july-2010

UNDER THE 

OUTBACK 

Explore the lava 

tubes of Cairns’ 

Undara volcano 

WINTER 

LIGHTS 

Tassie’s Lumina 

Festival brings you 

the best of the 

cold season 

Coming home to 

Australia’s silver screen 

Get Lost in 

Viti Levu 

Climb the Namosi 

Highlands for a 

fresh look at Fiji 

JULY 2010 

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Undara Cave photo: Undara Experience; Cocktail photo: William Meppem; Fiji photo: Patrice Coppee/Getty Images; Gold Coast photo: Tourism Queensland 

contents. regulars 

Cover Photo: 

James Cant 

in the air 

with jetstar 

79 jetstar news 

32 

See more 

of Fiji from 

the mountains 

80 starkids 

82 

 

 

88 where we fl y 

36 

Discover a 

new world 

near Cairns 

2 ceo’s welcome note 

4 July’s best events 

7 10 minutes with... 

Mark Vincent 

9 an urban winter style fi le 

12 good taste in soups 

14 cheers to sake and shochu 

16 green days in travel 

19 48 hours in Mount Ruapehu 

69 brain teasers to quiz you 

91 have a bite 

94 your wellbeing onboard 

96 international 

adventures 

102 introducing our 

domestic airports 

105 domestic destinations 

focus 

108 entertainment 

14 

Ride a Shinkansen 

cocktail from Saké 

Restaurant & Bar 

features 

58 

The locals show us 

their Gold Coast 

24 star struck 

Back home and up on the silver screen, Miranda 

Otto talks leading men and fallen ladies 

32 hub 

Head up the hills to fi nd the other face of Fiji 

36 fl y/drive 

Take to the outback to discover the unique 

underworld of Undara Volcano near Cairns 

42 retail therapy 

We shop the streets of Newcastle for an indie 

fashion fi x 

49 go guide 

Bright lights and hot talent set Tasmania alight 

this winter 

54 people 

Surfers Tom Carroll and Ross Clarke Jones chase 

New Zealand’s mountains of the ocean 

58 hot spot 

Make the most of the Gold Coast with fi ve top tips 

from fi ve favourite faces 

64 in focus 

Japan’s rice paddies rise to new heights as they 

become artistic expressions 

CONTENTS 


JULY 2010 1

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CEO’S WELCOME NOTE 

Going Places 

In 

this issue of Jetstar Magazine, there’s plenty of inspiration for travel around the Asia 

Pacifi c region. Read about village life, hiking and kayaking adventures in Fiji, or how to 

unwind with a weekend away at Mount Ruapehu on New Zealand’s North Island (I’ve added 

this one to my list of must-sees since reading the article). On page 64, we take you on a 

journey to visit the visually spectacular tapestry of Japan’s rice fi elds. 

Despite fl ying to 57 unique and wonderful destinations around Australia, Asia and New 

Zealand, we’re still not content. We’re always looking for better ways to get you where you 

want to go — so just in time for Christmas, on 16 December 2010, we’ll begin fl ying daily direct 

Melbourne–Singapore*. You can start booking now on www.jetstar.com. 

The whole team at Jetstar is also excited to announce that from 17 March 2011 we’ll begin 

direct Auckland–Singapore* fl ights, enabling easy access between these two amazing regions. 

Both new routes will be serviced by our modern A330 aircraft, and will provide great new 

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Don’t forget to watch out for the Apple iPad on some of our domestic Australian fl ights. 

We hope you enjoy using it onboard Jetstar — we’re planning to roll them out as our infl ight 

entertainment across our network, so do let us know what you think. 

Happy fl ying, 

Bruce Buchanan 

CEO, Jetstar Airways 

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Th e Melbourne Cabaret Festival returns 

with 40 performances over four days. 

Catch one of Australia’s entertainment 

favourites, Toni Lamond AM, who will be 

on stage for the opening gala and for one 

night only. 

What’s your show Full of Life all about? 

As the years have gone by, the act leans more 

towards comedy. I also present a wide musical 

range, from Sondheim and Neil Sedaka to 

Lerner and Lowe. 

Would you say cabaret is your fi rst love? 

Yes, I love cabaret for the one-on-one 

experience with the audience. Cabaret in 

one form or another will always be relevant, 

because it’s the one genre where everything 

from cutting-edge to political material is 

enjoyed, even expected. It gives the artist 

a freedom that is not always possible in 

mainstream entertainment. 

With so many shows and so little time, 

whose show are you most looking forward 

to catching? 

I’m not going to fall into that trap! What 

if I name them, and then can’t turn up? 

Suffi ce to say there’ll be a wonderful feast of 

entertainment with both my pals, and people 

new to me. I’ll do the best I can to see it all. 

Th ere was a voting for “Best Legs” on In 

Melbourne Tonight (2005). Do you still 

have the best legs in the business? 

Unfortunately, life has played a cruel joke on 

me — with osteo-arthritis taking its toll, a knee 

replacement, and possibility of a second. So no, 

I can’t display the gams anymore. Th ey live on 

in my LOLLYLEGS logo on my record label. 

Th e Melbourne Cabaret Festival’s Opening Gala is 

hosted by Alan Brough on 21 July, featuring Toni 

Lamond AM, Yana Alana and Th a Paranas, Suade 

and Jon Jackson, and the main program on 22–25 

July 2010 at the South Melbourne Town Hall and 

Th e Butterfl y Club. Bookings now available at 

1300 273 896. 


Cool Gigs 

Paper Plane Academy 

(Design For Everyone) 

of earth & sky 

Wrap mid-winter around you 

with festivals, dances, plays, 

music and… yes, wrestling 

WORDS ANNE LOH 

1 JUL–2 OCT BRISBANE SYDNEY 

ADELAIDE MELBOURNE 

of earth & sky 

This national tour sees Bangarra Dance 

Theatre present a double bill: Artefact by 

choreographer Frances Rings and Riley by 

Daniel Riley McKinley. The performances 

examine “the fusion of dance and visual art”. 

Details on www.bangarra.com.au. 

5–31 JUL SYDNEY 

Winterland 

Live music by hot new bands, themed 

evenings, ice skating, dancing, karaoke, arts 

and crafts markets, and food stalls are the 

highlights of this fun new winter festival 

presented by CarriageWorks. CarriageWorks 

foyer, 245 Wilson St, Eveleigh, tel: +61 (2) 

8571 9099. Free entry, ice skating fees apply. 

Winterland 

14–25 JUL VICTORIA 

Design For Everyone 

Design change and a more sustainable future 

at the public program of the State of Design 

festival. Children will love the Paper Plane 

Academy (16–17 Jul) and anti-fast foodists 

can take it slow at Edible Tapestry Tales (23– 

25 Jul). Details on www.stateofdesign.com. 

au/Public-Events. 

15–22 JUL SINGAPORE 

Singapore Garden Festival 

The Garden City hosts the world’s only show 

featuring both top garden and fl oral designers. 

See the Best of Show Designer Gardens, Floral 

Windows of the World, the Singapore Orchid 

Show and more. Suntec Convention Centre, 

1 Raffl es Boulevard, Suntec City. Tickets at 

www.singaporegardenfestival.com.

Melbourne Art Fair: Artist - Renee So, Title - Lee & David 2008, 31 x 29 x 20 cm glazed ceramic, courtesy - Uplands Gallery Melbourne; 

Fuji Rock Festival photo: Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images 

Letter’s End 

23–25 JUL PROSERPINE 

Whitsunday Writers Festival 

Have a chat with your favourite authors. 

This inaugural festival sees Susan Duncan 

(Salvation Creek), Ian Townsend (The Devil’s 

Eye), Frank Robson (Lucky for Me) and 

local writer Gloria Burley (Blood and Guts) 

appearing. Daydream Island Resort and Spa. 

Details on www.wowfestival.blogspot.com. 

28–31 JUL ADELAIDE 

Letter’s End 

You never know what you’re going to get when 

you “tear open the brown paper wrapping”. 

This original, magical production by Wolfe 

Bowart mixes circus and clown theatre, stage 

illusion, puppetry, interactive fi lm and physical 

comedy. Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival 

Centre; tickets from BASS on 131 246. 

Fuji Rock 

Festival 

SmackDown 

and ECW 

30 JUL – 3 AUG BRISBANE MELBOURNE 

ADELAIDE SYDNEY PERTH 

SmackDown and ECW 

For the ninth year, World Wrestling 

Entertainment returns with a fi ve-cities-infi 

ve-days SmackDown and ECW tour. Expect 

faves like Undertaker, Edge, Rey Mysterio and 

other stars kicking up some serious dust. 

Tickets from Ticketek on 132 849. 

30 JUL – 1 AUG JAPAN 

Fuji Rock Festival 

Cutting-edge international rock sounds 

merge on a snowy mountain at Naeba Ski 

Resort in the Niigata Prefecture, a 90-minute 

Shinkansen ride from Tokyo. Joining a top lineup 

are Los Angeles band One Day As A Lion 

and alternative band Third Eye Blind. Tickets 

at www.ganban.net/frf10-oversea.html. 

Book Now 

12th Biennial 

Melbourne Art Fair 

4–8 Aug 

12th Biennial Melbourne Art Fair 

Art lovers, serious collectors and fi ne art 

students will be in art heaven with the 

thousands of contemporary artworks on 

display and up for purchase at the Royal 

Exhibition Building in Carlton Gardens. 

5 Aug 

Sex, Death and a Cup of Tea 

Th ese four short plays on at Devonport 

Entertainment and Convention Centre, are 

a result of four internationally renowned 

playwrights spending a week in four diff erent 

Tasmanian towns to refl ect on life. 

6–8 Aug 

Ned Kelly Weekend 

Th e 130th anniversary of Australia’s most 

infamous bushranger’s committal hearing in 

the Beechworth Courthouse will surely have 

many visitors taking the three-hour drive from 

Melbourne to witness it. While you’re there, 

don’t miss the Ambushed exhibition. 

Mercedes-Benz 

Fashion Festival 

7–13 Aug 

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival 

Hobnob with other fashionistas in Brisbane 

while fashion shows highlight the spring/ 

summer collections of top designers, then catch 

the daily noon-time Queen Street Mall Fashion 

Snap parades featuring key looks. 

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Mark 

Vincent 

The 16-year-old winner of Australia’s 

Got Talent has come into his own 

with a new album called Compass 

that debuted at number one on the 

ARIA classical album charts 

INTERVIEW BELINDA WAN 

What’s it like being a 16-year-old singer with 

two albums under your belt? 

I can’t believe how much has happened up ’til 

now. It’s a dream come true to have had two 

albums out. I know it’s not what most 

16-year-olds achieve — I’m so happy and 

blessed to have come this far. 

When did you discover you could sing? 

I started singing at the family restaurant in 

Sutherland when I was 10. At 8.30pm twice a 

week I would entertain the diners by singing 

songs like The Prayer and Time To Say Goodbye. 

I was a boy soprano then and you could hear a 

pin drop! I loved it. 

How do you juggle singing and studying? 

It’s diffi cult juggling school, assignments and 

exams. I have a schedule and I wing it most of 

the time, but it seems to be working for me. 

For your age, is it hard to convey emotions? 

I think when you have passion about something, 

the emotion comes with it. Music is my life, 

and when you love music as much as I do, the 

emotion is easy. It’s not about age, it’s about 

the passion. 

How are the albums My Dream – Mio Visione 

and Compass different? 

When I recorded My Dream I was so young and 

naïve. I think I was better prepared for Compass. 

My voice has also changed — it’s richer now, 

and I’m hitting a higher and lower register. 

Who are your biggest musical inspirations? 

Andrea Bocelli — his voice and singing style is 

so unique. Luciano Pavarotti — the golden voice, 

there will never be another like him. Anthony 

Warlow — amazing entertainer who can sing 

and act. I loved him in The Phantom of the 

Opera — truly inspiring. 

Mark Vincent’s Compass is out now in Australia. 

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A Bowlful 

of Soul 

Shake off the winter chills with 

one of these warming soups 

WORDS ROBERTA MUIR 

PHO GOOD 

Chef, cookbook author and television host 

Luke Nguyen from Sydney’s favourite 

Vietnamese restaurant, Red Lantern, has 

recently signed on as consulting chef at Star 

City Hotel & Casino’s noodle bar, Fat Noodle. 

The menu wanders from small bites and 

wok-tossed dishes to rice bowls. But Nguyen’s 

speciality is his traditional Vietnamese pho 

— we asked him for his secret. 

You’re already so busy, so why did you 

decide to take on the Fat Noodle project? 

When I saw the plans for Project Star, I was 

blown away. It’s an exciting venture that will 

add so much to Sydney’s dining scene — a

OPPOSITE: Luke Nguyen loves to share his favourite 

dishes INSET: A bowl of Nguyen’s famous pho 

BELOW (L–R): Margan Restaurant’s yummy pumpkin 

soup; go healthy with a soup from SumoSalad; feast on 

the Brodetto Marchigiano soup from La Scala on Jersey 

Bowled Over 

SYDNEY 

Darren Simpson’s Brodetto 

Marchigiano, a classic fi sh 

soup from Italy’s Marche 

region, is fast shaping up to be 

his new signature dish at the 

recently opened La Scala on 

Jersey. Th is delicious combo 

of seafood, tomato, saff ron, 

marjoram and bread is hearty 

enough to be a meal in itself. 

Cnr Jersey Rd & Melrose 

Ln, Woollahra, tel: +61 (2) 

9357 0815. 

Sydney’s newest eating 

house, Stanley Street 

Station, has a lovely laid-back 

vibe and a warming winter 

lentil soup called Lemon 

Rasam with asafoetida, a 

pungent Persian spice that’s 

chance for diners to experience food from 

chefs worldwide. I wanted to introduce my 

favourite dishes — not only from Vietnam, but 

also Malaysia, Singapore, China and Thailand. 

What is pho? 

It’s a noodle soup that was created in Hanoi, 

but infl uenced by the French when they 

colonised Vietnam over 100 years ago. It’s 

Vietnam’s most loved and respected dish. 

Vietnamese take their pho very seriously and 

I’m a self-confessed “pho-natic”. 

What makes yours special? 

It’s an old family recipe. Most Vietnamese 

cooks typically simmer their pho broths for 

a minimum of eight hours — but mine is 

simmered for 20 hours! 

What’s the broth made from? 

Oxtail, beef brisket, roasted onion, ginger, 

garlic, and 12 different spices and medicinal 

said to aid digestion. Cnr 

Stanley & Crown Sts, Sydney, 

tel: +61 (2) 9331 5375. 

HUNTER VALLEY 

Pumpkin soup’s an Aussie 

favourite, and the version 

at Margan Restaurant & 

Winery is enriched with 

gorgonzola blue cheese and 

sage — and best of all, most of 

the ingredients come straight 

from the restaurant’s kitchen 

garden. 1238 Milbrodale Rd, 

Broke, tel: +61 (2) 6579 1372. 

