december-2009

The Aussie actor 

on Avatar and 

the role of 

a lifetime 

BOARD WITH SKIING? 

Monkeying around on 

Japan’s snow slopes 

HARBOUR VIEWS 

Where to anchor yourself 

for the Sydney to Hobart 

MILLENNIUM MOMENTS 

Make the most of Hanoi 

on its 1,000th birthday 

DECEMBER 2009 

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After a day blazing trails through 

pristine powder snow, unwind and relax 

in natural hot springs, treat yourself to 

the local culinary delights, and enjoy 

the local Japanese hospitality.

31 

contents. 

features 

22 star struck 

As he jettisons off to fame, we track the trajectory of 

the brickie from Perth into Sam Worthington the star 

31 in focus 

Give the kids a holiday to remember with these 

great getaways 

38 adrenaline 

Strap on your snowboard as we head to the land of 

hot springs, sake and snow monkeys 

43 people 

We tune into Lizzy Lovette’s chart-topping summer 

music festivals 

48 hub 

Join chef Michael Meredith for his tasting plate 

of Auckland 

55 eat beat 

Meet the new providores of north-east Victoria adding 

fl avour to their towns 

63 go guide 

Fly into the north of Vietnam to discover the charms and 

culture of the country’s capital as it turns 1,000 years old 

68 hot spot 

As the yachts set sail, we stake out the best viewpoints 

on Sydney Harbour 

CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: Raspberry 

sorbet from Provenance Restaurant; 

snowboarding’s the life; Westin Bali will 

keep the kids busy and active 

Photo: Robert Muir 

55 

regulars 

2 editor’s welcome note 

4 events 

7 10 minutes with... 

Amber Lawrence 

8 information desk 

10 good taste 

12 cheers 

14 style fi le 

16 the word 

19 like a local 

21 fi t to go 

74 brain teasers 

38 

in the air with jetstar 

83 jetstar news 

85 starkids 

89 

 

96 where we fl y 

98 your wellbeing onboard 

101 international adventures 

Cover Photo: 

NINO MUNOZ 

106 introducing our 

domestic airports 

111 domestic destinations 

focus 

113 gift ideas 

114 have a bite 

118 entertainment 

Photo: JNTO 

CONTENTS 


DECEMBER 2009 1

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EDITOR’S WELCOME NOTE 

Summer Celebrations 

to our December issue where we embrace all things summery 

Welcome and festive. Our favourite time of year brings with it long days of 

sunshine, outdoor festivals and indulging in the good life that Jetstar’s 50 destinations offer. 

This issue, we uncover great spots for your family’s summer vacation, where to best 

enjoy the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, the great fl avours of north-east Victoria, explore 

Auckland with chef Michael Meredith and the top outdoor music festivals, as picked by 

host Lizzy Lovette. 

Over the other side of the world, we track down Aussie heartthrob Sam Worthington 

for a revealing interview about his rise to stardom, visit Hanoi as it gears up for its 

birthday party and hit the slopes of Japan for some snow fun. 

Discovering these destinations is now even more 

affordable with the introduction of the new Jetstar 

Mastercard. Earn Jetstar dollars as you shop and you’ll 

soon be writing your own travel adventure. 

Rachel Farnay Jacques 

Jetstar Magazine Editor 

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STARRY NIGHT 

Flickerfest is Australia’s leading short fi lm 

festival, now in its 19th year. Festival director 

and independent short fi lm and documentary 

maker Bronwyn Kidd has curated the event for 

the past 13 years. 

How has the short fi lm festival evolved? 

Over the past 19 years, Flickerfest has grown 

from eight short fi lms in the grounds of the 

Balmain High School to a 10-day festival at the 

Bondi Pavilion each January and an extensive 

23-venue national tour. Being Academy Award® 

accredited has raised our profi le and we can 

now treat audiences across Australia to a short 

fi lm competition equal to the best in the world. 

How are the fi lms selected? 

Forty-fi ve fi lm industry people watched 

our record 1,500 entries this year and made 

recommendations. I’m then locked in my 

lounge room for four weeks, powering through 

around 500 fi lms to select 100 of the most 

creative and inspiring for our competition. 

Is it a star-spotting event at all? 

Lots of stars do come to our festival of shorts 

under the stars so you could say that it’s a 

star-spotting event all round! I’m proud that 

all of our fi lm celebrities and patrons such as 

Baz Luhrmann, Deborra-lee Furness and Hugh 

Jackman support Flickerfest as the festival to 

spot the latest in fresh new fi lm talent. 

What can we look forward to? 

Th ere’s our short fi lm competition, plus 

a number of fun and inspiring short fi lm 

showcases on Oscar-nominated shorts and 

human rights that will entertain and inspire 

audiences to see the world in a diff erent way. 

And what are you particularly proud of 

this year? 

Apart from the high standard of fi lms in 

competition, I’m also really proud of our 

increased environmental focus, both in our 

human rights and environment program 

and in the organic wine, other drinks and 

food on off er at our festival bar overlooking 

Bondi Beach. 

Flickerfest is on 8–17 January 2010 

at Bondi Pavilion on Bondi Beach, Sydney. 

It will tour nationally January 

to March. Call 1300 306 776 

for tickets. 


Summer 

Breeze. 

End the year on a high note with 

outdoor festivals, Christmas shows 

and New Year’s Eve countdowns 

WORDS ANNE LOH 

Gotham City 

Horns at Darli rling Harbour 

NYE Celebrations The Taste Festival 

31 DEC SYDNEY 

Darling Harbour NYE Celebrations 

Don’t forget your dancing shoes when you 

make your way down to Darling Harbour this 

New Year’s Eve. Get yourself to the Palm 

Grove and Harbourside Aquashell stages for a 

live performance by The Super Supremes, the 

Michael Jackson Dance Tribute and fi reworks. 

7pm–1am, free. 

’TIL 14 MAR PERTH, ADELAIDE, 

SYDNEY, BRISBANE, MELBOURNE 

Ford Fiesta Moonlight Cinema 

Summer’s here and moonlight cinemas open 

across Australia. What a fabulous setting to 

watch Robert Pattinson in New Moon. Other 

new releases include James Cameron’s 

Avatar and Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes. 

Tickets available at the gate. 

Photo: Sean Fennessy 

28 DEC–3 JAN HOBART 

The Taste Festival 

Hobart’s waterfront will come alive with 70 

food, wine and beverage stalls showcasing 

the best of Tasmania’s produce and culinary 

delights, local musicians and visual artists, 

water sports, a kite festival and kids’ 

activities. Free and ticketed events. Tel: +61 

(3) 6233 2299 for tickets. 

’TIL 6 JAN SYDNEY 

Christmas Lights Spectacular 

The whole family will love Australia’s biggest 

Christmas lights display within the Hunter 

Valley Gardens. There’s festive food, 

children’s entertainment, cherry blossom 

trees and we have it on good authority that 

Santa Claus will be making an appearance to 

make it extra-special. Tel: +61 (2) 4998 4300.

Welcome the 

new year at 

Field Day 

SLAM Festival 

19 DEC–27 FEB MELBOURNE, GOLD COAST, 

PERTH, ADELAIDE, NEWCASTLE, SYDNEY 

Slam Summer Beach Volleyball Festival 

The best things about summer are 

concentrated in this one activity — beach, 

sun, sea, volleyball, ice-cold beverages, DJs 

spinning cool tunes and beautiful bodies. 

Register online; tickets to the festival and 

afterparty from moshtix 1300 438 849. 

31 DEC–31 JAN QUEENSTOWN 

Summerdaze Festival 

Enjoying its sixth year, this month-long festival 

in the beautiful Queenstown Lakes District is 

packed with free events for the whole family 

including teddy bear picnics, skateboarding 

competitions and outdoor cinemas. On New 

Year’s Eve, there’s a great line-up of bands 

and a fi rework display. And it’s all free. 

Silvie Paladino 

headlines Adelaide’s 

Christmas Proms 

’TIL MAR MELBOURNE 

AC/DC Australia’s Family Jewels 

This is a celebration of “Australia’s greatest 

rock ‘n’ roll band”. Costumes, stage props, 

photographs and hand-written letters as well 

as interview clips will all be gathered in one 

place for their fans to worship… er, view. 

Free entry. The Arts Centre, Gallery 1, 

100 St Kilda Rd, tel: +61 (3) 9281 8000. 

18–19 DEC ADELAIDE 

Christmas Proms 

For a classic treat, there’s the ever-popular 

Christmas Proms at Adelaide’s Festival 

Theatre. Silvie Paladino and Bernard Walz are 

headlining the concerts, which will include 

performances by the Adelaide Art Orchestra 

and Adelaide Vocal Project. Tickets from 

Bass on 131 246. 

BOOK NOW! 

1 January 

Field Day 

Fuzzy’s Field Day NYD concert will rev up 

Sydney’s Th e Domain with Th e Presets, Fake 

Blood, Krafty Kuts, DJ Yoda , Skream & Benga 

to name a few. Th ere’ll be cocktail bars under 

the trees, an outdoor cinema and the best of 

Sydney’s burlesque scene. 

3 January 

Solar Music Festival 

Th e Mornington Peninsula will ensure the 

party continues with a top artist line-up at the 

Racecourse which includes Bliss n Eso, 

Cut Copy, Birds of Tokyo and Th e Grates. 

Solar Music Festival Photo: Hardware Corporation 

3–10 January 

Brisbane International 

Expect Jelena Dokic, Andy Roddick, and 

James Blake in the fi rst Australian tennis 

tournament of 2010 that will see the 

comeback of former no. 1 Justine Henin. 

Jelena Dokic 

13–24 January 

Singapore Fringe Festival 

Catch Melbourne-born, Yangon-based 

singer-songwriter Tamas Wells’ live musical 

performance combined with visual images 

called Two Years in April and the Asian 

premiere of visual artist Phillip Toledano’s 

America the Gift Shop in yet another 

thought-provoking event. 

Photo: Getty Images 

DECEMBER 2009 5 

EVENTS

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Amber 10 

Lawrence. 

With a new album just out and a Southern 

Stars Awards gong for best single, 

Australia’s freshest country music singer 

ends the year on a high note 

INTERVIEW RACHEL FARNAY JACQUES 

Congratulations on the release of your second album, 

When It All Comes Down. How is it different from your 

fi rst album, The Mile? 

This album is more mature and personal. Losing my 

dad last year to lymphoma forced me to look deeper for 

inspiration. That said, they are mostly happy, fun and 

inspirational songs. It’s also more upbeat and “live” than my 

fi rst album. 

Which song is your personal favourite on the new album? 

“Song to Self”. It’s about believing in yourself, which is 

something you really need to do when you pursue a life as an 

entertainer. This song is like a mantra for me… give yourself a 

break, don’t be too hard on yourself. As long as I’m doing my 

best, I’m happy! 

Where do you fi nd the energy to write and produce two 

albums in two years? 

I don’t know how to chill out and do nothing. I’m also unusual 

for a musician in that I start work before 9am most days, and 

then work late so I guess I squeeze a lot into one day! But I’m 

defi nitely looking to book a Jetstar fl ight soon for a holiday! 

You’ve received four Southern Stars Independent 

Country Music awards and APRA and CMC nominations, 

yet only a few years ago, you worked at Qantas. How did 

that happen? 

By day, I worked in fi nance for Qantas and by night, I was a 

singer. Qantas was very supportive, allowing me to work 

part-time. The turning point came in 2007 when I got 

nominated for two Golden Guitars. It was a “now or never” 

decision. Hopefully, music is a lifelong job for me, but if the 

stars don’t align that way, there’s always accounting! 

You were once an athlete on the NSW State Team — 

do you still have time for sports? 

After 10 years of full-on training, I just don’t seem to enjoy 

exercise at all! But I do love running — particularly on 

the Sydney beaches around Coogee and Maroubra… 

lots of hills! 

What do you do in Sydney to relax? 

When I get home from being on the road, I head to 

Coogee Beach for my favourite breakfast and a good 

latte, to the pub for a beer, or to sit on the beach. 

Tell us about your new shows in January? 

My new shows will feature most of the songs from 

my new album plus the hit singles from my fi rst 

album, including “Good Girls”. I’ll be performing at the 

Tamworth Entertainment Centre in January during 

the Country Music Festival, and I’m really looking 

forward to some great festivals — Perth Muster, 

CMC Rocks the Snowys in Thredbo and the 

Whittlesea Country Music Festival in Victoria. 

That’s what I love about my job — the travel, 

and seeing parts of Australia I wouldn’t 

ordinarily see. 


10 MINUTES WITH...

INFORMATION DESK 

A Picture Tells a Thousand Words 

In an Australian fi rst, Melbourne’s Australian 

Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) and the 

National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA) have 

now joined forces to create a new national 

screen culture resource centre known as 

the Australian Mediatheque. Conveniently 

located within ACMI at Federation Square, 

“The Mediatheque provides new and exciting 

opportunities to freely engage with the moving 

image and to explore our signifi cant screen 

culture archives, including highlights from over 

100 years of Australian and international fi lm, 

clips from Australian television productions, 

fi lm stills and publicity materials, video 

artworks, student and community-made fi lms, 

and sound resources,” says Victorian Arts 

Minister, Lynne Kosky. 

Within the facility, visitors can scour 

through 34,000 16mm and 35mm fi lms, with 

a particular focus on experimental, animation 

and documentaries using a touch screen TV 

— much like a giant iPhone. There’s also 650 

fi lm posters from Australian, independent and 

Eastern Bloc producers; 400 videogames; 


Engage with moving images at the 

new Australian Mediatheque 

BELOW: A curious seal at Wild Sea 

Double Scoop. 

With two new attractions just open, now there 

are even more reasons to visit Melbourne 

WORDS RACHEL FARNAY JACQUES 

and a large collection of 

3D objects from the early 

days of fi lm projection and 

television production to 

lose yourself in. By working 

with content producers, 

“Our stories will be 

available on demand, 

from The Sentimental 

Bloke to Priscilla Queen 

of the Desert, Bellbird 

to Neighbours,” reveals 

Kosky. This entertainment, research and 

learning centre also has an active program 

of workshops, talks, exhibitions and forums. 

Access to the Australian Mediatheque is free 

of charge. Federation Sq, Melbourne, 

tel: +61 (3) 8663 2255. 

Wild Life 

Melbourne Zoo is gearing up to welcome some 

new faces with its new Wild Sea environment 

set to open on 8 December. The major exhibit 

will showcase Victoria’s coastal environment 

with fur seals, little penguins, Port Jackson 

NORTH OF THE BORDER 

Not to be outdone, Sydney Wildlife World 

will unveil its new exhibit, Th e Last Living 

Dinosaur, on 22 December. Taking pride of 

place as one of the dinosaur’s closest living 

relatives will be a fi ve-metre crocodile — one 

of the biggest in the world. Witness this 

dangerous predator from within an authentic 

piece of the Northern Territory’s Kakadu 

Park, where fi sh and birds will also co-habit. 

Th ankfully the ancient Deinosuchus “terrible 

crocodile” that roamed the earth 200 million 

years ago is now just a life-size replica here. 

Darling Harbour, Sydney, tel: 133 FUN. 

sharks, fi ddler rays and the blue devil fi sh. 

Entry is via a set of sand dunes, and you 

may recognise the pier: it’s built from the 

recycled timber of Portsea Pier. There are 

also large windows with underwater views of 

the penguins and seals, and seating to hear 

Keeper Talks held throughout the day. Built at 

a cost of AU$20 million, it’s the single largest 

development in the Melbourne Zoo’s 147-year 

history. General admission to the Zoo 

applies. Elliott Avenue, Parkville, tel: +61 

(3) 9285 9300.

For Superb, 

All Natural Food 

On This Flight 

Turn page sideways. 


GOOD TASTE 

Chef Leanne Beck of 

Sweet Infi nity 

Christmas, give the gift 

that keeps on giving long 

after the last mouthful 

This 

Taste 

of Kindness. 

WORDS ROBERTA MUIR 

the perfect gift for the 

Food’s person who has everything, 

and these foodie treats make the heart feel as 

good as the tummy. 

SWEET SENTIMENTS 

Sydney pastry chef Leanne Beck of Sweet 

Infi nity in Woolloomooloo is well and truly 

into the spirit of Christmas, with all proceeds 

from cakes sold at the bakery on Saturday, 

5 December 2009 donated to Sydney 

Children’s Hospital. From individual treats, 

such as traditional fruit mince tarts and Italian 

panforte, to rich Christmas cakes made with 

fruit soaked in brandy, rum and port for nine 

months, Beck’s treats are good for you on 

so many fronts! 53 Riley St, Woolloomooloo, 

NSW, tel: +61 (2) 9331 2448.

Give a duck or a goat to 

someone in need through Oxfam 

GIVING NEVER GOES OUT OF FASHION 

The old saying: “Give a man a fi sh and feed him 

for a day or teach him to fi sh and feed him for a 

lifetime”, really rings true at Oxfam Unwrapped. 

Any purchase from their gift catalogue will 

see funds go to Oxfam programs around the 

world, and you get a fun card explaining the 

gift for your friend or relative. Give a goat 

(AU$39) and the village receiving it will soon 

have milk, manure and a whole herd of goats, 

which can be sold for money or donated to 

Sam La More with his label 

design (left) and Wine of 

Design founder Rory Kent 

CHOCOLATE FOR A CAUSE 

Cadbury Australia recently announced its 

commitment to use fairtrade cocoa in the 

production of its most popular product, 

Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate. Tens of 

thousands of cocoa farmers in Ghana will 

benefi t from this deal with a guaranteed fair 

price for their products, security of long-term 

contracts, improved working conditions and 

over AU$500,000 in the fi rst year going back 

into local communities. So give someone 

you love a jumbo block of Cadbury Dairy Milk 

this Christmas and make a difference on the 

other families to start their own herd. Pigs, 

ducks and chickens are also popular items. 

Closer to home, the latest initiative is a 

healthy breakfast of fresh fruit, toast, milk 

and cereal for a month for a disadvantaged 

indigenous child at Doomadgee State 

School in the Northern Territory (AU$20). 

It’s the perfect gift for those who have 

everything. Available at Oxfam stores 

around Australia, call 1800 034 034 or visit 

www.oxfamunwrapped.com.au 

WINE TIME 

Looking for a special gift for the wine lover 

in your life? Wine Of Design has asked six 

famous Aussies to design labels for six 

limited-release Aussie wines. The proceeds 

go to the charity Make Poverty History, so 

everyone’s a winner. Buy a bottle, 

or the whole series, of chef Matt 

Moran’s 2008 PHI Pinot Noir; 

artist Anthony Lister’s 2007 

Melba Reserve; fi lm producer 

Sam La More’s 2007 Coldstream 

Hills Reserve Chardonnay; 

designers Susan Dimasi and 

Chantal Kirby’s 2004 Yarra 

Burn Blanc de Blancs sparkling; 

musician Nick Littlemore’s 

Mount Langi Ghiran Shiraz; 

and Sass & Bide designer Heidi 

Middleton’s 2007 Ocean Eight’s 

Aylward Pinot Noir. Available 

from fi ne wine retailers. 

other side of the world. Cadbury’s fairtrade 

chocolate will be available onboard Jetstar 

fl ights in 2010. 


