Driven oct2012 compressed by Tatyana Leonov

DRIVEN OCTOBER 2012

Waterfall Way, New South Wales

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CONTENTS

OCTOBER 2012 DIRECTOR’S LETTER

DRIVEN Magazine is published by Australian Traveller Media for Sime Darby Automobiles t/a Peugeot Automobiles Australia EDITORIAL Editor Tatyana Leonov editor@drivenmag.com.au

PEUGEOT DESIGN

EUROPEAN DESIGN

AUSTRALIAN DESIGN

MEET THE PEUGEOT DESIGNER Adam Bazydlo

STUNNING HOTELS Stylish and sumptous hotels around the globe

EAT & DRINK

FASHION

10 OF THE BEST Watches

GADGETS Cool stuff for device devotees

Art director Priyanka Singh ADVERTISING For all advertising sales enquiries, phone 02 9698 7072 Sales Manager Alex Barnett abarnett@australiantraveller.com Account Manager Rebecca Faulkner rfaulkner@australiantraveller.com Account Manager Nikki Gilmore ngilmore@australiantraveller.com DIRECTORS Quentin Long qlong@australiantraveller.com

All rights reserved. No material published in this magazine may be reproduced in whole or in part without prior written authority. Every endeavour is made to ensure information contained in this magazine is correct at time of going to print and every effort has has been made to ensure to accuracy of the content. The Publisher and Peugeot Automobiles Australia accept no liabiltiy for any errors. Unsolicited material, may be used by DRIVEN, but no responsibility is accepted for lost manuscripts, artwork or images. Australian Traveller Media (ACN 113 975 438) PO Box 159, Broadway, NSW 2007.

COVER IMAGE BY RICHARD FÜRHOFF

Nigel Herbert nherbert@australiantraveller.com

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ROAD TEST PEUGEOT 4008

PEUGEOT EVENT REPORT What’s been happening

CELEBRITY PROFILE Mark Wahlberg

ARCHITECTURAL WONDERS Global masterpieces

WATERFALL WAY One of Australia’s most scenic routes

LOIRE VALLEY 54 Roadtripping through French countryside CRUISING IN PAPUA NEW GUNIEA

PHOTO PORTFOLIO New Zealand South Island

ROAD TEST PEUGEOT 508

WHAT’S NEXT FOR PEUGEOT The 208 is hitting our shores

MEET THE PEUGEOT DEALER Greg Hannaford

PUG & ME Real life

COMPETITIONS & PRIZES

FACEBOOK & TWITTER

DRIVE ME THERE

WANT TO SEE MORE? DRIVEN IS NOW AVAILABLE AS AN IPAD APP! The new app brings the print version of DRIVEN to life with videos, photo galleries and more. Download it for free from the iTunes App Store today. FOR ALL THE LATEST PEUGEOT NEWS HEAD TO: facebook.com/peugeotau twitter.com/peugeotaus Tell us what you think of this issue. Email editor@drivenmag.com.au

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DIRECTOR’S LETTER

BILL GILLESPIE DIRECTOR, PEUGEOT

Welcome to our first issue of DRIVEN magazine for 2012, and my first as the new General Manager/Director of Peugeot Automobiles Australia. After 25 years’ experience in the Australian automotive industry it’s a great honour and responsibility to personally be leading the famed Peugeot brand in Australia during an incredibly exciting time for the marque. As you read through this issue of DRIVEN you’ll see that 2012 has been an exciting year for Peugeot in Australia. The release of the highly-acclaimed 4008 Small SUV model in June was electrifying. Australia was one of the first markets in the world to receive the 4008 SUV – an indication of how highly the Australian market is regarded by Peugeot globally, and the recognition that this market represents a great opportunity for the 4008. Apart from the 4008 the really big news for Peugeot in Australia in 2012 is the release of the all-new 208 in both three-door and five-door variants. The 208 has really taken Europe by storm since being released earlier this year and incorporates innovative features such as a touch screen in all the models and unique styling features on the threedoor models – reinforcing the design language that started with the new 508 launched in 2011. (For more on

this exciting new model turn to page 74). The 208 will be launched to the Australian market at the Australian International Motorshow at Sydney’s Darling Harbour in mid-October – along with other interesting new Peugeot model releases that we know will guarantee that the Peugeot brand will continue to be exciting and relevant in the Australian market. Please enjoy this issue of DRIVEN magazine.

I’D LOVE TO GET YOUR FEEDBACK ON THIS ISSUE. Email me at bill@drivenmag.com.au

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DESIGN Nimble, light, compact and convenient, the DL122 was conceived to meet the new urban mobility and sustainable development challenges. The cycle, composed of wood and aluminum, features a leather saddle and handgrips, 20-inch wheels and an 8-speed hub.

Peugeot Design Lab With design studios in Paris, Shanghai and Sao Paulo, the Peugeot design team create products and concepts that exemplify both form and function

TP001 is an ultra-thin, technical sports watch featuring large surface buttons for ease of use. Exclusive and ergonomic, it allies high performance and aesthetics.

This private business jet concept is inspired by the Peugeot HX1 concept car. It offers a vision of exclusive, hi-tech and luxurious travel. The innovative design is highlighted by a strong and distinctive visual identity.

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EUROPEAN DESIGN

MEET THE DESIGNER Morten Eik is a Norwegian born designer, educated and trained in Australia, now living in Norway again What inspired your interest in design and what exactly do you design? The need to create – it’s like I never stopped playing with Lego. Whose design work do you admire? I admire the work of Peter Opsvik, Harald Belker and Thomas Pedersen. How would you describe your design style? Modern with elements of old-school design influences – and as varied as possible. Variation is what makes design interesting for me, and strangely you learn something from all projects – especially when it comes to mistakes – and that is what makes you a better designer.

CORONA, designed by Londonbased design studio Frank (the creative partnership of Pam West and Matt Edmonds) is more than just a functional light. Designed to echo the bulb’s brilliant function, the amplified scale of the bulb combines with the playful spin offs from the mirroring to create a playful visual effect. establishedandsons.com

MORTEN EIK designed the Vino Collection for Sundays. The set (vino, corner, seat and puff) is composed of mostly powder-coated aluminium, while the cushions are made out of foam (which allows water to escape easily) making it the ideal set for outdoor use. sundays-design.no

How do you make your pieces environmentally friendly? I have tried to produce goods as close to the market as possible instead of jumping on cheaper manufacturing options overseas.

What makes Norway unique as a design hub? Since I have recently moved back to Norway after living abroad for 10 years, I’ve been looking at the country as an anthropologist. My finding is that there are a lot of guts out there. The ambition in the companies I have been involved with is rarely less than gutsy and they are able and willing to invest in new and interesting products that very often push the envelope of what is out in the market.

DESK? DRESSING TABLE? Stiletto by Splinter Works can be one and all. The sinuous leg of the table, hand sculpted from solid walnut, acts as the ‘high heel’, while the iconic ‘red sole’ defines the underside of the table. Red baize lines the handle-less drawers, completing the seamless aesthetic. splinterworks.co.uk

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What design trends do you foresee in the future? I think trends will become less prominent and I believe there is room for more individuality. There is an army of talented designers out there to accommodate for this demand. That said I also believe the trends will be effected by the next generation of underlying materials – such as foam, fabrics and production techniques.

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AUSTRALIAN DESIGN

EDWARD LINACRE’S Weave Pendant is the first of a series of lamps born through the amalgamation of traditional craft processes and modern CAD development techniques. Basket weaving was fused with computer surface-modelling to create a complex selfsupporting 3D woven structure that requires no glues or adhesives to hold its form. workshopped.com.au

MEET THE DESIGNER Edward Linacre is one of Australia’s leading emerging designers What inspires you to design? The need to create things, nature and biomimcry, problems big and small, and bad design. The Namib beetle inspired my irrigation device that harvests water out of the air. The Cypress cone and Topaz crystal inspired my next two lighting products that will be launched at Workshopped (workshopped.com.au). Who is your designer role model and why? I look up to and admire Yves Behar. He runs a consultancy that takes on projects from nearly every product sector, like his one laptop per child initiative, and the ‘see better to learn better’ free eye glasses for the youth in partnership with the Mexican government.

THE CURVATURE in the appropriately-named Ribs Bench, designed by Stefan Lie for DesignByThem, is the focal feature. The ‘multibench’ (several benches can be combined to create a lone fluid bench in larger spaces) is constructed of steam bent hardwood, the fluid form accentuated by the adjustable aluminium spine. Recently selected for the foyer of the Opera house, it’s an aesthetic marvel. designbythem.com

THE CORAL PLANTER 90, designed by Brian Steendyk, brings panache and distinctiveness to any space. The curves exude a certain grace cradling flowers or plants in an elevated position. Available in a range of colours, the Coral 90 Planter has an inbuilt self-watering system is made from polyethylene, a recyclable and UV resistant plastic. anonandco.com

How do you make your pieces environmentally friendly? I like to use discarded materials, like timber or brass sheet off cuts, where possible. I also look at a products entire life cycle – from the energy used in raw material extraction to the CO2 emissions released during shipping. What design trends do you foresee? The value of good design. With long-lasting quality products people are more inclined to repair them as an emotional connection has been built. This is especially evident when natural materials are used. Leathers, timbers, metals. Is Australia a unique design hub? Australia is in a unique position for innovation as we have such diverse ecosystems and are distanced from the rest of the design community. Our design education system is world class, you only have to look at the number of awards Australian students receive internationally. We are the only nation to win the global James Dyson award (the most prestigious Student Industrial and Engineering design award in the world) two years in a row.

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DESIGN

Meet the Peugeot Designer BORN IN POLAND, and grown up in Toronto, Adam Bazydlo was inspired by the design industry after watching a documentary about a designer called Richard Sapper (most famous for his Tizio lamp). Today he is a senior designer for Peugeot working in the artistic hub of Paris. How did you come to be a designer at Peugeot? I’ve been a car designer since 2003, first working for Visteon as an interior supplier. I entered into PSA Peugeot Citroën as an intern in 2001, where I worked on the interior of the Peugeot 107, Citroën C1 and Toyota Aygo city car triplets. I must have done a good job because three years later they gave me a call with a proposition to rejoin the team full time. Where would you place Peugeot in the industry? Peugeot, especially Peugeot design, is a very exciting place to be. Not only are we based at the door step of Paris – a cultural mecca, but also its a small yet cosmopolitan and vibrant team. I think this energy is visible in the projects that we do. Peugeots are fun to drive, they have a personality and a touch of French elegance. I don’t think they are just cars that take you from A to B, the road is more exciting then the destination... at least I hope so !

How would you describe your design style? I design for Peugeot, so whatever I do has to be ‘Peugeot’. I always try to implement a good mix of proportions, form organisation and creativity. It’s a bit like being a chef in a big French restaurant – you have good ingredients and you try to arrange the tastes, textures and properties of each ingredient to have an exciting experience. The creativity is the surprise and delight element. So far I have desigend three interior schemes – the 508, the 208 and the HX1. Each one is very different, yet each is a Peugeot and each one has a different story to tell. The 508 is a stable, silent coocoon where everything is elegantly placed breathing decompression and zen. The 208 is a hot hatch, agile, slim, connected and energetic. The HX1 concept car is like a high-speed train or a Concorde, made for an intercity voyage in the luxury and comfort of a high-tech lounge.

Where do you get your inspiration for designing new concepts and Peugeots are a mix of motion predicting trends? Trends are a result of an evolving and emotion – what is mechanical but has a soul – practical yet exciting. society. When a group of people decide to do something at the same Peugeots will always be elegant, time we call it a trend. This is why, as athletic, sculpted, efficient a designer, keeping an eye on what’s going on around you is important. In and enjoyable order to predict or drive a trend you They are thought out, well proportioned, need to think how to respond to the needs How does the Peugeot design approach contemporary and don’t produce any that our society has. For example Peugeot differ from other car companies? unecessary noise. 208 is a perfect small car for more and more Peugeot is a company that precedes cars. congested cities; its sporty, comfortable, How do you start your projects? Originally a family business, today Peugeot efficient and chique. I start with a white page and a pencil is a business with a extensive heritage of crayon. I like to start from the basics and Is there a designer or design school that design and manufacturing. This history I like to draw. The inspiration can come you most admire (non auto)? brings out certain principles that make from anything really... it really depends Where do I start ? I admire all creative work our products more essential. One such of the moment. – anything from well-known designers like principle is that Peugeots are efficient.

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Zaha Hadid and Marc Newson, to Dave Keune and Jean-Marie Massaud, to schools like the Design Academy in Eindhoven, to painters like Victor Vasarely, to futurists like Syd Mead. I often visit antique stores and look at work that has been done by artists and craftsmen of the era. It’s amazing how much creative interesting work there is out there! How have the trends changed over the years? What are some of the trends you expect to see in the foreseeable future? I think people today like honest products, there is less marketing, more recognisable value and above all character. I believe this trend will continue. What is the design philosophy behind Peugeot? Tell us a bit about the nature of the company and what people can expect. This could take some time so I’ll try to keep it short. Peugeots are a mix of motion and emotion – what is mechanical but has a soul – practical yet exciting. It’s a car that serves us and we enjoy driving it. Remember the principles I mentioned before? Peugeots will always be elegant, athletic, sculpted, efficient and enjoyable. What precautions do you put into making your pieces environmentally friendly? In the case of the 208 we have made it much lighter then its predecessor, and we also used more recycled materials. By rethinking driving, we made elements like the steering wheel smaller, we got rid of a lot of buttons and put in a touch screen, we used new

Who is your role model and why? The guy who invented Espresso, I can’t live without it! What is your favourite element of your own design and why? My eco house because it really works! FROM ABOVE: THE DESIGN TEAM IN PARIS. INTERIOR SKETCHES ARE PART OF THE THE EXTENSIVE DESIGN PROCESS INVOLVED IN PRODUCING A PEUGEOT.

technologies and new generation of engines. In general we optimised the car to be lighter, therefore more fuel efficient, and therefore more eco friendly – and more fun to drive. Motion and emotion! What is your future vision for Peugeot? Peugeots will always have a soul.

