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Uluru is such a breathtaking destination.
I was proud to be able to offer our most
valuable team members this once in a
lifetime experience. Our group went
from one inspiring experience to another.
From guided walks at sunrise and learning
more about Aboriginal culture by creating
our own dot paintings, to dining under the
stars – this was an event none of us will
forget. And memories weren’t the only
things our team brought home with them.
Their new found motivation, ideas and
energy lasted long after our return.
Cathy, Managing Director.
Visit businessevents.australia.com
for everything you need to plan your
Australian event.

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Published by New Zealand Corporate Traveller Ltd
Editor: Karl Schutt
Email: karl@nzcorptraveller.co.nz
Sub Editor: Janice Burmaz
Email: janice@nzcorporatetraveller.com
Writers: Karl Schutt, Rob Prince, Janice Burmaz
Contributing Writers: Dai Bindoff, Rt Hon Minister of
Trade Tim Groser, Singapore Tourism, Alan Trotter CEO,
Conventions and Incentives New Zealand, Tourism
Australia.
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Just when you think Queenstown couldn’t
get any better, it does. With the launch
of the new NZPGA/The Hills Pro-Am golf
tournament, all eyes will be on this region.
We look at the very top end of the market and
show you the latest villas, limos and the best
places to stay – and a choice of four world
class golf courses, each set in a staggeringly
beautiful landscape. So if you haven’t been to
Queenstown, go and check out what will be
NZ’s #1 golf event.
46 ExecuJet
This international private jet company has just
set up ground operations in NZ. We interview
Execujet CEO, Darren McGoldrick, about
what this means to the corporate traveller and
how you can benefi t from chartering a jet for
your company’s use. No waiting in line, arrive
and leave when you want, privacy and the
environment to work in-fl ight. Or you can just
relax and have the holiday of a lifetime aboard
one of these amazing fl eet of private jets.
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ISSUE 21
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Given the encouragement from Trade
Minister Tim Groser in this issue, about doing
business with Australia, it’s time to look at
the latest 5-star offerings Sydney has to offer.
Among them; the newly renovated Hyatt, the
brand new Darling Hotel and the Pullman
Olympic Park.
We take you on fantastic corporate group
activities, sailing on Sydney Harbour, the
bridge climb, while Business Events Australia
outlines the upcoming events for the year.
73 Luxury Escape – Oceania
From New York to the Amazon by way of the
Caribbean onboard the luxurious Oceanic
cruise ship – it’s a tough job but our cruise
writer takes you through the Amazon and on
to some of the world’s best islands.
But be warned – after reading this feature
you may want to book a cruise yourself.
2 Business Travel News
8 What’s New
12 Hotel News
20 Auckland Airport News
22 Airport News
24 Airline News
25 World Trade
26 Travel Gadgets
28 New Arrivals DFS
60 Trade Feature
70 Corporate Feature
86 Spa Review
Cover: Image provided courtesy of
ExecuJet Aviation Group.
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usiness travel news
��THE � THE LATEST TRAVEL TIPS FROM AROUND THE
WORLD
Heathrow Airport’s new $NZ8billion
Terminal 2 moves step closer
Emirates Opens Gateway
EMIRATES HAS LAUNCHED the fi rst direct air bridge
between the Middle East and America’s Northwest, as its
inaugural service from Dubai departed for Seattle-Tacoma
International Airport.
With two dynamic and fast-growing regions now more
closely linked, Emirates’ Seattle service will generate a host
of economic benefi ts; from boosting imports and exports to
creating new markets for business and tourism.
Emirates operates the latest Boeing 777-300ERs on three
of its four daily services from New Zealand to Dubai and
beyond via Australia (the fourth service is operated by the
A380 superjumbo).
Flight EK 229 leaves Dubai daily at 9.50am and arrives at
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport at 1.10pm (local time).
Flight EK 230 departs Seattle at 5.10pm, arriving in Dubai
at 7.40pm the following day (local time).
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THE TH NEW TERMINAL, which will be capable of handling 20
million mil m passengers a year, is part of a $NZ12 billion construction
project pr pro that has just had its ‘topping off’ ceremony completed.
To T minimise disruption to passengers, construction of
Terminal Ter 2 is taking place in two phases. The fi rst phase, to
open ope in 2014, sees the creation of the main terminal on the
site sit site of the old Terminal 2 and Queen’s Building.
It also involves the construction of a satellite terminal with
additional aircraft parking stands and passenger gates called
Terminal 2B.
The second phase will extend the main Terminal 2 building
northwards onto the existing Terminal 1 site.
This phase, which will also include the construction of a
second satellite building (T2C), will increase the capacity
of Terminal 2 from 20 million passengers to 30 million
passengers annually.
Opened in 1955, the old Terminal 2 shut in 2009 and was demolished
in 2010. It was Heathrow’s fi rst terminal, originally
called the Europe Building.
Originally designed to deal with 1.2 million passengers a year,
it was dealing with 8 million annually when it closed.
Visit heathrowairport.com
WELLINGTON’S INTERNATIONAL
DEPARTURE FEE GONE
WELLINGTON AIRPORT has confi rmed
the removal of the International Departure
Fee for passengers from 1 April 2012.
The International Departure Fee, known
to many as the Departure Tax, has been
in place at Wellington Airport for over 20
years.
The new prices ensure that travel to and
from Wellington is competitive, with international
charges set to reduce by 39%
over the 5- year period. The reduction in
international charges, combined with incentives
for growth, is expected to help
promote new routes and additional services
to the capital.
The airport has also confi rmed its plan to
invest $65million in aeronautical assets
over the 5-year period. Following the
opening of the Airport’s dual use terminal,
The Rock – ranked 4th best in the world
– the next signifi cant capital development
will be the Southern Terminal expansion.
This will provide increased gate lounge
space and new toilets. The expansion of
the Southern Apron will increase aircraft
capacity to accommodate growth.

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AUCKLAND’S LATEST CORPORATE HOTEL: QUEST ALBANY
QUEST ALBANY is a brand new property located in Albany which offers
a range of studio, 1- and 2-bedroom, interconnecting and executive selfcontained
apartments. These serviced apartments really do provide a value
for money experience with modern and secure 4-star plus facilities, which
are ideal for corporate, educational and leisure travellers alike.
Situated in the heart of Albany Village, the ‘Quest’ is one of the closest
accommodation providers to North Harbour Stadium, Albany Domain,
Westfi eld Albany Shopping Mall and Massey University. There is also a
number of fantastic restaurants in Albany Village and the hotel offers a very
practical restaurant chargeback option where guests may dine at certain
restaurants and cafes and charge their meals back to their room with the
convenience of only having to settle one bill! Visit questapartments.co.nz
BUSINESS EVENTS SYDNEY LAUNCHES LATEST EVENT
PLANNING GUIDE FOR SYDNEY AND NSW
LOOKING TO PLAN AN EVENT in Australia’s number one business event
destination? Business Events Sydney’s (BESydney) 2012/13 edition of the
Sydney and New South Wales Event Planner’s Guide (EPG) is now out.
A comprehensive resource featuring the most up-to-date event and meeting
planning information, the annual Sydney and New South Wales EPG is an
extensive 90-plus page free ‘one-stop-shop’ for event planners around the
world.
This year’s EPG profi les how the Sydney event experience is unique,
innovative and cost effective, and provides capacities, details and contacts
for over 200 Sydney and New South Wales event suppliers.
“Event planners have long been attracted to Sydney’s glittering harbour,
ease of access, cutting-edge venues and accommodation, and no doubt its
bright lights, big city feel. And this year they really wanted to reinforce the
breadth and depth of the city’s offer. There’s certainly no grounds for any
‘been there, done that’ sentiment. Sydney is a dynamic, diverse and vibrant
city. The Sydney and New South Wales Event Planner’s Guide is the perfect
vehicle to showcase what really draws events back to the harbour city time
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and time again,” comments Lyn
Lewis-Smith, Chief Executive Offi cer r
of BESydney.
“In this year’s EPG we highlight the e
many billions of dollars’ worth of new w
developments underway in the city, y,
we quiz some famous locals about ut
their secret Sydney, reveal some of
the city’s event jewels and also provide de
an insight into the diverse options that at
exist throughout regional NSW.”
This year will also be the second year
that BESydney has taken its popular EPG online. A digital edition will offer
event planners a heightened level of interactivity and the ability to access
the resource on the go.
The digital edition will be accessible via businesseventssydney.com.au from
21 February.

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usiness travel news
BALI AIRPORT FOR $211 MILLION UPGRADE
EXPANSION OF BALI’S Ngurah Rai International
Airport will start this month, beginning with a project
to relieve traffi c congestion.
The project will be divided into four phases. The
fi rst phase includes building access roads for the
surrounding environment and the second phase is
building a parking area.
The third phase is building the terminal, which will
start in March or April this year. The fourth phase
is creating an automatic baggage handling system.
The airport company is building a new international
terminal and will convert the airport’s current
international terminal to a domestic terminal.
IHG launching
wellness-themed
Even Hotels
INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP
is stepping into the health and wellness
trend with the introduction of its eighth
brand, Even Hotels.
The new brand, which is scheduled to
see its fi rst opening during the fi rst part of
2013, is focused on the healthy-minded
traveller and will focus around four key
areas: Exercise, Eat, Work and Rest.
The hotels will come equipped with
amenities such as guestrooms designed
for in-room workouts (complete with
coat racks that double as pull up bars),
nutritious menus, hypoallergenic linens
and anti bacterial wipes. Restaurants and
cafes will focus on fresh, fi t and energising
meals, and free fl avoured water and mini
smoothies will be available to guests. Visit
evenhotels.com
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The project will also include construction of a
3-story parking lot capable of accommodating
1500 cars.The terminal will also be equipped with
a transit hotel to accommodate the passengers of
cancelled fl ights. The airport’s domestic terminal is
currently operating over capacity, accommodating
4.5 million passengers a year — three times its
maximum load.
The airport’s terminals will span 190,000m 2 and be
able to accommodate 20 million passengers a year
after the expansion project is complete in 2013.
Once the fourth phase is completed, the airport will
be the fi rst in Indonesia to have a barcode-driven
automatic baggage handling system.
VIRGIN LAUNCHES NEW
UPPER CLASS MEAL SERVICE
VIRGIN ATLANTIC has introducing a new Upper
Class meal service.
Following on from a new crockery and cutlery
service that was introduced into the Upper Class
cabin last year, the pre-fl ight glass of Lanson Black
Label Champagne or Bucks Fizz will now be served
in a new champagne coupe glass, made famous in
the golden age of Hollywood.
A new Graze menu has been introduced on
selected fl ights, enabling passengers who don’t
fancy a full meal to opt for hot and cold snacks that
can be ordered at their seat whenever they like.
A modern table setting, using linen designed by
Virgin Atlantic’s inhouse design team, has also
been introduced.
Passengers travelling on selected day fl ights, like
London Heathrow to US West Coast services, will
be able to sample a new post-dessert cheese trolley
including biscuits, fruit and chutney served with a
glass of port.
airberlin to be
part of oneworld
alliance
AIRBERLIN will become a
full member of oneworld,
adding Europe’s sixth largest
carrier to the premier global airline alliance.
Austrian airline NIKI, also a member of
the airberlin group, will join oneworld at the
same time as an affi liate member.
So from 20 March 2012, it will be offering
oneworld’s full range of services and substantially
expand the alliance’s network in
Germany, Europe’s biggest economy, and
throughout South and Central Europe.
It will add almost 70 destinations to the
alliance’s map, extending oneworld’s global
coverage to some 840 destinations in 150
countries, served by more than 9000
departures a day operated by a combined
fl eet of some 2500 aircraft, carrying nearly
300 million passengers a year, with annual
revenues of almost $US100 billion.
It will become part of oneworld 3 months
before it moves into the new Brandenburg
airport at its Berlin home, which will open
on 3 June with an eventual capacity for
27 million passengers a year. airberlin and
its alliance partners will be co-located at
Europe’s newest hub, sharing lounges and
many other facilities, to offer customers
there the smoothest of connections.
Another truly British tradition, the afternoon tea
trolley, will also be introduced on certain fl ights,
whereby each passenger will receive their own mini
cake stands including fi nger sandwiches, selection
of cake, and scones with jam and clotted cream.

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��THE LATEST TRAVEL � DESIGN � TRENDS
The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong Takes
Private Dining to New Heights
TO CRAFT A DISTINCTIVE dining experience like no other, the Executive Chef at The
Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, Peter Find, has created an exclusive Chef’s Table adventure
for guests to explore and engage their senses.
“The idea of a Chef’s Table is to present guests with an insider’s pass to the world of
cooking. Guests will be able to see and experience the work and secret that goes into
fabricating the dishes we served,” said Find. “Everything is personalised. The menu is
tailor-made by me and my team after a thorough consultation with the guest. Through
the dishes that we prepared, we hope to share with the guests our passion for and the
refi nement of the culinary arts.”
Available for a maximum of eight guests, the personalised menu can be of eight to twelve
courses. To add to the enjoyment, the sommelier at the hotel can recommend wines to
pair with the specifi c menu featured.
The exclusive experience includes Find and his selected team of chefs (minimum three)
attending only to that table throughout the evening. Every dish will be served with detailed
explanations on the ingredients and the cooking method. Guests are welcomed to ask
questions and share feedback with the chefs. It is an interactive dining exploration.
Located on the 102nd fl oor at 420m 2 above sea level, the Chef’s Table is a private
dining room with separate sofa area and a spectacular harbour view. It features an open
kitchen that offers a front row view for the guests. The ambiance is intimate with the use
of soft lighting and rich burgundy red furniture and fi ttings.
Bookings must be made at least two weeks in advance. For reservations and enquiries:
email restaurantreservation.hk@ritzcarlton.com
GOOD-BYE 3 P.M. CHECK-IN,
HELLO YOUR24
TURNING AN ANCIENT HOTEL convention on its head, Starwood Hotels is for the fi rst
time ever abolishing the industry’s long-standing 3:00 p.m. check-in time and giving
its most frequent travellers control of their own arrival and departure time. Your24 lets
Members choose their own 24-hour check-in and checkout time. For example, a guest
who checks in at 10 p.m. won’t have to checkout until 10 p.m. on their day of departure.
The Your24 programme is offered to SPG Members who spend 75+ nights at Starwood
hotels annually.
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COMO HOTELS &
RESORTS OPENS UMA
PUNAKHA IN BHUTAN
COMO HOTELS AND RESORTS will open a sister lodge
to its Uma Paro property in Bhutan to create a new twocentre
opportunity for those seeking cultural discovery
and physical adventure in this remote Himalayan region.
The intimate, 11-room Uma Punakha, a new lodge opening
September 2012, will give guests the opportunity to
explore the enigmatic kingdom of Bhutan at a deeper
level while enjoying the same understated luxury they
have come to appreciate at Uma Paro.
The hotel is situated on a hillside in the verdant Punakha
Valley a 5 hour drive from Paro. This new pairing opens
up the country yet further to COMO guests who seek to
combine the company’s luxury hotel at Paro with Uma’s
trekking itineraries.
Punakha is one of the most precious valleys to the
Bhutanese for it sequesters two of the country’s great
historical attractions: the Temple of the Divine Madman, a
14th century fertility temple dedicated to the Tibetan
Buddhist Saint Drukpa Kuenley, and the Punakha Dzong,
a fortress temple and one of the Kingdom’s administrative
centres where the current King Jigme Khesar Namgyel
Wangchuk and his bride Jetsun Pema were recently
married. Uma Punakha therefore offers a gateway to
this important cultural region, as well as opportunities for
white-water rafting, hiking and cycling under the expert
supervision of Uma’s qualifi ed English-speaking guides.
As to the lodge itself, the location towards the head of
the valley is exceptionally peaceful and an ideal place to
practice yoga. Steep vehicular access to Uma Punakha
is rewarded with bird’s eye views. Bright green terraced
fi elds spread out below, graduating down towards a
dramatic bend in the river, the Mo Chu. Comprised of pale
blue glacial waters, the Mo Chu (female river) joins the Po
Chu (male river) a few miles downstream, the confl uence
marked by the Punakha Dzong. Only a few localstyle
houses are in the viewshed, along with spreading
jacaranda trees and orchards laden with apples. Visit
como.bz

