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Post by phil82 on Nov 23, 2006 9:56:43 GMT 12
Is there any intention/interest from people to go to the Avalon show next year?
I've enough FF points on Qantas, so I might give it a whirl.
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Post by corsair67 on Nov 23, 2006 10:08:57 GMT 12
Colin, I've had my airfare to Melbourne booked since last April, so yep, I'll be there!  Anyone else intending on going? |
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Post by planeimages on Nov 23, 2006 15:08:27 GMT 12
PF there for the full week. Must book a flight.
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Post by corsair67 on Nov 23, 2006 15:30:02 GMT 12
Peter, I would have thought you'd have arranged that ages ago? All the cheap seats will be gone by now!  I'm going down on the Wednesday so I can spend some time having a look at Point Cook and Moorabbin. Do you have any other suggestions of places worth seeing while I'm down there? |
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Post by planeimages on Nov 23, 2006 20:23:35 GMT 12
Diggers Rest, the site of Houdini's flight, recognised as the first satisfactory flight of a powered, heavier than air machine in Australia. Just a plaque in a park. 10 ks or so from Tullamarine.
Museum Victoria has a replica of John Duigan's aircraft, recognised as the first Australian-built a/c to fly. This is disputable as Jack Jones achieved the feat in 1909 but his flights were not long enough to be given full credit.
Puffing Billy in the Dandenongs is lovely. You can travel there by suburban train. A good day's trip.
I must book a flight.
Cheers
Peter
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Post by corsair67 on Nov 24, 2006 10:13:15 GMT 12
Thanks Peter, will add those to the list of things to do.
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Post by Kereru on Dec 19, 2006 22:49:58 GMT 12
Been giving it some serious thought as I have some ANZ airpoints to use up. I have never been to Avalon so all new to me. I was thinking catch an early flight Friday morning to Melbourne pick up a rental and head for Geelong for some accommodation for 3 nights and should make it to the 2:00 pm start of the public display the same day. I have surfed a bit for accommodation but will need to make a booking soon. Any suggestions or hints would be most welcome of other must see displays/museums in the area?
Colin
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Post by planeimages on Dec 20, 2006 10:44:40 GMT 12
Geelong would be the word. Point Cook is not far away. It has a Museum. If motels are not available try b&Bs from the tourist centre. Hope to see you there. PF
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Post by phil82 on Dec 20, 2006 14:24:03 GMT 12
We ended up at Werribee because there was nothing in Geelong. The Avalon site is warning about accommodation shortages at the time due to other functions going on.
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Post by corsair67 on Dec 20, 2006 14:43:23 GMT 12
Thank God I have friends at Hoppers Crossing!
You could always stay in Melbourne, which is about an hour away by train. There are special train services run during the airshow from Melb to Lara, with shuttle buses from Lara to Avalon (about 10mins on the bus).
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Post by Kereru on Dec 23, 2006 17:31:05 GMT 12
Thanks for the suggestions guys.
All booked and looking forward to it. There will be 3 of us going and hopefully we will meet up with others going from this forum on one of the days. Pt Cook not open on Mondays but we will have a look at that on Tuesday as we booked a late flight coming home. See you there.
Colin
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Post by corsair67 on Dec 23, 2006 18:09:23 GMT 12
See you there then! ;D
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