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A P A R T M E N T
KÃCKSTARTER
BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY
KRISTEN BELL
CROWDFUNDING HER $5.7M FILM
MONEY MATTERS
SCOTT PAPE
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WELCOME
Welcome to Quest Kudos Edition Twelve.
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uring the past few years, crowdfunding has gone from a marginal idea to a genuine way of getting great ideas to market. One of these success stories was the Veronica Mars film project – which raised over $5.7 million through Kickstarter, the world’s largest crowdfunding platform. Veronica Mars is now the third highest funded project in the platform’s history. In this edition of Kudos, our cover story looks at some of the biggest crowdfunding success stories, and offers some advice as to what it would take to launch your product through crowdfunding. We also explore how global organisations are rewarding their employees for balancing their lives in and out of the workplace, and look at how regular travel between cities, states and countries coupled with smartphones, tablets and laptops has made global companies rethink employee worklife balance. And if a getaway is what you are looking for, we offer plenty of great options – from Bendigo in north-western Victoria, the contemporary suburbs of Melbourne’s Bayside or a ‘foodie tour’ to discover the tastes of northern Sydney. Alternatively, for a less urban experience, this edition of Kudos uncovers five incredible national parks from some of the most unique and diverse regions and landscapes from around the world. We take a close look at the newest worldwide gadget craze – investigating the challenges and the policing of drone technology, as well as exploring how we adapt to and embrace new technologies into our lives generally. Scott Pape, The Barefoot Investor, shares a few financial secrets on saving money from your mortgage. I hope you enjoy this edition of Kudos. Please feel free to take this magazine with you when you leave.
Zed Sanjana CEO, Quest Apartment Hotels
KUDOS Q U E S T
A P A R T M E N T
H O T E L S
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KíCKSTARTER
BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY
KRISTEN BELL
CROWDFUNDING HER $5.7M FILM
MONEY MATTERS
SCOTT PAPE
ON THE COVER
Actor and star of Kickstarter funded Veronica Mars film, Kristen Bell. Photo by Maarten de Boer/Getty Images
QUEST KUDOS Magazine 03 8699 1500 questapartments.com.au Group Marketing Manager: Melinda Horlock
Publisher: Dani Carey Sub Editor: Sara Gordon Art Director: Natalie Matheson Contributing Editors: Jacquelline Alwill, Dani Carey, Winsor Dobbin, Sara Gordon, Ashlee Long, Matt Mitchell, Annabelle Richmond, Gillian Saxon, Sam Wendall, Dilvin Yasa. Published by Espresso Media Copyright: Quest Apartment Hotels 2016/7. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form without the prior permission of the publisher.
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10 COVER STORY Since its launch in 2009, 12 million people have backed a project via crowdfunding company, Kickstarter, with US$2.7 billion in pledges to over 100,000 projects.
22 TECH SPOTLIGHT Drone technology has crept into our lives by way of aerial photography and hobbyists, becoming broader reaching with greater implications.
26 CAREER HIGH
44 N AT U R A L TREASURES
Workaholism is on the rise. Explore the shift in culture that many companies are rewarding and encouraging.tius.
48 CHEERS Uncover the best regions for your favourite international wine with our comprehensive guide.
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MONEY MATTERS
BUSINESS ESSENTIALS
When you spend a good portion of your day working, it’s important to surround yourself with functional and beautiful things. We’ve compiled some fun and practical items to help you transition from work to play, or even make a little of your work feel a little like play. NOW HEAR THIS top3bydesign.com.au Sennheiser’s new Momentum headphones offer optimum noise isolation and over ear comfort while offering style and sophistication. The updated model, made from high- quality materials like brushed stainless steel and the finest leather providing a beautiful aesthetic to uncompromising sound. The integrated in-line remote comfortably lets you control phone calls, music, and volume. Furthermore, it supports Apple devices like iPod, iPhone, and iPad as well as Android. RRP $499.90
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Mashable says about Milktape to ‘awaken your inner awkward teenager.’ but we think this 128MB USB is practical, fun and clever. Sure, you could send a loved one a mix tape with this USB device, but we like to imagine you saving important documents on it while in a meeting.
In the ever increasingly casual world, we live in; it’s lovely to add touches to an outfit that either bring colour or sophistication. This silk abstract pocket square does both. A simple way to add a neat touch to work attire or a quick, colourful pick me up for a work trip.
It’s time to stop fumbling around in your bag for your keys or your phone. SOI is a handbag light that lights up when it senses an approaching hand or a gentle touch. Once a given period has elapsed, SOI switches off again. The device is fully automatically and energy efficient.
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DRINK AND RUN frankgreen.com.au
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SmartCups by frank green, are an exciting new Australian made and designed gadget helping Australia to move towards a cashless society. The eco-friendly, spill resistant SmartCups are embedded with a smart chip and feature microchip technology allowing you to pay for your drink cash free by tapping the lid against a sensor installed in participating cafes and restaurants.
This mini leather organiser is an excellent addition to any trip. With a zip pocket and four adjustable slots for cables, the organiser is perfect for keeping your cables in one place and ensuring they arrive untangled and where you left them. Handmade in Spain from tanned leather.
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RIDE TO WORK hillandellis.com Meet Byron. Byron is a black leather satchel bike bag. It comes with reversible reflective detailing for safer night riding, a waterproof bag jacket for those rainy days, and leather padding to protect the bag from rubbing on the bike. Byron also comes with a shoulder strap allow you to go straight to your meeting. RRP $325
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SWIM & PLAY 45 minutes south of Perth is pristine Rockingham. Cruise Rockingham’s sheltered bays and islands to locate the pod of 180 local dolphins and join them for some playful swimming. They don’t do tricks, and you won’t get to feed them. You will simply spend time enjoying each other’s company. Sounds magic to us! www.dolphins.com.au
Ask the Franchisee
Brett Nazzari Franchisee, Quest Rockingham One of the benefits of staying at Quest Rockingham is
that we are an almost new property in a brilliant location close to where so many of our guests work yet just 300m from the beach and café strip. The property is consistently ranked on review sites in the Top 3 of all Hotels in Perth. If you have a spare day in the area during your stay, you
should swim with wild dolphins or enjoy the Seal Island Wildlife Cruise taking in the spectacular Shoalwater Island Marine Park. We also have six classic golf courses nearby, and for the more adventurous there is sky and scuba diving, jet pack and jet ski adventures as well as kayaking, windsurfing and stand up paddle boarding – all on our doorstep. If you’re looking to entertain clients, book a table at one of the award-winning restaurants just a stroll away 08 / Quest KUDOS
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QUEST GRIFFITH www.questgriffith.com.au
Newly opened in November 2016, Quest Griffith is set to provide a new benchmark for accommodation in the charming NSW Riverina town. Comprising of 68 studio, one and two bedroom apartments, a spacious conference room, gym and on-site car parking.
QUEST DANDENONG CENTRAL www.questdandenongcentral.com.au Offering 95 studio, one and two bedroom apartments, and on-site parking, Quest’s second property in Dandenong will strongly appeal to the traveller visiting Greater Dandenong for business. Conveniently situated on Walker Street.
MACQUARIE PARK www.macquariepark.com.au and right on the water. Most of these fabulous eateries are on our chargeback system, and the stunning views and sunsets are complimentary. Something guests may not know about Rockingham is that we are home to The Royal
Australian Navy’s largest fleet base on Garden Island which is also known as HMAS Stirling and is linked to the mainland by a man-made causeway.
The gadgets I can’t live without when travelling are: my iPad and portable phone charger. Also
my Swiss Army knife, which has saved the day on numerous occasions over the years – they are so versatile and have so many different uses. Just remember to pack it in your checked luggage so as to comply with security if you are flying.
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Macquarie Park is a business hub in Sydney’s northern suburbs, and Quest is perfectly placed to accommodate business travellers with the recent opening of Quest Macquarie Park at 71 Epping Road. The property offers 111 studio, one and two bedroom apartments.
NEWCASTLE WEST www.newcastlewest.com.au Quest’s second property in Newcastle is housed in a historic building that was previously home to a brewery and a regional museum. The 78 modern studio, one and two bedroom apartments travellers with a perfect “home away from home” experience. Quest KUDOS / 09
KICKSTARTING It’s a buzzword you’ve no doubt heard floated around, but today crowdfunding is more than just throwing a couple of virtual dollars into a digital busker’s hat. It’s big business with billions of dollars invested and growth rates that would make a venture capitalist dizzy. Matt Mitchell discovers what it’s all about and how you can use the platform to turn your idea into a business.
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hen the character, Logan Echolls, the on-again, off-again boyfriend of Veronica Mars spouted the line, “well, there was this one girl. She was, uh, blonde, petite. Smelled of marshmallows and promises,” the teen detective series’ diehard cult fans took on the moniker ‘Marshmallows’ to describe themselves. Loyal and passionate they formed the two million plus viewers of the program every episode who watched its three-year run from 2004 to 2007 on American cable television and on Network Ten in Australia. When the show failed to secure a fourth series, the
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Marshmallows were gutted. One of the most wittilywritten television programs in recent times was no more. Its star, the beautiful Kristen Bell, who shone as the eponymous lead, went on to continue her stellar career with lead roles in Forgetting Sarah Marshall, You Again and was the voice of Princess Anna in the Disney smash ‘Frozen.’ But all the while something burned away at her and show writer, Rob Thomas. Something didn’t sit quite well with them about how Veronica Mars came to an end. Something needed to be done for the Marshmallows who continued to pine for the loss of their beloved show. So they did something about it.
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Hollywood is the home of broken dreams. Funding is in short supply and network executives have short memories. When Bell and Thomas decided to revive Veronica Mars with a movie, they knew it was going to be a tough sell to go down the traditional path of finance. Warner Bros. wasn’t convinced the support was there and declined to back, so instead Thomas and Bell went to the one source they knew was their bedrock: The Marshmallows themselves. When a musician mate of Thomas suggested crowdfunding platform, Kickstarter, was the way forward he toyed with the idea. Scratching out some quick maths he figured they would need about 30,000 people donating the average pledge of US$71 to get the movie over the line. So, in 2013, looping in Bell, they took the plunge and launched their campaign and what happened next blew their minds. Within 11 hours their US$2 million goal had been smashed. By the time the campaign came to an end, more than 91,000 people had backed the project from around the world raising more than US$5.7 million dollars to finance the movie. Veronica Mars was back, and it was the fans – not Hollywood – who did it. The project broke all sorts of records at Kickstarter and became the highest funded film campaign in the platform’s history. Bell was floored: “I am currently the happiest blonde in a hamster ball the world has ever seen. We have been waiting so long to make this movie dream a movie reality, and it’s because of YOUR commitment, YOUR persistence, that we finally have a chance,” she wrote to fans. In 2014, the film Veronica Mars was produced and, after a limited release, was further distributed via video on demand and DVD. The Marshmallows were satiated. They had revived their beloved show for one last hurrah. They had done it all by themselves, with a little help from Kickstarter. Since launching in April 2009, Kickstarter has gone on to be one of the global leaders in crowdfunding, phenomena born of the digital age where supporters pledge anything from micropayments of $1 up to several thousands of dollars to support the projects in which they believe. To-
Kristen Bell (pictured), star of Veronica Mars, took part in one of Kickstarter’s most successful funding stories to date. The movie reached it’s funding goal in only eleven hours.
day, the Brooklyn-based company boasts a staff of 115 and has been used by artists as diverse as De La Soul and Marina Abramovic. More than 12 million people have backed projects, more than US$2.7 billion has been pledged and over 114,000 projects successfully funded. Kickstarter’s spectacular success came from humble beginnings. Its founder, Perry Chen, failed to get the money required to bring two DJs down to play at the Jazz Festival in New Orleans in 2002 and it burned. “The fact that the potential audience had no say in this decision stuck uncomfortably in my brain. I thought: ‘What if people could go to a site and pledge to buy tickets for a show? And if enough money was pledged they would be charged, and the show would happen. If not, it wouldn’t,’” he said. After returning to New York he partnered up with Yancey Strickler, Charles Adler and others and Kickstarter was born, just as the world economy started to convulse during the Global Financial Crisis. The start-up, however, continued to thrive. The support several projects have received on Kickstarter is nothing short of jaw-dropping. ➔ Quest KUDOS / 11
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Kickstarter founders, left to right, Charles Adler, Perry Chen, Yancey Strickler.
The Pebble Watch, a smartphone watch with extended battery life and designed to display messages from a smartphone from either iOS or Android platforms, locked in more than US$20 million in funding after initially only seeking US$500,000. It went on to become the most successful Kickstarter project in history and its developers continue to use the crowdfunding platform to secure additional funding for later generations of its original product. It was a similar story for Fidget Cube developers, Matthew and Mark MacLachlan whose vinyl desk toy aimed at giving fidgeters something to, well, fidget with at work. The MacLachlans were only seeking US$15,000 for their project only to be swamped with pledges and eventually securing almost US$6.5 million. While it was success stories like these that drew Rob Thomas to Kickstarter to make the Veronica Mars film a reality, exactly what is the recipe for a project that makes it succeed on the platform? “A big part of the success of the Veronica Mars film on Kickstarter was the trust and respect that 12 / Quest KUDOS
Rob Thomas earned as the creator of the show. He built a community of support based on years of producing a hit show that fans loved. And when then that show went off the air it left a hole in fans’ hearts. The Kickstarter was an opportunity to bring it back to life together, as a community. It empowered them in a meaningful way to play a cameo role in the film’s production,” Justin Kazmark, Kickstarter’s Vice President of Communications said. In Australia, there have been similar success stories. Since it launched in Australia in 2013, more than 6,200 projects have received more than $38 million worth of funding. One of those was Orbitkey, a unique key system that has turned out to be a game changer. Founders, Rex Kuo and Charles Ng, both 29, met as students at Camberwell High School in Melbourne’s leafy eastern suburbs. After university, Rex commenced a three-year career as a pharmacist while Charles was an industrial designer. The pair worked on a revolutionary design for holding keys that prevented scratching and eliminated jingling. They suspected they were onto a winner, but needed more proof. And funding.
ABOVE: OrbitKey founders, Charles Ng (left) and Rex Kuo. LEFT: Orbitkey in action.
“We spoke to our friends and family, and they all liked it, but they were always going to. At that time Kickstarter, and crowdfunding in general, had just started to pick up and we had backed a few projects ourselves that we thought were good ideas, so we thought this could be a good way for us to launch a product. For us, it wasn’t just about getting funding but also to gain people’s opinions; a way of market research,” Rex Keo said. “We went on Kickstarter in 2013 and were lucky enough that 5000 people were willing to backup project. At that time, we raised US$210,000, and that funded the first production run, and we flew to China where we got it made. “We chose Kickstarter because when it comes to crowdfunding, we saw it in terms of three things: one was to raise the funding, two was to do market research. Lastly, Kickstarter helps you build an initial community of supporters and allows you to go back to the pool for their opinions regarding things like colours and accessories. “We run polls with our initial Kickstarter supporters who backed us to see what they think of the new colours, for example.” he said. Kuo and Ng continued to work in their fulltime jobs while striving to push out version one of Orbitkey. The unexpected success of their
first campaign caught them a little off-guard, but they learned that pre-planning and digital marketing were critical to the success of the campaign. “With our first campaign we approached a lot of media and press to launch the campaign but what we didn’t know was how to contact them. We didn’t know they needed high-quality photos and press releases and we didn’t have any of that,” Kuo said. When the time came to launch Orbitkey 2.0, the pair again returned to Kickstarter to raise money for development requiring items like new moulds costing up to US$50,000 a pop. Kickstarter enabled them to effectively pre-sell their product and gauge demand before even going into production, but it’s the community that helped shape the success of Orbitkey. “The Kickstarter community wants to know about the products, and they want to make suggestions, and we try to take them onboard,” Kuo said. To date, Orbitkey has sold more than 150,000 units, and the boys now work full-time in the business. They have six staff in their Melbourne office, and one based in New York focused on driving the American side of the business. They are just one of the many beacons of success in crowdfunding as this new wave of start-up and creative financing starts to heat up.