Sands Cotai Central Open for Reservations
SANDS COTAI CENTRAL has begun accepting
accommodation reservations ahead of its highly
anticipated opening this April.
This latest offering from Sands China Ltd. will
feature 600 spacious and elegant rooms and
suites from Conrad, and over 1200 spacious
and comfortable guestrooms and suites from
Holiday Inn. When Sands Cotai Central is fully
completed in 2013, Sheraton will offer an
additional 4000 well-appointed guestrooms
and suites, bringing the combined Sands Cotai
Central accommodation offering to nearly 5800
luxury rooms and suites. Each of these stunning
hotels is the largest in the world of its respective
brand.
At the absolute centre of the Cotai Strip, the new
integrated resort joins its sister Cotai properties
– The Venetian Macao and The Plaza Macao
– to provide the millions of visitors to Macao
pathways to adventure, fun and fortune, with the
most diverse range of products, occasions and
experiences on the Cotai Strip.
Sands Cotai Central brings affordable luxury
hotels, international live entertainment, luxury
duty-free shopping, Asia’s leading conferences
and conventions, gaming excitement and worldclass
cuisine all within reach – at the centre
point of the Cotai Strip.
Visit sandscotaicentral.com
SCOOT’S NEW UNIFORM
what’s
NEW
Qantas Launches
iPad app for the
Qantas Magazine
QANTAS HAS ANNOUNCED the launch of its
new iPad app – a digital edition of the Qantas
infl ight magazine Qantas The Australian Way.
Customers will be able to access the Qantas
magazine anywhere, anytime – making it their
personalised travel library.
The print version of Qantas The Australian Way
will still be carried on all Qantas domestic and
international fl ights and available for customers
to take home. The digital app version is a response
to customer requests for subscriptions,
back copies, digital fi les and page reprints over
the years.
Customers will now have access to all of the
great features of the print edition with its famous
city guides, news, sport, business and
leisure features and the app edition will include
additional videos and photo galleries.
The Qantas magazine app is available at the App
store and is free to download Qantas magazine.
Visit qantas.com
NEW BUDGET AIRLINE SCOOT has unveiled its cabin crew uniform. In line with
the colours of the airline’s bright yellow logo, the uniform will have a black and
yellow theme.
Unlike its parent company Singapore Airlines, the fl ight attendants will sport a
more casual look.
Stewardesses will wear fi tted black dresses with a yellow strip on one side, while
the male attendants will wear similarly coloured T-shirts and dark bottoms. The
low-cost carrier said today that the uniforms were designed by ESTA.
In an earlier interview with AFP, Scoot’s CEO Campbell Wilson said the airline will
“target the young, the adventurous, and those that wish to save money”.
The airline will begin operations in the middle of this year and will fl y to long-haul
destinations starting with Sydney, Australia. Fares will be about 40% lower than
full-service carriers. Visit scoot.com
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W Hotel Bali Launches
WooSky in March
WOOBAR has become the place for sunset and late-night
happenings in Bali and now W Bali is adding another level,
literally. They have converted the rooftop, now known as
WooSky, into a relaxed lounge setting that brings a new
perspective on where to sip, play and fl irt.
Visit starwoodhotels.com/whotels
CHINA ROUGE
FOR THE DISTINGUISHED FEW, a truly sophisticated
nightlife experience has fi nally arrived in
Macau. ’CHINA ROUGE’, the members-only club
at the amazing Galaxy Macau, is to open a private
lounge on 30 March. The event will feature an intimate
performance by a mystery diva, christening
the CHINA ROUGE’s fabulous showroom and setting
the stage for many more memorable shows to
come. Visit galaxymacau.com

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AUCKLAND’S FIRST
SOFITEL HOTEL
ACCOR HAS LAUNCHED the Sofi tel Auckland Viaduct Harbour Hotel
at Lighter Quay. The 173-room hotel is the second in New Zealand to be
launched under Accor’s luxury Sofi tel brand. The Sofi tel is Accor’s 10th hotel
in Auckland and 33rd in New Zealand. The signing of the Sofi tel follows the
launch last year of the Pullman Auckland and the ground-breaking Novotel
Auckland Airport.
Inspired by New Zealand’s landscape and culture and boasting panaromic
views of Waitemata Harbour, the Sofi tel is a true landmark destination. All
luxury appointed bedrooms and suites have private balconies, fl oor-to-ceiling
windows and feature oversized bathrooms with separate rain showers and
deep soaking bathtubs
The Sofi tel Auckland Viaduct Harbour makes the most of its waterfront
location, with its own pontoon for sailing boats and water taxis. Rooms and
public areas offer generous views of the harbour, and the hotel’s café and
restaurant open onto a waterfront esplanade.
Catering to the conference and incentive market, Sofi tel Auckland Viaduct
Harbour also features three meeting rooms including a 195m 2 function room,
plus a professional Business Centre. WiFi is available throughout the hotel,
and a hotel carpark for up to 80 cars makes city functions more convenient
for guests and delegates.
Sofi tel’s luxury day spa offers six treatment rooms with a wide range of beauty
and wellness treatments. Guests can also make use of a sauna and steam
room, and adjacent gymnasium. A 20-metre indoor lap pool and spa pool
are also available. Rates to stay at the Sofi tel Auckland Viaduct Harbour
start from $NZ299 per room per night. For more information or to make a
reservation, visit sofi tel.com
NEW POLO SUITES
LAUNCH AT DESERT
PALM, DUBAI
NEW FOR 2012, Per AQUUM has unveiled fi ve new Polo
Suites at Desert. The spacious new suites are perfect for
avid polo fans and those looking to escape to tranquillity,
featuring fl oor-to-ceiling windows and outdoor terrace areas
with sweeping views across Desert Palm’s Championship
Polo Fields.
Located metres from Desert Palm’s very own Championship
Polo Fields, the new Polo Suites add another serene and
chic room type to Desert Palm’s offering. With a distinct and
sophisticated sense of style, the Polo Suites are light and
spacious, with bright vivid artwork, neutral tones and stylish
dark furniture complimented by outstanding natural light.
The open plan living style of the Polo Suites is continued
through to the bathrooms that are equipped with large
freestanding bathtubs, luxurious rain showers and sumptuous
REN products. Private paths guide guests to the entrance
of each Polo Suite and the option of interconnecting rooms
and ground fl oor access makes them perfect for families and
groups of friends. Visit desertpalm.ae

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SKYCITY AUCKLAND
THE GRILL BY SEAN CONNOLLY
LUNCH SPECIALS
FEDERAL STREET’S ICONIC STAR ATTRACTION is now offering fantastically
good value and quality lunch specials for those after something a bit more enjoyable
than the average corporate lunch. Available Monday to Friday 12pm – 2.30pm,
Sean Connolly’s team of highly trained chefs will prepare you a lunch that will have
you wanting to make it a regular haunt.
The Burger and Burgundy special is made up of a burger with three juicy cuts of
wagyu, brioche bun and chipotle mayonnaise and is served with a stunning glass
of 2007 Domaine Faiveley Mercurey for only $35.
If seafood is something you prefer then The Perfect Match should appeal. Consisting
of delectable Queensland prawns, Cloudy Bay clams, delicious scampi and fresh
oysters for two served with two fl utes of the famous NV Leon Launois Epernay
Champagne for only $95.
Unsurprisingly, the team at The Grill by Sean Connolly created a meal for those of
us who just love a traditional Sunday roast. Available on Sunday only from 12pm
– 2.30pm, the succulent slow roast rib of beef with béarnaise, red wine jus and
Sean’s grandmother’s world famous Yorkshire pudding is sure to delight the taste
buds and guarantee you and your friends will leave satisfi ed for a very reasonable
only $40. These offers are for a limited time and subject to availability.
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ARE YOU
A GENIUS?
SKYCITY AUCKLAND’S top premiere sports bar,
The Nation’s Clubrooms is now hosting The Nation’s
Clubrooms Quiz Night on Wednesday nights every
fortnight at 7pm. Entry is free so get together with your
friends, family or corporate team and head on down
to The Nation’s Clubrooms for a night of exciting and
quizzical entertainment. Nation’s Clubrooms vouchers
are up for grabs with $100 for fi rst, $75 for second, $50
for third place and spot prizes are given out throughout
the evening. For more information see skycityauckland.
co.nz/Bars/The-Nations-Clubrooms/Whats-On.html.
The Nation’s Clubrooms is an R20 venue.
NEW CHEFS AND MENU FOR
SKYCITY’S JADE DRAGON
JADE DRAGON, SKYCITY AUCKLAND’S CHINESE RESTAURANT is back k for
2012 with a new menu and a new authentically trained chef creating mouth watering ering
authentic Chinese cuisine. With new chef on the block Zhihua Cai (right) all the way
from Beijing creating a unique twist to newly added menu items such as Jing Jiang iang
Pork, Szechuan-style Hot Fish, Manchurian Lamb Cutlets and Firecracker Prawns, wns,
Jade Dragon is defi nitely the only place in Auckland to go for authentic Chinese nese
cuisine! For opening hours and menus see skycityauckland.co.nz

SKYA1924
skycityauckland.co.nz
DINING WITH
DISTINCTION
AT SKYCITY
Our superb choice of restaurants offer perfect
dining options for any occasion. Choose from the finest
fusion cuisine, authentic Cantonese dishes, sumptuous
fresh seafood and local and international specialties.
What’s more, they’re all ideally located within
Auckland’s premier entertainment destination.
Bellota • dine by Peter Gordon • Jade Dragon • Rebo
Orbit • The Observatory • The Terrace • depot
the grill by sean connolly

hotel news
New name and new look for
Rendezvous Hotel Auckland
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NEW ZEALAND’S largest hotel, Rendezvous Hotel
Auckland, is currently undergoing refurbishment
as part of a multi-million dollar Group re-branding
initiative announced earlier this month.
The refurbishment of Rendezvous Hotel Auckland
follows the mid-October announcement
made by Rendezvous Hospitality Group uniting
Rendezvous Hotels and Marque Hotels into one
Rendezvous brand. Rendezvous Hotel Auckland
will become Rendezvous Grand Hotel Auckland.
The extensive refurbishment will distinguish Rendezvous
Hotel Auckland through design, technology,
amenities and brand identity as one of the
most outstanding dining and premier accommodation
experiences in Auckland.
Mr Paul Gallop, Rendezvous Hotel Auckland
General Manager said the refurbishment programme
at New Zealand’s largest hotel will offer
discerning travellers for business and leisure a
unique hospitality experience.
“We are delighted to be well underway in such
an exciting refurbishment programme. All our
guest suites have been completed along with our
Tui conference rooms. Work will continue over
the next few months on the remainder of our
guestrooms and conference rooms along with
our lobby, restaurants and bar. It has been, and
will continue to be, paramount for us to maintain
guest satisfaction throughout the entire process,
ensuring that this period is one of excitement and
not inconvenience. We look forward to unveiling
the new designs once completed mid 2012,” Mr
Gallop said.
The extensive upgrade programme incorporates
all 452 guestrooms and suites, Club Lounge,
Aucklander Bar and Lobby along with the Tui
and Coromandel functions rooms. Additionally,
both the Pacifi c Restaurant and the multiaward
winning Katsura Japanese Restaurant
will undergo a redesign to create new signature
dining experiences.
The new-look guestrooms and suites will showcase
modern living, combining extensive space with
natural light to provide a more contemporary and
comfortable environment for guests. Each room
will feature specialised LED lighting to allow guests
to defi ne the mood, complemented by upgrades
to in-room technology.
“Our upgraded guestrooms, lobby, dining and
meeting facilities along with our CBD location and
fi ne customer service will cement Rendezvous
Hotel Auckland as one of the most sought-after
hotels in the city”. Visit rendezvoushotels.com

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hotel news
AS THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON roars into Macau, the countdown
begins for the September 2012 opening of Macau’s largest hotel,
Sheraton Macao Hotel, Cotai Central. The 3863-room Sheraton Macao
Hotel will be both the largest hotel in Macau and Starwood’s largest hotel
in its over 1000-strong portfolio of hotels and resorts globally. Located
in the centre of the glittering Cotai Strip, the hotel forms part of Macau’s
newest fully integrated resort complex, Sands Cotai Central.
The pillar-less Kashgar Grand Ballroom plus six junior ballrooms, with
access to another three, offer over 214,080ft 2 /20,000m 2 of fl exible
meeting space, making the Sheraton Macao Hotel ideal for large-scale
association and incentive groups and conferences.
Offering travellers to Macau a preview of the hotel, the signature Xin
restaurant will launch in April 2012. Cotai Strip’s fi rst and only Asian
seafood hotpot restaurant that seats 237, this unique dining experience
is inspired by a vibrant Asian seafood market. Other dining options
include Bene Italian restaurant, Feast all-day dining restaurant, a tropical
oasis-themed lobby lounge, two poolside cafes and a roof lounge, offering
plenty of chances to relax and dine al fresco.
Located right at the heart of Macau’s bustling entertainment and leisure
area, Sheraton Macao Hotel, Cotai Central offers the ideal location
for guests to explore everything this unique Asian gem is famous for:
traditional culture, renowned cuisine, duty free international and local
shopping. Visit starwoodhotels.com
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The Langham, Xintiandi,
Shanghai unveils its new
The Langham Club
THE LANGHAM XINTIANDI has offi cially unveiled its new The
Langham Club, offering guests a private haven to relax and unwind
or just catch up on the day’s business. Inspired by traditional private
clubs of the Victorian era, the exclusive The Langham Club pampers
guests with the ultimate in modern conveniences and attentive
service.
Located on Level 27, The Langham Club is open 24 hours and from
the moment they arrive, guests will experience seamless service
from personalised check-in to the welcome drink served in their
own private club.
Within the luxurious surrounds of The Langham Club guests can
enjoy breakfast, all-day refreshments and then in the evening sit back
and indulge in a fi ne wine or premium brand beverage. Guests can
also choose to take in the spectacular city, Taiping Lake and Xintiandi
views over a glass of champagne or if they prefer, beverages can also
be taken back to their guestroom, allowing them to choose where they
want to relax. While in their guestroom, guests can also benefi t from a
complimentary mini-bar throughout their stay.
The Langham Club is included complimentary for guests staying in
either a Club or Suite guestroom. Otherwise, to enjoy the special
privileges and benefi ts of the Club, guests just need to pay a daily
supplement in addition to the daily room rate.
Visit xintiandi.langhamhotels.com
MACAU TO BECOME ASIA’S TOP MEETING DESTINATION WITH
THE ARRIVAL OF SHERATON MACAO IN 2012

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airline news
WHAT’S NEW AT AUCKLAND
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
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CONSISTENTLY VOTED IN THE TOP TEN AIRPORTS in the world,
Auckland International Airport is still a work in progress with continuous
improvements being made all the time. We take a look at the most recent
developments.
Mac’s Down Under Bar & Café – Just opened! Mac’s Down Under Bar
& Café offers a great selection of gourmet food and refreshing beverages.
The new bar and café has several different seating zones including
multiple areas to watch live sports on big screens. Located before security.
Silk Road – is a brand new eatery specialiing in traditional Asian food.
This addition to Auckland Airport’s wide range of food outlets has been
very popular with both passengers and staff since its recent opening. The
Silk Road menu includes an authentic range of Chinese, Thai and Indian
fl avours, offering a culinary taste of different parts of Asia. Located before
security.
Hayama Sushi – Visitors who enjoy light, but extremely tasty, cuisine need
look no further than the Hayama Sushi Bar, which specialises in Japanese
cuisine including sushi and soups made in full view of customers. Located
before security.
Long White Café – Enjoy a selection of gourmet food and delicious
beverages to go at the airport’s Long White Café. Tempt your tastebuds –
the only problem is deciding what to order. Located in arrivals.
For lots more shopping and dining options after security, check out
aucklandairport.co.nz

Auckland Airport’s brand new Emperor Lounge
The Emperor Lounge – A world-class lounge that caters for the passenger
that wants a taste of luxury, the brand new Emperor Lounge is a private
haven situated airside at Auckland International Airport and is open to
anyone wishing to relax and unwind before their long fl ight.
Take a break or catch up on work in this contemporary New Zealanddesigned
space and enjoy outstanding service from the warm welcoming
staff.
The lounge is open for all passengers travelling internationally, either on
departure or while in transit and conveniently located close to Auckland
Airport’s award-winning retail area. If you are hungry or thirsty help yourself
to the freshly made complimentary light meals, snacks and drinks.
You can indulge and wind down in the comfortable seating area and
if you are travelling on business, catch up on some work with our the
complimentary WiFi access in the specially
designed study area.
If you need to rejuvenate shower and refresh
in the lounge bathroom facilities. All this
for only $NZ49 when you book online at
emperorlounge.co.nz
Make sure you grab your FREE copy
of Auckland Airport’s new Aerial
magazine. Available until 10 April.
auckland
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airport news
� ��WHAT’S NEW AT AIRPORTS AROUND THE WORLD
Qantas Lounge and Day Spa Luxury
QANTAS FIRST Lounge’s at Sydney and Melbourne International Airports are managed by luxury hotel group
Sofi tel. If you have 20 minutes or an hour or more to spare, First Lounge Day Spa will pamper you then send you
on your journey feeling wonderfully rejuvenated. First Lounge members can make use of a full concierge service
or relax and enjoy the luxurious Parot Paris treatments from the day spa. Take a virtual tour online with First Host
who will walk you through your arrival and a full concierge service that can order fl owers, arrange a car or set up a
fully equipped private work suite for a business meeting. Go to www.qantas.com.au/travel/airlines/internationalfi
rst-lounge/global/en Select “view Sydney”, then click “concierge”.
Sydney Airport Launches New iPhone app and Offi cial Facebook Page
• New Sydney Airport iPhone app with up-tothe-minute
fl ight information
• Free download from the App Store
• New offi cial Sydney Airport Facebook page
Passengers are now able to check fl ight
schedules, get real-time arrival and departure
updates and information about visiting Sydney
Airport with a new iPhone app and Sydney
Airport’s offi cial Facebook page.
“We want to make it easier for the 36 million
passengers that use the airport every year and
this app will mean all the information is at your
fi ngertips,” Sydney Airport chief executive Kerrie
Mather said.
“Sydney Airport’s iPhone app is fed directly
by our Flight Information Display System, so
checking departure and arrival information will
be as if you’re looking at one of the departures
and arrivals boards in the terminals.
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“If you’re catching a fl ight from T1 International
or T2 Domestic, fi nd out what check-in counter
to go to before you go to the airport, or if you’re
picking up a loved one from the airport, now you
can subscribe to a fl ight and get an alert pushed
to your phone the moment the plane lands.
“Information on getting to and from the airport,
public transport, parking – including great value
weekender deals – terminal maps and a full
directory of the great range of shopping and
eating options are also on the app, so you can
plan and make the most of your airport visit.
“Whether you’re buying last-minute gifts before
boarding your fl ight, ordering duty free online for
pick-up once you’re at the airport or want to know
where to go for a drink or something to eat, the
app and our website should be your fi rst port of
call. Meanwhile, passengers can keep up-to-date
with what’s happening, current news and offers
by visiting Sydney Airport’s offi cial Facebook
page.”
Sydney Airport completed a $500 million upgrade
of the international terminal last year and recently
announced that a new 4-star hotel would be built
opposite the terminal next year.
Sydney Airport recently revamped its website
and free WiFi is available throughout T1 and T2,
making Sydney Airport one of Australia’s most
connected airports. Visit sydneyairport.com.au

