december-2011

Jennifer 

Hawkins 

From pageants to property: 

why the pin-up is sitting pretty 

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EXPLORE! 

Japan’s powder 

perfect snowfields 

Australia’s best 

summer escapes 

Exotic outings 

in Bali 

Auckland’s 

harbourside 

highlights 

Cricket’s ricket’s new 

top wicket-keeper 

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EVENTS /// PROFILES /// FOOD /// DRINKS /// PLACES /// STYLE 

THE BEST 

OF THE GREAT 

AUSSIE COSSIE 

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10 

MINUTES 

WITH... 

TIM 

PAINE

PHOTOS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM: MATT MACKAY, CHRIS HOCKING, KIARGO COVER STYLING: KELLY SMYTHE HAIR & MAKEUP: LIZ KELSH JENNIFER HAWKINS 

IS WEARING COZI VIVID MOULDED BALCONETTE BRA AND BASIC PANT, PUSHMATAAHA ORANGE/CLEAR SKULL NECKLACE AND CLEAR SKULL RINGS 

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Dive into Japan’s 

snow season 

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Head offshore for 

a Bali adventure 

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Swimsuits 

of style 

CONTENTS 

DECEMBER 2011 

TAKE OFF 

002 welcome note 

005 events 

010 10 minutes with... 

Tim Paine 

012 out & about dining and 

drinking this December 

018 from dawn ’til dusk 

around Brisbane River 

021 fi t to go swim sense 

023 style fi le summer looks 

to stay cool with 

027 not for nothing grow 

your own gardens 

030 the biz Babes in Arms 

business talk 

089 brain teasers 

IN THE AIR 

WITH JETSTAR 

095 jetstar news 

097 starkids 

100 where we fl y 

103 international adventures 

119 australian adventures 

122 domestic airports 

123 wellbeing onboard 

 

 

127 have a bite 

COVER 

PHOTO: 

PIERRE 

TOUSSAINT. 

SHOT ON 

LOCATION 

AT FOUR 

SEASONS 

HOTEL 

SYDNEY 

CRUISE 

CONTROL 

32 STAR STRUCK 

With looks, love and a career 

on overdrive, we ask covergirl 

Jennifer Hawkins what’s next 

40 RETAIL THERAPY 

Swim in style with this season’s 

hottest Aussie swimsuits 

48 HUB 

Live it up in Auckland as 

summer sails in 

54 ADRENALINE 

We bring you the best of 

Japan’s snowfi elds for a 

winter-white Christmas 

61 IN FOCUS 

Find your holiday hideaway 

with our top 10 spots 

70 GO GUIDE 

All the news from this year’s 

Sydney-to-Hobart yacht race 

75 THIRST QUENCHER 

We showcase the party trail on 

Queensland’s Sunshine Coast 

82 HOT SPOT 

Get off the beaten track of Bali 

with our two adventures 

 

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Welcome to Jetstar Magazine. 

As a relatively young airline with a very modern fl eet, 

we get great feedback from customers who really enjoy 

fl ying on Jetstar’s planes. 

Last month we had a glimpse of an all-new aircraft that will 

join our fl eet — the Boeing 787 Dreamliner — when it touched 

down in Australia for a visit. Jetstar will be the fi rst airline in 

Australasia to fl y the 787 in 2013. 

The 787 signals a new era in air travel. For starters, it’s 20% 

more fuel-effi cient than similar-sized aircraft. It will deliver a great 

experience for travellers, including bigger windows and reduced 

jetlag thanks to more comfortable cabin pressure. 

If you fl y with us often, you might have noticed new types of 

seats in some of our existing aircraft. We’re gradually upgrading 

seats right across our Airbus A320/1 fl eet to give you more 

legroom and make your experience with us more comfortable. 

MAGAZINE 

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DECEMBER 

SUMMER 

SIZZLERS 

THE SAND MAN 

World IronMan champ Shannon Eckstein tells us 

how he’s all beefed up for the next test of power, 

skill, endurance and speed at the Kellogg’s 

Nutri-Grain IronMan & IronWoman Series 

WHAT’S IT LIKE BEING A THREE- 

TIME WORLD IRONMAN CHAMPION 

AND FOUR-TIME AUSTRALIAN 

IRONMAN CHAMPION? 

I never get tired of winning because 

it’s such a great feeling, but it 

seems like there’s always another 

race coming up so it’s important 

to enjoy the wins then move your 

focus onto winning the next race. 

HOW DO YOU PREPARE YOURSELF 

PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY FOR 

THE IRONMAN SERIES? 

It takes me about 20 weeks to get 

into peak fi tness. A usual day for me 

starts with a 6km swim session at 

5.30am. I do another session in the 


gym, some yoga or running at 11am, 

and then fi nish off with a beach 

session on the board or ski in the 

afternoon. I try to get right away from 

training when I have some spare 

time to keep myself mentally fresh. 

IS THERE ANY SPECIAL DIET 

THAT YOU PUT YOURSELF 

THROUGH BEFORE A RACE? 

I don’t really go by any diets. I’m 

lucky that I can eat anything because 

I burn so much energy in training. I 

do like a steak and vegetable dish 

the night before I race. 

THE IRONMAN SERIES IS ONE 

OF THE MOST GRUELLING 

COMPETITIONS AROUND, HOW 

DO YOU PUSH YOURSELF EACH 

TIME YOU COMPETE? 

The racing is usually the easy part 

compared to the amount of training 

we do. When the surf is big, it tends 

to be a challenge against the ocean 

rather than your competitors. 

WHICH SEGMENT OF THE RACE IS 

THE TOUGHEST FOR YOU? 

The soft sand running is defi nitely the 

toughest part of an IronMan race. The 

burn in your legs is like nothing else. 

Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain IronMan & 

IronWoman Series is on 18 Dec–19 

Feb. Details at surfi ronmanseries.com 

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3 DEC–11 FEB 

FLY BALL 

As the SLAM Summer Beach Volleyball 

Festival returns to our beaches, we ask event 

organiser Andrew Lemon to tells us more 

WHAT IS SLAM ALL ABOUT? 

The SLAM concept was hatched 

from witnessing the success of the 

beach volleyball tournament at the 

Sydney Olympics. It’s a sport that 

really strikes a chord with what 

Australians love — beach, music, 

sport and partying. 

HOW MANY TEAMS ARE EXPECTED 

AT THIS YEAR’S TOURNAMENT? 

Around 126 teams across the fi ve 

DISNEY LIVE! 

MICKEY’S MUSIC FESTIVAL 

28 DEC–6 FEB, 

ACROSS AUSTRALIA 

Mickey and his friends will sing and 

dance to popular hits remixed to the 

hottest sounds of hip hop, pop, swing, 

reggae and rock. disneylive.com.au 

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SLAM events and 3,000 

attendees. We can’t wait 

to see how many teams 

sign up to Noosa this 

year, as it’ll be the fi rst 

time SLAM touches 

down at Noosa Beach. 

WHAT KIND OF MUSICAL 

LINE-UP CAN WE EXPECT? 

SLAM’s music line-up kicks off 

on the beach during the SLAM 

A CHORUS LINE 

31 DEC–15 JAN, ADELAIDE 

This longest-running Broadway musical makes its 

premiere in Adelaide with a brilliant cast of Australian 

and international talents. Relive hit musical numbers as 

the drama unfolds. Directed and re-staged by Baayork 

Lee with musical supervisor Peter Casey. Festival 

Theatre, tickets at bass.net.au. 

competition with DJs playing a 

blend of Latin-infl uenced beats 

with indie mash-ups and cool hip 

hop. The real music focus will 

be on the after-party, which is 

staged right next to the volleyball 

competition and runs through to 

sunset. Look out for Amy Meredith, 

Stafford Brothers, The Potbelleez, 

Boom! Bap! Pow! and Kaz James to 

name a few. 

SLAM is on 3 Dec–11 Feb at Noosa 

Beach, Palm Beach, St Kilda Beach, 

Scarborough Beach, Glenelg; tickets 

at slamvolleyball.com.au 

THE PYRAMID ROCK FESTIVAL 

29 DEC–1 JAN, MELBOURNE 

Count down to the New Year with 

top musical acts. It’s three days of 

camping, music and fabulous surf 

beaches on beautiful Phillip Island. 

Pyramid Rock, ticketing details at 

thepyramidrockfestival.com. 

PYRAMID ROCK FESTIVAL: MARTIN PHILBEY THE TASTE FESTIVAL: SEAN FENNESSY

DON’T 

MISS 

HARBOUR PARTY 

31 Dec, Sydney 

Kick off your 

2012 with a bang 

at Sydney’s 

Luna Park with 

acts like The 

Potbelleez, pop 

diva Zoë Badwi 

and some of 

the country’s 

biggest DJs. Also, 

catch the best 

views of the NYE 

fi reworks. Luna 

Park, tickets at 

ticketek.com. 

au or moshtix. 

com.au. 

SHORE THING 

31 DEC, SYDNEY 

Usher in the New Year with the 

biggest names in music at the 

hottest NYE’s party this side of the 

world. From Snoop Dogg to Calvin 

Harris and Pendulum, this Bondi 

Beach party is one you won’t want to 

miss. Tickets at 1300 338 161. 


THE TASTE FESTIVAL 

28 DEC–3 JAN, HOBART 

Expect an additional 500 seats this 

year, a new area called The Winery 

and a seven-day program of wine 

events. There are plenty of activities 

at Kids in the Park for families and 

children. Sullivans Cove, Hobart. 

Tickets at tastefestival.com.au. 

2–24 DEC 

CAROLS BY THE TREE 

SYDNEY 

Gather family and friends 

and soak up the Christmas 

spirit with traditional carols 

performed by some of the 

fi nest a cappella groups 

like Blues Point, Heartbeat, 

Sway and others. Darling 

Harbour by the Christmas 

Tree; free event. 

FESTIVAL IN 

THE FIELDS 

Count down to the New Year at 

the annual Peats Ridge Music 

Festival in the Glenworth Valley, 

an hour north of Sydney. We chat 

with festival director, Matt Grant 

YOUR EVENT PROMOTES AND 

ADVOCATES SUSTAINABILITY 

BUT HOW EXACTLY? 

We utilise everything from solar 

power to having our generators 

run on 100% bio diesel. We 

use grey water treatment 

facilities so all grey water from 

the festival is collected onsite, 

treated and then reused to 

irrigate the site post event to 

help recover from the impact 

of the festival. Even down to 

the decor and dressing of the 

festival — we use as much 

recycled material as possible. 

WHAT CAN FAMILIES WITH 

KIDS EXPECT AT THE FESTIVAL? 

There’s a designated family 

campsite, a relaxed vibe at the 

festival with plenty of open 

space and a family swimming 

hole manned by a lifeguard. 

The children’s program is 

packed with a whole lot of 

things to choose from. 

The Peats Ridge Music Festival 

is on 29 Dec–1 Jan. Tickets at 

peatsridgefestival.com.au 

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8–20 DEC 

BILLABONG PIPE MASTERS 

HONOLULU 

Catch some of the best surfers in 

the world as they attempt to surf 

the iconic Banzai Pipeline, often 

referred to as the best wave on the 

planet. It’s the fi nal stop of the Vans 

Triple Crown and the fi nal event of 

the ASP Men’s World Tour. Ehukai 

Beach Park, North Shore. 

SWAN LAKE 

3–12 DEC, BRISBANE 

Francois Klaus’ interpretation 

honours the rich choreographic 

heritage of this classic ballet while 

deftly injecting a new narrative. 

Look out for the lavish sets. 

Playhouse, Queensland Performing 

Arts Centre, tickets at 136 246. 

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SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL 

ART SERIES 

16 DEC–12 FEB, SYDNEY 

Catch Mexican-Canadian artist Rafael 

Lozano-Hemmer as he exhibits 

Recorders — 13 pieces of highly 

interactive and complex digital 

artworks. Museum of Contemporary 

Art & Art Gallery of NSW. 

DON’T 

MISS 

FUTURE PAST 

PERFECT TOUR 

11 Dec–30 Dec, 

across Australia 

The Church 

culminates 

its 30th 

anniversary 

celebrations 

in Australia, 

ready to rock 

three classic 

albums. Tickets 

at moshtix.com. 

au, premier. 

ticketek.com.au, 

brisbanepower 

house.org, 

ticketmaster. 

com.au. 

BOOK NOW 

SURFN’ INK 

13–15 JAN, GOLD COAST 

Get inked by the best tattoo 

artists from around the world 

at this tattoo convention. The 

colourful program includes art 

fusion, photo and art galleries, 

and live music. 

FLICKERFEST 

6–15 JAN, SYDNEY 

Over 100 innovative, provocative 

and entertaining fi lms have 

been picked for this summer’s 

movie season under the stars. 

There’ll be something for the 

kids too at Flicker Kids. 

THE RED HOT 

SUMMER TOUR 

2–22 JAN, ACROSS AUSTRALIA 

One of Australia’s favourite rock 

bands, INXS, will headline this 

tour with special guests Vanessa 

Amorosi and James Reyne. 

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We catch up with Hobart 

Hurricanes wicket-keeper, Tim 

Paine, ahead of the Big Bash 

League and international games 

WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FROM YOU 

THIS SEASON? 

Hopefully a full recovery from injury 

and a return to playing cricket 

sometime around Christmas. 

WHAT ARE THE TEAMS TO 

LOOK OUT FOR AT THE BIG 

BASH LEAGUE? 

All teams in this season’s Big Bash 

look good on paper but I do think 

the Melbourne Renegades have 

the most explosive line-up! Time 

will tell. 

WHAT ARE THE TOP THREE 

ATTRIBUTES THAT MAKE A GOOD 

WICKET-KEEPER? 

A safe pair of hands, good agility 

and lots of energy. 

HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT BEING 

NAMED CAPTAIN? 

Very proud and excited to be named 

captain of the Hobart Hurricanes 

being a Hobart born-and-bred boy! 

WHO WAS THE TOUGHEST BOWLER 

YOU’VE FACED BEFORE? 

Shaun Tait but my index fi nger says 

Dirk Nannes. 

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10 

MINUTES 

WITH... 

TIM 

PAINE 

WHAT IS THE HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR 

CAREER SO FAR? 

Receiving my baggy green and 

playing in my fi rst test match 

for Australia. 

WHAT DRIVES YOU? 

Getting fully fi t; and getting that 

feeling again when I walk on the 

ground to play for Australia drives 

me every day. 

HOW DO YOU FEEL GOING 

INTO THE INTERNATIONAL 

CRICKET SEASON? 

Excited to see the likes of Sachin 

Tendulkar back in Australia for 

possibly the last time and defi nitely 

keen to be back on the ground 

playing again! 

TIM’S 

FAVE 

SPOTS 

PHUKET: For 

the beaches, 

incredible 

culture, food 

and weather. 

SYDNEY: For 

catching up 

with friends, 

Bondi Beach 

and harbour. 

BYRON BAY: 

For the 

beaches and 

relaxed vibe. 

As a right-handed 

batsmen Paine has so 

far yielded 287 runs 

“ALL TEAMS IN THIS SEASON’S 

BIG BASH LOOK GOOD” 

The Big Bash League is on 

16 Dec–28 Jan across Australia. 

For international matches, check 

cricket.com.au. 

INTERVIEW: ZUHARA YUSOFF PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES

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OUT & 

ABOUT 

A SLICE 

OF HEAVEN 

SYDNEY 

“THE WORLD NEEDS A PLACE 

WHERE DESSERT IS 

THE PURPOSE” 

Have your cake and eat 

it too with this new breed 

of outstanding dessert shops 

Adriano Zumbo, Australia’s 

own Willy Wonka, has 

developed a strong following 

for his wacky fl avoured 

macarons. His latest outpost 

is a fi tting home for creations 

such as Whizz Fizz (raspberry 

meringue sherbet, raspberry 

compote, and liquorice crème) 

and the soon-to-be-legendary 

dessert train. Shop 1, Café 

Court, The Star, 80 Pyrmont Rd, 

Pyrmont, tel: +61 (2) 9810 7318. 

MELBOURNE 

Burch & Purchese Sweet 

Studio is the creation of British 

pastry chefs Ian Burch and 

Darren Purchese, who’ve worked 

in some of Europe’s fi nest kitchens 

along with local hotspots like Vue de 

Monde and The Press Club. They’ve 

fused science and sweetness 

to create edible art such as a 

chocolate fl ower garden, alongside 

a magnifi cent selection of seasonal 

desserts and cakes. 647 Chapel St, 

South Yarra, tel: +61 (3) 9827 7060. 