What has been your most memorable experience since working in the car design industry? Teaching design classes at a local design college. It’s a real pleasure to be a mentor and see your students make it. If you were not a car designer, what would you be? A cuisine chef. What’s the best thing about life right now? Becoming a father. D

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DESIGN

STUNNING HOTELS

Stylish and sumptuous, modern and magnificent, extravagant and ethereal, boutique hotels differ not only in their design approach, but in what they offer. They’re not always the most accessible or affordable – but that’s the point. These hotels should be seen to be believed – at least once Words Tatyana Leonov

HOTEL SILKEN PUERTA AMÉRICA, MADRID SPAIN ECLECTIC AND DARING Hotel Silken Puerta América Madrid is designed to delight. With 12 different floors, and 12 different looks, the interior scheme of the hotel offers 12 ways of understanding architecture and the design. Each of the floors is an escape into another world through the interplay of colours, materials, shapes, textures and patterns, while the rooms entice guests to utlise their senses – to touch, to see, and even to breathe and smell. The creation of the hotel was a collaboration between 19 of the top architecture and design studios in the world from 13 different countries. The spaces are reflections of the architects’ work, and in many cases of their culture and way of viewing the world. hoteles-silken.com

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BLOW UP HALL 5050 HOTEL , POZNAŃ POLAND GUESTS ARE ENCOURAGED to participate in artistic experimentation at the Blow Up Hall 5050 hotel in Poznań, Poland. There’s no reception room – guests are provided with iPhones instead to locate and enter their individually-designed rooms using IT recognition technology. Masterminded by the successful Polish businesswoman, art collector and philanthropist Grazyna Kulczyk, the hotel showcases Kulczyk’s extensive collection of modern art, including an interactive, pixellated work by the acclaimed MexicanCanadian artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer. The interior scheme blends and cuts black and white lines and squares with splashes of bright colour, resulting in an optical chimera. With 22 luxurious rooms, all fit out with high-tech and lavish interiors, a bar and a restaurant specialising in (you guessed it) Polish cuisine, it’s the place to stay just for the experience – assuming you are comfortable using an iPhone of course. blowuphall5050.com

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DESIGN

SANS SOUCI HOTEL AND RESIDENCES, VIENNA AUSTRIA LOCATED IN THE HEART of Vienna, opposite the Museum of Modern Art and overlooking St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the Hofburg Palace, the new Sans Souci Hotel and Residences adds a new dimension to accommodation options in one of Europe’s cultural districts. World-renowned design studio yoo collaborated with property developers Sans Souci Group to create the five-star luxury boutique hotel. The opulent hotel has 62 rooms, 14 exclusive fully-serviced apartments, restaurant, lobby, bar, plus a huge spa area. This is the place to hang; fitted out with two treatment rooms, three saunas, spa, steam bath, relaxation rooms and a fitness area, you’re spoilt for choice. By combining detailed finishes, a warm colour palette and a freshlymodern design aesthetic, yoo has sought to create a modern take on traditional Viennese design, while still maintaining the building’s historic charm and exterior. residences-sanssouci.at 20 DRIVEN

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HÔTEL DE GLACE, QUÉBEC CITY CANADA

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SINCE OPENING IN 2001, over half a million people have stayed at the iconic Hôtel de Glace in Québec City, Canada. Recently redesigned, the hotel offers the ultimate nordic adventure – you guessed it – a stay in a room where the interior scheme is… ice. It’s good looking ice though – think gigantic snow vaults and crystalline ice sculptures – it’s quite the ephemeral work of art! The hotel has 36 rooms (beds are made from blocks of ice, a solid wood base and come with a comfy mattress) and you can choose your sub-zero experience (the more luxurious suites come with a fireplace to warm things up a bit). You’ll still need to sleep in layers of clothing to stay warm, but the hotel provides detailed instructions on what to pack and wear It’s not all fire and ice though. Water comes into the equation in the nordic relaxation area where guests have the oppotunity to relax under the stars in the outdoor spa and sauna. Clothing guidelines arn’t as strict here. hoteldeglace-canada.com D

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EAT & DRINK With Tatyana Leonov

Get to know LUKE MANGAN

Luke Mangan is one of Australia’s leading chefs and restaurateurs

Luke’s French-inspired orange and cinnamon crème catalan SERVES 8 Ingredients 130g egg-yolks 130g castor sugar 500ml cream 500ml milk 1 vanilla bean zest of ¼ lemon, then finely chopped zest of ¼ orange, then finely chopped ¼ of a 5cm cinnamon stick 80g castor sugar for blow torching METHOD 1. Place the milk, cream, lemon zest, orange zest and cinnamon stick into a non-stick saucepan and bring to the boil, then set aside to cool for 1 hour; this will ensure all the flavours are infused. 2. Split vanilla bean and scrape seeds. 3. Mix the egg yolks, vanilla bean with seeds and half the sugar in a separate bowl.

4. Bring the cream and milk mixture to the boil again and strain a little over the egg mixture, then whisk to combine. 5. Strain over the remaining mixture and continue to whisk adding the remaining sugar. 6. Strain again and cover with a cartouche* and refrigerate for 3 hours. Pour into a shallow dish and bake in an oven on 100 degrees for 45 minutes or until set. 7. Take out and cool on a bench top for 20 minutes and refrigerate for 2-3 hours. When cold place castor sugar on top and caramelise the top with a blowtorch; serve. *A Cartouche is a cover usually made from baking paper that sits inside the saucepan rim and directly touches the top of the liquid’s surface. This ensures that the liquid does not dry out and form a skin.

My favourite food in the world is steak. You can’t beat a good quality steak cooked to perfection and served with a simple side dish and a big glass of red. If I could invite anyone to a dinner party, it would be the late Frank Sinatra or Bill Clinton. I admire both of them very much and would love to cook for them. My favourite dish to make is my mum’s trifle. As a kid my mum and I would cook the trifle together at least once a year and it is something we try to keep up (I’m lucky she has passed on the recipe!) My cooking philosophy is simple and fresh. In my restaurants we try not to follow food trends but focus more on fresh, simple dishes using only the highest quality produce. I’m inspired by Mario Batali. I have had the privilege of dining in several of Mario’s restaurants and everything the man does is amazing! When I’m in Australia I love to eat at Sean’s Panaroma at Bondi Beach – amazing food, in a lovely, relaxed setting. The one dish I can’t live without is homemade soup. Nothing beats soup on a winters night; its healthy, warm and comforting. You’d be surprised to find my mum’s homemade chutney in my fridge. She likes to bring me a jar when she comes to visit – it’s great for steaks and homemade burgers. The culinary tool I recommend is sharpening steel. Sharp knives are a must for any chef. For fun I enjoy cooking on my BBQ in the summertime. lukamangan.com

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REMARKABLE REVAMPS

CLAUDE’S, Woollahra Sydney

THE TEA ROOM GUNNERS’ BARRACKS, Mosman Sydney Nestled within bushland at Georges Head, Mosman and boasting some of Sydney’s most spectacular harbour views, The Tea Room Gunners’ Barracks has long held a reputation for the place to be, whether for a wedding, high tea or lunch. Housed in former military barracks, its old-school charm adds to the stunning location. The luxury establishment has had a facelift and now houses a new softer, lighter colour interior scheme. Updated design features include custom-designed wallpaper and carpet, dazzling Waterford crystal chandeliers and bespoke furniture upholstered in exquisite fabrics. Outside, the highly-sought out harbour deck is now fitted with a retractable outdoor terrace roofing system, allowing guests to enjoy harbour views all year round, and grey and white are prominently featured complementing the sandstone exterior of the heritage building. In addition, the venue’s sandstone courtyard has been updated with chic furnishings, offering yet another option when choosing where to dine. The refurbishment adds to what is already a stunning location with exceptional dining and service. End of Suakin Drive, Mosman NSW. thetearoomcom.au

The iconic Claude’s has been reborn. Melbourne-based interior architect GomesMcNabb (Bentley Bar, Cumulus Inc.Cutler & Co) has created a space that captures the essence of what is innovative design. Working closely with owner/chef Lee Luk to achieve the desired look, the juxtaposing textures, surfaces and colours accentuate the mishmash that is now Claude’s. Staff wear bespoke uniforms designed by Gary Bigeni (a Sydney-based clothing designer whose show was stand out at Mercedes Benz Australian Fashion Week this year) ,adding to the audacious palette. With a 36-year history, the restaurants rebirth is injecting positivity and excitement into having a meal out. By encouraging customers to indulge in more than just the taste sensations (though the menu boasts enough options focus on just that), Claude’s is taking dining to a new level, one emphasised by aesthetics. 10 Oxford Street, Woollahra NSW. claudes.com.au

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EAT & DRINK 5 minutes with Troy Kalleske Winemaker and co-owner of Kalleske

A seventh generation Barossan, Troy established Kalleske together with his brother Tony in 2002 (after149 years of farming and grape growing by the Kalleske family). Honoured with numerous awards, Troy is rapidly gaining recognition as one of Barossa’s and Australia’s best young winemakers

How do you produce sustainable wine? Kalleske is organic and biodynamic in both the vineyard and winery. The health of the soil, and subsequently healthy vines and quality grapes, are of utmost importance for sustainability wine production. In the vineyard we spread compost (which includes the BD (biodymanic) preps), we sow a green manure cover crop, spray BD500 and BD501, and we don’t use any chemicals. In the winery we are self-sustaining with solar power and rain water ensuring a minimal environmental footprint. What inspired your interest in sustainable, organic and biodynamic wine production? My father, John, was the big driver into sustainable, biological, organic and then biodynamic production. After reading numerous publications and visiting biological farms Dad saw that it was the right way to go and implemented subsequent practices on our property from the 1980s, and then became certified in 1998. When we first made wine in 2002 it was logical to embrace organics and biodynamics in the winery too. This way of production is a win-win-win, as it’s good for the environment, good for grape/wine quality and good (healthy) for people, both farm workers/neighbours as well as consumers. Do you implement other practices? Farming naturally means that there is a healthy yeast population in the vineyard and these yeast subsequently come into the winery when the grapes are crushed. By utilising wild yeast, it means that generally three to five different yeast species conduct the ferment (as opposed to one specie if adding commercial packet yeast) and each of these species can add their own unique flavour or character to the wine. These yeast are inherent to the vineyard and thus

naturally compliment those grapes. We also rely on natural malolactic bacteria to conduct the malolactic fermentation as opposed to adding commercial malo culture. Our wines are also not fined (ie no egg whites, gelatine etc) as growing the grapes naturally results in balanced wines that don’t require fining. Subsequently our wines are not only organic but also vegan friendly. Is the wine taste affected? We believe so. Our vines are naturally more robust and resilient when it comes to disease pressure and drought conditions – and subsequently this can lead to more natural flavour compounds, natural tannins and so forth in the grapes compared to ‘force-fed’, chemical-protected vines. We’d like to think our wines are more expressive of their time (vintage) and place (soil/area). What’s next for Kalleske? We’re opening our cellar door in late 2012 so it will be great to welcome customers to our place to try our range of wines first hand. We will also be releasing ia new wine in 2013 – a Zinfandel that is currently maturing in barrel. We also plan to release an ‘orange’ wine – which is a white wine that has been treated like a red winehaving been fermented on skins. 6 Murray Street, Greenock SA. kalleske.com

Three interesting varieties that I have been drinking this year including both Australian and imported. 2010 Zind-Humbrecht Rangen de Thann Clos Saint Urbain Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace, France) l Powerful fruit, intense, balanced acidity and sweetness, very textural, some minerality, a long finish. 2010 Cullen Diana Madeline Cabernet Blend (Margaret River, Australia) l Pure, seamless but solid, excellent fruit intensity and oak/ tannin balance. 2009 Hochkirch Maximus Pinot Noir (Henty, Australia) l Richly-flavoured, cherry fruit and spice, great structure, very lengthy, silky finish, excellent drinking.

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WOODFIRE COOKING TONY SABIA, OWNER AND CHEF AT PUNTINO TRATTORIA, WAS ONE OF THE FIRST CHEFS IN SYDNEY TO USE A TRADITIONAL WOODFIRE OVEN FOR PIZZA MAKING. “I was intrigued by the woodfire oven when I went to Italy to meet my grandmother in 1977 when I was eight. I loved the taste of the bread straight from the oven, and when I returned in 1986, I developed more of a passion seeing my family use woodfire ovens to cook a range of dishes – so I began to experiment myself. I started using woodfire cooking in my restaurant Puntino in 1994, and I would have only been about the fourth person in Sydney with a woodfire oven in my restaurant at that time – it provided a great point of difference. Now at Puntino I have a dedicated al forno (or ‘from the fire’) menu and use my woodfire ovens for traditional woodfire dishes such as Italian food, just the mere thought of it, evokes pizzas. I also love to cook a heady a sense of indulgence. Homemade pasta woodfire porchetta loin with spirals tossed with freshly-picked basil, the smell herbs, and we’ve cooked a whole suckling pig! You don’t of a woodfired pizza straight out of the oven, need to over complicate or ITALY’S REGIONS tender veal ragu… Characterised by simplicity, over season, as the cooking STEFANO MANFREDI IS method lets the quality RECOGNISED AS ONE Italian chefs focus on creating food where of the ingredients speak for OF AUSTRALIA’S LEADING the focus is on the quality of the products, not themselves. Fresh produce CHEFS AND MASTERS OF the quantity used, tantalising our taste buds with and fresh herbs – in the MODERN ITALIAN CUISINE woodfire – and you have simple, yet prolific creations What inspires you when it something sensational. comes to Italian cooking? It would have to be produce. I especially like One of my favourite dishes is prawns cooked the change of seasons when new products come into season. with rock salt – you need nothing else! We even toast our nuts in there to give them flavour, and What’s your favourite Italian dish and why? If I had to choose it would I cook a range of woodfire desserts, such as baked be a dish from my childhood like tortelli di zucca (pumpkin ravioli with ricotta cheesecake and stuffed apples with custard.” burnt butter and parmesan) or porcini risotto or rognoncini trifolati (veal

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kidneys braised in red wine with parsley and garlic). What’s your favourite region in Italy when it comes to food and why? Apart from my home region of Lombardy, I’m fascinated with Sicily. I love the history. From the Romans and Greeks to the Arabs and Spanish, the food of Sicily is a melting pot of the ancient world.