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And the situation is more than just heating up, in fact, it’s positively scorching. According to research by Massolution published in the annual report for Crowdsourcing.org, crowdfunding was estimated to have raised US$34.4 billion dollars globally in 2015 alone. That’s a seismic leap of over 110 per cent annual growth when compared to the $16 billion estimated to have been raised in the previous year. Here in Australia, it’s a similar story. There are three basic types of crowdfunding platforms: donation-based, reward-based and equitybased. Donation-based crowdfunding is dominated by GoFundMe which is dedicated to personal causes such as establishing benevolent funds or assisting people struggling with medical conditions requiring treatment and the like. Since it launched in 2010, GoFundMe has generated more than US$3 billion in funding from a community of more than 25 million donors. The more popular of the three models is rewardbased – the model Kickstarter employs to great effect – where supporters receive something for their support. In the case of Orbitkey 2.0, a pledge of the smallest donation of $5 will give the backer a bottle-opener to attach right through to custom colours and the like in their VIP pack. The Veronica Mars movie project rewarded supporters with as little as “eternal gratitude” for a $1 pledge (taken up by almost 6,000 backers) right through to VIP tickets to the red carpet movie premiere, naming a character in the film, having Kristen Bell record you a personal 20-second message through to a speaking role in the movie for $10,000 to utter the line: “your check, sir.” (one backer). The reward-based model works primarily on an all or nothing basis. If your project reaches its goal, the crowdfunding provider collects the pledge money from backers and takes a cut. If the project fails to secure funding, then backers are not charged, and no other charges are levied. Another crowdfunding platform that uses the same model is Melbourne-based Pozible which launched in 2010. The birth child of Alan Crabbe and Rick Chen, Pozible has become one of the four biggest crowdfunding platforms globally. 14 / Quest KUDOS
Pozible Founders, Rick Chen and Alan Crabbe
“Rick and myself both came to Australia in the same year 2007/2008, and we met on a road trip that Christmas. I was a web developer, and he was a designer, and we just decided to create a project for ourselves to help visual artists to sell artwork because it was quite a struggle for artists to sell their work online,” Alan Crabbe, Pozible’s co-founder said. “I spotted crowdfunding in Europe around the music space. I was always interested start-ups and studied computer science. I suppose I became interested before it even became popular.” At the time, Alan was working for PwC and Rick was studying digital media design at the University of Sydney. Rick moved to Melbourne and was soon followed by his business partner, where they decided to establish their business and get stuck into crowdfunding. “We were pretty much the fourth platform to launch globally and the first in Australia. We launched the platform to a lot of creative industries, artists, musicians and anybody in the arts to use as a service,” Crabbe said. Pozible also employs the all or nothing model, the same as Kickstarter, but claims a lower fee structure. With Pozible, if a project reaches its target by its deadline then payments are processed through credit card or PayPal. Pozible takes five per cent, but this is tiered. Projects scoring more than $500,000 in funding are levied a three per cent charge and pro-
The Pozible Team
jects raising over $100,000 are levied at four per cent. In addition to this are the processing fees starting from 2.4 percent plus 30 cents. Since its launch, Pozible claims to have a 57 percent success rate raising more than $45 million in pledges with almost 11,000 projects launched. Kickstarter, on the other hand, has hosted more than 325,000 projects with a success rate of just over 35 per cent and project pledges climbing towards US$3 billion. But for all the success, there’s also the bitter taste of defeat for those projects that never got up. On Kickstarter, almost two-thirds don’t receive their required funding, 14 percent of which never receive even a single pledge. So what does it take to run a successful campaign? According to Alan Crabbe, it all comes down to networks and planning. “If you’re looking at the most successful in terms of pledges, you’re looking at the campaigns and project teams that have a good network. So a
good reputation in the market, put together with a very compelling pitch and well-executed digital marketing strategies can get a lot of engagement and a lot of word of mouth.” “One of the first success measures is, do you have a network? Do you have a community that you can get the project out to?” The second success factor is getting a good start, and that comes back to a bit of planning. Knowing when you’re going to launch, knowing where you’re going to get your supporters and driving traffic to the campaign page.” “Half of the traffic to these campaigns comes through social media channels. If you can gain the publicity and leverage some of that success through the campaign, that’s a big bonus.” “The best way to describe success is perception. We have a saying at Pozible: Perception is reality. Online if something looks dodgy, and it looks as if it’s going to fail, then people will perceive that ➔ and it will become a reality,” he said. Quest KUDOS / 15
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Perception is something Taryn Brumfitt knows all about. In 2012, the Adelaide mother-of-three contemplated plastic surgery including a breast augmentation and tummy tuck. She cancelled the surgery when she questioned what message it would send her daughter. Brumfitt opted for bodybuilding in lieu of surgery. After 12 months of intensive gym, she quit opting to be happy in her own skin. She later posted a ‘before’ picture of her competition body alongside a relaxed and happy nude profile ‘after’ to show the world how she had moved on. Within hours, she was deluged with support and today more than 100 million people have seen the picture. This spurred Brumfitt into action. She launched the Body Image Movement and took to Kickstarter seeking $200,000 to finance ‘EMBRACE’ a film dedicated to the exploration of body loathing and aimed at inspiring others about the way they feel about their bodies. The project was a runaway success attracting more than $330,000 from 9000 backers. It premiered in Australian cinemas in August 2016 and grossed $700,000 in two months. “At the time it was Australia’s most successful crowd funded documentary, but more importantly, what it said to me was that people are tired of being fed the same messages. People want positive change,” Brumfitt said.
A few of the recently active Kickstarter projects on offer.
SAFARISEAT This open-source, all-terrain wheelchair will provide independence to people with disabilities living in developing countries.
ASIYA™ MODEST ACTIVEWEAR Designed and tested by Muslim women, this line of innovative sports hijabs aims to help Muslim athletes compete with comfort and confidence.
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THE TALON Chijoff’s latest product to be campaigned through Kickstarter is the Talon, a pocket multi-tool that features about 17 different tools in one device. It’s made out of an advanced composite polymer that essentially renders the product non-scratchable and weighs a feather-light 20 grams.
Michael Chijoff, founder of Tactica
For Michael Chijoff, the founder of Tactica, a company committed to creating good quality products, it’s more than perception; it’s about treating your supporters with respect. “It’s absolutely critical that you live up to your promise. I think from a product development point of view there are always challenges that present themselves. From my personal experience, I run a consultancy and I’ve designed many, many products for all different Industries and the thing I’ve learned is no matter what the problem you can always overcome it and the main thing that you need to do is communicate with people. “Even through the Kickstarter process, even if there are problems, you just to make sure that the people who are supporting you are aware of it and give them confidence that you’re working too finding a solution,” he said. Chijoff’s latest product to be campaigned through Kickstarter is the Talon, a pocket multi-tool that features about 17 different tools in one device. It’s made out of an advanced composite polymer that essentially renders the product non-scratchable and weighs a feather-light 20 grams.
The experience of funding his first product through Kickstarter, the bottle-opener to end all bottle-openers – the Tactica One – gave him an insight into what works for a successful crowdfunding campaign. “The first thing is to really make sure there’s feedback from people about the product. You need to really see that people want this before investing into a campaign because doing the campaign it’s a case of you’ve got to be all in,” he said. “Today, campaigns have changed significantly from what they were two years ago, and it just continues to evolve. To get traction these days you need to, as a rule of thumb, get funded within 24 to 48 hours to be newsworthy or at least to have a chip on the table. Outside of that if you don’t get funded quickly, then people don’t see it as newsworthy.” Similar to the Orbitkey duo, Chijoff is a true believer in the power of strategic marketing to cut through the noise and ensure a product is noticed. “When you start your campaign, really go and do it properly. Invest in a great video, in great photography, and crafting the story because people are there to buy into the story. It’s not just the widget; it’s why it came about who’s behind it; what’s the meaning behind it. It’s something they can get excited about, and it’s about the journey, and that’s why communication is a big part of it,” he said. “Having a unique selling proposition actually differentiates you from everybody else and makes it newsworthy. For us, it was that Talon is the first multi-tool that doesn’t scratch. Every other multitool is made up of metal. We have metal parts, but they’re within the body of the product, so they won’t scratch”. ➔ Quest KUDOS / 17
While crowdfunding may be enjoying spectacular growth, there are some calling for time to take stock and address what they see are inbuilt weaknesses to the model that could bring the industry undone. In an article in The Conversation, British academic, Dr. Rama Kanungo, a lecturer in Accounting and Finance from Newcastle University argued that If crowdfunding is to continue growing – and providing an important platform for new start-ups – then better transparency and regulation is needed. “Crowdfunding allows businesses, particularly startups, to access funding via contributions from a large number of unrelated people. In return for these injections of cash, funders are promised various rewards once the product or service is up and running. But without proper regulation, this ultimately involves handing money over to strangers online, with nothing but a promise of a return,” he wrote. Kanungo cited the examples of two recent failures including the Torquing Group’s palm-sized drone, the Zano, that went into voluntary liquidation the same year it broke a European Kickstarter record for crowdfunding after securing US$3.4 million earlier 18 / Quest KUDOS
the same year. Backers were left without a product and without refunds on their pledges. Ouya, an Android-based micro games console, also reached its US$950,000 project goal in 2013 and then smashed it to go on and collect more than US$8.5 million in pledges before disappointing the market by developing an underwhelming product and ultimately being crippled with debt.
Kickstarter itself offers no guarantees to backers that a project is going to deliver. Ultimately, it promotes itself as a meeting place for project developers and backers. While it does have an Integrity team whose job it is to monitor the system for suspicious activity but offers no project guarantee or refunds, rather, the onus is on the backers themselves to investigate backers themselves to look for the experience and reputation of creators to deliver.
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“Investors risk a sting in the tail if they are not careful and it’s important that both crowdfunding hosting sites and the government act to protect them while helping businesses to grow, too,” Dr. Kanungo said. Risks also exist for each party involved in the crowdfunding process regarding taxation. The promoter may be subject to tax if the funds received are likely to be determined as assessable income or if the funds are likely to be used to enter into a scheme with the intent of making a profit or gain. The Australian Taxation Office offers guidance in regards to crowdfunding and taxation on its website. One area where growth has the potential to outpace regulation is equity-based crowdfunding. Put simply; it’s where backers receive a percentage of the business or profits in exchange for financial investment. While it’s in it nascent stages in Australia, in the United Kingdom it’s going gangbusters with over 245 million pounds invested in 2015, almost 300 per cent on the previous year to almost surpass the total venture capital for the same year with undisputed market leaders, Crowdcube and Seedrs, commanding the lion’s share. While equity-based crowdfunding may be booming in the UK, it has a way to go in Australia, but the key players are primed. “This is something that we’ve been lobbying to do for the last three years now. It’s a service that we really want to provide. If it’s open and accessible in Australia then we really want to do something,” Pozible’s Alan Crabbe said. Innovation is key to the success of crowdfunding, and the major players have launched the latest weapons in their arsenals to change the game. For Pozible, it’s the introduction of a new white-label service, Pozible Base, which will enable corporations to conduct crowdfunding through their URL and badged with their branding but with Pozible’s platform conducting the service behind the scenes.
“It’s a Shopify for crowdfunding,” Crabbe said, going on to describe how Pozible Base could be used for sports and youth groups to talk directly to their audience while creating and managing their crowdfunding platform buttressed with Pozible’s reputation and experience running the back-of-house operations.
THE DISRUPTION CONTINUES Kickstarter ignited its latest salvo towards the end of 2016: Kickstarter Live. The Live function brings live video and real-time community engagement to the platform for the first time. The new service allows creators to stream live from their studio, rehearsal space or design lab and speak directly to backers. It features a live chat function where the backers can see text-based questions from backers in a similar fashion to Periscope to engage directly and foster a community that the organisation believes could inspire new backers to support a project and disrupt the way crowdfunding connects people. Disruption is exactly what is central to crowdfunding’s success. By taking the power of financing away from banks and traditional lenders, it’s enabled creators to connect directly with backers and get a “hand up” as opposed to a “hand in (the till)” approach that’s been de rigueur. For creators like Michael Chijoff, this could not be truer. “Kickstarter has literally done what its title says: kickstart a business. Completely. This particular campaign has absolutely created Tactica as a full-time focused business. We now design and manufacture in Australia and export to Hong Kong to give us a distribution point to access major markets. It’s helped my business to be a part of something that actually makes Australian manufacturing absolutely viable and globally competitive.” Quest KUDOS / 19
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DRONE AWAY With the rise in popularity of drones for business and leisure, there are myriad things to consider. Matt Mitchell explains.
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hen a group of Melbourne friends mocked up a video of one of them using a drone to order a sausage from outside a Bunnings store in the city’s outer northern suburbs, little did they know they would be receiving more sizzle than planned. After posting the video to YouTube, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) got wind of the airborne sausage stunt and quickly wiped off the relish threatening fines of up to $9,000 on the amateur aviators. Beyond the lengths some people will go to for a carpark sausage, the stunt revealed two things: the popularity of drones and the limited knowledge that exists about the regulation in flying them.
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Drones (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles or UAVs) first came into mainstream prominence during the War in Afghanistan from 2001 when the United States Armed Forces piloted them remotely thousands of kilometres away from the theatre of battle. Today, their use has grown beyond the military capability and into the recreational and commercial. Today, you won’t need to fly to Kandahar Province or northern Pakistan to see them speed across the sky. Today, drones are everywhere. There are three types of drones: camera drones, FPV/racing drones and toy drones. As the name suggests, a toy drone is an ideal starter
for anyone. They teach the basics of flight and navigation, are perfect for mastering the skill required and you can have change left in your pocket from $50. Given they’re ultra lightweight and lack GPS sensors to keep them in place, the dexterity required to keep them flying can prove a real challenge, making them perfect for the beginner. If you have aspirations of reaching the equivalent of the Formula One of the skies – drone racing – you’ll need a First Person View (FPV) or racing drone as well as goggles donned to stream vision directly into your eyes. This new sport can take place in abandoned warehouses, where FPV drones sprint around perimeters, to soaring purpose-built tracks in Dubai where they shuttle around, rollercoaster-style, at speed and with acrobatics enough to make even an RAAF pilot queasy. Camera drones may lack the gasp-inducing spectacle of their FPV cousins but are no less impressive. Primarily used to capture panoramic aerial shots from a bird’s eye view as they sweep across a dramatic landscape producing a breathtaking vista, camera drones are becoming increasingly popular for use in film, television, and video for the incredible vision they capture and stream live back to their pilot on the ground. Paul Spurling, a commercial drone operator and camera operator, said drones were a game changer in the video production industry. “Less than five years ago if you wanted an aerial shot with movement, you had to use a helicopter and, when you’re talking choppers, you’re talking big bucks, the likes of which network television broadcasters even cringe at shelling out. Nowadays, you can shoot the same vision at less than 10 per cent of the cost,” he said.
DRONES INTO THE FUTURE The future for drones continues to soar. This year, drones will be used to drop pulse deterrents off northern NSW beaches to repel sharks after two people were killed there the previous summer. Online retail giant, Amazon, has laid out a vision for one day using drones to deliver
products to a buyer’s door within just 30 minutes of placing an order. Pizza giant, Domino’s, has already partnered with Australian drone startup, Flirtey, to deliver pizzas to customers (in Auckland) and envisages a future where a pizza will be in the air and at your door minutes after one click from your smartphone. With business taking to the sky in droves, a drone pilot is one of the jobs of the future where hobbyists may soon be able to transition their passion into a career with some estimates successful pilots could earn more than $100,000 a year. In 2005 there were fewer than 25 certified drone pilots in Australia. Today, there are more than 600 with that number expected to translate into 150,000 jobs globally by 2050. For drone enthusiasts looking for a career, however, be sure to adhere to CASA’s strict restrictions on drones including no night flying and keeping 30m clear of vehicles, boats, buildings or people, because no-one wants to pay $9,000 for a $2 sausage. Quest KUDOS / 23
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THE $22,064 PHONE CALL Scott Pape knows a thing or two about money and investing. As ‘The Barefoot Investor’, Pape writes two weekly national newspaper columns and has released a book of the same name. He also consults the Australian government on financial education in schools. Scott has shared with us an extract from his new book.
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f your home loan is with a big bank, there’s a good chance you’re getting screwed. Generally speaking, the banks don’t do the best deals on home loans (because they don’t need to!) So, let’s talk about what you really need from your home loan.
RULE 1: DON’T GET THE BELLS AND WHISTLES A home loan is a pretty simple proposition: you borrow money from the bank to buy a home, and then pay it back with interest over 25 to 30 years. Most of the bells and whistles the banks market as ‘special features’ are rubbish — their main purpose is to bamboozle you into paying more for things you rarely use. So stay away from repayment holidays, fixing a portion of your loan, and anything else dreamed up by a marketing dude with a ponytail. This is where the banks make their margins.
RULE 2: DON’T FIX YOUR RATE Repeat after me: ‘I promise to stick with the lowest variable rate I can find, regardless of what my brother-in-law Eric recommends at Christmas lunch.’ Here’s what Eric will say: “Man, I got a great deal on a fixed rate — and it’s locked in for five years.” Here’s your reply: “Yes, Eric, the banks are offering fantastic fixed-rate deals, many lower than the standard variable — and there’s a reason. It’s not because they want to help you pay off your loan quicker. Rather, since
the government banned exit fees, the banks have had to find another way to stop their customers switching to a better deal. Fixed-rate loans give them that power. And, Eric, if interest rates drop lower than your fixed rate, your bank will slug you with a ‘break fee,’ representing the difference between the two rates, multiplied by the length of time left on your fixed contract — which can add up to thousands of dollars.” The only reason you’d fix your rate is if you’re struggling, so you have the security of fixed repayments, but for everyone else, it’s too much of a gamble.
RULE 3: GET THE CHE APEST RATE POSSIBLE The $22,064 phone call. It costs your bank about $1,000 in marketing costs to replace you (and about six times that amount if you come via a mortgage broker). That’s your negotiating power. Here’s how to use it. First, I want you to google ‘UBank Home Loan Rate.’ Second, call your bank, ask for the ‘customer retention department’ and use this script: You: Hello, my account number is_______. I’ve been with you for ____ years, but I’ve applied to refinance with UBank. Their rate is ____ percent, which is a full ____ percent cheaper than you’re charging me. Given our longstanding relationship, I’d like you to match the offer — or send me the forms I need to switch to UBank.