Cathay Pacifi c completes ‘The Wing’
CATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYS HAS REOPENED
its Level 7 Business Class Lounge of The Wing
at Hong Kong International Airport following
an extensive renovation. The newly opened
1935m 2 Level 7 lounge, together with the
1,002m 2 Business Class Lounge on Level 6 that
reopened in April last year, offers a new level of
comfort and service for passengers fl ying out of
Hong Kong.
The Wing, the airline’s fl agship lounge at Hong
Kong International Airport, is currently going
through a complete refurbishment in order to
maintain its position as one of the world’s best
airline lounges and to help satisfy the growing
demand for lounge usage in Hong Kong. The
fi nal phase of renovations for The Wing will
be for the First Class Lounge, which will begin
shortly. Designed by London-based architects
Foster + Partners, The Wing renovations will be
completed in full by the fourth quarter of 2012.
Among the many changes and upgrades is
the signature Noodle Bar, which has not only
doubled in seating capacity, but also moved
beyond its original enclosed area to a larger openceiling
space with ample sunlight and natural live
bamboo decorations. On top of freshly made
noodles, passengers can now enjoy the newly
introduced Chinese-style buns, or bao, including
the popular Char Siu Bao.
Also new to The Wing is the introduction of The
Coffee Loft, a relaxing space where passengers
can enjoy a cup of specialty coffee and freshly
baked pastries. Self-service buffet counters
featuring a wide variety of quality Asian and
Western hot dishes along with cold food
selections are also available on both levels of the
lounge throughout the day.
The refurbished Business Class sections of The
Wing offer a wide range of designer furniture
including 35 unique Cathay Solus Chairs
designed specifi cally to accommodate single
travellers’ needs. The Level 6 lounge also houses
all 24 of The Wing’s Business Class shower
suites where passengers can freshen up before
departures or during stopovers.
As with all Cathay Pacifi c lounges, The Wing’s
Business Class Lounge is open to First and
Business Class passengers, Silver and above
Marco Polo Club members and Sapphire and
above oneworld members. Opening hours are
from 5:30am until the last departure.
Visit cathaypacifi c.com
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airline news
Cathay Pacifi c’s New
Premium Economy Class
AS WELL AS INTRODUCING a totally new
seat and entertainment system, Cathay Pacifi c
has designed the entire customer experience
to be more enjoyable for its new Premium
Economy Class passengers.
To begin with, the new Premium Economy
experience features a quieter, more spacious
cabin than the traditional Economy Class
with between 26 and 34 seats per aircraft.
The seat pitch is 38 inches – six inches more
than Economy Class – and the seat itself is
wider and has a bigger recline. It has a large
meal table, cocktail table, footrest, a 10.6-inch
personal television, an in-seat power outlet, a
multi-port connector for personal devices and
extra personal stowage space.
Complementing these features, passengers will
also benefi t on the ground with: Priority checkin
at dedicated counters and priority boarding
before Economy Class passengers. An increase
in baggage allowance from 20kg to 25kg (weight
system) or two pieces of baggage from 23kg to
25kg each (piece system).
LAN PREVIEWS NEW
BOEING 787 AIRCRAFT
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Premium Economy Class seats offer a higher
level of comfort with more living space in a
separate cabin before the Economy Class zone.
Passengers will receive an environmentally
friendly amenity kit with dental kit, socks,
eyeshade and earplugs for use during their
Bejing
journey. Larger pillows and noise-cancelling
headsets will be provided to enhance the
onboard experience.
Premium Economy passengers will be
welcomed aboard with juice and champagne,
and enjoy an enhanced onboard meal selection.
THE BOEING 787 DREAMLINER, which LAN will incorporate
into its fl eet by the end of 2012, lands in Chile for the fi rst
time on 27 March, making it one of the major attractions
of the International Air and Space Fair.
UNITED FLIGHT
870 – P.S. CLASS
(PREMIUM SERVICE)
FLIGHT REVIEW
By Rob Prince
SAN FRANCISCO – NEW YORK
We had the privilege of fl ying San Francisco to
New York on United Airlines new P.S. (Premium
Service) Class. With lounge access offered with
this service, the journey started out with a relaxed
feel to it. The Boeing 757 we were fl ying on was
confi gured in three classes: First, Business and
Economy, the P.S. Class being First Class.
This is what United refers to as its coast to coast
service and operates between San Francisco
(SFO) – New York (JFK) and Los Angeles (LAX) –
New York (JFK).
Once onboard I was offered a pre-fl ight champagne.
The meal served shortly after our departure
was excellent and after an entrée of prawns,
I chose Fillet Mignon as my main, which was
cooked extremely well and could be said to be
of good restaurant quality. With a dessert of
handmade ice cream out of the way we fi nished
with handmade chocolates and champagne.
United offers infl ight internet service on all
premium service transcontinental fl ights. Simply
launch your web browser while you’re infl ight.
After registering, you will be able to browse the
web or catch up on email on your WiFi enabled
laptop. I found the infl ight entertainment
system to be excellent and the noise reduction
headphones were a plus.
United Airlines advertises the Premium Service
as being selective as it only applies to a trio of
cities. New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco
and that it adds a sophisticated touch to provide a
better experience to bicoastal business travellers.
I for one after experiencing the P.S. service can
certainly recommend it. I think United has got it
right.

HSBC, CHIEF ECONOMIST PAUL BLOXHAM
explains the world’s economic centre of gravity is
returning to the east.
This will not surprise most of us – at a superfi cial
level. We can all see the growth of Asia and
we can all postulate that China and India are
becoming superpowers, but to have the centre of
gravity shift permanently to Asia? Get used to it. It
is happening and has been for 30 years.
A long-term study by HSBC shows that China
and India – respectively the largest and second
largest economies in 1870 – will regain their high
rankings by 2050, with China at number one and
India at number three. And this signals massive
opportunity for the tourism industry – New
Zealand’s included.
Paul Bloxham, told a recent breakfast for selected
bank customers, at Auckland’s Langham Hotel,
that the world’s economic centre of gravity was
moving steadily and inexorably eastwards, from
mid-way between North America and Europe in
1980. It is now to the eastern edge of Europe and
heading into Asia.
This sustained, permanent, polar shift is being
exacerbated by the fi nancial crises in the west.
Europe may have edged back from the abyss,
Paul Bloxham says, but largely as a result of
European Central Bank intervention to become
lender of last resort to other banks. This has
brought stability of a sort but all-important
structural change is yet to be tackled. Not helping
is that the last quarter of 2011 shows Europe’s
economy, as whole, is now in recession.
Greece, Paul Bloxham says, is not going to be the
showstopper; what happens elsewhere in Europe,
after the write-down in Greece’s debt, could be.
All in all, even if Europe can keep heading in the
right direction, it’s going to take some years to
be certain that the oncoming light isn’t another
express train – which will exert a dampening
effect on Europe in the immediately foreseeable
future.
America’s recovery seems equally tenuous. For
example, employment fi gures may appear to be
heading north but this masks the “discouraged
labour force”: people who have simply withdrawn
from the labour market and are not showing up
in the stats.
Worldwide, real growth is currently coming from
the emerging economies: 5.3% growth, compared
with 0.6% in the developed world. New
Zealand’s recovery is good (ish). There has been
a structural shift away from a debt-driven to a
trade-driven economy. Commodity prices are
high and the economy will get a shot in the arm
from the Christchurch reconstruction – when it
gets going. At $30 billion it will represent about
15% of our economy.
This will have a similar effect to that for Australia
from new investment in mining. Advanced
projects in the mining investment pipeline in
Australia account for 15% of that economy.
That represents an unprecedented boom.
Nevertheless, Australia has a two paced economy
– mining and non-mining – with tourism being at
the weakest end of the non-mining sector.
world
TRADE
“RE ORIENTING” OF THE WORLD ECONOMY
By Dai Bindoff
Asia is leading growth internationally. Furthermore,
both China and India look set for a soft
landing this year, with China’s being the softer.
Both are successfully bleeding infl ation out of
their economies. China has made signifi cant
internal changes in emphasis and is in better
shape than it was in 2008/2009 and is looking
at 8.6% growth. Furthermore, it is also much less
dependent on Western economic stimulus. Not
so long ago, about one-third of the stimulus was
from external demand, today that fi gure is almost
nil; China’s economy is being driven almost
entirely by domestic demand.
Riding on the back of the general rise in Asian
wealth, is a matching growth in the Asian middle
classes with discretionary income and an
increasing taste for the fi ner things. These include
travel and tourism to places greatly different from
their own, that know how to look after people both
culturally and in terms of service and material
comfort (and where there are goods that don’t
have “Made in China” on them – because they
can get all they need of those, at home).
Furthermore, the exchange rate won’t necessarily
be the only factor with these people. They already
are, and will continue to be, seriously wealthy.
The urge to pay well to buy the best is very strong
and so, their decision to purchase may not be
driven by how inexpensive something is, but by
how expensive (and value for money, naturally).
Currently, around 500 million Asians fall into
this category; they will number 1.7 billion by
about 2020. And, New Zealand, they are on our
doorstep.
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MICRO LUGGAGE -
SAMSONITE KICKBOARD SCOOTER COMBO
Two simple moves and convert your case into a kickboard and reach
the departure gate on time. Slip your case into the hand luggage
compartment onboard, easy and simple. A conventional hard shell
case with cabin-size-dimensions which can also be used as a means
of transport. The latest innovation from micro which, in co-operation
with Samsonite, has invested 3 years in its development. Rider Weight:
Maximum 100 Kg .Max Case Capacity: 26 L. RRP Euro 300
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CUBELITE
TRANS TASMAN TRAVEL MADE EASIER
The latest update from TOMTOM keeps Kiwis in the fast lane on
both sides of the Tasman. GO LIVE 2000 has arrived with maps
locked and loaded for New Zealand and Australia. It also features
HD Traffi c which offers real-time traffi c information providing the
most accurate and detailed route, continuously updating road
conditions every two minutes and always on the fastest
route.
Choose TOMTOM 2050 or 2050 World, both have a 5”
fl uid touch screen and advance lane guidance, hands
free calling and pre-installed safety cameras.
RRP $499 - $649 (World)
A smartly designed carry-on suitcase with all the
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a multidirectional wheel system, combination lock,
mobile phone pocket, padded laptop compartment,
divider pad, and a fully lined interior. 2.6kg - 41cm x
45cm x 21cm - RRP $NZ649
See your local Samsonite stockist

EPSON WORKFORCE PRO WP-4540
• 4-in-1 with Wi-Fi® & Ethernet: Print / Copy / Scan / Fax
• High-speed printing and copying, with automatic two-sided printing
• Save on ink — up to 50% less cost per page than colour laser
• 5.8” Touch Panel Control — quickly and easily navigate through
critical tasks
• XL ink cartridges – approximately 2400 pages in black and 1200
pages in colour
• 580-sheet paper capacity with multiple paper trays
• Save up to 70% in power consumption
• Epson Connect – Epson Email Print + Epson iPrint
• Apple AirPrint Ready
• Google Cloud Print Ready
RRP: $599
Visit epson.co.nz
travel
GADGETS
EPSON WORKFORCE PRO WP-4530
Featuring super fast auto two-sided print speeds, plus automatic twosided
copying / scanning / faxing, the WorkForce Pro WP-4530 delivers
professional quality output while achieving up to 50% less cost per page
than colour laser 1 .
• 4-in-1 with Wi-Fi® & Ethernet: Print / Copy / Scan / Fax
• High-speed printing and copying, with automatic two-sided printing
• Save on ink — up to 50% less cost per page than colour laser
• XL ink cartridges – approximately 2400 pages in black and 1200
pages in colour
• 330-sheet paper capacity with multiple paper trays
• Save up to 70% in power consumption
• Epson Connect – Epson Email Print + Epson iPrint
• Apple AirPrint Ready
• Google Cloud Print Ready
RRP: $499
Visit epson.co.nz
NIKON D800 DIGITAL SLR CAMERA
The about to be released Nikon D800 is built for today’s
multimedia photographer and includes a groundbreaking
36.3MP FX-format CMOS sensor, Full HD 1080p video at
30/25/24p with stereo sound, class leading ISO range of 100-
6400, expandable to 25,600, 4 fps burst rate and Advanced
Scene Recognition System with 91,000-pixel RGB sensor.
Visit nikon.co.nz
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new arrivals
��DUTY FREE
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Coach
All stainless, water-resistant, 3 ATM – his
and hers watch set DFS $NZ995 each
Clarins ‘Forget Me Not’ clear-view
travel kit DFS $NZ72
Body Lotion, Scrub, Hand & Nail Cream,
Treatment Oil, and Shaping Cream. Body
essentials for on-the-go.
Fendi F
Fan Di Fendi Eau De Parfum,
Bath and Shower Gel, Body Lotion – all
75ml DFS $NZ161
Clinique Skin Supplies For Men: Liquid Face Wash 150ml
$30, Age Defense Hydrator 50ml DFS $NZ78, Post-Shave Healer
75ml DFS $NZ40, Anti-Fatigue Cooling Eye Gel 15ml - DFS $NZ54.

Tumi T-Tech Laptop Crossbody
Bag – Green/Black – Modern styling
paired with ultra-functional pockets
and compartments, made from
lightweight nylon with leather accents
DFS $NZ260
new
ARRIVALS A
Remy R Martin
XO Premier Cru 700ml – a fi ne
blend b offering strength, intensity
and an elegance DFS $NZ238
Bvlgari Eau de Toilette
100ml, After Shave Emulsion
75ml – travel set comes in a
smart, grey toiletry bag
DFS $NZ117
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queenstown feature
QUEENSTOWN -
“ONE DESTINATION TO BEAT THEM ALL”
By Dai Bindoff
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queenstown
FEATURE
ATTENDING THE PRO AM makes sense: turning that into
a golf holiday makes even more sense for the fact is, that
Queenstown is not just the golf destination to beat them all,
but the destination to beat them all. It has everything. It surely
has more choice and more difference than any other single
place on earth.
Everything is set within the awe-inspiring alpine landscape that
was Middle Earth in the 11 Oscar winning, Lord of the Rings
trilogy. Mountain ranges create the skyline in every direction,
jagged and imposing in summer, soft and white with snow in
winter. These are home to world-class ski fi elds in winter and
yet it is possible to get from the powder to any one of four
championship golf courses within an hour or so of stepping off
the piste. Where else in the world?
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Half of that time is spent getting off the
mountain but if you haven’t been there these
four superlative courses are within half an
hour of each other: Kelvin Heights, the more
recent Jack’s Point, The Hills, and of course,
its near neighbour Millbrook Golf Estate.
These fabulous venues are complemented
by an array of excellent club courses within
easy driving distance throughout “The Lakes
District.”
With rare exceptions and incredibly given how
close the snowfi elds are, most of these courses
are open year round – making Queenstown
and environs, the ultimate golf destination. It
would be very easy to lose a fortnight here,
playing golf on venues whose qualities and
settings are unparalleled – and indulging the
local lifestyle which ranges from the affordable
to the super luxurious and fi t for a king.
Surely, to paraphrase Lord of The Rings, if
there was one ring to bind them, all this would
be “the one golf tour to beat them all”?
But why stop at golf? Queenstown and
surrounds is more than just golf or skiing. It
is an exhilarating pot pourri of choice in all
seasons and if the world has one destination
to beat them all – at almost anything - it must
be Queenstown.
There’s a children’s story that goes: “The little
bear went over the mountain and what do you
think he saw? He saw another mountain.” It
must have been written here. Behind every
mountain range is another more beautiful than
the fi rst for hiking and hunting country in the
warm seasons, ski-ing country in winter.
In the snow free valleys between, there are
dozens of vineyards producing world-class
red and white wines, offering a cellar door
tasting experience and even, in many cases,
a restaurant to please even the Michelin
inspector. They provide an actual feast and a
visual feast: in summer you look out over the
golden tussock lands and green vineyards; in
winter over an unbroken carpet of snow.
From Queenstown the visitor can tour the
country in pampered luxury limousines (on
and off-road) – or by helicopter; they can
drive, trek and cycle through the vast open
spaces; fi sh the crystal waters for trout and
salmon; tour the historic gold mines that made
Otago fabulously rich. Adrenaline addicts
have options in bungy jumping (the modern
concept was invented right here), sky-diving,
paragliding and jet boating.
In and around the town itself, quality and luxury
are the bywords. Queenstown knows it has
caught the attention of the world’s wealthiest
and its discerning travellers at all budget
levels. It remains affordable and comfortable
for the backpacker and yet at the top end it
boasts 5-star resorts, lodges and hotels, the
equivalent in luxury lake cruising and limousine
services, helicopter and aeroplane services
and adventures, restaurants, vineyards and
food and wines.
A bad day here is better than a good day
anywhere else this side of heaven.
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PACIFIC JEMM GOES
HELISKIING
PACIFIC JEMM – a 24-metre luxury cruiser on Lake Wakatipu
– is pioneering a new top shelf heliskiing option this winter.
The company is working with a helicopter line to offer
6-day/5-night cruises for eight people, plus dedicated chef
and crew, to private locations around the lake where they will
be put ashore with guides, to be whisked by helicopter to one
of a number of private ski fi elds in the ranges surrounding
the lake.
Skiers will get up to eight runs a day, and sleep aboard,
catered for by the boat’s own chef. They may even get
to catch their own salmon or trout (brown or rainbow) for
dinner.
Visit pacifi cjemm.com
HAPPY 150TH BIRTHDAY
ARROWTOWN
The gold rush that overwhelmed Arrowtown 150 years
ago this year will be brought back to life in a full scale reenactment
on the exact anniversary, as part of a weekend of
celebrations and commemorations.
The New Zealand gold rush was one of the world’s great gold
booms and Arrowtown was and remains among the most
picturesque of the old gold towns. Many have ceased to exist
but Arrowtown has worked itself into the national psyche, so
much so that 8000 people turned up in 1987 to celebrate
the 125th anniversary.
Celebrations are planned to start on Friday 19 October
and run through a packed ‘bill of fare’ to conclude with a
golf tournament the following Monday. The gold rush reenactment
is planned for the Saturday with a ball in the
evening.
Unoffi cially, the celebrations will start to become scruffi ly
evident around mid-August with men urged to grow a
luxuriant beard in the early Victorian style, to be offi cially
shaved off as part of the weekend’s festivities.
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GIBBSTON VALLEY WINES –
BIRTHPLACE OF AN INDUSTRY
WHEN FORMER TV JOURNALIST Alan Brady
planted the fi rst grapes at Gibbston Valley in the
1980s, he had a dream that Central Otago could
be “the Rhine of New Zealand”. That dream has
come true. From that (much derided) inspiration
has grown the entire, internationally acknowledged,
Central Otago wine industry.
Christopher Keys, Chief Winemaker since 2006,
has met the challenge of instilling something of his
own within the bottle while retaining the quality for
which Gibbston Valley is renowned and which has
seen it win more than 300 national and international
awards. From his knowledge of Central Otago, Keys
has created the multi-award winning Expressionist
series, a selection of outstanding wines that overdeliver
in taste and complexity.
Recent accolades include Pure Gold Elite at the
2011 Air New Zealand Wine Awards for the 2010
Gibbston Valley Pinot Noir while the 2008 Reserve
Gibbston Valley Pinot Noir was the Trophy Champion
Pinot Noir in the 2009 Sydney Wine Awards.
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With a quality restaurant open between noon and
3pm, and cheesery, to complement the wines,
Gibbston Valley Winery has a well deserved
reputation on the Central Otago wine trail among
gourmets, wine connoisseurs and plain old
hedonists alike.
The Wine Cave is well worth visiting – tours operate
on the hour between 10am and 4pm, offering
the opportunity to taste 3 of the winery’s release
wines inside the cave. Private lunches with the
winemakers can be arranged.
The winery has also become an events centre for
the region with its summer concerts and Harvest
Festivals being hugely popular. This year the
headline concert acts were the Doobie Brothers
and Little River Band. Last year it was CCR and Dr
Hook. The harvest festivals in mid-March feature
wine master classes, wine and food tasting and
barrel rolling.
Visit gibbstonvalleynz.com