41 Crown Street, Woolloomooloo NSW puntino.com.au

Do you use any traditional cooking methods? Both Balla and Manfredi at Bells use traditional, as well as modern, cooking methods. At Balla we have a large wood grill where we cook all manner of things like large T-bones, spatchcock, quail, vegetables, whole fish, calamari, crayfish and more. We use ironbark that has been seasoned for an incredibly long time so it burns very hot with almost no smoke. When you are designing a meal, what factors do you take into account? Above all I’m a slave to the seasons. It insures that I have the best quality, which doesn’t necessarily mean the most expensive. After I choose the ingredients, then the dishes naturally come together. The Star, 80 Pyrmont Street Pyrmont NSW. Balla is currently serving regionally-inspired meals. star.com.au/sydney-restaurants/signature-finedining/pages/balla.aspx DRIVEN 25

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1 Hendrix Sunglasses. Dita Legends. ditalegends.com 2 Eternity for Men Summer Calvin Klein. calvinkleininc.com 3 Zipped Messenger. Zegna Sport. zegna.com 4 Peu Rambler Shoes. Camper. camper.com/en 5 Navy Short. Nautica. nautica.com.au 6 Braided Belt. Country Road. countryroad.com.au 7 Pelagos Watch. Tudor. tudorwatch.com 8 Lucca Weave Jacket. Herringbone. herringbone.com

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WATCHES 1. TALKING PIECE

10 OF THE BEST

In our smart phone-centered world, watches are about everything but telling the time. They’re small works of wrist-worn art; purchases we ogle for decades, rather than days. Here’s Driven’s roll call of the most desirable ticking treasures (warning: some come with rather rude price tags) With Jennifer Pinkerton

Model Opus 12 Brand Harry Winston Why It’s a theme park in a watch. Twelve spinning markers are positioned at the five-minute marks; and long and short pairs distinguish between the hour and minutes. As each one flips, it reveals a metallic blue finish – quirkily allowing the wearer to read the time. harrywinston.com

2. ART SCENE Model Ceramica White Jubilé Brand Rado Why It’s minimalist with a hint of bling. Rado pioneers the use of ceramics in watch making and this model is a fave among journalists and designers. It’s scratchresistant and its dial is dotted with four tiny diamonds. rado.com

3. MODERN CLASSIC Model Cape Cod with double tour lime green calfskin strap Brand Hermes Why It’s elegant, yet chilled. Hermes was originally a horse saddle and harness maker; it entered the watch making game in the 1930s. The French fashion house sticks with small, art deco-inspired dials and the Cod captures Hermes history in two sexy sweeps. hermes.com

4. WEIRD AND WONDERFUL Model Horological Machine N°4 Thunderbolt Brand Maximilian Büsser and Friends (MB&F) Why Leaps from one of watch making’s most creative minds. As a kid Max Büsser dreamt of being an astronaut. All his ‘machines for telling time’ (they’re not quite watches) boast a spacey, science-fiction feel. The Thunderbolt is his proudest achievement yet. Boom. mbandf.com 4

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5. FLYING Model Instrument BR Heritage Brand Bell & Ross Why It’s bold and timeless. With a dial and case loaded with 1940s charm (the design is modeled on aircraft instrument panels from that era), this watch smartly captures the military aesthetic and comes with a branded or non-branded band. bellross.com

6. VINTAGE

Model Master Memovox Brand Jaeger-LeCoultre Why Rare, mid-century style. Meaning ‘voice of memory’, the Memovox was the first automatic wrist watch with an alarm. Made for ‘men of action’ JLC unveiled the line in 1956, with variations that followed until the end of the 1960s. JLC opened its design vault to re-release the Master Memovox line in 2010. jaeger-lecoultre.com

7. EXPLORING Model Oyster Perpetual Explorer II Brand Rolex Why The first Rolex Explorer model was created to recognise Sir Edmund Hillary’s Everest conquer in 1953. In 1971, the creation of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer II introduced the date and a 24-hour hand, and now, 40 years later, the Explorer II has been updated with a larger case and an orange 24-hand that mimics the original 1971 model. rolex.com 8

8. MASTERPIECE Model UR-1001 Brand Urwerk Why It’s more complicated than the Da Vinci Code. The designers call it the ‘biggest playground we ever had’: the pocket watch features all the complications (ergo, movements) ever made by Urwerk, measuring time in seconds, minutes, hours, day/night, dates, months and years... urwerk.com

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Model Big Bang Aero Bang All Black II Brand Hublot Why Lashes an exposed engine and tough looks. Hublot is French for ‘porthole’, which perfectly captures this rugged, masculine watch that gives you a sneak peak at its layered machinery through a skeleton dial. Its case comes in at a huge 44mm. Website: hublot.com

10. GIFT Model Tank Française Brand Cartier Why For its old-world French charm. Louis Cartier launched the first tank watch in 1917 – named after tanks used on the Western Front during World War I. It’s been a classic ever since; one that’s made in ‘homme’ and ‘femme’ versions. cartier.com

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GADGETS 1. SAMSUNG GALAXY S III The latest Android-powered smart phone from the Galaxy family is ‘made for humans’. The sleek ergonomic design is coupled with powerful, intelligent functionality featuring superb HD Screen quality and packed with features, including a powerful 8 Megapixel camera. The Galaxy S III is the smart phone to own. samsung.com/au

2. CANON EOS M

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The Canon EOS M series provides the SLR experience without the traditional bulk. The compact-system camera enables users to lose themselves in the moment rather than the camera manual, through its ease of use and cleveryl-designed body. Available with a wide range of accessories and lenses. canon.com.au

3. DESKTOP JELLYFISH TANK A Kickstarter-funded project, the idea behind the tank was to use the jellyfish as ‘living works of art’ by taking advantage of their ethereal nature and natural bioluminescence. The specially-designed tank (which is as easy to maintain as a typical fish aquarium) and moon jellyfish come with extensive support and information via their website. jellyfishart.com and kickstarter.com

4. KEF BLADE A landmark achievement from KEF, the KEF Blade is a stylishly sleek, single-apparent source loudspeaker. It produces superb coherence and ability to reproduce complex audio at all frequency levels – enough to blow away any and all expectations of even the most serious audiophile. kef.com

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5. QLOCKTWO

Precision engineering and faultless European style come together to create the Qlocktwo. Designed by Biegert & Funk, the gridpatterned typographical display encourages you to consider time in a different view. Assembled by hand and thoroughly tested, Qlocktwo is a brilliant work of form and function – artwork and clock all in one. qlocktwo.com

6. GOOGLE NEXUS Q: Google’s next step in world domination is the Nexus Q; a social-streaming media player using the Google cloud and Google play services. It allows Android-powered, smart device users to connect to their TV or Hi-fi systems and create music and video playlists that stream directly from the web. Perfect for dynamically sharing your favourite songs, film clips and movies. google.com/nexus

7. MICROSOFT SURFACE TABLET Microsoft’s latest foray into the tablet market using Windows 8 as its operating system – the Microsoft Surface Tablet is set to provide fast and powerful functionality, without overt complexity and with broad customisation options. microsoft.com/surface/

8. BANG & OLUFSEN 3I EARPHONES Bang & Olufsen’s world-renowned focus on delivering cutting-edge performance and exceptionally stylish products is perfectly mirrored in the 3i earphones. A wired head set with a built-in microphone provides the highest quality sound for iDevices. Designed to fit individual ears comfortably – and without compromise. bang-olufsen.com

9. EUROCAVE SOWINE

An essential tool for anyone who enjoys wine at the right temeprate. At the touch of a button it allows you to store your wine at the ideal drinking temperature and keep the opened bottles preserved for up to 10 days. It’s the perfect solution for wine by the glass service with no wastage or hassle. eurocave.com and macphees.com.au

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ROAD TEST 4008

ROAD LESS TRAVELLED

Peugeotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gorgeous new 4008 looks as good parked outside your favourite cafe as it does scrambling up a gravel road to a stunning mountain lookout Words Isaac Bober

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It’s standing room only in the small SUV segment, and it just got a little more crowded and, dare we say, a little sexier too, thanks to the arrival of the new Peugeot 4008. Spun off the same platform as Mitsubishi’s ASX (thanks to the PSAMitsubishi tie-up), the tiny-tot, roughroading Pug not only looks better, and drives better, but it’s also better value, too. Available in both 2WD and AWD, the Peugeot 4008 kicks off at a tick or two under $30,000 for a manual-equipped 2WD Active, and hits the ceiling at just under $40,000 for an AWD Allure (see your local Peugeot dealer for detailed pricing information). The entry-level Active models are available, as standard, with a five-speed manual or with a cost-optional CVT – all models receive a reversing camera as standard. So what do you get for your money? Quite a bit, actually, and the entry-level Active gets: seven airbags, a rear mirrormounted reversing camera, 16-inch alloy wheels, CD player with six speakers, steering wheel audio controls, Bluetooth and USB connectivity, automatic headlights and wipers, electro chromatic mirror, leather-trimmed steering wheel, cloth/ vinyl seats, exterior chrome highlights, auto air con, cruise control, cargo cover, colour multifunction display and a full-sized spare wheel, plus much more. The Allure, which is available in AWD and with a CVT-only, adds: Xenon headlights, leather interior, 18inch alloys, chrome side sills, and heated front seats. More than that, Peugeot has extended its Assured Service Plan of just $330 per year for the first three years, or 60,000km (which

is transferrable if you sell the car within that time) to include the 4008. Each service is scheduled at 12 months or 20,000km, but Peugeot is offering a free six-monthly health check for peace of mind... Peugeot’s designers have, with the 508 sedan and wagon (featured on page ???) have created an interior and exterior design style that has lifted the brand right to the top of the heap. Indeed, the 4008’s look has been styled with a typical European eye for design, with the rough roader borrowing heavily from the look of the 508. Everything from the floating grille, the pumped guards and sill protectors, to the style line accentuating the skin stretched tight over muscle, stands the 4008 out as the most gorgeous looking SUV on the planet. “What [we] attempted to create is

The 4008’s looks has been styled with a typical European eye for design, with the rough roader borrowing heavily from the look of the 508 a car that is very present, that’s got a lot of attitude on the road – a positive attitude, which is supposed to be sympathetic, but strong, like a little body builder that will protect while you sit inside,’’ said Cristian Gudima - lead designer for 4008. On the inside, the 4008 features softtouch plastics on the dash fascia, and a lacquered black decoration of the central

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instrument cluster. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably the beautiful and chunky steering wheel that does the most to make the interior of this machine feel more expensive than it actually is. The multi-function wheel is in the same style as that in the 508, further linking the two current style icons of the Peugeot range. Under the sculpted bonnet of the 4008 is a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, and peak power and torque are pegged at 110kW at 6000rpm and 197Nm at 4200rpm. While there are other engine choices available for the 4008 in Europe, Australia only gets the petrol engine. Fuel consumption ranges from 7.7L/100km for the 2WD manual up to 8.1L/100km for the all-wheel drive variant equipped with CVT. It might look like an Armani suit draped across four wheels, but the Peugeot 4008 just loves to get its fingers dirty thanks to its clever all-wheel drive system. Comprising

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of three modes, the driver can choose from 2WD which puts the car into front-wheel drive and is only for use in dry conditions when there’s no risk of loss of grip. The default setting is Auto 4WD, this mode helps to shuffle torque to the front and back axles as needed depending on traction. In general driving, though, there’s around 85 per cent of torque being sent to the front wheels. Should you find yourself in a situation where there’s next to no grip then the driver can lock the vehicle in 4WD Lock which ensures, particularly at low-speed, that 50 per cent more torque can be sent to the rear wheels than in standard Auto 4WD. While the all-wheel drive system is a simple, but very effective, carry-over from the donor car, Peugeot’s engineers have made significant changes to damper settings, steering, and have also recalibrated the ESP. These changes have lifted the 4008

to another level in terms of its ride and handling. For a start it’s more composed in faster corners and offers better bump control (even

It might look like an Armani suit draped across four wheels, but the Peugeot 4008 just loves to get its fingers dirty thanks to its clever all-wheel drive system on 18-inch alloys in the case of the cars we drove at launch) when compared with the donor. And the steering, which is nice and light at parking speed (exactly when you want it to be light) weights up once speed builds (and that’s precisely when you

want the steering to firm up, to prevent the front-end from becoming fidgety). There’s an impressive level of grip on- and off-road when in Auto 4WD, and there’s enough compliance to handle rutted dirt tracks with ease. The seats, both front and back, are plenty roomy enough although the middle seat in the back is more of a perch and best left to kids rather than adults. Vision right around is pretty good, and the standard fit reversing camera makes parking a cinch. Bootspace, at 384 litres, is great; fold the rear seats and this grows to 1193 litres. And there’s a fullsize temporary spare wheel under the boot floor. Offering plenty of room inside for a family of four, and one of the best standardfit specification line-ups in the business, the 4008 is an impressive addition to an everstrengthening Peugeot line-up. D

