Going to Oshkosh

[RV6AussieNick]

Hi Guys,

I'm finally making the long awaited journey from Brisbane Australia to Oshkosh, can anyone suggest some good accommodation venues not too far away from the airport.
Also if you have any other tips to maximise my trip as I'm sure there is so much to squeeze in while I'm there.

Cheers,

Nick.

n.purcell@optusnet.com.au

[rleffler]

I hate to be the bearer of bad news. Most of the close accommodations were booked last March. However, this time of year, there are some last minute cancelations. I just cancelled my room at the UofW dorm room.

You may want to mail the dorm and see if they have any space or can be put on the wait list. Be prepared housing costs double during the week.

You may also want to check out Craigslist for local houses/rooms available for rent.

There is always camping. There are several stores nearby where you can purchase camping equipment.

[aviationone]

The below was posted yesterday. The University of Wisconsin still has rooms available. Also with air-conditioning I got one yesterday.


Father's Day is just around the corner. Get dad the perfect gift and book him a trip to EAA AirVenture 2015. Stay on campus @ UWO by calling 920.424.3226 or emailing at uwoeaa@lists.uwosh.edu.

WE HAVE BOTH A/C AND NON-A/C ROOMS AVAILABLE!!! ‪#‎osh15

[grayforge]

Here's the EAA Airventure lodging page with links to Hotels, Private Homes and Dormitories:
http://www.eaa.org/en/airventure/pla...ip/eaa-lodging

I've found that hotels are overpriced and private home renters can be quite spotty in responding to inquiries and keeping their ad up to date.

There are 2 modes of home rentals: By the room or by the whole home. Last year we stayed in a nice private home, though it was a bit weird sharing it with the owners (their ad said we'd get the whole house). But many owners will make themselves scarce and leave the home to you.

A couple of camping options too: Tent or RV. You can rent a camper from a nearby city. Haven't tried the camping option yet, but it's interesting because you'll be camping in an enormous field with thousands of other aviation minded folks.

[Allan Bartlett]

Airbnb is another option to look for housing.

[Pmerems]

I have stayed there for the past 13 years. Lots of international travels stay there. Even Ausi's.

The post is a bit outdated, the contact person has moved on and the price is more but the school is still providing accommodations. You can also find them on the EAA Airventure website under Dorms.


http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...ool#post547841

[bcondrey]

Originally Posted by rleffler

I to be the bearer of bad news. Most of the close accommodations were booked last March. However, this time of year, there are some last minute cancelations. I just cancelled my room at the UofW dorm room.

You may want to mail the dorm and see if they have any space or can be put on the wait list. Be prepared housing costs double during the week.

You may also want to check out Craigslist for local houses/rooms available for rent.

There is always camping. There are several stores nearby where you can purchase camping equipment.

Bob,

Canceling plans to be at OSH or different arrangements?

Bob

[rleffler]

Originally Posted by bcondrey

Bob,

Canceling plans to be at OSH or different arrangements?

Bob

Different arrangements. HBC again instead of dorms.

[bcondrey]

Sounds good, we'll be in the usual location .

Bob

[Mike S]

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