MELBOURNE 

Th ere’s a long tradition of 

chicken soup as a universal 

panacea, and at David’s 

Chinese Restaurant in 

Melbourne, chef David Zhou 

has a whole menu of tonic 

soups that purport diff erent 

health-giving properties, 

including double-boiled 

chicken soup with wolfberries 

and bamboo shoots to help 

strengthen the immune 

system. 4 Cecil Pl, Prahran, 

tel: +61 (3) 9529 5199. 

NATIONAL 

SumoSalad has a wide range 

of 95% fat-free organic soups 

in hearty fl avours like creamy 

pumpkin, beef and vegetable, 

chicken and corn, and 

vegetable and lentil. You can 

even grab a pre-fl ight bowl at 

Sydney, Gold Coast, Sunshine 

Coast and Auckland airports. 

Tel: +61 (2) 9569 3700. 

herbs — all simmered at a constant 

temperature to draw out the natural fl avours. 

The resulting broth is then seasoned with rock 

sugar, salt and fi sh sauce. 

How do you serve it at Fat Noodle? 

It’s called “Fat Pho Noodles” — fresh rice 

noodles are topped with fi ne slices of brisket, 

raw Angus sirloin, spring onions and coriander 

— then the broth, all of which is accompanied 

by beansprouts, Asian basil, chilli, lemon and a 

hoisin (soybean) chilli dipping sauce. 

Is there a “right” way of eating pho? 

Before eating the bowl of pho, look at the 

broth’s colour, smell its aroma, then taste its 

delicate complexities. Pho is more than just a 

noodle soup, it’s comfort food and a complete 

cultural experience. 

GOOD TASTE 

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Pyrmont St, Pyrmont, tel: 1800 700 700 



Kampai! 

Traditional Japanese drinks sake 

and shochu are taking Australia 

by storm, with specialist bars 

and Japanese restaurants 

perfecting their sake and 

shochu menus — we ask 

two experts for the scoop 

WORDS ROBERTA MUIR

Sake photo: William Meppem; Tetsuya Wakuda photo: Andrea Francolini/Getty Images 

TOP/BOTTOM: Toko’s Benito 

Drovandi chips his own ice; Shaun 

Presland of Saké Restuarant & Bar 

is serious about his sake 

SHOCHU 

Tokonoma Shochu Restaurant & Bar has 

a wide range of shochus, including infused 

tonics and cocktails. Our shochu expert is 

Benito Drovandi, bar manager of sister outlet 

Toko. 490 Crown St, Surry Hills, tel: +61 

(2) 9357 6100. 

What is shochu? 

It’s a spirit distilled from raw materials, most 

commonly barley, sweet potato or rice; soba 

and brown sugar are also popular. Its alcohol 

strength is about 25%, weaker than most 

other spirits, but stronger than wine or sake. 

How is it made? 

The raw material is steeped in water to 

promote starch growth, then koji mould 

spores are cultivated, forming enzymes 

that convert the starch into soluble sugars 

which are left to ferment for several weeks 

before being added to unrefi ned alcohol, 

fermented again and distilled. 

Are there different types? 

Yes, two: multiple-distilled (korui 

or koshu) and single-distilled 

(otsushu), which is more of 

SAKE 

Saké Restaurant & Bar in 

Sydney’s Rocks precinct has 14 

premium sakes by the glass and 

more by the bottle, from a 300-year-old 

boutique brewery in Japan. Our sake expert 

Shaun Presland is an Australian chef who once 

worked for the famous Nobu. 12 Argyle St, The 

Rocks, tel: +61 (2) 9259 5656. 

What is sake? 

Japanese rice wine with 14-19% of alcohol. 

How is it made? 

Koji mould is grown on polished, steamed rice, 

producing an enzyme that breaks starch down 

into sugar; then mixed with water and various 

yeast strains for fermentation. It’s aged for just 

six months as sake doesn’t improve with age. 

Are there different types? 

Yes, sake is made from rice with the outer 

portion polished off. The degree of polish 

determines the grade, fl avour, 

The Sake Samurai 

Tetsuya Wakuda, whose 

eponymous Sydney restaurant 

is rated one of the World’s 50 

Best Restaurants, has recently been 

awarded the title of “Sake Samurai” by Japan’s 

Sake Brewers Association. Tetsuya’s Restaurant 

a boutique process using a pot still 

— it’s pricer but retains the base 

ingredient’s character far better. 

CHEERS 

How is shochu drunk? 

It depends on the season and personal taste: 

neat; diluted with water; as a mixed drink 

with soda, ice and citrus (chuhai); as a tonic 

or healing water like the macerated house 

shoshu tonic we serve at Toko. 

Does it pair well with food? 

Yes — Imo Ikomon (sweet potato shochu) 

matches perfectly with tuna tartare and 

heavier Mugi Zen (barley) matches well with 

wagyu beef. Umeman (sugar plum) is best as 

an apéritif or digestive because of its sharp yet 

sweet fl avours. 

Can you use shochu in cocktails? 

Yes. The Hakka Martini is one of Toko’s most 

popular cocktails: muddle eight mint leaves 

and one skinned cucumber with 10ml sugar 

syrup in a glass, add 40ml Shiro (rice 

shochu) and 20ml Hendricks gin and 

ice, and shake. Double strain into 

a martini glass and garnish with 

cucumber spears. 

and price of premium sake. Try 

these four: honjozo (rice polished 

to 70% or less of its original size; 

junmai (70%), ginjo/junmai ginjo 

(60% or less), and the best of all, dai ginjo 

(at least 50%). 

What fl avours do you typically fi nd in sake? 

From sweet, fruity fl avours of berries, bananas 

and nashi pears, to earthy tones of mushroom. 

Also, often spicy notes of pepper and vanilla. 

Does it pair well with food? 

Certain sakes do, it comes down to personal 

preference. Our sashimi of kingfi sh dressed in 

yuzu soy, coriander and jalapeño chilli is great 

with a slightly sweet sake, such as Amabuki’s 

Saganohana Ichigo, to balance the spiciness. 

Can you use sake in cocktails? 

Absolutely. The Shinkansen, one of our 

popular cocktails, comprises apricot-infused 

sake, a splash of Lillet Blanc, smashed 

cardamom pods and kaffi r lime leaves. 

has around 20 sakes on its wine list, and 

there’s even more listed at his newly opened 

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WORDS AMANDA LINNELL 

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In 

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MAIN: A waterfall adds to Mount Ruapehu’s 

beauty INSETS TOP/BOTTOM: The cosy 

Chateau Tongariro welcomes visitors; try a 

wheelie in front of Mount Ruapehu 


FRIDAY 

8pm Dine at the Station Café/Restaurant 

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SATURDAY 

9am Take in the clean mountain air and 

beautiful vistas of the crisp white snow nestled 

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9.30am While the most famous walk in 

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Tongariro Crossing, you have to be seriously 

well-prepared to go in winter. Instead, there 

are plenty of shorter and just-as-impressive 

walks suitable for the whole family around 

Whakapapa Village. 

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(about 150 minutes), Taranaki Falls (about 

120 minutes) and the Ridge Track (about 30 

minutes), which climbs through beech forest. 

These walks cover moderate terrain and 

provide the opportunity to get up close with 

unique alpine fl ora and fauna. 

1pm For the adventurous, nothing beats 

having a blast on a mountain bike around the 

incredible tracks in the park. The “42 Traverse” 

is considered the craziest of them all, but at 

this time of the year, you’d have to prove to 

Rick Chapman of Kiwi Mountain Bikes that 

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For something less challenging, Chapman 

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to the village, including the Fishers Track 

(21km, three hours), a downhill ride that 

Chapman enthuses “is a total adrenaline rush”. 

If Chapman’s not up the mountain skiing, he’ll 

happily take you on a guided tour himself. 

Otherwise, try your hand at trout fi shing in 

the Whakapapa River, the largest tributary to 

the impressive Whanganui River. 

There are plenty of operators in the area, 

but try the team at Wades Landing Outdoors 

as they’re more than happy to collect you and 

share their secret fi shing locations. 

3pm For a relaxing indulgence, don’t miss the 

iconic Chateau Tongariro. Built in 1929, it has 

the elegance of yesteryear with all the modcons. 

Stop at the historic Ruapehu Lounge Bar 

for Devonshire tea in front of the roaring fi res. 

With breathtaking views of the mountains, a 

golf course and tennis courts, it will take all 

your energy to leave its grandeur. After a day 

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of action outdoors, you can just kick back for a 

game of billiards then an evening drink. 

5pm Fancy yourself as the next Sir Edmund 

Hillary? Get climbing at National Park 

Backpackers’ 8m-high indoor climbing wall. 

With 55 different climbs and full supervision, 

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8pm If trout isn’t on your dinner menu, there’s 

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Try toboganning with 

your little ones INSETS 

TOP/BOTTOM: The swanky 

Rua Lounge in Chateau 

Tongariro; a hot chocolate is 

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11.30am With your feet back fi rmly on 

the ground, jump in the car and head to 

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that services the Turoa ski area on the 

southern side of the mountain. 

12pm Drop by the Ruapehu Visitor 

Information Centre for more ideas on 

what to do, or try checking out Ohakune’s 

shops and restaurants. You could also 

take a drive up to the Turoa ski fi elds, hire 

sledges for the kids or build a snowman. 

3pm From Ohakune, follow the road east 

around the mountain to the small town 

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with army tanks outside is none other than 

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There’s a good café for hungry tums, but don’t 

stay too late as the road back to the National 

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7pm Head straight to the Chateau for that 

special dinner under the chandeliers in 

Ruapehu Restaurant — it’s the perfect way to 

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RESTAURANT 

Cnr Findlay St 

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1 WHAKAPAPA 

VISITOR 

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Tel: +64 (7) 

892 4000 

1 KIWI MOUNTAIN 

BIKES 

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Village, tel: 0800 

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1 WADES 

LANDING 

OUTDOORS 

Rairimu Village, 

tel: +64 (7) 

895 5995 

1 CHATEAU 

TONGARIRO 

State Hwy 48, 

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tel: +64 (7) 

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1 NATIONAL PARK 

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1 SCHNAPPS BAR 

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1 BASEKAMP 

57 Carroll St, 

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1 MOUNTAIN AIR 

WHAKAPAPA 

VILLAGE 

Tel: +64 (7) 892 2812 

1 RUAPEHU VISITOR 

INFORMATION 

CENTRE 

54 Clyde St, Ohakune, 

tel: +64 (6) 385 8427 

1 NATIONAL ARMY 

MUSEUM 

State Highway 1, 

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WORDS KATHY BUCHANAN 

One of Australia’s leading ladies, Miranda Otto opens up about 

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Photo: James Cant 

STAR STRUCK 

MIRANDA OTTO 


With a new movie set 

to open in cinemas 

this month, life is rosy 

for the chameleon-like 

Miranda Otto 

Miranda 

Otto has starred alongside 

Hollywood hunks such as Tom 

Cruise, Harrison Ford and Orlando Bloom, is happily 

married to Underbelly star Peter O’Brien, and starred in a 

commercial opposite Brad Pitt. Jealous, anyone? 

Gorgeous co-stars aside, it’s an inherited passion for the 

acting craft that attracted this NIDA graduate to acting. In 

fact, speaking to Otto in person, you get the feeling that 

she’d be just as happy performing in a 10-seat theatre as on 

the big-budget set of a fi lm or a TV show. 

“I enjoy doing both fi lm and TV,” says Otto. “If you get on 

a [TV] show that happens to go for a long period of time, 

you get to fl esh out a character, which is great. It’s quite fun 

with TV in that the script is being written as you go. You go 

to work and read the script… you have to work a lot faster, 

you have to adapt.” 

It’s no surprise then that this versatile Sydney-based 

actress has worked on a wide range of projects with A-list 

stars, including Michelle Pfeiffer in What Lies Beneath. Otto 

describes Pfeiffer as “so helpful and supportive, really lovely 

and generous with her time. Often when you’re working 

with people who are the biggest stars, they’re incredibly 

amiable and so easy to work with.” 

She also co-starred with Charlie’s Angels’ Lucy Liu in 

the TV series Cashmere Mafi a and Debra Messing in The 

Starter Wife. Then there’s her attention-grabbing role as 

shieldmaiden Éowyn alongside Cate Blanchett in the last 

two fi lms of Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy. 

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pale jade eyes and famously gorgeous strawberry blonde 

hair, Otto is considered by many to be the next Judy Davis, 

and is always up for a new challenge. 

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Aussie Shirley Barrett and the opening fi lm of the Sydney 

Film Festival. It was Barrett who cast Otto in one of her fi rst 

movies, Love Serenade, which went on to win the Camera 

d’Or at Cannes. She then appeared in a string of Aussie 

movies, such as the cult fi lms Doing Time For Patsy Cline 

and True Love and Chaos. 

South Solitary also sees her teaming up with her real-life 

actor father, Barry Otto, who plays her cantankerous head 

lighthouse keeper uncle, who is very hard on her character. 

Otto says that playing Meredith, 35, who is unmarried 

and in disgrace, was a welcome challenge and allowed her 

an opportunity to delve into Australian history. “People 

always think of beaded fl apper dresses in the ’20s, but 

the reality is that most women would only have two pairs 

of shoes and lumpy homemade skirts. We wanted it to be 

realistic, so we did research at the New South Wales’ library 

and looked up a lot of 1920s ads and newspapers. 

“You just realise what a diffi cult time it was. My character 

Meredith is a modern woman of the day who — like so 

many women of that post-war generation — can’t get 

“It’s qu it e fun with TV in th at th e scr ipt is bein g writ ten 

as you go. You have to wor k a lot fas ter 


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Otto was accepted in to medicin e an d excell ed at ball et , 

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a relationship and misses out on having children. Even 

though the fi lm is set on an isolated Tasmanian island in 

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Hungarian/New Zealand actor Marton Csokas, who starred 

in Romulus, My Father. Though the story is set in Tasmania, 

fi lming took place on the southern Victorian coast. 

“I loved going on location. Even though we were working 

long, six-day weeks, you just throw yourself into the 

project. I see dad a lot anyway, but of course it was lovely 

to have him on set. We were in Portland last October and 

hit a heat wave. But we were desperate for overcast days, 

because the plot revolves around bad weather. So we’d 

be hoping for rain and clouds, and the locals would be so 

excited it was fi ne weather for us.” 

Otto married Australian actor Peter O’Brien in 2003 

in Sydney and soon after, starred in a Logie-winning role 

opposite him in the Australian TV mini-series Through My 

Eyes: The Lindy Chamberlain Story. O’Brien, together with 

their daughter Darcey, were frequent visitors to the set. 


