november-2010

Hot! 

SWIMSUIT 

SENSATIONS 

Turn up the heat 

with this season’s 

top cossies 

p.34 

Kate 

Ritchie 

From starring role to glowing 

bride, the Aussie actress’ 

journey to success 

p.26 

REEF 

ENCOUNTER 

Swimming with 

Fiji’s amazing 

underwater wildlife 

p.62 

The Life 

Aquatic 

Why New South 

Wales’ Great Lakes 

are holiday heaven 

p.42 

NOVEMBER 2010 

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Theme park fun 

galore at the 

Gold Coast 

Cover Photo: 

ALANA LANDSBERRY 

in the air 

with jetstar 

regulars 

2 ceo’s welcome note 

4 events 

9 10 minutes with... 

Brad Haddin 

10 good taste lunch deals 

12 cheers to best new bars 

14 the biz of making Tangier 

16 how to... detox 

19 gadgets & gear for X’mas 

23 the word on new books 

24 ensuite in Auckland 

73 brain teasers 

83 jetstar news 

94 your wellbeing onboard 

85 jetstar readers’ competition 96 international adventures 

86 starkids 

108 introducing our 

89 domestic airports 

111 domestic destinations 

92 where we fl y 

focus 

contents. 

features 

26 star struck 

Kate Ritchie returns to TV with a new starring role, 

and speaks with us about fame, fate and nesting 

with her new husband 

34 retail therapy 

The heat is on as we introduce Australia’s best 

new cossies for taking on the summer sun 

42 fl y/drive 

Hit the open road with the family and discover the 

wonderful waterways of The Great Lakes region in 

New South Wales 

50 thirst quencher 

Wine lists and beer taps get a workout as we tour 

New Zealand’s best new bar districts 

56 hub 

We ask three kids for their top tips for making the 

most out of the Gold Coast 

62 adrenaline 

Fiji means diving with a difference as we face off 

with sharks, manta rays and colourful coral 

66 hot spot 

With the recent rains, now is the perfect time to 

explore the salty pleasures of South Australia’s 

incredible Lake Eyre 

34 

Hot swimwear 

for a fab 

summer 

50 

Bar-hopping 

in three New 

Zealand cities 

62 

Dive into 

adventure 

in Fiji 

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NOVEMBER 2010 1

2 NOVEMBER 2010 

CEO’S WELCOME NOTE 

Flying Smarter 

It’s 

an exciting time for Jetstar passengers and our airline at the moment — with the 

introduction of new technology to make the boarding process easier and faster, which 

makes fl ying with us even more hassle-free. 

Jetstar’s new SMS boarding passes, which are sent straight to your mobile phone, were 

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benefi t is its universal compatibility with all mobile phones, making boarding Jetstar fl ights even 

more convenient. The technology will be expanded to Jetstar’s 18 Australian ports soon. 

You’re probably aware that the Christchurch earthquake in September caused signifi cant 

damage to personal and public property. On behalf of Jetstar, I’d like to extend our best wishes to 

Christchurch as the city gets back quickly to business as usual. 

School holidays are just around the corner, and this month’s Jetstar Magazine offers plenty of 

great ideas on family holiday destinations. The Gold Coast is always popular with kids and in this 

edition, three junior guest reviewers highlight their favourite amusement parks on the Coast. 

More travel inspiration can be found in stories — like the splendour of The Great Lakes district 

in New South Wales, underwater adventures in Fiji and a real outback adventure departing 

from Adelaide. Our cover features Aussie favourite Kate Ritchie who shares with us her exciting 

schedule on the set of Cops L.A.C., life after Home and Away and her top travel destinations. 

Another new development at Jetstar is the growth and expansion of our existing services 

to Hobart, and within the New Zealand market domestically. We’ve also announced new 

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These new services refl ect Jetstar’s ongoing commitment to deliver even more low fares, 

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Iron Will 

Th e Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain IronMan Series 

is back, and so is Shannon Eckstein — 

the current world and Series champion. 

Eckstein spares us a few minutes during his 

packed training schedule. 

What’s your training schedule like? 

I’ve been training between 20 and 25 hours 

per week since July — swimming, paddling, 

running and working out in the gym, so I 

can’t wait to start racing! 

Who do you think is a strong opponent? 

Last year, Hugh Dougherty was really 

consistent and Ky Hurst had some great 

races. Zane Holmes is back from injury and 

my brother Caine is also back in the series. I 

think the young improver will be Ali Day. It 

all makes for the best fi eld ever. 

What is essential to winning IronMan? 

With two-hour races, endurance is obviously 

a big factor, but I think having great surf 

skills and the right mentality to deal with 

setbacks helps — because over the course of 

the fi ve races in the series, not everything is 

going to go your way. 

Out of the beaches at Currumbin, 

Bondi, Coolum, Portsea and Noosa, 

which is your favourite to compete at? 

Th ey’re all great — Bondi and Noosa are 

iconic beaches, and Coolum and Portsea 

attract the big surf. But my favourite is 

Currumbin, because it’s home on the Gold 

Coast, where the world’s best beaches are. 

How do you motivate yourself? 

I try to think of the feeling after having 

performed well. Th e pain of racing doesn’t 

last, but the feeling of having given the race 

your all is a great one to share with family. 

For the Surf IronMan Series, I’m going 

to… enjoy travelling to the best beaches and 

racing with the best athletes in the world. 

Th e Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Surf IronMan Series 

is on at Currumbin (21 Nov), Bondi (3 Dec), 

Coolum (19 Dec), Portsea (2 Jan) and Noosa (9 

Jan). Details on www.surfi ronmanseries.com 


The Monster Energy 

Super X Championship 

Warm Up 

Get into the spring of things with our guide 

to the top gigs igniting our cities 

WORDS BELINDA WAN 

Female longboarders 

at the 2010 Manly 

Festival of Surfi ng 

’TIL 28 NOV PERTH 

Beyond Garment Exhibition 

This collaboration will feature 20 of Western 

Australia’s most creative designers like Alister 

Yiap, Antipodium and Eunjeong Jeon — who 

will be working on bags, jewellery, textiles 

and millinery. Western Australian Museum 

— Maritime, Victoria Quay, Fremantle. Free. 

Details on www.museum.wa.gov.au 

8–19 NOV PERTH ADELAIDE MELBOURNE 

BRISBANE SYDNEY 

Australian String Quartet Unity Tour 

The quartet’s fi nal Australian tour sees them 

visiting major cities this month. Fans can 

look forward to more synergy between these 

talented ladies, as they serenade fans with 

classic string quartets from Beethoven and 

Sculthorpe. Tickets from 1800 040 444. 

The ladies of 

the Australian 

String Quartet 

12 NOV–4 DEC SYDNEY ADELAIDE MELBOURNE 

Magnolia Square 

Indulge in retail therapy, and get cool clothes, 

handmade jewellery, unique accessories, 

homeware and gourmet food. From 12-14 Nov, 

go to Sydney’s Randwick Racecourse; Adelaide’s 

Norwood Concert Hall from 25-27 Nov; and 

Melbourne’s St Kilda Town Hall from 2-4 Dec. 

Details on www.magnoliasquare.com.au 

13 NOV–4 DEC AUCKLAND SYDNEY BRISBANE 

Monster Energy Super X Championship 

This adrenaline-pumping championship, in 

its third year, includes New Zealand for the 

fi rst time — with top riders, big names and 

new formats. Catch the action at Auckland’s 

North Harbour Stadium (13 Nov), Sydney’s 

Parramatta Stadium (27 Nov) and Brisbane’s 

QSAC’s (4 Dec). Details on www.superx.com.au

Beyond Garment Exhibition photo: Penny Lane 

Beauty and the 

Beast (Dreams 

Come True: The Art 

of Disney’s Classic 

Fairy Tales) 

18–21 NOV MELBOURNE 

Equitana Melbourne 

Race over to the southern hemisphere’s 

largest equine event at the Melbourne 

Showgrounds. There’ll be hundreds of 

horses, champion riders, trainers, well known 

presenters and over 300 exhibitors, plus 

stalls, competitions and entertainment. 

Tickets and details on www.equitana.com.au 

18–21 NOV SYDNEY 

2010 Manly Festival of Surfi ng 

Surfboards of all sizes will be whipped out for 

this fi esta at Sydney’s top surf spot. Expect 

over 50 events for all, and experts like Tom 

Carroll, Jack McCoy and Layne Beachley. Look 

out for music, art, fi lm, fashion, free daily surf 

lessons, and surf contests and documentaries. 

Details on www.manlyfestivalofsurfi ng.com.au 

Savona 

(Australasian 

World Music Expo) 

Equitana 

Melbourne 

Variant 1 and scribble 

wrap by Maggie 

Baxter (Beyond 

Garment Exhibition) 

18–21 NOV MELBOURNE 

Australasian World Music Expo 

Be bowled over by the colourful and varied 

mix of Indigenous, roots and world music 

sourced globally at this not-to-be-missed 

music event. Musicians and industry insiders 

can rub shoulders at the trade fair by day, 

while audiences enjoy showcase gigs at night. 

Details on www.awme.com.au 

18 NOV–26 APR MELBOURNE 

Dreams Come True: The Art of 

Disney’s Classic Fairy Tales 

Discover the huge effort needed to produce 

100-odd minutes of Technicolour storytelling. 

Check out Disney’s history, and the evolution 

of its classic fairy tale over the last 70 years 

through 600 rare artworks. ACMI, Federation 

Square. Details on www.acmi.net.au 

Crazy Lane 

Aussie funnyman Sammy J is back in Ricketts 

Lane, with his purple housemate Randy (the 

latter will be brought to life by puppeteer 

Heath McIvor). Chaos erupts when Sammy 

uncovers some skeletons in Randy’s closet. 

Mr J shared some secrets with us. 

How do you think of funny ideas for 

your shows all the time? 

Th ere’s no real formula. Normally, I just 

lie naked on the bathroom fl oor sobbing 

uncontrollably until inspiration hits. 

How does it feel to be reunited with 

Heath McIvor? 

I loathe the man, and I know he can’t stand 

me. But that didn’t stop Howard and Costello, 

did it? I reckon we’ve still got a good 10 years 

ahead of us before things go bad. 

Is Ricketts Lane like Sammy J in the 

Forest of Dreams at all? 

Th e storyline is quite diff erent, but it’s the 

same style of comedy. We just try to create 

shows that we fi nd funny ourselves, then 

cross our fi ngers and hope that people share 

our sense of humour... 

Can you tell us how you intend to kick 

some sense into lazy Randy? 

In all honesty, Randy works twice as hard as 

I do. People think he has it easy, but once the 

lights are down, he’s the one packing up the 

set, mopping the fl oor and driving the tour 

bus — I just chill out in a suitcase. 

Why should one catch Ricketts Lane? 

I can’t force anyone, but if you like sketch 

comedy, music, puppets, crime-based 

storylines and just a hint of fi lth, I reckon 

we’ve got the show for you. 

Living with Randy is like… being stuck 

in the Big Brother house, but without all the 

cameras and a weekly challenge, and with no 

hope of voting out your housemate. 

Catch Ricketts Lane from 11–14 November and 

18–20 November at Th e Studio, Sydney Opera 

House. Call +61 (2) 9250 7777 for tickets. 

Details on www.sydneyoperahouse.com 

NOVEMBER 2010 5 

EVENTS

Kicking Goals 

Fiji’s Coral Coast is all fi red up to welcome 

the inaugural Coral Coast Rugby Sevens 

tournament, which will kick off with 

Fijian teams this year, but will likely turn 

international within three years. Jay Whyte, 

Chairman of Coral Coast Branding and 

owner/founder of Sigatoka River Safaris, 

shares his vision and love of the game. 

What can spectators look forward to? 

Arguably the best Sevens talent in the world 

over two days in the picturesque surrounds of 

Lawaqa Park, Sigatoka, home to the Nadroga 

Stallions Rugby Club, with fans showing their 

passion in the carefree Fijian manner. We’ll 

be having prizes for the best-dressed fans. 

Are you a big fan of rugby yourself? 

Yes, I am! While you’re here in Fiji, you 

can’t help but be consumed by the people’s 

absolute love for the game. Rugby is really a 

uniting force here. 

Do the Nadroga people have a special 

rugby-playing style? 

Nadroga is one of, if not the strongest unions 

in Fiji with some of the greatest players 

through the years. Fiji can lay claim to 

making Sevens rugby the force that it is today 

due to the Fijians’ athletic and non-scripted 

style of playing the abbreviated form of the 

game. Rugby is in the blood in Nadroga — 

the people are born with a natural gift for it. 

Every afternoon, just after 5pm, you’ll fi nd 

children of all ages playing it. 

What do you hope the event will do? 

We hope to build a tremendous tournament 

that solidifi es itself on Fiji’s sporting calendar 

and the international sporting agenda, and 

then ultimately with the IRB — Fiji should 

really be hosting a leg of the IRB series 

because it’s a major reason for the success of 

the Sevens code. 

Th e Coral Coast Rugby Sevens Tournament is on 

19–20 November at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka. 

Details on www.sevenspassion.com 


Loy Krathong 

2010 Adelaide 

International 

Guitar Festival 

19–21 NOV SINGAPORE 

The Aff ordable Art Fair 

Asia’s inaugural art fair will be a bonanza 

of paintings, photography, sculptures and 

street art. Check out the accessibly priced 

artworks (S$100–10,000) of more than 60 

galleries from Asia, Australia and Europe. F1 

Pit Building, Marina South, 1 Republic Blvd. 

Details on www.affordableartfair.sg 

19–25 NOV BRISBANE SYDNEY 

MELBOURNE PERTH 

Summerbeatz 2010 

Fans of Flo Rida, Jay Sean, Soulja Boy and 

Travie McCoy need to act fast to secure tickets 

to this hot music fest. With a gig by Australian 

Idol winner Stan Walker, this aptly named 

event is set to raise temperatures for four 

hours. Tickets from Ticketek, tel: 132 849. 

Pieta Brown (Mullum 

Music Festival) 

Crocosmia (2010 

AWESOME International 

Arts Festival for Bright 

Young Things) 

19–28 NOV PERTH 

2010 AWESOME International Arts 

Festival for Bright Young Things 

This for-youth event in Perth’s CBD features 

artistes from the Netherlands, USA, UK and 

Australia. Highlights include the Netherlands’ 

Vincent de Rooij and his cool fi lm Track; and 

Crocosmia by UK theatre troupe Little Bulb 

Theatre. Mostly free. Tel: +61 (8) 9485 0560. 

20–21 NOV BANGKOK 

Loy Krathong 

Known as the “festival of lights”, Loy Krathong 

is celebrated nationwide, especially where 

there are rivers, canals or sources of water. 

During this spectacle, a “krathong” (raft) is 

decorated and fl oated upon the water to pay 

respect to the goddess of water, and apologise 

for any misdeeds. Free at Chao Phraya River.

A work by 

Marisa Keller 

(The Affordable 

Art Fair) 

20 & 28 NOV SYDNEY GOLD COAST 

Harbourlife 2010 

Fuzzy’s epic Harbourlife at two cities 

(Sydney’s Fleet Steps, Mrs Macquaries Point 

on 20 Nov; and the Gold Coast’s Broadwater 

Parklands on 28 Nov) will feature hot lineups 

and sets for a visual treat. Includes The 

Temper Trap, Metronomy and Yacht Club DJs, 

and more. Tickets from www.fuzzy.com.au 

25–28 NOV BRISBANE 

Mullum Music Festival 2010 

The sizzling line-up with more than 100 

performances from international artistes like 

Pieta Brown, Kaki King and Nano Stern, and 

Aussie talent like Washington and Harry Angus 

(from Cat Empire) is reason enough to go. A 

Magic Bus will ferry festival-goers around for 

free. Tel: +61 (2) 6684 6195. 

Harbourlife 2010 

John Waters 

(Looking 

Through a 

Glass Onion) 

25–28 NOV ADELAIDE 

2010 Adelaide International 

Guitar Festival 

Music buffs will be wowed by the 

showmanship, talent and skill of more than 70 

guitar greats from Australia, US, Brazil, Spain 

and Austria in 16 performances. Don’t miss 

workshops, artist talks and master classes. 

Tickets from BASS Dial n Charge 131 246. 

FROM 30 NOV SYDNEY 

Looking Through a Glass Onion 

8 December this year is the 30th anniversary 

of John Lennon’s tragic death. John Waters will 

pay homage by stepping into Lennon’s shoes. 

It’s worth catching Waters and collaborator 

Stewart D’Arrietta for their rendition of “Glass 

Onion” — along with 31 other iconic Lennon 

tracks. Call +61 (2) 9250 7777 for tickets. 

Book Now 

Walking with 

Dinosaurs — The 

Arena Spectacular 

1–4 Dec 

Walking with Dinosaurs — Th e 

Arena Spectacular 

Th e award-winning BBC series has been 

transformed into this jaw-dropping show 

fi lled with life-sized replicas of interactive 

dinosaurs. Th is is the Singapore leg of the 

tour after the success of the US, Europe and 

Australia shows. 

1–11 Dec 

Circus Showcase 2010 

Taking place at Melbourne’s National Circus 

Centre in Prahran is the fi nal performance of 

the graduating circus artists of the National 

Institute of Circus Arts (NICA). You’ll get fi rst 

dibs at watching the circus stars of the future. 

V8 Supercars 

Sydney Telstra 500 

3–5 Dec 

V8 Supercars Sydney Telstra 500 

At Sydney Olympic Park, not only will there 

be V8 Supercars, but also an appearance by 

rock legends Guns N’ Roses for a one-off 

concert. “Master of Skate” Tony Hawk will 

also add excitement to the grand fi nal. 

