thanks heaps for all your help.
i was just browsing through the QF website and i came across the live chat with Qantas Executive General Manager John Borghetti and he quoted this:
"The promotional visit to MEL is planned for 2 October - however the plane will also visit MEL as part of our pilot training flights - the first visit is planned for Thursday (25th)."
looks like ill try and go out on both days if i can
again thanks heaps, much appreciated