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4 WHEELS, 8 HOLIDAYS<br />
Get dirty with our<br />
off-road recommendations<br />
On fame, farm life and being Dorothy<br />
VACATION VOWS<br />
Phuket and Bali:<br />
tie the knot in tropical style<br />
BUSKING IN THE GLORY<br />
Christchurch comes alive with<br />
the world’s best street performers<br />
JANUARY <strong>2010</strong><br />
YOUR FREE COPY
AUSTRALIAN TOUR / MARCH <strong>2010</strong><br />
CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF HITS<br />
WED 10 MARCHSYDNEYHORDERN PAVILION<br />
THU 11 MARCHBRISBANECONVENTION CENTRE<br />
SAT 13 MARCHMELBOURNEPALAIS THEATRE<br />
SUN 14 MARCHADELAIDECLIPSAL 500<br />
WED 17 MARCHPERTHCHALLENGE STADIUM<br />
VERY SPECIAL GUESTS &CASSIE<br />
DAVIS<br />
THE<br />
SWELL<br />
SEASON<br />
“A triumphant, sold-out, and emotional two hour show.”<br />
NEW YORK TIMES / RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL<br />
Thursday 25 March<br />
Palais Theatre, Melbourne<br />
Wednesday 31 March<br />
Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide<br />
Monday 5 April<br />
Sydney Opera House, Sydney<br />
FRI 26 MARCH THEBARTON THEATRE ADELAIDE<br />
TUE 30 MARCH BAR ON THE HILL NEWCASTLE<br />
THU 1 APRIL ANU BAR CANBERRA<br />
WED 7 APRIL ENMORE THEATRE SYDNEY<br />
THU 8 APRIL PALAIS THEATRE MELBOURNE<br />
MON 12 APRIL SAN FRAN BATHHOUSE WELLINGTON<br />
TUE13 APRIL POWERSTATION AUCKLAND<br />
PHUKET INTERNATIONAL BLUES ROCK FESTIVAL 26-27 FEBRUARY <strong>2010</strong><br />
Featuring Richard Clapton and and Charlie Musselwhite go to www.phuketbluesfestival.com
4<br />
contents.<br />
features<br />
18 star struck <br />
We track the rise and rise of Natalie Bassingthwaighte’s star<br />
26 go guide <br />
Meet the talent set to bring on the belly laughs at the World<br />
Buskers Festival in Christchurch<br />
30 hot spot <br />
Find out how to fl oat your boat in Hobart<br />
CLOCKWISE: Warriors of Brazil will thrill<br />
with their dance show; say “I do”<br />
in paradise; get ready for off-road<br />
action on Fraser Island<br />
36 people <br />
We meet some of our Australians of the Year to fi nd out how<br />
they’re celebrating Australia Day<br />
40 adrenaline <br />
Follow the Rail Trail for a unique tour of Bellarine Peninsula<br />
46 retail therapy<br />
We bring you 10 good reasons why Hawaii is one great<br />
shopping bargain<br />
50 hub <br />
With creature comforts and culture at its doorstep, northern<br />
New South Wales is much more than drop-dead gorgeous<br />
56 fl y/drive <br />
Snap on your seat belt as we take you on some of the best<br />
bumpy 4WD trails around<br />
63 in focus<br />
Find your wedded bliss with a made-to-order wedding in<br />
Bali and Thailand<br />
56<br />
regulars<br />
63<br />
2 editor’s welcome note<br />
4 events<br />
7 10 minutes with...<br />
Jelena Dokic<br />
8 style fi le<br />
10 good taste<br />
13 cheers<br />
14 the word<br />
16 fi t to go<br />
68 brain teasers<br />
in the air with jetstar<br />
77 jetstar news<br />
78 starkids<br />
81 <br />
<br />
88 where we fl y<br />
90 your wellbeing onboard<br />
92 international adventures<br />
Cover Photo:<br />
STEVE BACCON<br />
98 introducing our<br />
domestic airports<br />
103 domestic destinations<br />
focus<br />
105 gift ideas<br />
106 have a bite<br />
110 entertainment<br />
CONTENTS<br />
JANUARY <strong>2010</strong><br />
Photo: Cher Ange Weddings and Events<br />
JANUARY <strong>2010</strong> 1<br />
Photo: Tourism Queensland
CEO’S WELCOME NOTE<br />
MISSING<br />
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get serious about applying<br />
2 JANUARY <strong>2010</strong><br />
now!<br />
www.migas.com.au<br />
EDITOR’S WELCOME NOTE<br />
A Reason to Dance<br />
The<br />
arrival of the new year always brings such a sense of excitement, of things<br />
to do and places to go. Top of our list is always travel! With the Christmas<br />
rush over, it’s time to kick back and reward ourselves with a well-deserved break to<br />
somewhere wonderful, some place out of our usual realm, a place that invites adventure<br />
and discovery.<br />
Jetstar has plenty of such places on its route map, and in this issue we explore<br />
harbour town Hobart, Hawaii’s best bargains, and how to get married overseas in style.<br />
We hike the beautiful hinterland of Byron Bay, tour the Bellarine Peninsula by bike and<br />
look at some top 4WD trails. It’s also the month to take in the delights of the fabulous<br />
World Buskers Festival in Christchurch and fi nd out what some of our local heroes are<br />
doing to celebrate Australia Day. Our cover girl Natalie Bassingthwaighte will no doubt be<br />
dancing up a storm on TV as she returns to host So You Think You Can Dance?<br />
With the announcement that Jetstar is set to begin fl ights to Fiji from Sydney in<br />
March, I hope I’ll be learning how to dance the meke very soon. Enjoy your holiday!<br />
Rachel Farnay Jacques<br />
Jetstar Magazine Editor<br />
EDITORIAL<br />
EDITOR<br />
Rachel Farnay Jacques<br />
DEPUTY EDITOR<br />
Anne Loh<br />
ART DIRECTOR<br />
Suadi Nur Effendy<br />
CONTRIBUTING SENIOR DESIGNER<br />
Savid Gan<br />
SENIOR PHOTO EDITOR<br />
Katie Ackerman<br />
SUB-EDITORS<br />
Sally Wilson, Heather Millar<br />
JAPANESE EDITORIAL CONSULTANT<br />
Yoshino Kyoko<br />
JETSTAR MANAGING EDITOR<br />
Louise Laing<br />
PUBLISHING DIRECTOR<br />
Simon Leslie<br />
EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR<br />
Michael Keating<br />
DESIGN DIRECTOR (ASIA)<br />
Peter Stephens<br />
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GIVE ME FIVE!<br />
Australia’s popular children’s entertainment<br />
troupe hits the road with the Hi-5 Surprise!<br />
tour to celebrate a birthday. We speak to new<br />
member Fely Irvine before the upcoming<br />
road trip.<br />
How does it feel to be the newest<br />
Hi-5 member?<br />
I’m absolutely loving being a part of Hi-5 — it’s<br />
truly one of the best jobs in the world! Singing,<br />
dancing and acting, on screen and on stage,<br />
all to get the kids up and joining in; making<br />
children giggle and smile is the best!<br />
Tell us more about the nationwide Hi-5<br />
Surprise! tour.<br />
Th e tour is one big party and who doesn’t like a<br />
party? We’re planning a surprise birthday party<br />
for our good friend Chats, but you can’t tell<br />
Chats because it’s a surprise! My favourite part<br />
of the show is when we play the party games,<br />
watching the audience as they throw around a<br />
huge balloon. It’s just so much fun!<br />
Where are you looking forward<br />
to performing?<br />
Tasmania, because I’ve never been. I love that<br />
this job takes me to so many places I otherwise<br />
may not experience.<br />
What activities would you suggest children<br />
do to improve their music, singing and<br />
dancing skills?<br />
It’s always fun to do dance classes. Th ere are a<br />
lot of friends to be made, and lots of music to<br />
dance to. I joined a choir when I was in primary<br />
school — I think anything that involves lots of<br />
friends and music is bound to be fun.<br />
What will you and Hi-5 be doing during the<br />
February break?<br />
We’ve actually been planning a group trip to<br />
Sydney’s Taronga Zoo. I went recently and saw<br />
the baby elephant who is just adorable. And<br />
the new marine enclosure is amazing — I could<br />
watch the seals and penguins for hours, they’re<br />
mesmerising. Th e gorillas and chimpanzees are<br />
guaranteed to put a smile on anyone’s face.<br />
I just love animals!<br />
Hi-5 Surprise! premieres at Melbourne’s Arts<br />
Centre Playhouse and tours 38 theatres in Victoria,<br />
New South Wales, South<br />
Australia, Queensland<br />
and Tasmania ’til 18<br />
April. Ticket details<br />
on www.hi-5.com.au<br />
4 JANUARY <strong>2010</strong><br />
Fun in the<br />
Sun.<br />
Stay entertained this month<br />
with dance, art, comedy and<br />
sports events galore<br />
Peter Helliar<br />
WORDS ANNE LOH<br />
5–17 JAN SYDNEY<br />
Peter Helliar’s Dreamboat Tour<br />
Stand-up comedian and ex-ROVE regular<br />
Peter Helliar is back with a vengeance after an<br />
absence from the stage for the last couple of<br />
years. For a limited time only, be sure not to<br />
miss the boat. Playhouse at the Sydney Opera<br />
House. Tickets from Ticketek 132 849.<br />
8 JAN–11 FEB PERTH, SYDNEY, BRISBANE,<br />
MELBOURNE, ADELAIDE<br />
Warriors of Brazil<br />
Get caught up in the energy of the world’s<br />
greatest Capoeira experts when they take to<br />
the stage in gravity-defying leaps and spins for<br />
the fi rst time in Australia. They’re spreading<br />
a message of hope to Brazilian youth. Ticket<br />
details on www.warriorsofbrazil.com<br />
Le Grand Cirque<br />
8–24 JAN BRISBANE<br />
Le Grand Cirque<br />
For the fi rst time in Brisbane, and as part of<br />
an international tour, box offi ce hit Le Grand<br />
Cirque is poised to wow audiences with acts<br />
by 35 champion acrobats from Brazil, Russia,<br />
Mongolia, Canada and China. You’ll be on the<br />
edge of your seat. Lyric Theatre, South Bank.<br />
Tickets from qtix 136 246.<br />
10–16 JAN QUEENSTOWN<br />
Challenge Wanaka <strong>2010</strong><br />
Australian reigning champion Chris McDonald<br />
returns to “the world’s most scenic longdistance<br />
triathlon” in a fi eld of competitors<br />
that includes the 2008 winner from Germany<br />
and rising star Keegan Williams of New<br />
Zealand. There’s a junior segment as well from<br />
six years old. Tel: +64 (3) 443 2700.
Warriors of Brazil<br />
23 JAN–7 FEB MELBOURNE<br />
Aerial Antics<br />
Professional trapeze artists perform and hold<br />
workshops at City Square on the corner of<br />
Collins and Swanston Streets daily. Watch<br />
them fl y through the air and be inspired to<br />
try it yourself under instruction — children as<br />
young as seven can take part. Free; book for<br />
workshops. Tel: +61 (3) 9658 9658.<br />
‘TIL 29 MAR PERTH<br />
McCubbin: Last Impressions 1907–1917<br />
Find out why Frederick McCubbin is one<br />
of Australia’s best-loved artists with this<br />
comprehensive look at works from the last<br />
11 years of his life. Check out the six special<br />
programs, including a Bush Babies Tour<br />
(charges apply). Art Gallery of Western<br />
Australia, tel: +61 (8) 9492 6644.<br />
Peter Murphy’s<br />
Model City<br />
Aerial Antics Sculpture in the Vineyards<br />
‘TIL 31 JAN SYDNEY<br />
Model City and Nocturnal<br />
Be amazed by the images of Sydney in two<br />
free family-friendly photography exhibitions<br />
— Model City by Peter Murphy and Nocturnal<br />
by Peter Solness. See Sydney through their<br />
eyes and take away a renewed appreciation of<br />
this beautiful city. Customs House on Circular<br />
Quay, tel: +61 (2) 9265 9189.<br />
‘TIL 26 JAN NEW SOUTH WALES<br />
Sculpture in the Vineyards<br />
Be assured that you’ve not had one glass too<br />
many if you spot a strange piece of art along<br />
the Wollombi Valley Wine Trail in the Hunter<br />
Valley. There’s over 60 large outdoor works at<br />
Undercliff Winery, Stonehurst Cedar Creek,<br />
Wollombi Wines, Wollombi Village Vineyard<br />
and Noyce Brothers Wines.<br />
BOOK NOW!<br />
4–7 Feb<br />
Edinburgh Military Tattoo<br />
Love uniforms, fanfare and military precision?<br />
You’ll want to sign up for the 60th anniversary<br />
only-in-Sydney event where 1,500 performers<br />
will put on the biggest production to date at<br />
the Sydney Football Stadium.<br />
12–14 Feb<br />
Crown’s Chinese New Year Spectacular and<br />
Riverside Hawker’s Bazaar<br />
Welcome Th e Emperor — an animated<br />
giant dragon — to the Crown’s atrium on<br />
4 February, in time for a roaring start to the<br />
riverside bazaar on 12 February with its 45<br />
stalls, lion and dragon processions, cooking<br />
demonstrations and roving performers.<br />
19–20 Feb<br />
Chingay Parade<br />
Th is year at Singapore’s Chingay Parade, there’ll<br />
be not one but two “fi recracker dragons” from<br />
China, alongside 5,000 performers, 100 lions<br />
and 50 traditional dragons, as well as stiltwalkers,<br />
fl oats and giant fl ags enchanting<br />
Orchard Road audiences.<br />
26 Feb–12 Mar<br />
Quiksilver Pro <strong>2010</strong><br />
Will Australia be able to ride the wave and<br />
hold on to the top spot? Will some young<br />
unknown upstart dethrone a leading champ?<br />
Head to the Gold Coast where the answers will<br />
be played out.<br />
JANUARY <strong>2010</strong> 5<br />
EVENTS
Jelena<br />
Dokic.<br />
10<br />
After her stunning return to tennis at<br />
last year’s Australian Open, we check in<br />
on the former world number four’s form<br />
INTERVIEW RACHEL FARNAY JACQUES<br />
The past year has been a<br />
rollercoaster of highs and lows, how<br />
would you rate your performance?<br />
I think I had a good year, especially<br />
considering that I was not completely<br />
healthy this year. I played only about half<br />
a year so considering that, I think my<br />
year was good.<br />
What has been the greatest<br />
challenge in making your<br />
“comeback”?<br />
I had a long break from tennis so I had<br />
to work harder than anybody and I had<br />
to be very strong mentally. I had to do<br />
everything from zero and make up all<br />
the time that I missed on the tour.<br />
What was your training program in<br />
2009 like?<br />
My training program was very good at<br />
the beginning of the year, but when I<br />
got injured and sick in the middle of the<br />
year, I had to redo my whole schedule.<br />
Now I spend more time getting stronger<br />
physically, and looking after my nutrition<br />
and health so that I can perform well<br />
and not get injured or sick. Also, I’m very<br />
careful about how much time I spend<br />
doing physical work and how much<br />
tennis I do.<br />
What continues to fuel your passion<br />
for tennis?<br />
I love tennis so there is never any doubt<br />
about my passion for the game. Even<br />
when things are not going great I still<br />
love what I do, and I wouldn’t change it<br />
for anything in the world.<br />
Which is your favourite tournament<br />
to play?<br />
There are a lot of great tournaments<br />
throughout the year. I love the Australian<br />
Open and Roland Garros from the Grand<br />
Slams and Brisbane, Dubai and San<br />
Diego from the regular tournaments.<br />
The <strong>2010</strong> Brisbane International<br />
versus the <strong>2010</strong> Australian Open…<br />
do you have different strategies for<br />
each tournament?<br />
I’d obviously like to peak and be in my<br />
best form for the Australian Open and<br />
Brisbane, which I use as a warm-up for<br />
the Australian Open. Brisbane is the fi rst<br />
tournament of the year so I’d like to play<br />
as many matches as possible.<br />
Which players are going to be the<br />
toughest opponents in <strong>2010</strong>?<br />
Every opponent is tough in her own way<br />
and no match is easy.<br />
What are your goals for next year?<br />
I’d like to do well in the Grand Slams and<br />
big tournaments, and I’d like to reach<br />
the top 20.<br />
What do you do to wind down?<br />
I try to do relaxing things like going to<br />
the cinema, listening to music, shopping<br />
and sightseeing.<br />
Which Jetstar destination is your<br />
favourite for holidaying?<br />
There are a lot of places I’d like to go<br />
that I haven’t been yet. I think Fiji will be<br />
my next holiday destination. (Jetstar will<br />
commence fl ights to Fiji in March <strong>2010</strong>,<br />
pending regulatory approval.)<br />
Catch Jelena Dokic at the Brisbane<br />
International on 3–10 January and<br />
the Australian Open in Melbourne on<br />
18–31 January.<br />
JANUARY <strong>2010</strong> 7<br />
10 MINUTES WITH...<br />
Photo: Getty Images
Cocopani designer<br />
Bianca Cheah makes<br />
staying sun safe all<br />
the more appealing<br />
Sunny Days. y<br />
Make the most of the summer holidays with<br />
our selection of handy travel items<br />
WORDS ANNE LOH<br />
FROM BEACH TO BAR<br />
For the girls, a Pomegranate kaftan or a maxi is all<br />
that’s required to ensure a stylish transition from the<br />
beach to brunch. The Pomegranate Silk collection<br />
(AU$150–400; call +61 (2) 9211 7595 for stockists)<br />
features comfortable, quality pieces with exclusive<br />
prints and vibrant jewel hues to dress up any day.<br />
8 JANUARY <strong>2010</strong><br />
BIG DAY OUT<br />
Pop up one of Cocopani’s sun-safe SPF 30+<br />
umbrellas (AU$84.95; stockists on www.<br />
cocopani.com.au) to stake out your favourite<br />
spot on the beach. With six designs to choose<br />
from — our favourite’s the Licorice Allsorts<br />
— you’re sure to attract<br />
the right sort of<br />
attention. Then<br />
whip out the Oz<br />
Crawl Board Game<br />
(AU$59.95, stockists<br />
on www.ozcrawl.com.<br />
au) and play with your<br />
newfound friends.<br />
COOL DRINKS<br />
Keep yourself hydrated while on the go<br />
with a Cheeki stainless steel water bottle.<br />
Fill it up, pop it in the fridge, then just<br />
grab it on the way out the door. Not only<br />
is it a better bet healthwise, compared<br />
to plastic bottles, it helps reduce landfi ll.<br />
There’s a design for everyone and it’s<br />
dishwasher safe. Colourful kids bottles<br />
are 350ml (AU$16.95) while adult bottles<br />
start from AU$17.95 for 500ml;<br />
call +61 (2) 9939 1900 for stockists.
GET CARRIED AWAY<br />
We love the suitcases from the latest Vera<br />
May Travel Bag Collection. Even if you’re<br />
just on an overnight jaunt, there’s no<br />
reason not to pack up in one of their stylish<br />
and sturdy pull-along bags, fashionable<br />
enough to double as a shoulder bag. The<br />
hat-shape style suitcases particularly grab<br />
our fancy. Travel suitcases from AU$165,<br />
call +61 (2) 9734 8855 for stockists.<br />
HAIR ALIVE<br />
It’s time to do the Miessence Summer Hair Detox to return<br />
health to stressed out hair. In addition to washing the hair a few<br />
times with shampoo mixed with a small amount of bicarbonate<br />
soda, using the clarifying hair rinse as well as the Protect Hair<br />
Repair will also help. From AU$6.95 for a 50ml travel-size<br />
Desert Flower shampoo; info on +61 (7) 5539 2011. And with<br />
long days of partying, it’s a great idea to keep on hand Lee<br />
Stafford Dry Shampoo (from AU$5.95 for 50ml travel size;<br />
available at pharmacies) to make hair smell fresh and feel<br />
cleaner by absorbing oil in the hair — no washing necessary.<br />
HEALING TOUCH<br />
You know you shouldn’t but occasionally everyone gets a<br />
nasty case of sunburn. When this happens, what you need is<br />
the Yuva Skin Rescue Serum (AU$93), rich in rosehip oil to<br />
heal the skin. The Yuva H2O Mask (AU$46; stockists on www.<br />
yuva.com.au) is a cooling gel mask with hops and seaweed<br />
extract that will strengthen the skin against sunburn and<br />
prevent further dehydration. For after-sun care, slather on<br />
the Fruit of the Earth 100% Pure Aloe Vera Gel for a super<br />
moisture boost (from AU$2.95 for a 56g Pure Gel bottle;<br />
available at pharmacies).<br />
HEALTHY GLOW<br />
You don’t have to give up the sun-kissed effect — just do it<br />
smart and safe with Naked Tan, a revolutionary organic spray<br />
tanning solution that allows you to look naturally tanned after<br />
just two hours. Professionally applied with results guaranteed,<br />
even your closest friend will think you’ve just returned from a<br />
Bali holiday! Find your nearest salon by calling 1300 365 683.<br />
HAPPY FEET<br />
Perfectly pedicured feet deserve a pair of<br />
Island Way sandals, many of which have been<br />
handmade by artisans in Kenya under Fair Trade<br />
conditions. Add a hint of glam with heeled styles<br />
or go casual with fl ats (from AU$79.95,<br />
www.islandway.com). The intricate<br />
beaded designs are a sure-fi re eye-catcher.<br />
And for serious sightseeing days, slip on the<br />
comfortable Merrell Plie (AU$189; stockists on<br />
1300 304 799) — light and compact, with a mesh<br />
upper to allow feet to breathe easy.<br />
FLY ME<br />
AWAY<br />
Stephen Nagle<br />
realised there<br />
was a gap in<br />
the market<br />
for unique<br />
concept stores and<br />
discovered Flight 001<br />
in New York’s West<br />
Village. He’s opening two stores in Melbourne<br />
and Sydney early this year. We pin him down<br />
for a chat pre-opening.<br />
Tell us how Flight 001 is just right<br />
for Australia.<br />
Australians love to travel and Flight 001 is the<br />
world’s fi rst travel store — an all- inclusive,<br />
retro-modern retail experience that satisfi es<br />
the frequent traveller’s every need.<br />
How often do new products get released?<br />
Each year, the design crew releases new<br />
products for the Christmas holiday season.<br />
An amazing new product is the skeleton<br />
carry-on case from Japanese designer Hideo<br />
Wakamatsu. It’s see-through, so you need to<br />
have nothing to hide! [Ed’s note: We’re loving<br />
the just-released Blackbird Fly Camera, in our<br />
favourite orange no less, for AU$220.)<br />
What’s your favourite Flight 001 product<br />
this year?<br />
Th e seatpak. It’s a multi-zip pouch for stashing<br />
your in-fl ight essentials that includes a side<br />
loop for hanging on the latch of the tray table<br />
of the seat in front of you.<br />
What can’t you leave home without for a<br />
summer holiday?<br />
Th e Go Clean wetsuit bag — you can have that<br />
last swim on the morning of checkout and put<br />
your boardies or bikini in the drawstring bag<br />
that has a treated interior to prevent mildew<br />
and unwanted water in your suitcase.<br />
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GOOD TASTE<br />
Smokin’.<br />
Make your Australia Day<br />
barbecue sizzle with stylish<br />
gear and yummy sauces<br />
at fantastic locations<br />
WORDS ROBERTA MUIR<br />
ADELAIDE’S CLELAND WILDLIFE PARK<br />
Spend Australia Day patting koalas and<br />
kangaroos in the wildlife sanctuary at<br />
Cleland Conservation Park, 20 minutes’<br />
drive from Adelaide. Join the animal keepers<br />
as they feed lorikeets, Tasmanian devils and<br />
dingoes. There are barbecue facilities and a<br />
café. Mount Lofty, Summit Rd, Crafers,<br />
tel: +61 (8) 8339 2444.<br />
PERTH’S KINGS PARK AND<br />
BOTANIC GARDENS<br />
There’s no better place to enjoy the biggest<br />
Oz Day celebrations in Australia than at the<br />
world’s biggest inner-city park, Kings Park.<br />
With amazing views of Perth and the Swan<br />
and Canning Rivers, plus great barbecue,<br />
picnic and playground facilities, it’s the<br />
spot to enjoy the spectacular fi reworks.<br />
LAUNCESTON’S CATARACT<br />
GORGE RESERVE<br />
Just 15 minutes’ stroll from central<br />
Launceston, this natural gorge features a clifftop<br />
pathway built in the 1890s, overlooking the<br />
South Esk River. There’s a swimming pool and<br />
picnic area as well as a Victorian garden, kiosk<br />
and tearoom, chairlift and pub. 69 Basin Rd,<br />
Launceston, tel: +61 (3) 6323 3468.
ANTICLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Pop out<br />
the Coleman Roadtrip Grill; Launceston’s<br />
Cataract Gorge; Litchfi eld’s Florence<br />
Falls; the Gold Coast’s Harley Park —<br />
great barbecue spots<br />
LIGHT MY FIRE<br />
Flavours to Up the Ante<br />
Beerenberg Coopers Ale Barbeque Sauce is a<br />
collaboration between two South Australian<br />
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Beerenberg Farm. Beer and barbecues are a<br />
natural pairing and this sauce combines a great<br />
balance of subtle malty bitterness from the hops<br />
in the beer, spice and fruit — perfect for any<br />
barbie. RRP AU$4.39.<br />
Best New Barbies<br />
Get fi red up anywhere, anytime — balcony,<br />
beach or bush — with these two handy<br />
barbecues. Th e BeefEater Sportzgrill folds<br />
into a smart, durable briefcase size, which can<br />
be opened to use on any fl at surface or free<br />
standing with its detachable legs (RRP AU$599).<br />
Th e Coleman Roadtrip<br />
Grill, a collapsible,<br />
portable grill, can also<br />
be used indoors for<br />
tabletop cooking. It has<br />
a detachable side table<br />
and leg levellers<br />
so that it remains<br />
sturdy everywhere<br />
(RRP AU$369.99).<br />
Real Aussie Flavour<br />
Add the Aussie outback to your next barbecue<br />
with Vic Cherikoff ’s DownUnder range of sauces<br />
and marinades. Kakadu Wild Fire Pepper Sauce<br />
is great as a marinade or dipping sauce with the<br />
DARWIN’S LITCHFIELD NATIONAL PARK<br />
Just 90 minutes south of Darwin, you can<br />
combine an Aussie barbecue with thundering<br />
waterfalls, breathtaking waterholes, native<br />
wildlife and wonderful walking tracks. Enjoy<br />
a dip in Florence Falls or Buley Rock Hole<br />
then cook up a storm creek-side at one of the<br />
permanent barbecue facilities.<br />
Beerenberg managing<br />
director Anthony Paech and<br />
Coopers Brewery managing<br />
director Dr Tim Cooper<br />
tangy, fruity fl avour of native Kakadu<br />
plum, while Stockmans Smoky Steak Sauce<br />
evokes the aroma of an outback campfi re.<br />
RRP AU$6.95 each.<br />
Maple Syrup & Tamarind Marinade<br />
Pete Evans from Hugo’s, author of My<br />
Grill and co-presenter of Channel 7’s My<br />
Restaurant Rules, recommends this great<br />
marinade. “It has sweet and sour fl avours<br />
that work particularly well with chicken<br />
drumsticks or wings, or pork ribs. Prepare<br />
everything the day before, to help get the<br />
maximum fl avour out of the marinade.”<br />
• 1 cup maple syrup<br />
• 1 cup sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)<br />
• 1 tbsp tamarind extract<br />
• ⅓ cup oyster sauce<br />
• 300ml Chinese black vinegar<br />
• 2 cinnamon sticks<br />
• 3 star anise<br />
Combine all ingredients in a non-metallic<br />
bowl. Add the meat, toss to coat with the<br />
marinade. Cover and refrigerate overnight.<br />
GOLD COAST’S HARLEY PARK<br />
Harley Park, on peaceful Broadwater,<br />
has great barbecue facilities and Charis<br />
Seafoods, if you prefer someone else do<br />
the cooking. The playground is popular with<br />
kids while the chance to feed the resident<br />
pelicans delights everyone. Harley Park<br />
Marine Pde, Labrador.<br />
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Rolling hills and rows of vines<br />
at Quartz Reef<br />
INSET: Rudi Bauer applies his<br />
Austrian background to pinot noir<br />
Middle Earth<br />
Drops.<br />
RUDI BAUER<br />
Winemaker, Quartz Reef,<br />
Central Otago<br />
Nearest airport: Queenstown<br />
Which wine is<br />
catching up<br />
in popularity<br />
to sauvignon<br />
blanc?<br />
Pinot noir,<br />
which is particularly suited to<br />
Asian cuisine due to its sweet<br />
fruit and purity of fl avour.<br />
What’s your favourite wine and<br />
dish combo for summer?<br />
Our Bendigo Estate Pinot Noir<br />
2001 with pheasant.<br />
Best cellar door experience?<br />
That’s really diffi cult to answer as<br />
NZ is scenic at both ends… and<br />
there are still lots of hobbits to be<br />
found… after a few pinot noirs.<br />
What is a current challenge NZ<br />
wines are facing?<br />
All wineries need to get certifi ed<br />
organic by 2012 otherwise they’ll<br />
not get an export certifi cate and<br />
that’s only good for consumers.<br />
We get a snapshot of the allure of New Zealand<br />
wines through the eyes of four vintners<br />
INTERVIEWS ANNE LOH<br />
OUTI JAKOVIRTA<br />
Winemaker, Julicher,<br />
Martinborough<br />
Nearest airport: Wellington<br />
What does NZ<br />
offer<br />
wine lovers?<br />
Diversity, top<br />
quality, value<br />
for money,<br />
sustainable winegrowing and<br />
green thinking.<br />
Which wine is catching up in<br />
popularity to sauvignon blanc?<br />
Pinot noir from Martinborough,<br />
Central Otago, Waipara and<br />
Marlborough.<br />
What’s your favourite wine and<br />
dish combo for summer?<br />
Julicher Estate Pinot Noir 2008<br />
with barbecued lamb rack.<br />
Best cellar door experience?<br />
Martinborough, where almost all<br />
cellar doors are walking distance<br />
from town so you can cycle from<br />
one winery to another. Most of<br />
the time, you’ll fi nd the owners<br />
manning the cellar doors.<br />
GWYN THOMAS<br />
General manager, Bascand,<br />
whose wines are made by<br />
Waipara Wine Cellars<br />
Nearest airport: Christchurch<br />
What makes<br />
NZ wines<br />
stand out?<br />
The depth of<br />
experience of<br />
the winemakers<br />
and the range of microclimates<br />
make for very interesting wines.<br />
Which wines are catching up in<br />
popularity to sauvignon blanc?<br />
Pinot gris and riesling for whites<br />
and pinot noir for red.<br />
What’s your favourite wine and<br />
dish combo for summer?<br />
A Waipara rosé with salmon<br />
sashimi is absolutely divine.<br />
Best cellar door experience?<br />
On Waiheke Island, you’ll fi nd<br />
an integrated experience and<br />
many wineries with amazing<br />
restaurants. In Waipara, Pegasus<br />
Bay’s vineyard restaurant is<br />
award-winning.<br />
MILAN BRAJKOVICH<br />
Vineyard director, Kumeu River<br />
Nearest airport: Auckland<br />
What makes<br />
NZ wines<br />
stand out?<br />
New Zealand<br />
wines are<br />
characterised<br />
by their freshness and great<br />
acidity. This is primarily due to<br />
our cool climate viticulture.<br />
What’s your favourite wine and<br />
dish combo for summer?<br />
Kumeu River Chardonnay with<br />
New Zealand crayfi sh cannot<br />
be beaten.<br />
Best cellar door experience?<br />
Queenstown. There are many<br />
great small wineries to visit and<br />
have lunch — excellent food<br />
— and then there is the sheer<br />
beauty of the region itself.<br />
Pinotphiles<br />
shouldn’t miss:<br />
Pinot Noir <strong>2010</strong><br />
1–4 February <strong>2010</strong>, Wellington<br />
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THE WORD<br />
Start ’Em<br />
Young.<br />
It’s never too early to<br />
introduce the wonderful world<br />
of books to your children<br />
ACTING OUT<br />
WORDS ANNE LOH<br />
Actor and mother of three Sophie Lee has just<br />
released Edie Amelia and the Monkey Shoe Mystery,<br />
a book for kids over seven years old. With the<br />
launch of her fi rst children’s book — the start of a<br />
new series — she talks to us about her new career<br />
and raising children to love books.<br />
Tell us about Edie Amelia. Is she based on<br />
someone you know?<br />
My daughter’s name is Edie, however the big<br />
diff erence between the star of the book and the<br />
star of my life is that the girl in the book keeps<br />
her room tidy! Edie Amelia Sparks is a neat girl<br />
with messy parents, who knows where all her<br />
dearest possessions are kept. When something of<br />
great value goes missing — her precious monkey<br />
shoe — Edie, along with her best friend and<br />
faithful dog, know they have precisely two days<br />
to fi nd it. While piecing together the clues to fi nd<br />
the missing monkey shoe they inadvertently help<br />
uncover a mysterious plot involving Edie’s father,<br />
a brilliant inventor. Hey, between us, I confess to<br />
being a tidy freak, so perhaps there’s a bit of me<br />
in Edie Amelia Sparks...<br />
Did you love reading from young? How do<br />
you start children reading?<br />
When I was little I didn’t have a telly but I had<br />
loads of books. My parents are academics but<br />
they are not book snobs, so when I was a child I<br />
read everything from Roald Dahl to Enid Blyton<br />
and made a lifelong<br />
friend in books. I<br />
encourage children to<br />
read anything, from<br />
comics to poetry.<br />
Whatever they love to<br />
read is perfect!<br />
How do you<br />
strike a balance<br />
between books and<br />
entertainment with<br />
your children?<br />
Well, it’s a battle<br />
isn’t it! Reading<br />
time before bed is<br />
sacrosanct but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t<br />
challenged daily by the spectre of the<br />
household TV. My new year’s resolution is to<br />
make them watch less.<br />
As Edie Amelia is for children 7+ and<br />
your kids are too young to read it yet,<br />
what are they reading or being read?<br />
I’m currently reading Edie Amelia And Th e<br />
Monkey Shoe Mystery to my daughter aloud,<br />
but she’s on the verge of reading chapter<br />
books herself which is really exciting. My<br />
boys love so many diff erent books but their<br />
current favourites are We’re Going On A<br />
Bear Hunt, Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do<br />
You See and the Tilly and Friends series. I<br />
love reading poetry aloud to my children.<br />
Look out for Down the Back Of the Chair by<br />
Margaret Mahy and Balloon Lagoon and the<br />
Magic Islands of Poetry by Adrian Mitchell.<br />
Can you give us an idea of Edie Amelia’s<br />
next big adventure?<br />
Edie Amelia’s next adventure involves a hot<br />
air balloon, a mysterious virus and a fi eld full<br />
of llamas.<br />
Edie Amelia and the Monkey Shoe Mystery<br />
is published by Macmillan, AU$12.99,<br />
ISBN 9780330424189.
THE GIRLS’ HOLIDAY BOOK AND<br />
THE BOYS’ HOLIDAY BOOK<br />
Leave the electronic gadgets at home. These<br />
books fi lled with puzzles, DIY tasks and<br />
games to play indoors and out for boys and<br />
girls will keep the six to 10 year olds occupied<br />
meaningfully on holiday. It’s a must-pack item.<br />
Allen & Unwin, AU$9.99, ISBN 9781742372808<br />
and 9781742372792.<br />
GOBLIN AT THE BEACH<br />
In the latest in the series, Gibblewort the goblin<br />
goes off to the beach where his fun in the sun<br />
is soon ended with hot sand, sun cream and an<br />
angry shark. This entertaining story is sure to<br />
appeal to six to eight year olds. Random House,<br />
AU$9.95, ISBN 9781864719550.<br />
DOG HEAD<br />
What happens when you get bitten by a stray<br />
dog in a graveyard? Well, if you’re Jack Bootle-<br />
Caduggan and you’re under a family curse,<br />
you could turn into Anubis, the Egyptian god<br />
of the dead. Could he still manage to win the<br />
long-distance run? For 10 to 14 year olds. Pan<br />
Macmillan, AU$14.99, ISBN 9780330451536.<br />
GREEN STUFF FOR KIDS<br />
While being entertained through quizzes,<br />
projects and craft ideas such as growing your<br />
own vegies, starting a worm farm and making<br />
recycled paper, young readers will learn about<br />
climate change, habitat destruction and how<br />
they can help the planet. Melbourne University<br />
Publishing, AU$29.99, ISBN 9780522855395.<br />
SPOT GOES TO THE PARK,<br />
SPOT GOES TO THE FARM<br />
The world’s most lovable puppy created by<br />
illustrator Eric Hill 30 years ago continues<br />
to charm with its simple story and colourful<br />
illustrations. Expect new stories, re-originated<br />
editions and a special teal-coloured foiled<br />
30th anniversary edition of Where’s Spot?<br />
this year. For three to six year olds. Warne,<br />
AU$12.95 each, ISBN 9780723254737 and<br />
9780723249993.<br />
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FIT TO GO<br />
Front<br />
Row.<br />
From Australia’s Grand Slam to cricket<br />
and cycling, we round up the hottest<br />
tickets on the sports calendar<br />
WORDS RACHEL FARNAY JACQUES<br />
As the Australian Open<br />
returns to Melbourne<br />
from 18 to 31 January, we<br />
ask Wayne Spencer, the<br />
tournament’s Chief of<br />
Offi cials, what it takes to get<br />
the best seat in the house.<br />
How do you become an<br />
international chair umpire?<br />
You start as a linesperson at local<br />
tournaments, then progress through the<br />
various stages of education and training to<br />
offi ciate at the best tournaments in the world,<br />
including Grand Slams.<br />
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What are the costs involved?<br />
There are no costs involved<br />
with training and education.<br />
However, offi cials in the early<br />
stages fund their own travel and<br />
are able to apply for grants.<br />
What makes you a<br />
good umpire?<br />
The best umpires have 20/20<br />
vision coupled with excellent powers<br />
of concentration. They also possess strong<br />
interpersonal skills, awareness, knowledge<br />
of rules and regulations, team orientation,<br />
fl exibility where appropriate, a calm nature<br />
and consistency.<br />
What is the most challenging aspect?<br />
Coping with the long periods away from home,<br />
constant pressure to perform at the highest<br />
level day after day, and “life after tennis”.<br />
How is technology like the Hawk-Eye<br />
system changing umpiring?<br />
Umpires have taken the introduction of<br />
Hawkeye as a positive aid and a challenge.<br />
How do you manage an irate player?<br />
While there is a Grand Slam Code of Conduct,<br />
it’s best to solve problems before going<br />
through the formal process. There’s also on<br />
court penalties (points, games and possible<br />
default) and post-match monetary fi nes.<br />
Can Serena Willams and<br />
Rafael Nadal rule the<br />
courts again?<br />
GAME ON<br />
For thrilling spectator sports, head to these<br />
top events coming up.<br />
ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP<br />
You’ll wince as the gloves come off at<br />
the world’s premier mixed martial arts<br />
championship at Sydney’s Acer Arena on 21<br />
February. Watch the world’s greatest mixed<br />
martial artists use a mixture of disciplines<br />
— from Greco-Roman wrestling and judo,<br />
to kickboxing and karate — against their<br />
opponent in an eight-sided “cage”. Call<br />
Ticketek on 132 849.<br />
<strong>2010</strong> RAMSAY HEALTH CARE<br />
TRIATHLON PINK<br />
Women take the lead in this event at<br />
Melbourne’s Albert Park, which raises funds<br />
for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.<br />
Individuals and teams take up the challenge on<br />
Sunday, 31 January to swim, cycle and run a<br />
choice of three courses — short, medium and<br />
long; there’s even a kids’ and male fun run.<br />
COMMONWEALTH BANK<br />
SERIES V PAKISTAN<br />
Summer equals cricket and you can bet it’ll<br />
sizzle on fi eld and off when the Aussies take<br />
on the Pakistanis at the Gabba, SCG, Adelaide<br />
Oval and the WACA from 22 to 31 January.<br />
Th e action continues with the KFC Twenty20<br />
Internationals from 5 to 23 February, and the<br />
Commonwealth Bank Series v West Indies<br />
from 7 to 19 February. Check www.cricket.<br />
com.au for ticket details.<br />
SANTOS TOUR DOWN UNDER<br />
Witness Lance Armstrong, seven-time Tour<br />
de France winner, as he and his Team<br />
RadioShack tackle 794.5km of South<br />
Australian bitumen, alongside 133 of the<br />
world’s best cyclists, in the battle for the ochre<br />
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18 JANUARY <strong>2010</strong>
With a solo album, a feature<br />
fi lm and regular TV hosting gig<br />
last year alone, there seems<br />
to be no stopping the multitalented<br />
entertainer Natalie<br />
Bassingthwaighte<br />
WORDS KATHY BUCHANAN<br />
She’s<br />
a sexy acting, singing and<br />
dancing machine. Former<br />
country girl Natalie Bassingthwaighte is<br />
currently hosting Australia’s So You Think You<br />
Can Dance, starring in the hotly anticipated<br />
Underbelly 3 and has had a number 1 debut<br />
album 1000 Stars. Triple threat, anyone?<br />
Running an hour late from a photoshoot<br />
in central Sydney, Bassingthwaighte, 34,<br />
rushes madly into the trendy Bambini Trust<br />
restaurant, plonks down into a chair and<br />
says, “Sorry, today is absolutely crazy.” She<br />
pauses for a second to shake my hand, then<br />
immediately grabs the menu — not even<br />
noticing the admiring looks she’s getting in her<br />
cool black top and skinny jeans — adding “I’m<br />
absolutely starving!”<br />
Fifteen minutes later, while chomping into<br />
a seafood salad, this Aussie blue-eyed blonde<br />
hasn’t stopped talking enthusiastically about<br />
the exciting year ahead. The petite star,<br />
standing at just 1.61cm, grew up in Wollongong,<br />
New South Wales, spending weekends helping<br />
out at her nearby grandparents’ sheep farm.<br />
“Actually, we played at the farm more than<br />
worked. Jumping on haystacks, riding around<br />
on motorbikes and catching sheep. It was a big<br />
part of our time growing up,” she explains.<br />
Bassingthwaighte<br />
backstage on So You Think<br />
You Can Dance<br />
STAR STRUCK<br />
NATALIE N BASSINGTHWAIGHTE<br />
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STAR STRUCK<br />
NATALIE NATALIE BASSINGTHWAIGHTE<br />
Bassingthwaighte was performing<br />
from a young age. “I was singing every<br />
day,” she says. “I’d put on shows for<br />
anyone who wanted to watch, and even<br />
when they didn’t I made them sit there<br />
and watch, yell ‘Sssssh!’ and charge 20<br />
cents to watch a show.<br />
“I remember my sisters and friend singing<br />
“Let’s Hear It For The Boy” from Footloose<br />
at the Narrabeen Caravan Park. Of course,<br />
I was the boss so I was the main girl. I put it<br />
all together and I always had to be the lead.”<br />
She laughs self-effacingly, “Nothing’s<br />
changed there!”<br />
But singing wasn’t always her dream. “When<br />
I was 12 and dating this boy, we thought that<br />
we were going to get married and have a farm<br />
and raise sheep and pigs together. It’s funny<br />
how you look back and think I’d never do that<br />
— I’d never have the strength or the guts [to<br />
be a farmer],” she says.<br />
This multi-talented performer and<br />
workaholic fi rst broke onto our TV screens as<br />
“evil” Izzy Hoyland, who stirred up trouble on<br />
the soapie Neighbours for more than three<br />
years. Then Bassingthwaighte emerged as<br />
the singing temptress in the platinum-selling<br />
Natalie Bassingthwaighte performing with<br />
Rogue Traders at the 2008 Allan Border<br />
Medal presentation<br />
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Bassingthwaighte<br />
with co-star<br />
Dieter Brummer<br />
in Underbelly 3<br />
electro-rock act the Rogue Traders. All the<br />
while she appeared in stage musicals, scoring<br />
lead roles as Sandy in Grease and Ariel in<br />
Footloose, thanks to earlier experience in<br />
smaller roles in Rent and Chicago.<br />
In 2008, Bassingthwaighte released her fi rst<br />
book, Sistahood: A Journal of Self-Discovery<br />
(ABC Books), co-authored with her younger<br />
sister Nicky Moore, which is aimed at helping<br />
tweens boost their self-esteem. “I’m the<br />
second youngest of four sisters and family is<br />
really important to me. That will never change.<br />
I’m really lucky. Mum and dad and my sisters<br />
have always been really supportive. Funnily<br />
enough it’s dad who is the one who collects<br />
everything since I started when I was about<br />
10 — newspaper and magazine articles, DVDs<br />
and CDs — absolutely everything!”<br />
Photo: Getty Images
STAR STRUCK<br />
NATALIE BASSINGTHWAIGHTE<br />
Bassingthwaighte relishes<br />
her multi-hyphenate career<br />
22 JANUARY <strong>2010</strong><br />
In 2009 she released her number 1 debut<br />
solo album 1000 Stars and starred in the<br />
indie thriller/horror fl ick Prey. This year she’s<br />
fulfi lling her third year hosting Network Ten’s<br />
So You Think You Can Dance. “I love SYTYCD —<br />
it is such a great opportunity to support young<br />
talent. They’re all so fantastically talented and<br />
we all get really close.”<br />
She’s also looking forward to her “juicy<br />
role” in Network Nine’s hotly anticipated<br />
Underbelly 3: The Golden Mile. This time it’s set<br />
in Sydney’s gritty underworld in Kings Cross<br />
chronicling the years between 1989 and 1995,<br />
and Bassingthwaighte plays the wife to the<br />
policeman played by actor Dieter Brummer.<br />
“I’m really lucky that I get paid to do what I<br />
love,” she says enthusiastically. “Growing up,<br />
it was a goal to enjoy what I did and I wasn’t<br />
exactly sure what that was, but I embraced<br />
every opportunity that came along.”<br />
Despite her busy schedule, she loves<br />
spending time with family. Bassingthwaighte<br />
says she can’t wait to have lots of babies,<br />
although for now she’s loving being an aunt<br />
and living with her partner of more than<br />
three years, Cameron McGlinchey, a former<br />
bandmate from Rogue Traders.<br />
GROWING UP,<br />
IT WAS A GOAL TO<br />
ENJOY WHAT I DID...<br />
I EMBRACED EVERY<br />
OPPORTUNITY<br />
THAT CAME ALONG<br />
Photo: Steve Baccon
STAR STRUCK<br />
NATALIE BASSINGTHWAIGHTE<br />
In her time off, Bassingthwaighte loves<br />
going for big hikes, working out with a<br />
personal trainer or treating herself to a<br />
massage. She says she doesn’t have time<br />
for a hobby, but is determined to get one<br />
this year. “We always go out to eat so<br />
I’m going to learn to cook,” she says happily.<br />
“I love to eat!”<br />
When asked “How do you think your best<br />
friend would describe you?”, she giggles and<br />
instantly grabs her mobile. “Shall we ring<br />
him?” she laughs mischievously. Seconds<br />
later she’s talking to Todd O’Mara, 34, who<br />
also works in the business as an agent and<br />
has been her best friend for the past 29 years.<br />
They met at primary school and starred<br />
opposite each other in the school production<br />
of Peter Pan. This former Tinkerbell giggles<br />
and reports, “He says I’m funny, generous,<br />
excitable and an extremist.”<br />
Life is certainly busy for this down-to-earth<br />
performer. But no matter where her work<br />
takes her, home is where the heart is. “The<br />
truth is, I love everything about my life but I’m<br />
like Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. I truly believe<br />
there’s no place like home.”<br />
24 JANUARY <strong>2010</strong><br />
Nearmy<br />
Bassingthwaighte<br />
Image/Tracey<br />
arrives at the IF<br />
AAP<br />
(Inside Film) Awards<br />
in Sydney, 2009 Photo:<br />
NATALIE<br />
BASSINGTHWAIGHTE’S<br />
FAVOURITE DESTINATIONS:<br />
HAMILTON ISLAND<br />
It’s such a fantastic holiday destination. It’s<br />
incredibly romantic and has beautiful<br />
all-inclusive resorts so you can just relax,<br />
have fun and not worry about a thing!<br />
MELBOURNE<br />
I live in Melbourne and love everything about<br />
it. Th e food is amazing. My favourite thing is<br />
probably going out for long and lazy Sunday<br />
morning breakfasts with my boyfriend, Cam. I<br />
love the tree-lined streets and the village feel,<br />
the culture and art scene, and the cafés with<br />
the best coff ee in the world.<br />
THAILAND<br />
Th is is just a beautiful place and so cheap. You<br />
can go to a day spa and get loads of massages<br />
and facials for AU$50 and not feel guilty. It’s<br />
the best. Th e people are beautiful and the food<br />
is fantastic.<br />
MARGARET RIVER<br />
It’s stunning and packed with relaxing beaches<br />
and great wine. It’s a beautiful place to have a<br />
real holiday and get away from it all.