10 Dec 

Twilight Boutique Markets 

Brisbane’s Portside Wharf will be the place for 

Christmas buys from 5 to 9pm, with a new 

Gourmet Food Alley. Th en it’s business as 

usual at the regular Boutique Markets on 12 

Dec from 8am to 3pm at the same location. 

10–11 Dec 

Festival of the Sun 2010 

Catch Xavier Rudd, Regurgitator, British 

India and tons more in an intimate BYO 

setting in Sydney. Only 3,000 tickets are left 

for a place in front of the beachside stage. 


Photo: Paul Kane/Getty Images 

Brad 

Haddin 

Australia’s favourite wicketkeeper 

Brad Haddin is fi ghting fi t again 

and ready to retrieve the Ashes urn 

INTERVIEW BELINDA WAN 

How and when did you pick up cricket? 

My introduction to cricket was at the age 

of six in Gundagai, where I was living at the 

time. It was Kanga cricket. I loved it — we 

all thought we were playing for Australia. It 

was a great time… especially the ice creams 

after each session! 

Why did you choose to specialise in 

wicketkeeping — and not bowling 

or fi elding? 

The family had moved to Queanbeyan when 

I was trying out for the ACT’s under-13 

team. They asked who the batters were, so 

I put up my hand. I didn’t get picked. Then 

they asked who the bowlers were. I put up 

my hand once more, and again I didn’t get 

picked. The last question was “Who are the 

wicketkeepers?” — so I thought I’d try this 

one as well. I was the only one to put my 

hand up, so I was selected. And so it was 

that I became a wicketkeeper! 

What do you consider is your best 

strength as a wicketkeeper? 

I guess it’s my considered preparation for 

each season, with an emphasis and focus 

on my fi tness. Being a wicketkeeper is very 

physically and mentally demanding, and 

you need to be at the peak of your fi tness 

to be at the top of your game. You’re the 

centrepiece in setting the standards in 

the fi eld. During a day in the fi eld in Test 

Cricket, you can concentrate on up to 

some 600 deliveries, as well as taking the 

fi elders’ throws and so on. You have to be fresh 

physically and mentally every day. 

What do you tell yourself before a game? 

To keep the moment simple and calm, 

whatever the situation. The key for me, whether 

I am batting or keeping, is to “watch the ball!”. 

Any particular game that has remained 

special to you and why? 

Certainly my fi rst Test for Australia in the West 

Indies in 2008, which was a great experience. 

Receiving my Baggy Green Cap was also 

fantastic. Another game that’s high on my 

list is my fi rst Ashes Test at Cardiff last year. 

It was not only a dream [come true] to play 

for Australia, but to be in an Ashes series was 

monumental too. 

Any hobbies you pursue in your spare time? 

I travel a lot, so time spent with my family 

when I get the opportunity is great. I also enjoy 

watching other sports, and watching athletes. 

Maintaining my health and fi tness is also a 

fun pastime. I’m an ambassador for the ACT- 

Eden Monaro Cancer Support Group, and any 

chance I get to spend time helping them with 

their very important cause is valued. 

Without cricket, I’d… still be trying to be 

a cricketer! 

Catch Brad Haddin at the Ashes 2010 from 

25 November to 7 January 2011 in Brisbane, 

Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne and Sydney. 

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Th e Long 

Lunch 

Some of Australia’s fi nest 

restaurants also offer 

outstanding lunch specials 

— here are 10 of the best to 

tuck into 

WORDS ROBERTA MUIR 

SYDNEY 

A table for Marque’s three-course, AU$45 

Friday fi xed-price menu is one of the most 

sought-after bookings in Sydney. The menu 

changes weekly, but think along the lines of 

kombu-cured kingfi sh with pea, matcha tea 

and lime; roast muscovy duck with baby leek, 

quinoa and nasturtium; and smoked vanilla 

millefeuille with apple and violets. 4/5 355 

Crown St, Surry Hills, tel: +61 (2) 9332 2225. 

Restaurant Balzac’s three-course, AU$35 

Friday set-lunch menu is inspired by whatever 

chef Matthew Kemp fi nds most appealing on 

his weekly trip to Flemington Markets. Dishes 

like parsnip velouté with truffl e mousseline; 

risotto of braised rabbit, broad beans and 

grain mustard; and mango and passionfruit 

pavlova were recent creations. 141 Belmore Rd, 

Randwick, tel: +61 (2) 9399 9660. 

The gorgeous Middle Harbour views make 

Ormeggio at The Spit’s two-course, AU$42 à 

la carte lunch menu (including a glass of wine) 

excellent value. Expect dishes such as baked 

buffalo ricotta, red witlof and corella pear 

salad; bonito fi llet with almond crust, baby 

eggplant and blood orange; and chocolate 

“Barbajada” caramel gelato, almond and 

mint crumble with tokay reduction. Available 

Wednesday to Saturday. d’Albora Marinas, 

The Spit, Mosman, tel: +61 (2) 9969 4088. 

Set in a restored art deco bathers’ pavilion 

overlooking Sydney Harbour, Manly Pavilion 

offers a two-course, AU$45 weekday lunch 

menu — including mineral water, a glass 

of wine and coffee — as well as dishes like 

mozzarella di bufala grilled on a lemon leaf; 

pappardelle with wild boar ragù, verjus and 

mascapone; and a chocolate and peanut 

caramel ice cream sandwich. West Esplanade, 

Cnr Commonwealth Pde, Manly, tel: +61 (2) 

9949 9011. 

Etch Restaurant at the InterContinental 

Hotel offers a two-course, AU$40 menu that 

includes a glass of wine to accompany dishes 

such as raviolo of pumpkin and spinach with 

pork belly salad; pan-fried morwong with herbcrushed 

potato, green beans and tarragon 

butter; and caramel date tart with burntbutter 

ice cream and Earl Grey tea syrup. 62 

Bridge St, Sydney, tel: +61 (2) 9247 4777. 

MELBOURNE 

Café di Stasio’s AU$35 “Slow Food” lunch 

menu changes weekly, and includes two 

courses, a glass of wine and coffee. Enjoy 

dishes such as penne with three cheeses;

aised chicken with 

white wine and porcini; 

and millefoglie with 

lemon cream. 

31 Fitzroy St, St Kilda, 

tel: +61 (3) 9525 3999. 

Libertine French Dining 

Room’s three-course, 

AU$45 à la carte lunch menu 

changes weekly, and includes 

a glass of wine alongside pork 

rillettes with toasted baguette; entrecôte 

aux champignons; and vanilla crème with 

quince caramel. Available Tuesday to Saturday. 

500 Victoria St, North Melbourne, tel: +61 (3) 

9329 5228. 

The weekday express lunch menu at the 

recently opened Oyster Bar and Grill in 

the Albert Park Hotel offers three delightful 

courses and a glass of wine for AU$45. With 

the restaurant’s strong focus on seafood, 

you can be sure of expecting dishes like tiger 

prawn à la plancha with garlic butter and 

hummus, and bouillabaisse with saffron mash 

— along with desserts like the rose-scented 

vanilla crème brûlée with rhubarb and praline. 

Cnr Montague St and Dudley Pl, Albert Park, 

tel: +61 (3) 9690 5459. 

GOOD TASTE 

CLOCKWISE FROM 

MAIN PICTURE: Oyster 

Bar’s signature oysters; 

the tasteful interior of 

Etch; Marque’s tempting 

beetroot macaroons; 

Celsius is a great place 

to catch up with friends 

BRISBANE 

ARIA Brisbane’s two-course, 

AU$55 à la carte lunch menu 

includes classics like Peking duck 

consommé with duck dumplings and 

Asian mushrooms; grilled Ranger’s Valley 

300-day grain-fed beef with béarnaise, 

chimichurri, mustard or horseradish; and 

mango ice cream sandwich with Italian 

meringue and lime sorbet. Eagle Street Pier, 

Brisbane, tel: +61 (7) 3233 2555. 

ADELAIDE 

Much of the produce for Celsius Restaurant 

and Bar’s three-course, AU$40 lunch menu is 

sourced from their own farm — think Barossa 

Valley chicken with congee, shallots, chilli 

and coriander; braised lamb neck with milk 

skin, carrot and turnip; and frangipani cake 

with apple, cream and blackberries. Available 

Wednesday to Friday. 95 Gouger St, Adelaide, 

tel: +61 (8) 8231 6023. 

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Raising 

the Bar 

As quality boutique bars 

continue to appear, we highlight 

two of the star performers 

WORDS ROBERTA MUIR

TOP SHELF 

Eau-de-Vie, which 

opened in Sydney early 

this year, was recently 

named Australian 

Gourmet G Traveller’s 

201 2011’s Bar of the Year and 

NNew BBar 

of the Year at the 

National Bar Awards. Owner Sven Almenning 

(inset) reveals what makes a great bar. 

You’re hidden away behind Darlinghurst’s 

Kirketon Hotel. Is this a good or bad thing? 

We hope that being a bit hard to fi nd adds to 

the “speakeasy” feel, as if you’re in a room of 

like-minded bons vivants out for good drinks. 

How many spirits, beers and wines do you 

offer by the glass? 

Somewhere in the vicinity of 500 spirits. We’re 

predominantly a cocktail bar, so we don’t offer 

too many beers or wines by the glass. 

What makes a great mixologist? 

First and foremost, a great bartender: 

someone who is friendly and focused on 

ensuring that the guests are having a good 

time. A mixologist combines this with making 

drinks that have balanced fl avours, and which 

are suited to the guest’s requests, palate and 

mood — with a theatrical presentation. 

What constitutes a great bar? 

One that caters to the guests’ needs… I prefer 

bars that focus on excellent drinks and service 

without losing the fun. 

Which new bar trends are emerging? 

Globally, we’re seeing smaller, more intimate 

establishments run by owner-operators who 

are passionate about offering top service and 

drinks in a relaxed environment. 

What’s your best-selling cocktail? 

It’s a close call between Mesha – a sweet, 

fruity and downright seductive blend of 

Zubrowka vodka, lime juice, raspberry, 

falernum syrup, apple and crushed pineapple 

– and one of our signatures, the Yuzu Mule. 

[This is] Smirnoff Black No. 55 vodka, yuzu 

curd, lime and home-made ginger beer, served 

in a unique copper cup. 

What are some of your best-selling spirits? 

We sell a lot of Zacapa rum and also single 

malts; we offer about 100 Scotch whiskies. 

What sort of drinks are people looking for? 

Drinks that taste great but also provide a 

unique experience, like our shared serves for 

four people. These include Lady’s Leg Cosmo, 

which is made in a vintage 1930s shaker 

shaped like a lady’s leg, complete with silver 

high heel, with freshly made cranberry sorbet 

instead of cranberry juice for a creamy texture, 

served in our sexy vintage champagne coupes. 

Eau-de-Vie, 229 Darlinghurst Rd, Darlinghurst, 

tel: +61 (0) 422 263 226 

OPPOSITE: Expect innovative, top-quality 

cocktails from Eau-de-Vie’s mixologists 

THIS PAGE TOP/BOTTOM: The busy 

interior of il Fornaio; you’ll be hard pressed 

to choose one of il Fornaio’s creations 

SWEET TREATS 

For something sweet, check out pastry chef 

Philippa Sibley’s new Melbourne dessert bar, 

il Fornaio. Open 7am–11pm daily, it offers 

Sibley’s renowned pastries and spectacular 

desserts — like pistachio and blackberry 

clafoutis; honey pannacotta with quince 

and cashew sesame praline; “tart tatin” 

of pineapple with gingerbread ice cream; 

mandarin crème caramel with citrus salad and 

sauternes; and the famed “snickers”. These 

are matched with speciality coffees and lovely 

wines from a diverse boutique list created by 

sommelier Jane Thornton (formerly of Ezard 

and Vue de Monde). 

Look forward to textured and aromatic 

whites, boutique and artisanal champagnes, 

sparkling wines, rosés, pinot noirs, reds from 

lesser-known grapes, and classic dessert 

wines. Round it off with a wine-friendly 

savoury treat before dessert, such as shucked 

oysters with pickled beetroot and blood 

orange jelly; house-smoked salmon; or game 

terrine with pear and ginger chutney. 

Il Fornaio, 2 Acland St, St Kilda, tel: +61 

(3) 9534 2922 

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MAIN: The late, great 

Billy Thorpe; posing with 

friends and on a camel — 

all in Morocco 

OPPOSITE INSET 

(L–R): Executive producer 

Amanda Pelman, Mick 

Fleetwood and coproducer/composer 

Daniel Denholm; 

THIS PAGE INSET: The 

album Tangier 

Last 

Hurray 

When rock legend Billy Thorpe 

died three years ago, he left 

a legacy in the form of an 

unfi nished album — now, that 

musical dream has come alive 

WORDS BEN HALL 

February 28, 2007, and the music 

It’s world is reeling from the news of the 

death of one of Australia’s iconic rock ’n’ 

rollers. Billy Thorpe had left a footprint on the 

music scene which was spread over fi ve 

decades, but close friends knew his fi nest 

piece of work was incomplete. 

Inspired by a trip to Morocco in 2000, 

Thorpe had spent the last seven years of his 

life obsessively writing and recording music 

infl uenced by his travels in the region, but his 

death meant his fi nal legacy was left literally in 

hundreds of pieces. 

“Billy wasn’t the most organised of people 

when it came to cataloguing his music, to 

say the least,” says Amanda Pelman, who 

co-produced the fi nal product called Tangier. 

“We knew we had to fi nish Tangier off for 

Billy, and the fi rst thing we did was pretty 

much conduct a forensic analysis of what he’d 

done. He had bits and pieces of music all over 

the place, and I knew right away this was going

to take a lot of hard 

work and time,” Pelman 

says thoughtfully. 

Producer and 

composer Daniel Denholm 

was called in by Pelman, and 

co-producer Michael Chugg was 

charged with the painstaking job of 

piecing the music together and working out 

what was needed to complete each track. 

“To be perfectly honest, I had no doubt we 

were going to make Billy’s album, but we really 

needed to know what was needed and how 

long it would take,” Pelman says. 

The decision was made to contact record 

company Sony, which reportedly made an 

immediate decision to back the album and 

that’s when the real work started on Thorpe’s 

opus. Sections of music had instrumentals 

and vocals missing, so phone calls were made 

to secure the best musicians to fi nish Tangier. 

The legendary Mick Fleetwood, a good 

friend of Thorpe’s, headlined the who’s-who 

on the album that also featured Australian 

icons Vanessa Amorosi, Melinda Schneider, 

Ian Moss, Connie Mitchell of Sneaky Sound 

System and violinist Richard Tognetti. 

Australian actor and 

close friend Jack 

Thompson also narrates 

two of the tracks. 

“The hardest part of 

pulling this type of project 

together is getting the high-profi le 

musicians booked in,” explains Chugg. 

“But every single one of them jumped at the 

chance to help fi nish Billy’s album.” 

The production process took up the best 

part of just under three years, and the fi nished 

product is a radical departure from Thorpe’s 

reputation as a classic rock ’n’ roller. His guitar 

riffs and powerful voice are still there but it’s 

now fused with an almost hypnotic north 

African atmosphere. 

“From a pure business point of view, it’s the 

type of album that will be revered by Billy’s 

fans and will hook in younger people as well,” 

says Pelman. “It’s a remarkable piece of work 

that crosses the generational boundaries.” 

The fi nal word is from Billy Thorpe himself: 

“I wake and sleep in its rhythm and cadence. 

It consumes me and simply demands to be 

brought to life. And that’s Tangier.” 

The album Tangier is in stores now . 

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Spring Detox 

DORINDA ROSE BERRY 

Dorinda Rose Berry (inset left) is the founder of Roseberry 

New Age Center in Phuket, Thailand. She has worked in 

the fi eld of natural healing, therapist training and luxury 

spa-destination consultation for more than 25 years — 

and specialises in energetic spirit and emotional healing, 

as well as aromatherapy. 

As the summer holidays burn bright, we ask two 

experts how to do a little maintenance on the body 

How does the warmer weather wreak havoc on us? 

When the weather is hot, it’s easy for our temperaments to 

become too hot — a term called “hot heart” in Thai, making us 

easy to anger. Keep a cool head by remaining grounded to the earth. A 

simple outdoor 10-minute meditation each day will do wonders. 

How can we prepare ourselves for summer? 

Try a weekend of light detoxing to let your body expel the old winter 

energy and make way for the new summer energy. During your 

mini-detox, give up foods which aren’t good for you — alcohol, caffeine, 

refi ned and processed foods, and switch to a vegetarian diet. 

What are your favourite super foods for summer? 

Rosella — it cools and cleanses the blood, as well as the liver and the 

bowels. Chlorophyll — this green super-drink is a great cleanser, helping 

you shed toxins. Coconut oil — this is a super food when taken in its 

virgin, organic state. It aids in detoxing the body and will assist you in 

losing weight. 

What are fi ve surefi re ways to spruce up the body for summer? 

Body scrubs, detox, visualisation and affi rmation, coconut oil on the 

skin and in the belly, and early morning yoga and meditation. 

INTERVIEWS RACHEL FARNAY JACQUES 

NARELLE CHENERY 

Narelle Chenery (inset right) is the director of research 

and development at ONEgroup, and formulator of 

Miessence certifi ed organic skincare. 

How does the warmer weather wreak havoc on us? 