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PEUGEOT EVENT REPORT

BASTILLE DAY

WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING It’s been a busy year for Peugeot… and there’s heaps more to come…

LAUNCH OF THE 4008 AT WOLGAN VALLEY

BASTILLE DAY

THE AUSTRALIAN WALK OF STYLE THE AUSTRALIAN WALK OF STYLE

Kicking off the year in February was Peugeot’s involvement in the opening of The Australian Walk of Style – the country’s premier fashion strip at the iconic ‘intersection’ at Paddington, Sydney. Influential media were ferried to and from the event in a fleet of Peugeot 308CCs and RCZ – loving every bit of their ride of course! A few weeks later Peugeot celebrated its return as the Gold sponsor of the Alliance Francaise French Film Festival event in March. Six cities, six VIP events, 17 locations, 45 films and over 1,400 screenings later, the event got rave reviews and a massive 126,000 cinema seats were filled with people enjoying the culture and richness that French films have to offer. The same month, Automobiles Peugeot unveiled the all-new 208 hatch at the Geneva Motor Show. While the gorgeous little hatch created a stir in its own right, it was the return of the iconic GTI that took centre stage. While only shown in concept form, the 208 GTI hot hatch had journalists and show-goers buzzing with enthusiasm about the possibility the car would make it into production. This concept reinvigorated the brand’s heritage that goes all the way back to the late 19th century with the launch of the now legendary 205 GTI. Along with the GTI, Peugeot also unveiled a new urban hatch in the form of the XY concept – a warm version of the GTI. These two new hatches clearly show the new direction for the brand. March and April saw the ‘first drive’ events for the all-new 208 hatch in Portugal

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to rave reviews. Six Australian motoring journalists attended the launch – all very impressed by what the funky little hatch had to offer. Facebook and Twitter were both launched on 1 April 2012 (for more go to page 81), and April also saw the covers come off the allnew Urban Crossover Concept at the Beijing Motor Show in China – an urban SUV based in the 208 hatch that would sit below the all-new 4008 in the Peugeot line-up if it goes into production. Back in Australia (and still in April) Peugeot partnered with CLEO magazine as the vehicle provider for the CLEO Bachelor of the Year Awards. In mid-May, the all-new 4008 SUV was launched to the motoring media and Peugeot dealers in Australia before its official on-sale date in June. The same month Peugeot Australia provided two 4008s for Madison and Cosmopolitan magazines as chauffeur vehicles during the iconic Fashion Week event in Sydney. June then saw 20 editors from lifestyle publications attend a 4008 event and drive program at Wolgan Valley, and Peugeot Australia launched their first Facebook competition with ‘Can I borrow the 4008?’ – which saw five lucky winners able to borrow a 4008 for a weekend (go to page 80 for more). Bastille Day celebrations included sending red roses to the top publishing houses in Sydney on the Friday to celebrate the day, and on 29 July Peugeot was back on the streets again as the major sponsor of the Rocks Aroma Coffee Festival, with not one, but three hot 4008s on display. In August, two swanky 4008s were waiting at the finish line at Sydney’s iconic The Sun-Herald City to Surf event as part of a Peugeot and 4008 branding opportunity. And we’re not done yet. Stay tuned to our social media channels for a chance to win an all-new 208 hatch in our ‘out of the box’ competition. The event will run this month in Melbourne, so visit facebook.com/peugeotau or twitter.com/peugeiotaus for more details and your chance to win. Till next time. D

THE SUN-HERALD CITY TO SURF

CLEO BACHELOR OF THE YEAR AWARDS

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CELEBRITY PROFILE

A Buddy Movie With a Difference Hollywood hard man Mark Wahlberg

MARK WAHLBERG, the star of Boogie Nights and The Fighter, might have cleaned up his act – the drugs, violence and the spell in prison are now distant memories – but the 41-year-old reformed bad boy still flirts with trouble. He cites a recent example, involving his wife and former model Rhea Durham, two of their four children and the animated TV comedy Family Guy. “Now, I had never seen Family Guy,” begins Wahlberg, “but I had figured as it was a cartoon that I could sit down and watch it with my two eldest kids. The oldest is eight.” He figured wrong. “We watched the 150th episode.” Oh dear. In this show, two of the main characters, Stewie, a talking baby, and Brian, a talking dog, get locked in a bank vault and things get out of hand. “The dog eats poo out of the baby’s diaper. Then they are drinking alcohol. Then they get this gun out of a safety deposit box… All this crazy stuff is going on and my wife comes barging in from the other room because she hears all this laughter and she immediately turns the TV off and yells at me for letting the kids watch it.” Wahlberg looks sheepish but then leans in conspiratorially and whispers, as if his wife might still be next door: “But my kids and I were like, ‘OK , we want to see that again.’ It was really funny stuff.” In Wahlberg’s defence, the Family Guy viewings were a professional duty. He had just received the script for a movie called Ted, a live-action comedy written by Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane, who also launched the cartoon shows American Dad and The Cleveland Show, and who would direct the film. The role came to Wahlberg via a recommendation from actress Mila Kunis, with whom the actor shot the 2008 computer-game adaptation Max Payne and the 2010 action-comedy Date Night. Kunis has voiced the Family Guy character Meg for more than a decade and she and Wahlberg share the same agent. “The script for Ted came in and was hilarious,” he recalls. “Then I started watching some of Seth MacFarlane’s work.

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We met, and we hit it off and so I committed to making Seth’s movie.” The film, which is now out on DVD, introduces the audience to a young boy, who, lacking friends, wishes one Christmas that his teddy bear would come to life and be his best friend for ever. He gets his wish. The bear, Ted, becomes a celebrity, then fame passes and we pick up the story proper with a fully-grown boy (Wahlberg) pursuing a dope-hazed and mostly aimless existence with his now quite unruly bear. He is also dating a very attractive girl (Kunis). Ribald adventures ensue; Flash Gordon fans are in for a treat. “It is a live-action film with this motion-capture teddy bear,” explains Wahlberg. The writerdirector, MacFarlane, voices the bear, a knee-high wiseacre whose personality recalls those of Peter and Brian from Family Guy. “The humour in the movie I guess you could say is similar to Family Guy,” says Wahlberg, “but Seth is probably pushing things a little bit more in this movie. I think it is going to offend more people but, hey, I didn’t write it.” He laughs. “I told them I want that as a disclaimer.” The film is something of a departure for Wahlberg. His career stretches back almost 20 years but comedies are rare – there’s Rock Star, I Heart Huckerbees, Date Night, The Other Guys, but only the latter two are played for straight-up laughs, and both are squarely rooted in the action genre. “I grew up in a tough neighbourhood and it’s cool if you’re playing a tough guy,” he says, “but playing the vulnerable guy or someone who’s not so cool – that used to be a concern for me.” Born in Boston, he grew up in the small town of Dorchester. After his father left when he was 11 years old, Wahlberg, the youngest of five, slipped into a life of drugs and petty crime. At 16, he robbed a pharmacy while under the influence of drugs, knocking one man unconscious and leaving another blind in one eye, and was given a two-year sentence, serving 45 days. The stint in jail changed his life. On release, he sought fame as a pop star, recording two albums with Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch. Even as he progressed into film, however, in the wake of his breakout performance as Dirk Diggler in Paul Thomas

He also undertook producer duties on The Fighter and his most recent action film, Contraband (now also out on DVD). An English language remake of the Icelandic film Reykjavik–Rotterdam, with Wahlberg in the leading role, Contraband scooped almost $100 million worldwide – a good return on a $25 million budget. “I thought that Contraband would be an interesting, fresh spin on the heist thriller,” he says. “Usually these days you have to go outside Hollywood to find something interesting and different. “There are a lot of really talented filmmakers and storytellers out there.” To direct Contraband, he hired Baltasar Kormákur, who was the lead actor in the Icelandic

There is no doubt that Wahlberg is most at home when proving invulnerable. His CV is riddled with adrenalin-pumped action films

Anderson’s 1997 hit Boogie Nights, he struggled at times to shake off the past. “It is no problem playing a bad-ass or a hard guy, I love doing that,” he says. “But I decided I wanted to be an actor. Too often I have wanted approval from my peers back home and respect from guys in general, but to be a good actor you’ve got to do all kinds of different things and certainly be vulnerable.” There is no doubt that Wahlberg is most at home when proving invulnerable. His CV is riddled with adrenalin-pumped action films such as Three Kings, The Italian Job, Four Brothers, The Departed, Shooter, We Own the Night and The Fighter. In some of them, he’s rather good. He’s a successful film-maker off-camera, too, executive producing the hit TV series Entourage that ran between 2004 and 2011, and which drew on Wahlberg’s own experiences in showbiz, and the current HBO Prohibition drama Boardwalk Empire.

original. Wahlberg smiles. “So for me it was either go and look for interesting material out there, or just do a superhero sequel.” He hopes his next project might be another remake of a Scandinavian hit – he’s been lobbying to produce and star in a version of the Norwegian crime-thriller Headhunters, which was based on the bestselling novel by Jo Nesbo, with Morten Tyldum as director. “I saw it for the first time and couldn’t take my eyes off it. It’s probably the slickest movie I have seen in 10 years.” Perhaps not surprisingly, his research landed him in hot water again. “I was supposed to pick up my wife and kids at the airport, but I couldn’t tear myself away from the film.” He eventually made the pick-up, but it was close. Wahlberg might have cleaned up his act, but he still likes to live dangerously. D DRIVEN 39

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Architecture is a reflection of our time and place. It is the art and science of creating spaces within space to meet the needs of man including shelter, comfort, leisure, wellbeing and the desire to create. Here we take a journey to discover a selection of architectural masterpieces from around the world

BOUNDARIES

Words Kate St James, FDIA

OVER THE PAST 50 YEARS architecture has been influenced by modern technology, including many new materials and resources. The use of computer-aided design has also helped to create even more wonderful mind-bending structures, stretching mans’ creativity and desire to tame materials and mould them into his vision. Visiting architectural sites – both old and new – accounts for much of the travel we undertake and often the choice of our hotel is based on its architectural merit. What is it that fascinates us enough to spend our time travelling to visit far and not so far-off places to stand in awe of an edifice made from bricks and mortar, glass and steel, concrete and clay? From ancient Egypt to the modern day, man has striven to create buildings of beauty and significance – whether residential, commercial or public. A city or country is often judged on the quality of its architecture; cities such as Chicago, Barcelona and Dubai for example. These cities have a certain draw to travellers and obtain much of their wealth via the tourism they attract – guided architecture tours playing a major role as part of the tourist calendar. Great architecture is a combination of the artistic and scientific, the beautiful and practical. Even more, architecture gives us cultural clues about a city’s past, present and future. Here we look at several of these special buildings, created within the past 50 years, and discover what it is that makes each of them one of the wonders of architecture.

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GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM, BILBAO SPAIN I Architect Frank Gehry Frank Gehry’s Museo Guggenheim in the northern Spanish city of Bilbao opened in 1997 to critical and popular acclaim, and after only a four-year construction period it immediately changed the city from an industrial centre to an arts centre. Located on the Bay of Biscay and hailed by renowned architect Philip Johnson as “the greatest building of our time”, it has been said that the building looks as though it’s been attacked by a can-opener or like the folds of a woman’s skirts. Whichever way you look at it, this is one of the most beautiful, influential and striking buildings in modern architecture. Its ribbon-like structure is made from sheets of gleaming titanium – a metal more expensive than gold – and the building’s form also uses a collection of interconnecting blocks of limestone. A sophisticated 3D modelling computer program – initially developed for the aerospace industry – was used to create the complex shapes, but it was the creative and artistic vision of the architect that was the driving force behind the building’s inspiration. California-based architect Gehry, known for his use of unorthodox materials and design

forms, was selected after an architectural competition, held by the Basque authorities as part of their ambitious plan to redevelop the city. The project commenced in 1993 and was completed in 1997; a relatively short timeframe for such an ambitious project. The innovative design nods to Bilbao’s industrialism with references to the curves of the Solomon R Guggenheim Museum in New York (designed by one of America’s greatest architects, Frank Lloyd Wright). The Museo Guggenheim is home to a generous collection of art, spanning collections from the mid-20th century to the present day (and includes many Basque and Spanish artists). The museum also features exhibitions organised by the Guggenheim Foundation and the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, as well as selections from the permanent collection of the Guggenheim Museums. Since opening, this extraordinary building has led to a resurgence of excitement about great architecture and the way in which it can awaken and inspire the human imagination and influence the wider community.

