends from there, I will have to gracefully take a backseat from the coordinating of this one unlike AFF Gathers 1. More than happy to help where i can though.

 

[oz_mark]

Can someone consult their magic crystal balls and advise if I ought to book a ticket now (most likely QF) or if I should look out for an impending sale. Thanks.

Shows how little domestic flying I do...

I'm going to hang out for a sale. There's one on that finishes toninght for MEL-ADL on QF for $85, but is for early Sept.

 

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I managed to snag $199 each way on QF, for a boring old PER-ADL-PER!

 

[Keith009]

As indicated, I've made a flex booking for Hilton ADL at A$220, minus commissions. Will change it to adv purch when the trip is v imminent.

 

[Flashback]

I always like to try something different in ADL, and this time I've settled on BreakFree Directors Studios - Introduction - BreakFree City Hotels - $139/night for a studio room is pretty good value, and it's close to the action.

 

[Flashback]

Alright, let's get this started... any suggestions/feedback welcome

Suggested Plan

Saturday

09:30 - 17:00
Barossa Wineries Tour or Tours - Wine Lovers Tours providing memorable group tours of South Australia's premier wine regions including the Barossa Valley, McClaren Vale, Adelaide Hills, & Langhorne Creek. (deluxe)

19:00 - 22:30
Mapo - Korean Restaurant - Adelaide - Dinner @ Mapo Korean Restaurant

Sunday
TBA

 

[Keith009]

What about Friday? Something in the late arvo/evening maybe.
The dinner and drinks thing works, unless other people have better suggestions.

 

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What about Friday? Something in the late arvo/evening maybe.
The dinner and drinks thing works, unless other people have better suggestions.

I'll have to leave that to you to organise, I don't land till 22:40

 

[Keith009]

What about Friday? Something in the late arvo/evening maybe.
The dinner and drinks thing works, unless other people have better suggestions.

Anyone who knows a thing or 2 about Adelaide, plz feel free to chime in.

 

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Anyone who knows a thing or 2 about Adelaide, plz feel free to chime in.

adelaide beer - Google Search

 

[oz_mark]

I managed to snag $199 each way on QF, for a boring old PER-ADL-PER!

Looking at the airfares for that weekend just now, I could be on a DJ Go! fare. Will keep an eye on things for a little while....

 

[munitalP]

Glenelg is a nice area - I stay there whenever I'm in ADL at the Stamford Grand. I am usually paying less than $200 for a ocean view and less than $175 for a city view (which is ok for me always being alone).

The Stamford Grand

The choice of resturants is kinda limited in Glenelg central however, there is a small cosy Itallian there which is devine! (and well priced) and there are a couple of good watering holes on the main street which seem to go off (!) after about 10pm...

The Stamford has a nice piano bar which looks out at the ocean and has an excellent resturant on site - the seafood platter is worth every cent!!!

The tram from town runs to and fro Glenelg and a taxi costs about $20

The Holdfast Marina - about 5 to 10 minutes walk depending on "consumption" has about 10 or so resturants with the Peir hotel having live bands (as opposed to dead ones?)

I believe there are serviced apartments etc in the area and other hotels, but I only stay at the grand so can't comment...

<EDIT> just looked on Wotif - there's quite a few hotels in Glenelg - I am surprised!


Mr!

 

[serfty]

... choice of resturants is kinda limited in Glenelg central ...

... <EDIT> just looked on Wotif - there's quite a few hotels in Glenelg - I am surprised! ...

I'm surprised too, although it's been a year or three since I was last in the area.

AFAIK, there's at least a dozen restaurants/eating places within a five minute walk from the Grand!

I presume the Italian restaurant is the one near the tram terminus (South Side).

 

[munitalP]

I'm surprised too, AFAIK, there's a dozen restaurants/eating places within a five minute walk from the Grand!

I presume the Italian restaurant is the one near the tram terminus (South Side).

I sould have clarified - limited to suit my likes and dislikes ...Sorry - mind you, I did say Central Glenelg i.e the main street

Italian - Yes - on the side street on the left walking away from the terminus...



Mr!

 

[Skoogle]

The stars have aligned for this wonderful event.

The Australia vs New Zealand cricket test series is in Adelaide for that weekend.

I am there.

 

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The stars have aligned for this wonderful event.

The Australia vs New Zealand cricket test series is in Adelaide for that weekend.

I am there.

Fantastic. When do tickets go on sale? And will there be play on Sunday?

 

[serfty]

Given the cricket, I would suggest those going book their accommodation ASAP ...