Bank rep: One moment, please. (You’re bluffing, of course. However, the bank’s sales team have strict targets, backed by incentives, that they have to meet — one of which is giving profitable customers discounts to stop them leaving.) Bank rep: We can’t match the rate you have quoted. However, we understand you are a valuable customer, so we would like to offer you a 0.15 percent discount. You: That’s not good enough. I’ve already got conditional approval ... so to stay I need at least a 0.5 percent discount. Could you please speak to your supervisor? I’m happy to wait. Bank rep (a full six minutes later): On reviewing your case, we can offer
you that 0.5 percent discount on your current rate. You: Brilliant! Please send me an email confirming the new rate and confirming that it will be applied as of the start of business tomorrow. This phone call can save you $22,064 in interest (based on a $400,000 mortgage over 18 years at 4 per cent). Over the years I’ve had plenty of readers do this exact negotiation on the phone (even on their way home from work) and in most cases, they’ve reported back that they’ve saved themselves a huge amount of money. But what if your bank says no? Easy. Ring them again. What if they say no again? Don’t bitch, switch. (As long as you have more than 20 percent equity in your
home. If you don’t, you’ll get hit with another round of LMI, which will eat up any savings you can negotiate.) Now, here’s how to hunt for the best mortgage. If you’ve got a more complicated set-up — like being self-employed, or having multiple loans? You need a mortgage broker — but not just any mortgage broker. When you get a loan through a mortgage broker, they don’t charge you anything. But make no mistake, they still get paid in two ways: the bank they recommend pays them an upfront commission (around $3000 on an average loan), and then they get a ‘trailing commission’ (read: kickback) for the life of your loan (up to $1000 a year, every year). The solution is to get a broker who’ll charge you an upfront fee (which is a fair cop for their expertise) but will refund the trailing commission off your mortgage. They’re called ‘cash- back mortgage brokers.’ I used them when I bought my farm, and, when the cashback was kick-backed to my loan each month, I got the same buzz I assume a pokie-punter gets when they score five free spins’. (Most mortgage brokers hate me for highlighting their kickback structure.) So we’ve got you the cheapest variable rate on the market, now it’s time to get the banker off your back faster and make extra repayments. If you pay just $1000 extra (on top of your minimum repayment) a month off your home loan, along with getting a cheaper rate, you’ll save $77641 in interest, and wipe almost seven years off your mortgage (based on a $400000 mortgage over 18 years). The day I paid off my mortgage was the proudest day of my financial life. I swear the grass under my bare feet felt different. Quest KUDOS / 25
CAREER HIGH
THE RISE (AND RISE) OF
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he headlines – once shocking – are starting to become commonplace. In the US, a 21-yearold banking intern perishes after working for 72 hours straight, while in China, a 24-year-old advertising agency employee suffers a fatal heart attack in the office after a lengthy period of overtime. In Japan, ‘karoshi’ (meaning ‘death by overwork’) is such a problem, the government estimates it’s responsible for claiming the lives of over 200 workers a year – not including those who die by their own hand.
But what then of Australia? Surely we’re too far removed, too relaxed to be working ourselves to death? This may not be the case, according to the latest figures from industrial think tank The Australia Institute (tai.org.au) which show that the average Australian is now working 1855 hours each year – above and beyond Japan’s figures, as well as other culturally workaholic nations such as Korea. What’s more, data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (abs.gov.au) show that while 1.4 million of us slave it out for approximately 50 hours a week, at least 270,000 of us are putting in 70 hours plus. The question is, how did we get to where we are? And more importantly, how do we get back?
WHAT IS WORK AHOLISM? Some 40 years ago, the late psychologist, author and industry pioneer, Dr Barbara Killinger described a workaholic as, ‘a work-obsessed individual who gradually becomes emotionally crippled and addicted to power and control in a compulsive drive to gain approval and public recognition of success’, however experts today agree there’s a gargantuan distinction between those who are workaholics and those who are hard workers. “A true workaholic is highly driven and finds it difficult to disengage from work, often working past hunger pangs and failing to see relationship and health red flags,” says psychologist Dr Lynley McMillan (simplystategic.co.nz), adding that for some the drive stops them from engaging with other elements in their lives so that they eventually have nothing left to lean on. Type-A personalities and those who hail from families who operate on a performance-orientated value system where love appears conditional are most at risk of developing extreme workaholism. For everyone else, a more common scenario is falling into the work-life rabbit hole courtesy of the world we’re now living in, says author Emma Seppala, who writes about the phenom-
enon in The Happiness Track (emmaseppala. com). “Thanks to our smartphones, laptops, and tablets, we’ve entered an era where we can literally be ‘productive’ 24/7, and certainly within some industries, we’re expected to be exactly that or we can kiss our jobs goodbye.” It’s a sentiment Michelle S, an outreach coordinator for Workaholics Anonymous (workaholics-anonymous.org), agrees with. “People now feel they need to be switched on at all times to do their jobs effectively and this means they’re taking calls at home and answering emails on holiday,” she says. “There’s a real anxiety that they’re not working enough hours to keep up – even if they’re already clocking 60 hours of face time in the office.” One survey, again by The Australia Institute, backs up her comments – stating that among the 1000 people surveyed, almost half reported feeling pressured into working longer hours, while a quarter said they felt threatened by job insecurity. “Sadly, it’s just a sign of the times,” says Seppala.
THE HEALTH RISKS OF OVERWORK Dying at your desk aside; the effects work addiction can have on your health are numerous and devastating. One global study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology found workaholics are between 40 – 80 percent more likely to suffer heart disease, while researchers in New Zealand found that those who work a minimum of 50 hours a week are up to three times more likely to have a drinking problem. It’s also linked to insomnia, mental health issues, decreased immunity and an increased likelihood of marital breakdown. But perhaps most damning of all? You might be doing all of that running only to stay still, says Seppala. “The truth is, constantly striving toward productivity can backfire,” she says, pointing to the classic Ford studies which showed 40-hours was considered the ‘sweet spot’ for productivity. ➔ Quest KUDOS / 27
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Are you a workaholic? Devised by a psychologist, The Bergen Work Addiction Scale rates the kind of behaviour displayed by true workaholics. If you answer ‘often’ or ‘always’ to at least four of the following statements, it suggests you may have a problem.
1 – Never 2 – Rarely 3 – Sometimes 4 – Often 5 – Always
RECONFIGURING WORK/LIFE BAL ANCE
So how do you make changes to get your work-life balance back in order? Across the globe, companies and governments are starting to make positive changes to help their people do exactly that. German companies such as VW have stopped forwarded emails to staff 30 minutes after the end of each work day, while American companies like Aetna are giving staff sleep monitors – and the promise of a $US25 a night bonus if they get 20 consecutive nights of at least seven hours of sleep. And in the land of karoshi, the Japanese government are in the process of introducing a law that will require companies to force employees to take a minimum of five annual leave days a year. Australia still has a long way to go regarding such initiatives, but it doesn’t mean you can’t help yourself, says Dr. McMillan. “From this point on, technology is always going to be able to reach you in your home so it’s about changing your mindset and employing daily technology blackouts so you can free up some time to speak to your partner and children,” she says. Hiring a virtual assistant to deal with the mundane time-wasters and an executive coach to help you isolate undesirable work patters and behaviours can also be an asset, says Dr. McMillan, but so too can asking yourself if you’re genuinely happy with the way you live. “If you’re happy with yourself and your lifestyle isn’t upsetting anyone, there’s really no need to worry.” 28 / Quest KUDOS
1. Y ou think of how you can free up more time to work 2. Y ou spend much more time working than initially intended 3. Y ou work to reduce feelings of guilt, anxiety, helplessness and depression 4. Y ou have been told by others to cut down on work without listening to them 5. Y ou become stressed if you are prohibited from working 6. Y ou prioritise work over hobbies, leisure activities, and exercise 7. | You work so much it has negatively influenced your health
For assistance with workaholism, call Workaholics Anonymous (workaholicsanonymous.org) on 1300 781 254, or Lifeline Australia (lifeline.org.au) on 13 11 14.
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E X P L O R E NORTH AND NORTH WEST SYDNEY
NORTH SYDNEY
A FOODIE’S GUIDE
Enigma Cafe
It’s known as the industrial heartland of the Emerald City, but don’t let that put you off; Dilvin Yasa discovers there are many gastronomic gems waiting to be unearthed where you least expect it.
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et’s be honest – at face value, Sydney’s North and Northwest districts are not widely known to be foodie hotspots (the skyscrapers, the industrial lots – what else could there be?). But we’re going to call it; things are changing. The hipsters are moving in with their creative cafes; the baristas are setting up their la marzocco machines and celebrated food writers are glowing in their reviews. So where best to get your morning coffee or take a client for lunch? Our essential guide has got all the top hits you need.
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CASTLE HILL Located 30km from Sydney’s CBD, Castle Hill might be known primarily for its commercial properties, but it’s also gained a well-deserved reputation as the Hills District’s gastronomic Mecca. The pair behind The Baron (461/4-16 Castle Street) set up their industrial space to bring a taste of the city to the rolling hills, and happily, they have delivered. Known as the place to get the best singleorigin coffee around, you can also enjoy a mouthwatering array of creative lunchtime options.
Can dessert be legitimately be eaten for lunch? It’s a question that needs to be asked because while Jason Bridge’s Sedici (83 David Rd) offers a proud Italian menu featuring saucy seafood hotpots and traditional veal picante, it’s his sweets menu featuring stellar options such as cinnamon orange pannacotta and passionfruit brulee which will have you singing. Of course, if you prefer an actual meal, heading over to Enigma Dining (21/274 Old Northern Rd), a slick and minimalist modern Green joint at Castle Towers, is your ticket. You could go for the more traditional grilled meats, but we highly recommend the high tea which does away with tiny cucumber sandwiches and instead replaces them with chicken tzatziki and Mediterranean roasted vegetables. As night falls, pay a visit to The Land Wine & Tapas Bar (270C Old Northern Road) where an extensive range of local and international smallbatch wines are begging to be trialled (preferably with one of their in-house cheese platters).
BELL A VISTA With a prized position on Fortune’s Global 500 list as a suburb where Fortune 500 companies have their headquarters, the Hills District suburb of Bella Vista is not only fast becoming known as a major business centre but is gaining traction with restaurant-goers drawn to her home-style restaurants. Start the day by grabbing an outdoor table at Chef’s Cafe (24 – 32 Lexington Dr) where many stop in for the barista’s excellent brew of Adore Estate’s boutique Jackson 5 Blend, and stay for a piping hot breakfast of warm quinoa and brown rice pudding with orange, roasted walnuts and pistachio nuts. At lunchtime and dinner, you’ll notice Italian restaurants at Bella Vista are a dime a dozen, however, do not be fooled that they are all equal. Book a table at either Jag’s Ristorante (7/105 Bella Vista Dr), a casual eatery that focuses on putting the love back into simple pasta and pizzas. As the evening winds down, bag one of
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the leather couches at Bella Vista Hotel (13 – 15 Lexington Dr). Sure, at first glance this popular bar with its shiny drapes and chandeliers has a touch of the ‘J-Lo’s Dressing Room’ feel about it, but its pub menu is strong, as is its wine and craft beer list.
NORTH RYDE/MACQUARIE PARK Home to both countless multi-nationals and Macquarie University, these two industrial suburbs share both a postcode (they were only separated in 1999) and a similar gastronomic boom in recent years – largely in thanks to the addition of one of Sydney’s better shopping hubs, Macquarie Shopping Centre. Need a hit of caffeine? Make your first stop at Macquarie Shopping Centre’s new coffee bar, The Missing Piece (3326 Herring Rd & Waterloo Rd), a slick space pumping out espresso, batch, cold-drip and pour-over brews from Ethiopian single-origin and in-house blends. There’s often a queue, but it will be worth the wait. Once hunger kicks in, locals like to make their way over to Mezza Via (4/117 North Rd), an unpretentious eatery located rather unceremoniously at the rear of an arcade. Don’t let this put
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you off; the team is far more concerned with pouring their heart and soul into the rustic pizzas and pasta they’re serving up than their surrounds. Extra brownie points must be awarded for their extensive pizza menu offering both white and red bases. If you’d prefer seafood, Basils Seafood Restaurant (3 Trafalgar Pl), serves up fresher-than-fresh platters (as well as the odd juicy steak) in an old-fashioned space that strangely reminds you of grandma’s place. Live music on the weekends adds to the fun, as does the odd sweet surprise (lavender brulee, anyone?)
CHATSWOOD Located 10km north of the CBD, Chatswood’s large Chinese, Korean and Japanese population has seen this suburb become a go-to destination for Asian cuisine. Those who fancy traditional dumplings and noodles in a colourful space would do well to hightail it to Bao Dao Taiwanese Kitchen (8/376 Victoria Ave) where locals revel in simple yet delightful dishes such as sticky rice with boiled egg and pork sauce. Can’t make it? Don’t worry – they also sell their dumplings at Chatswood Mall’s Melody markets on Thursdays and Fridays if you’d like a taste on the run. 32 / Quest KUDOS
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When Tim Ho Wan (436 Victoria Ave), the Michelin-starred Hong Kong yum cha franchise first opened in Chatswood, the endless queues make it near impossible to get a table. Now that they’ve opened four other restaurants consider this your opportunity to eat your body weight in super light and flaky pork buns. Of course, no trip to Chatswood is complete without paying a visit to Gelataria Gondola (2/77 Archer St), a veritable wonderland of homemade flavours in pastel colour pops. Known for its Cremino (essentially a sundae all ready to go in the tub), we say don’t go past the roast pumpkin and almond biscuit or the black sesame and walnut. For a well-earned drink, pop in at 465 The Avenue (465 Victoria Ave), a bar which, with its exposed brickwork and wooden beams could shine in an episode of Escape to the Country. The atmosphere is far more convivial of course, and the wine list and decent bar menu make it the best place to end your night.
ST LEONARDS In a suburb otherwise dominated by skyscraper clusters, St Leonards is enjoying some surprising additions to the foodie landscape lately.
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The Wooden Whisk
Located on Albert Avenue opposite Westfield Chatswood. The hotel opened in late 2015 and offers 100 stylishly appointed apartments.
QUEST MACQUARIE PARK questmacquariepark.com.au Serving up gourmet brunch classics and quality single-origin roasted brews in an understated environment more worthy of a seaside location is The Wooden Whisk (8/38-46 Albany St). Popular with nearby workers and residents for their creative sandwich options and salads, your biggest challenge will be to overtake the ones putting in catering orders ahead of you. Meanwhile, over at Bazaar Beer Cafe (1 Albany St), which proudly declares it is the only place in the north shore area offering traditional Eastern European cuisine and a wealth of Czech beers on tap, you can load up on schnitzels the size of your head for next to nix. Worth going just to set yourself the challenge, no?
OLYMPIC PARK While it doesn’t quite fit within the north/northwest postcodes, the Western Sydney suburb of Olympic Park also has a few shining stars in the gastronomic world. Don’t miss: – A battoir Blues (1 Herb Elliot Ave) for quality brunch classics, burgers, and pastries
– P ablo & Rusty’s (Jacaranda Square, Cnr Dawn Fraser Ave & Park St) for the best single-origin coffee around.
Quest’s newest property in Sydney, provides guests with convenient travel options to the CBD, either via the train located 500m from the hotel, or the motorway.
QUEST NORTH RYDE questnorthryde.com.au With easy access to the M2 Motorway, Quest North Ryde is just a short drive or taxi ride into the Sydney CBD. The hotel offers 24-hour reception, on-site restaurant, car parking, and swimming pool.
QUEST ST LEONARDS queststleonards.com.au Quest St Leonards is perfectly placed, with a great choice of dining options and a range of public transport just a moment’s walk from the hotel.
QUEST AT SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK questsydneyolympicpark.com.au Located within the Olympic Park precinct, the hotel is located opposite ANZ Stadium. The Sydney Showgrounds and Aquatic Centre are within easy reach. Quest KUDOS / 33
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AROUND THE BAY Gillian Saxon discovers Melbourne’s bayside area with the discerning food lover in mind.
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ith over 40km of coastline stretching between St Kilda in the north and Frankston in the south, Port Phillip Bay, and its eclectic seaside suburbs are a wonderland just waiting to be explored by sunseekers, adventure sports enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
WILLIAMSTOWN The historic seaport of Williamstown was once vetted to be the new capital of Victoria for its favourable position at the mouth of the Yarra River, but it eventually lost out to flashier rival Melbourne for its fresh water supply. Nevertheless, the thriving port came into its own as an important shipping yard and slipway between Van Diemen’s Land and Victoria and was the 34 / Quest KUDOS
last stop for punters seeking their fortune during the gold rush. Now a popular maritime village, reminders of its well-preserved history can be found dotted along the coastline and in the architecture of the quaint shops, cafes, and restaurants of Nelson Place. Local picks include the General Food Co (117 Nelson Pl) for great coffee and brunch favourites and Carter Smith Devlin and Co (215 Nelson Pl) for a slicker spin on lunch offerings from a former fine dining chef. Cross over Nelson Place to Gem Pier for spectacular views and ferries across Port Phillip Bay, or wander beneath the palms of Williamstown Botanical Gardens - one of Melbourne’s first. Finish your day with Spanish tapas and vino at El Burro (209 Nelson Pl) as the sun sets over the bay.
Melbourne at dawn. Viewed from Williamstown.
ST KILDA St Kilda was Melbourne’s first seaside playground for the well-to-do before the artists and musicians moved in bringing a bohemian feel to the area in later years. Today the love affair continues, and St Kilda remains a firm favourite with locals and tourists alike who flock to its breezy bars, kitsch markets, and summer festivals. Begin your morning with a run or walk along the famous St Kilda Beach boardwalk, past the St Kilda Sea Baths towards Port Melbourne. If you prefer pedal power, bikes can be rented from Melbourne Bike Share. You can also your hand at kiteboarding at the northern end of the beach. As for dinner choices, St Kilda is your oyster. At Claypots (213 Barkly St), the seafood is fresh off the boat. There’s a no booking policy so get in early for the king prawns, crab, and fish of the day. If your ship is steering towards the beach, head to Captain Baxter (10/18 Jacka Blvd) for sophisticated sundown sipping out on the deck. Around to Fitzroy Street and you’ll discover St Kilda’s quirkier side as you step into the Laika cocktail bar (9 Fitzroy St). Here, the beach meets old world charm as art deco light fittings sparkle over the dark wood bar. Go below to the hidden basement bar that was only re-discovered in recent years during a renovation.
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BRIGHTON Brighton, one of Melbourne’s first suburbs, is an eclectic mix of heritage architecture, modern beachside living, and boutique shopping. Charge your morning with an exceptional coffee served by the 2016 Latte Art champion barista, Nobu, at Super Random (416 New St) then wander down to the brightly coloured bathing boxes on Brighton Beach (Dendy St & The Esplanade). This row of iconic weatherboard boxes is a relic of the Victorian era remaining virtually unchanged except for the individual owner’s artistic enhancements. In town, Church and Bay Streets form part of the bayside’s prime shopping and entertainment precinct with 200 retailers complemented by casual and high-end dining options, intimate bars and the Palace Dendy Cinema. Here you’ll also find Half Moon, Brighton’s premier pub (120 Church St). Enjoy drinks and dinner in one of six light and airy, indoor spaces or outdoor areas in this slick reimagining of a 1960’s pub.
