Hi all The idea was floated at last weeks Curry in Auckland about hiring a bus to travel to NZNOG, as there would possibly be quite a number of people between Auckland and Palmerston North interested in a less stressful and cheaper means of getting there. I have no idea of what numbers would be required at this stage or what the cost would be. Obviously it would be cheaper than flying, but take longer to get there. The other alternative might be to group-book the train, which has tables, not sure about AC power, you can walk around, is apparently newly-refurbished, but probably takes a little longer than a bus, and possibly more expensive. Is anyone is interested? Contacting me off-list would be best. Regards, Joel van Velden
On 19/12/2006, at 12:00 , Joel van Velden wrote:
The idea was floated at last weeks Curry in Auckland about hiring a bus to travel to NZNOG, as there would possibly be quite a number of people between Auckland and Palmerston North interested in a less stressful and cheaper means of getting there.
While they don't offer an Auckland -> Palmerston in one day trip, a colleague recently took a trip from Wellington (to Taihape) using nakedbus.com - and got his complete return trip for $2.70. Checking it out further this evening I note there are seats available from Wellington to Palmerston North on NZNOG dates for the same price - $2 for return trip plus 70c booking fee. kj94n3 seems to be the magic code. Worth a look if you're not taking a car, and need more beer money on arrival. -- Jo Booth Network Facilitator Cell: +64 21 JBOOTH (021 526684) PO Box 40732, Upper Hutt 5140. Mesh|net - http://mesh.net.nz
Any update on this idea ? I'm keen to join in and I expect there will be a couple of others from Hamilton, but need to know travel timetable so I can book the right accommodation in Palmy. Shane Hobson Ph 021 221 3999 Fx 07 957 0040 shane(a)liteup.co.nz On 7/01/2007, at 9:08 PM, Jo Booth wrote:
On 19/12/2006, at 12:00 , Joel van Velden wrote:
The idea was floated at last weeks Curry in Auckland about hiring a bus to travel to NZNOG, as there would possibly be quite a number of people between Auckland and Palmerston North interested in a less stressful and cheaper means of getting there.
While they don't offer an Auckland -> Palmerston in one day trip, a colleague recently took a trip from Wellington (to Taihape) using nakedbus.com - and got his complete return trip for $2.70. Checking it out further this evening I note there are seats available from Wellington to Palmerston North on NZNOG dates for the same price - $2 for return trip plus 70c booking fee. kj94n3 seems to be the magic code.
Worth a look if you're not taking a car, and need more beer money on arrival.
-- Jo Booth Network Facilitator
Cell: +64 21 JBOOTH (021 526684) PO Box 40732, Upper Hutt 5140.
Mesh|net - http://mesh.net.nz
So far I've had a pretty sorry response to this; turns out most people have already made other arrangements. If anyone is still interested please email me TODAY; if I don't get enough takers it'll have to be called off. -Martin -- "War against Terrorism" is an oxymoron
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