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from the editor

contributors

Welcome to our summer 10/11 edition of salt.

Tell us about your first beach holiday.

I’m fortunate to have a montage of first-time beach memories born in summer holidays spent at my aunt and uncle’s ground floor unit on The Spit at Mooloolaba.

Windows down as we zoomed east from our property on the Darling Downs in our silver Ford Fairlane, me squished into the back seat with my brother and sister, the car floor littered with Minties and Fantail wrappers. As the air started to thicken with salt we would play “First person to see the ocean scores the top bunk”.

Hot, sticky nights tangled in sheets like cardboard with thousands of sand granules, the ceiling fan on top speed threatening to unhinge and decapitate me. Exhilarating moments belly down on a tangerine coloured boogie board being rocket launched into foamy white stratosphere. Momentous dumpings so that I would leave the surf with a crotch full of sand. Salt water would dribble like a leaky tap from my nose for days after. Shaded by the beach umbrella sucking on frozen snow cones until my tongue stained raspberry red. Building elaborate dribble castles at the waters edge.

Icy cold bomb dives into the pool and feeling the crisp salt shell evaporate from my body. Pure bliss.

It never ceases to amaze me that nearly every park on the Sunshine Coast is equipped with a free barbecue, a park bench and nine out of ten times a million dollar view of the ocean. Nowhere else in the world are the facilities so fantastic and the need so great for people to congregate. Check out Holiday Helpings on page 46 for some simple, tasty barbecue recipes and a list of the best barbecue-equipped parks dotted along the coast.

We hope you enjoy our cover image this edition. Over the years, we’ve been privileged to feature jaw-dropping landscape images of our region with our photographer’s feet firmly placed on terra firma. In this summer edition, we’ve turned the tables and offer a different perspective from the tunnel of a turtle-green wave. Thanks to local photographer Nigel Arnison for providing us with another dimension to our repertoire of salt covers.

If you know of a grommet who loves to surf, you may want to enter them for a chance to win a free day pass to the value of $120 to the Billabong surf camp on December 16 at Dicky Beach. Visit the win page of saltmagazine.com.au for more information.

Whether this is your first beach holiday or your trillionth, we hope salt can play a small part in making your summer full of lasting moments.

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subeditor and writer, jane fynes-clinton Apparently, I was about 10 days old, and it was in Canada. My parents’ hearts belonged by the seaside so although we rarely lived next to the ocean full time, all our nourishing time – our holidays and family time – was spent either at our little beach cottage in NSW or at a coastal holiday destination. fashion and beauty editor, brisies onfray We lived in Sydney, and at Easter, like all the other city-dwellers, we headed north ... by car. But our family car was a very bright orange Renault, so easy to spot in the convoy. My dad knew the best-kept-secret beach holiday spot – a lilac-striped caravan parked right down on the water’s edge at Pelican Beach, just north of Coffs Harbour. writer, leigh robshaw My first beach holiday was when I was about six with my cousins at an old beach house in Callala Bay, NSW. Three fond memories are the landlord burying a jar of coins in the yard and leaving us a treasure map; my brother pouring a bucket of crabs on me while I was asleep in bed; and the sound of soldier crabs crunching underfoot as we wandered along the sand.

writer and photographer, claire plush I can’t remember my first beach holiday exactly, but I imagine it was at my holiday house in a tiny coastal town down the south coast of NSW. It’s my family’s special place where we have spent every summer for as long as I can remember. Sultry days were spent at the beach swimming in azure water and catching soft clouds of white wash on massive boogie boards.

writer, linda read When I was about seven, my family, including our dog, stayed in a huge flat above the ‘Noosa Kitchen’, a milk bar that was right in the middle of Hastings Street. Every morning my brother and I would go down the street by ourselves to one of the few shops and buy a Casper or Archie comic. We would just walk out the back yard and jump on to the beach. Those were the days!

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cover photographer nigel arnison I am quite happy to let nature take the credit for being the artist; my role is purely to document these moments.

Photography has always had an element of magic for me. It is all about capturing our beautiful surf days and waiting for that moment in time that will never happen again. Photography captures moments the human eye can rarely comprehend in real time.

Nigel’s work is on display at On Surfari Gallery, Gympie Terrace, Noosaville or onsurfari.com.au

photographer, anastasia kariofyllidis The earliest beach holiday I can remember was in 1979. We drove from Melbourne to Yamba in a two-car convoy. I don’t remember too much – singing The 12 days of Christmas, camping, catching crabs and my uncle being stung by a stingray. It was the quintessential Aussie holiday.

writer, frances frangenheim As kids we loved family holidays at the Town of 1770. We would stay in a beach shack minutes walk from a secluded cove and every day we’d take the dogs, boogie boards, beach umbrellas and snacks down the hill to spend hours swimming, beach combing and playing in the rock pools. We all have such happy memories of those times. salt is proofread by jane todd

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salt ingredients

summer 2010/11

“salt is born of the purest parents, the sun and the sea”

Pythagoras

in the limelight 06 waves of success roll through the generations salt speaks to three athletes who represent the past, present and future of surfing on the Sunshine Coast.

18 riding high

A bush and beach horse riding adventure reveals hidden beauty on the Sunshine Coast.

T O TA L LY COVERED This image was shot at First Bay, Coolum Beach using a fisheye lens at 1/1250 of a second at f2.8, manual focus set to .5m using an Aquatech water housing.

Cover kindly supplied by Nigel Arnison. onsurfari.com.au

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98 close to home 16 secrets only a local would know

Get authentic information on the best things about the Sunshine Coast from the only people who really know – the locals.

34 precinct feature

Cotton Tree hugs the ocean, with oldfashioned charm and plenty of places to play.

106 walk in the park

26 Editorial and Advertising enquiries: Email: info@saltmagazine.com.au General Enquiries: 0438 851 981 Website: saltmagazine.com.au 4 salt

A personal, up-close look at Tewantin National Park.

living & lifestyle 98 in your dreams

46

Barbara Wickes has crafted a work of art in the garden around her Buderim home.

102 homewares

Give gifts that will enhance the home.

104 meet the designer

taste & tipples

58

creative e x pressions

26 pursuit of passion

Artist Kate Knapp shares with the world the quirky characters who are born of her creative, fertile mind.

42 table talk

salt meets chef Lee Jeynes, a culinary Olympian who thrills diners with his creations.

46 holiday helpings

Recipes that will make summer barbecues blissful.

48 PRODUCE PEOPLE

Noosa Farmers’ Market seethes with people, personality and the freshest produce.

32 pageturners

52 plate up

76 up and coming

54 SIPS

salt reviews a handful of top-rate, new books to devour during lazy holiday hours in summer.

Bree Evans uses her most beloved styles as inspiration for her My Favourite label.

86 art

salt meets Giovanna Cattoi, one of Australia’s leading underwater artists.

90 art dates

The Sunshine Coast has some of the best art galleries in the world. Find out what will be on show, where in the summer months.

94 art space

salt’s very own gallery space, featuring some of the finest artworks on the coast.

salt meets Kate Bordessa, whose handdrawn stickers give life to plain walls.

salt showcases some of the finest dishes for summer created by the finest food creators on the coast.

Beer is the new wine – but it must be the right kind of brew.

glamour & glit z 58 fashion

A sensational spread of the most fabulous styles for summer.

body & beauty 80 beauty

salt looks at essential products for your summer beauty bag.

82 health

Get together and be pampered with the latest indulgence idea – spa parties.

staples 14 six senses

A selection of items based on the special powers that we humans use to experience the world – touch, see, hear, smell, taste and feel.

24 calendar of events

salt has hand picked a variety of events on the Sunshine Coast that are guaranteed to please throughout summer.

30 look at me

salt meets Justin Brekalo, who serves up the freshest and finest Australian fare at the Rainbow Beach Hotel.

96 grains of SALT

Demographer Bernard Salt looks into the Sunshine Coast’s future, to find that all is well.

108 tourist information

Essential info for all visitors to the coast, including travel times, surf safety and market details.

110 Map from noosa heads to marcoola 111 Map from marcoola to glass house mountains

112 Main Map

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waves

Mark Visser surfs a 40 ft wave at Cow Bombi, WA.

of success

roll through generations The Sunshine Coast has some of the globe’s best surf. But while most of us are content to just bob and splash about in our aquatic playground, our waves have been incubators for some of the best surfers the world has seen. Here we profile three of them – extraordinary talents, lovers of the briny sea and symbols of the past, present and future of surfing.

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Hayden Kenny with the first Malibu in Queensland, 1957.

the past

hayden kenny His heart belongs in both the sea and the sky – and he has lived a life of helping others keep safe in both.

And at age 74, surf and sky rescuer Hayden Kenny can rightly look back without regret at two careers – two lives, really – that were successful for him, but which were devoted to giving to others.

He was born in Granville, just out of Maryborough, but Hayden has spent almost all his adult life on the Sunshine Coast. It was the water that called him here – the waves and the salt had a hold even before he knew it.

On New Year’s Eve in 1956, Hayden completed his Bronze Medallion at Alexandra Headland.

The years that followed saw him patrolling the beaches along the coast as a lifesaver. His love affair with the ocean would be lifelong.

“Before long I was representing Queensland in Lifesaving Competition which led to me winning the first Australian Iron Man Championship in 1966 at Coolangatta Beach,” he remembers.

Hayden admits times have changed since he and his wife Fae first moved to the Sunshine Coast.

“Between ’57 and ’61, I surfed Noosa’s beaches alone. I never saw another surfer,” Hayden says. “It was spooky. There was no one else around, not a car in the car park. Five people in the street – that’d be a crowd. Noosa the way it was was beautiful.”

As a passionate surfer, it made sense Hayden should turn his hand to crafting surfboards. “In ’62 we had a little shop down the front of Alex there, opposite the surf club,” he says. “I used to shape them, sand them, gloss them and surf them.”

The technology of surfboards has been revolutionised since those days.

“Boards changed from balsa woods to polyurethane foam. Foam was a technical improvement,” he says. “I slowly got people to come work with me, guys from California, renowned for great craftsmanship which helped us move on and get a better product.”

Boards became shorter and had a fin at the back, to allow for easier manoeuvring. “It meant you could go across the wave with power, rather than just down the face of it,” he explains. He had one of the first Malibu boards in Australia.

Surfing wasn’t initially embraced as a sport on the Sunshine Coast.

“Originally the only people that had boards were members of the surf club,” Hayden says. “But when the shorter boards came in, that’s when interest came in from outside of surf life saving.”

His surfboard manufacturing company, Hayden Surfcraft, now owned

by Michael Hopper and Graham Cook, is still going strong at Kunda Park. Hayden still oversees the general operation of the business but takes a back seat to the production.

Hayden’s second stint in the rescue business was in the air – playing a part first as a volunteer in 1979 and in later years as a hands-on company executive – with the Helicopter Rescue service. Hayden was awarded the rescue service’s “Crewman on the Year” in 1996.

Now in retirement, Hayden says he has more time for his beloved wife Fae and his family, who have a cheeky nickname for him.

“The kids call me the Fossil,” he says. “To them, I’ve always been old.

To them I was born old, you know? But they’re all getting old now, they’re all over 40.

“When you’re having a good time you haven’t got time to get old.” > saltmagazine.com.au 7

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the present mark visser words frances frangenheim

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Mark Visser’s life is dictated by sea swells.

When the biggest waves hit, it’s his job to be on them.

As one of the world’s most talented, daring and disciplined professional big wave surfers, he’s one of the few athletes on the planet who will look at a 70-foot wave and think it’s a good idea to ride it. The biggest wave he’s ever surfed was a 76-foot monster in South Africa, and the longest he’s been pummelled under water for has been two minutes, although he can hold his breath for an astounding five minutes.

Whilst most people say he’s crazy, Mark says his intensive training is what makes big wave surfing a plausible career choice.

“I train really hard – it’s all about preparing for survival,” Mark says, noting he exercises for an intensive three hours per day every day and sticks to a strict organic diet prescribed by his nutritionist and home delivered by the Natural Food Store at Forest Glen. His support team includes his fitness coach (a former army special forces commando) and dive coach, rated third in the world for free diving.

Mark explains one of his toughest dive drills is to exhale all the air out of his lungs and swim laps with only a breath for every twelve strokes so he’s mostly surviving on the oxygen in his blood.

“The idea is that it’s the same pressure as getting smashed by a wave and pulled down in the water where you’re fighting to get back up and when you do you only have a few breaths until you’re forced under again,” he says.

At just 28, Mark’s come a long way in a short time, especially considering he could hardly swim as a young boy. He was born in country Victoria and moved to Buderim with his family at age ten. He was given his first surfboard on his eleventh birthday, was seriously hooked on the sport by age thirteen and scored his first sponsor at fifteen. He threw his heart into surfing, but in his early 20s noticed that his passion dimmed when the waves were small but grew when it was pumping.

After three years competing in the World Qualifying Series, he decided to redirect his efforts to tackle a big wave surfing career.

“I went into it full steam ahead and really quickly I got good results,” Mark recalls.

“It was a clear indication I was in the right field. The more energy I put into it, it came back to me twice as strong.”

His first award was runner-up at Australia’s 2007/08 Big Wave Awards and by the end of his first year of competing had three waves entered into the XXL awards for biggest wave ridden. Most recently he placed runner-up in the 2009/2010 Oakley ASL Big Wave Awards.

For now, competing isn’t his main focus. Instead, Mark throws himself into various sports business ventures and travels the world surfing for the camera as part of a 20-episode travel diary series he’s filming for Fuel TV. It’s a dream job that requires him to have his bags packed and be ready to fly to any continent his weather advisor predicts will pump out the biggest swell.

Mark says some of the world’s biggest waves are in Hawaii, Chile and Fiji. Those who know him know where to find him when he’s not surfing his home break at Point Cartwright. >

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It seems the soft-spoken teenager was on to something, as he has been reaping the rewards ever since.

Kelly began entering surfing competitions around Australia shortly after he made his decision.

the future kelly norris words claire plush

This year alone has seen Kelly enter about fifteen contests including the Rusty Gromfest.

He has travelled to Bells Beach in Victoria, all over NSW and to Tasmania, in search of more wins to add to his successes. He even convinced his parents to let a few mates tag along on a family holiday to Samoa.

“We just surfed all day, every day,” he says through a smirk.

But life isn’t as easy as it sounds. He trains regularly at the gym and in the pool, on top of the countless hours he spends perfecting his form in the surf.

But the training combined with a “bit of a diet”, has produced strong results.

It’s not often that a ten-year-old boy is faced with a decision that could determine the rest of his life. But then again Coolum surfer Kelly Norris was not just any boy.

Swimming from just four months old, the blue liquid claimed his heart and mind from an early age.

“I just loved being in the water,” the now fifteen-year-old muses.

The ocean took the brunt of Kelly’s fixation, with the grommet learning to surf under the watchful eye of his dad, Tony.

But while Kelly was still learning to grasp the reigns of surfing, he had already mastered swimming and his role as a Nipper. Kelly was crowned State Ocean Swim Champion in NSW and had won a handful of medals in the pool before he had even started high school.