ADELAIDE 

Cocolat Dessert Café was opened by 

Terena Blanton-Downs because she 

“felt the world needed a place where 

dessert was the purpose”. Signature 

desserts, including The Wild Thing 

(chocolate sponge, milk chocolate 

mousse, dark chocolate ganache and 

shards, with a tower of toffee) have 

made her cafés Adelaide icons. 283 

Rundle St, Adelaide, tel: +61 (8) 8232 

6133 and the airport. 

SWEET 

SPOT 

Singapore’s 

sweet tooth will 

be swooning 

with the new 

Pique Nique. 

Celebrating 

the taste of 

America in a 

cosy New Yorkstyle 

space, 

tuck into a red 

velvet cake 

and a caramel 

chocolate 

brownie. B1-1/2 

Ngee Ann 

City Twr A, 

391A Orchard 

Rd, tel: +65 

6238 6705.

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CLOCKWISE FROM 

MAIN: Cocolat 

Dessert Café; 

croquembouche 

from Belle Époque 

Pâtisserie; 

the coconut, 

passionfruit, ginger 

mint creation from 

Burch & Purchese 

Sweet Studio 

PERTH 

Choux Café brings a little bit of 

Paris to Perth. As well as the de 

rigueur macarons, chef Emmanuel 

Mollois makes beautiful cakes and 

desserts including Gianduja Gateau 

(caramelised biscuit layers with 

chocolate and hazelnut mousse) 

and Paris Brest (choux pastry fi lled 

with hazelnut butter cream). 

93 Shenton Rd, Swanbourne, 

tel: +61 (8) 9385 4227. 

BRISBANE 

Belle Époque Pâtisserie matches a 

French-inspired interior with French 

pâtisserie. Pastry chef Nick Tierney 

uses only the fi nest ingredients like 

French Isigny butter and Valrhona 

couverture, to create classic desserts 

such as lemon meringue pie and fruit 

tarts. 1000 Ann St, Fortitude Valley, 

tel: +61 (7) 3253 6999. 

SWEET NEWS 

Australia’s ‘cake queen’ Paris 

Cutler is lighting up the 

LifeStyle FOOD channel with 

the delectable Planet Cake. 

We ask her what’s cooking 

HOW HAS PLANET 

CAKE EVOLVED? 

When I bought the business 

in 2003, it was a tiny shop 

with just one decorator. Now 

we’re regarded as the best 

cake decorators in Australia 

with the largest decorating 

school in the southern 

hemisphere, three books and 

the new television series. 

WHO ARE SOME OF THE 

CELEBRITIES YOU’VE MADE 

CAKES FOR? 

Wedding cakes for Nicole 

Kidman, Lleyton Hewitt and 

Guy Sebastian; Celine Dion’s 

40th birthday cake. 

WHAT’S THE MOST BIZARRE 

CAKE YOU’VE MADE? 

A life-sized leg for a 

man celebrating the 1st 

anniversary of losing his 

leg in a car accident; he 

wanted everyone to have a 

laugh. I thought he was so 

courageous and what better 

way to deal with a situation 

like that than with humour! 

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SNAP, 

CRACKLE 

AND POP 

Indulge in some local bubbles 

this festive season — there’s 

something for everyone from 

the serious to the fun 

1Yellowglen — a name 

synonymous with fun fi zz 

— has expanded its range of 

bubbles. From the classic Vintage 

Pinot Noir Chardonnay to the 

new Bella Bianco and pale pink 

Bella (all RRP AU$19.95), there’s 

something for every taste. The 

2006 Vintage Perle is the top of NSW. The pinot noir and pinot 

the range, a traditional blend meunier give a strawberry aroma 

of pinot noir and chardonnay. while the chardonnay provides 

RRP AU$29.99. 

almond, pear and oatmeal notes. 

2Check out Tamburlaine 2010 

Blanc de Blanc, a certifi ed 

It’s crisp and dry with hints of 

lemon rind and nectarine. 

biodynamic wine from Orange, RRP AU$35. 

New South Wales. It’s made with 

biodynamic chardonnay grapes 

5Bay of Fires Tasmanian Cuvee 

Rosé is a non-vintage blend 

picked early to retain natural of pinot noir and chardonnay with 

acidity. RRP AU$25. 

a lovely salmon-pink hue, aromas 

3Blue Pyrenees Midnight Cuvee 

2008 is also made from 100% 

of strawberries and musk, and 

hints of berries and mushrooms 

chardonnay. The fruit is picked on the palate. RRP AU$31.50. 

at night, to keep it as cool as 

possible, and the wine is bottle- 

6Sparkling red wines are 

distinctively Australian, 

fermented in the traditional particularly fun for Christmas. 

method of Champagne. It has a Grant Burge Sparkling Shiraz 

refreshing dry fi nish. RRP AU$30. Cabernet, a non-vintage bottle- 

4Logan 2009 ‘M’ Cuvee is a 

classic blend of chardonnay, 

fermented blend, has rich 

Christmas cake fl avours, 

pinot noir and pinot meunier from vibrant colour and a creamy 

one of the coolest vineyards in mousse. RRP AU$25.95. 

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JAYNE POWELL 

AUTHOR OF 

CHAMPAGNES — 

BEHIND THE 

BUBBLES 

“Moet & 

Chandon 

asked a 

scientist to 

count the 

number of 

bubbles in 

champagne 

using 

photography. 

The result? 

There are 

21 million 

bubbles in 

a glass of 

champas” 

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7Prosecco is a northern Italian 

grape variety usually made 

9Fans of Italian prosecco, 

Adelaide winemakers Joe 

into a lightly sparkling wine. In and Dina Grilli have produced 

2000, Otto Dal Zotto, who grew a delicate and aromatic 

up in northern Italy, planted the sparkling wine with the same 

fi rst prosecco vines in Australia’s crisp savoury fi nish. Dubbed 

King Valley. Dal Zotto L’Immigrante Primo Secco, this non-vintage 

Prosecco 2010 is his winery’s 

fi zz has a delicate stone-fruit 

premium bubbly offering. Pale straw aroma with a hint of lemon 

in colour, the aroma has a touch blossom and crisp acidity and 

of toasty complexity, while the a savoury fi nish. RRP AU$20. 

palate has mouth-fi lling bubbles, 

zesty citrus and almonds with a dry, 

The Crittenden 

10Pinocchio 2011 

chalky fi nish. RRP AU$36. 

Moscato made from muscat 

8The Brown Brothers 2011 Limited 

Release Prosecco — their fourth, 

and gewürztraminer grapes 

has a tantalising subtle 

also from King Valley — has a spritz, lychee and ginger 

bright pale green hue to match the aromas, and refreshing 

Granny Smith apple and pear notes acidity balanced by a hint 

on the nose along with some citrus of sweetness. It’s a perfect 

undertones. Great as an aperitif or brunch wine as well as great 

with raw seafood. Perfect to drink with Asian food, soft cheeses 

when young. RRP AU$19.90. 

and fresh fruit. RRP AU$25. 

GRACE 

KELLY 

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Organised by the 

Victoria and Albert Museum, London 

and Grimaldi Forum, Monaco 

Grace Kelly 1954. Image courtesy of Philippe Halsman 

/ Magnum Photos / Snapper Media. 

AUSTRALIAN EXCLUSIVE 

Bendigo Art Gallery 

11 March – 17 June 2012 

Featuring spectacular fi lm costumes, 

haute couture gowns (includes 

Dior, Balenciaga, Chanel, Givenchy) 

and meticulously-tailored suits and 

American casual wear, the exhibition 

will explore the development and 

cultivation of Grace Kelly’s style, 

infl uence and transformation from 

Hollywood actress to princess. 

Exhibition organised by 

the Victoria and Albert 

Museum, London and 

Grimaldi Forum, Monaco. 

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OUT & 

ABOUT 

MORE FUN, 

BAR NONE 

Check out the best new 

Sydney bars for summer fun 

HARBOUR HIGHLIGHT 

The Island Bar isn’t just “on 

the harbour” — its setting on 

Sydney’s Cockatoo Island places 

it well and truly IN the harbour. A 

12-minute ferry ride from the city, 

with great views of the Harbour 

Bridge and a comfortable, 

custom-designed bar space, the 

Island Bar will run until mid-April. 

Cocktails are served by the glass 

or in jugs and with delicious 

wood-fi red pizze and a “spuntini” 

(Italian snacks) menu of 

bruschetta and salads, you have 

the perfect place to while away a 

lazy, warm day with friends. Grab 

a deck chair by the water’s edge 

or relax under a beach umbrella 

or in shady undercover seating 

and, every Sunday, chill out to 

the tunes from guest DJs. Call 

Sydney Ferries Transport Info line 

on 131 500 for ferry details. 

HOUSE OF COOL 

One of Sydney’s hottest 

nightspots, Beach Haus, is 

making waves this summer with 

its “cocktail couture”, including 

Little Lady (Belle De Brillet pear, 

WHILE AWAY A 

LAZY, WARM DAY 

AT THE ISLAND 

BAR 

fresh raspberries, passionfruit, 

lime and ginger beer), Spiced 

Apple & Lychee Mojito (a fruity 

take on the classic mojito, 

with Havana Club blanco rum, 

lychee liqueur, pomme verte, 

mint, lychees, apple juice and 

soda) and, for something more 

savoury, Grapefuit & Sweet Thai 

Basil Collins (grapefruit-infused 

vodka, house-made sweet Thai 

basil syrup, clear and cloudy 

apple juice, lemon and sauvignon 

blanc). Meanwhile, shared 

cocktails for six people such as 

High Beached Tea (Belvedere 

pink grapefruit vodka, Hendrick’s 

gin, elderfl ower cordial, dry 

ginger ale, cloudy apple juice and 

mint), are served in giant chrome 

shells. 5 Roslyn St, Potts Point, 

tel: +61 (0)416 304 059. 

TOP/BELOW: 

The Island Bar; 21



COMING OF AGE 

Also opened recently in 

cosmopolitan Kings Cross is 21, 

named for the infamous Kellett Club, 

a reknowned blackjack venue which 

occupied the space in the 1920s. 

The interior design combines the 

feel of a New York loft apartment 

with the building’s industrial 

heritage, including original brick 

walls, exposed concrete, reclaimed 

timber, graphic laser-cut motifs and 

copper features, completed with 

Chesterfi eld furniture and black 

mirrors. The lower level houses 

a small lounge bar and balcony, 

while the main bar with fi ve private 

dining booths, a dance fl oor with 

oversized bronze mirror ball, and two 

additional raised seating areas is on 

the fi rst fl oor. 12 Kellett Street, Potts 

Point, tel: +61 (2) 9380 6060. 

LOVE & WAR 

Chill out this summer with a Cold War Sgroppino 

from Marco Faraone of The Island Bar: 

Shake 30ml vodka, 30ml Aperol, 20ml lemon 

juice and 2 tablespoons of lemon sorbet 

together. Strain over ice in a wine glass, top with 

a splash of prosecco and garnish with a mint leaf 

and grapefruit wedge. 

CREATIVE CAPERS 

Kinselas has run the gamut from 

1930s funeral parlour, to the 

halcyon days of the ’80s when 

it was the undisputed home of 

Sydney’s creative set playing host 

to legendary performances from 

the likes of Beastie Boys and The 

Lemonheads. Now its third level is 

set to once again redefi ne Sydney’s 

cultural landscape, transformed 

into The Standard, an all-purpose 

performance art space. The level 3, 

New York-style warehouse space 

has been transformed to answer 

Sydney’s call for a live performance 

venue with a twist, hosting an 

eclectic mix of live music, theatre 

in the round, aerial performances, 

comedy, burlesque and art 

exhibitions. 383 Bourke St, Surry 

Hills, tel: +61 (2) 9262 4500. 

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FROM DAWN 

’TIL DUSK 

A RIVER’S 

RENAISSANCE 

Discover the lifeline of a city with 

a day enjoying the meandering 

Brisbane River 

6.30am Catch the fi rst morning light 

with a walk down to Eagle Street 

Pier. Hop on a ferry over to Thornton 

Street, Kangaroo Point, and turn 

right when you get off following the 

signs past Riverlife (via Lower River 

Tce, Kangaroo Point, tel: + 61 (7) 

3891 5766), where you can hire bikes 

and kayaks. Don’t miss all 120 of 

Brisbane’s steepest stairs which will 

take you to the top of the Kangaroo 

Point Cliffs. 

7am At the top, enjoy a freshly 

brewed coffee followed by breakfast 

at The Cliffs Café (29 River Tce, 

Kangaroo Point, tel: +61 (7) 3391 

7771). Take in the river views 

while the children play in the 

adjacent open grassed areas 

and playground. 

8.30am Retrace your steps back 

down the Kangaroo Point Cliffs and 

along the river-walk pathway until 

you reach the city’s iconic Story 

Bridge. Suitable for anyone aged 

10 years or over and all levels of 

fi tness, a Story Bridge Adventure 

Climb (170 Main Street, Kangaroo 

Point, tel: +61 (7) 3177 1633) to the 

top will reveal a glistening cityscape 

and the winding Brisbane River. For 

the more adventurous, how about a 

30-minute abseil down the bridge? 

11am Head back to the Thornton 

Street ferry terminal for a relaxing 

CityCat ferry ride and take in the 

new Riverfront Revival CityCat Tour, 

which shares the revitalisation of 

WORDS AND LEFT PHOTO: KERRY HEANEY JELLYFISH PHOTO: HELEN CATHCART


Brisbane’s riverfront over the last 

20 years. 

1pm Alight from your CityCat at 

South Bank Parklands ferry terminal. 

Located on Clem Jones Promenade, 

South Bank’s newest dining precinct 

is the perfect spot for lunch, whether 

you fancy an upmarket spread at 

Stokehouse or more casual fare at 

The Jetty, Popolo, Cove Bar & Dining, 

or Left Bank. 

2.30pm Enjoy a paddle at South 

Bank’s Streets Beach while the 

kids make sandcastles. Take in 

the panoramic 360-degree views 

of Brisbane’s city skyline from The 

Wheel of Brisbane located at South 

Bank’s Cultural Forecourt. 

3.30pm Time for some culture 

at GoMA (Gallery of Modern Art, 

Stanley Plc, South Bank, tel: +61 

(7) 3840 7303) where the stunning 

Matisse: Drawing Life, a major 

exhibition of works on paper by 

Henri Matisse with more than 300 

drawings, prints and illustrated 

Brisbane cityscape at dusk 

LEFT/RIGHT: Enjoying ice 

cream at The Cliffs Café; 

seafood at Jellyfi sh 

books, is on display from 3 

December until 4 March 2012. 

6pm Take the boardwalk back down 

the river to the Goodwill Bridge and 

cross to the city side of the river for 

a fab seafood dinner at Jellyfi sh (123 

Eagle St, tel: +61 (7) 3220 2202). 

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PAUL LEWIN, 

STORY BRIDGE 

ADVENTURE 

CLIMB CEO 

“The river 

view from 

the top of 

the Story 

Bridge is 

amazing. 

You can 

see it 

thread 

around 

the city 

and out to 

Moreton 

Bay” 

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INTERVIEW: KELLY IRVING PHOTO: MILK & CO PTY LTD 

FIT TO GO 

SWIM 

KING 

Olympian and former swimming 

champ Michael Klim smashed 

world records throughout his 

12-year international career. Out 

of retirement in February 2011, 

the comeback king reveals how 

he balances work, family and his 

passion for the pool 

WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO 

BECOME A PRO SWIMMER? 

When I watched the 1988 Olympic 

Games and saw Duncan Armstrong 

win gold! 

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS 

OF SWIMMING? 

Swimming is a great form of 

exercise as it develops your 

muscular, cardiovascular and 

overall endurance. Mentally, it’s 

also a great release from everyday 

routine. Swimming is very relaxing 

— no mobile phone has yet been 

invented that can ring in the pool! 

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 

TRAINING IN THE POOL AND AT 

THE BEACH? 

Training in the pool is very specifi c 

and focused on quality, not quantity 

of laps. At my old age of 34, making 

sure that my body is well balanced 

in terms of strength and power is 

important. We focus on technique, 

endurance, speed and general skill. 

The benefi ts from training at the 

beach are minimal in terms of form, 

but mentally the benefi ts of being 


outside are huge. 

HOW DO YOU KEEP A STRONG 

MIND AS WELL AS BODY? 

Being passionate and enjoying 

what you do keeps motivation 

high, which makes it easy to have a 

strong mind. 

ANY TIPS FOR BALANCING WORK 

AND FAMILY LIFE? 

The key to juggling swimming, 

spending time with my family and 

directing my business Milk & Co is 

planning and having good support 

from family, friends, colleagues and 

my coach. I’m learning to live in the 

moment. If I’m with the kids, then 

this is time with the kids — I leave 

training and work behind. 

BE BEACH SAFE 

Swimming champ 

Michael Klim 

1. Swim between the lifeguards’ red and yellow fl ags. 

2. Swim with a friend and never take your eyes off 

your children when they’re in or near the water. 