“My husband and fi ve-year-old daughter came back 

and forth from Sydney, so Sunday was family day. I think 

Darcey’s so used to seeing me dressed up, she doesn’t 

think about it. When I was a kid I loved Ginger Rogers and 

Fred Astaire — all those 1930s fi lms. I loved all the singing 

and dancing. There’s a certain naïveté about those fi lms, 

and as a kid it seemed like a beautiful world.” 

Otto moved around in her early years, which may be why 

she’s so comfortable fi lming on location. She was brought 

up in Brisbane until she was seven, then lived briefl y in 

Hong Kong with her mother, Lindsay, also an actress. 

When her parents separated, she settled in Newcastle 

with her mother, and visited her actor father in Sydney on 

weekends and holidays, and put on plays with friends. 

Otto was accepted into medicine and excelled in ballet, 

but ultimately decided to pursue her love of acting. “When 

we were at NIDA we used to leave these notes on the 

noticeboards for each other saying, ‘Steven Spielberg 

called’. So when I did get a call from him saying he wanted 

me to be in War of the Worlds with Tom Cruise, I couldn’t 

believe it!” 

Otto as her 

character Meredith, 

in a still from her 

new Australian movie 

South Solitary 

Photo: Matt Nettheim

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All glammed up for 

the opening night 

of the Sydney Film 

Festival with her South 

Solitary co-stars, 

including dad Barry 


Otto was three months pregnant at the time and told 

the director, expecting she’d automatically lose out on 

the role. However, instead Spielberg said, “Oh great, 

I’ll write it into the part”. A few months later, Otto was 

starring in the blockbuster adaptation of the H.G. Wells 

literary classic. 

Although she says, tongue-in-cheek, the highlight 

of her career has to be a commercial she starred in 

alongside Brad Pitt. “He was lovely, a very nice person, 

very down to earth. I can’t remember the exact details, 

but he was proposing to me in the commercial. It was 

very funny.” 

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Melbourne: “I always love visiting Melbourne. Th ere are food 

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week there is something on, particularly in winter. You can wear 

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stopover there for a day or two. Th e Sukhothai is just a really 

nice, quiet hotel with a lovely pool and beautiful rooms. It’s quite 

low-key and beautifully done — you won’t feel like you want to 

leave the hotel.” 

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movie, has green rolling hills that take you down to a perfect bay 

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Th e whole drive is great.” 

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Fiji’s Namosi 

Highlands, the 

highest point in 

Viti Levu, offers 

amazing views 

RIGHT: Life in the 

villages remains 

traditional 


Main photo: Lonely Planet Images/Scott Darsney; INSET: Getty Images

There 

Into the 

The Namosi Highlands show off a spectacular fl ip-side 

of Fiji, with everything from traditional ceremonies to 

adventure activities along the way 

WORDS ANDY PHILLIPS 

are no sun-loungers, buffets 

or swim-up bars where I’m 

going. Ahead is a bumpy dirt road, a murky 

beverage to drink and some of the most epic 

scenery in Fiji. Seeing the beach and its plush 

resort disappear into the rear-view mirror of the 

bus is just the fi rst part of a journey into the 

Namosi Highlands, the highest point in Fiji’s 

main island, Viti Levu. 

While most visitors to the spectacular 

Coral Coast stick to the white sand beaches 

and fringing reef of the island’s southern 

fl ank, heading in the opposite direction holds 

alternative attractions. Travelling inland from 

the coastal Queens Road instead means 

waves of green hills and traditional villages 

— and some of the best adrenaline-pumping 

activities in the archipelago. 

The journey starts at Pacifi c Harbour, an 

area of manicured lawns and the deep blue 

hue of the South Pacifi c Ocean. A three-hour 

bus ride east of Nadi takes us to the base of 

Rivers Fiji, an eco-tourism company offering 

a range of trips exploring the Coral Coast’s 

diverse scenery. While there are sea kayaking 

tours and island visits, the fi rm’s most popular 

itineraries involve going into the nation’s lush 

interior, the Namosi Highlands. 

According to Rivers Fiji’s general manager 

Kim Andersen, it’s diffi cult to pick out an 

individual highlight of the trip, as the Namosi 

Highlands is a place that simply wows so 

many visitors.“This whole trip is a look at the 

real Fiji of the past,” she says. “The features of 

the highlands have a beauty that few tourists 

ever see.” 

After meeting our guides Adre, Kini and 

Jovilisi — all from local villages — the fi rst part 

of the trip is by bus. We climb steeply away 

from the coastline, winding upwards ’til we 

catch sight of spectacular views back towards 

Beqa Lagoon. Cresting a ridge, we drop into 

the spectacular Namosi Valley, which offers an 

entirely different glimpse of Fiji. 

Jaw-dropping vistas of saw-toothed 

mountains and rivers are broken up by 

villages that seem trapped in time. Children 

in starched uniforms emerge from wicker 

houses or wave at us from school playing 

fi elds. It’s a bumpy ride, but the driver, who 

sports a permanent grin, deftly steers around 

the deeper potholes. The bus stops often to 

allow camera-toting visitors to get out and 

take photos of the sublime views. 

By mid-morning we reach the village of 

Nakavika, high in the mountains. After fi ling 

off the bus, everyone is given a sulu, a unisex 

wraparound skirt, to cover our legs before 

going to meet the chief. 

It’s clear that this is no tourist trap. Woven 

matting lies drying on grassy areas between 

rows of simple homes made from wood or 

corrugated iron. Children peek out of windows 

waving at us while their mothers hang out 

hand-washed clothes to dry. 

Here, traditions are still followed. Visitors 

must fi rst go to the chief’s hut to drink kava 

— a mildly narcotic drink — before they can 

be welcomed into the village proper. The chief 

himself, a wizened old man who introduces 

himself as Leo, sits cross-legged in front of 

a small table as we step into his one-room 

wooden hut. He welcomes us with a warm 

smile and thanks us for travelling such a long 

way here. 

Our group sits in a circle around a large 

wooden bowl called the taunoa — the 

traditional mixing bowl for the kava. Once the 

liquid is ready, it is passed around in a halfshell 

coconut cup. Local tradition states that 

HUB 

FIJI 


CLOCKWISE: The gorgeous 

Wainuta Falls; before kava 

gets drunk, it’s prepared 

in a wooden bowl called 

the taunoa; white-water 

rafting will set your heart 

racing 


TOP/BOTTOM: Duigan 

and Hart with a good 

day’s catch; their spoils 

after a day of crabbing 

at Cowell 

each person must clap once before accepting 

the cup, then down the contents in one gulp. 

The drink tastes like muddy water but leaves 

my lips feeling slightly numb. The tour guides 

take part too. Kini grimaces as he downs his 

cup.“He stayed up until 2am drinking kava last 

night,” laughs fellow guide Jovilisi. 

If the journey up into the Namosi Highlands 

focuses on Fijian culture, then the trip back 

down is all about the adrenaline rush. Rivers 

Fiji offers several blood-pumping ways to 

descend the highlands, and have exclusive 

rights to run trips on the Upper Navua and 

Wainikoriiluva (’Luva) rivers. 

The journey through the steep-sided 

Upper Navua Gorge is a white-water rafting 

adventure, with fi ve or six people to each raft 

and the steering controlled by expert guides. 

Tricky rapids combine with stunning scenery 

to make it an unforgettable experience. 

The trip on the ’Luva River is done with 

individual infl atable kayaks. They are unrolled 

once out of the bus, and infl ated by the side 

of the river while the group puts on life jackets 

and helmets. 

After a few safety tips from lead guide Adre, 

each of us attempts to negotiate the class II 

rapids. The challenge, as we soon fi nd out, is 

in threading a path through the rock maze. 

But with water temperature averaging 25°C, 

nobody complains when they fall out. The 

scenery remains equally as impressive, with 

waterfalls gushing down at the edge of the 

river and sheer cliffs covered in green moss. 

The ’Luva River canyon is also home to 

Harrier hawks, parrots and herons which can 

be spotted along the journey. Our kayaking 

trip is broken up with a buffet lunch on a 

pebbly shore opposite a small waterfall and 

offers us the chance to take a refreshing dip in 

the river — for those of us who hadn’t already. 

If you enjoy the chance to explore on dry 

land, the ’Luva River trip also involves a trek to 

the pristine Wainuta Falls. Leaving the kayaks, 

life jackets and helmets at the shore, Adre 

guides us across an area of grassland to the 

falls, which plunge into a cool pool. 

“The best part of this waterfall is that it’s 

only our groups that come here, so we always 

get it all to ourselves,” says Adre with a grin. 

Paddle, take the plunge at the base of the falls, 

or get up close to the pummelling water for a 

TRICKY RAPIDS 

COMBINE WITH 

STUNNING 

SCENERY FOR AN 

UNFORGETTABLE 

EXPERIENCE 

free head and shoulder massage. 

The fi nal part of our day-long trip is a 

motorised long-boat ride along the river 

section. In this broad area, we get the best 

scenery — waterfalls cascading on both sides 

and huge clumps of bamboo towering more 

than 20m above us. It’s an image to remember 

— especially when you’re at the beach or 

swim-up bar later recounting your tales. 

Take Me There 

1 RIVERS FIJI 

Tel: +679 345 0147 

Jetstar flies direct to Fiji from Sydney, 

with connections to Melbourne four 

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Clockwise: Tom Till; Macduff Everton/Corbis; Tom Till


About 

JOURNEY 

TO 

THE 

CENTRE 

OF 

THE 

EARTH 

Delve beneath the surface of the Australian 

outback to discover the unique lava tubes 

of Undara near Cairns 

WORDS MIA LACY 

four hours’ drive away from 

the reef and rainforest 

surrounding Cairns in tropical North Queensland 

lies a subterranean wonderland. From our bird’s 

eye view 300m above the McBride volcanic 

province, we watch the wildlife and savannah 

plains beneath us. A fl ock of black cockatoos 

circle above a mob of wild brumby horses we 

have startled into a gallop, while a family of 

kangaroos stand to attention, staring up at our 

bright yellow helicopter. 

“After the wet is a terrifi c time to be visiting 

Undara,” says Skysafari Australia owner/pilot 

Bradley King. “See how all the waterholes and 

rivers are full of water after the long summer 

rains and look how refreshed the landscape is.” 

Ahead of us, deep green patches stand out 

from the brown plains, stretching 160km to the 

southern horizon. “You’re looking at the longest 

lava fl ow on earth from a single volcanic crater 

in modern times — welcome to Undara!” says 

King with a huge grin.

Photo: Barkers Lava Tube © Undara Experience 

Once you’re inside, 

the Undara Lava Tubes 

offer an inspiring 

experience with nature 

FLY/DRIVE 

UNDARA LAVA TUBES 


The patches come into sharp focus as we 

skim along the lava fl ow — these green gullies 

full of trees are where the roofs of the lava 

tubes collapsed in, allowing light and plants 

to fi ll the cavities created. The story behind 

the natural phenomenon of the lava tubes is a 

fascinating one. 

About 190,000 years ago, rivers of magma 

erupted from the Undara Volcano, settling into 

the low contours of the land. The air cooled 

the surface of the lava fl ow, creating a solid 

crust, while the earth itself cooled the walls 

and fl oor forming the tube. Beneath the crust, 

the molten lava continued to fl ow through 

the tubes. The eruption stopped and the lava 

fl owed out the far end of the tubes, leaving 

many hollow tunnels beneath the surface of 

the crust. 

Over thousands of years, the earth 

healed the land, and eventually some of 

the roof crusts collapsed into the tubes 

below. These spots are the access points for 

today’s explorers, and were discovered by the 

Collins family when they settled the region as 

pioneers 150 years ago. 

“My great-great-grandfather Thomas 

Collins was passionate about the bush. 

He cherished the land and lived from it,” 

says Bram Collins, Undara’s owner and the 

fi fth generation of the family to grow up as 

custodians of the Undara Lava Tubes. 

It was Bram’s father, Gerry Collins, who 

negotiated with the government to zone about 

one quarter of the family’s pastoral lease 

into Undara Volcanic National Park in 1990. 

“My father’s vision was that the tubes were 

so unique that everyone should be able to 

marvel at their majesty, see an outback sunset 

beneath a million stars and awake to a quiet 

dawn in the bush,” says Collins. 

Undara Lava Lodge, created with minimal 

impact and with a focus on ecological 

sustainability, suits the landscape. 

Beautifully restored, turn-of-the-century 

railway carriages shaded by tall trees and 

surrounded by native wildlife make up the 

high-end accommodation. There’s also a 

Swags Village with large comfortable tents 

and the Stockmans Quarters, dormitorystyle 

accommodation suited to large groups. 

There’s even a caravan park and campground. 

But it’s the tubes and the wildlife we’ve 

come to see and now, on the Wildlife at Sunset 

two-hour expedition, we are face-to-face with 

a mob of wallaroos. “Most people think these 

animals are a cross between a kangaroo and 

a wallaby, but they’re their own species,” 

explains our guide Paul Revie. 

Standing on the granite outcrop with a 

360-degree view of the original Rosella Plains 

station, our group is struck by the beauty of 

a dazzling sunset. We sip sparkling wine and 

taste tropical fruits as the last rays of sun 

infl ame the huge outback sky over our heads. 

Revie tells us the names of the birds we 

can hear. “I’m a zoologist and it’s like heaven 

on earth for me out here,” he grins. “We’ve 

recorded 165 species of birds and 20 species 

of bats within this national park.” 


We continue to Barkers Cave, our fi rst lava 

tube, where it’s now dusk and thousands of 

micro bats are fl ying out of the cave mouth 

in search of dinner. A brightly banded snake 

devours a hapless bat. “That night tiger’s 

already caught his!” Revie laughs at the sight. 

Back at the Iron Pot Bistro, we turn 

carnivorous and hungrily devour Undara 

prime rib steak (Collins’ family produce of 

course), plus emu and crocodile fi llets. The 

meals are delicious, and we dine listening to 

applause drifting across from the campfi re 

beside the lodge. Here, Revie has morphed 

into a bush poet. 

Clockwise from the top right: Tourism Queensland; Undara Experience; Undara Experience; Andrew Sturges/Undara Experience; Mia Lacy

CLOCKWISE: Eat local food 

at the Iron Pot Bistro; an 

aerial view of the McBride 

volcano; enjoy stunning 

vistas on the Wildlife at 

Sunset tour; a kangaroo 

and joey; Skysafari owner/ 

pilot Bradley King (left) 

with passenger 

EVERYONE SHOULD BE ABLE TO MARVEL 

AT THEIR MAJESTY, SEE AN OUTBACK 

SUNSET BENEATH A MILLION STARS AND 

AWAKE TO A QUIET DAWN IN THE BUSH 

Cairns Triple Treat 

Sample the best of Cairns before or after 

your Undara adventure. 

