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My Own Jeweller Direct is an award winning local Jeweller in the central suburb of Runcorn, creating custom designer, hand made Jewellery, Jewellery restorations, Jewellery remodelling, Jewellery repairs and resizing rings while you wait, for the greater Brisbane region since 1976. Peter is a member of the prestigious Gold and Silversmith Guild of Australia. The guild is the only professional organisation in Australia with a traditional and comprehensive system of marking individual precious Jewellery items, ensuring your custom made Jewellery is recognised worldwide. My Own Jeweller Direct is also a member of the Jeweller's Association of Australia, giving you the peace of mind within the industry.
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How exciting that Christmas is officially just around the corner. What better time of the year is there to spend time with friends, family and loved ones? Christmas is very special in our family, it is time that we get to spend with our kids as the year can get so busy and very distracted with exams or work commitments that this is a non-negotiable time for us, and one of great importance in our world and Family. With the holiday season closing in on us it is time for you all to give some thought to the service and maintenance of your mode of holiday, whether that be trailers, caravans or boats and your drive / tow vehicle, it is really important that you have them checked and ensure the safety of them is second to none. This is your holiday, your family and your life and no one wants to be taking short cuts just to get away. Remember we have plenty of amazing service providers in our community so be sure to utilise them www.boatiesquotes.com.au or www. lifestyleandleisuresupercentre.com.au , this is what we pride ourselves on. Getting you the best providers, so if you can’t find someone please be sure to give us a call in the office and our team will do the searching for you and point you in the right direction. Towards the end of the year, I don’t know about you but I seem to always find myself reflecting ahead of the old “new year’s resolution” what have I achieved this year, what didn’t I achieve this year, did I work as hard as I should of and how much I planned, was I there for friends, family, staff and work colleagues, was I the best Mum, wife, daughter and friend I could be and what could I have done better? Well I, like everyone I didn’t get it all right, but what I did do was always what I thought was right at the time, and that is all that we can do, make informative decisions and choices with the facts we had at the time and know that, that is enough at any given time. Although we do look back and ponder, we also have that wonderful tool called hind sight, which
we could all make better life decisions and choices if we had the information the future gives us back then in the past when we had to make the decision. So don’t beat yourself up looking back as you were not equipped with the same knowledge, be confident in knowing you made the right decision at the time. So yes I have all this you “beaut” advice to dish out here in my monthly letter, but it does not stop me from being human too and feeling a pinch of guilt, or being disappointed for not being “super woman”. So this November I am going to enjoy, embrace and get excited for the best part of the year is in front of me. I am going to get excited for my now and my short term future and adventure. Long term goals and the “to do list” can just wait until next year. I am not going to waste this lead into the best part of my year by thinking about what I have not done, because I have absolutely killed it this year with what I have achieved and living in the now is so much more fun, more fulfilling and downright rewarding. To all of you that form our community, whether you own a boat, caravan, love the outdoors, travel or a supplier that look after all our travellers, I hope you can take a little of this on board and don’t put too much pressure on yourself, what gets done gets done and what doesn’t well “it is what it is”. Be kind to yourself and other travellers out there, and most of all be patient to all those that you come across. Everyone’s journey is a different one, so don’t be so quick to yell, scream or assume. Remember today is the best day ever, yesterday is gone, and no one knows what tomorrow brings – Today is all we all have! So make it count and love it and enjoy it. Love Life,
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WHAT’S ON IN NOVEMBER? Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2016 3 – 7 November, 2016 http://www.showmanagement.com/ft-lauderdaleinternational-boat-show-2016/event/
2016 Red Bull Water Maze 19 November, 2016 https://www.surfingaustralia.com/states/qld/events/ 2016-red-bull-water-maze
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Whitesands Game Fishing Tournament 25 - 27 November, 2016 http://www.jervisbaygfc.com/wstournament.html
Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney 27 November, 2016 http://ap.ironman.com/triathlon/events/asiapac
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Broome and Beyond
The pearling capital of Australia, Broome is the western gateway to the Kimberley wilderness - home to world famous Cable Beach sunsets and the natural phenomenon of the Staircase to the Moon. Just a two and a half hour flight from Perth transports you to this tropical oasis of striking contrasts in colour and culture, where the vibe is very relaxed but there's so much to engage the senses. 08
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Image: Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa
Image: Jarrad Seng
Image: Jarrad Seng
Affectionately known as the ‘pearl of the north’, and thanks to Broome’s unpolluted waters, its South Sea pearls are among the largest and most coveted commercially harvested cultured pearls in the world. Their discovery in the 1800s fuelled a mass migration almost as epic as the gold rush. Japanese, Filipino and Malay pearl divers arrived in droves seeking their fortune, creating a melting pot of cultures that makes Broome the multicultural town it is today.
Image: Jarrad Seng
A great way to learn more about Broome and the Indigenous people, who have lived in the region for thousands of years, is through the eyes of one of the local Yawuru people. Bart Pigram, born and bred in Broome, belongs to a long tradition of pearling workers and musicians. This heritage enables Bart to tell many rich and fascinating stories of life around the beautiful turquoise waters of Roebuck Bay on his Narlijia Tours.
You can witness first-hand how Broome pearls are cultured by taking a cruise to visit local pearl farms like Willie Creek or Cygnet Bay, or pick up a memento of your trip in the dazzling pearl showrooms of Chinatown.
Each year in September the Shinju Matsuri Festival celebrates Broome’s cultural diversity hosting a series of food, entertainment, arts and community events throughout the town. One of the festival’s annual highlights is a long table dinner on Cable Beach under the stars.
Once a bustling hub of pearl sheds, billiard saloons, opium dens and brothels, Chinatown is now home to pearl showrooms and sidewalk cafes and restaurants serving east-meets-west cuisine. This is also where you’ll find another of Broome’s gems - Sun Pictures, the oldest operating outdoor cinema in the world and galleries that showcase works from some of the Kimberley’s most celebrated contemporary and Aboriginal artists.
Cable Beach - 22 kilometres of beautiful white sand and turquoise water – is one of Mother Nature’s finest offerings, alongside the striking rust-red cliffs and 130 million year old dinosaur footprints at Gantheaume Point. What’s more, on certain dates from March to October when the full moon coincides with low tide at Roebuck Bay, she performs the most aweinspiring illusion known as the Staircase to the Moon.
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Accommodation-wise, there are plenty of indulgent eco retreats, up-market hotels and chic resorts. There’s just as much choice for the budget traveller too, with a good selection of hostels, caravan and camping grounds. Be sure to book ahead during peak season, from June to August. By day you can do as little or as much as you like. Relax on the beach or by the pool, or get active and go kayaking, whale watching, boating, jet skiing or enjoying the quintessential Broome experience – a camel ride along the beach. Broome is an ideal starting point for a Kimberley adventure. Experience the world’s only Horizontal Waterfalls at Talbot Bay, cruise the pristine Kimberley coastline on a luxury vessel, explore the Dampier Peninsula and learn about Aboriginal culture at one of the many indigenous tourism operators in the region or head to sustainable eco retreat - Eco Beach south of Broome.
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The exotic pearling town of Broome offers some deliciously indulgent resorts dotted across its spectacular landscape.