3. Don’t underestimate the ocean — use common sense! 

4. Slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen, slap on a hat. 

5. Never drink alcohol and swim. 

6. Learn to be a competent swimmer. 

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WORDS: ANNE LOH MAIN PHOTO: ISLAND TRIBE 

STYLE 

FILE 

THE HEAT 

IS ON 

Get ready to enjoy your 

summer holidays with our 

picks for the season 

SIDEKICK WANTED 

If your two essentials for the beach 

are music and cold drinks, then 

you’ll love the Burton Lil Buddy — a 

stereo and cooler in one! With a 

capacity of 12 cans, integrated 

bottle opener, speakers and amp, 

you’ll defi nitely be the centre of 

attention. AU$99.95; For stockists, 

call +61 (2) 9935 9000. 


TRIBAL COUNSEL 

Just launched into the Australian 

market is the Island Tribe sunscreen 

range. It’s 100% Australian-made, -made, 

and custom-formulated for 

the challenging Australian 

environment with maximum m 

broad-spectrum 

protection. In Clear Gel, 

Clear Gel Spray and Clear 

Gel Stick, all with SPF 30+. 

From AU$9.95 for the 50ml 

Clear Gel; for stockists call 

+61 (7) 5659 1136. 

I’M A SOUL MAN 

Celebrating 10 years of “healthy 

fashion” this summer, eco-friendly 

Souls Massage Thongs has a brand 

new range. The new massagestyle 

thongs promise to be even 

more forgiving on the feet with 

therapeutic “bubbles” bles” said to 

stimulate your blood ood 

circulation at every ry 

step. Kids thongs 

at AU$14.95, 

adult ones at 

AU$17.95; stockists sts on 

+61 (7) 5492 7233. 3. 

Protect your skin while 

having a fab time outdoors 

LONG 

SUMMER 

DAYS 

Celebrity stylist and fashion 

designer Sophia Banks-Coloma 

gives us quick and easy tips for 

our summer prep. 

WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO LOOK 

SUMMER READY? 

To make your skin naturally 

glowing, I recommend using a 

moisturiser containing gradual 

tanner, for the perfect summer 

look. Invest in a pair of gold 

sandals for your holiday and 

always pack a maxi dress in 

a bright colour or print for 

an effortless look that can be 

dressed up or down. A straw 

bag will also help you look 

beach ready. 

WHAT TRENDS ARE HOT 

THIS SUMMER? 

Rainbow bright colours, in 

particular emerald green and 

bright blue, which are ideal for 

injecting some fun into your 

wardrobe. Now is the time to 

add fl uoro into your summer. All 

the celebrities are rolling around 

in red jeans; simply add a basic 

tee and wedge and you’re good 

to go with this look. Wide leg 

jeans are the new skinny jeans 

and are fl attering to everyone. 

Smaller sunglasses are the next 

big thing for summer days — try 

downsizing your current sunnies 

for a bang-on-trend celebrity 

look. Summer shoes are all 

about the chunky wedge. 

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YOUNG PEEPERS 

Recent research recommends that 

children’s eyes need protection from 

the sun from as young as six months 

as they have bigger pupils and 

less pigmented tissues. With these 

colourful Frankie Ray sunglasses, 

the little ones can start making a 

fashion statement early! For 3 to 

13 year olds, the lenses offer 100% 

ultraviolet protection compliant with 

Australian Standards. AU$29.95; 

stockists on www.eyetribe.com.au 

CHANGE ME 

Girls and boys will fall in love 

with the new Crocs ChameleonsTM Translucent Clogs this summer. 

These clogs change colour instantly 

in the sun right in front of your eyes 

to pink lemonade, lime green, sea 

blue or navy, for endless fun. There 

are circulation nubs on the foot bed 

and the CrosliteTM material creates a 

perfect fi t. AU$59.99; stockists on 

www.crocsaustralia.com.au 

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Protect the kids’ 

eyes with Frankie 

Ray sunnies 

HOLIDAY CARE 

Keep the family safe on your 

summer holidays with SOOV — The 

Family First Aid range of soothing, 

antiseptic SOOV Bite, SOOV Cream, 

SOOV Burn and SOOV Prickly Heat 

Powder to soothe burns (including 

sunburn), bites, 

cuts, grazes and 

stings. From 

AU$6.95 for 

a 50ml tube 

of SOOV Cream; 

for stockists 

call 1800 033 

706 (within 

Australia). 

MADE FOR ACTION 

Hardy, high quality and affordable 

is how we like our sunnies, 

especially when we’re outdoors 

doing sporty activities. Filtrate 

Eyewear specialises in sports 

sunglasses made for the pros with 

stainless steel-strengthened hinges 

and 100% UV protection; they look 

good too. AU$ $49.95 and $59.95 

(polarised polycarbonate lenses); 

for stockists call +61 (2) 9999 6232. 

PECKING ORDER 

With three different MooGoo lip 

balms, you’re all ready to protect 

your lips with the best natural 

ingredients this summer. Basic ic 

Cow Lick lip balm will keep 

lips soft and moisturised, 

the tinted option adds a 

rosy glow, while Tingling 

Honey Lips balm treats lips 

that have had too much 

sun. From AU$4.50 for the 

Cow Lick lip balm; stockists 

on www.moogoo.com.au 

BAND BUDDIES 

Ever since talkshow host 

Ellen DeGeneres featured the 

SLAPTM S Watch on her show, 

sales s have been ticking along. 

Now No available in Australia in 

nine e bold b colours and also in 

Bling, 

Prints P and Wild ranges, 

which w means more fun 

mix-and-match 

possibilities. If you want 

just j a touch of fl uoro in 

your yo summer wardrobe, 

start sta easy with a SLAP watch. 

From AU$34.95, one size fi ts all; 

junior watches w are also available 

on www.slapwatches.com.au 

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WORDS AND PHOTOS: CLAIRE DUNN 

NOT FOR 

NOTHING 

GARDENING 

ON THE GO 

Have your travel and eat it too 

with a visit to a community garden 

Have you ever been travelling and 

found yourself missing the simple 

joy of watering the pot of parsley 

growing on your verandah? Or 

picking a bowl of fresh salad greens 

still warm from the sun straight from 

the garden? By lending a hand for 

a few hours in one of the hundreds 

of community gardens around 

Australia, I plan to have my travel 

and eat it too. 

The sound of squawking 

chickens and the smell of sweet 

peas lead me up the garden path 

to Newcastle’s Fig Tree Community 

Garden. Sandwiched between a 

bowling green and a busy road, it’s 

an oasis of edible greenery. 

“There’s nothing better 

than a pizza cooked here in our 

wood-fi red oven on a summer 

afternoon, topped with eggplant, 

tomato, zucchini and herbs picked 

straight from the garden,” says 

Kristy Lee Grainger, on-site manager 

at Fig Tree, as she hands me a 

tray of cucumber and calendula 

seedlings to plant. 

I’m soon joined by small helpers 

eager to get their hands in the 

dirt, and their mouths around the 


ripe mulberries dangling nearby at 

perfect toddler head height. 

“It’s pretty organic here. You’re 

welcome to come and help out 

anytime and then take produce 

home with you. The only things we 

sell are eggs from our chickens,” 

says Grainger. 

While once the domain of the 

private backyard, gardening is 

increasingly going public, with 

communal plots springing up 

faster than you can sprout alfalfa. 

Community gardens are as varied 

as their produce, ranging from 

allotment gardens where individuals 

tend their own plot, to “guerrilla 

gardens” of ad hoc kerbside vegie 

plantings. They can be large councilfunded 

projects or community 

ORGANIC 

GARDENING ON 

COMMUNAL LAND 

IS A GROWING 

INTEREST 

SEAN 

HOBSON, 

VOLUNTEER 

“It’s the 

community 

spirit I 

love, you 

get to meet 

so many 

different 

people” 

Journalist Claire Dunn 

checks on the vegies with 

Imogen and Madeleine 

initiatives on private land, with Fig 

Tree’s “free-range” model typical of 

the majority of community gardens 

around Australia. 

Organic gardening on communal 

land is literally a growing interest, 

with an increasing number of 

people rolling up their sleeves to be 

working bees. 

“With larger houses and smaller 

backyards, people often don’t have 

the space to grow their own food. 

We’re also seeing more people 

wanting to eat fresh organic food 

grown locally,” says Grainger. 

The “eat local” mantra is 

a cornerstone of community 

gardeners, with many people looking 

to minimise their ecological footprint 

by reducing the transportation of 

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food over long distances, and the 

use of petrochemicals. 

“You can’t get more direct than 

this!” says Grainger as she shows 

the tribe of kids how to reach under 

the clucky hen to collect the eggs. 

According to Grainger, growing 

community is just as important as 

growing food at Fig Tree. 

“It’s the social aspect that’s the 

real drawcard to our weekly working 

bees, our playgroup and regular 

garden cook-ups.” 

For volunteers Sean Hobson 

and Mandy McDonald, it’s the 

opportunity to share a laugh with 

others in the sun, as well as the 

variety of food, that keeps drawing 

them back to Fig Tree. 

“It’s the community spirit I love, 

you get to meet so many different 

people,” says Hobson. “We grow 

some staples in our backyard but 

we could never have this variety 

at home.” 

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COMMUNITY GARDENS ARE AS 

VARIED AS THEIR PRODUCE 

“Unlike your own garden where 

if you forget the watering it dies, 

here someone else picks up the 

slack!” says McDonald. 

“In fact, I would love to do a 

tour of community gardens around 

Australia!” says McDonald. 

Some community gardens, 

like Melbourne’s CERES 

Community Environment Park in 

East Brunswick, are already on 

the tourist map. Here, visitors 

can volunteer in the extensive 

permaculture gardens, see green 

technology demonstrations, visit 

the education centre and grab a 

meal at the organic café. 

Travellers are just as welcome 

as locals at Fig Tree, according to 

Grainger. “It’s a great opportunity 

GARDEN 

NOTES 

Find out about 

regular events 

at Fig Tree 

Community 

Garden at 

fi gtree.org.au. 

The Australian 

City Farms and 

Community 

Gardens Network 

website is a 

great resource 

for starting your 

own or fi nding 

a community 

garden near you: 

community 

garden.org.au 

CLOCKWISE FROM 

TOP LEFT: Claire 

tending to some 

poppies; the young 

ones lending a 

helping hand; 

Kristy Grainger 

to swap growing tips from 

different areas, and visitors always 

appreciate the opportunity to 

harvest some fresh food.” 

Brushing off my hands, I survey 

with satisfaction three beds of 

freshly planted summer seedlings. 

Grainger urges me to pick some of 

the garden’s bounty. “Take plenty, 

there’s enough for everyone,” she 

says, showing me the ripe broad 

beans, onions, beetroot, fennel, 

lettuce, bok choy, Thai eggplant, 

mulberries, silverbeet, potatoes 

and radicchio. 

Taking a small sample of the 

fruits of the communal labours, I 

hardly notice I’m back on the city 

streets as I crunch on the sweetest 

broad beans I’ve ever tasted.

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THE BIZ 

HANDS FREE 

AND HAPPY 

We ask Anita Lincolne-Lomax, 

“babywearing” expert, national 

distributor and online retailer 

Babes in Arms, about winning 2011 

AusMumpreneur of the Year at the 

Bio-Oil AusMumpreneur Awards 

WHAT MOTIVATED YOU TO BECOME 

AN ENTREPRENEUR? 

After experiencing shoulder pain 

from a hand-me-down carrier, 

I bought an ERGObaby Carrier 

directly from the US manufacturer 

and experienced a new-found 

freedom and joy in being a mum — 

hands-free, pain-free and my baby 

content on my front, back or hip! 

At this time I ran an architectural 

practice with my husband. I was 

fi nding it increasingly diffi cult to 

juggle architectural site visits with 

a young baby. My babywearing 

passion soon outstripped my 

commitment to an architectural 

career, thereby heralding the 

launch of Babes in Arms, a 

company specialising in baby 

slings and carriers with exclusive 

distributorship for Australia and 

New Zealand for ERGObaby USA. 

WHAT HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST 

CHALLENGE DEVELOPING BABES 

IN ARMS? 

Moving from a service-based 

business of architecture to the 

030 

product-based business of Babes in 

Arms required business acumen far 

beyond my experience. Appreciating 

that knowledge is power, I have 

surrounded myself with older 

TOP/RIGHT: Baby 

carriers offer 

hands-free 

closeness; Anita 

Lincolne-Lomax 

business mentors who specialise in 

BABY 

areas where my business had holes. 

WHAT HAS LED TO THE RESURGENCE 

LITTLEONE 

IN BABY CARRIERS? 

We have developed a consumer 

FOR 

There has been much more value 

support table called “The Sling 

placed on parent-infant bonding 

Chooser” to help people determine 

RAYNER 

in the last few years. This can be 

what will be the best fi t for their 

seen not only in the resurgence of 

family. Check babesinarms.com.au/ 

JENNIFER 

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sling-chooser for information. 

carriers) but also in the growing 

HOW DO YOU YOURSELF MANAGE 

PHOTOS: 

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TO BALANCE WORK AND YOUR 

skin-to-skin contact, infant massage 

PERSONAL LIFE? 

JACQUES 

and baby signing. Baby carriers and 

I make a deliberate effort to achieve 

slings are the world’s most ancient 

a work/family balance. I put up 

FARNAY 

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It’s 

a 

Having taken on the 

universe and won, 

Jennifer Hawkins is now 

having the time of her life 

WORDS JOSIE GAGLIANO 

PHOTOGRAPHY PIERRE TOUSSAINT 

to be 

It’s easy to be enamoured with Jennifer 

Hawkins. She’s the genuinely charming 

Aussie girl-next-door who radiates inner 

peace and happiness, all wrapped up in 

a neat package of a bronzed, toned body and 

a warm smile. 

The Miss Universe beauty, who turns 

28 in December, has certainly come a long 

way since winning the coveted crown at 

the ceremony with an astronomical global 

audience, back in 2004. Fast forward seven 

years and she has carved out quite the 

career for herself. Indeed, she has fashioned 

herself as a TV presenter (on travel show 

The Great Outdoors, then later as a host 

on Make Me A Supermodel — and was 

nominated for a Logie for Most Popular 

New Female Talent in 2006), a swimsuit 

designer for her brand Cozi, even a property 

mogul, acquiring an impressive property 

portfolio with fi ancé, model and carpenterturned-builder 

Jake Wall. It seems there’s 

no stopping Jen, as she’s aff ectionately 

known. She’s in the prime of developing 

brand Hawkins and the sky is the limit. 

When we speak at Sydney’s Four Seasons 

Hotel, she’s enroute to modelling and 

STYLING: KELLY SMYTHE HAIR & MAKEUP: LIZ KELSH JENNIFER HAWKINS IS WEARING COZI PURPLE GINGHAM UNDERWIRE BRA 

SHOT ON LOCATION AT FOUR SEASONS HOTEL SYDNEY

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“Many people 

assume that 

I’m just the 

face of my Cozi 

range, when 

actually, it’s my 

own brand” 

spokesperson commitments for retail giant 

Myer, for whom not only is she the face, but 

she’s also in partnership with them as sole 

stockist of her Cozi range. Discussing its 

launch, she demonstrates the graciousness 

that has made her a media darling. 

“Even though I work closely with Myer, I 

was thrilled when they agreed to stock my 

range. Many people assume I’m just the face 

of my Cozi range, when actually, it’s my own 

brand. I went to my manager with the idea, 

then I approached Myer, then I set about 

designing it and doing everything else that’s 

involved with it.” 

Jen’s bucket list is ever-growing, and she’s 

far from done. Revealing she has a new, 

top-secret project in the works that will 

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JENNIFER HAWKINS IS WEARING COZI VIVID MOULDED BALCONETTE BRA, 

BETTINA LIANO PINK SKIRT, HERMES COLOURED BANGLES

Atlantis Collection

STAR STRUCK 

eventuate “in about a year and a 

half”, she’s also a part-time shoe 

designer, lending her name and 

design nous to the Siren Shoes’ 

JLH collection, accompanied by a 

sexy ad campaign. 

That’s the great thing about 

Jen. Just when you think you have 

her pegged, she’ll take her gear 

off for a women’s mag (Australian 

Marie Claire), sizzle in a shoot for 

a men’s mag (the inaugural Maxim 

Australian edition), and then 

smile — all seductive, yet sweet — 

for Myer’s latest collection. 

On the night of her launch 

party in honour of Cozi, held 

at PR mogul Max Markson’s 

palatial home in Sydney’s Dover 

Heights, Jen is pure glamazon. 