Kelly’s success was the primary reason his parents Nicky and Tony decided to dig up their Terrigal Beach roots and replant them in Sunshine Coast soil.

“We moved for Kelly and his Nippers. He was training in winter in freezing water,” Nicky says.

The move delivered much more than warmer waters.

Almost instantly Kelly’s talent was recognised, and sponsors for both surfing and Nippers approached him. It was at this point that Kelly had to decide what dream it was that he wanted to pursue.

“I chose surfing,” he says. “Because I enjoyed it a lot more.”

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At the beginning of the year Kelly came second in his age division at the Volcom State Championships. He has also made the Queensland U16 School Boys Surfing Team two years in a row.

Kelly’s proudest moment, however, came on a recent trip to Stradbroke Island where he was competing for Coolum Boardriders Club. In his heat Kelly outshone world number seven Bede Durbidge at his home break.

As much as it shocked onlookers, no one was more surprised than Kelly himself.

“I thought he was going to smash me, then I ended up beating him,” Kelly says, as though it is yet to sink in. “I was so happy when I came in.”

With the support of his school, the Coolum State High student will complete his final studies over three years with subjects tailored around his interest in the surf industry.

Kelly’s goal is to make it onto the ASP Pro Tour by the age of twenty. But before then he plans on competing in the Pro Junior Series.

While the modest teenager is determined to make a career out of surfing he has already devised a back-up plan, having lined up a surfboard manufacturing apprenticeship with Noosabased Shotgun Surfboards.

“Shaping surfboards would be a good job if I didn’t make it on the tour. Even if it’s just to know how it all works,” Kelly says.

Despite all of his travels and plans for the future Kelly remains content with the breaks he finds at his doorstep.

“There seems to always be a wave around somewhere,” he says. >

Photo by Surfin Snapps.

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Hayden Kenny on a wave in Noosa National Park, 1965, as wife Fae and son Grant watch on. Photo by Bob Cooper.

special surf spots Hayden Kenny Hayden readily admits that he no longer takes to the beaches to surf because it’s too crowded. But forced to choose his number one Sunshine Coast surf spot, he picks Main Beach at Noosa National Park followed

by Point Cartwright and Moffat Beach.

Mark Visser Whenever Mark is at home long enough to surf in between filming and surfing the biggest breaks in the world his break of choice on the Sunshine Coast is Point Cartwright.

Kelly Norris Tea Trees at Noosa National Park is Kelly’s favourite surf spot on the coast. “Whenever the swell is big it’s always breaking so I usually live up there. I only come home to eat and sleep.”

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six senses salt takes a fresh approach to the powers that we humans use to experience the world.

We look at items that evoke us to see, hear, smell, taste and touch and we’ve thrown in a sense of our own…feel.

feel

illustration courtesy of twigseeds studio, twigseeds.com.au

taste Co-owner Kris Barry of Organika at Noosaville told salt that one of their most astute foodies that visits his shop goes ‘ga ga’ over the Loving Earth’s range of organic olives. Labelled as ‘Jumbo Green Ascolana Olives’, these voluptuous morsels are hand-picked, cured in sea salt and bottled in pure Peruvian spring water. They’ve been described as having a ‘deliciously surprising olive flavour without any bitterness’. Dish up these olives to impress guests at your next summer feast or keep the jar all to yourself. $11.95 for 500 grams.

Available at Organika, 205 Weyba Road, Noosaville.

5442 4973. organika.com.au

smell Expect a bouquet and palate reminiscent of tropical fruit with this 2010 Verdelho produced by local vineyard Flame Hill in Montville. Served chilled, this Verdelho is the perfect partner for seafood feasts through summer. $23. Drop into Flame Hill Vineyard, 249 Western Avenue, Montville, 5478 5920, to sample the Verdelho alongside their gourmet offerings, or visit their online store at flamehillvineyard.com.au

see Before Sunrise and Before Sunset These two delightfully simple and effective films come straight from the heart.

Before Sunrise was made back in 1995 and was an instant cult hit. Starring the adorable Frenchwoman Julie Delpy and a young and sexy Ethan Hawke, this romantic drama has our characters meeting on a train and then meandering through Vienna for only one night, getting to know each other and falling slowly but surely in love.

So then comes our sequel Before Sunset. This film was made in 2004 with the same stars bringing their characters back to life. Moviegoers across the world were overjoyed to finally find out what happened to Jesse and Celine.

Before Sunset is filmed in real time, wandering through the streets of Paris, and we discover how Jesse and Celine’s lives have been affected by that one glorious night in Vienna.

These films are unlike any other in the romantic genre. They are realistic, current, playful, earthy, complicated, and exploratory. Make sure you rent them both together. review by libby munro

touch The touch of the summer sun can be detrimental to our complexions. If you’re a sun worshipper make sure you include these Wild Rose Smoothing Facial Oil capsules in your beach bag to apply after a dip in the ocean or as a prelude to a beach outing. Each oil capsule contains high quality cold-pressed plant oils, such as wild rose seed oil, almond oil, jojoba oil, peach kernel oil and evening primrose oil. These plant oils supply the skin with extra nourishment and energy, making it soft. $45 for a bottle of 30 capsules. Available at Grace Kovac, 5/5 Gibson Road, Noosaville, 5447 1172. gracekovac.com

hear Hear the compliments by admirers from near and far when wearing this elegant, hand-crafted 18-carat white gold ring designed by award-winning jeweller Gordon Herford. Known as Gordon’s ‘Daisy’ design, the ring features white and pink Argyle diamonds and is valued between $7000 to $14,000 depending on the colour grading of the pink diamonds.

Ring featured is $7000. Available at Gordon Herford Master Jeweller, Shop 7, Noosa Wharf, Quamby Place, Noosa Sound. 5455 4899. gordonherford.com

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only a local would know The twitchers amongst us will be pleased to read about the Noosa Bird Trail. There are more than 32 sites throughout the Noosa region stretching from Woodland Drive at Peregian Beach to the Great Sandy National Park. The Fearnley Bird Hide located at Jabiru Park has reported 150 bird species have been seen around Lake MacDonald.

Some of the birds spotted there were the White-throated Gerygone and the Comb-crested Jacana. The bird hide is situated at Grange Road, Cooroy.

To download a brochure visit noosaparks.org.au/noosabirdtrail Map reference: noosa to marcoola, E8.

Licking a sticky, sweet ice cream is a summer’s day ritual. Ditch the Bubble O’Bills, Gaytimes and Have a Hearts for an ice cream and gelato that uses local milk and regional fruit. Our astute salt Facebook fans have voiced their all-time favourite ice cream and gelato haunts along the coast. Colin James Fine Foods at 37 Maple Street, Maleny, 5494 2860; Amo Gelato, corner of Thomas Street and Gympie Terrace, Noosaville, 5455 5088; Gelato Mio, Element on Coolum, 1806 David Low Way, Coolum Beach, 5446 5855; or Massimo’s Gelateria, 75 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads, 5474 8033.

Get Fresh at Cotton Tree is a gourmet grocer of the highest standard. It’s a feast for the eyes for first time customers where a long timber table sits in the centre of the shop overflowing with bright, healthy produce. At the back of the shop sits a boutique bakery selling fresh bread.

Get Fresh was established by Grant and Nadine Imlach, who moved with their children from the chilly streets of Queenstown in New Zealand to the laid back coastal culture of Cotton Tree. They’ve been in produce all their working lives and it shows with their newest venture.

Shop 10, 1 King Street, Cotton Tree. 5443 3131.

Map reference: marcoola to glass house, N6.

There is something magical about cruising along the majestic Maroochy River in a kayak with only the noise of water birds and the gentle ebb and flow of the canoe to disturb your thoughts as you paddle through this stunning natural environment bathed in local history. The Maroochy River Trail is about 30km in length with the upper reaches of the trail starting at Lake Dunethin. From the trailhead paddlers have the option to paddle north to George Best Park or south to Coolum Creek, the Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary and Mangrove Islands into the lower reaches of the Maroochy River. If you need to hire a kayak or canoe contact Suncoast Kayaking Tours on 0431 706 983 or Swan Boat hire on 5443 7225. For more information on the trail visit maroochyrivertrail.com.au Map reference: marcoola to glass house, M5.

The Maleny Film Society has a following as large as its library of foreign films. We can’t decide whether its popularity is because of the delicious gourmet dinner served before the screening, the red wine that you can sip while watching the film or the carefully selected art house films that originate from France to Russia to Germany. The society screens films every fortnight in the community centre, in Maple Street, Maleny. For screenings, visit malenyfilmsociety.info or 5494 2882.

Listen to the tropical sounds of Kenny G and his Calypso Band as you cruise up and down the Noosa River aboard the Catalina. Sip on champagne while you motor up the inlets peering onto some of Noosa’s prime real estate while waving to locals from their kitchens and happy holiday makers from the shore. The Calypso sunset cruise is $25 per person and leaves at 5pm every Thursday from 172 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville. For bookings contact 5474 1005 or visit noosacruises.com.au

Map reference: main map, J18.

Map reference: noosa to marcoola, M8.

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Noosa Civic’s got the lot... even hot summer specials

Head away from the coast and down a windy tree-lined road to discover a food haunt that is a little out of the ordinary. Ricks Garage, in the heart of Palmwoods, is a blend of all things you would expect to find in an American town, not on the Sunshine Coast. The diner’s walls are lined with newspaper clippings and the roof has been attacked with permanent markers. Old bus seats and red plastic stools compliment the thrown-together-in-a-not-so-throwntogether-way vibe. The draw card of this much-loved local would have to be the varied selection of mouth-watering burgers.

This quirky nook is the perfect reason to venture away from the regular Sunshine Coast food trail. Open 7 days. 10am – 3pm. 16 Margaret Street, Palmwoods.

With over 100 specialty stores plus Big W and

Map reference: marcoola to glass house, G8.

Woolworths you’ll think all your If you’re looking for skate parks along the Sunshine Coast you can’t go past the Alexandra Headland skate park. The skate bowl is renowned for its crowds and beachside location and is popular amongst skaters, BMX riders and bladers of all skill levels. It features a wedge ramp, fun box, quarter pipe with banks, coffin box seven-foot half pipe. Other skate parks along the coast are Roberts Road, Beerwah; Sportsman Parade, Bokarina; Eumundi, next door to the public swimming pool and Peregian Beach in the park beside the beach.

summers have come at once at Noosa Civic.

Fabulous fashion and appetising food choices, plus much more, all in air-conditioned

Map reference for Alexandra Headlands skate park: marcoola to glass house, O7.

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What do these names have in common? Dee-Dee Dainja, Pepa Pistola, Slam von Carnage, Road Kill.

Roller Derby of course. This rough and tumble sport has arrived on the Sunshine Coast with a vengeance. The sport dates back to 1922 when the name described multi-day roller-skating races before becoming endurance races for men and women. The sport was revamped in 2001 by a group of gutsy American women who formed the Texas Roller Derby. Now it’s on the Sunshine Coast.

The Sunshine Coast league known as the Coastal Assassins have a fresh meat intake on the first Sunday of every month (except for December) for free. Register your interest with Bloody Fiasco at freshmeat@coastalassassins.com.au

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riding high in bush and by beach words and photos kate johns

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I’ve been partnered up with Strawberry Dan for seven days.

His name instantly conjures up a hopeless cowboy straight out of a spaghetti western who is bow-legged and wobbly on his feet from too many shots of moonshine. Lucky for me, my partner is not a cowboy, but a four-legged grey gelding who has a splash of strawberry roan painted across his stomach and back. Strawberry Dan is far from wobbly on his feet: he turns on a sixpence and is as sure-footed as the day is long. He doesn’t care for whisky, preferring water, and his legs are as straight as an arrow.

After riding Strawberry Dan for one day out of a seven-day bush and beach ride on the Sunshine Coast, I ask to buy him. Owner and guide Alex Watson merely laughs at my request.

“Get in line!” he answers.

Alex has more than twenty-five horses and most of the same calibre. He started his horse riding holiday business on the Sunshine Coast five years ago after being captivated by the region.

“I came on holidays to Noosa to surf and fell in love with the combination of coast and country, so intertwined and seamless,” says Alex.

It’s Sunday afternoon, the first day of the seven-day itinerary, and Strawberry Dan and I are weaving through a grove of silver gums.

The ghostly trunks have been tattooed with shellac-stained scrawls made by scribbly worms that work underneath the trees’ bark.

I’m riding alongside Jane Disborough, a thirty-five-yearold Londoner who has travelled to the coast after friends recommended the ride to her.

“England couldn’t feel any further away,” Jane says.

Normally at this time of day, Jane would be dressed in her power suit tackling the tube commute while withstanding the bonepenetrating cold of London. Instead she’s mounted on a proud stockhorse named Robbie, tip-toeing through coastal bushland of blood gums, wallabies and grass trees. We’re bathed in a golden haze from the setting sun and can hear the distant drum of the ocean. There is an unmistakable tang of salt in the air. >

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Without a soul in sight, we splash, plunge and wade through gentle flowing creeks

meat and three veg – seven-year-old grass-fed beef (originating from John’s boutique herd of Droughtmaster) and vegetables plucked from Cynthia’s vegie patch.

The next morning we make a swift departure to our riding destination. We’ll be riding along a vein of the Conondale National Park which is 35,663 hectares, the size of a small country, situated in the upper section of the Mary Valley.

The park is home to the largest patch of subtropical rainforest and eucalypt forest remaining on the Sunshine Coast and is an incubator for a quarter of Queensland’s wildlife, including 243 species of birds.

It feels like the entire park is our playground. Without a soul in sight, we splash, plunge and wade through gentle flowing creeks, trot through hidden pathways bedded with pine needles and canter up hills for spectacular vistas.

After the introductory ride, Alex and his partner in life and accompanying guide Rebecca Harr transport us half an hour southwest into the hinterland. Their headquarters is at Noosa North Shore, the northern point of the Sunshine Coast. It’s a small coastal community comprising of a pub, cabin-style accommodation, horse riding facilities and a caravan park encircled by dense coastal scrub.

According to the itinerary, we return here on day six for some splishsplashing on horseback by the sea.

That night at Amamoor Lodge, we are treated to sundowners around the fire in Ma and Pa Kettle rocking chairs. John entertains the group with far-flung tales as he cooks whiting fillets, sweet chilli prawns and vegetable kebabs on a cooking plate that hangs over the slow-burning coals. Our host waves his cooking tongs about like he’s a conductor of an orchestra while words like ‘fair dinkum’; ‘larrikin’ and ‘she’ll be right’ fly from his mouth. The Australian words cause confusion for Jane and have the rest of us in fits of laughter.

We arrive at Amamoor Lodge on dusk and are greeted by owners John and Cynthia Hayes. The homestead was restored and extended

by John and Cynthia seven years ago. That night we’re treated to

The next day we bid farewell to Amamoor Lodge and head northwest to our next destination – a tiny, one horse town called Kilkivan. The one-hour journey takes us through prime cattle

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country where the paddocks are swathed in belly-high grass thanks to drought-breaking rain that fell weeks before.