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WORLD BUSKER FESTIVAL<br />
26 JANUARY <strong>2010</strong><br />
CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: A hula<br />
hoop workshop for kids; living statue<br />
The Stewardess; the Acrobuffos<br />
offer a smorgasbord of talents<br />
OPPOSITE: Jodi Wright
The<br />
As the 17th World Buskers Festival<br />
descends upon Christchurch, we<br />
fi nd out what makes the event a<br />
crowd favourite time and again<br />
WORDS WENDY DUNLOP<br />
city of Christchurch can<br />
justifi ably claim to be the<br />
busker capital of Australasia and a<br />
magnet to street performers from all<br />
over the world. For 17 years, the World<br />
Buskers Festival has lured visitors and<br />
residents to city streets every January<br />
to be entertained by the wild, the wacky,<br />
the whimsical and occasionally, the wicked.<br />
After researching busker festivals in the<br />
USA and Canada, festival director Jodi Wright<br />
established the event in 1993. Since then<br />
she has sourced its sponsors, gathered its<br />
performers and guided its development to<br />
award-winning status in 2009.<br />
Casting aside a reputation for conservative<br />
tastes, Christchurch residents have<br />
consistently voted the World Buskers Festival<br />
as their favourite event. Entertaining 300,000<br />
people during the 10-day/11-night extravaganza<br />
with 500 performances at 14 different venues,<br />
the festival is fun, free and a licence to laugh.<br />
It’s also now among the top fi ve in the world,<br />
attracting 400 applications internationally.<br />
Securing an invitation is considered a coup<br />
by performers. Like a busker bounty hunter,<br />
Wright scours the world to sign the best<br />
jugglers, contortionists, aerialists, acrobats,<br />
clowns, comics, impressionists, sideshow<br />
artists and living statues. “I want timing,<br />
skill, ability and the unusual, plus variety and<br />
humour that will translate across different<br />
ages and cultures,” Wright says.<br />
Performers for the event, which runs<br />
from 21–31 January, hail from Argentina,<br />
Japan, USA, Canada, UK, Australia and the<br />
Netherlands, as well as home-grown acts by<br />
some of New Zealand’s fi nest and funniest.<br />
“Every year I get a bit<br />
nervous about how I’m<br />
going to pull together<br />
a line-up that’s as<br />
good if not better than<br />
the previous year,”<br />
Wright admits. Because<br />
Christchurch audiences<br />
still like to see their<br />
favourite performers but<br />
also want to be introduced<br />
to new talent, a musical venue<br />
has been introduced this year to<br />
broaden the depth and diversity of<br />
the festival.<br />
In <strong>2010</strong>, Mario Queen of the Circus (aka<br />
Clarke McFarlane), returns from the USA to<br />
wow audiences again. With a performance<br />
described by the New York Times as “eccentric<br />
humour and playful bawdiness,” the world’s<br />
biggest Queen fan has combined virtuoso<br />
juggling to the accompaniment of “Another<br />
One Bites the Dust”.<br />
New acts include several award-winning<br />
artists previously with Cirque du Soleil and<br />
the Big Apple Circus. The USA’s Barry Lubin<br />
brings his lovable Jewish alter ego, “Grandma”<br />
to Christchurch. A graduate of Clown College<br />
with a long-term circus career, his exquisite<br />
timing and miming is so much more than a<br />
man in a red dress and curly grey hair. “It’s<br />
about doing the unexpected,” he says.<br />
The Acrobuffos are also newcomers<br />
to Christchurch. Self-described “global<br />
laughmakers, street players and knockabout<br />
philosophers”, they present a smorgasbord<br />
of juggling, mask playing and a volatile brand<br />
of theatre entitled “Waterbombs” — hardly<br />
surprising given that Acrobuffos Seth Bloom<br />
and Christina Gelsone met while teaching<br />
circus performance in Afghanistan.<br />
Canada’s Duo Hoops are characterised<br />
by one enormous hula hoop, two eccentric<br />
personalities and absurd humour. While their<br />
signature item is the hula hoop which the pair<br />
swivels in unison, multiple hoops of all sizes<br />
are used to mesmerise audiences of all ages.<br />
As the “Strongest Lady Alive”, Australia’s<br />
Betty Brawn delivers her incredible feats<br />
of strength with style and grace. In her<br />
fi nest moment, she hoists two grown men<br />
simultaneously and spins them in her version<br />
of the “Human Carousel”.<br />
The World Buskers Festival will also host<br />
The Stewardess from the Netherlands. Bright<br />
orange in appearance, she’s the creation of<br />
Tukkers Connexion and was named World<br />
Champion Living Statue at the 2009 World<br />
Statues Event in the Netherlands.<br />
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JANUARY <strong>2010</strong> 27
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WORLD WORLD BUSKER BUSKERS FESTIVAL<br />
Among the New Zealand contingent<br />
of performers is Michèle A’Court, a wellknown<br />
comedian, writer, actress, blogger,<br />
columnist and witty observer of New<br />
Zealand life and times. “In my line of work<br />
you get a probationary period of around<br />
90 seconds before the audience lets you know<br />
if they want to keep you on,” she says.<br />
Fortunately Christchurch busker audiences<br />
have become increasingly conversant with<br />
participating, applauding, heckling and<br />
“hatting” (donations). A’Court says of the<br />
experience: “I’m new to busking and totally<br />
enchanted by it. It’s not the most money I’ve<br />
ever earned, but it’s the cleanest, most honest<br />
bag of cash I’ve ever handled. I do my schtick<br />
and people decide what that is worth to them.”<br />
At the various venues or “pitches”<br />
throughout the CBD and suburbs, daytime<br />
performances cater to most age groups, while<br />
after-dark performances are rated for adults<br />
or have themes such as the Fire Show. There<br />
is also a dedicated “Busker Kid Pitch” in the<br />
Botanic Gardens featuring entertainment that<br />
is tailor-made for children and families.<br />
The real busker buzz is seeing people from<br />
all walks of life just turning up and having fun<br />
on the footpath, whether they are bemused,<br />
amused, bewildered or captivated. “I’m proud<br />
28 JANUARY <strong>2010</strong><br />
It’s hot stuff<br />
at the Fire Show<br />
of the calibre of performers we’ve got for <strong>2010</strong><br />
and I’m pretty sure festival goers won’t be<br />
disappointed,” promises Wright.<br />
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HOBART<br />
Travel straight to<br />
the heart of Hobart<br />
with a visit to its<br />
magnifi cent harbour<br />
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY<br />
CORMAC HANRAHAN<br />
From<br />
atop Mount Wellington, I can<br />
see Hobart sitting picture<br />
perfect on the edge of the dark blue Derwent<br />
River. Australia’s southern-most capital is<br />
defi ned by water — deep in the harbour and<br />
fresh from the mountain.<br />
Hobart’s waterfront, a busy confi guration<br />
of docks, piers, wharfs and terminals, is<br />
collectively called Sullivans Cove. Once the<br />
warehouses, factories and slums of yesteryear,<br />
it’s today bounded by exquisitely restored<br />
rows of red-roofed sandstone buildings and<br />
is the casually sophisticated heart of this city<br />
by the sea.<br />
I begin my tour of this maritime gem by<br />
delving deep into Hobart’s watery belly on a<br />
guided walking tour of the town’s rivulet. The<br />
Hobart Rivulet Tour is a unique 90 minutes<br />
focusing on the very stream that provided<br />
the original settlers with life-sustaining fresh<br />
water; it now lies hidden under the CBD in a<br />
1km stretch of interconnecting tunnels.<br />
We are led into a yawning cavern and wait<br />
for our eyes to adjust to the subterranean<br />
darkness. A bend in the drain means there’s<br />
no light at the end of this stretch of tunnel<br />
and the group instinctively huddles together<br />
before our guide’s torch fl ickers to life. She<br />
sweeps the light across a gallery of colourful<br />
graffi ti and begins to explain the historical<br />
signifi cance of this fresh water, the source of<br />
which is found in springs high up on Mount<br />
Wellington. Stepping gingerly over slippery<br />
patches of slime, our guide leads us further<br />
into the depths, pointing out archways and<br />
spooky side tunnels whose convict labour<br />
heritage is evident in century-old thumbprints<br />
left in the brickwork.<br />
30 JANUARY <strong>2010</strong><br />
After the tunnels I’m<br />
keen to get a good lungful<br />
of Tassie’s famous fresh air,<br />
and join Hobart Paddle for<br />
a kayak from nearby Sandy<br />
Bay Beach into Sullivans<br />
Cove. With considerably<br />
less fanfare than the maxi<br />
yachts received after the<br />
recent Sydney to Hobart<br />
race, we cross the watery<br />
fi nishing line enroute to the<br />
sheltered waters of the docks,<br />
passing the historic suburb of<br />
Battery Point. Slipping quietly<br />
under piers and gangways like<br />
a covert SAS operation (save
ONCE THE WAREHOUSES, FACTORIES<br />
AND SLUMS OF YESTERYEAR, IT’S TODAY<br />
BOUNDED BY EXQUISITELY RESTORED ROWS<br />
OF RED-ROOFED SANDSTONE BUILDINGS<br />
CLOCKWISE: Explore Sandy Bay Beach to<br />
Sullivans Cove by kayak; head underground<br />
to discover the city’s original water source;<br />
take the elegant Lady Nelson out for a sail<br />
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of course for the “look at me, look at me”<br />
yellow of our kayaks), it’s a genuine treat<br />
to be able to come right up alongside the<br />
trawlers, yachts and replica wooden masted<br />
sailing ships moored in the wharf.<br />
After some instructions, we’re left to<br />
explore the wharf for several hours while<br />
our guide slips quietly away and collects<br />
lunch from a fl oating fi sh-and-chip shop.<br />
We’re soon tucking into the catch-of-theday<br />
without having to even get out of our<br />
kayaks; it doesn’t get much better than<br />
this. There’s something about the sea and<br />
an open horizon — having endless space<br />
in front of the eyes — that soothes the<br />
mind, enables it to soften a little at the<br />
edges and let go of some of life’s clutter.<br />
There’s not quite the same serenity<br />
in a souped-up lifeboat cresting a<br />
5m swell that’s come straight out of<br />
the lower latitudes somewhere near<br />
Antarctica. I’m on a Bruny Wildlife<br />
Adventure tour, a foray into the<br />
Southern Ocean in a high-powered<br />
speedboat, and loving it. All of a<br />
sudden, the horizon shifts violently,<br />
and my white-knuckled grip is accompanied<br />
by involuntary “woo-hooing” as the boat free<br />
falls into the trough of another wave.<br />
When seas are calm, the captain lingers<br />
alongside a bustling seal colony and the boat<br />
“threads the needle” between soaring cliffs and<br />
pillars of Jurassic-era dolerite jutting vertically<br />
from the sea. Whales are commonly spotted<br />
and photo opportunities abound. The tour is a<br />
full-day affair, involving a massive catamaran,<br />
mini bus and high-powered speedboat; talks<br />
from enthusiastic and informative guides;<br />
a restaurant-cum-gallery stopover; and a<br />
gourmet cheese and salmon platter.<br />
The next day, with nothing booked, I wander<br />
over to the docks again and happen across<br />
Rod, driver and proprietor of Hobart’s only<br />
water taxi service. “I’m an on-call cab like<br />
your standard issue, four-wheel job parked<br />
over there on the street you see, but I’ve also<br />
put together my own little best bits tour that,<br />
for a set price, can take people around the<br />
river and port,” he explains.<br />
I jump aboard for an impromptu budget<br />
CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: The<br />
Hobart waterfront is great for<br />
strolling; check out Tasmanian<br />
Museum’s exhibitions; shop at<br />
Salamanca Market<br />
ON SOLID GROUND<br />
Hobart Maritime Museum<br />
Explore Hobart’s rich maritime history,<br />
including stories of whaling, early explorers,<br />
convict settlers and the role of sailing and<br />
steamships. Cnr Argyle and Davey Sts,<br />
tel: +61 (3) 6234 1427<br />
Shipwright’s Arms Hotel<br />
Known as “Shippies” to locals, this authentic<br />
English-style pub with accommodation upstairs<br />
serves great seafood and features a sail-shaded<br />
beer garden and walls decked with sailing<br />
imagery and memorabilia. 29 Trumpeter St,<br />
Battery Point, tel: +61 (3) 6223 5551<br />
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery<br />
New to the museum is its “Islands to Ice”<br />
exhibition telling the story of polar exploration<br />
and Australia’s role in expeditions. 40<br />
Macquarie St, tel: +61 (3) 6211 4177<br />
Mount Wellington Mountain Bike Descent<br />
Get driven to the top of the mountain, then<br />
you’re given a bike so you can zoom your<br />
own way down. Experience the thrill of<br />
mountain bike riding without the pain and<br />
strain normally associated with getting to the<br />
top. Island Cycle Tours caters for all ages and<br />
experiences. Tel: +61 (3) 6228 4255<br />
Salamanca Market<br />
Hobart’s Saturday morning ’til afternoon<br />
market attracts thousands with its food, music,<br />
arts and crafts, collectables and clothing.<br />
Salamanca Place, tel: +61 (3) 6238 2843<br />
HOT SPOT<br />
HOBART<br />
JANUARY <strong>2010</strong> 33
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HOBART<br />
tour of Rod’s best bits, which includes a good<br />
look at the Tasman Bridge and the full story of<br />
how part of it came crashing down in 1975. In<br />
the middle of a story about a pod of dolphins<br />
jumping clear out of the water across the stern<br />
of his boat, he cries, “Look over there!” I turn<br />
just in time to see a magnifi cent sea eagle<br />
spread its huge metre-long wings and pluck an<br />
unsuspecting fi sh from the river just metres<br />
34 JANUARY <strong>2010</strong><br />
from our little craft. I’m gobsmacked and Rod<br />
is grinning like he’d planned it all along.<br />
Four jam-packed days later I’m rounding out<br />
my time in Hobart as it began — with another<br />
look at what is surely one of Australia’s most<br />
picturesque capitals from Mount Wellington’s<br />
1,200m peak. I haven’t driven a car, had to<br />
chew my air, or fi lter my water for four days and<br />
feel all the better for it. What’s more, everything<br />
From 1,200m to<br />
sea level with<br />
Mountain Descent<br />
FIND IT<br />
Hobart Rivulet Tours<br />
Tasmanian Travel and<br />
Information Centre, cnr<br />
Davey and Elizabeth Sts,<br />
tel: 1800 990 440<br />
Hobart Paddle<br />
Marieville Esplanade,<br />
tel: +61 (3) 6257 0500<br />
Bruny Wildlife<br />
Adventure<br />
Hobart Cruise Centre,<br />
Brooke Street Pier,<br />
Sullivans Cove,<br />
tel: +61 (3) 6231 5115<br />
Hobart Yellow Water Cab<br />
Watermans Dock,<br />
tel: +61 (0) 407 036 268<br />
I’ve done has been walking distance from a<br />
waterfront hotel. I tip my helmeted head to the<br />
people of Hobart before zooming down to sea<br />
level on my mountain bike.<br />
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PEOPLE<br />
AUSTRALIANS OF THE YEAR<br />
Each<br />
year, our nation celebrates the<br />
achievement and contribution<br />
of outstanding Aussies through the Australian<br />
of the Year Awards and <strong>2010</strong> marks the 50th<br />
anniversary of this proud tradition. We talk<br />
to award recipients and <strong>2010</strong> hopefuls about<br />
their perfect Australia Day.<br />
Danielle<br />
Catanzariti<br />
Actor<br />
South Australia<br />
Young Australian<br />
of the Year <strong>2010</strong><br />
Danielle was bitten<br />
by the acting bug<br />
at the age of 10 and<br />
scored the lead role alongside Toni Collette in<br />
Hey, Hey It’s Esther Blueburger. She was also<br />
hand-picked by Cate Blanchett to star in the<br />
play, Blackbird. In 2008, Catanzariti received<br />
the AFI Young Actor Award.<br />
How will you celebrate Australia Day<br />
this year?<br />
I’ll be lucky enough to celebrate Australia Day<br />
in Canberra with the other fi nalists.<br />
Favourite Australia Day activity?<br />
I’ve been to a few Australia Day breakfasts<br />
near the river in my local town of Murray<br />
Bridge, which I love.<br />
36 JANUARY <strong>2010</strong><br />
We talk to local heroes<br />
about their idea of a<br />
true blue Aussie day<br />
WORDS VANESSA MULQUINEY<br />
What does Australia Day mean to you?<br />
It’s a good way of saying thank you for all the<br />
beautiful things Australia has given us as a<br />
multicultural society.<br />
Jonty Bush<br />
Young Australian<br />
of the Year 2008<br />
At the age of 21,<br />
Jonty Bush had<br />
to deal with the<br />
murder of her<br />
younger sister<br />
and the death of<br />
her father in a violent attack. Bush became<br />
a volunteer with the Queensland Homicide<br />
Victim’s Support Group and was later<br />
appointed CEO. She has since led the push for<br />
a review into the laws surrounding murder and<br />
manslaughter. She also developed the “One<br />
Punch Can Kill” campaign, which has been<br />
adopted by the Queensland Government.<br />
Photo: Getty Images<br />
How will you celebrate Australia Day?<br />
I’m looking forward to the awards in Canberra<br />
without the trepidation and excitement of<br />
being a nominee. Being part of such a largescale<br />
event with so much positive energy is<br />
always a great way to kick the year off.<br />
Favourite Australia Day memories?<br />
Last year’s events and celebrating in my<br />
hometown of Brisbane: friends in the<br />
backyard, enjoying steaks, prawns and a<br />
cold beer while listening to Triple J’s Hottest<br />
100 countdown.<br />
What does Australia Day mean to you?<br />
Australia Day is the time to celebrate what’s<br />
great about our place and our people.