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• Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa This resort overlooks Broome’s iconic Cable Beach and combines Asian and colonial cultures www. cablebeachclub.com
drive south of Broome, this unique eco-resort offers an unforgettable wilderness experience with minimal environmental impact. www. ecobeach.com.au
• The billi - One of Broome’s newest properties, The Billi Resort offers a range of accommodation including 1 and 2 Bedroom Villas, Studio Rooms and ultra-luxurious Eco Tents. www.thebilli.com.au
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• Kimberley Sands Resort & Spa Inspired by the pinctada maxima, the shell that nurtures Broome’s beautiful pearls, this five-star resort is designed to nourish your needs. www.kimberleysands.com.au
Feast on Broome’s multicultural cuisine that utilises local produce, including a diversity of fresh seafoods. • Matso’s Broome Brewery Matso’s incorporates Broome’s laidback lifestyle with Asian influences, and concocted a distinctive collection of beer and great food to match. www.matsosbroomebrewery.com.au
and delicious bar snacks that can be pared with an extensive list of wines, beers, or cocktails. • Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa Enjoy Japanese cuisine at Zensai and Indonesian fare at Rambutan, as well as the Sunset Bar for pre dinner drinks and ocean sunsets www.cablebeachclub.com
See and Do
• Broome Camel Safari - Take a camel ride along Broome’s beautiful beaches. Enjoy an afternoon ride along stunning turquoise waters or an evening ride during a spectacular Kimberley sunset. www.broomecamelsafaris.com.au
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• The Mangrove Resort Hotel Idyllically set amongst beautiful lush tropical gardens and picturesque palm trees, the resort boasts stunning views over sparkling Roebuck Bay and is a five minute walk from Chinatown. www.mangrovehotel.com.au • The Pearle - The Pearle is custom built for Broome living. Choose from hotel rooms, or private one, two, or three bedroom villas with private plunge pool. www.thepearle.com.au • Eco Beach Wilderness Retreat Located one and a half hours
• The Old Zoo Café - Formally part of the Pearl Coast Zoo, the Old Zoo Café is a modern and funky restaurant with excellent food. www. zoocafe.com.au • Azuki - Azuki Japanese Fusion specialises in delicious Japanese style food both dine in and take away. Azuki also offers outside catering individually tailored to each client. Location: 1/15 Napier Terrace, Broome, WA, 6725 • The Aarli - The Arli located in the heart of Chinatown, dishes up a range of tasty share plates
• Broome Historic Society Museum The former general store is now a safe house for Broome’s past. Uncover a colourful history of pearling, missing diamonds, Aboriginal culture, and life by the sea. www.broomemuseum.org.au • Broome Hovercraft Adventure Tours - With a variety of tours around Roebuck Bay, these hovercraft adventures can take you to places inaccessible by other means and are an exciting experience not to be missed. www.broomehovercraft.com.au
• Gantheaume Point - Gantheaume Point is the resting place for dinosaur footprints that have been preserved for over 130 million years. The footprints are revealed in the rocky reef area when the tide is low. www.broomevisitorcentre.com.au • Malcolm Douglas Croc & Wilderness Parks - Only 15 minutes drive from Broome, the park offers a glimpse at the native fauna of Australia’s NorthWest. It houses a large population of alligators, saltwater and freshwater crocodiles. www.malcolmdouglas. com.au/crocpark • Sun Pictures - Opened in 1916, Sun Pictures is thought to be the world’s oldest operating outdoor picture garden, and still screens cinema magic every night. www.sunpictures.com.au • Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventure - Experience one of
the world’s greatest wonders - the Horizontal Waterfalls. Fly over in a seaplane, then land and take a jet boat ride through the falls before enjoying lunch at Talbot Bay. www.horizontalfallsadventures.com.au
• Whale watching - See Humpback Whales, dolphins and sea turtles from July to September www.broomewhalewatching.com.au
• Willie Creek Pearl Farm - Willie Creek pearl farm tours provide a first insight into the activities of a working pearl farm, and is one of Broome’s most popular attractions. Show rooms are located at Cable Beach and Chinatown. www.williecreekpearls.com.au
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• Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm (ANW) Located on the Dampier Peninsula north of Broome, Cygnet Bay Pearl farm runs an extensive range of land, sea and air tours. Make sure to try a delicious Cygnet Bay Pearl Meat tasting plate at their onsite restaurant. www.cygnetbaypearls.com.au
For more information visit:
www.australiasnorthwest.com
www.broomevisitorcentre.com.au
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7 REASONS WHY FEMALES GET MORE BACK PAIN THAN MALES High Heels
1) They Look HOT!!! But guess what? When you wear "heels" what happens is your pelvis / hips tilt forward, resulting in compression of your lower back causing a dull ache or worse - sciatica. Your calf muscles (YES.... they look so good!) actually shorten which pulls on your hamstrings. What happens is, most women that wear "Heels" for a prolonged period of time find it uncomfortable to wear flats!
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2) They are gifts from above... Until the dreaded back ache creeps in! A number of factors are considered here. 1. Pregnancy - often the lumbar area has a prominent curve due to the growing baby. 2. Birth epidural in lumbar vertebrae and the birthing process itself 3. Breast feeding - often posture is compromised causing neck, shoulder and back discomfort (not to mention the increased weight of those big girls in your bra!!). 4. Carrying - Ok hands up who carry's their child on their hip and favours one side? Guilty! Imagine carrying your baby for over 12 months on the same side everyday. What happens is you often tilt the favoured side up to assist in holding the baby, causing muscle memory which will often result in a tilted or rotated pelvis!
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3) What? You're blaming my Louis Vuitton or is it my Kardashian? Don't shoot the messenger, but YES! When you carry your handbag on your shoulder, you do a number of things.... But firstly before I explain what the heck are you carrying in there? Have you ever weighed this thing? Didn't think so! Besides the weight of 'everything but the kitchen sink' weighing you down, you also compromise your posture by lifting your shoulder so that your bag stays secure. Have a look in the mirror! ;]
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4) Or lack of! I'm hearing you ask, "How does that have anything to do with back pain?"... A LOT! Do you notice that when you're feeling down, sad, tired etc that you tend to roll your shoulders in? Well when you lack self-confidence, you often find that this is your stance - almost a protective stance. As mammals, we are the only ones that walk up right and expose our internal organs. We often protect the heart centre and keep ourselves closed by creating a curve in the upper thoracic. What this does is causes discomfort in the upper back and neck. Head up, shoulders back, boobs out! You've got this!
Posture 5) As above, so below! Thats right - Head Up, Shoulders Back, Boobs Out! Why? Simple really. What happens when your posture is compromised, you find that not only do you get that burning sensation between your shoulder blades, headaches and lower back discomfort, but you also find it hard to breathe! Do this now - roll your shoulders in, draw your chin to your chest and inhale. Hard isn't it? Now roll your shoulders back, eyes looking straight ahead, inhale... Ahhhh how easy was that? Do you know how important breathing is? Well if you don't breathe, you'll die! (A bit extreme, but seriously!). Posture can influence so much and your core muscles play a big part in this. If you're a mum you maybe asking "What core"?