On our ride we are chaperoned by fourth generation Kilkivan local Mike Webb, who is a stockman, bush poet and writer. He’s a true gentleman and speaks with passion and deliverance about the land we ride upon.

At the tail end of the ride we stumble through a valley of prehistoric, stout grass trees that stand side-by-side resembling a sizable pygmy tribe. Their charcoal black trunks and trademark flower antennae fascinated early European settlers and were a staple bush tucker plant for Aborigines.

Over the next two nights we’re wined, dined and accommodated for by Bruce and Rae Hurley, owners of The Left Bank bed and breakfast, in Kilkivan. The charismatic couple have been the foot soldiers of the much-awarded B&B for ten years.

On day four of our itinerary we drive for twenty minutes to a tiny speck on the map called Tansey for some mustering on the 10,000-acre cattle property Jaylyn Downs, which is owned and managed by husband and wife team Justin and Lyndal Hafey.

It’s a near-perfect day. Our job is to muster a herd of 50 steers into the yards. We split up into two groups to boundary ride the scrubby paddock. I ride alongside Justin. Not a small man, he rides like a centaur.

Justin sets a cracking pace as we follow narrow cattle pads that cut into hills. I squeeze between dense scrub and duck beneath sticky yellow spider webs that hang like clotheslines between trees. >

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At one stage while riding along a rocky outcrop I hear “The bastard …” and Justin spurs his stallion from a walk into a canter and bounds down a steep hill to get in front of a breakaway steer. I follow suit, kicking Strawberry Dan into action chasing the gravelspitting coat-tails of Justin. I crouch into Dan’s sweaty neck as we leap over shrubs and limbo under tree branches, his ears pricked and alert with one eye on the steer.

I watch Justin and his stallion shoulder the runaway steer back to the main herd with the dexterity of a tango dancer. Three hours later, the horses creamed in foamy sweat, we count 50 steers in the timber cattle yards. We water the horses down in a shallow oblong dam.

The next day, after a relaxing ride leap frogging between quirky hinterland towns, Jane and I check into the opulent Noosa Springs Resort and Spa on the Sunshine Coast for our last two nights. Jane is beside herself when told about the lavish spa and gym facilities and manages to squeeze a class in before dinner.

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On our last riding day, Jane and I don crisp cotton dressing gowns and slip into fluffy white slippers, a welcome change to boots and jodhpurs, and spend a languid three-hours in the day spa. After an hour massage I feel like my body has turned to jelly thanks to the expert hands of my massage therapist. From the massage I slip into the thermal suite, which resembles a luxurious Greek bathhouse.

I float around the heated pool positioning myself under various hydro massage jet streams that help soothe my sore muscles.

That afternoon we mount up for our final ride on the 50km stretch of beach along Noosa North Shore. We ride along a sun-bleached sandy track in Indian file until it deposits us on an empty expanse of beach. The nostrils of the horses flare with the pungent smell of salt and the offshore wind blows their manes and tails into a wild tangle.

At a gentle canter, we zig-zag up the beach. The crashing waves chase Strawberry Dan’s feet as we lope in and out of the ocean. I loosen my reins and Dan stretches into a full-paced gallop.

I feel wild, free and alive.

It’s a fitting finale to a week of exceptional accommodation and cuisine, larrikin hosts and superb horses back-dropped by scenery that astounds with its beauty.

This six night, seven-day bush and beach horse riding holiday is $2800 per person. The price includes all meals, accommodation and riding. For available dates and booking information visit horse riding holiday specialists globetrotting.com.au or info@globetrotting.com.au

calendar of events

december Nambour Originals

Surf camp

Set in a lush outdoor amphitheatre, Nambour Originals showcases local, national and international artists free of charge. Grab a few friends and a picnic rug and soak up the cruisy atmosphere of what is set to become a Sunshine Coast icon. when December 12 where Quota Park, 60 Matthew Street, Nambour cost Free eastcoastoriginals.org.au

Billabong will host a surf camp for Sunshine Coast grommets aged 6 to 16 at Dicky Beach this summer. The one or two-day camp offers a smorgasbord of surfing-related events and is open to girls and boys of all surfing abilities.

Learn techniques from some of the best surfers in the water, shape a surfboard and enter fun challenges fuelled by quality giveaways. when December 16 to 17 where Dicky Beach cost $120 for one day, $199 for two days supersurfcamps.com

Kings Beach carols Nothing enlivens the Christmas spirit quite like carols by candlelight. And where better to perch yourself for an evening of festive cheer than Kings Beach in Caloundra. There will be loads of roving performers to keep the kids entertained while dance troupes, choirs and soloists Liza Beamish (soprano) and Johhny Peek (tenor) take to the stage. A dazzling fireworks display will ensure the event ends with a bang. when December 19 where Kings Beach Amphitheatre, Caloundra cost Free

GIVEAWAY salt has two day passes to the Billabong surf camp to giveaway to two lucky readers valued at $120 each.

To enter jump online at saltmagazine.com.au and head to the win section and leave your details.

january Circus workshop

exploredreamdiscover Woodford Folk Festival

Learn myriad circus skills from the professionals.

Activities range from juggling to walking a tight-wire and riding a uni-cycle. Daredevils can receive individual tuition and master aerial artistry from a static bar. Perfect for a bit of school holiday fun. when Six days a week during school holidays.

Closed Wednesdays. where Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Ocean Drive, Mudjimba cost Prices from $25 cirqueespace.com

The tiny town of Woodford is set to come alive for the Sunshine Coast’s premier festival. More than 2000 performers and 580 events are planned for the six-day extravaganza that will take its audience into the new year, Woodford-style. Featuring concerts, comedy shows, craft workshops and environmental talks, this mixed bag event is as unique as it is varied. when December 27 to January 1 where Woodfordia, Woodrow Road, Woodford cost Ticket prices vary woodfordfolkfestival.com

Australian film festival Tapas night Prawn and corn cakes with chilli aioli, and grilled haloumi with capsicum, caper and lemon relish, are just some of the appetisers that will be leaping from the menu to your mouth at The Caf’s new tapas night. Live music, delectable food, cold beverages and a relaxed vibe make this the perfect way to spend a summer evening. when Every Thursday and Friday night from 5.30pm where The Caf Coolum, 21 Birtwill Street, Coolum Beach cost Prices vary thecafcoolum.com

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Maleny Film Society will screen three homegrown films over two days. Writer and director of South Solitary and Love Serenade Shirley Barrett will introduce her films and make a guest appearance at the festival dinner.

Also screening is Judy Pascoe’s The Tree. when January 21 and 22 where Maleny Community Centre, 23 Maple St, Maleny cost $13 per session malenyfilmsociety.info

Australia Day thong challenge It’s all about thongs this Australia Day. Head to the beach and join in the fun as Mooloolaba attempts to whisk the record for the longest line of inflatable thongs from WA. Other events include a dash for thongs, thong relay and a thong throwing competition. Who knew that a piece of rubber worn on our feet could inspire so much fun? when January 26 where Mooloolaba Beach cost Registration starts at $25 havaianasthongchallenge.com.au

Grape Stomp Festival

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Flame Hill Vineyard is throwing its annual Grape Stomp Festival to celebrate the harvesting of the vineyard. Join in as over a tonne of red wine grapes are stomped, squashed and squeezed to the sounds of jazz and wafts of delicious food from the award-winning Deck Restaurant. when January 29 where Flame Hill Vineyard, 249 Western Avenue, Montville cost Pre-paid tickets $20 flamehill.com.au

february Waitangi Day Immerse yourself in New Zealand and Pacific Island culture at the Sunshine Coast’s own Waitangi Day event. Watch on as Maori and Polynesian dancers take to the floor, browse through arts and crafts stalls, join in workshops, or indulge in a traditional Hangi meal (this means it’s cooked in the ground). Now in its fourth year on the coast, the event celebrates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, which guaranteed New Zealand’s Maori people land rights. when February 12 where Stockland Park, Nicklin Way, Kawana waitangiday.com.au

march Kaleidoscope Kaleidoscope is monthly market connecting women and children on the coast. Crammed with stunning boutique products, educational stalls, and a Kaleido-Kids Playroom, this is not the average market. when March 10 where Lake Kawana Community Centre, Bokarina kaleidoscopeevents.com.au

Noosa Festival of Surfing Australia’s favorite surf festival turns 20 this year and to celebrate they have put together a stellar program brimming with activities. There is a range of surfing competitions to enter including longboard, finless, stand up paddle and a family challenge. For those who would prefer to keep their feet on the land, entertainment will light up beachside venues. when March 12 to 20 where Surfing at First Point, Noosa. Entertainment venues Beachside cost Prices vary noosafestivalofsurfing.com

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Home-sized Luxury Beachfront Apartments

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characters ooze wit and whimsy words and photos kate johns

Illustrator, author and poet Kate Knapp wears her heart on her sleeve.

Her heart is also sewn onto the sleeves of the whimsical creatures that she breathes life into with her paintbrush, quill, words and borrowed quotes.

From electric blue birds with pea green beaks that recite thoughtful Rumi quotes to Saffy the effervescent dog who has a penchant for surfing, they each speak Kate’s sentiments.

Kate is on her knees in the vegetable garden of her parents’ ten hectare property in Flaxton in the Sunshine Coast hinterland with a trowel in hand, digging a hole for the lettuce seedlings that were picked up at the farmers’ markets this morning.

It’s a near-perfect day with a breeze floating across the neatly trimmed lawn that is the centre stage of a spectacular panoramic vista. The property looks over sleepy hinterland villages that creep into coastal suburbia, which in turn is calmed by the Pacific Ocean.

Kate spends most of her weekends on top of the mountain with her parents Patrick and Cynthia and her sister Samantha, who also lives on the property with husband, Darren and eight-year-old daughter, Grace.

River Cottage Fresh At River Cottage we source the finest and freshest in-season produce, with a focus on choosing our favourite local suppliers who use organic principles.

Our imaginative chef creates a new menu daily that is delicate and inspired, full of a variety of tastes and flavours that offer you a delightful culinary treat.

From aromatic herbs to seafood caught that morning, it’s Noosa friendly fare that is constantly changing and always fresh.

Our friendly staff, extensive wine list and ideal location make dining with us a unique experience.

It’s easy to understand why Kate escapes her Twigseeds studio in Brisbane for the crisp mountain air of the hinterland. Her parents’ property has acres of park-like lawns dotted with old, worn trees, an enviable organic veggie patch and five hectares of restored rainforest.

“It is extremely beautiful … being so high, looking out to the sea, the world below looks so tranquil,” Kate says. “The worries that seem so big suddenly from that perspective seem just part of the tides of life. Being able to see the ocean from the lush hills makes me feel calm and filled with inspiration.”

Kate grew up in Brisbane and credits her family as the most important ingredient in incubating her creativity.

“I was quite a shy, nervous and sensitive child – bit like a bird really,” Kate says.

“Luckily I was and still am surrounded by extraordinary family who are the best of kindred spirits.” >

River Cottage now open for lunch Friday and Saturday between 12 and 2pm. Dinner is served Monday to Saturday from 6pm. It’s the perfect location for your wedding, corporate function or cocktail event.

Bookings are essential.

Phone (07) 5449 7441 or email wohner@bigpond.com 301 Weyba Road Noosaville rivercottagerestaurant.com.au

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“It’s quite a complex relationship with all those characters in my head”

to author and illustrator Beatrix Potter, who was famous for her character Peter Rabbit. As portrayed in the popular movie Miss Potter, cheeky Peter Rabbit would come to life on the page and talk to Beatrix as she painted. Kate has the same experience when she dips her quill into the ink jar to draw characters like Saffy, Ruby Red Shoes or the myriad of birds and mice.

“It’s quite a complex relationship with all those characters in my head,” Kate says. “I love them so much, they have a life of their own.

“The pressure to capture my subjects perfectly is excruciating. The enjoyment comes from the time spent with each little character as they tell me their story or woes to paint and the satisfaction when its complete and they’re brought to life.”

All of Kate’s quirky creatures are given a greater meaning through thought-provoking quotes, uplifting sayings with words from philosophers and famous poets, and her own words.

Family gatherings were spent with her grandparents at their house in Ashgrove, Brisbane where her grandfather would captivate the two sisters with tales of Silver the fairy, who deposited sweets in the green, felt-lined drawers of an old sideboard.

“We always just missed her (Silver the fairy) as we ran into the room to find the window ajar and the lace curtain spookily dancing,” she laughs.

Kate completed a degree in graphic design at the Queensland College of Art, but she did not share some typical art students’ characteristics.

“I always felt embarrassed, as I wanted to fit in and be a dark, edgy artist and wear black, but it just wasn’t me,” she says.

Kate worked in Europe for three years after university, and when she returned to Australia, she lived in Montville.

“I came alive creatively and the amazing artists of the area made me realise you could be whatever you wanted. It all began from there,” she says.

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Kate’s family of creatures are brought to life on cards, art prints, stationery, books and more recently her much-loved character Ruby Red Shoes has taken the form of a soft toy.

Three years ago Kate’s life stalled with the sudden loss of her canine soul mate Saffy (short for Saffron), who was her shadow, muse and best friend for eleven years. Saffy was the first official character that Kate brought to life with her paintbrush, and was the catalyst for her fascination with drawing animals.

“Saffy burst into my world and taught me everything I needed to know about life,” Kate says. “She was hilarious, naughty, sweet and determined. It was my absolute adoration of Saffy that inspired me to draw animals. Suddenly I saw them all differently – she lived all her emotions in the moment and shamelessly.”

Two years ago Kate launched her first book ‘It’s not always black and white.’ The book is a collection of black and white illustrations of scatty birds in melancholic human scenarios. The ink sketches of the birds and Kate’s clever word craft leave the reader inspired, transformed and enlightened.

“The book ‘It’s not always black and white’ was a compilation of illustrations I’d been working on for the last eight years. They are snapshots of things I see myself or other people doing,” Kate says. “Just looking at it from a bird’s perspective perhaps.”

And in November Kate released her second book Nest Eggs – a pocket-sized book filled to the brim with feathered philosophers whispering words of inspiration.

So for as long as the natty, talkative creatures keep knocking on Twigseeds studio door requesting to be illustrated, Kate will continue to give her characters the public stage from which to sing – with her heart firmly stitched on their sleeves.

Twigseeds is available at Giddy & Grace, Shop 2, 1 Maple Street, Maleny, 5494 3636 or Ardleigh Cleveland Gallery, Hyatt Regency Coolum, Warran Road, Coolum, 5449 3521 or Belle Coastal Living, Shop 7, Middy’s Complex, 29 Main Street, Buderim, 5453 7773. twigseeds.com

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brings fresh flavour words frances frangenheim photos kate johns

Executive chef Justin Brekalo may have grown up cooking Yugoslavian goulashes and pastries but his bistro menu at the Rainbow Beach Hotel plays with only the freshest of Australian flavours and local produce: scallops and spanner crabs, king prawns and black mussels, Angus beef and Wagyu rump.