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SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE, AUSTRALIA I The Sydney Opera House is rightfully considered one of the architectural wonders of the modern world. Located in Sydney Cove, its form is reminiscent of a ship in full sail leaving the harbour. The audacious design by Jørn Utzon with enormous shell-like roofs was well ahead of its time and caused great debate before and during its construction. The idea for an opera house in Sydney arose after World War II when the country realised it lacked a world-class opera facility. In 1954 the New South Wales government decided to build a new opera house at Bennelong Point, a spectacular location adjacent to the Royal Botanical Gardens. As with many significant architecture developments, a competition was held, inviting architects around the world to enter with their design proposals. A total of 236 architects from nine countries submitted designs, and the competition was eventually won by Danish architect Jørn Utzon for his controversial proposal. Although Utzon’s design was originally dismissed by the assessment committee as being ‘too ambitious’, his entry was eventually (and thankfully) chosen over more conventional designs (thanks to the influence of acclaimed Finnish-born architect, Eero Saarinen). Initially construction was estimated to take five years to complete. But Utzon, well aware that his design was well ahead of its time, and that technology had not yet caught up, asked for a longer building term in order to work through the design details. The government,

Architect Jørn Utzon

keen to get started, ignored his requests and insisted building commence immediately – some two years ahead of Utzon’s proposed schedule. The lack of preparation and early building commencement soon backfired, caused by delays requiring time for re-thinking and re-designs. One of the initial set backs was the famous ‘shells’, built from precast concrete clad with white, glazed tiles were originally too heavy and had to be demolished and rebuilt. It was this along with several other setbacks that caused the press to turn against Utzon and his design, and the government began to reconsider continuing with the project. Owing to all the negative issues, Utzon resigned from the project in 1966, returning to his native Denmark and sadly, he never again returned to see his final masterpiece. The building was eventually taken over by a group of Australian architects and was finally completed in 1973 with funding raised from the Opera House Lottery, which continued for as long as the building’s construction lasted. The building became an instant iconic landmark when it was completed in 1973 and, along with its close neighbour the Sydney Harbour Bridge, has come to represent the whole country both architecturally and culturally. Today its events attract some two million visitors each year, making it one of the world’s most popular cultural institutions.

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PHAENO SCIENCE CENTRE, WOLFSBURG GERMANY I Architect Zaha Hadid No story on modern architectural wonders would be complete without the inclusion of a building by Iraq-born, London-based avant garde architect, Zaha Hadid. Among her many controversial, often unbuilt, creations is the The Phaeno building in the centre of Wolfsburg, Germany. For a town formerly known primarily as the headquarters for the Volkswagen Company, the centre is the largest building in Europe constructed from self-consolidating concrete requiring no vibration to eliminate air pockets and even out the distribution of aggregates within the mix when poured. The result of yet another architectural competition held in January 2000, Hadid won the project in conjunction with structural engineer firm, Adams Kara Taylor. A five-year building program saw the emergence of the building – one that is often referred to looking like a spacecraft that has just landed. Just looking at the architect renders one could believe they were watching a re-run of ‘close encounters’ or taking a trip through time with a doctor of a certain genre… In the final rendition, the imposing concrete structure rests on 10 cone-shaped feet and appears to hover in the air to the amazement of visitors and passers-by.

It breaks with convention, liberating the area beneath enabling visitors to meander through the virtual undulating artificial ‘hills and valleys’ below. Stepping inside you are immediately transported into another world. The freeflowing cast concrete form, without any right angles, meanders over several levels providing an exciting journey of adventure and discovery for those within. “Described variously as ‘an architectural adventure playground’ and ‘the magic box’, Phaeno realises our continuing vision of creating ‘complex, dynamic and fluid spaces’ – from the gently undulating artificial hills and valleys created below the main elevated structure, to the crater-like museum floor, naturally-lit spaces and accessible funnels within” the Zaha Hadid Architects team say. As with other iconic buildings, many visit for the guided tours of the building (instead of the various programs offered within) and these tours are a large part of the centre’s program – and one would assume, income. Nothing wrong with that! If we can encourage a greater appreciation for architecture then perhaps we can have more influence on the built environment in general. One can only hope.

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THE GHERKIN, LONDON I Foster & Partners Architects 30 St Mary Axe, more commonly and perhaps affectionately known as The Gherkin, is a uniquely-shaped skyscraper located in London’s financial district. Designed by renowned architect Sir Norman Foster of Foster & Partners and Arup Engineers, its form is highly visible from many parts of London and, if you’re lucky enough to have a pilot willing to give you a short guided tour of London from the air before landing at Heathrow (as indeed I did last time if flew in) you’re in for a treat! The Gherkin currently has the claim to fame of being Britain’s most expensive office building, and let’s face it, one of the most exceptional. You can get a glimpse of it from many vantage points around London and its distinctive form certainly makes a statement; love it or loathe it.

The building stands on the site previously occupied by the Baltic Exchange, which was bombed by the Provisional IRA in 1992. Initially English Heritage required the original building’s facade to be restored, however, upon further investigation it was found that the building was beyond repair and it was demolished. In remembrance of the former building, the tower’s panoramic dome, known as the ‘lens’ is reminiscent of the iconic glass dome that originally covered part of the ground floor of the Baltic Exchange. The structure’s energy-efficient design means that it consumes half the energy of a similar, conventionally-built tower. Designed to maximise daylight penetration, it reduces the need for artificial light while movement sensors prevent unnecessary lighting (further reducing the need for energy and cooling loads). Natural ventilation is also assisted by light wells in the building negating the need for mechanical air-conditioning. Encouraging further conservation of energy, there are three times as many bicycle spaces in the basement as the minimum standard required, encouraging more people to opt out of driving to work and minimise further congesting London’s already traffic-clogged roads. It has been suggested that the circles and triangles found in the building’s form could intrigue those with theories about ‘sacred geometry’ who may read more into it than was intentioned – but it certainly adds an extra level of fascination and opens up further areas for discussion. At 180 metres tall, this now iconic tower is the second tallest building in the City of London and the tallest in London.

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BURJ KHALIFA, DUBAI I Architect Skidmore, Owings & Merrill with Adrian Smith More than just the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa is an unprecedented symbolic beacon of progress, and an emblem of the new and modern Middle East. In fewer than 30 years, Dubai has completely transformed itself and emerged from a regional centre into a global metropolis. And while visitors might think they’ve arrived in a city on steroids – a kind of Gold Coast in the desert with it’s plethora of unusual building developments, theme parks and skyscrapers – it is also a city that has successfully lifted itself out of the pages of antiquity exploding into the modern world. The building has the distinction of being the tallest in the world and is a feat of engineering of the highest level, aswell as a symbol of progress and modernisation in the Middle East. Chairman of developers Emaar Properties, Mohammed Alabbar commented that the Burj Khalifa is the Arab world’s tribute to the art and science of modern engineering, symbolising the aesthetic unison of many cultures. Winners of an exclusive design competition, the Chicago office of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) with Adrian Smith FAIA, RIBA, consulting design partner, submitted their design which was the subject of extensive peer review prior to its subsequent acceptance. The ambitious design is an abstraction of the Hymenocallis flower (a distinct flower that resembles a spider) with its tower composed of three elements arranged around a central core that emerges at the top culminating in a sculpted spire. The

Y-shaped floor plan ensures maximum views of the Arabian Gulf – and when viewed from the air the building evokes images of the onion domes widespread in Islamic architecture. Accommodation incorporates 900 sumptuous residences (including studios, one, two, three and four bedroom suites), corporate suites and the world’s first luxury hotel designed and developed by Giorgio Armani offering sweeping views of the city. There is also a health and recreation annexe, which while primarily for the use of residents is also accessible by the public. Lush landscaping includes 11 hectares of greenery and water features, two tennis courts, children’s playground and swimming pool. An acknowledged magnificent jewel in the Dubai crown, this amazing structure is one that every visitor should take the time to visit and, if heights don’t faze you, stay in for at least one, magical Arabian night. D

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LOIRE VALLEY I’M SITTING IN THE SIDECAR OF A RUSSIAN MOTORCYCLE. It’s one swish looking bike and I’m ready for the ride. Jon weaves out of the driveway and onto the dirt road. So far so good. Within minutes we’re racing, Jon concentrating on what’s in front, and me – I’m focusing on staying in the sidecar. There’s wind in my hair and I feel incredible. It’s the perfect way to start my dream drive in the glorious New England region of Kentucky – exhilarating, fun, bizarre… Nestled between Uralla and Walcha, Kentucky village is small, picturesque town (think dusty roads contrasted with long flat stretches of grass) with a population of just over 300 people. Kentucky is the starting point for my road trip where I’ll spend a day and a half exploring New South Wales country, finishing up at the coastal town of Sawtell, not far from Coffs Harbour. Driving the Peugeot 508 Touring Wagon (I like to travel in comfort and style) Waterfall Way will be my main route. Notorious for (you guessed it) waterfalls, the drive is renowned for being one of the most scenic drives in Australia. It’s more than just a drive though; it’s a stretch of road the reveals spectacular and enormously diverse scenery in this part of northern New South Wales – luscious rainforests, bucolic countryside, deep gorges, and of course waterfalls, stretching 191km from Coffs Harbour to Armidale. But I decide to do it the other way round – and start in Kentucky – in a sidecar bike at Ural of Oz (uralofoz.com.au). From Kentucky I head to Uralla, an artsy-craftsy kind of town with a cool vibe and shops to match. It gets pretty cold in this part of New South Wales so I’m loving that Pam (I’ve named the Peugeot Pam) has a nifty little function that heats up my seat. I cruise past the quirky cafes, book stores and antique shops feeling warm and snug, taking a right at Uralla Enmore Road (Tourist Drive 19). I’m going this way because it’s the way to Cruishanks Farmstay and B&B (cruickshanks.com.au) where I’ll be staying the night, and I get to drive past an octagonal woolshed. Woolsheds are pretty unexciting as buildings go, but this one (built in 1872) is the only ‘round’ woolshed in the country. It’s not open to visitors but I get the jist looking at the exterior – built on brick pillars the side walls have large glass panels – and yes it looks pretty round from where I’m standing. Just a few metres away the Virginia Creeper-covered Gostwyck Chapel isn’t round – but it is pretty. Built in 1921, the chapel is surrounded by majestic elm trees and has that quaint country charm about it – it’s almost fairytale like in the late afternoon light, and if I had cheese, wine and bread I could sit here for hours. This is it… Life in the slow lane… That’s Cruishanks Farmstay and B&B. I’m liking the slow pace of country life and want to stay somewhere where the pace matches my mood. Plus the B&B is also a farmstay and I like animals, but by the time I arrive the sun has already set. A glass of red wine and a hearty home-cooked meal later with Mike and Anne (the lovely owners) and I soon forget all about the animals (but I’m up early the next morning to catch the merino sheep and the Scottish Highland cattle before heading off). Drinking wine before brekkie is frowned upon, but Petersons Winery (petersonswines.com.au) is on my way to Armidale and I feel obliged to pop in. They’ve been creating award-winning wines since 1981, and the Armidale vineyard and guesthouse (they’ve also got vineyards in the Hunter Valley and Mudgee) is meant to be a treat for the eyes. It is! The grounds are gorgeous, the property (which is over 100 years old) is stately in every right, and owner Judy does not bat an eyelid as I taste away early mid-week morning. I walk away with a Shiraz and a Riesling, both 2009 vintages – and a redstained tongue. As far as regional art galleries go, the New England Regional Art Museum (neram.com.au) in Armidale is meant to be one of the very best, and as of early 2011 there’s also a cafe (neramharvest.com. au) connected – and I need brekkie. Seasonal and regional produce is the go here, and these guys are really passionate about sourcing the finest produce to create their Asian-inspired creations – plus they make a mean coffee. I go for ‘Kylie’s eggs’ and get a wok-fried egg

with spring onion, chilli and rice – it’s an unusual breakfast choice but surprisingly divine. The art gallery is delightful (and rightly so). The Howard Hinton Collection is fascinating and his 1933 oil on cardboard ‘Hyde Park’ is a standout for me. I want to make my mark here so leave a foil impression of my face stuck on the wall amongst the others; the art galleries unique ‘guest book’. The NERAM team are full of insightful

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information and convince me to come back for a guided storeroom tour (home to over 5,000 works of art) at another date. It sounds like an awesome opportunity to see so many works of art at the one time so I diarise the times and make a mental note to get back. where I stop for a homemade vegetarian lasagne at Fusspots The historical, regal Saumarez Homestead is a short side trip from Teahouse. This is the spot for lunching locals (all 38 or so permanent Armidale and it hasn’t changed much since being built (the guess is residents I’m told) and Shirley, who runs the eatery with her between 1888 and 1906). Each room takes you back to a completely daughter Veronica, has got a knack for making quality homemade different time, while the well-kept extensive English-style gardens food – locally sourced of course. are a pleasure to stroll through and explore. If the Downton Abbey The drive from Ebor to Dorrigo is astonishingly splendid. Dorrigo crew needed a location to film in Oz, this would be it! sits atop the rugged eastern escarpment of Out of Armidale the landscape is a the Great Dividing Range and boasts some completely different story – perfectly flat, I drive past mini waterfalls of the region’s most magnificent scenery – broken only by the silhouette of scattered and hills, rainforests the dusty flats turn into luscious hills, and I sheep. Wattle is growing ubiquitously and the bright yellow flower contrasts and shrubbery, and I’m struck need to pull over a few times and just stare. I can see why Waterfall Way is referred beautifully with the green foliage and by the raw, rugged beauty to as one of the most scenic drives – its russet farmland. gobsmackingly picturesque! Oxley Wild Rivers National Park is of the Dorrigo Plateu. It’s Before I head into town I check out famous for its waterfalls (there are 13 major Australian country Dangar Falls. It’s a bit too cold for a swim ones in the park) and this is where I see my but I admire the falls in the early afternoon first waterfall for the day. At 260 metres tall, at its best light. The view is breathtaking, stretching out Wollomombi Falls are one of Australia’s across the top of the falls and into Dorrigo. Again – if I had cheese highest waterfalls. To the right the Chandler Falls are equally as and wine I’d stay around longer and simply gawk. impressive – but clearly I’m easily amazed by water falling. Dorrigo is a quirky, little town full of interesting shops and facts to Ebor Falls are entirely different – shorter, wider and two-tier, match; the Don Dorrigo Gazette is the country’s only remaining hot these falls offer a different perspective. With viewing points for both metal newspaper – it’s over 100 years old, has a print run of 1000 the upper and lower tier, and a picturesque trail that links to two, and costs a whole dollar. Then there are the Dorrigo red dirt Sebago I almost walk, then decide to drive Pam because she’s just way to potatoes. The famous potatoes look red when harvested because fun to leave behind. of the red volcanic soil in the area (but are white when washed) and Thirst sets in (perhaps it’s the water) and I make Ebor for lunch 52 DRIVEN