In a sea of beauties, she’s still the 

one who stands out. Not only 

does she tower over the crowd 

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JENNIFER HAWKINS’ 

FAVOURITE 

HOLIDAY SPOTS 

WESTERN AUSTRALIA: We did a 

location shoot for Myer earlier 

this year at the Cervantes and 

Jurien Bay region, two hours 

north of Perth. There are these 

beautiful rock formations called 

the Pinnacles that are just 

breathtaking. It’s where we 

shot the current Myer spring/ 

summer campaign. 

BYRON BAY: I love going to 

Byron. It’s so peaceful. I do 

love going to Wategos Beach, 

but when I hear the click of a 

[paparazzi] photographer’s lens, 

it gets a bit distracting! 

In a sea of beauties, 

she’s still the 

one who stands out 

Jen is no slouch in the 

gym and eats healthily 

to maintain her body 

— she impresses with a chic get-up of hipskimming 

skirt, white man-style shirt, 

cheeky Cozi bikini top peeking from her 

fl awless body, and sky-high heels — she 

positively glows (as does her hard-to-miss 

engagement bauble from Jake, bought from 

renowned celebrity jeweller Nic Cerrone). 

About that body: she’s no slouch in the 

gym. “I run four times a week, I do Pilates 

twice a week, I even do sit-ups, too. I eat 

healthily as well. Sure, I indulge occasionally, 

but I really like looking after myself.” 

Her regime, she is adamant, is devoid of 

surgery of any sort. She dismisses recent 

claims from a fellow beauty queen that she 

has gone under the knife. “None of that 

talk bothers me. Of course I look diff erent 

from 2004. I was so young — that was 

seven years ago!” she says, defl ecting any 

speculation with a laugh. 

She remains very close to her family. 

Newcastle born and bred, Jens’ family still 

lives in the area and she goes back as often 

as possible. “I just love everything about 

that place. My family, the memories I have 

growing up there, how relaxed I feel when 

I’m back. It truly is the best feeling in the 

world. I love hanging with the Hawkos,” she 

says with a hearty laugh. 

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It seems Jen and Jake are not 

only in synch in their romantic life, 

they’re also on the same page when 

it comes to their fi nances, and are 

incredibly focused on amassing a 

healthy portfolio of properties. 

Their real estate empire already 

boasts six investments, which 

span from Sydney to Newcastle. 

Their latest venture is their 

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Jen and Jake at the 

Myer autumn/winter 

launch dinner 

Jen and fiancé 

Jake Wall 

marital home at North Curl Curl, nearing 

completion by the beginning of 2012. 

“Jake’s hard at work on that now as project 

manager. It’s so exciting to be working on 

our dream home together. We expect it to be 

fi nished by January.” 

And then, wedding preparations? “Oh 

yes, wedding prep will be in full swing by 

next year. I have looked at a few dresses, 

but by early 2012 all that will be a priority. I 

can’t wait to plan it all.” 

Does she want to be in the family way 

soon after? “The wedding defi nitely comes 

fi rst. Then, sure, babies down the track. 

For now, I’m happy to concentrate on my 

siblings’ children,” says Jen, herself one of 

four kids. 

One thing is certain. The world of 

the supermodel is one that comes with 

an expiry date. Few do post-model life 

exceptionally well. 

Asked who does the whole package really 

well, Jen nominates model-turned-presenter 

Heidi Klum. “Her transition was seamless, 

and she’s done extraordinarily well. Right 

now I have so much going on and I’m happy 

with my lot in life.” 

And why wouldn’t she be? This Aussie 

beauty has it all worked out. And one can’t 

help but be happy for her, too. 

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KIARGO 

Kiargo’s designer Jessica Holmes 

has taken classic nautical 

infl uences to a whole new level 

with a glamorous 2011 collection 

called “The Vacationist”. Kiargo’s 

range of separates and onepieces 

feature bold stripes, gold 

trimmings and a palette of black, 

white and red. 

Known for embracing curves, 

Kiargo’s silhouettes are feminine 

and alluring while being 

ultra-supportive, with bandeau 

tops, skirted briefs, high-banded 

briefs and moulded tankinis. 

This season also sees the 

introduction of an F- and G-cup 

option; and with sizes from 8–22, 

all fi gures are well and truly 

catered for. 

WHERE TO WEAR IT: Lounge by 

the pool or, jump aboard a cruise 

around the Hawaiian Islands. 

040 

SWIMIN 

STYLE 

Bask in the sun 

this summer 

wearing our top 

picks of the great 

Aussie cossie 

WORDS SALLY WILSON 

ISOLA BY MEGAN GALE 

Drawing inspiration from 

her label’s “island” namesake, 

fashion designer Megan Gale 

has created her latest collection 

with exotic destinations such as 

Catalina, Palm Springs and the 

Bahamas in mind. With a nod 

to the past, Isola’s new summer 

range includes vintage prints, 

high-waisted pants and corseted 

styles, while sexy animal prints, 

pretty frills and eye-catching 

fl orals round out this gorgeous 

collection. What’s more, every 

piece is available separately to 

ensure a perfect fi t. 

Gale’s pick? She suggests 

playing around with bright 

colours and animal prints, 

which Gale believes are a “huge 

trend” this season. If you’re 

having trouble deciding, Isola’s 

“Mandarine” print combines both 

for a stylish blend. Complete your 

look with glamorous maxi dresses 

and 100% silk kaftans — perfect 

for that post-beach cocktail. 

WHERE TO WEAR IT: Glam it up on 

one of Fiji’s spectacular islands.

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OPPOSITE: Kiargo swimwear 

is made for every body 

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RETAIL THERAPY // 

Isola swimwear evokes island living 

OPPOSITE: Kiargo swimwear 

is made for every body 

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RETAIL THERAPY 

TIGERLILY 

Tigerlily describes itself as 

a brand that “sees the world 

through bikini-coloured glasses”, 

so it’s no surprise that an eclectic 

range of international infl uences 

have inspired its summer 

2011/12 collection — think 

Indian woodblock patterns and 

Spanish tiles, along with retro 

ginghams, stripes and the label’s 

signature paisley. 

Straight out of the ’70s, the 

warm colour palette features 

orange and brown tones balanced 

by more neutral hues, and 

complementary prints encourage 

mixing and matching. Look 

out for cute details such as 

smocking, twisted rope trims and 

tassels, as well as cool dresses 

and accessories including hats, 

sandals and bags. 

WHERE TO WEAR IT: Look 

fabulous at the beaches (and bars) 

of Bali. 

Tigerlily features cute 

details like tassels and 

twisted rope trims 

Tigerlily sees 

the world 

through bikinicoloured 

glasses 

STOCKISTS 

AQUABUMPS BY SPEEDO 

Tel: 1800 023 807, 

speedo.com.au 

ISOLA BY MEGAN GALE 

Tel: +61 (2) 8339 8222, 

isolabymegangale.com.au 

KIARGO 

Tel: +61 (3) 9419 8803, 

kiargo.com 

LISA BLUE 

Tel: +61 2 6685 9750, 

lisablue.com.au 

SUMMER&SALT 

214 David Low Way, 

Peregian Beach, QLD, 

Tel: 1800 155 422, 

summerandsalt.com.au 

TIGERLILY 

Tel: +61 (2) 8228 8000, 

tigerlilyswimwear.com.au 

and beachculture.com.au 

LISA BLUE 

After a few close encounters with 

whales and a surfi ng epiphany, 

Byron Bay designer and selfdescribed 

“eco-warrior” Lisa 

Burke was inspired to start her 

swimwear label Lisa Blue. Her 

latest collection focuses on three 

striking prints, each of which 

comes in 15 diff erent styles for 

maximum versatility. 

There’s something for every 

body shape, from classic triangle 

bikinis to those with more 

generous coverage and sexy 

one-pieces, which Burke believes 

are a key trend this season. Also 

look out for Lisa Blue’s distinctive 

partnership with Rose Miller, an 

Aboriginal woman from South 

Australia’s Mirning tribe (whale 

tribe), whose traditional paintings 

form the basis of one of the range’s 

stunning prints. 

WHERE TO WEAR IT: Join the 

whales off the coast of Byron Bay. 

Lisa Blue focuses 

on versatility 

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AQUABUMPS BY SPEEDO 

What do you get when you 

combine the three passions of 

Aquabumps founder and beach 

photographer extraordinaire 

Eugene Tan — photography, 

design and surfi ng — along 

with the expertise of legendary 

Australian swimwear brand 

Speedo? The answer is a uniquely 

Australian collection of board 

shorts and swimsuits featuring 

Tan’s images of Australia’s 

coastline, in particular the iconic 

Bondi Beach. 

Speedo was founded at Bondi 

Beach in 1914, so its collaboration 

with Bondi-based Tan (known to 

most as “Uge”) is the perfect fi t. 

Utilising new printing 

techniques that allow the 

reproduction of high-resolution 

images on to fabrics and lycra, 

Aquabumps by Speedo includes 

striking bikinis and one-pieces, as 

well as men’s boardies made from 

a super-stretch material that won’t 

get caught on your knees. Keep an 

eye out for a children’s range. 

WHERE TO WEAR IT: Strut your 

stuff on Australia’s most famous 

beach, Bondi. 

LEFT/RIGHT: 

Men’s Speedo 

boardies made 

from super-stretch 

material; striking 

Speedo bikini 

featuring images 

of Bondi Beach 

Speedo was 

founded 

at Bondi 

Beach, so its 

collaboration 

with Bondibased 

Tan is 

the perfect fit


“The rash 

shirts can 

take you from 

the beach to a 

cafe or bar” 

Summer&Salt 

keeps you safe 

and sophisticated 

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SUMMER&SALT 

Twelve months ago, Queenslander 

Cate Young had a light bulb 

moment. She couldn’t fi nd any 

sun-safe yet stylish swimwear 

suitable for her family, so the 

interior/fashion designer decided 

to create her own. The result? A 

collection of vintage-inspired, 

fashionable rash shirts and 

swimwear for men, women and 

children that look great on the 

beach and beyond. 

“We wanted our products to be 

versatile. The rash shirts can take 

you from the beach to a café or bar, 

with the added benefi t that they 

are quick drying and breathable,” 

says Young. 

Styles include short and long 

sleeves, as well as zip-front 

“jackets”, all of which are made 

from an Italian lycra which is 

four-and-a-half times more 

chlorine-resistant than normal 

elastane-based fabric, making it 

perfect for the swimming pool as 

well as the beach. 

WHERE TO WEAR IT: Deck out 

the whole family on one of the 

Sunshine Coast’s famous beaches 

like Mooloolaba or Noosa. 


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UNDER THE 

SUN IN 

AUCKLAND 

Few places turn it on in summer like 

Auckland, when the skies shine bright blue 

and the evenings become long and balmy 

WORDS AMANDA LINNELL 

The most popular 

beach on the west 

coast is Piha 

Auckland is at its fi nest come 

summer; then, talk turns to 

weekends out sailing, fi shing, 

surfi ng, playing golf, cricket, 

tennis... And in this harbourside 

city, it’s all within easy reach. 

HEAD FOR THE BEACH 

Auckland is surrounded by sea — the 

Manukau Harbour and Tasman Sea to 

the west, and the Waitemata Harbour that 

stretches out into the Pacifi c on the east 

coast. Take a short walk from the CBD to 

fi nd secluded little beaches in Herne Bay; 

follow the stairs at the bottom of Hamilton 

or Sentinel Roads. 

Drive, bike, walk, run or rollerblade along 

Tamaki Drive, which follows the waterfront 

of Auckland’s eastern suburbs. You’ll be 

spoilt for beaches where you can stop and 

swim: Okahu Bay (where you’ll pass Kelly 

Tarlton’s Underwater World, a great place 

to pretend you’re in Antarctica with the 

penguins), Kohimarama and St Heliers, 

where ice creams are a must. 

While the East Coast of Auckland 

provides mainly safe gentle bays for 

swimming and golden sandy beaches, if you 

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AUCKLAND ART GALLERY 

Cnr Kitchener & Wellesley 

Sts, Auckland, 

tel: +64 (9) 307 7700 

AUCKLAND DOMAIN 

20 Park Rd, Parnell, 

tel: +64 (9) 979 7070 

AUCKLAND WINDSURFING 

Pt Chevalier Sailing Club, 

Raymond St Reserve, 

Pt Chevalier, Auckland, 

tel: +64 (0) 274 845 010 

FERGS KAYAKS 

12 Tamaki Dr, Okahu Bay, 

tel: +64 (9) 529 2230 

KELLY TARLTON’S 

UNDERWATER WORLD 

23 Tamaki Drv, Orakei, 

tel: +64 (9) 531 5065 

KINGS ARMS 

59 France St, Newton, 

tel: +64 (9) 373 3240 

PREGO 

226 Ponsonby Rd, 

Ponsonby, 

tel: +64 (9) 376 3095 

take a trip out to the west coast it’s 

a whole diff erent story. 

The most popular beach is 

Piha which has a truly cool beach 

culture based around the surf 

club. Eating fi sh and chips is the 

perfect way to wrap up a day of 

serious surf action. 

GO GREEN IN THE CITY 

Spend an afternoon relaxing in 

one of the city’s beautiful parks. At 

more than 125ha, Cornwall Park 

is a favourite. Families come to 

picnic under the giant Algerian 

oaks and Puriri trees, sizzle 

sausages on the free barbecues, 

and relax into the balmy evenings. 

Take a walk around this park and 

you’ll come across grazing cattle 

and sheep, a pretty tearoom and 

a spectacular view across the city 

from the top of One Tree Hill. 

Closer to the centre of the city 

is the Auckland Domain. The 

oldest park in the city, it has more 

than 75ha of parkland and bush 

LEFT/RIGHT: Tamaki 

Drive’s cycle path 

stretches 10km; 

be enchanted by 

Cornwall Park 

For a little more effort, visit Fergs Kayaks 

and paddle your way around the waterfront 

with walking tracks. Follow the sculpture 

trail, and visit the Auckland War Memorial 

Museum and exotic fl owers in the hot 

houses at the heritage Wintergarden. 

TAKE TO THE WATER 

From the centre of the city you can jump 

on a ferry or sailing boat and be out on 

Waitemata Harbour within minutes. Take 

the 15-minute trip across to Devonport, 

where you can while away the day 

exploring the shops, climbing to the top of 

North Head and exploring old navy tunnels. 

Or, head to Waiheke Island for a day of 

vineyards and lazing on beautiful beaches. 

For a little more eff ort, visit Fergs Kayaks, 

near Okahu Bay, and paddle your own way 

around the waterfront. Or visit Auckland 

Windsurfi ng in Point Chevalier — the good 

winds and shallow waters here make this 

an ideal place to try this fun sport. 

ESCAPE THE HEAT 

Once you’ve had your fi x of the great 

outdoors, head to the Auckland Art Gallery 

for a closer look at works by New Zealand’s 

leading artists. Having just undergone a 

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TAKE ME THERE Summer is one long 

alfresco lunch 

THE RIVERHEAD 

Queen St, Riverhead, 

tel: +64 (9) 412 8902 

SALE ST 

7 Sale St, Freemans Bay, 

tel: +64 (9) 307 8148 

SOUL BAR & BISTRO 

Viaduct Harbour Ave, 

Auckland, 

tel: +64 (9) 356 7249 

SPQR 

150 Ponsonby Rd, 

Ponsonby, 

tel: +64 (9) 360 1710 

Drinking beer under the afternoon sun 

in a pub’s garden bar is a Kiwi tradition 

massive renovation, this is a must. 

There’s an ever-changing array 

of exhibitions with December 

off ering up the works of the great 

Frances Hodgkins. 

TOAST THE GOOD LIFE 

Drinking beer under the afternoon 

sun in a pub’s garden bar is a 

Kiwi tradition. The somewhat 

grungy Kings Arms in Newton 

is a classic and the home of live 

music. Many of New Zealand’s top 

bands started out here, so you may 

catch a big act taking a trip down 

memory lane or discover the next 

big thing. 

For something more chic, Sale 

St bar in Freemans Bay is another 

popular outdoor spot, especially 

with the after-work crowd. With 

its own microbrewery, bar food, 

live bands and DJs, and the stylish 

Cru restaurant run by respected 

chef Nick Honeyman, there are 

options aplenty here. 

If you fancy a short drive — or 

boat ride — from town, then The 

Riverhead situated in Auckland’s 

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upper Waitemata Harbour is great for a pub 

lunch. With its outdoor decks, jetty, friendly 

staff and good grub (try the venison and 

kawakawa pie) you can easily while away 

an afternoon here. 

DINE ALFRESCO 

For eating outdoors, you can’t go wrong at 

Soul Bar & Bistro at Auckland’s Viaduct. 

Grab a seat on the balcony and work your 

way through the delicious menu, which has 

a strong focus on fi sh. 