Cairns Wildlife Dome 

Discover this amazing zoo located high on 

top of the Reef Hotel Casino. Spy parrots, 

cockatoos, lorikeets, doves and rosellas within 

the rainforest environment, get up close to 

wallabies and observe animals such as frogs, 

turtles, pythons and crocodiles. 

35/41 Wharf St, Reef Hotel Casino, 

tel: +61 (7) 4031 7250 

Skyrail/Kuranda Scenic Railway 

Embark on the Kuranda Classic Experience 

tour, which combines the award-winning 

Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Rainforest 

Cableway. Th e Skyrail takes you above the 

forest canopy to view World Heritage-listed 

rainforest. Explore hilltop Kuranda village 

before departing on the world-famous scenic 

railway, which stops at Barron Gorge and 

crosses the impressive Stoney Creek Bridge on 

its way to Freshwater Station before returning 

to Cairns Station. 

Kuranda Scenic Railway Bunda St, Cairns 

Railway Station, tel: +61 (7) 4036 9333 

Mercure Hotel Harbourside 

Right on the Esplanade and an easy walk to 

the CBD, this is a terrifi c city hotel within 

easy reach of attractions. Every room in this 

four-star hotel has a great view of Trinity Bay 

and the tropical mountains. 209–217 Th e 

Esplanade, tel: +61 (7) 4051 899 

The words of Banjo Patterson’s famous “Man 

from Snowy River” have the crowd enthralled. 

The bush night is a chorus of crickets as we 

sleep, soundly cocooned in the safety of our 

railway carriages. 

The next day begins with a hearty cooked 

breakfast at Ringers Camp as the native 

birds entertain us. “The pied butcherbirds 

like bacon and the kookaburras prefer the 

sausages,” laughs Cathy the cook, as a pair of 

kookaburras tussle over a sausage. 

Then after a brief drive through the bush 

watched by inquisitive kangaroos and 

wallabies, we’re standing at the entrance to 

the Arch Cave, watching the sunlight dance 

over the marbled walls and ceiling of the 

collapsed lava tube. 

“The temperature here in the caves is 10 

degrees cooler than the surface of the plains, 

and the local Aboriginal community — the 

Ewamian people — would use this area as a 

workshop to make their hunting tools,” our 

guide Paul Green tells us. 

Holding the handrails, we follow Green as he 

guides us with a powerful light deep into the 

tube. There’s a spiritual feeling when you’re 

deep inside the cave, and it’s easy to imagine 

the Ewamian ancestors watching over us. 


Back outside, rainbow lorikeets dart 

between the gum trees and a towering 

500-year-old fi g tree marks the entrance to 

the next cave, Stephenson’s Tube, notable for 

its uphill lava fl ow and its resident population 

of about 25,000 bats. Green points out 

“lavacicles” — the tube equivalent of small 

stalactites when a roof overhang cools and 

drips — and the lava level lines, which are 

the markings on the tube wall indicating the 

fl uctuating level of fl ow in the tube. 

In an old Aboriginal language, Undara 

means a “long, long way” and you’d have 

to go a long, long way to see anything as 

spectacularly unique as these ancient relics 

from another age. 


The entrance to 

the Arch Cave 

is a sight to 

behold in itself 

Take Me There 

Families and couples alike can spend days exploring the Undara Volcanic National Park with the variety of 

tours and experiences on offer at the lodge. 

By road, it’s a four-hour drive on sealed 

roads from Cairns to Undara. Take the Kuranda 

highway up from the coast and cross the 

Atherton Tablelands to Ravenshoe. Follow the 

Savannah Way (Kennedy Highway) south-west 

through Innot Hot Springs to Mt Garnet and 

continue on until you reach the 40 Mile Scrub 

National Park. After passing through the 40 Mile 

Scrub National Park follow the Savannah Way 

West (Gulf Developmental Road) until you arrive 

at the Undara turn off. It’s then 15km to Undara. 

By coach, there’s a two-day outback 

experience available which includes carriage 

accommodation, Wildlife at Sunset tour, a twohour 

lava tube tour, a three-course dinner in the 

bistro, lunch and transfers. 

By train, the popular ‘Savannahlander’ train 

travels the original 90-year-old rail line that 

serviced the pioneering mining towns of 

Forsayth, Einasleigh and Mt Surprise. March to 

December, Fridays only. 

By helicopter, Skysafari Australia have 

transfers and packages to the Undara helipad. 

Their Undara Explorer personalised air tour 

departs Cairns at 10am and includes a return 

tropical coastline, mountain and Great Dividing 

Range scenic fl ight; two-hour lava tube tour; 

lunch buffet served in the Iron Pot Bistro; and 

use of the resort swimming pool. Tel: +61 (7) 

4099 3666. 

Undara Volcanic Park 

Savannah Way, tel: +61 (7) 4097 1900 

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Photo: Undara Experience

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CLOCKWISE: Sarah Sykes and Brianna 

Macks in front of Blackbird Corner; the 

quaint shopfront of High Tea with Mrs 

Woo; Brianna Brent of Miss Lulu; laceup 

sneakers designed by Linda Bergskas of 

Guanabana; dressmaker Elizbeth Rodger 

with some cool Miss Fancypants boyshorts 

in Make Space; handcrafted and locally 

designed corsetry from Flash Heart 


Miss Lulu and Flash Heart photos: Sheriden Rhodes

Fill your basket with the best buys from indie 

boutiques, artisan markets and unique local labels 

as we forge a new shopping trail in Newcastle 

Once 

WORDS SHERIDEN RHODES PHOTOGRAPHY KITTY HILL 

known simply as “Steel City”, 

Newcastle has undergone a 

metamorphosis over the past decade. It’s gone 

from being an industrial town to a buzzing and 

highly livable city — the second largest in New 

South Wales — with its own food scene, surf 

culture, and local designers and artists. 

According to Louise Mackay, the director and 

founder of Newcastle Fashion Week (NFW), 

Newcastle is fast becoming a unique hub for 

fashion and culture. “There are so many outlets 

for fi nding an amazing fashion piece or a whole 

outfi t. From Darby Street, The Junction and the 

CBD through to Newcastle’s east end, there’s 

so much for everybody, every style and every 

age,” she says. 

THE INDIE EDGE — EAST CBD 

Skip Hunter Street’s retail strip and head 

for the city’s east end, where you’ll fi nd a 

bunch of innovative operators rejuvenating 

this once-grand end of town. Many of the 

interesting stores cropping up are part of the 

Renew Newcastle project (featured in Jetstar 

Magazine, August 2009), which places local 

artists and designers in formerly derelict and 

abandoned shopfronts. 

It’s here you’ll fi nd Make Space, a 

co-operative retail space featuring the talented 

works of six local women. Their store, one of 

the fi rst Renew Newcastle projects to get off 

the ground, features whimsical art, beautiful 

quilts, cushions and a colourful clothing line 

for women, children and more. Two other local 

women have recently joined the creative co-op, 

including self-confessed fabric addict Suzie 

Bailey from Once Was, who creates beautiful 

clothing, hats, bags and blankets by using 

recycled fabric. 

RETAIL THERAPY 

NEWCASTLE 

Before It Began, meanwhile, is a new 

fashion, art and studio space run by Jzhonnie 

Bezhet Holloway, Bonnie-Grace Dwyer and 

Rhea Newton-Brooke — three young women 

who participated in the inaugural NFW last year. 

The store, also a Renew Newcastle project, 

features a number of labels, including their own 

collaborative vintage label Junkie Collective 

and Bezhet Holloway’s label that turns denim 

into couture dresses, quirky shorts and even 

swimwear. Within the all-white space, you can 

see the designers at work and view exhibitions 

featuring local artists. 

GLAMOUR TOWN — 

DARBY STREET 

Darby Street in inner-city Cooks Hill is perhaps 

Newcastle’s most happening strip with great 

boutiques and bustling cafés, pubs and 

restaurants. Here, you can visit the fl agship 

stores of two of Newcastle’s biggest fashion 

success stories. 

High Tea with Mrs Woo is a collaboration 

between the Chinese-Malaysian Foong sisters: 

Rowena, Juliana and Angela. The three sisters 

migrated to Newcastle with their family in 

1988 and launched their womenswear label in 

2004. They catapulted into the world of fashion 

design by winning the 2005 NSW Mercedes 

Start-Up Awards and the Austrade-Powerhouse 

Market Development Award. This led to them 

hitting runways in Shanghai, Sydney and 

Melbourne, and exhibitions in London’s Victoria 

and Albert Museum, Adelaide’s Anne and 

Gordon Samstag Museum of Art and Sydney’s 

Object Gallery. Their range consists of a 

signature series of reversible wrap tops, highly 

detailed wrap skirts and seasonal collections. 

Across the road is Guanabana, which made 


JET & with special guests 

THE VINES 

WED 1st SEPT Entertainment Centre Newcastle 

FRI 3rd SEPT Convention Centre Gold Coast 

SAT 4th SEPT Riverstage Brisbane 

SUN 5th SEPT Riverstage Brisbane 

TUE 7th SEPT Regional Entertainment Centre Tamworth 

THU 9th SEPT WIN Entertainment Centre Wollongong 

FRI 10th SEPT Rod Laver Arena Melbourne 

SAT 11th SEPT Rod Laver Arena Melbourne 

TUE 14th SEPT Derwent Entertainment Centre Hobart 

THU 16th SEPT Memorial Drive Adelaide 

SAT 18th SEPT Entertainment Centre Sydney 

SUN 19th SEPT Entertainment Centre Sydney 

WED 22nd SEPT Supreme Court Gardens Perth 

THU 23rd SEPT Supreme Court Gardens Perth 

FRI 24th SEPT Supreme Court Gardens Perth 

SUN 26th SEPT Amphitheatre Darwin 

TUE 28th SEPT Convention Centre Cairns 

WED 29th SEPT Convention Centre Cairns 

FRI 1st OCT Entertainment & Convention Centre Townsville 

SAT 2nd OCT Entertainment & Convention Centre Townsville 

SUN 3rd OCT Showgrounds Mackay 

THU 7th OCT Showgrounds Rockhampton 

FRI 8th OCT Caloundra Music Festival Kings Beach 

SAT 9th OCT University of Southern Qld Toowoomba 

TUE 12th OCT University of Canberra 

WED 13th OCT Sports Ground Albury 

FRI 15th OCT Showgrounds Bendigo 

SAT 16th OCT North Gardens Ballarat 

FRI 29th OCT Sidney Myer Music Bowl Melbourne 

SAT 30th OCT Memorial Drive Adelaide 

SAT 6th NOV Acer Arena Olympic Park Sydney 

WED 10th NOV Riverstage Brisbane 

FRI 12th NOV Riverstage Brisbane 

SAT 13th NOV Riverstage Brisbane 

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All photos: Justine Gaudry 

its debut at this year’s Australian Fashion Week 

with a dreamy collection inspired by the ocean. 

The brainchild of resident Norwegian designer 

Linda Bergskas, the avant-garde label is making 

waves on the Australian fashion scene with its 

mix of relaxed glamour and bohemian style. 

Bergskas, who started the NFW, says 

Newcastle’s fashion scene has grown by leaps 

and bounds over the past few years. “I have 

found Novocastrians to be very supportive 

of their local designers. I love the beach, the 

relaxed vibe and the creative environment 

Newcastle has to offer,” she says. 

Louise Mackay agrees. “The community 

really gets behind young men and women 

who aspire to make something of themselves. 

There’s a lot of support — education, 

government and community backing, spaces to 

show their talents and of course, some amazing 

people to look up to, including the High Tea 

With Mrs Woo sisters, Linda Bergskas from 

Guanabana and the Romance Was Born duo, 

who hail from Newcastle”. 

Along Darby Street, you’ll also fi nd the 

eclectic Blackbird Corner, which makes its 

own pieces and showcases local designers, 

while Flash Heart off Darby Street specialises 

in handmade corsetry and beautiful lingerie. 

Overt stocks a unique mix of urban 

apparel for men and women, with half the 

labels exclusive to Newcastle. Similarly, 

Abicus has a great range of urban street 

labels, while Ramjet has funky threads 

and accessories for both sexes. 

HUBS — THE OLIVE TREE MARKET, 

THE JUNCTION 

To meet and buy from upcoming local 

designers, visit the wonderful The Olive Tree 

Market on the fi rst Saturday of every month. 

It showcases Newcastle’s contemporary art, 

craft and fashion directly from the craftspeople 

themselves, and every item on sale is 

handmade. There you’ll fi nd local gal Brianna 

Brent, the owner and designer of Miss Lulu, a 

’50s-inspired label. “I only use small runs of 

fabric to ensure my customers look like no one 

else around,” she says. 

You’ll also fi nd Trish Stenzel from Miss 

Fancypants (part of the Make Space cooperative) 

who specialises in vintage-inspired 

underwear and swimwear; Sketch & Jones’ 

eclectic hand-printed cushion covers, kids’ 

toys and clothing; and Little Buddha’s vintage 

children’s clothing, mostly made from recycled 

fabrics. Afterwards, wander over to The 

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: There 

is plenty to see at The Olive Tree 

Market, like artworks by Limerick 

Kaye, drumming performances 

and face-painting sessions 

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12–18 September 2010 

Th e Store, 854 Hunter St, Newcastle West, 

www.newcastlefashionweek.net.au 


Junction, Newcastle’s seaside shopping village, 

for designer labels, jewellery and hip homeware 

and local art. Pop into Silver Spoon for a latte 

and shop for more local treasures in their 

terrace store cum café. 

And for designer baby and children’s wear, 

director and mum Annette Francis is behind 

the highly successful Gaia Clearance Studio 

organic cotton label. Gaia has a clearance 

outlet a short distance away in Newcastle West 

open to the public Thursdays, Fridays and 

Saturdays, so grab yourself a bargain. 


Soft, handmade little 

shoes for your tots at 

The Olive Tree Market 

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1 MAKE SPACE 

19 Wolfe St, Newcastle 

1 BEFORE IT BEGAN 

Shop 2, 111 Hunter St 

Mall, Newcastle 

1 HIGH TEA WITH 

MRS WOO 

74 Darby St, Cooks Hill, 

tel: +61 (2) 4926 4883 

1 GUANABANA 

1/115 Darby St, Cooks Hill, 

tel: +61 (2) 4926 1273 

1 BLACKBIRD CORNER 


tel: +61 (2) 4929 4350 

1 FLASH HEART 

Shop 5/115 Darby St, Cooks 

Hill, tel: +61 (2) 4023 3712 

1 OVERT 


tel: +61 (2) 4926 1704 

1 ABICUS 


tel: +61 (2) 4929 7278 

1 RAMJET 


tel: +61 (2) 4926 2839 

1 THE OLIVE 

TREE MARKET 

The Junction Public School, 

Union St, 

tel: +61 (0) 439 649 058 

1 SILVER SPOON 

98 Glebe Rd, The Junction 

1 GAIA CLEARANCE 

STUDIO 

144 Parry St, 

Newcastle West, 

tel: +61 (2) 4962 3996 

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The Tasmanian 

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The Latrobe Chocolate 

Winterfest’s delicious treats 

Now there’s even more reason to enjoy the winter thrills of Tasmania as the season’s best 

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Theatrical antics at the 

Junction Arts Festival 

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LUMINA – A WINTER 

OF FESTIVALS 


There’s 

something magical 

about Tasmania in winter. 