Additional UV exposure increases oxidative damage 

to our skin, which causes us to age faster. The higher 

temperatures also increase our rate of dehydration, which 

can be dangerous. A moisturiser with added sunscreen such 

as the Miessence Refl ect Outdoor Balm is perfect for daily use. 

How can we prepare ourselves for summer? 

Increasing your intake of fruits and vegetables is critical. They’re rich in 

antioxidants, which protect the skin from the harmful, oxidising effects 

of the sun; they also fi ght against heart disease, cancer and obesity, 

and fi ll you up with less calories. Miessence Berry Radical provides 

the antioxidant equivalent of 10 servings of fruits and veggies in one 

teaspoon serving — the best way to start the day! 

What are your favourite super foods for summer? 

Berries and all summer fruits! Make a morning smoothie with young 

coconuts, mango and berries — yum! To supercharge it with added 

minerals and cleansing chlorophyll, add a handful of baby spinach or 

kale, or a teaspoon of Miessence In-Liven probiotic superfood. 

What are fi ve surefi re ways to spruce up the body for summer? 

Drink lots of fresh water; take a vigorous morning walk; do 10 to 15 

minutes of lunges, squats, push-ups and sit-ups daily; eat fresh fruits 

and vegetables; and brush your pre-shower skin to make it glow.

Book an Uplifting Botanical Massage and receive a 

Complimentary 20-minute Revitalising Aroma Bath*, valued at $35. 

*Valid until 30 November 2010. Subject to availability.

For Him: 

Making a Statement 

Black Raven’s new range 

of neckpieces by Elias under 

Damselfl y has a back-street, 

frontier and gothic feel. We like 

the sunglasses and cassette 

tape pendants. Prices from 

AU$77 for the Regal Bender 

neckpiece. Online at 

www.damselfl y.com.au 

For F Him: Picture This 

These T new products by Sony 

are a totally brag-worthy. The 

Cyber-shot C TX9 (AU$599) and 

WX5 W (AU$499) cameras now 

have h 

3-D panoramic capability 

plus Background Defocus, 

high-speed continuous 

shooting and Sweep Multi View 

for 3-D-like images. The Bloggie 

Touch (AU$299) allows full 

HD recording and super-fast 

uploading within seconds. 

For Him: 

Double the Power 

Double Bassburgers from 

Moshi may be small, but 

they’re capable of 2.0 stereo 

sound! They can be operated 

as a compact unit or separated. 

With rechargeable in-built 

lithium-ion battery via USB and 

standard 3.55mm headphone 

port; compatible with mp3 

players, laptops and gaming 

consoles. AU$69.95; available 

from Toys R Us, Dick Smith and 

electronics retailers. 

Moving 

Gifts 

Here’s H ’ our pick i kof fttop 

Chrissy pressies for the 

traveller in your life 

WORDS ANNE LOH 

For Her: 

Accessorise Up 

Add some bling as you 

travel with sterling silver 

jewellery from Aussie 

company Pastiche. Think a 

wide range of rings, bangles, 

necklaces, earrings, 

pendants and bracelets. 

All pieces are treated with 

anti-tarnish, so you can get 

maximum use from them. 

Stockists and prices on 

www.pastiche.com.au 

For Her: 

Get Carried Away 

Your colour-coordinated 

girl will love the Summer 

Blossom range of Spencer 

& Rutherford Mini Break 

Luggage Collection. Prices 

range from AU$199 for the 

Compendium to AU$419 

for the Getaway. Studio 

2/22 Cecil Plc, Prahran, 

Melbourne, tel: +61 (3) 

9536 8777. 

For Her: 

All Organised 

Help get your girlfriend 

sorted for her travels with 

100% cotton lingerie and 

shoe bags from MOZI 

(AU$22.95; stockists on 

www.mozi.com.au), an MC 

Jewellery Holder from Ciao 

Bella Travel (AU$15.95, 

www.ciaobellatravel.com. 

au) and a personalised 

luggage tag from the Bag 

Tag Studio (AU$12.95; tel: 

1300 851 386). 

NOVEMBER 2010 19 

GADGETS AND GEAR

For Both: 

Comfort is Key 

The Tempur Sleep Mask 

(AU$49) and Transit Neck 

Pillow (AU$139) are the 

perfect gifts for frequent 

fl iers. The Sleep Mask 

provides comfort, while the 

transit neck pillow gives 

support. Stockist: Forty 

Winks, tel: 1300 

304 078. 


For Kids: 

The Voice of Love 

Perfect for children 

with faraway parents or 

grandparents are these 

two recordable Hallmark 

storybooks. The Very First 

Christmas by Suzanne 

Berry and The Night Before 

Christmas by Clement 

C Moore can record you 

reading, so the young ones 

can fall asleep to your voice. 

AU$34.99 at Target, Myer and 

other gift shops. 

For Kids: 

Growing in Taste 

Give your child Little 

Kitchen’s junior-sized cooking 

paraphernalia such as star 

biscuit cutters and rolling pins, 

and yes, the Little Kitchen 

cookbook with 40 recipes 

that they can tackle easily. 

www.littlekitchen.com.au 

For Kids: 

Kids on a Roll 

Children aged four to 14 will love 

the EzyRoller. With no pedals, 

chains or batteries, this easily 

assembled cart is silent, and 

has non-marking wheels for 

both indoor and outdoor use. 

It uses left-right movements of 

the feet and legs, and a hand- 

brake for quick, easy stopping. 

AU$160; www.ezyroller.com.au 

Gift Guru 

Westfi eld’s gift expert Margaret Merten tells 

us how to pick out the right gifts. 

What do you do as a gift expert? 

I share my favourite tips on fi nding the 

perfect gifts for family and friends. Th e “Find 

A Gift” tab at www.westfi eld.com.au/gifts is a 

great resource and provides my suggestions: 

you can search for gifts by person, price point 

and category. Th e free service also lets you 

create a personalised printable shopping list. 

How does one tackle the offi ce 

Christmas gift exchange? 

You can’t go wrong with colours for 

inspiration. I take note of a person’s favourite 

colour to help personalise my gifts. Th ink of 

the colour you see your colleague with most 

or ask them which they prefer. Th en build 

your gift around that theme. 

Ever had a diffi cult gift situation? 

Yes. I once had to buy Christmas gifts for a 

large team I worked with. Th ere were so many 

people to buy for and I didn’t want to go 

overboard, but I did want to give something 

special. I was delighted when I came across 

some gorgeously packaged French incense 

sticks. I bought them and wrapped them 

beautifully. Th ey were a great offi ce hit. 

What can one give someone who already 

has everything? 

Gift cards are a great solution. Westfi eld Gift 

Cards are perfect gifts because they can be 

used at 11,000 speciality and big-name stores 

throughout all Westfi eld shopping centres, 

and can be purchased online or in-store. Or 

buy an experience — like a Westfi eld personal 

styling session as a gift. 

What do you want for Christmas? 

I actually prefer giving gifts than receiving 

them, but my wish list this year includes: 

a new arch for my garden; lots of scented 

plants; some good summer reads for the 

holidays; and, of course, world peace. 

Let these Westfi eld services assist you in your 

gifting: the Westfi eld Christmas Planning Guide, 

the Westfi eld Butler David Southwell, and the 

Find a Gift and Style Session.

Sydney 

Homebush 

Cnr Homebush Bay Drive 

& Underwood Rd 

DFO is Australia’s favourite 

shopping destination. 

Over 120 brands at up to 70% off. 

Melbourne 

South Wharf 

Convention Centre Place 

Moorabbin 

Cnr Grange Rd & Centre Dandenong Rd 

Essendon Airport 

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Brisbane 

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16 Amazons Place 

Brisbane Airport 

1 Airport Drive 

Canberra 

Fyshwick 

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North Qld 

Cairns 

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New 

Words 

A AAll 

Sewn Up 

Having Ha H grown up in a 

family fa of DIY fanatics 

— her dad sewed her 

dresses and her brother 

made little houses for 

her dolls — Pip Lincolne 

knew k a life of craft was 

her he destiny. Sew La Tea Do 

is her he second book. 

Why do you think craft is getting so big? 

I think we’re smarter and more conscious 

consumers now, and we realise that we 

can make a lot of the things we see in 

stores. Learning a craft can also be nostalgic, 

reminding us of childhood knits and 

home-made dresses. 

When did your passion for craft begin? 

Mum and dad were always sewing, making 

furniture, baking bread or spinning wool. My 

Learning Journeys ys 

Poh’s Kitchen 

MasterChef Australia 2009 

runner-up and star of the 

ABC cooking show Poh’s 

Kitchen, Poh Ling Yeow 

now has a new book with 

recipes from the show, plus 

her own creations. Th e 80 

dishes range from classic 

Australian fare to Malaysian 

classics like sticky rice and 

Nonya chicken curry. ABC 

Books, AU$39.99, ISBN 

9780733328305. 

Heart & Soul: Australia’s 

First Families of Wine 

Author Graeme Lofts has 

created “a rich refl ection of 

Australia’s wine heritage” 

with tales of the illustrious 

Australian wine families 

behind such well-known 

labels as Brown Brothers, 

De Bortoli, Tahbilk, Taylors, 

Tyrells and Yalumba. 

Defi nitely worth a read. 

Wiley, AU$39.95, ISBN 

9781742469249. 

Whether for yourself or someone 

close, these recently published 

books make great buys 

WORDS ANNE LOH 

earliest crafty memories involve making very 

small, knitted blankets for my Barbies! 

What should those new to craft make? 

Simple sewing projects are a good place 

to start. Embroidery is also a fun, easy and 

compact craft. Websites like www.whipup.net 

have lots of crafty inspiration and tutorials. 

Handmade presents are great. What do you 

recommend for something fi lled with the 

Christmas spirit? 

Market bags, cute embroidered tea towels, 

simple table linen for the holiday table or little 

button-up purses are all fun ideas which you 

can customise. I’m making lots of crocheted 

Christmas baubles, Christmas stockings and 

Japanese-style amigurumi (knitted and stuffed 

toy animals), too! 

Sew La Tea Do is published by Hardie Grant, 

AU$49.95, ISBN 9781740668606. 

Th ings Bogans Like 

Th is could be the funniest 

book to hit bookstore 

shelves in a long while. An 

excerpt from the chapter 

on Aspirational Bogans 

reads: “Th e bogan has taken 

to the Melbourne Cup like 

an aspiring actress to a 

terminally ill oil magnate”. 

You’ll realise there’s a little bit 

of bogan in all of us. Hachette 

Australia, AU$24.99, ISBN 

9780733626692. 

Surf for Your Life: 

Grommets’ Edition 

With summer coming, this 

book for wannabe surfers 

from world surfi ng champion 

Mick Fanning is perfect for 

those starting out in the sport. 

With riding technique tips 

and competitive strategies, 

grommets will reach new 

heights. Ebury Australia 

(imprint of Random House 

Australia), AU$19.95, ISBN 

9781741669275. 

Th e 1000 Hour Day 

Experience the trials of 

young Australians, Chris 

Bray and Clark Carter, as 

they make their historic 

1,000km crossing over 

Canadian Antarctic’s 

Victoria Island. Th e 80 

photographs by author 

Bray bring every chillingly 

beautiful scene right 

before your eyes. Murdoch 

Books, AU$34.95, ISBN 

9781741969672. 

THE WORD 


ENSUITE 

The Heart of It 

The Quadrant Hotel is near Auckland’s chic 

fashion district and the new Britomart. 

Try these four must-dos in its vicinity 

WORDS AMANDA LINNELL 

OLD-SCHOOL COOL 

The Britomart precinct has 

become one of the best areas in 

the city for nightlife, with an array 

of bars catering to every taste. 

The latest is 1885 Britomart, 

a three-level bar housed in an 

elegant heritage building (see 

page 53). From the busy main bar, 

head up to the mezzanine with its 

luxurious couches, or disappear 

into the cosy underground bar for 

a cheeky cocktail. 1885 was the 

venue for the recent New Zealand 

Fashion Week and Music Award 

wrap parties. There are live funk 

and jazz sessions most nights. 

1885 Galway St, 27 Galway St, 

Britomart, tel: +64 (9) 551 3100. 


THE DARK SIDE 

For truly innovative and unique 

fashion, don’t bypass the threelevel 

fl agship store of leading local 

label Zambesi. Situated in the 

heart of the fashion district, this 

label is renowned for its creative 

layering and use of interesting 

fabrics. Its designs have a dark, 

intellectual aesthetic, much like 

the label Martin Margiela (which 

the store also happens to stock). 

But thankfully, it’s not all deep 

and moody here; look out for 

beautiful pieces in white lace and 

sheer cotton silks. The top fl oor 

is dedicated to menswear. Cnr 

Vulcan Lane and O’Connell St, City, 

tel: +64 (9) 303 1701. 

ON YOUR BIKE 

BikeCentral services locals’ bikes 

and has its own range to hire out, 

plus a cute café. This means you 

can fi re up with a strong organic 

espresso and something to eat, 

before jumping on a nice bike 

and heading off to explore. We 

suggest you take the road around 

the waterfront to Mission Bay for 

a picnic — not just because of its 

fl at terrain — but because you 

can also stop off for a swim along 

the way if you’re working up a 

sweat. Situated in the Kiwi Tavern, 

Britomart, tel: +64 (9) 365 1768. 

Guests will love 

The Quadrant 

Hotel’s stylish, 

sleek interior 

ASIAN FLAIR TO SHARE 

Auckland is blessed with myriad 

noodle bars and Asian restaurants. 

One of the newest and coolest is 

Cafe Hanoi, located at downtown 

Britomart’s loft space. Maximising 

local fresh ingredients, the dishes 

here are meant to be shared. 

From mouthwateringly good 

sweet pickled shrimp wontons 

to seared Angus beef, chef Jason 

van Dorsten ensures each dish 

oozes Vietnamese-inspired fl avour. 

Ground Flr, Excelsior Building, 

cnr Commerce and Galway sts, 

Britomart, tel: +64 (9) 302 3478. 

The Quadrant Hotel, 10 Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland, tel: +64 (9) 984 6000. 

www.thequadrant.com

After charming 

viewers for two 

decades on Home 

and Away, Ritchie 

has moved on to 

a new show and a 

new channel 


Main photo: Alana Landsberry

Gold Logie-winning actress Kate Ritchie talks love, growing up 

on the small screen and her tough new role on Cops L.A.C. 

Fresh 

from a gym workout and still in 

her sweats, Kate Ritchie, 32, 

could be mistaken for the girl next door. 

However, this petite natural beauty is actually 

one of Australia’s most famous TV faces, 

having racked up 20 years as Sally Fletcher on 

the soapie Home and Away. 

She’s noticeably more toned, no doubt 

due to her preparation for her ultra-private 

wedding to Stuart Webb, 30, a former 

rugby league player, at the romantic 1828 

Tasmanian homestead, Quamby Estate. The 

couple announced their engagement to much 

excitement last year. “We got engaged a year 

ago in Italy, on the Amalfi Coast. It was very 

romantic,” Ritchie says. “He’s supportive 

in every aspect of our lives. He has lots of 

wonderful things about him and that’s why we 

have been together for two-and-a-half years. 

“We live together in Sydney and we have a 

WORDS KATHY BUCHANAN 

blue American Staffi e called Max. We’re very 

boring, we don’t go out much. We like living the 

quiet life,” she laughs. 

Well known for her down-to-earth approach 

to fame, the eldest of three Ritchies grew up 

in front of the cameras as Sally. After retiring 

from her character in 2008, she made it to the 

top four with her partner Troy Cassar-Daley on 

the Seven Network’s celebrity singing show, 

It Takes Two, and then went on to co-host the 

show with Grant Denyer in its second year. 

Her decision to then work alongside Nova 

radio’s cheeky duo Merrick & Rosso was 

a surprise. “I loved working in radio,” says 

Ritchie. “I learnt a great new confi dence, and 

how to tell stories and trust people were going 

to be interested — especially from someone 

like me who is told what to say every moment 

of the day when working on a show like Home 

and Away. 

STAR STRUCK 

KATE RITCHIE 



TOP/BOTTOM: Ritchie 

on the Cops L.A.C. set 

with co-star Marty Dingle 

Wall, who plays Detective 

Senior Constable Rhys 

Llewellyn; with fellow 

actor Jonny Pasvolsky 

as bad-boy 

ex-lover Zac Butler 

“It was a really interesting world to work in, 

although my heart wasn’t in it like it is in TV. I 

didn’t think I was where I was going to be most 

happy and that’s why I put my feelers out to 

get back to where I’m most comfortable.” 

Given that Ritchie started on Channel 7’s 

Home and Away when she was only eight 

years old, it’s no surprise that a television set 

is where she’s most at home. “Growing up on 

TV, my whole experience was a positive thing. 

I was blessed working on Home and Away — 

having people look after me. It’s that sort of 

place. It does look after younger people and 

it’s a great learning ground. I never did any 

acting classes. I got the job there as an eightyear-old 

child, when I was in grade three!” 

Her time on Home and Away brought her 

millions of fans internationally, as well as 

a place in The Guinness World Records for 

having the longest continuous role on an 

Australian drama series. “Yes, I shared that 

honour with Ray Meagher [who plays Alf] until 

I left the show in 2008. He was probably quite 

happy I left Summer Bay so he could claim 

it for himself,” she jokes. “People still call me 

Sally. It’s nice people still remember.” 

After leaving the show in 2008, Ritchie put 

the role of Sally to rest for good by fi lming 

Underbelly 2: A Tale of Two Cities, playing 

Judi Kane, the wife of slain 1970s stand-over 

man Les Kane. “Underbelly was a wonderful 

experience and a great role to sink my teeth 

into,” she says. 

