The LRE Outback Do [29 APR - 1 MAY 2016]

[froggerADL]

I'm staying at the Hilton Thursday night in an Executive Room so will access to the lounge for pre-diner drinks if you are interested. I am only Hilton Silver so am unable to guest anyone else in.

Sounds good. I'll be there when they open!

If you are in an Executive room you should be able to take someone into the lounge with you.

 

[Doug_Westcott]

I tried to bring someone into the Hilton lounge when in Adelaide for Buzz's tour the other weekend and told I was not entitled to a guest. However not tried it in Brisbane before.

 

[serfty]

Sounds good. I'll be there when they open!

If you are in an Executive room you should be able to take someone into the lounge with you.

I tried to bring someone into the Hilton lounge when in Adelaide for Buzz's tour the other weekend and told I was not entitled to a guest. However not tried it in Brisbane before.

A second guest needs to be in your reservation (i.e. Guests: 2), so just book for two under "2nd Guest Stays Free" which is a listed 'amenity' available for ANY HHonors member.

Other than that, don't ask, just attend and city your executive room number.

 

[JohnK]

I'm staying at the Hilton Thursday night in an Executive Room so will access to the lounge for pre-diner drinks if you are interested. I am only Hilton Silver so am unable to guest anyone else in.

Is the room booked for 2 and is anyone staying with you? Just saying that's all.

Apologies as 2 others have posted same thing.

 

[gwilli1]

Im also staying at the Hilton with a mate ( my +1) . We won't be there until around 8.30pm on the Thursday night

I arrive at BNE on Wednesday 27 April on VA1397 at 16:30. I'm staying at the Hilton for two nights then fly BNE-BKQ-LRE on the Friday at 07:55.

I have a guest spot available for the Brisbane Hilton Executive Lounge if anyone else is staying there. I'm also happy to share a taxi to and/or from BNE.

Who else is staying at the Hilton before the flight to LRE?

 

[samh004]

Thank you to those who have replied to the thread or sent me a PM. The list is coming together nicely!

We currently have 8 at Kinnon & Co, clearly the popular spot due to its proximity.

 

[JessicaTam]

The exec lounge will be located at the Longreach Tourist Park.

 

[samh004]

For those following along, the menu has been set as the following (those with specific requirements will be catered for outside of this). It is an alternate drop system, but sometimes you can't do much but follow what choices you're given. The menu was culled down from a number of options seen in previous menus as only two options were to be selected from each course. The options chosen seem to give the best selections of cuisine.

Entrée

Smoked Salmon Rose with Basil Pesto, Olive Tapenade
Garlic Crouton, Fetta Crumble and Crisp Lettuce (gf)

Pulled Pork Wontons with Apple Salad and Balsamic Reduction

Main Course

Supreme Breast Free Run Chicken filled with Scallop Mousse, Steamed Baby Vegatables, Cross Chips and Chicken Veloute Sauce (gf)

Local Grass Fed Chargrilled Eye Fillet with Duo Potato Dauphinoise, Fresh Pea Mousse and Marbled Roast Garlic Jus (gf)

Dessert
Banana Dumplings Floating in White Chocolate Ganache
with Vanilla Ice Cream

Vanilla Bean Cream Brulee with Caramel Ice Cream
and Toffee Shards (gf)​

 

[JessicaTam]

For those following along, the menu has been set as the following (those with specific requirements will be catered for outside of this). It is an alternate drop system, but sometimes you can't do much but follow what choices you're given. The menu was culled down from a number of options seen in previous menus as only two options were to be selected from each course. The options chosen seem to give the best selections of cuisine.

Entrée

Smoked Salmon Rose with Basil Pesto, Olive Tapenade
Garlic Crouton, Fetta Crumble and Crisp Lettuce (gf)

Pulled Pork Wontons with Apple Salad and Balsamic Reduction

Main Course

Supreme Breast Free Run Chicken filled with Scallop Mousse, Steamed Baby Vegatables, Cross Chips and Chicken Veloute Sauce (gf)

Local Grass Fed Chargrilled Eye Fillet with Duo Potato Dauphinoise, Fresh Pea Mousse and Marbled Roast Garlic Jus (gf)

Dessert
Banana Dumplings Floating in White Chocolate Ganache
with Vanilla Ice Cream

Vanilla Bean Cream Brulee with Caramel Ice Cream
and Toffee Shards (gf)​

I'll trade my mains for extra desserts, thanks!

 

[samh004]

I've just been updating menus and where people are staying (see the first page) and thought I'd post a reminder/PSA to all attendees on a couple items. First being that anyone doing the Jet Tours will need enclosed footwear. Pretend you're going to a Qantas lounge you will be denied entry in sandals

Second is that at the dinner on Saturday night there will be a strictly cash-only bar operating. I'm unsure the technical reason for not taking card-payments after dark, but it'll be cash-only for dinner. Thankfully you can pay by card for all your activities during the day

 

[TravelingSmithy]

TravelingSmithy (Keith Smith)

Staying at Abajaz Motor Inn

On the QLink Friday morning returning Sunday Night

No dietary rqs

See my note on messenger re payment

 

[JohnK]

Re: Attendees

With the early flight on Friday morning , will fly to BNE on Thursday night and overnight in the city somewhere.

Anyone else in Brisbane city on the Thursday night and interested in a quiet drink or 2? We are due for a Brisbane drinks night and this could be a good opportunity.

A retro drinks night at the Mill could be interesting.

 

[BVT]

Food looks great!

 

[MrHyde]

Re: Attendees

I'll be in Brisbane on Thursday night and would love to meet up for a drink somewhere.

 

[JohnK]

Re: Attendees

I'll be in Brisbane on Thursday night and would love to meet up for a drink somewhere.

Done. See you there.

http://www.australianfrequentflyer....-drinks-night-thursday-75430.html#post1433201

 

[BVT]

Same for me.

Staying at Abajaz Motor Inn

On the QLink Friday morning returning Sunday Night

 

[jojen]

One week to go !!! This time next week we will be on the paddle steamer. Looking forward to the weekend.

 

[dot]

I'm getting excited too!

Plans are

• Thursday at BNE - Sofitel and drinks at the Mill
• Friday - to LRE in the morning, staying at the Albert Park Motor inn
• Monday - home to MEL via BNE

If anyone needs to be guested into the JLounge at BNE on Friday or Monday, let me know.

 

[Princess Fiona]

One week to go !!! This time next week we will be on the paddle steamer. Looking forward to the weekend.

Me too
Had one minor hiccup when I looked at the work roster and realised I was on duty next Friday instead of en-route to LRE :!:
Major stuff up on my part but fortunately my amazing work colleagues can cover my super short notice Annual Leave day :mrgreen:

 

[jojen]

Me too
Had one minor hiccup when I looked at the work roster and realised I was on duty next Friday instead of en-route to LRE :!:
Major stuff up on my part but fortunately my amazing work colleagues can cover my super short notice Annual Leave day :mrgreen:

Oh no. Pleased that you you were able to sort that out and you have great colleagues. Would have been a bit lonely in our cottage and nobody to have a drink with !!!!