Julian<br />
Burton OAM<br />
Charity founder<br />
South Australia<br />
Australian of the<br />
Year <strong>2010</strong><br />
After Burton<br />
suffered lifethreatening<br />
injuries<br />
in the 2002 Bali bombings, he was inspired to<br />
give back and help others. In 2003, he founded<br />
the Julian Burton Burns Trust, Australia’s<br />
fi rst national community organisation solely<br />
committed to prevention, care and research<br />
associated with burn injury.<br />
How will you celebrate Australia Day?<br />
With family and friends at a barbecue by<br />
a beach on the south coast near Goolwa,<br />
Aldinga or Carackalinga — what could be<br />
better than that?<br />
Favourite Australia Day memories?<br />
Australia Day 2009 was fantastic. I celebrated<br />
at the beach with family and friends. The<br />
barbie was fi ring, the drinks were on ice,<br />
families were playing beach cricket and<br />
swimming — all the great Aussie activities!<br />
What does Australia Day mean to you?<br />
I celebrate how fortunate we are; we have<br />
a beautiful country, a great health system,<br />
freedom and endless opportunities.<br />
Pierre<br />
Johannessen<br />
Disadvantaged<br />
youth campaigner<br />
ACT Young<br />
Australian of the<br />
Year <strong>2010</strong><br />
For 27-year-old<br />
Johannessen,<br />
basketball is more<br />
than just a game, it’s a way to change the<br />
world. In 2007, Johannessen travelled to<br />
Bangladesh where he and three others<br />
Busy Sydney Harbour is the epicentre<br />
of many Australia Day activities<br />
INSET TOP/BOTTOM: Crowds gather in<br />
South Perth for the fi reworks display;<br />
Sydney’s spectacular fi reworks<br />
light up the harbour<br />
established Big Bang Ballers, a basketball<br />
tournament. Big Bang Ballers is now an<br />
Australian-based organisation that uses<br />
basketball to tackle youth poverty and<br />
social disadvantage.<br />
How will you celebrate Australia Day?<br />
On Australia Day eve, Big Bang Ballers will<br />
be running two Australia Day basketball<br />
camps. I’ll also be spending time with my<br />
family with the customary barbecue by Lake<br />
Burley Griffi n.<br />
Favourite Australia Day activity?<br />
You can’t beat being on the lawns of<br />
Parliament House — the view is spectacular<br />
and the music accompanies the colours and<br />
festivities perfectly.<br />
What does Australia Day mean to you?<br />
I wasn’t born in Australia, so being able to<br />
celebrate my adopted nation, which has<br />
provided so many wonderful opportunities, is<br />
a special moment.<br />
PEOPLE<br />
AUSTRALIANS OF THE YEAR<br />
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PEOPLE<br />
AUSTRALIANS AUSTRALIANS OF THE YEAR<br />
BIRTHDAY PARTIES<br />
NOT TO MISS!<br />
BRISBANE<br />
Scream for your favourite vermin at the<br />
Australian Cockroach Races at Story Bridge<br />
Hotel. Races begin at noon and festivities<br />
continue long after the last scuttle for a<br />
dark corner. Entry is a gold coin donation.<br />
PERTH<br />
All eyes will be looking skyward as the<br />
Lotterywest Skyworks bursts into action for 30<br />
minutes above the Swan River at 9pm. Free.<br />
SYDNEY<br />
Head to Darling Harbour for free<br />
entertainment 11.30am–9pm, with<br />
performances by Australian Idol winner Stan<br />
Walker and a fi reworks spectacular. Come<br />
hungry to Herefords Great Aussie BBQ at<br />
Hyde Park North, when chefs will fi re up the<br />
barbie with Hereford beef. Free at 10am–5pm.<br />
ADELAIDE, TORQUAY BEACH,<br />
MOOLOOLABA, SYDNEY, PERTH<br />
Raise money for your local Nippers club and<br />
make a splash with your infl atable thong in<br />
the 5th Annual Havaianas Australia Day Th ong<br />
Challenge. 9am. AU$25 if you register online at<br />
www.havaianasthongchallenge.com.au<br />
38 JANUARY <strong>2010</strong><br />
Trisha<br />
Broadbridge<br />
Victoria Young<br />
Australian of the<br />
Year 2006<br />
After losing her<br />
husband Troy<br />
Broadbridge in<br />
the 2004 tsunami,<br />
Trisha joined forces<br />
with the Reach Foundation to establish the<br />
Reach Broadbridge Fund. With the help of the<br />
Melbourne Football club, Trisha established<br />
The Broadbridge Education Centre on Phi Phi<br />
Island in Thailand.<br />
How will you celebrate Australia Day?<br />
There’s always an Australia Day barbecue<br />
to attend!<br />
Favourite Australia Day activity?<br />
I love going to the St Kilda Botanical Gardens<br />
in Melbourne.<br />
What does Australia Day mean to you?<br />
We’re lucky to be Australians. I’ve always been<br />
proud of being Australian and even more so<br />
after the tsunami, when Australians came<br />
together to support our neighbours.<br />
Tania Major<br />
Young Australian<br />
of the Year 2007<br />
Since being the<br />
youngest elected to<br />
ATSIC three years<br />
ago, Tania has been<br />
a role model for<br />
Indigenous youth.<br />
How will you celebrate Australia Day?<br />
I’ll be home in Cairns. I love being with my<br />
friends on Australia Day, we’ll have a barbecue<br />
and then go out in the evening.<br />
Favourite Australia Day memory?<br />
Last year, I was privileged to be part of a<br />
citizenship awards event in Cairns with people<br />
who are making our community a better place.<br />
What does Australia Day mean to you?<br />
It’s a great day to talk openly about who we<br />
are, our history, what we can do better and<br />
how we can share more.<br />
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40 JANUARY <strong>2010</strong><br />
Stunning bay views, rolling green<br />
hills and a historic tourist railway are<br />
all part of the ride on the Bellarine<br />
Peninsula’s idyllic Rail Trail<br />
WORDS DENISE MOONEY<br />
PHOTOGRAPHY KAREN GRAHAM
If<br />
sitting in gridlocked traffi c for hours<br />
isn’t your idea of a relaxing weekend, the<br />
Bellarine Peninsula beckons. Here you’ll fi nd<br />
one of Victoria’s hidden gems, a 32km rail<br />
trail linking the Victorian port town of Geelong<br />
with the picturesque resort of Queenscliff. The<br />
trail follows the route of the former Peninsula<br />
railway line, built in 1879 to ferry the military<br />
stationed at Fort Queenscliff. These days,<br />
thankfully, it’s a lot quieter around here.<br />
From Melbourne’s Southern Cross station,<br />
the trail is accessible via the V/Line train line<br />
to South Geelong station, with the trip taking<br />
about an hour. Most trains will allow bikes to<br />
be stored on board but avoid rush hour or<br />
you might have to wait for a later service. The<br />
start of the trail is a little underwhelming as<br />
we make our way through suburban Geelong,<br />
but soon we’re happily riding through market<br />
gardens and parkland. Much of the ride to<br />
Leopold is lined with red gums providing<br />
plenty of shade on hot days. There are few<br />
steep gradients and the path is unsealed in<br />
parts, so there’s a welcome absence of “road<br />
racers” on weekends.<br />
From South Geelong station, it’s a short<br />
ride along Strong Street to connect with the<br />
trail. It’s a great feeling to be off-road and<br />
getting some fresh air into our lungs. The<br />
only traffi c you have to watch out for here is<br />
fellow cyclists, joggers and dog-walkers. The<br />
steady climb through Melbourne’s hinterland<br />
to the sleepy township of Leopold is the<br />
only uphill section of the trail. After crossing<br />
Portarlington Road, you’ll catch glimpses of<br />
Corio Bay and panoramic views across the<br />
water to the granite peaks of the You Yangs.<br />
TOP TO BOTTOM: Admire the<br />
historical buildings lining the<br />
streets of Queenscliff; the entire<br />
family can cycle the Rail Trail;<br />
take a breather on the jetty of<br />
Queenscliff Harbour<br />
OPPOSITE: A heritage steam<br />
train runs alongside the Rail Trail<br />
several times a week<br />
The Friends of Bellarine Rail Trail, a group<br />
of volunteers who undertake revegetation<br />
programs along the route, have thoughtfully<br />
built and installed benches and picnic tables<br />
at various points along the trail, handy for<br />
taking a breather at the top of a slightly taxing<br />
hill. You don’t need to be super fi t to cycle<br />
this trail — it only takes about three hours<br />
and it’s worth stopping off along the way to<br />
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THE HUMBLE VINTAGE<br />
Matthew Hurst<br />
Watch out for wildlife as you<br />
ride in the midst of nature<br />
INSET: Take a break at the old<br />
Suma Park station near<br />
the vineyards<br />
Whether he’s in New York, Berlin or Buenos<br />
Aires, Matthew Hurst likes to get about town<br />
on a bicycle. “I’ve rented bikes every time I’ve<br />
gone travelling, often for a week or 10 days<br />
at a time.” On his return to Melbourne, he<br />
realised options were limited for visitors who<br />
wanted to do the same. “Most rental bikes are<br />
uniformly ugly and I thought you should be<br />
able to rent a nice bike.”<br />
Th e result was Th e Humble Vintage, a<br />
bike rental service off ering lovingly restored<br />
vintage bikes, at reasonable weekly and daily<br />
rates. Hurst sources his bikes everywhere,<br />
from eBay to suppliers in regional Victoria and<br />
friends and family. Right now he has 17 bikes<br />
in classic vintage styles including fi ve sleek<br />
vintage racers and three cruisers, also known<br />
as gentlemen’s bikes. Th ere are ladies’ bikes in<br />
an assortment of colours such as yellow, baby<br />
blue and pink, with or without baskets.<br />
“Everyone loves the bikes and people are<br />
always asking if they can buy them.” Th e<br />
28-year-old bicycle enthusiast also publishes<br />
quarterly visitors’ guides, including maps and<br />
recommended bike rides with café and bar<br />
suggestions enroute. With so much choice,<br />
Hurst rides a diff erent bike every day. “I’m not<br />
a hardcore cyclist. I never do any mountain<br />
biking, it’s all about having fun.”<br />
One of his favourite rides is the Main Yarra<br />
Trail to the Heide Museum of Modern Art.<br />
“It’s a relaxing peaceful ride and at the end<br />
of it there’s one of my favourite galleries in<br />
Melbourne.” During summer he recommends<br />
the Bay Trail to Half Moon Bay. “It’s my<br />
favourite suburban beach and the yacht<br />
club down there sells cheap drinks. I like to<br />
stop off and have a couple of beers as the sun<br />
goes down.”<br />
Bikes from Th e Humble Vintage can be picked up<br />
from locations in Melbourne including St Kilda,<br />
Carlton and the CBD.<br />
enjoy your surroundings. For nature lovers,<br />
there’s plenty of wildlife, especially around<br />
McLeod’s Waterholes, a green oasis in the<br />
heart of Drysdale. Here, you’ll fi nd more than<br />
50 different species of native birds and many<br />
varieties of duck, including the rare blue-billed<br />
duck and speckled duck.<br />
The old train line closed in the 1970s but<br />
the Bellarine Railway operates a tourist line<br />
between Drysdale and Queenscliff, featuring<br />
heritage stream trains from all over Australia.<br />
For the saddle-weary, there’s an option to take<br />
the picturesque train ride to Queenscliff and<br />
cycle back to Drysdale. At Drysdale station<br />
there’s a kiosk with shaded picnic tables. The<br />
trail is generally well signposted but getting<br />
out of Drysdale is a little confusing. To get<br />
your bearings, it’s worth picking up a trail<br />
map from one of the City of Greater Geelong<br />
offi ces or visit the Rail Trails Australia website<br />
(www.railtrails.org.au).<br />
From Drysdale it’s a slow descent through<br />
rolling green hills for the last 16km to<br />
Queenscliff. It’s an idyllic ride and you could<br />
almost imagine you’re in rural France as you<br />
pass wineries, an olive grove and a fl ower<br />
farm. The undisputed highlight of this trail for<br />
us was the sweeping views of Swan Bay in the<br />
late afternoon as we reached Point Lonsdale.<br />
IT’S AN IDYLLIC RIDE FROM DRYSDALE TO<br />
QUEENSCLIFF AND YOU COULD ALMOST<br />
IMAGINE YOU’RE IN RURAL FRANCE AS YOU<br />
PASS WINERIES AND AN OLIVE GROVE<br />
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The last 5km hugs the bay as it navigates<br />
coastal plains lined with tea-tree groves and<br />
stunning waterside views.<br />
Mark Boyanton, treasurer of Bicycle Users<br />
Geelong regularly cycles the rail trail, even<br />
at night. “It’s serenely peaceful. If there’s a<br />
moon up it’s beautiful and the trees lining the<br />
path shelter you from the wind.” Boyanton<br />
recommends the trail for families looking<br />
for a weekend escape. “It’s a beautiful spot.<br />
There are no crowds and it’s very safe so it’s<br />
fantastic for beginners.”<br />
44 JANUARY <strong>2010</strong><br />
When you reach the end of the trail at<br />
Queenscliff, you admire the old steam<br />
locomotives at the station. Kids will love the<br />
Thomas the Tank Engine trains, which they can<br />
take turns learning to drive. Plus, there’s plenty<br />
to do in the heritage town of Queenscliff with<br />
its grand 19th-century hotels, fi ne dining and<br />
fascinating history. You can visit the Maritime<br />
Museum, browse the shops or take a ferry<br />
to Sorrento on the opposite side of the bay.<br />
There are also water sports on offer, including<br />
snorkelling, surfi ng, kayaking and swimming<br />
The Black Lighthouse at<br />
Fort Queenscliff is made of<br />
unpainted black stone<br />
FIND IT<br />
Fort Queenscliff<br />
Museum<br />
King St, Queenscliff ,<br />
tel: +61 (3) 5258 1488<br />
V/Line trains<br />
Southern Cross station,<br />
Melbourne,<br />
tel: +61 (3) 8608 5011<br />
Th e Humble Vintage<br />
Flinders Lane,<br />
Melbourne,<br />
tel: +61 (0) 432 032 450<br />
Bellarine Railway<br />
High St, Drysdale,<br />
tel: +61 (3) 5258 2069<br />
City of Greater Geelong<br />
30 Gheringhap St,<br />
Geelong,<br />
tel: +61 (3) 5227 0380<br />
Queenscliff Maritime<br />
Museum<br />
1 Weeroona Pde,<br />
Queenscliff ,<br />
tel: +61 (3) 5258 3440<br />
Sea All Dolphin Swims<br />
Queenscliff Boat<br />
Harbour, Larkin Pde,<br />
Queenscliff ,<br />
tel: +61 (3) 5258 3889<br />
with dolphins. Of course you can always hop on<br />
your bike, turn around and do it all over again.<br />
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46 JANUARY <strong>2010</strong><br />
Honolulu’s Waikiki Beach is where<br />
you’ll fi nd sun and sea lovers soaking<br />
up the holiday atmosphere<br />
OPPOSITE CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT:<br />
Get a welcome from Duke; be spoilt for<br />
choice at the markets; fi ll up on fresh<br />
shrimp; cool down with shaved ice<br />
Even those on a tight<br />
budget can enjoy<br />
10 things to do in<br />
Hawaii for under $10<br />
WORDS REBECCA GARROD<br />
Photo: Photolibrary
Photo: Caroline James<br />
Photo: Photolibrary<br />
There’s<br />
never been a better time<br />
to ride high in Hawaii<br />
— and we’re not just talking about big-wave<br />
surf. The Aussie dollar is rising against the<br />
US greenback, making this holiday season an<br />
ideal time to go shopping for bargains in the<br />
Pacifi c island paradise.<br />
With just US$10, the savvy shopper can<br />
fi nd unique souvenirs, clothes and local<br />
delicacies. And Hawaii’s value extends beyond<br />
retail therapy. Work your way through this<br />
list of shoestring budget must-dos to swell<br />
your suitcase, fi ll your stomach and feed your<br />
senses. But the best deal of all is Hawaii’s<br />
natural beauty and warm “aloha” spirit — free<br />
and always in ample supply.<br />
1<br />
Forage for bargains<br />
at the markets<br />
Finding souvenirs for friends and family can<br />
be an expensive exercise. But in Hawaii, you<br />
can fi nd hundreds of gift ideas at two major<br />
open-air markets. The Aloha Flea Market is<br />
Hawaii’s biggest market and stocked full of<br />
locally made and imported bargains. Stock<br />
prices are kept low because it attracts more<br />
than 700 stallholders and manufacturers<br />
who cannot afford to pay rent in downtown<br />
Waikiki. It’s common to fi nd “buy two, get<br />
one free” deals on wallets, clothes, bags and<br />
watches. This is the locals’ market and traders<br />
are happy to haggle. After hours, explore the<br />
International Market Place. Smack-bang in the<br />
middle of Waikiki, this market place is open all<br />
day but really comes alive when the sun goes<br />
down. It has a good range of silver and pearl<br />
jewellery, boutique labels, carved tiki dolls and<br />
kitsch Hawaii-themed trinkets. It also has free<br />
Hawaiian entertainment fi ve nights a week.<br />
2<br />
Sip a sunset cocktail at<br />
the famous Duke’s bar<br />
It’s impossible to go to Hawaii and not run into<br />
Duke Kahanamoku. The undisputed father<br />
of modern surfi ng is a local hero. The iconic<br />
Duke statue on the foreshore of Waikiki beach,<br />
his childhood beach, is always adorned with<br />
fl ower leis.<br />
A visit to nearby Duke’s Waikiki restaurant<br />
and bar is a must-do when in Hawaii. It serves<br />
up fresh seafood, live music, outdoor seating<br />
and unbeatable beachfront views with its<br />
mojitos and mai thais.<br />
3<br />
Suck a shaved-ice snow<br />
cone on Waikiki beach<br />
Shaved ice, a culinary staple in Hawaii, is<br />
as the name suggests fi nely shaved ice<br />
Photo: Caroline James Photo: Photolibrary<br />
topped with your choice of syrups, including<br />
strawberry, rainbow, root beer, vanilla and<br />
passionfruit, served high in a paper cup<br />
with a straw or spoon. Don’t be fooled<br />
by its simplicity — these ice-babies are<br />
seriously refreshing.<br />
4<br />
RETAIL THERAPY<br />
HAWAII<br />
Hike to the top of a<br />
volcanic crater at Diamond<br />
Head State Monument<br />
Hawaii owes its existence to mountains that<br />
spew lava. The easiest and cheapest way<br />
to sample the islands’ rich volcanic history<br />
is to scale 250m Diamond Head, and peer<br />
inside its jagged cone and barren crater base.<br />
Diamond Head was previously called Le’ahi<br />
and reputedly topped with a temple for human<br />
sacrifi ces. These days, it’s a state park and the<br />
2.6km round-trip hike — via sections of pitchblack<br />
tunnel and 271 steps — takes about an<br />
hour. Take your own water and sunscreen. The<br />
summit rewards with 360-degree views.<br />
5<br />
Eat fresh garlic shrimp<br />
on the roadside<br />
If you’re looking for fancy décor, keep driving.<br />
But what the Windward Coast’s rustic mobile<br />
shrimp vans lack in ambience, they make<br />
JANUARY <strong>2010</strong> 47
RETAIL THERAPY<br />
HAWAII<br />
up for in fresh, fl avoursome fare at<br />
budget-friendly prices. Shrimp is pulled<br />
fresh out of ponds backing the vans’<br />
prime positions along the main highway.<br />
Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck is one of the<br />
strip’s original vans while Fumi’s Kahuku<br />
Shrimp makes a mean chilli and garlic shrimp<br />
plate with rice.<br />
6<br />
Scout for world-class<br />
surfers on the North Shore<br />
Cruising the North Shore is like entering a<br />
scene from ’60s surf classic Endless Summer.<br />
Photogenic surf and reef breaks Waimea,<br />
Sunset Beach and Pipeline have graced<br />
every major surfi ng magazine and inspired<br />
most world surf champions. Their famous<br />
20m-plus swells lie dormant in the summer<br />
when the strip is dominated by small crowds<br />
of sightseers and ice-cream vans. But come<br />
winter, November to February, the North<br />
Shore awakens. Professional surfers, media<br />
and legions of spectators fl ock to watch<br />
the planet’s best riders face Hawaii’s most<br />
fearsome walls of water.<br />
7<br />
Feed enormous gold fi sh<br />
at the tranquil Byodo-in<br />
Buddhist temple<br />
Byodo-in offers visitors to Oahu welcome<br />
respite. Built entirely without nails, it’s a scale<br />
replica of a temple built in Uji, Japan, more<br />
than 900 years ago. Centrestage is a 6m<br />
Buddha, thought to be the biggest carved<br />
Buddha in the world. Guests use a soft<br />
wooden log, called a shu-moku, to strike a<br />
3-tonne bronze bell before entering the<br />
temple. Byodo is surrounded by lush<br />
gardens and ponds full of gigantic gold fi sh.<br />
8<br />
Snorkel with green<br />
sea turtles<br />
Metres from the roadside on the North Shore<br />
is the unmarked Laniakea Beach, home to<br />
some of Hawaii’s endangered green sea<br />
turtles. These ancient creatures, named<br />
honu in Hawaiian, love basking on the sand<br />
to warm their bodies. There’s no guarantee<br />
48 JANUARY <strong>2010</strong><br />
CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: The<br />
grounds of Byodo-in are regularly<br />
used for weddings; jump on the<br />
trolley bus for a city tour on the<br />
cheap; hands off the sea turtles<br />
BYODO-IN IS BUILT<br />
ENTIRELY WITHOUT<br />
NAILS, IT’S A SCALE<br />
REPLICA OF A<br />
TEMPLE BUILT IN<br />
UJI, JAPAN<br />
of a sighting, but locals claim you can get upclose<br />
and personal with a turtle in the shallow<br />
waters if not on the sand. Bring a snorkel<br />
and mask for better viewing, but remember:<br />
humans must not touch the turtles.<br />
9<br />
Catch an open-sided<br />
Waikiki trolley bus<br />
This bus is an excellent way to get your<br />
bearings on arrival for about US$10 a day.<br />
Trolley Bus has four colour-coded routes:<br />
Historic Honolulu Sightseeing Tour (red), the<br />
Scenic Honolulu Sightseeing Tour (blue), Ala<br />
Moana/Waikiki Shopping Shuttle (pink) and<br />
the Local Honolulu Shopping Shuttle (yellow).<br />
Stopping at Honolulu’s most popular tourist<br />
attractions and offering a commentary, the<br />
trolleys allow patrons to visit more in less time<br />
by jumping on and off at pre-defi ned stops.<br />
10<br />
Visit Hanauma Bay,<br />
a protected marine area<br />
and underwater park<br />
In the crater of an ancient volcano lies this<br />
pristine snorkelling and scuba diving gem.<br />
After watching a short fi lm about the area’s<br />
native creatures and the importance of<br />
responsible marine behaviour, guests are free<br />
to swim with the bay’s protected fi sh atop its<br />
colourful coral playground, some of which is<br />
more than 7,000 years old. Coconut trees and<br />
Hanauma’s clean sandy beach complete this<br />
postcard-perfect scene.<br />
Jetstar flies to Honolulu from Sydney with<br />
JetSaver Light fares from AU$469 one way.<br />
Book online at Jetstar.com.<br />
With a Jetstar MasterCard, you get one<br />
of the best rates around with a super low<br />
10.99% pa on everyday purchases.<br />
Photos: Caroline James
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BYRON BAY HINTERLAND<br />
It’s<br />
a long way down from the sandstone<br />
escarpment at Minyon Falls to the<br />
bottom of the densely-wooded gorge. Due to<br />
the recent rains, the falls are crashing down<br />
nicely. A rich loamy forest scent fi lters into<br />
our nostrils. The call of butcher birds breaks<br />
through the ranks of sentry-straight eucalypts.<br />
Here in the Nightcap National Park, we feel<br />
like we’re in the middle of the wilderness — yet<br />
we’re just a few minutes’ drive from a fabulous<br />
cup of coffee.<br />
That’s the joy of the Rainforest Way, the<br />
scenic route through the Byron Bay hinterland<br />
that takes in 14 World Heritage-listed national<br />
parks and more than 650km of scenic<br />
drives. You can enjoy the glory of verdant<br />
wilderness, while never straying too far from<br />
creature comforts.<br />
At Minyon Falls, for instance, you can take<br />
an easy stroll along the scenic walk to Boggy<br />
Creek, or if you’re feeling really energetic, the<br />
8km loop walk to the base of the falls. Then, to<br />
reward yourself for your exertions, head for the<br />
nearby Eltham Valley Pantry. Housed in an<br />
antique wooden building surrounded by pecan<br />
orchards, this charming café-restaurant is the<br />
best place to savour delicious home-cooked<br />
fare, while the kids run around outside. “We<br />
use local organic eggs for our breakfasts, we<br />
bake all our own cakes and desserts, and we<br />
roast our own coffee to ensure best quality<br />
and freshness in the cup,” says co-owner,<br />
Julie Rhodes.<br />
From here it’s not far to Nimbin, a pretty<br />
country village that was Australia’s hippie<br />
50 JANUARY <strong>2010</strong><br />
From waterfalls and Buddha<br />