Ritchie is currently starring in another 

meaty role, as Detective Senior Constable 

Samantha Cooper in Cops L.A.C., the Nine 

Network’s new police drama. 

“Cops L.A.C. is really fun. It’s different from 

everything else I’ve done. The cast and crew 

are incredibly hard-working and talented. 

Marty Dingle Wall, who has played my partner 

on Home and Away and my husband on 

Underbelly 2, now plays my partner Detective 

Senior Constable Rhys Llewellyn at work. 

There’s a sense of familiarity and he’s great 

fun. We’re very different people, but that 

means you have a great balance. There’s a 

comfort in working with someone you know 

and have chemistry with. It’s been a whole lot 

of fun taking on this new job together.” 

With her real father being a retired police 

offi cer, Ritchie was set up from childhood for 

a role in a crime show and to play a female 

cop in a man’s world. “It was interesting and 

exciting as a kid — having a dad who is a cop. 

Although it’s a bit daunting when you’re going 

to school and they know your dad is a cop,” 

she laughs. “He has been watching the show 

and it’s been really nice to chat to him about 

it. He was like many police offi cers that joined 

the cadets at 16.” 

Ritchie has had fun preparing for the 

role. “We did some weapons training and 

chatted with police offi cers, which was 

really interesting, although the police offi cer 

we spoke to wasn’t in uniform and looked 

extremely glamorous. They may wear a 

uniform and may carry a badge, but the thing 

about Cops L.A.C. is that it shows that there 

are always two sides to everyone.”

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Hamilton Island: “I love grabbing some 

sunshine and excellent R & R here.” 

Melbourne: “It’s a great destination with 

so much great food. I’ve got lots of friends in 

Melbourne, so I enjoy going down there. I do at 

least one trip a year.” 

Fiji: “Any destination that needs getting on a 

plane and fl ying over the sea has a great sense 

of excitement to it.” 

Tokyo: “I’d love to go there, it’s a dream 

destination for me. We’ll have a bit of a break 

soon, hopefully.” 


“We got engaged a year ago 

in Italy, on the Amalfi Coast. 

It was very romantic 

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That said however, it’s not all fun and games 

on set. While fi lming, hard-working Ritchie is 

usually on set at 6am or 9am, where she goes 

on to have a 12- or 14-hour day. 

“It has been a hard slog,” she says, 

adding quickly: “Although when you’re 

doing something you love it isn’t hard work. 

Someone said to me, ‘You’re getting up early’ 

and I said, ‘No, this is easy compared to 

working on breakfast radio!’” 

As for her steamy on-screen romances, 

Ritchie says her new husband is fi ne with it. “I 

chatted to him about it and he’s smart enough 

to know that things in TV are not as they are in 

the real world,” says the new bride happily. 

Ritchie has relished the opportunity to try 

many different roles. “I have been challenging 

myself and it’s extremely rewarding. I feel like 

I’ve made some great choices and I also know 

the joy you get from working in a secure job,” 

she says thoughtfully. 

“I have a wonderful group of family and 

friends who have always been very supportive. 

You have to have confi dence in yourself. 

There’s no point worrying about things that 

you can’t control. If you are happy mentally 

and physically in your day-to-day life, all those 

other things work themselves out. I think 

though the universe has always looked after 

me really well, you will never really know what 

the future is going to throw at you.” 

With her career and 

marriage life both 

going great, things 

are looking up for a 

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ISOLA BY MEGAN GALE 

Megan Gale doesn’t design swimwear for stay-at-homes. 

“I want Isola to have an exotic, high-end, sophisticated feel, so I look 

to places like the Italian Riviera, the South of France, Tahiti and the 

Greek islands, then try and create swimwear that would suit those 

idyllic summer destinations,” she says of her new business venture. 

Italy particularly inspired the colour palette in the range. “Titanium is 

a slate grey, like the rocks on the beach at Positano,” she explains. “The 

royal and aquamarine colours refl ect the shades of the Mediterranean 

Sea, bougainvillea shades refl ect the fl owers that grow there in the 

summer, and mandarino and lipstick pink remind me of Italian gelato.” 

The collection features wearable styles, including boy-leg bikinis and 

bandeau tops for both bikinis and one-pieces. Some of the super-sexy 

styles go up to a DD cup, and much of the range features removable 

cups and straps, as well as convertible straps. 

“This enables women to get the perfect fi t at all times, which is so 

important when they’re trying to fi nd that perfect bikini,” says Gale. 

Where to wear it: Show off your chic style in tropical Phuket, Thailand. 

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Baku’s Tamara Bykerk has a thing for prints. 

“Unlike many other swimwear companies, 

which buy ready-made printed fabrics, we 

design 90% of our prints ourselves, so we 

have a unique interpretation of the trends,” 

she says proudly. This year, stripes and vintage 

fl oral prints are big, but there’s also plenty of 

pink in Baku’s charming range. 

“With all the frills and fl irtiness of this 

season, it was a natural colour selection,” 

explains Bykerk. “We use all the bright shades 

of pink — from deep jewel and orchid to 

hot cranberry.” 

The collection has a strong ’50s infl uence: 

one-pieces with ruching, gathering and skirts, 

and tops that let women show off their curves. 

“The balconette look is huge this season, 

with moulded cups for shape and uplift, 

and over-the-shoulder straps that convert 

to a halter,” says Bykerk. “We also have an 

emphasis on larger cup fi ttings this season: 

D, DD and E cups. We’re using underwires, 

moulded cups, power lycra and power nets to 

ensure that support and fi t are paramount.” 

Where to wear it: With such fun, colourful 

designs, there’s no better place to show off 

your sexy side than sunny Hawaii. 

THE BALCONETTE LOOK IS HUGE THIS SEASON: WITH 

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TOP: Be a beach babe with one of 

Baku’s gorgeous fl oral-print bikinis 

ABOVE: Strut your stuff with Ki 

Argo’s bold designs that are perfect 

for voluptuous ladies 

KI ARGO 

The hourglass fi gures of actresses Marilyn 

Monroe, Sophia Loren and Mad Men’s 

Christina Hendricks provided the inspiration 

for Jessica Holmes’ latest Ki Argo range. 

“The average woman is now size 12 to 

14 with a D cup — that’s who we should be 

modelling our styles on,” she states. 

With a background in lingerie design, 

Holmes’ swimwear is not just sexy and stylish, 

but also offers plenty of support to help 

women feel good at the beach. 

“If your shape looks better, you’ll feel 

happier and more comfortable,” she says. 

Her latest collection contains about 60 

different styles — including high-waisted 

briefs, adjustable tops and plenty of 

over-the-shoulder options for extra support. 

Fabrics such as Power Mesh are used to add 

control to one-pieces. “I want women to be 

able to be active and run along the beach if 

they want to,” explains Holmes. 

Less voluptuous women are also catered 

for with frilled bikinis, ruching and padded 

tops helping to add to their shape. Hot design 

options include plenty of black and white, 

saturated colours and even sexy gold trims. 

Where to wear it: Get your glam on at a 

luxurious Fijian island getaway.

SEAFOLLY 

Genelle Walkom, Seafolly’s ladies’ swimwear 

designer, loves designing for Australian 

women. “Australian girls are very active, 

they’re not just lying by the pool. They do 

things in their swimwear: they’ll wear parts 

of it to a barbecue, or they’ll throw on a pair 

of board shorts with a top when they’re out 

walking the dog. This means swimsuits are key 

to the Australian summer wardrobe.” 

Walkom therefore puts a lot of emphasis on 

quality, fi t and fabric, and also on staying right 

on trend. “Because our customer is wearing a 

lot of different swimsuits each year, she moves 

on to new trends far more quickly,” she says. 

Clean stripes and one-pieces are big 

news, but Walkom says the hottest styles are 

vintage-inspired: think polka dots and fl oral 

prints, high-waisted pants and halter-necks. 

“We have a bikini with a bustier and skirted 

pants that’s just been rocketing out of stores,” 

says Walkom. 

Where to wear it: When you’re strolling along 

the Gold Coast’s endless beaches. 


COZI 

Ask Jennifer Hawkins where she gets 

her inspiration from, and the answer is 

“anywhere”. She shares: “I could be inspired 

by a certain experience, a piece of fabric, a day 

at the beach, or a holiday. The interior design 

course that I’m doing now is also helping lots.” 

Her latest collection is big on geometric 

prints, nauticals, feminine fl orals, and sorbet 

shades of yellow and pink. 

“My favourites are the geometric prints and 

dip-die pieces, as well as the raspberry boob 

tube,” says Hawkins. “I also love the boho feel 

of the bikini with the little gold coin trim.” 

Her range includes one-pieces (both 

moulded and non-moulded), bikinis, halternecks 

and boob tubes. “First and foremost, I 

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comfortable,” Hawkins says. 

For the fi rst time this year, she’s included 

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maxi dresses, singlets and skirts. “They’re cute 

pieces that you can pop over your swimsuit 

and head to a café in,” Hawkins says. 

Where to wear it: Show off these great Aussie 

cossies on one of Perth’s beautiful beaches. 

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Funky Trunks’ ’70s-inspired retro cut 

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“Men who like elegance and perhaps even a 

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tucking into a barbecue lunch of 

melt-in-the-mouth Angus beef, courtesy of 

Steve Atkins and his partner Robyn Piper, 

on their property at Wootton. Under the 

shade of an ancient strangler fi g tree with 

the rosé fl owing, the couple, who have two 

daughters, tell us how they underwent a sea 

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It’s not diffi cult to see why: with the 

eastern Dividing Range forming a backdrop 

to an incredible coastline, the area offers 

world-class surfi ng, dolphin- and whalewatching, 

oyster farms, wineries, fi shing, 

succulent seafood and national parks 

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Fruit salad, lighthouse and Twenty by Twelve photos: Sheriden Rhodes; Forster beach photo: Great Lakes Tourism 

CLOCKWISE FROM MAIN: The gorgeous 

Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse and its external 

staircase; the funky interior of Twenty by 

Twelve; the beach at Forster is ideal for 

families; fruit salad at Beach Bum’s Café 

FORSTER STILL RETAINS THAT SLEEPY 

SEASIDE RESORT VIBE, BUT SOME HIGH- 

RISE RESORTS NOW FRONT THE BEACH 

I’ve long associated Forster with dolphins, 

and without fail we spot a pod as we open 

the blinds of our Sails Apartments early 

next morning. We soak up some rays at 

Beach Bum’s Café, devouring steaming 

bowls of porridge with pear, almonds and 

honey while watching a passing parade of 

walkers, runners, swimmers, surf life-saving 

boats and the occasional whale. 

Forster still retains that sleepy seaside 

resort vibe I remember from childhood, but 

several high-rise apartment developments 

and resorts now front the beach, which the 

locals dub “millionaires’ row”. At the beach’s 

southern end are the historic Forster Ocean 

Baths, which I discover were once a dayand-night 

pay-to-use facility operated in 

tandem with a dance casino! Apart from 

the activity happening on or in the water, 

Forster and Tuncurry also offer terrifi c fl at 

paths to cycle. Hire a pushbike and cycle out 

to the breakwater and back, or take the kids 

to Pebbly Beach just south of Forster to the 

terrifi c kids’ playground fronting a gorgeous 

curve of sand and sea. 

That afternoon, I take in the superb 

coastal views from the heritage-listed 

Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse, high above 

the sleepy fi shing village of Seal Rocks. 

This magnifi cent beacon, one of only two 

in Australia with an external staircase, 

uses the same rotating lantern that was 

fi rst illuminated to protect ships passing 

the treacherous expanse of the Tasman in 

1875. The walk to the lighthouse through 

bushland inhabited by dingoes passes an 

incredible blowhole on one side, while the 

other overlooks Treachery Beach — where 

I spent two weeks camping and surfi ng 

with friends back in the ’90s. The area has 

changed little since, with development of 

any kind discouraged by locals who treasure 

the area’s pristine, untouched feel. 

Once at the lighthouse, Carol Richards, 

one of the custodians of the three 

award-winning Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse 

Holiday Accommodation cottages you can 

stay at, shows me around. 

“It’s magnifi cent, isn’t it?” Richards says, 

indicating the expansive views of coastline 

from Crowdy Head in the north to Port 

Stephens in the south. “I really do have one 

of the best jobs in the world.” I have to agree. 

On the return trip back to Boomerang 

Beach, where we’ve checked into Second 

Wave, a beachfront holiday house managed 

by Pacifi c Palms Holidays (they have more 

than 200 holiday homes on their books), 

I stop at the village of Blueys for lunch 

at Twenty by Twelve. David Speck, who 

previously worked for Neil Perry, and partner 

Peter Agnew own this cute café. The pair 

operates the pick of food outlets in the area, 

including a pantry service for the hundreds 

of holidaymakers who fl ood the area in 

summer. “Our population in summer grows 


CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Pelican feeding is 

always fun; junior pro surfer Sam Schumann 

tests the waves; beautiful handmade wooden 

toy soldiers from Sugar Creek Toymakers; the 

stunning Miles Island, Wallis Lake 

tenfold,” Speck explains to us over dinner at 

his chic M Bistro restaurant, a stone’s throw 

from Boomerang Beach. Twenty by Twelve 

uses fresh local produce wherever possible, 

and its shelves and fridges are crammed with 

home-made goodies and gourmet food lines. 

There’s an all-day breakfast menu and the 

best-selling Bluey’s Burger. They also do a 

decent coffee. 

Speck tells us that Blueys, named after 

a cow which fell off the southern cliff, is a 

popular but unpretentious holiday destination 

for Sydneysiders and Novacastrians from 

Merewether — who come to relax and surf 

its famous breaks — and those at nearby 

Boomerang Beach. That afternoon, I see a 

group of surfers around a campfi re at the 

southern end of Boomerang Beach, sharing 

a beer and tales of the day’s surfi ng. Mick 

Schumann, who runs the Great Lakes Surf 

School along with his three children (one of 

whom is Sam, a junior pro surfer), says the 

area is special and has an almost “spiritual” 

feel to it. “Whenever you come out of the 

water, whether you’ve had a good surf or not, 

you feel better. Sometimes you see a shark, an 

eagle and a whale, and sometimes you see all 

three in one day!” 

After a couple of days kicking back in 

this magical part of the world, we pick up a 

catering pack from Eat Creative Catering 

Solutions, brimming with local meats, fresh 

salads, cakes and gourmet drinks. We then 

head south, sampling seafood plucked fresh 

from the ocean at Pacifi c Palms Seafood. 

Afterwards, we meet Friedel Warmers from 

Sugar Creek Toymakers, who has been 

handcrafting wooden toys in the area for 25 

years. “We have ride-on toys for kids to play 

with, and many customers who now come with 

their children remember playing on the same 

toys when they were kids,” Warmers says, 

smiling proudly. 


WHENEVER YOU COME OUT OF THE 

WATER, WHETHER YOU’VE HAD A GOOD 

SURF OR NOT, YOU FEEL BETTER 

A 50-minute drive later along the Lakes 

Way sees us arrive at the stylish Bombah 

Point Eco Cottages in the heart of the 

Myall Lakes National Park, with its 40km 

of beaches, rolling sand dunes, wetlands 

and a beautiful lakes system. We grab a 

torch to look for wildlife and within minutes 

are rewarded with the sight of a family of 

grazing kangaroos, including a mum with 

a tiny joey in her pouch. The 44,000ha 

of unspoilt national park and state forest 

are home to some of Australia’s most 

diverse wildlife — including sea eagles, 

pelicans and egrets through to wallabies, 

kangaroos, bandicoots, goannas and even 

the occasional koala. The area also has one 

of Australia’s largest and most interesting 

coastal lake systems with Myall Lake, Wallis 

Lake and Smiths Lake covering more than 

10,000ha. The 300-year-old Melaleuca 

trees give the lakes their “tea” coloration, 

and a dip in their waters is said to leave the 

skin silky soft. 

The area also boasts one of Australia’s 

largest coastal lake systems, as well as the 

largest, oldest and most signifi cant sand 

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areas of stone tools, bones and shell deposits 

that were hidden for thousands of years, and 

were only recently revealed by shifting sands. 

Tuck into fresh oysters at Tea Gardens, take a 

bushwalk, paddle a kayak or go for a bike ride. 

On the trip home the next day, we head east 

to Hawks Nest through the national park, ride 

on a car ferry, and have fi sh and chips by the 

lake. It’s been wonderful exploring the jewel 

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ZEALAND 

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While 

bartending in Paris and 

Manhattan, I had worked 

closely with French bar designer Louis 

Bessette, and cocktail snobs Vincent and Tony 

Alessi — listening to their horror stories about 

New Zealand’s bars and clubs. But since the 

late-’90s, the country’s largest cities have 

undergone a major transformation, and now 

boast bar and entertainment precincts to rival 

the world’s best bar districts. To prove this, I 

took my ex-colleagues on a three-day tour. 

SOL SQUARE, 

CHRISTCHURCH 

Once dominated by the restaurants 

and clubs that ran alongside Oxford 

Terrace, Christchurch’s nightlife has been 

re-invigorated by the emergence of the 

SOL Square precinct on Lichfi eld Street. 


CRAWL 

Four seasoned bar hoppers, three cities, 

one weekend: join us on a tour of the 

country’s most interesting bars 

WORDS JAMES MCLAUCHLAN 

The district is reminiscent of Melbourne’s 

famous lanes, with almost a dozen quirky 

bars and restaurants packed tightly into old 

brick buildings and alleyways. Despite the 

September earthquake, the much-loved 

historic precinct and all venues are open for 

business again. 