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Dorrigo’s Red Dirt Distillery (reddirtdistillery.com.au) is the only distillery in the country making vodka from potatoes – and ‘red’ ones at that – but I’m driving so give this one a miss. I look around for hot chips made from these iron-rich potatoes, but don’t find any so head on to Griffith Lookout where I sit and admire another magnificent view, this one of the breathtaking escarpment. The drive to Bellingen sees me weave downwards towards the town. I drive past mini waterfalls and hills, rainforests and shrubbery, and I’m struck by the raw, rugged beauty of the Dorrigo Plateu. It’s Australian country at its best and I take this drive at a leisurely pace to make the most of the scenery. As I pull into beautiful Bellingen I know I’ve found a gem. Unofficially referred to as ‘the Nimbin of the north coast’ I can already tell it’s my kind of town. The cafes have a distinctively citified feel about them, the shops sell local and quirky novelties, and the weatherboard facades peering out from the verandahs all add to the town’s eccentricity. I find a park for Pam the Peugeot and head straight for the good stuff. The award-winning gelato shop has a kitsch late 1960s-inspired interiors scheme, which I love, but soon forget as I get into tasting gelato. I’m hoping to try their winning flavour (they won the 2012 Royal Queensland Food & Wine Show Grand Champion for their stewed plum with cinnamon and clove ice cream) – but regrettably plums are not in season so I make do with caramel and mocha – both deliciously amazing. Dessert after dessert is the way to go when road tripping and Sweet Bellingen has it all and more. The award-winning fudge (there seems to be a theme with awards here) and homemade choccies are

both scrumptious. By the time I get to the Old Butter Factory Cafe I can’t fit any more food in, but fortunately this historic treasure is more than just a cafe and I spend my time meandering through the adjoining shopping village and art gallery. The 300-member-run Nexus Community Gallery is showcasing a members’ exhibition and I’m impressed by quality of the pieces. A quirky ceramic bowl that mimics a flower in full bloom by Carol Brown catches my eye because of the fine detail, while a local scene, the oil painting ‘Cows at the Creek’ by Robyn Simon, reminds me of how lucky I am to travel in these parts. I need to get a move on to get to Sawtell for sunset but stop on my way out to admire a…camel… the ‘Bello’s famous camel’. It’s made from ‘found’ objects and the name of the game is finding what makes up the camel frame (think bike frames, pistons, fans, exhaust pipes). It’s a bit like Boggle and I manage to ‘find’ quite a few items, then realise it’s definitely time to head off. I hop into Pam for the last time and set the GPS to Sawtell. Coffs Harbour is the official ending point (or starting if you go in reverse) of Waterfall Way, but I’m looking for a quiet sunset and have been told the Sawtell lookout is a winner. D

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Paradise Bound Charming châteaux, luscious landscapes, wine – lots of it. The only other thing needed for a divine road trip across the gorgeous Loire Valley is a car Words Nikki Bayley

IT MIGHT SEEM COUNTER-INTUITIVE to begin a road trip with a train ride, but the Paris to Orleans TGV took just over an hour and I wasn’t in the mood to kick off my trip by speeding along the efficient, but uninteresting, toll roads of central France. No, I’d pick up my hire car after a day exploring Orleans. Weeks beforehand, I’d traced my finger along the map, finding the great names of some of the best wineries in the world and I wanted a meandering drive along the chateaux and river-lined roads of the Loire Valley – stopping along the way to taste the extraordinary wines of course. So train first, car later.

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Although a modern city, Orleans still marches to the beat of Joan with a tasting out on the terrace overlooking the vine-clad hills. of Arc’s drum (some 600 years after she was burned as a heretic). Alas, the perils of travelling solo through wine country meant The 17-year old Joan rallied the King to fight the English who had that a taste was all I had. No-one to pass on the driving to here – captured Paris and were holding vast swathes of France under siege. although no one to argue over my radio choice either. I turned up As you eat buttery croissants (not floppy bacon and a fried egg for ‘Nostalgie’, a station where you were never more than 15 minutes breakfast) you know which side won. The arrow-straight rue Jeanne away from a breathy Serge Gainsbourg number and relaxed to the d’Arc takes you to the neo-gothic cathedral Sainte-Croix – you’ll find oh-so-French music. Joan everywhere! Check out the World War II bullet holes in her Bourges lay 50 minutes away with its perfectly-preserved skirt in the statue housed in the Place de l’Étape. I wandered around medieval quarter, although that was not the attraction for me. My the market and rue de Bourgogne, full of temping places to eat, but tires splashed through the unseasonable May rain as I headed southdidn’t succumb because I’d planned a serious west and my thoughts turned to my holy blow-out for my first night in Sancerre – the grail. Found in cocktail bars and coffee I drove down narrow roads town that bestows its name to my favourite shops world wide, Monin Syrup comes in shouldered by a tangle of white wine, at the Michelin-starred La Tour. more than 100 flavours, and Bourges is glossy maple and hazel trees, where it’s been made since 1912. Atout As I left Orleans in the slinky silver Peugeot that was mine for the week, the sun Fruit, (10 rue de Sarrebourg) is only place then through vine-clad flat was beginning to dip closer to the wide golden in the world you’ll find all 11 flavours. I lands that characterise this flower-filled fields that lined the narrow road. left with a clanking bag; basil, candyfloss, part of the valley I followed the fast-moving Loire as it twisted speculoos – my latte wouldn’t know what past stone cottage villages, before it fell away had hit it. and I accelerated up the sloping hill to Sancerre as night fell. I arrived My pilgrimage done, I headed north-west, across more flat vineanticipating the dinner I’d been looking forward too – and La Tour’s land with scarcely a tree in sight. Just as I was getting bored of flat, €100 degustation menu with wine was worth every cent, each course flat, flat, I skirted Saint-Gervais-la-Forêt through a thick tangle of tall more beautiful and delicious than the last. I knew then I could easily trees. Leaving the forest I crossed the Loire into Blois with its oversurvive on cheese and baguettes for the next week if money ran out. a-thousand-year-old château, former home of more than a dozen Morning brought a spot of culture at the Maison des Sancerre. Of kings and queens of France, rising dramatically above me. When I course, culture in this part of the world means learning about wine; wandered around later than afternoon seeking shelter from the rain, film shows and interactive exhibits explained the rich variety of soil its sheer scale and excess gave me a clue as to why there was such a across the region, and like all good museum trips should, it ended bloody revolution. Dinner was tapas at Art des Lys (42 rue St Lubin) 56 DRIVEN

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PREVIOUS PAGE CHÂTEAU DE CHENONCEAU CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT CHÂTEAU DE CHINON, MONIN SYRUPS, CHEESE IN SANCERRE, LES CAVES DUHARD, ORLEANS BY NIGHT. NEXT PAGE RIVERBANK AT LOIRE.

down a narrow cobbled street. The calamari was crisp and the wine that would have cost a fortune at home was less than a tenner here. The Loire was swollen the next morning, the heavy rain left it washing over the quay steps where usually fishermen perched. Today was all about the famous Château de Chenonceau. I drove south into the weak sunshine, down narrow roads shouldered by a tangle of glossy maple and hazel trees, then through more of the endless vine-clad flat lands that characterise this part of the valley. It’s an area so absurdly picturesque, UNESCO awarded the entire region World Heritage status. Alas, I’d made the mistake of not arriving early enough and the beautiful grounds were infested with coach parties, madly snapping away. I paid extra for a (surprisingly good) iPod guided tour and turned the volume up. As fairytale castles go, Chenonceau is a dream; all turrets and moats, perched on the slow-flowing Cher river. Home of Henry II’s mistress Diane de Poitiers, its opulent rooms gleamed golden and scarlet.

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Bored of the crowds, I hopped back into the Peugeot and enjoyed a short spin through the sun-dappled Forêt d’Amboise which took me to the last home of Leonard da Vinci, Château Clos Luce, where he died in 1519. The gardens are hung with models of his work and the mansion houses a particularly good museum about his life. It took a while to find a parking space, but when I did, I walked into Amboise, which seemed lovely with its château overlooking the town. But this really wasn’t my day, I’d arrived on a holiday, so almost everything was closed... everything but the Caves Duhard (56 rue Rocher des Violettes) where three generations had devoted themselves to ‘wines of pleasure’. I was staying nearby so had a proper tasting in the 16th century ‘Troglodyte’ cave with the enthusiastic current owner. “It’s not the wine that’s precious”, he said as I tried to daintily slurp the ambrosial Vouvray. “It’s the moment.” Wise man! I looked around at

the chalky caves, amber in the bulb’s flickering light and devoured one of the tiny sweet local strawberries which matched the wine perfectly. A perfect moment indeed. After the coach-party masses at Chenonceau, I decided to skip the City of Tours and embrace the rural side of the Loire. I headed south, away from the Loire River through more thicketed forest towards the gardens at Château de Villandry. A friend had urged me to check them out, ignoring my protests that they’d be boring and I’d promised I would – and oh, I’m glad I did! Bold bursts of colour laid out across the extensive grounds took my breath away. The recreated Renaissance gardens were meant to symbolise love in its many forms; passionate, fickle, tender and tragic; but who knew box hedging could be so sexy and um, phallic? My head full of nature-worship, I left when I realised my tummy

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it by lift, rather than the centuries-old steep stairs. Freshly-renovated – and rather brilliantly too – according to legend, this is where our old friend Joan of Arc met the King in 1429 to beg him to rally the troops against the English. Smart-tech swipe information booklets guide you around the château and there is a fantastic Joan exhibit with gruesome relics including fake bones which were said to have been scooped from under the stake where she was burned. Now, I love a bone-filled museum as much as the next person, but I was definitely going off-piste from my wine-plan. Time to get back on track. I set the GPS for Saumur, one of my all-time favourite The forest fell away until sparkling whites and – who knew – a medieval town too. I turned just a single, sparse line silvery bonnet north and as the of trees remained. Sparkling my sun blazed as I zipped along, past lakes dazzled like gems in chalky hills following the curves of the sunlight and twinkled the Loire. Saumur is just a fraction either side as I accelerated of the price of Champagne, and generally agreed to be easily as towards the city good, so spending the rest of the day strolling the streets, popping into wine caves for tastings seemed just the ticket. I discovered a new-found love for Ackerman Sparkling Rosé and added a few more bottles to my already-clinking case. My final stop, appropriately enough on a road trip was Le Mans, world-famous for its 24-hour car race. Regretfully leaving Saumur I crossed the Loire for the final time, through more dense woodlands until the road widened. The forest fell away until just a single, sparse line of trees remained. Sparkling lakes dazzled like gems in the sunlight and twinkled either side as I accelerated towards the city. Le Mans is divided into two areas; the shiny ‘new’ (a mere 300 or so years old) part centred around Place de la République, and the wonderfully-preserved old quarter on a hill above the river Sarthe. Some of the best examples of 3rd and 4th century Gallo-Roman walls encircle it and the twisting timber-housed streets made it easy was rather empty and thriftily snacked on a road-side picnic of to imagine I was back in the time of the Plantagenets. cheese and fragrant bread in the ancient forêt de Chinon. The My must-do here was a trip to the 24-hour museum, perfect for D751 runs straight through the dense woodland, a path created by petrol heads and fun for those who wouldn’t know a Cherry Ripe Napoleon to march his armies swiftly through the country, but now I from a carburetor. Beaming, I drove from town along the famous was on my way to more peaceful territory – the Château de Chargé Mulsanne straight. The museum is on the edge of the Bugatti Track for the night. Just 10 minutes from Chinon, this family-run 14thand has 150 vehicles dating all the way back to 1873, with the story century château features all the mod cons, and I was right at home of the race told through the characters who made it famous. Seeing as I Nespresso-ed and docked my iPhone. The chef-prepared fourthe winning Peugeot of Brabham, Marc Gené and Alex Wurz (twincourse meal was fabulous and the company great, a White House turbo, 5.5-litre high-pressure diesel V12 Peugeot 908 HDi FAP) was West Wing staffer, a dance teacher and a designer, plus the château a highlight. Regretfully, I decided I didn’t have €159 for a spin on the owners. Many of the B&B or chambres d’hôtes in France offer shared track but had a few hours before my TGV back to Paris, time for one meals – much more fun than a restaurant – especially if you’re last glass of something local and, yes, another crottin of that creamy travelling solo or feel your group needs some fresh blood. goats cheese that I’d found in every restaurant along the way. My Chinon’s fortress looms high above the town, and you can get to advice? Definitely pack the baggy jeans... D DRIVEN 59

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PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Cruising Gone Wild in Papua New Guinea Our close neighbour, Papua New Guinea, is one of the last truly wild frontiers. To fully experience this vivid and exciting land, adventure cruising is the way Words and Photography Roderick Eime

LIKE FLEETING SHADOWS in the undergrowth, they moved silently and stealthily, occasionally stopping, half-hidden, to check the progress of our canoes along the narrow, mangrove-lined creek. Smeared head-to-toe with thick, dark volcanic mud and just a tiara of mangrove leaves as camouflage, they were stalking us. Through the silent swamp our mysterious followers continue to monitor our journey like the fabled masalei (forest spirits) of local legend. The heavily-laden canoes glide effortlessly along the still waters, just yards from the densely-wooded embankments. Now our pursuers reveal themselves in spectacular fashion. Leaping out from behind huge trees, they bring our party to a halt with incomprehensible, blood-curdling cries. From hidden vantage points within the undergrowth, saplings are hurled at us and some bounce menacingly off the side of the canoes. Gasps of alarm are clearly heard from several passengers and muffled chatter comes from others as we try to interpret their apparently hostile intentions.

