Re: AKL Dinner 7 March 2015

[serfty]

re: AKL Dinner 7 March 2015 [1 Space Available]

Thanks, Frogger. Redemption or direct booking with hotel?

Currently a "Queen Double" can be had for 25K IHG reward points or various C&P's.

Revenue is NZ$399+.

I am holding a flexible booking for NZ$216 which I won't be using (I fly MEL-AKL on the 7th March, but am heading onward to LAX that evening).

 

[froggerADL]

re: AKL Dinner 7 March 2015 [1 Space Available]

Aeolus, what serfty said. I have both a points and a NZ$216 pn flexible booking for both nights. I will use the points booking unless I suddenly need the points back.

 

[JohnK]

re: AKL Dinner 7 March 2015 [1 Space Available]

Sounds like the event of 2015? I am sort of tempted to attend.

 

[JessicaTam]

re: AKL Dinner 7 March 2015 [1 Space Available]

Sounds like the event of 2015? I am sort of tempted to attend.

It is currently full - with a reserve list to boot.

 

[slc767338]

re: AKL Dinner 7 March 2015 [1 Space Available]

Sounds like the event of 2015? I am sort of tempted to attend.

I would say be my plus one but the aforementioned quota of 18 has been filled sadly

 

[JohnK]

re: AKL Dinner 7 March 2015 [1 Space Available]

It is currently full - with a reserve list to boot.

Yes I realise that dinner is full. I have planned to be in Brisbane that weekend and interested in participating in the other activities.

 

[TheBOSman]

re: AKL Dinner 7 March 2015 [1 Space Available]

Our hotel is now booked - Hilton Princes Wharf.

Decided to use my Hilton voucher for a free weekend night. Represents good value IMHO as the room cost (King Hilton Guestroom) is AU$1109.00 for the Saturday night! :mrgreen:

As I will move from Gold to Diamond before then, I wonder if I will still get an upgrade to King Deluxe Harbour View?

You are a wicked lot you AFFers...... the things you have taught me

I snagged a two twin bed room there for 60k Hilton per night, had to wait on a transfer from VS but it finally showed up. There does seem to still be availability. Sadly I am merely Gold and will have to settle for free breakfast most likely instead of an upgrade . I now just need to purchase some proper attire and I will confirm as P1.

 

[Awesom Andy]

re: AKL Dinner 7 March 2015 [1 Space Available]

It is currently full - with a reserve list to boot.

Unless we have enough people for a SG dinner, outside of the currently full WP private function. Although it doesn't look like there are enough interest around to start this up at this stage?

 

[Aeolus]

re: AKL Dinner 7 March 2015 [1 Space Available]

I snagged a two twin bed room there for 60k Hilton per night, had to wait on a transfer from VS but it finally showed up. There does seem to still be availability. Sadly I am merely Gold and will have to settle for free breakfast most likely instead of an upgrade . I now just need to purchase some proper attire and I will confirm as P1.

I'm too tight to part with 60K for a night when I can do mattress run in Asia from 5K a night , well not unless there's a quick and cheap way to churn 60K points?

 

[TheBOSman]

re: AKL Dinner 7 March 2015 [1 Space Available]

I'm too tight to part with 60K for a night when I can do mattress run in Asia from 5K a night , well not unless there's a quick and cheap way to churn 60K points?

Not that I'm aware of. If it weren't the closest hotel to the restaurant by a noticeable margin, I doubt I would have booked it. Plenty of cheaper hotels (paid and award) in Auckland, but being barely a minute from Euro is a big plus. The suit will actually stand a chance of not wrinkling by the time I reach the restaurant .

 

[Aeolus]

re: AKL Dinner 7 March 2015 [1 Space Available]

Hotelclub.com is running a promotion where there is a $50 discount for >$100 booking with Visa Checkout. Used that to book Fri's accommodation with free cancellation - only valid for selected hotels. Just thought I'll put it out there in case anyone hasn't booked their accommodation.

 

[medhead]

re: AKL Dinner 7 March 2015 [1 Space Available]

I take back my previous idea to make this dinner. Sorry for any hassle.

 

[TomVexille]

re: AKL Dinner 7 March 2015 [1 Space Available]

Got dragged out to a couple of Boxing Day sales and ended up with something to wear for dinner, so that makes me a P1 for this event

 

[JessicaTam]

re: AKL Dinner 7 March 2015 [1 Space Available]

Now there had to be some willingness there, surely!

 

[TomVexille]

re: AKL Dinner 7 March 2015 [1 Space Available]

Now there had to be some willingness there, surely!

Don't mind a browse if I get to look at the stuff that interest me as well

 

[blackcat20]

re: AKL Dinner 7 March 2015 [1 Space Available]

Now there had to be some willingness there, surely!

I think the word he was looking for was 'encouraged'

 

[JessicaTam]

re: AKL Dinner 7 March 2015 [1 Space Available]

Ok folks here is a link to the suggested menus:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_pG2hDkgv4fLUc3S2lZRmVCbTQ/view?usp=sharing

There are six options ranging from $65 to $120. Blackcat20 and I have had a brief discussion and feel that the $95/99 option seems the best value.

Euro are able to manage dietary requirements if they know in advance.

Thoughts?

 

[Buzzard]

re: AKL Dinner 7 March 2015 [1 Space Available]

If you are thinking of the $95 option then you may as well pay $4 more and get the additional choices. I'm happy to pay $99/head.

As long as there is something Whipped on offer at the end of the night I'll be happy. :mrgreen:

 

[Aeolus]

re: AKL Dinner 7 March 2015 [1 Space Available]

No preference, absolutely easy, just happy to be part this.

 

[Bundy Bear]

re: AKL Dinner 7 March 2015 [1 Space Available]

Another for the $95 or $99.00 meal but almost tempted on the $95.00 one as it has fries, unless someone likes the lamb belly.

Also finally booked my flight to NZ
6 March.
BNE-SYD the QF flight that arrives at 4pm; and then 7pm across to Auckland at QF149.

Going home don't know.