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CANYONS LODGE –
COCOONED IN THE
WILDERNESS
CANYONS LODGE IS AN EXCLUSIVE LODGE
nestled in the dramatic splendour and tranquillity of
the Shotover River Canyon and yet only fi ve minutes
– 4 kilometres – from the bustle and sophistication
of Queenstown.
Here, cocooned in the comforts of this luxurious
lodge – boasting a Tripadvisor Certifi cate of Excellence
– guests merely have to open the French doors
from their rooms and step out onto their private
decks to breathe in the vista over manicured lawns
to the sheer cliffs of the Shotover River canyon, and
to Coronet Peak beyond.
In its Hosted Lodge confi guration (full service) the
Lodge can pamper up to six adults, in the Chalet
Deluxe Room and two superior rooms. On occasions,
the entire Lodge is let out as a Holiday Home, adding
a further superior room and capacity for two more
adults and two children.
Every room is lavishly furnished (with king or queen
beds and singles in the kids’ room). Each has a
spectacular view and an ensuite complete with a slipper bath
and shower or, in the case of the Chalet Deluxe, a double
shower.
The linen is fi ne quality, there are bathrobes, toiletries, SKY
TV, wireless internet, fridge and tea/coffee making facilities.
As a Hosted Accommodation Lodge, guests are catered for
hand and foot, and have the freedom of the sumptuous living
and dining rooms, the expansive decks and the outdoor spa.
The décor is timber, leather and scatter rugs, complimented
by a raised schist fi replace for cosy winter evenings.
In Holiday Home confi guration, the owners will make all
necessary arrangements for guests’ convenience and
comfort. This includes stocking the cupboards to cover the
fi rst few days, arranging caterers, cleaners – even baby
sitters – hiring outdoor equipment and booking tours and
attractions.
Central heating, surround sound systems, bar and barbecue
and drying room are standard.
A wilderness retreat it may be, but Canyons Lodge is anything
but remote. Queenstown is fi ve minutes away, the array of
Shotover adventures are on the doorstep, a world of wineries
is in the neighbourhood, the Coronet Peak ski fi elds and
Millbrook Resort and The Hills golf courses are within 20
minutes, the Remarkables and Cardrona ski fi elds are less
than an hour’s driving and Wanaka is 15 minutes further.
Indeed, even Milford Sound is only 30 minutes away by
helicopter.
Even the booking process is easy with an online facility,
offering fast and instant confi rmation for your booking. Check
for our PGA Special Rates. Visit thecanyonslodge.com
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WILD EARTH – WILD FOODS
FOR QUINTIN QUIDER – international award-winning
Central Otago winemaker – wine on its own is like one
hand clapping. “Wine is the vehicle for entertaining”
he says. Wine becomes complete when matched
to perfection with food and for that reason, “Wild
Earthwines are made for food”, he says.
But it must be “wild food”. This former Californian
and Stewart Island diver and fi sherman specialises
in catching his own fi sh, hunting his own game and
harvesting his own produce and using them to create
dishes that are exquisitely matched to the very best
of his wines. That perfect match isn’t achieved
serendipitously. Each year Wild Earth winemaker Peter
Bartle identifi es the precise component fl avours in each
vintage. Quintin’s task is to fi nd matching foods, create
recipes and fi nally cook the foods to the exact piquancy
to complement the wine.
EICHARDT’S
EICHARDT’S PRIVATE HOTEL hosts fi ve luxurious Hotel Suites and four Lakefront
Apartments on a premium lakefront position at the heart of Queenstown’s café and
restaurant precinct with some of the fi nest international shopping labels an easy stroll
away.
Named in the ‘Top 8 hotels in the world’ by Tatler in its 2012 Travel Guide, the Hotel
refl ects contemporary provincial elegance, its modern features in perfect harmony with
distinctive antiques and luxurious furnishings. The Lakefront Apartments, just a few paces
away, offer stunning views of Lake Wakatipu and nearby mountain ranges.
Rated number #1 on Tripadvisor and named as one of the top 10 bars in the world with a
view, Queenstown’s premier lakefront address offers a welcoming and stylish environment
for sampling mouth-watering creations and timeless cocktails. Eichardt’s Bar oozes the
warmth, comfort and style of this beautiful old hotel with amazing views of the lake and
surrounding mountains. Visit eichardtshotel.co.nz
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Quider has also invented a new form of barbecue in a
wine barrel that he uses to cook everything including
roasts.
Some 90% of the Wild Earth output is Pinot Noir with
production concentrated into an average 5 tonnes
of grapes per hectare. The 2006 vintage was judged
Best Red Wine and Champion Pinot Noir at the 2008
International Wine Challenge in London. That went
along with four other trophies in the same year. The
following year, the 2007 Pinot Noir was named Top
Pinot Noir by Cuisine magazine.
The Wild Earth vineyard and winery is in the internationally
renowned Felton Road at Bannockburn and the
company has recently opened a restaurant at the Gold
Mining Centre in the Kawarau Gorge.
Visit wildearthwines.co.nz

Black ZQN – bespoke luxury touring
BLACK ZQN is bespoke luxury, guided touring at
its very best. On road or off; luxuriating in a Rolls
Royce Silver Shadow or Bentley Flying Spur,
Range Rover or VW Caravelle; all of them deep,
glossy black.
What sort of tours do Black offer? Anything you
want. They are a bespoke service. Say what you
want and they will organise it. Anywhere in the
South Island. Every tour is accompanied by a
professional guide/driver who specialises in the
tour in hand – and has the personality to be a
wonderful companion.
Between them they deliver: exclusive winery
tours – including meeting the wine makers and
opening cellar doors closed to the public; walking
and trekking, fi shing, ski-ing, golf (including
transfers for the Pro Am), spa tours, photographic
safaris, High Country touring – following in the
footsteps of the farming and gold mining pioneers
who braved incredible hardship to create the
legend; bungy jumping, clay bird shooting, quad
biking, cruising the lake on Pacifi c Jemm – the
24-metre Italian built supercruiser – ballooning,
going safari on a jetboat, rafting, kayaking, getting
married, helicopter adventuring (with Over The
Top because they’re good and their helicopters
are black). And even just shopping.
They have exceptionally close relationships with
the best restaurants and hotels. They know the
best events and adventures. They offer the best
art tours and culinary courses with master chefs.
They can even arrange private functions in their
own bar and reception lounge located discreetly
in the heart of Queenstown.
They’ll even take ladies who’re interested to see
Claire Bloom designer-label fashions created before
their eyes from the fi rst design idea to the
fi nished product. Claire Bloom is the inspiration
of Claire Brinsley, wife of Andy Brinsley.
Andy Brinsley was the founder of Black ZQN
and many of the other iconic tourism and service
ventures that have transformed Queenstown,
starting as a partner with AJ Hackett in creating
the world’s fi rst modern bungy jump experience.
Andy Brinsley knows what the market is looking
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for and knows how to deliver to a standard to
match the world’s best.
Black is dedicated to the very top end in service,
to the extent of being able to meet internal
fl ights on the tarmac. They can often even
arrange private Customs clearance in the plane
for some international charter arrivals. They are
also professionally discreet. Client’s privacy is
strictly protected. Why Black? Why not? Black
is the national colour and black is grace, style
and elegance. Why ZQN? That’s airline alphabet
speak for Queenstown. That’s edgy thinking and
it typifi es Black ZQN, masters of bespoke luxury
touring. Visit blackzqn.com
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Wakatipu Grill
– superb in every way
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AS WE LEFT THE WAKATIPU GRILL at Hilton’s Kawarau Village Hotel, my
colleague insisted it was one of the best meals she’d ever had. She’s a veteran
traveller and was once on the restaurant staff at one of London’s most exclusive
clubs, so I wasn’t inclined to argue (even though I thought she might have been a
touch enchanted by Jarryd).
Originally from Bombay, young and bursting with knowledge, Jarryd was our Hiltontrained
sommelier who leapt at the offer to choose the wines for our party. It saved
us being distracted from the gorgeous view from the terrace across the lake to
Frankton. Waves moving away from us soon made it apparent that the Hilton is built
with “its back to the wind”, pleasantly sheltering us. It’ll be cosy in winter.
Two settled on scallops as entree, the third for seared tuna. The former were
delicious but the tuna was sublime – the best ever to pass across these tunaloving
taste buds. And Jarryd was spot on: Clearview 2010 Chardonnay was a deft
complement.
He was right again with the slightly more muscular Wooing Tree 2010 Chardonnay
for the salmon, Escarpment 09 Pinot Noir for the Bill French lamb and Gibbston
Valley Blanc de Pinot Noir 2011 for the chicken.
I can’t imagine life without salmon but I’m diffi cult to impress; the last time I went
weak at the knees was 40 years ago, on the fi rst Island Princess – TV’s “The Love
Boat”. It happened again this night. Enough said.
Normally, I won’t touch lamb but this was billed as “eco produced” Bill French
lamb and it came medium rare. Curious, I deigned to sample a morsel and humbly
confess that, between the eco producing and the kitchen, extraordinary things had
happened. So extraordinary I might even be tempted to try it again.
Desserts included a deconstructed cheesecake, in an Agee preserving jar (different)
while the chocolate on chocolate on chocolate confection was an unashamed way
to overdose on ..... chocolate. Some people’s ideal way to die.
Overall? Superb in all departments: exquisite location; friendly, attentive, people
expert in their craft; and sublime food and wine. Executive chef Peter Thornley,
you’ve done it again! Visit queenstownhilton.com

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JACK’S POINT THE EQUAL OF AUGUSTA NATIONAL
JACK’S POINT is the newest championship course in the Queenstown area
– and according to gold legend Sir Bob Charles, the fairways are the equal
even of Augusta National with the greens not far behind.
It’s across the lake from Queenstown itself with the impossibly jagged
Remarkables on one side and the great Lake Wakatipu on the other.
Like Millbrook, Jack’s Point is the centrepiece of a larger community being
developed over 1200 hectares on a site above the golf course itself. Master
architect of the development is the renowned Ian Athfi eld. The course
architects were John Darby and Partners whose impressive record already
includes Clearwater, venue for the New Zealand Open, and The Hills, home
to the new NZPGA Pro Am launching this year
The course offers four tee positions with the longest (championship course)
being 7200 yards, par 72. Darby’s have designed it around the natural
contours, landforms and obstacles of the terrain, with minimal human
interference. This has resulted in a track that traverses wetland and the lake
ALL THE DESCRIPTIONS of Kelvin Heights
Golf Club start by saying that it is one of the
most picturesque courses in New Zealand if
not the world. They are undoubtedly right but it
might also do an injustice to the fact that it’s a
championship quality course that despite being
short by modern standards (a tick over 3000
metres), it yet remains par 72.
So the view might be terrifi c (which it is) but the
course itself is not be taken lightly and will hold
attention delightfully even on a bad day.
The course is one of two that form the
Queenstown Golf Club. It was established in 1973
and designed with advice from Commander
John Harris who had just built the world-famous
Wairakei Course at Taupo. Considering that
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edge, steep bluffs, and throws up many traps for the unwary in including
the indigenous vegetation augmented with careful plantings to complement
the natural environment.
Century-old stone walls have been left in place as a link to the past when this
was high country farming territory
It is defi nitely a challenging golf course but one that does give golfers a
fi ghting chance if they pay attention and apply themselves – not the easiest
of tasks, however, given that each hole is aligned to take full advantage of
stupendously beautiful views.
The Jack’s Point development has been 12 years in the planning and
when complete will have some 1300 private homes, a lakeside village with
accommodation, restaurants and a luxury lodge that is predicted to be “a
diamond in the rough” – all designed on sustainable principles.
Visit jackspoint.com
Kelvin Heights tight and challenging in the king of locations
its only local competition at the time was the
Arrowtown Club, it was ahead of its time and has
stood up well in relation to later developments. It
remains today, accepted in the same company
as The Hill’s, Millbrook and Jack’s Point as one of
the four premier courses in the region.
The course rambles across the very tip of
the Kelvin Peninsula across the bay from
Queenstown itself. This means it’s almost
completely surrounded by the fabulously scenic
Lake Wakatipu and, seen from the Queenstown
side, is set against the backdrop of the jawdropping
Remarkables.
Although surrounded by the lake, it only becomes
a water obstacle on the magnifi cent 5th hole. The
fi fth curves to the left and any hook or pull is likely
to end with a gentle “kerplunk” and a lost stroke.
The elevated 7th is also a serious challenge.
The majority of the holes are par 4, with three
par 5s. Some say it has a lot of “blind holes” –
others say that that’s what sorts the golfers from
the triers. Certainly it doesn’t stop people from
coming back.
Convenience also runs in Kelvin Heights’
favour. It’s the closest championship course to
Queenstown and can be accessed by way of a
brief water taxi ride across the lake. The drive out
takes you through Frankton, home to the other
facility operated by the Queenstown Club – a
9-hole course, driving range and golf academy.
Visit queenstowngolf.co.nz