Putting yourself Last 6) Put yourself first for once! "Please... Like that never happens"! Let's be honest ladies... It needs to happen more! Why? Because if you don't look after you first, you'll start to resent the fact that you didn't when S@!T hits the fan! I get it, being a Mum or a female has it's pressures... and we will "always" put our children, our partners, friends, family and even our BOSSES before us! Somethings got to give! If you can't find time for a massage - you'll carry tension = back pain. If you can't find time to exercise - you'll gain weight = back pain. If you can't take time out to de-stress, you'll end up burn't out, adrenals fatigued and too exhausted to even smile!
Exercise & Nutrition 7) My diet is fine! I eat healthy? I've heard it all before... And to a degree, I believe you do. But what I found to be more often than not, is that what you think is healthy, actually isn't (no judgement at all from my end). Most of us are in an acidic state, when we should actually be in an alkaline state. So how does this have any thing to do with back pain? Our food is the building blocks that are responsible for repairing, building, supporting, replenishing and nourishing every single cell in our body. When we feed our bodies "crap" or when we eat the wrong things, we create an acidic environment. Most of the time when we are in pain, we are inflamed, literally at the threshold of our pain tolerance. In order to support the body in it's ability to heal itself, it is essential to keep the body in an alkaline state enhancing the healing momentum. Exercise when done incorrectly can cause back pain. This may vary, but generally using incorrect techniques, compromising your posture, unfamiliar with gym / exercise equipment, lifting weights that are too heavy or not heavy enough, twisting and turning without awareness and not breathing correctly on exertion have all shown to result in back pain. In conjunction with a poor diet, excessive alcohol consumption and a bad attitude, plus all of the above, back pain can often be the result. BUT there is a solution and we can help! If you'd like to take action NOW and get back to being an EMPOWERED pain free woman, then call us today 075522-7422 or email admin@mybodybrilliant.com Follow this link to learn more
R U O Y E N I F REDE E R U T N E V AD Just when you think you may need a big budget to get your hands on a well-equipped new Caravan, along comes Tango Caravans with their debut model ‘The Flash’ completely redefining the meaning of Affordable Luxury Caravanning... It takes some serious thought and planning to create a Caravan that appeals to the masses. With the wants and needs of customers constantly changing and new manufacturers popping up all the time, it’s no easy task standing out from the crowd in the Caravan Industry. This hasn’t seemed to have been a problem for Tango Caravans however, although only officially launching earlier this year, their first stock model off the line ‘The Flash’ has quickly cemented the brand as a serious contender in the new van market place. The brand may be new, but that doesn’t mean the owner is too... Sarah Horter is the Managing Director of Tango Caravans and being Grand-Daughter of Industry Veteran Ian Grant (of Ian Grant’s Caravans fame), it’s fair to say Caravans are in Sarahs blood. With a solid 15 years experience in the Caravan Industry at some of Australias best known Caravan companies including a long stint at the family business, Sarah says it’s always been a dream to release her own range of Caravans.
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The debut ‘Flash’ model is a fully equipped 18ft 4” 2 berth aluminium clad van with a tare weight of 1840kgs and boasts a 500kg payload bringing it to an ATM of 2340kgs. Jam-Packed full of features including full ensuite, 3.5kg washing machine, dual batteries, dual solar, reverse camera, slide out Weber Q, 185 litre AES fridge, external shower, Ibis Air-Con, heavy duty 6x2” durogal chassis and now boasting standard Dexter Torflex Independent Suspension, the Flash is currently advertised at the cut-throat price of $49,990.
‘My Pa has always taught me to look after people to the best of your ability and sell your product as cheap as you can, and that’s the philosophy I’ve adapted. There’s nothing on the market today with the features the Flash offers at the price we sell it for. I want to see Caravan Parks all around Australia flooded with Tango vans and happy customers’ she explains. It’s a mantra that certainly seems to be working! We look forward to hearing more about Tango as the brand continues to grow.
We’ve gone overboard. Dive in and discover Abell Point Marina. The new Abell Point Marina located in the beautiful Whitsundays is designed to provide boaties with everything they need and more. Our marina village offers state-of-the-art facilities and VIB service (Very Important Boatie), including a concierge dockhand to guide you to your berth. Airlie Beach’s hidden gems are at your doorstep including dozens of bars and restaurants. As the first Global 5 Gold Anchor accredited marina in Australia, when it comes to looking after boaties we know the ropes.
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Airlie Comes Alive
Join Abell Point Marina this November when Airlie Beach comes alive with the sound of music. Back and bigger than ever with headline acts such as Tim Finn (Crowded House), Troy Cassar Daley and Daryl Braithwaite to name a few, this is a weekend of music not to be missed. Abell Point Marina village will play host some incredible bands at venues on-site – Barcelona and Sorrento, so there really has been no better time to stay, play, explore.
The Team at Abell Point Marina are offering you 5% discount off casual berthing rates (applicable to a minimum 4 night stay)
PLUS • 10% discount off tickets for Celebrity Chef Dinner (Saturday 19 November) at Lure • Sorrento Bar & Restaurant - $15 pasta voucher • Bohemian Raw Café – 10% discount voucher • 10% off seafood at Whitsunday Seafood Company • 10% of all scenic flights with Helipad
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Visit www.abellpointmarina.com.au for Terms & Conditions: If you are unable to make Airlie Beach Festival of Music, then there is still plenty to head to the Marina for, check out below what’s on at Abell Point Marina & Airlie Beach for November: • 3 – 6 November – Airlie Beach Music Festival: Entry prices vary for main stage access. Smaller venues – no charge • 4 November – Barcelona Salsa Dancing: no charge. Open to the public
• 5 November – Proserpine Entertainment Centre: Thai Dinner and traditional dancing display: $37.50 pp • 11 November - Barcelona Salsa Dancing: no charge. Open to the public • 12 – 13 November - Fujifilm Hamilton Island Triathlon/ Fujifilm Whitehaven Beach Ocean Swim • 18 November – Proserpine Entertainment Centre: Acoustic Guitar Spectacular: $28 pp • 19 November – Lure Celebrity Chef Dinner: $99 pp. Bookings essential • 25 November – Barcelona Salsa Dancing: no charge. Open to the public • 26 November – Abell Point Yacht Club Christmas Party. Join the celebrations and become a member in 2017. Packages available with inclusions for berthing, in the month of November. With warm weather, calm seas, light winds, there has never been a better time to stay, play, explore at Abell Point Marina, Whitsundays, Queensland. If you have not yet had a chance to view the other articles we have run on Abell Point Marina, they are worth checking out as this Marina is in a class of its own and very worth spending your hard earned and deserved holidays enjoying. Kick off your Christmas break early at Abell Point Marina.