walks to home-roasted<br />
coffee and handmade<br />
candles, the Rainforest<br />
Way of northern New South<br />
Wales is full of delights<br />
WORDS UTE JUNKER<br />
headquarters in the 1970s. You<br />
will still spot plenty of hangovers<br />
from the hippy days, including<br />
the kaleidoscopic murals that line<br />
Cullen Street, alternative healers<br />
and shops like Nimbin Organics,<br />
which stock the best local produce.<br />
Drop in to try the delicious goat’s<br />
cheese made at Nimbin Valley Dairy,<br />
on the outskirts of Nimbin.<br />
Perhaps Nimbin’s most delightful<br />
attraction is the Nimbin Candle<br />
Factory. Housed in an old butter<br />
factory, this candle producer creates<br />
gorgeous candles in all colours and<br />
shapes. Visitors can also see them<br />
being made the old-fashioned way.<br />
“There’s nowhere like this, where you can<br />
walk in and see candles being made,”<br />
says co-owner Lisa Fry, who explains<br />
that following traditional methods<br />
creates better-quality candles. “Our<br />
candles create light: they burn<br />
properly, they don’t smoke, they don’t<br />
have any chemical nasties in them.”<br />
The new-age spirit can also be<br />
felt at the Crystal Castle, a 10-acre<br />
family-friendly destination at nearby<br />
Montecollum. You don’t have to be<br />
into alternative therapies to savour<br />
the castle’s many attractions. “Our<br />
visitor feedback tells us that most<br />
people spend between three and<br />
four hours here,” says owner,<br />
Naren King.<br />
Photos: Tourism New South Wales<br />
Nimbin Valley Dairy’s farmers<br />
Goat cheese delights
Murwillumbah<br />
Photos: Tourism New South Wales<br />
Protestors Falls<br />
HUB<br />
BYRON BAY HINTERLAND<br />
There’s secluded trails<br />
to hike and fl owing<br />
streams to follow<br />
in the NightCap<br />
National Park<br />
Photo: Tourism New South Wales/Hamilton Lund<br />
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James James Reyne Reyne<br />
& band band<br />
Ross Ross Wilson Wilson<br />
& & the the<br />
Urban Urban Legends Legends<br />
Deborah Deborah Conway<br />
Conway<br />
An Afternoon Delight ...<br />
Joe Joe Camilleri<br />
Camilleri<br />
& & the the<br />
Black Black Sorrows Sorrows<br />
... the music, the mansion, the moment.<br />
Legends on the Lawn<br />
at Werribee Park<br />
Sunday 21 March <strong>2010</strong><br />
www.legendsonthelawn.com.au<br />
Ph: (613) 9742 0903
Kids love undertaking the Kids Quest<br />
in the Crystal Castle gardens<br />
Photos: Tourism New South Wales<br />
There’s plenty to explore, from a range of<br />
gardens decorated with Buddhist and Hindu<br />
statues, to beautiful trails such as the Buddha<br />
walk, shaded by stands of bamboo, to a sacred<br />
labyrinth that recreates the design of the<br />
labyrinth at Chartres Cathedral. There are, of<br />
course, plenty of crystals to admire, including<br />
Australia’s heaviest crystal (a four-tonne<br />
pink rose quartz) and its largest — two 3.5m<br />
amethyst geodes.<br />
“What we’ve tried to do is create a place<br />
that enriches the spirit, that lets people step<br />
off the merry-go-round of their busy lives,”<br />
King says. “A lot of people enjoy the peaceful<br />
side, the contemplation, but we also have a<br />
Kids Quest for the children, that lets them<br />
explore the entire area to fi nd the answers to<br />
20 questions.”<br />
The Crystal Castle is one place to<br />
contemplate the beauty of nature, another<br />
is Mount Warning, the extinct volcano whose<br />
silhouette dominates the horizon. The<br />
mountain is sacred to the local Bundjalung<br />
people, who call it Wollumbin, and they<br />
ask visitors not to climb it. Instead, try<br />
one of the easy paths through the<br />
area’s dense rainforest. A good option<br />
is the Lyrebird Walking Track, a gentle<br />
stroll through 200m of palm forest<br />
that fi lters the light into soft shades<br />
of green. Occasionally, the call<br />
of a lyrebird will punctuate the<br />
forest sounds.<br />
Again, the comforts of civilisation<br />
are close at hand: from here it’s<br />
just a short drive to the charming<br />
Mavis’ Kitchen. This restaurant<br />
is set in an airy old Queenslander<br />
home, where mouth-watering<br />
meals are made with organic<br />
produce from the restaurant’s<br />
own garden.<br />
WHAT WE’VE TRIED TO DO IS<br />
CREATE A PLACE THAT ENRICHES<br />
THE SPIRIT THAT LETS PEOPLE<br />
STEP OFF THE MERRY-GO-ROUND<br />
OF THEIR BUSY LIVES<br />
“We’re all about connecting food to the<br />
garden: what we grow, we pick and we<br />
use,” says owner Charlie Ebell, who named<br />
the restaurant after his mum. “We want<br />
to encourage people to connect with the<br />
strength and beauty of sustainability.”<br />
near Protestors Falls<br />
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BYRON BAY HINTERLAND<br />
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BYRON BAY HINTERLAND<br />
Another of the area’s most beautiful<br />
national parks, the Borders Rangers<br />
National Park, has also been shaped by<br />
the land’s ancient and volcanic past. At<br />
Bar Mountain, you can take a trip into<br />
prehistory, wandering through a rare forest<br />
fi lled with more than 2,000-year-old Antarctic<br />
beeches, or visit Charlie Ebell’s favourite spot<br />
— the 200m Pinnacle Walk that takes you right<br />
to the edge of an ancient caldera.<br />
“You can stand on the rim of this volcano<br />
and get extraordinary views across to Mount<br />
Warning, which is often wrapped in mist<br />
— it’s one of the most beautiful things,” Ebell<br />
says. “I’ll often take a picnic with me. Just<br />
remember to pack a jumper — the rainforest<br />
has its own ecology, and it can get very chilly<br />
when you’re up that high.”<br />
At the end of an energetic day, the best<br />
place to unwind is Ecoasis, where just six<br />
luxurious chalets are nestled in a verdant<br />
setting, with Mount Warning watching over<br />
the horizon. The two-storey chalets offer<br />
everything from luxurious baths to fullyequipped<br />
kitchens, but the best way to end<br />
the day is to have a seafood platter delivered<br />
to your villa to enjoy out on the deck, watching<br />
the sun sink behind Mount Warning.<br />
Jetstar flies to Ballina Byron from Sydney;<br />
JetSaver Light fares from AU$79. Book<br />
online at Jetstar.com.<br />
With a Jetstar MasterCard, you get one<br />
of the best rates around with a super low<br />
10.99% pa on everyday purchases.<br />
54 JANUARY <strong>2010</strong><br />
Photos: Tourism New South Wales<br />
Mount Warning<br />
TOP/BOTTOM: Mount<br />
Warning is for looking,<br />
not climbing; the green<br />
tree frog<br />
FIND IT<br />
Eltham Valley Pantry<br />
713 Boatharbour Rd,<br />
Eltham,<br />
tel: +61 (2) 6629 1418<br />
Nimbin Organics<br />
50 Cullen St,<br />
Nimbin,<br />
tel: +61 (2) 6689 1445<br />
Nimbin Candle Factory<br />
Unit 5 Old Butter<br />
Factory, Nimbin,<br />
tel: +61 (2) 6689 1010<br />
Crystal Castle<br />
81 Monet Drv,<br />
Mullumbimby,<br />
tel: +61 (2) 6684 3111<br />
Mavis’ Kitchen<br />
64 Mt Warning Rd, Uki,<br />
tel: +61 (2) 6679 5664<br />
Ecoasis<br />
55 Tatyewan St,<br />
Smiths Creek, Uki,<br />
tel: +61 (2) 6679 5959
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Take your 4WD right onto the<br />
sand on Fraser Island<br />
INSET: Absorb the lushness of<br />
Litchfi eld National Park<br />
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Get in touch with some good Aussie<br />
dirt with eight great 4WD trails<br />
WORDS ANDREW HARRIS<br />
For inspiration<br />
off the<br />
asphalt, Australia<br />
has thousands of<br />
kilometres of 4WD<br />
trails across forest,<br />
desert and beach.<br />
Whether you’re after a<br />
light dusting, a coating of<br />
sand or a mud bath, there are plenty of<br />
options waiting to be explored.<br />
Fraser Island, Queensland<br />
To experience a World Heritage-listed<br />
off-road wonderland, take your 4WD on the<br />
ferry from Hervey Bay to 120km-long Fraser<br />
Island. Unusually, the island features many<br />
freshwater lakes, of which Lake McKenzie is<br />
among the most popular.<br />
Fraser Island’s challenging terrain affords<br />
access to abundant wildlife: dingoes,
wallabies, freshwater and loggerhead turtles,<br />
as well as more than 200 species of birds. To<br />
spy dolphins and rays, drive north along 75<br />
Mile Beach. Between August and October,<br />
see humpback whales playing on their way to<br />
Hervey Bay.<br />
You’ll need three days to taste the island’s<br />
4WD trails. But beware — the soft sands can<br />
be diffi cult to cross. Always follow someone<br />
else’s tracks; don’t forge your own.<br />
Many hire companies specifi cally state<br />
Fraser Island is a no-go zone for their<br />
vehicles. The Adventure Centre at Rainbow<br />
Beach is an exception. Stay at the luxurious<br />
Kingfi sher Bay Resort, which sports<br />
swimming pools, a spa retreat and hotel<br />
rooms or self-contained options.<br />
Nearest airport: Sunshine Coast.<br />
Litchfi eld National Park,<br />
Northern Territory<br />
Litchfi eld National Park is<br />
the Northern Territory’s<br />
hidden secret, only 100km<br />
south-west of Darwin. It’s<br />
best driven as a loop from<br />
the town of Batchelor.<br />
Soon after entering the<br />
park, turn off to the bizarre<br />
magnetic termite mounds,<br />
then climb up a sandstone<br />
plateau. Numerous turnoffs<br />
lead to waterfalls and<br />
unusually crocodile-free<br />
swimming holes. The Lost<br />
City trail is a highlight,<br />
with its sandstone blocks and<br />
pillars resembling the ruins of an<br />
ancient metropolis.<br />
The trip takes two or three days, assuming<br />
moderate weather conditions. The best<br />
time to go is during the dry season (May to<br />
November), as many of the 4WD trails are<br />
impassable and closed during the wet.<br />
Sleep in cabins at the unique Batchelor<br />
Butterfl y Farm and Tropical Retreat, an<br />
organic farm and butterfl y sanctuary.<br />
Nearest airport: Darwin.<br />
Photo: Tourism NT<br />
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FOUR-WHEEL DRIVING<br />
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Photo: Tourism Queensland
wallabies, freshwater and loggerhead turtles,<br />
as well as more than 200 species of birds. To<br />
spy dolphins and rays, drive north along 75<br />
Mile Beach. Between August and October,<br />
see humpback whales playing on their way to<br />
Hervey Bay.<br />
You’ll need three days to taste the island’s<br />
4WD trails. But beware — the soft sands can<br />
be diffi cult to cross. Always follow someone<br />
else’s tracks; don’t forge your own.<br />
Many hire companies specifi cally state<br />
Fraser Island is a no-go zone for their<br />
vehicles. The Adventure Centre at Rainbow<br />
Beach is an exception. Stay at the luxurious<br />
Kingfi sher Bay Resort, which sports<br />
swimming pools, a spa retreat and hotel<br />
rooms or self-contained options.<br />
Nearest airport: Sunshine Coast.<br />
Litchfi eld National Park,<br />
Northern Territory<br />
Litchfi eld National Park is<br />
the Northern Territory’s<br />
hidden secret, only 100km<br />
south-west of Darwin. It’s<br />
best driven as a loop from<br />
the town of Batchelor.<br />
Soon after entering the<br />
park, turn off to the bizarre<br />
magnetic termite mounds,<br />
then climb up a sandstone<br />
plateau. Numerous turnoffs<br />
lead to waterfalls and<br />
unusually crocodile-free<br />
swimming holes. The Lost<br />
City trail is a highlight,<br />
with its sandstone blocks and<br />
pillars resembling the ruins of an<br />
ancient metropolis.<br />
The trip takes two or three days, assuming<br />
moderate weather conditions. The best<br />
time to go is during the dry season (May to<br />
November), as many of the 4WD trails are<br />
impassable and closed during the wet.<br />
Sleep in cabins at the unique Batchelor<br />
Butterfl y Farm and Tropical Retreat, an<br />
organic farm and butterfl y sanctuary.<br />
Nearest airport: Darwin.<br />
Photo: Tourism NT<br />
FLY/DRIVE<br />
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVING<br />
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Photo: Tourism Queensland
The Flinders Ranges is a great 4WD drive<br />
INSET: Go wild on a “feral feast” at frontier<br />
town’s Prairie Hotel<br />
Brachina Gorge: The Flinders<br />
Ranges, South Australia<br />
The 20km drive through Brachina Gorge is<br />
one of South Australia’s most impressive<br />
sights and is best done in a 4WD.<br />
On your way to the gorge from Adelaide,<br />
stop at Wilpena Pound, a gigantic bowl-like<br />
pile of sheer-sided rock that’s the focal point<br />
of the Flinders Ranges. To reach Brachina<br />
Gorge, head north and then west. Travel slowly<br />
through the dry creek bed at the bottom<br />
of the gorge so as not to disturb the rare,<br />
yellow-footed rock wallabies.<br />
Continue west to Parachilna to stay over at<br />
the Prairie Hotel and dine on its famous “feral<br />
mixed grill”, before the scenic six-hour drive<br />
back to Adelaide the next day. If you leave<br />
early enough, you’ll see huge carrion birds<br />
swoop for the night’s road kill.<br />
Nearest airport: Adelaide.<br />
Lerderderg State<br />
Park, Victoria<br />
Only one hour’s drive from<br />
Melbourne on the Western<br />
Highway, the Lerderderg River<br />
area is truly golden country — a<br />
9.5kg gold nugget was found here<br />
in the 1850s. Head north from<br />
Bacchus Marsh and detour to the<br />
impressive Lerderderg Gorge,<br />
carved by the river through slate<br />
and sandstone. As it’s a water<br />
catchment area, many roads<br />
are closed within the state park<br />
between June and November.<br />
The adjoining Wombat State<br />
Forest also offers challenging 4WDing,<br />
with river crossings and rugged terrain.<br />
Keep an eye out for logging trucks, as well as<br />
adrenaline-seeking dirt bikers.<br />
After tackling all the trails of Wombat and<br />
Lerderderg, head the 50km or so to Hepburn<br />
Springs for a rejuvenating dip in the mineral<br />
pools of Hepburn Spa.<br />
Nearest airport: Melbourne.<br />
Little Desert National<br />
Park, Victoria<br />
Little Desert National Park conceals more than<br />
600km of 4WD road and access trails. For the<br />
most part it requires challenging, remote-area<br />
driving, but fi rst-time 4WDers will also fi nd<br />
plenty to suit.<br />
You’ll need two days to get a real idea of<br />
what the place is all about and enjoy more<br />
than 670 native plants and wildfl owers. Drive<br />
the McDonald Highway (don’t be put off by<br />
the name, no asphalt here), which will take<br />
Photos: Andrew Harris<br />
you to Broughtons Waterhole. From there<br />
you can continue past the crater and out<br />
toward Nhill. Meet Victoria’s ecotourism<br />
warrior Raymond “Whimpey” Reichelt<br />
at the Little Desert Nature Lodge and<br />
discover how he has helped conserve<br />
the malleefowl.<br />
Nearest airport: Melbourne.<br />
Mallanganee to Woodenbong,<br />
New South Wales<br />
FLY/DRIVE<br />
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVING<br />
An hour-and-a-half inland from Ballina<br />
is Mallanganee, a sub-tropical rainforest<br />
gateway off the Bruxner Highway. Start at<br />
the Richmond Range National Park, where<br />
the rainforest walk at Cambridge Plateau<br />
camping area passes through hoop pines,<br />
Moreton Bay fi gs and giant stinging trees.<br />
Further along the road, choose between the<br />
track south of Toonumbar Dam to Afterlee, or<br />
the Bungdoozle Road, passing through lush<br />
rainforest and only accessible in dry weather.<br />
Either way, you’ll end up at the same<br />
intersection before Toonumbar National Park.<br />
There, you can take in the views from Murray<br />
Scrub and Sherwood look-outs, both of which<br />
are accessible from the Toonumbar Forest<br />
Drive in the dry.<br />
Campers are well served by the selection of<br />
sites in either national park, or exchange the<br />
leafy silence for the yuppifi ed hippie hamlet of<br />
Byron Bay, which is only two hours away.<br />
Nearest airport: Ballina Byron.<br />
Wisemans Ferry to St Albans,<br />
New South Wales<br />
Winding sinuously through the dense Yengo<br />
National Park, the 25km dirt road from<br />
Wisemans Ferry to St Albans in the Lower<br />
Hunter Valley is like a journey into a lost<br />
wilderness. Huge rocks overhang the road,<br />
4WD TIPS AND TRICKS<br />
• Drop tyre pressure for soft and sandy<br />
driving; too hard and you’ll lose grip.<br />
• Leave your thumbs out of the steering<br />
wheel, as it can suddenly spin back and<br />
injure you.<br />
• Never exceed 70km/h on gravel roads, so<br />
you stop in time for wildlife.<br />
• If your vehicle enters a slide, don’t release<br />
the brakes; attempt to steer it to a safe stop.<br />
• Check that your planned route is passable<br />
with park rangers or your accommodation.<br />
• Always leave word of your destination and<br />
expected arrival time.<br />
• Be prepared with a map, plenty of drinking<br />
water, a well-serviced car and spare parts.<br />
• If your car does break down, stay with<br />
the car and wait for help.<br />
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FLY/DRIVE<br />
MARGARET RIVER<br />
dense fern stands line the way and closely<br />
grown canopy shades the drive.<br />
Access the drive by taking Settlers Road<br />
once you’ve crossed the river on the free,<br />
fi ve-minute ferry, then take the left fork. Follow<br />
the riverbank to St Albans and toward the<br />
Great North Road to Wollombi.<br />
Stop by the picturesque old cemetery of St<br />
Albans before traversing a thankfully short<br />
stretch of sealed road and linking up again<br />
with the dirt. From there, continue to the lovely<br />
village of Wollombi.<br />
Kick back in the Wollombi Tavern with a<br />
hearty pub meal and a taster of the infamous<br />
Dr Jurd’s Jungle Juice and try to guess what<br />
makes the doctor’s concoction so unique.<br />
Nearest airports: Sydney and Newcastle.<br />
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Scottsdale to Derby, Tasmania<br />
Most travellers head straight to the<br />
north-eastern Tasmanian holiday spots of<br />
St Helens and Freycinet. But if you start at<br />
the tiny town of Scottsdale and follow the<br />
thickly wooded forest trails to Derby, you<br />
can enjoy two days and a couple of hundred<br />
kilometres of pure Tasmanian magic, only an<br />
hour from Launceston.<br />
From Scottsdale, head south in the direction<br />
of Ben Lomond National Park. Take the side<br />
road to Mathinna Falls and cross the Mathinna<br />
Plains to Ringarooma, before stopping off<br />
at the old Crown Prince Mine’s glow worm<br />
tunnel. Cheese lovers will take special pleasure<br />
in visiting one of the country’s premier cheese<br />
Tourism Tasmania & Southern Cross Television<br />
Find tranquility in Ben<br />
Lomond National Park<br />
FIND IT<br />
Adventure Centre<br />
13 Spectrum St, Qld,<br />
tel: +61 (7) 5486 3288<br />
Kingfi sher Bay Resort<br />
PMB 1 Urangan Hervey<br />
Bay, Qld,<br />
tel: 1800 072 555<br />
Batchelor Butterfl y<br />
Farm and<br />
Tropical Retreat<br />
8 Meneling Rd,<br />
Batchelor, NT,<br />
tel: +61 (8) 8976 0199<br />
Prairie Hotel<br />
Cnr High St & West<br />
Tce, SA,<br />
tel: +61 (8) 8648 4844<br />
Hepburn Spa - Mineral<br />
Springs Bathhouse &<br />
Wellness Retreat<br />
20 Mineral Springs<br />
Crescent, Hepburn<br />
Springs, Vic,<br />
tel: +61 (3) 5348 8888<br />
Little Desert<br />
Nature Lodge<br />
Nhill-Harrow Rd, Vic,<br />
tel: +61 (3) 5391 5232<br />
Wollombi Tavern<br />
Old North Rd, NSW,<br />
tel: +61 (2) 4998 3261<br />
Pyengana<br />
St Columba Falls Rd, Tas,<br />
tel: +61 (3) 6373 6157<br />
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Lisa Fitzgerald and<br />
Philip Carter opted<br />
for a wedding in Bali<br />
Instead<br />
An overseas wedding can<br />
make your dream day a<br />
fairy-tale fantasy<br />
WORDS SHERIDEN RHODES<br />
of tying the knot at home, more couples are<br />
heading overseas for a wedding that’s both<br />
unique and budget-friendly. We head to Phuket and Bali to fi nd out how<br />
much bang you can get for your buck on your big day. And to take extra<br />
special care of your gown (and you), why not fl y Jetstar’s StarClass?<br />
Phuket<br />
With incredible beaches and renowned Thai hospitality, Phuket is a<br />
dream wedding location for many couples — and can work out a whole<br />
lot cheaper than a fi ve-star wedding in Australia.<br />
Anna Robinson and Natalie Doherty from Melbourne-based Take<br />
Us To Thailand organised the Phuket wedding of Lauren Martin and<br />
Ian Wardell (main photo) at the popular Twinpalms resort on Surin<br />
Beach. Robinson and Doherty have fi rst-hand experience of getting<br />
married in Thailand and know personally all the things that can go<br />
wrong. “I married in Thailand in 2004 and Anna was my bridesmaid.<br />
Unfortunately, the food and beverage manager left and didn’t tell the<br />
resort about my wedding,” Doherty says.<br />
With eight weeks to go and 60 people booked on fl ights, she quit her<br />
job and fl ew to Thailand to organise everything from scratch, going<br />
on to start her own business with Anna so brides don’t have to go<br />
through the stress she experienced. “I thought I was going to have a<br />
nervous breakdown, but it ended up being spectacular and a holiday<br />
for everyone. Plus, I ended up with a business out of it.”<br />
IN FOCUS<br />
OVERSEAS WEDDINGS<br />
JANUARY <strong>2010</strong> 63
IN FOCUS<br />
OVERSEAS WEDDINGS<br />
Melbourne couple Lauren and Ian, as well<br />
as most of their guests, fl ew Jetstar to Phuket<br />
and scored a lot of bang for their buck by<br />
holding both their wedding and honeymoon in<br />
Thailand. “The ceremony, celebrant, fl owers,<br />
bouquets, gourmet seafood menu and seven<br />
hours of cocktails, beers and wine for 30<br />
guests, hot air Khom Loy lanterns launched<br />
over the night ocean as a good luck symbol to<br />
the bride and groom, a photographer, hair and<br />
make up, pedicures, manicures, and two-hour<br />
spa treatments for the bride and groom cost<br />
under AU$9,000,” Robinson says. Take Us<br />
To Thailand charged AU$4,000 to coordinate<br />
every detail of the couple’s intimate tropical<br />
wedding, plus organised their honeymoon<br />
and booked accommodation individually for<br />
all 28 guests.<br />
The couple loved the fact that their wedding<br />
was low-key and intimate — exchanging vows<br />
barefoot on the beach as the tropical sun<br />
was setting.<br />
Plus, there was no stress involved, with<br />
virtually everything done for them. Robinson<br />
and Doherty sat down with the couple<br />
and communicated via email giving their<br />
professional opinion on everything from<br />
locations right down to the fi ner details of<br />
fl owers and photography.<br />
“It was great that everyone else was<br />
counting down the days until fl ying out, just<br />
like we were. Our friends and family have not<br />
stopped talking about our wedding and we<br />
hope some of them will do the same thing so<br />
we can do it all over again, as their guests!”<br />
Martin says.<br />
64 JANUARY <strong>2010</strong><br />
Bali<br />
With its gorgeous scenery and fascinating<br />
culture, Bali is a great choice for a destination<br />
wedding. Lisa Fitzgerald and Philip Carter<br />
decided to tie the knot at Pantai Lima’s<br />
“Sound of the Sea” villa in the secluded<br />
beachside village of Pererenan after the<br />
logistics of holding a wedding in Australia<br />
proved too diffi cult for their Irish families.<br />
They contracted Bali-based wedding<br />
planner Karen Quarello-Morgan at Cher<br />
FROM TOP: A wedding planner<br />
will help with the legal logistics<br />
of an overseas wedding;<br />
Twinpalms resort dinner<br />
reception for Lauren and Ian;<br />
Lisa and Philip add some<br />
gorgeous Bali touches<br />
to their big day<br />
Ange, who charges US$3,000 on average<br />
to coordinate a Bali wedding. “This was<br />
absolutely the best thing ever. We met up in<br />
Brisbane and Karen was able to show us all<br />
the options on her laptop. I have a background<br />
in event management and could have done<br />
it myself, but to have the knowledge of the<br />
island, the people and expertise of someone<br />
who lives there made our lives so much<br />
easier,” explains Fitzgerald.
