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Isoworld13
Isoworld13 Posts: 233
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Heading to Middle Earth & OZ in a couple weeks for my 47th, 48th, 49th, and 50th shows. It caps off a spectacular year that already includes Vegas, Chicago, & Boston. New Zealand's itinerary is already pretty packed, but have 5 days in Gold Coast that are pretty open (except for Wed ;) ) Will be in Surfers Paradise. Any suggestions or must hit spots? On a side note, I've got 2 extra Gold Circle tix for Night 1 in Auckland, but have no idea how to transfer. Can't sell on F2F cause no bank account in NZ. Could meet before show maybe? Coming from the Auckland Hilton & plan on taking the train to show.
1994 Boston
1998 Mansfield
2000 Atlanta & Mansfield
2003 Mansfield (X2)
2004 Boston
2006 Chicago & Boston (x2)
2008 Mansfield (x2)
2009 Chicago
2010 Buffalo & Boston
2011 Toronto
2012 Amsterdam
2013 Wrigley, Worcerster (x2), Philly, & Hartford
2014 Memphis, Moline, Denver
2016 Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa, Hampton, Philly, Fenway (x2), Wrigley Monday
2018 Wrigley (x2), Fenway (x2)
2022 MSG. Nashville
2023 Ft. Worth 2, Austin (x2)
2024 Vegas 2, Wrigley 2, Fenway (x2), Auckland (x2), Gold Coast, Melbourne 1

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  • juswil
    juswil Melbourne, Australia Posts: 40
    I'm heading over to AKL from Melbs 
    Going on the tour to Hobbiton on the Saturday between shows
    PJ Melbourne 18-02-2003
    PJ Melbourne 20-11-2009
    PJ Melbourne 24-01-2014
    EV Melbourne 19-02-2014
    PJ Auckland 08-11-2024
    PJ Auckland 10-11-2024
    PJ Gold Coast 13-11-2024
    PJ Melbourne 16-11-2024
    PJ Melbourne 18-11-2024
    PJ Sydney 21-11-2024
    PJ Sydney 23-11-2024
  • gotthebottle
    gotthebottle San Diego Posts: 3,790
    Isoworld13 said:
    Heading to Middle Earth & OZ in a couple weeks for my 47th, 48th, 49th, and 50th shows. It caps off a spectacular year that already includes Vegas, Chicago, & Boston. New Zealand's itinerary is already pretty packed, but have 5 days in Gold Coast that are pretty open (except for Wed ;) ) Will be in Surfers Paradise. Any suggestions or must hit spots? On a side note, I've got 2 extra Gold Circle tix for Night 1 in Auckland, but have no idea how to transfer. Can't sell on F2F cause no bank account in NZ. Could meet before show maybe? Coming from the Auckland Hilton & plan on taking the train to show.
    My recommendation as a foreigner, but one who's been to Australia several times.... get out of the touristy Surfers and go east to the beautiful National Parks... SP is beach, ok a day of that is fine. Take a drive east there's so much gorgeous country. 
  • Isoworld13
    Isoworld13 Posts: 233
    gotthebottle said:
    Isoworld13 said:
    Heading to Middle Earth & OZ in a couple weeks for my 47th, 48th, 49th, and 50th shows. It caps off a spectacular year that already includes Vegas, Chicago, & Boston. New Zealand's itinerary is already pretty packed, but have 5 days in Gold Coast that are pretty open (except for Wed ;) ) Will be in Surfers Paradise. Any suggestions or must hit spots? On a side note, I've got 2 extra Gold Circle tix for Night 1 in Auckland, but have no idea how to transfer. Can't sell on F2F cause no bank account in NZ. Could meet before show maybe? Coming from the Auckland Hilton & plan on taking the train to show.
    My recommendation as a foreigner, but one who's been to Australia several times.... get out of the touristy Surfers and go east to the beautiful National Parks... SP is beach, ok a day of that is fine. Take a drive east there's so much gorgeous country. 
    Driving East from my Oceanfront apt in Surfers puts me into the ocean.
    1994 Boston
    1998 Mansfield
    2000 Atlanta & Mansfield
    2003 Mansfield (X2)
    2004 Boston
    2006 Chicago & Boston (x2)
    2008 Mansfield (x2)
    2009 Chicago
    2010 Buffalo & Boston
    2011 Toronto
    2012 Amsterdam
    2013 Wrigley, Worcerster (x2), Philly, & Hartford
    2014 Memphis, Moline, Denver
    2016 Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa, Hampton, Philly, Fenway (x2), Wrigley Monday
    2018 Wrigley (x2), Fenway (x2)
    2022 MSG. Nashville
    2023 Ft. Worth 2, Austin (x2)
    2024 Vegas 2, Wrigley 2, Fenway (x2), Auckland (x2), Gold Coast, Melbourne 1
  • Isoworld13
    Isoworld13 Posts: 233
    juswil said:
    I'm heading over to AKL from Melbs 
    Going on the tour to Hobbiton on the Saturday between shows
    Have various things planned for Auckland. Sky Tower, Auckland Domain/War Museum, Waitakere Ranges, Muriwai Beach, Palm Springs Hot Pools, Kayak tour to Rangitoto, Silo Park Night market, 2 PJ shows, & dozens of bars & restaurants. Arrive on Wednesday, leave for Gold Coast on Monday.