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Sailors with a Disability This is the story of Mudgeeraba Special School Student Jacob Williams who defied all odds to win a Silver Medal at last years Special Olympics World games in Los Angles as a member of the Australian Sailing Team. Jacob was helming a two person Club Flying Junior in the ocean off Belmont pier Huntington Beach (Surf City) against some very stiff competition from other nations. Jacob was born at 24 weeks gestational weighing only 850grams. He was on life support for his first 3 months and remained in intensive care for another 3 months finally going home after 6 months, 1 week and weighing 2.59Kg. During his intensive care Doctors accidental discovered Jacob had a rare (1 in 20mil) congenial Kidney disease (Hyper Prostaglandin E2 Syndrome) and he was then the worlds youngest every surviving premature baby on record with this condition. During the next 2 years he had many more hospital visits and spent most of this time with an oxygen bottle
to help his weak lungs. Jacob did not walk until he was nearly 3 years old was fed via a nasal gastric tube at first and then by a Peg in his abdomen until he was 9 years old. Jacob started Sailing at Gold Coast Sailing Club Varsity Lakes only five years ago and thanks to the wonderful Volunteers learnt to race and has now competed in State, National, and World Games. In previous years Jacob also dislocated his Knee about 5 times (unrelated to sailing) so after the last National Games and only 12 months before the World Games Jacob underwent surgery to have it fixed. He is continually working hard on rehabilitation to make the knee and the rest of him fitter and stronger. This will help him grow his skills and his ability to sail in a more demanding role, that of Solo sailor in a Laser sailboat. Story & Images by Jacobs Support Team Images: Jacob 6 mths before his Medal Win | Jacob on the helm with his training partner | Jacob on helm # 8 off Huntington Beach | Jacobs Sailboat “Jacobs Slime�.
Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises specialises in discovering the Great Barrier Reef. Visitors are encouraged to view the wonderful underwater world of marine life and corals by participating in snorkelling, glass bottom boat or semi-submarine tours. Big Cat also provides many optional tours on board, including certified and introductory diving, Seawalker helmet diving and boat snorkel trips to the outer edge of Green Island Reef.
Call (07) 4051 0444 info@greenisland.com.au
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ninebot segway STYLE TOURS Cairns Segway tours are using the latest technology The Ninebot. Which is lighter, safer and the gyroscopes are more technologically advanced. This is the "Next Generation Segway" Contact the team at Ninebot Tours today to book your tour or to find out more information.
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Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort is a friendly oasis set amidst 28 acres of immaculate grounds lush with palms, rainforest areas and award winning tropical gardens and is situated on the southern entrance to Cairns, just seven minutes from the city centre. Catering to travellers and holiday makers who appreciate quality, cleanliness and excellent value for money, Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort has a full range of accommodation, camping and caravan sites to suit couples, families, groups or independent travellers looking for a friendly home away from home. Our accommodation ranges from luxury Sun Lagoon Condos that sleep up to eight people with two bathrooms to Spa Villas and Tropical Ensuite Cabins for smaller families and those travelling on a budget.
For more information, check out our website or contact us on (07) 4054 6644 www.coconut.com.au
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Tempo Spars is a Sydney based rigging and mast service company that has been operating for over 35 years. Tempo Spars operates out of 2 facilities, they have a manufacturing, painting and rigging shop in Brookvale. The majority of their ‘work’ is done in Brookvale.They are the largest Yacht Mast Manufacturer in Sydney and with our new on water service center as part of Sydney Harbour Boat Storage at Balmain we are now offering Rigging and Mast refurbishment services from a convenient on water location. They also get around to a lot of the yacht clubs and other geographical areas, so no matter where you are give them a call and they can work out a way to help you out.
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Preparing Your Vehicle and Trailer for Your Trip Planning a camping trip is exciting but you don’t want to have it upset due to your vehicle or trailer not performing like you need it to. Take the time to get them ready for the trip though and you can greatly reduce any potential problems. Make sure your car has a full tank of gas to get started. If you are traveling a long distance fill it up again as needed. Try to keep a full tank for when you get to the camping area. Look over the engine to make sure you have enough fluids. Check the oil, transmission fluid, water, and coolant. You also want to check all of the hoses. If you see signs of wear you should replacement. If one breaks on your trip then it could be a huge effort to get one. Check over all of the belts too. The tyre pressure of the vehicle is very important. You will use less fuel when you have the right amount of pressure in them. Use a tyre gauge to measure each of them. The amount to put in will be on the side of the tyres. Check all of the lights and turn signals on the vehicle to make sure that they work well. Since you will be towing a camper trailer you may need to adjust your mirrors a bit. This will make it easier to park and to back up. You need to make sure everything is secure inside of the caravan. This includes drawers and the refrigerator. Windows should also be closed. Check the brakes, wheel bearings, wheel nuts, and all of the lights. Make sure you securely attach the trailer to the vehicle you are towing it with. The tyres on the trailer need to be check as well. You should have a spare tyre for both the vehicle and the trailer in case you need one. Bring along some blocks of wood to help level the trailer too at your camp site. You never know when it could be offset. Plus, you want to have the tires chocked so that they won’t go anywhere when you have the trail at the determined spot. If you are planning on bringing an offroad camper trailer make sure you pack plenty of extra spares including tyres, even more than on a regular trip since you will likely be far from aid and any chance of finding a spare part locally. Contact the team at Austrack today to find out more information. Email: sales@austrackcampers.com.au | Phone: 07 5498 3888 www.austrackcampers.com.au
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Service we Provide • Wheel bearings service or replacement • Brake service or replacement • Suspension repairs and up grade • Exterior and interior repairs • Reseal of hatches and windows • Awnings and exterior shelf installations • 12v wiring and lighting ,dual batteries • Battery replacement and up grade
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7 daYs“your of: frasEr isLand itinerary”
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Arrive at the Barge, Inskip Point – Rainbow Beach.
https://www.visitfrasercoast.com/destinations/fraser-island
This is definitely one of my favourite parts of the trip, 5:30am arrival at the barge, sun rising and your holiday ahead of you. The excitement, the anticipation and the pure feel ing of your body hitting relax ation while your phone loses service, exactly why we work so hard day after day through out the year. For our spot at Fraser Island we catch the barge and then we have 40 minutes’ drive down the beach, enjoying creek crossings, negotiating wash outs and loving the sea breeze and salt air. “Heaven I have arrived.” We then have approx. 1 hour trip across the island to the Western beach dependant how heavy and loaded we are, the condition of the track and what traffic is coming the other way. On the other side we are met by gorgeous water views and perfectly sunny skies, did I say I am in Heaven? With such an early start this morning we are all hungry and thirsty so we park and prepare an easy meal before our set up begins. The rest of the day involves kids paddling and kayaking in the ocean and the creek, us unloading and setting up house for the next week, getting dinner organised so we can enjoy the first sunset of the holiday.
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Starts quite early, why wouldn’t it when you hit the hay at 7pm the night before. The kids have had breakfast, brushed their teeth, are lathered up with sunscreen and already swimming, it is not even 8am. The day is spent by the creek, swimming, sleeping, reading, eating, did I say swimming, reading, a little more camp set up and organising, lunch, afternoon tea, swimming and some quiet time in the shade before dinner preps’ game of logo with the kids and bed.
DAY THREE
For those of you reading this that have been to Fraser Island, you will know that your days follow suit the same thing different day most days and at no point do people get bored, or look for other things to do. It is just how it rolls. Sure some things happen earlier than some others the day before or vice versa but exactly what happened in day 2 happened in day 3. However today we are planning the tides for tomorrow as we are doing a day trip, which means we have to be gone by 7am tomorrow to give us time over the surf side before returning back. These things seem to require a beer and a wine to discuss and nothing happens quickly. Early dinner, few drinks and off to bed for early start tomorrow.
