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Re: Forum Fest 2014 tentative attendees.
« Reply #150 on: November 11, 2013, 08:04:29 am »
Mantra Sandy Bay Road



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Re: Forum Fest 2014 tentative attendees.
« Reply #151 on: November 11, 2013, 08:24:54 am »
Re  The Chancellor.  There are plenty of places to have breakfast but the weather could be a factor in early morning foraging.

The Mantra  is just apts and no bar or restaurant .

Any other suggestions.

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Re: Forum Fest 2014 tentative attendees.
« Reply #152 on: November 11, 2013, 09:41:37 am »
I wonder if it is worth contacting the Tassy tourist department or tourist bureau to see what they come up with. Surely there is a nice, reasonably priced place that would love us to stay. We are well behaved, slightly cashed up dears.  ;) :D :D
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« Reply #153 on: November 11, 2013, 09:58:21 am »
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Re: Forum Fest 2014 tentative attendees.
« Reply #154 on: November 11, 2013, 10:01:49 am »
The Quest. Waterfront

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« Reply #155 on: November 11, 2013, 10:02:54 am »
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« Reply #156 on: November 11, 2013, 10:18:04 am »
http://macmanor.com.au

Another to check



Price for three nights
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« Reply #157 on: November 11, 2013, 10:26:27 am »
Rydges gets really bad reviews on trip advisor.

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Re: Forum Fest 2014 tentative attendees.
« Reply #158 on: November 11, 2013, 10:38:50 am »
We actually stayed on top of the Quest Hotel and the access was through this hotel. Great location but not user friendly. No bar no meeting area and no food. But there are places to have  breakfast nearby and is almost next door to the Customs house hotel which is old, friendly with cheap food. Just opposite the ferry to MONA.

Not actually a hotel but apartments

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Re: Forum Fest 2014 tentative attendees.
« Reply #159 on: November 11, 2013, 11:11:39 am »
Maybe we should contact the Tassie tourist bureau or a website that specialises in group accomodation such as this one
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Re: Forum Fest 2014 tentative attendees.
« Reply #160 on: November 11, 2013, 07:18:18 pm »
To my mind, it all looks expensive, but maybe that's just the cost of accommodation these days.  When we were there last week we stayed at the Travelodge and that was $189.00 per night ... and I wouldn't call it anything other than just "fairly basic plus", it was comfortable enough and clean but I wouldn't be inclined to stay there again.  Macquarie Manor was just across the road and looked very nice from the outside, but we didn't go inside. 

I think a discussion with the Tourist Office might be the way to go.  We called in there and they were very thorough and helpful ... I know how helpful they were as I had to wait 15 minutes to be helped!  No, that's me being sarcastic, it might be wise to get in touch with them and see what they can come up with.
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« Reply #161 on: November 11, 2013, 07:23:00 pm »
I had another thought about group activites whilst visiting Hobart and I have absolutely no idea at all whether this is possible there or even if it is feasible.

Whilst we lived in Hong Kong there was a group of us that had birthdays close together and each year we would hire a junk and go out on the harbour and putter around to some of the islands nearby where we would either bring a picnic or stop at one of the local beachside restaurants and have something to eat.  The weather was always warm so those brave souls who were happy to swim in HK waters also went swimming.  We also took loads of snack food on board - and just a wee bottle of something interesting to drink - and we had a great time.

One year the junk broke down and the water police had to come out to 'rescue' us ... but that is another story altogether!
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Re: Forum Fest 2014 tentative attendees.
« Reply #162 on: November 12, 2013, 12:43:28 am »
That sounds a great idea Marina, mmm now what could us Adelaide girls get up to I wonder?

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« Reply #163 on: November 12, 2013, 03:10:53 am »
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Re: Forum Fest 2014 tentative attendees.
« Reply #164 on: November 12, 2013, 07:33:22 am »
I'd love to come to this but totally can't commit this far ahead.
Is there wiggle room?
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