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IN FOCUS<br />
OVERSEAS WEDDINGS<br />
What really sold Bali for Lisa and Philip was<br />
the easy-going holiday atmosphere and the<br />
warmth of the Balinese people. Cost was also<br />
a factor. “I don’t think you could get the same<br />
standard of food and service for the price<br />
back home,” says Fitzgerald.<br />
Real Weddings magazine founding editor<br />
Kirsten MacKelden says many resorts in<br />
Asia offer all-inclusive wedding packages.<br />
“The cost per head for a wedding is less<br />
than what you’d fi nd in Australia where the<br />
average spend is AU$110 per person, while<br />
the favourable exchange rate makes holding a<br />
wedding in Asia very attractive,” she says.<br />
Lisa and Philip’s wedding featured local<br />
children in traditional dress welcoming guests<br />
with frangipani bracelets and leis, Balinese<br />
dancers and musicians, a fi re dance and a<br />
band that learned all the couple’s favourite<br />
songs via YouTube videos.<br />
Sydney couple Georgia Cousens and<br />
Jim Johnston also opted for an exotic and<br />
relaxed wedding in Bali as they both love<br />
travel and most of their friends and family<br />
live around the world. “It turned out to be a<br />
fantastic idea as not only did everyone have<br />
a wonderful holiday, but it kept numbers very<br />
manageable,” says Cousens.<br />
The couple, whose wedding appeared in<br />
Real Weddings magazine, hired Melbournebased<br />
Narelle Williams from Global Weddings,<br />
a company that specialises in organising<br />
weddings in exotic locations around the world.<br />
“Without her, we probably wouldn’t have had<br />
quite so spectacular a wedding.”<br />
66 JANUARY <strong>2010</strong><br />
MacKelden says many hotels will have<br />
an event or wedding planner who speaks<br />
good English and can assist couples with all<br />
the hotel details and refer other suppliers.<br />
“Generally speaking though, an overseas<br />
wedding planner is worth their weight in gold<br />
because they have an overview of the entire<br />
trip, and also handle all the formalities for<br />
marriage licences, other wedding pre- and<br />
post-events, and co-ordination of travel for<br />
the bridal couple and their guests.”<br />
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Georgia Cousens and Jim Johnston in Bali<br />
INSET: The Pantai Lima dinner reception of<br />
Lisa and Philip<br />
Legian Hotel in Seminyak as their ceremonial,<br />
reception and accommodation location<br />
proved a coup. The wedding itself was<br />
a mingling of east and west. The bridal<br />
procession included eight Balinese fl ower girls<br />
in traditional dress, while the lavish dinner<br />
party overlooking an infi nity pool adorned with<br />
fl oating fl owers and candles was followed by<br />
a 100-piece fi re-dancing troupe performing on<br />
the adjacent beach. The “formalities” ended<br />
with jubilant guests jumping into the pool.<br />
“The only advice I would give others<br />
considering marrying overseas is to hire<br />
a wedding planner and don’t take on the<br />
booking of guest accommodation. That’s<br />
something I would defi nitely not have done<br />
had I known how stressful it would be,”<br />
says Georgia.<br />
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BRAIN TEASERS<br />
SUDOKU<br />
Sudoku.<br />
The objective of Sudoku is to fi ll in the missing<br />
squares so that each row, column and 3x3 box<br />
contains the numbers 1 through to 9. To get<br />
you started, here are a few tactics...<br />
Scan each horizontal and vertical band<br />
consisting of three 3x3 boxes. It’s often<br />
easiest to start in a spot with the most<br />
numbers already given. If you can fi nd the<br />
same number in two rows, you know that<br />
number must be in the third (the same goes<br />
SUDOKU EASY SUDOKU MODERATE<br />
3 2 6<br />
6 9 1<br />
2 6 1 4<br />
4 9 8 3<br />
3 6<br />
6 7 1 4<br />
7 8 6 5<br />
1 5 6<br />
4 1 2<br />
68 JANUARY <strong>2010</strong><br />
Grab a pencil, put on your thinking<br />
cap and join the craze!<br />
for columns). Now see which intersecting<br />
rows and columns can be eliminated because<br />
they also contain that number. (This method<br />
is called slicing and dicing.)<br />
Some Sudoku fans like to pencil in possible<br />
answers in the corners of individual squares.<br />
Once you have a few numbers fi lled in, you<br />
may also fi nd it handy to jot down a list of<br />
missing numbers for each row, column and<br />
box. Good luck! See page 71 for answers.<br />
2 7 1<br />
7 2 3 5 4<br />
5 1 2 8<br />
4 7 9<br />
8 4 9 5<br />
9 3 5 6 8<br />
1 9 7
1. Who plays Sherlock Holmes in<br />
Guy Ritchie’s new movie?<br />
2. Flying Jetstar, which Aussie city would<br />
you visit to go to the Salamanca Market?<br />
3. Spelunking is an alternative term for<br />
which adventure sport?<br />
4. Beefmaster, Moneymaker and Alicante<br />
are all types of which vegetable?<br />
5. Which Canadian singer’s new No.1<br />
album is called Crazy Love?<br />
6. Which author created the hardboiled<br />
detective Mike Hammer?<br />
7. Which engineering feat is associated<br />
with 19th-century Frenchman<br />
Ferdinand de Lesseps?<br />
8. Which deadly poison is sometimes<br />
described as smelling of bitter almonds?<br />
9. What is produced by the Swedish<br />
company Koenigsegg?<br />
10. What essential item of summer clothing<br />
is referred to as “jandals” in New Zealand?<br />
11. Which Australian sportsman last year<br />
released an autobiography called The<br />
Truth Hurts?<br />
12. Which lasagna-loving comic-strip<br />
character was created by Jim Davis?<br />
13. Australian Emma Moffatt is world<br />
champion in which sport?<br />
14. After our sun, what is the closest star<br />
system to Earth?<br />
15. What do the letters BASE stand for in<br />
the term BASE jumping?<br />
16. What iconic Aussie social event is called a<br />
“braai” in South Africa?<br />
17. Flying Jetstar, where would you be<br />
visiting if you travelled to Thailand’s<br />
largest island?<br />
18. Which classic Michael Caine fi lm depicts<br />
the Battle of Rorke’s Drift?<br />
19. Béchamel sauce comprises which<br />
three ingredients?<br />
20. In 2008–09, who won back-to-back<br />
MotoGP Riders’ World Championships?<br />
21. How were 1990s TV stars Clarissa<br />
Dickson Wright and Jennifer Paterson<br />
better known?<br />
22. On which day is Australia Day celebrated<br />
every year?<br />
23. Who is awarded the Daphne Akhurst<br />
Memorial Cup?<br />
24. By which name is the drug acetylsalicylic<br />
acid better known?<br />
25. Voss, Riders in the Chariot and<br />
The Eye of the Storm are novels by<br />
which acclaimed Australian author?<br />
26. Stevie, Casey, Fely, Tim and Lauren<br />
are the current members of which<br />
popular group?<br />
-question<br />
quiz.<br />
27. What is the name of the lead character<br />
played by actor David Duchovny in the<br />
US TV series Californication?<br />
28. Can Can, Just Me, Fairy Dust and<br />
Heiress are perfumes spruiked by<br />
which celebrity?<br />
29. What type of musical instruments<br />
are timpani?<br />
30. Famous fashion editor Anna Wintour<br />
reportedly provided the inspiration for a<br />
character in which famous novel and fi lm?<br />
31. Which popular TV show features a<br />
character called The Stig?<br />
32. What is the more common name for the<br />
United States Bullion Depository?<br />
33. Sugarloaf Mountain towers over which<br />
South American city?<br />
34. Flying Jetstar, which Aussie city would<br />
you be visiting if you were watching your<br />
team play at Subiaco Oval?<br />
35. Individually, the Four Horsemen of<br />
the Apocalypse are referred to as<br />
War, Famine, Death and which<br />
other name?<br />
36. What is the name of the famous debut<br />
novel of Audrey Niffenegger?<br />
37. Which comic opera by Georges Bizet is<br />
about a beautiful Spanish gypsy?<br />
38. Electric Ladyland and Axis: Bold as Love<br />
are albums by which legendary guitarist?<br />
39. Maori hei-tiki pendants are<br />
traditionally made of which material?<br />
40. The Vedas are the oldest sacred texts of<br />
which religion?<br />
BRAIN TEASERS<br />
TRIVIA QUIZ<br />
JANUARY <strong>2010</strong> 69
ARROW CROSSWORD<br />
Drinking<br />
establishment<br />
(4,3)<br />
Full of go<br />
Because,<br />
since<br />
Light<br />
atmosphere<br />
Endured<br />
__ Thorpe,<br />
Olympic<br />
swimmer<br />
Horse feed<br />
Literary or<br />
artistic style<br />
__ Kidman,<br />
The Others<br />
star<br />
2016<br />
Olympics city<br />
Really<br />
dislike<br />
Fishing<br />
implement<br />
The __<br />
Sleep, 1946<br />
thriller<br />
Bench, eg<br />
6 2 3 4 7 5 8 9 1<br />
7 8 9 2 3 1 5 6 4<br />
4 5 1 9 6 8 3 7 2<br />
3 9 5 7 1 2 4 8 6<br />
1 6 4 5 8 3 7 2 9<br />
2 7 8 6 4 9 1 5 3<br />
8 3 7 1 2 6 9 4 5<br />
9 4 2 3 5 7 6 1 8<br />
5 1 6 8 9 4 2 3 7<br />
22. 26 January 23. The<br />
Australian Open women’s<br />
singles winner 24. Aspirin<br />
25. Patrick White 26. Hi-5<br />
27. Hank Moody 28. Paris<br />
Hilton 29. Kettle drums<br />
30. The Devil Wears Prada<br />
31. Top Gear 32. Fort Knox<br />
33. Rio de Janeiro 34. Perth<br />
35. Conquest 36. The Time<br />
Traveler’s Wife 37. Carmen<br />
38. Jimi Hendrix<br />
39. Greenstone<br />
40. Hinduism<br />
Sudoku Moderate<br />
Winning<br />
playingcards<br />
Farreaching<br />
Scots word<br />
meaning<br />
‘small’<br />
Lamb’s<br />
mother<br />
1. Robert Downey Jr<br />
2. Hobart 3. Caving<br />
4. Tomato 5. Michael Bublé<br />
6. Mickey Spillane<br />
7. Suez Canal 8. Cyanide<br />
9. Supercars 10. Thongs<br />
11. Wayne Carey 12. Garfi eld<br />
13. Triathlon 14. Alpha<br />
Centauri 15. Buildings,<br />
antennas, spans, earth<br />
16. Barbecue 17. Phuket<br />
18. Zulu 19. Flour, butter<br />
and milk 20. Valentino<br />
Rossi 21. Two Fat Ladies<br />
Trivia Answers<br />
Composed<br />
literature<br />
Cooperates<br />
Religious<br />
subgroup<br />
Become<br />
solid, like<br />
a jelly<br />
BRAIN TEASERS<br />
CROSSWORD & ANSWERS<br />
1 8 7 4 5 3 9 2 6<br />
5 6 4 9 2 1 3 8 7<br />
2 3 9 8 6 7 1 4 5<br />
4 9 8 6 1 5 2 7 3<br />
3 2 5 7 4 9 8 6 1<br />
6 7 1 2 3 8 5 9 4<br />
7 4 3 1 8 2 6 5 9<br />
9 1 2 5 7 6 4 3 8<br />
8 5 6 3 9 4 7 1 2<br />
Sudoku Easy<br />
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WINEBAR S<br />
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ENERGET I C<br />
E S E A T<br />
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A I R I N E S S<br />
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BRAIN TEASERS<br />
AUSTRALIA ZOO<br />
Do More<br />
in <strong>2010</strong>.<br />
BINDI:<br />
To embark on a new<br />
strategy for fi lming to<br />
bring the message of<br />
conservation to the world<br />
72 JANUARY <strong>2010</strong><br />
Make your new year’s resolution to<br />
do more for our planet<br />
What’s your resolution for <strong>2010</strong>?<br />
TERRI:<br />
To join forces with the<br />
Sea Shepherd and see<br />
Japanese research<br />
whaling abolished and<br />
the southern ocean<br />
whale sanctuary to<br />
actually become a<br />
sanctuary for the fi rst<br />
time in history<br />
ROBERT:<br />
To save the Steve Irwin<br />
Wildlife Reserve from<br />
being strip-mined<br />
WE’RE TURNING 40!<br />
This year, Australia<br />
Zoo celebrates its 40th<br />
anniversary! Come check<br />
out the size of our place<br />
and join in the celebrations.<br />
Wooo-hoo!<br />
Here’s a few ideas...<br />
You can tick them off as you go!<br />
RECYCLE OLD<br />
MOBILE PHONES<br />
Australia Zoo is on a mission to<br />
save gorillas in central Africa —<br />
and we need YOUR help!<br />
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BECOME A<br />
WILDLIFE WARRIOR<br />
Fundraise and donate to<br />
assist conservation projects<br />
around the world.<br />
www.wildlifewarriors.org.au<br />
SIGN THE PETITION<br />
The Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve is<br />
being threatened by strip mining<br />
— help us Save Steve’s Place.<br />
www.savestevesplace.com
HOLLYBANK TREETOPS ADVENTURE<br />
Experience an n in invigorating ng ride<br />
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Forest Reser er erve ve ve.<br />
Gliding along g cables and led by highly<br />
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eye view of one of Tasmania’s most<br />
beautiful forests on a three-hour<br />
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starkids<br />
Surabaya<br />
in East Java,<br />
Indonesia, is a<br />
crowded urban area, second only to Jakarta<br />
in population. In many parts of the city,<br />
unemployment is high and living conditions<br />
are generally poor. Here, as in any modern<br />
city, there are people who are faced with<br />
some tough decisions on a daily basis, in<br />
order to survive or make ends meet.<br />
It’s not the fi rst place you’d expect to<br />
hear of a successful schooling program for<br />
the local children. But that’s just what has<br />
happened here, with the help of Jetstar’s<br />
StarKids program. An education project,<br />
piloted by World Vision and rolled out to 12<br />
regions of Surabaya through StarKids, has<br />
helped to bring joy back to classrooms, while<br />
supporting children from disadvantaged<br />
areas to change their lives.<br />
A study of schools throughout Surabaya<br />
before the project began showed that the<br />
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poorest and most marginalised<br />
families were being affected by<br />
the poor quality of educational<br />
programs in those areas. Many of<br />
these were migrant populations,<br />
left behind by the city’s growth<br />
and prosperity, living in highly<br />
crowded urban areas where<br />
unemployment is high, living<br />
conditions are poor, and many<br />
children and adults are pushed<br />
into lives of hazardous labour,<br />
prostitution and crime.<br />
Many students from the region<br />
were enrolled in school, but drop-out<br />
rates were high: higher than the national<br />
average. Students were taught mostly<br />
by repetition of information. Financially,<br />
many parents couldn’t participate in their<br />
children’s school life, or thought there was<br />
little point when schools lacked quality<br />
StarKids’ support of SEEP has<br />
helped children in Surabaya’s<br />
disadvantaged areas with better<br />
opportunities for life and learning<br />
BELOW: Supervisor Moenisha<br />
(right) has seen many positive<br />
changes in the disadvantaged<br />
schools she oversees<br />
Active, joyful and effective:<br />
a school’s success helps<br />
a community grow<br />
WORDS WORLD VISION<br />
educational programs and qualifi ed teachers.<br />
Existing school committees were at a loss to<br />
understand how they could involve families<br />
in the school communities. Teachers in these<br />
regions had few qualifi cations and little<br />
or no opportunity for ongoing training or<br />
professional development.
The Surabaya Education Enhancement<br />
Project (SEEP), supported by StarKids, was<br />
introduced to 10 government schools and two<br />
private Muslim schools, between 2006 and<br />
2008. The project promotes learning through<br />
active, joyful, effective and creative teaching<br />
techniques and encourages family and<br />
community participation in the schools.<br />
Continued support from World Vision staff<br />
gave teachers confi dence to understand and<br />
embrace the techniques, and helped motivate<br />
them to continue training. Students are now,<br />
in turn, being encouraged and motivated to<br />
achieve better results.<br />
Parents are now participating more in<br />
activities, school committees and other<br />
groups to support their children’s school.<br />
Principals, teachers, students, parents, school<br />
committees and the community have all<br />
collaborated to support the new ideas.<br />
National Elementary school BU 8 is now<br />
a cheerful-looking building, decorated<br />
with murals, fl owering plants and colourful<br />
banners. School supervisor Moenisha<br />
proudly shows a once-bare classroom, now<br />
adorned in decorations and posters. Brightly<br />
painted chairs and desks are arranged into<br />
learning clusters and a small, improvised<br />
library occupies a corner. Sitting in an area<br />
well-known as a centre for prostitution and<br />
drug use, few people would have considered<br />
school BU 8 had the potential to become a<br />
benchmark for quality education.<br />
But BU 8 is now a model school. Teachers<br />
visit the school from as far away as<br />
Kalimantan and Bali to participate in training.<br />
BU 8 students have gone on to represent the<br />
school in national education competitions;<br />
one student was ranked 31st in the entire<br />
country in science. Moenisha — who<br />
supervises eight schools — now regularly<br />
trains teachers in other districts<br />
and provinces, and presents her work to<br />
the Ministry of Education. She’s proud to be<br />
a voice, not simply for schooling but for<br />
“good education”.<br />
In supporting SEEP, the StarKids program<br />
has helped teachers and students learn new<br />
skills and begun a process of cultural and<br />
educational change in these communities.<br />
Offi cials from the area’s Education<br />
Department have discussed the project<br />
enthusiastically as a proud collective<br />
achievement. The local community is now in<br />
charge of the ongoing training and support<br />
program for the school, and the lessons<br />
learned have been used to support other<br />
schools throughout Indonesia.<br />
SEEP has been extremely successful in<br />
improving the quality of schooling, and in<br />
turn, creating far-reaching benefi ts for the<br />
children and families of these areas.<br />
Moenisha remains hopeful that a new<br />
generation of Indonesian teachers will be<br />
creative and open-minded, so that more<br />
schools can create change. “Everything<br />
needs to change. Without change, we can<br />
have no life.”<br />
YOU CAN HELP<br />
Vulnerable children need our help.<br />
The StarKids partnership between<br />
Jetstar and World Vision was<br />
formed to help children enjoy a<br />
brighter future.<br />
You can support StarKids by<br />
donating loose change in the<br />
donation envelope located in your<br />
seat pocket.<br />
Let your small change<br />
create change!<br />
ABOUT STARKIDS<br />
Tim Costello, CEO World Vision<br />
How did StarKids come about?<br />
StarKids is a humanitarian partnership<br />
between World Vision Australia and Jetstar.<br />
Th e partnership supports community-based<br />
development projects in Australia and across<br />
Asia and aims to improve the lives of families<br />
living in poverty. It’s about giving children a<br />
brighter future.<br />
What does StarKids aim to achieve?<br />
StarKids aims to raise AU$3 million<br />
in three years. Th e support given to<br />
World Vision through StarKids will<br />
go towards transforming the lives of<br />
vulnerable children.<br />
How can Jetstar passengers help?<br />
Your donations would be most welcome!<br />
Please place your small change (all currencies)<br />
in the StarKids envelope located in your seat<br />
pocket. Th e money collected from Jetstar<br />
passengers will be given to World Vision<br />
Australia for community development<br />
projects in Australia and Asia. You can also<br />
donate online at www.jetstar.com/starkids<br />
Where can I get more information about<br />
World Vision projects?<br />
Visit www.worldvision.com.au<br />
or www.jetstar.com/starkids for<br />
more information.<br />
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Jetstar is a wholly owned subsidiary of Qantas Airways Limited and places the<br />
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QANTAS GROUP SECURITY<br />
The risk-management challenges facing<br />
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Many of our security measures are not<br />
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security measures such as:<br />
• Random explosive trace detection of<br />
passengers and their carry-on luggage.<br />
• Laptops and aerosols being subjected to<br />
enhanced inspection at screening points.<br />
• Increased vigilance at passenger screening<br />
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aircraft and terminals.<br />
Further measures apply to flights to the<br />
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• Additional carry-on baggage searches just<br />
prior to boarding.<br />
• Random baggage searches at check-in<br />
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• Passengers selected at random for patdown<br />
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CARRY-ON BAGGAGE<br />
Rules are needed to protect you from the<br />
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in a transparent independently resealable,<br />
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prescription medicines. Baby products and<br />
non-prescription medicines that you need for<br />
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be required. Please Note: These restrictions do<br />
not apply to checked-in baggage.<br />
SAFETY FIRST<br />
Seatbelts must be fastened during take-off,<br />
landing and when you are seated in case your<br />
aircraft encounters turbulence. Luggage<br />
must be stored in the overhead locker or<br />
under the seat in front of you. The back of<br />
your seat must be upright and the tray table<br />
fastened when the aircraft is taking off and<br />
landing. Please remain seated after landing<br />
until you are invited to leave the aircraft.<br />
Sleeping on the aircraft floor is not permitted.<br />
Please read the safety instruction card in<br />
your seat pocket, noting emergency exits<br />
and location of life jackets. Please watch<br />
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the safety demonstration prior to take-off.<br />
In an emergency, the crew will give specific<br />
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SMOKING<br />
Government regulations prohibit smoking on<br />
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RELAXATION DURING FLIGHTS<br />
If you have concerns about your health and<br />
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• The central blood vessels in your legs can<br />
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• Muscles can become tense, resulting<br />
