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Central Backpackers group [closed] - UPDATE! Please read! By Rolly. 06/04/10, 04:35 am |
| ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES So to save Lucy trip from the backpackers to the airport, we're trying to figure out the best time for her to come pick us up and drop us off...
Arrival times Rolly & Basaka - 7:50pm Fri JVCA - 5:05pm Fri Midsummer_Snow - 1:40pm Fri by bus Creature124 - Weds! Mandie & Riven & Aura - 2pm Fri by bus
Departure times Rolly & Basaka - 7pm Sun (needs to be at airport at around 6:30pm) JVCA - Midsummer_Snow - Creature124 - Mandie & Riven & Aura - 2pmish by bus
PAYMENT DETAILS
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Update AGAIN, 8/04 I have just made a booking, but we'll need to pay first because it's such a large booking. The guy on the phone asked of something was on... 8D And I said NZ Anime Event down in the Castle Complex and he said he knows that one. Ohohohohho. 8D Anyway, it's $25 for one night, so that means each of you will need you will need to pay $50 for both nights. You can do this (preferably) by bank deposit. - Quote :
- MISS S A PENG
ASB Bank twelve-three zero four zero-0718563-50 Please include your name(s) and "NZAE BP" in the reference so I know what the transaction is. If you're not sure of my bank number in code above, send me a PM or email (rollexechan [at] gmail [dot] com) and ask for the details. I would prefer it if you can pay as soon as you're financially able, thanks. :)Any issues (either payment method or a note of when you're planning to pay, etc), send an email and we can discuss something. Thanks guys!
Information!
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So yep, we've got a lot of people flying down or travelling down to good old, Dunnyhole, and we all need somewhere to stay. What better than a BACKPACKING GROUP!?!? >8D
We can crash, do (cosplay) drugs, junk out, and be lazy bums in general. 8D Or be considerate and sleep early.
The backpackers we're looking at is Central Backpackers, http://www.centralbackpackers.co.nz/ , and we're probably looking at dorms or shared?
I know JVCA and Admin will want their own room due to personal reasons, but I'm not so sure as to what the rest of you prefer. :> Admin can't come any more ;A; As soon as we can get a somewhat confirmed number, I can send a booking enquiry off to them to ensure booking spaces.
Homies stayin': JVCA - Fri, Sat, (Sun in already booked private room) Seraphik Matt Rolly - Fri, Sat Basaka - Fri, Sat Midsummer_Snow - Fri, Sat, (Sun in already booked private room) Creature124 - Fri, Sat, Sun. And Weds, Thurs, Mon! :O Mandie - Fri, Sat (Sun in already booked private room) Riven_ - Fri, Sat (Sun in already booked private room) Aura - Fri, Sat (Sun in already booked private room) And some other people who I forgot D8 So far 10 people in one dorm room...
Previous updates- Spoiler:
Update 7/04 I've just emailed Central, and they say they have spaces available during those dates! Central says: - Quote :
- We have 4 and 6 person share rooms at $27.00 per night and 8 or 10 person dorms at $25.00 per night.
So we can all squish into one room or split into two for better space and comfort?
I forgot to mention, me and my bro will be arriving on Fri night, and leaving Sun evening. So We\'ll be staying Fri and Sat night (7th - 9th May). :) If you are staying Sun night too, then I'll send an email asking the BP staff for arrangements.
Update 8/04
One more thing to confirm before I make the booking - I assume everyone would not mind all 10 people sharing one dorm? Because that's what I'm going to book unless people prefer 2 rooms. If you prefer 2 rooms please reply ASAP and if we have at least 5 people wishing for two rooms, then I guess we'll have to settle for 2 rooms. :)
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Re: Central Backpackers group [closed] - UPDATE! Please read! By seraphik. 06/04/10, 04:57 am |
| could you possibly inquire about parking, too? i know that area of town is real congested and stuff D| |
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Re: Central Backpackers group [closed] - UPDATE! Please read! By Rolly. 06/04/10, 05:02 am |
| I'll just send an email along and see what they say. :Db |
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Re: Central Backpackers group [closed] - UPDATE! Please read! By Mandie_Chan. 06/04/10, 05:06 am |
| RAAAAA!!!