Another great place to people-watch is 

SPQR on trendy Ponsonby Road. Nab an 

outdoor table, a bottle of crisp sauvignon 

blanc and share a platter. Further along, 

you’ll fi nd Prego with tables sprawled 

around a courtyard. This is the place for 

unpretentious Italian food; try a woodfi red 

pizza or the delicious linguine marinara. 


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054 

Myoko Kogen is home 

to the longest ski run 

in Japan at 8.5km

THE POWER 

With perfect powder snow, fantastic resorts and unique cultural 

attractions, Japan is a winter wonderland like no other 

OF POWDER 

WORDS RACHAEL OAKES-ASH 

PHOTOGRAPHY CHRIS HOCKING 

Japan is known for super light, 

super dry, and super abundant 

powder snow. Throw in more 

than 500 ski resorts and a mere 

two-hour time diff erence between 

Sydney and Tokyo and you’ve just found 

the perfect location for a snow holiday this 

northern winter. 

The ski resorts of Japan are unlike 

any others in the world. Expect to fi nd 

slope-side vending machines selling 

hot coff ee in a can, mid-mountain onsen 

(hot spring) and the occasional monkey 

scampering across the slopes. 

Most ski resorts off er a mix of 

accommodation, from traditional 

Japanese-style rooms with futon mattresses, 

tatami mats and rice pillows through to full 

Western-style accommodation with ensuites. 

You can choose how much of the Japanese 

culture you would like to immerse yourself 

in while schussing down some of 

the most pristine slopes around. 

MYOKO KOGEN 

Myoko Kogen is known as the 

“heart of Japan” and features a 

combination of ski resorts. The 

family-oriented destination serves 

up a mix of wide-open gentle 

slopes and a terrain park for 

freeskiers and boarders. It’s also 

home to the longest run in Japan 

at 8.5km. 

There’s backcountry skiing 

for the more advanced skier and 

boarder at the smaller resort area 

of Seki Onsen, which is known 

for very high snowfall (up to 14m 

a season). Myoko is not known as 

a party destination, but there are 

a handful of bars and restaurants 

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The ski resorts of 

Japan are unlike any 

others in the world 

and plenty of onsen in which to soak your 

weary body. 

BEST FOR: Families and those who prefer 

the snow to the nightlife. 

NEARBY: Zenkoji Temple in Nagano is a 

Buddhist temple built in the 7th century 

with a secret hidden Buddha statue. 

HAPPO ONE, HAKUBA 

Hakuba Valley is home to 10 ski and 

snowboard resorts and it was here, in 

Nagano, that the 1998 Winter Olympics 

was held. Most people base themselves in 

Hakuba Village in either the Wadano or 

Echoland areas. It provides easy access to 

the ski and snowboard slopes of the most 

popular Happo One (pronounced oh-nay) 

resort from Wadano and excellent après ski 

options in Echoland. 

The Japanese Alps provides a stunning 

alpine backdrop that serves up more 

than 200 super groomed runs in the 10 

resorts combined, plus some of the best 

backcountry skiing in Japan for the more 

advanced skier. There are a number of 

guiding companies that take small groups 

for backcountry ski days off the back of 

GETTING THERE 

MYOKO KOGEN Take the 

bullet train from Tokyo 

to Nagano and then the 

local train to Myoko 

Kogen. The journey takes 

about three hours. 

HAKUBA The Hakubus 

takes guests from 

Narita Airport outside 

Tokyo direct to Hakuba 

daily. The journey is 

approximately six and a 

half hours. 

NOZAWA ONSEN is easily 

accessed by bullet train 

from Tokyo to Nagano, 

then local train to Nozawa 

Onsen train station. The 

journey takes about 

four hours. 

SHIGA KOGEN is 250km 

from Tokyo and easily 

accessed by Shinkansen 

train to Nagano City and 

shuttle transfer bus to 

the resort. 

LEFT/RIGHT: Hakuba 

village provides easy 

access to the slopes 

of Happo One; 

family-friendly terrain 

at Happo One 

Happo One, including the crew at 

the Evergreen Adventure Centre. 

Most restaurants are family 

friendly so try Eclipse for Italian, 

Double Black for international 

cuisine and the Whitehorse if 

you’re missing Aussie steak. 

Emu, across the road from the 

train station, is one of the best 

okonomiyaki (Japanese savoury 

pancake) restaurants around. 

Australian chef Michael Ryan 

— who owns The Provenance in 

Beechworth, Victoria — is behind 

this season’s menu at The Phoenix 

Hotel’s Mimi restaurant, so 

expect exceptional cuisine with a 

Japanese twist. 

BEST FOR: Families will love 

Happo One for the mix of 

beginner and intermediate terrain. 

Advanced skiers will prefer the 

backcountry and snowboarders 

are well catered for with 

state-of-the-art terrain parks. 

Singles, this is the party place. 

NEARBY: Built in the 1500s, the 

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ADRENALINE 

LEFT/RIGHT: Shiga 

Kogen is the largest 

ski resort in Japan; 

families should head 

to the friendly slopes 

of Myoko Kogen 

Matsumoto Castle is one of Japan’s premier 

historic castles in the city of Matsumoto in 

Nagano and is listed as a National Treasure 

of Japan. 

NOZAWA ONSEN 

Nozawa Onsen was founded around 924AD 

and is a pedestrian-favoured village fi lled 

with cobbled laneways and more than 50 

private and public onsen. Wander down to 

the public cooking onsen and watch locals 

cook their rice in the thermal springs. 

Nozawa claims to be the “birthplace of 

skiing” in Japan, and has a ski museum 

to prove that the fi rst commercial leisure 

skiing was launched here in 1924. Expect 

a more than 1,000m vertical drop on the 

ski mountain that off ers almost 300ha of 

groomed runs, mogul runs, tree skiing and 

powder bowls, including one 8km-long run. 

There are a handful of intimate bars, 

cosy restaurants and excellent ryokans 

(traditional guesthouses) that have been in 

Japanese families for 12 generations. 

BEST FOR: Families and powder skiers 

looking for a traditional Japanese experience. 

DON’T MISS: The Dosojin Fire Festival is 

held on 15 January every year. Visitors and 

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As the mercury rises above 35°C through a 

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VICTOR HARBOR, 

SOUTH AUSTRALIA 

In the summer months, the 

Fleurieu Peninsula’s Victor 

Harbor is one of Australia’s best 

family seaside resort towns. An 

hour’s drive south of Adelaide, 

Victor Harbor has some of the 

state’s most striking beaches, but 

it off ers so much more for families. 

You can ride the famous historic 

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across a 600m-long bridge to 

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lesson or ride a heritage train — 

the SteamRanger. There’s also 

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kangaroos, emus, dingos 

and wombats. 

KANGAROO ISLAND, 

SOUTH AUSTRALIA 

More often lauded as a destination 

for romance, Kangaroo Island 

should be billed as the ultimate 

family holiday destination. This 

is, after all, Australia’s version 

of the Galapagos Islands — it’s 

a zoo without fences, with kids able to see 

everything from wallabies to echidnas to 

koalas and even gigantic wedge-tailed eagles. 

But it’s what the ocean off ers that will 

dazzle children of all ages — you can 

walk among sea lion colonies at Seal 

Bay Conservation Park, see fur seals at 

Admiral’s Arch and watch dolphins surf 

your bow on one of many boat trips off ered 

for families; try KI Marine Adventures. 

BUSSELTON, 

WESTERN AUSTRALIA 

The seaside town of Busselton — two and a 

half hours south of Perth — is the ultimate 

family getaway with its safe turquoise 

waters and incredibly long, white sandy 

beaches. North and south of Busselton 

there’s 30km of beaches within Geographe 

Bay that are ideal for swimming, snorkelling, 

diving and sailing. Busselton also off ers the 

southern hemisphere’s longest wooden pier 

at 1.8km — board the train to reach the end 

then view over 300 marine species in the 

waters eight metres below at the underwater 

observatory. There’s also a beachfront fun 

park, Nautical Lady, with fl ying foxes, racing 

cars and waterslides, or families can also 

take camel rides or go kayaking. The region 

is sprinkled with campgrounds and caravan 

parks, and is just beside the famed Margaret 

River wine region. 

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13TH BEACH 

Barwon Heads Rd, 

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BELLARINE PENINSULA, 

VICTORIA 

Located an hour from Melbourne’s 

CBD and just 20 minutes’ drive 

from Avalon airport, the Bellarine 

Peninsula manages to fl y under 

the radar of most Australian 

holiday-makers. There’s superb 

swimming and surfi ng beaches 

within the calmer waters of Port 

Phillip Bay, historic villages never 

more than 10km apart, cycling 

trails, Sunday markets, alpaca and 

deer farms, sailing, swimming 

with dolphins and a range of 

cheap accommodation options. 

It’s also the country’s newest 

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wineries, cafés and 

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EAST BALLINA, 

NEW SOUTH WALES 

While Ballina itself has never scaled the 

lofty tourist heights of close neighbour 

Byron Bay, the beachside hamlet of East 

Ballina off ers uncrowded, inexpensive 

holiday options beside one of the prettiest 

stretches of coastline in Australia. It’s the 

kind of sleepy holiday spot you didn’t think 

existed any more: each morning the same 

pod of dolphins jumps through the waves, 

locals chat to you on early morning walks, 

and Shelly’s On The Beach — nestled beside 

the pandanus trees by the beach — has as 

stunning a view as anything you’ll fi nd in 

Byron. There’s also kayaking and sailing 

nearby on the Ballina River, while Ballina 

itself off ers shopping, restaurants and cafés. 

Just fi ve minutes’ drive north, pristine, 

empty beaches stretch all the way to Lennox 

Head, while the world of Byron Bay is just a 

further 20 minutes away. 

FROM LEFT CLOCKWISE: Cycle 

along the beautiful coastline of 

East Ballina; soak up rural life 

on Bellarine Peninsula; try 

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Much of Bruny Island is made up 

of the South Bruny National Park 

VENUS BAY, VICTORIA 

Situated in Victoria’s idyllic 

Gippsland region, Venus Bay is a 

sleepy village of 500 inhabitants. 

Located 180km south-east of 

Melbourne, Venus Bay is a surfi ng, 

swimming and fi shing mecca. 

There are fi ve surf beaches near 

the town, while Anderson Inlet 

off ers safe river swimming for 

children. Venus Bay is a popular 

family getaway because it off ers 

numerous low-budget camping 

opportunities. There’s everything 

from boating to nature walks 

here — the Point Smythe Nature 

Trail is a highlight, while there’s 

plenty of wildlife to see in Cape 

Liptrap Coastal Park. Wilson’s 

Promontory — with its 130km of 

coastline is 30 minutes away. The 

best value fi sh and chips are at 

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BRUNY ISLAND, TASMANIA 

Bruny Island could be Australia’s perfect 

family holiday retreat. Hire a cabin by 

the beach and search the nearby rocks 

for oysters and mussels. It evokes all the 

fantasies we have of getting away from the 

world, yet it’s just a 20-minute ferry ride 

from Kettering (which in turn is only 40 

minutes’ drive from Hobart). But when 

you’re on Bruny Island, you’ll feel as if 

you’ve left everything behind. 

Much of Bruny Island is made up of 

the South Bruny National Park, and its 

coastline is equally wild — made up of 

craggy headlands and sweeping cliff s — but 

there’s also safe swimming beaches. You’ll 

see plenty of wildlife about; the sea’s full 

of fairy penguins, sea lions and fur seals. 

Families can take eco boat-cruises (Bruny 

Island Cruises) or check out the island’s 

home-made fudge, chocolate and cheese… 

and wine for the grown-ups at Australia’s 

southern-most winery, Bruny Island Wines. 

FROM LEFT CLOCKWISE: 

Bruny Island; trek through 

the South Bruny National 

Park; Venus Bay Beach 

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Jindabyne is the epicentre of 

mountain and lake activities 

JINDABYNE, NEW SOUTH WALES 

Far from being limited as a 

ski destination, the Snowy 

Mountains off er families a huge 

choice of activities over summer. 

Jindabyne is the epicentre of 

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and off ers families a vast range 

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the Paddock 

For the crews taking on the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 

challenge on Boxing Day, the past year has been one spent honing 

skills and steeling nerves in readiness to tackle the sailors’ Everest 

WORDS FIONA HARPER 

Despite her youth, 

Jessica Watson 

knows well the mindnumbing 

fatigue that 

comes from coaxing 

a tiny boat over 

terrifying liquid mountains that 

tower above the mast. Screaming 

salt-laden winds that blow the 

moisture from eye sockets. The 

gritty, caking salt that acts like 

sandpaper against raw skin. The 

slap of cold water that gushes 

down the neckline of wet weather 

gear while grappling with fl ogging 

sails and dangerously whipping 

ropes in the dead of the night on a 

bucking, heaving foredeck. 

All the while, trying to eat, 

sleep, navigate and keep your 

wits about you while being 

tossed about in an odorous, damp 

cocoon. For some, it sounds like 

hell. For hard-core yachties, it’s 

what competing in the Rolex 

Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is all 

about. Crossing Hobart’s Derwent 

River fi nish line for many is akin 

to conquering the sailors’ Everest. 

After stepping ashore at 

Circular Quay in mid-2010, 

having sailed solo, non-stop and 

unassisted around the world, on 

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FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: 

Jessica Watson; there are 

challengers aplenty; the Patriot; 

passing through Sydney 

Heads for Hobart 

wobbly legs that hadn’t touched 

dry land for seven months, 

16-year-old Watson had already 

achieved so much, surprising 

many who doubted her ability. 

She wasted little time making it 

clear she was no lightweight sailor 

despite her slight frame, setting 

her sights on further adventures. 

Denied the opportunity to 

compete in one of the sailing 

world’s greatest yacht races last 

year due to her age, Watson will 

skipper a youthful team onboard 

Ella Bache Another Challenge 

(EBAC) in this year’s Hobart race. 

All 11 crewmembers are aged 

between 18 and 21 years, only 

two of whom have notched up a 

previous “Hobart”. Sure, it’s only 

630-odd nautical miles, a mere 

drop in the ocean compared to a 

circumnavigation. But the course 

traverses one of the most fearsome 

stretches of water in the world: 

the Bass Strait, mockingly derided 

as the “paddock” by old salts 

since the race began back in the 

post-war 1940s. 

“The Rolex Sydney to Hobart is 

every young sailor’s dream and it 

will be an amazing experience. I’m 

confi dent our crew will be able to 

handle ourselves out there. We’re 

realistic about the challenges. We 

know it’s the toughest race in the 

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Watson will skipper a youthful team 

onboard Ella Bache Another Challenge 

world, but we’ll give ourselves 

the best possible preparation,” 

says Watson as the crew gathers 

in Sydney to begin an intensive 

12-week training campaign. 

EBAC will compete in the hotly 

contested one-design Sydney 38 

division, a sort of Grand Prix race 

among similar yachts within the 

main race. Leading the fl eet for 

line honours will be fi ve-time 

winner and defending champion 

Bob Oats maxi Wild Oats XI, 

though other contenders are likely 

to be Investec Loyal and Rambler 

100. Fleet sizes vary each year, 

though about 90–100 yachts are 

likely to start this year. 

The bragging rights that come 

from completing a “Hobart” are 

substantial. For more than 60 

years, sailors have turned right 

after exiting Sydney Heads, 

destination Constitution Dock, 

Hobart. Many failed to make 

it. Mostly, boat or gear failure 

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prevents yachts completing 

the course. 

The tiny town of Eden on 

the southern New South Wales 

coast has become the unoffi cial 

“point of no return”. It’s the last 

safe harbour before crossing the 

paddock. Lives have been lost 

attempting to sail to Hobart. Who 

can forget the catastrophic race of 

1998 when six sailors perished, 

fi ve yachts sank and only 44 of the 

115 starters made it to Storm Bay? 

As Boxing Day dawns and 

crews mentally steel themselves 

for the sail southwards, tens of 

thousands of sightseers gather 

on headlands all along Sydney 

Harbour. For non-sailors, the 

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 

off ers the perfect excuse to pack a 

picnic lunch fi lled with Christmas 

Day leftovers and enjoy the 

spectacular harbour at its best. 

Onboard the yachts heading to 

Hobart, however, the crowds are 

barely noticed as crews focus their 

sights fi rmly upon the challenging 

days ahead of them. For one young 

sailor making her Hobart debut, 

leading one of the youngest crews 

ever to take up the challenge, 

there’s no doubt she will rise to 

the occasion. 

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TOP/BOTTOM: Watson 

launches the campaign for her 

Sydney-Hobart challenge; at 

the start of the race 

The race starts at 1pm on 25 Dec, 

with staggered start times for 

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Open-air gigs at 

Peregian Beach 

BELOW: The café buzz on 

the Mooloolaba strip 

As the mercury rises, 

summer celebrations 

on the Sunshine Coast 

move into full swing. 