Lydford and Co Wine Bar
MOORABBIN & HIGHETT A short ten-minute drive south from beachside Brighton will bring you to the inner south-eastern suburbs of Moorabbin & Highett. For nature lovers, Karkarook Park is a 15-hectare trail park and lake tucked away amongst suburbia. The man-made lake is perfect for kayaking, sailing or a spot of fishing for Rainbow Trout. If you enjoy a round of golf, there are no less than six premium golf clubs within a 5km radius including Sandringham Golf Links, Royal Melbourne Golf Club to the west and Kingston Heath Golf Club and Capital Golf Course to the east. Just across the road, you’ll find Hawker Typhoon (292 Highett Rd) serving authentic northern Vietnamese street food made for sharing. After dinner, pop next door for a cheeky cocktail at sister venue Hawker Bar.
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CHELTENHAM Down the road from Moorabbin and Highett, Cheltenham is all about shopping till you drop. DFO Moorabbin (250 Centre Dandenong Rd) has more than 100 stores with discounts on casual and designer clothing, homewares, appliances and electrical goods. If you’ve still got cash to burn, Westfield Southland (1239 Nepean Hwy) is located a mere 5km away. Book in with one of the centre’s personal stylists for a new look and wardrobe edit. A visit to Cheltenham and surrounds is also not complete without a visit to the all day diner, The Garden of Good and Evil. Pop for breakfast from 7.30am, try the Spanish/ South Americanleaning tapas from lunchtime onwards or drop in later for a drink and late night snack. Lydford and Co Wine Bar, pictured above (114/116 Nepean Hwy), in nearby Mentone, is the area’s newest kid on the block. It serves old school cocktails while supporting local brewers, winemakers, and distillers in Victoria with its extensive drinks list. Enjoy live music every Sunday afternoon from 4pm.
The Boathouse restaurant
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Located on absolute water frontage overlooking Gem Pier, the views from Quest Williamstown are truly enchanting. The beach, parkland and ferry services are on the doorstep.
QUEST WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH questwilliamstownnorth.com.au Quest Williamstown North is uniquely situated next to Jawbone Nature Reserve and Marine Sanctuary.
QUEST BRIGHTON ON THE BAY questbrightononthebay.com.au Located directly opposite the Royal Brighton Yacht Club. Church and Bay Streets are nearby, offering a plethora of shops and restaurants.
QUEST CHELTENHAM questcheltenham.com.au FRANKSTON At the south-eastern end of Port Phillip Bay, Frankston signals the beginning of the picturesque Mornington Peninsula. Diverse coastal experiences including waterfront boardwalks, pristine beaches, sculpture park and off-road trails rise to meet Olivers Hill Lookout (Frankston’s highest point) with a spectacular view across the bay to Geelong and Melbourne. Follow the foreshore to the Landmark Bridge and along the scenic Kananook Creek. Perched in amongst the trees there you’ll find The Boathouse restaurant, pictured above, with a modern Australian menu of locally sourced produce served with Mornington Peninsula wines. It’s Frankston’s best and perfect for a long lunch or special dinner with a view. After dinner take advantage of Frankston’s thriving arts and culture scene. The Frankston Arts Centre regularly hosts local and international artists and theatre productions as well as exhibitions and community programs. Nearby in Langwarrin, Cruden Farm (60 Cranbourne Rd) is the former home and internationally recognised garden estate of the late Dame Elisabeth Murdoch. Sprawling over 133 acres you’ll forget you’re in the heart of suburbia. Open to the public by appointment only.
Situated close to Westfield Southland and Half Moon Bay, this property is an ideal choice for business and leisure travellers to Melbourne’s bayside suburbs.
QUEST MOORABBIN questmoorabbin.com.au Nestled amongst word-class golf courses, and with the family-friendly Mentone Beach just 5 minutes from the hotel, Quest Moorabbin is perfectly placed.
QUEST FRANKSTON questfrankston.com.au The recently refurbished Quest Frankston provides an excellent base for families, groups, or business travellers requiring extended stay accomodation.
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E X P L O R E BENDIGO
HISTORIC BENDIGO Since being created from one of the world’s biggest gold rushes, Bendigo has grown into one of the most popular and vibrant cities.
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t’s now known not only for its history of being built on gold but for its action-packed events, incredible Australian and cultural food, restaurants and bars, beautiful art galleries and historic buildings. Bendigo is the home of the Bendigo Art Gallery, located in Bendigo’s CBD and just a short walk from Quest Bendigo Central. As the galleries popularity grows as one of Australia’s most impressive regional art museums, it is a must-see attraction that offers an amazing and extensive collection of 19th-century European art, contemporary Australian art and Australian art from the 1800’s. Inside Bendigo Art Gallery is the Gallery Cafe. The Cafe provides a range of exquisite wine, light meals, cake and coffees, a great spot to relax between meetings while sitting outside overlooking Bendigo’s historical park, Rosalind Park.
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If you have time for a post-workday walk through the beautiful botanical gardens in Rosalind Park, towards the end, you will discover the Golden Dragon Museum. Dedicated to the history of the Chinese culture and people who immigrated to Bendigo, it was the first accredited museum in Victoria. From amazing displays held at the Bendigo Easter Fair every year to its Yi Yuan (Garden of Joy), it’s one of Bendigo’s must-see attractions. Bendigo also boasts European-inspired laneways similar to the discreet streets of Melbourne with hidden bars; striking corner stores refurbished into cafés and award-winning restaurants that provide an excellent fine dining experience for client entertaining. Also committed to providing customers with a first class experience is the Bendigo Cinemas Gold Class, located in Queen Street. If you’re looking for a
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Quest’s original property in Bendigo, Quest Bendigo is well suited to both short and extended stay guests. Recently refurbished, the hotel offers spacious and modern one, two and three bedroom apartments, an outdoor swimming pool, alfresco barbeque area, on-site reception and car parking. Free WiFi is available to all guests.
QUEST BENDIGO CENTRAL questbendigocentral.com.au Centrally located on McCrae Street, Quest Bendigo Central is within walking distance of the Bendigo CBD, a great range of restaurants, the Bendigo Art Gallery and Rosalind Park. The property offers stylishly appointed studios, ideal for a short stay, whilst the larger one, two and three bedroom apartments are perfect for a longer visit, or for families or groups to this historic town.
unique way to entertain a client or need a night off, then this could be the spot for you. The cinemas offers great service from a personal waiter all while you watch your desired movie on the big screen. Another iconic Bendigo restaurant is Masons of Bendigo, also located on Queen Street and provides customers with friendly waiters, beautifully cooked Australian food and a unique dining experience in a modern atmosphere. If you’re hungry for a great meal at the end of the day, this is a terrific option. Awarded with a ‘Certificate of Excellence’ by Trip Advisor last year, Masons of Bendigo is known to be number one when it comes to excellent service and great meals, and it is also known to be in a highly desirable and stylish area of Bendigo. A beautiful sight seen from most of the Bendigo region is the old Post Office which is used as the visitor centre and city museum. Here is where you can have a chat with the extremely helpful volunteer staff and even learn about the important history of Bendigo.
Surrounding the Post Office are other historical attractions such as the Soldier Memorial, the Shamrock Hotel, the Black Swan Hotel and many other hotels, pubs and buildings that are more than one hundred years old. If you’re looking for an atmosphere that’s more focused on entertainment, great pub-meals and is available to the public for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, then take a short two-minute drive from Quest Bendigo to The Hibernian Hotel and Café. Located just outside the Bendigo CBD in High Street of Golden Square, this vibrant yet relaxing and newly renovated hotel is available to satisfy your hunger and thirst while providing a cosy fireplace to keep you warm through the cold nights. There is so much to do in the city of Bendigo that can include pampering yourself after a long day at work at Jools for Jim, seeing some live theatre performances at Bendigo Performing Arts Centre or even experience a taste of Bendigo history while taking a tour through the Central Deborah Gold Mine located in the centre of Bendigo. Quest KUDOS / 39
E X P L O R E TASMANIA
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CHANGING FACE From the fabulous new Hobart eateries to the east coast wine trail, Winsor Dobbin uncovers Tasmania’s finest spots.
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t has taken less than a decade for Hobart to morph from a sleepy colonial backwater to a vibrant centre known for its arts and culinary festivals. While the waterfront retains its historic stone buildings and rich colonial and convict heritage, Hobart is a go-ahead city with a busy year-round cultural scene, myriad restaurant and bar choices and a wide range of festivals. And while visitors used to be able to return on an annual basis to their favourite eatery there is now a turnover to match that of Melbourne or Sydney. Chefs establish a reputation then move on. Favourites like Garagistes, Ethos Eat Drink and Henry’s may have departed, but others have taken their places. Three Japanese has moved from the city to Battery Point, while a new Jamaican eatery, Rude
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Boy, is due to open any day now. You’ll also find food trucks in the busier parts of town. From French to South American, Thai to Middle Eastern, Hobart now offers a remarkable range of dining experiences for a city with just 220,000 locals. Hobart eateries have gone from drab to sleek and inspired. The Tasmanian capital’s renaissance as a tourist destination has resulted in a small city that is noteworthy for its many whisky, wine and cider bars; eateries with a focus on local produce and the superb coolclimate wines grown in the three valleys surrounding the town. One of the reasons for the increase in Hobart’s heartbeat was the opening in 2011 of MONA, the spectacular and controversial privately-owned Museum of Old and New Art in the city’s northern suburbs.
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The starkly impressive Cascade Brewery towers over the lower slopes of Mount Wellington in South Hobart and is Australia’s oldest brewery – it dates back to 1824.
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Located in what used to be a former newspaper building, industrial-chic hipster hangout Franklin is the base for former Peppermint Bay chef David Moyle, whose dishes come from an open kitchen. The contemporary menu changes daily and the wines are largely “natural.”
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obart’s savvy visitors hang out at the end of H Brooke Street Pier at Glass House, sipping on cocktails and sampling share plates.
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A recent arrival from the team behind Salamanca favourite Smolt, Frank specialises in flavours of Argentina and Peru; from steaks with chimichurri sauce and salsa picante to empanadas or ceviche.
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For the best Cantonese food in the state head to the inner beach suburb of Sandy Bay, where you’ll find Me Wah behind a shopping centre car park. Think white tablecloths, wines and dishes like Sichuan duck or five-spice squid.
The creation of gambling multi-millionaire David Walsh, the sprawling MONA campus at Berriedale is the focal point for festivals in both summer and winter (MONA FOMA and Dark MOFO) as well as regular music concerts and summer markets. Hobart’s attractions range from street markets on both Saturdays and Sundays, the re-imagined Tasmanian Art Gallery and Museum and all those cafés, bars and eateries overlooking the working waterfront and its many fishing vessels. Sweet Envy is “the” place for pastries and cakes; former MONA head chef Philippe Leban has gone back to his roots by opening small cafe A Tiny Place and Post Street Social is the latest hot spot for after-work drinks. ➔
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You’ll find a cheerful after-work crowd at this lively wine bar Willing Brothers on the North Hobart restaurant strip. There is a good selection of wines from both Tasmania and around the globe, and some enticing snacks. A second venue will soon open in the former Ethos space downtown.
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TASMANIA’S EAST COAST greateasterndrive.com.au Tasmania’s East Coast is not only breathtakingly beautiful - it is also home to several outstanding wine producers, including Freycinet, Spring Vale, Milton, Devil’s Corner, Gala Estate and others. So alongside beaches, beautiful landscapes, accessible national parks, and its relaxed pace, it is also an excellent weekend gourmet getaway with cellar doors less visited than those in the Hobart region and on the Tamar Valley Wine Route. The East Coast’s fresh, locally grown produce is known globally, and the East Coast Wine Trail is a new route designed to add further to the region’s reputation. The East Coast Wine Trail features a range of diverse cellar doors from the ultra-modern Devil’s Corner to rustic Gala Estate. Sparkling wines shine here, but so do table wines made from pinot noir, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, pinot gris and even cabernet sauvignon. One of the secrets of the region’s success is the fact the growing conditions are similar to many of the great wine regions of Europe - with mild summers and long autumn days creating the perfect ripening conditions for the grapes. One astonishing view on the East Coast Wine Trail can be found at Devil’s Corner cellar door and lookout, which overlooks the lush wetlands of Moulting Lagoon and beyond to the ruggedly beautiful Hazards Mountains on the Freycinet Peninsula.
Devil’s Corner tower view
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HUON VALLEY fatpig.farm TV personality Matthew Evans has launched a restaurant with a difference at his Fat Pig Farm in the Huon Valley. Lunch is combined with a farm tour to get up close and personal with the resident pigs, cows, chickens, and vegetables. The 70-acre farm is home and workplace for TV’s Gourmet Farmer and his family, and the food is cooked in an open kitchen by Evans himself and some of his trusty helpers, including cookbook author and food stylist Michelle Crawford. The new restaurant is rustic but delightfully stylish, and bookings fill fast because meals are served just one day a week – on Fridays. All the meat and vegetables are grown, cooked and eaten on the property, and the first wine is often from a vineyard that you can see through the window. “We are literally driven by the garden, by what is growing each Friday,” says Evans.
THE FARM SHED thefarmshedtas.com.au Subi Mead and Helen Bain, the team behind hugely popular Swansea cafe The Left Bank are set to open the Farm Shed East Coast Wine Centre at Bicheno any day now. The Farm Shed East Coast Wine Centre will showcase the wines of the region and incorporate wine tastings and sales, a coffee and wine bar, a retail gallery for Tasmanian art and design, and a post office. “We’ll have hosted tastings, you’ll be able to sit down and have something to eat to go with your wine, and you can wander around the interpretative material and learn the stories and a bit about the people,” said Mead. “And if you want to buy a dozen wines to ship home you can send it out through the post office at the back.”
Quest Properties QUEST SAVOY
questsavoy.com.au In the heart of Hobart’s premier shopping and central business district, is the well-appointed Quest Savoy. Quest Savoy is metres from the city’s historic and vibrant waterfront, Convention Centre, Salamanca Place and leading CBD restaurants and cafes.
QUEST TRINITY HOUSE
questtrinityhouse.com.au Located on the Hobart fringe in Glebe, Quest Trinity House provides Hobart accommodation in a heritage listed building, and only 12 minutes from Hobart’s CBD and 15 km from the Hobart International Airport. Dove Lake at Cradle Mountain National Park
QUEST WATERFRONT
questwaterfront.com.au CRADLE MOUNTAIN parks.tas.gov.au The expedited development of a new $15 million Cradle Mountain visitor centre is a highlight of a $100 million State Government package to boost the economies of north and north-west Tasmania. The north of the state has fallen behind the south in terms of tourism thanks to what is known as “the MONA effect.” Cradle Coast Authority spokesman Ian Waller said: “The Cradle Mountain Master Plan is a project of enormous importance to this region. “We understand there are many pieces to the plan, all of which need to work together to get the best for our region. “We support this initiative of the State Government, and we will continue to negotiate with the Federal Government and private investors to support the full funding of the Cradle Mountain Master Plan.”
Located on the fringe of Hobart’s CBD in historic Sulllivan’s Cove, Quest Waterfront is right amongst the famous Salamanca Market, Constitution Dock and the ferry to MONA. The hotel offers suites, studio and one bedroom apartments.
QUEST LAUNCESTON
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E X P L O R E NATIONAL PARKS
Moraine Lake, Banff National Park
NATIONAL TREASURES Take ‘getting back to nature’ a little more seriously with these five incredible and diverse national parks from five very different regions. BANFF NATIONAL PARK
KRK A NATIONAL PARK
Where: Alberta, Canada Area: 6,641 km2
Where: Croatia Area: 142 km2
Encompassing the slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, Banff, Canada’s first National Park, has become a world premiere tourist destination, and one of stunning beauty. The park includes several glacier fed, and stunningly blue lakes including Lake Moraine and Lake Louise. The beauty of the park extends all year round with hiking a tourist favourite in summer, and the region a big downhill and backcountry skiing spot in winter. Banff boasts one of the longest ski seasons in North America.
Krka was named as a National Park in 1985, however, the region has been showing off her beautiful series of seven waterfalls for many years. The park extends along the River Krka, and its remoteness attracted monks to the area. The tiny island of Visovac in the Krka River, was settled by Franciscan monks in 1445, who originally built a monastery that year (rebuilt in the 18th century). The park includes the magnificent waterfalls of Skradinski Buk Falls, offering a unique swimming experience and incredible photo opportunities.
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Visitors swim in the Krka River in the Krka National Park in Croatia.
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LOS GL ACIARES NATIONAL PARK
Los Glaciares gets its name from the glaciers which are born on the Ice Caps occupying almost half its area and feed 47 large glaciers, 13 of which flow toward the Atlantic Ocean. There are also more than 200 smaller glaciers unconnected to the Ice Caps. Los Glaciares is the largest continental ice extension outside Antarctica. The park was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1981, describing it as “an area of exceptional natural beauty, with rugged, towering mountains and numerous glacial lakes.�
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Where: Argentina Area: 7,269 km2
The Perito Moreno glacier in Los Glaciares National Park, Patagonia, Argentina.
Balloons flying over the volcanic mountains in Goreme National Park.
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FIORDL AND NATIONAL PARK Where: New Zealand Area: 12,500km2 Fiordland National Park, on the South Island of New Zealand, is the largest of the country’s 14 national parks. Fiordland National Park is home to Mitre Peak, rising above stunning Milford Sound and 1692m above sea level. The vistas are stunning from any angle. A 500km network of walking tracks allows visitors the opportunity to explore the alpine lakes, green valleys and mountain peaks of this paradise, that Rudyard Kipling described as the ‘Eighth Wonder of the Wonder.’