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We are up and dressed, breakfast and dishes done, nibbles and water packed in case, for whatever reason we miss the tide and have a long wait. Spending a nice day at Lake McKenzie (view details further in article) swimming and relaxing taking pics and we will have a picnic lunch as time will be short to get back on the track to head back to camp. Lake McKenzie with its turquoise and tea-coloured water is one of the biggest attractions of the Island. The lakes are formed by accumulation of water over a thin, impermeable layer of decaying leaves and other organic material. With clear blue water and perfect white sand beach you really do have to make the time to visit this magical spot. After we have enjoyed hours in the water and a great picnic lunch we grab our towels, thongs and other belongings and head for the car for our trek back. We love this place as a family so much time spent together learning so much, or just talking amongst ourselves during our journeys across the island. We arrive back to camp, without fuss, yes we were keeping a close eye on the time as we were taught at a very young age and our kids have been taught there are two things that does not wait for man and that is “tide and time” and therefor when travelling
around Fraser Island it is very important that you are aware of these things otherwise your holiday can come to a quick end or you can end up spending a day or a night somewhere you did not want to be tired, cold and hungry. We are all happy to have showers, dinner and find our beds. There is definitely something about early nights and camping, I just love my bed a million times more when I am camping.
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Another day trip today, we find ourselves in need of some fres h bread so over to Cathedrals which is only ten minutes down the beach from where the ma in track comes out from the isla nd, is a relatively easy run and giv es the kids a chance to enjoy an ice cream and us to have a cold drink, grab some supplies and head back so we can be bac k by lunch and enjoy an afternoon of swimming, paddling and fish ing. Fish for dinner so the boys are in charge of the cooking (must admit they are most nights camping). Not looking forward to tomorr ow when our holiday comes to an end, but for now making the most of the beautiful sunrises, sun sets and everything in between tha t makes our holiday and fills our memory banks.
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Enjoy Victor Harbor
Victor Harbor is located 80 kilometres, just under an hours drive, due south of Adelaide, South Australia. This is one of the most popular coastal playgrounds in South Australia and has been a favourite holiday destination with families since the late 1800s. With sun, surf and sand, clear turquoise waters and stunning views, outstanding early colonial architecture, and good pubs, cafés and restaurants it’s easy to understand why. Everything you could possibly want for a satisfying holiday is close at hand. The town overlooks the beautiful Encounter Bay with a coastline featuring the huge rock outcrop of The Bluff and the very popular Granite Island. The island is made special by having the world’s only daily Horse Drawn Tram service that began operating in 1886. Victor Harbor is the perfect location for your next family holiday or weekend getaway! 28
Victor Harbor Holiday and Cabin Park offers spacious Villas, Chalets, Cabins, Units, and powered and non-powered sites. Their holiday park has accommodation options for all sized groups and families! The Victor Harbor caravan park also has a great selection of well maintained, clean communal facilities. Children will love the playground, jumping pillow and pool and adults can enjoy the picturesque location of the holiday park, whilst cooking dinner in the BBQ area and access to FREE Wi-Fi. The caravan park is also pet friendly.
Victor Harbor Holiday & Cabin Park is only a 5 minute walk to the beach and a leisurely 10 minute stroll to the town centre. Indulge in a day of shopping or sample local cuisine at one of the modern restaurants or cafes. Liquid Life & Leisure
Our Victor Harbor holiday park is close to a range of fun activities and attractions: • Swimming and surfing at local, beautiful beaches • Greenhills Adventure Park • Whale and dolphin watching cruises • Penguin spotting and wildlife parks • McLaren Vale Wineries • Scenic steam trains rides • Fishing charters • Murray Mouth, and the towns of Goolwa, Middleton and Port Elliot Contact the team today to book your holiday at Victor Harbor on (08 8552 1949) or visit the website. www.victorharborholiday.com.au
Dunes Mini Golf The Esplanade Victor Harbor, SA 5211 08 8552 8911 0407 187 267 info@dunesminigolf.com.au www.dunesminigolf.com.au Located at the Tourist Hot Spot of Victor Harbor Whether in Victor Harbor for a day or week. Enjoy yourself at “The Dunes Mini Golf Park”, situated by the Causeway overlooking Granite Island, the Horse Drawn Trams and next to the beach. Open Every Day from 9.30am. Among the best 18 Hole Mini Golf Courses in Australia. A ‘must do’ activity during your visit to Victor Harbor. Approx. 30 minutes of enjoyable, challenging social activity for the young and not so young.
Granite Island Nature Park - Penguin Tours Granite Island Victor Harbor, SA 5211 1 800 557 094 bookings@victor.sa.gov.au
Murray Mouth Tours 111 Canterbury Road Victor Harbor, SA 5211 0424 777 161 info@murraymouthtours.com.au murraymouthtours.com.au
The Granite Island Recreation & Nature Park - home to the magical Little Penguins. The ever popular guided penguin tours are a visitor’s favourite. Tours commence at dusk every night. To get to Granite Island you can walk across the Causeway or jump on the Horse Drawn Tram from Victor Harbor. Explore the island and all its magical wonders then stop at the pop up café for a meal, coffee or cool drink.
Every day at the Mouth is different. Whether it is the beautiful blue skies and rolling breakers, or an awesome thunder storm and rain the Murray Mouth is an absolute ‘must see’ location. Whilst at the mouth, take some creative photos or throw a line in the water and catch a famous Coorong mullet, salmon trout or flat-head. Subject to time and seasons, you may be able to learn the art of ‘cockling’ and take home some famous Goolwa cockles.
Only those on the Granite Island Guided Penguin Tour can access the island after dusk. So if you want the opportunity to Tours are approximately 2.5hrs spot a Little Penguin, book long and we provide a cool your tour today. drink once we arrive at the mouth.
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Hire a Caravan motorhome or Camper Trailer 2015 Condor Ultimate Family $130 / Day + GST Location: Narre Warren South, VIC Our brand new, stunning and immaculate, only used 4 times Ultimate family Caravan is going to provide your family with the best Caravanning Holiday you can ever imagine!! Island Queen Bed, large Triple bunks and separate toilet and shower ensuite. 2015 Condor Grant Cruiser $125 / Day + GST Location: Rosebud West, VIC 2015 ‘Brand New’ 20 foot Condor Grant Cruiser family 4 berth Caravan with 1 x Queen Bed and 1 x Single bunk bed. Features include Air Conditioning/Heating, Pull out Awning, Battery Pack, DVD player, Fridge/Freezer, Gas/Electric Cooktop, Kettle, Microwave + more. 2014 MDC Voyager Camper Trailer $85 / Day + GST Location: Nunawading, VIC This 2014 MDC Camper Trailer is a great Hire package for anyone wanting to experience Tent style camping but with some home comforts. The Camper has a trailer top Double bed and 2 more can sleep in the other parts of the camper. It comes with a slide out kitchen. 2015 Offroad Extreme Camper Trailer $70 / Day + GST Location: Warner, QLD Soft floor Camper trailer with full annex, large toolbox for storage, Water tank, pump and kitchen PLUS King Size bed on trailer top. Optional Items available for Hire - 4.4kva generator, Solar panel & Jerry cans. 2012 Jayco Expanda Pop Top $110 / Day + GST Location: Coolum Beach, QLD The perfect family van – Jayco Expanda Pop Top. Compact and easy to tow. Enjoy more living and storage spaces because of the fold out beds (with inner spring mattresses). Has all the comforts of home. It is fully equipped with all the crockery, cutlery etc. 2010 Spacelander Scenic $125 / Day + GST Location: Gold Coast, QLD Our super roomy 24 foot Luxury Caravan has all the mod cons including toilet, ensuite, shower, washing machine, full size fridge, full gas oven 3 burners plus 1 electric ring, island bed, club lounge and is in Immaculate condition!!
