Annual NZ Dinner: WLG 7 March 2026

[blackcat20]

Anyone in SYD F at the moment? DejaBrew+1 and I are in the roped off area if you want to join

@Bundy Bear might be there?

 

[DejaBrew]

@Bundy Bear might be there?

I know @hutch, @Katie and Mr Katie are on the same flight as us.

 

[blackcat20]

I know @hutch, @Katie and Mr Katie are on the same flight as us.

I think Katie and Bundy Bear are there together.

 

[Katie]

I know @hutch, @Katie and Mr Katie are on the same flight as us.

We are still in the FLounge in the dining area near the barista.

Waiting for dessert.

 

[DejaBrew]

We are still in the FLounge in the dining area near the barista.

Waiting for dessert.

Ah, ok. We just finished desert (cheesecake). Still in the roped off area but awaiting a coughtail

 

[jswong]

Now moving back to may apartment for a drink. All welcome but message me for address, Only 1 minute from either Mercure.

 

[Katie]

Now moving back to may apartment for a drink. All welcome but message me for address, Only 1 minute from either Mercure.

The QF163 crew will arrive around 12:30, OK??!!

 

[sap1l]

The QF163 crew will arrive around 12:30, OK??!!

If it was like my flight yesterday… you’ll get here at 1.30!

 

[DejaBrew]

If it was like my flight yesterday… you’ll get here at 1.30!

Oh boy I hope not!!

 

[DejaBrew]

Flighty reckons the QF163 crew are on target for touchdown 42 mins ahead of schedule, but WLG arrivals are currently averaging 43 min delays. So….. on time arrival?

 

[Bundy Bear]

We just took off in 2:55 following the airnz plane NZ248

 

[RooFlyer]

Flighty reckons the QF163 crew are on target for touchdown 42 mins ahead of schedule, but WLG arrivals are currently averaging 43 min delays. So….. on time arrival?

No delay for QF173 arriving, 19:25. Only a little bumpy. Time to get landside = the time to walk through the terminal. Hobart has more baggage carousels than Wellington!

The 173s are all in town. @jswong, I'l almost straight to bed - so see you tomorrow.

 

[blackcat20]

Well the Mercure is very...basic. not even a box of tissues in the room. And definitely no aircon

 

[sap1l]

Well the Mercure is very...basic. not even a box of tissues in the room. And definitely no aircon

Yeah, I was there last night and I am happy that I’ve moved to the Sofitel, it’s an ibis in disguise

 

[serfty]

Now moving back to may apartment for a drink. All welcome but message me for address, Only 1 minute from either Mercure.

I'm in my room, but retiring for the evening.

I found a nearby NewWorld (Metro) along Willis St., it has some groceries at not too much $$ - most of the main food groups are available such as fresh fruit, snacks, water, wine, etc.

 

[DejaBrew]

wine

Does it come with any bonus QFF points?

 

[serfty]

Does it come with any bonus QFF points?

Maybe Airpoints Dollars - I didn't check.

 

[blackcat20]

I'm in my room, but retiring for the evening.

I found a nearby NewWorld (Metro) along Willis St., it has some groceries at not too much $$ - most of the main food groups are available such as fresh fruit, snacks, water, wine, etc.

Haha went for a little shop in there too.

 

[Kiwi_Flyer]

There is a woolworths on Lambton Quay. About 1km from mercure.