CHEERS 

Sipping in 

Style. 

Up the fun factor this Christmas 

with these cool cocktails and 

hot spots to party 

SkyBar, Kuala Lumpur 

High above the heart of Kuala Lumpur, 

SkyBar is the spot to relax with cocktails and 

intoxicating views. Their bar menu includes 

everything from wagyu burgers to soft-shell 

crab sushi, and the New Year’s Eve cover 

charge of MYR98 (AU$35) includes a glass 

of champagne. Level 33, Traders Hotel Kuala 

Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Malaysia, 

tel: +60 (3) 2332 9888. 

SkyBar 

Potato Head, Jakarta 

“The Modern Traveller” is a fi tting theme for 

the fi rst New Year’s Eve party at Jakarta’s 

coolest bistro/bar, Potato Head. Offerings 

include live entertainment, set dinner menu or 


WORDS ROBERTA MUIR 

IDR150,000++ (AU$18) cover charge, which 

includes one drink. Pacifi c Place Mall G51A, 

SCBD, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 52-53, South 

Jakarta, Indonesia, tel: +62 (21) 5797 3322. 

Joes Downstairs, Phuket 

With stunning views and lapping waves, 

Joe’s is the place to watch the New Year’s 

Eve fi reworks explode from Patong Beach 

to Kalim Bay. Indulge in a set price menu, 

graze à la carte or just sip champagne, 

international wines or their signature 

apple and lychee martini. Bookings are 

essential. 223/3 Prabaramee Rd, Kalim, 

Phuket, Thailand, tel: +66 (76) 618 245. 

Ku De Ta, Bali 

New Year’s Eve at Ku De Ta has acquired 

legendary status. The ultimate 

beach-front gathering ground in Bali is 

recreating the vibe of the most famous 

club of all, Studio 54. Step into 2010 

with a night of 70s, 80s and 90s disco 

classics. Tickets are IDR750,000 (AU$87) 

and a set dinner menu is available. 

Jln Kayu Aya 9, Seminyak, Bali, Indonesia, 

tel: +62 (361) 736 969. 

Zest Bar & Terrace, Bangkok 

This dramatic high-roofed space with an 

open-air terrace on the 7th fl oor of The Westin 

ASIAN REVOLUTION 

Fifteen mixologists 

from fi ve countries have 

contributed to new 

book Asian Cocktails. 

Th ere’s Asian-inspired 

spins on the classics, 

such as Sake Mojito, 

Coriander Collins and 

Lychee Alexander 

alongside racy new 

creations like the Hanoi Hooker. Th ere’s also 

non-alcoholic cocktails, and bar snacks like 

Tamari Almonds and Curry Popcorn to add 

spice to your summer entertaining. Tuttle 

Publishing, S$26 w/o GST. 

Stairway to Suntory 

• 10ml orgeat or almond syrup 

• 30ml freshly squeezed lemon juice 

• Dash of egg white 

• 10ml plus 1/2 tsp apricot brandy 

• 52ml Suntory’s “ Yamazaki” 12-year single 

malt whisky 

• Cinnamon stick, for garnish 

Fill a rock glass with ice. Combine the 

ingredients in an iced shaker and shake 

vigorously. Strain into 

the rock glass. To prepare 

the garnish, toast the 

cinnamon stick with 

a lighter or match for 

10 seconds all along its 

surface. Rub the rim of 

the glass with the stick 

and fl oat it across the top 

of the cocktail. 

Joes Downstairs 

Grande, Sukhumvit sits above the bustling 

streets of Bangkok. See out the old and ring in 

the new at Zest Bar’s Countdown Party, with 

the Malibu Band, sparkling cocktails and lucky 

prize draws. 259 Sukhumvit Soi 19, Sukhumvit 

Rd, Bangkok, Thailand, tel: +66 (2) 207 8000.

Over 120 brands up to 70% off. 

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Actor Eric Bana 

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styled comfort 

On the Go. 

Get moving this summer with clothes built 

for action. Look out for breathable fabrics, 

quick zips and pull cords, and forget sleeves 

altogether. Remember the comfy shoes to 

take you places and protective sun gear for 

the smartest look in fashion 

FASHION ERIN CUNNEEN 

Teva outdoor 

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Tommy 

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Photo: Snappermedia 

Oakley 

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Timberland 

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STYLE FILE

THE WORD 

Gift of 

Words. 

This Christmas, present 

your loved ones with 

pages of enjoyment 


WORDS ANNE LOH 

For Romantics 

For the diehard romantic, there’s no better gift 

than How Do I Love Thee?, a compilation of 

12 stories from Australia’s best romance 

writers, including one by the Queen of 

Romance herself, Valerie Parv. Allen & Unwin, 

AU$27.99, ISBN 9781742370804. 

For Kids 

For over 60 years, Blinky the larrikin koala 

has grown up with generations of children, 

keeping them entertained. Now, The Complete 

Adventures of Blinky Bill, a collection 

comprising Blinky Bill, Blinky Bill Grows Up 

and Blinky Bill and Nutsy has all of Dorothy 

Wall’s original illustrations in fresh new design 

and colour. Angus & Robertson, 

AU$39.99, ISBN 9780732284343. 

For History Buffs 

Historian Dr Jonathan King has handpicked 

65 poignant events for his 26th book, 

Great Moments in Australian History. His 

authoritative writing allows readers to live 

each event as if you were there, from behind 

the Eureka Stockade to Ned Kelly’s last stand, 

and shows how modern Australia has been 

shaped. Allen & Unwin, AU$39.99, 

ISBN 9781742371276. 

For the Cook 

The show’s success shows no signs of slowing 

and with the release of MasterChef Australia: 

The Cookbook, fans will be further whipped 

into a frenzy as they get their hands on the 

recipes created by the top 20 contestants as 

well as top Australian and international chefs. 

Ebury Press, AU$39.95, ISBN 9781741669497. 

For the Sports-Mad 

Lonely Planet’s A Year of Sport Travel is the 

perfect gift for the sports follower, for whom 

fl ying out to catch a game or championship 

play-off is nothing out of the ordinary. 

Divided by month and week, there’s 

something sporty happening somewhere 

every day of the year. Lonely Planet, 

AU$34.99, ISBN 9781741798838. 

FOR FAMILIES 

When two 

Melbourne 

mothers, Myfanwy 

Jones and Spiri 

Tsintziras, got 

together to write 

a book for all 

families, Parlour 

Games for Modern Families was 

the result. We chat to them before the festive 

season begins. 

How did the idea for the book come about? 

We were sitting in a park with our children 

last spring and started reminiscing about 

childhood games — Wink Murder, Consequences, 

Dictionary and Cheat. If only we could 

remember the rules... And so the idea for the 

book was born. 

Why is it timely? 

Th is is a book for the entire family — for 

fun-lovers from four to 104 years old — and 

it will provide endless inspiration for the 

holiday season. Th e 130-plus games only use 

equipment found in your home, and also give 

the family a much-needed break from their 

phones, TVs, Nintendos and iPods. 

Which are your favourite games? 

Myfanwy: My favourite game is Blind 

Potatoes because it involves blindfolds and 

vegetables and is simultaneously ridiculous 

and competitive. 

Spiri: My favourite game is Eat Poop You Cat, 

which is like a pen-and-paper version of 

Chinese Whispers with amusing and often 

surprising results. 

How best to set up for play? 

It’s helpful to create a games space, such as a 

box at the end of the dining-room table, where 

you keep pen and paper, a deck of cards, a 

blindfold and an hourglass. 

What festive games will you both be playing 

over the Christmas holidays? 

Over the Christmas holidays we’re planning to 

play Newspapers, where you create a chronicle 

that covers a week out of your family’s life. 

We’re also looking forward to many rounds of 

Charades with the extended family, some Group 

Juggling to work off that 

extra slice of pudding, 

and a little Gin Rummy 

and Tapatan after the 

kids go to bed. 

Parlour Games for 

Modern Families is 

published by Scribe 

Publications, AU$35, 

ISBN 9781921372995.

Introducing the new Hamilton Island Golf Club. 

Dramatic terrain. Breathtaking views. The new Hamilton Island 

Golf Club at the edge of the Great Barrier Reef is the only 

18-hole golf course on its own island in Australia, offering 

some of the most spectacular views of any golf course in the 

world. The Peter Thomson-designed championship course 

includes a practice aquatic driving range, putting and chipping 

greens, golf tuition, pro shop and a stunning Clubhouse, 

offering fi ne food and wine with breathtaking views. And 

when you aren’t playing golf, on Hamilton Island you can 

choose from a range of accommodation, as well as great food 

and wine and a host of other activities. Experience it all right 

now with the 3 night Golf in Paradise package from just $628 

per person.* Call Hamilton Island on 13 7333 or visit 

www.hamiltonisland.com.au/golf 

*Rate is based on 3 night Golf in Paradise package in a Palm Bungalow, which includes an 18-hole round of golf for 1 adult at the Hamilton Island Golf Club. Other accommodation types and rates available. 

Rate is per person, per package, based on twin share accommodation. Valid for travel to 31 March 2010. Subject to availability. Blackout dates apply. Airfares not included. Further conditions apply.

Island Life. 

“Best Job in the World” winner Ben Southall, 

caretaker of the Great Barrier Reef islands, tells us 

how to get the most out of this glorious location 

INTERVIEW ANNE LOH 

Best nature spot: It has to be Cook’s Look 

on Lizard Island for a very different view of 

the Great Barrier Reef from up high. A very 

diverse island all round with a multitude of 

landscapes… and loads of lizards too! 

Must-try activity: Diving is something I’d 

unconsciously shied away from but since 

arriving in Queensland I’ve taken the plunge 

and now I adore the underwater world… what 

better place to hone my skills than here on the 

Great Barrier Reef, the planet’s underwater 

playground and marine park. I’m really looking 

forward to gaining my next level of diving 

certifi cation so I can explore some wrecks and 

get that little bit deeper! 

Best day out: Being a total lover of the ocean 

and water, the islands of the Great Barrier Reef 

are a perfect home for me right now… hanging 

off the rail of a yacht, breathing through a 

regulator or paddling a kayak to a remote 

beach for relaxation. 

Ben Southall fi nds his private 

“Nemo” in the aquamarine waters 

of the Great Barrier Reef islands 

Must-meet local: 

Get to Green Island 

and meet George 

Craig, the original 

“Crocodile Hunter” 

— this guy has stories to make 

your toes curl about his work 

since the 1950s. The Marineland 

Melanesia Park on the island is a 

refl ection of his unique personality. 

Best for food: The Chef’s Table 

at Hayman for total unadulterated 

gastronomic pleasure. 

Great spot to star-gaze: Away from 

the light pollution of the mainland, 

right out over the reef, is a great 

place for watching the stars — and 

being on the Fantasea Reefworld 

pontoon is the ideal perch. The 

perfectly still night, fl at calm ocean 

and sun-cum-star deck mean the 

constellations, Milky Way and shooting 

stars are epic. 

Best place to catch the sunset: 

Watching the great fi ery ball drop 

into the ocean from Wilson Island 

while watching reef sharks rush 

small fi sh in the shore break is a 

moment you’ll never forget. 

Best activity for kids: Get up close and 

personal with the animals at Hamilton 

Island’s Koala Gallery Wildlife Gallery — 

there’s so many uniquely Australian animals 

to see fi rst-hand and learn about, like 

koalas, kangaroos, wombats, snakes and 

spiders. You can even go there fi rst thing in 

the morning and have breakfast with them 

— what better way to learn about these 

great animals than by sharing the fi rst meal 

of the day with them? 

Best for making like a local: Grab an 

esky full of beer and bait, commandeer a 

mate and his boat, throw a few rods in for 

good measure, then head to one of the 

coves on the Whitsundays to moor up and 

drop a line in… could this be the best day in 

the world? 

LIKE A LOCAL 


Photos: Tourism Queensland

SmartGate 

is now at Auckland International Airport 

Holders of New Zealand and Australian 

ePassports who are over 18 years old, now 

have the option of using SmartGate when 

arriving at Auckland International Airport. 

SmartGate offers you a simple and efficient 

way to self-process through passport control 

with an easy two-step process. 

While New Zealand Customs is pleased to 

offer you this option, you can still have your 

ePassport manually checked if you prefer. 

For more information visit www.customs.govt.nz 

Passports with the international ePassport 

symbol* are called ePassports. If you have this 

symbol on your passport you will be able to 

use SmartGate. 

*All New Zealand passports issued after November 2005 and all 

Australian passports issued after October 2005 are ePassports. 

ePassport symbol 

SmartGate – the smart way to arrive 

1 STEP ONE 2 

STEP TWO 

Look for the SmartGate kiosk 

located in the SmartGate precinct 

in the passport control area – 

signs will help guide you. 

Place your ePassport into the 

reader by simply following 

the instructions on the screen. 

Answer the standard declaration 

questions using the touch screen. 

The kiosk will issue you with a 

SmartGate ticket, which you 

will need for Step 2. 

Proceed to the gate and insert 

your SmartGate ticket. 

Look at the camera ahead of you 

while your face is compared to 

your ePassport photo. 

Retrieve your ticket and proceed 

through the gate. 

Collect your baggage and 

proceed to the Customs & MAF 

Biosecurity Inspection area. 

Hand in your SmartGate 

ticket and Arrival Card.

Right Royal 

Fun. 

Simon 

Queenstown is one of the world’s iconic 

ski destinations and come summer it’s 

also a mecca for some great adventures 

Golf 

Now New Zealand’s number one golfi ng 

destination, Queenstown is home to fi ve 

18-hole championship golf courses, three of 

which are rated in the country’s top 10. So 

whatever your handicap, Queenstown has a 

course for you — here are just a few. You can 

tee off beside Lake Wakatipu at Queenstown 

Golf Club (759 Peninsula Rd, Queenstown, tel: 

+64 (3) 442 9169); play in the shadows of the 

Remarkables mountain range at Jacks Point 

(Remarkables Woolshed Rd, Queenstown, 

tel: +64 (3) 450 2050); get to grips with NZ’s 

fi rst resort course, the Millbrook (Malaghans 

Rd, Arrowtown, tel: +64 (3) 441 7010); 

practise your swing on possibly the country’s 

fi nest course, The Hills (164 McDonnell Rd, 

Arrowtown, tel: +64 (3) 409 8290); or take 

a putt among historic stone cottages at 

Tim Kershaw, owner, 

Queenstown Golf Centre 

“People are always saying how unique the 

landscapes of the golf courses are here. Th ey’re 

incredible — wherever 

you play you never feel 

like you played the 

same hole twice.” 

Photo: Fly Fishing Expedition 

WORDS CRAIG TANSLEY 

Arrowtown Golf Club (166 Centennial Ave, tel: 

+64 (3) 442 1719). Check out the Queenstown 

Golf Centre (48 Camp St, Queenstown, +64 

(3) 442 5311) for more information or call 

Remarkable Golf Tours on +64 (274) 653 888. 

Hiking (Tramping) 

The Queenstown region offers some of the 

world’s best hikes, although here you call it 

“tramping”! If you’re game, the Milford Track 

— a 53.5km jaunt through World Heritagelisted 

forest fi nishing at Milford Sound — is 

one of the world’s best walks. You can attempt 

it alone or as part of a guided group (tel: +64 

(3) 355 0492). For less pain, you can walk 

the 16km-return day walk up the Routeburn 

Track through ancient beech forest into the 

mountains of Mt Aspiring National Park 

(NZ Walks offers guided walks for NZ$230 

(AU$188) for adults, NZ$125 (AU$102) for 

children, tel: +64 (3) 442 7126). Or take a 

half-day walk through the relics of the 1860s 

gold rush in nearby Arrowtown, or a half-day 

walk beside Queenstown’s spectacular lakes 

(tel: +64 (3) 442 7126). 

On The Water 

With average temperatures in the high 

20s you’ll want to get out on Queenstown’s 

world-famous lakes and rivers. 

Jet boating was invented here, and there’s 

nowhere more thrilling to take your fi rst ride 

than down the Shotover River. A ride costs 

NZ$109 (AU$89) for adults and NZ$69 

(AU$56) for children (tel: +64 (3) 442 8570). 

Paddle through Skippers Canyon on the 

fast-fl owing river with Queenstown Rafting; 

The rewards are great for those who take 

the time to fl y fi sh around Queenstown 

LEFT: The Millbrook Resorts golf course 

Wilkinson, 

Queenstown fi shing guru and guide 

“Th ere’s stunning fi shing for rainbow trout, 

brown trout and quinnat salmon around 

Queenstown, and it’s quite reasonable to 

expect not to see another fi sherman all 

day. Serenity, solitude, 

stupendous scenery and 

bloody big trout — now 

that’s hard to beat!” 

or for a gentler experience, try the slower 

waters of the Kawarau River. Both are half-day 

experiences for NZ$175 (AU$143), where the 

minimum age is 13 (tel: +64 (3) 442 9792). 

For an even slower aqua-experience, drift 

the edges of Queenstown’s lakes on a boat 

looking for New Zealand’s most famous fi sh 

— the mighty brown trout. Dreamwaters offers 

half-day fi shing adventures for two fi shermen 

for NZ$500 (AU$408; tel: +64 (21) 228 3473). 

Or try a multi-day fl y-fi shing expedition with 

one of the country’s best trout fi shermen, 

Simon Wilkinson (tel: +64 (3) 442 1950). 

Kids Will Love 

One of the best ways to spend a day with 

the kids is, fortuitously, one of the cheapest 

options in Queenstown. Take a gondola ride up 

to Bob’s Peak for views over the entire region, 

then come hurtling 800m down a track on 

an old-fashioned luge ride. It’s safe for kids of 

all ages, with two tracks to choose from. The 

gondola and luge costs NZ$30 (AU$24.50) for 

adults, NZ$20 (AU$16.30) per child or NZ$79 

(AU$64.50) families (Brecon St, Queenstown, 

tel: +64 (3) 441 0101). 


FIT TO GO


The star of Avatar, Perth-born actor Sam Worthington, 

tells how teaming with one of the world’s biggest 

directors was a career-changing moment 

WORDS DYLAN HOWARD

It 

was the moment a mid-life crisis set in. Three years ago, the acclaimed Australian 

actor Sam Worthington realised he had little more than a misspent 20s to his name. 