2015 Jayco Swan Outback $115 / Day + GST Location: Forster, NSW Perfect setup for Families or Couples, contains all you need to enjoy the great outdoors. Easy to tow and simple to set up. 1 X Queen bed, 1 X Double bed (with child secure rail), Seating areas convert to beds + Three way Fridge Freezer (Runs on gas or electric) etc. 2015 Bailey Unicorn Valencia $120 / Day + GST Location: Greta, NSW Near new modern caravan (purchased in 2016) with all the modern features and safety additions you could expect in a modern family van. Central heating system and water heating system. Our van is ready to go just bring your pillows, linen, food and personal items! 2014 Cheyenne Offroad Camper $100 / Day + GST Location: Woodroffe/Darwin, NT This family camper trailer sleeps 6 and is a high quality hard floor camper. It includes all the features you need to travel comfortably and like most camper trailers is quick and easy to set up. Sleeps 6.
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Gourmet Meals is the perfect solution to eating healthy with home cooked style meals that taste delicious. They offers a wide range of nutritionally balanced and portion controlled meals in regular lunch and large dinner sizes, as well as a variety of scrumptious desserts and wholesome hearty soups. Everything on the menu is completely gluten free, whilst other dietary requirements are catered for as well with a large number of fat and salt reduced, high fibre and high protein, meat free and dairy free options on offer. The “gourmet meals� are prepared by professional, internationally trained chefs who are passionate about using only the finest and freshest ingredients. No added colours, flavours and preservatives are required, as the meals are snap-frozen to ensure the quality is maintained and all the nutrients and flavours are preserved naturally. Gourmet Meals has a very strict HACCP program, where the highest of food standards are adhered to at all times. For more information, or to see a full list of delicious meals that are available, head over to www.gourmetmeals.com.au or call 1300 112 112. Meals on previous page listed below: 1. Barramundi, wilted spinach and brown rice 2. Chicken Caesar Salad 3. Beef Rissoles in a tangy tomato sauce, healthy veg mix and potato bake 4. Turkey & Chicken Stir Fry with Rice Noodles, Asian greens
Mango Chicken Curry
With Summer approaching, it means an abundance of Mango's. Our family buy trays of these from local farmers who have set up a stall on the side of the road whilst we are travelling or going on a day trip to the local national parks in our area. Not only are they cheaper but mostly you are supporting a local as well getting them fresh packed with nutrients that they provide. Mangoes are high in fiber, vitamin A and according to new research study they believe to help with protecting against colon, breast, leukaemia and prostate cancers. So what do you do with a Mango's beside eating them fresh and in a salad? Why not use them in a Summer Curry. This curry is a sweet, refreshing and light curry that provides a hearty meal for either lunch or dinner. Our kids absolutely LOVE this curry and takes about 30 - 40 mins to cook. 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped (1 1/2 to 2 cups) 1 red capsicum, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 Tbsp fresh minced ginger 2 Tbsp yellow curry powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 2 mangos, peeled and diced 2 Tbsp cider vinegar or white vinegar 1 400 can coconut milk 4 skinless boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/3 cup sultanas (optional) Salt and pepper Coriander to garnish 1 Heat oil in a large sautĂŠ pan over medium heat. Add onions and bell pepper cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for another minute. Add the curry powder and cumin, cook for a few more minutes. The spices will absorb some of the oil, so if anything begins to stick too much to the bottom of the pan, add a little more oil to the pan. 2 Add the vinegar, coconut milk, and one of the two chopped mangoes to the pan. Increase the heat and bring to a boil, then lower the heat to maintain a low simmer for about 15 minutes or until mango breads down and capsicum becomes soft, stirring occasionally. 3 Add chicken pieces and raisins to the pan. Return to a low simmer. Cover the pan and let cook for 8-10 minutes. Chicken should be just cooked through. 4 Add remaining chopped mango to the pan. Let cook at a very low temperature for another minute or two, uncovered. Do not let boil! Adjust seasonings. If a little too sweet, add a little more vinegar. If not sweet enough, you can add a dash of sugar. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve over rice. Garnish with Coriander.
Prosciutto, Melon and Mint Salad This is a throw together salad but bursts with flavour, great accompaniment to grilled chicken or steak. It's simple, easy and takes about 10 minutes to prepare.
2 Cups/large handfuls Rocket or Mixed Salad Greens 1 Cup Watermelon Diced into cubes 1 Cup Rockmelon balls or diced into cubes 1/2 Small red onion thinly sliced 100gms Prosciutto torn into small portions 1/2 Cup Feta crumbled. Juice of 1 lemon 1/2 Cup of Mint leaves sliced Throw all ingredients into a bowl and slight toss. Squeeze juice of lemon over salad and add sliced Mint.
apricot + oat protein balls 1 cup Oats 1 cup Apricots 1/2 cup Shredded Coconut 1 scoop True Protein Natural Protein 2 tbsp Rice Malt Syrup 1 tsp Water Blend all ingredients and roll into balls with extra shredded coconut.
Key Lime Energy Balls 1 1/2 cups Dates 1/2 cup Almond Meal 1/2 cup Coconut Flakes Juice from 3 Limes Zest one Lemon first and put aside with some extra coconut to coat balls. Place all ingredients in the blender and then roll into balls and cover with extra coconut and zest. Store them in the fridge. Easy & Healthy! Get a Zesty Ball in your gob!
CrossFit: Transitioning to belonging.
Over our last few editions we have been exploring the world of CrossFit from a beginner’s perspective, what is CrossFit? What are the benefits? And how do we get involved? Well I think it’s safe to say I’ve been there and done that, that awkward gut wrenching feeling of walking into the gym or in this case the box and you just feel awkward, you want to turn around and walk straight back out. But guess what happens when you don’t? You move on and you transition into that next zone, feeling like you belong. You start to feel somewhat comfortable, you find yourself kind of enjoying it. These are the steps I believe to CrossFit: 1. HARD PHASE - Awkward, sheer terrifying and downright scary! 2. JUST SHOWING UP - If you can punch out a week you will get to this stage. Where you don’t understand it, you don’t remember the movements, you definitely won’t remember people’s names (faces yes, names no), and yes you are scaling every movement but it’s actually not that bad, you are turning up, you are going through the motions and that is all that matters. 3. GETTING INVOLVED – Wow, you are starting to figure it out and your confidence is building, enough to let the others around you get to know you better too. You have crawled out of the painful, horrible early stages of CrossFit and you are moving on to the fun part.