Fiordland National Park, New Zealand.
GŐREME NATIONAL PARK Where: Cappadocia, Turkey Area: 98km2
View of the Goreme cave city in Cappadocia, Turkey.
The stunning features of Göreme Historical National Park in Cappadocia, are unusual rock formations known as ‘fairy chimneys.’ These natural wonders, augmented by the cultural heritage of the region’s inhabitants, who as far back as the third century, hewed homes, churches, and entire underground cities into the landscape. The rocky landscape is peppered with networks of ancient underground settlements, and outstanding examples of Byzantine art. Scores of hot air balloons give visitors an unforgettable and breathtaking view of the region. Quest KUDOS / 47
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A WORLD OF CHOICE Wine lovers have never had so much choice. Walk around any liquor store and you will find an array of imported wines, many of which can offer outstanding value for money, as Winsor Dobbin explains.
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t used to be that wines imported into Australia were either French (largely classics from Champagne, Bordeaux and Burgundy), sauvignon blanc from New Zealand or the occasional Italian, often old-style Chianti. Spurred by the demands of epicurious travellers who tasted different wines on their global travels, Australians can now choose wines from around the globe. While Kiwi sauvignon blancs and pinot noirs remain popular and there is always a market for highend French wines and great Italian barolos, today’s drinker can also cast their gaze a lot further afield. And with wine bars booming, wine lovers can try a new variety by the glass rather than splashing out on a bottle. There is plenty to reward the curious and the adventurous. Choose from assyrtiko, a crisp white wine from Greece, perhaps an ice wine from the Niagara Peninsula in Canada, the intense South African red wines made from pinotage, or maybe a malbec from Argentina, or a carmenere from Chile. Never before has there been so much choice when it comes to wine styles, grape varieties, even countries whose wines are being imported. It is not so long ago that the choice was between “claret” from the Hunter Valley, Western Victoria and some regions of South Australia, or imported wines from one country: France. Our wine names were based on those of France even if the grape varieties used bore no resemblance to those of Bordeaux, Burgundy or the Rhone. Now, wine aficionados can easily find a wine from just about anywhere on the globe. If you are tired of Barossa shiraz or Coonawarra cabernet, opt, instead, for a cabernet from California, a sangiovese from Tuscany, or even a saperavi from Moldova. The choice is immense – which is great news for the consumer – and much of it is due to a new wave of sommeliers who are keen to let drinkers have a crack at new styles from new countries. In bigger cities it is not that hard to track down wines from previously obscure destinations like Israel, Lebanon, Slovenia or Georgia.
Wines from Europe and other overseas wine producing countries often use a regional name rather than the grape variety as their main identifier, which can make things a little tricky for newbies. Red burgundy, for instance, is made from 100% pinot noir (and the whites ex clusively from chardonnay); wines from Tuscany are usually dominated by sangiovese and tempranillo is the main red of Rioja in Spain. Wines labelled Rhone usually feature shiraz, grenache and several other varieties, while the Napa Valley in California produces big, often heavily oaked, cabernets. With a wide range of imports from countries ranging from Portugal to Argentina, Greece to Chile, there is no shortage of interesting wines to challenge and entice our palates. For summer, perhaps a refreshing but spicy gruner-veltliner from Austria, a crisp torrontes from Salta in northern Argentina, or a dry riesling from Germany. In winter maybe a warming red from the Douro in Portugal, or a sub-$10 quaffer from the Languedoc in southern France. There are plenty of importers who specialise in the wines of one or two countries, who can be contacted direct to find out which stores stock their wines. Among them are Scott Wasley’s the Spanish Acquisition, a specialist importer and wholesale distributor of Spanish and Portuguese wines, spirits and beer. The birth of TSA coincided with the emergence of modern Spanish wine as a prominent feature of the international wine scene. Others include Trembath and Taylor, where Michael Trembath specialises in wines from across Italy, and DiscoverVin, which imports both bargains and rarities from regional France. Fourth Wave Wines, a recent success story, is dedicated to modern and affordable European wines with distribution in every state of Australia. Fourth Wave Wine works closely with a small number of like-minded, family owned wineries from France, Spain and Italy. One of the major issues for drinkers of imports is to make sure the wines arrive in Australia fresh and as the maker intended; rather than having spent time in containers, particularly during summer.
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Eurocentric Wine Imports owner Neville Yates says attention to detail is key. “The goal of Eurocentric is to bring Australian drinkers great wine from Europe and Europeanstyled wines from other regions such as New Zealand and South Africa in as good condition as if you drank them at the winery,” says importer Neville Yates. He says he “meets the winemakers in the vineyards and in the cellars, tastes at the source, negotiates good deals, chooses reliable refrigerated transport and delivers to Australia great wines at a reasonable cost through retailers, restaurants and wine bars.” Trembath and Taylor has been in business since 1994 and is the biggest importer of Italian wines in Australia. It has an online presence at Vino Italiano. Trembath says: “We focus is on exploring new regions, revisiting the old, soaking up the cultural climate, visiting our wineries, tasting new releases and seeking out new wines to bring to Australia.” Taking niche markets to new lengths are Daniela Penno and German Fumis, who in 2016 launched Artisan Malbec, which imports just malbecs, from Argentina and Chile. “We saw more and more interest in individual grape varieties 50 / Quest KUDOS
and people are keen to source wines they have heard about, but haven’t tried,” says Daniela. “There are a whole lot of people out there wanting to try something new; particularly smallbatch, boutique wines that can be difficult to track down.” “Australia has a very strong wine culture, but it is not a culture which is narrow minded,” says Frenchman Hugues Villemain, who launched the Brimoncourt Champagne brand in Australia. “The industry is exciting because Australians’ conception of winemaking is not restrained by culture or historical background. Australian consumers just want to enjoy quality wines, wherever those wines come from.” Tommy Zakaidze from Tamada takes niche a step further. He specialises in wines imported from the former Russian republic of Georgia. “Our objective is to bring best quality Georgian wines to wine lovers in Australia at affordable prices,” he says. The popularity of imports can be judged by the fact the latest catalogue from leading Sydney retailer Kemeny’s features two pages of Marlborough sauvignon blancs and full pages of Italian wines and French rosés, as well as two pages of Champagnes. It might be time to get on board.
USA The cabernets and chardonnays from California tend to be big, oaky and expensive. Good options are fragrant whites and pinot noir from cooler Oregon and syrah (shiraz) and merlot from Washington state. SLOVENIA The rising star in Europe, this former Yugoslav republic is known for its fresh and flavoursome white wines and has leapt ahead of Croatia in terms of quality.
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SPAIN Gaining in popularity all the time. The great red wines of Rioja have been joined by refreshing whites made from albarino in the Rias Baixas region and verdejo from Rueda and reds that range from juicy to earthy depending on the region. GERMANY The whites are the stars here; with rieslings ranging from dry to very sweet; also look out for pinot gris (grauburgunder) and light pinot noirs (spatburgunder). AUSTRIA You’ll find some outstanding aromatic whites among the imports from Austria, particularly wines made from the native grape gruner veltliner. PORTUGAL Best known for its ports and other fortified wines like Madeira, Portugal now produces good-value savoury red wines and whites, particularly vinho verdes and verdelhos, which are best enjoyed young. GREECE The days of Greece being associated with cheap and nasty retsina are long gone. Today it produces a range of white and red table wines made from both international and domestic grape varieties.
CANADA Best-known for its ice wines from Niagara on the Lake, while the best table wines come from the Okanagan region in British Columbia. ARGENTINA Argentine producers have gained global acclaim for their take on the tannic red grape malbec, the best of which comes from cooler regions like the Uco Valley, but also look out for native red grape bonarda, cabernet franc and white wines made from torrontes. CHILE The wide range of altitudes and terroirs mean Chile produces a range of styles, but cabernet sauvignon and carmenere make routinely reliable red wines. SOUTH AFRICA The wine regions in and around Cape Town produce wines ranging from outstanding to ordinary. Reds made from pinotage are much-vaunted but inconsistent. Whites made from chardonnay and chenille blanc star. ENGLAND Don’t laugh. Wineries in the south-east of England have already made a splash with their quality sparkling wines and global warming means England could be a major player within 20 years. Quest KUDOS / 51
CUISINE
FROZEN BERRY AND AVO BREAKFAST BOWL Serves One Gluten Free: Dairy Free: Sugar-Free
INGREDIENTS Nutritionist Jacqueline Alwill shares two creative recipes for you to whip up for a healthy and delicious night in. 52 / Quest KUDOS
- One frozen banana+ - 1/2 cup frozen berries+ - 1/2 avocado To serve: seasonal fresh fruit (optional), granola/oats, nuts and seeds
METHOD
Place frozen banana, frozen berries, and avocado in a medium sized mixing bowl. Blitz with hand blender (or mash with potato masher) until creamy, and uniform in texture. Top with seasonal fresh fruit, granola or muesli, nuts and seeds and serve. +It’s important to freeze the banana and berries (you can use store-bought frozen berries) the night before, so it creates the creamy texture in the bowl.
ALMOND TOASTED SALMON WITH CAULIFLOWER STEAKS Serves Two Gluten Free: Dairy Free: Sugar-Free
INGREDIENTS
- Two x180g pieces of salmon - T wo tablespoon olive oil or ghee+ -H alf bunch coriander leaves picked, stalks finely chopped - One tablespoon almonds, chopped - 1 /2 head cauliflower, sliced down middle to form ‘steaks’ instead of florets - 1/4 cup natural yoghurt - sea salt and black pepper - 1/2 lemon
METHOD
Heat a large frypan over medium heat, add one tablespoon olive oil or ghee, add cauliflower steaks and sprinkle the top of the cauliflower steaks with sea salt. Cover frypan with lid and cook cauliflower steaks on one side for 4 minutes, remove the lid, flip and cook alternate side for 4 minutes uncovered. Once cauliflower is cooked, transfer to plate, cover and set aside. Rub salmon in remaining one tablespoon olive oil or ghee, coriander stalks, and chopped almonds. Place in frypan and cook flesh side down for 3 minutes covered with a lid, uncover, flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes uncovered, skin side down. To serve, place a dollop of natural yoghurt on the plate, top with salmon, cauliflower steaks, add lemon cheek and season with sea salt and black pepper. Quest KUDOS / 53
SPORTS FIXTURE
GAME, SET & MATCH A massive event on the tennis calendar, over 700,000 spectators took their seats at the 2016 Australian Open in Melbourne last year. First held in 1905, the Australian Open tournament is the first of the four Grand Slam tennis events of the year - the other three being the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. The Australian Open is a Grand Slam with a large purse and draws impressive crowds to the January event in Melbourne each year. In 2016, the total prize pool was AUD$44 million. The Men and Women singles champions each took home AUD$3.85 million, with the runner-ups pocketing AUD$1.9 million each.
54 / Quest KUDOS
Fast Facts Australian Ken Rosewall holds the record for being the youngest champion when he won in 1953 at the age of 18. After 19 years and two more Australian Open titles, he created history as he won again, aged 37.
Angelique Kerber , 2016.
Serena Williams.
In 2009, Rafael Nadal won the longest ever Australian Open match against Fernando Verdasco in 5hrs 14mins.
Margaret Court holds the record for most female titles of Australian Open with eleven titles. Serena Williams comes in second having won six titles.
Novak Djokovic holding Australian Open trophy, 2016.
In 1997 Martina Higgins became the youngest woman to win the game at the age of 16. Quest KUDOS / 55
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ACT
NSW SYDNE Y SUBURBS
NSW SYDNE Y SUBURBS
QUEST CANBERRA
QUEST CASTLE HILL
QUEST MACQUARIE PARK
Melbourne Building, 28 West Row, Canberra City ACT 2601 T: 61 (02) 6243 2222 questcanberra.com.au
8 Gladstone Road, Castle Hill NSW 2154 T: 61 (02) 8848 1500 questcastlehill.com.au
71 Epping Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113 T: 1800 334 033 questmacquariepark.com.au
NSW SYDNE Y SUBURBS
NSW SYDNE Y SUBURBS
NSW SYDNE Y SUBURBS
QUEST BELLA VISTA
QUEST CHATSWOOD
QUEST MANLY
24 Norbrik Drive, Bella Vista NSW 2153 T: 61 (02) 8818 9300 questbellavista.com.au
38 Albert Avenue, Chatswood NSW 2067 T: 61 (02) 8423 1600 questchatswood.com.au
54A West Esplanade, Manly NSW 2095 T: 61 (02) 9976 4600 questmanly.com.au
NSW SYDNE Y SUBURBS
NSW SYDNE Y SUBURBS
NSW SYDNE Y SUBURBS
QUEST BONDI JUNCTION
QUEST CRONULLA BEACH
QUEST MASCOT
28 Spring Street, Bondi Junction NSW 2022 T: 61 (02) 9078 1700 questbondijunction.com.au
1 Kingsway, Cronulla NSW 2230 T: 61 (02) 8536 3600 questcronullabeach.com.au
108-114 Robey Street, Mascot NSW 2020 T: 61 (02) 9366 3900 questmascot.com.au
NSW SYDNE Y SUBURBS
NSW SYDNE Y SUBURBS
NSW SYDNE Y SUBURBS
QUEST CAMPBELLTOWN
QUEST LIVERPOOL
QUEST NORTH RYDE