“I’d had a good time,” Worthington, now 33, recalls as he gestures to his brain, “but it’s 

honeycomb and Swiss cheese up there. What happened?” 

Booze, happened. By his own admission, for more than a decade Worthington often 

turned up to work hungover. It wasn’t too different from his fi rst job after dropping out of 

high school at 17. Before Worthington was a star, he was a bricklayer. 

Sam Worthington as Jake Sully 

in a scene from Avatar 

STAR STRUCK 

SAM WORTHINGTON 


STAR STRUCK 


Waking up to himself at 30 

allowed Worthington to 

land the coveted lead role 

in James Cameron’s (INSET) 

blockbuster come-back movie 


The modus operandi was the same: 

size up the plans and materials, and then 

build whatever the director tells you to. 

Drunk or sober. Bricklaying or acting. It didn’t 

really matter. 

Explains Worthington: “I was just about 

to turn 30, which is a journey for any man. I 

looked back and began to assess my life. Even 

though I’d done TV and 13 fi lms and had a 

successful career in Australia, I looked around 

the room and asked myself, ‘OK, well, I have a 

load of good-looking toys and stuff, but does 

that defi ne me?’” It didn’t. In a split second of 

self-discovery, he organised a garage sale and 

sold everything he owned. 

“When the auction was all over, I realised, 

I’m 30 years old and all I could raise was 

AU$2,000. That’s all my life is worth, I 

concluded. So I decided to fi gure out what 

I wanted to do. I looked at the direction my 

acting was taking and I found I wasn’t as brave 

anymore. I thought: stuff this, I’m not going to 

do it anymore, I’m quitting.” 

Then, in a twist of fate, the phone rang. 

Worthington’s agent was on the line with an 

audition. He recalls: “I hit the audition not 

knowing whom the job was for or what it was 

about. I was told it was set in outer space. I 

was thinking: fi ne, whatever.” 

Yet ever the perfectionist, he dived in and 

produced a commendable screen test. “In 

the meantime, personally, I was starting to 

discover myself again — getting my spirit and 

spunk back.” 

Two weeks passed, and his agent rang again. 

“Remember that audition? James Cameron 

wants to fl y you to America.” And that was how 

Worthington discovered he’d won the lead role 

in Oscar-winning Cameron’s epic return to 

fi lmmaking, Avatar. 

Just 15 hours later, Worthington stepped 

into the US for a face-to-face meeting with 

Cameron, the famed director responsible for 

the blockbusters Aliens, The Terminator and 

Titanic. Cameron had tested hundreds of 

actors, from established to unknowns. But he 

needed someone who was a perfect fi t for the 

role: a paraplegic war veteran journeying to 

the alien planet Pandora.

STAR STRUCK 


In truth, Cameron’s mind was made up 

even before he met Worthington. When the 

celebrated fi lmmaker saw his audition tape 

with a scene in which he had one two-syllable 

line — “Uh huh” — he was convinced. 

Recalls Cameron: “We were making a 

US$200 million-plus movie and it’s all about 

the journey of one guy — the character of 

Jake’s in every scene in the fi lm. It all hangs 

on that one piece of casting. Sam had me at 

‘Uh huh’.” 

Worthington reveals: “I said to Jim, ‘I will 

give you everything I’ve got, because I have 

nothing, I’ve sold it all. I have nothing to lose, 

man. I’ll do whatever you want. Let’s go to 

work, brother.’ During that time, I won my 

bravery back and got my priorities back. I 

realised, it’s not about all the toys, the bells 

and whistles, or fame. It’s about good work.” 

Worthington is a deep thinker and well read. 

Yet on the exterior, with a three-day growth 


Meet director James Cameron’s 

latest alien lifeform — Sam Worthington 

in a blue mood (right) 

INSET: Worthington held his own 

against the formidable talents of 

Christan Bale in Terminator Salvation 

and black jeans and black fi tted T-shirt, he 

looks more roadie than sensitive movie star. 

And he sounds more Russell Crowe than 

Hugh Jackman, with his deep, broad Aussie 

accent. Our interview is ruled with more 

bluntness than the bluster often found in 

Tinseltown. On creativity and deviating from 

a script: “I’m not a puppet, man.” On the 

physical nature of the roles he takes on: “I 

don’t go to the gym and stuff like that.” On the 

shelf life of Hollywood stars: “If I’ve got nothing 

to offer, I’ll go back to brick laying.” 

Worthington’s life changed course from 

bricklayer to actor when he followed a 

girlfriend to auditions for NIDA, the same 

prestigious drama school that Mel Gibson and 

Cate Blanchett attended. He went for moral 

support, but put his name down as a prank. 

He got in. She didn’t. They broke up. Now, 

Worthington is following in the footsteps of 

those compatriots. 

I REALISED, IT’S NOT ABOUT 

ALL THE TOYS, THE BELLS 

AND WHISTLES, OR FAME. 

IT’S ABOUT GOOD WORK 

Having been tapped for Avatar, on 

Cameron’s whim, the jobs — and hype 

— followed. On Cameron’s recommendation, 

Worthington scored a gig alongside Christian 

Bale in Terminator Salvation. Despite mixed 

reviews, Worthington was singled out for critical 

praise. The newcomer had hit the big time. 

Since then, Worthington has scored 

starring roles opposite Keira Knightley in 

the infi delity drama Last Night, and with 

Liam Neeson and Ralph Fiennes in Clash of 

the Titans. The trajectory can be traced back 

to Avatar. 

Set in the future, Jake is brought to another 

planet, Pandora, where he falls in love with a 

local girl and joins the resistance fi ghters in 

a battle for survival. The multi-million dollar 

3-D spectacle was shot in New Zealand, at 

Peter Jackson’s Weta Digital studios, using 

Cameron’s own fi lmmaking invention. Five 

years in the making, he also used six

STAR STRUCK 


Photo: Getty Images 


Sam Worthington attending 

an awards-night in Sydney 

computer-generated actors 

known as ‘synthespians’. 

Hollywood veteran Sigourney 

Weaver — who stars in Avatar 

as Grace, a scientist — believes 

Cameron will revolutionise 

fi lmmaking. 

“When I was watching 

Avatar being made, I thought 

this will change what people 

expect and want in a big movie,” 

she prophesises. 

Of Worthington, the 60year-old 

Weaver says: “From 

the moment the camera fi nds 

Sam, you’re riveted to him. 

He has so much presence. 

He brings so much mischief, 

humour and warmth to the 

character of Jake. He had 

to work so hard; I mean he’s 

in every shot. Off screen, 

Sam is such a sweetheart. 

I think he brought so much 

to the fi lm that only an 

Australian could.” 


ON GOING HOME 

“I don’t have a real home. I go where the work is. 

“When I got Avatar, I sold everything I owned, 

because I knew it was going to be a long journey. 

I’ve got two bags and that was four years ago and 

I’ve been working ever since. I’ve still only got 

two bags. 

“I like to get back to Australia, but the trips 

are not often enough. I’ve got a nine-year-old 

nephew whom I adore. He is the barometer for a 

lot of things in my life, including Avatar. He fell 

off his seat when we saw some stuff in this fi lm.” 

“This project not only changed my life,” says 

Worthington, “but it made me a better person, 

and not just a better actor. I have Jim to thank 

for that.” 

Avatar opens nationally in cinemas across 

Australia on 17 December

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Make dreams come 

true this Christmas

Kids will love the balmy tropical 

playground of Phuket 

Make the most of these 

precious summer holidays 

with a fantastic family 

getaway to cherish forever 

It’s 

WORDS SHERIDEN RHODES 

summertime, and thoughts are 

turning to carefree holidays in the 

sun. We’ve scoured Australia and Asia to 

bring you some fun ideas for every member 

of your tribe. 

Phuket 

This beautiful island offers family-friendly 

resorts, tranquil beaches and numerous 

kid-friendly attractions. You can island hop, 

ride an elephant, snorkel, visit the newly 

refurbished Phuket Aquarium at Cape Panwa 

or take a cooking class together. Children 

will adore a visit to the Phuket Gibbon 

Rehabilitation Centre. Entry is free. 

Club Med Phuket’s philosophy is “happy 

children mean happy parents”, and this vast 

resort fronting Kata Bay offers everything 

from bungee lessons, a pampering spa and 

yoga for mum, golf for dad through to fun 

cooking classes. From 15 December, the 

resort will launch the fi rst Baby Club Med in 

the Asia Pacifi c region, specifi cally designed 

for babies four months to two years of age. 

Its GOs (Gentil Organisateurs/hosts) are 

trained in childcare,and parents can join in 

the fun with baby massages, baby gym and 

more for AU$83 per day, seven days a week, 

9am–5.30pm. Children aged two and over can 

discover the other three 

kids clubs. An eight-night 

all-inclusive package is now 

on offer from AU$2,460 per 

person. And for every full paying 

adult, a “Kids Free” offer applies 

meaning children aged four 

to 11 stay, play and eat 

for free, on sale ’til 31 

December 2009. 

And just because you’re 

in Asia doesn’t mean the 

family can’t enjoy a white 

Christmas. Indigo Pearl 

resort is offering its guests 

a “White Christmas” 

party including an allwhite 

setting, white 

décor and white sand. 

Tuck into an amazing 

Christmas buffet, 

launch your own white 

Kom Loy lantern 

and enjoy a DJ and 

fi re show, priced at 

THB1,990++ (AU$65) 

for adults, THB645 

(AU$21) for children 

aged fi ve to 12, while 

kids under fi ve are free. 

Photo: Age Fotostock 

IN FOCUS 

FAMILY SUMMER GUIDE 


Photo: Getty Images

I SEE ... A WORLD WHERE I CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. 

Sea Sentosa ... we see our chance to help give our community 

clean water, clean beaches, greater opportunity. We see our 

chance to give back to our community by offering rubbish 

recycling and river clean up programs; a hospitality training 

academy to improve education and opportunity; and much 

-needed services, such as a new medical clinic, for the greater 

community. We are also proud to be the major sponsor of the 

SEA SENTOSA 

Canggu Surf Club, creating more opportunity for our kids. 

Sea Sentosa sees our environmental responsibility to Canggu. 

By using the best water recycling and effluent treatment systems, 

and renewable solar, wind and biodiesel energies, we are striving 

to set the new benchmark for eco-development in Bali. 

Sea Sentosa. We see a world where we can make a difference.

Bali 

White sandy beaches, markets, culture, 

wildlife and friendly locals make Bali ideal 

for fun family holidays. Kids can learn to surf 

or boogie board, try whitewater rafting, take 

an elephant ride, visit a temple or watch a 

traditional Balinese dance performance. 

If you’re in Ubud, visit the macaques at the 

Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. Admission 

is just IDR15,000 for adults (AU$1.72) and 

IDR7,500 (AU$0.87) for children. 

The Westin Resort Nusa Dua has a family 

package including free Westin Kids Club for 

guests aged four to 12. Priced from AU$172 

per night for a minimum three-night stay, 

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Westin Resort 

Nusa Dua’s inviting pool; kids can learn how 

to fl y the local kite; pick up handicraft skills 

in the Westin Kids Club 

valid ’til 23 December 2009, the package 

includes daily breakfast, return airport 

transfers, plus 20% off the kids’ menu. 

Westin Kids also receive a backpack full of 

goodies. Free family bonding activities are 

offered daily including story-telling, kite 

fl ying and star-gazing. 

IN FOCUS 



IN FOCUS 


Cairns 

Summer in Queensland’s tropical north is 

a whirl of swimming pool action, ice cream, 

jungle waterholes and shady palm trees. Let 

the kids run-a-muck at Muddy’s Playground 

and Waterpark on the Cairns Esplanade, with 

its fantastic water section. Neighbouring 

Esplanade Lagoon is another ideal spot for a 

free family outing. Follow up a morning swim 

with a cook-up on the free barbecues. 

Join in the free Carols by Candlelight at 

Fogarty Park stage on the Esplanade on 

6 December 2009 and take the kids to see 


CLOCKWISE: Enjoy absolute 

beachfront at Port Elliot 

Holiday Park; kids can explore 

Cairns Esplanade; get on the 

crocodile slide at Novotel 

Rockford Palm Cove’s pool 

the famous Cairns Christmas Cavalcade of 

Lights. Each year locals dress their houses 

up with spectacular displays of festive lights. 

A cavalcade of cars sets off from the Cairns 

Showground a week prior to Christmas to tour 

the most spectacular of them all. 

The Novotel Rockford Palm Cove Resort 

— located between the beautiful coastline and 

spectacular Kuranda Ranges — is offering 

an “Ultimate Family Package”, priced from 

AU$870 per adult for seven nights including 

breakfast daily, two half-hour massages, 

Adelaide 

A little over an hour’s drive south of the 

airport you’ll fi nd the Fleurieu Peninsula 

— home to seaside villages, mountain ranges 

and breathtaking coastline. The Port Elliot 

Holiday Park is located on the protected inlet 

of Horseshoe Bay. Holiday Park owner Kate 

Cotellessa says the spectacular beaches, marine 

wildlife, shipwrecks and walking trails are the 

drawcards for visiting families. The park offers 

unpowered sites for AU$34 through to four-star 

family units for AU$160 with abundant views. Take 

a stroll along the coastal walkway, have fi sh and 

chips at the Flying Fish Restaurant and Kiosk and 

explore the rock pools at nearby Ladies Beach. 

Back in Adelaide, there are free kids’ club 

cooking classes every Sunday at the Adelaide 

Showground Farmers Market, often run by 

Simon Bryant from ABC’s The Cook and The Chef. 

AU$200 tour voucher and airport transfers. 

Kids stay and eat free. It boasts a fantastic 

lagoon-style pool with a crocodile slide and a 

games room for children.

For enquiries please contact us on enquiries@zoggs.com.au or phone +61 2 94532000

IN FOCUS 


The stately Sofi tel Werribee Park 

Mansion Hotel; summer kids activities 

Melbourne 

When the sun comes out to play, get out and 

enjoy Summer Fun in the City 2010, the City 

of Melbourne’s jam-packed calendar of free 

summer activities — experience the fl ying 

trapeze, dance classes, sand sculptors and 

more. Then nip out of town to the Sofi tel 

Werribee Park Mansion Hotel and Spa. Their 

festive offer from AU$99 per person per night 

includes luxurious overnight accommodation, 

full buffet breakfast, complimentary 


wine tasting at Shadowfax 

Winery, and a self-guided tour of the historical 

Mansion and Werribee Park Sculpture Walk, 

valid ’til 31 January 2010, based on twin-share 

accommodation. Kids will love exploring 

Werribee Open Range Zoo nearby. 

Jetstar flies direct to Phuket, Bali, 

Adelaide, Cairns and Melbourne. 

Book online at Jetstar.com 

FIND IT 

Phuket Aquarium 

51 Moo 8 Sakdidet Rd, 

A. Muang, Phuket, 

tel: +66 (76) 391 126 

Phuket Gibbon 

Rehabilitation Centre 

Bang Pae Waterfall, 

Phuket, 

tel: +66 (76) 260 492 

Club Med Phuket 

3 Kata Rd, Kata Beach, 

Phuket, 

tel: +66 (76) 330 456 

Indigo Pearl 

Nai Yang Beach and 

National Park, 

Phuket, 

tel: +66 (76) 327 006 

Sacred Monkey 

Forest Sanctuary 

Jln Monkey Forest, 

Padangtegal, Ubud, Bali, 

tel: +62 (361) 971 304 

Th e Westin Resort 

Nusa Dua 

Nusa Dua, Bali, 

tel: +62 (361) 771 906 

Port Elliot Holiday Park 

Port Elliott Rd, Port 

Elliott, South Australia, 

tel: +61 (8) 8554 2134 

Th e Adelaide 

Showground Farmers 

Market Kids’ Club 

Goodwood Rd, Wayville, 

tel: +61 (8) 8231 8155 

Carols by Candlelight 

Fogarty Park, Cairns, 

tel: +61 (7) 4061 8626 

Novotel Rockford Palm 

Cove Resort 

Coral Coast Drv, 

Palm Cove, Queensland, 

tel: +61 (7) 4059 1234 

Summer Fun in the 

City 2010 

www.thatsmelbourne. 

com.au 

Sofi tel Werribee Park 

Mansion Hotel & Spa 

K Road, Werribee, 

Victoria, 

tel: +61 (3) 9731 4000 

Werribee Open 

Range Zoo 

K Rd, Werribee, Victoria, 

tel: 1300 966 784


JAPAN IS FAMOUS FOR ITS 

“POWDER SNOW” WHICH 

FEELS ALMOST WEIGHTLESS 

Cruising Niigata’s 

wide open slopes 

Photos: JNTO

While 

enjoy Niigata’s great facilities 

many tourists end up in 

Japan for the splendid 

cherry blossom season in March, many 

Japanese people choose winter as their 

favourite time of the year. From December 

to February, the skies are spectacularly 

clear, winter food is divine, the snappy 

temperatures add to the cities’ exhilaration, 

and there’s the arrival of the snow season. 

Japan is one the world’s top contenders 

for idyllic snow conditions — it’s an 

archipelago with 80% mountains and a 

mind-boggling 500-plus ski resorts, many of 

which are easily accessible from Tokyo. 

Before you even get to the ski fi elds, the 

fun starts in Tokyo’s Jimbocho district which 

is entirely devoted to snowboarding shops. 

I pick up my brand-name board for a steal 

(simply because it’s a last-season model) 

and get kitted out in the coolest of snow 

gear, replete with Hello Kitty accessories. 

Kitted up with new boards ’n’ boots, we 

head to Nagano, one of Japan’s best ski 

areas. The Shiga Kogen resort that hosted 

the Winter Olympics of 1998 is impressive 

in its immensity, with 21 fi elds and 70 lifts 

making it the largest in Japan. 

relax at the free hot springs 

Snowboarding in Shiga Kogen even 

eclipsed my Hokkaido snowboarding trips and 

midweek, it was amazingly quiet. We make 

fresh tracks in the snow and don’t even have 

to line up for lifts. 

The size of this resort is unbelievable. 

Getting from one side to the other takes a full 

day of traversing and sliding, although the runs 

connect well and are long with a lot of variety. 

Japan is famous for its “powder snow”, 

a type of uncompacted dry, fl uffy, variety 

of snow that feels almost weightless. And 

Nagano has plenty of it. Powder snow allows 

you to glide along as if skiing on smooth butter 

and the fl akes themselves are huge, you can 

see the six crystalline points as they fall upon 

you. The consistency is great for beginners 

— falling over feels like landing in a mattress 

of feathers. 

Japan’s main island of Honshu 

is a snowboarder’s paradise, 

with hot springs and snow 

monkeys upping the fun factor 

WORDS MANAMI OKAZAKI 

ADRENALINE 

SKIING JAPAN 

Also in Nagano is Nozawa, a cute 

town that is preserved beautifully and is 

relatively uncommercialised. Perched in the 

mountainside, Nozawa retains an old-world 

charm without the standard tourist kitsch of 

most Japanese tourist attractions. 