4. OBSESSED WITH SHOWING UP – Now you are not just showing up to go through the motions - You are there because you want to be there and you don’t want to miss out! You are starting to see changes in your attitude and your clothes are probably starting to fit you better than they ever have. Your feeling stronger and you are starting to find yourself hating missing a session…Never thought I’d say those words out loud! 5. OBSESSED WITH BEING STRONGER AND HEALTHIER - This phase is not about needing to have the best body out there. This phase is all about being lean, being strong and being healthy. When you finish and you see just how hard you have worked for an hour, and not to mention how much you sweated and it hurt, you really want to get home and fuel your body the best you can. This does not come from stopping for take away on the way home or downing a few beers at the end of the day. You find yourself without trying naturally wanting to eat healthier. 6. YOU’RE OFFICIALLY HOOKED & YOU BELONG – That’s right, in our case it took approx. 8 weeks to get to the “I am hooked stage” and to be part of the community. Sure
we had glimpses of it before the 8 week mark, however we go 5 – 6 times a week and it is not only our down time, our time to recharge but is also our time to see what we can improve on from the day and week before. We can see our friends and enjoy that we all have the similar goals in mind. I have always lived a healthy lifestyle and always run every morning. I have spent hours in the pool doing laps and frequenting gyms and don’t get me wrong, all these methods kept me fit, however nothing has improved my strength and consistently eating healthy like CrossFit has. If you want to improve your way of life, your strength or be part of a community of likeminded people then get involved. Put aside the fear for one day, one week and you’ll see that before you know it, you just belong. If you’re based on the Gold Coast Steph at CrossFit Meraki www.crossfitmeraki.com.au is worth the phone call. However all of you that are not, do some research, make the call and just make an appointment, the rest will come. The only thing you shouldn’t do is overthink it because you will talk yourself out of it.
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How to Check your Caravan’s Tyre Pressure There are many adventures and surprises to look forward to as you prepare to hit the open road this caravanning season, but a deflated tyre has no room on that list! Let’s brush up on the basics of checking your caravan’s tyre pressure, and ensure that your next holiday is packed with nothing but fun.
Why is the right caravan tyre pressure so important?
Tyre pressure is an important parameter to consider regardless of the type of vehicle you’re driving. After all, your vehicle’s tyres are always in direct contact with the road, whether you’re steering, braking or accelerating. But what makes correct tyre pressure even more critical for caravans is the fact that you’re lugging a fully furnished home on wheels through kilometres of bumpy road. Not only do typical caravans tyres carry much more weight than regular vehicles, they must also be geared to negotiate off-road conditions. Lastly, caravanning may take you further off the grid than you’re used to, which means that you would have to deal with that deflated tyre on your own.
When to check your caravan’s tyre pressure:
Timing matters. When you’ve just towed your caravan for a couple of hours, you’ll find that its tyres are warm, and that its pressures read higher than if you wait for them to cool down. It is therefore important to measure tyre pressures when the tyres are cold, before you take your caravan out for a run.
Determining your caravan’s target tyre pressure values:
Your caravan manufacturer will have listed the desired tyre pressures in your caravan’s handbook or user manual. And if you don’t have access to this, you can always find the pressure values on a placard affixed to the driver’s door sill, or inside the caravan’s fuel filler cap. As a general rule, the following formula can help you estimate the target pressure value: Target tyre pressure in PSI = (MTPLM in kg x Maximum tyre pressure in psi) / (Number of wheels x Maximum tyre load in kg) (MTPLM: Maximum Technically Permitted Laden Mass)
Measuring your caravan’s tyre pressure:
Invest in a high quality measuring gauge in order to get the most accurate tyre pressure readings from your caravan. Begin by parking your caravan on level ground; this ensures that its weight is distributed evenly to all its tyres. Check the pressure in each tyre and increase or lower it to reach the target amount. Fasten the valve caps of your tyres to prevent any air leakage. And while you’re at it, it is also a good practice to measure your spare tyre’s pressure as well.
Testing your caravan’s tyre pressure:
Once you’ve inflated your caravan’s tyres to the target pressure value, take it for a spin. After covering a distance of about 100km, run another tyre pressure check – this time while the tyres are still warm from the drive. In an ideal scenario, you should get a difference of 4psi in the two pressure values. A difference greater than 4psi would mean that your caravan’s tyre pressure was too low when you started, while a difference lower than 4psi indicates that your tyres were over-inflated. Keeping your caravan’s tyres in good shape can not only prevent unnecessary hassle during your holiday, it also goes a long way in keeping you safe, and even saves you a few bucks! Routine tyre pressure checks shouldn’t take more than a few minutes; make them a part of your caravanning itinerary and if you need any specific help on your caravan always chat with your local caravan repair centre or specialist before you attempt anything you’re unsure of.
Brand Boost
Check out our picks of the month for amazing products and where to buy! If you have a product you’d like boosted, email content@liquidlifeandleisure.com.au Markfish Markfish will enable a single button press to make a waypoint or “Mark” on any brand of GPS or marine multi-function display.....THAT’S RIGHT, ANY BRAND! This waypoint will be given a name, display the GPS coordinates of the current location, and will be automatically saved for later reference. http://www.nautek.com.au/markfish/
Trail-A-Mate The Trail-A-Mate is an innovative product that works as a hydraulic jockey wheel which can transform into a solid base jack when required. The 2-in-1 unit is capable of supporting a total weight of 1000kg and is compatible with most standard-height and off-road caravans. https://www.caravanrvcamping.com.au/trail-a-matehydraulic-jockey-wheel-jack
Camec Compact 2.5kg washing machine
Clothes washing whilst caravanning will cease to be a problem with the Camec Compact 2.5kg washing machine, designed with RVs, motor homes, campers and caravans in mind. This fully automatic top loading washing machine handles variable loads without consuming more than 20 litres of water, even on its highest water level setting. https://www.caravanrvcamping.com.au/camec-compactrv-washing-machine-2.5kg
All-Roada Whether you’re thundering down punishing tracks or cruising along wide open beaches, you will forget you had anything on the tow-ball. With its soft travel off-road suspension and aerodynamic shape, the AllROADA has to be the most versatile and economical off-road trailer to tow anywhere. http://podtrailer.com.au/all-roada/
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when in the bowen region... Located at the top of the Whitesundays, Bowen offers spectacular beaches and paradise to explore and enjoy. Whether you love fishing, stand up paddle, snorkelling (and this list goes on), this is the place for you. It is the oldest town in North Qld and is known for its fishing and agriculture. Fish caught locally are exported globally. We have put together some of our picks for what to do when visiting the region. The Big Mango The Big Mango is situated about 4km south of Bowen
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in North Queensland and is significant in that it represents the fruit that has made the town known throughout not only Australia but many other parts of the world as well.
little beach, lying out on the north-east tip of Cape Edgecumbe, 4 km from the town centre.
The Bowen Mango is still extremely popular today and even has a charity auction at the Sydney markets for the first tray of the season which can fetch more than a thousand dollars for the nominated charity of the purchaser.
The Foreshore Located at the end of the main street, the foreshore is a popular spot for locals and visitors to stop and relax at one of the many picnic tables along the shore. The Water Park and playground are a great hit with the kids, which makes the foreshore a favourite with families.