Cold, clear days of champagne-crisp air are 

followed by velvet-dark nights, sprinkled with 

far southern stars. The bare branches of 

deciduous trees spangled with a million tiny 

lights create a mesmerising display as they 

shiver in the winter winds. 

In the sky above, the otherworldly lights 

of the aurora australis sometimes dance. It’s 

time to wrap up in your winter woollies and get 

active outside ’til your cheeks glow from the 

cold, or to warm up by a log fi re indoors. It may 

be long and dark, but winter in Tasmania is 

simply luminous — and Tasmanians know just 

how to celebrate it. 

Lumina — A Winter of Festivals is the new 

name for a whole lot of southern winter 


festival fun. It’s a four-month program of 

events running ‘til 31 August, showcasing the 

best of Tasmanian arts, culture, sport, and 

food and wine. 

“Lumina is about lighting up your winter,” 

says Jan Ross of Tourism Tasmania, Lumina’s 

organiser. “It’s a really special season here 

— a time of warmth and enlightenment — and 

we’re inviting visitors here to experience that.” 

The events that make up Lumina are 

enticingly varied. From car rallying to wine 

tasting, AFL games to opera, chocolate art to 

choral jamming, plus fi ne food, theatre, dance 

and jazz — all up, more than 100 different 

Lumina events will be staged right across 

Tasmania to keep you busy. 

Giving voice to the joys of winter, the Festival 

of Voices (7–11 July) is one of Lumina’s 

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Bonfi re of The Festival 

of Voices promises 

much fun and 

camaraderie 

highlights. “It’s a celebration of the voice and 

voices singing together — and the magic that 

can create,” says festival director Jasper Wood. 

The Festival of Voices will present fi ve days 

of open workshops, four major concerts and 

35 visiting choirs. Showcase events are the 

Friday night a capella concert, and Saturday’s 

Festival Bonfi re and Big Sing, that open with 

a candelit vocal procession through the crisp 

winter evening air. “Everybody rugs up, we 

do hot chocolate, mulled wine and roasted 

chestnuts,” says Wood. “It’s the epitome of 

everything that’s wonderful about our winter.” 

For footy fans, the home games of the 

Tassie Hawks at Aurora Stadium, Launceston, 

will get passions fi ring. Hawthorn has two 

more games to play as part of Lumina: against 

the Brisbane Lions (17 July) and Fremantle 

Dockers (21 August). 

Hawks stars such as Buddy Franklin, Sam 

Mitchell and Luke Hodge promise to draw 

sell-out crowds. “Tassie is a wonderful place 

to play footy,” says Hawthorn’s Clinton Young. 

“It’s also a great place to watch it. You can see 

snow-capped mountains from the stadium in 

winter, and the next day you can have a round 

of golf at one of Australia’s best courses, get 

warm by a log fi re, or try some famously good 

Tasmanian food and wine.” 

So what is on the menu at Lumina? Visitors 

will be tempted by all sorts of tasty morsels 

from a constellation of culinary stars. Those 

sweet of tooth shouldn’t miss the Latrobe 

Chocolate Winterfest. This one-day festival 

(11 July) lets the community immerse in the 

good chocolatey stuff at more than 40 events 

around the northern Tasmanian town. 

There’ll be chocolate-inspired wearable 

art, fi nely crafted chocolate desserts, and 

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stalls with every sort of chocolate product to 

sample and buy. The greatest crowd-pleaser 

will undoubtedly be the blindfolded chocolate 

mousse eating competition for teams of two. 

Chocolate appreciation masterclasses with 

Belgian chocolatier Igor van Gerwen of local 

chocolate factory House of Anvers always 

draws chocolate-loving hordes as well. 

Chocolate artist Janine Mamonski will be 

displaying chocolate works of art and giving 

live demonstrations at this year’s festival. 

“Chocolate is a wonderfully rich, fragrant and 

evocative medium to work with,” she says. 


“And that association we have with warmth 

and comfort means chocolate really does light 

up your winter,” she adds. 

Theatre buffs can bask in the glow of the 

footlights at Lumina too. Theatre events range 

from the Australian Shakespeare Festival (9– 

29 August) to the avant-garde Junction Arts 

Festival, which will thrill Launceston (25–30 

August) with theatre, dance, opera, visual arts, 

writing, installation and more. Music on offer 

at its cool festival club will range from surf 

pop to hip-hop, and even an eclectic cabaret 

program. And just for laughs, organisers have 

The Tasmanian 

Symphony 

Orchestra in 

full swing 

scheduled in a Hobart Comedy Festival 

(23–31 July). 

Throughout all this, audiences can enjoy a 

rich tapestry of music events by Musica Viva 

and the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra 

(including a performance with Tasdance, 

23–24, 30 July), as well as the Devonport Jazz 

festival program (22–25 July). 

With all this and much more brightening 

winter in Tasmania, it’s a seductive spot to 

absorb the winter light. Just keep an eye on 

the sky when you come here: that luminous, 

magical aurora might just shine on you, too. 

Take Me There 

1 LUMINA — A WINTER OF FESTIVALS 

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Main photo: Tourism Tasmania & Alastair Bett

stalls with every sort of chocolate product to 

sample and buy. The greatest crowd-pleaser 

will undoubtedly be the blindfolded chocolate 

mousse eating competition for teams of two. 

Chocolate appreciation masterclasses with 

Belgian chocolatier Igor van Gerwen of local 

chocolate factory House of Anvers always 

draws chocolate-loving hordes as well. 

Chocolate artist Janine Mamonski will be 

displaying chocolate works of art and giving 

live demonstrations at this year’s festival. 

“Chocolate is a wonderfully rich, fragrant and 

evocative medium to work with,” she says. 


“And that association we have with warmth 

and comfort means chocolate really does light 

up your winter,” she adds. 

Theatre buffs can bask in the glow of the 

footlights at Lumina too. Theatre events range 

from the Australian Shakespeare Festival (9– 

29 August) to the avant-garde Junction Arts 

Festival, which will thrill Launceston (25–30 

August) with theatre, dance, opera, visual arts, 

writing, installation and more. Music on offer 

at its cool festival club will range from surf 

pop to hip-hop, and even an eclectic cabaret 

program. And just for laughs, organisers have 

The Tasmanian 

Symphony 

Orchestra in 

full swing 

scheduled in a Hobart Comedy Festival 

(23–31 July). 

Throughout all this, audiences can enjoy a 

rich tapestry of music events by Musica Viva 

and the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra 

(including a performance with Tasdance, 

23–24, 30 July), as well as the Devonport Jazz 

festival program (22–25 July). 

With all this and much more brightening 

winter in Tasmania, it’s a seductive spot to 

absorb the winter light. Just keep an eye on 

the sky when you come here: that luminous, 

magical aurora might just shine on you, too. 

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Fly to the edge of the earth with two fearless 

surfers and watch, heart in mouth, as they 

take on wave mountains 

WORDS CRAIG TANSLEY 


OF THE

Main photo: Stu Gibson; INSETS: Corey Scott; Surfers’ photo: Jason McCormack 

OPPOSITE: Ross 

Clarke Jones races to 

out run a giant wave at 

Pedra Branca 

FROM TOP: Enroute to 

Cascade River before 

heading out to surf 

Barn Bay; the intrepid 

duo of Ross Clarke 

Jones and Tom Carroll 

When 

a wave reaches a height 

of 9m or more, a surfer 

PEOPLE 

STORM SURFERS 

riding down its face can reach speeds of 

over 90km/h. Can you even begin to 

imagine what that must feel like when 

you’re strapped onto just a piece of fi breglass? 

Ross Clarke Jones, one of the craziest-ever 

big wave surfers, gives you a better picture: 

“It’s like driving as fast as you ever could in a 

car. When you’re out of control you feel like the 

fi breglass on your board is going to peel off… 

your muscles are so tight, you’re so tense you 

don’t breathe, you grit your teeth. I’ve ground 

mine right off!” he says. 

His partner in crime, two-time world 

champion surfer and Quiksilver team rider 

Tom Carroll, the self-described “sensible one” 

of the duo, reckons nothing compares. “I love 

the fear that comes when you ride really big 

waves,” he says. “It’s not that gut-wrenching 

fear that stops you in your tracks — it’s that 

other fear, the good one — which charges 

your brain like a drug and tells you it’s okay to 

go on and that you want more of this.” 

Clarke Jones and Carroll are the stars of 

an elite team of big wave experts — dubbed 

Storm Surfers — developed to track down the 

biggest and most isolated waves on the planet. 

If a gigantic wave is going to break anywhere, 

it’s the Storm Surfers’ job to get Clarke Jones 

and Carroll there in time. Many people would 

call this an insane pursuit because gigantic 

waves don’t just break anywhere. Indeed, 

the Storm Surfers have had to travel to 

inaccessible places for monster waves. 

Carroll and Clarke Jones have been riding 

gigantic waves around the world for decades, 

but nothing they’d ever ridden before quite 

prepared them for their ultimate challenge: 

surfi ng the giant, freezing waves of the 

Antarctic off New Zealand’s southern coast. 

“I think probably the best way we could’ve 

prepared for surfi ng New Zealand’s Fiordland 

was to sneak past our local butcher and lock 

ourselves in the freezer for a couple of days 

with no clothes on,” laughs Carroll. 

The challenge of surfi ng one of the remotest 

and coldest waves on the planet was captured 

by a Discovery Channel fi lm crew and can be 

seen on air this month. The team travelled to 

the tip of New Zealand’s barren South Island, 

then took helicopters into “base camp” where 

massive swells roll in from the Southern Ocean. 

No one had ever surfed the area before, so 

the team had to plan their strategy based on 

information from local fi shermen. This was 

truly uncharted territory, and when the waves 

came, local fi shermen cleared right out and 

left the Storm Surfers alone to face the waves. 

“It was the wildest surf I’ve ever, ever been 

in and they weren’t keen to stick around,” 

says Carroll. “There was snow landing on our 

jet ski as we prepared in the morning. It’s the 

opposite idea of what people think of surfi ng 

— you know, tropical waters, sunshine. There 

was none of that. It was well below zero, it was 

unbelievable.” When Carroll and Clarke Jones 

decided it was time to go, it was obvious who 

would ride fi rst. 


“Ross always likes to be on the fi rst wave, 

he’s a control freak,” says Carroll. “I’m always 

having to watch him. He’s pure animal, the 

archetypal beast, he’s scared of nothing. 

He’s probably clinically insane. I try to be 

more calculating, I like to feel the whole thing, 

whereas Ross doesn’t question or think, he 

just goes.” 

The results are incredible — some of the 

biggest waves ever surfed in the wildest place 

ever for big wave surfi ng. Despite suffering 

a wipe-out in which he “completely fl ipped 

and spun and went under the water for a long 

time”, Carroll says these extreme experiences 

are just an example of what’s in store for them. 


“The ocean’s constantly throwing curve 

balls at us,” he says. “Geez, she’s just a 

relentless old thing, but we’re like salty old sea 

dogs. We’re learning more and more; it’s ocean 

wisdom we’re looking for. But as soon as you 

think you’ve got it, she just laughs at you.” 

Sure enough, after leaving New Zealand, 

Carroll dislocated his foot right off the ankle 

surfi ng a 6m wave in Hawaii. “Sometimes the 

ocean just wants to remind you who’s boss 

and there’s nothing you can do about it.” 

Storm Surfers: New Zealand has its Australian 

premiere on the Discovery Channel on 

Wednesday, 14 July at 8.30pm (AEST). 

Tom Carroll bottom 

turns a giant righthand 

wave at Pedra 

Branca 

Carroll’s Top 

Surfi ng Spots 

Honolulu: “Everyone has to surf Hawaii at 

some point in their lives — it’s the birthplace 

of surfi ng. Th e waves don’t have to be big, it’s 

just a family aff air surfi ng here. And for anyone 

who’s into special sporting events, there’s 

nothing better than the Pipeline Masters on 

the North Shore of Oahu each December.” 

Nadi: “Fiji is so close and accessible, all you 

have to do is see a good swell coming on the 

map and hop on a quick fl ight. Get down south 

from Nadi to the islands off the Coral Coast 

— places like Plantation Island or Tavarua 

— for some of the best waves on earth.” 

Avalon: “It’s so close to one of the best surfi ng 

waves on the planet, Bells Beach. I’m always 

fl ying down to Avalon to get to Bells Beach 

— it’s one of my favourite right-hand breaks. It 

gets cold, but it’s worth freezing to surf here.” 

Photo: Stu Gibson

LEFT TO RIGHT: A host of 

beach activities can be done 

at The Broadwater; the 

aerial view of the beautiful 

Lakelands golf course; a 

delectable dessert from 

the highly recommended 

Champagne Brasserie 

MY HIGH 

We ask the Gold 

Coast’s favourite 

sons and daughter 

their top fi ve ways 

to warm up 


WORDS CRAIG TANSLEY 

KY HURST 

THE SEVEN-TIME NATIONAL IRONMAN 

CHAMPION TELLS US THE FIVE BEST 

BEACHES ON THE GOLD COAST FOR SWIMMING 

1. Kurrawa Beach, Broadbeach (35 minutes’ drive north of 

Gold Coast Airport) 

Most of my 26 Australian surf medals came from here, so there’s a 

lot of memories. On top of that, when you’ve fi nished your day at the 

beach, it’s a short walk to great cafés and bars to unwind — Lauxes is 

my pick. 

2. Currumbin Alley (10 minutes’ drive north of Gold Coast Airport) 

This is one of the best beaches on the whole coast for everything 

— whether it’s surfi ng, sunbaking or just sitting on the big rock enjoying 

the views all the way to Surfers Paradise. 

3. Burleigh Heads (20 minutes’ drive north of Gold Coast Airport) 

Some of my best memories are of Burleigh Hill, taking my girl to the 

point and enjoying a meal while watching the waves roll in. It feels like 

you’re in the middle of the bush. 

4. The Broadwater (45 minutes’ drive north of Gold Coast Airport) 

I love to take my jet ski out on the Broadwater and head over to South 

Stradbroke for the day — there’s never a soul on the beach. I’ll pack 

some food, hang out and relax all day. 

5. Tallebudgera Creek (10 minutes’ drive north of Gold Coast Airport) 

I spend a lot of time here working on my underwater training, because 

it’s so clear and the sand is clean. It’s great for families and people who 

may not be as confi dent on the open beaches. 