The laid-back tropical 

mood sets the scene 

for get-togethers by the ocean, 

while the balmy weather makes 

cool cocktails, a chilled glass of 

white wine or a cold beer all the 

more seductive. Come December, 

the beachside holiday towns come 

alive with music, festivals and 

summer parties. Here’s how to 

celebrate the sunny season with 

friends and family. 

FOLLOW THE MUSIC 

Groove to the beat of new music 

at Solbar in Maroochydore, where 

a stream of talented local and 

national musicians showcase 

original live music, from 6pm to 

3am Wednesdays to Sundays; 

entry costs between AU$10 and 

AU$20. The cocktail bar caters 

for acoustic musicians, while the 

band room has live gigs. Solbar’s 

program includes national and 

local acts and tickets sell out fast. 

Another relaxing spot to chill 

out while listening to music is Café 

Envy in Cotton Tree, where local 

musicians entertain while you chat 

with friends over coff ee and cake, 

from 2pm to 5pm on Sundays. If 

you fancy something stronger, the 

café also has a BYO licence. 

PARTY TIME 

Celebrate the season with a 

dance party in the park, where 

cold beer fl ows and the smell of 

sizzling barbecues waft through 

the air. At Peregian Beach and 

Nambour, the reggae, funk and 

hip-hop bands performing at the 

Peregian Originals gigs will have 

you on your feet. These open-air 

concerts are held on the fi rst and 

third Sundays of each month 

behind Peregian Beach Surf Club 

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hinterland are packed with six 

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theatre, writers’ panels, fi lms, 

comedy sessions, acoustic jams, 

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medicine and more. With the 

theme “Saving The World, 

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Noosa beach is the ideal spot to 

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martinis as the sun goes down. 

The best seats in town are on the 

beach at Bistro C Restaurant & Bar 

and Season Restaurant. 

Another strip with a beachside 

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where there’s a vibrant buzz in 

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the road. Try Via Italia for a 

mouth-watering Italian seafood 

pizza and a glass of wine. 

In the hinterland, a walk down 

Montville’s Main Street dishes up 

a celebratory atmosphere with 

cafés, restaurants and pubs that 

have big views of the coastline. 

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BIG NIGHT OUT 

Usher in the New Year at the 

biggest celebration of all. New 

Year’s Eve at Mooloolaba Beach 

is a festival for all the family in 

an alcohol-, glass- and drug-free 

zone. From 4pm, The Esplanade is 

closed off to traffi c and comes alive 

with music acts, street performers, 

buskers, carnival rides and food 

stalls. It’s an unforgettable beach 

party with a line-up of top quality 

entertainment, from roving street 

entertainers to rock bands and 

fi reworks displays at 8.30pm 

and midnight. 

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with a View” platform and face 

painting. Food vendors set up stalls 

off ering an array of tastes from all 

over the world. If you prefer a sitdown 

meal with a cocktail or two, 

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Catching the sunrise 

on Mount Agung 

FROM SEA TO 

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Take a break from busy Bali with an island adventure 

and a sunrise climb up a sacred mountain 

WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY MATT MACKAY 

Fresh from landing in Bali, I 

arrive at Sanur Beach having 

just missed the fast boat to the 

island of Nusa Lembongan, 

12km off the east coast of Bali. 

Soon, the locals, tourists and 

I are aboard the slow boat arriving 90 

minutes later at Jungut Batu beach. 

Accommodation on the island ranges 

from AU$5 a night for basic rooms to 

AU$200+ for villas on the hill. I haven’t 

booked anything, but after a short 

stroll I stumble across Secret Garden 

Bungalows. Set amid a beautiful tropical 

garden and only 50m from the beach, 

they off er very comfortable rooms for 

just AU$15 a night. 

My fi rst priority is a surf. Directly 

in front of Jungut Batu Beach are three 

breaks that cater for all levels of surfi ng: 

“Shipwrecks” and “Lacerations” at 

the northern end are best suited for 

intermediate to experienced surfers, 

while “Playgrounds”, at the southern 

end, is perfect for beginners and kids. 

At just 4.5km long and 2.5km 

wide, the island is best explored 

by bicycle or moped, which can 

be rented at most hotels and 

guesthouses. I hire a bicycle for 

AU$3 a day and, with no cars or 

traffi c to worry about, it’s a relaxing 

and safe way to get around. 

Many of Lembongan’s best 

attractions lie off shore and 

numerous dive operators ferry 

tourists to the best spots. Tim 

Birkett, the owner of Secret Garden 

Bungalows, is an avid diver who 

also runs Big Fish Diving, a PADI & 

SSI dive resort. 

I join a dive group going to Manta 

Cove, a new dive site Tim has 

recently discovered off Nusa Penida. 

Manta Cove is a shallow bay with a 

spectacular backdrop of towering 

vertical cliff s. While underwater 

I eyeball a hawksbill turtle and 

a small reef shark. It isn’t long 

before the stars arrive — a group

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Surfing at Nusa Lembongan 

Exploring the mangroves 

You don’t need to dive 

to experience the 

island’s marine treasures 

of black manta rays glide around us like 

giant underwater bats. It’s a wonderful and 

surreal experience. 

But you don’t need to dive to experience 

the island’s marine treasures. There’s 

snorkelling off the beach, and many locals 

off er boat rides through the mangroves 

which boasts 13 diff erent tree species, 30 

birds species, lizards and crabs. 

Most of the guesthouses and resorts 

have their own restaurants and there’s a 

TAKE ME THERE 

A 

NUSA LEMBONGAN 

Nusa Lembongan is 

accessible from Bali via 

four different boats. All 

boats leave from Jalan 

Hang Tuah at the northern 

end of Sanur Beach. Ticket 

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on this road. 

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GUNUNG AGUNG 

Gunung Agung is a sacred 

mountain, so access is 

restricted during religious 

ceremonies, particularly in 

March and April. The climb 

should only be attempted 

during the dry season, 

May to October. The two 

most popular routes depart 

from Pura Pasar Besakih 

and Pura Pasar Agung. 

You’ll need a guide, warm 

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HOT SPOT // 

Collecting seaweed is a means 

of income for many locals 

smattering of simple warungs 

(cafés) in the village behind 

Jungut Batu. Fresh seafood is at 

the top of many menus each day 

and it doesn’t get any fresher or 

tastier than at Nyoman’s Warung. 

Nyoman’s husband, Made, goes 

spearfi shing each day and the 

cheerful Nyoman grills the fresh 

fi sh over hot coals and serves it 

with her delicious spicy sambal 

and sautéed green vegies. 

During my Bali visit, I’ve also 

decided to climb the imposing 

peak of Gunung Agung before 

I leave. Two of the island’s most 

important temples, Pura Besakih 

and Pura Pasar Agung, sit perched 

high on its southern slopes. Rising 

to 3,014m, Agung’s peak can be 

viewed from just about anywhere 

on the island on a clear day. 

I arrive in Ubud on the day 

of the full moon with a forecast 

of clear skies. My good friend, 

Dewa, at Bali Emerald Touring, 

has arranged a driver and guide 

for the climb that night. I’ve only 

managed a couple of hours’ sleep 

when Dewa arrives at 12.30am 

to drive us to Pura Pasar Agung 

Temple perched 1,500m high 

up on the southern slopes of 

Gunung Agung. 

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HOT SPOT 

The Balinese 

consider Mount 

Agung to be the 

centre of the world 

On the way, Dewa explains that 

Gunung Agung is Bali’s highest and 

holiest mountain. “It’s home of the 

Hindu gods and dwelling place of 

the ancestral spirits, it dominates 

the spiritual and physical life of the 

island. The Balinese consider Mount 

Agung to be the centre of the world 

and all temples in Bali point towards 

this holy mountain.” 

We arrive at the temple car park 

at about 2.30am, when the cool air 

quickly wakes us from our slumber. 

Our guide, Made, is waiting for us 

in the car park and soon has us all 

gasping for breath after the initial 

climb up the steep fl ight of steps to 

the temple’s entrance. He gives us a 

much-needed breather when he lights 

off erings of incense sticks and prays to 

the gods for a safe journey. 

It seems the gods are placated as the 

clouds lift and the full moon shines 

brightly, making the temple’s intricate 

stone carvings visible. However, we 

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FROM TOP: 

Diving in 

Manta Cove off 

Nusa Penida; 

on the summit 

of Mount 

Agung; the 

descent is just 

as hard on legs 

as the ascent 

soon have our headlamps on as 

the start of the climb runs through 

dense forest on a rough and 

sometimes slippery track. 

After an hour, we reach the open 

and bare solidifi ed lava where 

the track basically disappears 

and our need for a local guide 

becomes apparent. The last 100m 

to the summit feels more like 1km. 

Fortunately I’ve brought a jacket 

as it’s very cold on the summit and 

we still have to wait 30 minutes 

for the sunrise. 

With the fi rewood he has 

carried, Made quickly has a small 

fi re going and makes us hot coff ee. 

As we all huddle around the small 

fi re cupping our coff ee, we watch 

the sun’s fi rst rays of light casting 

a shadow of the mountain on the 

clouds below and the imposing 

peak of Gunung Rinjani, on the 

neighbouring island of Lombok, 

jutting out above the clouds. We 

sit in awe and savour the magic. 


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Warlpiri kids 

get school-ready 

With the support of Starkids and World Vision, kids are getting 

school-ready in Australia’s Indigenous Warlpiri communities 

good education provides 

A 

the best start to life. 

Despite this, many 

Indigenous children 

continue to battle numerous 

obstacles in order to achieve 

national literacy and numeracy 

benchmarks. In order to address the 

gap of Indigenous disadvantage, 

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In the remote Tanami Desert in 

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communities hold their culture 

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LEARNING THROUGH CULTURE 

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Warlpiri language and culture an 

important part of the curriculum. 

The playgroups provide a welcoming space 

for parents and their young children 

A key aspect of the project is 

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external childcare staff, the project 

trains local women who then set up 

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The playgroups provide a 

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Warlpiri kids are starting their formal education on the 

right foot. “Things they learn in playgroup help them 

settle into school; it’s really important so a child can 

feel comfortable and learn properly.” 

The Warlpiri communities are committed to giving 

their children a better start to life and hope this can bring 

them closer to developing stronger communities. 

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STARKIDS 

Simeon proudly shows off a 

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— all activities are playbased, 

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learning environment 

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Tim Costello, 

CEO of World 

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SURVIVAL TIP FOR 

TOURISTS: When visiting 

Beijing, which weather-wise is a 

very dry city year round, I 

recommend that you take several 

bottles of water whenever you go 

out for a day of sightseeing. 

LOCAL DELICACY: Stop by 

any local restaurant 

specialising in the Northern China 

delicacy called jiao zi, which are 

dumplings fi lled with various 

vegetables and meat. Best eaten 

with chu, which is Chinese vinegar. 

You’ll love every bite! 

FOR HISTORY: Tour the 

Forbidden City which was 

the palace of China’s emperors for 

almost 600 years. It’s fi lled with 

fantastic historical architecture, 

antiques and magnifi cent statues 

and stone artifacts. It’s also a great 

place to practise your Chinese with 

the locals. 

FAVOURITE/RECOMMENDED 

SIDE-TRIP: You must see 

and walk on China’s Great Wall. 

The ‘Bird’s Nest’ stadium 

in Olympic Green 

BEIJING 

FROM THE AIRPORT 

CBD About 26 km 

from Beijing Capital 

International Airport 

Travel time CBD is 

around 30 mins by car 

Taxi Approx CNY100 

(AU$15.19) 

Shuttle bus CNY16 

(AU$2.43), departing for 

the CBD every 

15-30 mins 

ON THE GO 

1. Pedicab Good for 

visiting hutongs on your 

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2. Subway It’s clean, 

fast and comfortable. 

The subways run every 

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cost about CNY3 

(AU$0.50) per ride. 

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FIJI FIJI 

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Ikavote Ratudamu 

Chief butler, 

InterContinental Fiji 

Golf Resort and Spa 

BEST BREAKFAST: If you get 

to Suva, visit Vale ni Ti 

(House of Tea) to enjoy homemade 

cakes, scones, roti (bread) and pies 

from a local women’s group. 

GREAT PLACE FOR DINNER: 

Pacifi c Catch themed buffet 

dinner at Sanasana Restaurant, 

InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and 

Spa. Delicious, freshly caught, local 

seafood — divine! 

BEST BUY FOR UNDER 

AU$50: A Bula shirt is a 

must to take home and show off! 

MUST-BUY (MONEY NO 

OBJECT!): A beautifully 

designed Tapa cloth carefully 

handcrafted out of mulberry tree 

bark makes a great gift or piece for 

your own home. 

INSIDER’S TIP: When 

visiting a local village hats 

and sunglasses should be removed 

as a sign of respect. 


TOURISTS: Wear sunscreen 

and carry insect repellent at all times. 

FIJI 


Nadi Town 8km from 

Nadi International 

Airport 

Travel time Nadi Town 

is 10–15 mins by car 

Taxi FJ$7–$10 

(AU$3.80–$5.40) 

ON THE GO 

1. Car hire Available 

at the airport; drive 

on the left side of the 

road as in Australia. 

2. Taxi Plentiful, but 

make sure meters are 

switched on. 

3. Motorcycle Rent 

bright yellow bikes 

from Westside 

Motorcycles. 

4. Light plane Getting 

to Suva from Nadi 

could cost you FJ$86– 

$103 (AU$46–$56). 

Waikiki Beach 

HONOLULU HAWAII 

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Just fi ve minutes’ drive 

outside of Waikiki you’ll fi nd the 

Side Street Inn on Da Strip (614 

Kapahulu Avenue). It’s a great 

place to taste local cuisine at 

reasonable prices. 

FAVORITE/RECOMMENDED 

SIDE-TRIP: Waikiki beach 

can get crowded so if you want to 

experience one of the many 

secluded gems, a drive to 

Waimanalo Beach Park is highly 

recommended. The beach is 

surrounded by breathtaking 

mountain ranges and the warm 

waters are a great way to escape 

from the bustle of Honolulu. 

I LOVE HONOLULU 

BECAUSE: All year round 

there’s somewhere on the island 

where I can fi nd a wave to surf. The 

summer brings waves to the south 

shore and the winter brings the 

powerful waves to the famous 

north shore of Oahu. The east shore 

has world-class body surf waves. 

HONOLULU 


CBD 14km from 

Honolulu International 

Airport 



Taxi Approx US$40 

(AU$38.60) 

Airport shuttle US$15 

return (AU$14.50) and 

taking around 20 mins 

Bus Every 30 mins 

at US$2.50 adults 

(AU$2.40) for bus 

numbers 19 and 20 

ON THE GO 

Bus There are hotel 

shuttles, public buses 

and quaint open-air 

trolley buses — Oahu 

has an excellent bus 

network. For a fl at fee 

of US$2.50 (AU$2.40) 

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famous castles 

OSAKA JAPAN 

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Robert Tan 

President, 

CHK Pty Ltd 

BEST PLACE TO PARTY WITH 

THE GANG: Absinthe Solaar, 

on the 8th fl oor of Namba Dining 

Maison, Takashimaya Department 

Store. The eatery offers yummy 

Mediterranean cuisine at very 

reasonable prices and great live jazz. 

LOCAL DELICACY: Osaka is 

known as a gourmet city and 

okonomiyaki (Japanese savoury 

pancake) is my favourite local 

delicacy — it’s great with beer. I 

promise you too will fall in love with 

okonomiyaki once you’ve tried it! 

MUST-BUY GIFT: Shiroi 

Koibito chocolate cookie — 

it’s such a great hit that every time I 

travel out of Japan half of my 

suitcase is loaded with cookies to 

meet all the requests from family 

and friends who miss them. 

INSIDER’S TIP: Seishun 18 

ticket which means “Youth 

18 ticket”. It’s a discount railway 

ticket offered by Japan Railway and 

you can travel anywhere in Japan 

for less than 5,000 yen. 

OSAKA 


CBD 38km from 

Kansai International 

Airport 

Travel time 50 mins 

by car 

Taxi Approx ¥16,000 

(AU$197) 

Limousine bus Every 

45 mins at ¥880 

(AU$10.90), takes 

50 mins 

Nankai Express Train 

Every 30 mins from 

¥1,390 (AU$17.10), 

takes 30 mins 

ON THE GO 

1. The subway 

It’s easy to use, 

effi cient and clean. 

2. Bicycle Many of 

the hotels offer their 

guests the option of 

hiring a bicycle to get 

around the city. 

Sumo wrestlers 

at a tournament 

TOKYO JAPAN 

Masami Kawagoe 

Chief concierge, 

Shangri-La 

Hotel Tokyo 

MOST ROMANTIC SPOT: 

The Lobby Lounge at 

Shangri-La Hotel Tokyo at bar time. 