The snowfi eld here isn’t on the epic scale of 

Shiga Kogen, but it has wide open slopes, and 

offers a great day of boarding. While the snow 

is fairly good, the best thing about Nozawa is 

the town itself. 

One of the most enjoyable things about 

snowboarding in Japan is the ritual of soaking 

in an onsen (hot spring) to relax the muscles 

in the mineral-rich waters. We spend the 

evening in our yukata (cotton robe), walking 

around town where there are numerous public 


ADRENALINE 

SKIING JAPAN 

kitted up for action 

baths that are housed in majestic temple-like 

buildings, and are free of charge. It’s a great 

experience to scrub, rinse and then soak, 

although the water itself is volcanically hot and 

takes time getting used to. The water is rich in 

minerals so your skin feels baby smooth when 

you fi nally hit the futon bed after a cup of sake. 

If you can time it right, visit during the 

Nozawa Dosojin Fire Festival in mid-January, 

considered to be one of the country’s 

highlights. Locals let off fi reworks, burn a 

massive shrine and walk around offering 

sake to onlookers (with bottles around their 

necks!). As soon as you have fi nished a cupful, 

someone else will come offering you more; it’s 

incredible to see this sleepy town come alive 

with an almost tribal fervour. 

Nagano is also home of the much 

photographed snow monkey site of Jigokudani, 

where multitudes of wild Macau monkeys 

enjoy soaking in the hot springs bringing 

their entire families for a bath. Their faces are 

uncannily human as they sit in the hot waters 

with an “Aaagh” expression on their faces. 

You can literally stare the monkeys in the face 

— they’re so blissed out they don’t care! 

Niigata is one of the most mountainous 

prefectures of Japan and receives about 

9m of snow each year. It’s fairly quiet and 

the runs link up well and are easy to get to. 

Easily accessible from Tokyo, Naeba is one of 

Niigata’s most popular areas, with modern 

facilities and great skiing. 

At Joestsu, an easy bullet train ride from 

Tokyo, we’re told that it’s a “10 million square 

metre slope” with 22 runs. The scenery 

features dramatic mountain ranges and 

the night boarding offers gorgeous, almost 

fantastical landscapes as the entire area is 

engulfed in what seems like mist. Having what 

feels like the entire run to ourselves at night is 

a sublime experience. 

Niigata also has the best rice and some of 

the best sake in Japan, both made from the 

water of melted snow. The Uonuma region’s 

“Koshihikari” rice made in Niigata is the only 

rice that many top-tier sushi restaurants 

will use. Similarly, many of the top-ranking 


Photos: JNTO 

Photo: Photolibrary 


premium sake selections such as Kubota hail 

from Niigata, as sake production is particularly 

reliant on the purity of the water. 

Okutadami is a resort in Uonuma and 

although small, it’s perfect for families. As 

the resort staff tell us: “This is one of the 

best resorts in Japan for kids and beginners 

as there are gentle slopes and the snow 

consistency is usually very good.” 

My weekend is spent at the Okutadami 

resort — feasting, ogling the kids doing 360s 

on the half-pipe, drinking top-shelf sake and 

enjoying breathtaking views of the nearby 

Okutadami dam. 

The archipelago of Japan is rich with stellar 

snowfi elds that cater to all skill levels. Come 

to Japan in winter, veer off the standard 

Tokyo and Kyoto route, and venture into the 

countryside for the best ski resorts in Asia. 

Jetstar flies to Osaka and Tokyo from the 

Gold Coast with connecting flights from 

Auckland, and to Osaka from Cairns. 

JetSaver Light Fares from as low as AU$329 

one way. Book online at Jetstar.com 

GEAR TO GO 

FIND IT 

Shiga Kogen 

Tourism Association 

Hasuike, Shiga Kogen, 

Yamanouchi, 

Shimotakai-gun, Nagano, 

tel: +81 (026) 934 2404 

Nozawa Onsen Resort 

Shimotakai-gun, Nagano 

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Take in 

the traditional small town scenery 

in Niigata; feast on snow crabs in 

winter; wild Macau monkeys enjoy 

hot springs as much as we do 

Taking your own ski and snowboarding gear 

on holiday is easy with Jetstar’s Bulky Item 

policy. Bulky items (maximum 1.9m for 

Jetstar fl ights operated by an A320, A321 and 

B737 aircraft and 2.77m for Jetstar fl ights 

operated by an A330 aircraft) such as skis and 

snowboards, may be included within the 20kg 

allowance, subject to space availability. Just 

make sure they’re packed properly. 

Naeba Ski Resort 

Mikuni, Yuzawa-machi, 

Minami Uonuma-gun, 

Niigata, 

tel: +81 (025) 789 2211 

Joetsu Kokusai 

www.jkokusai.co.jp

Photo: Louis Westgarth 

Lizzy Lovette gives us her picks of 

this summer’s best music festivals 

Summer 

in Australia is the perfect 

time to party, and the 

biggest celebrations 

around are at outdoor 

music festivals, says the 

Movie Network host and 

Austereo radio presenter, 

Lizzy Lovette. “It’s a great way to 

catch up with friends, have a party and work 

off some of that Christmas turkey,” she says. 

Here are the festivals that top Lovette’s 

must-see list this year. 

Homebake 

When: 5 December 

Where: The Domain, Sydney 

“Homebake is the mecca for Aussie music 

fans. It’s celebrating its 15th anniversary this 

WORDS UTE JUNKER 

year, so it’s going to 

go off,” says Lovette. 

There’s a lot of 

excitement about 

Wollongong grunge 

band Tumbleweed, 

who have just 

re-formed, as well 

as favourites such as 

Powderfi nger, Eskimo Joe 

and Tim Finn. Lovette reckons the noisiest 

crowd will be the Short Stack fans. “They’re 

a nice bunch of boys from Budgewoi — the 

young girls are going to go wild for them.” 

The Big Day Out 

Where: Auckland, Gold Coast, Sydney, 

Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth 

When: 15–31 January 

“The Big Day Out is exactly that — it covers all 

Wolfmother are just one 

of the acts to rock out 

Homebake over the years 

BELOW: Muse are set to 

appear at Big Day Out 2010 

PEOPLE 

SUMMER SOUNDS 

the different genres,” says Lovette of the festival 

that’s been going for almost two decades. Last 

year, Neil Young was the headliner — this year, 

says Lovette, the word is that David Bowie 

might headline. “That’d be awesome — to see a 

62-year-old going off on stage!” 

The variety of acts attracts a crowd that’s 

just as diverse. The best acts to catch? 

Lovette fi nds it hard to choose. “Muse will be 

out from the UK, as well as Dizzee Rascal; 


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Groove Armada will bring their dance vibe; 

and there’ll also be Ladyhawke and Lily Allen. 

She’s cheeky and has a potty mouth, so she’ll 

be great — and she’s talking about quitting 

music, so it may be one of the last chances to 

see her.” 

Good Vibrations 

Where: Sydney, Perth, Gold Coast, Melbourne 

When: 13–21 February 

“If you’re into dance, this is where you can do 

it all day,” says Lovette. She loves the festival’s 

vibe: “It’s all pop, electro, house and techno, 

and the crowd’s very young and energetic. 

You won’t see any nannas here.” Lovette’s 

particularly excited about this year’s line-up, 

headlined by Fatboy Slim. “He hasn’t been 

here for three years — the guy’s just a wizard 

on decks.” She’s also excited about ARIA 

winners, The Presets, performing. “They’re so 

theatrical, you never know what to expect.” 

Peat’s Ridge Festival 

Where: Glenworth Valley, one hour north 

of Sydney 

When: 29 December – 1 January 

The acts at this year’s Peat’s Ridge Festival 

in the beautiful Glenworth Valley cover the 

indie music spectrum, from Manchester 

trip-hoppers Lamb to Sarah Blasko. But what 

Lovette loves about this festival is that it’s 

family friendly. “There are theatre, cabaret 

and comedy tents, and there’s a whole 

aspect of the festival devoted to kids, with 

programs for different age groups,” she says. 

“One campsite is dedicated to families, and it 

has its own waterhole they can cut loose in.” 

The festival also has a strong sustainability 

bent. It’s the fi rst major event completely 

powered by renewable energy, and has grey 

CLOCKWISE: Get a shot of pure rock at 

Soundwave; carnival atmosphere at 

Peat’s Ridge Festival; dance up a storm 

at Good Vibrations 

water management and composting toilets. 

“All the food they serve is organic, and the 

cutlery is biodegradable — it’s great,” 

says Lovette. 

Soundwave 

Where: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, 

Adelaide, Perth 

When: 20 February – 1 March 

Soundwave is the ultimate festival for 

fans of pure rock — from My Chemical 

Romance to Jane’s Addiction to 

Paramore, the line-up serves up every 

kind of rock. It’ll also feature what 

Lovette picks to be one of the best 

performances of the summer: the 

newly re-formed Faith No More. “These 

guys have a huge sound — think of 

anthemic songs like “Epic” or “Easy”, 

with those colossal vocals. To see 

them in front of a crowd of thousands 

of people is going to be them at 

their best.” 

Photo: Riley Mcdougall 

PEOPLE 

SUMMER SOUNDS 

Photo: Anna Warr 


PEOPLE 

SUMMER SOUNDS 

Dive into Sunset Sounds 

at the Brisbane 

Botanic Gardens 

Sunset Sounds 

Where: Brisbane Botanic Gardens 

When: 6–7 January 

This two-day festival made its debut last year 

and local music fans are already excited about 

the second instalment. “It takes place in the 

Botanic Gardens, so you have these beautiful 


surroundings, and then you have all kinds of 

performers,” says Lovette. “Moby’s headlining, 

which will be massive; then you have Xavier 

Rudd, who’s more laid back, the Yeah Yeah 

Yeahs, the Hilltop Hoods, and Temper Trap.” 

Lovette predicts this year’s crowd will be as 

high energy as last year. “There’s no sitting 

Photo: Silvana Macarone 

LIZZY LOVETTE’S 

FESTIVAL SURVIVAL TIPS 

“It’s so easy to lose your friends at a festival 

— there are so many people, and you can never 

hear your mobile,” she says. “Th at’s why you 

see so many people dressed in a crazy way — it 

helps them stand out in the crowd. If you’re 

wearing a crocodile on your head, your friends 

will always be able to fi nd you.” Crazy hairdos 

or clothing — think pyjamas or superhero suits 

— are always popular. “Apart from the outfi t, 

remember to take your basics — sunscreen, a 

hat and water — you’ve got to have heaps of 

water else you’re going to dehydrate.” 

around at this festival. No picnic blankets or 

chairs are allowed — the crowd just dives in 

and goes nuts.” 

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HUB 

AUCKLAND 

Michael 

Meredith is one busy 

man. As the recipient of 

many awards, including the Outstanding Chef 

of the Year from New Zealand’s Lewisham 

Awards, his restaurant Merediths in the 

Auckland suburb of Mount Eden is constantly 

booked out. 

When he’s not creating a stir in the kitchen 

with his innovative food, he’s meeting with 

suppliers and researching new ingredients. 

But family is incredibly important to this quiet 

achiever, and spending time with his partner 

Yosipa and their three little girls — six-year-old 

Sophia, three-year-old Talia and 14-month-old 

Ella — fi lls the rest of his week. 

A passionate foodie, Meredith certainly 

knows his way around the best places to eat, 

source ingredients and shop in Auckland. 


Midweek you’re likely to fi nd him at Gala 

Cafe in Mount Eden. “This is a great place 

for a breakfast or lunch meeting,” enthuses 

Meredith. “Not only because it’s handy to my 

restaurant, but it’s both elegant and casual at 

the same time.” 

Another favourite place is Agnes Curran 

café in Ponsonby. As a lover of tea, Meredith 

will often call in here and treat himself to 

a cuppa along with one of their famous 

lamingtons. Made of squares of sponge cake 

dipped in chocolate and then covered in 

coconut, lamingtons are an iconic Australian/ 

Kiwi treat. “In the restaurant, I like to take Kiwi 

classics and give them a modern twist. So 

eating lamingtons is research,” he laughs. 

One such item currently on Merediths’ 

menu is cornfl akes and ice cream 

Who better than acclaimed chef 

Michael Meredith to show us the 

juiciest bits of Auckland? 

WORDS AMANDA LINNELL PHOTOGRAPHY CAROLYN HASLETT 

— something Meredith has always eaten at 

home. “I love the textures. So when I opened 

the restaurant I gave it a go, and people were 

amazed. My way is cornfl akes — which we 

make ourselves — dusted in cinnamon and 

sugar, homemade ice cream, bay leaves, plum 

and feijoa.” 

Whenever Meredith and Yosipa fi nd the 

time, they head out to different restaurants 

around town, “to see what other chefs are 

doing”. The Grove in the CBD is a favourite 

and the couple go here at least one a month. 

“We love the warm, intimate environment. The 

cooking is innovative. They have a new chef 

there, Benjamin Bayly, and it’s interesting to 

see what he’s doing. The other night I had a 

beautiful fl amed tarakihi fi sh with avocado 

purée and chiso — excellent.” 

FROM LEFT: Begin your day with a hearty breakfast 

at Gala Cafe, followed by cakes and baps to go; 

Agnes Curran is a focal point for tea lovers 

OPPOSITE: Clear the head atop Mt Eden

I LOVE GOING UP TO MT EDEN, 

EVEN DURING THE DAY, AND 

TAKING IN THE AMAZING VIEW 

HUB 

AUCKLAND 


Another Meredith hang-out is the uber-cool 

Clooney restaurant, where chef Des Harris 

has built a strong reputation for his use of 

fresh fl avours. “With Des, his food is quite 

classic but with very interesting combinations 

and well cooked. I also love the ambience with 

the tables surrounded by black fringing and 

the dark lighting; no-one knows you’re there.” 

When it comes to catching up with friends 

or staff for a drink, Mea Culpa on Ponsonby 

Road is Meredith’s favourite haunt. Here the 

bar staff take their cocktail making seriously. 

Grab a seat on the street if you can; it’s a great 

place to people watch. 

For late-night drinks, Cartel on Symond 

Street, with its sophisticated ambience and 

retro wallpaper, is another recommendation. 

“It has a late licence so is very popular with 

people from the hospitality industry,” he 

explains. “I can go there in my chef gear which 

is great and everyone knows each other.” 

And if it’s a big night? “There’s no better 

place than the top of Mt Eden in the innercity 

to watch the sunrise,” laughs Meredith. 

“Although now that I have a family, staying out 

’til sunrise is a thing of the past.” Mt Eden, or 

Mangawhau which is its Maori name, is 196m 

high and the tallest of the 48 volcanoes that 

are dotted around the Auckland landscape. 

From the top, the whole of the city stretches 

out around you, and its 50m crater drops away 

beneath you. “I love going up there, even during 

the day, and taking in the amazing view.” 

Weekends are all important for Meredith, 

and fi rst thing Saturday morning he and the 

girls head to their local deli, Pyrenees, to stock 

up on fresh French pastries and bread, cheese, 

chorizo and Spanish sausages for a Saturday 

lunch. “You have to get here early as it’s so 

popular,” says Meredith. “Often, there’ll be a 

queue out the door.” 

On a Sunday morning, Meredith loves 

nothing better than going to the Avondale 

Markets to experience the diverse range of 

cultures that make up Auckland. Situated 

near the Avondale Racecourse, it’s the place 

to come for fresh fruit and vegetables. Plus 

FROM TOP: Everyone can fi nd a place 

to relax at Leigh Sawmill; Mea Culpa 

mixes a mean cocktail 

LEIGH SAWMILL HAS GREAT 

PIZZAS AND A LOVELY GARDEN 

AND PLAYGROUND FOR THE 

CHILDREN TO PLAY 

there’s always the chance to 

chat to some of the city’s most 

colourful characters. Having 

spent the fi rst 12 years of 

his life in Samoa, Meredith loves nothing 

better than buying green coconuts that have 

been imported direct from the Pacifi c Islands. 

The markets also give Meredith the chance 

to buy up a whole host of unusual Asian 

ingredients for the restaurant. “It’s fantastic 

value for money.” 

Sunday is also a day for family trips out of 

HUB 

AUCKLAND 

town. A favourite destination is Matakana, a 

40-minute drive north of Auckland and, on 

Sunday mornings, home to a thriving Farmers 

Market. The stalls sell everything from locally 

grown blueberries, Asian herbs, free-range 

eggs and fl oral honeys to Italian sausages and 

terrines, whitebait and mussel fritters. “After 

the market, we’ll often head out to the nearby 

Leigh Sawmill café and restaurant, where 

they have great pizzas. There’s a relaxed vibe, 

with a lovely garden and playground for the 

children to play.” 


HUB 

AUCKLAND 

If the Meredith family is staying in town on 

a Sunday, Michael gets up early and takes 

the children rock climbing at Clip N Climb 

on Dominion Road, swimming at the YMCA 

Tepid Baths in downtown or to a park such 

as Cornwall Park. “Anything that keeps them 

occupied and wears them out,” he laughs. 

But food is never far from the itinerary and 

Nosh Food Market in Glen Innes is another 

regular haunt. Here, Meredith will do what 

he does best: gather up a whole selection 

of delicious deli goodies and put together a 

picnic. “We then drive over the hill to one of 


The Meredith family nip 

into Nosh to stock up 

on picnic supplies 

the beaches along the waterfront, like Mission 

Bay, and have a picnic in the sunshine.” 

Jetstar flies to Auckland via the Gold Coast 

from Tokyo and Osaka and from Sydney. 


FIND IT 

Gala Cafe 

23 Edwin St, Mt Eden, 

tel: +64 (9) 623 1572 

Agnes Curran 

179 Ponsonby Rd, 

Ponsonby, 

tel: +64 (9) 360 1551 

Th e Grove Restaurant 

St Patricks Sq, 

Wyndham St, 

tel: +64 (9) 368 4129 

Clooney 

33 Sale St, Freemans Bay, 

tel: +64 (9) 358 1702 

Mea Culpa 

3/175 Ponsonby Rd, 

Ponsonby, 

tel: +64 (9) 376 4460 

Cartel 

224 Symonds St, City, 

tel: +64 (9) 368 4574 

Pyrenees 

756 New North Rd, 

Mt Albert, 

tel: +64 (9) 846 8561 

Avondale Markets 

Avondale Racecourse, 

Ash St, Avondale 

Matakana Farmers 

Market 

Matakana Valley Rd 

Leigh Sawmill 

142 Pakiri Rd, Leigh, 

tel: +64 (9) 422 6019 

Clip N Climb 

610 Dominion Rd, 

Balmoral, 

tel: +64 (9) 630 6040 

YMCA Tepid Baths 

100 Customs St West, 

City, 

tel: +64 (9) 379 4745 

Nosh Food Market 

133–135 Apirana Ave, 

St Johns, 

tel: +64 (9) 521 1125

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Sarah Mackenzie and 

Steven van den Bergh 

Meet the folk uprooting their city lives for a 

life of handcrafted gourmet produce — it’s 

a country mile worth travelling 

WORDS CAROL WEST 

PHOTOGRAPHY ROBERT MUIR 

A 

gourmet gold rush is attracting city slickers and 

seasoned tree changers to North-East Victoria, 

a three-hour drive on the M31 (Hume Freeway) 

from Melbourne. Putting down roots in Beechworth, 

Stanley, Milawa and Oxley, couples show that working 

together doesn’t have to be a recipe for disaster as 

they chase their dreams. We sample their labours of love. 