The dishes are the epitome of honest, clean and fresh modern Australian fare – a pleasant culinary surprise in a sleepy seaside village of just 1000 residents. Rainbow Beach isn’t short of discerning customers though: every year more than 70,000 visitors sweep through the town, located 90 minutes north of Noosa on the Cooloola coast. They come to camp, to fish, four-wheel drive and to access Fraser Island, all soaking up the intense beauty of this peaceful and pristine stretch of white sand beaches with iconic rainbow coloured streaks through its sand cliffs.

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Justin, 29, explains he and his wife first moved to Rainbow Beach in September 2008.

His mission was to launch the local hotel bistro from woe to go as head chef. In his signature laid-back way, Justin says the opportunity was just too good to ignore.

“I’d been working at Sails in Noosa for nine months or so when I started talking to Lyndon Simmons, who owns Sails, about the new venture,” he says. Simmons, along with business partners Alistair Bayle and Mark Simmons, co-owns the $30 million Rainbow Beach development, which includes the breezy new Queenslander-style hotel as well as the boutique resort, The Plantation.

“I knew it was worth a look at and after talking to the manager we decided to give it a go,” Justin says. Simple as that.

He set about developing the bistro from scratch, overseeing everything from researching and ordering the stoves and ovens to choosing cutlery and interviewing new staff.

“It was a pretty stressful time,” Justin notes, as a clear understatement. “One of the toughest things was that none of us had worked together before. We opened on 3 December 2008 and at that stage we’d only been in the kitchen a week beforehand.”

For the first month it was all hands on deck, with the team working long hours seven days a week to make the bistro hum. The hard work has paid off and in peak holiday seasons it’s hard to find a spare seat. Now two years on Justin is pleased to report the kitchen runs like a dream with a passionate staff of five chefs cooking with only the freshest fare, most sourced locally, for lunch and dinner sittings.

“My food philosophy is to keep it simple and keep it clean,” Justin says. “That was always the main aim. We try to do modern Australian, bistro style. We also wanted to incorporate a steakhouse concept so we focus on meat from the local butcher across the road.”

The local ingredients include seafood from Caloundra and Noosa, fruit from down the road at Gympie, and herbs and vegies from Noosa and the hinterland.

The feedback has been glowing with visitors from the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and interstate commenting the food is some of the best bistro fare they’ve tasted in a long time. But Justin says perhaps the greatest compliment comes from locals who are returning to the site of their old haunt.

“As you can imagine, being a small town, when the old hotel was knocked down and a flash new one was built it put some people off. But they’ve all started to return again – it’s great to see,” he says.

Watching and listening to others is what got Justin inspired to cook in the first place.

As a little boy, he loved watching his mum and grandma cook.

“My grandma is Yugoslav, so she would make a lot of pastries. I can remember her rolling out filo pastry on the kitchen table when I was young. We’d make feta and spinach parcels, goulash, and things like that … Mum says she can remember me when I was about five cooking in the kitchen making the little feta and spinach parcels by myself.”

From age 16, Justin knew he wanted to be a chef and by age 20 had completed his apprenticeship. He worked hard to soak up knowledge under head chefs at Jaspers restaurant in Noosa’s Hastings Street from 2001 and under executive chef Paul Leete at Sails in 2008.

When he’s not working, Justin and his wife like to fish, either driving their four-wheel drive to Double Island Point or launching their tinny on the river.

It’s a pleasant break from the organised chaos of the kitchen.

Rainbow Beach Hotel, 1 Rainbow Beach Road, Rainbow Beach.

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pageturners For relaxation, stimulation and pure escapism, nothing beats losing yourself in a good book. salt reviews five of the best latest releases.

Solo Vicki McAuley | Macmillan Australia | $34.99 paperback

Hidden between the diary entries of an adventurer and the insights of his widow lies a love story.

But this is no ordinary tale.

Andrew McAuley died in 2007 while attempting to kayak 1600km across the Tasman, from Australia to New Zealand.

After encountering great white sharks, overcoming psychological exhaustion and enduring a category nine storm, his kayak was found just 80km off the coast of New Zealand. His body was never recovered.

Solo, written by Vicki McAuley as a tribute to her late husband, explores Andrew’s love of adventure and their love of life that led to him paddling into the unforgiving seas on his world first expedition.

Inspirational yet heartbreaking, this is not an easy one to put down. claire plush

Scratch and Patch series Angela Bueti | Illustrated by Stu Reid | Joshua Books | $8.90 each

This series of three books is specifically aimed at encouraging young boys to read.

They follow the adventures of two cheeky monsters who have adventures doing all sorts of ‘boyish’ activities such as swimming, fishing, playing soccer and surfing.

The use of the Queensland beginners’ font, used in school texts, is a clever way of helping early readers to identify letters and words.

The illustrations are eye-catching and the stories are engaging.

However, there is no reason why girls would not enjoy them just as much as the boys.

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Bouncing Back When You Hit Rock Bottom Stephen Dale | Vivid Publishing | $34.95

Stephen Dale fell over a cliff when he was 21, sustaining shocking injuries.

His survival was remarkable, but it was the journey he took getting to know himself, re-learning even the simplest task, that takes the reader by the hand and heart. Depression, fear, rage, pain … Dale ran the gamut.

The story is inspirational, funny and difficult as Dale recounts his 10-year struggle to truly live again, and be a better person than before his shattering accident.

This book is soul food. jane fynes-clinton

Zombiesons’ Time Machine Knife & Packer | Scholastic Australia | $10.99 paperback

In the third Freak Street series, the freaky families are time-travelling.

A visiting sacred cat bites the Zombiesons’ three-headed dog on the bottom and unleashes an ancient Egyptian curse.

They go time-travelling to the land of the pharaohs to rescue their beloved pet and all sorts of adventures follow, including a meeting with the friendly Mummysons.

A very silly, fun addition to the Freak Street collection, whose entertaining illustrations are designed to attract young readers to a chapter format. For ages 7+. linda read

Reading Madame Bovary Amanda Lohrey | Black Inc | $32.95

You’ve got to love a book of short stories on holidays and this is a collection of crackers.

Deliciously frank and surprisingly confronting, it is like a smorgasbord where only substantial dishes are available.

None of the offerings is light or half-formed. Author Amanda Lohrey has positioned each character, crafted each setting and adopted each perspective so that from the outset the reader can only relish the sumptuousness of the reading experience. jane fynes-clinton saltmagazine.com.au 33

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If you’re not one to take the road less travelled, you’ve probably driven right past the sleepy seaside suburb of Cotton Tree without even knowing.

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It’s tucked discreetly off Maroochydore’s main artery of Aerodrome Road, and hugs the stunning coastline and Maroochy River mouth. True to its name, it is dotted with sprawling native cotton trees (Hibiscus tiliaceus) – their large rounded leaves and twisted branches providing welcome shade patches to this sun-kissed stretch of the Sunshine Coast.

I visit Cotton Tree on a blustery morning when the sea is wild and storm clouds are brewing on the horizon. I’m here to explore by foot its breathtaking beaches and riverbanks, which bustle with holidaymakers at peak times but still have pockets that channel its sleepy vibe. One such pocket is the northern end of Alexander Parade that leads to the beach and the Maroochy River mouth.

I follow the short sandy path from my car to the beach. As I walk over the rise of the sand dune a refreshing gust of sea air greets me as the powerful ocean crashes and tumbles to shore. There are no surfers out today. I head for the angry water’s edge and squish my toes in the soggy sand before ambling north.

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Despite the ominous clouds, the breeze is invigorating and the sun strong; it beckons early risers out to play. A happy dog, with ball in mouth and a nose covered in saliva and sand, trots past with its owner. A young family enjoys a breakfast picnic in the soft sand and a lone runner strides past. Everyone seems to be enjoying the open space and serenity so close to the bustle of everyday life. While the main patrolled beach is just 400 metres south at the Maroochydore Surf Club, this little pocket of the coastline that nudges the river mouth feels secluded and a bit like our secret.

But it’s no secret – this has long been a favourite spot for campers and day-trippers, even before the first house was built in Cotton Tree in 1916. And for thousands of years the Kabi-Kabi tribe of Aborigines wandered here amongst ti-trees and wild flower plains. >

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I continue walking north – playfully jumping over the rows of giant sandbags used to prevent the king tides from reclaiming the land as occurred in 2002 when a huge chunk of the river mouth was swept away, taking the Pincushion camping area with it.

I soon arrive at the river mouth and see the water soften at the inlet. A kayaker is heading for shore after crossing the choppy channel. While he has the ocean to himself this morning, it is usually a busy spot with windsurfers, jet skis and sailing boats whipping about for sport’s sake and for fun. Further north is Pincushion Island; it seems only a stone’s throw away, although in reality it would be a long and foolish swim. The island is a rock and sand formation and draws fishermen like bees to honey – they zip across in their ‘tinnies’ by day to try their luck fishing in the fertile waters.

Before following the river mouth inland I spot a sandy path that leads from the dunes to a wooden picket fence. Framed with she-oak trees and other hardy greenery, the dune doubles as the beach entrance to the Cotton Tree Caravan Park. Established some 100 years ago, the holiday park covers nine hectares of prime land on the Maroochy River and Cotton Tree beachfront. It enjoys a constant stream of visitors with tents and caravans, fourwheel drives, canoes, surfboards, bikes and fishing rods in tow.

Apparently fishermen love this river and ocean spot. Depending on the season, bream, whiting and flathead can be snared.

The Cotton Tree Caravan Park is recently heritage listed in recognition of the community’s long love affair with the fine art of camping. As far back as 1888 the Salvation Army began hosting its annual Christmas camps here amongst the ancient cotton trees.

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The events gave early settlers a chance to enjoy leisure activities away from the temptations of gambling, alcohol and dancing, which was all prohibited. Of course there was no swimming in the open sea in those days because, well, no one knew how to swim.

The calm, shallow stretch of Maroochy River was a much more suitable playground for fishing, bathing and sailing.

I continue my walk around the river mouth and past the westernedge of the caravan park. Picnic tables and grassy riverbanks make for idyllic spots to share a meal or watch the sunset. An unassuming sandy path links the caravan park to one of the area’s signature riverside restaurants, perched on the riverbank and accessible from Cotton Tree Park. It boasts a massive cotton tree that shades comfy lounge chairs and day beds – a tempting pit stop. Past the restaurant is the landscaped esplanade, which stretches for kilometres along the river. With a sparkling new kids’ playground, BBQ areas, jetties, walking and cycling tracks, and cafes and boutiques set back from the road, it’s no surprise it is a hive of activity. >

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Playing in Cotton Tree: • Cotton Tree is home to a superb selection of boutiques, eateries, hair salons and day spas that are a destination in themselves. You’ll be pleased to know that there are no multinationals to speak of in this vibrant coastal village, only savvy businesses oozing originality.

Our picks for retail therapy would be: OV Boutique (5479 4505), Alterior Motif (5443 3406), Essential Style (5479 4785), NY2K (5443 1955), Willow & Bird (5479 1002), Swells International (5443 2448).

In terms of eateries salt’s all time favourites are: The Silva Spoon (5443 8822), Raw Energy (5443 1777), Habits on Cotton Tree (5452 7722) and Nude Deli Café (5443 8819).

As for personal preening, you can’t go wrong with these suggestions: Eco Organic Hair & Beauty (5451 1300), Lime Health & Beauty (5443 8201) and Juhi Hair Body Life (5443 7710).

• Pop along to the Cotton Tree Street Markets at King Street, open every Sunday morning from 7am to noon.

• Treat the kids to some playtime at the Cotton Tree Esplanade playground or visit the impressive new adventure water park at the Aquatic Centre next door in Cotton Tree Park.

• Find a signature cotton tree by the river’s edge and settle in its shade for a picnic.

• Sign up for a lazy afternoon game of lawn bowls at the oldschool Maroochydore Bowls Club in the heart of Cotton Tree.

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I head back to my car through Cotton Tree Park, which is also home to the local swimming pool and a colourful new adventure water park for kids. I drive south along the quiet one-way street of Alexander Parade, past simple fibro shacks and low-rise holiday apartments. Within seconds I’m at the Maroochydore Surf Club, perched on the dunes overlooking the ocean and south to Mooloolaba. Across the zebra crossing, a petite café with colourful higgledy-piggledy chairs and white shutters serves sandy-footed beachgoers coffees and other tasty refreshments. Cotton Tree’s main beach is patrolled all year-round and the long-running surf club is going strong, having formed in 1915 as the first on the Sunshine Coast and the second in Queensland. Prior to 1915, the only life saving options were a copper life buoy and 300 metres of rope hanging on a tree and marked “For life saving only”.

Today the club has grown to support 350 Nippers and 300 volunteer lifeguards. Sunday mornings are a blur of blue, black and white caps (club colours for the mighty Black Swans) as the Nippers train their little hearts out on the sand and in the surf. For parents and onlookers, it’s a strangely calming activity to watch – despite all the running, diving and jumping, the waves continue to roll in, one after the other, unperturbed by the flurry of activity on shore.

Perhaps because this area has seen so much over the years, it keeps replenishing itself so the next visitor will feel like they’ve stumbled across a secret. Perhaps it is their very own sleepy seaside suburb.

WEB EXCLUSIVE To see more photos of Cotton Tree, go to our website saltmagazine.com.au

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culinary passion, olympic skill words linda read photos anastasia kariofyllidis

Multiple gold, silver and bronze medallist Lee Jeynes is looking forward to competing at the next Olympics – the Culinary Olympics, that is.

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And if you think his preparation, training and dedication would be any less intense than that associated with the more traditional Olympic sports, think again.

It’s no mean feat for a team of five chefs to prepare a three-course meal for 120 people within the space of a few hours, in a glass kitchen – no ‘prep’ allowed. And the last meal has to be judged to be as perfect as the first.

This is the type of competition in which Lee regularly competes around the world as part of the Welsh National Culinary Team.

Lee’s medal tally – 15 gold, 20 silver and five bronze – from three Culinary Olympics, three Culinary World Cups and many other international competitions, is testament to his dedication to the pursuit of excellence in the kitchen.

It also makes it a pretty safe bet that dining at Restaurant Aroona, Noosa Heads, where Lee is presently the executive chef, will be a very pleasant experience. It is a perfect venue to show off Lee’s culinary prowess.

While relatively new to the Australian dining scene – Lee, 43, emigrated with his wife and two children from the UK only 18 months ago – he is no stranger to the business of fine dining.

His extensive experience over the past 25 years as a chef, and his appointment as executive chef from the restaurant’s inception, means that Lee has been able to have full creative reign in the kitchen.

He describes the menu as “modern Australian with a European twist”.

“That’s my background,” he says. “I find it hard to get away from that. >

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“It’s a completely different food style in Australia.”

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“But also, you come to a new country, and you want to learn some different things.”

Lee says it’s always exciting to work with new and different styles and combinations of foods, especially those which are available on the Sunshine Coast.

“It’s a completely different food style in Australia,” he says.