1 Rennie Road, Campbelltown NSW 2560 T: 61 (02) 4622 4900 questcampbelltown.com.au
39 Scott Street, Liverpool NSW 2170 T: 61 (02) 8738 0800 questliverpool.com.au
58-62 Delhi Road, North Ryde NSW 2113 T: 61 (02) 8899 8888 questnorthryde.com.au
56 Quest Kudos
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NSW SYDNE Y SUBURBS
NSW REGIONAL
NSW REGIONAL
QUEST POTTS POINT
QUEST ALBURY ON TOWNSEND
QUEST NEWCASTLE
15 Springfield Avenue, Potts Point NSW 2011 T: 61 (02) 8988 6999 questpottspoint.com.au
450 Townsend Street, Albury NSW 2640 T: 61 (02) 6058 1100 questalburyontownsend.com.au
575 Hunter Street, Newcastle NSW 2300 T: 61 (02) 4928 8000 questnewcastle.com.au
NSW SYDNE Y SUBURBS
NSW REGIONAL
NSW REGIONAL
QUEST ST LEONARDS
QUEST DUBBO
QUEST NEWCASTLE WEST
10 Atchison Street, St Leonards NSW 2065 T: 61 (02) 8425 0400 queststleonards.com.au
22 Bultje Street, Dubbo NSW 2830 T: 61 (02) 5809 8600 questdubbo.com.au
787 Hunter Street, Newcastle West NSW 2302 T: 1800 334 033 questnewcastlewest.com.au
NSW SYDNE Y SUBURBS
NSW REGIONAL
NSW REGIONAL
QUEST AT SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK
QUEST GRIFFITH
QUEST NOWRA
6 Edwin Flack Avenue, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127 T: 61 (02) 9033 2000 questatsydneyolympicpark.com.au
53 Railway Street, Griffith NSW 2680 T: 61 (02) 6953 1900 questgriffith.com.au
130 Kinghorne Street, Nowra NSW 2541 T: 61 (02) 4421 9300 questnowra.com.au
NSW REGIONAL
NSW REGIONAL
NSW REGIONAL
QUEST ALBURY
QUEST MAITLAND
QUEST SINGLETON
550 Kiewa Street, Albury NSW 2640 T: 61 (02) 6058 0900 questalbury.com.au
1 Ken Tubman Drive, Maitland NSW 2320 T: 61 (02) 4999 6000 questmaitland.com.au
5-7 Civic Avenue, Singleton NSW 2330 T: 61 (02) 6570 3800 questsingleton.com.au
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NSW REGIONAL
NT DARWIN SUBURBS
QLD BRISBANE CBD
QUEST TAMWORTH
QUEST PALMERSTON
QUEST SPRING HILL
337 Armidale Road, Tamworth NSW 2340 T: 61 (02) 6761 2366 questtamworth.com.au
18 The Boulevard Palmerston City NT 0830 T: 61 (08) 8919 4100 questpalmerston.com.au
454 Upper Edward Street, Spring Hill QLD 4000 T: 61 (07) 3026 2500 questspringhill.com.au
NSW REGIONAL
NT DARWIN SUBURBS
QLD BRISBANE SUBURBS
QUEST WAGGA WAGGA
QUEST PARAP
QUEST ASCOT
69 Gurwood Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 T: 61 (02) 6923 7000 questwaggawagga.com.au
49 Parap Road, Parap NT 0820 T: 61 (08) 8919 8100 questparap.com.au
Cnr Lancaster Road & Duke Street, Ascot QLD 4007 T: 61 (07) 3630 0400 questascot.com.au
NSW REGIONAL
QUEST WOLLONGONG 59-61 Kembla Street, Wollongong NSW 2500 T: 61 (02) 4221 1500 questwollongong.com.au NT DARWIN SUBURBS
QUEST BERRIMAH 4 Berrimah Road, Berrimah NT 0828 T: 61 (08) 8935 3600 questberrimah.com.au 58 Quest Kudos
NT REGIONAL
QLD BRISBANE SUBURBS
QUEST ALICE SPRINGS
QUEST BREAKFAST CREEK
9-10 South Terrace, Alice Springs NT 0870 T: 61 (08) 8959 0000 questalicesprings.com.au
15 Amy Street, Albion QLD 4010 T: 61 (07) 3330 9700 questbreakfastcreek.com.au
QLD BRISBANE CBD
QLD BRISBANE SUBURBS
QUEST RIVER PARK CENTRAL
QUEST CHERMSIDE
120 Mary Street, Brisbane QLD 4000 T: 61 (07) 3838 1000 questriverparkcentral.com.au
9 Thomas Street, Chermside QLD 4032 T: 61 (07) 3363 0100 questchermside.com.au
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QLD BRISBANE SUBURBS
QLD BRISBANE SUBURBS
QLD REGIONAL
Opening 2018
QUEST CHERMSIDE ON PLAYFIELD
QUEST SPRINGFIELD
QUEST MACKAY
38-40 Playfield Street, Chermside QLD 4032 T: 61 (07) 3624 0800 questchermsideonplayfield.com.au
Wellness Way, Springfield QLD 4300 T: 1800 334 033 questapartments.com.au
38 Macalister Street, Mackay QLD 4740 T: 61 (07) 4829 3500 questmackay.com.au
QLD BRISBANE SUBURBS
QLD BRISBANE SUBURBS
QLD REGIONAL
Opening mid 2017
QUEST EIGHT MILE PLAINS 2 Clunies Ross Court, Eight Mile Plains QLD 4113 1800 334 033 questapartments.com.au
QLD BRISBANE SUBURBS
QUEST ON STORY BRIDGE
QUEST MACKAY ON GORDON
85 Deakin Street , Kangaroo Point QLD 4169 T: 61 (07) 3249 8400 questonstorybridge.com.au
27 Gordon Street, Mackay QLD 4740 T: 61 (07) 4842 1800 questmackayongordon.com.au
QLD BRISBANE SUBURBS
QLD REGIONAL
QUEST IPSWICH
QUEST WOOLLOONGABBA
QUEST ROCKHAMPTON
57–63 Warwick Road, Ipswich QLD 4305 T: 61 (07) 3813 6000 questipswich.com.au
130 Logan Road, Woolloongabba QLD 4102 T: 61 (07) 3873 3000 questwoolloongabba.com.au
48 Victoria Parade, Rockhampton QLD 4700 T: 61 (07) 4920 5300 questrockhampton.com.au
QLD BRISBANE SUBURBS
QLD REGIONAL
QLD REGIONAL
QUEST KELVIN GROVE
QUEST GLADSTONE
QUEST TOOWOOMBA
41 Ramsgate Street, Kelvin Grove QLD 4059 T: 61 (07) 3308 4800 questkelvingrove.com.au
39-43 Bramston Street, Gladstone QLD 4680 T: 61 (07) 4970 0900 questgladstone.com.au
133 Margaret Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350 T: 61 (07) 4690 2222 questtoowoomba.com.au
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QLD REGIONAL
SA ADEL AIDE CBD
TASMANIA HOBART CBD
QUEST TOWNSVILLE
QUEST KING WILLIAM SOUTH
QUEST SAVOY
30-34 Palmer Street, Townsville QLD 4810 T: 61 (07) 4726 4444 questtownsville.com.au
379 King William Street, Adelaide SA 5000 T: 61 (08) 8206 6500 questkingwilliamsouth.com.au
38 Elizabeth Street, Hobart TAS 7000 T: 61 (03) 6220 2300 questsavoy.com.au
QLD REGIONAL
SA ADEL AIDE SUBURBS
TASMANIA HOBART CBD
QUEST TOWNSVILLE ON EYRE
QUEST MAWSON LAKES
QUEST TRINITY HOUSE
19-21 Leichhardt Street, North Ward QLD 4810 T: 61 (07) 4789 7400 questtownsvilleoneyre.com.au
33–37 Main Street, Mawson Lakes SA 5095 T: 61 (08) 7071 0100 questmawsonlakes.com.au
149 Brooker Avenue, Hobart TAS 7000 T: 61 (03) 6236 9656 questtrinityhouse.com.au
SA ADEL AIDE CBD
SA ADEL AIDE SUBURBS
TASMANIA HOBART CBD
QUEST ON FRANKLIN
QUEST PORT ADELAIDE
QUEST WATERFRONT
74 Franklin Street, Adelaide SA 5000 T: 61 (08) 8113 7500 questonfranklin.com.au
36 North Parade, Port Adelaide SA 5015 T: 61 (08) 8409 3500 questportadelaide.com.au
3 Brooke Street, Hobart TAS 7000 T: 61 (03) 6224 8630 questwaterfront.com.au
SA ADEL AIDE CBD
SA REGIONAL
TASMANIA REGIONAL
QUEST ON KING WILLIAM
QUEST WHYALLA
QUEST LAUNCESTON
82 King William Street, Adelaide SA 5000 T: 61 (08) 8217 5000 questonkingwilliam.com.au
4 Moran Street, Whyalla SA 5608 T: 61 (08) 8644 7600 questwhyalla.com.au
16 Paterson Street, Launceston TAS 7250 T: 61 (03) 6333 3555 questlaunceston.com.au
60 Quest Kudos
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VIC MELBOURNE CBD
VIC MELBOURNE CBD
VIC MELBOURNE SUBURBS
QUEST ON BOURKE
QUEST ON LONSDALE
QUEST BRIGHTON
155 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 T: 61 (03) 9631 0400 questonbourke.com.au
43 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 T: 61 (03) 9663 3317 questonlonsdale.com.au
Cnr South & Cummins Road, Brighton East VIC 3187 T: 61 (03) 9591 5000 questbrighton.com.au
VIC MELBOURNE CBD
QUEST DOCKLANDS 750 Bourke Street, Docklands VIC 3008 T: 61 (03) 9630 1000 questdocklands.com.au
VIC MELBOURNE CBD
QUEST GORDON PLACE 24 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 T: 61 (03) 9663 2888 questgordonplace.com.au
VIC MELBOURNE CBD
QUEST JOLIMONT 153-155 Wellington Parade South, East Melbourne VIC 3002 T: 61 (03) 9668 1200 questjolimont.com.au
VIC MELBOURNE CBD
QUEST SOUTHBANK 12-16 Kavanagh Street, Southbank VIC 3006 T: 61 (03) 9694 5600 questsouthbank.com.au
VIC MELBOURNE CBD
QUEST ON WILLIAM 172 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 T: 61 (03) 9605 2222 questonwilliam.com.au
VIC MELBOURNE SUBURBS
QUEST ABBOTSFORD 611 Victoria Street, Abbotsford VIC 3067 T: 61 (03) 9426 1800 questabbotsford.com.au
VIC MELBOURNE SUBURBS
QUEST BRIGHTON ON THE BAY 250 Esplanade, Brighton VIC 3186 T: 61 (03) 9591 5000 questbrightononthebay.com.au
VIC MELBOURNE SUBURBS
QUEST BUNDOORA 40 Janefield Drive, Bundoora VIC 3083 61 (03) 8306 0600 questbundoora.com.au
VIC MELBOURNE SUBURBS
QUEST CARLTON ON FINLAY 2-9 Finlay Place, Carlton VIC 3053 T: 61 (03) 8341 4777 questcarltononfinlay.com.au
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VIC MELBOURNE SUBURBS
QUEST CAROLINE SPRINGS 234 Caroline Springs Boulevard, Caroline Springs VIC 3023 T: 61 (03) 8361 3888 questcarolinesprings.com.au
VIC MELBOURNE SUBURBS
VIC MELBOURNE SUBURBS
QUEST DANDENONG CENTRAL 2-10 Walker Street, Dandenong VIC 3175 T: 61 (03) 8710 5700 questdandenongcentral.com.au
VIC MELBOURNE SUBURBS
VIC MELBOURNE SUBURBS
QUEST FLEMINGTON 600 Epsom Road, Flemington VIC 3031 T: 61 (03) 9371 2200 questflemington.com.au
VIC MELBOURNE SUBURBS
QUEST ON CHAPEL
QUEST DONCASTER
651 Chapel Street, South Yarra VIC 3141 T: 61 (03) 9828 2444 questonchapel.com.au
QUEST FRANKSTON
855 Doncaster Road, Doncaster VIC 3108 T: 61 (03) 8848 1600 questdoncaster.com.au
377 Nepean Highway, Frankston VIC 3199 T: 61 (03) 8796 1000 questfrankston.com.au
VIC MELBOURNE SUBURBS
VIC MELBOURNE SUBURBS
VIC MELBOURNE SUBURBS
QUEST CHELTENHAM
QUEST ON DORCAS
37-39 Station Road, Cheltenham VIC 3192 T: 61 (03) 8523 5800 questcheltenham.com.au
QUEST FRANKSTON ON THE BAY
8 Dorcas Street, South Melbourne VIC 3205 T: 61 (03) 9698 1500 questondorcas.com.au
435 Nepean Highway, Frankston 3199 T: 61 (03) 8765 2500 questfrankstononthebay.com.au
VIC MELBOURNE SUBURBS
VIC MELBOURNE SUBURBS
VIC MELBOURNE SUBURBS
QUEST DANDENONG
QUEST EAST MELBOURNE
Cnr Princes Hwy & James Street, Dandenong VIC 3175 T: 61 (03) 9797 2200 questdandenong.com.au
QUEST GLEN WAVERLEY
48 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002 T: 61 (03) 9413 0000 questeastmelbourne.com.au
353-361 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley VIC 3150 T: 61 (03) 9239 2900 questglenwaverley.com.au
62 Quest Kudos
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VIC MELBOURNE SUBURBS
QUEST HAWTHORN 616 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122 T: 61 (03) 8803 7700 questhawthorn.com.au
VIC MELBOURNE SUBURBS
VIC MELBOURNE SUBURBS
QUEST MONT ALBERT 741-745 Whitehorse Road, Mont Albert VIC 3127 T: 61 (03) 8843 1500 questmontalbert.com.au
VIC MELBOURNE SUBURBS
QUEST IVANHOE
QUEST MOONEE VALLEY
72-84 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe VIC 3079 T: 61 (03) 9490 2100 questivanhoe.com.au
Cnr McPherson & Coats Street, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 T: 61 (03) 8325 9500 questmooneevalley.com.au
VIC MELBOURNE SUBURBS
VIC MELBOURNE SUBURBS
QUEST KEW
QUEST MOORABBIN
19-21 Walpole Street, Kew VIC 3101 T: 61 (03) 9854 7201 questkew.com.au
3 Kingston Road, Heatherton VIC 3202 T: 61 (03) 9981 8900 questmoorabbin.com.au
VIC MELBOURNE SUBURBS
VIC MELBOURNE SUBURBS
QUEST MELBOURNE AIRPORT
QUEST NARRE WARREN
Cnr South Centre Rd & Annandale Rd, 20 Annandale Road, Melbourne Airport VIC 3045 questmelbourneairport.com.au
Cnr Princes Highway & Verdun Drive, Narre Warren VIC 3805 T: 61 (03) 9796 6944 questnarrewarren.com.au
VIC MELBOURNE SUBURBS
QUEST PRAHRAN 9 Balmoral Street, South Yarra VIC 3141 T: 61 (03) 9823 8888 questprahran.com.au
VIC MELBOURNE SUBURBS
QUEST ROYAL GARDENS 8 Royal Lane, Fitzroy VIC 3065 T: 61 (03) 9419 9888 questroyalgardens.com.au
VIC MELBOURNE SUBURBS
QUEST SANCTUARY LAKES 9 Greg Norman Drive, Sanctuary Lakes Resort, Point Cook VIC 3030 T: 61 (03) 9394 2100 questsanctuarylakes.com.au
VIC MELBOURNE SUBURBS
QUEST SOUTH MELBOURNE 21 Park Street, South Melbourne VIC 3205 T: 61 (03) 9698 1500 questsouthmelbourne.com.au
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VIC MELBOURNE SUBURBS
QUEST ST KILDA BAYSIDE 1 Eildon Road, St Kilda VIC 3182 T: 61 (03) 9593 9500 queststkildabayside.com.au
VIC MELBOURNE SUBURBS
QUEST ON ST KILDA ROAD 1A St Kilda Road, St Kilda VIC 3182 T: 61 (03) 9536 3300 questonstkildaroad.com.au
VIC MELBOURNE SUBURBS
QUEST WERRIBEE 69 Synnot Street, Werribee VIC 3030 T: 61 (03) 8744 6000 questwerribee.com.au
VIC MELBOURNE SUBURBS
QUEST WILLIAMSTOWN 1 Syme Street, Williamstown VIC 3016 T: 61 (03) 9393 5300 questwilliamstown.com.au 64 Quest Kudos
VIC MELBOURNE SUBURBS
QUEST WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH 115-119 Kororoit Creek Road, Williamstown VIC 3016 T: 61 (03) 9393 9700 questwilliamstownnorth.com.au
VIC MELBOURNE SUBURBS
QUEST WINDSOR 111 Punt Road, Prahran VIC 3181 T: 61 (03) 9520 3333 questwindsor.com.au
VIC REGIONAL
QUEST BALLARAT 7-11 Dawson Street North, Ballarat VIC 3350 T: 61 (03) 5309 1200 questballarat.com.au
VIC REGIONAL
QUEST BENDIGO 489 High Street, Bendigo VIC 3550 T: 61 (03) 5447 0822 questbendigo.com.au
VIC REGIONAL
QUEST BENDIGO CENTRAL 228 McCrae Street, Bendigo VIC 3550 T: 61 (03) 5410 1300 questbendigocentral.com.au
VIC REGIONAL
QUEST ECHUCA 25–29 Heygarth Street, Echuca VIC 3564 T: 61 (03) 5481 3900 questechuca.com.au
VIC REGIONAL
QUEST GEELONG 16-18 The Esplanade South, Geelong VIC 3220 T: 61 (03) 5228 2000 questgeelong.com.au
VIC REGIONAL
QUEST MILDURA 115-119 Madden Avenue, Mildura VIC 3500 T: 61 (03) 5002 0900 questmildura.com.au
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VIC REGIONAL
WA PERTH CBD
QUEST PORTLAND
QUEST WARRNAMBOOL
QUEST WEST END
66 Julia Street, Portland VIC 3305 T: 61 (03) 5500 9222 questportland.com.au
15-19 Liebig Street, Warrnambool VIC 3280 T: 61 (03) 5564 1200 questwarrnambool.com.au
451 Murray Street, Perth WA 6000 T: 61 (08) 9480 3888 questwestend.com.au
VIC REGIONAL
VIC REGIONAL
WA PERTH SUBURBS
QUEST SALE
QUEST WODONGA
QUEST FREMANTLE
180–184 York Street, Sale VIC 3850 T: 61 (03) 5142 0900 questsale.com.au
46 Reid Street, Wodonga VIC 3690 T: 61 (02) 6043 8300 questwodonga.com.au
8 Pakenham Street, Fremantle WA 6160 T: 1800 334 033 questfremantle.com.au
VIC REGIONAL
WA PERTH CBD
WA PERTH SUBURBS
Opening 2018
QUEST SHEPPARTON
QUEST EAST PERTH
177-183 Welsford Street, Shepparton VIC 3630 T: 61 (03) 5814 4800 questshepparton.com.au
176 Adelaide Terrace, East Perth WA 6004 T: 61 (08) 6210 6000 questeastperth.com.au
WA PERTH CBD
VIC REGIONAL
QUEST INNALOO 1 Sunray Drive, Innaloo WA 6018 1800 334 033 questapartments.com.au
WA PERTH SUBURBS
Opening mid 2017
Opening 2018
QUEST TRARALGON
QUEST MOUNTS BAY ROAD
196 Franklin Street, Traralgon VIC 3844 T: 1800 334 033 questapartments.com.au
130 Mounts Bay Road, Perth WA 6000 T: 61 (08) 9480 8100 questmountsbayroad.com.au
QUEST MIDLAND 19 The Crescent , Midland WA 6056 T: 1800 334 033 questapartments.com.au
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WA PERTH SUBURBS
WA PERTH SUBURBS
QUEST ON RHEOLA
QUEST WEST PERTH
18 Rheola Street, West Perth WA 6005 T: 61 (08) 9365 8999 questonrheola.com.au
54 Kings Park Road, West Perth WA 6005 T: 61 (08) 9420 8700 questwestperth.com.au
WA PERTH SUBURBS
WA REGIONAL
NEW ZEALAND NORTH ISLAND AUCKL AND
QUEST AUCKLAND 363 Queen Street, Auckland NZ 1010 T: 64 (09) 300 2200 questauckland.co.nz
NORTH ISLAND AUCKL AND
QUEST ROCKINGHAM