Horseshoe Bay Horseshoe Bay is the most popular of Bowen’s twelve beaches. It is a picturesque
The foreshore is also ideal for water sports, including paddle boarding, wakeboarding, tubing and water skiing. The nearby
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jetty is a wonderful vantage point to enjoy a walk and spot some amazing sea-life, including turtles and stingrays. Fishing Bowen offers a multitude of offshore fishing options, and you will only need to go a short way to access many of the inshore islands and reefs, which hold good numbers of Coral Trout, Sweetlip and Mackerel. These islands include Lighthouse, Stone, Middle and the magnificent Gloucester and Holbourne islands, all of which, have abundant reef for both line and spear fishing, especially for the very tasty painted crayfish. Photo Credit: www.tourismbowen. com.au | www.visit-queensland. com.au
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Surefire Boards started with ONE goal, to be the best in the industry, for design, manufacturing, price & personal service. While this may seem a huge mountain (or wave) to climb, the team at Surefire are making their mark with their boards under the feet of everyone from entry level weekenders to World Champions. Surfing and water sports have been a part of their lives since birth. They live and breathe it. The Surefire Board designs have been rigorously tested in Australia before being committed and added to the range. The Surefire Board range has something for everyone, ranging from entry level Stand up paddle boards, designed for cruising flat water, rivers & bays, plus small surf, a board that the whole family can enjoy to more surf specific smaller models and high performance boards. A Stand up paddle board like the “Baysurf” model is perfect for those wanting to try SUP; they are super stable, paddles really well and is also just as comfortable surfing small waves. Surefire Boards also shape custom surfboards having over 10 boards in their range from summer fun boards, mini mals to more performance reef type boards, they also stock soft boards, kids surfboards & skateboards including the very popular self propelled street surfer skateboards that simulate surfing on the streets. Mick Slattery, head designer and shaper at Surefire Boards has designed every board in the Stand up paddle range to be able to catch waves and turn with ease. “I feel everybody is a surfer…even if they don’t
know it yet, so I have designed each SUP to be able to surf waves. There are so many small waves that can be caught on a SUP so it makes sense to have every board in the range able to surf” Mick is a world class designer/shaper who is not bound by conventional boundaries. He is always exploring new materials and reinventing board designs. Mick lives and breathes surf & stand up paddle He is dedicated, diligent, fun to work with, reliable and creative. He has worked on many facets of the surf industry, from event managing charity events and setting up Stand up paddle clubs, to being a personal tour guide to world class surfers visiting our shores right here in Australia. Surefire boards have been designed to suit a range of needs from entry level flat water, beginners surf right through to advanced surfing and racing with 12’6 & 14ft boards. Mick & the team are constantly testing new designs and principles that will give you the best performance from your board. Mick Slattery, & the rest of the crew can be seen testing new designs of both surf and race boards up and down the east coast. If you would like to try one, just ask, the team are happy to share the love.
“Surefire Boards – designed to take you where you want to go!” The main factory in Australia is based in Helensburgh, just south of Sydney & right near the beautiful coal coast with its pristine uncrowded waves. There is a showroom onsite so you can see the range of boards and discuss your needs with one of the experienced shapers. Check out the range today and visit the team to pick your brand new board.
www.surefireboards.com
4/21 Cemetery Rd, Helensburgh NSW 2508
Phone: 1800 896 352
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My truth on Sales So sales are a big part of your business right, they must be if you are reading this quick, fun blog and what business really does not rely on sales? Sales, there is so much of what you should be doing, new methods, new developments and I back a lot of them all the way and the fact of the matter without “sales” who can stay in business. I think that if someone perfected the formula they would be an overnight millionaire and would make many business owners very happy. But like dieting I don’t think there is a magic pill. There is no magic wand, pill or clear cut strategy that will bring sales. The way I see it is this. Like weight loss you have to apply yourself, work hard, have clear goals and have a plan. Without any of these you will yo-yo. You will have good days, bad days and plain whatever days. This then will slowly affect your team, like if you were trying to lose weight this up and down will slowly derail you and your efforts. It is important every day to keep your sales team on track, keep them accountable. Know what clients are on their radar for closing; know what your team are offering that client so you can offer some input, some feedback to ensure that they can get this client over the line. As I am sure it is not the first conversation they have had with them and therefor this time does equate to money, but more importantly it equates to your sales team demeanour, it is an opportunity that you want to take with both hands to have the chance to showcase your product to this new client. So of course you want to have a positive outcome for all these reasons. It is also important to always have new content in the mix, we all know sales are a numbers game and the sooner you implement this, the better for your bottom line. The more meetings you can do in a day, a week and a month, the more follow up phone calls you can
make the more intro phone calls or emails you can do to grow your network, all reflects on the final outcome of your sales reached per month. I have seen many “sales people” come and go throughout the years in business and it comes down to hard yards, personality and approach. You need to get to know your clients, you need to know your product, your market and you need to ensure you deliver the “why” they should choose you. You leave any of those out and you won’t close that sale. Don’t snag a sale, no one wants to snag a sale by accident, earn it, work for it and deliver it. Have amazing after sales service in place and be totally authentic in your approach and your pitch and you will earn your prospective clients trust. I have never put much pressure on our team, we promote our product, and we are always engaging ways to be better than our competitors and always ensuring we have our followers. With this approach the clients show interest and once they do this it means you’re doing all the right things to deliver a pitch and leave with them to make a decision on their own. This phone call to close then becomes a lot easier as you have given the prospective client the space to make the right decision for their Brand, Business or Company. Don’t be that pushy sales person, deliver your product, Company and yourself authentically and you will have a client for life. Remember people still love doing business with people. Always Love what you do, Hayles www.liquidlifeandleisure.com.au
Protect the skin you’re in Use broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 15+ to protect any exposed skin Seek shade, especially during midday hours Wear a hat, sunglasses and other clothes to cover up Sunscreen works best when used with shade or clothes, and it must be re-applied every two hours and after swimming, sweating and drying off.
Everyone’s enjoyed playing this at some stage right? Everyone loves it, well maybe not the neighbour’s after they’ve heard “Fish out of water” for the hundredth time LOL! This game is best with more three or more players. One person is ‘it’ and they have to keep their eyes closed while they try to ‘catch’ the opposing players. The ‘it’ person can call “Marco” and all the other players need to respond with “Polo” if they are in the water or “Fish out of water” if they’re on the edge of the pool, once the ‘it’ player has tagged someone that player becomes ‘it’ and the game continues on, and on, and on!
again if they touch the ball (my kids try to blow the ball across or carefully try to splash the ball along).
Ping Pong Games
Ping Pong balls make a really FUN and cheap addition to any pool. You can draw numbers on them and have two teams try to collect the highest ‘points’ by adding the totals of the balls.
What’s the time Mr Shark?
This game is played in the same manner of ‘What’s the time Mr Wolf”. A single ‘it’ player starts at one end and the other players at the opposite end. They shout “What’s the time Relay Races Mr Shark?”, the ‘it’ player says a time like “4 This is a great game for pool parties and works o’clock”, then each player takes 4 strokes pretty much the same as any other relay. You towards the ‘it’ player, this continues until they might like to make it fun by getting the players shout “dinner time” when the ‘it’ player turns and to swim to each end with a Ping Pong ball on tries to tag as many players before they reach a spoon (like an egg and spoon race). Or have the safety of their starting edge. The tagged each player try to get a ball from one side to the players then join the ‘it’ player until everyone is other without touching the ball, they have to start tagged.
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Marco Polo!
Swimming pool games the kids will absolutely love!
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