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Papua New Guinea is a rugged, untamed land with an equally wild reputation. Largely devoid of roads and dotted with tiny islands, small ship cruising is the ideal method of travel

ABOVE THE LUXURIOUS OCEANIC DISCOVERER. LEFT THE TUFI VILLAGERS.

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THE TUFI PEOPLE ARE WELCOMING AND FRIENDLY TOWARDS TOURISTS ENROUTE VIA THEIR VILLAGE.

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The traditional challenge, thankfully, immediately strike one as somewhere to is all part of the show put on for us today go for a holiday – until you meet the people. by the Tufi villagers. Once strangers would Their genuine hospitality and warmth be challenged and encouraged to state is difficult for suspicious, westernised their purpose – whether friendly or hostile. visitors to interpret initially, but once Our passivity assumed, we are welcomed acclimatised, their powerful generosity by Anthony, the local chief, dressed in the of spirit is penetrating. stunning costume that makes Tufi one of This is a land of magic and mysticism, the most spectacular cultural experiences exotic cultures and mind-boggling rituals in Papua New Guinea. Set amid stunning like the convoluted (to us) Kula trade where tropical fjords, Tufi is only accessible by chattels and ‘favours’ are exchanged in air or sea and renowned for its diving, secret and sensuous ceremonies. Just 160 trekking and rare orchids. For the next hour kilometres north of the Commonwealth we are feted like visiting royalty, shown of Australia, Tok Pisin (Pidgin English) the convoluted process of sago extraction, is the only unifying dialect among the ritual tattooing and treated to local ballads 700-something unique languages. Visitors performed by a tiny choir will find the true of children with the voices essence of the of angels. Melanesians along Once strangers would This delightful scene the coastal fringe be challenged and sets the mood for our between Alotua in encouraged to state 11-night, seaborne Milne Bay all the their purpose – whether way to the mouth exploration along Papua New Guinea’s remote of the Sepik River, friendly or hostile. Our northern coast where Papua New Guniea’s passivity assumed, we’ll make numerous such longest, and across we are welcomed by visits before swinging to volcano-ravaged Anthony, the local chief Rabaul on back to New Britain for the volcanic finale. New Britain. “Thank you for visiting Long before our village,” says Anthony as the experience the disruptive intrusion of Europeans, the comes to a close, “please come back again ancient Papuans plied the waters of the soon. Once upon a time, we would be so Solomon and Bismarck Seas in large, happy to see you, we’d make sure you stay ornate canoes, expanding their influence – we eat you up!” And with that delivery with trade and diplomacy. Likewise, we he reels back in raucous laughter slapping employ the most relevant transport for his tummy, bright orange, betel nut-stained our own exploration, Cairns-based Coral teeth exaggerating his mirth. Princess Cruises luxury expedition yacht, Preserving and encouraging local Oceanic Discoverer. tradition and culture are important elements This exclusivity, I’m pleased to report, of modern adventure travel, but for now I’m does not equate to haughty disregard for the content this once sacred ritual is discussed isolated communities of Papua New Guinea. in the past tense. While generally happy and healthy thanks Papua New Guinea is a rugged, untamed to an abundant diet of fresh vegetables and land with an equally wild reputation. Largely seafood, there are the privations of island devoid of roads and dotted with tiny islands, life to contend with. Expedition cruisers often small ship cruising is the ideal method of assist by bringing educational materials, travel. With less than 100 passengers, some books, clothing, simple medicines and firstas few as 36, these perfectly appointed aid supplies in their luggage – and refilling cruise vessels can pop in to a remote village it again with exquisite art, custom carvings somewhere and be gone again in a few and souvenirs. hours without leaving a trace. We bid a reluctant farewell to the Within the course of the last century, villagers at Tufi as the excited children first contacts were still being made with scamper along the old wharf to get one remote tribes and cannibals continued to more wave before we disappear. Even eat their dinner guests. Devastated by war though we will soon be one our way to the and plundered by unscrupulous miners and next village, there’s feeling we will never governments, Papua New Guinea doesn’t really leave. D DRIVEN 63

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NEW ZEALAND

A PHOTOGRAPHER’S

Paradise Photography and Words Richard Fürhoff

NEW ZEALAND is an awesome place for photographers. Stunning. Spectacular. Gorgeous. Incredible. One could spew forth superlatives for a very long time and still not quite convey the magnificence of this of this compact and richly-varied little country. Everyone will tell you (or at least they did me), that, “You need to go there. It’s a photographers paradise”. I don’t know about you, but paradise for me conjures up images balmy sea breezes, white sandy beaches, azure clear skies and turquoise waters. The drinks served in paradise come with little umbrellas in them and the natives wear hardly anything at all. That’s not New Zealand. Nevertheless, it’s a assemblage of stunning landscapes, each one distinctively different from the other. These images, taken across several road trips around the South Island, illustrate the enormous variety of landscapes and weather one might encounter

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MORNING MIST AT LAKE WAKATIPI.

along the road – from the massive rain-drenched granite bluffs of Milford Sound, the boulder strewn grasslands of Central Otago, and the spectacular mountain drives through Arthurs Pass and Haast Pass, to the more serene rolling country side on the East Coast – Cheviot and Kaikoura, and north to Queen Charlotte Sound and the valleys of Takaka near Abel Tasman National Park – the South I=sland has it all. Because New Zealand is an island lying smack in the middle of a temperate zone, the air is usually laden with moisture. This often makes for spectacular skies, colourful sunsets and rapidly-changing weather conditions. One minute you can be basking in bright sunshine, and literally a few seconds later you’ll be watching storm clouds swirl and gather overhead before bursting briefly, revealing clear skies again beyond – days like this you do feel like you are in paradise, albeit one of a different variety.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT THE BREATHTAKING HILLS AT TAKAKA VALLEY. A QUIET MOMENT AT CLOVA BAY. THE STUNNING WAITARIA BAY.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT THE MILFORD SOUND HIGHWAY WEAVES THROUGH GORGEOUS SCENERY. DART RIVER AS THE DAY DRAWS TO AN END. THE MAJESTIC CATHEDRAL CLIFFS.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT KAWAROU GORGE AT DUSK . LATE AFTERNOON AT LAKE TEKAPO. DAZZLING CHEVIOT.

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ROAD TEST 508

STYLE SETTER

With equipment levels and pricing that’ll shock the establishment, and driving dynamics that’ll have the competition shaking, the Peugeot 508 delivers ‘the drive of your life’ Words Isaac Bober

WHILE THE ROUGH-ROADING 4008 and the stunning new Peugeot 208 will draw plenty of attention to the French brand, it’s this 508 that’ll help it to regain its mantle of best driving family car, and best-value too. Prices for the 508 range from under-$40,000 to mid-$50,000, there are four engines, two bodystyles (sedan and wagon) and three specification levels. And, in a move that would stun each and every one of the German automakers, Peugeot offers the 508, from the entry-level Active, through the mid-spec Allure and right up to the range-topping GT with the sort of kit you normally have to pay a whole lot more for... there are only incremental steps between spec levels.

For instance, every model of 508 is awarded a five-star ANCAP crash safety specification, and all get the same standardfit safety and security features like six airbags, traction and stability controls, a rolling code immobiliser, delayed auto locking, and much, much more. In terms of standard features, the entrylevel Active gets cruise control with speed limiter, rear parking sensors, one-touch power windows, heated wing mirrors, Bluetooth and iPod connectivity, dual-zone climate control with pollen filter, and 17-inch alloys, plus much more. The mid-spec Allure adds remote central locking and keyless push button start, front and rear parking sensors, hill-start assist, and

electric parking brake, folding door mirrors with welcome light, quad-zone climate control with individual rear controls, rear and rear seat sunblinds (great if you have kids) and much more. The range-topping GT adds tyre pressure sensors, an anti-theft alarm, colour head-up display, 18-inch alloys and much more. There are four engines available in the 508 range (only one is petrol) and all offer impressive levels of power, grunt and fuel efficiency. The 1.6-litre turbocharged fourcylinder petrol produces 115kW and 240Nm of torque from 1400rpm, is matched to a sixspeed automatic and consumes 7.1L/100km. The ultra-efficient 1.6-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder produces 82kW and 270Nm

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If you’ve been lusting after something French, then consider the 508... it’s the Brigitte Bardot (in her hey-day, of course) of motoring from 1750rpm, which is mated to a six-speed electronically-controlled manual gearbox (it can be driven either in manual or auto mode), and consumes a super-low 4.4L/100km. The 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder

punches out 120kW and 340Nm with peak power and torque being produced between 2000-3750rpm for impressive mid-range grunt. This engine is also mated to a sixspeed auto and consumes 5.7L/100km. Those considering the GT get a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder with 150kW and 400Nm on tap from 2000rpm, like the rest of the range (bar the 1.6 e-HDi) this engine is mated to a six-speed auto and consumes just 5.7L/100km, which is impressive indeed for a vehicle with so much oomph. The 508 rides very well. It shrugs off minor imperfections and barely shudders over coarser, broken patches in the road. But what really impresses is the 508’s refinement; close the door and set off and

there’s almost no road or wind noise and the engine can be barely heard either. Out on the highway the 508 offers decent straight-line stability. And when it comes to eating up the bends, well, again, the 508 impresses with consistent weight through the wheel, quick turn-in and good body control makes it an engaging drive. The Peugeot 508 sees a return to form for the French car maker, which can once again boast about offering ‘the drive of your life’. So, if you’ve been lusting after something French, then consider the 508... it’s the Brigitte Bardot (in her hey-day, of course) of motoring. Indeed, the 508 is priced right, incredibly well equipped, and a whole lot of fun to drive. D DRIVEN 73

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WHAT’S NEXT

INTRODUCING THE 208 It has wowed media and customers alike around the globe and within weeks the all-new 208 hatch will go on sale in Australia THE FUNKY LITTLE HATCH was launched overseas earlier this year to world-wide acclaim. Here in Oz, the new hatch will be available in six models across four equipment levels – Active, Allure, Allure Sport and Allure Premium. Active models will be powered by either a 1.2-litre (60kW) three cylinder engine or a 1.6-litre four cylinder (88kW) engine. Allure and Allure Premium models come with a 1.6-litre four-cylinder (88kW) engine and the Allure Sport is powered by a 1.6-litre (115kW) turbo charged four-cylinder engine. Active, Allure and Allure Premium models are available in the five-door bodystyle, with the Allure Sport model the only one available in the three-door bodystyle. The Active models come with a

substantial level of standard equipment including a 7-inch touch screen, Bluetooth and USB, 15-inch wheels, body-coloured mirrors, power windows with one-touch function and mesh front grille. Buyers of the Active models can upgrade to the 1.6-litre 88kW four-cylinder engine and full automatic for an extra cost. Allure models add dual-zone climate controlled air conditioning, 16-inch alloy wheels, rear parking sensors, LED lights, auto lights and wipers, sports seats and a leather steering wheel. The Allure Premium further gains a Cielo glass roof with LED light guides, cornering fog lights, dark-tinted rear windows and 17-inch alloy wheels. Matching their sporty nature, the

Allure Sport models contain sports-specific equipment levels. Allure Sport models feature the 1.6 THP engine and a six-speed manual gearbox. Subtle design tweaks further differentiate the three-door from the five-door. Boasting a completely re-thought instrument panel, the 208 breaks established codes to offer new driving ergonomics. The steering wheel position has been lowered and the diameter has been reduced. The position of the instrument panel ‘above’ the steering wheel eliminates the need for the driver to take their eyes of the road providing all the information in high resolution at the driver’s direct field of vision. Encapsulating the ‘feline’ genetic signature, the front unveils the new,

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bodystyles were designed separately with the five-door not just a longer version of the three-door. Both cars have their own personalities, with the three-door easily identified from the outside by the fact the three-door profile is more sculpted and hollowed out compared with the five-door – to further highlight the car’s sporty attributes. The window design is also more sleek and sporty. The shape and movement of the rear quarter panel has been designed to look like that of the iconic 205 GTI from the 1980s. The three-door also incorporates design cues of the SR1 concept car first shown at the Geneva motor show in 2012.

charismatic face of the marque. A detail of the new face is the grille – it’s a true floating sculpture – in fact, it appears to detach itself from the bodywork and float in the air. The exterior of the 208 appears sculptured by the wind. From the PEUGEOT lettering machined in the block at the top of the grille there is a visible ‘spine’ which crosses the bonnet, bites into the top or the windscreen, leaving its mark in the centre of the roof and imprinting its movement right to the rear and the line of the boot aperture. The rear lamps are pure technical adornments and incorporate the new ‘light signature’ for the marque – the three illuminated claws, again hinting at the Lion brand of the marque. Interestingly, the three- and five-door

Boasting a completely re-thought instrument panel, the 208 breaks established codes to offer new driving ergonomics The side body on the five-door appears to be crossed by a nerve running from the rear lamps towards the front. All 208 models come with Peugeot Australia’s Assured Service Plan with a capped price servicing of $270 a year for three years. This gives all Peugeot 208 customers the peace of mind that servicing of their new car won’t cost more than $810 over three years.