QUEST BUNBURY
QUEST ON QUEEN
22 Flinders Lane, Rockingham WA 6168 T: 61 (08) 9591 0600 questrockingham.com.au
14 Lyons Cove, Bunbury WA 6230 T: 61 (08) 9722 0777 questbunbury.com.au
62 Queen Street, Auckland NZ 1010 T: 64 (09) 300 2500 questonqueen.co.nz
WA PERTH SUBURBS
WA REGIONAL
QUEST SCARBOROUGH
QUEST MANDURAH
4 Brighton Road, Scarborough WA 6019 T: 61 (08) 6140 3500 questscarborough.com.au
20 Apollo Place, Mandurah WA 6210 T: 61 (08) 9535 9599 questmandurah.com.au
WA PERTH SUBURBS
QUEST SOUTH PERTH 281 Mill Point Road (cnr Arlington Ave), South Perth WA 6151 T: 61 (08) 9474 0200 questsouthperth.com.au 66 Quest Kudos
WA REGIONAL
QUEST YELVERTON KALGOORLIE 210 Egan Street, Kalgoorlie WA 6430 T: 61 (08) 9022 8181 questkalgoorlie.com.au
NORTH ISLAND AUCKL AND
QUEST ON EDEN 52 Eden Crescent, Auckland NZ 1010 T: 64 (09) 366 6500 questoneden.co.nz
NORTH ISLAND AUCKL AND
QUEST ON HOBSON 127 Hobson Street, Auckland NZ 1010 T:64 (09) 282 4763 questhobson.co.nz
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NORTH ISLAND AUCKL AND
NORTH ISLAND AUCKL AND
NORTH ISLAND REGIONAL
QUEST ON BEAUMONT
QUEST NEWMARKET
QUEST HAMILTON
80 Beaumont Street, Auckland 1010 T: 64 (09) 222 0180 questonbeaumont.co.nz
31-39 Davis Crescent, Newmarket Auckland NZ 1023 T: 64 (09) 520 3000 questnewmarket.co.nz
51 London Street, Hamilton NZ 3204 T: 64 (07) 834 1440 questhamilton.co.nz
NORTH ISLAND AUCKL AND
NORTH ISLAND AUCKL AND
NORTH ISLAND REGIONAL
QUEST CARLAW PARK
QUEST ALBANY
QUEST TAURANGA
15 Nicholls Lane, Carlaw Park Auckland NZ 1010 T: 64 (09) 304 0521 questcarlawpark.co.nz
32 Kell Drive, Albany Auckland, NZ 0632 T: 64 (09) 414 0024 questalbany.co.nz
6 Durham Street, Tauranga NZ 3110 T: 64 (07) 571 1455 questtauranga.co.nz
NORTH ISLAND AUCKL AND
NORTH ISLAND AUCKL AND
NORTH ISLAND REGIONAL
QUEST PARNELL
QUEST HENDERSON
QUEST MOUNT MAUNGANUI
8 Heather Street, Parnell Auckland NZ 1052 T: 64 (09) 337 0804 questparnell.co.nz
12 Wadier Place, Henderson Auckland NZ 0610 T: 64 (09) 839 7247 questhenderson.co.nz
424-428 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui NZ 3116 T: 64 (07) 575 5615 questmountmaunganui.co.nz
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QUEST PONSONBY
QUEST HIGHBROOK
QUEST ROTORUA CENTRAL
68 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby Auckland NZ 1011 T: 64 (09) 360 4240 questponsonby.co.nz
60 Highbrook Drive, The Crossings East Tamaki, Auckland NZ 2013 T: 64 (09) 222 0160 questhighbrook.co.nz
1192 Hinemoa Street, Rotorua NZ 3010 T: 64 (07) 929 9808 questrotoruacentral.co.nz
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QUEST NAPIER 176 Dickens Street, Napier NZ 4110 T: 64 (06) 833 5325 questnapier.co.nz
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QUEST PALMERSTON NORTH 1-17 Fitzherbert Avenue, (Cnr of Fitzherbert Avenue & The Square) Palmerston North NZ 4410 T: 64 (06) 357 7676 questpalmerstonnorth.co.nz NORTH ISLAND REGIONAL
NORTH ISLAND REGIONAL
QUEST ON WARD 42-47 Ward Street, Hamilton NZ 3204 T: 64 (07) 839 1676 questonward.co.nz
NORTH ISLAND REGIONAL
QUEST WHANGAREI 58 Bank Street Whangarei, NZ, 0110 T: 64 (09) 972 7854 questwhangarei.co.nz WELLINGTON
WELLINGTON
QUEST PETONE 40-42 Richmond Street Petone, Lower Hutt T: 64 (04) 282 1680 questpetone.co.nz WELLINGTON
QUEST ATRIUM 154 The Terrace, Wellington NZ 6011 T: 64 (04) 931 1000 questatrium.co.nz WELLINGTON
QUEST NEW PLYMOUTH
QUEST ON JOHNSTON
QUEST ON LAMBTON
21 Currie Street, New Plymouth NZ 4310 T: 64 (06) 758 5483 questnewplymouth.co.nz
35 Johnston Street, Wellington NZ 6011 T: 64 (04) 460 5100 questonjohnston.co.nz
120 Lambton Quay, Wellington NZ 6011 T: 64 (04) 931 2999 questonlambton.co.nz
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WELLINGTON
WELLINGTON
QUEST TAUPO
QUEST ON THE TERRACE
QUEST ON THORNDON
59-61 Kaimanawa Street Taupo, NZ, 3330 T: 64 (07) 929 8579 questtaupo.co.nz
120 The Terrace, Wellington NZ 6011 T: 64 (04) 470 1820 questterrace.co.nz
61-63 Thorndon Quay, Wellington NZ 0611 T: 64 (04) 333 0007 questonthorndon.co.nz
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WELLINGTON
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QUEST WELLINGTON
QUEST NELSON
Cnr Hunter and Lambton Quay, Wellington NZ 6011 T: 64 (04) 916 0700 questwellington.co.nz
108-110 Collingwood Street, Nelson, NZ, 7010 T: 64 (03) 929 5503 questnelson.co.nz
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QUEST CHRISTCHURCH
Cathedral Junction 113 Worcester Street, Christchurch NZ 8011 T: 64 (03) 222 2003 questchristchurch.co.nz
SOUTH ISLAND REGIONAL
QUEST DUNEDIN 333 Cumberland Street, Dunedin NZ 9016 T: 64 (03) 470 1725 questdunedin.co.nz
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QUEST INVERCARGILL 10 Dee Street, (Cnr Dee & Tay Street) Invercargill NZ 9810 T: 64 (03) 211 3966 questinvercargill.co.nz
FIJI
QUEST SUVA Suva Central, Renwick Road Suva Central Fiji T: 67 (9) 331 9119 questsuva.com
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Somerset on the Pier, HOBART Elizabeth Street Pier, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia T: (61-3) 6220 6600 F: (61-3) 6224 1277 AUSTRALIA
Somerset on Salamanca, HOBART No 8 Salamanca Place, Hobart, TAS 7000, Australia T: (61-3) 6220 6600 F: (61-3) 6224 1277
AUSTRALIA
Citadines on Bourke, MELBOURNE No 131-135 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia T: (61-3) 9039 8888 F: (61-3) 9039 8899 AUSTRALIA
Somerset on Elizabeth, MELBOURNE No 250 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia T: (61-3) 8665 8888 F: (61-3) 8665 8899 AUSTRALIA
Citadines St Georges Terrace, PERTH No 185 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA 6000, Australia T: (61-8) 9226 3355 F: (61-8) 9226 1055 CHINA
Ascott Raffles City, BEIJING
No 1–2 Dongzhimen South Street, Dongcheng District Beijing 100007, China T: (86-10) 8405 3888 F: (86-10) 8405 3999 ➔ Quest Kudos 69
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CHINA
Ascott BEIJING
No.108B Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100022 China T: (86 10) 6587 0888 F: (86 10) 6587 0999 CHINA
Somerset ZhongGuanCun, BEIJING
No 15 Haidian Zhong Street, Haidian District, Beijing 100080, China T: (86-10) 5873 0088 F: (86-10) 5873 0166 CHINA
CHINA
Somerset Riverview, CHENGDU No 1 Section 3, Renmin South Road, Wuhou District Chengdu 610041, China T: (86-28) 6181 6888 F: (86-28) 6181 6999 CHINA
Somerset JieFangBei, CHENGDU Block B, Hejing Building, No 108 Minzu Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing 400010, China T: (86-23) 8677 6888 F: (86-23) 8677 6999 CHINA
Ascott Raffles City, CHENGDU
No 3 Section 4, South Renmin Road, Wuhou District Chengdu 610041, China T: (86-28) 6268 2888 F: (86-28) 6268 2889
Somerset Grand Central, DALIAN No 128-2 Jinma Road, Dalian Development Area Dalian 116600, China T: (86-411) 8801 3888 F: (86-411) 8801 3889
CHINA
CHINA
Citadines South, CHENGDU 88 Tianfu 3rd Street, ICON Genesis Plaza Tower 5 Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone, Chengdu, China T: (86-28) 8521 6666 F: (86-28) 6871 1999 70 Quest Kudos
Citadines Gugeng DALIAN No. 138 Jinma Road, Dalian Development Area, Dalian T: (86-411) 8793 5888 F: (86-411) 8793 5277
CHINA
Somerset Harbour Court, DALIAN No 55 Renmin Road, Zhongshan District, Dalian 116001, China T: (86-411) 3991 1888 F: (86-411) 3991 1999 CHINA
Ascott Guangzhou No 73 Tianhedong Road, Tianhe District Guangzhou 510630, China T: (86-20) 8513 0388 F: (86-20) 8513 0366 CHINA
Ascott IFC, GUANGZHOU No 5 Zhujiang Xi Road, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District Guangzhou 510623, China T: (86-20) 3838 9888 F: (86-20) 3838 9999 CHINA
Citadines Lizhiwan, GUANGZHOU No 145-4 Longjin Xi Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou 510150, China T: (86-20) 2835 1999 F: (86-20) 2835 1998
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CHINA
Somerset Riviera, GUANGZHOU No 770 Binjiang Zhong Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou 510220, China T: (86-20) 8956 6688 F: (86-20) 8956 6000 CHINA
Citadines Intime City, HANGZHOU Block 4, Intime City, 380 Fengtan Road, Gongshu District Hangzhou 310011, China T: (86-571) 8667 9888 F: (86-571) 8667 9999 CHINA
Citadines Ashley, HONG KONG No 18 Ashley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China T: (852) 2262 3062 F: (852) 2262 3000 CHINA
Somerset Victoria Park, HONG KONG No 118 Electric Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, China T: (852) 3653 8088 F: (852) 3653 8099
CHINA
Citadines Harbourview HONG KONG 138 Connaught Road West, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong T: (852) 3607 3333 F: (852) 3607 3300 CHINA
CHINA
Ascott Heng Shan, SHANGHAI No 99 Hengshan Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai 200031, China T: (86-21) 3313 9800 F: (86-21) 3313 9828 CHINA
The Mercer, HONG KONG No 29 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, China T: (852) 2922 9988 F: (852) 2922 9989
Ascott Huai Hai Road, SHANGHAI No 282, Huai Hai Road Central, Huangpu District Shanghai 200021, China T: (86-21) 2329 8888 F: (86-21) 2329 8999
CHINA
CHINA
Ascott Macau Dynasty District, Cidade de Braga, Nape Macau T: (853) 2822 0688 F: (853) 2822 0699 CHINA
Somerset Youth Olmpic NANJING No. 9 Qing’ao South Road, Jianye District Nanjing 210000, China T: (86-25) 8308 0888 F: (86-25) 8308 0999
Citadines Biyun, SHANGHAI Lane 450 Hongfeng Road, Jinqiao Export Processing Zone Pudong, Shanghai 201206, China T: (86-21) 3860 2288 F: (86-21) 3860 2000 CHINA
Somerset Xu Hui, SHANGHAI No 888 Shaanxi Nan Road, Xu Hui District Shanghai 200031, China T: (86-21) 6466 0888 F: (86-21) 6466 4646 Quest Kudos 71
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CHINA
Somerset Heping, SHENYANG No 80 Taiyuan North Street, Heping District Shenyang 110000, China T: (86-24) 2397 5555 F: (86-24) 2335 5888 CHINA
Ascott Maillen, SHENZHEN No 3 Yanshan Road, Nanshan District Shenzhen 518067, China T: (86-755) 2160 0188 F: (86-755) 2160 0199 CHINA
Somerset Grandview, SHENZHEN No 5 Xinsha Road, Futian District, Shenzhen 518048, China T: (86-755) 8312 9888 F: (86-755) 8312 9988 CHINA
Ascott Midtown, SUZHOU No 229 Zhongxin West Avenue, Suzhou Industrial Park Suzhou 215021, China T: (86-512) 6293 3666 F: (86-512) 6293 3688 72 Quest Kudos
CHINA
Citadines Xinghai, SUZHOU Block 27 Jiacheng Gardens, 58 Xinghai St Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou 215021, China T: (86-512) 8885 8288 F: (86-512) 8885 8200 CHINA
Somerset Emerald City, SUZHOU No 436 Changjiang Road, Suzhou New District Suzhou 215011, China T: (86-512) 6818 6611 F: (86-512) 6818 6622 CHINA
Ascott TEDA MSD Tianjin No 7 Xincheng West Road, Tianjin Economic Technological Development Area, Tianjin 300475, China T: (86-22) 5999 7666 F: (86-22) 5999 7688 CHINA
Somerset International Building, TIANJIN No 75 Nanjing Road, Heping District, Tianjin 300050, China T: (86-22) 2330 6666 F: (86-22) 2330 6262
CHINA
Somerset Olympic Tower, TIANJIN No 126 Chengdu Dao, Heping District, Tianjin 300051, China T: (86-22) 2335 5888 F: (86-22) 2335 3555 CHINA
Somerset Youyi, TIANJIN No 35 Youyi Road, Hexi District, Tianjin 300201, China T: (86-22) 2810 7888 F: (86-22) 2810 7999 CHINA
Citadines Zhuankou, WUHAN No 159 Dongfeng Avenue, Wuhan Economic & Technological Development Zone 430056, China T: (86-27) 8421 8000 F: (86-27) 8421 8008 CHINA
Somerset Wusheng, WUHAN No 238, Zhongshan Avenue, Qiaokou District, Hankou Wuhan 430032, China T: (86-27) 6360 1688 F: (86-27) 6360 1699
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CHINA
Ascott Central WUXI No. 288, Zhongshan Road, Liangxi District, Wuxi 214000, China T: (86 510) 6888 2888 F: (86 510) 6888 2999 CHINA
Citadines Central, XI’AN No 36 Zhubashi, Beilin District, Xi’an 710002, China T: (86-29) 8576 1188 F: (86-29) 8576 1189 CHINA
Citadines Gaoxin, XI’AN No 13 Gaoxin Si Road, Hi-Tech Zone Xi’an 710075, China T: (86-29) 8843 7888 F: (86-29) 8843 7999 CHINA
Somerset Xindicheng XI’AN No. 64, The West Section of South 2nd Ring Road, Yanta District, Xi’an, China T: (86-29) 8790 9888 F: (86-29) 8790 5888
CHINA
Citadines Xingqing Palace, XI’AN No 159 Xingqing Road, Beilin District, Xi’an 710049, China T: (86-29) 8338 0588 F: (86-29) 8338 0599 INDIA
Somerset Galleria Bangalore Off SH 9, Ambedkar Colony, Yelahanka, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560 064 T: (91-80) 7100 0001 F: (91-44) 7100 0010 INDIA
Citadines OMR Chennai Sholinganallur Junction, Old Mahabalipuram Road Sholinganallur, Chennai 600119 T: (91-44) 7111 7111 F: (91-44) 7100 0010 INDIA
Somerset Greenways, CHENNAI No 94, Sathyadev Avenue, MRC Nagar, Chennai 600 028, India T: (91-44) 7100 0001 F: (91-44) 7100 0010
INDONESIA
Citadines Kuta Beach, BALI Jalan Pantai Kuta, Badung, Bali 80361 T: (62-361) 849 6500 F: (62-361) 849 6565
INDONESIA
Ascott JAKARTA Jalan Kebon Kacang Raya No 2, Jakarta 10230, Indonesia T: (62-21) 391 6868 F: (62-21) 391 3368 INDONESIA
Ascott Kuningan, JAKARTA Ciputra World 1, Jalan Prof Dr Satrio Kav 3-5, Jakarta 12940 T: (62-21) 3006 0288 F: (62-21) 3006 0299 INDONESIA
Citadines Rasuna, JAKARTA The H Tower, Jalan HR Rasuna Said Kav. 20, Kuningan, Jakarta 12940, Indonesia T: (62-21) 2953 3123 F: (62-21) 5290 0348 ➔ Quest Kudos 73
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INDONESIA
Somerset Berlian, JAKARTA Jalan Permata Berlian V, Permata Hijau, Jakarta 12210, Indonesia T: (62-21) 5366 8888 F: (62-21) 5366 7788 INDONESIA
Somerset Grand Citra, JAKARTA Jalan Prof Dr Satrio Kav. 1, Jakarta 12940, Indonesia T: (62-21) 2995 6888 F: (62-21) 522 3737 INDONESIA
Somerset Surabaya Hotel & Serviced Residence, SURABAYA Jalan Raya Kupang Indah, Surabaya 60189, Indonesia T: (62-31) 732 8738 F: (62-31) 732 8708 INDONESIA
Ascott Waterplace, SURABAYA Tower D 1 Jalan Pakuwon Indah Lontar Timur Kav. 3-5, Surabaya 60216 T: (62-31) 7393 001 F: (62-31) 7393 009 74 Quest Kudos
JAPAN
Citadines Karasuma-Gojo, KYOTO 432 Matsuya-cho Gojo-dori Karasuma-Higashiiru Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600 8105, Japan T: (81-75) 352 8900 F: (81-75) 352 8901 JAPAN
Citadines Central Shinjuku, TOKYO 1-2-9 Kabuki-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160 0021, Japan T: +81 3 3200 0220 F: +81 3 3200 0223 JAPAN
Somerset Ginza EAST TOKYO 4-1-12 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0045 T: (81-3) 3549-7111 F: (81-3) 3549-7110 JAPAN
Somerset Shinagawa, TOKYO 4-24-58 Takanawa Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0074 T: (81-3) 3445 2805 F: (81-3) 3445 2815
JAPAN
Citadines Shinjuku, TOKYO 1-28-13 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160 0022, Japan T: (81-3) 5379 7208 F: (81-3) 5379 7209 JAPAN