EAT BEAT 

NORTH-EAST VICTORIA 

JIMJAM, THANK YOU MA’AM 

“No, the ‘Prince of Quince’ wasn’t named 

after me,” quips Steven van den Bergh 

as we sample his best-seller. Five 

years ago, this Melbourne-based 

graphic designer decided to parlay 

those skills into the art of food. 

Going where few men have gone 

before, namely the kitchen, van den 

Bergh and his stylish wife Maggie 

Mackenzie now produce 50,000 

jars of preserves with attitude from 

their backyard kitchen-factory near 

Beechworth. Under their label jimjam 

foods, there’s Big Bang Tang relish, In a 

Pickle and home-grown chestnut spread 

Le Jam Ooh La La. Visit their farm gate 

from late January 2010. 

Map Illustration: Bill Wood 


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CLOCKWISE FROM BELOW: 

Natasha Davis, founder of The Larder 

in Beechworth; a serious Italian cuppa 

is served up by Rocco Esposito at 

Wardens Food & Wine 

THE BIG CHEESE 

“It’s refreshing to be part of a 

creative community where 

people work together,” 

says Jade Miles, a former 

Melbourne girl. Taking over 

a former bootmaker’s shop 

in Beechworth in July 2009, 

The Larder is the town’s 

fi rst fromagerie. “People 

have sophisticated palates 

here and sourcing local 

produce has been easy,” says 

Miles who turned to farmhouse 

cheesemakers, Bruce and Sue 

McGorlick for their Locheilan 

brie; and the Tarago River cheese 

company for Shadows of Blue, a mild 

Gippsland blue for beginners. 

DAILY GRIND 

Rocco Esposito fi res up his Wega coffee 

machine like a Ferrari. After four years at 

Cecconi’s in Melbourne, he’s full of beans 

running Wardens Food & Wine in the restored 

Beechworth Hotel. Esposito and wife Lisa 

came across the hotel fi ve years ago, making 

the move from city to country a no-brainer. 

The spot to fi nd out what’s brewing around 

town, the food is mod-Italian and seasonally 

adjusted, all served up in a relaxed dining 

atmosphere. “Our summer menu is an 

innovative assemblage of local produce. 

The John Dory fi sh in saor onions with baby 

artichokes, pinenut pangrattato, oyster 

mushrooms and a sheep’s yoghurt dressing is 

a standout,” says Lisa proudly. 

Hailing from Mildura, Sue Thomas and 

husband Martin spent a year in Tokyo before 

heading back to rural life in 2007 to run the 

Beechworth Provender. “When Martin’s 

parents moved to Beechworth, we decided to 

stay close so the children could experience 

a rich family country life,” says barista Sue 

who dispenses full-fl avoured Divina coffee 

— Bendigo’s fi rst regional roasted coffee. “My 

beans, Veneziano machine and grinder are 

a magic combo,” says Thomas who brews to 

individual taste. She’s also been known to 

recommend Stress Buster or Digestive Zinger 

herbal teas supplied by a local naturopath, 

served with homemade plum cake. 

JIMJAM RECIPES 

Preserved Lemon and Tuna Salad 

• 1 tin good quality tuna, drained 

• 1 tin cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 

• rocket or other salad greens 

• 3-4 pieces of JimJam preserved lemon, 

rinsed, fl esh discarded and peel cut into 

strips or chopped 

• 1 tomato, cut into wedges 

• fresh oregano 

• good quality olive oil 

Combine all ingredients and serve. 

Orange Marmalade Dessert 

Melt some jimjam marmalade and spike 

with your choice of alcohol. Spoon over 

strawberries and serve with cream, ice cream 

or yoghurt. 

EAT BEAT 



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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Light fl avours 

from Provenance restaurant; the happy 

berries that go into Blue Ox jams; chef 

Sharon Cook at Koendidda 

BERRY NICE 

Wayne Pegler’s father-inlaw 

lured the Melbournebased 

executive to Oxley with 

a newspaper advertisement 

offering “lifestyle with an income”. A 

decade later, he’s living the dream and 

from December to March he picks a tonne 

of raspberries, boysenberries, blueberries and blackberries 

to sell under his Blue Ox Berries label. Sixteen jams, a dozen 

chutneys and a handful of sauces later, he’s running a nice little 

earner from his farm gate while supplying local restaurants and 

a world of customers via the web. 

SUITE DREAMS 

Ex-Adelaidian Michael Ryan, along with his winemaker partner 

Jeanette and young daughter, has an idyllic life that revolves 

around creating menus of light, subtle fl avours sourced from 

the fi nest local produce for his Provenance restaurant. 

“North-East Victoria’s excellent restaurants and fi ne local 

produce and wine are a strong attraction for Jeanette and 

I,” says Michael, who previously ran the kitchens at Melting 

Pot and beachfront favourite The Star of Greece. At 

Provenance, Ryan offers a sensational dégustation menu 

with perfectly matched wines, and the option to stay in 

the luxury mod-Asian suites attached to the 

award-winning restaurant. 

EAT BEAT 


DOILY-FREE ZONE 

A mid-life crisis led Canberra-based chef Sharon 

Cook to Beechworth and her B&B country house 

Koendidda. The historic Victorian mansion sited at 

the end of a tree-lined driveway and constructed 

of hand-made bricks with decorative cast-iron 

verandahs is grace personifi ed. “You don’t have 

to stay here to eat here,” says Cook, who 

sources brilliant local produce for her 

fi ne-dining menus served under a 

chandelier of melted down gold 

coins. This may include smoked 

trout for summer salads, 

organic chicken, Black Angus 

beef, goat or locally smoked 

lamb cutlets on oven-roasted 

pumpkin, topped with rocket 

and tomatoes from her kitchen 

garden. Cook caters for 

pre-booked lunches and 

afternoon tea on the lawn while 

Hercule Poirot would love her 

‘Murder Dinners’ where fi ve couples 

hire Koendidda out and enjoy food 

to die for! 


EAT BEAT 



Gastro-pub The Stanley is a warm and 

welcoming space created by Annemarie 

and Shane Harris 

LICENSED TO 

THRILL 

Bob Geldof was partially 

responsible for Annemarie 

Harris’ make-over from 

makeup artist to food 

professional. “I ran Bar 

Central on Chelsea’s King’s 

Road in the early 1990s 

where Bob and Robbie 

Williams were regulars,” she 

reminisces about being part of 

the London food scene. Meeting 

and marrying sommelier Shane 

Harris sealed the deal. 

While visiting Beechworth, Annemarie 

was captivated by the region, and the 

Sydney-based family decided on a tree 

change in December 2007. Now the owners 

of Beechworth’s renowned gastro-pub The 

Stanley, the Harris’s lost their home during 

February’s ‘Black Saturday’ but will rebuild and 

forge ahead. Their mantra is to keep the food 

simple referencing classic French bistro fare 

letting regional, seasonal produce shine. 

Snowline fruits provide 10 varieties of apples 

for their mouth-watering tarte tartin, the goat 

is locally reared, while the trout is fi shed from 

nearby Hume Weir. 

“Attitudes are different in the country and 

reputations take longer to build. It’s about 

endurance, not sprinting,” says Shane. A 

sentiment that resonates with tree changers 

everywhere. 

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FIND IT 

jimjam foods 

89 Circular Creek Rd, 

Stanley, 

tel: +61 (3) 5728 6725 

Th e Larder 

14A Camp St, 

Beechworth, 

tel: +61 (3) 5728 2299 

Wardens Food & Wine 

32 Ford St, Beechworth, 

tel: +61 (3) 5728 1377 

Beechworth Provender 

18 Camp St, Beechworth 

tel: +61 (3) 5728 2650 

Blue Ox Berries 

Lot 77, Smith Rd, Oxley, 

tel: +61 (3) 5727 3397 

Provenance Restaurant 

86 Ford St, Beechworth, 

tel: +61 (3) 5728 1786 

Koendidda 

79 Pooleys Rd, 

Barnawartha, 

tel: +61 (2) 6026 7340 

Th e Stanley Pub 

1 Wallace St, Stanley, 

tel: +61 (3) 5728 6502

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To 

The Vietnamese capital beckons with cultural 

charm and as it celebrates its 1,000th anniversary 

in 2010, there’s no better time to visit 

get the most out of a visit to cultural 

and languid Hanoi, try having two 

bases — one in the south of the city for easy 

access to the Old Quarter and the French 

Quarter; and the other in the north, in the 

more well-to-do West Lake area. 

Book into the Sofi tel Metropole Hotel, 

built by two French investors in 1901, to get 

a feel for the city when it was under French 

control. The colonial-style grande dame of 

Hanoi continues to win more than its fair 

share of international accolades. The hotel’s 

Le Beaulieu restaurant could well be one 

of the best French eateries in town, but the 

Spices Garden is also worth a visit for its fi ne 

Vietnamese cuisine — especially if its “Ancient 

Hanoi” promotion is on offer. 

From the glamorous Sofi tel Metropole, it’s 

walking distance to Hoan Kiem Lake, where 

the locals are out in force at dawn and dusk 

WORDS ANNE LOH PHOTOGRAPHY HARYATI MAHMOOD 

exercising, strolling or hawking 

their wares. The Turtle Tower 

in the centre of the lake always 

draws the eye, as does the bright 

red wooden bridge that links to 

the Jade Island on which Ngoc Son 

Temple stands. 

The Old Quarter is within walking 

distance of the lake. In the past, 

every street specialised in a certain 

craft as it was where artisans 

gathered when they came to the 

city from the country. The best way 

to narrow down which of the 70 

streets are worth exploring is to get a 

map from your concierge. Hang Dao 

Street is the main road that cuts the 

Quarter from north to south. This is 

where you’ll fi nd silk products, while 

Hang Bac is home to jewellery makers. 

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Floating 

vendors on the UNESCO World 

Heritage site Halong Bay; snack on 

fi ne French pastries; discover dragons 

and statues of historical fi gures at 

Ly Thai Tho park; the restored Opera 

House; Ipa-Nima lures shoppers 

GO GUIDE 

HANOI 


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Quan Chuong gate, 

built in 1744, to protect 

the city’s artisans 

HANOI’S 1000 

ANNIVERSARY HIGHLIGHTS 

TH 

31 December 

Music and dance show at August Revolution 

Square, Hanoi 

1 January 

Flower Festival around Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi 

13 February 

Art performances in Hanoi and other provinces 

1–10 August 

International Circus Festival, Hanoi 

August 

International Photo Exhibition, Centre for 

Culture and Art Exhibitions of Vietnam, Hanoi 

25–30 September 

International Film Festival 

1 October 

Opening ceremony proper at the Ly Th ai To 

statue on Dinh Tien Hoang Road and around 

Hoan Kiem Lake 

1–10 October 

International Film Festival; Hanoi – Th e City 

for Peace circus at Th ien Quang Lake, Dong 

Kinh Nghia Th uc Square and the National 

Circus; music concerts by famous Vietnamese 

artists at the Hanoi Opera House; ancient 

dances at the Ly Th ai To Flower Garden 

2–9 October 

Street festival and cultural-art program by 

young Hanoians at various locations and 

an international festival for young bands 

at the My Dinh National Convention Hall; 

Vietnamese martial arts performance at the 

Quan Ngua sports palace; HCMC–Hanoi 

cycling tournament; Th ang Long exhibition 

in the Th ang Long ancient citadel; Hanoi 

Food Festival 

Full program details on: 

www.english.vietnamnet.vn 

Explore Hanoi’s 

many pagodas 

French-style 

cafés dot the city 

We come across a young jeweller Nguyêt 

(meaning “moon”), whose tiny shop on Hang 

Gai-Ha, Lovely Handmade, is festooned with 

her handmade necklaces and bracelets. But 

she’s open to custom-make a piece should 

you have something else in mind. 

Down the same street is Huy Hung Art 

Gallery, which specialises in turning photos of 

Hanoi (yours included) into paintings, which 

a Vietnamese artist reproduces on-site. With 

four shops in the Old Quarter, the gallery is 

able to turn around commissions quickly. 

Feast on fresh 

rice paper rolls 

at Wild Lotus 

A Huy Hung Art 

Gallery artist 

GO GUIDE 

HANOI 

If the full bustle of an Asian food market is 

your thing, you’ll fi nd the Hong Xuan market 

and the food stalls in the nearby streets hard 

to pass up. As for us, we negotiate with two 

motorbike owners to take us to the French 

Quarter for lunch. 

Our goal is the Wild Lotus Restaurant 

and Lounge, which serves Vietnamese fare 

with global infl uences. A meal in what is 

considered one of Hanoi’s best fi ne dining 

rooms is a memorable affair, but you can 

easily have a simple lunch of rice paper rolls 

with mango and prawn, stirfried 

morning glory with garlic 

and lime, and baked seafood 

in wrapping paper. 

Our next stop offers a girlish 

escape on a hot afternoon 

— Ipa-Nima, the cult bag 

brand that celebs love. Lined 

with hats, stoles, bags and 

dresses, the boutique has 

a boudoir feel with pink 

padded walls and whimsical 

chandeliers. Strolling from 

Ipa-Nima back to the 

Metropole allowed us to 

take in the wide boulevards 

of the French Quarter as 

well as the impressive 

colonial Opera House. 


GO GUIDE 

HANOI 

Across the road from the Metropole is the 

Press Club, whose restaurant evokes feelings 

of what it was like to be in Hanoi during the 

heyday of the 1920s. It’s designed with lots 

of Oriental elements, like lattice wood and 

Chinese words framed, although its fi ne-dining 

menu is pure American grill room. 

If you have time for just one temple in 

Hanoi, make it the Temple of Literature. It 

was Vietnam’s fi rst university after its initial 

incarnation as a Confucian temple. As the 

imperial academy for more than 700 years, 

you’ll see the list of nobles and elites who 

passed the doctor laureate exams engraved 

on the 82 stone steles resting on giant turtles. 

The four courtyards all have their own distinct 

character but it’s in the last courtyard that 

traditional dance performances are held. 

We head to KOTO across the street for 

lunch. Come here for the feel-good factor 

— this not-for-profi t project trains and guides 

disadvantaged kids in hospitality — as well as 

decent food and free Wi-Fi. 

For a taste of modern Hanoi, try the 

InterContinental Westlake. Its location over 

the waters of the West Lake as well as the 

many traditional round wicker boats in the 

lagoon lend it a romantic air. 

A short taxi ride from the hotel is the 

famous Restaurant Bobby Chinn. A stylish 

restaurant with red drapes and dim lighting, 

the fusion food lives up to its reputation 

— think a warm white bean salad with grilled 


shrimp, and bun bo with fi let mignon. It’s a 

delicious way to end our visit. 

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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Traditional 

music performers at the Temple 

of Literature; have a sundowner at 

InterContinental Westlake’s Sunset 

Bar; the burger at Restaurant 

Bobby Chinn 

ON HALONG BAY 

With its limestone karsts and isles, Halong Bay 

is an unmissable side-trip. Th is UNESCO World 

Heritage site in the Quang Ninh province 

requires a three-hour drive — Budget car-hire 

comes with drivers here — through the back 

roads of the countryside. Book cabins on the 

Emeraude, a 38-cabin paddle-steamer replica of 

a craft that used to ply Halong Bay in the early 

1900s, and you’re in for a treat. Th e standard 

itinerary is an overnight cruise with lunch, 

dinner and breakfast included. Th e cabins 

come in various confi gurations with wicker 

chairs outside so you can sit and watch the jade 

green waters of the bay go by. After visiting a 

“fl oating market”, the ship drops anchor for the 

night, and passengers are welcome to dive in 

and swim. Wake up early for tai chi on the deck 

where, with the mist obscuring the limestone 

karsts, you might start believing the legend 

that a dragon is curled up at rest in this 

area, whose name in Vietnamese means 

“descending dragon”. 

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Sofi tel Metropole Hotel 

15 Ngo Quyen St, 

Hoan Kiem District, 

tel: +84 (4) 826 6919 

Lovely Handmade 

53 Hang Gai-Ha, 

Old Quarter, 

tel: +84 (9) 1334 7524 

Huy Hung Art Gallery 

91 Hang Gai St, 

Old Quarter, 

tel: +84 (4) 6294 4694 

Wild Lotus Restaurant 

and Lounge 

55A Nguyen Du St, 

Hai Ba Trung District, 

tel: +84 (4) 3943 9342 

Ipa-Nima 

34 Han Th uyen St, 

Hai Ba Trung District, 

tel: +84 (4) 933 4000 

Press Club Restaurant 

59 A Ly Th ai To St, 

tel: +84 (4) 3934 0888 

Temple of Literature 

Van Mieu St, 

tel: +84 (4) 3845 2917 

KOTO 

59 Van Mieu St, 

tel: +84 (4) 3747 0338 

InterContinental 

Westlake 

1A Nghi Tam, 

Tay Ho District, 

tel: +84 (4) 6270 8888 

Restaurant 

Bobby Chinn 

77 Xuan Dieu St, 

Tay Ho District, 

tel: +84 (4) 3719 2460 

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Photo: Tourism Australia 


As Australia’s biggest 

annual yacht race sets off, 

we head down to Sydney 

Harbour to enjoy the fun 

WORDS JOANNA HALL

CLOCKWISE: Yachts take off from Sydney 

Harbour for Hobart; The Macquarie 

Lighthouse has stood sentinel for over 190 

years; giraffes get the best views at Taronga 

Zoo; feast on seafood at Doyles on the Beach 

For 

the past 64 years, the 

Sydney to Hobart yacht race 

has become an icon of Australia’s summer 

sporting calendar. Each year on Boxing Day, 

thousands of yachting fans descend on 

Sydney and grab a prized spot around the 

Sydney Harbour foreshore to watch as dozens 

of yachts set off on the gruelling 628-nautical 

mile ocean race to Tasmania. Here are a few of 

the best spots for viewing the action. 