Just so you know my sister is Riven_ |
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Re: Central Backpackers group [closed] - UPDATE! Please read! By Rolly. 06/04/10, 11:22 am |
| OK! I'll do that Mandie. :)
@Seraphik, RE the parking: - Quote :
- We don't have our own exclusive parking but can direct you to 24 hour
free parking nearby, on street.
We have lots of people stay here who need parking for their cars and it's rarely a problem.
Cheers :)
Richard Hancox
Manager, Central Backpackers Dunedin |
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Re: Central Backpackers group [closed] - UPDATE! Please read! By seraphik. 06/04/10, 01:55 pm |
| oh, sweet. i was just thinking, i'll probably have to bring my car 'cause it's quicker to get to the university that way. <: |
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Re: Central Backpackers group [closed] - UPDATE! Please read! By RainbowMoonDust. 06/04/10, 04:39 pm |
| Why was this group/thread closed after only 2 hours of it being made? I still need to get accomadation sorted and I'd rather stay with other cosplayers, I prefer backpackers too. *Wants to join* |
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Re: Central Backpackers group [closed] - UPDATE! Please read! By JVCA. 06/04/10, 04:41 pm |
| It was sorted out on twitter - we just made a thread on here to stop clogging everyone's twitter streams. |
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Re: Central Backpackers group [closed] - UPDATE! Please read! By RainbowMoonDust. 06/04/10, 04:43 pm |
| - Quote :
- It was sorted out on twitter - we just made a thread on here to stop clogging everyone's twitter streams.
I see, I don't use Twitter so that's why I didn't know, I'm used to people forming accomadation groups here. Guess I'll have to arrange my own, thanks. |
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Re: Central Backpackers group [closed] - UPDATE! Please read! By Riven_. 07/04/10, 01:44 am |
| If I do come I'll be snagging a lift from a mate, so I won't have my car on me. :/ What's transport between the backpackers and the event looking like? Are there bus-type-things or are we close enough to walk? |
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Re: Central Backpackers group [closed] - UPDATE! Please read! By JVCA. 07/04/10, 03:35 am |
| ...I can't not stare at Riven_'s signature.
In any case, it was said on twitter, but I'll say it here too - Alex has been told he can't come, so I'm in for the dorm room now, rather than the private room.
....OH GOD MAKE IT STOP.
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bazinga.
EDIT: Question: I'm looking at flights, and wondering how long it takes to get to Dunedin Airport from the uni? There's one at 6pm I could do which would save me $50, but given that the cosplay contest doesn't finish till 5pm... Lol, do you reckon I could skedaddle after we did our skit on stage? |
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Re: Central Backpackers group [closed] - UPDATE! Please read! By Rolly. 07/04/10, 04:52 am |
| @JVCA IIRC my bro and I have flights at 7pm... I'm not sure if there's a shuttle bus service or something. Maybe the backpacker will know? I'll do a quick Google Map to see if I can find out anything... |
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Re: Central Backpackers group [closed] - UPDATE! Please read! By JVCA. 07/04/10, 05:01 am |
| Yeah, I did a google maps search and it says it's 35min from the uni to the airport. I'm capable of that much, the question was directed at Dunedinites for a second opinion. |
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Re: Central Backpackers group [closed] - UPDATE! Please read! By seraphik. 07/04/10, 05:02 am |
| @thread; it takes about 30-35 minutes to get to the airport from dunedin.
