Grand Final Transport

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#76
5 - When you get in the taxi write down details from the drivers ID on the viser . They will be extra nice to you . This idea came from a Sydney local . Record details of the cab before you get in
Always the first thing I do. When my girlfriend is coming home from anywhere, she always makes a performance out of texting me the number too.
 

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#77
Definitely never put bags in the boot. Unless it's a huge suitcase, I would never not have my bag on my lap.

You just always have to be aware and alert and even a little paranoid when travelling in an area you don't know.
 

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Wow, can't beleive how much some are spending. I'm doing it on the cheap:

Return tickets on the Greyhound bus - $166.50
A bed in a hostel on Flinders Lane for Saturday night - $32
GF ticket paid for by my dad - $0

Total: $198.50
 

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Yes, its been a few years - I've still read the forums from time to time but haven't wanted to get sucked in to posting. I guess Grand Final fever got the best of me :)
 
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2 x Flights $800 one way, used points back + $200 for taxes
2 x GF Tickets = $650
Accomm tonight at Tulla $70 (used points)
Accom for 4 nights after - free (staying with fam)
1 x Meat pie at game ~ $65
Lots x Beers at game ~ $800
Drs bill for brain damage from golf-ball-sized hail attack - $ unknown
 

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2 x Flights $800 one way, used points back + $200 for taxes
2 x GF Tickets = $650
Accomm tonight at Tulla $70 (used points)
Accom for 4 nights after - free (staying with fam)
1 x Meat pie at game ~ $65
Lots x Beers at game ~ $800
Drs bill for brain damage from golf-ball-sized hail attack - $ unknown
PRICELESS
 

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#87
Local cabbies taking advantage of visitors/tourists is hardly unique to Melbourne/Sydney... I think of the times I've gotten cabs when travelling in Asia where it would have been easy to be taken advantage of due to the language barrier, but luckily have never had a problem. It can be scary when you're in a place you don't know, though, so be careful!
 

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Local cabbies taking advantage of visitors/tourists is hardly unique to Melbourne/Sydney... I think of the times I've gotten cabs when travelling in Asia where it would have been easy to be taken advantage of due to the language barrier, but luckily have never had a problem. It can be scary when you're in a place you don't know, though, so be careful!
Try prauge.. .they have things that makes the meter go well beyond the official rate
 
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#91
Anyone got any advice for someone driving down on what time to arrive? Hate to drive up and find the carpark full. Was thinking of getting there around 7-8. Never been to a granny before so I'm unsure just how quick it fills up.
 
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#93
Keep in mind if coming from interstate that if it gets too wet they often shut the mcg carpark. Another option is to park near a train station and catch a train to Flinders st. I love the walk from Flinders st to mcg a geat way to soak up the atmosphere as you walk to the ground.
 

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#94
Wow, can't beleive how much some are spending. I'm doing it on the cheap:

Return tickets on the Greyhound bus - $166.50
A bed in a hostel on Flinders Lane for Saturday night - $32
GF ticket paid for by my dad - $0

Total: $198.50
Damn you just beat me.

Return tickets for points + cash - $3
A bed at my Dad's - $0
GF concession ticket - $207

Total: $210
 
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