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EVANS PETROLEUM – BP Leongatha & Westside
EVANS BP LEONGATHA & WESTSIDE
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BP LEONGATHA
95 Bair Street, Leongatha, Vic 3953
BP WESTSIDE
7 Anderson Street, Leongatha, Vic 3953
FISH CREEK
2 Falls Road, Fish Creek, Vic 3959 Tel/Fax: 5683 2521 Email: shcreek@evanspetroleum.com.au
FOSTER
94 Main Street, Foster, Vic 3960 Tel/Fax: 5682 2008 Email: foster@evanspetroleum.com.au
INVERLOCH
25 Williams Street, Inverloch, Vic 3996 Tel/Fax: 5674 1442 Email: inverloch@evanspetroleum.com.au
JOHNSONVILLE
1760 Princes Highway, Johnsonville, Vic 3902 Of ce/Fax: 5156 4102 Workshop: 5156 4233 Email: johnsonville@evanspetroleum.com.au
KORUMBURRA SOUTH
South Gippsland Highway, Korumburra, Vic 3950 Tel/Fax: 5655 1668 Email: korumburra@evanspetroleum.com.au
LEONGATHA
95 Bair Street, Leongatha, Vic 3953 Tel/Fax: 5662 2440 Email: leongatha@evanspetroleum.com.au
LEONGATHA - WESTSIDE
7 Anderson Street, Leongatha, Vic 3953 Tel/Fax: 5662 2834 Email: westside@evanspetroleum.com.au
MIRBOO NORTH
106 Ridgway, Mirboo North, Vic 3871 Tel/Fax: 5668 2377 Email: mirboo@evanspetroleum.com.au
NEWMERELLA
5327 Princes Highway, Newmerella, Vic 3886 Tel/Fax: 5154 1601 Email: newmerella@evanspetroleum.com.au
ROSEDALE
65-79 Prince Street, Rosedale Vic 3847 Tel: 5667 2951 Email: Rosedale@evanspetroleum.com.au
SALE
344 Raglan Street, Sale, Vic 3850 Tel: 5143 1030 Fax: 5143 2686 Email: sale@evanspetroleum.com.au
TOORA
26 Foster Road, Toora, Vic 3962 Tel/Fax: 5686 2324 Email: toora@evanspetroleum.com.au
TRARALGON
23-29 Shakespeare Street, Traralgon, Vic 3844 Tel: 5174 1138 Email: Tim@evanspetroleum.com.au
WONTHAGGI
103-105 McKenzie Street, Wonthaggi, Vic 3995 Tel: 5672 3988 Fax: 5672 5229 Email: wonthaggi@evanspetroleum.com.au
YARRAM
325 Commercial Street, Yarram, Vic 3971 Tel: 5182 6019 Fax: 5182 6458 Email: yarram@evanspetroleum.com.au
EVANS PETROLEUM HEAD OFFICE
22 Hughes Street, Leongatha Vic 3953 Tel: 5662 2217 Web: www.evanspetroleum.com.au
Phillip Island Index
123 ALEX SCOTT AND STAFF – Real Estate from the mountains to the sea 90 – 91 AN ISLAND SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW 82 BOWENS PHILLIP ISLAND – Get tradeperks when you shop with Bowens 84 – 85 DESTINATION PHILLIP ISLAND – Phillip Island 101 – One Amazing Place 88 – 89 DESTINATION PHILLIP ISLAND – Phillip Island naturally playful 95 FINDING THE GRAIN – Handcrafted, reclaimed timber furniture 87 ISLAND SHOES – Cabello comfort 87 NATIONAL VIETNAM VETERANS MUSEUM – Learn about our history 94 NEWHAVEN COLLEGE – Discover our college 92 OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA – Shining inside and out 86 PHILLIP ISLAND RSL – A family friendly modern venue with great food 83 THE CAPE KITCHEN – Waterfront Restaurant Phillip Island 93 THE WOOLI TAVERN – Family friendly restaurant, Live music
Waterfront Restaurant Phillip Island
The Cape Kitchen is Gippsland’s award-winning, oceanfront destination restaurant, boasting breathtaking views of the sea and coastline. They are part of a longer vision that is anchored by the Hot Springs development.
The best produce is sourced, prepared and served with care and respect for our guests, each other and the environment. They showcase local produce and are proud of their collaboration with businesses which share their passion to position Gippsland for quality produce and dining. Warmly welcoming guests with genuine hospitality, they are a place to celebrate every moment.
