October 8/9, 2016
What: Bus trip
We have made a tentative booking for 25 rooms at the Diplomat Hotel on the Cnr of Canberra Ave & Hely St, Griffith.
It is not a new trendy place (built in 1980's) but it looks clean and comfy.
We have managed to negotiate $170 per room which will include a cooked breakfast for two in dining room.
By the end of August, we will need to:
have firm numbers;
know who is sharing with who.... in other words anyone travelling solo will need to identify a bunk mate for the night unless they want their own room;
identify anyone with mobility issues
Saturday Night Dinner
We have discussed the Saturday night dinner and we have two options.
They are:
buffet style menu; or
order from the main menu but people needing special dietary requirements must notify them first
Summary of timings:
Saturday
0700 - ETD Penrith
1030 - ETA Floriade
1500 - ETD Floriade and commence guided tour of Canberra
1700 - ETA Diplomat Hotel
1800 - Bar Snacks and welcome drinks (I have discussed this with the hotel and awaiting on information from their chef. This will be an extra charge of about $5-$6pp on their dinner bill - if required) - ACT members join the group.
1900 - Dinner
Sunday
0900 - ETD Diplomat Hotel travel via Mt Ainslie for group photo opportunity;
0945 - ETA Australian War Memorial
1000 - All galleries highlights tour (I will make a booking when approval is received)
1130 - Tour concludes
1145 - ETD War Memorial
1515 - ETA Penrith
Please get back to Nicko on 0407 942 904 or Joyce 0408 473 254 or email events@adaa.net.au to confirm your interest in this trip.
We need to have everything confirmed by the end of August.