    1994 Boston
    1998 Mansfield
    2000 Atlanta & Mansfield
    2003 Mansfield (X2)
    2004 Boston
    2006 Chicago & Boston (x2)
    2008 Mansfield (x2)
    2009 Chicago
    2010 Buffalo & Boston
    2011 Toronto
    2012 Amsterdam
    2013 Wrigley, Worcerster (x2), Philly, & Hartford
    2014 Memphis, Moline, Denver
    2016 Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa, Hampton, Philly, Fenway (x2), Wrigley Monday
    2018 Wrigley (x2), Fenway (x2)
    2022 MSG. Nashville
    2023 Ft. Worth 2, Austin (x2)
    2024 Vegas 2, Wrigley 2, Fenway (x2), Auckland (x2), Gold Coast, Melbourne 1
  • gotthebottle
    gotthebottle San Diego Posts: 3,790
    Isoworld13 said:
    gotthebottle said:
    Isoworld13 said:
    Heading to Middle Earth & OZ in a couple weeks for my 47th, 48th, 49th, and 50th shows. It caps off a spectacular year that already includes Vegas, Chicago, & Boston. New Zealand's itinerary is already pretty packed, but have 5 days in Gold Coast that are pretty open (except for Wed ;) ) Will be in Surfers Paradise. Any suggestions or must hit spots? On a side note, I've got 2 extra Gold Circle tix for Night 1 in Auckland, but have no idea how to transfer. Can't sell on F2F cause no bank account in NZ. Could meet before show maybe? Coming from the Auckland Hilton & plan on taking the train to show.
    My recommendation as a foreigner, but one who's been to Australia several times.... get out of the touristy Surfers and go east to the beautiful National Parks... SP is beach, ok a day of that is fine. Take a drive east there's so much gorgeous country. 
    Driving East from my Oceanfront apt in Surfers puts me into the ocean.
    Ooops west..duhhh
  • gotthebottle
    gotthebottle San Diego Posts: 3,790
    Isoworld13 said:
    juswil said:
    I'm heading over to AKL from Melbs 
    Going on the tour to Hobbiton on the Saturday between shows
    Have various things planned for Auckland. Sky Tower, Auckland Domain/War Museum, Waitakere Ranges, Muriwai Beach, Palm Springs Hot Pools, Kayak tour to Rangitoto, Silo Park Night market, 2 PJ shows, & dozens of bars & restaurants. Arrive on Wednesday, leave for Gold Coast on Monday.
    No Rotorua?
  • Spunkie
    Spunkie i come from downtown. Posts: 7,095
    edited October 2024
    Isoworld13 said:
    juswil said:
    I'm heading over to AKL from Melbs 
    Going on the tour to Hobbiton on the Saturday between shows
    Have various things planned for Auckland. Sky Tower, Auckland Domain/War Museum, Waitakere Ranges, Muriwai Beach, Palm Springs Hot Pools, Kayak tour to Rangitoto, Silo Park Night market, 2 PJ shows, & dozens of bars & restaurants. Arrive on Wednesday, leave for Gold Coast on Monday.
    Thanks for the great ideas! We're playing it loose due to jet lag in Auckland. I looked at where you're going for your day trips and you must be renting a car? I decided to pass on driving. Your Auckland itinerary looks super fun!
    Post edited by Spunkie on
    I was swimming in the Great Barrier Reef 
    Animals were hiding behind the Coral 
    Except for little Turtle
    I could swear he's trying to talk to me 
    Gurgle Gurgle
  • Spunkie
    Spunkie i come from downtown. Posts: 7,095
    edited October 2024
    In Surfers Paradise I found a day trip that will fly us to Lady Elliott Island for the day to snorkel the great barrier reef.
    I was swimming in the Great Barrier Reef 
    Animals were hiding behind the Coral 
    Except for little Turtle
    I could swear he's trying to talk to me 
    Gurgle Gurgle
  • Spunkie
    Spunkie i come from downtown. Posts: 7,095
    edited October 2024
    Isoworld13 said:
    gotthebottle said:
    Isoworld13 said:
    Heading to Middle Earth & OZ in a couple weeks for my 47th, 48th, 49th, and 50th shows. It caps off a spectacular year that already includes Vegas, Chicago, & Boston. New Zealand's itinerary is already pretty packed, but have 5 days in Gold Coast that are pretty open (except for Wed ;) ) Will be in Surfers Paradise. Any suggestions or must hit spots?
    My recommendation as a foreigner, but one who's been to Australia several times.... get out of the touristy Surfers and go east to the beautiful National Parks... SP is beach, ok a day of that is fine. Take a drive east there's so much gorgeous country. 