Merry everything and celebrate always. Have something in mind for your End of Year celebration? Talk to the Events Team. Table with a view, start your day with a Zest Coffee alongside a ricotta and buttermilk hotcake topped with caramelised banana, maple mascarpone and toasted pecans. Return to enjoy a coursed lunch that features Mornington Black Mussels and Gippsland Scotch Fillet, alongside a wine, beer and cider list featuring only Gippsland produced beverages.
Embracing a new way of gathering together they have created some exciting new experiences. Join them for a Pop Up Picnican intimate, outdoor dining experience complemented with Bohemian styling and featuring local produce. They offer the perfect backdrop for your picnic; including a locally designed and custom built pod and an oceanfront lawn space.
Eat & Drink | Events & Celebrations | Digital Gift Vouchers Available
1215 Phillip Island Road Newhaven Vic 3925
THE CAPE KITCHEN
Tel: 03 5956 7200 Em: hello@thecapekitchen.com.au www.thecapekitchen.com.au
Welcome to Phillip Island, one amazing place home to 101km2 of extraordinary experiences.
Driving over the bridge from San Remo, you’ll feel the pace slow down. So take a deep breath, switch gears, and let all your worries go - you’re in the land of early morning surfs, cruisy pub lunches, late arvo beach walks and sunset beers with a view now.
Phillip Island 101 is your guide to making the most of your stay. From seeing motorcycles zoom around the Grand Prix circuit, to spotting unique native wildlife on bushwalks or taking to the skies on a thrilling scenic helicopter ride - whatever your reason for visiting, you’ll find it within 101km2.
Whether it’s the heart-stopping moment a humpback whale breaches in the distance, or the breathtaking sight of thousands of Australian fur seals sunning themselves on rocks, extraordinary experiences like these makes this island sanctuary a wild paradise for nature lovers.
And then there’s the Little Penguins. These little showstoppers have been wowing us for a century. Yes, a century. A hundred years later there’s still no greater feeling that rugging up to watch a sublime sunset in anticipation of seeing that first penguin cross the beach.
Here on Victoria’s Phillip Island, the question isn’t where do you start... but, why does it have to end?
Wander along the rugged coastline and you’ll find legendary surf breaks, magnificent rock formations at the Pinnacles Lookout, and walking tracks with spectacular views. Oh, and if you time your visit right, that view might include dolphins and whales too.
Feel like treating yourself? Book a luxe cabin to wake up to sweeping sea views in style. Prefer a low-key stay? Try a caravan beach break, airy apartment or resort-style retreat. When it comes to food, the island packs a lot of variety into 101km2. Fish and chips on the beach, a sneaky bite of rocky road straight from the chocolatier, a drop of cracking good red at a cellar door or grilled prawns at a waterfront restaurant – the choice is yours. Whether you come for a few days or a week, we can’t wait to show you around so you can see what us locals have long known – Phillip Island is one amazing place!
Start planning your adventure at visitphillipisland.com.au
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PHILLIP ISLAND RSL A VENUE FOR ALL OF LIFE’S OCCASIONS
BIRTHDAYS | CHRISTENINGS | ANNIVERSARIES | WEDDINGS | CONFERENCES | MEETINGS | WAKES
FAMILY FRIENDLY AND FULLY ACCESSIBLE | KIDS PLAY AREA OPEN DAILY MENU FEATURES HEALTHY CHOICE OPTIONS CATERS FOR VEGETARIANS, VEGANS, GLUTEN FREE | SENIORS AND KIDS MENUS AVAILABLE
OPENING HOURS PHILLIP ISLAND RSL VENUE: OPEN 7 DAYS 11.00AM TO LATE BISTRO: LUNCH AND DINNER BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL LUNCH: FROM 12.00PM DINNER – SEATING TIMES: FROM 5.30PM
ADVENTURE OR ROMANTIC GETAWAY? LET PHILLIP ISLAND SWEEP YOU OFF YOUR FEET THIS AUTUMN.
A stone’s throw away from Gippsland, Phillip Island is a mustdo this Autumn. The Island’s compact size and diverse range of things to see and do is what makes Phillip Island so unique. It’s a place of welcoming locals, exciting attractions, captivating wildlife encounters, great food, award-winning wine and locally brewed beer, and accommodation to suit all styles.
With 360° of coastline, the Island offers endless opportunities to admire some of Victoria’s most stunning scenery and wildlife. From coastal walks, scenic bike trails and kayak tours, immerse yourself in what makes this Victoria’s Island sanctuary.
Experience some of Australia’s most unique wildlife in their natural habitat as you wait for the famous Little Penguins to cross the beach at sunset. Wander treetop boardwalks, and spot sleepy koalas nestled among the gumtrees at the Koala Conservation Reserve or take a Wildlife Coast Cruise seal watching tour out to see one of Australia’s largest fur seal colonies. Embark on a nature walk and admire the spectacular views of Phillip Island’s coastline, or meander your way through remnant bushland, mangroves and wetlands at Rhyll and Churchill Island. For cycle enthusiasts, bring your own or hire a Super Cruzer E-Bike and explore Phillip Island on two wheels.
