We've had a few complaints about the lack of a definite release time and
URL in this announcement, so here you go.
Tickets will go on sale at 11:00am Thu Jan 30th NZDT (tomorrow) at the
following URL:
https://ti.to/rails-camp-nz/4
Thanks for your patience.
Malc
On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 12:13:24PM +1300, Malcolm Locke wrote:
> We are very pleased to announce impending availability of tickets for the
> fourth New Zealand Rails Camp. Tickets will go on sale on the morning of Thu
> 30th Jan (NZ time).
>
> * When?: Fri 7th Mar to Mon 10th Mar 2014
> * Where?: Mt. Cheeseman, Canterbury, New Zealand
>
> We are returning to the now legendary venue of the first South Island camp,
> Mount Cheeseman Snowline Lodge. Located at 1500m above sea level in the
> Craigieburn Range the lodge offers a comfortable and breathtaking location
> for the discerning Rails Camper.
>
> Ticket prices are inclusive of the following:
>
> * Accommodation in the Snowline Lodge.
> * Meals for the duration of the camp, provided as last time by the team from
> Country Feasts.
> * Return bus transport from Christchurch Airport to Mt. Cheeseman.
> * A supply of NZ craft beer and cider, courtesy of GitHub. (
https://github.com/)
> * Soft drinks, courtesy of Trineo. (
http://trineo.com/)
> * Espresso coffee, courtesy of Resolve Digital. (
http://resolvedigital.com/)
>
>
>
> Prices
> ------
>
> Ticket price is $325 NZD.
>
> Demand is expected to be high, and numbers are limited.
>
>
>
> Getting to Christchurch
> -----------------------
>
> Direct or one stop flights are available from most Australian cities to
> Christchurch, and from most NZ airports.
>
> If you want to make your own way to Christchurch, make sure that you are at Christchurch Airport at 16:00 on 7th March as the buses will leave very shortly after.
>
>
>
> Return flights
> --------------
>
> The bus will be returning to Christchurch Airport from the venue on the morning
> of Mon 10th March. Make sure you do not book your return flights before 2pm to
> ensure your flight does not leave before the bus arrives back in Christchurch.
>
>
>
> What to bring
> -------------
>
> * A sleeping bag.
> * Clothes for warm *and* cold weather. March is late summer in NZ and
> there is the potential for a wide range of daytime temperatures during
> the camp, and nights may be potentially cold at the high altitude of
> the venue.
> * Sunscreen.
> * All necessary chargers / power adapters for any electronic equipment
> you intend to bring.
> * There *WILL BE NO CELLPHONE RECEPTION* at the venue. Really ... none.
> Therefore, please make sure you have all the software and files you need
> installed. We will be running a mirror of
rubygems.org, but to avoid
> disappointment please assume that you need to be fully self sufficient for
> any hacking you want to do. For a good rule of thumb, imagine you are
> MacGyver.
> * You will be sharing dorm / bunkroom style accommodation with other attendees, so
> bring ear plugs / eye mask if you feel you will need them.
>
> The venue is very isolated, so please ensure you bring any medication
> you require and additional necessary items with you.
>
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