The Macquarie Lighthouse 

The view from South Head is one of your best 

bets. The vista extends to North Head and the 

Northern Beaches beyond, and back through 

the heart of Sydney Harbour south to Bondi. 

There are many vantage points for watching 

the race here, but one of particular historical 

interest is at the Macquarie Lighthouse. 

Standing on a bluff near Vaucluse and fi rst 

built in 1818, it’s Australia’s fi rst and longest 

operating lighthouse. 

A bonus of watching the action from here 

is that afterwards you can head over to 

nearby Watson’s Bay for a late lunch, or early 

dinner, at Doyles on the Beach, or just grab 

a takeaway pack from Doyles on the Wharf. 

Sydney icons since 1885, both eateries are 

premier spots for enjoying the best in fi sh and 

seafood with a view. 

Taronga Zoo 

For locals, Bradley’s Head is a place to enjoy 

the great outdoors. The main drawcard is a 

lovely harbourside walking track which affords 

Photo: Tourism Australia 

HOT SPOT 


fabulous views of some of Sydney’s most 

famous icons: the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the 

Opera House, and Fort Denison among them. 

It’s also a stunning spot to catch a glimpse 

of the yacht race, but if you’re travelling with 

kids Taronga Zoo is also located here. Since it 

fi rst opened its doors in 1916, the zoo has been 

one of Sydney’s most important educational 

sites, and home to all manner of animals, 

birds, and other critters, including ones 

indigenous to Australia. 

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Sydney Skywalk 

An alternative to watching the race from the 

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way you will not only see the immense scale 

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landscape which marks Sydney as one of the 

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the Sydney Tower. Construction of the tower, 

originally called Centrepoint, started in late 

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Skywalk is a 45-minute outdoor walk on the 

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North Head is one of the premier vantage 

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hiking trails, but it’s also a place of major 

historical signifi cance. 

Built in the 1800s, Q-Station was a site 

where arriving immigrants who had, or were 

suspected of having, contagious diseases 

were quarantined. Today, however, many of 

the station’s buildings have been restored, 

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part of Sydney’s early migrant history. 

In addition to a variety of educational and 

ghost tours, however, visitors to Q-Station 

also have the opportunity to stay overnight in 

one of its elegant accommodations, or dine at 

the acclaimed Boilerhouse Restaurant, which 

boasts sweeping views across the harbour. 

Call ahead for access on Boxing Day. 

Fort Denison 

There are six islands nestled in the sheltered 

waters of Sydney Harbour, one of which 

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Macquarie’s Chair and accessed by ferry, the 

Fort was used as a place of punishment for 

convicts in the days of early settlement, and 

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Skywalk, 

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history; Fort Denison is a place of 

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is also a former defensive site boasting one of 

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panoramic view of Sydney Harbour — which 

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Photo: Ben Hall 

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protected as an historic site. 

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section of the park. 

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diving. Or you can take time out to learn 

about the area’s history at its museum and 

discovery centre. 

Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair 

This is one of Sydney Harbour’s most scenic 

vantage points; a chair carved out of a rock 

ledge for Governor Lachlan Macquarie’s wife, 

Elizabeth, who was known to visit the area 

frequently to savour the panoramic views. 

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on the edge of the Royal Botanic Gardens, 

it’s also a popular place for yacht-spotting. 

And after the race, there are dozens of 

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Sudoku. 

The objective of Sudoku is to fi ll in the missing 

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Scan each horizontal and vertical band 

consisting of three 3x3 boxes. It’s often 

easiest to start in a spot with the most 

numbers already given. If you can fi nd the 

same number in two rows, you know that 

number must be in the third (the same goes 

SUDOKU EASY SUDOKU MODERATE 

2 

5 2 7 3 

8 9 5 

6 8 4 1 

4 8 6 7 

5 1 3 8 

9 1 2 

7 9 5 4 

6 


Grab a pencil, put on your thinking 

cap and join the craze! 

for columns). Now see which intersecting 

rows and columns can be eliminated because 

they also contain that number. (This method 

is called slicing and dicing.) 

Some Sudoku fans like to pencil in possible 

answers in the corners of individual squares. 

Once you have a few numbers fi lled in, you 

may also fi nd it handy to jot down a list of 

missing numbers for each row, column and 

box. Good luck! See page 77 for answers. 

1 8 

6 2 9 

7 1 

1 6 3 

6 3 4 1 8 

1 3 8 

6 5 

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1. Who is the female star of the horror 

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Eighty Days? 

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-question 

quiz. 

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and Davy Jones? 

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both Julius Caesar and Mark Antony? 

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rewarding and memorable 

Everyone 

For your next trip, try ethical travel, 

it’s easier than you think 

WORDS WORLD VISION 

wants to enjoy 

their holiday, but 

the idea of travelling ethically can sound like 

it’s just too much trouble. However it can 

be as simple as considering a few ideas and 

putting them into practice to benefi t the 

people and places you’re travelling to. Some 

may even help after you’ve left. You can even 

start with something we all love — shopping. 

The cost of shopping 

A trip overseas wouldn’t be the same 

without picking up local souvenirs as lasting 

mementos of the places we’ve been and as 

gifts for family and friends. And certainly in 

many Asian countries such as Thailand and 

Vietnam, shopping for bargain clothes, shoes 

and jewellery is a highlight for many travellers. 

But it’s important to keep in mind that 

if a product costs a few dollars and looks 

as though it’s worth a lot more, it 

almost invariably is. If your fi rst 

thought is, “you couldn’t make it 

for that!” usually you’re absolutely 

correct — someone hasn’t been 

paid properly in the process. 

Unfortunately, cheap or free 

labour is most readily available 

from children. 

Children are forced and tricked 

into cheap labour every day, 

completing tasks like sewing 

clothes, stitching footballs, 

making souvenirs, weaving 

carpets or crushing stones. In 

the Asia-Pacifi c region alone, 

there are about 127 million 

working children under 14 years 

of age. Most of them have no 

choice because their families 

are too poor, they’re orphans 

starkids 


starkids 

A child street vendor sells 

peanuts in Cambodia 

RIGHT: In the Philippines, 

Haryl helps his grandmother 

sell fi sh at the local market 

or have been abandoned. These children 

need money to survive, however little they 

may be paid. 

So when you’re shopping overseas, 

think about the real cost of your purchases. 

Ask the retailer where the product comes 

from and who actually made it. If you don’t 

get satisfactory answers, move on to 

another store. 

Buy local 

One way to ensure that you’re shopping 

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art directly from the makers in local villages, 

rather than in larger towns and cities. 

This can put more money in the hands of 

local producers and less in the hands of 

greedy middlemen. 

Also, remember to bargain fairly and with 

respect. Getting charged a little bit extra 

because you’re not a local is not going to ruin 

you. It might also ensure that the person who 

made or sold you the item can provide his 

or her family with food, clothes or money for 

school fees. 

More tips for an ethical trip 

James A. Michener once said, “If you reject 

the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion 

and avoid the people, you might better stay 

at home.” There are lots of simple things you 

can do to ensure your trip is memorable for 

you, and a positive experience for all those 

you meet along the way: 

• Learn taboos and traditions and be aware 

of the current issues affecting the country 

you’re visiting. 


• Listen, be open to new experiences and go 

with the fl ow. 

• Be patient. Public displays of anger will not 

get you better service. 

• Talk to the locals to learn about their lives 

and share yours. 

• Try the local cuisine: you’ll gain greater 

cultural understanding, and might discover 

a new fl avour sensation. 

• Dress modestly in Asian and Islamic 

regions, particularly when visiting places of 

historic or religious signifi cance. 

• Try to be kind to the environment you’re in 

so that others can enjoy visiting after you. 

• When shopping, take your own bag. 

• Water is a precious resource anywhere you 

travel — conserve it! 

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? 

StarKids aims to raise AU$3 million 

in three years. 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 

Where can I get more information about 

World Vision projects? 

Visit www.worldvision.com.au 

or www.jetstar.com/starkids for 

more information.

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you love and much more. 

From photos with Santa to giftwrapping, we’ve 

got all your Christmas holiday needs covered. 

For extra Christmas value pick up an Exclusive 

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GREAT VALUE AT JUST $ 15 

Entry at the door + Kids 6 and under are FREE! 

The Gold Coast Lounge is open to Jetstar passengers now – once you go 

through airport security, turn left down the corridor to fi nd the lounge entrance. 

YOU CAN ENJOY: 

Complimentary breakfast (including a Japanese-style breakfast), lunch, 

dinner and snack menu 

Coffee, tea and a range of soft drinks and juices 

Complimentary selection of wine and beer at the bar 

Plasma screens showing television news, music videos and movies 

Comfortable lounge chairs 

Dedicated private workstation area 

Informal communal tables 

Complimentary WiFi access 

Magazines and Australian newspapers 

All you can eat pancakes from the popular Pancake Maker! 

FOR THE KIDS 

Children six years and under admitted free of charge 

Designated children’s play area includes books, puzzles and a chalk blackboard 

Separate children’s cinema fi tted with beanbags showing kids fi lms all day 

For more information go to jetstar.com/lounge

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SAFETY, SECURITY & COMFORT 

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 

today’s airline industry remain complex. We 

are continually addressing assessed security 

threats and risks to minimise vulnerability. The 

application of risk-management principles, 

innovation and a commitment to excellence 

all contribute to creating an effective security 

environment. A dedicated Qantas Group 

Security Operations Centre monitors global 

security 24 hours a day. 

Many of our security measures are not 

apparent to the public. However, during 

check-in and boarding you may have noticed 

security measures such as: 

• Random explosive trace detection of 

passengers and their carry-on luggage. 

• Laptops and aerosols being subjected to 

enhanced inspection at screening points. 

• Increased vigilance at passenger screening 

points and increased guarding of our 

aircraft and terminals. 

Further measures apply to flights to the 

United States: 

• Additional carry-on baggage searches just 

prior to boarding. 

• Random baggage searches at check-in 

and boarding. 

• Passengers selected at random for patdown 

inspections, including the removal and 

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 

all flights operated by Australian-registered 

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 

in backaches and a feeling of excessive 

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 

prolonged immobility may be a risk factor 

in the formation of blood clots in the legs 

– Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). Particular 

medical conditions may increase the risk 

of formation of blood clots if associated 

with prolonged immobility. Medical 

research indicates that factors which may 

give you an increased risk of DVT include: 

• Personal or family history of DVT 

• Recent surgery or injury, especially to the 

lower limbs or abdomen 

• Blood disorders leading to increased 

clotting tendency 

• If you are older than 40 

• Oestrogen hormone therapy, including 

oral contraceptives 

• Pregnancy 

• Tobacco smoking 

• Former or current malignant disease 

• Obesity 

• Dehydration 

• Heart problems 

• Varicose veins 

Compression stockings can assist in 

preventing swelling of the ankles and feet 

and they may improve the blood return 

to the body from the lower legs. These 

stockings can be purchased from medical 

and surgical supply companies and 

need to be individually fitted to your leg 

measurements. During your flight, move 

your legs and feet three or four minutes per 

hour while seated and move about the cabin 

occasionally. 

CABIN PRESSURE 

If you are suffering nasal congestion, an ear 

infection or allergies, Jetstar recommends 

seeking medical advice before flying. 

A cold, flu or hay fever can impair your 

sinuses. Swollen membranes in your nose 

could block the Eustachian tubes between 

your nasal passages and your middle ear 

chamber. This can cause discomfort during 

changes in cabin pressure, particularly 

during the aircraft’s descent. 

• To “clear” your ears, try swallowing and/or 

yawning. This helps open your Eustachian 

tubes, equalising the pressure between 

your middle ear chamber and your throat. 

• When you are flying with an infant, give 

them a dummy or feed them during the 

aircraft’s descent. Sucking and swallowing 

will help the infant equalise the pressure in 

their ears. 

CABIN HUMIDITY / DEHYDRATION 

Humidity levels of less than 25% are 

common in the aircraft cabin. This is due 

to the low humidity levels of the outside 

air supplied to the cabin. Low humidity can 

cause drying of the nose, throat and eyes 

and it can irritate wearers of contact lenses. 

We recommend that you: 

• Drink water frequently during flight. 

• Drink coffee, tea and alcohol only in 

moderation – these drinks act as diuretics, 

increasing dehydration. 

• Remove contact lenses and wear glasses if 

your eyes are irritated. 

• Use a skin moisturiser to refresh the skin. 

MOTION SICKNESS 

This ailment is caused by a conflict between 

the body’s senses of vision and equilibrium. 

Air turbulence increases its likelihood 

because it can cause movement of fluid in 

the vestibular apparatus of the inner ear. 

If you have good visual cues (keeping your 

eyes fixed on a non-moving object), motion 

sickness is less likely to occur. 

JETSTAR SECURITY POLICY 

Jetstar has a strict policy on denying 

boarding to any passengers who are 

inappropriate in flight or on ground in 

comments or behaviour. Jetstar does not 

accept any inappropriate comments as 

“jokes”. All matters are referred to relevant 

authorities for prosecution. Jetstar will seek 

to recover all costs incurred as a result of 

inflight incidents from those involved. 

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INDONESIA 

For one of Asia’s best holiday 

islands, you can’t go past 

Indonesia’s Bali. It’s sun, 

sea, and mountains, plus a rich 

traditional culture. Indonesia’s 

capital Jakarta is the 11th 

biggest city in the world with a 

bustle to match. 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM THE AIRPORT 

Bali CBD 15km from Denpasar’s 

Ngurah Rai Airport 

Travel time Kuta Beach is around 

10 mins by car 

Taxi Approx IDR30,000 (AU$4.40) 

Shuttle Bus Most hotels offer 

complimentary pick-up 


Jakarta CBD 20km 

from Soekarno–Hatta 

International Airport 

Travel time Around 30 mins by car 

Taxi Approx IDR120,000 (AU$17.70) 

DAMRI Bus IDR15,000 (AU$2.20) 

to any city bus station 

ON THE GO 

1. Bali and Jakarta Taxis 

Get your hotel to order one for you 

and for the return trip too. 

A Balinese 

dance 

REGINA GARDE 

Fashion designer 

BALI 

Local recreational activity to 

watch: Omed-omedan after 

Nyepi. It’s a famous kissing 

ritual in Sesetan, Denpasar. Two 

hundred participants stand in 

two opposite groups (men on 

one side, women on the other) 

and pick their friends to be the 

next designated “kissers”. The 

selected teenagers are carried 

on their friends’ shoulders and 

perform the quick, ritualistic 

kisses. The participants then 

choose another pair of 

“kissers” until every member 

of the group gets their 

turn. It’s a unique, 

must-watch experience! 

Best place to hang out with 

the locals: Apache café on 

Legian Street. They have music 

performances every night and 

there’s a fun crowd to hang out 

with, not to mention a great 

food selection. 

Favourite local festival: 

Bali Arts Festival, held in 

June/July, features a plethora 

of local and international 

performers. There’ll be 

handicraft exhibitions, cultural 

performances and also 

historical exhibitions. 

Everyone is welcome to 

join in the celebrations. 

For history: Most of Bali’s 

museums and galleries are 

centred around Ubud. These 

museums and galleries offer 

paintings, woodcarvings, 

textiles and all kinds of 

souvenirs for purchase. 

Grand Palace, Bangkok 

BANGKOK & 

PHUKET 

THAILAND 

Thailand is a fascinating 

country with beautiful 

landscapes and spectacular 

monuments. Bangkok bustles 

with energy while Phuket is a 

beach-lover’s paradise. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Bangkok CBD 30km from 

Suvarnabhumi International Airport 

Travel time Bangkok CBD is around 


Taxi Approx THB300 (AU$9.80) 

Airport Express THB150 (AU$4.90) 

and taking around 60 mins 


Patong Beach 32 km from Phuket 


Travel time Patong Beach is 

around 45 mins by car 

Taxi Approx THB400 (AU$13.10) 

Shuttle Bus Every 30 mins at 

THB52 (AU$1.70); takes 60mins 

ON THE GO 

1. BTS Skytrains Will get you to all 

the major points in Bangkok. 

2. Tuk Tuk For short distances only. 

GUY GROSSI 

Chef, Grossi Trattoria, 

InterContinental 

Bangkok 

BANGKOK 

Great place for dinner: Grossi 

Trattoria & Wine Bar Bangkok, 

of course. It gives maximum 

play to my Italian culinary 

background and the best of 

Australian produce. It has 

pizzas, seafood, grills, roasts 

and fresh pasta — everything 

you want to eat. 

Best night out: RCA (Royal 

City Avenue). This less touristy 

stretch of road is dedicated 

to restaurants and bars (with 

thumping music later in the 

evenings). It’s a youthful area 

that’s a change from the usual 

tourist spots. 

Best buy for under AU$50: 

Something from the Chatuchak 

Market where you can buy 

anything imaginable. 

Must-buy gift: Thai silk or a 

small souvenir in the shape of a 

tuk tuk (motorbike taxi). 

Insider’s tip: Learn a few 

words of Thai and you’ll see 

smiling faces all day long. 

Local delicacies: Pad Thai 

(fried noodles), tom yum goong 

(spicy and sour soup) and som 

tum (green mango salad). 

Local recreational activities 

to watch: Thai kick boxing and 

authentic puppet shows. 

Best places to hang out 

with the locals: The Sunday 

Markets, fl ower market 

and local pubs in the 

Pathumwan area, near the 

InterContinental Bangkok. 


Photo: Tourism Auckland 


Auckland enjoys a rich 

maritime history 

CHRISTCHURCH 

& AUCKLAND 

NEW ZEALAND 

Christchurch is billed as New 

Zealand’s “most English” city, 

with fabulous gardens while 

harbourside Auckland is the 

most cosmopolitan with the 

largest Polynesian population. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Great Barrier I. 

 

 


 

 

 


Christchurch CBD 11km from 

Christchurch International Airport 

Travel time CBD is around 


Taxi Approx NZ$32 (AU$25.30) 

Shuttle bus NZ$12 (AU$9.50), 

taking 20–30 mins 


Auckland CBD 20km from 

Auckland International Airport 



Taxi From NZ$60 (AU$47.40) 

Shuttle bus NZ$30 (AU$23.70), 

taking 45–60 mins 

ON THE GO 

1. The Shuttle Free seven-day 

central Christchurch bus. 

2. Jafa Cabs A bicycle with bench 

seats for two; free in the Auckland 

central business district. 

JONATHAN 

HODGE 

Actor and producer, 

Catalyst Theatre 

Company 

AUCKLAND 

Best breakfast: Occam in 

Grey Lynn for real food that’s 

beautifully presented in a hip, 

relaxed atmosphere. Try the 

corn fritters. 

For history: Check out North 

Head over in Devonport. It’s 

an old navy defence spot with 

great views of the harbour, nice 

walks and tunnels to explore. 

Grab a short ferry ride from 

downtown and make sure you 

take a torch. 