“The fruit, the seafood – it’s a lot lighter. Obviously we’ve got four seasons in the UK. Our summer season is nothing like the summer season we get here, so what I think is a light dish over there is not as light here.

“And there are combinations that we don’t use over there, and different ingredients. There are more South-East Asian influences here.”

Lee is impressed with the local produce which is available, and uses it as much as possible. “We use things when they’re in season,” he says. “We’re doing the local farmers’ markets on a Sunday now.

Once a month we choose some things at the market and bring them back for lunch.”

Lee’s rise to the top of his profession began, ironically, with the end of his earlier dream of being a professional footballer back in his home town of Barry in Wales.

“At 16 I signed for a professional club and I had an accident, breaking both my legs,” he says. “So I had to make a choice.

Lee describes himself most emphatically as “very hands on” in the kitchen, but praises the skills and applauds the enthusiasm of his current team.

“I’ve worked with some good chefs, but the team I’ve got here at the moment, they’ve got great enthusiasm,” he says. “They’re always saying ‘Can we do this? Can we try this?’ You don’t want to curb that enthusiasm.”

As well as relishing the challenge of running the Restaurant Aroona kitchen, Lee and his family are relishing their new home on the Sunshine Coast. He and his wife chose Noosa during an earlier holiday to Australia where they fell in love with the lifestyle and climate, thinking it would be a perfect place to raise their family.

They were right – the kids have become true locals, loving the beach, with both of them being enthusiastic ‘nippers’. Lee says he loves going down to the beach on a Sunday morning to watch.

“It’s nice to go down there if you’ve been working late – it’s nice to see them doing that,” he says.

Lee laughs heartily when asked about who does the cooking at home. “I’ll do the cooking most of the time,” he says, adding that his wife (understandably!) thinks that’s only fair. The kids are also keen cooks.

“My kids love cooking; they want to cook all the time,” he says.

“Because I was always out of the house at training, I was used to cooking for myself. So I went to catering college, got qualified and went to London. I fell into it really. I’ve been doing it ever since.”

Lee, meanwhile, has even joined his local over-35s football club, where he’s enjoying meeting some fellow football fanatics and keeping fit. “I even recently met a boy who’s from my home town, Barry, in Wales!” he says.

From London, Lee went to Britain’s famous Lake District, where he honed his skills for 20 years in some of Britain’s finest dining establishments. It was during this time that he joined the Welsh National Culinary Team, becoming the captain, and competing with the world’s best.

As for his future in international competitions, Lee’s not showing any signs of stopping that just yet. He’s off to Luxembourg this year to meet his teammates and compete in the Culinary World Cup, and will no doubt be at the Culinary Olympics in Germany in 2012.

“It started off when I did a competition in London, to prove myself, and did quite well,” he says. “Then I got involved in my national team.

“Competing’s fun,” says Lee with a smile. “It’s rewarding. You get to see so much.”

“The great thing is I get to see so many different ideas and different skills, and I get to bring them back to the kitchen.”

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holiday helpings Barbecued mangoes and berries 2 large mangoes 1 cup fresh blueberries 2 tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp butter 1 tbsp lemon juice Cut the mangoes into halves on either side of the stone taking care not to cut into the mango stone. Use a knife to cut across the flesh of the mango halves. Place each mango half, cut side up, on each of four double thicknesses of heavy duty foil (30cm square). Sprinkle each with blueberries, brown sugar, butter and lemon juice. Fold foil around mangoes and seal tightly.

Barbecue over medium-low heat for 18-20 minutes or until tender. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape. Serve with ice cream and extra blueberries which have been simmered gently in a small amount of water in a pan on a low heat.

barbecue bliss words sally trude photos anastasia kariofyllidis Lamb kebabs 750g thick lamb steak (cut into 3cm cubes) ½ tsp cumin 3 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp garlic salt Combine and marinate from 1 to 8 hours.

Place on pre-soaked skewers. Barbecue for 4 to 6 minutes until medium rare, turning once. Please note: wooden skewers need to be pre-soaked for an hour to avoid burning.

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Celebrate warm weather with our collection of easy barbecue recipes.

Barbecuing adds flavour to foods, cooks fast and is much more fun than cooking indoors.

And oh, there is no better smell in summer!

Fire up the barbecue and get cooking.

Drunken prawns 1kg large prawns, peeled and de-veined 4 limes, juiced 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp salt ½ cup dark beer 2 cloves minced garlic Thread prawns on pre-soaked skewers.

Mix all other ingredients, brush over prawns while cooking on the barbecue. Turn once. Cook prawns until no longer translucent.

FREE BARBEcUE HOT SPOTS • La Balsa Park at the end of Harbour Parade, Buddina.

• M offat Beach Park to Eleanor Shipley Park, Seaview Terrace, Moffat Beach.

• C larke Place Park (Happy Valley), The Esplanade, Caloundra.

• C otton Tree Park, The Esplanade, Cotton Tree.

• P ower Memorial Park, Mudjimba Esplanade, Mudjimba.

• Noosaville Lions Park, Gympie Terrace, Noosaville.

• Peregian Beach Park, Peregian Beach.

• Kenilworth Town Park, Charles Street, Kenilworth.

Barbecued portobello mushroom salad 6 large mushrooms, stemmed ½ cup olive oil 3 tbsp dry red wine ½ cup fresh orange juice Combine all ingredients and marinate for 1 hour at room temperature. Barbecue mushrooms turning once.

Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side. Cool and slice thinly.

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morsels of market magic words and photos kate johns

It’s a quarter to seven on a Sunday morning and already there is a jostle for car parks surrounding the Noosa Farmers’ Market.

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People from all directions stream into the markets, resembling bees to a honey pot. Some are wheeling trolleys that skip clumsily over the gravel road; others have recycled bags dangling loosely in the crutches of their arms, ready to be filled with the best seasonal produce.

have been growing mushrooms for more than forty years.

Three hours before this activity began, farmers were arriving and setting up under the cover of darkness. There is a kinship amongst the stallholders, who believe in quality regional produce taken from the ground and delivered straight to the consumer. In some cases, growers have been market neighbours for more than five years, celebrating milestones together.

Sitting cheek-to-cheek with the mushroom stall is Dev’s Herbs, a true blue family affair run by the Grainger family. Trellis tables are teeming with bundles of spring onions, Lebanese cucumbers, baby carrots, bok choy, snow peas, lettuces and potted herbs. Like a backyard check-out counter, speedy cash transactions are made.

Shane Stanley started the Noosa Farmers’ Market in 2002 and is proud as punch of his bustling showcase of regional produce.

“Eighty percent of the people you see are in a 60km radius of Noosa,” Shane says.

Nursing a coffee, Shane moves between the stalls talking to growers while double checking that produce is correctly labelled if it’s grown outside of the region.

People float past the SES volunteer, his post located at the entrance under the shade of a scrappy paperbark tree, and dive head first into the bustling market arena.

At Bernadette Benade’s Arama mushroom stall there is a fast moving line. Bernadette greets loyal customers by name as she shuffles brown paper bags stuffed with healthy, fleshy fungi. She’s been up since 2am with her husband Charles packing the truck at their Palmwoods farm to ensure they reached the markets by 4.30am. Her locally grown mushrooms are $5 a bag and she sells the works – portobello to field, Swiss brown to buttons. Originally from South Africa, the Benades Sandbar_190x137_Salt.pdf 1 8/10/2010 2:55:33 PM

Bernadette explains that their most popular mushroom is the field due to its versatility.

“They can be tossed in a salad or cooked on the barbecue,” she says.

With four staff manning the stall they’re flat out keeping up with demand. Dev greets his female customers with ‘darl’ and ‘love’ as he stuffs herbs and salads into bags. Dev’s Herbs headquarters are at Cootharaba and the family has been in the produce business for more than forty years. They are accustomed to pre-dawn awakenings and from Wednesday until Sunday the family members split up in their vans to head for farmers’ markets from Brisbane to Eumundi to Noosa.

In a fluorescent lime green stall stands farmer Daniel Tabone of Suncoast Limes, clasping a lime green jug, ready to pour samples of his all-natural lime cordial to passers-by. Relative newcomers to the farmers’ markets, Daniel and his wife Linda pluck limes from an orchard at the foothills of the Mt Boulder National Park near Cooran.

Daniel cut his teeth on a small-scale orchard on a hectare outside of Brisbane before moving his family to the hinterland in search of a different lifestyle. Ten years later Suncoast Limes is a fully-fledged commercial lime farm with 2000 Tahitian lime trees catering to both the wholesale and retail market. The lime cordial was born from a traditional family preservative-free lemonade recipe. >

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The following come salt recommended: • Feel authentically European as you bite into a spicy wood-smoked German sausage squeezed in a fresh bun laden with sauerkraut and a combination of mustard and tomato sauce for $5.

• Like a dog sniffing out a butcher shop, the delectable aromas that waft from French Sin – buttery pastries infused with chocolate and cinnamon – will see you pulled by the nose towards a spread of sweet delights and French breads.

• It’s never too early in the morning to enjoy a $7 plate of poffertjes, the Dutch equivalent to our pikelets. They are served dripping with melted butter, icing sugar and topped with homemade berry sauce and fresh cream. Delish!

The morning sun filters through the towering gum trees that line the Noosa AFL car park on Weyba Road. Folk perch on hessian-covered milk crates nursing coffees. A jumping castle sits to the side, acting as a perfect distraction for children while parents get their weekly groceries.

“The art of smoking fish is in our blood; we both have Scandinavian parents,” says Greg Rasmusen about himself and wife, Sue. The husband and wife team, clad in their ‘Noosa Smoke House’ aprons, have been selling their smoked New Zealand king salmon, bluewater barramundi and Australian ocean trout at the Noosa Farmers’ Market for four years now. Their smokehouse is situated in Noosa and the couple implement age-old smoking techniques using a specific hardwood and beech chip blend to capture and enhance the texture and flavour of the fish.

Gastronomes love these smoked fish morsels stuffed into omelettes, baguettes and croissants.

One word of advice for the virginal market goer: arrive with an empty stomach.

Foodies are spoilt for choice with a variety of lip-smacking good delicacies to graze on, starting with breakfast through to brunch, lunch and possibly afternoon tea.

It is impossible to go home without a full tummy, a satisfied smile and a promise to return.

The Noosa Farmers Markets is held every Sunday morning until noon at the AFL Grounds, Weyba Road, Noosaville. noosafarmersmarket.com.au

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• The Magic Cauldron serves up sticky, sugarycoated almonds and nuts from $5 for a small bag.

Kids can watch the cook at work as he stirs his bubbling cauldron filled with nuts and sugar.

• Frenchman Eric Jaffres of Miam Miam flips crepes at the markets. The sour and sweet combination of a piping hot crepe drizzled in lemon and dusted in sugar is particularly delectable.

Home plates • Don’t miss the Golden Valley Pie van if you love pies. They’re gourmet, gluten-free pastry parcels filled with quality ingredients. The only problem will be deciding on which one: lamb and Guinness hot pot, Indian beef and potato curry and, for vegetarians, the char-grilled Tuscan vegetable pie.

• Try the chocolate beetroot cake. It sounds like an odd combination, but you’ll thank us all the same, as it is deliciously sweet and surprisingly moist. See Nathan at the Whole Food Provisions store.

• If you love a good chutney, swing past Sue at D-Vine Flavours and pick up a jar of her chunky, more-ish pineapple chutney.

plate up

plate up dish thai confit of duck with truffle chickpea and asparagus ragout. wine to match dusky sound sauvignon blanc chef alan thompson flaxton gardens, 313 flaxton drive, flaxton. 5445 7450. flaxtongardens.com.au

Delectable food that is perfectly prepared is a treat for the eyes and the tastebuds.

Here we serve up sensational dishes that some of the coast’s best chefs have prepared for summer. Bon appétit!

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Have you visited Kawana Shoppingworld lately?

You may have noticed we have changed! We have introduced some new stores, revamped some old stores and made sure we’ve got something for everyone!

We have more for the ladies including: • Essential Beauty • Lorna Jane • My Beauty Spot And we haven’t forgotten the men with a brand new Tarocash Menswear store now open! Bring the kids along to the new Smiggle or visit some revamped stores including Katies, Millers, Noni B and Richardson’s Jewellers.

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The Changing Face of Kawana Shoppingworld is continuing and we thank you for your patience as we brighten the look of our centre for you!

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dish fresh eumundi strawberries with meringue, honeycomb, pistachio nuts, chocolate sauce and honeycomb ice cream.

Photo Jason Stephensen.

wine to match billecart-salmon champagne chef marc wohner river cottage restaurant, 301 weyba road, noosaville. 5449 7441. rivercottagerestaurant.com.au

dish insalata di mare (cold seafood salad) with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley and fresh tomato.

dish rabbit and pork terrine served with jamon serrano, prune and armagnac paste and walnut and rye toast. wine to match flame hill 2010 pinot gris

wine to match argiolas vermentino di sardegna

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chef osvaldo melosu

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beer is the new wine words graham reeks photos graham reeks & ben clayton

It’s official: top notch beer is the new wine. Aussies have turned on to the brilliance of the world’s most diverse beverage and we don’t just walk into a bar and ask for ‘a beer’ anymore. There are international, premium, boutique, micro-brewed craft beers available. We have a whole world of choice at the tip of our tongues.

The good news is beer is no longer solely about hairy blokes sinking tinnies – it’s more sophisticated. Men and women are increasingly choosing to drink smaller amounts of better quality products passionately brewed by flavour junkies.

And the really good news is there are dozens of enticing tastes, textures and aromas to discover on the coast, including those from the award-winning Sunshine Coast brewery on the outskirts of Maroochydore.

Owner Greg Curran won three medals at the 2010 Australian International Beer Awards and five the previous year. He only uses all natural ingredients to create an impressive range of styles.

Greg has noticed growing numbers of beer-drinkers in the 20 to 35 age group are turning on to more flavoursome brews and are willing to stray from the mainstream.

Nevertheless, he brews a range catering for all palates. A visitor to the brewery can sample them all with a $10 tasting paddle, from a thirst quenching Summer Ale – a mid-strength beer with amazing stone-fruit and melon aromas – to stronger, more complex offerings such as a deep ruby brown Rye Extra Special Bitter, which has a rich malty flavour with notes of pepper and spices.

For the brave he offers Glasshouse Rauch – a beer that tastes like bonfire, thanks to a key ingredient. The flavour of the unusual strong, dark-coloured brew is driven by special malted barley from Bamberg in Bavaria.

“The grain is smoked with beech wood, like the wood you traditionally smoke pork with,” Greg said. “And you get an incredible smoky flavour.”

Greg believes his boutique brewery is one of only a couple in Australia to make a Rauchbier (the term is German for smoke beer).

Germany is one of the biggest consumers of beer in the world, and still has distinctive regional specialities bolstered by special beer purity laws and a network of about 1300 breweries, so if you’re drinking German you can be sure of a good drop.

In the snug alpine-style stone and wood restaurant overlooking the Glass House Mountains, Barbara, with a Bavarian accent to match her outfit, guides customers through her incredible ever-changing range of German bottled beers.