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fatigue during and even after the flight.<br />
• The normal body mechanism for returning<br />
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gravity can cause fluid to collect in your feet,<br />
resulting in swollen feet after a long flight.<br />
• Some studies have concluded that<br />
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in the formation of blood clots in the legs<br />
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• Blood disorders leading to increased<br />
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• Pregnancy<br />
• Tobacco smoking<br />
• Former or current malignant disease<br />
• Obesity<br />
• Dehydration<br />
• Heart problems<br />
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Compression stockings can assist in<br />
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and they may improve the blood return<br />
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If you are suffering nasal congestion, an ear<br />
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A cold, flu or hay fever can impair your<br />
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could block the Eustachian tubes between<br />
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chamber. This can cause discomfort during<br />
changes in cabin pressure, particularly<br />
during the aircraft’s descent.<br />
• To “clear” your ears, try swallowing and/or<br />
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tubes, equalising the pressure between<br />
your middle ear chamber and your throat.<br />
• When you are flying with an infant, give<br />
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their ears.<br />
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Humidity levels of less than 25% are<br />
common in the aircraft cabin. This is due<br />
to the low humidity levels of the outside<br />
air supplied to the cabin. Low humidity can<br />
cause drying of the nose, throat and eyes<br />
and it can irritate wearers of contact lenses.<br />
We recommend that you:<br />
• Drink water frequently during flight.<br />
• Drink coffee, tea and alcohol only in<br />
moderation – these drinks act as diuretics,<br />
increasing dehydration.<br />
• Remove contact lenses and wear glasses if<br />
your eyes are irritated.<br />
• Use a skin moisturiser to refresh the skin.<br />
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This ailment is caused by a conflict between<br />
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Air turbulence increases its likelihood<br />
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BALI & JAKARTA<br />
INDONESIA<br />
For one of Asia’s best holiday<br />
islands, you can’t go past<br />
Indonesia’s Bali. It’s got sun,<br />
sea, and mountains, plus a rich<br />
traditional culture. Indonesia’s<br />
capital Jakarta is the 11th<br />
biggest city in the world with a<br />
bustle to match.<br />
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FROM THE AIRPORT<br />
Bali CBD 15km from Denpasar’s<br />
Ngurah Rai Airport<br />
Travel time Kuta Beach is around<br />
10 mins by car<br />
Taxi Approx IDR30,000 (AU$3.50)<br />
Shuttle Bus Most hotels offer<br />
complimentary pick-up<br />
FROM THE AIRPORT<br />
Jakarta CBD 20km<br />
from Soekarno–Hatta<br />
International Airport<br />
Travel time Around 30 mins by car<br />
Taxi Approx IDR120,000 (AU$14)<br />
DAMRI Bus IDR15,000 (AU$1.80)<br />
to any city bus station<br />
ON THE GO<br />
1. Bali and Jakarta Taxis<br />
Get your hotel to order one for you<br />
and for the return trip too.<br />
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Fashion designer<br />
BALI<br />
Best idea for a family outing:<br />
Waterbom Park in Kartika<br />
Plaza. Parents can relax in the<br />
pleasure pool and the kids can<br />
go mad riding more than 10<br />
rides. Food court and pool bar<br />
are also available.<br />
Most romantic spot: Ku De<br />
Ta in Seminyak, where a sunset<br />
cocktail is a must. There’s<br />
a wide range of cocktails<br />
and fi nger food to enjoy with<br />
the sunset.<br />
Most unusual thing to do:<br />
Learn how to dance in one day<br />
and perform at a local stage<br />
in Ubud. They get very excited<br />
to have tourists learn Balinese<br />
dance and actually perform<br />
with them!<br />
Best places to party with<br />
the gang: Hard Rock Café<br />
and Embargo — don’t miss<br />
the superb Toblerone cocktail<br />
in Embargo, and the Flaming<br />
Bikini at Hard Rock Café.<br />
I love Bali because: The air in<br />
Bali is just different, it has its<br />
own charisma and it’s not just<br />
for tourism. Art and culture are<br />
abundant and the fact that the<br />
people of Bali are proud of their<br />
tradition is refl ected in their<br />
daily life and weekly religious<br />
ceremonies. I also love how<br />
down-to-earth Balinese are<br />
and the fact that they don’t<br />
act crazy when there are<br />
celebrities around.<br />
BANGKOK &<br />
PHUKET<br />
THAILAND<br />
Thailand is a fascinating<br />
country with beautiful<br />
landscapes and spectacular<br />
monuments. Bangkok bustles<br />
with energy while Phuket is a<br />
beach-lover’s paradise.<br />
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FROM THE AIRPORT<br />
Bangkok CBD 30km from<br />
Suvarnabhumi International Airport<br />
Travel time Bangkok CBD is around<br />
40 mins by car<br />
Taxi Approx THB300 (AU$10)<br />
Airport Express THB150 (AU$5)<br />
and taking around 60 mins<br />
FROM THE AIRPORT<br />
Patong Beach 32km from Phuket<br />
International Airport<br />
Travel time Patong Beach is<br />
around 45 mins by car<br />
Taxi Approx THB400 (AU$13.30)<br />
Shuttle Bus Every 30 mins at<br />
THB52 (AU$1.80); takes 60mins<br />
ON THE GO<br />
1. BTS Skytrains Will get you to all<br />
the major points in Bangkok.<br />
2. Tuk Tuk For short distances only.<br />
Thai dancers performing<br />
at the Phimai Light<br />
and Sound Festival<br />
JULIAN MOSS<br />
CEO of ASM Liquor<br />
BANGKOK<br />
Best breakfast: Baiyoke Sky<br />
is amazing — it has great views<br />
overlooking the city from the<br />
70th fl oor and a delicious buffet<br />
breakfast. Alternatively, the<br />
fi ve-star hotels in Sukhumvit<br />
on the Chao Phraya River<br />
also offer a large range of<br />
buffet breakfasts.<br />
Best night out: Start at the<br />
Sky Bar (on top of the State<br />
Tower) for drinks, followed by<br />
an Italian dinner at Zanotti<br />
in Soi Saladaeng (book the<br />
private room if you’re dining<br />
with four or more). Then<br />
head to the Bed Supper<br />
Club to fi nish off the night<br />
with dancing.<br />
Best buy for under AU$50:<br />
Head to MBK or Chatuchak<br />
weekend markets. The variety<br />
of products is overwhelming<br />
and the quality is good,<br />
however, be aware that many of<br />
the items are not genuine.<br />
Must-buy gift: Head to Zen<br />
at Central World for a thrilling<br />
shopping experience where<br />
you’ll fi nd lots of must-buy gifts<br />
at reasonable prices.<br />
Survival tip for tourists:<br />
Carry lots of small currency<br />
and barter on everything from<br />
taxis and tuk tuks to shopping.<br />
Many of the drivers and street<br />
vendors don’t carry large<br />
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CHRISTCHURCH<br />
& AUCKLAND<br />
NEW ZEALAND<br />
Christchurch is billed as New<br />
Zealand’s “most English” city,<br />
with fabulous gardens while<br />
harbourside Auckland is the<br />
most cosmopolitan with the<br />
largest Polynesian population.<br />
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FROM THE AIRPORT<br />
Christchurch CBD 11km from<br />
Christchurch International Airport<br />
Travel time CBD is around<br />
20 mins by car<br />
Taxi Approx NZ$32 (AU$25)<br />
Shuttle bus NZ$12 (AU$9.40),<br />
taking 20–30 mins<br />
FROM THE AIRPORT<br />
Auckland CBD 20km from<br />
Auckland International Airport<br />
Travel time CBD is around<br />
45 mins by car<br />
Taxi From NZ$60 (AU$47)<br />
Shuttle bus NZ$30 (AU$23.50),<br />
taking 45–60 mins<br />
ON THE GO<br />
1. The Shuttle Free seven-day<br />
central Christchurch bus.<br />
2. Jafa Cabs A bicycle with bench<br />
seats for two; free in the Auckland<br />
central business district.<br />
Enjoy a punt on<br />
Christchurch’s<br />
Avon river<br />
PHIL LESLIE<br />
GM, Base<br />
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CHRISTCHURCH<br />
Best night out: Saints and<br />
Sinners in Cathedral Square is<br />
always busy, has a great vibe<br />
and great specials every night<br />
of the week.<br />
Best buy for under AU$50:<br />
A night at Base Christchurch,<br />
an awesome hostel with the<br />
best staff I’ve come across.<br />
Insider’s tip: Check out<br />
the Arts Centre. It’s in a lovely<br />
old part of Christchurch<br />
with weekend markets and<br />
historic buildings.<br />
Unusual fact: Lyttelton<br />
Harbour is actually formed<br />
by an extinct volcano. You can<br />
see it clearly from the top of<br />
the port hills; take the gondola<br />
ride for the best views and<br />
information on the area.<br />
Favourite local festival:<br />
The World Buskers Festival in<br />
January brings the city to life<br />
with street performances all<br />
over the centre of town.<br />
Best idea for a family<br />
outing: A day trip to Akaroa,<br />
an old French village about<br />
80 minutes’ drive from<br />
Christchurch. Stroll or take a<br />
cruise on the harbour, swim<br />
with the rare hector dolphins<br />
or just relax in one of the many<br />
award-winning cafés by the sea.<br />
Most unusual thing to do:<br />
Just out by the airport is the<br />
Antarctic Centre where you can<br />
experience a -18°C Antarctic<br />
storm. You can also take a ride<br />
on the Hagglund all-terrain<br />
vehicles, and see the Little<br />
Blue penguins.<br />
Local delicacies at<br />
Ben Thanh market<br />
HO CHI<br />
MINH CITY<br />
VIETNAM<br />
The largest city in Vietnam,<br />
this is the country’s<br />
economic capital and cultural<br />
trendsetter with a population<br />
of high-energy people who<br />
effortlessly meld tradition with<br />
the contemporary.<br />
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CBD 7km from Tan Son Nhat<br />
International Airport<br />
Travel time CBD is around<br />
20mins by car<br />
Taxi A taxi voucher from Visitor<br />
Information for US$12 (AU$13.30)<br />
Shuttle Bus Most hotels offer<br />
complimentary pick-up<br />
ON THE GO<br />
1. Taxi Ask the drivers to turn<br />
the meters on; there are<br />
taxi-motorbikes as well.<br />
2. Walking The best way to dash<br />
up alleys and down one-way streets<br />
but we only recommend this for<br />
District One.<br />
3. Cyclos A one-person seat<br />
powered by a cyclist; you’ll be<br />
nose-level with the exhaust fumes<br />
and action.<br />
HOANG THACH<br />
THAO<br />
Director of marketing<br />
communications,<br />
Renaissance Riverside<br />
Hotel Saigon<br />
Best breakfast: Vietnamese<br />
pho (noodle soup). I like Pho<br />
Hoa on Pasteur Street, which is<br />
known for its traditional fl avour.<br />
Great place for dinner:<br />
Thien Nam restaurant on Nam<br />
Nghia Street for great food<br />
and good value. It offers both<br />
Chinese and French cuisine at<br />
reasonable prices.<br />
Insider’s tip: Try to build<br />
connections before travelling<br />
to Vietnam. The Vietnamese<br />
are friendly, especially people<br />
from the south. They’ll take you<br />
around the city without you<br />
even requesting.<br />
Must-buy gift: The Vietnamese<br />
traditional costume, ao dai.<br />
If you have enough time, a<br />
tailor-made ao dai dress would<br />
be a unique gift for any lady.<br />
Local delicacy: Banh xeo, a<br />
combination of crispy pancake<br />
with shrimp, pork, beansprouts<br />
and variety of vegetables. A<br />
special sauce made from fi sh<br />
sauce enhances the taste.<br />
Local recreational activity to<br />
watch: Try to wake up early and<br />
walk to the nearest park, where<br />
many Vietnamese exercise.<br />
I love Saigon because:<br />
You can easily fi nd anything<br />
you need here. It’s also very<br />
convenient to get around and<br />
the people are friendly.<br />
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HONOLULU<br />
HAWAII<br />
Honolulu, on the island of<br />
Oahu, is one of the world’s<br />
most exotic capital cities.<br />
Encapsulating a modern<br />
vitality with the delightful<br />
charm of old Hawaiiana, it<br />
reverberates with Aloha, the<br />
spirit of welcome.<br />
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CBD 14km from Honolulu<br />
International Airport<br />
Travel time CBD is around<br />
15 mins by car<br />
Taxi Approx US$40 (AU$44.20)<br />
VIP Stretch Limo From US$70<br />
(AU$77.30) for two people<br />
Airport shuttle US$9 (AU$10) and<br />
taking around 20 mins<br />
Bus Every 30 mins at US$2<br />
(AU$2.20) for bus number 19 and<br />
taking around 1hr 10 mins<br />
ON THE GO<br />
1. Buses Hotel shuttle buses, public<br />
buses and quaint open-air trolley<br />
buses — Oahu has an excellent<br />
bus network. For a fl at fee of US$2<br />
(AU$2.20) you can travel any<br />
distance, including bus changes, to<br />
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Best breakfast: Eggs ’n’ Things<br />
for great home-cooked, comfort<br />
food at its best. Located in the<br />
heart of Waikiki, it offers simple<br />
breakfast recipes that’ll leave<br />
you content and satisfi ed. Show<br />
up early though as the line can<br />
be quite long by mid-morning.<br />
Local delicacy: Giovanni’s<br />
Original White Shrimp Truck<br />
in Kahuku on the North Shore.<br />
The huge portions of tasty<br />
crustaceans are best ordered<br />
hot and spicy. They’re mouthblistering,<br />
but delicious.<br />
Best idea for a family<br />
outing: Makapuu Lighthouse<br />
trail. The two-mile paved trail<br />
along the cliffs leads you to a<br />
view of the lighthouse and a<br />
breathtaking vista of windward<br />
Oahu. December through April,<br />
humpback whales and their<br />
calves frolic and nurse in the<br />
waters just offshore.<br />
For history: Bishop Museum, a<br />
wonderful place to experience<br />
Hawaii’s people and culture.<br />
Visit the newly renovated<br />
Hawaii Hall or enjoy one of<br />
the many interactive exhibits<br />
at the Science Center. The<br />
Planetarium shows you some<br />
of the ways the Hawaiian<br />
people navigated and settled<br />
throughout all of Oceania.<br />
Best place to party with the<br />
gang: Kani Ka Pila Grille at the<br />
Outrigger Reef on the Beach<br />
hotel. It has wonderful food,<br />
genuine Hawaiian hospitality<br />
and the best in Hawaiian<br />
music... what else can you<br />
ask for? Tuesday nights are<br />
my favourite.<br />
Sumo wrestlers line up<br />
before the start of the<br />
tournament<br />
OSAKA & TOKYO<br />
JAPAN<br />
Osaka is home to modern<br />
architectural wonders and a<br />
prolifi c creative scene.<br />
Tokyo is Japan’s largest city<br />
and capital with many intimate<br />
and fascinating suburbs.<br />
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FROM THE AIRPORT<br />
Osaka CBD 38km from Kansai<br />
International Airport<br />
Travel time 50 mins by car<br />
Taxi Approx ¥17,000 (AU$213)<br />
Limousine bus Every 45 mins at<br />
¥880 (AU$11), takes 50 mins<br />
Nankai Express Train Every<br />
30 mins from ¥1,390 (AU$17.50),<br />
takes 30 mins<br />
FROM THE AIRPORT<br />
Tokyo CBD 66km from Narita Airport<br />
Travel time 60–90 min by car<br />
Taxi Approx ¥20,000 (AU$250.60)<br />
Limousine Bus ¥3,000 (AU$36.30),<br />
takes 60–90 mins<br />
JR Narita Express Every 30–60 mins<br />
at ¥3,000 (AU$37.60), takes 60 mins<br />
ON THE GO<br />
1. The subway Easy to use,<br />
effi cient and takes you everywhere<br />
you want to go.<br />
2. Bicycle Many Kansai hotels offer<br />
bicycle hire due to the easy terrain.<br />
CHRIS ROWTHORN<br />
Lonely Planet Japan<br />
author and travel<br />
consultant<br />
OSAKA<br />
Best night out: The Dotombori<br />
area of Osaka’s Minami<br />
district has one of the world’s<br />
thickest concentrations of<br />
bars, clubs and restaurants on<br />
the planet. You won’t believe<br />
the characters you see in the<br />
nightly human parade through<br />
the narrow streets of the area.<br />
Survival tip for tourists: On<br />
Fridays and the 20th of every<br />
month, you can get unlimited<br />
rides on city subways and<br />
buses for only ¥600 (AU$7.50).<br />
This is part of the city’s<br />
“No-My-Car-Day” campaign<br />
to encourage people to use<br />
public transport.<br />
Unusual fact: Osaka Aquarium<br />
has the world’s best collection<br />
of sharks in its main tank. There<br />
are two whale sharks, leopard<br />
sharks and even a tiger shark.<br />
Must eats: You can’t<br />
visit Osaka without trying<br />
okonomiyaki (savoury<br />
pancakes) and tako-yaki<br />
(octopus dumplings). The best<br />
place to try these delights is the<br />
Dotombori area.<br />
Best place to hang out<br />
with the locals: Head to the<br />
Amerika Mura area of Minami<br />
to check out what the kids of<br />
Osaka are up to. You can join<br />
the fray in the famed Triangle<br />
Park — it’s the eye of Osaka’s<br />
fashion hurricane.<br />
Favourite local festival: Head<br />
to the Tenjin Matsuri festival on<br />
25 July to see festival barges<br />
on the river and mobs of rowdy<br />
Osakans carrying portable<br />
shrines and fi reworks.
Red arch bridge and lake in<br />
Chinese garden<br />
SINGAPORE<br />
An island nation with a multicultural<br />
society, Singapore is<br />
a sophisticated microcosm of<br />
Asia. This garden city buzzes 24<br />
hours a day with dining, nightlife<br />
and shopping options.<br />
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FROM THE AIRPORT<br />
CBD 20km<br />
Travel time 20–30 mins by car<br />
Taxi Approx S$20 (AU$16)<br />
with a surcharge of S$3–$5<br />
(AU$2.40–$4)<br />
Airport Shuttle Services Most<br />
hotels S$9 (AU$7.20) one way<br />
MRT train Every 10–15 mins from<br />
Terminal 2 and 3 from 5.30am–<br />
11.18pm, takes 27 mins to reach the<br />
city for S$1.70 (AU$1.40)<br />
ON THE GO<br />
1. The Hippo An open-top<br />
double-decker bus that allows you<br />
to hop on and off whenever you like.<br />
S$23 (AU$18.30) for a<br />
one-day pass.<br />
2. MRT Air-conditioned<br />
subway throughout the island.<br />
3. Trishaw A three-wheeled bicycle<br />
with carriage from the old days.<br />
A 45-min ride is S$25–45 (AU$20–<br />
$35.70).<br />
4. Buses A user-friendly network<br />
with route maps at every bus-stop.<br />
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MICHAELA<br />
THERESE<br />
Singer and pianist<br />
Great place for dinner:<br />
PS Café at Dempsey Hill. A<br />
little pricey but the ambience is<br />
worth it.<br />
Best night out: Zouk. I have<br />
the best time there, whether in<br />
Velvet Underground or in the<br />
main room. The best DJs play<br />
here and it just has the best<br />
clubbing atmosphere.<br />
Insider’s tip: When in a local<br />
setting, such as a hawker<br />
centre or on public transport,<br />
it is polite to address someone<br />
older than you (i.e. a taxi driver<br />
or hawker stall owner) as<br />
‘Auntie’ or ‘Uncle’.<br />
Must-eats: Char kway teow<br />
(fried noodles with cockles),<br />
both Chinese- (a tossed salad<br />
in salty shrimp paste sauce)<br />
and Indian-style (red- and<br />
orange-coloured vegetables<br />
and seafood with an orange<br />
sauce) rojak, fi shball noodles<br />
and satay. Don’t miss local<br />
desserts like ice kachang and<br />
cheng t’ng. All these are found<br />
easily in local hawker centres.<br />
Favourite local festival: The<br />
Esplanade’s annual Mosaic<br />
Music Festival, which happens<br />
every March and features<br />
some of the best local and<br />
international talent.<br />
Best family outing: A picnic at<br />
the Botanic Gardens.<br />
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ADELAIDE<br />
CBD 6km<br />
Travel time CBD is around<br />
15 mins by car<br />
Taxi Approx AU$18<br />
Skylink Bus Every 30 mins–1hr:<br />
AU$8.50 adult, AU$3.50 child,<br />
and taking around 35 mins<br />
Airport parking AU$4–$90<br />
(30 mins–72 hrs)<br />
AVALON<br />
Geelong CBD 20km<br />
Melbourne CBD 55km<br />
Travel time 15 mins (Geelong);<br />
40 mins (Melbourne) by car<br />
Taxi Approx AU$45 Geelong;<br />
approx AU$80 Melbourne<br />
Avalon Airport Shuttle Meets all<br />
fl ights. From AU$17 adult, AU$14<br />
child (Geelong); AU$20 adult,<br />
AU$10 child (Melbourne).<br />
Airport parking Short-term from<br />
AU$3; long-term from AU$20,<br />
additional days from AU$5<br />
BALLINA-BYRON<br />
CBD Byron Bay is 23km, Ballina<br />
is 5km<br />
Travel time Byron Bay is<br />
20 mins by car. Ballina is<br />
7 mins by car<br />
Taxi Approx AU$10–$15<br />
to Ballina, approx AU$65 to<br />
Byron Bay<br />
Lake Maroon, Brisbane<br />
upon your arrival<br />
Airlink Bus Meets most fl ights:<br />
AU$20 adult (AU$35 return),<br />
AU$12 children under 13<br />
years (one-way), and taking<br />
around 35 mins<br />
Airport parking AU$2-AU$8<br />
(1 hr–24 hrs)<br />
BRISBANE<br />
CBD 16km<br />
Travel time CBD is around<br />
25 mins by car<br />
Taxi Approx AU$30<br />
Bus Every 15–30 mins: AU$9<br />
adult, AU$6 child, under 4 years<br />
free and taking about 30 mins<br />
Train Every 20 mins to all<br />
downtown city stations: AU$12<br />
adult, AU$6 child and taking<br />
around 22 mins<br />
Airport parking AU$5–AU$30<br />
(30 mins–24 hrs)<br />
CAIRNS<br />
CBD 8km<br />
Travel time CBD is 10 mins by car<br />
Taxi Approx AU$15<br />
Australia Coach Shuttle Every<br />
hour: AU$10 adult, AU$15 couple,<br />
AU$5 child and taking around<br />
20 mins<br />
Airport parking AU$3–16<br />
(2–24 hrs)<br />
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Travel time CBD is 15 mins<br />
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Taxi Approx AU$22<br />
Darwin Airport Shuttle<br />
Meets all fl ights: AU$10 (adult)<br />
and taking around 20 mins<br />
Airport parking AU$3–12<br />
(up to 24 hrs); AU$10 (weekly)<br />
GOLD COAST<br />
Surfers Paradise 20km<br />
Travel time Surfers Paradise is<br />
around 30 mins by car<br />
Taxi Approx AU$40<br />
Con-X-ion Shuttle bus Booking<br />
required +61 (7) 5556 9888:<br />
AU$22 adult, AU$13 child (4–13<br />
years), children under 4 years<br />