Great place for dinner: The 

Jervois Steak House down 

on Jervois Road has the best 

steak in the city and is only a 

short walk from the nightlife of 

Ponsonby and town. Make sure 

you try the Alaskan king crab. 

Must buy (money no 

object!): Anything from Little 

Brother in High Street. It’s the 

best designer men’s clothing 

store in the city with a huge 

range of cool casual threads. 

Best night out: Drop into The 

Basement in the central city for 

some hot, gritty local theatre. 

This is the place to spot all the 

best up-and-coming talent. 

Insider’s tip: Auckland is 

pretty spread out so don’t get 

stuck in town. The wild west 

coast beaches like Piha and 

Muriwai are some of the most 

ruggedly beautiful places in 

the world. 

Best place to party with the 

gang: Shanghai Lil’s is 

one of the coolest spots in 

town and a great place for 

post-show drinks. 

HO CHI 

MINH CITY 

VIETNAM 

The largest city in Vietnam, 

this is the country’s 

economic capital and cultural 

trendsetter with a population 

of high-energy people who 

effortlessly meld tradition with 

the contemporary. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


CBD 7km from Tan Son Nhat 



20mins by car 

Taxi A taxi voucher from Visitor 

Information for US$12 (AU$13.15) 

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 The best way to dash 

up alleys and down one-way streets 

but we only recommend this for 

District One. 

3. Cyclos A one-person seat 

powered by a cyclist; you’ll be 

nose-level with the exhaust fumes 

and action. 

Vietnamese monks 

in Cao Dai temple 

RAELENE LEHN 

Senior brand 

manager, Bod and 

Natural Alternative 

Great place for dinner: Pho 

Bo in Vien Quoc Ky in District 

1 offers great pho (soup) in 

different varieties. A favourite 

pho of mine is the sate version. 

Best night out: Le Pub in 

Pham Ngu Lao is a great place 

with Western-strength drinks. 

Get there early, about 6pm, or 

it’s too packed to fi nd a place to 

sit down. 

Best buy for under AU$50: 

A tailor-made silk shirt for 

AU$40. Take your favourite 

shirt, pants or dresses and get 

them copied/tailor made for 

AU$25–$50. Allow two days, 

but allow fi ve days for a suit. 

Must-buy gift: Vietnamese 

coffee. Some of the best 

coffee in the world comes 

from this country. 

Insider’s tip: When shopping, 

if something doesn’t display a 

price tag, you can barter down 

to at least two-thirds of the 

stated price. 

Survival tip for tourists: Walk 

slowly but confi dently when 

crossing roads and the bike 

riders will go around you. 

Best place to hang out with 

the locals: On the road. Hire 

yourself a motorbike and get 

on the road with the locals. Just 

watch your side mirrors! 

VISA REQUIREMENTS 

Passengers are advised to make 

themselves familiar with the relevant 

visa requirements for international 

travel and that visa requirements 

may differ between countries.

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HONOLULU 

HAWAII 

Honolulu, on the island of 

Oahu, is one of the world’s 

most exotic capital cities. 

Encapsulating a modern 

vitality with the delightful 

charm of old Hawaiiana, it 

reverberates with Aloha, the 

spirit of welcome. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


CBD 14km from Honolulu 




Taxi Approx US$40 (AU$43.80) 

VIP Stretch Limo From US$70 

(AU$76.65) for two people 

Airport shuttle US$9 (AU$9.85) 


Bus Every 30 mins at US$2 

(AU$2.20) for bus number 19 and 

taking around 1hr 10 mins 

ON THE GO 

1. Buses 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$2.20) you can travel any 

distance, including bus changes, to 

all attractions. 


 

A traditional 

dance performance 

WELDON 

KEKAUOHA 

Singer-songwriter 

Best breakfast: Eggs ’n’ 

Things for great home-cooked, 

comfort food at its best. 

Located in the heart of Waikiki, 

it offers simple breakfast 

recipes that’ll leave you content 

and satisfi ed. Show up early 

though as the line can be quite 

long by mid-morning. 

Great place for dinner: 

Ninniku-Ya Garlic Restaurant 

in Kaimuki. This nondescript, 

residential hometurned-restaurant 

creates 

scrumptious, mouthwatering 

recipes using garlic. It’s one of 

my wife’s favourite places to 

eat. The rib-eye is tasty, tender 

and comes loaded with cloves 

of garlic on a sizzling platter. I 

also recommend the ahi (tuna) 

and crab cakes. 

Local delicacy: Giovanni’s 

Original White Shrimp Truck 

in Kahuku on the North Shore. 

The huge portions of tasty 

crustaceans are best ordered 

hot and spicy. They’re mouthblistering, 

but delicious. 

Favourite local festival: Aloha 

Festivals. The two-week event 

is chock full of traditional 

Hawaiian music and hula. The 

Waikiki Hoolaulea, a block party 

featuring the best in island 

music and a fl oral parade, is the 

climax to this awesome festival. 

Best idea for a family outing: 

Makapuu Lighthouse trail. The 

two-mile paved trail along the 

cliffs leads you to a view of the 

lighthouse and a breathtaking 

vista of windward Oahu. See 

humpback whales and their 

calves December to April. 

Tokyo’s neon street signage 

OSAKA & TOKYO 

JAPAN 

Osaka is home to modern 

architectural wonders and a 

prolifi c creative scene. 

Tokyo is Japan’s largest city 

and capital with many intimate 

and fascinating suburbs. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Osaka CBD 38km from Kansai 


Travel time 50 mins by car 

Taxi Approx ¥17,000 (AU$205.60) 

Limousine bus Every 45 mins at 

¥880 (AU$10.65), takes 50 mins 

Nankai Express Train Every 

30 mins from ¥1,390 (AU$16.80), 

takes 30 mins 


Tokyo CBD 66km from Narita Airport 

Travel time 60–90 min by car 

Taxi Approx ¥20,000 (AU$241.90) 

Limousine Bus ¥3,000 (AU$36.30), 

takes 60–90 mins 

JR Narita Express Every 30–60 mins 

at ¥3,000 (AU$36.30), takes 60 mins 

ON THE GO 

1. The subway Easy to use, 

effi cient and takes you everywhere 

you want to go. 

2. Bicycle Many Kansai hotels offer 

bicycle hire due to the easy terrain. 

MARK BAUMANN 

Ski/hiking guide for 

Lodge Nagano and 

Alpine Villa Nozawa 

TOKYO 

Must buy (money no object!): 

A favourite spot in Tokyo to go 

and splurge a little is Akihabara, 

the electronic heart of Tokyo, 

where you can get all the latest 

and greatest techno gear. 

Some good shops to consider 

are Yodobashi Camera and 

Bic Camera. 

Best places to party with the 

gang: Roppongi is probably 

the most infamous. There are 

still a few fun places to let your 

hair down there. When in the 

big smoke, friends and I like 

to go to Castillo which only 

plays 70s and 80s tunes or to 

Copacabana Salsa bar — both 

are pretty funky dives with lots 

of energy. 

Best idea for a family outing: 

The quaint mountain town of 

Nozawa Onsen is known as 

the Kyoto of ski resorts. It’s a 

great place to visit for families, 

groups of friends or just for 

some soul searching. 

Must-dos: So many 

attractions to choose from 

but I recommend the Tsukiji 

Fish Market nice and early for 

organised chaos; Shinjuku’s 

Hanazono Jinja for a place of 

harmony; or onsen (hot spring 

bath) with the locals for a 

relaxing way to end a day. 

I love Tokyo because: It’s 

very safe, you can eat and 

drink anything, and you can 

be walking down a small lane 

somewhere and very subtly 

it will surprise you and entice 

you, remind you of the past and 

invite you into the future.

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CBD 20km 

Travel time 20–30 mins by car 

Taxi Approx S$20 (AU$15.70) 

with a surcharge of S$3–$5 

(AU$2.35–$3.90) 

Airport Shuttle Services Most 

hotels S$9 (AU$7.10) 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$1.35) 

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$18.10) for a 

one-day pass. 

2. MRT Air-conditioned 

subway throughout the island. 

3. Trishaw A three-wheeled bicycle 

with carriage from the old days. 

A 45-min ride is S$25–45 

(AU$19.60–$35.35). 

4. Buses A user-friendly network 

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Great place for dinner: 

Newton Hawker Centre is a 

huge collection of food stalls 

under one roof with a wide 

variety of local cuisine to 

choose from. My favourites are 

the barbecued sambal stingray 

and the cereal prawns. 

Best place to party with 

the gang: There are many 

pubs and clubs in Clarke Quay 

and most are open until 5am 

for nights (and mornings) of 

excessive indulgence. 

Best buy for under AU$50: A 

T-shirt that says that Singapore 

is a “fi ne” city. Good examples 

include fi nes of varying sums 

for littering, smoking at the 

wrong spots or not fl ushing 

public toilets. 

Unusual fact: Singaporeans 

live to eat, so don’t be surprised 

if all they ever talk about is 

where they are going to get 

their next hunger fi x. 

Local delicacy: Don’t let the 

green spiked fruit scare you; 

the durian’s custard-like core is 

truly an acquired taste. I think 

it’s absolutely delectable. 

Most romantic spot: The 

Esplanade’s architecture was 

inspired by the humble durian. 

Catch a theatrical or musical 

performance before strolling 

along the Singapore River. 

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may differ between countries. 

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ADELAIDE 

CBD 6km 



Taxi Approx AU$18 

Skylink Bus Every 30 mins–1hr: 

AU$8.50 adult, AU$3.50 child, 


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, AU$14 

child (Geelong); AU$20 adult, 

AU$10 child (Melbourne). 

Airport parking Short-term from 

AU$3; long-term from AU$20, 

additional days from AU$5 

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 AU$65 to 

Byron Bay 

Glenelg Jetty, Adelaide 

upon your arrival 

Airlink Bus Meets most fl ights: 

AU$20 adult (AU$35 return), 

AU$12 children under 13 

years (one-way), and taking 

around 35 mins 

Airport parking AU$2-AU$8 

(1 hr–24 hrs) 

BRISBANE 

CBD 16km 




Bus Every 15–30 mins: AU$9 

adult, AU$6 child, under 4 years 

free and taking about 30 mins 

Train Every 20 mins to all 

downtown city stations: AU$12 

adult, AU$6 child and taking 


Airport parking AU$5–AU$30 


CAIRNS 

CBD 8km 

Travel time CBD is 10 mins by car 


Australia Coach Shuttle Every 

hour: AU$10 adult, AU$15 couple, 

AU$5 child and taking around 

20 mins 

Airport parking AU$3–16 

(2–24 hrs) 

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DARWIN 

CBD 13km 

Travel time CBD is 15 mins 

by car 


Darwin Airport Shuttle 

Meets all fl ights: AU$10 (adult) 


Airport parking AU$3–12 

(up to 24 hrs); AU$10 (weekly) 

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, AU$13 child (4–13 

years), children under 4 years 

travel free, and taking around 

45 mins 



Airport Lounge Check in for free 

movies, newspapers, snacks and 

drinks when you book and pay 

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HAMILTON ISLAND 

Travel time from airport to 

accommodation is 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$12 adult, AU$5.30 

child aged 4–15 years, children 

under 4 years free, and taking 



(24 hrs) 

LAUNCESTON 

CBD 16km 





Airporter Shuttle bus Meets all 

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

children under 4 years free, and 

taking around 15 mins 



MACKAY 

CBD 6km 

Travel time CBD 15 mins by car 


To Airlie Beach Take a taxi to 

the bus terminal in Wellington 

Street and then a bus service by 

Greyhound or Premier; approx 

AU$22 one way adult 


(24 hrs) 

MELBOURNE 

CBD 23km 



SkyBus Every 10 mins: AU$16 

adult, AU$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, 

AU$3.50 concession taking 

35 mins 


(1 hr–24 hrs) 

PERTH 

CBD 12km (domestic terminal) 

and 17km (international terminal) 


Taxi Approx AU$26 (domestic) 

and AU$33 (international) 

Perth Airport City Shuttle 

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Every 30 mins (domestic) and 

45 mins (international): 

AU$15 adult (domestic), 

AU$20 (international); taking 

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 and taking 


Trains Every 10 mins 

(weekdays) AU$15 adult and 

taking around 13 mins 



SUNSHINE COAST 

Travel time Noosa is 

30 mins, Maroochydore 

is 10–15 mins by car 

Taxi Approx AU$56 to Noosa; 

approx AU$28 to Maroochydore 

Henry’s Bus Service Meets all 

fl ights: AU$20 adult, AU$10 child, 

children under 4 years free, and 

taking around 45 mins to Noosa 


(2–24 hrs) 

TOWNSVILLE 

CBD 5km 

Travel time CBD around 10 mins 


Airport shuttle Booking required 

+61 (7) 4775 5544 to the Strand 

and city, Sunferries, the Transit 

Centre and Coral Princess: AU$8 

(adult), and taking around 

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 around 

35 mins 


Whitsunday Transit AU$15 

adult share-ride (one way; AU$28 

return), AU$9 child (one way; 

AU$16 return), children under 

4 years travel free. Meets all 

fl ights. For information, call 

+61 (7) 4946 1800 

Airport parking Free (24hrs) 

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domestic destinations 

HOBART 

TOMMY (12) 

The Jetstar staff 

member I’m 

related to is my mum 

Sue Byrnes, 

cabin manager 

The one thing I always pack for the fl ight is: 

My fl uffy toy dog “Dubbo”, who is black and white. 

And I always take a drawing book, pencils and 

felt-tip pens. 

The best way to stay entertained on the plane 

is: My mum always rents me a video-on-demand 

unit to watch. On my last fl ight, I watched Bolt. I 

also like to have some Pringles. 

The most delicious spot to go out for dinner 

is: Mures down on the waterfront at Constitution 

Dock. They have the most awesome seafood; my 

favourite is fi sh and chips. It’s a great place for 

the whole family. 

The coolest place to go with your whole 

family is: A Red Decker bus tour, which is a big 

red double-decker bus that shows you the sights 

around Hobart. I saw Battery Point, the casino, 

the Botanical Gardens, a brewery and some nice 

old buildings. I sat up the top of the bus, and the 

driver was very nice. 

The best thing to do with brothers and 

sisters is: Go to the Maritime Museum. There is 

a massive ship’s bell that I rang — it was so loud 

it made everyone jump. It was very interesting to 

learn all about Hobart’s maritime history. There’s 

also an ice display in the shape of Antarctica 

— very cool. 

I love going for walks to: The Salamanca 

Markets. They have lots of quirky things to see 

and buy and food shops that smell so yummy. 

Just near the markets is Salamanca Place 

that has delicious cafés which make nice 

strawberry milkshakes. 

The best spot to take a star jump photo is: 

At Constitution Dock. It’s a nice place to wander 

around as there are always heaps of boats to 

look at. 

australian focus 

Salamanca Markets 

INSET: Constitution Dock 

I always send a postcard to: My nan and BaBa in 

Tamworth. I like to tell them all about my holiday, 

and I always email them some photos too. 


Photos: Tourism Tasmania

australian focus 

The best place to visit to see animals is: The 

Port Douglas Wildlife Sanctuary. We got to walk 

freely among kangaroos and wallabies and feed 

them by hand — it was amazing. I also got to hold 

a snake, crocodile and an owl. 

The best way to stay entertained on the plane 

is: To bring colouring-in books, toys and hire a 

DVD player on board with all the latest movies. 


family is: Green Island; take the boat that 

leaves from Cairns marina. My family and I had 

a wonderful day — we went on a glass-bottom 

boat and did snorkelling, we explored the island 

and went for a swim in the pool, and I held a 

baby crocodile. 

I always send a postcard to: My nanny and 

poppy and now they have six postcards of 

Cairns on their fridge. 

The best spot to go swimming is: The lagoon 

pool on the Esplanade has a great play area with 

Learn to surf along 

Currumbin beach 


CAIRNS 

MADISON (4) 


member I’m related to is 

my mum Sarah Cannell, 

customer service offi cer 

GOLD COAST 

YOOEY (5) 


member I’m related 

to is my aunty 

Heather Bell, 

fl ight attendant 

Esplanade Lagoon & Boardwalk 

water fountains, a big fi sh cubby house, swings 

and slide. This is one of my favourite places to go 

in Cairns. 

The nicest spot for mum and dad to go out 

and have a night without the kids is: Defi nitely 

The Pier at the Marina — great food, wine, music 

and atmosphere. 

The one thing I always pack for the fl ight is: 

My Nintendo DS and my Ben10 toys. 

The nicest spot for mum and dad to go out 

and have a night without the kids is: Bellakai 

on the beachfront at Coolangatta. My Aunty 

Heather and Uncle Tony always say that it’s the 

best place for dinner. They always have the oyster 

tasting plate and say the rich chocolate selfsaucing 

pudding is the best way to fi nish dinner. 

Photo: Tourism Queensland 

While you’re there make sure you eat: At the 

local night markets on the Esplanade. It’s a great 

family night with lots to do and lots of different 

food to choose from. 

I learnt a lot about: The Great Barrier Reef and 

about crocodiles and snakes. 


family is: Movie World. There are so many rides 

and things to see. I got to see Batman and the 

Batmobile. Dad had a great time too and we went 

on heaps of rides. 

The best spot to take a star jump photo is: On 

the beach at Currumbin with Currumbin Alley and 

Surfers Paradise in the background. If the person 

taking the photo is a good shot, you can even get 

a photo with a Jetstar plane on its way in to land 

in the background. 

The best place to visit to see animals is: Sea 

World. I got to see the polar bears and the bull 

sharks. I love sharks, they’re my favourite animal. 

You can also see lots of other animals that live in 

the water and get really close to them. 

The best spot to go swimming is: Currumbin 

Beach. My Uncle Tony took me surfi ng there. It 

was great fun because there were other kids and 

it wasn’t too busy and crowded. We were staying 

just across the road so it was quick and easy to 

get to the beach. 

I love Coolangatta on the Gold Coast because: 

It has great beaches that aren’t too crowded and 

you can stay so close to the water. There are lots 

of places to walk and different places to have 

dinner. It was a great place for a family holiday. I 

had so much fun. 

Photo: Tourism Queensland

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Sunrise Choices 

Breakfast Cereal with Milk 3.00 

(Only on flights to/from New Zealand) 

Snack Choices 

Mainland “On the Go” Cheese & 4.00 

Crackers 

Pringles 4.00 

Sanitarium Up & Go 3.50 

(choc ice or banana & honey) 

While’s Nibbles Assorted Nuts 3.50 

Brookfarm Cranberry & 3.00 

Macadamia Bar (gluten-free) 

Authentic Nissin Cup Noodles 5.00 

(Hot chicken soup filled with yummy noodles) 

Meal Choices 

Classic Fresh Sandwiches 6.50 

St. Dalfour Gourmet & Healthy Meal 6.00 

(Served room temp: Pasta & Vegetables – vegetarian, 

Wild Salmon & Vegetables – gluten-free, Chicken & 

Vegetables – gluten-free) 

Gourmet Chicken Wrap 7.00 

(Chicken mixed with basil pesto, mayonnaise and 

sundried tomatoes with lettuce in a soft tortilla. 