Main photo: Tourism Queensland; Ky Hurst photo: Getty Images

MATT BALLARD 

THE AUSTRALIAN CHAMPION GOLFER 

LISTS HIS FAVOURITE GOLF COURSES 

1. Robina Woods, Ron Penhalligon Way, Robina, tel: +61 (7) 5553 7520 

This course is special to me because it’s where I learned to play and I 

hold the course record — 64. It has one of the most demanding layouts 

on the coast. 

2. Links Hope Island, Hope Island Rd, Hope Island, tel: +61 (7) 

5530 9000 

This Peter Thompson-designed links course would look apt in Britain. It 

brings out the creative side in a golfer when they’re confronted with so 

many raised greens, and it also bares its teeth when the wind’s up. 

3. The Glades, Glades Drv, Robina, tel: +61 (7) 5569 1900 

The Glades is a superb Greg Norman-designed course that utilises 

the surrounding wetlands to catch stray shots. It has generous-sized 

landing areas on most fairways, but the real trick is getting your ball 

onto the well-protected greens. 

4. Lakelands, Gooding Drv, Merrimac, tel: +61 (7) 5579 8700 

This Jack Nicklaus course has a spectacular backdrop with views of the 

Gold Coast skyline, and is one of the best-kept courses. Check out the 

signature par-three 14th with its waterfall. 

5. Emerald Lakes, cnr Nerang-Broadbeach Rd and Alabaster Drv, 

Carrara, tel: +61 (7) 5594 4400 

This is the best value-for-money 18-hole championship course on 

the Gold Coast and there are nine fl oodlit holes so you can even 

play at night. 

CHANTAY LOGAN 

THE GOLD COAST BULLETIN NEWSPAPER 

FOOD CRITIC SHARES HER TOP PLACES 

TO EAT AND MAKE MERRY 

1. Mermaids Dining Room and Bar, 43 Goodwin Tce, Burleigh Heads, 

tel: +61 (7) 5520 1177 

While the menu’s now more up-market, Mermaids still has a defi ning 

bohemian edge. It has everything I love about the Gold Coast: chilled 

wine, fries with aïoli, sand between my toes and breaking waves nearby. 

2. Champagne Brasserie, 2 Queensland Ave, Broadbeach, tel: +61 (7) 

5538 3877 

A hidden gem. Diners who venture past its quaint façade are rewarded 

with fabulous French food. I’ve had an ongoing love affair with the blue 

spanner crab crêpe for ages. 

3. Chill on Tedder, Shop 10/26 Tedder Ave, Main Beach, tel: +61 (7) 

5528 0388 

If I ever look beyond the signature seared Queensland scallops with 

angel-hair pasta and smoked Yarra tomato beurre blanc, I’ll tell you how 

the rest of the menu is. The people-watching is a bonus. 

4. Perle Contemporary Dining & Lounge Bar, Circle on Cavill, Surfers 

Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise, tel: +61 (7) 5538 2141 

Opulent private booths, to-die-for décor and covetable cocktails prove 

that Perle has both substance and style. 

5. The Cavern, Shop 1/2243 Gold Coast Hwy, Nobby Beach, tel: +61 (7) 

5572 6646 

Relax to acoustic music with some wine and tapas at this eclectic spot. 

HOT SPOT 

GOLD COAST 


MICK FANNING 

THE TWO-TIME WORLD SURFING 

CHAMP REVEALS HIS TOP SURF SPOTS 

1. Kirra (fi ve minutes’ south of Gold Coast Airport) 

No waves measure up to a good Kirra barrel. I remember special days 

at Kirra surfi ng with my heroes, my mates and strangers, and everyone 

would be buzzing, scoring the best waves of their lives. 

2. Snapper Rocks (10 minutes’ drive south of Gold Coast Airport) 

Once the council started pumping sand off the entrance of the Tweed 

River and putting it off Point Danger, the other surf spots seemed to 

pale and Snapper Rocks became the new It-spot on the coast. I’ve won 

two Quiksilver Pros here, so I love it. 

3. Duranbah (12 minutes’ drive south of Gold Coast Airport) 

This is the most reliable beach break in Australia, and the most 

crowded. It keeps me and 10,000 other surfers sane through the 

summer months when swells are few and far between. 

4. Burleigh Heads (20 minutes’ drive north of Gold Coast Airport) 

Surrounded by a nature reserve, Burleigh has one of the best waves in 

Australia. The local surfers have maintained this spot beautifully. 

5. South Stradbroke (45 minutes’ drive with a sea taxi — north of Gold 

Coast Airport) 

Like Duranbah, South Straddie can deliver when the rest of the coast 

is a little small. Two years ago, I managed to share one of the most 

memorable Gold Coast sessions I’ve ever had right here with a group of 

my closest mates. 


JK 

THE GOLD COAST’S POPULAR RADIO DJ 

FROM SEA FM CLUES US IN ON HIS FIVE 

FAVOURITE PARTY HOTSPOTS 

1. Broadbeach 

It’s hard to choose — Broadbeach’s got Jupiter’s Casino, restaurants, 

great bars, nightclubs and cafés. 

2. Sin City, 22 Orchid Ave, Surfers Paradise, tel: +61 (7) 5582 6100 

My pick for a big night, Sin City has plenty of space. There’s always 

something happening, whether it’s VIP nights, themed parties or 

swimsuit competitions. 

3. Nobbys Surf Club, cnr Lavarack Rd and Albatross Ave, 

tel: +61 (7) 5578 6680 

You have to go to a surf club on the Gold Coast. Nobbys has now 

become the Sunday session hot spot for cheap beer and food. 

4. Titanium Bar, 30-34 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise, tel: +61 (7) 

5538 9677 

The home of our NRL team, the Jetstar Gold Coast Titans, it’s got a 

great waterfront restaurant overlooking the Broadwater and is the 

place to go on Saturday afternoons. 

5. Pink Poodle Bar & Grill, cnr Fern St and Gold Coast Hwy, tel: +61 

(7) 5592 2678 

Joli 

A Gold Coast landmark, it offers more than 50 speciality beers from 

photo: 

Belgium and around the globe. It’s had more makeovers than anyone 

ng 

can remember. Surfi

Snow Comes To The Gold Coast! 

Dreamworld is turning Main Street into a Winter Wonderland for two hours 

each night. From 5pm, visitors can slide down a 10,000kg mountain of snow, 

frolic in the Snow Puppies Playground, and watch a light and laser show. 

Winter Wonderland is on until 16 July and entry is complimentary for all 

paying day guests. Check www.dreamworld.com.au for terms and conditions. 

Scott Prince 

Th e Jetstar Gold Coast Titans’ 

co-captain shares his favourite spot 

to take his family. 

Burleigh Heads 

“For families wanting to swim and 

hang out, this is the best and safest 

beach. It’s also family-friendly beside 

the beach with the giant beachside 

jungle gym and pathways for my girls 

to tear down with their scooters. I’m 

usually out here most Sundays.” 

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LEFT/RIGHT: Mick Fanning 

loves carving it up at Snapper 

Rocks; Titanium Bar’s 

waterfront location makes 

it a popular hangout 


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Painting with 

PLANTS 

The humble rice plant takes on a new sophistication 

when it’s transformed into exquisite artworks in a 

little-known Japanese town 

WORDS MANAMI OKAZAKI PHOTOGRAPHY GLENN WATERS

OPPOSITE: The 

amazingly intricate 

murals, as they appear 

in the rice fi elds 

TOP/BOTTOM: The 

watchtower from 

which you can admire 

the completed works 

of art; even children 

get into the riceplanting 

action 

Rice 

in Japan is not just the staple 

food and major energy source for 

over 127.6 million people — it also has a deep 

cultural signifi cance. Every summer in the 

sleepy town of Inakadate in Aomori prefecture, 

this very basic agriculture takes on an artistic 

signifi cance — farmers show off their 

creativity by arranging rice plants in various 

hues to form detailed murals, resulting in 

incredible natural tapestries in the fi elds. 

Known as tanbo art, these exquisite murals 

can only be seen for a few months of the 

year, and involve hundreds of farmers and 

volunteers who start planting the rice in May. 

As summer progresses, every stunning detail 

of the art becomes increasingly visible in these 

15,000m² brilliantly green paddies. So much 

so that it attracts visitors from around the 

world to this village of 9,000 people. 

“This is the eighteenth time we’re doing 

this,” says local villager Mr Yagahashi, who 

is involved in organising the town’s planting. 

A Rice Wrap Up 

Since the 17th century, rice has been a part of 

every Japanese person’s daily meals. Th e rice in 

Japan diff ers from other Asian rice varieties in 

that it’s short-grained and somewhat sticky. 

Th e Japanese also consume rice as mochi 

(glutinous rice balls), sake and vinegar, while 

the fl our is used in various dishes such as 

sweets. Th e stalks are used in tatami mats and 

the paste from rice is used as glue. 

Rice also holds symbolic value in the psyche 

of the Japanese, as a representation of 

agricultural society and the nostalgia of 

hardworking farmers who plant rice by hand 

— a romanticised image of simple village life. 

Th e cycles of the rice harvest — sowing, 

planting, growth, maturity and harvest — are 

often the basis of Japanese festivals, with 

farmers performing rituals to deities for a good 

harvest and protection from natural disasters. 

IN FOCUS 

JAPAN’S RICE FIELDS 

“Every year, over 1,000 people are involved in 

planting the rice, although the initial idea came 

about from 10 or so people from the town hall, 

where it all started from.” 

Over the years, there have been rice 

murals of Buddhist gods, warriors, iconic 

art renditions, manga characters and the 

like. Contrary to popular belief, they’re not 

Photoshopped, they’re not the work of aliens, 

and they’re certainly not made from dyed 

rice strands — it’s the result of meticulously 

planned planting of various rice strains. 

“This year we will have Benkei, the heroic 

warrior monk, and other characters from 

Japanese folklore. In my experience, from July 

to Obon [the Buddhist tradition of honouring 

the departed, usually in August] is the best 

time to come, when the art is the most vibrant. 

In October it’s totally dry, you can’t see 

anything!” explains Yagahashi. “Inakadate is 

pure rural countryside, but we had 200,000 

visitors last year, and at our maximum, 4,000 

people a day. There are food stalls and this 

year we will renovate the watchtower where 

the visitors can get a bird’s eye view of the art 

from above.” 

Locals began making these stunning 

artworks in 1993 as part of a revitalisation 

project between the villagers. Since then, the 

complexity of the art has increased, and the 

planning process now includes computerised 

plot plans. 

The planting takes place every spring, 

after the villages have decided on the motifs. 

Then the plans are made and printed out to 

ascertain where the rice needs to be planted in 

dot-like units — much like a dot-matrix printer. 


Visiting Aomori 

While the works of art at Inakadate are 

surely worth the trip to Aomori, a visit to an 

agricultural town — where rice production is 

the reason for the town’s existence — is a great 

way to see the true soul of Japan. 

Aomori itself is also worth visiting in summer 

for its spectacular natural scenery, like Lake 

Towada with its vivid blue water, the Oirase 

Gorge with its spectacular waterfalls, and the 

wild beaches that meet vast grassy meadows. 

Th ere are also numerous hot spring areas, 

such as the Asamushi onsen and the Mount 

Hakkoda range, which consists of 16 

mountains. On a clear day, you can even see 

Hokkaido from the soaring heights of Mount 

Otake, the dominant peak. 

However, Aomori is best known for its 

spectacular Neputa festival that also takes place 

in summer (2–7 August) and timed well, can 

be added to your rice fi eld-viewing trip. It’s one 

of the most spectacular summer festivals in 

Japan, with huge painted paper sculptures of 

historic fi gures, characters from folklore and 

samurai warriors carried on fl oats and paraded 

down the street. 

Once illuminated, they look dazzling at night 

when they’re shown off to locals with the 

accompaniment of rhythmic taiko drumming. 

Th e locals dance around the fl oats wearing 

traditional outfi ts, triumphantly chanting 

“rasera!” — while drinking and partying until 

the fi nal day, when there’s a fi reworks show and 

the fl oats are sent out to sea. 


A design can need over 6,000 of these dots 

and usually consists of four colours which 

correspond to the four types of rice used (the 

green Tsuruga roman rice, a red miyako, the 

purple rice, and the yellow rice). 

Visitors can also participate in the rigorous 

job of planting, usually undertaken by the 

village offi ce workers over two weeks in May. 

This year, 1,200 people helped out, including 

locals, exchange students from Thailand, USA, 

Australia, the UK and others — from babies to 

people in their 80s. It’s a fantastic opportunity 

to immerse yourself in village life. 

At ground level, the lush waving stalks look 

ordinary, but when one is looking from the top 

fl oor of the 22m watchtower, the tapestries 

become stunningly clear. Many people enjoy 

these beautiful, but temporal tapestries before 

the harvesting in September. It reminds one of 

the cultural role, and the many guises of rice 

in Japan. 

Take Me There 

Getting to Inakadate in Aomori prefecture 

requires a combination of rail trips. 

1 FROM TOKYO: 

Tokyo to Hachinohe 

(180 mins, Shinkansen) 

Hachinohe to Hirosaki 

(100 mins, Tsugaru Line) 

Hirosaki to Inakadate 

(24 mins, Konan Railroad) 

Aomori’s Neputa 

festival takes 

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with spectacular 

performances, 

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2 1 

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better known? 

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SBS drama Carla Cametti PD? 

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the Year invented “spray on skin” for 

burn victims? 

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created by Scott Adams — well-known for 

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the same family that is eaten cooked? 

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to have a star on the Hollywood Walk 

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29. In economic terms, what do the initials 

GDP stand for? 

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fi rst fi nd fame? 

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province would you be visiting if 

you arrived at Haikou Meilan 

International Airport? 

32. What type of sugar is found predominantly 

in milk? 

33. Which iconic beer is brewed at the 

St James’s Gate Brewery, Dublin? 

34. What symbol can be found on the 

Vietnamese fl ag? 

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to the fi ve horizontal lines on which 

notes are written? 

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37. Lars Ulrich, James Hetfi eld and Kirk 

Hammett are the main members of 

which heavy rock band? 

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the title of the ASP Women’s World 

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5. Dolly Parton 6. Auckland 

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Going 

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fi rst half of the day but I get used to it. There isn’t 

enough water in the tank at my school and the 

water isn’t clean,” says Thi Chien, who is in the 

fourth grade. 

Toilets, water tanks and hand basins are 

completely inadequate for the school’s teachers 

and its 270 students, aged between six and 10. 

Established in 1978, the school has two toilets 

but they’re often broken. The sole water tank at 

the school contains water from a local stream, 

but the tank is often empty and the water is 

usually unclean. 

“The latrine isn’t used because we don’t have 

enough water to clean it,” explains teacher Luan. 

“Both teachers and students have to go to the 

hill behind our school instead.” 