Sipping cocktails while admiring 

the breathtaking night scene of 

Tokyo is bound to enhance your 

romantic evening. 

MOST UNUSUAL THING TO 

DO: Visiting Tsukiji Fish 

Market at 4.30am to watch the tuna 

auction. You can even see live sea 

cucumbers sold in water tanks. 

INSIDER’S TIP: Shangri-La 

Hotel Tokyo offers 

complimentary transfers from/to 

train platforms at Tokyo station. 

First-time travellers to Tokyo can get 

to the hotel without getting lost in 

the country’s biggest railway station. 

I LOVE TOKYO BECAUSE: 

Tokyo is one of the most 

modernised cities in the world, but 

at the same time, the city has a lot 

of history. New and old, 

international and authentic, 

technologies and human warmth 

co-exist everywhere. 

TOKYO 


CBD 66km from Narita 

Airport 

Travel time 60–90 

mins by car 

Taxi Approx ¥20,000 

(AU$247) 

Limousine bus 

¥3,000 (AU$37), takes 

60–90 mins 

JR Narita Express 

Every 30–60 mins at 

¥3,000 (AU$37); takes 

60 mins 

ON THE GO 

1. The subway 

Easy to use, effi cient 

and clean. 

2. Shinkansen 

The bullet train is 

super-fast, clean and 

effi cient. It can take 

anything from minutes 

to hours to get to 

another prefecture.

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AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND 

108 

Malcolm Rands 

Founder and CEO, 

ecostore 


Catch the ferry to Waiheke 

Island and go to Cable Bay 

Vineyards. They have the best 

chardonnay and a spectacular view 

of the city across the Hauraki Gulf. 

There’s also a winning menu 

(including my favourite red 

snapper) and cool artwork. 


OBJECT!): Go to Crane 

Brothers on High Street and buy a 

suit. They’re one of the best 

bespoke tailors around! 

MUST-BUY GIFT: A beautiful 

piece of locally made 

jewellery from either Fingers Gallery 

in the city near the main art 

gallery or from the Royal Gallery 

in Kingsland. 

INSIDER’S TIP: For cafés 

and great shopping, walk 

the length of Ponsonby Road. 

MUST-EAT: New Zealand 

snapper, the best local fi sh! 

There’s a nice version at SPQR on 

Ponsonby Road. 

AUCKLAND 

Bike around 

Waiheke Island 


CBD 20km from 

Auckland International 

Airport 



Taxi From NZ$60 

(AU$45.80) 

Shuttle bus NZ$30 

(AU$22.90), taking 

45–60 mins 

ON THE GO 

1. Jafa cabs This is 

a bicycle with bench 

seats for two. Free in 

the Auckland CBD. 

2. Ferry Interislander 

The ferry between 

Wellington (North) and 

Picton (South). 

3. The city circuit bus 

Two bus circuits that 

will take you safely 

and easily to the 

city’s attractions. 

Catch amazing 

views from a hot 

air balloon 

CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND 

Richard Benton 

Director and owner, 

International 

Antarctic Centre 

BEST BREAKFAST: Vic’s Café 

at 132 Victoria Street. 

Relaxed atmosphere with a great 

bakery attached. This is a good 

place to people-watch and you’ll be 

surprised who you’ll recognise here 

on the weekends. 


Tony’s Japanese restaurant 

in Riccarton. Call for reservations as 

it’s very popular. A seat at the 

teppanyaki counter is a must! 

MUST-BUY GIFT: You’ve got 

to get some possum merino 

gloves and socks to keep your feet 

and hands warm on those longer 

winter days and nights. They don’t 

shrink when you wash them and 

seem to last forever. 

BEST IDEA FOR A FAMILY 

OUTING: Catch the Free 

Penguin Express outside Canterbury 

Museum and head up to the 

International Antarctic Centre. It’s 

great entertainment which includes 

the brand new 4D Extreme Theatre 

and the Hagglund Rides! 

CHRISTCHURCH 


CBD 11km from 

Christchurch 




Taxi Approx NvZ$45- 

65 (AU$34-50) 



15–20 mins 

ON THE GO 

1. The shuttle Free 

seven-day central bus. 

2. The Orbiter Bus 

runs every 15 minutes 

to six suburban 

shopping malls. 

3. The city 

circuit buses cover 

major attractions. 

PHOTOS: TOURISM NEW ZEALAND


AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND 

108 

Malcolm Rands 

Founder and CEO, 

ecostore 


Catch the ferry to Waiheke 

Island and go to Cable Bay 

Vineyards. They have the best 

chardonnay and a spectacular view 

of the city across the Hauraki Gulf. 

There’s also a winning menu 

(including my favourite red 

snapper) and cool artwork. 


OBJECT!): Go to Crane 

Brothers on High Street and buy a 

suit. They’re one of the best 

bespoke tailors around! 

MUST-BUY GIFT: A beautiful 

piece of locally made 

jewellery from either Fingers Gallery 

in the city near the main art 

gallery or from the Royal Gallery 

in Kingsland. 

INSIDER’S TIP: For cafés 

and great shopping, walk 

the length of Ponsonby Road. 

MUST-EAT: New Zealand 

snapper, the best local fi sh! 

There’s a nice version at SPQR on 

Ponsonby Road. 

AUCKLAND 

Bike around 

Waiheke Island 


CBD 20km from 

Auckland International 

Airport 



Taxi From NZ$60 

(AU$45.80) 



45–60 mins 

ON THE GO 

1. Jafa cabs This is 

a bicycle with bench 

seats for two. Free in 

the Auckland CBD. 

2. Ferry Interislander 

The ferry between 

Wellington (North) and 

Picton (South). 

3. The city circuit bus 

Two bus circuits that 

will take you safely 

and easily to the 

city’s attractions. 

Catch amazing 

views from a hot 

air balloon 

CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND 

Richard Benton 

Director and owner, 

International 

Antarctic Centre 

BEST BREAKFAST: Vic’s Café 

at 132 Victoria Street. 

Relaxed atmosphere with a great 

bakery attached. This is a good 

place to people-watch and you’ll be 

surprised who you’ll recognise here 

on the weekends. 


Tony’s Japanese restaurant 

in Riccarton. Call for reservations as 

it’s very popular. A seat at the 

teppanyaki counter is a must! 

MUST-BUY GIFT: You’ve got 

to get some possum merino 

gloves and socks to keep your feet 

and hands warm on those longer 

winter days and nights. They don’t 

shrink when you wash them and 

seem to last forever. 


OUTING: Catch the Free 

Penguin Express outside Canterbury 

Museum and head up to the 

International Antarctic Centre. It’s 

great entertainment which includes 

the brand new 4D Extreme Theatre 

and the Hagglund Rides! 

CHRISTCHURCH 


CBD 11km from 

Christchurch 




Taxi Approx NvZ$45- 

65 (AU$34-50) 



15–20 mins 

ON THE GO 

1. The shuttle Free 

seven-day central bus. 

2. The Orbiter Bus 

runs every 15 minutes 

to six suburban 

shopping malls. 

3. The city 

circuit buses cover 

major attractions. 

PHOTOS: TOURISM NEW ZEALAND


Fly fishing at 

Moke Lake 

QUEENSTOWN NEW ZEALAND 

110 

Reinier Eulink 


Crowne Plaza 

Queenstown 


Threesixty Restaurant is an 

all-round favourite for its modern 

New Zealand cuisine created with 

locally sourced ingredients and 

European cooking techniques. The 

restaurant features fl oor-to-ceiling 

windows which frame the stunning 

views of Lake Wakatipu and the 

Remarkables beautifully. 

INSIDER’S TIP: These 

warmer months are the 

perfect time of year to do a cruise 

around Milford Sound. Often 

referred to as the eighth wonder of 

the world, Milton Sound has 

something for everyone — day 

cruises for the traveller who likes to 

relax or canoeing and snorkelling 

for the adventurer. 

UNUSUAL FACT: The 

Remarkables mountain 

range got its name when it was 

discovered they face directly north 

and south; it is one of two mountain 

ranges in the world that do so, 

making them truly remarkable. 

QUEENSTOWN 


CBD 7.5km from 

Queenstown 




Taxi Approx NZ$30 

(AU$22.90) 

Shuttle bus From 

NZ$10 (AU$7.60), 

taking about 20 mins 

ON THE GO 

1. The city circuit 

bus There are three 

routes covering major 

downtown attractions. 

2. Taxi Book online, 

over the phone or hail 

one from the roadside. 

3. Walking The town 

is compact, and most 

places can be easily 

accessible on foot if 

your accommodation 

is nearby. 

Participants at the 

Aliwan fiesta 

MANILA PHILIPPINES 

Mae Young 

Managing partner of 

Christian Publishers’ 

Representative (CPR) 

BEST BREAKFAST: BFast by 

Chef Laudico at the Ayala 

Triangle because they offer 

generous servings. They also use 

eco-friendly cutlery, have recycled 

jeans which have been turned into 

house seats and offer organic items 

on their menu. 


Elbert’s Steak Room in 

Sagittarius Building, in Makati City, 

for honest-to-goodness steaks. Tip: 

call for reservations; the place is 

closed on Sundays. 

INSIDER’S TIP: The 

weekend organic markets 

are great to spend your weekend 

mornings at. Start your Saturday 

market experience at the Salcedo 

Market. On Sunday, grab brunch at 

Mercato Centrale in Fort Bonifacio. 

BEST PLACE TO HANG OUT 

WITH THE LOCALS: The 

Collective at Malugay Street, 

Makati. Come early on a Friday or 

Saturday night to check out its 

offering of one-of-a-kind shops. 

MANILA 


CBD 7km from Ninoy 

Aquino International 

Airport 



Taxi Approx PHP150- 

200 (AU$3.40-4.50). 

Pre-booked taxis are 

available inside the 

airport terminal and 

save you the hassle 

of haggling 

ON THE GO 

1. Taxi You can usually 

fl ag one down at most 

malls. Be sure to 

always insist on using 

the meter. If the driver 

refuses, just say no 

politely and get out 

from the cab. 

2. Jeepney These 

lorries ply most major 

city roads, and can 

take you anywhere 

along their route. 

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SINGAPORE SINGAPORE 

112 

Iwan Yang 

Managing director, 

Lokopoko Pte Ltd 

BEST BREAKFAST: Stop by 

Killiney Kopitiam for its 

famous coffee or tea accompanied 

by toast and soft-boiled eggs. 

BEST PLACE TO PARTY 

WITH THE GANG: Check out 

St James Power Station — club hop 

their nine distinct venues or go to 

Clarke Quay for a wide array of 

entertainment spots. 

UNUSUAL FACT: English is 

the main language used for 

all communication but Malay is the 

national language. 

MUST-EATS: Go to the 

famous Lau Pa Sat for satay, 

Jumbo Seafood Restaurant for chilli 

crab and Newton Circus for a variety 

of local cuisines. 


OUTING: Visit Universal 

Studios Singapore or go to the 

Botanic Gardens or East Coast Park 

for a family picnic. 


City Space on the 70th fl oor 

of Swissôtel the Stamford. 

Sky dining on the 

Singapore Flyer 

SINGAPORE 


CBD 20km 

Travel time 20–30 

mins by car 

Taxi Approx S$18-38 

(AU$13-29) with a 

surcharge of S$3–$5 

(AU$2.30 –$3.80) 

Airport shuttle 

Most hotels are S$9 

(AU$6.80) one way 

MRT train Every 

10–15 mins from 

Terminal 2 and 3 from 

5.30am–11.18pm, 

takes 27 mins to reach 

the city for S$1.70 

(AU$1.30) 

ON THE GO 

The Hippo An opentop 

double-decker 

bus that allows you 

to hop on and off; 

S$23 (AU$17) for an 

all-day pass. 

HO CHI MINH CITY VIETNAM 

John Gardner 


Caravelle Hotel 

BEST BREAKFAST: 

The Boathouse at District 2. 

Admire the river as you dine — 

the outdoor seating has a 

relaxing ambience and the food 

is really great. 

BEST NIGHT OUT: Join the 

Night Vespa City Tour, 

where visitors can experience the 

city like one of the locals, on the 

back of a classic motorcycle. 

BEST PLACES TO PARTY 

WITH THE GANG: The 

rooftop Saigon Saigon Bar 

and Vasco’s. 


AU$50: Casual clothes at 

the new Saigon Square on Ton Duc 

Thang which has more space and 

offers something for everyone. 


TOURISTS: Always check taxi 

meters and only take genuine taxis. 

BEST IDEAS FOR A FAMILY 

OUTING: Explore the Cu Chi 

tunnels or enjoy dinner on the 

Bonsai Cruise on the Saigon River. 

Street vendor selling 

thirst quenchers 



CBD 7km from Tan 

Son Nhat International 

Airport 



Taxi A taxi voucher 

from Visitor 

Information for US$12 

(AU$11.50) 

Shuttle bus 

Most hotels offer 

complimentary 

pick-up 

ON THE GO 

1. Taxi Ask the drivers 

to turn the meters 

on; there are taximotorbikes 

as well. 

2. Walking This is the 

best way to dash up 

alleys and down oneway 

streets, but we 

only recommend this 

for District One. 

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Experienced surfers 

should visit Uluwatu 

BALI INDONESIA 

114 

Thierry Brocard 

Development, Pt. 

Indoguna Utama 

MUST-EATS: Babi guling 

— roasted pork cooked with 

lots of local spices. You can fi nd it 

everywhere. You also have to try 

the bebek betutu, roasted duck 

cooked in banana leaf — there’s an 

amazing mix of fl avours. 


OUTING: Rafting down the 

Ayung River is a real opportunity to 

discover some great, quiet places. 

Everybody can do it, even if you’re 

not athletic. 


Sunset around the Tanah Lot 

area overlooking the temple is a 

must! It’s far from the busy Kuta 

stretch. Enjoy a beautiful sunset 

with your partner and don’t forget 

your camera to capture the moment. 

FAVOURITE/RECOMMENDED 

SIDE-TRIP: To escape from 

Kuta and the crowd, go to the north 

of the island. Amed is a really nice, 

quiet place. You’ll enjoy the view 

and if you like to dive, many 

incredible spots are waiting for you. 

BALI 


CBD 15km from 

Denpasar’s Ngurah 

Rai Airport 

Travel time Kuta 

Beach is around 

10 mins by car 

Taxi About IDR50,000 

(AU$5.70) 

Shuttle bus 

Most hotels offer 

complimentary 

pick-up 

DAMRI Bus 

IDR10,000-20,000 

(AU$1.10-2.20) to any 

city bus station 

ON THE GO 

1. Taxi Get your hotel 

to order one for you 

and arrange for a 

return trip. 

2. Hired car The only 

way to go into the 

villages. Hiring a driver 

only costs a little more. 

A local fashion parade 

JAKARTA INDONESIA 

Malcolm Hines 


Oakwood Premier 

Cozmo Jakarta 


Loewy’s Bistro and Bar, 

Oakwood Building at Mega 

Kuningan. There’s a vibrant 

cosmopolitan crowd where 

conversation is still the premium 

commodity, and when coupled with 

fashion, the skill of the mixologists, 

good food and laidback sounds — 

hey, why look elsewhere? 


AU$50: Two or three metres 

of homemade Indonesian batik. 

Take it home and have it tailored 

for yourself or your loved one. 

INSIDER’S TIP: Traffi c on 

Friday afternoon after 

prayers is legendary; try to stay 

local or leave before lunch. 


TOURISTS: If you’re thinking 

taxi, think Blue Bird — Jakarta’s 

most reliable network of taxis. 

MUST-EATS: Satay, of 

course, but not just any 

satay. Fresh lamb satay, grilled over 

hot coals. 

JAKARTA 


CBD 20km from 

Soekarno-Hatta 


Travel time Allow at 

least 40 mins by car 

(depending on traffi c) 

Taxi IDR120,000 

(AU$13.60) to the CBD, 

including charges 

DAMRI Bus 

IDR10,000-20,000 

(AU$1.10-2.20) to a 

city bus station 

ON THE GO 

1. Taxi The most 

reliable taxi company 

is Blue Bird. Call +62 

(21) 7917 1234 and 

book one in advance. 

Ignore informal 

taxi “agents”. 

2. Hired car If driving 

around the busy city 

is daunting, ask for a 

driver with your car.

HAVING PROBLEMS WITH YOUR TEETH ? 

At Bali 911 Dental Clinic, have no worries. If you are suffering from Edentulous or most of the teeth (8 or more) are 

having problems, we can fix with 14 to 28 porcelain dental crowns/implants in just one week, and we give 5 years 

guarantee for Porcelain, Crowning and Implant Treatments. 

Dental Implants:We have been placing implants for almost 20 years most with immediate loading. 

One implant + one crown can be completed in a day and you will be able to eat immediately after treatment (for front teeth which you can see). 