Get the adrenaline pumping with an Ocean Adventures Thundercat or Jet Boat Tour around Cape Woolamai, a perfect mix of speed and scenery. For something a little more relaxed, take a sea kayak tour with Pioneer Kayaking and admire the sheer beauty of Cape Woolamai or the tranquillity of the Rhyll Inlet and mangroves. If you would prefer to take to the sky, marvel at Phillip Island’s stunning landscapes and scenery from onboard one of Phillip Island Helicopters scenic flights - and trust us, the views are worth it.
Phillip Island’s culinary scene continues to grow for food and wine aficionados, with several new exciting businesses calling the Island home. Bringing a touch of Europe to Cowes, Anerie is where you will find French-inspired cuisine, including entrees, mains and of course, French champagne. San Remo’s newest edition, Kelp, oozes vibes offering a delicious tapas menu, a rotating cocktail list, and has the locals raving.
For award-winning wines, Purple Hen Winery at Rhyll offers tranquil views, cheese platters, and a chance to taste some of the region’s best wines. The winery recently took out five of the top six trophies and awards in the 2021 Westpac Gippsland Wine Show.
Phillip Island Winery’s new atrium space is where you will want to be spending cooler Autumn days, sipping wine and indulging in charcuterie boards in front of the open fireplace. When the night rolls around, Grenache Wine Bar is where you’ll find over 100 different types of gin, a wide range of local and international wines, and a flavoursome menu to accompany your beverage of choice.
To completely immerse yourself in the relaxed vibe of Phillip Island, discover one of the Island’s many boutique accommodation options. Admire Phillip Island’s landscapes with captivating views at Five Acres, Grey Goose @ Smiths, Bimbadeen Phillip Island, The Waves Apartments, Silverwater Resort and Omaru Farm Stay.
If you prefer to hit the wide-open road in your caravan or camper van, Phillip Island has an abundance of fantastic caravan parks to cater for all needs. Set up camp next to the beach and within walking distance to restaurants, cafes and shops at NRMA Beachfront Phillip Island Holiday Park, Anchor Belle Holiday Park, Big 4 Ingenia Holidays Phillip Island and Amaroo Park.
If you are looking for accessible accommodation, enjoy a holiday away at Rollers Retreat, a wheelchair accessible holiday house located in the tranquil seaside town of Rhyll. Or check out Ripples ‘N’ Tonic Farm, a unique, accessible farm stay in Ventnor.
THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE FROM B&BS, SELF-CONTAINED APARTMENTS, WATERFRONT CABINS AND CAMPING SITES TO FARM STAYS, HOLIDAY HOMES, AND COSY MOTELS. WHATEVER YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, BE SURE TO FIND YOUR ADVENTURE AT PHILLIP ISLAND.
For inspiration for your next weekend away, mid-week getaway or week-long holiday, visit www.visitphillipisland.com.au
An Isand, Soewhee Ove The Rainbow
Words by Anita Butterworth
For Mykey O’Halloran, Phillip Island is a place of childhood dreams. Where he soaked up summer holidays with his family, exploring its rugged edges and adorable wildlife. But one random Tuesday, a nightmare unfolded on his beloved Island that threatened to undo every beautiful woven memory.
It was an incident so jarring and out of character for his peaceful slice of paradise that Mykey couldn’t quite fathom what was happening. But rather than let one night of terror ruin his dream, Mykey used it as a spark to shed light into dark corners, and closed minds.
“I used to visit Phillip Island as a kid, we used to go on family holidays and see the penguins,” Mykey, a renowned hair stylist, explained.
“I love the nature of Phillip Island and how friendly the people are and its peacefulness. I go to Cape Woolamai and walk frequently. I love being by nature because I’m from Noosa, Sunshine Coast. So, it was really the nature and the people and the small town, coastal feel of it.”
While Mykey runs his wildly successful and utterly magical salon Unicorn Manes in Melbourne, his heart was always with Phillip Island. It was where he’d planned to retire, but last year he decided he couldn’t wait that long.
“I wondered if I could live here and if that would be possible. Why am I waiting to retire to do that?”
His dream was to find a house, and transform it into a rainbow masterpiece, an extension of Mykey’s passion for rainbow hair transformations. And of course, a nod to his LGBTQI community. And in February 2021, he found ‘the one’.