We start our tour with a great meal at 

Ishimoto Bar, an authentic teppanyaki 

restaurant with a peaceful vibe and a beautiful 

wooden interior. After dinner, we cross the 

lane and venture into Fat Eddie’s, a secondstorey 

jazz bar that is humming when we 

arrive, courtesy of a seven-piece swing band 

and duelling vocalists (one of whom was our 

very own Frenchman). We then visit two more 

bars in quick succession — The Fish & Chip 

Shop, a classic 1960s Kiwiana-themed microbar, 

and Cleaner’s Only, an even smaller and

Photo: Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism 

The happy vibe at 

SOL Square attracts 

a bevy of bar 

hoppers every night 

with its funky mix of 

restaurants and bars 

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UPPER CUBA STREET HAS EVOLVED 

INTO THE CITY’S PREMIER BAR 

DISTRICT OVER THE PAST DECADE 

even more interesting mix of trash and beauty 

with a decent selection of drinks. 

Yet the highlight of SOL Square is Cartel, a 

ramshackle little bar with great music which 

has become something of a Christchurch 

institution. We order inside the odd-shaped 

brick building, then fi nd seats outside with our 

supplied hot water bottles and blankets. Soon, 

we’re sampling a series of extremely good 

cocktails and a few bottles of the classic Cartel 

red wine, a mysterious-looking claret served in 

a scrunched-up brown paper bag. 

UPPER CUBA STREET, 

WELLINGTON 

Traditionally the heart of Wellington’s 

counter-culture, upper Cuba Street has 

evolved into the city’s premier bar district 

over the past decade, in contrast to the pubs 

and dance clubs dotted along the more 

commercial Courtenay Place. 

Our Cuba Street plan is one bar, one drink; 

which should take us to roughly a dozen 

venues, but somehow we manage only three. 

First is the San Francisco Bathhouse, a 

brilliant indie music venue where we see an 

excellent local punk band and drink very good 

local beer. Next, we check out Matterhorn, 

a much-loved Wellington restaurant and bar 

that became famous a few years ago — when 

hobbits and trolls from The Lord of The Rings 

made it their nightly hangout. 

Our last stop is Good Luck, an exotic, 

colourful cocktail bar inspired by the opium 

dens that once fi lled Cuba Street. After being 

mesmerised by the bar’s candlelit lounge 

and fl oating lanterns, we wander back onto 

the street for a curry and a kebab, before 

staggering back to our hotel. 

BRITOMART, AUCKLAND 

Britomart is a historic precinct at the 

bottom of Auckland’s CBD. Originally 

used as a British naval fort in the 19th century, 

the area is now an eclectic mix of boutique 

fashion stores, restaurants and bars. 


LEFT: Auckland’s 

Racket is famous for its 

rum collection; the cool 

fi xtures and interior of 

1885 Britomart have 

attracted celebrities; 

Good Luck is a 

beguiling mix of exotica 

and good drinks 

Our fi rst stop in Britomart is Racket, an 

infamous cocktail bar with the country’s best 

rum collection. The crowd fl oods in then, 

and as Tony joins a group of women by the 

fi replace with an icy bucket of champagne, we 

fi nd a seat inside to test the cocktails and read 

the subversive chalk messages on the walls. 

Vincent has a reputation for being an 

acerbic cocktail critic, but the Racket 

bartenders manage to shut him up with a 

series of quality drinks, and a dangerous 

display using dry ice, kerosene and a giant 

Zippo lighter. Racket is also well known for its 

Cuban cigar collection, but just then, Tony and 

his new friends rush over to tell us that Keanu 

Reeves and Ben Stiller are drinking at another 

bar across the street. 

That bar is 1885 Britomart, a huge 

three-storey venue set inside a historic 

125-year-old building. The interior features 

exposed Kauri beams, ornate steel fi xtures 

and powerful pieces of vintage machinery — 

and even Louis is compelled to concede that it 

looks good. 

The venue has an impressive outdoor 

verandah and a large mezzanine level, and 

we spend the best part of an hour combing 

the entire place for Reeves and Stiller, before 

somebody tells us they’re probably drinking 

in the Basement. We fi nd the manager, who 


politely explains that he can’t possibly reveal 

anything about who is down there, except that 

the Basement would be private for the rest of 

the night. Yes, the 1885 Basement has quickly 

become the most sought-after room in the 

city, and (from what we’ve heard at least) it’s 

a spectacular space with big leather couches 

and an incredible mosaic bar. 

So it was that after three nights and 

hundreds of drinks, the Frenchman and his 

two New York sidekicks reluctantly conclude 

that the little country they had once visited 

decades ago fi nally has three booming bar 

districts worth revisiting — even though they’ll 

never admit it when they get home. 


Cartel offers shabby 

chic with excellent 

cocktails and 

fabulous music 

Take Me There 

1 ISHIMOTO BAR 

96 Lichfi eld St, Christchurch, 

tel: +64 (3) 964 5282 

1 FAT EDDIE’S 

Unit 10, SOL Square, 

179 Tuam St, Christchurch, 

tel: +64 (3) 943 2833 

1 THE FISH & CHIP SHOP 

Struthers Ln, 

SOL Square, Christchurch, 

tel: +64 (3) 943 2994 

1 CLEANER’S ONLY 

SOL Square, 

96 Lichfi eld St, Christchurch, 

tel: +64 (3) 977 1404 

1 CARTEL 

SOL Square, 110 Lichfi eld St, 

Christchurch, 

tel: +64 (21) 964 5260 

1 SAN FRANCISCO BATHHOUSE 

Level 1/171 Cuba St, 

Te Aro, Wellington, 

tel: +64 (4) 801 6797 

1 MATTERHORN 

106 Cuba St, 

Wellington, 

tel: +64 (4) 384 3359 

1 GOOD LUCK 

126 Cuba St, Wellington, 

tel: +64 (4) 801 9950 

1 RACKET 

6–10 Roukai Ln, Britomart, 

Auckland, 

tel: +64 (9) 309 5854 

1 1885 BRITOMART 

Galway St Central, 

Britomart, Auckland, 

tel: +64 (9) 551 3100 

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Three young Jetstar passengers 

share their top picks for family 

fun on the action-packed 

Gold Coast 

WORDS MATTHEW THOMAS 

With 

a vast list of attractions as long 

as its golden coastline, the Gold 

Coast is a paradise playground for children. 

We asked three kids — regulars to Australia’s 

beach capital — what they like to do while 

holidaying with their families on the Gold 

Coast. Adelaide, eight, Calan, 12, and Brittany, 

15, gave us an insight into the Gold Coast’s 

best days out from their perspectives. 

First things fi rst: you can’t come to the 

Gold Coast as a kid and not visit the theme 

parks. All of Australia’s leading theme parks 

are located on the Gold Coast — making it a 

dream destination for kids (and kids at heart). 

What’s more, many of the Gold Coast’s 

theme parks are boasting new attractions. 

Wet ’n’ Wild has already opened up the 

AquaLoop water slides, the fi rst of their kind 

in Australia. Sliders can reach speeds of up to 

60km/h and experience up to 2.5Gs as they 

freefall through a trap door into swirling slides. 

“My favourite theme park would defi nitely 

have to be Wet ’n’ Wild, because I just love 

swimming,” says Brittany, from Sydney. “All 

the rides are awesome, and you can never get 

Adelaide Calan Brittany 

sick of them because there’s so much to do. 

And there’s yummy food!” 

Just in time for the upcoming Christmas 

holidays, Sea World’s new animal exhibit, 

Penguin Encounter, will showcase a host of 

New Zealand’s penguin species — the only 

place you’ll see up to 36 of these cute little 

critters so far from home, as they go about 

their daily business in pools and icy rock 

formations coated in about fi ve tonnes of 

snow. Also at Sea World, the swashbuckling 

Castaway Bay is now open — an 8,000m² 

interactive water attraction with rides — and 

play areas fi lled with shipwrecks, a fi ve-level 

treehouse, rope bridges, obstacles, tunnels 

and high-rope courses. 

Replacing the popular Shrek 4-D, the latest 

addition to Movie World is Journey to the 

Centre of the Earth: The 4-D Adventure. The 

new four-dimensional fi lm experience starring 

Brendan Fraser allows the movie-goer to 

watch the fi lm in realistic 3-D, hear it through a 

thundering sound system, and experience the 

physical fourth dimension of fi lm: touch. 

If you’re a thrill seeker, it’s as simple as this: 

Headshots: Matthew Thomas


TOP FAR LEFT: Enjoy 

happy family time at 

Dreamworld; snuggle 

up to a Sesame Street 

character at Sea World; 

kids will love Wet ’n’ 

Wild; get your adrenaline 

pumping on a thrilling 

Dreamworld ride; sporty 

types will dig hanging out 

at the gorgeous Surfers 

Paradise; fulfi l your 

fi lm fantasies at Movie 

World with Batman; two 

fascinating residents 

at Sea World; meet new 

friends at the Australian 

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go to Dreamworld. The recently opened Tower 

of Terror II offers a fresh take on the original, 

with everything done the opposite way. The 

lightning-fast ride shoots the rider up the 

tower in reverse at breakneck speeds of up 

to 161km/h — suspending the carriage in the 

air for several timeless, weightless seconds — 

before plummeting to earth, face-fi rst! 

Young adrenaline junkie Calan, from 

Brisbane, was impressed. “I enjoy the intense 

thrill rides at Dreamworld, like the terrifying 

Claw, the ripping Wipeout, the Cyclone roller 

coaster, the Giant Drop and Mick Doohan’s 

Motocoaster. All the rides are fast, excellent 

and simply awesome!” 

In the warmer months, Dreamworld’s 


MAIN: Scream 

your lungs out at 

Dreamworld’s Wipeout 

ride; get in touch with 

cute farm animals 

at the Australian 

Outback Spectacular; 

Whitewater World 

will leave you soaked; 

Scooby Doo’s 

Spooky Coaster at 

Dreamworld will be a 

hit with the family 

Whitewater World is a nice way to cool down 

after a day packed with sweaty-palmed thrills. 

And unlimited entry to both parks only costs 

AU$69 each — a fantastic deal that is available 

until this Christmas. 

If you’ve got any time to spare, and if you 

and the kids aren’t theme park-ed out, there’s 

more. The Australian Outback Spectacular, 

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and Fleay’s 

Wildlife Park make for a great family day out. 

For teenage girls like Brittany, and anyone 

else who loves shopping for that matter, 

there’s plenty to be done on the Gold Coast. 

Pacifi c Fair in Broadbeach has long been a 

shopping institution, and the Robina Town 

Centre has recently been refurbished. For 

Bargain: 

For tickets to the 

three ‘MyFun’ parks, by 

far the cheapest option for 

everyone — from singles to 

families — is the ‘VIP Pass’, 

which off ers unlimited entry 

to Wet ‘n’ Wild, Sea World 

and Movie World until 30 

June, 2011 for only 

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Top Five Adult 

Attractions 

Hike O’Reilly’s 

Dracula’s Cabaret – Enjoy retro-gothic rock 

opera and comedy with Black Blood. Tel: +61 

(7) 5575 1000. 

Jupiters Hotel and Casino – Th ink 70 

table games at 1,300 machines. Tel: +61 (7) 

5592 8100. 

QDeck – Expect 360-degree views of the 

Gold Coast atop the world’s tallest residential 

tower, Q1. Tel: +61 (7) 5582 2700. 

O’Reilly’s – Go for bush walks and a vineyard 

tour here. Tel: +61 (7) 5502 4911. 

Mount Tamborine – Sample top beers at 

Mount Tamborine Brewery or visit worldclass 

local wineries. Tel: +61 (7) 5545 2032. 


argain hunters, Harbour Town is the Coast’s 

factory outlet shopping centre. “I basically 

shop ’til I drop when I come to the Gold Coast,” 

says the bubbly Brittany. 

Undoubtedly the Gold Coast’s fi nest natural 

attraction — and the reason tourists fl ock to 

the seaside city year in, year out — are the 

beaches. Whether you’re playing a game of 

beach cricket at Broadbeach, watching your 

toddler frolic in the still waters of Tallebudgera 

Creek, or seeing your teenager jump to his 

feet for the fi rst time on a surfboard at Surfers 

Paradise, everyone who visits the Gold Coast 

agrees the golden sands and sparkling seas 

are out of this world. 


Catch a wave at 

the aptly named 

Surfers Paradise 

It didn’t take long for Adelaide, from 

Brisbane, to fall in love with the Gold Coast’s 

outdoor lifestyle. “My favourite thing to do 

there is go to the beach, because there are 

no beaches in Brisbane,” she says. “I went to 

Broadbeach last time and I love the soft sand. 

We love eating ice cream at the beach, too.” 

Little outdoorsman Calan adds: “I also like 

fi shing at Burleigh Heads, where there are 

many deep gutters that trap lots of fi sh,” he 

said. “I like boogie boarding with my friends 

in the surf as well. The Gold Coast is the top 

place in Queensland for adventure.” 

And the best thing about the Gold Coast’s 

number one attraction? It’s free! 

Take Me There 

1 WET ’N’ WILD, SEA WORLD, MOVIE 

WORLD, AUSTRALIAN 

OUTBACK SPECTACULAR 

tel: 133 386 

1 DREAMWORLD, WHITEWATER WORLD 

Dreamworld Parkway, Coomera, 

tel: +61 (7) 5588 1111 

1 CURRUMBIN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY 

28 Tomewin St, Currumbin, 

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1 FLEAY’S WILDLIFE PARK 

West Burleigh Rd, West Burleigh, 

tel: +61 (7) 5576 2411 

1 PACIFIC FAIR 

Hooker Blvd, Broadbeach, 

tel: +61 (7) 5581 5100 

1 ROBINA TOWN CENTRE 

Robina Town Centre Drv, Robina, 

tel: +61 (7) 5575 0480 

1 HARBOUR TOWN 

Cnr Gold Coast Hwy & Oxley Drv, 

Biggera Waters, 

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A bull shark 

chomps ferociously 

at the tuna heads 

offered by a diver 

For a holiday with an edge 

of danger, we take a plunge 

into Fiji’s famed Shark Reef 

and Beqa Lagoon 


WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY TIM ROCK 

DIVING 

WITH THE 

SHARKS

I’m 

30m below the sea in the barrier 

reef leading to Fiji’s famous Beqa 

Lagoon, in the middle of a “fi sh-go-round” 

with dozens of giant trevally, and scores of 

fusiliers and red snapper whirling overhead. 

I’m not looking at this amazing sight though. 

Because cruising along the sea fl oor below me 

are some really big sharks — some are at least 

3m long and twice my weight. 

To my left, a Fijian in a yellow hood is 

wearing a chain mail glove on his arm that 

extends all the way up to his shoulder. In his 

hand is a tuna head. As if on cue, one of the 

big bull sharks rises up and the Fijian extends 

the tuna head. In one massive gulp, the shark 

devours it — and, satiated, shoots over my 

ducking head. Just then, another huge denizen 

cruises by. The large bull sharks slink away. 

The many divemasters herding our group 

glue their eyes to Scarface — a massive (and 

advancing) tiger shark. “That is the biggest 

predator I’ve ever dived with. This may be my 

best dive or worst dive — or my last dive,” I 

think silently. 

Welcome to Shark Reef in Fiji, probably the 

world’s best shark dive. Every day and every 

dive is different, so take nothing for granted. 

With more than 300 islands, Fiji is a dream 

holiday destination for divers and snorkellers. 

Only 100 or so of these islands are inhabited 

by humans, while the rest are left as nature 

reserves. Diving takes many forms here. 

VITI LEVU 

Located about two-and-a-half hours’ drive 

south of the international airport in Nadi on 

Viti Levu Island, Shark Reef is often referred to 

as the Coral Coast and the adventure capital 

of Fiji. One adventure that has gained great 

notoriety is the Beqa Adventure Divers 

(BAD) shark feed that occurs four times a 

week, and offers divers a controlled but very 

close look at sharks and more than 425 fi sh 

species. The Shark Reef is part of a greater 

area that encompasses Shark Reef Marine 

Preserve, the hard work of Beqa islanders. 

The Fiji Department of Fisheries and the 

traditional owners of the reef, the Wainiyabia 

and Galoa villages, were behind the preserve. 

Both villages agreed to relinquish their fi shing 

rights to Shark Reef. In exchange, every 

diver who dives on “The Shark Dive” pays a 

“Shark Reef Marine Reserve Levy” of FJ$20 

(AU$11). Collected by Beqa Adventure Divers 

and deposited monthly into each village’s 

community bank account, this has funded 

many village projects and scholarships, with 

some of the village youth learning to dive and 

eventually working as staff. 

After giving way to a deep shipping 

channel (home of the bull sharks), the vast 

Beqa Lagoon sea fl oor comes up again to 

around 30m with shallower sites, sea mounts 

and pinnacles all over the lagoon. 

Perfect for dives and snorkelling, Caesar’s 

Rock is a site in the lagoon where enthusiasts 

of both sports can enjoy the marine life with 

fi ve shallow pinnacles that hold great sights. 

The diving is generally easy with mild currents. 

ADRENALINE 

DIVING FIJI 


FROM TOP: A green 

moray eel snaps up a 

fi sh head from a diver’s 

hand; beautiful coral 

growing on the sea 

wall; Manasa Bulivou 

clowns around with the 

head of a walu (escolar 

fi sh) that will become a 

shark’s breakfast 

KADAVU 

If you like manta rays then the Manta Reef 

at Kadavu, at the southern end of Beqa 

Lagoon, is where you’ll fi nd diving bliss. These 

magnifi cent, harmless rays enjoy circling 

divers as they get preened at an undersea 

cleaning station. Meanwhile the Great 

Astrolabe Reef is the world’s fourth largest 

barrier reef. It’s Fiji’s largest living organism 

and extends along the entire southern side of 

Kadavu for more than 120km. Rated as one of 

the world’s premier diving locations, the reef 

has great diversity in coral and marine life. 