MILLBROOK -
27 HOLES OF STUNNING GOLF RESORT
MILLBROOK HAS BEEN the best golf resort in
Australasia for the last two years. That’s according
to the prestigious World Travel Awards voted for
by 183,000 travel agents worldwide.
As a bonus, the World Travel Awards voted it the
best Golf Resort in New Zealand this year as well.
And it has been named best golf course in the
world by a leading Australian travel magazine.
The fi rst win, in 2010, coincided with Millbrook
becoming a 27-hole course – with the addition
of the Greg Turner-designed Coronet Nine
to complement the supremely challenging
Remarkables Nine designed by the legendary Sir
Bob Charles and the Arrow Nine.
The original 18 formed the links course that
attracted international renown and attracted
players the world over.
Having 27 holes opens a huge range of choice,
giving the option of any two sets of 9 for a round.
It is even possible to select so many holes from
all three to arrive at the 18. This mix and match
option means that you may never play the same
combination twice, for months if not years.
It also means that Millbrook need never be closed
for maintenance because it can take 9 holes out
of service at any time and still leave 18 holes in
operation. Historic Millbrook is, however, more
than an international golf course. It is a 5-star
luxury resort and community in its own right, with
a huge choice of accommodation, a day spa, the
Millhouse fi ne dining restaurant and bar and a
conference venue.
The spa is stand-alone – it is not attached to
either the hotel or the golf course per se, and is
there for non-golfers and even the general public
– and is acknowledged as one to the 10 best spas
in the world.
The accommodation ranges from studios, suites
and villas, to cottages and Fairway homes of up to
four bedrooms. Some have year-round residents,
some are available for guest hire – all sumptuously
appointed, all recently stunningly refurbished in
a multimillion dollar upgrade. And they are all
remarkably affordable – giving real effect to the
Japanese owners’ vision that Millbrook shall be a
place for everybody.
These facilities along with a health and fi tness
centre, sauna, hot and swimming pools, tennis
and volleyball, yoga and exercise classes,
members’ only tournaments golf coaching and
three-day golf schools are elements that comprise
the Millbrook Country Club.
Remarkably, in light of all that it has to offer –
and a further 500 acres under development
– Millbrook is still 95% open space, providing a
tranquil oasis next door to historic Arrowtown,
beside picturesque Lake Hayes, nestled at the
foot of Coronet Peak.
It is itself historic. The land is a former wheatfi eld
established to supply the thousands of miners
packing into the area following the discovery of
gold at Arrowtown 150 years ago this year and
somehow retains a golden glow in summer.
Millbrook was the original fl our mill and the
history has been lovingly retained.
The resort may have been here but 20 years,
but the trees lining its iconic access avenue are
150 years old. The original millwheel is still here
and still turning (and showing how remarkably
good those 19th century engineers really were).
The Millhouse fi ne dining restaurant is another
connection with the past and the entire resort
is testament to the generosity of the Ishi family
of Japan, who wanted to create something to be
the envy of the world and yet remain a place for
everybody.
Visit millbrook.co.nz
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NZPGA and The Hills launch
the New Zealand Pro Am
THE WORLD HAS A NEW INTERNATIONAL
GOLF championship: The $500,000 NZPGA
Pro Am Championship to be played at The Hills
at the end of March, and to form part of the
Australasian PGA Tour for the next 5 years (with
an option for a further 10).
This event – a partnership between the NZPGA
and The Hills – will well and truly cement the
Queenstown area as one of the world’s great golf
destinations. And that’s just for starters. This year
the Pro Am will be staged between Thursday 28
March and Sunday 1 April at The Hills.
The offi cial cocktail party is being hosted on 30
March, at the architectural jewel that is the new
5-star Hilton Queenstown in Kawarau Village,
offi cial accommodation provider to the event.
Like Sir Michael Hill – the founder of The Hills
– the partnership’s chairman John Hart (former
All Black coach) is not one to think small and
rapid growth is planned. Inspired by Scotland’s
Alfred Dunhill Links Championships which is
played over several courses, the New Zealand
Pro Am may be played in future, over up to
three world-class championship courses around
Queenstown. It is also intended to be part of the
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lucrative OneAsia Tour by as soon as next year –
all of which will be a magnifi cent boost for New
Zealand golf as a whole (no pun intended).
This year it will be contested between 64 professionals
and 64 invited amateurs/celebrities. The
pros will play four rounds and those making the
cut, will be joined by the amateurs over the fi nal
two rounds. It has already attracted a class fi eld.
At the time of writing, the well performed New
Zealand and International golfers signed up
included South African David Frost, Australian
Brendan Jones, New Zealand’s Phil Tataurangi,
and current poster girl for women’s golf, 14-yearold
Lydia Ko.
So a top class fi eld will be going head to head at
a golf course judged by Sir Bob Charles as the
best golf course in New Zealand.
The Hills’ is 7000 yards from tip to tip, sprawling
over 500 challenging acres in the foothills of
Coronet Peak – in winter one of the world’s great
ski fi elds.
According to Sir Bob Charles, you can beat the
course but you can’t lose your concentration
and beat it. No two holes are similar, no two
fairways are in parallel. It has a lot of water, a lot
of tussock for rough, characterful sculptures and
mountain ranges in every view shaft.
It gives its address as Arrowtown, one of New
Zealand’s most historic settlements. Arrowtown
fl ourished fi rst as a centre in the 19th century
Otago gold rush.
Driving out here from Queenstown (possibly in
a RR Silver Shadow or Bentley Flying Spur from
Black ZQN) you arrive at an intersection that can
bring on palpitations in a serious golfer, for this
is Millbrook Corner. Decision time: do you turn
right to The Hills or left to the famous Millbrook
Golf Resort, now with 27 holes, just 500 metres
away?
In terms of reputation, The Hills is already
“getting up there”. It developed an international
reputation as the intensely scenic and challenging,
host to three consecutive New Zealand
Opens and now is set to build on that reputation
through the NZPGA Pro Am, an event that
world’s top golfers will want to do – if only once
to allow them to die happy.
Visit thehills.co.nz
RETURN OF MAIN STREET FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL
MAIN STREET is a food and wine festival showcasing the best the region
and New Zealand has to offer. The festival made its fi rst appearance when
the New Zealand Open was at The Hills. Now it’s back for the Pro Am.
The new Main Street will be between the 14th and 15th fairways with about
15 stalls. This and a kids’ area offers something for those not obsessed with
every shot being played and helps turn the tournament into an “experience”
with something for everyone. Offi cial accommodation provider Hilton Hotel
plans to extend the Main Street concept even further by offering its 5-star
day spa experience in a marquee on Main Street (and and is also setting up
its Me and Mee Noodle Restaurant there).

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If you were fl ying your own aircraft, would you use ExecuJet and why?
What differentiates your services from those of others?
Absolutely, our facilities and staff are the best. Without any doubt. I see the
passion and commitment of our staff on a daily basis
as they constantly strive to offer the highest
quality service to our clients.
Is branding important to you and
ExecuJet?
Yes very, we have built a strong
brand and worked very hard
at connecting with our customers and the
Business Aviation Industry at large. They
recognise and associate our brand as a premium
quality service provider.
We are making sure that every location has the
ExecuJet look & feel and there is consistency
in our service offering. This is what it means to
be a global, recognisable brand. It is not just
the colour of your brochures but the level of
service and the attention to detail that make
the difference.
private
JETS
Darren McGoldrick,
MD of ExecuJet Australasia
ExecuJet has just opened two new Fix Base
Operations (FBO) in Australasia – in fact the fi rst FBOs in the region even
though you have been present in Australia for a while now. Why now?
For the Wellington FBO the timing was right with the construction of a new
facility by Wellington Airport and the management of our client’s Gulfstream
550 relocating to New Zealand.
With regards to Melbourne, we had a pressing need to expand our workshop
and offi ce facilities. It made sense to add the FBO into the facility at this time
and to be able to offer this additional service to our growing client base in
Melbourne.
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ExecuJet Hangar in Wellington
ExecuJet’s Melbourne FBO
ExecuJet facility in Melbourne and Gulfstream GIV-SP available for charter
In both locations we felt there was a gap in the market for the offering
of a world class FBO service.
Wellington is a beautiful city but do you think it is the right place
for an exclusive FBO? Which clientele do you expect to use the
facility?
Yes, we agree Wellington is a beautiful city that we are very happy to
be associated with.
Wellington International Airport wanted to have a world-class facility
to handle business jets, VIP movements and heads of state visits in
a manner appropriate to the New Zealand capital.
ExecuJet were appointed after a tender submission process, to
manage a purpose built FBO and maintenance facility.
Given that it is a small market with low movements, we felt the
best business model was to form a strategic alliance with Capital
Jet Services an existing, well established and well respected FBO
operator. Capital Jet Services would relocate its FBO business into
the new facility and run the FBO on a daily basis, but become part
of the ExecuJet network of FBOs (16 ExecuJet FBOs operating in 4
continents).
This, along with having a hangar facility for our Wellington-based
managed Gulfstream G550, made the decision to be in Wellington
a viable one.
Whilst movements are relatively low in Wellington, we believe that
having a world-class facility for the New Zealand capital, will see
additional FBO traffi c. We are also confi dent that locating the
Gulfstream G550 to Wellington will increase charter activity.
We certainly will be looking at opportunities to manage additional
aircraft in the region and to identify prospective owners and users of
business jets and to assist them in the acquisition process.

Capital Jet Services are located at Queenstown and Christchurch in addition to
Wellington and work in co-operation with Air Centre One in Auckland. ExecuJet
will be working with Capital Jet Services in these locations as our preferred
handling agents and FBOs.
What are the challenges of opening facilities in different regions of the world?
Aside from their cultural diversity, each location has its idiosyncrasies and
ensuring a standardised, high level service consistently can present its
challenges on a daily basis. Recruiting staff is a critical element for the success
of any business. Finding the staff who understand the requirement to handle
corporate aircraft and provide fi rst-class professional service with a ‘can do’
attitude is a challenge everywhere.
What do you think most people still do not know about private aviation? What
advice or insight would you like to give them?
I think the whole industry is still battling the mis-conception of business jet travel
being purely a luxury service. There are many advantages to private jet travel
and, while it is true that private jet travel can be luxurious, the real advantages
of fl ying on a private aircraft are convenience, effi ciency, privacy and security.
Especially if we talk about regions like Australia or New Zealand, one aspect that
I guess most people will understand is that private aviation offers you access to
remote locations which are not serviced by commercial airlines.
What are your goals in life – professional and / or private?
To lead ExecuJet as a successful aviation company in the region offering the
best service across all aspect of our business and for ExecuJet to be fi rst of
mind in our customers or potential customers seeking aviation support solutions
in aircraft management, sales and acquisitions, charter, maintenance and
FBO services.
Visit execujet.net
private
JETS
Lineage 1000 for charter at ExecuJet Middle East
Global Express for charter at ExecuJet Australia
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Sydney, a Sophisticated and
Stylish Business Destination
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sydney
FEATURE
SYDNEY, one of the busiest commercial hubs in the Asia-Pacifi c region and perennially in lists of the
10 best cities in the world, is reconfi rming its position as a premiere destination for major international
events with the creation of the Sydney International Convention, Exhibition and Entertainment Precinct.
The new 12-hectare development will have at least 40,000m 2 of world-class facilities encompassing
exhibition space, fl exible plenary spaces with a combined capacity for up to 10,000 delegates, capacity
to host sporting, musical and theatrical events for up to 12,000 people and banqueting facilities for a
minimum of 4000 people.
The new precinct complements a world city that already offers visitors a huge variety of top-class
tourist attractions, designer boutiques and fi ne restaurants. Sydney’s natural beauty and world-class
infrastructure and facilities make it the ideal business event destination. With internationally renown
icons like the bustling harbour, the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House, there’s no wonder visitors
return to Sydney time and time again. There is not just the city, but also the nearby regions of the
Blue Mountains, Central Coast and Hunter Valley – all within a couple of hours of the central business
district.
The Sydney Opera House, on its heritage location at Bennelong Point, is one of the world’s most
recognised icons with an awe-inspiring view of Sydney Harbour, making it one of Sydney’s most
memorable venues. Functional as well as beautiful, it offers a choice of magnifi cent spaces for any
style of event, from product launches, corporate dinners, conferences, celebrations and gala dinners
to unforgettable events of grand scale.
The much anticipated opening of Park Hyatt Sydney in February 2012 showcases the most
comprehensive transformation in the hotel’s 21-year history. The redesign includes two contemporary,
stylish venues for up to 150 guests. The Gallery features art works commissioned from renowned
Australian artists and has the fl exibility to be divided into three intimate event spaces or one large
sophisticated venue.
Following an $A860 million redevelopment, Sydney’s Star City Casino has re-launched as The Star, a
one-of-a-kind destination for business event visitors and a stand-out feature of any incentive itinerary.
A 3000m 2 extension houses a new dining area with 20 new restaurants, bars and cafes, all set on an
open promenade overlooking Sydney Harbour.
The Darling, a new 5-star hotel, has also launched as part of the redevelopment. The new hotel added
171 rooms and suites to the existing apartment-style and tower hotel offerings, a day spa equipped
with 16 private rooms delivering an array of Asian and European-inspired treatments and a 25-metre
swimming pool with outdoor cabanas and bars. A sophisticated new retail collection of more than 20
retail stores is home to some of the world’s leading luxury brands.
The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre unveiled a spectacular new website late last year,
packed with new features including a 3D Sydney fl y-over and a virtual restaurant for cooking up
delicious events.
The new site brings the Centre’s acclaimed cuisine to the fore, allowing event organisers to design
their own custom menus from hundreds of beautifully presented dishes by Executive Chef Uwe
Habermehl. Visitors can peruse the Centre’s entire menu compendium, view photographs of more
than 500 individual dishes, search for dishes by dietary requirement and save their menu concepts to
a personal profi le where they can calculate costs and share with colleagues.
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The menu design facility is just one of many new
features on the Centre’s website, designed for
simpler navigation and arranged clearly around
a showcase of panoramic Sydney photography.
The striking new interactive 3D map allows
event planners to fl y over Sydney to see the
Centre’s location, then explore the entire facility
and its individual meeting rooms, auditoria and
exhibition spaces.
Each room can be viewed as a fl oor-plan, in
photographs or via 360° virtual tours, along with
detailed information on its size, features and
capacity. scec.com.au
Group Activities and Team Building
BridgeClimb is the ultimate Sydney team building
activity that will challenge, motivate and reward
climbers with one of the best views in the world.
Visitors on guided climbs to the top of the iconic
Sydney Harbour Bridge have a 360° panorama
from 134 metres above the harbour. On the
harbour, East Sail provides a unique and thrilling
team building experience. Climb on board for a
private corporate sailing lesson or race the course
while taking in many of Sydney Harbour’s best
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attractions. For something completely different
Let’s Go Surfi ng surf school offers corporate and
team building packages, designed for absolute
beginners, at nearby Bondi Beach.
Sydney Tower Restaurant – 360 Bar and Dining –
is the preeminent restaurant space in the Sydney
Tower Dining precinct, boasting unsurpassed
360° revolving views of the Sydney skyline.
Offering excellent modern Australian cuisine
matched with unwavering service, the restaurant
indulges guests with fi ne fare in a sophisticated
environment.
ARIA Restaurant Sydney boasts a highly
regarded reputation both locally and internationally
and offers sweeping views across
Sydney Harbour. Attracting local and interstate
corporate business and international visitors,
celebrity chef and co-owner Matt Moran
ensures guests receive a dining experience with
the freshest Australian produce, an innovative
and contemporary menu, and an extensive
award-winning wine list.
Those wanting an experience to complement
their visit to Sydney should consider a trip to the
Hunter Valley, wine capital of New South Wales,
only two hours’ drive north of Sydney. Tasting
famous local wine can be complemented with
spa treatments or a round on one of the area’s
championship golf courses.
The adventure-seeking can take a horse ride
across the rolling countryside, try a hot air
balloon fl ight, a luxury luncheon helicopter tour
or bushwalk through Yengo National Park to see
Aboriginal rock paintings at Milbrodale.
Sydney’s central business district is only 10
kilometres from Sydney International Airport,
The Airport Link train service is a fast and
convenient way to reach the centre of Sydney
from the airport.
Trains run approximately every 10 minutes and
the journey into the city takes just 13 minutes.
Taxis and rental vehicles are also readily
available at Sydney Airport.
Over 40 international airlines including Air New
Zealand, Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia
provide direct fl ights between Sydney and
Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
Visit businessevents.australia.com
bridgeclimb.com letsgosurfi ng.com.au huntervalley.com
eastsail.com.au