travel free, and taking around<br />
45 mins<br />
Airport parking AU$3–AU$36<br />
(30 mins–24 hrs)<br />
Airport Lounge Check in for free<br />
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drinks when you book and pay<br />
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HAMILTON ISLAND<br />
Travel time from airport to<br />
accommodation is a few minutes<br />
Shuttle bus Complimentary for<br />
hotel guests<br />
HOBART<br />
CBD 17km<br />
Travel time CBD is around<br />
20 mins by car<br />
Taxi Approx AU$36–$42<br />
Airporter shuttle bus Meets all<br />
fl ights: AU$12 adult, AU$5.30<br />
child aged 4–15 years, children<br />
under 4 years free, and taking<br />
around 30 mins<br />
Airport parking AU$2–$13<br />
(24 hrs)<br />
LAUNCESTON<br />
CBD 16km<br />
Travel time CBD is around<br />
10 mins by car<br />
Taxi Approx AU$30<br />
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Airporter Shuttle bus Meets all<br />
fl ights: AU$14 adult, AU$5 child,<br />
children under 4 years free, and<br />
taking around 15 mins<br />
Airport parking AU$2–$15<br />
(25 mins–24 hrs)<br />
MACKAY<br />
CBD 6km<br />
Travel time CBD 15 mins by car<br />
Taxi Approx AU$18<br />
To Airlie Beach Take a taxi to<br />
the bus terminal in Wellington<br />
Street and then a bus service by<br />
Greyhound or Premier; approx<br />
AU$22 one way adult<br />
Airport parking AU$2–$20<br />
(24 hrs)<br />
MELBOURNE<br />
CBD 23km<br />
Travel time 35 mins by car<br />
Taxi Approx AU$55<br />
SkyBus Every 10 mins: AU$16<br />
adult, AU$6 child (4–14 years ),<br />
takes 20 mins<br />
Airport parking Short-term<br />
from AU$3; long-term<br />
from AU$29<br />
NEWCASTLE<br />
CBD 20km<br />
Travel time CBD is around<br />
25 mins by car<br />
Taxi Approx AU$60<br />
Shuttle Bus Door-to-door<br />
service (from AU$35) through<br />
Newcastle Information Services<br />
at +61 (2) 4928 9822. Port<br />
Stephens Coaches (public bus)<br />
every hour: AU$6.50 adult,<br />
AU$3.50 concession taking<br />
35 mins<br />
Airport parking AU$2–$25<br />
(1 hr–24 hrs)<br />
PERTH<br />
CBD 12km (domestic terminal)<br />
and 17km (international terminal)<br />
Travel time 30 mins by car<br />
Taxi Approx AU$26 (domestic)<br />
and AU$33 (international)<br />
Perth Airport City Shuttle<br />
Fremantle Harbour, Perth<br />
Every 30 mins (domestic) and<br />
45 mins (international):<br />
AU$15 adult (domestic),<br />
AU$20 (international); taking<br />
15–35 mins<br />
Fremantle Airporter AU$35<br />
(booking required)<br />
Transperth Bus 37 From<br />
domestic terminal to Kings Park<br />
via the city AU$3.20<br />
Airport parking Short-term<br />
carpark from AU$3.70; long-term<br />
carpark from AU$17<br />
ROCKHAMPTON<br />
CBD 5km<br />
Travel time CBD 5 mins by car<br />
Taxi Approx AU$12<br />
Airport parking Free (24 hrs)<br />
SYDNEY<br />
CBD 8km<br />
Travel time CBD around<br />
15 mins by car<br />
Taxi Approx AU$50<br />
Bus Every 20–30 mins: AU$8<br />
adult, AU$4 child and taking<br />
around 30 mins<br />
Trains Every 10 mins<br />
(weekdays) AU$15 adult and<br />
taking around 13 mins<br />
Airport parking AU$7–AU$52<br />
(30 mins–24 hrs)<br />
SUNSHINE COAST<br />
Travel time Noosa is<br />
30 mins, Maroochydore<br />
is 10–15 mins by car<br />
Taxi Approx AU$56 to Noosa;<br />
approx AU$28 to Maroochydore<br />
Henry’s Bus Service Meets all<br />
fl ights: AU$20 adult, AU$10 child,<br />
children under 4 years free, and<br />
taking around 45 mins to Noosa<br />
Airport parking AU$4–$18<br />
(2–24 hrs)<br />
TOWNSVILLE<br />
CBD 5km<br />
Travel time CBD around 10 mins<br />
Taxi Approx AU$16<br />
Airport shuttle Booking required<br />
+61 (7) 4775 5544 to the Strand<br />
and city, Sunferries, the Transit<br />
Centre and Coral Princess: AU$8<br />
(adult), and taking around<br />
10–15 mins<br />
Airport parking Short-term<br />
carpark, AU$4–$24<br />
(2 hrs–12 hrs). Long-term<br />
carpark, AU$12–$72 (1–6 days);<br />
thereafter AU$10 per 24-hour<br />
period or part thereof<br />
WHITSUNDAY COAST<br />
CBD 30km from<br />
Proserpine airport<br />
Travel time CBD around<br />
35 mins<br />
Taxi Approx AU$72<br />
Whitsunday Transit AU$15<br />
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The kids of the Jetstar<br />
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The best spot to take a star jump photo is: On<br />
top of Mount Wellington; be careful near the edge.<br />
I learnt a lot about: Australian history and the<br />
convicts at Port Arthur.<br />
The nicest spot for mum and dad to go<br />
out and have a night without the kids is:<br />
Prossers seafood restaurant at Sandy Bay.<br />
I like the local people because: They’re all<br />
so laid back and friendly.<br />
The coolest place to go with your whole<br />
family is: Salamanca Markets.<br />
Don’t go home without trying: The<br />
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The most delicious spot to go out for dinner<br />
is: Paul’s Seafood in the city or in Norwood. We<br />
love fi sh, prawns and chips.<br />
The best spot to go swimming is: Aldinga<br />
Beach, as mum and dad can drive the car down<br />
onto the beach and park next to the water.<br />
The nicest spot for mum and dad to go out<br />
and have a night without the kids is: Rundle<br />
Street located in Adelaide’s East End, as it has<br />
great restaurants and bars. The Greek restaurant<br />
Eros is simply the best.<br />
The best thing to do with brothers and sisters<br />
is: Ride our scooters along the beachfront in<br />
Glenelg, very very fast!<br />
Don’t go home without trying: Cold Rock Ice<br />
Creamery, which is located on the Parade in<br />
Norwood. It’s walking distance from the city or a<br />
short bus ride.<br />
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ADELAIDE<br />
CLAUDIA (6) AND<br />
MAYSON (5)<br />
The Jetstar staff<br />
member we’re related<br />
to is our dad Peter,<br />
a captain<br />
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The Jetstar staff<br />
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to is my mum Stacey,<br />
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The most delicious spot to go out for dinner<br />
is: Man Friday in Warboys Street, Nelly Bay. It has<br />
the prettiest outdoor area, which is lit by lots of<br />
lovely lights at night.<br />
The coolest place to go with your whole<br />
family is: Down to the beach; Horseshoe Bay is<br />
my favourite spot. They have stinger nets up in<br />
stinger season so it’s still safe for swimming.<br />
I learnt a lot about: Giant clams at the<br />
Aquasearch Lab & Aquarium in Elena Street,<br />
Nelly Bay. I even got to put my hand in the water<br />
and a clam spurted water at mummy, it was<br />
fantastic! Plus there were lots of pretty fi sh to<br />
look at.<br />
I like the local people because: On Melbourne<br />
Cup Day, I got to dance all afternoon with the<br />
locals to a cool band overlooking the beach.<br />
The coolest place to go with your whole<br />
family is: The Beachouse in Glenelg as it has the<br />
best waterslides.<br />
The one thing we always pack for the fl ight is:<br />
Our Leapsters, which are mini computer games.<br />
The best way to learn about the local area is:<br />
To talk to the nice local people. They really do love<br />
a chat and are super proud of “Maggie Island”.<br />
The best place to visit to see animals is:<br />
Bungalow Bay Koala Village. I was allowed to<br />
The best place to visit to see animals is:<br />
Monarto Zoo, as it’s only a 45-minute drive from<br />
the city and has all the animals that you would<br />
see in Africa. Giraffes are our favourites.<br />
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I always send a postcard to: My nanny<br />
and nan and pa, to tell them about all my<br />
fun-fi lled adventures.<br />
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Macadamia Bar (gluten-free)<br />
Mainland “On the Go” Cheese & 4.00<br />
Crackers<br />
Authentic Nissin Cup Noodles 5.00<br />
Miso Soup (Japan flights only) 3.00<br />
Meal Choices<br />
Classic Fresh Sandwiches 6.50<br />
Light Meal (ex-Cairns) 6.00<br />
Light Meal (not available on all flights) 10.00<br />
Full Meal 15.00<br />
Please ask your crew member for today’s choices. Products and prices<br />
may vary on some services.<br />
Jetstar apologises should your choice not be available<br />
on this flight.<br />
Warning: Products may contain traces of nuts.<br />
Note: Credit card facilities may not be available on all flights.<br />
Jetstar apologises for any inconvenience.<br />
Australian Domestic: We accept AUD, Visa, MasterCard and<br />
American Express. Credit cards are accepted for purchases up to<br />
AU$50 per flight per card. Minimum credit card charge AU$5. (You<br />
may be asked to provide photographic identification to use a credit<br />
card.) AU$0.50 surcharge for all credit card payments.<br />
An alternative menu may be offered on some fl ights. Please ask your cabin crew.<br />
Sweet Choices<br />
Byron Bay Cookie Bar 3.00<br />
Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Bar 3.00<br />
The Natural Confectionary<br />
Company Mini Dinosaurs 3.00<br />
M&Ms 3.00<br />
Beverage Choices<br />
Non Alcoholic<br />
Coke or Diet Coke 2.50<br />
Lemonade 2.50<br />
Ginger Ale 2.50<br />
Solo 2.50<br />
Soda Water 2.50<br />
Tonic Water 2.50<br />
Orange Juice 2.00<br />
Apple Juice 2.00<br />
Still Spring Water 600ml 3.50<br />
Nutrient Water 3.50<br />
Oolong Tea (Japan flights only) 3.00<br />
Café<br />
Jasper Coffee – Fairtrade and Organic 3.00<br />
Nature’s Cuppa Tea –<br />
Fairtrade and Organic<br />
New Zealand Domestic: We accept NZD only. We regret we do not<br />
accept credit cards.<br />
To/From New Zealand: We accept AUD, NZD, Visa, MasterCard<br />
and American Express. Credit cards are accepted for purchases up<br />
to AU$50 per flight per card. Minimum credit charge AU$5. AU$0.50<br />
surcharge for all credit card payments.<br />
International: We accept AUD, USD and the currency of the country<br />
you are travelling to/from — notes only. Credit cards including Visa,<br />
MasterCard and American Express are also accepted for purchases<br />
up to AU$75 per flight per card. Minimum credit card charge AU$10.<br />
(You may be asked to provide photographic identification to use a<br />
credit card.)<br />
Unless otherwise stated, all prices are in Australian Dollars.<br />
Nestlé Hot Chocolate 4.00<br />
While’s – Café style Hot and Creamy 4.00<br />
Cappuccino<br />
Beer<br />
Heineken 7.00<br />
Victoria Bitter* 6.00<br />
Pure Blonde – Low Carb Beer* 7.00<br />
Asahi Beer (Japan flights only) 7.00<br />
Wine<br />
Hardys Nottage Hill Sauvignon Blanc 6.50<br />
Hardys Nottage Hill Shiraz 6.50<br />
Yellow Sparkling NV 7.00<br />
Sake 180ml (Japan flights only) 6.00<br />
Spirits<br />
Straight up: 6.00<br />
With mixer: 7.50<br />
Bundaberg Rum<br />
Gordon’s Gin<br />
Smirnoff Vodka<br />
Johnnie Walker Red<br />
Jim Beam Bourbon<br />
DID YOU KNOW?<br />
You can pre-pay your meals and enjoy<br />
unlimited non-alcoholic drinks, such as<br />
water, juices, soft drinks, tea and coffee<br />
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Inflight Specials (Not available on domestic New Zealand flights)<br />
Sandwich Combo 1<br />
Sandwich, Pringles and<br />
soft drink only<br />
$ 13.00<br />
Jet Snack Combo<br />
Gourmet Snack, Byron Bay cookie<br />
bar and soft drink only<br />
$ 11.50<br />
Wrap Combo<br />
Chicken wrap and soft<br />
drink only<br />
$ 9.50<br />
Please ask your crew member for today’s choices. Products and<br />
prices may vary on some services.<br />
Jetstar apologises should your choice not be available<br />
on this flight.<br />
Warning: Products may contain traces of nuts.<br />
Note: Credit card facilities may not be available on all flights.<br />
Jetstar apologises for any inconvenience.<br />
Australian Domestic: We accept AUD, Visa, MasterCard and<br />
American Express. Credit cards are accepted for purchases up to<br />
AU$50 per flight per card. Minimum credit card charge AU$5. (You<br />
may be asked to provide photographic identification to use a credit<br />
card.) AU$0.50 surcharge for all credit card payments.<br />
108 JANUARY <strong>2010</strong><br />
Sweet Deal<br />
Coffee or tea (excludes cappuccino &<br />
hot chocolate), muffin<br />
$ 6.50<br />
New Zealand Domestic: We accept NZD only. We regret we do not<br />
accept credit cards.<br />
To/From New Zealand: We accept AUD, NZD, Visa, MasterCard<br />
and American Express. Credit cards are accepted for purchases<br />
up to AU$50 per flight per card. Minimum credit charge AU$5.<br />
AU$0.50 surcharge for all credit card payments.<br />
International: We accept AUD, USD and the currency of the<br />
country you are travelling to/from - notes only. Credit cards<br />
including Visa, MasterCard and American Express are also<br />
accepted for purchases up to AU$75 per flight per card. Minimum<br />
credit card charge AU$10. (You may be asked to provide<br />
photographic identification to use a credit card.)<br />
Unless otherwise stated, all prices are in Australian Dollars.<br />
Sandwich Combo 2<br />
Sandwich, chocolate bar and soft drink only<br />
$ 12.00<br />
Happy Hour<br />
Premium or low-carb beer<br />
(excludes VB & Speights), nuts<br />
$ 10.00<br />
International<br />
Special<br />
Wine (excludes sparkling),<br />
cheese and crackers<br />
$ 10.00<br />
(Excludes services to and<br />
from New Zealand)
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MOVIES – All Flights<br />
SELECTED MOVIES &<br />
AUSTRALIAN FAVOURITES,<br />
PLUS OTHER ENTERTAINMENT<br />
AVAILABLE ON DOMESTIC / TO AND<br />
FROM NEW ZEALAND / A320 / A321<br />
SHORT HAUL INTERNATIONAL<br />
FULL ENTERTAINMENT<br />
SELECTION AVAILABLE<br />
AVAILABLE ON LONG HAUL<br />
INTERNATIONAL<br />
ALL ABOUT STEVE<br />
PG-13 99mins<br />
Available dubbed in Japanese<br />
Starring Sandra Bullock & Thomas<br />
Haden Church<br />
A girl falls for a news guy and follows<br />
him across the country.<br />
MOVIES – International Long Haul Flights<br />
SURROGATES<br />
PG-13 88mins<br />
Available dubbed in Japanese<br />
Starring Bruce Willis & Radha Mitchell<br />
FBI agents investigate the mysterious<br />
murder of a college student linked to<br />
the creator of a high-tech device.<br />
110 JANUARY <strong>2010</strong><br />
MOVIES TV<br />
MUSIC GAMES<br />
ON YOUR PORTABLE MEDIA PLAYER<br />
MICHAEL JACKSON’S<br />
THIS IS IT<br />
PG 111mins<br />
Available in Open Captions<br />
Not available on all fl ights. All movies indicate Australian ratings. Currency quoted is AUD.<br />
Get a behind-the-scenes look at<br />
Jackson’s preparation for his sold-out<br />
concerts that never took place.<br />
TOY STORY 2<br />
G 58mins<br />
Available dubbed in Japanese<br />
Voiced by Tom Hanks & Tim Allen<br />
Little Andy goes off to summer<br />
camp and an obsessive toy collector<br />
kidnaps Woody for a museum.<br />
CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE<br />
OF MEATBALLS<br />
PG 89mins<br />
Available dubbed in Japanese<br />
Voiced by James Cann & Mr T<br />
In this town, food falls from the sky.<br />
THE INFORMANT<br />
R 108mins<br />
Available dubbed in Japanese<br />
Starring Matt Damon & Scott Bakula<br />
An upper level manager is roped in<br />
to spy for the FBI on the company’s<br />
illegal price-fi xing activities.<br />
Australian Favourites<br />
THREE BLIND MICE<br />
M 94mins<br />
Starring Matthew Newton, Ewen<br />
Leslie & Toby Schmitz<br />
Three Navy offi cers hit Sydney before<br />
Gulf duty and discover courage,<br />
friendship and redemption.<br />
Japanese Films<br />
CASTLE UNDER THE<br />
FIERY SKIES<br />
PG-13 120mins<br />
English subtitles available<br />
Starring Toshiyuki Nishida<br />
This is an epic story about building<br />
the greatest castle of all time.<br />
POST GRAD<br />
PG-13 89mins<br />
Available dubbed in Japanese<br />
Starring Alexis Bledel & Zach Gilford<br />
A recent college grad moves back in<br />
with her family while she fi gures out<br />
what she wants to do next.<br />
LAST RIDE<br />
M 90mins<br />
Starring Hugo Weaving &<br />
John Brumpton<br />
A young father goes on the run with<br />
his 10-year-old son after committing<br />
a violent crime.<br />
ROOKIES<br />
PG-13 138mins<br />
English subtitles available<br />
Starring Ryuta Sato<br />
A high school teacher teaches his<br />
baseball team the importance of<br />
having a dream.
TELEVISION<br />
Jetstar’s Escape<br />
Comedy Drama Sports<br />
Jetstar’s Escape My Name is Earl<br />
CSI<br />
Open Championships<br />
Plus…<br />
Plus…<br />
Plus…<br />
Futurama<br />
Dexter<br />
Red Bull Air Race<br />
Flight of the Conchords Lie to Me<br />
World Cup <strong>2010</strong><br />
Better Off Ted<br />
Fringe<br />
Business Teen Kids Tv<br />
The Real Alan Sugar<br />
Plus…<br />
Dragons Den<br />
World Business<br />
Special Edition<br />
90210<br />
Plus…<br />
Gossip Girl<br />
Chuck<br />
Ben 10<br />
Plus…<br />
Dexters Lab<br />
Ed, Edd & Eddy<br />
MUSIC VIDEOS GAMES<br />
MOVIES – All Flights<br />
NOVA NEW MUSIC FIRST<br />
A320: Channel 1 / A330: Channel 3<br />
VEGA PLAYING THE 70S 80S &<br />
BEST NEW SONGS<br />
A320: Channel 2 / A330 and<br />
A321: Channel 4<br />
JETSTAR TITANS RADIO<br />
A320 and A321: Channel 3 /<br />
A330: Channel 5<br />
NOVA LOOSE ITEMS<br />
A320: Channel 4 / A330: Channel 6 /<br />
A321: Channel 9<br />
Lily Allen, Morrissey,<br />
Noisettes, Petshop Boys,<br />
Take That, The Killers, U2,<br />
Asher Roth, Black Eyed Peas<br />
and more.<br />
LOTS OF LOVE<br />
A320 and A321: Channel 5 /<br />
A330: Channel 7<br />
TOP SHELF<br />
A320 and A321: Channel 6 /<br />
A330: Channel 8<br />
ROCKSTAR<br />
A320 and A321: Channel 7 /<br />
A330: Channel 9<br />
STAR STRUCK<br />
A320 and A321: Channel 8 /<br />
A330: Channel 10<br />
MADE IN JAPAN<br />
A330: Channel 11<br />
NOSTALGIA JAPAN<br />
A330: Channel 12<br />
Fosters Home for<br />
Imaginary Friends<br />
Plus…<br />
The Powerpuff Girls<br />
Johnny Bravo<br />
Cave Crunch, Solitaire, Tetris,<br />
Timon & Pumbaa’s Burper,<br />
Sudoku, Caveman, Invasion<br />
and more.<br />
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JANUARY <strong>2010</strong> 111
HOW I MET YOUR<br />
MOTHER<br />
A smitten Robin gets back together<br />
with an old fl ame who hurt her in the<br />
past. After she gets crushed again,<br />
Barney, in his own style, helps her<br />
realise she is awesome.<br />
THE MENTALIST<br />
Patrick Jane goes head to head with<br />
a “psychic” he suspects of murder.<br />
Intent on proving the so-called<br />
psychic is a fraud, Jane arranges a<br />
séance to expose him.<br />
BACK TO YOU<br />
Chuck has a date with a sexy realtor,<br />
Marsh helps Gary get the station’s<br />
weatherman job and Ryan gets<br />
mistaken for a murder suspect.<br />
CHEESE SLICES<br />
Will travels to Cyprus to see the<br />
making of traditional haloumi and<br />
discovers a fresh whey cheese called<br />
Anari. Find out how to cook with<br />
this cheese.<br />
112 JANUARY <strong>2010</strong><br />
MOVIES TV<br />
ON YOUR CABIN SCREEN<br />
TV – Flights from Australia (excludes all short haul international services)<br />
THE NEW ADVENTURES<br />
OF OLD CHRISTINE<br />
After Christine convinces Matthew to<br />
let her come with him to his friend’s<br />
party, she learns about her brother’s<br />
world outside of their home. She<br />
decides to meddle in his love life.<br />
ROCKWIZ<br />
This special is hosted by Julia Zemiro<br />
and shot in The Gershwin Room at<br />
St Kilda’s Esplanade Hotel in<br />
Melbourne with guest stars Tina<br />
Arena and Jeff Martin.<br />
MERCURIO’S MENU<br />
Paul Mercurio is your tour host and<br />
resident cook as he escorts viewers<br />
around Australia, visiting farms and<br />
fresh food producers in some of the<br />
most idyllic locations.<br />
TV – Flights to Australia (excludes all short haul international services)<br />
THE REAL…HONG KONG<br />
Hong Kong is a unique fusion of<br />
Western and Eastern cultures where<br />
the ancient and the ultra-modern sit<br />
side by side.<br />
PUSHING DAISIES<br />
The assistant to renowned scent<br />
expert Napoleon LeNez is found<br />
dead after a scratch-and-sniff book<br />
explodes, and Ned et al try to fi nd out<br />
who the bomb is intended for.<br />
BOARDING PASS<br />
EP.1<br />
Your ticket to the action sports world<br />
of surf, skate and snow featuring<br />
some of the best names in the most<br />
exotic destinations.<br />
THE BIG BANG THEORY<br />
Koothrappali’s parents arrange a<br />
blind date for him but complications<br />
arise when his date shows more<br />
interest in Sheldon.<br />
BOARDING PASS<br />
EP.2<br />
Your ticket to the action sports world<br />
of surf, skate and snow featuring<br />
some of the best names in the most<br />
exotic destinations.<br />
Get your headsets onboard with a bonus<br />
protective case and tune into channel 1 for<br />
English and channel 13 for Japanese.<br />
THE SIMPSONS<br />
Homer buys the 1,000,000th ice<br />
cream cone at a local shop, he<br />
ends up on Kent Brockman’s news<br />
program. Ned Flanders wants to<br />
clean up Springfi eld’s airwaves.<br />
Movie<br />
THE PROPOSAL<br />
In this sparkling romantic comedy,<br />
a high-powered female executive<br />
book editor forces her male assistant<br />
to marry her in order to avoid<br />
deportation to Canada.<br />
MYTHBUSTERS<br />
The team tests theories about prison<br />
escapes, including a blast from the<br />
criminal past. Hang on for a heck of<br />
a ride.<br />
Movie<br />
THE SOLOIST<br />
A journalist discovers a former<br />
classical music prodigy busking on<br />
the streets of Los Angeles and helps<br />
him fi nd his way, forming a unique<br />
friendship in the process.
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Australian reservations: 1300 13 13 90 europcar.com.au<br />
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*Offer and vehicles subject to availability. Valid for rental pick ups beginning on 4th January <strong>2010</strong>. Rentals must be returned by 20th February <strong>2010</strong>.<br />
Bookings must be a minimum of 2 days. Available at all Australian (excluding Tasmania) and New Zealand locations. Offer applies to Economy (ECMR),<br />
Compact (CDAR) and Intermediate (IDAR) vehicles only. Europcar standard age, credit card and driver requirements apply. 10% discount applies to<br />
time and kilometres only. Refuelling service charge, miscellaneous charges, one-way fees and GST on these items are not included.