the backpackers is a wee way from the uni, there ARE university buses you can take, or you can drive. i will probably drive people because the cost of buses in dunedin is astronomical. |
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Re: Central Backpackers group [closed] - UPDATE! Please read! By JVCA. 07/04/10, 05:08 am |
| How long a walking distance is the backpackers to the uni? C:
And yeaaaah... Do you reckon I should get the cheaper 6pm flight and gap it as soon as we've performed our skit on the main stage, or should I fork out the extra money for the 7pm flight, you think? |
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Re: Central Backpackers group [closed] - UPDATE! Please read! By seraphik. 07/04/10, 05:11 am |
| i could drive you to the airport but idk if both of us can leave early? if not, a shuttle costs $20-25 so... it's up to you? D|
it takes about 10-15 minutes to walk to uni from town. |
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Re: Central Backpackers group [closed] - UPDATE! Please read! By Mandie_Chan. 07/04/10, 05:12 am |
| @ the dorm options personally I would like the cheapest. So I'm all for the 8 and 10 person ones. At the moment there are 10 people on our list and Anne and I are still a maybe (I should be able to confirm within the next few days) so if there are extra people you could always get an extra room of 4/6 if need be. |
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Re: Central Backpackers group [closed] - UPDATE! Please read! By JVCA. 07/04/10, 05:13 am |
| Who else needs to be at the airport for a 7pm flight? I wouldn't make you leave early for me, Lucy, but it sounds like the extra hour'd be worth it both in terms of money (with shuttle costs, I'd only save $25) and a little more time with people. |
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Re: Central Backpackers group [closed] - UPDATE! Please read! By seraphik. 07/04/10, 05:22 am |
| i can fit 4 people in my car to take you guys to the airport after 6ish? <3 |
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Re: Central Backpackers group [closed] - UPDATE! Please read! By JVCA. 07/04/10, 05:47 am |
| You'd need to leave about 5:45pm to get to the airport for 6.30 check in, wouldn't you? NZAE closes at 5pm though. C:
I'm actually looking at flying back on monday, so if I do that I'll need sunday night as well.
EDIT: Okay, I'm deffo flying back Monday.
@Alice: Hope you don't mind - I edited the list to include what nights people are staying (that we know so far, anyway) |
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Re: Central Backpackers group [closed] - UPDATE! Please read! By Rolly. 07/04/10, 06:32 am |
| Oh, sweet, thanks, that saves me the trouble of finding out.
@Seraphik my bro and I have a 7pm flight so that would be 2 people in your car. :O Can we "book" 2 seats in your car? XD
If I have a 7pm flight, when do I need to check in? First time flying domestic... :3 Also, my NZ passport is expired but can I still fly domestically with that? |
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Re: Central Backpackers group [closed] - UPDATE! Please read! By JVCA. 07/04/10, 06:46 am |
| You need to check in 30min before hand - so be checked in BY 6:30. I would try be at the airport at 6:15pm personally, in case something goes wrong.
EDIT: OKAY! Me and Steph are confirmed to be doing a private room on Sunday night. :) Alice, if you like I can book that seperately now - probably easier to book it ourselves than by proxy? |
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Re: Central Backpackers group [closed] - UPDATE! Please read! By Rolly. 07/04/10, 07:18 am |
| Yep, that would probably be easier! Please do! :) |
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Re: Central Backpackers group [closed] - UPDATE! Please read! By jpwise. 07/04/10, 07:22 am |
| - Rolly wrote:
- If I have a 7pm flight, when do I need to check in? First time flying domestic... :3
Also, my NZ passport is expired but can I still fly domestically with that? Generally they don't tend to ask for ID on domestic flights, although it is in the conditions that you may be asked. If you've got a drivers license, student it, and/or expired passport on you if they do ask it should be enough to proove you are who you say you are. That said I've never been ID'd on a domestic flight before - ever, so it's unlikely you'll have issues.
Also check with your airline what the checkin times are. Usually it's 30 mins before takeoff, but I think some may be 45? And definitely arrive early if you have bags to check. |
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Re: Central Backpackers group [closed] - UPDATE! Please read! By seraphik. 07/04/10, 11:09 am |
| @rolly; ... i'm confused. 7pm on the sunday night? |
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