Served cold) 

Meat Pie & Sauce 6.00 

(Available only on selected flights over 2.5 

hours, please ask your cabin crew member) 

Hot Meal of the Day 10.00 

(Available only on selected flights over 2.5hours, 

please ask your cabin crew member) 

Sweet Choices 

Oven-baked Gourmet Muffin 4.00 

Domestic New Zealand 

Snack Choices 







Pringles 4.00 

St. Dalfour Gourmet & Healthy Meal 6.00 

(Served room temp: Pasta & Vegetables – 

vegetarian, Wild Salmon & Vegetables – 

gluten-free, Chicken & Vegetables – gluten-free) Sweet 

Choices 

Cookie Time Chocolate Fix 3.00 

Oven-baked Gourmet Muffin 4.00 

Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Bar 3.00 

Please ask your crew member for today’s choices. Products and prices 

may vary on some services. 

Jetstar apologises should your choice not be available 

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Warning: Products may contain traces of nuts. 

Note: Credit card facilities may not be available on all flights. 

Jetstar apologises for any inconvenience. 

Australian Domestic: We accept AUD, Visa, MasterCard and 

American Express. Credit cards are accepted for purchases up to 

AU$50 per flight per card. Minimum credit card charge AU$5. (You 

may be asked to provide photographic identification to use a credit 

card.) AU$0.50 surcharge for all credit card payments. 


Byron Bay Cookie Bar 3.00 

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gluten-free or triple choc fudge) 


The Natural Confectionary 3.00 

Company Mini Dinosaurs 

M&Ms 3.00 

Beverage Choices 

Non Alcoholic 

Coke or Diet Coke 3.00 

Lemonade 3.00 

Solo 3.00 

Orange Juice 3.00 

Nudie Cloudy Apple Juice 3.50 

Nutrient Water 3.50 

Still Spring Water 3.50 

Café 

Jasper Coffee – Fairtrade and 3.00 

Organic 

The Natural Confectionary 3.00 

Company Mini Dinosaurs 

M&Ms 3.00 

Beverages (Non Alcoholic) NZ$ 


Still Spring Water 3.50 

L&P 3.00 


Apple Juice 3.00 


Lemonade 3.00 

Café 

Nature’s Cuppa Tea – Fairtrade and 3.00 

Organic 

Jasper Coffee – Fairtrade and Organic 3.00 

While’s – Café style Hot and Creamy 4.00 

Cappuccino 

New Zealand Domestic: We accept NZD only. We regret we do not 

accept credit cards. 

To/From New Zealand: We accept AUD, NZD, Visa, MasterCard 

and American Express. Credit cards are accepted for purchases up 

to AU$50 per flight per card. Minimum credit charge AU$5. AU$0.50 

surcharge for all credit card payments. 

International: We accept AUD, USD and the currency of the country 

you are travelling to/from — notes only. Credit cards including Visa, 

MasterCard and American Express are also accepted for purchases 

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(You may be asked to provide photographic identification to use a 

credit card.) 

Unless otherwise stated, all prices are in Australian Dollars. 

Nature’s Cuppa Tea – Fairtrade 3.00 

and Organic 

Nestlé Hot Chocolate 4.00 

While’s – Café style Hot and 4.00 

Creamy Cappuccino 

Beer 

Heineken 7.00 

Pure Blonde – Low Carb Beer 7.00 

Victoria Bitter 6.00 

Wine 

Hardys Nottage Hill Sauvignon Blanc 6.50 

Hardys Nottage Hill Shiraz 6.50 

Yellow Sparkling NV 7.00 

Spirits Pre-mixed 7.50 

Bundaberg Rum & Cola 

Slate Bourbon & Cola 

Gordon’s Gin & Tonic 

Smirnoff Vodka Ice Red 

Johnnie Walker Scotch & Cola 

Nestle Hot Chocolate 4.00 

Beverages (Alcoholic) 

Beer – Speights Gold Medal Ale 6.00 


Hardys Nottage Hill Shiraz 6.50

International 

Snack Choices 

Pringles 4.00 






Mainland “On the Go” Cheese & 4.00 

Crackers 


Miso Soup (Japan flights only) 3.00 

Meal Choices 

Classic Fresh Sandwiches 6.50 

Light Meal (ex-Cairns) 6.00 

Light Meal (not available on all flights) 10.00 

Full Meal 15.00 

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Sweet Choices 

Byron Bay Cookie Bar 3.00 


The Natural Confectionary 

Company Mini Dinosaurs 3.00 

M&Ms 3.00 

Beverage Choices 

Non Alcoholic 


Lemonade 2.50 

Ginger Ale 2.50 

Solo 2.50 

Soda Water 2.50 

Tonic Water 2.50 


Apple Juice 2.00 

Still Spring Water 600ml 3.50 


Oolong Tea (Japan flights only) 3.00 

Café 

Jasper Coffee – Fairtrade and Organic 3.00 

Nature’s Cuppa Tea – 

Fairtrade and Organic 




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surcharge for all credit card payments. 

International: We accept AUD, USD and the currency of the country 

you are travelling to/from — notes only. Credit cards including Visa, 

MasterCard and American Express are also accepted for purchases 

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(You may be asked to provide photographic identification to use a 

credit card.) 


Nestlé Hot Chocolate 4.00 

While’s – Café style Hot and Creamy 4.00 

Cappuccino 

Beer 

Heineken 7.00 

Victoria Bitter* 6.00 

Pure Blonde – Low Carb Beer* 7.00 

Asahi Beer (Japan flights only) 7.00 

Wine 


Hardys Nottage Hill Shiraz 6.50 

Yellow Sparkling NV 7.00 

Sake 180ml (Japan flights only) 6.00 

Spirits 

Straight up: 6.00 

With mixer: 7.50 

Bundaberg Rum 

Gordon’s Gin 

Smirnoff Vodka 

Johnnie Walker Red 

Jim Beam Bourbon 

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unlimited non-alcoholic drinks, such as 

water, juices, soft drinks, tea and coffee 

(cappuccino and Red Bull excluded) 

during your international fl ight? 

It’s easy! Just select the FEED ME option 

for $30 each way when booking at 

Jetstar.com 


have a bite Jetshop.cafe 

Inflight Specials (Not available on domestic New Zealand flights) 

Sandwich Combo 1 

Sandwich, Pringles and 

soft drink only 

$ 13.00 

Jet Snack Combo 

Gourmet Snack, Byron Bay cookie 

bar and soft drink only 

$ 11.50 

Wrap Combo 

Chicken wrap and soft 

drink only 

$ 9.50 

Please ask your crew member for today’s choices. Products and 

prices may vary on some services. 












Sweet Deal 

Coffee or tea (excludes cappuccino & 

hot chocolate), muffin 

$ 6.50 




and American Express. Credit cards are accepted for purchases 

up to AU$50 per flight per card. Minimum credit charge AU$5. 

AU$0.50 surcharge for all credit card payments. 

International: We accept AUD, USD and the currency of the 

country you are travelling to/from - notes only. Credit cards 

including Visa, MasterCard and American Express are also 

accepted for purchases up to AU$75 per flight per card. Minimum 

credit card charge AU$10. (You may be asked to provide 

photographic identification to use a credit card.) 


Sandwich Combo 2 

Sandwich, chocolate bar and soft drink only 

$ 12.00 

Happy Hour 

Premium or low-carb beer 

(excludes VB & Speights), nuts 

$ 10.00 

International 

Special 

Wine (excludes sparkling), 

cheese and crackers 

$ 10.00 

(Excludes services to and 

from New Zealand)

inflight entertainment 

MOVIES — ALL FLIGHTS 

UP 

A 78-year-old takes off in his 

home to visit South America. 

Voiced by Christopher 

Plummer and Edward Asner. 

PG (96 mins) AVAILABLE WITH 

OPEN CAPTION 

MOVIES — 

ALL FLIGHTS — 

AUSTRALIAN 

FAVOURITES 

THREE BLIND MICE 

Three Navy offi cers hit Sydney 

before Gulf duty and discover 

courage, friendship and redemption. 

Starring Matthew Newton, Ewen 

Leslie and Toby Schmitz. M (94 mins) 

LAST RIDE 

A young father goes on the run with 

his 10-year-old son after committing 

a violent crime. Starring Hugo 

Weaving and John Brumpton. 

M (90 mins) 

CONTENT MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. 


THE TIME TRAVELER’S 

WIFE 

Clare is married to Henry 

who time-travels. Starring 

Eric Bana and Rachel 

McAdams. M (106 mins) 

AVAILABLE DUBBED IN JAPANESE 

You can watch movies, TV shows, cartoons and music videos or listen to the latest music on 

selected Jetstar services. Simply rent one of our portable Video on Demand* units from the 

cabin crew during your fl ight. *Not available on all fl ights. Please ask your cabin crew 

for availability. All movies indicate Australian ratings. 

AU$10 Domestic/to and from New Zealand/A320/A321 short haul international services 

(selected movies, plus all Australian Favourites and other entertainment) 

AU$15 International (AU$12 pre-pay) 

MAO’S LAST DANCER 

Li Cunxin was plucked from 

his poor village by Madame 

Mao’s cultural delegates to 

learn ballet. Starring Bruce 

Greenwood and Joan Chen. 

PG (117 mins) 

SHORTS 

A boy’s discovery of a wishgranting 

rock causes chaos in 

the suburban town of Black 

Falls. Starring Jimmy Bennett 

and Jake Short. PG (89 mins) 

AVAILABLE DUBBED IN JAPANESE 

BANDSLAM 

A high school outcast and a 

popular girl form an unlikely 

bond through their shared 

love of music. Starring Gaelan 

Connell and Alyson Michalka. 

PG (111 mins) 

MOVIES — ALSO SHOWING ON INTERNATIONAL 

LONG HAUL FLIGHTS 

DISTRICT 9 

An extraterrestrial race forced to live in slum-like 

conditions on Earth suddenly fi nds a kindred spirit 

in a government agent who is exposed to their 

biotechnology. Starring Sharlto Copley and Jason Cope. 

MA (112 mins) 

THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE 

The September 2007 issue of Vogue was the single 

largest issue ever published. This fi lm tells the story of 

legendary Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour and her 

larger-than-life team of editors creating the issue and 

ruling the world of fashion. Starring Oscar de la Renta 

and Patrick DeMarchelier. PG (90 mins) 

G-FORCE 

A team of trained secret agent guinea pigs takes on 

a mission for the US government, to stop a diabolical 

billionaire, who plans to take over the world with 

household appliances. Voiced by Bill Nighy and Sam 

Rockwell. PG (88 mins) AVAILABLE DUBBED 

IN JAPANESE

TV SHOWS 

FUTURAMA 

Where The Buggalo Roam 

(25 mins) 

CSI 

Grounds for Deception 

(50 mins) 

SPORTS 

RED BULL AIR RACE 

(50 mins) 

BUSINESS 

TEENS 

THE REAL 

ALAN SUGAR 

(60 mins) 

CHUCK 

Chuck vs 

The Truth 

(50 mins) 

MY NAME IS EARL 

Faked My Own Death 

(25 mins) 

DEXTER 

Finding Freebo 

(50 mins) 

OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP 

2009 OFFICIAL FILM 

(50 mins) 

MUSIC CHANNELS 

NOVA NEW MUSIC FIRST 

A320: Channel 1 / A330: Channel 3 

Discover the hottest new stuff from around the world with 

Nova on Jetstar playing new music fi rst. Rock, dance, hiphop, 

alternative, pop – if it’s new and hot, you’ll hear it here 

fi rst. www.novafm.com.au 

VEGA PLAYING THE 70S 80S & BEST 

NEW SONGS 

A320: Channel 2 / A330 and A321: Channel 4 

With Vega on Jetstar, you can sit back and enjoy your fl ight, 

while listening to the classic songs from the 70s and the 

80s, along with the best new songs. www.vegafm.com.au 

JETSTAR TITANS RADIO 

A320 and A321: Channel 3 / A330: Channel 5 

Bigger and better than ever in 2009, Jetstar Titans radio 

presents listeners with the latest music and exclusive 

interviews with your favourite Jetstar Titans players, 

sporting celebrities and some of Australia’s favourite and 

BETTER OFF TED 

Pilot 

(25 mins) 

FRINGE 

The Arrival 

(50 mins) 

WORLD CUP 2010: 

READY TO PLAY? 

(30 mins) 

DRAGONS’ 

DEN 

(60 mins) 

GOSSIP GIRL 

Never Been 

Marcused 

(50 mins) 

emerging musicians. There are quizzes, competitions 

and some great prizes to be won. 

NOVA LOOSE ITEMS 

A320: Channel 4 / A330: Channel 6 / 

A321: Channel 9 

Merrick & Rosso & Kate Ritchie, Hughesy & Kate, 

and Ryan, Monty & Wippa talk to special guests, 

attempt lame humour and serve up gear from 

their shows. 

FLIGHT OF THE 

CONCHORDS 

The New Cup 

(25 mins) 

LIE TO ME 

Life is Priceless 

(50 mins) 

JETSTAR’S ESCAPE 

WORLD BUSINESS 

SPECIAL EDITION 

(30 mins) 

90210 

Lucky Strike 

(50 mins) 

LOTS OF LOVE 


Cruisy tunes to soothe and groove through the fl ight with 

sounds from Alicia Keys, Barry White and Stevie Wonder. 

TOP SHELF 


The latest music on the top of the pop charts from Fergie, 

Timbaland, Pete Murray and more. 

FOR KIDS 

BEN 10 

Big Fat Alien 

Wedding 

(25 mins) 

DEXTER’S LAB 

Poppa Wheelie 

(25 mins) 

ED. EDD & EDDY 

Rent a Ed / 

Shoo Ed 

(25 mins) 

ROCKSTAR 


A selection of the latest rock from Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, 

The Clash, Pearl Jam and more. 

STAR STRUCK 


An eclectic mix of songs from the 60s to today featuring 

Elvis Costello, R.E.M, Powderfi nger, Johnny Cash 

and more. 

MADE IN JAPAN 


All the hottest tracks straight from the top of the 

Japanese pop charts. 

THE 

POWERPUFF 

GIRLS 

Roughing It Up/ 

What’s the Big Idea 

(25 mins) 

FOSTERS 

HOME FOR 

IMAGINARY 

FRIENDS 

Go Goo Go 

(25 mins) 

JOHNNY 

BRAVO 

Blanky Hank 

Panky 

(25 mins) 

MUSIC VIDEOS:Catch Lil 

Wayne Kevin Rudolf (“Let it Rock”), 

Lily Allen (“Not Fair”), Morrissey 

(“I’m Throwing My Arms Around 

Paris”), Noisettes (“Don’t Upset the 

Rhythm”), Petshop Boys (“Love 

etc”), Take That (“Up All Night”), The 

Killers (“Spaceman”), U2 (“Get On Yer 

Boots”), Asher Roth (“I Love College”), 

Black Eyed Peas (“Boom Boom Pow”) 

and more. 

GAMES:Try your hand at Cave 

Crunch, Solitaire, Tetris, Timon & 

Pumbaa’s Burper, Sudoku, Caveman 

and Invasion. 

NOSTALGIA JAPAN 


Your all-time favourite Japanese songs from yesteryear. 


inflight entertainment 



GET YOUR HEADSETS AND TUNE IN! 

Enjoy the entertainment on the cabin screens throughout the aircraft on 

channel 1 for English and channel 13 for Japanese. Buy them onboard from 

your cabin crew for AU$5 with bonus protective case. 

FLIGHTS FROM AUSTRALIA (excludes all short haul international services) 

MOVIE TV 

THE PROPOSAL 

In this sparkling romantic 

comedy, a high-powered 

female executive book 

editor forces her male 

assistant to marry her in 

order to avoid deportation 

to Canada. 

HOW I MET 

YOUR MOTHER 

A smitten Robin gets back 

together with an old fl ame 

who hurt her in the past. 

After she gets crushed 

again, Barney, in his own 

style, helps her realise she 

is awesome. 

FLIGHTS TO AUSTRALIA (excludes all short haul international services) 

MOVIE 

TV 

THE SOLOIST 

A journalist discovers a former 

classical music prodigy busking 

on the streets of Los Angeles and 

helps him fi nd his way, forming a 

unique friendship in the process. 

ESCAPE: HAWAII 

With help from some colourful 

locals, David Whitehall explores 

the Hawaiian islands and discovers 

there’s so much more than surfi ng 

to this wonderful culture. 

BACK TO YOU 

Chuck has a date with a sexy 

realtor, Marsh helps Gary get 

the station’s weatherman job 

and Ryan gets mistaken for a 

murder suspect. 

THE NEW ADVENTURES 

OF OLD CHRISTINE 

After Christine convinces 

Matthew to let her come 

with him to his friend’s 

party, she learns about 

her brother’s world 

outside of their home. 

She decides to meddle in 

his love life. 

MERCURIO’S MENU THE SIMPSONS 

THE MENTALIST 

ROCKWIZ 

Paul Mercurio is your tour host and Homer buys the 1,000,000th ice Patrick Jane goes head to head with This special is hosted by Julia 

resident cook as he escorts viewers cream cone at a local shop, he 

a “psychic” he suspects of murder. Zemiro and shot in The Gershwin 

around Australia, visiting farms and ends up on Kent Brockman’s news Intent on proving the so-called 

Room at St Kilda’s Esplanade 

fresh food producers in some of the program. Ned Flanders wants to psychic is a fraud, Jane arranges a Hotel in Melbourne with guest 

most idyllic locations. 

clean up Springfi eld’s airwaves. 

séance to expose him. 

stars Tina Arena and Jeff Martin. 

THE REAL…HONG KONG 

Hong Kong is a unique fusion of 

Western and Eastern cultures 

where the ancient and the ultramodern 

sit side by side. 

THE BIG BANG THEORY CHEESE SLICES 

PUSHING DAISIES 

MYTHBUSTERS 

Koothrappali’s parents arrange 

Will travels to Cyprus to see the 

The assistant to renowned scent The team tests theories about 

a blind date for him but 

making of traditional haloumi and expert Napoleon LeNez is found prison escapes, including a blast 

complications arise when his date discovers a fresh whey cheese 

dead after a scratch-and-sniff book from the criminal past. Hang on for 

shows more interest in Sheldon. 

called Anari. Find out how to cook explodes, and Ned et al try to fi nd a heck of a ride. 

with this cheese. 

out who the bomb is intended for.

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december-2009

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