Mainland Muster 2018 Update dated 8th Feb Dates: 17th 19 th Aug 18 Venue : Distinction Dunedin Hotel - Dunedin Referred to as our mini convention - Both Clubs under one roof in the center of beautiful Dunedin city with our ponies in secure parking for a fantastic weekend.
Itinerary Friday 17th Aug 18th Aug 19th Aug Sunday Travel Up & Down Saturday Cruise & Main Events Home James! Travel to Dunedin Southern Travel Plan TBA Watch out for club email. Breakfast Cruise 10am Departure Cruise Summary Canterbury Travel Plans Meet at Wigram Air Force Museum 9.15 am, leaving 9.45am. Meeting points, Rolleston, Ashburton & Timaru TBC closer to time. Midpoint Lunch Stop Riverstone Kitchen 1431 State Highway One, RD 5h http://www.riverstonekitchen.co.nz Peninsula cruise to Royal Albatross Centre, back along the peninsula, inland to Larnach Castle, High Tea & gardens, then cruise back for relax time and prep for the main event! Breakfast and departing messages. Route back per respective club arrangements. More cruise details on pages 5-7 Game Show Night Travel Safe Note : All Black v Australia ( Sydney) Evening 3 course meal $60 pp HAPPY HOUR Paper Bag Auction Booking Reference: 2P49C2 Evening meal $50 pp HAPPY HOUR Paper Bag Auction 2
PAPER BAG AUCTION FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHTS 1. Please buy something interesting/funny, package it up in a BROWN PAPER BAG or something that doesn t give away what it is. It does not have to be expensive just something that will give the winner of the Auction a laugh. 2. If there are 2 of you, we just need you to provide one paper bag for the Auction/s per couple, not one each. 3. We will advise how/when these will be collected prior to the Auction on Friday. 4. As usual, there will be some competitions/games arranged between the 2 Clubs for the AWESOME TROPHY that is up for grabs. THEME FOR WEEKEND WHAT TO BRING The Theme for Saturday night will be Anything DISNEY The Trophy will be up for grabs. Sheriff and Deputies will be around on Friday and Saturday so bring some coins as you will be fined. - Your "Theme" costumes. - Your sense of humour. - Items for the Auction. - Your Mustang. Masters of Ceremonies Saturday - Rob & Shelley The Sheriff - Roger Neilson CMOC Deputy - TBA SMOC Deputy - TBA Muster Coordinator - Stewart Kaa (stupkaa@mac.com ) mob: 021 67 90 22 3
60 ROOMS HELD FOR THE MAINLAND MUSTER Studio One Bedroom Posh Studio B&B (40 available) One Bedroom B&B (10 available) Executive B&B ( 5 available) Single - $185 per night Single - $255 per night Single - $255 per night Double - $215 per night Double - $255 per night Double - $285 per night Family B&B Triple - $345 (5 available) Extra person per night $$$ No Pets please. SECURE BUILDING CARPARK HOW TO BOOK 50% Discount on secure parking inside $10 per night. Book Online Park on the road at your own risk. Booking Number Call 03 471 8543 MUSTANG (Click on the link below) Landing Page T&C s apply for this event not the normal hotel T&C s Quote Booking Number : MUSTANG Any special dietary requirements, please let me know: stupkaa@mac.com before 15 th July 2018. Booking online will process payment at point of sale. Please read the T&Cs online and no credit card surcharge. Single rates & Triple rate on family rooms call the hotel IF YOU CALL THE HOTEL TO BOOK ROOMS credit card will be used to secure room and payment on arrival will incur credit card surcharge. Muster coordinator will be confirming hotel meals, High Tea and tour visit with respective vendors 3 weeks out from 17 th Aug, this will include accommodation. Updates throughout until Aug. Type in website - old school style : www.distinctionhotelsdunedin.co.nz/mustang18 4
Saturday A Leisurely Cruise Summary 1st Stop Royal Albatross Centre & 2nd Stop Larnoch Castle Depart Hotel Time 10 am Destination Royal Albatross Centre Arrive Approx. 10.40 (R.A Centre) Depart R.A. Centre Midday Larnach Castle 1pm Depart Larnach Castle 1430 Hotel 1500 ish Remarks Visit Taiaroa Head Reserve, Fort Tour enjoy a walk around the peninsula High Tea / Lunch / Gardens 5
Saturday Cruise 1 st Stop Otago Peninsula and Taiaroa Head is a unique and very special place. It is a place that every visitor to Dunedin should see. David Attenborough, BBC $22.50 if paid in advance before 1 st Aug 18 or $25.00 on the day. Chill out in the café or walk around the peninsula s public access sights. Bank transfer details closer to the time. Fort Taiaroa, established over 100 years ago to counter the threat of invasion from Tsarist Russia, overlooks part of the albatross colony and the Fort is now a museum. Today, visitors to Taiaroa Head are very fortunate to be able to view the only Armstrong Disappearing Gun of its type in the world, still in working trim, in its original gun pit. Inspect at first hand the great 1886 six inch caliber hydraulic Saturday Cruise 2 nd disappearing gun, sitting in its gun pit in full working order Stroll through the underground tunnels and view the deep-down Stop magazines. Check out the detailed models which show how the gun worked. Inspect the view from the fully equipped Battery Observation Post with its original (1886) depression range finder. 6
High Tea Larnach Castle HIGH TEA PLUS GARDEN ENTRY $34.00 pp, normally $42.50 pp If members wish to visit the Castle in conjunction with High Tea, it s just a small upgrade paid at the castle reception. High tea includes a selection of home-made sandwiches, slices, scones and cream cake and a pot of tea. High teas will be served from 1.30pm. Park in front of the Castel for a photo not to be missed. Important Notes All High Tea plus garden entry need to be paid in advance before 1 st Aug 18. Please inform me of any dietary requirements so I can coordinate this with the great team at Larnach Castle. Bank transfer to WESTPAC BANK ACC 03 0903 0025460 00 - Refer Muster2018 & your Name please. Or phone 03 476 1616 provide Credit Card details and quota: Muster2018 & your Name please. 7
Points of Possibly No Interest within walking distance from hotel Speights Brewery Tour Bendon Outlet 5 min walk 5 min walk Please let me know if there is any group interest. http://www.bendonlingerie.co.nz Golden Centre Mall 14 min walk http://www.goldencentre.co.nz/fashion/ Muster Coordinator Stewart Kaa CM stupkaa@mac.com Mob: 021 67 90 22 8
Budget Summary Accommodation starting from $215.00 per night Hotel secure parking - $10 per night. Peninsula Cruise Stop 1 - Royal Albatross Centre Fort Tour - $25 per person (Optional) o Free - Explore Public Points of Interest or enjoy the views from the café. o Peninsula Cruise Stop 2 - Larnach Castle Garden & High Tea $34 per person (Optional) Friday Evening meal - $50 pp Happy Hour Saturday Evening meal $60 pp Happy Hour Please email me if you have any special dietary requirements before 30 July 18 Fun and friendship Priceless! 9