The horizontal boards on the house’s exterior were perfect for painting different colours, to achieve the ultimate rainbow house. He wasted little time, getting stuck into painting the interior. He excitedly shared his plans for a rainbow wonderland paint scheme with anyone who’d listen, and like in most small communities, news travelled fast.
Mykey had spent weeks preparing to have a spa put into his backyard and was finally able to enjoy it on March 16, 2021. But his peaceful soak didn’t last long. He heard banging on his door, and was then confronted by five men, who were angered by his rainbow house plans, levelling threats at a shocked Mykey.
“It is generally quiet. But on a Tuesday night, these guys were really rowdy and that was really unexpected. I was just getting into my jacuzzi to enjoy it for the first time and then there’s five men in the backyard. I didn’t expect that, and I thought, ‘Have I made a mistake?’. It’s not like a rental where you can get up and move.”
Not one to back down, Mykey decided to speak out about the encounter and forge ahead with his painting plans. And that’s when the true spirit of Phillip Island emerged. There were offers of help from complete strangers, willing to roll up their sleeves and transform the house into a rainbow house of dreams. There was support from across the globe. And the small voices of a few, were drowned out by the actions of many. Mykey’s house became a symbol of hope.
“I’ve met so many wonderful people on the Island, in my neighbourhood and from around the Island and San Remo. There’s so many supportive people of the LGBT community as well. Everyone’s just really down to the earth. It’s just that two percent minority that’s not. That whole incident really shows that the majority are cool.
“I could never have imagined that it turned into what it did. In hindsight it brought up a lot of awareness and conversations. Because really, what it was, was the heterosexual people around me, were trying to tell me not to do something, because it would be too bold for them. And it would impact them.
“I guess it really did show to put your foot down and stand up and not let people dictate your life.
Mykey O’Haoan
An Isand, Soewhee Ove The Rainbow
"The only reason that I agreed to go public with it was because the youth of tomorrow that aren’t quite comfortable with themselves are going to see it and learn from it and know that it is ok. I think it’s really important for the youth to know that it’s safe to be themselves as well."
“Especially in country towns where it can be a little bit harder to come out as yourself because you’re not surrounded by LGBT or you’re worried about not being accepted.”
Mykey’s rainbow house has become somewhat of a Phillip Island drawcard, with visitors posing for photos and uploading images to social media. And it’s prompted positive action not only on the Island, but across South Gippsland.
And Mykey is keen to continue painting the Island with his colourful brand of positivity, with exciting events planned.
“This year we’re going to be focusing on having drag queens coming to the Island. I did a fundraiser around the house being painted, and an auction because people wanted to donate things, so I did an auction online. So now we have a budget to pay artists and, performing artists who come to the Island.
“So probably around March or April we’ll look at getting performers in once a month on a Sunday afternoon, all ages event, drag bingo style we think. You don’t have to be LGBT to attend, but I think it will just bring a bit more diversity to the Island in an artistic way of drag performance.”
It seems that somewhere over the rainbow, dreams really do come true.
OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA
CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
SHINING INSIDE AND OUT
Stage Two of our original masterplan is now complete with our spectacular outdoor kitchen, the sensory gardens, our discovery centre (library) with its own amphitheatre and new playgrounds.
We have such a wonderful space to work with and the final product is certainly a winner with eight classrooms, new inside and outside kitchens, an extended staff room, four playgrounds, a synthetic oval with three running tracks, the flexible library/discovery centre, entrance façade and natural gardens and grounds.
Our students have been involved with the planting of the new vegetation and are very proud of their efforts as they have worked with the landscape gardener and our science teacher to learn about the importance of being environmentally aware and their role in looking after our world. As sustainability is part of our philosophy, we have solar panels, water tanks and biodiversity areas including a bird hide, orchard and sensory gardens.
The size of our school lends itself to a close knit and inclusive family style atmosphere. Our learning spaces are designed to allow the students to learn both inside and outside and always have bright stimulating outlooks.
We welcome enquiries and tours as “Open Day” is every day for our school community. All denominations are welcome.
FAMILY FRIENDLY RESTAURANT, BEER ON TAP, BEAUTIFUL LOCAL WINES, COCKTAILS AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
UPSTAIRS FUNCTION SPACE FOR UP TO 50 PERSONS | POOL TABLES AVAILABLE BEAUTIFUL OUTDOOR AND INDOOR FACILITIES
MONDAY & TUESDAY CLOSED WED, THU & SUN 12.00PM - 10.00PM FRIDAY & SATURDAY 12.00PM - 11.00PM LUNCH 12.00PM - 2.30PM DINNER 5.30PM - 8.30PM
THE WOOLI TAVERN
1 VISTA PLACE, CAPE WOOLAMAI VIC 3925 TEL: 03 5956 6836 FOR BOOKINGS