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL
Sydney – Luxury and Elegance
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL SYDNEY is known for its unprecedented views and 5-star
service with a long list of awards and accolades to prove it. Conveniently located
downtown George Street, the hotel is a short walk from The Rocks and some of the
city’s leading boutique stores and duty free shopping.
On arrival at Four Seasons lobby you will experience the ultimate in luxury and style
with 5-star elegance, fresh fl owers and French-designed chandeliers and a greeting
fi t for royalty.
Once you have taken in this magnifi cent entranceway, there is an equally impressive
range of rooms and suites, from Grand Premier, Royal to Presidential, all with the latest
technology LCD fl at screen TVs and connectivity. There’s a room with a view of the
cityscape or harbour, or both, depending on your preference. The Premier Harbour
room has an outstanding view of the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge.
Award-winning ‘Kable’s’ restaurant at Four Seasons is also known for its Brassiere style
cuisine.
Guests have 24-hour access to the hotel gym, all cardio equipment have personal
TVs and built in sound system. A personal trainer is available on request and if you
have arrived without your gym clothes, fi tness gear is available on a loan basis. To
compliment your workout there are headphones fresh juice, coffee and tea available.
The pool at Four Seasons is the largest outdoor hotel swimming pool in the City of
Sydney at 19 metres long. You can lounge around in a poolside cabana or swim some
decent lengths for your daily exercise.
This hotel is well suited to the high-end leisure traveller but also perfectly suitable for
business meetings and special occasion events. There are specifi c spaces within the
hotel including the Grand Ballroom which will cater for up to 1000 guests.
After spending a night at Four Seasons Sydney I can honestly say it deserves the long
list of awards and accolades for Best Business Hotel, No 1 Spa and restaurant, Best
Hotel Service in Australasia and South Pacifi c, to name a few.
Visit fourseasons.com/sydney
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Pullman Olympic Park Sydney –
Gold Medal Performance
By Janice Burmaz
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THE PULLMAN OLYMPIC PARK SYDNEY shares a unique location. This destination hosted
what many still consider to be the ‘best ever’ Olympics back in 2000, but today its fame comes
largely from a very different source – as one of Australia’s largest and most successful corporate
parks and business events venues.
Olympic Park is situated on the outskirts of Sydney, approximately 14km drive from downtown
along the M4 Western Freeway via Parramatta. The Pullman hotel sits opposite a precinct
famous for its gold-medal sporting achievements, Sydney’s Olympic Park Aquatic Centre. You
can achieve your personal best at the golf driving range, cycling and jogging tracks. Enjoy quiet

efl ection in the reading nook, a guided exercise programme in the sanctuary
of your private guest room, or an inspired session in the 24-hour fi tness centre.
The Pullman will certainly get your heart racing.
After a busy working day in the city, the personal welcome I received at the
Pullman front desk was more than just friendly, making me feel like I was a star
Olympic performer but without entourage. After checking into my executive
suite, I was invited to enjoy a happy hour drink on the 16th fl oor. I sat and
contemplated how best to utilise my time while enjoying the panoramic views
over the park woodlands and back towards the cityscape.
Wasting no time at all, it was back to my room for my sports shoes and a quick
change to go and check out the fi tness centre facility. Hotel guests (business
club) get complimentary access to the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre,
pools, gym, spa and sauna. Nearby there is also golf, tennis, cycling, sports
events, concerts, shopping, hockey, archery and walking tracks.
Passing through the lobby I caught a glimpse of the chic signature restaurant
‘Bacar’ with its open kitchen and wine bar in the most contemporary looking
design. The wine bar is perfect for casual dining over tasting plates, offering a
great selection of fi ne wines and Sommelier ‘samples’. The restaurant can seat
up to 100 guests, including a chef’s table for ten and a private dining room
with seating for up to sixteen. After my visit to the Aquatic centre, I ordered a
Chicken Caesar salad from Bacar to be delivered to my room so as not to miss
out on the stunning views from the 20th fl oor.
The Pullman is exceptionally well set up for seminars and group meetings.
The rooms are designed around quality and innovation, three meeting rooms
will hold up to 220 delegates all with superior connectivity raising the business
‘bar’ with wireless/broadband internet throughout the hotel and the personal
support of an in-house IT Solutions Manager. I had reason to call him up and
he was oh so helpful.
Central to all attractions, The Pullman at Sydney Olympic Park sets the
environmental benchmark in upscale accommodation. Contemporary in style
and unmatched in attentive service, check in and chill out here, it defi nitely
performs well above its 5-star rating. Visit pullmanhotels.com
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hotel news
Upcoming highlights around Australia
SCULPTURE BY THE SEA, COTTESLOE,
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
www.sculpturebythesea.com
1 to 19 March 2012
Sculpture by the Sea returns for the seventh
annual exhibition from 1 to 19 March 2012.
Sculpture by the Sea is held over 20 days at Perth’s
iconic Cottesloe Beach. It is one of Perth’s largest
free public events which transforms Cottesloe
beach into a sculpture park with over 70 sculptures
on display from artists across Australia and the
world.
2012 FORMULA 1 TM AUSTRALIAN GRAND
PRIX, SOUTH MELBOURNE, VICTORIA
www.grandprix.com.au
15 to 18 March 2012
The 2012 Formula 1 TM Australian Grand Prix is
the country’s premier sporting event and offers
an action-packed extravaganza of on-track and
off-track activities for people of all ages to enjoy.
Besides a stellar line-up of elite motor racing, a
host of other offerings will keep you entertained
throughout the day. Set in the stunning surrounds
of picturesque Albert Park and offering striking
views of Melbourne’s skyline, the 2012 Formula
1 TM Australian Grand Prix will be a feast for the
senses. If you’ve never witnessed the sensation
of a Formula 1 TM car racing before your very eyes
at speeds of more than 300 km/h, make 2012 the
year to do it.
BYRON BAY BLUES AND ROOTS FESTIVAL,
TYAGARAH, NEW SOUTH WALES
www.bluesfest.com.au
5 to 9 April 2012
Located in the picturesque hinterland of Byron
Bay, is Australia’s premier annual Blues and Roots
music festival is reputed to be the largest festival
of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. 2012 will
see the festival turn 22 years young, this Australian
institution is still growing each and every year.
2011 saw the unprecedented expansion of the
festival stretching over 6 days, to feature 200
performances from over 100 artists for a 90,000
strong crowd.
ALICE SPRINGS CUP CARNIVAL, ALICE
SPRINGS, NORTHERN TERRITORY
www.alicespringsturfclub.org.au
14 April to 7 May 2012
Join the excitement at the heart of Central
Australia to experience Outback Racing at its
fi nest. The XXXX Gold Alice Springs Cup Carnival is
a fi ve-day race program over four weeks of April/
May culminating in the fi nal weekend, hosting the
XXXX Gold Cup.
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ANZAC DAY, CANBERRA, AUSTRALIAN
CAPITAL TERRITORY
www.awm.gov.au
25 April 2012
Canberra’s ANZAC Day Dawn Service is one of
the nation’s most moving ceremonies. Gather
with thousands of Australians in the pre-dawn
light to commemorate the 97th anniversary of
the fi rst military action fought by Australian and
New Zealand forces during the First World War.
Experience the emotion of the lone bugler playing
the Last Post. Pay your respects to those who gave
their lives in the service of their country and leave
a poppy on the Tomb of the Unknown Australian
Soldier.
TASTING AUSTRALIA, ADELAIDE AND
REGIONAL SOUTH AUSTRALIA
www.tasting-australia.com.au
26 April to 3 May 2012
Tasting Australia has become one of Australia’s
most popular food and drink festivals. Attended
by some of Australia’s and the world’s top chefs,
sommeliers, restaurateurs, food, wine, beer and
travel media - including the most highly respected
television presenters and producers. Come to
see celebrity chefs. In the past chefs such as Rick
Stein, Antonio Carluccio, Nick Nairn, Rachel Allen,
Paul Rankin, Sophie Grigson, Madhur Jaffrey
and Claudia Roden, Stephanie Alexander, Serge
Dansereau, Neil Perry, Shannon Bennett, Paul
Wilson, Chris Taylor and Cheong Liew have been at
the event. Tasting Australia has an impressive list
of events, there were more than 70 to choose from
at the last event.
VIVID SYDNEY, SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES
www.vividsydney.com
25 May to 11 June 2012
Vivid Sydney, the city’s public festival of music, light
and ideas will transform The Rocks and Circular
Quay into a spectacular living canvas. The biggest
event of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere,
the festival offers something for everyone from
family friendly free light art to creative industry
debates and cutting edge contemporary music.
Vivid Sydney will colour the city with creativity
and inspiration, featuring breathtaking immersive
light projections on the iconic Sydney Opera House
sails, performances from local and international
musicians as part of Vivid LIVE and a free outdoor
exhibition of interactive light sculptures.
ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL 2012,
ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
www.adelaidecabaretfestival.com.au
8 to 23 June 2012
All under the one roof at South Australia’s creative
heart, the Adelaide Festival Centre, you can
experience the Adelaide Cabaret Festival every
June beginning on the Queen’s Birthday long
weekend. Over the last eleven years the Festival
has become a major event in the international
and Australian arts calendar, as the most
comprehensive cabaret festival in the world with a
reputation of highlighting the best local, national
and international artists in the cabaret genre, with
classic and contemporary cabaret performances.
HAMILTON ISLAND OUTRIGGER CUP,
HAMILTON ISLAND, QUEENSLAND
www.hamiltonisland.com.au/hamilton-cup/
14 to 18 June 2012
Paddling enthusiasts from Australia and overseas
join in three days of challenging racing during the
annual Hamilton Cup, held each June. This four
day event is held in the beautiful Whitsunday
waters surrounding Hamilton Island and features
some of the toughest racing in the world.
Outrigger canoeists, surf ski rides and stand-up
paddle boarders compete in more than 100 sprint
and medium-distance races, plus demanding
marathons over the course of the event.
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FILM
FESTIVAL, MELBOURNE, VICTORIA
www.miff.com.au
2 to 19August 2012
The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF)
is an iconic Melbourne event with a devoted
audience. MIFF hosts a feast of cinematic
delicacies from over 50 countries for some 17 days
each winter, heavily garnished with a range of
parties and special events that envelop the CBD.
In addition to screening the very best in world
cinema, MIFF is Australia’s largest showcase of
new Australian cinema and most vocal champion
of both emerging and established local fi lmmaking
talent.
businesseventsaustralia.com

There’s nothing like discovering
the pleasure of business
There’s nowhere quite like Australia. This is
why Sydney was the perfect incentive
destination. After being welcomed like locals,
the group were treated like guests. They had
exclusive access to the famous sights – from
a team sailing regatta on Sydney Harbour to
getting up close to the wildlife at Taronga
Zoo. The farewell dinner in the Botanic
Gardens was extraordinary, with the Sydney
Opera House providing an inspiring backdrop.
Watching the team immerse themselves in
the program, it was clear this was one
business event they would never forget.
David, Event Planner.
Visit businessevents.australia.com
for everything you need to plan your
Australian event.

sydney feature
THE UNVEILING OF AN ICON
THE PARK HYATT SYDNEY’S multi-million dollar renovation includes a total reconfi guration of
the low-rise serpentine-designed building, introducing a new and larger day spa, restaurant, bars,
private dining rooms, enhanced and larger conference facilities, gymnasium and recreational
spaces in addition to Sydney’s largest guestrooms. The hotel now features three rooftop suites
built on a new fourth level. This new level boasts just shy of 360° views spanning Sydney’s iconic
Sydney Harbour, the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, and includes the city’s largest suite, the
Sydney Suite at 350m2 , offering the most discerning guest Sydney’s absolute fi nest. Floor-toceiling
glass doors open onto spacious private balconies for most guestrooms, which no other
accommodation in Sydney provides. Custom-designed lighting and new natural tone furnishings
and fi xtures enhance the indoor/outdoor lifestyle that Park Hyatt Sydney observes.
Park Hyatt Sydney’s general manager, Andrew Mensforth, stated, “Park Hyatt Sydney has
completed the rebuild of this fi ne property, and we are delighted to announce we have reopened.
Having undertaken a total rebuild, with only the external walls remaining, we look forward to
showcasing the new hotel to our discerning local and international guests”. Visit parkhyatt.com
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New Restaurants at The Star
TWO OF SYDNEY’S FLAGSHIP RESTAURANTS, Stefano Manfredi ‘Balla’ and Black By
Ezard, face out over the new main entranceway of the revamped Star Casino complex to
glittering harbour views. Meanwhile, the casino’s dining precinct has been revamped.
The bain maries have given way to cosy booths, mirrors, metallic tiles and gourmet food from
the likes of patissier Adriano Zumbo, a Momofuku restaurant by New York chef, David Chang,
plus Peter Kuruvita’s popular Flying Fish + Chips and Gelato Messina.

MERCURE SYDNEY - central to the city
By Janice Burmaz
TWAS THE WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS…… arriving at Sydney airport at such a
busy time of the year I was well prepared for my working week. I signed for my rental
car, collected it from outside the terminal front doors and in just under 20 minutes with
directions from my Australian speaking Tom Tom, I was pulling up outside the Mercure. A
smiling concierge and a speedy check in made for one of the most seamless hotel arrivals
yet. My room was well set up with a large fl atscreen LCD television, broadband internet
and offi ce desk and pulling back the curtains, fantastic views of the city. I ventured up to
the rooftop fl oor to scope out the indoor swimming pool and gym to fi nd an even more
amazing vista. Guests can work out on their treadmill while taking in the panorama of the
central business district through fl oor-to-ceiling windows. This is such an uplifting place
to start or end your day and contributed a great deal to my busy week.
Four Elements Restaurant and Bar is conveniently located on the 1st fl oor of the hotel
and open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, providing a wide range of delicious local and
international cuisine. At street level you can sit back and
experience the lively atmosphere of Eve’s Place while
you enjoy a beer or shake up a cocktail or two from the
bar menu.
The Mercure really is perfectly located making it so easy
to work or explore this vibrant city. The Capitol Theatre,
Darling Harbour, Chinatown, the Powerhouse Museum
and Sydney Entertainment Centre are all within easy
walking distance, and with local transport links at the
hotel’s doorstep it is easy to commute around the greater
Sydney region. Visit mercuresydney.com.au
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• Market Street, Sydney
• MLC Centre, Sydney
• Nexus Norwest, Sydney
• Octagon, Parramatta
• Tower Two Westfi eld Bondi Junction
Visit servcorp.co.nz
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trade feature
Sydney: Gateway to Australia and the World
By Tim Groser, Minister of Trade
AUSTRALIA IS A CRITICAL MARKET for
New Zealand when it comes to achieving our
economic growth targets, including lifting exports
and building more internationalised fi rms. It is
our largest market accounting for a fi fth of our
exports and 16% of imports.
The relationships between our two countries
is exceptionally close and next year we will
celebrate 30 years of Closer Economic Relations
(CER) – once described as “the world’s
most comprehensive, effective and mutually
compatible free trade agreement.”
CER creates a common market of 27 million
people who have a natural affi nity based on
geography and shared historical links, values and
institutions. It increases the effective size of New
Zealand’s domestic market six-fold, and provides
Australia with access to another market the size
of Queensland.
Following up on CER, successive New Zealand
and Australian governments have committed
to one day creating a Single Economic Market
(SEM) to make doing trans-tasman business as
easy as doing business at home.
The (Australian) Bureau of Resources and
Energy Economics reports that in the six months
to October 2011, investment in the resources
sector reached a record $A231.8 billion, up from
$A173.5 billion in April. Such growth generates
enormous demand for specialised plant and
machinery, engineering services and other
industry solutions. The mining boom, in particular,
is creating opportunities for manufacturers.
New South Wales’ (internationally signifi cant)
economy is a microcosm of Australia’s. Over
80% of industry income is from services and
NSW also has the largest manufacturing sector in
Australia and it is the base for many of the smaller
mining operations serviced by New Zealand
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manufacturers. Other opportunity sectors are
food, beverages, and health
The bilateral goods trade between New Zealand
and New South Wales is over $A15 billion
(Australian Bureau of Statistics 2011) and local
governments have 10-year plans for making NSW
an easier place to do business and developing
infrastructure.
Sydney is specially important with 7.3 million
people. It provides approximately 25% of
Australia’s total GDP, “home” to 90 banks and
half of Australia’s top 500 companies, and 500
multinational corporations.
It has opportunities for New Zealand companies
in virtually every sector and is a potential stepping
stone to other markets. It’s also great place to
gain experience and build scale before tackling
markets like China
Typical of Australia’s eastern cities, Sydney is
so accessible that it can be quicker to source
products from New Zealand than from within
Australia, with many New Zealand companies
running a ‘just in time’ air freight service to
Australian customers.
Connections and Opportunities
Furthermore the relationships are not based on
commercial ties alone. The strength of personal
and family connections across the Tasman is
unique. Accessibility is also two way and the
number of Sydneysiders holidaying in New
Zealand has increased sharply, with the benefi t
that many Australians now perceive New Zealand
as offering sophisticated, quality products and
experiences.
Our goods are well regarded and given preferential
treatment with many entering Australia duty free.
There are also no currency restrictions or visa
requirements. continued over
Not to be Taken for Granted
Being cousins doesn’t mean the business
approach should be less painstaking than
for markets with which we are less familiar.
Complacency in New Zealand’s approach to
Australia has also been counter-productive
to some extent. Underestimating size, labour
market, the regulatory environment, business
culture, complexity and competitiveness is a
common mistake.
Apart from being bigger, Australia has a US-style
state-by-state individuality. Even within New
South Wales, there are 13 business districts not
including Sydney itself.
Many Australian businesses operate out of New
Zealand, which gives Kiwi businesses strong
alignment with Australia, but it doesn’t work
both ways. Most Australians don’t deal with New
Zealanders every day. Successful companies front
their business in Australia with Australians (often
Kiwis who have lived and worked in Australia
for some time). They’ve also been patient and
persistent.
Thus, to better integrate into Australia and improve
export growth, New Zealand companies should
consider setting up in Australia, establishing joint
ventures or buying into distribution chains.
New Zealand fi rms that have succeeded in
Australia have looked to maximise synergies
and leverage differences. Exporters not selling in
Australia should ask why not and those that are
should examine whether they are getting the most
out of the market.
To help fi rms looking to export to and/or build a
business in Australia, NZ Inc agencies like the
Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Trade and New
Zealand Trade and Enterprise, businesses can
provide high quality advice, market information,
networks, trusted intermediaries and capital.