Somerset Azabu East, TOKYO No 1-9-11 Higashi Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106 0044, Japan T: (81-3) 5114 2800 F: (81-3) 5114 2801 L AOS
Somerset Vientiane Souphanouvong Avenue, Sikhotabong district P.O.Box: 4793 Vientiane, Lao PDR T: (856) 21 250 888 F: (856) 21 250 777 MAL AYSIA
Citadines DPulze, Cyberjaya Lingkaran Cyber Point Timur Cyber 12, 63000 Cyberjaya Malaysia T: (60-3) 8689 8888 F: (60-3) 8689 9999
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MAL AYSIA
Somerset Medini Iskandar PUTERI Lot 5 Jalan Medini Utara 4, Medini Iskandar Malaysia, 79200 Nusajaya Johor, Malaysia T: (60-7) 287 1011 F: (60-7) 560 5556 MAL AYSIA
Somerset Puteri Harbour Iskandar PUTERI Persiaran Puteri Selatan, Puteri Harbour 79000 Iskandar Puteri, Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia T: (60-7) 287 1088 F: (60-7) 287 1087 MAL AYSIA
Ascott Kuala Lumpur No 9 Jalan Pinang 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia T: (603) 2718 6868 F: (603) 2718 6888 MAL AYSIA
Ascott Sentral, KUALA LUMPUR No 211 Jalan Tun Sambanthan, KL Sentral 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia T: (60-3) 2727 9999 F: (60-3) 2727 9998
MAL AYSIA
Somerset Ampang, KUALA LUMPUR No 187 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia T: (60-3) 2723 8888 F: (60-3) 2723 8999 MAL AYSIA
Citadines Uplands, KUCHING No 55 Jalan Simpang Tiga 93350 Kuching Sarawak, Malaysia T: (60-82) 281 888 F: (60-82) 281 889 MAL AYSIA
Somerset Medini Iskandar Puteri Lot 5 Jalan Medini Utara 4, Medini Iskandar Malaysia, 79200 Nusajaya Johor, Malaysia T: (607) 287 1011 F: (607) 560 5556 MAL AYSIA
Somerset Puteri Harbour Iskandar PUTERI Persiaran Puteri Selatan, Puteri Harbour 79000 Iskandar Puteri, Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia T: (607) 287 1088 F: (607) 287 1087
MAL AYSIA
Somerset Damansara UPtown Petaling JAYA 2A, Jalan SS21/37, ,Damansara Utama ,47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor T: (60-3) 7730 0888 PHILIPPINES
Somerset Alabang MANILA 3409 Spectrum Midway Filinvest City 1781 Alabang, Muntinlupa City T: (63-2) 643 0999 F: (63-2) 643 0618 PHILIPPINES
Ascott Bonifacio Global City, MANILA 28th Street corner 5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City 1634 Philippines T: (63-2) 860 9888 F: (63-2) 860 9800 PHILIPPINES
Ascott Makati, MANILA Glorietta 4, Ayala Centre, Makati City 1224, Philippines T: (63-2) 729 8888 F: (63-2) 755 8188
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PHILIPPINES
Citadines Salcedo Makati, MANILA 148 Valero Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City 1227 Philippines T: (63-2) 863 9888 F: (63-2) 863 9889 PHILIPPINES
Somerset Millennium makati, MANILA No 104 Aguirre Street, Legaspi Village Makati City 1229, Philippines T: (63-2) 750 7888 F: (63-2) 751 1111 PHILIPPINES
Somerset Olympia makati, MANILA No 7912 Makati Avenue, Makati City 1200, Philippines T: (63-2) 812 1010 F: (63-2) 818 8254 SINGAPORE
Ascott Raffles Place, SINGAPORE No 2 Finlayson Green, Singapore 049247 T: (65) 6577 1688 F: (65) 6577 1668 76 Quest Kudos
SINGAPORE
Citadines Mount Sophia, SINGAPORE 8 Wilkie Road #01-26 Wilkie Edge, Singapore 228095 T: (65) 6593 8188 F: (65) 6593 8181 SINGAPORE
Citadines Fusionopolis SINGAPORE Citadines Fusionopolis Singapore 3 Fusionopolis Way Symbiosis Tower Singapore 138633 T: (65) 6248 3333 F: (65) 6469 3314 SINGAPORE
Somerset Bencoolen, SINGAPORE No 51 Bencoolen Street, Singapore 189630 T: (65) 6849 4688 F: (65) 6849 4700 SINGAPORE
Somerset Liang Court, SINGAPORE No 177B River Valley Road, Singapore 179032 T: (65) 6337 0111 F: (65) 6336 0281
SINGAPORE
Somerset Orchard, SINGAPORE No 160 Orchard Road #06-01 OG Orchard Point Singapore 238842 T: (65) 6735 0500 F: (65) 6831 1811 SOUTH KOREA
Citadines Haeundae Busan 620 Haeun-daero. Haeundae-gu, Busan 48094, South Korea T: (82-51) 662 8888 F: (82-51) 662 8080 SOUTH KOREA
Citadines Han River SEOUL 11 Yangpyeong-ro 28-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul 07202 South Korea T: (82-2) 2014 1111 F: (82-2) 2014 1010 SOUTH KOREA
Somerset Palace, SEOUL 7 Yulgok-ro 2-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03143, South Korea T: (82-2) 6730 8888 F: (82-2) 6730 8080
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THAIL AND
Metropole Bangkok Thonglor / New Petchaburi Road, 2802, Bangkapi, Huaykwang, Bangkok 10310, Thailand T: (66-2) 314 8555
THAIL AND
Somerset Ekamai Bangkok Address: 22/1 Ekamai Soi 2, Sukhumvit 63 Road, Phra Khanong Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 T: (66-2) 032 1999 F: (66-2) 032 1999 THAIL AND
Ascott Sathorn, BANGKOK No 7 South Sathorn Road, Yannawa, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120, Thailand T: (66-2) 676 6868 F: (66-2) 676 6888 THAIL AND
Citadines Sukhumvit 8, BANGKOK 77/7 Sukhumvit 8, Sukhumvit Road, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110, Thailand T: (66-2) 257 2277 F: (66-2) 257 2299
THAIL AND
Citadines Sukhumvit 11, BANGKOK 22/22 Sukhumvit 11, Sukhumvit Road, Klongtoey Nue, Wattana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand T: (66-2) 264 6777 F: (66-2) 264 6799 THAIL AND
THAIL AND
Somerset Park Suanplu, BANGKOK No 39 Soi Suanplu, South Sathorn Road, Thung-mahamek Sathorn, Bangkok 10120, Thailand T: (66-2) 679 4444 F: (66-2) 679 4999 THAIL AND
Citadines Sukhumvit 16, BANGKOK 38 Sukhumvit 16, Sukhumvit Road, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110, Thailand T: (66-2) 663 8777 F: (66-2) 663 8799
Somerset Sukhumvit Thonglor, BANGKOK No 115 Sukhumvit 55 (Thonglor), Sukhumvit Road, Klongton Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand T: (66-2) 365 7999 F: (66-2) 381 8923
THAIL AND
THAIL AND
Citadines Sukhumvit 23, BANGKOK 37/7 Sukhumvit 23, Sukhumvit Road, Klongtoey-nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand T: (66-2) 204 4777 F: (66-2) 204 4799 THAIL AND
Somerset Lake Point, BANGKOK No 41 Sukhumvit 16, Sukhumvit Road, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110, Thailand T: (66-2) 663 1234 F: (66-2) 663 1250
Citadines Grand Central, SRI RACHA 99/9 Thetsaban 1 Road Sri Racha, Chonburi 20110 Thailand T: (66) 3831 6600 F: (66) 3831 6610 VIETNAM
Somerset Central TD, HAI PHONG CITY Tower A, TD Plaza, Lot 20A, Le Hong Phong Street Dong Khe Ward, Ngo Quyen District, Hai Phong City, Vietnam T: (84-31) 3670 888 âž” F: (84-31) 3670 666 Quest Kudos 77
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VIETNAM
Somerset Grand, Hanoi No 49 Hai Ba Trung Street, Hanoi, Vietnam T: (84-4) 3934 2342 F: (84-4) 3934 2343 VIETNAM
Somerset Hoa Binh, HANOI No 106 Hoang Quoc Viet Street, Hanoi, Vietnam T: (84-4) 3755 5888 F: (84-4) 3755 5999 VIETNAM
Somerset West Lake, HANOI No 254D Thuy Khue Road, Hanoi, Vietnam T: (84-4) 3843 0030 F: (84-4) 3823 6916 VIETNAM
Somerset Chancellor Court, HO CHI MINH CITY No 21-23 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, District 1 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam T: (84-8) 3822 9197 F: (84-8) 3822 1755 78 Quest Kudos
VIETNAM
Somerset Ho Chi Minh City No 8A Nguyen Binh Khiem Street, District 1 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam T: (84-8) 3822 8899 F: (84-8) 3823 4473 VIETNAM
Somerset Vista, HO CHI MINH CITY No 628C Hanoi Highway, An Phu Ward, District 2 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam T: (84-8) 6255 9900 F: (84-8) 6255 9911 VIETNAM
Ascott Waterfront SAIGON No 1 Ton Duc Thang Street District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam T: (84-8) 39103 999 F: (84-8) 39102 666 BELGIUM
Citadines Sainte-Catherine, BRUSSELS 51 Quai au Bois à Brûler, 1000 Brussels, Belgium T: (32-2) 221 14 11 F: (32-2) 221 15 99
BELGIUM
Citadines Toison d’Or, BRUSSELS 61-63 Avenue de la Toison d’Or, 1060 Brussels, Belgium T: (32-2) 543 53 53 F: (32-2) 543 53 00 PARIS
La Clef Tour Eiffel PARIS 83 Avenue Kléber, 75116 Paris, France T: (33) 1 44 05 75 75 F: (33) 1 44 05 74 74
PARIS
La Clef Louvre Paris 8 rue de Richelieu, 75001 Paris, France T: (33) 1 55 35 28 00 F: (33) 1 55 35 29 99 PARIS
Citadines Austerlitz, PARIS 27 rue Esquirol, 75013 Paris, France T: (33) 1 56 61 54 00 F: (33) 1 45 86 59 76
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PARIS
Citadines Bastille Gare de Lyon, PARIS 14-18 rue de Chaligny, 75012 Paris, France T: (33) 1 40 04 43 50 F: (33) 1 40 04 43 99 PARIS
Citadines Bastille Marais PARIS 37 Boulevard Richard Lenoir 75011 Paris, France T: (33) 1 53 36 90 00 F: (33) 1 53 36 90 22 PARIS
Citadines Didot Montparnasse, PARIS 94 rue Didot, 75014 Paris, France T: (33) 1 53 90 38 00 F: (33) 1 53 90 38 52 PARIS
Citadines La Défense, PARIS La Défense, Les Saisons 8 boulevard de Neuilly 92400 Courbevoie, France T: (33) 1 58 13 57 57 F: (33) 1 47 78 95 00
PARIS
Citadines Les Halles, PARIS 4 rue des Innocents, 75001 Paris, France T: (33) 1 40 39 26 50 F: (33) 1 45 08 40 65 PARIS
Citadines Maine Montparnasse, PARIS 67 avenue du Maine, 75014 Paris, France T: (33) 1 53 91 27 00 F: (33) 1 43 27 29 94 FRANCE
Citadines Montmartre, PARIS 16 avenue Rachel, 75018 Paris, France T: (33) 1 44 70 45 50 F: (33) 1 45 22 59 10 FRANCE
Citadines Opéra, PARIS 18 rue Favart, 75002 Paris, France T: (33) 1 40 15 14 00 F: (33) 1 40 15 14 50
FRANCE
Citadines Place d’Italie, PARIS 18 place d’Italie, 75013 Paris, France T: (33) 1 43 13 85 00 F: (33) 1 43 13 86 99 FRANCE
Citadines République, PARIS 75 bis, avenue Parmentier, 75011 Paris, France T: (33) 1 55 28 08 20 F: (33) 1 43 14 90 30 FRANCE
Citadines Saint-Germain-des-Prés, PARIS 53 ter, quai des Grand-Augustins, 75006 Paris, France T: (33) 1 44 07 70 00 F: (33) 1 44 07 29 50 FRANCE
Citadines Tour Eiffel, PARIS 132 boulevard de Grenelle, 75015 Paris, France T: (33) 1 53 95 60 00 F: (33) 1 53 95 60 95
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FRANCE
Citadines Trocadéro PARIS 29 bis, rue Saint-Didier, 75116 Paris, France T: (33) 1 56 90 70 00 F: (33) 1 47 04 50 07 FRANCE
Citadines Croisette Cannes 1 rue le Poussin, 06400 Cannes, France T: (33) 4 97 06 92 00 F: (33) 4 93 38 84 09 FRANCE
Citadines Genève, Ferney Voltaire 34 rue de Genève, 01210 Ferney-Voltaire, France T: (33) 4 50 42 68 00 F: (33) 4 50 40 91 24 FRANCE
Citadines City Centre, Grenoble 9-11 rue de Strasbourg, 38000 Grenoble, France T: (33) 4 76 15 02 00 F: (33) 4 76 44 27 10 80 Quest Kudos
FRANCE
Citadines City Centre, Lille Avenue Willy Brandt-Euralille, 59777 Lille, France T: (33) 3 28 36 75 00 F: (33) 3 20 06 97 82 FRANCE
Citadines Part-Dieu, Lyon 91-95 rue Moncey, 69003 Lyon, France T: (33) 4 78 14 90 00 F: (33) 4 78 60 50 74 FRANCE
Citadines Presqu’île, Lyon 2 rue Thomassin, 69002 Lyon, France T: (33) 4 72 40 40 50 F: (33) 4 78 42 03 78 FRANCE
Citadines Castellane, Marseille 60 rue du Rouet, 13006 Marseille, France T:(33) 4 96 20 11 00 F:(33) 4 91 80 20 83
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Citadines Prado Chanot, Marseille 9-11 boulevard de Louvain, 13008 Marseille, France T:(33) 4 96 20 65 00 F:(33) 4 91 80 56 25 FRANCE
Citadines Antigone, Montpellier 588 boulevard d’Antigone, 34000 Montpellier, France T: (33) 4 99 52 37 50 F: (33) 4 67 64 54 64 FRANCE
Citadines Kléber, Strasbourg 50-54 rue du Jeu des Enfants, 67000 Strasbourg, France T: (33) 3 90 22 47 00 F: (33) 3 88 32 47 49 FRANCE
Citadines Wilson, Toulouse 8 boulevard de Strasbourg, 31000 Toulouse, France T: (33) 5 34 41 75 00 F: (33) 5 61 99 07 55
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GEORGIA
Citadines Freedom Square, TBILISI Building 2 a, 4 Freedom Square, 0105 Tbilisi - Georgia T: (995)322547030 F: (995)322547040 GERMANY
Citadines Kurfürstendamm, BERLIN Olivaer Platz 1, 10707 BerlinWilmersdorf, Germany T: (49) 3088 7760 F: 49 3088 7761 199 GERMANY
Citadines City Centre, FRANKFURT Europa-Allee 23 60327 Frankfurt am Main, Germany T: (49) 69 920385 0 F: (49) 69 920385 99 GERMANY
Citadines Michel, HAMBURG Ludwig-Erhard-Straße 7 20459 Hamburg, Germany T: (49) 040 300 6180 F: (49) 4030 0618 1999
GERMANY
Citadines Arnulfpark, MUNICH Arnulfstrasse 51, 80636 München, Germany T: (49) 89 94008-00 F: (49) 89 9400 80777 SPAIN
Citadines Ramblas, BARCELONA Ramblas 122, 08002 Barcelona, Spain T: (34) 932 701 111 F: (34) 934 127 421 UNITED KINGDOM
The Cavendish, LONDON (Managed by The Ascott Limited) 81 Jermyn Street, St James’s London SW1Y 6JF, United Kingdom T: (44) (0) 207 930 2111 F: (44) (0) 207 839 2125 UNITED KINGDOM
Citadines Barbican, LONDON 7-21 Goswell Road, London EC1M 7AH, United Kingdom T: (44) 207 566 8000 F: (44) 207 566 8130
UNITED KINGDOM
Citadines Holborn-Covent Garden, LONDON 94-99 High Holborn, London WC1V 6LF, United Kingdom T: (44) 207 395 8800 F: (44) 207 395 8799 UNITED KINGDOM
Citadines South Kensington, LONDON 35A Gloucester Road London SW7 4PL, United Kingdom T: (44) 207 543 7878 F: (44) 207 584 9166 UNITED KINGDOM
Citadines St Mark’s-Islington, LONDON No 300 City Road, London EC1V 2PW, United Kingdom T: (44) 207 253 2039 F: (44) 207 490 3171 UNITED KINGDOM
Citadines Trafalgar Square, LONDON 18-21 Northumberland Avenue, London WC2N 5EA, United Kingdom T: (44) 207 766 3700 F: (44) 207 766 3766 ➔ Quest Kudos 81
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BAHRAIN
Somerset Al Fateh, BAHRAIN PO Box 75771, Juffair, Kingdom of Bahrain T: (973) 1781 1889 F: (973) 1781 1886 OMAN
QATAR
Somerset West Bay Doha Diplomatic Area, PO Box 26026, Doha, Qatar T: (974) 4420 3333 F: (974) 4420 3355 SAUDI ARABIA
Somerset Panorama Muscat Al Ghubrah, Al Ghubrah Street, Muscat, Oman T: (971) 4310 8503 F: (971) 4386 4418 QATAR
Ascott Doha Diplomatic Area, PO Box 207274, Doha, Qatar PO Box 24946 T: (974) 4497 1111 F: (974) 4497 1112
Ascott Sari Jeddah Al Zahra’s District, Sari Street, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia T: (966) 12 6111 307 F: (966) 12 2882242 SAUDI ARABIA
Ascott Tahlia Jeddah Al Andalus District, Prince Mohamed Bin Abdul Aziz Street (Tahlia Street), Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia T: (966) 12 2832322 F: (966) 12 6630844
SAUDI ARABIA
Citadines Al Salamah Jeddah Al Zahra’s District, Sari Street, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia T: (966) 12 6111846 F: (966) 12 2881191 SAUDI ARABIA
Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh Al Ulaya, Olaya Street, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia T: (971) 4310 8503 F: (971) 4386 4418 SAUDI ARABIA
Ascott Park Place, DUBAI Park Place Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road PO Box 117452, Dubai, United Arab Emirates T: (971-4) 310 8555 F: (971-4) 329 7998
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