TAVEUNI 

Taveuni, an island not far off Vanua Levu, is 

another famous spot for divers. The dive sites’ 

names tell the story: Rainbow Reef, Great 

White Wall, Purple Wall, The Ledge, The Zoo, 

Fish Factory. Drift diving is the norm here, with 

nutrient-rich waters powered by the strong 

currents of the Somosomo Strait. This infl ux 

of marine food makes Taveuni one of the soft 

coral capitals of the diving world. 

The Great White Wall in particular has an 

abundance of soft coral. The dive starts in a 

tunnel with two exits. Soft coral is found in 

dense concentrations, starting at 15m and 

going down to a level well beyond the reach 

of sport diving. The depth and blue hues 

combine to create a pale white glow, which is 

how the site got its name. 

BACK TO BEQA 

Which brings me back to my meeting with 

Scarface. I have seen tiger sharks from a 

distance and watched videos, but nothing 

really prepares you for a close encounter. Tiger 


sharks move effortlessly through the water, 

gliding and changing depths. One moment the 

shark is high above you, then seconds later it 

is coming right at you. 

The key, of course, is to never lose contact 

with its large, focused eyes; and to always 

keep your camera between you and the shark. 

As Scarface moved closer and then right over 

me, I snapped away. She came extremely 

close and then, mercifully, moved slowly away. 

Talking to the guides and feeders, you can 

tell they regard their duty at Shark Reef as 

Take Me There 

Climate 

Fiji has a year-round mild, tropical climate. 

Th e summer months (Nov–May) are the wet 

season, and winter (Jun–Oct) is the dry season. 

It is possible to dive in the Fiji islands all 

year round. Th e best time to see the highest 

number of sharks at the Beqa Lagoon shark 

feed is January through March. Bull sharks go 

to rivers to have their pups in August through 

November, so their numbers will be lower at 

this time. 

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WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY MARIE BARBIERI 


BREATHING IN THE 

CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: 

Lake Hart’s isolated salt 

pan; Tom Noonan pulls up 

at the Breakaways Reserve; 

the Oodnadatta track; 

Parachilna signboards 

For 

10 years, Tom Noonan has been 

thrilling travellers on his various 

tours across Australia. This year, he added 

Lake Eyre, William Creek and Coober Pedy to 

his Lake Eyre Tours itinerary, making it a truly 

unique one that’s perfect for families. 

On our 560km journey from Adelaide up to 

Parachilna, a slideshow of wheat, barley and 

sunshine-yellow canola fi elds fi lls the minibus’ 

supersized windows. At Magnetic Hill, Noonan 

stops the vehicle, nose up. “Right, everyone. If 

I take the handbrake off, will we roll backwards 

or forwards?” All 12 of us yell “Backwards!”. 

Yet to our disbelief, the bus rolls uphill. “An 

optical illusion,” he smiles. Who knows? But it 

certainly got everyone cackling. 

We journey past the towering ramparts 

of Wilpena Pound, dunes a-frenzy with 

shingleback lizards, and crumble our way 

through semi-fl ooded gorges. Noses press to 

windows as we fi nally pull into Parachilna’s 

iconic The Prairie Hotel for the night. 

Clambering out into a red and dusty world, 

we impatiently pile into the bar. Parachilna 

may only have a population of seven, but this 

quirky pub is heaving tonight. Feral food signs 

hang from doorways, Heysen Trail hikers swap 

stories over beers, motorcyclists talk engines, 

working backpackers relax as station owners 

look on, and soon, we’re all huddled around 

the outdoor fi re on the starlit verandah. 

Dinner is devoured at a long table with 

Aboriginal artwork above our heads. The 

brave take on the famous “feral grill” of emu, 

kangaroo and camel, while the more timid 

stick to braised beef cheeks and butter 

chicken, followed by apple and quandong pies. 

The crackle of our bonfi re eventually gives way 

to snoring. 

After a peek at the Leigh Creek Coal mine, 

Noonan detours onto the Strzelecki Track 

near Lyndhurst, in search of one of Australia’s 

weirdest sights. We arrive at a “Nissen hut”, a 

semi-cylindrical corrugated-iron hut, home to 

Talc Alf. He’s not in, but his solar- and windpowered 

shanty showcases an outdoor gallery 

of hand-carved talc-stone sculptures. 

“Come and ride his bike, Marie,” calls Noonan. 

So on I climb and as I pedal, connecting fan 

belts and metal levers begin to agitate Talc Alf’s 

handmade washing machine. It’s a fantastic 

spectacle, with the machine aptly labelled: 

“WWW” (Weight Watchers Washing). 

Further up the Oodnadatta Track, we 

discover Lyndhurst Ochre Quarry. This bowl of 

raspberry and vanilla ripple has been mined 

Clockwise from above: Marie Barbieri; Marie Barbieri; SATC/Adam Bruzzone; Don Fuchs

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its ochre used for medicines, painting and 

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Halfway between historic Marree and 

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halt. “Look, it’s Klaus!” he shrieks. “Listen up, 

everyone. The fi rst time I met this guy, I asked: 

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said: “16 years!’” 

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camels, who pull his sawn-off wagon. Inside 

are a solar-powered computer and fridge. 

The William Creek Hotel sits within the 

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timber pub that we’ve come for. 

“Sign the visitors’ book, guys,” orders the 

barman. And so we leave our mark — by 

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plastered with football shirts, Irish fl ags, bank 

notes and knickers. 

It’s 8am, and our Wrightsair plane bumps 

down a dirt runway heading for a salt sink the 

size of Holland. Red dunes and patches of 

green slowly dissolve into the salty shorelines 

of Lake Eyre. This awesome basin is Australia’s 

driest area and at its lowest point is 15m below 

sea level. It has fi lled only three times in the 

past 150 years. Currently with 85% coverage 

and 45% full, its fl oodwater is 1.9m deep. 

When enough arrives, Lake Eyre turns tidal. 

Flying north, we spot Cooper Creek, the 

lake’s main inlet, where monsoonal rains have 

arrived from 1,100km away. It last fl owed 20 

years ago. 

“In 1974, the lake fi lled to a depth of 6m, 

taking four years to retreat,” our pilot says. 

“Even with no more rain, these waters will still 

linger until around March 2011.” 

We don’t see the egrets, stilts, gulls and 

swans from up here as they feed off the buffet 

of food sources from the freshwater rivers that 

fl ow into the lake’s north. But we all squeal 

like children upon spotting a fl ock of pelicans 

near the Warburton Groove. Beneath them, we 

see a smudged palette of pink brine-shrimp, 

brown clay-pans and red gibber-rock. 

Back on dry sand, we trudge along the 

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Coober Pedy’s 70 fi elds,” he informs us, 

before demonstrating a cut and polish. After 

an underground mine tour, we put our credit 

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starkids 

CLOCKWISE FROM MAIN: 

Chamroeun (right) and her 

friend Lay, who describes 

Chamroeun as a “model 

student”; candles in the 

shape of the HIV Ribbon 

pay tribute to deceased 

community members; 

Chamroeun shares her story 

with a crowd of over 200 

people to promote tolerance 

instead of fear; other orphans 

and vulnerable children like 

Chamroeun working to raise 

awareness of HIV and AIDS 

WHEN LEARNING 

CREATES HOPE 

Raising HIV and AIDS awareness in Cambodia: Chamroeun’s story 

WORDS WORLD VISION 

many developing countries, fear and a lack 

of education push people with HIV and 

AIDS to the margins of their communities. The 

social stigma of the disease makes access to 

education, jobs and healthcare even more 

diffi cult to obtain. 

Families affected by HIV and AIDS are 

shunned by their neighbours. In Cambodia, with 

the support of StarKids, World Vision is working 

to end this kind of discrimination and to render 

support to families impacted by the disease. 

In Cambodia, 15-year-old Chamroeun stands 

in front of a crowd of 200 community members 

to share her story. Chamroeun lost both of her 

parents to AIDS when she was an infant and 

was brought up by her grandmother. Through 

the support of World Vision and StarKids, 

Chamroeun is now a leader of an Orphans and 

Vulnerable Children (OVC) club in her village. But 


before this, she had faced many challenges. 

Chamroeun and her grandmother used to 

struggle to make ends meet. “I have been living 

with my grandmother in a very diffi cult situation,” 

she explains. “My grandmother supported me 

by picking lotus leaves to sell in the market. 

Sometimes we had enough food and sometimes 

we did not.” 

Before getting help, Chamroeun’s 

grandmother had to choose between paying for 

basic living expenses or school fees. Like many 

other children living in poverty, Chamroeun 

had to stop going to school to help support her 

family. Picking corn and beans on neighbouring 

farms, she earned only 5,000 riel per day, which 

is about AU$1.30. 

Many children in developing countries 

miss out on education because they cannot 

afford school fees and supplies, lack access 

to transport in order to get to school, or have 

to work instead to supplement their family’s 

income. Yet, Chamroeun faced other diffi culties 

that deterred her from going to school. “My 

classmates did not play with me because my 

parents had died from AIDS. My community 

discriminated and hated my family. I did not get 

support from them. When I was sick, there was 

no medicine. All these reasons discouraged me 

from studying,” Chamroeun says, crying. 

Lacking an understanding of how HIV is 

transmitted, Chamroeun’s fellow villagers feared 

that person-to-person contact could lead to 

infection. Even HIV-negative relatives of someone 

carrying the disease face social exclusion. 

Through support from World Vision and 

StarKids, the OVC program is working to end 

discrimination in Chamroeun’s community 

and provide support to people living with the

disease, as well as their families. Education 

and awareness programs have dispelled 

myths surrounding HIV and AIDS. Workshops 

have also been held on other issues such as 

sanitation and hygiene, domestic violence, and 

food and nutrition. Skills training has improved 

the livelihoods of community members. These 

projects empower orphans and vulnerable 

children like Chamroeun. 

Chamroeun now has a new-found confi dence. 

Instead of dreading school, she is now a star 

student. Through her involvement in the OVC 

club in her village, she is raising health awareness 

in her community. Support from World Vision has 

also given Chamroeun valuable leadership skills. 

“The support has encouraged me both 

physically and mentally. I now have hope and I 

am determined to study hard for my future,” she 

says. “I learned about proper hygiene, children’s 

rights, HIV transmission and how to prevent HIV 

infection.” She holds meetings every month with 

children and young adults, to teach them about 

HIV transmission and discrimination. 

Today, instead of being excluded, Chamroeun 

is now looked up to by her peers. “Chamroeun 

is a good friend. She always helps those of us 

who have diffi culties,” says her friend, Lay. “She 

is a model student in the class. She actively 

shares her knowledge with other children in the 

village.” Chamroeun’s story is a testament to the 

power of education. By encouraging a dialogue 

about HIV and AIDS, she is making a change and 

removing the social stigma about the disease. 

Chamroeun now has a vision. She is helping to 

foster a more tolerant community where HIV and 

AIDS can be talked about openly — and where 

knowledge, instead of fear, can be passed down 

through the generations. 

StarKids, a partnership between Jetstar and 

World Vision Australia, supports the Food, 

Nutrition and Livelihoods of People Living 

with HIV; and the Orphans and Vulnerable 

Children (OVC) projects in Cambodia. 

YOU CAN HELP 

Vulnerable children need our help. 

The StarKids partnership between 

Jetstar and World Vision was 

formed to help children enjoy a 

brighter future. 

You can support StarKids by 

donating loose change in the 

donation envelope located in your 

seat pocket. 

Let your small change 

create change! 

About StarKids 

Tim Costello, CEO, World Vision 

How did StarKids come about? 

StarKids is a humanitarian partnership 

between World Vision Australia and Jetstar. 

Th e partnership supports community-based 

development projects in Australia and across 

Asia, and aims to improve the lives of families 

living in poverty. It’s about giving children a 

brighter future. 

What does StarKids aim to achieve? 

Th e support given to World Vision through 

StarKids will go towards transforming the 

lives of vulnerable children. 

How can Jetstar passengers help? 

Your donations would be most welcome! 

Please place your small change (all currencies) 

in the StarKids envelope located in your seat 

pocket. Th e money collected from Jetstar 

passengers will be given to World Vision 

Australia for community development 

projects in Australia and Asia. You can also 

donate online at www.jetstar.com/starkids. 

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Jetstar is a wholly owned subsidiary of Qantas Airways Limited and places the 

same emphasis on achieving standards of excellence in safety and security. 

QANTAS GROUP SECURITY 

The risk-management challenges facing 

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are continually addressing assessed security 

threats and risks to minimise vulnerability. The 

application of risk-management principles, 

innovation and a commitment to excellence 

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environment. A dedicated Qantas Group 

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Many of our security measures are not 

apparent to the public. However, during 

check-in and boarding you may have noticed 

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• Random explosive trace detection of 

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• Laptops and aerosols being subjected to 

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• Increased vigilance at passenger screening 

points and increased guarding of our 

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• Additional carry-on baggage searches just 

prior to boarding. 

• Random baggage searches at check-in 

and boarding. 

• Passengers selected at random for patdown 

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checking of shoes. 

CARRY-ON BAGGAGE 

Rules are needed to protect you from the 

threat of liquid explosives. Liquids, aerosols 

or gels in your carry-on baggage must be 100 

millilitres/grams or less and must be sealed 

in a transparent independently resealable, 

one-litre plastic bag. You are only allowed 

one plastic bag. You may still carry on board 

prescription medicines. Baby products and 

non-prescription medicines that you need for 

the flight are also allowed. Proof of need may 

be required. Please Note: These restrictions do 

not apply to checked-in baggage. 

SAFETY FIRST 

Seatbelts must be fastened during take-off, 

landing and when you are seated in case your 

aircraft encounters turbulence. Luggage 

must be stored in the overhead locker or 

under the seat in front of you. The back of 

your seat must be upright and the tray table 

fastened when the aircraft is taking off and 

landing. Please remain seated after landing 

until you are invited to leave the aircraft. 

Sleeping on the aircraft floor is not permitted. 

Please read the safety instruction card in 

your seat pocket, noting emergency exits 

and location of life jackets. Please watch 

the safety demonstration prior to take-off. 


In an emergency, the crew will give specific 

instructions. They may speak assertively and 

will require your cooperation. 

SMOKING 

Government regulations prohibit smoking on 

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aircraft. There are smoke detectors in all 

toilets and penalties for regulation breaches. 

THE IMPORTANCE OF BLOOD 

CIRCULATION AND MUSCLE 

RELAXATION DURING FLIGHTS 

If you have concerns about your health and 

flying, Jetstar recommends you seek 

medical advice before flying. When you’re 

sitting upright and are inactive for a long 

period, several things can happen: 

• The central blood vessels in your legs can 

be compressed, making it harder for the 

blood to get back to your heart. 

• Muscles can become tense, resulting 

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fatigue during and even after the flight. 

• The normal body mechanism for returning 

fluid to the heart can be inhibited and 

gravity can cause fluid to collect in your feet, 

resulting in swollen feet after a long flight. 

• Some studies have concluded that 

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clotting tendency 

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• Heart problems 

• Varicose veins 

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and they may improve the blood return 

to the body from the lower legs. These 

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measurements. During your flight, move 

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If you are suffering nasal congestion, an ear 

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• When you are flying with an infant, give 

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Humidity levels of less than 25% are 

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FROM THE AIRPORT 

Nadi Town 8km from Nadi 

International Airport 

Travel time Nadi Town is 10–15 

mins by car 

Taxi FJ$7–$10 (AU$3.81–$5.44) 

Airport Shuttle US$10.18 

(AU$10.35) per person one way to 

Nadi Town 

ON THE GO 

1. Car hire Cars can be hired at 

the airport and you drive on the left 

side of the road as in Australia. 

2. Taxi Plentiful but you need 

to make sure they switch on 

the meters. 

3. Motorcycle Bright yellow bikes 

to rent from Westside Motorcycles. 

4. Light plane Getting to 

Suva from Nadi could cost you 

FJ$86–$103 (AU$46.82–$56.07). 


BOB LOWRES 

Property developer/ 

managing director, 

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Must-buy (money no object!): 

Most defi nitely a chopper fl ight 

over the Mamanuca and Yasawa 

islands from Nadi. Looking out 

across the islands, magnifi cent 

reefs and crystal-blue waters is an 

amazing experience. 

Tourist survival tip: If you want 

to make a friend out of the Fijians 

you meet, just talk to them about 

rugby and what position they used 

to play. 

Local delicacy: Without a doubt, 

the best Fijian dish to try is kokoda 

(pronounced “kokonda”). It’s raw 

walu fi sh marinated in coconut milk 

with herbs, spices and chilli — it’s a 

taste sensation. 

Best place to hang out with 

the locals: Cardo’s at Port 

Denarau, Nadi, has been the place 

to go for many years. It’s a popular 

hangout for residents, expats and 

locals. Cardo’s has a wide range of 

food — but it specialises in lobster, 

steaks and great pizzas. The place 

is normally buzzing with plenty 

of people, and the entertainment 

comes courtesy of a local band. 

Best idea for a family outing: 

Nothing beats a picnic lunch on 

the beach of one of the prettiest 

deserted islands in the world: 

Navadra, about 35 minutes by boat 

from Nadi. 

