Pittwater Life August 2018 Issue
To Your Health. Flood of Complaints. Matt Burke. B-Line U-Turn. Taste of the Beaches.
To Your Health. Flood of Complaints. Matt Burke. B-Line U-Turn. Taste of the Beaches.
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New Sails heads into Port<br />
After a multi-milliondollar<br />
design and<br />
construction, Sails<br />
Port Macquarie has opened<br />
its doors to reveal a glamourous,<br />
Hamptons style<br />
inspired coastal leisure,<br />
conference and event<br />
destination.<br />
The iconic coastal<br />
Rydges-owned resort has<br />
undergone a stunning<br />
transformation to capitalise<br />
on its riverside location<br />
with 92 guest rooms and<br />
suites, a swimming pool<br />
with entertainment terrace,<br />
private jetty, The<br />
Boathouse Bar & Restaurant,<br />
The Cape Ballroom,<br />
waterfront wedding chapel<br />
and event pavilion and tennis<br />
court.<br />
Wedding, business and<br />
leisure travellers will appreciate<br />
this all-in-one resort, with<br />
its poolside cabanas, alfresco<br />
fire table, cocktails, French<br />
Champagne and oyster bars.<br />
The project architects have<br />
created a stunning fusion<br />
of worlds, with Hamptonsinspired<br />
architecture blending<br />
seamlessly with the lush<br />
coastal surrounds – featuring<br />
fresh, white gables overlooking<br />
the manicured lawns,<br />
tropical gardens and sweeping<br />
water views.<br />
Just four hours’ drive north<br />
of Sydney or a one-hour flight<br />
from Sydney and Brisbane,<br />
Sails Port Macquarie will no<br />
doubt attract plenty of new<br />
wedding and business bookings.<br />
A standout feature is an<br />
impressive three-storey grand<br />
atrium featuring glass elevators<br />
and an atrium bar; while<br />
the Cape Ballroom is a gorgeous<br />
pillar-less event space<br />
designed to cater for up to<br />
600 in a cocktail-style or 300<br />
for a banquet-style event.<br />
The resort is kicking off with<br />
some ‘Winter Warmer’ deals<br />
for couples and families.<br />
Their ‘Luxe Winter Mini<br />
Break for Couples’ includes<br />
a cheese platter and bottle<br />
of bubbly on arrival. Stay<br />
overnight in a King Water<br />
View Room overlooking the<br />
glistening bay (or upgrade to<br />
an Executive Suite). Enjoy a<br />
full buffet breakfast for two in<br />
The Boathouse Bar + Restaurant,<br />
and have some fun with<br />
their solar heated pool and<br />
spa, paddle boards and tennis<br />
courts. There’s also free WiFi,<br />
complimentary off-street parking<br />
and late checkout; from<br />
$274 per night.<br />
The ‘Winter Escape for Families’<br />
features an overnight stay<br />
in a King Garden Suite for up<br />
to 2 adults and 2 children 12<br />
years and under (or upgrade to<br />
a Water View Suite or add<br />
on another rollaway bed).<br />
Everyone will be happy<br />
with the two complimentary<br />
milkshakes and two<br />
cocktails on arrival. Stay<br />
overnight in a King Garden<br />
Suite for up to 2 adults<br />
and 2 children 12 years<br />
and under (or upgrade to a<br />
Water View Suite or add on<br />
another rollaway bed). Fill<br />
up with a full buffet breakfast<br />
for four in The Boathouse<br />
Bar + Restaurant.<br />
Keep the kids busy with<br />
complimentary kids show<br />
bags, solar heated pool<br />
and spa, paddle boards,<br />
tennis courts, in-room<br />
media ports, free WiFi and<br />
kids channel. Also comes with<br />
complimentary off-street parking<br />
and late checkout; from<br />
$289 per night.<br />
More info www.sailsportmacquarie.com.au<br />
Travel <strong>Life</strong><br />
The Local Voice Since 1991<br />
JULY <strong>2018</strong> 73
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