    Thanks for the great tips about the National Parks!
    Post edited by Spunkie on
    I was swimming in the Great Barrier Reef 
    Animals were hiding behind the Coral 
    Except for little Turtle
    I could swear he's trying to talk to me 
    Gurgle Gurgle
  • Spunkie
    Spunkie i come from downtown. Posts: 7,095
    edited October 2024
    I washed the scare walk farm dirt out from under my sparkly combat boots today (like micheyb told me to do to clear customs nicely). She's already departed her country! Shit's getting real! 
    I was swimming in the Great Barrier Reef 
    Animals were hiding behind the Coral 
    Except for little Turtle
    I could swear he's trying to talk to me 
    Gurgle Gurgle
  • Spunkie
    Spunkie i come from downtown. Posts: 7,095
    Isoworld13 said:
    Heading to Middle Earth & OZ in a couple weeks for my 47th, 48th, 49th, and 50th shows. It caps off a spectacular year that already includes Vegas, Chicago, & Boston. New Zealand's itinerary is already pretty packed, but have 5 days in Gold Coast that are pretty open (except for Wed ;) ) Will be in Surfers Paradise. Any suggestions or must hit spots? On a side note, I've got 2 extra Gold Circle tix for Night 1 in Auckland, but have no idea how to transfer. Can't sell on F2F cause no bank account in NZ. Could meet before show maybe? Coming from the Auckland Hilton & plan on taking the train to show.
    Your 50th show is going to be from Surfers Paradise - that is way too cool! 
    I was swimming in the Great Barrier Reef 
    Animals were hiding behind the Coral 
    Except for little Turtle
    I could swear he's trying to talk to me 
    Gurgle Gurgle
  • BrainofBGA
    BrainofBGA Australia Posts: 4,558
    People around work starting to talk about the shows (Melb), it’s getting closssssser! 
    Melbourne #1 '98
    Melbourne #2 '03
    Melbourne #3 '03
    Melbourne #1 '06
    Melbourne #3 '06
    Melbourne '09
    Melbourne '14
  • Isoworld13
    Isoworld13 Posts: 233
    edited October 2024
    Spunkie said:
    Isoworld13 said:
    Heading to Middle Earth & OZ in a couple weeks for my 47th, 48th, 49th, and 50th shows. It caps off a spectacular year that already includes Vegas, Chicago, & Boston. New Zealand's itinerary is already pretty packed, but have 5 days in Gold Coast that are pretty open (except for Wed ;) ) Will be in Surfers Paradise. Any suggestions or must hit spots? On a side note, I've got 2 extra Gold Circle tix for Night 1 in Auckland, but have no idea how to transfer. Can't sell on F2F cause no bank account in NZ. Could meet before show maybe? Coming from the Auckland Hilton & plan on taking the train to show.
    Your 50th show is going to be from Surfers Paradise - that is way too cool! 
    50th is actually Saturday Night Melbourne....but this whole leg is going to be amazing!! First show was 30 years ago Boston Garden 1994...30 Years...50 shows...30 Venues...25 Cities...5 Countries...3 Continents...Got 8 in this last year alone!  Got some great ones in my years. Saw the 'No Code' show in Moline...Witnessed the 'Ten' show in Philly...Was a part of the EPIC ALL NIGHTER in 2013 Wrigley!!! Got Neil Young in Toronto & got real fucked up in Amsterdam...My ONE AND ONLY REGRET TO THIS DAY is missing "THE EXPERIMENT" at Great Woods (which is literally 5 minutes from my house)....NOT MY FAULT THOUGH....was OUT OF TOWN for a family function for that one (DID see the other 2 at GW that year). Could not be more THRILLED than to celebrate 50 shows in a BUCKET LIST PARADISE!!!
    Post edited by Isoworld13 on
    1994 Boston
    1998 Mansfield
    2000 Atlanta & Mansfield
    2003 Mansfield (X2)
    2004 Boston
    2006 Chicago & Boston (x2)
    2008 Mansfield (x2)
    2009 Chicago
    2010 Buffalo & Boston
    2011 Toronto
    2012 Amsterdam
    2013 Wrigley, Worcerster (x2), Philly, & Hartford
    2014 Memphis, Moline, Denver
    2016 Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa, Hampton, Philly, Fenway (x2), Wrigley Monday
    2018 Wrigley (x2), Fenway (x2)
    2022 MSG. Nashville
    2023 Ft. Worth 2, Austin (x2)
    2024 Vegas 2, Wrigley 2, Fenway (x2), Auckland (x2), Gold Coast, Melbourne 1
  • Mattay
    Mattay Posts: 42
    just be careful in surfers that schoolies starts from 16th November. Sounds like you’ll be away by then but there are likely to be setting things up and might even still be some festivities in the lead up. 

    If you can drive south over the border to Byron Bay and have a beer at the Beach Hotel in the beer garden. Byron’s not what it used to be, but worth a day out for sure. 

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