Restore your missing teeth with 8 - 12 implants plus 14 porcelain crowns and bridgework completed in a week. We use Ceramil Multi-X Technique and Cerec Technique 

from Germany. 

For Lesser Cost: Dental Crown: A$350 (includes root canal treatment if needed) 

Dental Implant: A$1200 (inclusive of crown) 

Quick Results: Porcelain crown/bridgework will be completed in one day. For 14 or 28 units and if you need upper and lower teeth bridgework at the same time, it will be 

completed in one week. 

Hassle-Free Treatment: All treatments are performed in one place. We do not refer you to other specialists because we are the specialists! 

Cosmetic Dentistry: Zoom bleaching, veneer for discolored teeth, soft tissue grafting, gum plastic surgery for gummy smile and bone grafting are all available, while 

restoring/rehabilitation your mouth with 14-26 porcelain crown we always will raise your bite which will have a result in better appearance like having face lifting (look younger). 

Walk in customers are welcomed. 

When you smile, the world smiles with you...so make a beautiful smile. 

MALL BALI GALERIA 

2nd floor No. 2c-58/59 Jl Bypass Ngurah Rai Simpang Dewa Ruci Kuta 

Phone: 766255, 766254 E-mail: rudysald@yahoo.com 

Speak to the dentist (0361-7449911) 

OPEN ON SUNDAY 

INHOUSE DENTAL LAB/CEREC 

GALiLEOS 3D X-RAY (SIRONA) 

BALI 911 DENTAL CLINIC IMPLANT CENTER 

Jl. Patimura No. 9-11 Denpasar, Bali – Indonesia 

Telp. (0361) 249 749, 222 445 • Speak to the Dentist: (0361) 744 0911, 0812 3800911, 0812 3826055 

e-mail: iguizot@indosat.net.id, bali.dentalclinic@yahoo.com 

website: www.ivodent.com, www.bali911dentalclinic.com 

JAKARTA OFFICE 

Dharmawangsa Square 

Ground Floor Unit 65, Jakarta 

Phone: (021) 727 88284, Hp. 081 113 7241 

E-mail: marikguizot@gmail.com


Even elephants take part 

in Songkran 

BANGKOK THAILAND 

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Jan D. Goessing 

General Manager, 

Mandarin Oriental, 

Bangkok 

MUST-EATS: Food is very 

important to Thai people 

and can be found on every street 

corner in Bangkok. Thai Massaman 

curry and tom yum goong (clear 

spicy prawn soup) are highly 

recommended. You can learn to 

cook these dishes at the Mandarin 

Oriental Thai Cooking School. 


OBJECT): Visit one of the 

many tailors for a bespoke suit or 

dress; there are wonderful quality 

fabrics, including silk. 

INSIDER’S TIP: If you love 

shopping, then you must 

visit the Chatuchak market. Known 

by locals as “JJ” market, they say “If 

you can’t get it at JJ, you can’t get it 

in Thailand!” 


WITH THE LOCALS: The 

main city park, Lumpini Park, is 

lovely to walk around with its 

enormous lake. Watch the locals 

doing their evening exercises — 100 

people do outdoor aerobics at 6pm. 

BANGKOK 


CBD 30km from 

Suvarnabhumi 


Travel time Around 


Taxi Approx THB300 

(AU$9.80) 

Airport Express 

THB150 (AU$4.90); 

takes around 60 mins 

ON THE GO 

1. BTS Skytrain and 

MRT These two train 

systems travel overand 

underground 

to get you to all 

the major points 

in Bangkok. 

2. Tuk-tuk This 

method of transport 

offers an exhilarating 

ride around the 

streets, but is best for 

short distances only. 

Make a day trip to 

Phang Nga Bay 

PHUKET THAILAND 

Peter Komposch 


Dusit Thani Laguna 

Phuket 


I would strongly recommend 

that you try the best of royal Thai 

cuisine at Ruen Thai restaurant at 

Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket. It’s 

housed in a charming old teak 

house with Thai décor, set in a 

beautiful garden overlooking an 

azure lagoon and the mountains. 


S$50: Handmade sarongs 

called “pa-tae” that feature 

beautiful patterns. They make 

lovely presents for everyone. 


TOURISTS: Don’t be afraid 

to try to speak Thai when on 

holiday — the locals are delighted 

when you try. 

UNUSUAL FACT: Thai people 

with long surnames are 

normally migrants from mainland 

China two or three generations ago. 

FAVOURITE LOCAL FESTIVAL: 

The Phuket Vegetarian 

Festival, held in the ninth lunar 

month of the Chinese calendar. 

PHUKET 


Patong Beach 

32km from Phuket 


Travel time Patong 

Beach is around 45 

mins by car 

Taxi Approx THB400 

(AU$13) 

Shuttle bus Every 

30 mins at THB70 

(AU$2.30); takes 

about 60 mins 

ON THE GO 

1. Motorbike A cheap 

and convenient way 

to explore all the tiny 

lanes around the 

beach — but drive 

with care! 

2. Tuk-tuk This 

method of transport 

offers an exhilarating 

ride, but is best meant 

for travelling short 

distances only.

Dr Sunil 

Dental Clinic 

International Dental Centre 

All kinds of dental treatment 

Laser tooth whitening Dental Implants 

Crown, bridges and veneers in 24 hours 

Fluent English, Japanese, Indian, 

Arabic, Thai Speaking Doctors 

Laser Whitening 

7,200 Baht (US$230) 

14,000 Baht (US$450) for couple 

Zoom II Whitening 

9,500 Baht (US$320) 

FREE limo pick up service 

WWW.DRSUNILDENTAL.COM 

Open everyday 9.00am-9.00pm 

Immediate appointments 

International Dental Cosmetic Center 

World Class Dental Care 

Sukhumvit Soi 71, Soi Preedeebanomyong 14 

Phrakhanong, Bangkok 10110 (BTS Phrakhanong-E8) 

Tel: 0-2314-6328, 0-2714-6441 Mobile: 08-1648-5780 

Email: oberoibkk@yahoo.com

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deodorant that works by killing the bacteria 

on your skin which actually cause odour. The 

double mineral salts in Body Crystal create an 

invisible layer of protection on the surface of 

the skin – an eff ective and safe way of stopping 

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Body Crystal is safe for sensitive skin and 

leaves you feeling fresh and clean all day. 

Body Crystal deodorants are available unscented or with fresh fragrances 

from Coles Supermarkets (deodorant section) and most good health food 

shops and pharmacies. 

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PHOTO: TOURSIM WA 

Your 

Insider’s 

Guide 

Cruise Perth’s Swan 

River on a catamaran 

PERTH 

Kylie Radford 

Co-owner, Morrison 

BEST BREAKFAST: 

Aubergines in South 

Fremantle — it’s well known for a 

great brekky and coffee among the 

locals. You can take your furry 

friends too as there’s always a treat 

on offer from the owner or one of 

the friendly staff. 


Harvest in North Fremantle 

offers a fabulous eclectic 

degustation menu and a great wine 

selection; sitting out in the cosy 

twilight-lit courtyard is something 

quite special. 

Australians share their 

favourite domestic 

destinations 


TOURISTS: Sunscreen and a 

hat are essential as we’re never 

short of sunshine. 

BEST PLACE TO PARTY 

WITH THE GANG: Little 

Creatures in Fremantle for its 

laidback atmosphere, boat harbour 

outlook and a selection of locally 

brewed beer. 

INSIDER’S TIP: Escape to 

the south-west to Margaret 

River for some of Western 

Australia’s best award-winning 

wines, and amazing variety of 

restaurants and art galleries. 

MUST-BUY GIFT: A Morrison 

garment — we design and 

manufacture in Western Australia 

and have stores across Australia and 

AUSTRALIAN ADVENTURES 

online at morrisonshop.com. We 

also offer one-on-one styling where 

our stylist can assist you in creating 

seasonal collections to suit your 

individual shape, style and lifestyle. 

MUST EATS: Flip Side 

Burgers in North Fremantle 

offers homemade burgers, even if 

you’re vegetarian. They’re 

particularly yummy after a day at 

the beach. 


OUTING: Rottnest Island, 

known for its natural beauty, 

spectacular fl ora and abundant 

marine life, has great family 

facilities and the best beaches for 

kids to safely swim and snorkel — a 

visit to The Basin is a must. It’s all 

clear waters and soft white sand. 

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AUSTRALIAN ADVENTURES 

BALLINA BOASTS 

SOME OF THE MOST 

BEAUTIFUL BEACHES 

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BALLINA-BYRON 

John Armstrong 

Jungle Limes 

BEST BREAKFAST: Harvest 

at Newreybar — the food 

and atmosphere are fantastic, and 

service is friendly. Most of the 

ingredients used are freshly 

sourced and local. The breads and 

pasta are made on-site. 


I enjoy the food, fantastic 

river view and friendly staff at By the 

River, located on the river in Ballina. 

There’s live jazz music every Sunday 

afternoon with delicious tapas. 

Spending time on the 

beach RIGHT: Explore 

the coastline by bike 


OBJECT!): An Integrity 

Candles Cauldron, which is 

incredible to see and creates a 

warm and magical atmosphere in a 

garden. Linda and Frank handcraft 

these hardened wax cauldrons 

which rest on iron stands holding 

100-hour candles. You can have 

it custom-made. 

LOCAL DELICACY: Our native 

locally and organically grown 

fi nger limes. We grow a few 

varieties including the jali red which 

adds an incredible colour to the 

bubbles of lime juice, which oozes 

from the fruit. Perfect on fi sh, in 

sauces and to add zing to cocktails. 

SYDNEY 

Bobby Jewell 

Owner of Tharen’s and author of 

The Lad’s Chef 

BEST BREAKFAST: Trio in 

Bondi. The views are 

breathtaking and I’ve never been let 

down by the food. 

BEST NIGHT OUT: By far the 

best night out is at Tharen’s 

Fancy Dress Restaurant and Bar in 

Kings Cross, a night fi lled with magic, 

drag queens, costumes and dinner. 


AU$50: The Lad’s Chef 

cookbook. A great all-round guide 

for young guys who are fresh out of 

home. An ideal gift for Christmas or 

just because! 


TOURISTS: If you’re 

travelling with mates, catch taxis 

instead of public transport, as it’s 

often cheaper and quicker. 

LOCAL DELICACY: Sydney 

Rock oysters are amazing 

with a gentle squeeze of lemon. 


WITH THE LOCALS: North 

Bondi on a hot summer’s day. 

PHOTOS: TOURISM NSW

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AUSTRALIAN AIRPORTS 

Arriving At Our Destinations 

Let us give you a head-start 

ADELAIDE 

CBD 6km 

Travel time CBD is around 


Taxi Approx AU$18 

Skylink Bus Every 30 mins– 

1hr: AU$8.50 adult, $3.50 

child. Takes around 35 mins 

Airport parking AU$4–$90 

(30 mins–72 hrs) 

AVALON 

Geelong CBD 20km 

Melbourne CBD 55km 

Travel time 15 mins (Geelong); 

40 mins (Melbourne) by car 

Taxi Approx AU$45 Geelong; 

approx AU$80 Melbourne 

Avalon Airport Shuttle Meets 

all fl ights. From AU$17 adult, 

$14 child (Geelong); AU$20 

adult, $10 child (Melbourne) 

Airport parking From AU$3 for 

the fi rst 20 mins; weekly rate 

AU$53 

BALLINA-BYRON 

CBD Byron Bay is 23km; 

Ballina is 5km 

Travel time Byron Bay is 

20 mins by car; Ballina is 

7 mins by car 

Taxi Approx AU$10–$15 

to Ballina; approx $65 to 

Byron Bay 

Airlink bus Meets most fl ights: 

AU$20 adult ($35 return); $12 

children under 13 years (oneway). 

Takes around 35 mins 


(1 hr–24 hrs) 

BRISBANE 

CBD 16km 




Bus Every 15–30 mins: AU$14 

adult; $8 child; under 4 years 

free. Takes about 30 mins 

AirTrain Every 20 mins to CBD: 

one-way adult fare AU$14.50; 

return $27. Takes about 22 

mins 



CAIRNS 

CBD 8km 

Travel time CBD takes 10 mins 

by car 


Australia Coach Shuttle Every 

hour: AU$10 adult; $15 couple; 

AU$5 child. Takes around 

20 mins 

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(2–24 hrs) 

DARWIN 

CBD 13km 

Travel time CBD is 15 mins 

by car 


Darwin Airport Shuttle 

Meets all fl ights: Adult AU$12, 

child AU$8, under 4 years free. 


(up to 24 hrs) 

GOLD COAST 

Surfers Paradise 20km 

Travel time Surfers Paradise is 



Con-X-ion Shuttle bus Booking 

required: +61 (7) 5556 9888: 

AU$22 adult; $13 child (4–13 

years); children under 4 years 

travel free. Takes around 

45 mins 



Gold Coast Airport Lounge 

For a small entrance fee, 

check in for movies, comfy 

lounges, newspapers, snacks 

and drinks. 

HAMILTON ISLAND 

Travel time From the airport 

to your accommodation takes 

only a few minutes 

Shuttle bus Complimentary for 

hotel guests 

HOBART 

CBD 17km 



Taxi Approx AU$36–$42 

Airporter shuttle bus Meets 

all fl ights: AU$15 adult; $10 

children aged 4–15; children 

under 4 travel free. Journey 



(24 hrs) 

LAUNCESTON 

CBD 16km 




Airporter Shuttle bus Meets all 

fl ights: AU$14 adult; $5 child; 

children under 4 free. Takes 

around 15 mins 



MACKAY 

CBD 6km 

Travel time CBD 15 mins by car 


To Airlie Beach Take a taxi to 

the bus terminal in Wellington 

Street and then a bus service 

by Greyhound or Premier; 

approx AU$22 one-way adult 

fare 


(24 hrs) 

MELBOURNE 

CBD 23km 

Travel time 35 mins by car 


SkyBus Every 10 mins: AU$16 

adult; $6 child (4–14 years). 

Takes 20 mins 

Airport parking Short-term 

from AU$3; long-term from 

AU$29 

NEWCASTLE 

CBD 20km 




Shuttle Bus Door-to-door 

service (from AU$35) through 

Newcastle Information Services 

at +61 (2) 4928 9822. Port 

Stephens Coaches (public bus) 

every hour: AU$6.50 adult; 

$3.50 concession. Takes 35 

mins 


(1 hr–24 hrs) 

PERTH 

CBD 12km (domestic terminal) 

and 17km (international 

terminal) 

Travel time 30 mins by car 

Taxi Approx AU$26 (domestic) 

and $33 (international) 

Perth Airport City Shuttle Every 

30 mins (domestic) and 

45 mins (international): 

AU$15 adult (domestic), 

$20 (international). Journey 

takes 15–35 mins 

Fremantle Airporter AU$35 

(booking required) 

Transperth Bus 37 From 

domestic terminal to Kings 

Park via the city AU$3.20 


carpark from AU$3.70; longterm 

carpark from AU$17 

SYDNEY 

CBD 8km 

Travel time CBD around 



Bus Every 20–30 mins: AU$14 

adult; AU$7 child. Journey 


Trains Every 10 mins 

(weekdays) AU$15 adult. Takes 

around 13 mins into the centre 

of the city 



SUNSHINE COAST 

Travel time Noosa is 

30 mins, Maroochydore 

is 10–15 mins by car 

Taxi Approx AU$56 to travel 

to Noosa; approx AU$28 to 

Maroochydore 

Henry’s Bus Service Meets 

all fl ights: AU$25 adult; $12 

child; children under 4 years 

free. Journey to Noosa takes 

around 45 mins 


(2–24 hrs). New hourly 622 

TransLink bus service connects 

the airport to the suburbs. 

Starts 5.54am weekdays, 

6.54am weekends. www. 

translink.com.au 

TOWNSVILLE 

CBD 5km 

Travel time CBD around 10 

mins; taxi approx AU$16 

Airport shuttle Booking 

required +61 (7) 4775 5544 to 

the Strand and city, Sunferries, 

the Transit Centre and Coral 

Princess: 

AU$8 (adult); takes 10–15 

mins 


carpark, AU$4–$24 

(2 hrs–12 hrs). Long-term 

carpark, AU$12–$72 (1–6 

days); thereafter AU$10 per 

24-hour period or part thereof 

WHITSUNDAY COAST 

CBD 30km from 

Proserpine Airport 

Travel time CBD takes around 

35 mins 


Whitsunday Transit AU$15 

adult share-ride (one-way; $28 

return); $9 child (one-way; 

$16 return), children under 4 

years travel 

free. The Whitsunday Transit 

service meets all fl ights. For 

details, call +61 (7) 4946 1800 

Airport parking For customers, 

airport parking is free (24hrs)

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