Great place for dinner: Cross 

Restaurant at the Radisson Resort 

on Denarau is one of my favourite 

places to dine — it has a great 

ambience and is the perfect spot to 

enjoy the stunning Fijian sunsets. 

The chef, Richard Cross, is a New 

Zealander who has won many 

international awards and worked 

at some of New Zealand’s fi nest 

resorts. His tapas entrée is superb, 

and I’d defi nitely recommend the 

smoked salmon prawn entrée, fi sh 

of the day or the steak. 

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Travel time CBD is around 

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Taxi Approx US$40 (AU$40.68) 

VIP stretch limo From US$70 

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Airport shuttle US$9 (AU$9.15) 

and taking around 20 mins 

Bus Every 30 mins at US$2 

(AU$2.03) for bus number 19 and 

taking around 1hr 10 mins 

ON THE GO 

Bus There are many hotel 

shuttle buses, public buses and 

quaint open-air trolley buses — 

Oahu has an excellent bus network. 

For a fl at fee of US$2 (AU$2.03) 

you can easily travel any distance, 

including bus changes, to any 

attraction you’d like to visit. 

Enjoy the 

Hawaiian performances 

JEELA FARIA 

Writer and 

online producer, 

University of Hawaii 

Local recreational activity 

to watch: Surfi ng! Watching the 

action on huge winter waves at a 

famous break, like Pipeline, is like 

getting a front-row seat at one 

of the most breathtaking sport 

spectacles ever! 

Tourist survival tips: Take 

your sun protection seriously. 

Sunscreen, a hat and cool clothing 

with enough coverage are all 

essential. And don’t walk around 

barefoot, shirtless or in a bikini 

unless you’re actually on the beach 

— this is a big city after all. 

Local delicacy: Try poké 

(pronounced in two syllables: 

poke-eh). Comprising raw chunks 

of mouthwatering ahi tuna typically 

mixed with soy sauce, onions and 

seaweed, it’s often served as a 

pupu (appetiser) or side dish. Eat 

it with beer from Maui Brewing 

Company, which is the best beer 

made in Hawaii. 

For history: Spend hours at 

Bishop Museum to get a rich 

grounding in Hawaiian history. Take 

one of the free short, guided tours 

that are offered daily. The entrance 

booth attendant can highlight the 

best interpretive offerings. 

Must-buys: Anything MADE IN 

HAWAII! — because so much for 

sale with a Hawaiian theme is 

made abroad. Buy ever-popular 

100% Kona coffee and macadamia 

nuts at discount stores like Long’s 

and Wal-Mart for big savings. The 

biggest collection of local beauty 

products, jewellery, art and clothing 

can be found at Native Books/Na 

Mea Hawaii at Ward Warehouse. 

I love Honolulu because: It’s a 

big city with a small-town vibe. Grit 

and congestion are set off by green 

mountain peaks and rainbows. The 

Hawaiian spirit of aloha is a positive 

transformative force: feel it, live it! 

Honolulu photo: Tor Johnson/ HTA


Traditional 

boats 

BALI 

INDONESIA 

One of Asia’s best holiday 

islands, Indonesia’s Bali 

has the irresistible allure 

of sun, sea, surf and 

mountains, along with a 

rich cultural heritage. Top 

it all off wiith excellent 

eating and shopping. 

Java 

Borneo 

INDONESIA 

Bali 

(Denpasar) 


CBD 15km from Denpasar’s Ngurah 

Rai Airport 

Travel time Kuta Beach is around 


Taxi About IDR30,000 (AU$3.42) 

Shuttle bus Most hotels offer 

complimentary pick-up 

DAMRI Bus IDR15,000 (AU$1.71) 

to any city bus station 

ON THE GO 

1. Taxi Get your hotel to order one 

for you and always try to arrange for 

a return trip. 

2. Hired car The only way to go 

beyond the city and into the villages. 

Hiring a driver only costs a little bit 

more, but is worth the price. 

3. Motorcycle For those hardto-reach 

remote beaches, secret 

surfi ng sites and little lanes. 


NAVIA NGUYEN 

Owner/CEO, 

Amo Beauty Spa 

Insider’s tip: Ride a motorbike 

through Canggu to Echo Beach. It’s 

a little piece of Asian heaven with 

big, open skies, rice paddies to your 

right, the beach to your left, and 

then you arrive at one of the best 

surf and sunset spots in Bali — 

Echo Beach. 

Unusual fact: Taxis never have 

any change! So bring enough small 

denominations of rupiah. 

Local delicacy: A breakfast of 

black rice porridge with coconut 

sauce — it’s yummy. 

Local recreational activity to 

watch: Defi nitely the surfers from 

the cafés of Uluwatu. 

Most romantic spot: The most 

beautiful private beach at the 

Karma Kandara resort on the Bukit 

peninsula. It has its own special 

lift down to an alcove beach. Like 

something from The Blue Lagoon 

— only more chic. 

Best breakfast: Gourmet Café 

on Jalan Petitenget. You get grilled 

asparagus with poached eggs and 

hollandaise sauce. It’s fi lling, lowcarb, 

delicious and fresh. 

Best buy for under AU$50: 

Custom-made shoes from the 

leather shops on Jalan Raya 

Seminyak. They just make them 

from a drawing of your foot and any 

pictures you might have of what 

you want. 

Must-buy gifts: A gift certifi cate 

for high tea and a book at Biku’s 

Ganesha bookshop in Petitenget. 

I love Bali because: It’s the most 

chic place in the world to have a 

spiritual rest and recharge. It’s 

great for alpha females, yummy 

mummies, whirling dervishes, 

corporate raiders, fashionistas and 

global nomads. 

JAKARTA 

INDONESIA 

Indonesia’s capital is the 

11th biggest city in the 

world, with the hustle 

and bustle to match. This 

exciting hub combines a 

fascinating history with 

a vibrant energy and a 

unique island culture. 

Jakarta 




INDONESIA 

Java 

Borneo 


CBD 20km from Soekarno-Hatta 


Travel time Allow at least 40 mins 

by car (depending on the conditions 

of the traffi c) 

Taxi IDR120,000 (AU$13.67) to the 

CBD, including charges 

DAMRI Bus IDR15,000 (AU$1.71) 

to a city bus station 

ON THE GO 

1. Taxi The most reliable taxi 

company is Blue Bird. You can call 

+62 (21) 7917 1234 and book one in 

advance. Remember to ignore any 

informal taxi “agents” who approach 

you on the street. 

2. Hired car If driving around the 

busy city is daunting, ask for a driver 

with your car. 

3. PATAS These are 

air-conditioned modern buses. 

The famous 

Jakarta Fountain 

JESSICA NATALIE 

Advertising student, 

Institut Teknologi 

Bandung 

Best breakfast: Eat bubur ayam 

with kerupuk (chicken porridge 

with crackers). There are so many 

street-food stalls that sell bubur 

ayam in the morning. It’s cheap 

and energising. 

Great place for dinner: Try 

Bandar Jakarta at Ancol, which 

has a lovely ambience, views of the 

sea and the lights of Tanjung Priok 

Harbour. You’ll get the freshest 

seafood at a great price. 

Best night out: Walking with 

friends along Kemang Street in the 

south of Jakarta, where you can 

party way into the night with live 

music and friendly locals. 


Go to Bandung, only two hours 

away from Jakarta. Pick fresh 

strawberries there, with the cool 

weather making your day perfect. 

Insider’s tip: Bring your 

Indonesian dictionary — just in 

case you meet someone who can’t 

speak English. 

Must-eat: Never leave Jakarta 

without having the authentic soto 

betawi (sliced beef in coconut milk 

soup). Eat it while it’s hot, and add 

some sliced chillies, pickles and 

Melinjo chips. Heaven! 

Local delicacy: Try bir pletok 

(non-alcoholic beer), a traditional 

drink from Jakarta. It’s made from 

ginger, lemongrass, cinnamon, 

cloves and pandan leaves. You can 

fi nd it in Kampung Betawi. 

Most romantic spot: Dinner at 

the highest place in Jakarta — the 

Emporium Café. Enjoy the city 

lights while drinking a glass of wine. 

I love Jakarta because: It’s my 

hometown — and a unique cross 

between an old and modern city. 

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Japanese festival 

OSAKA 

JAPAN 

Known widely as “the 

kitchen of Japan”, Osaka 

is also home to modern 

architectural wonders, 

wild fashion and a prolifi c 

creative scene. From here, 

discover the breathtaking 

ancient city of Kyoto. 

SOUTH 

KOREA 

Sea of Japan 

(East Sea) 

Osaka 

JAPAN 


CBD 38km from Kansai 


Travel time 50 mins by car 

Pacifi c 

Ocean 

Taxi Approx ¥17,000 (AU$208.39) 

Limousine bus Every 45 mins at 

¥880 (AU$10.79), takes 50 mins 

Nankai Express Train Every 30 

mins from ¥1,390 (AU$17.03), takes 

30 mins 

ON THE GO 

1. The subway Easy to use, effi cient 

and clean, this mode of transport 

will take you everywhere you want to 

go in Osaka. 

2. Bicycle Many of the hotels in the 

Kansai region (of which Osaka is a 

part) offer their guests the option 

of hiring a bicycle. It’s a good way 

to get around the city because of 

Osaka’s easy-to-navigate, relatively 

safe terrain. 


JACQUI LAING 

English teacher 

Must-buy gift: Check out 100yen 

shops (hyakuen shops) — get 

quirky gifts for around a dollar! 

Insider’s tip: ATMs in Japan are 

closed at night and public holidays. 

Few places accept credit cards, so 

always bring some spare cash. 

Tourist survival tip: Japanese 

toilet seats have lots of buttons 

and many functions. If you can’t 

understand written Japanese, it’s 

safer not to press anything! 

Unusual fact: People in Osaka 

speak a Japanese dialect called 

“Kansai ben”, the dialect of choice 

for comedians! 

Favourite local festival: The 

Kishiwada Danjiri festival in 

September. Townspeople pull large 

wooden shrine carts through the 

streets while shouting and singing. 

The brightly coloured festival 

clothes, the beat of the taiko 

drums and the sight of people 

straining under the burden of the 

extremely heavy shrine make it a 

sensory delight. 

Best idea for a family outing: A 

night at the karaoke box. But make 

sure they have English songs fi rst! 

For history: Check out Osaka 

or Himeji castles to glimpse life in 

feudal times. Himeji castle is one 

of the oldest and largest temples in 

Japan, and you can take the stairs 

right to the top of the castle. 

Most romantic spot: Beautiful 

Kobe Harbour Bay at night. A short 

train ride from Osaka, this is a 

popular place for couples. 

Most unusual thing to do: 

Dress up as a Gothic Lolita doll and 

parade the streets with the locals! 

I love Osaka because: It’s lively 

and overwhelming in the best way! 

Downtown 

Tokyo 

TOKYO 

JAPAN 

Japan’s hippest, most 

fascinating and largest city 

is nothing short of stunning. 

When not discovering 

ultra-futuristic sights, you’ll 

fi nd many hidden nooks of 

history among the narrow 

winding streets. 

SOUTH 

KOREA 




Sea of Japan 

(East Sea) 

JAPAN 

Tokyo 

Pacifi c 

Ocean 


CBD 66km from Narita Airport 

Travel time 60–90 mins by car 

Taxi Approx ¥20,000 (AU$245.04) 

Limousine bus ¥3,000 (AU$36.76), 

takes 60–90 mins 

JR Narita Express Every 30–60 

mins at ¥3,000 (AU$36.76); takes 

60 mins 

ON THE GO 

1. The subway Effi cient and clean, 

this transport mode will take you 

to anywhere you want to go. 

2. Shinkansen (bullet train) 

Depending on where you want to 

go, this super-fast train is clean and 

effi cient. It can takes anything from 

minutes to hours to get to another 

prefecture. Remember to keep quiet 

in the mornings, as offi ce workers 

often sleep during their daily 

commute to work. 

KOHEI MAKINO 

Manager, 

Horizon Club 

at Shangri-La 

Hotel, Tokyo 

Best place to party with the 

gang: Muse in Nishi Azabu — 

three fl oors of bars, a dance fl oor 

and pool tables. 

Best buy for under AU$50: Go 

to Don Quijote (a famous discount 

shop) for loads of fun and weird 

stuff at cheap prices. 

Great place for dinner: Piacere, 

the Italian restaurant at Shangri- 

La Hotel. You can enjoy exquisite 

food and more than 400 fi ne 

wines with gorgeous views over 

the lovely Imperial Gardens. 

Must-buy: You must try a green 

tea-fl avoured Kit Kat. 

Insider’s tip: Go to the basement 

of department stores where the 

food courts and tasting samples 

are, if you want to try a good, free 

Japanese lunch. 

Tourist survival tip: If you’re 

feeling brave, check out the 

experience of the rush hour on 

trains in the morning. 

Unusual facts: There are 

cosplayers at Harajuku and “maid” 

cafés in Akihabara. 

Must-eat: Try natto (fermented 

soybeans) at least once. 

Best breakfast: The Horizon 

Club Lounge at the Shangri- 

La Hotel offers a specialised 

breakfast, which includes 

American, European and Asian 

cuisines, as well as personalised, 

fi rst-class service. 

Best night out: The Lobby 

Lounge at the Shangri-La Hotel is 

the place where you can enjoy a 

panoramic, splendid night view of 

the city — including the Tokyo Sky 

Tree, the new landmark of Tokyo, 

which is still under construction at 

the moment. 

Osaka photo: JNTO


Explore 

Auckland by 

sailing boat 

AUCKLAND 

NEW ZEALAND 

Auckland is New Zealand’s 

most cosmopolitan 

city, and has the largest 

Polynesian population. 

The “City of Sails” is also 

one of the few cities to 

have harbours on two 

separate bodies of water. 

Tasman 

Sea 

South Island 

Queenstown 

North Island 

Cook 

Strait 


CBD 20km from Auckland 




Great Barrier I. 

Auckland 

Wellington 

NEW ZEALAND 

Taxi From NZ$60 (AU$45.96) 


Pacific 

Ocean 

Shuttle bus NZ$30 (AU$22.98), 

taking 45–60 mins 

ON THE GO 

1. Jafa cabs A bicycle with bench 

seats for two; free in the Auckland 

central business district. 

2. The tram A 25-minute tourist 

circuit with 11 stops that passes 

through the central city and the 

main cultural precinct. 

3. The Orbiter Bus service running 

every 15 minutes to seven suburban 

shopping malls. 

4. The city circuit bus Two 

bus circuits to the city’s attractions. 

TRISHA MURDIE 

Owner, 

Black Rabbit 

Gourmet Food Tours 

For history: Albert Park, which 

is right in the centre of Auckland, 

was formed 60,000 years ago by a 

volcanic eruption. It was originally 

a Maori village called Rangipuke 

until the 1840s, when it became 

an army barracks. There are 

numerous statues, fountains, a 

band rotunda and a row of lovely 

preserved early merchant houses 

that are still in use. It’s a pretty and 

interesting park to wander through. 


the locals: The markets. On 

Saturdays, visit the City Farmers 

Market at Britomart, and Auckland 

City Market on Elliot Street for 

fashion and art; or try La Cigale 

French food market on Sundays. 

You’ll fi nd all the locals out east 

of the city at my favourite, the 

Clevedon Village Farmers Market. 


The Stardome Observatory at One 

Tree Hill. It is a magical place and 

they host special events for kids to 

learn about the universe. You can 

look through the huge telescopes 

at the stars, which is an awesome 

experience for everyone. 

Great place for dinner: Try 

Cazador on the famous (or 

infamous) Dominion Road. It’s 

exotic with a Middle Eastern slant, 

the food is divine, and they’re 

BYO. Have the duck in sour cherry 

sauce, which is just wow! 

Most romantic spot: Take the 

ferry out to Devonport, and go to 

the top of Mount Victoria with a 

picnic basket and wine. The views 

are spectacular. 

Favourite local festival: It’s got 

to be the Mission Bay Jazz and 

Blues Streetfest. Even if you’re 

not a huge jazz fan, the food, wine 

and atmosphere are fantastic; 

and it’s right beside the sparkling 

Waitemata Harbour — gorgeous! 

Tasman 

Sea 

South Island 

Queenstown 




CHRISTCHURCH 

NEW ZEALAND 

Billed as New Zealand’s 

“most English” city with 

its fabulous gardens, 

Christchurch is the oldest 

established city in the 

country. It’s also the 

gateway to the fantastic 

skiing of Queenstown. 

North Island 

Cook 

Strait 


CBD 11km from Christchurch 




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Wellington 

NEW ZEALAND 

Christchurch 

Pacific 

Ocean 

Taxi Approx NZ$32 (AU$24.52) 

Shuttle bus NZ$12 (AU$9.19), 

taking 20–30 mins 

ON THE GO 

1. The shuttle Free seven-day 

central Christchurch bus. 

2. The tram A 25-minute tourist 

circuit with 11 stops that passes 

through the central city and the 

main cultural precinct. 

3. The Orbiter Bus service running 

every 15 minutes to seven suburban 

shopping malls. 

4. The city circuit bus Two 

bus circuits covering major 

attractions in and around the city. 

Ferrier Fountain, 

Victoria Square 

ISAAC WALKER 

Travel consultant 

Best place to party with 

gang: Oxford Terrace is great for 

a wonderful night out with your 

friends. If you love bar-hopping, 

rest assured that you’ll be able to 

spend the whole night doing just 

that until sunrise. 

Must-buy (money no object!): 

Hot-air ballooning is an amazing 

thing to do. Once you’re up in 

the air, you can see across the 

Canterbury Plains to the snowcapped 

mountain ranges and the 

Pacifi c Ocean. 