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SALES How did you get into the car dealership industry? My grandfather was a diesel mechanic and my dad was always working on cars at home – so it was a natural progression for me. I completed a mechanical apprenticeship when I finished high school and things developed from there. I’ve always worked in the industry. Why did you choose Peugeot? I have always had an eye on Peugeot products so when the opportunity arose to get involved I jumped at it. Peugeot’s are great looking cars manufactured using cutting-edge technology – and that remains relevant to everyday consumers. Where would you place Peugeot in the industry? Peugeot is in a great position. The Peugeot team understand they need sustainable growth rather than growth at all costs. This means we get great products at great pricing with great resale value – and with all the new models and the soon-to-be releases models, Peugeot is a brand that is on everyone’s lips. What’s your favourite Peugeot model and why? My favourite Peugeot is definitely the 508 GT Touring. Having a young family means it blends the practicality I need with driving enjoyment, great looks and economy. It’s perfect for me! What is your future vision for Peugeot? Our future vision is for more exciting cars to come out of France, packed with great technology and good-value pricing. Peugeot is on the cusp of some great times after the release of the 508, 4008 and 208 and the recent update of the 3008. We are extremely excited with what is ahead for the next 12 months and beyond.

Meet the Peugeot Dealer Greg Hannaford is your emblematic Peugeot dealer – smart, suave and passionate about Peugeot. He grew up in Greystanes, just 10 minutes from the Parramatta Trivett dealership where he now is a Peugeot dealer

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Who is your role model and why? On a personal level it is a predictable answer – it’s my father. He showed me the value of a good days work and has always provided me with advice when I needed it the most. Who is the Peugeot driver? The Peugeot buyer group is so diverse now that you can’t pin point one exact demographic. We sell cars to 17-year-old girls getting their first Peugeot, 30-year-old couples preparing to have a family, 50-yearold businessmen looking for a great business vehicle, and retired couples purchasing their 15th Peugeot – and everyone in between. One thing they all have in common is their love of the brand and the excitement their new Peugeot brings them. How have sale trends changed over the years? What are some of the trends you expect to see in the foreseeable future? The massive change we are seeing is the rise in the user-chooser market. People are abandoning the traditional large sedan and moving to a car they actually want to drive – like a 508 or 3008. We expect this trend to get stronger as the years go by, and we expect that this novated lease section of the market may one day make up more than half of our business. We also expect to continue to see a trend towards fuel-efficient and green vehicles. People today appreciate their

carbon footprint and are looking for ways to reduce their impact on the environment. Peugeot provides a great solution with their new eHDI and Hybrid4 technologies. Describe a memorable moment you have had working as a Peugeot dealer? The most memorable moment that comes to mind is when a lady who recently collected her beautiful new 207 CC from us. She had almost purchased one a few years ago but decided to go with her head rather than heart at the time. This time she finally bit the bullet and bought a stunning Aden Red

What is the most important question a customer should ask when looking to buy a Peugeot and why? Why should I buy it from this dealer? Peugeot is a fantastic brand and one that Trivett is proud to have had an association with for over 16 years. We provide what we feel is the best customer service in both sales and service. We are currently the number one Peugeot dealer in Australia – which we feel is a huge privilege thanks to all of our great customers. We pride ourselves on our product knowledge and our no-pressure

My favourite Peugeot is definitely the 508 GT Touring. Having a young family means it blends the practicality I need with driving enjoyment, great look and economy. It’s perfect for me model. As we walked her out to the car she burst in to tears of happiness as she finally had the car she had dreamed of for years! Describe a funny moment you have had working as a Peugeot dealer? I would use the above example again! Both myself and Anthony, my sales consultant, weren’t sure for a second if she was crying tears of joy or sadness! Once we realised she was happy we both burst out laughing!

approach to sales – and we get some great feedback from our customers which we love! We all know the Peugeot is the right – we want to make sure we are the right dealer! What’s the best thing about life right now? It sounds cheesy but it’s my family. I have a beautiful wife and a cheeky little 18-monthold son who definitely keeps me on my toes! They are the reason we all work so hard and it’s great coming home to them both! D

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REAL LIFE

Pug & Me

Bob and Jennifer Derrick, live in Orange, New South Wales, working as travel agents for their own tour company. They are also vignerons growing cool climate grapes, and Peugeot lovers – a pre-requisite for this story… YOU’VE GOT YOUR PEUGEOT LOVERS. And then you’ve got your ‘Peugeot lovers’. Bob and Jennifer Derrick are the latter. “My love affair with Peugeots started before I had my licence,” Bob muses, reminiscing about the long, lazy days he spent on the family property at Temora, on the South West Slopes of New South Wales as a child. With no licence (and access to his dad’s grey Peugeot 203) Bob was driving around the property from an early age, getting his licence as soon as he was able to, and immediately getting into the local dirt track competitions. “The race tracks were

anticlockwise and we had great success,” he smiles. “Our secret was to reverse the steering arm so as to swap the glove box for the instrument and steering column so as to make the car left hand drive, and then be on the inside of the corners. Four 203s came and went in our pursuit of speed and glory.” For Jennifer, Pug love happened when real love did. She met Bob in 1972, and from there her passion for Peugeot design grew. “Bob’s Peugeot was a long way from the more domestic designs I had been used to up until that time”. Today (if anyone’s counting) the couple has owned every single

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP BOB AND JENNIFER AT HOME WITH THE 308. GEMMA WITH THE 607 FELINE CONCEPT CAR AT SOCHAUX MUSÉE. ANOTHER TRIP TO THE OUTBACK FOR THE TANK. GEMMA WITH FRIENDS AND THE FAMILY’S SECOND 504.

model – except the 404. “Each one has a unique character that suits your family needs at the time,” Jennifer explains. “But all were reliable, safe, roomy and comfortable. The Derrick garage had at least two Peugeots in it (usually white) at any one time. “It’s been a fun ride. We’ve owned many memorable Peugeots,” Jennifer reflects, “but a few definitely stand out. “First there was the Tank – our 1980 505GR manual. This was our large, solid car that transported the family for nearly 20 years.” For both Bob and Jennifer, the Tank still holds a special place in their hearts; both

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT THE CLASSIC 202 AT THE SOCHAUX MUSÉE. THE DERRICK FAMILY OUT THE FRONT OF THE MUSEUM. THEIR 1910 PEUGEOT COFFEE GRINDER. JENNIFER AT SOCHAUX MUSÉE WITH A 1917 PEUGEOT.

their girls learnt how to drive in it, they drove we noticed that she had reappeared in our long distances to memorable holidays in it, street. One of our neighbours had bought and it was just there – for a good 20 years. her – it felt like she had come home again!” “By the time we sold it the speedometer Next came Aggie (with a number plate AGG showed 672,000kms and it never missed to match) and this was the first non-white a beat,” laughs Bob. “We still see it cruising car for the family. “She was a deep metallic occasionally around Bathurst.” Nile Blue, a true ladies car,” Bob remembers, After the Tank, came the Scud, a 308 Xsi “with wood dash and a love for zipping hatch (white of course). “We named it the around town.” Scud because it went like a Scud Missile For their two daughters (Sam and up Victoria Pass, passing much bigger engineered cars,” laughs Jennifer. “It had The Derrick garage had at least a bit of a Napoleonic complex and felt it two Peugeots in it (usually needed to prove itself against larger cars. It white) at any one time. “It’s just loved corners and was the first Peugeot been a fun ride. We’ve owned we bought after the girls left home”. The Derrick garage was also home to many memorable Peugeots,” another white beauty at this time… named Jennifer reflects, “but a few Sexy (a405Sri) was smooth as silk. “She definitely stand out.” had a sun roof, automatic locking, a DVD player, and we felt she represented a change of culture for us as she seemed to embody Gemma), Bob and Jennifer choose 306 S16s everything cosmopolitan! The name was because they were “pocket rockets”. Bob and an adaptation of the letters in the number Jennifer wanted the girls equipped with plate (SXE) – but they seemed to reflect her a safe, forgiving and powerful car, though character as well,” Jennifer laughs. both enjoyed ‘borrowing’ the girls’ cars when the opportunity arose. Like the Tank, Sexy eventually went to Today the couple has just the one another owner, but like the Tank, she also Peugeot left, their 20th. The ultra-reliable reappeared back in the Derricks’ lives. Bob 308 XTE diesel hatch was chosen for its remembers: “Many years after we sold her

distinctive design (they absolutely love the glass roof), shape, presence and fabulous economy. It gets them from A to B, but more importantly it does so in style and comfort. “My favourite Peugeot design aspect has always been the seats,” says Bob. “They’re supportive and comfortable – definitely the best car seats out there.” Though they’ve only got the one Pug left, they’ve still got a few ‘antique’ Peugeot items around the house. “We have a Peugeot pepper grinder that we’ve had for over 20 years now,” Jennifer says, “and we were fortunate to find it in a flea market at Annecy in the France Alps. It’s a lovely little timber box topped with a winding handle and a drawer to catch the freshly ground coffee. The faint whiff of coffee that greets you when it is held close is a reminder of convivial coffee consumed in French households in years gone by. It dates from 1910, and although it still grinds coffee quite efficiently, its beauty these days is purely aesthetic as it graces our country kitchen”. For the Derricks Peugeot is, and has been, a major part of their lives. Wherever they go, their lives end up intertwined with the brand. Jennifer remembers when back in 2003 they went over to visit Sam in Germany for Christmas. “We went on a lovely holiday in the south of France – in the beautiful Provence village of Uzes. After the break we drove her back to Germany via the Sochaux Musée,” she laughs. “We wanted to go to Paris, but the one thing that Bob wanted to see and do in the whole of France was to take us to the Peugeot Museum.” Jennifer and the girls followed, and were pleasantly surprised. “The experience was a paradigm shift for us girls,” she remembers. “We saw a different side of Peugeot, from tools, bicycles and appliances, to the cars of today. Samantha fell in love with a 1938 202 coupe and Gemma fell for the 607 Feline concept car. Getting the girls to leave the museum was not easy!” D Do you have a pug love story? We want to hear about it! Email us at editor@ drivenmagazine.com.au for your chance to appear in the next issue of DRIVEN DRIVEN 79

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PRIZES 4008 WINNERS

It was the comp of comps. An offer to ‘Escape in Style’ – a simple, yet utterly divine idea – a weekend in a 4008. The idea was easy really; five draws, each one open for 4008 minutes, best answer wins a weekend with a 4008

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OK , now that I know this entry won’t be publicly posted… (sorry Dave it was just to good) I would love to use this car to help propose to my girlfriend of 7 months. A mountain top proposal and I can drive the car right there to watch the sunset! :-D <3 Dave’s idea was just way too good – and by the time you read this magazine Dave would have done the whole one knee-thing. So we got in on the plan. On the weekend I’ll be given the chance to ‘borrow the 4008’ from Peugeot. Naturally my girlfriend is very excited about having the 4008 for the weekend and we’ve planned a number of adventures! Our first adventure however will be a surprise for her! We’ve decided to make the most of the 4008 by taking a late afternoon drive to the top of a beautiful grassy hill – a road that would normally be difficult for an average car, but would be absolutely ideal for the Peugeot 4008. Upon reaching the top, we’ll watch the sunset over the mountains. The Peugeot will provide ample space for rugs and picnic baskets! Then the real surprise will begin. On cue hundreds of sparkling fairy lights will light up. A path cut through the grass, lined with garden lights and white pebbles will lead down into the grove. There, with the shimmering lights of the city in the distance, moon rising above us and the adventurous new 4008 waiting behind us, I’ll propose. The next day we’ll celebrate (assuming she says yes!) by taking the Peugeot on a road trip to the coast! Best of luck Dave!

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The competition ran via the Peugeot Australian social media channels, and five lucky people won their dream weekend. Dave Malins was one of the five lucky winners with the below entry.

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Peugeot Australia August 15 Gail PughPowell-Bray Magic.......... 1 Andrew Hagan pug207HDilicious 1 Lynda Gardner Collins fantastic especially with the top down scarf and sunnies on, love my 207 convertible bring it on! 1 Robert Flegg Pugphoria - it expresses the awareness of a great car working for you as well as the surreal landscape being experienced! 1 Stan Wills a perfect Peugeot moment 1 Bruce Rodney Peugeotistic? Pugabulous? “Now watch a Peugeot turn into a corner”. 1

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Jacky Ickx is quoted as saying that “And luckily, therefore the good old days return. The traditional art of driving counts again, and it is all about good tactics, skills and reflexes instead of simple power.” Does this ring true for you when you drive your Peugeot? John Hayton I thoroughly enjoyed driving a 104 all around England & Scotland. The 1100 engine just meant you planned where & what you did a lot more precisely. My wife’s 206 GTi here is definitely far quicker & comfier than the 104, as indeed is the 207 HDI, but the joy with all of them lies in knowing you’ve been rewarded for planning to make the most of what’s available. Dreaming of a 208GTi though :) Linda Binding Love my 308 hdi, extremely responsive, just the best little pug ever! Robert Sackett My 4007 excels with it’s diesel. Responsive , comfortable and economical, what else do you need for enjoyable motoring.

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If you could get behind the wheel of any Peugeot throughout history for a day, which one would it be? Simon Ashton Hard choice for different reasons. 908 HDi Le Mans OR a 306 Maxi Troy Mcilvena That’s easy: 908 Le Mans. Mark Donnos The RCZ ! However I already drive it my 306 cabriolet is a joy to drive and I love it ! Lachlan Miles I’d love to have my ‘83 505 LE back. Such an awesome car for a first car. I miss it. Haytham Hassan The original 205 gt as seen in a James bond movie Genevieve Haskett 403B with duck egg blue leather seats. Classic peugeot motoring.

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LOCATION

DRIVE ME THERE Atlantic Road, Norway

Storeseisundet Bridge is the longest of eight bridges that make up The Atlantic Road. The eight-kilometre stretch of road between the towns of Kristiansund and Molde is situated in the county of Møre og Romsdal in Fjord Norway. The Atlantic Road has been awarded the status national tourist route because of the road’s interesting architecture of the road and the bridges – and the dazzling coastline it passes through. D

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