In a land where unspoiled customs, culture and
courtesies still exist, we invite you to share our piece
of coastal paradise for your next tropical escape.
Aggie Grey’s Lagoon Beach Resort & Spa…
a whole new holiday experience in Samoa.
www.aggiegreys.com
A legend in the South Pacific for over 70 years.
Centrally located in the harbour town of Apia and set amongst
colourful tropical gardens, Aggie Grey’s Hotel & Bungalows
offers a unique blend of warm, friendly Polynesian hospitality
and first class service. The perfect base to discover Samoa.
www.aggiegreys.com
HOTEL & BUNGALOWS
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Singapore’s Rooftop Bars
For the best views of Singapore’s striking skyline at night, sit back, relax
and have a drink at one of the city’s many spectacular rooftop bars.
Offering dazzling cityscape views, exotic cocktail menus and fashionable
décor, these sky high bars are the perfect place to wind down after a
non-stop day of sightseeing or a stylish spot to kick start your evening.
ORGO
Orgo is a sophisticated Singaporean institution that brings together great
food and cocktails with an environmental conscious. With stunning 360°
views of Marina Bay, mixologist Tomoyuki Kitazoe brings the concept of
“organic chemistry” to life in this smart little bar, starting with the best in
organic ingredients for a menu of delicious food and cocktails. Try the
Soursop and Calamansi Cocktail or be a bit adventurous and let your
drink be your desert with a Roasted Apple Pie Cocktail. 8 Raffl es Avenue,
#04-01. Visit orgo.sg
1-ALTITUDE
With the title of highest bar in Singapore, you know the view from 1-Altitude
is going to be pretty spectacular. Situated 282 metres above the ground,
offering unparalleled views of Singapore, 1-Altitude bar boasts a number
of awards including the Time-Out Best New Rooftop Bar 2011 and the
Singapore Prestige Brand Award 2010. We hear their Chocolate Sidecar
is amazing! 1 Raffl es Place (Former OUB Centre). Visit 1-altitude.com
KU DÉ TA
Situated 57 stories above the city, this luxurious rooftop bar features
a poolside bar, observation deck, restaurant and club lounge. With
stunning 360° views of the city, Ku Dé Ta has fast become Singapore’s
afterparty “It” spot since opening in 2010. We recommend Ku Dé Ta for
sunset cocktails – try Lady Be Mine, a sumptuous martini with lychee,
rose water and apple juice. Skypark at Marina Bay Sands North Tower, 1
Bayfront Avenue. Visit kudeta.com.sg
LOOF
Often described as eccentric, playful and hip, this split level bar was
designed as a refuge, sanctuary and canvas for city workers, creative
minds and budding artists alike. Sit back and relax on the gorgeous,
plush lounges while taking in the chilled sounds and breathtaking
views. Loof offers a delicious mix of international and quirky cocktails,
such as the Gummiberry – a combination of Cointreau and Berry with
Caramelised Meringue. 331 North Bridge Road #03-07, Odeon Towers
Extension Rooftop. Visit loof.com.sg/rooftopbar
HELIPAD
Helipad boasts gorgeous views of Clarke Quay and the Singapore River.
Guests can soak up the atmosphere and observe Singapore’s busiest
district go about its business while relaxing on the deck’s oversized,
luminous seats, which form the bar’s signature H. The adventurous
should try the Helipad Ice Tea – an original and lethal concoction of gin,
vodka, rum, tequila, Blue Curacao and lime juice. 6 Eu Tong Sen Street.
Visit helipad.com.sg
LANTERN
Situated on top of the Fullerton Bay Hotel, Lantern features a 6-metre long
lantern shaped bar, a 25-metre pool and panoramic views of the Singapore
city skyline. A Latin American theme permeates the atmosphere, food,
drinks and music. We highly recommend the Red Lantern cocktail – a
sublime mix of Don Julio Tequila with watermelon, cucumber, lime and a
splash of Cointreau. 80 Collyer Quay. Visit fullertonbayhotel.com
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Sensational Singapore
THE FOUR SEASONS HOTEL on Orchard Road exists in a serene calm
within walking distance of the throbbing heart of one of the world’s great
cities. It is quintessentially Singapore, at once Asian and international; turning
a contemporary face to the world and yet preserving inside, a decorous,
timeless, Asian grace and elegance of architecture and décor accentuated
with some 1500 Asian and international art works.
The refurbished guestrooms are high ceilinged, spacious and presented in
earthy mocha, beige and ivory, accented with burgundy and decorated with
Asian infl uences. Naturally, they have a comprehensive array of the very
latest in electronics – fl atscreen TV, MP3 player, high-speed internet, international
sockets – you name it.
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Four Seasons Singapore, hotel lobby
Banquet brunches dominate the weekends in the restaurants. Highlight of
the week in the Bistro Grill is the Sunday Champagne Brunch – although
the daily selection of local and international cuisine is popular on any day.
The Weekend Oriental Brunch in the Jiang-Nan Chun is a 101-dish dim sum
overload. Jiang-Nan Chun is a classical Cantonese restaurant offering dim
sum lunches and a la carte dinners. The indoor/outdoor bar and alfresco area
brings an echo of the elegant past with its light snacks, cocktails and teas.
The Four Seasons has a spa, 24-hour gym, two swimming pools and four
tennis courts (two indoor and air conditioned) plus signifi cant conference
facilities with spaces for between 10 and 450 in the two ballrooms, boardrooms
and meeting rooms plus rooftop banquet rooms.

Singapore has acquired four new hotels in the last year to complement
the six added to the city’s inventory in 2010.
The 241-room Ibis Singapore Novena at 6 Irrawaddy Road, handy to
Orchard Road and downtown, is the fi rst international 3-star hotel in the
Novena district. Visit ibishotel.com
The 888-room V Hotel Lavender at 70 Jellicoe Road is close to the
city, a 5-minute drive from Sim Lim Square and Bugis Village Shopping
Street and 25 minutes from Changi International.
The Porcelain Hotel on Mosque Street is an affordable alternative
in one of Chinatown’s historically infamous lanes. It offers 84 unique
guestrooms in a row of adjoining shop houses.
The Oasia Hotel at 8 Sinaran Drive, in the Novena District. This premier
business hotel is the “maiden hotel” of Oasia, a new hospitality brand
by Far East Organization. Visit oasiahotel.com
The Mövenpick Heritage Hotel in central Sentosa Island, fuses colonial
history and modern fl air. It has 190 guestrooms, a range of dining options
and leisure activities, including an outdoor swimming pool. Visit
movenpick-hotels.com
A further six new hotels opened in 2010:
The Club a 22-room luxury boutique hotel on Ann Siang road. Designed
into a 1900s heritage building, The Club pays homage to Singapore’s
colonial beginnings and Chinese heritage. Visit Theclub.com.sg
The Wanderlust in the Little India District, downtown, offers four
thematic levels and 29 different rooms, each with its own experimental
décor. Visit wanderlusthotel.com
The luxurious Hotel Fort Canning is another designed into a majestic
colonial building. Between Orchard Road and Clarke Quay, it offers 86
stylised rooms and suites. Visit hfcsingapore.com
MOON Hotel is a modern 83-room boutique hotel in Little India, central,
downtown location. MOON fuses contemporary chic and fuss design.
Visit moon.com.sg
Wangz is an ultra modern boutique hotel in the Tiong Bahru heritage
area that blends Art Deco and Straits Settlement styles. Wangz has 41
guestrooms and the Halo rooftop bar is a hot spot for sunset drinks.
Visit wangzhotel.com
The Saff is a new boutique hotel in Keong Saik Road, amidst a row
of authentic and unspoiled shop houses. The hotel’s quirky interior
is a kaleidoscope of lime green, yellow, purple, fuchsia and teal. Visit
thesaffhotel.com
Four Seasons Singapore, Executive Suite
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Serapong Course - Sentosa Golf Club
Sentosa Golf Club
The Mövenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa, Onsen Suite
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Singapore’s Marina Bay area now boasts a stunning new Cruise Passenger terminal and the threepart
Gardens By The Bay, Universal Studios’ Transformers – The Ride and a world-class maritime
museum at Resorts World Sentosa.
The new $500 million International Cruise Terminal commands a prominent waterfront location at
Marina South, allowing cruise ships to glide into the hub of central Singapore and moor within 5
minutes drive of the city, 10 minutes of Sentosa Island and 20 minutes of Changi Airport.
Operational this year, the new terminal is two-berth and can accommodate the bigger cruise
ships of around 360 metres long and process about 6000 passengers at one time. It doubles
Singapore’s dedicated cruise liner capacity which currently handles more than 1000 ships and
920,000 passengers a year. The new terminal is expected to be handling 1.6 million passengers
a year within a couple of years.
Gardens By the Bay has the 54 hectare Bay South and the 32 hectare Bay East Gardens linked by
a 3km waterfront promenade called Bay Central. Among its many attractions, Bay South features
Supertrees – vertical gardens of 9 to 16 stories high. It also includes a range of themed gardens
and the Gardens Hub with events and retail. Bay East has food gardens, an edutainment centre
and a water sports arena.
Transformers – The Ride (self-explanatory) opened late last year, several months head of a similar
attraction at Universal Hollywood.
The Maritime Experiential Museum and Aquarium (MEMA) is a fantastic structure, like a massive
up-turned boat. Like good modern museums it is interactive. It specially explores the maritime
silk routes aboard life-size replica ships including replicas of 15th century Chinese Admiral Zheng
He’s massive treasure ship, Bao Chuan and also the Jewel of Muscat, a replica of a 9th century
dhow wrecked off Belitung Island in 830 AD.
The museum is a literal treasure trove of 60,000 Tang Dynasty artefacts salvaged from the Belitung
shipwreck, recovered and conserved by New Zealand’s Seabed Explorations Ltd.
NOW COMMONLY REFERRED to
by the working crowd as ‘hump’ day,
Wednesdays will always be a date to
mark down on your planner.
Pangaea has now opened its doors to
enliven the social schedules of party
people everywhere who can’t wait for
the weekend to kick in with Pangaea
Downtown every Wednesday night.
Groovaholics can now get their music
and entertainment fi x mid-week
with some spectacular up-tempo
tunes and much-deserved downtime
at Singapore’s only ultra-lounge.
Visit pangaea.sg
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Singapore’s only Ultra-Lounge
Presents Pangaea Downtown on
Wednesdays
Four Seasons Singapore, Ballroom
Santa Grand Lai Chun, Hotel Lobby
Transformers - The ride
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NEW RENDEZVOUS GRAND HOTEL SINGAPORE
- A GRAND VENUE FOR MICE
WITH A GRAND NEW NAME and exciting $S25
million refurbishment, the Rendezvous Grand
Hotel Singapore has emerged as a brand new
player in the hospitality and MICE industry.
The newly emerged hotel showcases the exciting
work of top architects and interior designers,
Warner Wong Design/ WOW and WOW D-Lab.
The renovation has transformed the hotel’s 298
guestrooms and suites, grand lobby, elegant
Palong Bar, Straits Ballroom and the adjoining
new retail precinct Rendezvous Gallery into an
exciting and unique Singapore landmark.
All guestrooms now feature custom-designed furniture,
with state-of-the-art technology, including
42-inch fl atscreen LCD televisions and WiFi for
a seamless connectivity and interactivity experience.
The Rendezvous Gallery is a new dining concept
where food and Asian heritage meet. This is a
tranquil urban reprieve from the hustle and
bustle of the Orchard Road and Bras Basah
areas. Diners at the new restaurants and café
can enjoy the Asian and botanical theme and
bask in natural sunlight all day.
jetstar.com or call 0800 800 955
Upgraded meeting and conference rooms
feature state-of-the-art facilities and a wide
choice of options. The 3500 square-foot Straits
Ballroom provides a unique ambiance, with
custom-designed fl ooring and crystal chandeliers
creating an airy, sophisticated space ideal for
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cocktail events. Opened in 1998, the Rendezvous
Grand Hotel Singapore is perfectly located and
has redefi ned Singapore’s city landscape in the
heart of the civic, cultural and commercial district
along Bras Basah Road.
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Wenlock
IT’S A MASSIVE YEAR for Britain with the Olympics and
the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee making the UK – and London
in particular – the only place to be this (northern) Summer.
This is going to be possibly the ultimate blend of the ultra
modern and historic pomp and splendour. The Shard – the
tallest building in Europe – and the Thames Gateway Cable
Car will open in May. Two months later road cyclists will
time trial around Hampton Court, where Henry VIII fi rst saw
Anne Boleyn, home to the famous maze and Britain’s oldest
recognisable tennis court.
Historic Horse Guards Parade is becoming a “beach” (for beach volleyball)
while half a dozen events will fi ll the mighty Millennium Dome. Cricket’s
hallowed turf at Lords will host archery – and of course, it’s a short walk to
“that” pedestrian crossing and an irresistible opportunity to graffi ti the wall
out front of Abbey Road studios. Rowing is at Eton Dorney (yes that Eton)
and wheelchair racing is at Brands Hatch. Greenwich is the place by which
the whole world sets its clocks; Greenwich Park will host equestrian events.
Hyde Park is both the fi nish for the triathlon and hosts marathon swimming
(in the Serpentine).
The Games themselves, opening on 27 July, are London’s third and it’s the
only city to host three. Indeed, the whole idea for the modern games may
have been sparked at the town of Much Wenlock – hence Wenlock as a
mascot. The other is Mandeville (after Stoke Mandeville where the idea for
Paralympics originated). In all, the athletes of 204 nations are expected to
make this the biggest fortnight ever, for the “greatest show on earth”.
Britain and London seem to be impressively on top of both accommodation
and transport. London has 100,000 hotel rooms, added to which are the
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Britain’s Olympian Diamond Jubilee
serviced apartments, B&Bs and what have you. The visitbritain.com website
is brilliant, covering a wide range of information and providing many new
places in which to start looking.
Plans are to have 90% of the Olympic venues served by three or more
types of public transport and 80% of all spectators arriving by rail, with a
proportion on the new Javelin bullet trains, Britain’s fastest (140 mph).
The special Olympic Javelin Service will whisk passengers from St Pancras
to Stratford International Station inside Olympic Park, in just 7 minutes.
Indeed, the Park will be served by ten separate railway lines. All in all,
an additional 4000 train services will run during the Games, bringing a
combined capacity of 240,000 passengers per hour.
But, the Olympics are not the only massive celebration. It’s also the Queen’s
Diamond Jubilee – three more years and she’ll be the longest serving British
monarch ever.
Celebrations across the UK lead up to June’s Diamond Jubilee weekend,
culminating in the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant in Battersea Park on 3
June. Billed as one of the biggest events ever held in London, it’s expected
to attract up to a million spectators.
On the Thames Gloriana, an 88-foot rowbarge with 18 oarsmen, will lead a
massive fl otilla of at least 1000 boats and small ships. This fl otilla will take
90 minutes to pass and will be separated into ten sections by music barges
– the fi rst of them being a fl oating bell tower, whose peals will be answered
by church bells along the route. That alone will be worth being there for. Her
Majesty will travel on the Royal Barge, the Spirit of Chartwell.
Visit visitbritain.com
“London Beach” Thames Cable Car Olympic water sculpture

Olympic Park
Historic Hampton Court
Javelin bullet train
The Shard - Europe’s tallest building
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Next Generation –
Inner City Country Club
leading the way in recreational health and fi tness
By Janice Burmaz
STEPPING INSIDE AUCKLAND’S NEWEST health and fi tness club will have you
thinking that you have arrived at a 5-star hotel lobby. Instead of fi nding a regular health
club, you will feel as if you have escaped to an inner-city country club. Next Generation
Health and Racquet Club is situated on the fringe of the Domain and downtown
Auckland. Extensive fi tness facilities are complimented by racquet, aqua, social and
relaxation areas that are welcoming and uniquely different to traditional health clubs in
New Zealand. From its original base in Adelaide, Australia, the Next Generation Group
now includes one club in Sydney, two clubs in Perth and opened its doors to Auckland
in September 2011.
This club will appeal to both individuals and families alike. Whether you are looking to
lose weight, tone up or increase your general fi tness, socialise or just have fun, everything
is possible here. Home to Auckland Tennis Club, the new facilities include international
class tennis courts and recently hosted the ASB Classic and Heineken Open. Everyone
can enjoy tennis lessons with a range of programmes catering for all ages and levels run
by a team of tennis professionals and a social player’s night on Wednesdays.
Newly appointed General Manager Kym Fell says that the club is family orientated,
offering unrivalled facilities and service levels to its members. “We have state-of-the-art
exercise machines, indoor and outdoor pools and a total of 72 group fi tness classes to
choose from each week.” In addition to this there is also a Peak Pilates studio offering
one-on-one physiotherapy and rehabilitation programmes.
The multilevel complex has purpose-built rooms that make it a suitable venue for
whatever type of function or event you are planning. All of the event spaces have
picturesque views over Centre Court and the leafy Domain with fl oor-to-ceiling windows
making the most of the views and the natural light. Boardrooms with balcony space can

e set up to cater for small groups of 10 to 250 people. The outdoor areas can host up
to 600 guests and can include the courts, rooftop skyline pool and deck.
Fell’s background in hotel management will make use of the venue’s unique function
spaces, which he says can operate in isolation to the main club area. It’s exciting
to be in a position to offer a new generation of daytime corporate health and team
building activities.” For the package ‘Fitness for Functions’, you can choose either
thirty minutes to an hour as a break out option with an exclusive fi tness class or health
seminar by one of the club’s qualifi ed personal trainers,
As well as fi tness packages Next Generation has its very own creative culinary team
headed by award-winning Chef Glen Rockhouse. The daytime ‘build your own café’
menu and banquet packages have all been designed exclusively by Rockhouse with
your best of health in mind. The in-house licensed café and lounges are kitted out
with free internet access and views across the tennis courts. There is a crèche, a
regeneration room with spa, steam and dry sauna.
Joining the club has benefi ts beyond any gym or recreational facility that you would
usually expect or experience anywhere in New Zealand. There are two levels of
membership available with or without tennis. Or you can upgrade to a Premium
membership which includes access to the regeneration spa, free towel and parking.
There’s an online Club Lounge portal to manage your timetable and book your exercise
classes – saving time and allowing you more time to enjoy all the club facilities. This is
a distinctly different health and fi tness club. Once you become a member you will not
lack motivation to exercise – you will want to come here on a regular basis.
Visit ngclubs.co.nz
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Borrow something beautiful on your wedding day with the Edwardian inspired Tolkowsky tiara. Featuring over 400 diamonds
and weighing nearly 5 carats, so you really can look and feel like a princess and change your world forever.
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IT CHANGED OUR WORLD FOREVER
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Visit Tolkowsky.com for terms & conditions
and to locate your nearest dealer.