Local recreational activities 

to watch: I really love to lie on the 

banks of the Avon watching the 

gondolas glide past, or head to AMI 

Stadium to watch one of the many 

exciting rugby matches. Nothing 

else comes close to these activities. 


Christchurch Arts festival is fun. 

There’s a funky buzz around town, 

and there are always things to 

see in Cathedral Square while the 

festival is going on. 


Orana Park is a classic to me. Going 

there and seeing the cheetahs, 

lions, giraffes and other amazing 

animals brings back many fond 

memories from my childhood — 

back to the days when I used to 

visit often. 

Most romantic date: To impress 

that special someone, I would 

suggest a late afternoon punt on 

the Avon River with a glass of wine 

and a blanket, then a gondola ride 

to the top of the Port Hills. Have 

a romantic dinner at Pinnacle 

Restaurant at sunset, then go for a 

leisurely drive along the top of the 

Port Hills, while stopping at one of 

many lookouts with views out over 

Christchurch and the plains. I can’t 

imagine anyone who wouldn’t be 

amazed by that!

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SINGAPORE 

A tropical island nation 

with a multicultural 

society, Singapore is a 

sophisticated microcosm 

of Asia. The Lion City 

buzzes 24 hours a day 

with varied dining, nightlife 

and shopping options. 

 


CBD 20km 

 

 

 

 

Travel time 20–30 mins by car 

Taxi Approx S$20 (AU$15.53) 

with a surcharge of S$3–$5 

(AU$2.33–$3.88) 

Airport shuttle services Most 

hotels S$9 (AU$6.99) 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$1.32) 

ON THE GO 

1. The Hippo An open-top 

double-decker bus that allows you 

to hop on and off whenever you like. 

S$23 (AU$17.87) for a one-day pass. 

2. MRT Air-conditioned 

subway throughout the island. 

3. Trishaw An old-school threewheeled 

bicycle with a carriage. 


GABRIEL CHER 

Chef de cuisine, 

klapsons, The 

Boutique Hotel 

Best breakfast: Two soft-boiled 

eggs and kaya butter toast are the 

best simple pleasures for a person 

like me. 

Best night out: Drinks with a 

few good friends would be ideal. 

There’s a nice place in Perak Road 

with a rather cute name — Stagger 

Inn. It’s located right among the 

backpacking motels in that area, 

so you’ll meet many interesting 

people there. Plus, this place is run 

by a cute pair of twins! 

Great place for dinner: Being 

a chef, I like dinner at home once 

a week. Having a meal lovingly 

cooked by my mother is most 

enjoyable. Otherwise, it would be 

Lucas, klapsons’ grill, where I work. 

Insider’s tip: In my opinion, 

fl ap steak, a less popular cut of 

beef compared to tenderloin, is 

absolutely superior in fl avour. It’s 

also about 60% cheaper. 

Tourist survival tip: Don’t forget 

to wear sunscreen and hydrate 

yourself constantly during the day. 

Unusual fact: Singapore has 

more than 60 islands, including 

mainland Singapore. 

Must-eat: Do try kuay chap. It’s 

a relatively cheap hawker dish 

comprising fl at rice noodles served 

with deliciously juicy pork, pig’s 

intestines, braised eggs and bean 

curd. Less adventurous diners 

can opt for a version that comes 

without the innards. 


watch: Go to East Coast beach 

on Sunday and watch the world 

go by. You’ll see Singaporeans of 

many races enjoying rides on their 

bikes, rollerblades or simply taking 

a stroll. It’s comforting to know that 

we are able to enjoy such racial 

harmony in our diverse society. 

Ben Thanh 

Market 

HO CHI MINH CITY 

VIETNAM 

Vietnam’s largest city 

and its economic capital, 

this vibrant cultural 

hotspot has a population 

of high-energy people 

who effortlessly meld 

the traditional with the 

contemporary. 

 

 

 

 




 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


CBD 7km from Tan Son Nhat 




Taxi A taxi voucher from Visitor 

Information for US$12 (AU$12.19) 

Shuttle bus Most hotels offer 

complimentary pick-up 

ON THE GO 

1. Taxi Ask the drivers to turn 

the meters on; there are 

taxi-motorbikes as well. 

2. Walking This is the best way to 

dash up alleys and down one-way 

streets, but we only recommend 

this for District One. 

3. Cyclos This is a one-person 

seat that is powered by a cyclist 

— prepare yourself for being noselevel 

with the exhaust fumes and 

frenetic action on the streets. 

DIEU LINH 

Sales executive, 

Voyage Vietnam 

Best breakfast: Quan An Ngon 

restaurant is one of the most 

famous and well-established 

restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City. 

“Ngon” means delicious, and for 

authentic Vietnamese food, this 

restaurant lives up to its name and 

gets my vote for being the best 

restaurant in Vietnam. 

Great place for dinner: La Sen 

Restaurant is a nice, mediumpriced 

restaurant serving delicious 

regional food. Expect friendly 

service and a fully air-conditioned 

space comprising two fl oors. 

Local delicacy: Don’t leave 

without trying one of the banh 

xeo (pancake) places on Dinh 

Cong Trang Street. It constitutes 

one of the most unusual eating 

experiences in the city. 

Local recreational activity 

to watch: A water puppet show. 

Puppetry is a traditional art form 

closely connected with the spiritual 

life of the Vietnamese people. In 

Saigon, tourists can not only see a 

water puppet show in the History 

Museum, but also at the Golden 

Dragon Water Puppetry Theatre 

inside Tao Dan Park. 


Mid-Autumn Festival in Ho Chi 

Minh City. On this mid-September 

day, the moon is the brightest and 

roundest all year, and the weather 

is cool. The festival features trong 

trang, a parade with lanterns 

shaped like the moon and stars. 

For history: The Historical 

Museum inside the renowned 

botanical garden of the city has a 

rich collection of data and objects 

belonging to ancient civilizations 

in the Mekong Delta, namely Oc Eo 

(Funan). The War Museum is where 

the weapons from and information 

about the recent wars in Vietnam 

are kept. 

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Bustling Khao 

San Road 

BANGKOK 

THAILAND 

Thailand is a fascinating 

country with beautiful 

landscapes and 

spectacular monuments. 

Its capital, the “City of 

Angels”, bustles with the 

energy and colour of a 

metropolis that never rests. 

MYANMAR 

Andaman 

Sea 

LAOS 

THAILAND 

MALAYSIA 


CBD 30km from Suvarnabhumi 


Travel time Around 40 mins 

by car 


Gulf 

of 

Tonkin 

Bangkok 

CAMBODIA 

Gulf 

of 

Thailand VIETNAM 

Taxi Approx THB300 (AU$10.21) 

Airport Express THB150 

(AU$5.10); takes around 60 mins 

ON THE GO 

1. BTS Skytrain and MRT These 

two train systems travel over- and 

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. 

3. Taxi Cabs are usually readily 

available, but always ask the driver 

politely to have the meter switched 

on. A small tip is also always 

appreciated as a nice gesture. 

BEK VAN VLIET 

PR coordinator, 

Agoda.com 

Tourist survival tips: Always 

make sure the cab meter is on. 

Cabs parked outside tourist spots 

will charge a minimum of 100 

baht, so it’s always better to hail a 

moving one from the street. Also, 

avoid “gem tours” completely. 

Best buys for under AU$50: At 

Chatuchak market, you can easily 

buy several items of clothing, lunch 

and an hour-long massage for this 

much. Massages are around 350 

baht (AU$12) an hour — you can’t 

say no to such prices. 

Favourite local festival: 

Songkran. The city shuts down 

during this three-day New Year 

festival in mid-April. Silom Road 

and Khao San Road are closed to 

traffi c for “water play”, which is 

basically wearing a Hawaiian shirt 

and throwing water at people. 

Best places to hang out 

with the locals: Thong Lor, 

Ekkamai and Ari are upmarket 

Thai hangouts with lots of cool 

restaurants, shops and bars. 

Rachatewi and Rachada are also 

popular. For an extreme local 

experience, Ramkhamhaeng 

markets, restaurants and The Mall 

Department Store are as “urban 

Thai” as you can get. 


watch: Takraw, in which a rattan 

ball is kicked over a net, volleyballstyle. 

Games can break out 

anywhere — in supermarket car 

parks, under fl yovers, in parks, on 

back streets — in short, anywhere 

there’s a fl at surface! 

Must-eats: All of Thai cuisine 

consists of must-eats (except 

the dried squid). However, my 

top favourites are: kao niaow 

mamuang (mango sticky rice), 

tom yum goong (spicy prawn 

soup), som tum (papaya salad) 

and larb moo (minced pork salad). 

A spectacular 

sunset over the 

Andaman Sea 

PHUKET 

THAILAND 




Providing a nice contrast 

to the capital Bangkok, 

Phuket is a beach-lover’s 

paradise, and defi nitely a 

great place to slow down 

and lap up the island life of 

the locals — with stunning 

scenery to boot. 

MYANMAR 

Andaman 

Sea 

Phuket 

MALAYSIA 

LAOS 

THAILAND 

Gulf 

of 

Thailand 

CAMBODIA 


Patong Beach 32km from Phuket 


Travel time Patong Beach is 

around 45 mins by car 

Taxi Approx THB400 (AU$13.61) 

Shuttle bus Every 30 mins at 

THB52 (AU$1.77); takes about 

60mins 

Gulf 

of 

Tonkin 

VIETNAM 

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 for short distances only. 

3. Car hire Really the only way to go 

beyond the city. If you want to enjoy 

the scenery while on the move, 

hiring a driver as well only costs a 

little more. 

MARK HEHIR 

General manager, 

Anantara 

Phuket Villas 

Local delicacies: Kanohm jin 

phuket, a noodle that is often 

compared to spaghetti, is served 

with a spicy curry sauce, the 

original made from fi sh. It’s usually 

eaten as breakfast, and comes 

with a range of fresh vegetables 

and boiled eggs. It’s often found 

with the fried pastry, pah tong go, 

and curried fi sh mousse called hor 

mohk, both of which are very tasty. 

You can fi nd this in Phuket Town on 

Tungka Road. 


the locals: One of the many local 

beaches with wonderful national 

parks — such as Sirinath National 

Park, which covers 90km². There 

you’ll fi nd great sunbathing, 

swimming and picnic areas, and 

see the locals enjoying their own 

patch of paradise! 


Elephant trekking and looking at 

gibbons. Catch a glimpse of rare 

birds soaring overhead and watch 

the forest come to life during a 

morning elephant trek through 

the island’s jungles. Observe the 

endearing relationship between the 

mahout (elephant caretaker) and 

the elephant. 

Most unusual thing to do: Go 

on a canoe expedition with John 

Gray to the limestone cliffs and 

turquoise waters of Phang Nga Bay. 

Spend the afternoon exploring the 

sea caves and limestone islets by 

canoe. At dusk, set adrift fl oating 

candle krathongs as the sun dips 

beneath the watery horizon. Then 

tuck into a ravishing Thai seafood 

buffet dinner under the stars. 

The breathtaking fi nale would 

be a moonlight canoe trip into a 

hong glistening with the luminous 

phosphorescence of fi refl ies. 

I love Phuket because: Of its 

rich and colourful history, and 

varied marine life. 

Bangkok photo: Greg Elms/ Lonelyplanet Images

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ADELAIDE 

CBD 6km 



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 hour; weekly rate AU$49 

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 



(2–24 hrs) 

DARWIN 

CBD 13km 

Travel time CBD is 15 mins 

by car 


Darwin Airport Shuttle 

Meets all fl ights: AU$10 (adult). 

Takes around 20 mins 


(up to 24 hrs) 

GOLD COAST 

Surfers Paradise 20km 

Travel time Surfers Paradise is 

around 30 mins by car 


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; $8 children 

aged 4–15; children under 4 

travel free. Journey takes around 

30 mins 


(24 hrs) 

LAUNCESTON 

CBD 16km 




Airporter Shuttle bus Meets 

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

children under 4 free. Takes 




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 



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) 


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; long-term 

carpark from AU$17 

ROCKHAMPTON 

CBD 5km 

Travel time CBD 5 mins by car 


Airport parking Free (24 hrs) 

SYDNEY 

CBD 8km 

Travel time CBD around 



Bus Every 20–30 mins: AU$8 

adult; AU$4 child. Journey takes 


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$20 adult; $10 child; 

children under 4 years free. 

Journey to Noosa takes around 

45 mins 


(2–24 hrs) 

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). The journey 

to these destinations takes 

approximately 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 further 

information, call +61 (7) 4946 

1800 

Airport parking Parking at the 

airport is free for customers at all 

times (24hrs)

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Main photo: Photolibrary; Supporting photo: Tourism NT 

YOUR 

Australians share their 

favourite domestic 

destinations 

INSIDER’S 

GUIDE 

Take the time to 

admire Darwin’s 

picturesque marina 

INSET: Catch 

international and 

local acts at the 

Darwin Festival 

australian focus 

DARWIN 

ANGIE ROBINSON 

Area sales and marketing 

manager NT, 

Mantra Group 

Best breakfasts: I love the breakfast at the 

Boatshed, Cullen Bay. If you enjoy a good coffee 

and are in need of a fi x, ask for a large one — it’s 

served in a soup bowl! Also, you can’t go past 

Ducks Nuts on Mitchell Street for great coffee 

and cakes. 

Great places for dinner: This is hard, as Darwin 

has lots of delicious restaurants. My favourite 

picks would be Hanuman for its famous fusion 

cuisine — try the oysters or butter chicken, 

they’re sensational — or The Sailing Club 

for its laid-back family atmosphere with a 

front-row seat to the famous Territorian sunset. 

For a special occasion, I recommend Evoo for its 

consistently good, award-winning cuisine. 

Best place to party with the gang: Monsoons 

Party Bar on Mitchell Street. Open seven days 

a week until late, they have entertainment most 

nights of the week. You must try their Monsoons 

pizza and their mojitos. 

Must-buys (money no object!): A defi nite 

must-buy would be a Paspaley pearl, the most 

beautiful pearl in the world! If I had some change 

I would complement this with a di CROCO 

handbag made of saltwater crocodile leather. 

Survival tip for tourists: Drink more water than 

beer while in Darwin. The temperature exceeds 

32°C on most days and humidity levels are high, 

so keeping hydrated is essential. 

Unusual fact: The Northern Territory has one 

of the highest rates of lightning strikes in the 

southern hemisphere. 

Must-eat: Laksa from the Parap markets every 

Saturday morning — delicious! 

Local delicacy: Mud crabs — caught fresh and 

then cooked in a delicious homemade chilli sauce 

served with fresh lime — yum! 

Favourite local festival: The Darwin Festival. It’s 

recognised locally, nationally and internationally 

as the premier festival for the Top End of 

Australia and the Asia Pacifi c region, and is 

renowned for its quality, diversity and innovation 

in arts programming and presentation. 


australian focus 

Great place for dinner: Indian food from the 

Tandoori Place, Southport. The butter chicken is 

amazing and the service is excellent. 

Best place to party with the gang: Swinging 

Safari, Surfers Paradise. I love it because it’s 

a genuine old Queensland surf shack and so 

different from every other nightclub I’ve been to. 

Must-eat: Big Swell nachos from Wahoos in 

Burleigh Heads, right across from the beach. 

Local recreational activity to watch: Whalewatching 

from June to November. I love whales! 

Although it’s my job, I still get such a thrill every 

time I see them. The Gold Coast is the best place 

to watch whales, because they come so close to 

shore here on their annual migration path. 

Best place to hang with the locals: Burleigh 

Bongos on a Sunday evening, because of the 

music, dancing and the big circle of bongo 

players. Families come down to the park, and 

have barbecues or fi sh and chips. 

Most unusual thing to do: Fire-twirling lessons 

at Threeworlds on the Gold Coast Highway. 

I love the Gold Coast because… there’s always 

something to do, the locals are friendly, and the 

landscape and ocean are beautiful. 


THE GOLD COAST 

CHELSEA VENDY 

Sea World Whale Watch 

tour guide 

The Gold Coast 

is famous for its 

gorgeous beaches 

BOTTOM: Be 

prepared to shop 

for hours at 

Melbourne’s Queen 

Victoria Market 

MELBOURNE 

LINDSAY 

QUANBOROUGH 

Brand manager, 

Sukin Australian 

Natural Skincare 

Best night out: Melbourne is teeming with 

fabulous cocktail bars, from the Asian-inspired 

Seamstress and Longrain, to the eclectic Berlin 

Bar in the heart of Chinatown. 

Best buy for under AU$50: Coffee. Melbourne’s 

world-renowned for it and it’s worth scouting 

out the best. Head to McIvers at Queen Victoria 

Market to stock up on coffee beans from all over 

the world, or try Brother Baba Budan, where 

there is simply no better coffee in the land. 

Survival tip for tourists: If only to keep those 

energy levels up when travelling, Acland Street’s 

cake shops in St Kilda are not to be missed for a 

memorable and decadent feast. 

Local delicacy: South Melbourne Market’s dim 

sims are a local treat and you don’t have to hit the 

markets to get them — they are also sold at most 

decent fi sh and chippies around the city. 

Unusual fact: Melbourne apparently holds the 

world record for the highest attendance ever at a 

cricket match. 

I love Melbourne because… everyone can be 

who they are, and the city blends these highlights 

of colour, character and culture like no other I’ve 

experienced. There’s something for everyone. 

The Gold Coast Beach’s photo: Tourism Queensland; Queen Victoria Market’s photo: Tourism Victoria

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