There’s easy-drinking Löwenbräu, wheat-based Schneider-Weisse (a former winner at the Australian International Beer Awards) and the genre-defining Aventinus Weizen-Eisbock – an immense strong, rich, dark wheat lager first created by accident when the beer froze in production.

For drivers (and kids too) she stocks Schneider and Erdinger (non-alcoholic beers) as well as a traditional malt beverage, Kaiserdom Club-Malz.

The Brau-frau says she matches beers to the styles people normally drink.

“If you know what you like we will give you the German variety,” she says.

And they’re served up in beautiful glassware specific to the styles.

But you needn’t worry about having to heft heavy, frothing steins – many are available in small bottles, and Barbara recommends customers share different beers to appreciate more styles without overdoing it. Of course, the beers pair magnificently with German food.

Closer to the sea at Caloundra is a far less typical combination of food and beer. The Blue Orchid was voted second-best Thai restaurant in Australia in 2009, and well-stocked beer fridges back up the food.

Typical Asian lagers are available: Bintang, Tiger, Singha and Chang plus wellknown Aussie beers, but the Blue Orchid’s hidden secret is its special stock of wickedly indulgent Belgian and French-Canadian beers.

A little lowland country sandwiched between the Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg and France, Belgium rarely gets attention, but brewers there produce around 8000 different beers. Centuries of brewing heritage >

It’s like shopping with your best friend

Barbara Lutze knows all about Rauchbier. She’s the sparkly-eyed proprietor of King Ludwig’s, a German restaurant planted on top of the Blackall Range near Maleny. It’s one of the gems of the hinterland.

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sips T O P DR O P S has developed unique styles, including Trappist beers brewed in monasteries, Abbey beers brewed on licence from monasteries, fruit beers, and even sour lambic beers fermented with wild yeasts. French Canada also produces excellent beers in these styles.

Weihenstephane r Kr istall W eissbier Weissbier is made with wheat, which normally gives a cloudy beer. But Kristall means it’s clear. There are aromas of lemon and bubblegum and flavours of lemon wheat and banana.

Generally these beers are strong in alcohol, but deceptively so. The sweet malty flavours mask the bite and they are served in small quantities in their own tulip glasses to help the aromas breathe.

Hawkes Bay Summe r Rese r ve not a beer that’s easy to find, but the hunt is worthwhile for those who like ginger and honey, because this beer is made with those ingredients.

Blue Orchid manager Steven Melrose says he began stocking around a dozen Belgian-style beers due to customer demand.

Weltenbu rger K loster A sam Bock this beer’s almost as complex as its name. It has a rich, sweet, fruitcakey flavours with spices and caramel, and a silky mouth feel that defies its 6.9% strength.

“We’ve always had clientele from Germany and Belgium – they like the spicier food, but they like these beers.

Sometimes they choose them instead of desserts.”

Surprisingly, perhaps, Steven says some match brilliantly with the Thai menu.

“The blonde Unibroue Chambly goes very nicely with seafood, the red Abbey-style Maudite goes great with duck, and the special red lamb matches beautifully with the cocoa flavour of the Trois Pistoles.”

Steven says while men often plump for the ultra-strong Rochefort (11.3 per cent!) many women enjoy the Trois Pistoles. However, he also carries some mid-strength fragrant Floris fruit beers. These strawberry and apple beers contain 30 per cent fruit juice and hardly taste like beer at all.

Aecht Schlenke rla Rauchbie r Urbock a strong and often dark lager with an equally strong dark moniker! The important bit to note in the name is Rauch – German for smoke. Yes, a smoke beer. You either love it or loathe it, but sipping this is a little like licking smoked ham.

Hey, some people say oysters taste like snot, but sales are still strong.

Young’s Double C hocolate Stout this dark London beer really is like liquid chocolate. Try pairing with tart fruit rather than chocolate – strawberries work well, to contrast with its rich sweetness.

Further up the coast at Noosa, Hastings Premium Lager can only be found at one location: Laguna Jack’s on Hastings Street. And there’s no mistaking this as beer.

It’s very drinkable, with the initial earthy bitterness fading as the glass empties – perfect for sunny days by the beach, or with one of their steaks.

The beer is brewed at another well-respected Queensland brewery – the Burleigh Brewing Company based at Burleigh Heads – and Laguna Jack’s stocks a couple of their beers in bottles, too.

The bar itself is located on the first floor with a huge deck looking out over Hastings Street, and a bottle shop open until the bar shuts so you can select something nice to take home from their vast range.

At Sunshine Beach, Marble Bar and Bistro is a tiny boutique bar that is so al fresco it almost spreads into Duke Street.

Despite a capacity of 64 people, the regularly updated beer list is about half that size.

e fun m o s e v a h , c’mon

On tap to go with the tapas are Cascade Green (a carbon neutral beer) and Asahi Super Dry, but there are heaps of interesting bottled beers to check out, too.

Owner Craig Prasser reckons Pepperjack, a fruity beer out of Saltram winery in the Barossa Valley which actually contains a touch of Shiraz wine, is a winner, as is the honey infused Bees Knees. And the Naploeone Apple and Pear ciders from the Yarra Valley are particularly popular.

That a small beachside bar offers such choice to its customers is a sign to us all.

Good beer is here if you know where to look.

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T O P DROP SHOPS Dan M urphy’ s Cnr Nicklin Rd & Point Cartwright Dr, Nicklin Way, Kawana Waters Purple Palate 12 Bicentenary Lane, Maleny 5494 2499 purplepalate.com Vintage Cella rs Shop 101, Sirocco Centre, 59-57 Mooloolaba Esp, Mooloolaba vintagecellars.com.au Laguna Jack’s Bottle Shop Unit 7, 50 Hastings St, Noosa Heads 5474 9555

T O P DROP SPOTS Sunshine C oast Brewery 13 Endeavour Drive, Kunda Park 5476 6666 King Lu dwig’ s Restaurant and Klaushouse M ountain Ba r 401 Mountain View Road, Maleny 5499 9377 kingludwigs.com.au

Blue Orchi d Thai r estaurant 22 Bulcock St, Caloundra 5491 9433 webway.com.au/blueorchid Marble Bar 40-42 Duke St, Sunshine Beach 5455 3200

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holiday mode With social calendars now in full swing, it’s definitely time to start lapping up Sunny Coast living!

And the only style that will keep up the pace is holiday mode ‌

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Seafolly

One Teaspoon

Available at: One Teaspoon, Alterior Motif, Shop 9, Rovera Plaza, Cotton Tree, 5443 3406 or Shop 7, Noosa Cinema Centre, Sunshine Beach Road, Noosa or alteriormotif.com.au Seafolly, Sea Elements, Shop 4, 30 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads, 5447 4126 or Noosa Civic Shopping Centre, Eenie Creek Road, Noosaville, 5474 1660 or Element on Coolum, Cnr of David Low Way and Elizabeth Street, Coolum Beach, 5471 6700.

Speedo, Swells International, Shop 1, 30 King Street, Cotton Tree, 5479 4754 or 84 Bulcock Street, Caloundra, 5491 3353 or swells.com.au Speedo

fashion and accessory specialists stylists by appointment Shop 4, The Dunes 27 Cotton Tree Parade

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country romance Take to the hinterland for cool relief as much as you can this season. It’s the perfect playground for vintageinspired styles and floral prints. Go for shades that blend in with that stunning scenery, like sky blues, earthy greens, smoky-greys and lilac.

Shade may be hard to find, so don the hat (fedora-style) with a sheer-silk floral wrap for extra protection.

Lettuce

Add a partner, a picnic and a little country fresh air ‌ oh so romantic!

Moss & Spy

Mesop Pomegranate

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Riley Burnett

noosa heads boutique now open! [next to the cinema]

Metalicus

Country Road

Willow & Bird

Najo

Available at: Country Road, Sunshine Plaza, Horton Parade, Maroochydore, 5443 4133 or sunshineplaza.com Metalicus, Soul Diva, 45 Burnett St, Buderim, 5456 4111 or souldiva.com.au or OV Boutique, Shop 4, The Dunes, 27 Cotton Tree Parade, Cotton Tree, 5479 4505 or Piece of Me, 50 Maple Street, Maleny, 5499 9924 or pieceofme.com.au Lettuce, Essential Style, Shop 7, 23 Cotton Tree Parade, Cotton Tree, 5479 4785.

Lounge, OV Boutique, contact information above or Carmels Designs & Homewares, Shop 20, Peninsular, Mooloolaba, 5444 3767 or 21B James Street, Burleigh Heads, 5535 9255 or carmelsdesigns.com.au Mesop, Carmels Designs & Homewares, contact information above.

Moss & Spy, Minx and Max, Shop 3/18 Lanyana Way, Noosa Junction, 5447 3366.

Najo, The Silver Shop, Shop 393, Level 1, Sunshine Plaza, Horton Parade, Maroochydore, 5452 7577 or Shop 104, Sirocco Resort, The Esplanade, Mooloolaba, 5444 7260 or silvershop.com.au Pomegranate, Watermelon Red, Shop 12, Pacific on Coolum, Birtwill Street, Coolum Beach, 54739550 or watermelonred.com.au or Soul Diva, contact information above.

Riley Burnett, OV Boutique, contact information above or Watermelon Red, contact information above.

Willow & Bird, Shop 13, Rovera Plaza, King Street, Cotton Tree, 5479 1002.

Mens + Womens

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day dreamer Grace Kovac

Delirious sunshine can make it hard to focus.

Reflect intense heat by wearing white.

Keep cool in light-weight cottons and linens.

Stay fresh with long-flowing fabrics to help catch any glimpse of a summer breeze.

Tread lightly in a pair of strappy, leather flats.

Such comfort with effortless style will have dreams lasting all day long.

Mela Purdie Deacon

Banana Blue

Available at: Banana Blue, OV Boutique contact information on page 61, Friends Boutique, contact information on page 70 or Mint Tea & Me, 3A, 66 Jessica Boulevard, Minyama, 5477 6255 or Gingers Boutique, 56 Burnett Street, Buderim, 5445 6616.

Country Road, contact information on page 61.

Deacon, Swells Mens Collection Shop 1/30 King St Cotton Tree, 5479 4754 or swells.com.au 62 salt

Nicola Waite Nic Paula RyaN KoNdo BaNaNa Blue

Metalicus

simply beautiful.

Walker & Beck

Maurie & Eve

Troll beads

Country Road

Available at: Maurie & Eve, Alterior Motif, contact information on page 59.

Mela Purdie, OV Boutique, Shop 4, The Dunes, 27 Cotton Tree Parade, Cotton Tree, 5479 4505.

Metalicus, stockist information on page 61.

Trollbeads & leather band, NYK2, Rovera Plaza, King Street, Cotton Tree, 5443 1955 or ny2k.com.au Walker & Beck, Shop 1/28 Duke Street, Sunshine Beach, 5474 9054 or 18 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads, 5455 4000.

Mint Tea And Me 3A, 66 Jessica Blvd, Minyama.

Tues - Sat 10am - 5pm, Closed Sun & Mon

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sandy bottoms One for the pool, one for the beach and one for the fun ... never enough swimmers while living it up on the Sunny Coast! Lucky for us, it’s the centre of swimwear heaven out there, with many great labels, styles and colours to choose from. Whether it’s basking, swimming, surfing or resort-style living, just let that swimsuit do all the work!

Seafolly

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Irene Berzelli

Country Road Betula

NOOSA AND COOLUM

swimwear lifestyle clothing accessories

Shop 4 The Hastings 30 Hastings St Noosa Heads Phone: 07 5447 4126 Noosa Civic Shopping Centre Eenie Creek Rd Noosaville Phone: 07 5474 1660 Element on Coolum Cnr David Low Way and Elizabeth St Coolum Beach Phone: 07 5471 6700

2 Chillies • Baku • Bond-Eye • Ginja • Seafolly • Sunseeker

Available at: Betula, Get Set footwear, 230 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville, 5447 1755 or 82A Bulcock Street, Caloundra, 5492 7185 or getsetfootwear.com.au Irene Berzelli Swimwear and Jets, Waterlily, 25 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads, 5455 3399 or berzelliswimwear.com.au Seafolly, Sea Elements, contact information on page 59.

Country Road, contact information on page 61.

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sandy bottoms

Three Little Trees

Ripcurl Girls

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2 Chillies

Meredith Katherine Seduce

Maiocchi

Charlie Brown

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm / Sat 9am-2pm Shop 3/18 Lanyana Way, NooSa JuNctioN (across the road from coles Noosa Fair) tel: 5447 3366

Tluxe

phone 07 5456 4111

Verge

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Nic by Nicola Waite

the soul’s essence is joy!

‘the hub’ | 45 burnett st, buderim qld 4556

Nicola Waite

Maiocchi (may-ock-ee) is finally here...

Available at: 2 Chillies, Swells International, Shop 1, 30 King Street, Cotton Tree, 5479 4754 or 84 Bulcock Street, Caloundra, 5491 3353 or swells.com.au Three Little Trees, Bambini Emporium, 29 First Avenue, Mooloolaba, 5477 7810.

Ripcurl Girls and Seafolly Kids, Noosa Juniors, Shop 3 /25 Hastings Street, 5474 5577 or noosajuniors.com.au

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social butterfly It’s the holiday season, which spells the busiest time on most social calendars, so be prepared.

There’s always room in the wardrobe for a timeless, classic piece, but a quality fabric is the key that makes an outfit good enough to socialise in. And, if the occasion is more than a plane trip away, pack something that is easy to iron and can be worn night or day. Simple accessories can go a long way.

Spencer & Rutherford

Wonders ‘Made with love in Spain’

Flinders Lane

Nicola Waite

Seamark on First

29 First Avenue

MooloolAbA

OuCH | PRINCESS RATbAG

CuTLER & CO | HENRI LLOYD

MINILIfE | 3 LITTLE TREES

TED bAkER | bRAX Ck | EuROPANN

KLINGERS

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LEvI'S kIDS | ONE RED fLY

i bLuES CLub | GANT

BAMBINI EMPORIUM

bRAX | 120% LINO

KABUCCI

MEN'S CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES

EUROPEAN WOMENS FASHION

CHILDRENS CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES

T : 5444 4200

T : 5477 7799

T : 5477 7810

www.klingers.com.au

www.kabucci.com

www.bambiniemporium.com.au

Sarah Pacini

Nic by Nicola Waite

Didier Parakian

Available at: Didier Parakian, Must Have Gifts, Shop 10, Pacific on Coolum, Birtwill Street, Coolum, 5446 3055 or Gingers Boutique, 56 Burnett Street, Buderim, 5445 6616 or Essential Style, contact information on page 61.

Flinders Lane, Klingers, 29 First Avenue, Mooloolaba, 5444 4200.

Wonders ‘Made with love in Spain’, Get Set footwear, contact information on page 65.

Nic by Nicola Waite and Nicola Waite, Mint Tea & Me, 3A, 66 Jessica Boulevard, Minyama, 5477 6255 or Minx & Max, contact information on page 61.