Dirty water, soiled toilets that can’t be 

cleaned, no water to wash hands — all create 

the perfect environment for disease to fl ourish 

and dangerous infections to take hold. Once a 

child has succumbed to illness, disease spreads 

easily among students and teachers. The effects 

are felt throughout the community. Repeated 

bouts of water-related sickness like malaria 

and diarrhoea can keep children from attending 

classes and lead to early drop-out from school. 

Apart from causing hygiene issues, dirty water 

creates other dangers. Students and teachers

CLOCKWISE FROM MAIN: Clean water is 

not a given in schools in Vietnam; the tank 

at the school contains water running from a 

local stream but the tank is often empty and 

the water unclean; teacher Luan teaches her 

students about water pollution and the spread 

of disease 

risk their personal safety when leaving school 

to go to the toilet in forests, gardens and fi elds 

nearby. “I’m afraid to go to the hill alone,” says 

one teacher. Often, the only alternative is to 

wait until staff or students return home, at great 

personal inconvenience. 

Teachers boil drinking water for students, 

and for washing when needed, but there’s not 

enough water to go around. Even when using 

this method, one teacher says the results are not 

always ideal. 

“When I started teaching at this branch, I 

began getting stomach aches after drinking the 

water. I’m now getting used to the water because 

I don’t have other choices.” 

Some parents have begun to pay VND18,000 

(US$1) a year to help the school buy bottled 

water for each child. The community wants 

action to help its children, according to Van, who 

has worked at the primary school for six years, 

but resources are limited. “We have repeatedly 

proposed that local authorities assist us by 

building new toilets but they haven’t been able to 

cover the construction.” 

The Vietnamese government is working 

to improve water and sanitation by 2015 

— in line with the United Nation’s Millennium 

Development Goals, but the progress in rural 

areas is slow. 

Jetstar and World Vision, working together 

through the StarKids partnership, are now 

supporting programs to help the children and 

staff in regional schools throughout the Quang 

Tri province. 

Teacher Luan says she loves her job because 

the local children are very nice. “Life for our 

students is so diffi cult that I feel sorry for them. 

My greatest hope is we have enough clean water. 

The water is very important for us,” she stresses. 

Student Xinh is also hopeful. “I haven’t 

ever known what a toilet is. But I dream that 

my school will have a clean toilet without any 

rubbish. It’ll be very nice.” 

Support from StarKids will help to build 

new facilities and upgrade existing structures 

in Huong Hoa. World Vision’s experience with 

implementing water and sanitation projects in 

other areas of Vietnam has provided the basis 

for the WASH project in Quang Tri province. 

The success of these projects has given the 

community hope that lasting change can 

somehow be achieved. 

Working with education offi cials and local 

community leaders, local tradespeople and 

workers are being used wherever possible on 

the facility upgrades. Community education 

programs are being rolled out, beginning with 

school children. After learning more in school, 

the children then pass on knowledge through the 

family and help to highlight water and sanitation 

issues in the wider community. This method 

has worked successfully in other projects to 

create long-term attitude changes, ensuring the 

benefi ts can continue — long after the project 

has ended. 

StarKids, a partnership between Jetstar 

and World Vision Australia, raises money to 

provide clean water and sanitation in the 

WASH project, Vietnam Quang Tri province. 

YOU CAN HELP 

Vulnerable children need our help. 

The StarKids partnership between 

Jetstar and World Vision was 

formed to help children enjoy a 

brighter future. 

You can support StarKids by 

donating loose change in the 

donation envelope located in your 

seat pocket. 

Let your small change 

create change! 

About Starkids 

Tim Costello, CEO, World Vision 

How did StarKids come about? 

StarKids is a humanitarian partnership 

between World Vision Australia and Jetstar. 

Th e partnership supports community-based 

development projects in Australia and across 

Asia and aims to improve the lives of families 

living in poverty. It’s about giving children a 

brighter future. 

What does StarKids aim to achieve? 

Th e support given to World Vision through 

StarKids will go towards transforming the 

lives of vulnerable children. 

How can Jetstar passengers help? 

Your donations would be most welcome! 

Please place your small change (all currencies) 

in the StarKids envelope located in your seat 

pocket. Th e money collected from Jetstar 

passengers will be given to World Vision 

Australia for community development 

projects in Australia and Asia. You can also 

donate online at www.jetstar.com/starkids. 

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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Classic Fresh Sandwiches $6.50 

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

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

QANTAS GROUP SECURITY 

The risk-management challenges facing 

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. 

MORE INFORMATION ON IN-FLIGHT 

HEALTH ISSUES CAN BE FOUND AT: 

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international adventures 

Traditional 

Fijian dancers 

FIJI 

FROM THE AIRPORT: Nadi Town 8km from Nadi International Airport; 

Travel time Nadi Town is 10–15 mins by car; Taxi Approx FJ$7–10 (AU$4.07– 

5.82); Airport Shuttle US$10.18 (AU$12.02) per pax one way to Nadi Town 

FROM THE AIRPORT: CBD 15km from Denpasar’s Ngurah Rai Airport; 

Travel time Kuta Beach is around 10 mins by car; Taxi Approx IDR30,000 

(AU$3.86); Shuttle Bus Most hotels offer complimentary pick-up 


PETER HOPGOOD 

General manager, 

Outrigger on 

the Lagoon 

Best place to hang out with the 

locals: Saturday afternoon at the 

rugby in Sigatoka — the Outrigger 

Nadroga Stallions rugby team is 

the best in Fiji. Over 10,000 locals 

turn up for the game. Rugby is like a 

religion in Fiji. 

Most romantic thing to do: A spa 

treatment at Bebe Spa. The spa 

The Balinese 

gamelan 

BALI 

INDONESIA 

MENUR ASTUTI 

Marketing 

communications 

assistant manager, 

Padma Resort Bali 

at Legian 

Best breakfast: The Corner Store 

in Petitenget. Sip your healthy juice 

and eat breakfast while watching 

Balinese life in chic Seminyak. 

Great places for dinner: Head to 

Sunset Bar, a beachfront venue, 

to listen to daily live music while 

enjoying the legendary Legian 

sits on top of a hill overlooking the 

waves crashing in on the reef, and 

the treatments are world-class. The 

spa features four double-treatment 

rooms for couples. 

Great place for dinner: Ivi 

restaurant at Outrigger on the 

Lagoon — it’s fi ne dining at its very 

best. A small tip: order the dessert 

called “In the tropics” — the live 

cooking will knock your socks off. 

I love Fiji because: Of its people. 

They are the friendliest, kindest and 

most fun-loving people in the whole 

world. They’re always smiling and 

will do anything for you to make 

sure you have a great holiday. 

sunset. Then continue to Bella 

Rosa Italian restaurant located 

right behind it. Both are situated in 

Padma Resort Bali with an alternate 

entrance from the beach. 

Best buy for under AU$50: Get 

two pairs of earrings made from 

colourful stones framed in silver in 

Ubud Market — one of the scenes 

in Julia Robert’s upcoming Eat Pray 

Love movie was fi lmed there. 

Local delicacies: Try bebek 

bakar (grilled duck) at Warung 

Pak Nyoman in Sayan, Ubud. You 

can order fi sh, chicken and duck 

too — prepared deep-fried, grilled, 

sweet, spicy, or sweet and spicy. 

HONOLULU 

HAWAII 

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. 

TALIN WOZNICK 

Professional 

tandem surfer 

Best idea for a family outing: 

A dolphin excursion to the West 

Side, where you can swim in the 

ocean with dolphins. 

Most romantic spot: All of Hawaii 

is very romantic, but one of my 

The gorgeous 

Hawaiian ocean 

favourite spots is Lanikai Beach at 

the windward side of Oahu. 

Most unusual thing to do: 

Tandem surfi ng with the tandem 

surfi ng world champion Bear 

Woznick — where he lifts you in the 

air while you surf. Oh, and he just 

happens to be my husband. 

I love Honolulu because: 

It’s a tropical paradise with 

beautiful waves, gorgeous sunsets, 

lovely palm trees, delicious food 

and wonderful people — so much 

so in fact, that it’s the place where I 

met my husband. 

FROM THE AIRPORT: CBD 14km from Honolulu International Airport; 

Travel time CBD is around 15 mins by car; Taxi Approx US$40 (AU$47.22); 

VIP Stretch Limo From US$70 (AU$82.63) for two people; Airport shuttle 

US$9 (AU$10.63) and taking around 20 mins; Bus Every 30 mins at US$2 

(AU$2.36) for bus number 19 and taking around 1hr 10 mins 

JAKARTA 

INDONESIA 

ANDREA BOOTH 

Contributor and 

copy editor, 

The Jakarta Post 

Insider’s tip: Drop any sensitive 

sleeping habits or don’t stay near a 

mosque. There are about four callsto-prayer 

that echo from mosque 

speakers every day, which are quite 

beautiful — but there’s one at 4am. 

Or just bring ear plugs. 

Best night out: Jakarta is known 

The famous 

Jakarta 

Fountain 

as the largest partying city in Asia, 

and it’s overfl owing with beautiful 

bars and nightclubs. Buddha-Bar 

Jakarta is the microcosm of this 

sassy, dancing city. Located in 

a former Dutch Embassy, this 

elaborate bar hosts some of the 

greatest DJs around. 

Great place for dinner: Lara 

Djonggrang in Menteng, Central 

Jakarta. With its opulent décor and 

mystical charm, the restaurant is 

thought by some to be haunted 

by spirits. Its main appeal is 

its elaborate menu, based on 

the feasts King Hayam Wuruk 

experienced on his royal journeys 

way back in the 14th century. 

FROM THE AIRPORT: CBD 20km from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport; 

Travel time Around 30 mins by car; Taxi Approx IDR120,000 (AU$15.44); 

DAMRI Bus IDR15,000 (AU$1.93) to any city bus station 

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The food-fi lled 

Dotonbori 

OSAKA 

JAPAN 

The historic 

Auckland Museum 

AUCKLAND 

NEW ZEALAND 


SCOTT DRUCE 

Co-owner, Telegram 

Paper Goods 

Local delicacies: Osaka is 

famously known for its great food 

— and the Blade Runner-style 

neon nightscape of the Dotonbori 

area is where it all happens, and 

where you will fi nd this amazing 

array of delicious food. When you’re 

there, you simply must try regional 

RACHEL 

BROADMORE 

Marketing 


manager, The 

Langham Auckland 

Best breakfast: Dizengoff Café 

on Ponsonby Road. They have the 

most delicious eggs Florentine and 

coffee, making this a great way to 

start a day. 

Best ideas for a family outing: 

Exploring the rugged and dramatic 

black sand west coast beaches and 

specialities like okonomiyaki 

(savoury pancake) and takoyaki 

(octopus dumplings). 

Best place to hang out with the 

locals: The southern downtown 

area, including Amerika-Mura 

(American Village), a compact 

enclave of trendy shops and 

restaurants, where there is much to 

see and buy. 

Must-see: The splendid Osaka 

Aquarium Kaiyukan is one of the 

largest aquariums in the world. You 

can’t miss the mammoth whale 

shark — it’s the highlight of the 

aquarium’s sights. 

FROM THE AIRPORT: CBD 38km from Kansai International Airport; 

Travel time 50 mins by car; Taxi Approx ¥17,000 (AU$216.39); 

Limousine bus Every 45 mins at ¥880 (AU$11.20), takes 50 mins; 

Nankai Express Train Every 30 mins from ¥1,390 (AU$17.69), takes 30 mins 

tramping along in the must-see 

Waitakere Ranges. 

For history: The iconic Auckland 

Museum. The museum tells the 

story of New Zealand, its place in 

the Pacifi c and its people. It’s a 

war memorial for the province of 

Auckland and a focus for ANZAC 

Day activities each year. 

Most romantic spot: Onetangi 

Beach on the stunning Waiheke 

Island. Beautiful beaches and 

vineyards make Waiheke Island 

a truly memorable spot, and the 

best part is that it’s only a short 

35-minute ferry ride away from the 

central part of Auckland. 

FROM THE AIRPORT: CBD 20km from Auckland International Airport; 

Travel time CBD is around 45 mins by car; Taxi From NZ$60 (AU$48.58); 

Shuttle bus NZ$30 (AU$24.29), taking 45–60 mins 

TOKYO 

JAPAN 




YAYOI NEGISHI 

Pianist 

Best night out: Helmsdale, a bar 

in Nishi-Azabu. They have a great 

selection of whiskies, plus my 

favourite, Guinness, on draught. 

Insider’s tip: Shopping in Ameyoko 

in Ueno is very cheap. There’s a 

great variety of food and almost 

MANDY 

PICKERING 

New Zealand winner, 

Stars in Their Eyes 

Great place for dinner: Ishimoto 

— the chicken and beef yakitori 

(skewers) are my favourite. Yum! 

Fabulous place for a night out: 

Without a doubt, Sol Square with 

its 12 different bars, clubs and 

restaurants located interestingly in 

heritage laneways. 

Cherry 

blossom season 

FROM THE AIRPORT: CBD 66km from Narita Airport; Travel time 60–90 min 

by car; Taxi Approx ¥20,000 (AU$254.54); Limousine Bus ¥3,000 (AU$38.18), 

takes 60–90 mins; JR Narita Express Every 30–60 mins at ¥3,000 (AU$38.18), 

takes 60 mins 

CHRISTCHURCH 

NEW ZEALAND 

anything you can imagine. It gets 

very crowded right before New Year, 

because the locals go there to buy 

their New Year delicacies. 

Survival tip for tourists: The 

locals are usually kind and try to 

help if you look lost. Many people 

want to practise speaking English. 

Local delicacy: Try the unagi (eel) 

at the Edo-style shops in Asakusa. 

Local recreational activity: There 

are many good concerts staged 

daily. My favourite is Suntory Hall in 

Minato-ku and Dai-ichi Seimei Hall 

in Kachidoki for its acoustics. 

See the city 

by tram 

Must-eats: A delectable cupcake 

from the Cupcake Parlour in 

Salisbury Street or high tea at 

Maddisons Restaurant in the 

Heritage Hotel. I also love The Vespa 

Room’s antipasto platter. 

Favourite season: Christchurch’s 

icy-cold mornings in winter followed 

by beautiful clear blue skies. 

Survival tip for tourists: 

Remember to wear thermals during 

the winter. 

I love Christchurch because: 

The people are friendly, the city 

is beautiful and there’s always 

something happening. 

FROM THE AIRPORT: CBD 11km from Christchurch International Airport; 

Travel time CBD is around 20 mins by car; Taxi Approx NZ$32 (AU$25.91); 

Shuttle bus NZ$12 (AU$9.72), taking 20–30 mins 

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Best breakfast: I like to go to 

the Four Seasons Hotel. I like its 

breakfast menu and the beautiful 

ambience is a plus. 