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Pullman Hotel Auckland
reaches new heights
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AUCKLAND’S 5-STAR PULLMAN HOTEL has unveiled one of
New Zealand’s biggest and most expensive presidential penthouses
– said to be the best yet provided by the up and coming Pullman
brand which currently has sixty hotels worldwide.
The architect-designed Presidential Penthouse gives 286m 2 of
opulent living with a further 85m 2 of terraced balconies. It covers
two levels on the top fl oor of the hotel’s Residence Tower and comes
with a price tag of around $NZ10,000 a night.
Pullman Auckland general manager, Rob McIntyre, says the
penthouse responds to the experience throughout the Pullman
Group, of an increasing need for accommodation appropriate to
visiting international celebrities, musicians, the sporting elite, as well
as royal guests.
“Pullman hotels worldwide including Paris, Bangkok, Shanghai and
Sydney all include Presidential Suites. However, our penthouse will
surpass all of these in terms of quality and design aesthetic. No
expense is being spared,” he says.
The lower fl oor includes a kitchen, lounge and king-size bedroom
as well as expansive living space with a sweeping staircase to a
mezzanine level with more living spaces and two king suites with
opulent bathrooms.
“Both the lower and mezzanine fl oors are designed to take full
advantage of panoramic city and harbour views,” says McIntyre.
“Guests have unobstructed views of the entrance to the Hauraki
Gulf Island and Coromandel Peninsula to the east, as well as the
upper reaches of the Waitemata Harbour to the west”.
The penthouse is an ideal venue to host any corporate functions
or you can use it to just simply to relax. While enjoying the 24-hour
private butler service. Visit pullmanauckland.co.nz

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Berkeley River:
Magnifi cence at the ends of the earth
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THE BERKELEY RIVER, Australia’s newest luxury resort – and likely to remain one of its
most remote – is due to open in April.
The Berkeley River offers a true Outback experience – in air-conditioned luxury – some
150km NNW of Wyndham, and about as far north as you can go, on Western Australia’s
Kimberley Coast. You can’t drive there – there are no roads.
Set on the edge of a glorious landscape half as old as time, Berkeley River’s 20 airconditioned
chalets and central lodge (designed to complement the environment), look
out over the Timor Sea from atop a 100-metre sand dune.
The resort has indoor and outdoor dining – calling upon a well stocked cellar and a
seasonal 5-star menu that includes freshly caught fi sh and produce pulled straight from
the garden. Each chalet comes with a king bed, a balcony with day loungers, and an openair
shower and bath. This emphasis on the al fresco tells you about the climate but opens
the question of why would anyone shower when they have the option of lying back in the
bath, cocooned in the warmth of an Outback night, gazing up into a sky that is strewn
horizon to horizon with stars of almost impossible brilliance?
From this luxurious nest, the pampered visitor can take river cruises and wonder at the
wildlife; go heli-fi shing or explore in the comfort of the Bell 407 chopper – picnicking,
fi nding dramatic waterfalls, reliving history on the land or at the Kalumburu Museum,
being awed by 40,000-year-old rock paintings – maybe the oldest of all human art and an
eerie link to an unbelievably distant past.

Or guests may just kick-back on an empty tropical beach awaiting
the appearance of dolphins, mantas and/or sea turtles. Take
champagne and fruit to watch sunrise paint the sky. Take guided
treks in the hinterland. Swim in a local waterhole or crystal clear
waters – or use the resort’s 20-metre lap pool.
Above all, they can glory in a landscape hammered, sculpted
and painted by nature over millions of years, into an everlasting
majesty and drama.
Or do nothing.
The thing you can’t do is use your cellphone. And there’s no phone
in your room. Satellite phone connections can be arranged. If you
must go on the internet, you can do that in the library. Computers
are even provided. Swimming in the sea or river is discouraged
(except by the saltwater crocodiles, which are always there if not
always seen).
It’s monsoonal and so there are two seasons. The Wet and the
Dry. Neither is recommended ahead of the other but the Wet –
November to March – is when the waterfalls throw themselves
most dramatically and thunderously over their towering precipices.
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Reaching Berkeley River is straightforward. You fl y to Kununurra (with
Qantas, Airnorth or Skywest) and transfer to the resort in a modern, four- or
eight-seat fl oatplane. Broome has the nearest international airport.
There is, however, a 10kg baggage restriction for the transfer fl ights and
the hosts provide a complimentary travel bag designed for the planes. Any
excess baggage can be safely stored at Kununurra. This limitation needn’t
be challenging; long cotton shirts and trousers should suffi ce year round,
along with pool-wear, maybe a light jacket, sandals, a broad brimmed hat
and something smart casual for the evening.
Something warm is recommended for the “cooler” months but who defi nes
“cool” isn’t specifi ed. As a guide, the average minimum temperature
hereabouts, through June, July and August, can be a “chilly” 15–16°C. The
average maximums at this time are a positively freezing plus 30°C.
Two-night packages are $2500 per person (on a twin-share basis). This
encompasses accommodation, all meals (but not alcohol), a personalised
itinerary of Berkeley experiences and adventures and the fl oat plane
transfers from Kununurra. Special package rates are available for stays of
3 nights or longer.
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OCEANIA CRUISES M/S REGATTA
AMAZING AMAZON
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WE WERE FORTUNATE ENOUGH to be leaving
New York just before the winter set in. Checking in
at the cruise terminal was effi cient and in no time
at all we were in our suite on Regatta – fl agship of
Oceania Cruises fl eet – awaiting a 27-day adventure
encompassing ten Caribbean ports and three on the
Amazon River.
The attraction of booking this cruise – apart from
the opportunity to explore deep into the Amazon –
was curiosity about how well Oceania Cruises has
managed to set itself apart from other cruise lines.
After 27 days I can report that they have succeeded,
with a satisfying experience combining in equal parts,
the pampered life aboard Regatta and the extremely
well-chosen itinerary.
Oceania Cruises caters more for the refi ned set,
achieving a remarkable blend of country club casual
– even down to dress code – and refi nement. You
won’t fi nd art auctions every second day but you will
fi nd a string quartet playing in the Upper Hall and a
pianist in Martinis.
Two sea days to the West Indies gave us time to
explore Regatta which, with just 684 passengers
on a ship of more than 30,000 tonnes, is spacious
and luxurious and we found, dedicated to our
comfort and service. The suite was distinguished
by lovely neoclassic furnishings, very fi ne linen and
every possible convenience including – last word in
opulence – a butler service.
It was also the opportunity to embark upon the
epicurean experience on which Oceania Cruises
pride themselves. We could have dined in style,
“en suite” but one should become part of the ship’s
life – no matter how luxurious the suite and even if
it has its own balcony (as 70% of Regatta’s suites
and staterooms do). We surrendered to the lure of
the four open seating, fi ne dining restaurants. Open
seating is defi nitely a boon as it offers choice and
variety to suit yourself at no extra cost.
Regatta is able to enter many ports of call – and
this adds an extra piquancy to the experience. For
example, we docked in the heart of Bermuda where
the sights and sounds and fragrances of the town

were all around us – houses painted in their green, pink and blue pastel colours
and a charming mix of old England and modern day. Two days in port gave us the
opportunity for extended sightseeing (although we eschewed the organised tours), in
Bermuda and Hamilton and lunching on Bermudian lobster.
Gustavia (St Barts) gave us a day in town and Sunday at the beach with white sands
and crystal clear waters and a balmy 31°C. At St Lucia, we reminded ourselves that
sampling local dishes is a traveller’s duty. Accordingly we chose to while away our day
with a long lunch of Pepper Pot Stew and Callaloo Soup.
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Port of Spain in Trinidad, capital of Trinidad and Tobago, has been the centre of much
history. It’s hard, today, to equate this charming town of 50,000, with the deeds – both
dark and heroic – which helped shape so much of the history of both the Americas
and Europe.
Thus we came to the river port of Santarem in Brazil – the meeting of the waters – where
the blue waters of the Rio Tapajos fl ow side by side with the muddy brown Amazon.
First established as a Jesuit mission in 1661, Santarem today has a population of about
a quarter of a million inhabitants.
It is here our odyssey to Manaus, 900 miles inland on the bank of the Rio Negro,
begins. Manaus became extravagantly wealthy during the rubber boom from 1890–
1920. The inhabitants celebrated by building the lavish Teatro Amazonas opera house.
Fifteen years in the building and opened in 1897, this astonishingly beautiful theatre
was created from only the best of European materials, from Italian marble to Scottish
cast iron. The theatre was restored to its former glory in 1990.
After four unforgettable days in the Amazon we made our way to the infamous
former French prison, Devil’s Island, in French Guiana. Rocky and palm-covered and
for a century from 1852, hell on earth for many prisoners, Devil’s Island achieved
infamy in 1895 with the publicity surrounding French army captain Alfred Dreyfus,
wrongly convicted of treason. Its notoriety was revived in 1969 through Papillon, the
autobiographical story of the prisoner Henri Charrière.
Now with historical buildings restored, the island welcomes more than 50,000 tourists
each year.
Finally we made a leisurely return to Miami via Bridgetown Barbados, Fort de France
in Martinique, Spanish Town, British Virgin Islands and La Romana, Dominican
Republic. It was, quite simply, a magnifi cent cruise aboard Regatta and we’re doing
what you should do, checking our travel agents for Oceania Cruises’ latest specials.
Visit OceaniaCruises.co.nz

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spa review
DISCOVER THE TREASURES OF MARINE BEAUTY CARE....
FULL OF INDESCRIBABLE BEAUTY, the sea has been our passion for
more than 40 years. Thalgo has gathered from the oceans and seas the
very best actives in order to develop authentic and effi cient cosmetics.
The sea has inspired us with treatment approach and experiences
combining spa wellbeing and real beauty results. Today, Thalgo’s
excellencies are yet to be discovered in the most beautiful and prestigious
salons, spas and thalassotherapy centres around the world.
Thalgo’s fi rst success story was the 100% natural Micronised Marine Algae
powder derived from three algae selected for their rich mineral content,
and mixed together in specifi c proportions. Ever since this discovery,
micronised algae have been used in the best thalassotherapy centres
worldwide for their benefi cial effects on articular, muscular and circulatory
problems, certain kinds of dermatitis, and also their anti-obesity effect.
Their effectiveness in treating problems related to modern-day life
(overwork, stress, insomnia, general relaxation etc.) rapidly triggered an
active interest, which led to the ever-increasing introduction of marine
treatment centres in urban environments.
At the recent National conference Thalgo Nutri-Cosmetics was launched
into New Zealand. Thalgo Nutri-Cosmeticians are now able to treat client
skin concerns with Thalgo products and with the New Thalgo Nutri-
Cosmetic range.
Thalgo is also making the nutritional benefi ts of the sea available in an
original line of fi ve organic herbal teas. Made with algae and plants, the
teas combine effective active ingredients with delicious fl avours for great
tasting and effective tea. Algae provide vitamins, minerals and trace
elements bringing wellbeing and balance.
Thalgo’s latest Anti Ageing range has recently been voted the ‘Anti Ageing
Range of the Year’ at the Asia Spa awards in November 2011. Thalgo has
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selected high performance algae and actives that work in perfect synergy
with the skin, for its new range of anti-ageing products and facials.
Two red algae provide all the elements essentials for the protection and
synthesis of the skin’s support fi bres. A unique drinkable Collagen Booster
has also been developed to support the skin from within. It contains
Collagen, Hyaluronic acid and a complex of Antioxidants to provide
exceptional results increasing hydration and assisting to reduce micro
wrinkles.
We invite you to discover Thalgo and to explore new sensations...
For more information please e-mail:
info@infi nisea.co.nz or Phone 0800 842 546 or 09 362 0882.

NEW ZEALAND’S ULTIMATE
SPA EXPERIENCE
HANMER SPRINGS IS NOT ONLY New
Zealand’s busiest spa retreat, it offers the
country’s ultimate spa experience.
Walk into The Spa at Hanmer Springs
and you can immediately feel its soul. Soft
lighting and a long curved reception desk
with smiling faces oozing famous Hanmer
hospitality greet all. This is not a stark,
sterile white environment – it is a place
with heart.
The entire $3 million facility is modern
and spacious, with luxurious treatment
rooms as well as six private thermal pools
and steam and sauna rooms. It opened in
2007 as part the award-winning Hanmer
Springs Thermal Pools and Spa complex.
‘Delicious’ and ‘decadent’ are the words
that spring to mind when describing some
of the feature treatments on offer at The
Spa. The menu selection sounds totally
decadent, good enough to eat and a
chocolate lover’s dream.
Why not regenerate with a deep pore
cleansing exfoliation followed by a relaxing
cocoa butter facial massage, then a
luscious chocolate fondue mask. Yum! If
your skin is feeling a little tired and dry,
you can awaken your senses with a honey
sugar scrub, followed by a cocoa butter
massage and a mouth-watering hot cocoa
butter wrap.
You can enjoy it alone or share it as a
couples retreat. It will most defi nitely
leave your skin feeling “sweet as”. Allow
60 to 80 minutes for your treatment times
and be sure to book in advance to avoid
disappointment – especially on weekends.
Highly Recommended – Spa Pass: A 30minute
sauna or steam followed by a Full
Body relaxation massage and Thermal
Pool entry all for $135.
Or Alpine Aqua Body Experience: A full
body exfoliation using a unique Alpine
Aqua Sugar Scrub, shower off and enjoy
a relaxing full body massage utilising
warmed, rich and truly moisturizing Alpine
Aqua Body Butter. Allow 80 minutes at a
cost of $145.
Visit hanmersprings.co.nz
Opening Hours – 10am – 7pm every day except Christmas Day.
RESERVATIONS
Booking in advance is advised to avoid disappointment,
especially on weekends or in holiday periods.
CONTACT
The Spa at Hanmer Springs, 38 Amuri Avenue, Hanmer Springs.
Phone 0800 873 529 or 03 315 0029.
Website - hanmersprings.co.nz or Email – thespa@hanmersprings.co.nz
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cinz meetings
MEETINGS 2012: SKY CITY AUCKLAND
THE HIGHLY REGARDED Meetings tourism and
travel expo, will be staged from 13–14 June 2012
at the Sky City Auckland convention centre, with
170 exhibitors from all over New Zealand present.
To ensure their efforts bear fruit, Tourism New
Zealand is working with CINZ to bring overseas
buyers from as far afi eld as the USA, China,
Japan and South East Asia to Auckland for
the event to boost the usually large Australian
contingent of buyers.
Now in its 16th year Meetings “gives conference
and incentive organisers and decision-makers
the opportunity to see all of New Zealand under
one roof and to make connections with key
people who can help them with the planning and
execution of their next event,” says CINZ chief
executive, Alan Trotter.
IF YOU FIND YOURSELF TRANSITING through Auckland International
Airport Terminal and need to offl oad some of your luggage, Smarte Carte will
store it for you. The company’s core business is to manage airport trolleys,
with operations at more than 1200 sites worldwide, including all major
Australian and New Zealand airports. Smarte Carte have introduced a range
of additional service lines designed to look after storage, baggage handling
and wrapping. There are two Smarte Carte stores conveniently located at
International Departures, opposite Qantas Premium check-in and opposite
Air NZ Premium check-in.
The services being offered are:
Unaccompanied Baggage – an on-site airport to door freight service for
passengers with large or heavy items which exceed the normal check-in
allowance. If a passenger is overseas and wants to return excess baggage
to their home in New Zealand Smarte Carte offers a global 0800 service
whereby the passenger can coordinate the shipment home to New Zealand.
Services: baggage storage, baggage wrapping and
unaccompanied baggage. baggagestorage.com.au
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“An independent evaluation of Meetings 2011
showed that more than $32m worth of business
was generated over the two days, while 86% of
exhibitors walked away with business. So it’s a
very signifi cant event for our industry,” he says.
Complimentary air travel and accommodation
will be made available to those buyers who apply
to attend Meetings through the Hosted Buyer
programme that covers both days of the expo.
New Zealand
Event Planners Guide 2012
The 2012 edition was offi cially launched at
AIME in Melbourne, Australia.
The planner, published annually has long been
regarded as the ‘bible’ for anyone seeking to
plan a conference or meeting in New Zealand.
Departures Location
Opposite Qantas Business Check In,
Door 3, Intl. Terminal. T +64 9 257 3322
The planner is an
easy to use guide to
the fi nest business s
tourism products on n
offer.
The planner layout
is simple and easy to o
use, the conference
event venues are divided by region and there
is a Venue Capacity Index for quick reference.
There’s a great selection of support services
and of course a list of CINZ Professional
Conference Organisers.
If you would like a copy of the latest planner
simply go on to the website conventionsnz.
co.nz and request a copy.
SMART IDEA FOR AIRPORT LUGGAGE STORAGE
All passengers using the Smarte Carte service will be provided with an email
or text message confi rming their airway bill number, and a tracking number
so that they can check the progress of each shipment via email. Delivery can
be expected within in three to fi ve days of leaving their items with Smarte
Carte.
Baggage Wrapping – Smart Carte will wrap almost anything, including chilly
bins, bicycles, surfboards, golf clubs and skis, for passengers wishing to
prevent damage, tampering, or theft to their baggage and contents in transit
at a cost of $10 per item.
Baggage Storage – a ‘left baggage’ service where passengers can leave
their baggage in a secure location for several hours or days. The company
also has a fax, printing and document scanning service. Passengers have
the ability to use a dedicated computer terminal to access a limited number
of websites to print itineraries, submit visa applications or obtain copies of
visas.
Arrivals Location
Opposite Air NZ Premium Check In,
Door 7, Intl. Terminal. T +64 9 257 3311

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