Sarah Pacini, Kabucci, 29 First Avenue, Mooloolaba, 5477 7799.

Spencer & Rutherford, OV Boutique, contact information on page 61.

fashion

festive fever

Wyse

There is every good reason to dress festive this season. Mix and match the style to suit the occasion. But it doesn’t need much to add some pizzazz. A simple slip-on dress worn with the right jewels and a fabulous pair of high-heel shoes has never looked so good! Guys can fashion-up daywear with their favourite dinner jacket. And ladies … why not spread the festive fever for at least one day of the year, and paint the town red!

Frey Review

Verily

Maiocchi

Faye Brown

Available at: Sarah Cole, My Collections, Shop 6B 21-37, Birtwill Street, Coolum Beach, 5446 5777.

Verily, Essential Style, contact information on page 61 or Soul Diva, contact information on page 61.

Wyse, Soul Diva, contact information on page 61, Friends Boutique, 46 Bulcock Street, Caloundra, 5491 1710 or Piece of Me, contact information on page 61.

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Available at: Faye Brown, Gingers Boutique, contact information on page 69.

Frey, Friends Boutique, contact information below or OV Boutique, contact information on page 61.

Maiocchi, Soul Diva, contact information on page 61.

Review, Myer, contact information on page 61.

Sixtyseven, Imelda’s on Maple, Shop 3, 50 Maple Street, Maleny, 5499 9622.

SHOES • HANDBAGS RACE HATS AND FASCINATORS SHOE BLING • WALLETS • UNDERWEAR

Phone 5446 5777 Shop 6B, 21-37 Birtwill St, Coolum

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gifts

fashion

festive fever

yoga

wYse Senso Otomo Junk

Living Doll

Extensive Collection of

Metalicus own line ˜ofourexquisitely ˜ different fashion yoga clothing gorgeous semiprecious jewellery fashion accessories

Open 7 days 07 5499 9224

& gifts

50 Maple St Maleny QLD 4552 (opposite Colin James)

Martini Marco

Maurie & Eve Didier Parakian

www.pieceofme.com.au

Available at: BachLR and Flinders Lane, Klingers, contact information on page 69.

Banana Blue, stockist information on page 62. ½ Canadian Fire Carat Diamond Pendant, Gloss Gold & Diamonds, Level 1, Sunshine Plaza, Maroochydore, 5443 8188 or glossdiamonds.com.au Didier Parakian, stockist information on page 69.

Martini Marco, My Collections, contact information on page 70.

Maurie & Eve, Alterior Motif, contact information on page 59.

Opal Pendant, Sterling Silver Doublet, Opals Down Under, 11 Ballantyne Court, Palmview, 5494 5400 or opalsdownunder.com.au Sarah Pacini, Kabucci, contact information on page 69.

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Opal Pendant

Banana Blue Sarah Pacini

Flinders Lane

BachLR

fashion

Sterling Silver with Afghani Jade and Unpolished Onyx Earrings Available at:

Thomas Sabo Thomas Sabo

Najo Navy Enamel Peacock Locket

Diamond Stud Earrings

gift box ’Tis the season for giving, but what will it be to make the thought count?

Something precious, something practical or something sweet … here are a few ideas to help get the many hours of shopping and gift-wrapping underway …

Cat Hammil Samantha Wills

Pandora

Cat Hammill, Willow & Bird, contact information on page 61.

Diamond stud earrings, Gloss Gold & Diamonds, contact information on page 72.

Najo locket, The Silver Shop, contact information on page 61.

Panadora, Must Have Gifts, contact information on page 69 or Maleny Jewellers, Shop 4 Riverside Centre, Maleny, 5494-3477 or malenyjewellers.com or The Silver Shop, contact information on page 61.

Samantha Wills, Alterior Motif, contact information on page 59 or Minx & Max, contact information on page 61.

Sterling Silver with Afghani Jade and unpolished Onyx earrings, Anne Everingham, by appointment only phone 5442 8051 or everingham.com.au Thomas Sabo, Maleny Jewellers, contact information listed above.

Bunsen

Available at: bag and wallets, mensroom clothing + accessories, Shop 1C Arcadia St, Noosa Junction, 5449 2775 or cottonworx.com.au Birkenstock and Bunsen, Get Set footwear, contact information on page 65.

mensroom

Birkenstock

mensroom

SUMMER /2010

www.getsetfootwear.com.au

Birkenstock Crocs FitFlops Skechers Teva Keen ECCO Wonders of Spain Dansko

Mens Ladies Kids

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Have the time of your life at Sunshine Plaza!

You’ll find the largest range on the Sunshine Coast in shopping, entertainment and family fun with over 230 stores including Myer, Kmart,Target, Coles, Birch Carroll & Coyle Cinemas and a Riverwalk Dining precinct.

up and coming

my favourite fashions flourish words and portrait photo claire plush

It takes nature over a billion years to create the brightest, most sought after gemstone known to man.

So it is only fitting that you take a little time to select the perfect stone to grace your finger.

DIAMONDS WITH A CONSCIENCE All CanadianFire diamonds are mined in Canada to the highest environmental standards possible. Nor are they the product of conflict.

This is your guarantee that, socially, morally & environmentally, your diamond will hold its true value.

GLOSS GOLD & DIAMONDS

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Juggling a fashion label, applying finishing touches to a newly built home and raising a young family are all in a day’s work for Bree Evans.

But the budding designer wouldn’t have it any other way.

“I am just used to doing my own thing,” she says.

“I can’t go somewhere every day at the same time. I would have a heart attack.”

to the Sunshine Coast from Bondi in September last year. Having owned a piece of land in Doonan for ten years, Bree and Matt decided the time was right for them to pack their bags and build their dream home.

It was in early 2009, after years of working as a stylist and sorting through suitcases of deliberation, that Bree launched her label, My Favourite.

“We kind of got to the stage where we were just over the parking meters and the busyness,” Bree says from the comfort of her new secluded abode.

“I just wanted to create all of my favourite things that I love to wear,” Bree says. “I didn’t know how to work out pricing; I didn’t know anything. All I knew was how to style it.”

The move interstate isn’t the first time Bree has moved away from familiar surroundings. At 21 she boarded a plane to New York in the hope of realising her childhood dream of becoming a Broadway star.

Bree’s inexperience in pricing was balanced by her eye for beautiful pieces and flair for fashion, and it wasn’t long before an agent spotted her designs.

“I’d audition for roles and work at a magazine during the day, and then a restaurant at night,” she says with a slightly bemused look on her face.

“The agent just flipped out about it and kept calling me and calling me,” she says. “And from there I thought I can do this, it’s not that daunting.”

While the dream didn’t go to plan, she fell into a position at a fashion magazine as an accessories editor’s assistant, which then led to freelance jobs as a stylist. The rest, as they say, is history.

My Favourite, now into its second summer range, exudes a bohemian vibe with a sprinkle of luxury, and is overflowing with kaftans, blouses and stunning patterns.

Stemming from a family of creatives – her mother an interior designer and her grandmother an “amazing seamstress” – Bree was destined for a life-less-ordinary.

“Each range I just do things that I want to wear for the whole season,” the mum-of-two says. “Like the perfect dress to go to a barbecue or the perfect get-up to swan around in at a dinner party.”

“I have always loved clothes,” she says. “I used to wear all of my aunty’s gear. Like bright red leather suede boots when I was 12 years old. They were way too big.”

Bree, her husband Matt and their children, Bayar and Penn, moved

While her style may have changed over the years, her passion for >

Carmel’s Designs & Homewares Shop 20 Peninsular,The Esplanade, Mooloolaba Qld 4557

Phone/Fax: 07 5444 6946

Carmel’s Designs & Homewares 21B James Street, Burleigh Heads Qld 4220

www.carmelsdesigns.com.au

Phone/Fax: 07 5535 9255

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up and coming

specialising in remake and remodelling

Maleny Jewellers

quality and all things beautiful hasn’t.

Bree, a self-confessed “boho freak” and Greek Vogue devotee, travels to India three times a year to work on her label with a small local business.

“The quality of the fabrics there are really high. So I go, sample, design fabrics and put the range together,” she says.

But it’s not only her business that benefits from the trips away.

“It’s so empowering when you are there. When I come back from Delhi I feel like a woman again,” she says.

It’s understanding that Bree sometimes feels overwhelmed, with so many hats to wear in one day.

“It’s difficult to do everything perfectly. But at the end of the day you have to do what works for you,” she says.

custom designs to the Nth degree

Whatever it is that works for Bree, it seems to be working for others too. My Favourite appeared on the runway at the Sunshine Coast Fashion Festival in September this year – the label’s first fashion show appearance.

For somebody who “just winged it” and had no formal training, Bree’s designs have cemented her future in the fashion industry.

“I want to get it to a stage where there’s a cotton range and a little bit of a highend luxe range … That’s kind of where I am heading,” Bree says.

For now though, Bree is basking in the excitement of seeing her pieces in action.

“When you see a design walking on the street, it is so bizarre. You just feel really proud,” she says. “Someone has bought that and paid money for something I have done. It’s like art ...”

My Favourite is stocked at Bella Rustique, Shop 2, 89 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads or myfavourite.com.au WEB EXCLUSIVE To see more photos of Bree Evans and the My Favourite range, go to our website saltmagazine.com.au

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beauty in the bag words and styling briseis onfray

must-take-with-youeverywhere summer essentials for face, hands and hair ...

carry-on Lots of product in

an Apple & Bee beauty bag. It holds heaps, packs neatly into a suitcase, has a detachable recycled plastic bag and is the perfect size to take onboard with you. $59.95rrp.

hair raising

Protect those precious locks from sun damage with Aveda Sun Care Protective Hair Veil, a lightweight, water-resistant, UV-defense spray. 100ml, $49.95rrp. Moroccan Oil Treatment is the magic-must have! It’s an ultra-light formula that nourishes hair in an instant, leaving a silky finish and brilliant shine. 100ml, $49.50rrp. Go with the sexy beach look with Kevin Murphy Hair Resort. It enhances curls with strong hold and works with all hair types. 150ml, $29.95rrp.

hands-on

Keep hands cleansed and moisturised with Eminence, Tea Tree & Mint Hand Cleanser. Enriched with organic chamomile, aloe vera and tea tree oil, it’s non-drying, chemical-free and a perfect travel companion. 60ml, $17rrp. Crabtree & Evelyn, Rosewater Hand Therapy is a beautifully rich shea butter hand cream that moisturises to leave skin smooth and soft.

50g, $17.95rrp. Nurture and nourish hardworking hands with Saya Calendula Hand Cream. Rich in organic almond and avocado oils, it protects, soothes and moisturises all skin types. 50ml, $14.95rrp.

available at:

La Prairie

Jane Iredale

about face

Dermalogica Sheer Tint Moisture SPF15 is a 3-in-1 moisturiser, face colour and sun protector with no artificial fragrance or colour. 44ml, $77rrp. Hydrate, protect and soften skin with Natura Bisse Diamond Drops, an extraordinary serum shield to restore elasticity and smooth fine lines and wrinkles.

50ml, $680rrp. Jane Iredale Moonglow SPF20 mineral makeup is the perfect holiday coverup. Made with 24-carat gold flakes it provides all-over-face foundation, colour and protection and radiates a healthy, natural and golden glow. 0.3 oz, $98rrp. Soothe and soften lips with La Prairie Cellular Luxe Lip Treatment SPF15. Apply a clear veil of moisture to lips and surrounding skin to help with lines and premature ageing. $70rrp. Refresh spirits with Young Living’s LavaDermTM Cooling Mist, especially formulated with lavender essential oil and aloe vera.

Perfect to rejuvenate skin in summer. 59ml, $27.65rrp.

Apple & Bee, Myer, Ground Level, Sunshine Plaza, Maroochydore, 5479 3309 or sunshineplaza.com Aveda, Juhi, Shop 4, Space 45, The Esplanade, Cotton Tree, 5443 7710 or juhi.com.au Crabtree & Evelyn, Fae Rentoul Summerhouse, 2/3 Gibson Road, Noosaville, 5474 3900 or summerhouse.com.au Dermalogica, Lime Health and Beauty, Shop 5/22 King Street, Cotton Tree, 5443 8201 or limehealthandbeauty.com.au Eminence, The Spa, Noosa Springs, Links Drive, Noosa Heads. 5440 3355 or noosasprings.com.au Jane Iredale, Ikatan Spa, 46 Grays Road, Doonan, 5471 1199 or ikatanspa.com Kevin Murphy, Eco Organic Hair and Body, Shop 3/1 King Street, Cotton Tree, 5451 1300 or eco-organic.com La Prairie, Aqua Day Spa, Sheraton Noosa Resort, Hastings Street, Noosa Heads, 5449 4777 or aquadayspa.com.au Moroccan Oil, Asante Day Spa, Shop 5/713, Beach Rd, Coolum Beach, 5446 5229 or asantespa.com.au Natura Bisse, The Spa, Hyatt Regency Coolum, Warran Road, Coolum, 5446 1234 or coolum.regency.hyatt.com Saya, Saya Factory, shop 6/41 Gateway Drive, Noosaville. 5473 0257 or sayaskin.com Young Living, Kansha, 6 Mary Street, Noosaville, 5473 0724 or kansha.com.au

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pamper parties words frances frangenheim

Sheraton Aqua Day Spa

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If you’re looking to celebrate a birthday party, hen’s day, book club, graduation celebration or even conference activity with a twist, consider the spa party or ‘sparty’ – one of the latest and greatest wellness event concepts to be embraced on the Sunshine Coast.

Here we take a closer look at some of the finest local spas inviting guests to ‘party and pamper’ at the same time (two birds, one stone).

It works something like this: groups of anywhere from three to thirty get together to chat, laugh and indulge in champagne, herbal teas and delicious spa cuisine (this may involve either healthy seasonal morsels or naughty high tea treats). In between the chatter, guests don fluffy white robes and peel off at different times or all together to indulge in pampering treatments; perhaps a facial, massage or body scrub, if it takes your fancy. The experience is inclined to give guests that fantastic floating feeling, and invariably softens the chatter to a slow, happy murmur – the sign of a successful spa party.

Noosa Springs Spa, Links Drive, Noosa Heads Noosa Springs Spa has been offering spa parties for the past 18 months for groups as intimate as six or as large as 35, with groups over 10 enjoying exclusive use of the facilities. The spa is spacious and varied, boasting a state-of-the-art hydro-massage pool with powerful underwater jets to massage skin and boost circulation as well as a large floatation pool designed to float aches and pains away. There are also elegant relaxation lounges and treatment suites with private courtyards.

Awaken your senses...

Our special 3 hour Summer Spa Offer is an exotic ritual incorporating the organically certified beauty range from Grown. Your sensory journey begins with an hour’s relaxation in our Aqua Therapy Centre and steam room. Then lie back and enjoy a heavenly Indian head massage with conditioning hair treatment, followed by a full body exfoliation incorporating exotic oils and salt flakes. A sublime hand and full body massage using rich, beautifully scented creams and oils is performed and to conclude a refreshing mini Thalgo facial to awaken and revive your skin. Bliss.