Great place for dinner: Phra Athit 

Road, near the Kao Sarn area. 

There are several small restaurants 

run by art students who go to the 

Best ideas for a family outing: 

Head down to Sentosa and visit the 

newest Universal Studios in Asia, 

or visit Wild Wild Wet at Downtown 

East for a full day of water slides. 

Most romantic spot: I would 

recommend The Jewel Box, located 

on top of Mount Faber. It’s a food 

and beverage complex that also 

houses the stunning Glass Bar, 

Faber Rock, Altivo and the Faber 

Hill Bistro. 

Best place to party with the 

gang: Clarke Quay. Here you can 

spend the night pub-crawling away. 

FROM THE AIRPORT: CBD 20km; Travel time 20–30 mins by car; Taxi Approx 

S$20 (AU$16.84) with a surcharge of S$3–$5 (AU$2.53–$4.21); Airport 

Shuttle Services Most hotels S$9 (AU$7.58) 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$1.43) 

two big universities around there. 

The chefs are the mums of the 

kids most of the time. Home-style 

cooking is my thing. 

Best night out: Q Bar and Bed 

Supperclub on Sukhumvit 11 are 

classic hangouts that never let 

you down. 

Best buys for under AU$50: You 

can get brand-new clothes from 

head to toe at Platinum Mall in 

Pratunam for less than AU$50. 

Must-eat: Although it’s already 

very cheap, I would have to say it’s 

street food — it’s amazing and must 

be tried! 

FROM THE AIRPORT: Bangkok CBD 30km from Suvarnabhumi International 

Airport; Travel time Bangkok CBD is around 40 mins by car; Taxi Approx 

THB300 (AU$10.86); Airport Express THB150 (AU$5.43), takes 60 mins 

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Favourite local festival: The 

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Vietnamese New Year. Unlike 

western New Years, Vietnamese 

people hold parties and festivals 

leading up to and even after the 

special day. You can expect street 

festivals, parties, celebrations and 

heaps of traffi c. 

FROM THE AIRPORT: CBD 7km from Tan Son Nhat International Airport; Travel 

time CBD is around 20mins by car; Taxi A taxi voucher from Visitor Information 

for US$12 (AU$14.17); Shuttle Bus Most hotels offer complimentary pick-up 

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Best breakfast: At the Sheraton 

Grande Laguna Hotel, you can 

enjoy lots of variety, including Asian 

and Western dishes, and a beautiful 

view over the lagoon. 

Great places for dinner: Lotus 

restaurant at Bang Tao beach offers 

delicious seafood dishes. Kan Eng 

For history: You must visit the 

Cu Chi tunnels, which were used 

during the Vietnam War. They’re 

only an hour from the city and are 

very popular with tourists. 

Most romantic spot: The Pier, 

where hundreds of motorbikes 

park along its sides. Many couples 

sit on their scooters holding hands 

while watching the sunset. 

I love Ho Chi Minh City because: 

The people are amazing — they 

still make time to welcome visitors. 

Many have been welcomed into 

homes of people they have just 

met for some rice wine. This only 

happens in Ho Chi Minh City. 

restaurant in Chalong is another 

great place for seafood, and the 

prices are reasonable. 

Best place to party with the 

gang: Hollywood Discotheque. It’s 

the most popular in Patong and has 

a nice ambience that’s perfect for 

for youngsters. 

Favourite local festivals: 

Songkran water festival in April and 

Loy Krathong in November. 

Most romantic spot: The 13km 

pristine beach at Le Meridien Khao 

Lak has a beautiful and serene 

ambience — great for a holiday with 

lots of winding down. 

FROM THE AIRPORT: Patong Beach 32km from Phuket International Airport; 

Travel time Patong Beach is around 45 mins by car; Taxi Approx THB400 

(AU$14.48); Shuttle Bus Every 30 mins at THB52 (AU$1.88) takes 60mins

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ADELAIDE 

CBD 6km 

Travel time CBD is around 

15 mins by car 

Taxi Approx AU$18 

Skylink Bus Every 30 mins–1hr: 

AU$8.50 adult, AU$3.50 child, 

and taking around 35 mins 

Airport parking AU$4–$90 

(30 mins–72 hrs) 

AVALON 

Geelong CBD 20km 

Melbourne CBD 55km 

Travel time 15 mins (Geelong); 

40 mins (Melbourne) by car 

Taxi Approx AU$45 Geelong; 

approx AU$80 Melbourne 

Avalon Airport Shuttle Meets all 

fl ights. From AU$17 adult, AU$14 

child (Geelong); AU$20 adult, 

AU$10 child (Melbourne). 

Airport parking From AU$3 for 

the fi rst hour; weekly rate AU$49 

BALLINA-BYRON 

CBD Byron Bay is 23km, 

Ballina is 5km 

Travel time Byron Bay is 

20 mins by car. Ballina is 

7 mins by car 

Taxi Approx AU$10–$15 

to Ballina, approx AU$65 to 

Byron Bay 

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$12 

(1 hr–24 hrs) 

BRISBANE 

CBD 16km 




Bus Every 15–30 mins: AU$14 

adult, AU$8 child, under 4 years 

free and taking about 30 mins 

AirTrain Every 20 mins to CBD: 

one-way AU$14.50 adult, return 

AU$27 and taking around 22 mins 

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) 

DARWIN 

CBD 13km 

Travel time CBD is 15 mins 

by car 


Darwin Airport Shuttle 

Meets all fl ights: AU$10 (adult) 

and taking around 20 mins 

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 


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required +61 (7) 5556 9888: 

AU$22 adult, AU$13 child (4–13 

years), children under 4 years 

travel free, and taking around 

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comfy lounges, newspapers, 

snacks and drinks. 

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$15 adult, AU$8 child 

aged 4–15 years, children under 

4 years free, and taking around 

30 mins 


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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 


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MELBOURNE 

CBD 23km 

Travel time 35 mins by car 


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) 

Travel time 30 mins by car 

Taxi Approx AU$26 (domestic) 

and AU$33 (international) 

Perth Airport City Shuttle 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 

around 30 mins 

Trains Every 10 mins 

(weekdays) AU$15 adult and 

taking around 13 mins 



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Travel time Noosa is 

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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 


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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 


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carpark, AU$12–$72 (1–6 days); 

thereafter AU$10 per 24-hour 

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Whitsunday Transit AU$15 adult 

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Set off in a hot-air 

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INSET: Perth’s scenic 

Kings Park always 

has a variety of 

events scheduled 

Jetstar team members 

share their favourite 

domestic destinations 

Did 

you know all the staff featured in our advertisements are 

actual Jetstar employees? We don’t use actors to do the job 

when we have the best staff in the world. When we fi lm a 

commercial, we put out a call looking for the best, brightest and 

most energetic Jetstar personalities. Now you’ll get the chance to 

know them, their hometowns and favourite holiday spots. 

JOSH CRAIK 

How are you, Josh? What have you been up 

to lately? 

I’m well thank you, and have been very busy fl ying 

through our peak period and school holidays. I 

have also just seen Mamma Mia in Melbourne 

— what a great show! 

What do you like about being a Jetstar 

cabin crew member? 

It’s good fun. I work with great people, fl y to some 

of Australia’s most beautiful destinations and meet 

new people along the way. It doesn’t feel like a job! 

Does anyone ever recognise you from the 

Jetstar ads? 

All the time, especially when they were fi rst shown 

on TV. People that come on board who 

don’t even know me say, “You’re that guy 

off the ad!” 

What has been your nicest passenger 

experience story so far? 

There was a family onboard going on holiday 

with a very sick child. He was the brightest and 

most funny child I’ve ever met, and his family was 

amazing. It really hit me when the little boy shook 

my hand and told me his “secret” when he left the 

aircraft. I had a little cry when all the passengers 

were off. To this day, I still haven’t forgotten that 

little boy, and if I’m having a tough day, I always 

think of what he told me. 

Who is the biggest celebrity you’ve spotted 

onboard Jetstar? 

I’ve met many celebs, but the biggest would 

probably be Olivia Newton-John and Lisa McCune, 

both lovely people. Julia Gillard, the Deputy Prime 

Minister was also onboard a few months back. 

Do you have any tips for parents fl ying with 

their children? 

Always take something to entertain them and 

have a few different activities for them to do. 

australian focus 

Where is your hometown? 

I’m from Perth, but I’m based in Melbourne. 

What is a must-see in both cities that 

families should check out? 

In Perth, the view of the city from Kings Park at 

night is amazing. In Melbourne, the Great Ocean 

Road takes my breath away. 

Best spot to eat out? 

In Perth, the “cappuccino strip” in Fremantle, and 

in Melbourne it’s The Point, Albert Park. 

Favourite free activity? 

For Perth, it’s the history of the Round House in 

Fremantle, and in Melbourne, it’s got to be just 

window shopping! 

Our passengers are the best in the world. 

Have you got a special message for them 

as they read this? 

Live life like it’s your last day. Have fun if you’re off 

on a holiday; if you’re heading home, I hope you 

had a great time. Feel free to say hello, we would 

love to hear how your time away was. 


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When you were a kid, what did you want to 

be when you grew up? 

I wanted to be a bus or train driver. I thought it was 

amazing that all the people onboard had their own 

lives and were going to all sorts of places. 

What inspired you to join the Jetstar team? 

I’ve always been involved in the travel industry. 

When I fi rst joined Jetstar, it was a new airline and 

I worked as ground crew on the check-in desks. I 

became friends with some of the cabin crew and 

they encouraged me to apply for a job in the air. 

Now, I’ve been fl ying for four years. 

What has been your nicest passenger 

experience story so far? 

My crew and I came to the assistance of a 

passenger who became quite ill on our fl ight. We 

administered fi rst aid until medical help arrived. 

A few days later, the daughters of our passenger 

sent the crew and I a lovely thank you card and 

let us know that our passenger was on the mend, 

along with a delicious box of chocolates. 

What’s your favourite thing about being a 

Jetstar cabin crew member? 

The stories of the people getting on and off my 


KY GLADDISH 

planes, meeting new people, and hopefully 

making travelling a little easier for our busy and 

time-pressed passengers. 

Do you have any tips for parents fl ying 

with children? 

The perfect time to start feeding babies is on 

descent — the constant sucking on the bottle 

helps to equalise the pressure in their ears. 

However, if their ears don’t equalise, don’t be 

afraid to let them cry — the crying, as well as 

the moving of their jaws can sometimes help 

their ears to pop. 

Where is your hometown? 

Newcastle. 

What is a must-see in your hometown that 

families should check out? 

Any of the amazing beaches and dolphin cruises 

at Port Stephens. 

Best secret spot only locals know about? 

The Bogey Hole swimming pool. Just off 

Newcastle Beach, it was built back in the 1800s 

out of the rocks around the beach and is nestled 

in the cliff face. 

What do you like to get up to when you’re 

back in Newcastle? 

Hanging out with other friends from Jetstar, and 

enjoying a long breakfast on Darby Street that 

usually turns into lunch. 

What is your all-time favourite Australian 

holiday destination? 

I love Cairns — it’s relaxing and there’s just so 

Newcastle’s 

beaches are 

perfect for 

a day of fun 

INSET: One of 

Adelaide Zoo’s 

famous pandas 

much to do. I recommend going out on the Great 

Barrier Reef, visiting the rainforest or just driving 

to the wonderful beaches. 

Best activity for kids in your Cairns? 

A day in Kuranda. Take the train up and spend the 

day looking around — take a walk in the rainforest, 

visit the shops and galleries, watch lollies being 

made — then come down the mountain on the 

super cool Skyrail. 

What Australian destination is on your wish 

list at the moment? 

I’m keen to get to Adelaide — specifi cally to the 

zoo to see the pandas. 

Our passengers are the best in the world. 

Have you got a special message for them 

as they read this? 

Our passengers are the reason we’re here today. 

As our passenger numbers grow, so will our fl eets 

and destinations. In just six years we’ve done so 

much, but we’re still so young and the best is yet 

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Join barista Paul Bassett as he 

investigates how good coffee inspires 

great design. Plus, learn how to make 

a caffe nocciola. 

TWO AND A HALF MEN 

A cashed-up man puts the 

bachelor back into his pad when he 

inadvertently recruits one and a half 

new housemates. In this episode, the 

guys all try something new. 

TV – Flights from Australia (excludes all short haul international services) 

BOARDING PASS 

See Quiksilver’s top action-sports 

stars in amazing places all over the 

globe as they show off some of the 

best surf, skate and snow moves 

you’ll ever see on screen! 

BY ANY MEANS 

Charley, producer Russ and 

cameraman Mungo embark on a trip 

from Ireland to Sydney using any and 

every mode of transport imaginable. 

TV – Flights to Australia (excludes all short haul international services) 

BOARDING PASS 

This is your one-way ticket to 

adventure, sport and travel. Take in 

exotic destinations from around the 

globe as you watch top Quiksilver 

athletes surf, skate and ski. 

THE MENTALIST 

Watch as Patrick Jane, a modernday 

Sherlock Holmes, uses his 

unconventional methods to solve 

crimes. This episode follows the 

murder of a woman accused of 

stealing from her employer. 

M*A*S*H 

This classic follows a team of army 

medical staff stationed in South 

Korea. When a soldier arrives at camp 

with a moose, all sorts of tricks are 

employed to release her. 

STARSTRUCK 

Learn all you ever wanted to know 

about some of the world’s biggest 

celebs including Kevin Costner, Cate 

Blanchett, Johnny Depp, Mike Myers, 

Julianne Moore and Gwyneth Paltrow. 

KYLIE KWONG COOKERY 

Talented chef Kylie Kwong cooks 

up mouth-watering Asian dishes 

using trusty family recipes, basic 

ingredients and traditional Chinese 

cooking techniques. 

STARSTRUCK 

Learn all you ever wanted to know 

about some of the world’s biggest 

celebs including Kevin Costner, Cate 

Blanchett, Johnny Depp, Mike Myers, 

Julianne Moore and Gwyneth Paltrow. 

Get your headsets onboard with a bonus 

protective case and tune into channel 1 for 

English and channel 13 for Japanese. 

AUSSIE ANIMAL RESCUE 

Increasing urban development puts 

many Australian native species at 

risk, but an extraordinary group of 

rescuers is ready to help save these 

unique animals. 

Movie 

VALENTINE’S DAY 

Love is in the air on 14 February as an 

all-star cast plays a mix of intertwining 

singles and couples who make plans 

for the romantic day. 

LONG WAY DOWN 

Ewan McGregor and his friend 

Charley embark on an epic journey 

from Scotland to Cape Town, South 

Africa. While travelling from Kenya to 

Malawi, they see amazing wildlife. 

Movie 

LEAP YEAR 

A woman develops an elaborate plan 

to propose to her boyfriend on 29 

February, but unexpected setbacks 

on her journey may produce a 

different result.

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