A trip to Longreach and the Qantas Founders Museum - 10/11 Sep.

[Ewing]

In light of the current Qantaslink sale (BNE-LRE $65 one way), a friend and I have decided to make a journey to Longreach and visit the Qantas Founders Museum.

I've always wanted to go, but went on the train gathering when there was a trip scheduled last November.

Anyway, we've booked and of course anyone else wanting to come is welcome.

Flying BNE-BCI-LRE on QF2532 departing 8:35am on Saturday September 10.
Returning LRE-BNE on QF2535 departing 4:10pm on Sunday September 11.

Of course there'll be dinner and drinks on in the evening - I'm open to suggestions, or will find something

-Shaun

 

[Mal]

Very tempted. Have been before but willing to go back. I think the sale finishes tonight? Will consider today, try and work out any conflicts and hopefully book tonight.

 

[Taezar]

I have always found the accommodation to be overpriced in Longreach. Normally when I go there I drive and camp for free by the river. So nice.
Will think about it but am away in ZQN (fingers crossed) the weekend before and before that am lying on a beach in FNQ. I might actually need to do some washing and sleep

 

[samh004]

Similar to Tae I'm hoping I'm still skiing in ZQN by then. If it was later I'd have certainly considered it and might book something later if I can.

I did the Founders museum but not the hall of fame. And I now have a mate living at Winton!

 

[Mal]

I've booked. 130+ cc fee isn't too bad. Sale fares on sun seem to be scarce unless they add more tonight. Was warning less than 5 seats.

 

[Ewing]

Similar to Tae I'm hoping I'm still skiing in ZQN by then. If it was later I'd have certainly considered it and might book something later if I can.

I did the Founders museum but not the hall of fame. And I now have a mate living at Winton!

Bugger. If it's that good, then maybe another trip might be in order later

I've booked. 130+ cc fee isn't too bad. Sale fares on sun seem to be scarce unless they add more tonight. Was warning less than 5 seats.

You're right. There was more availability when we booked yesterday.

These book into Q.

I can see Q8 on the outbound flight, Q3 on the inbound. X8 and X9 respectively if anyone wanted to use points.

We're also staying at the Albert Park Motor Inn.

 

[Mal]

We're also staying at the Albert Park Motor Inn.

I assume that even with your impending move to Brisbane that you're still heading to LRE in Sept?

Just booked Albert Park Motor Inn myself ($115 single through Expedia). Just checked flight prices again, and wow - $370ish return now. Bring on another sale, and more AFF'ers coming up !

 

[nlagalle]

I'll have to keep an eye out for the next Qlink sale. I couldn't go on that weekend.. oh well!

 

[Simo]

Would like to go but am in NTL that weekend and Noosa.

 

[serfty]

Golfing in Deni!

 

[nlagalle]

Just booked Albert Park Motor Inn myself ($115 single through Expedia). Just checked flight prices again, and wow - $370ish return now. Bring on another sale, and more AFF'ers coming up !

Do you need to subscribe to flights from Brisbane to get the deals? I've never seen one for LRE from MEL..

 

[Mal]

Do you need to subscribe to flights from Brisbane to get the deals? I've never seen one for LRE from MEL..

Yeah think so. Sale always tends to be ex-BNE only.

 

[Pvcmenace]

Always wanted to go but its all sold out.

 

[Ewing]

I assume that even with your impending move to Brisbane that you're still heading to LRE in Sept?

Yes, of course. I actually booked ex-BNE in anticipation

Just booked Albert Park Motor Inn myself ($115 single through Expedia). Just checked flight prices again, and wow - $370ish return now. Bring on another sale, and more AFF'ers coming up !

Wow - glad we booked when we did.

Note that while the fares are expensive, E/F shows at least 9 award seats on both flights (12k points + tax) - so that's an option, or wait for another sale.