Summer Spa Offer person $195* per

Valued at $330

Spa manager Julie Narouz says the facilities are impressive and both men and women love to visit, sometimes even for twilight or evening get-togethers.

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Book by calling AQUA Day Spa on 5449 4777.

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We offer gift vouchers on a range of Spa treatments; please contact our AQUA Day Spa consultants for more information.

AQUA Day Spa 14-16 Hastings Street Noosa Heads Qld 4567 Email: aquadayspa@sheraton.com SNR1357

“We host parties for everyone from young girls learning about skincare to bucks parties that want massages and some relaxing time in the hydrotherapy pools,” Julie says. Packages include the Spa Escape for $205 over two hours including a hydro-massage and steam experience with your choice of full body massage, serenity facial or sugar body scrub, followed by champagne, fruit and cheese platters. There’s also the $95 Spa High Tea package with full use of the hydro massage and steam areas, as well as a champagne high tea party in your private spa courtyard. >

*Valid Sunday to Thursday from 1/12/10 to 28/2/11 excluding 20/12/10 to 24/1/11 inclusive. Subject to availability.

Not valid for gift voucher purchase or redemptions

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Noosa Springs Spa

Ikatan Spa, 46 GrAys Road, Doonan The multi award-winning Ikatan Spa is gloriously in sprawling Balinese-inspired gardens with private pavilions for groups of four to thirty to enjoy their own slice of serenity amongst the lush greenery.

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Spa manager Katrina Thorpe says Ikatan Spa been hosting spa parties for the past eight years and the concept’s popularity is at an all-time high.

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“We are flat out with ‘sparties’, particularly in the last three years,” Katrina says. “We find word of mouth is our best advertisement because guests love their first party experience and then entice their friends and family along for different occasions.” Options include the $180 Pamper and Party celebration for groups of four or more, which includes high tea with champagne or tea in the garden, and a 60-minute treatment of your choice from facials, massages, pedicures, manicures, make-up boosts, or crème head massages. ikatanspa.com

Sheraton Aqua Day Spa, Hastings Street, Noosa Heads Sheraton’s Aqua Day Spa is located in the heart of Noosa’s Hastings Street and with plenty of wedding groups flocking to the area it’s no surprise it’s a favourite destination for spa parties.

Groups enjoy exclusive use of the private courtyard aqua therapy centre that includes a highpowered large jacuzzi and individual submerged lounges that pummel sore muscles with water multi jets. When it’s time for pampering, guests seek refuge in eight treatment rooms and the new couple’s room, as well as the steam room. The relaxation area is where the spa cuisine and bubbles appear for the perfect end to a peaceful day’s worth of indulgence.

Manager Chantelle Bugler says both men and women are fans of the spa party concept and enjoy being able to tailor-make their own experiences at Aqua Day Spa. “We invite groups to design their own spa parties; we’re open seven days and we’re flexible to our guests’ needs,” she says. aquadayspa.com.au 84 salt

Coolum Hyatt Spa

Half day spa escape... the ultimate relaxing experience

Gift Certificates available for all occasions Your experience includes: · Welcome refreshment tray to begin your spa journey · Thermal suite including a HydroMassage & Steam Experience (55 mins) Your choice of: · Full body Massage (55mins) OR · Serenity Facial (55mins) OR · Sugar Scrub (55mins) · Enjoy the peace and tranquility of our relaxation lounge · Complimentary fruit juice or herbal teas · Relax in our 25m heated swimming pool

Coolum Hyatt Spa, Warran Road, Coolum The Hyatt Regency Coolum is designed as a tropical garden oasis by the sea and the in-house day spa is enveloped in this peaceful natural cocoon. Most treatment rooms enjoy their private openair courtyards and the spa interior features copper, timber and natural stone to blend with the landscaped gardens.

Spa manager Kyle LaMonica says groups are made very welcome at the spa – the largest in the southern hemisphere – and are invited to tailor-make their experience across the luxury facilities including relaxation areas, private treatment rooms with courtyards and geisha spa tubs, pedicure and manicure suite, outdoor jacuzzi, and indoor 25-metre lap pool. Perhaps a Pedi and Mani Party takes your fancy – for $220 each, groups of seven can enjoy two hours of pamper time in an exclusive spa suite with champagne and strawberry treats for all. There’s also the Pampers and Champers package that for $265 per person offers a night’s stay with breakfast at Coolum Hyatt, a spa treatment of your choice from a select menu, and champagne and fruit platters.

The spa also hosts its own educational evenings for locals and visitors to the area to learn about health and wellbeing in a relaxed and fun environment. coolum.regency.hyatt.com/hyatt/pure/spas

All this for only $145pp Why not make it a FULL DAY of total relaxation with our SPAcation - one day spa holiday.

Includes four treatments and a Champagne Lunch for only $395.

Book your time out today by phoning The Spa on 07 5440 3355 Courtesy pick up available upon request from Hastings Street Noosa Heads.

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other worlds, other times words linda read photos kate johns

The Amazon, Peru, 1949: a 14-yearold girl treks through the jungle with her archaeologist parents on an expedition to re-map ancient Incan ruins.

She recreates the ruins in sketches, copying the stonework in painstaking detail.

In the picturesque Italian town of Porto Santo Stefano, the same girl spends her days in the warm waters of the Mediterranean, swimming and learning to scuba dive.

Everywhere she goes, she draws. By her early teens, she has already had two exhibitions of her work – the first at the age of three.

Giovanna Cattoi doesn’t do things by halves. With a childhood bursting with more adventures than could fit into a series of best-selling fantasy novels, her life was never going to be ordinary.

Giovanna, now 76, is one of Australia’s leading underwater artists. She scuba dives, sketches her underwater observations on used x-ray plates, then recreates the scenes in meticulous detail on canvas in her Landsborough studio.

The resulting oil paintings, which have become her trademark, have sold extensively throughout Asia and the United States, as well as being in high demand with collectors across Australia.

The other subject Giovanna paints is her interpretation of Peruvian myths and legends, inspired by the travels of her childhood.

Born in Italy, Giovanna travelled extensively throughout Europe, Mexico and South America as a child with her parents.

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At the time, she didn’t realise how unusual it was to have archeologist parents and to travel so broadly.

“Now, I do realise how great it was,” Giovanna says. “I lived in the Amazon jungle for six months. It was my normal life.”

Art was as much a part of her life as travel, for as long as she can remember. At the tender age of three, the local council organised an exhibition of her sketches for the local primary schools. The sketches were her impressions of the circus.

Visitors to the exhibition – including the mayor of the district, who bought some of the pieces – were impressed

by Giovanna’s obvious talent.

“The sketches were full of movement and equilibrium – proportionate,” says Giovanna.

Encouraged by her family, Giovanna continued to draw and paint. “At about eight, I started to draw things for my father,” she says. “He asked me to do the Etruscan tombs sometimes, because he knew I could draw.

“I would draw the ruins, in Peru or wherever we were.”

When Giovanna finished school, she began studying at an art school, but found herself unsuited to formal training.

“I lasted three months,” she says. “And then I quit because it was boring. You had to copy from someone else’s work.”

As well as her artistic talent, Giovanna quickly developed another passion – scuba diving.

Her love of the water, and the countless hours she spent in the sea at Porto Santo Stefano, where she spent summers with her family, led to her tuition there, age 13, at one of the first commercial scuba diving schools.

“That started, for me, the love of underwater,” she says.

Many dives and adventures later, Giovanna was devastated by the tragic accidental death of her husband in Italy.

Unable to bear the memories which surrounded her, she moved to Australia in 1971 with her two young children.

It was in 1982, on a tourist dive trip in Cairns, that she discovered the breathtaking beauty of the underwater world on the Great Barrier Reef. After having lived in Perth and Adelaide, where she had had a “beautiful gallery”, she moved to the east coast so she could dive.

“I dived, and saw the reef and that was it,” says Giovanna.

“It’s a different world altogether.

“The Mediterranean, of course, is not the Barrier Reef.

There are some marvellous spots, but there is no coral fish or coral life or corals.” >

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After making friends with some of the scientists at the Great Barrier Reef Marine Authority in Townsville, she was invited out on their boat to see parts of the reef not on the tourist trail.

“They took me to reefs uncharted,” she says.

“That’s where I really saw the reef.”

The two great passions of Giovanna’s life were now combined – compelled to paint what she describes as a “liquid Eden”, Giovanna adopted the methods of the scientists to record her underwater observations.

Art was as much a part of her life as travel, for as long as she can remember.

“They showed me – they take their x-ray plates with them on top of something like a Tupperware cutting board that’s hard,” she explains.

“Once the x-ray plates have been used, they’re milky. One side is smooth and shiny, one side is slightly grainy.

On the grainy side you can draw underwater, using graphite pencils.”

Giovanna begins the artistic process by sketching various fish and corals underwater, as well as making written observations on the plates. She is adamant that her paintings reflect the true nature of the environment they represent. Her studio shelves are lined with marine reference books.

“My first sketch underwater is also full of notations,” she says. “The fish run away – you can’t ask them to sit for you! So I have to write the name of the fish, so I don’t make mistakes.

Sometimes I do the shape quickly. Then in the painting I might paint them somewhere else. As long as they belong to that environment. This is what I really care about.

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“When I emerge, I copy the sketches onto paper.

Then I do a second dive during the day and I do the same thing.”

Back in the studio, Giovanna brings her sketches and observations to life in oil on the canvas, using an acrylic base to recreate the texture of the reef.

For the last four years, Giovanna has been the resident artist at the Landsborough gallery she co-owns with Jack, her “wonderful husband” of 20 years.

With her artistic passion alive and well and burning brighter than ever, Giovanna is not intending to lessen her time in the studio any time soon. She is, in fact, eager to create even more as time goes on.

“I think it’s time for me to half retire from the gallery so I can paint more,” she says. “Because that’s the love of my life.”

Giovanna Cattoi’s art is on display at Landsborough Galleries, 27 Caloundra Street, Landsborough. 5439 9943. landsboroughgalleries.com.au

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Eye candy. Food for the mind and soul. Take a moment to peruse some of the finest works of art from some of the best galleries on the coast through summer: Twigseeds Nesting

December Group work: Creative and Community Groups Working Together Three arts-based groups partner with three non-arts community groups to produce a fascinating insight into the community development activity in our area. when Now until January 16 where Caloundra Regional Gallery, 22 Omrah Street, Caloundra. 5420 8299 caloundraregionalgallery.org.au

Noreen Flood: Influences A series of works interpreting visual images and the artist’s individual response to living by the Noosa River. when Now until January 29 where The Butter Factory Arts Centre, 10 Maple Street, Cooroy. 5472 0222

Kasey Sealy Stock Clearance Don’t miss an opportunity for 25 per cent off original artworks by Kasey Sealy, the master of plein air oils. when Now until January 29 unless sold out where Art Nuvo Boutique Gallery, 25 Gloucester Road, Buderim. 5456 2445 artnuvobuderim.com.au

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To celebrate the joy and pleasure that Kate Knapp brings to every heart, an exhibition of her entire range will be beautifully displayed throughout the holiday season. Featured on page 91 is Stargazing, which will be included in the exhibition. when Now until January 30 where Ardleigh Cleveland Gallery, Hyatt Regency Coolum, Warran Rd, Coolum. 5449 3521 ardleighclevelandgallery.com

Robert Hagen This exhibition will showcase a stunning range of quality oil paintings from beach scenes to the outback. when Now until late January where Landsborough Galleries, 27 Caloundra Street, Landsborough.

5439 9943 landsboroughgalleries.com.au

Christmas and New Year Collectable Art Sale Save on collectable fine art by prestigious Australian artists. Beautiful works by Boyd, Dickerson, Hart, Lindsay, Sawrey and many more, are on display and discounted for a limited time only. when Now until late January where Tiffany Jones Fine Art Gallery, 138 Burnett St, cnr Townsend Rd, Buderim. 5450 1722 tiffanyjonesfineart.com.au

Stargazing, Kate Knapp

The Heart of the Matter

Military Road, Richard Stiller

Pro Hart Featuring the much-loved works of talented artist Pro Hart, including pieces from the 1970s. when Now until March where Landsborough Galleries, 27 Caloundra Street, Landsborough.

5439 9943 landsboroughgalleries.com.au

Jeff Mincham An Object Gallery Touring exhibition as part of the Living Treasures: Masters of Australian Craft series. Featured on page 90 is Dry Lake, which will be included in the exhibition. when Now until January 23 where Noosa Regional Gallery, Pelican Street, Tewantin.

5449 5340 noosaregionalgallery.org

TAFE Sunshine Coast’s ‘Most Promising Artist Award’ recipient – Tanya Van Ierssel will have her art on display. when Now until January 23 where Noosa Regional Gallery, Pelican Street, Tewantin. 5449 5340 noosaregionalgallery.org

Christmas Stars @ The Gallery Eumundi Join us for Christmas cheer and treat yourself to seasonal delights with the very best of 2010 works by the stars of The Gallery Eumundi. when Now until January 2 where The Gallery Eumundi, 1 Gridley Street, Eumundi. 5442 8365 thegalleryeumundi.com.au

Deconstruction and Reconstruction View the explorative ceramic assemblages by Kim Schoenberger, and illusionistic art photographer Richard Stiller. Featured above is one of Richard Stiller’s pieces titled Military Road, which will be included in the exhibition. when December 16 to January 23 where Studio 4 Gallery, 4A/25 Seaside Boulevard, Marcoola.

5457 0298 studio4gallery.com.au

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January Kendall One of the Sunshine Coast’s best known and loved artists has taken the global art scene by storm in a blaze of colour and character. Kendall prides herself in being an ‘innovator’ not an ‘imitator’. Featured on page 93 is Colour Exposure, which will be included in the exhibition. when January 1 to 31 where Montville Art Gallery. 138 Main Street, Montville. 5442 9211 montvilleartgallery.com.au

Across the Range Highlighting the quality of artistic talent represented in the gallery – from hand-blown glass to fine porcelain; from traditional landscape paintings to wonderful etchings to leather mask sculptures.

Featured on page 93 is Autumn by Fiona McCarron, which will be included in the exhibition. when January 1 to 31 where Art on Cairncross, 3 Panorama Place, Cairncross Corner, Maleny. 5429 6404 artoncairncross.com.au

A Week of Workshops Come for a day or come for the full week to enjoy drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media and more at the scenic Maleny Arts Retreat. when January 8 to 16 where Maleny Arts Retreat, 901 Maleny-Stanley River Road, Maleny. 5499 9801 malenyartsretreat.com.au

‘Spirit Ark’ Navigation by the Stars Arone Meeks is a Cairns-based artist of both national and international repute. His works forge the connection between the intellect, spirit, man and the environment. when January 12 to February 6. Opening night Saturday January 15 at 6pm where The Gallery Eumundi, 1 Gridley Street, Eumundi. 5442 8365 thegalleryeumundi.com.au

Art Market 2011 One exceptional afternoon of art, entertainment, wine and food. when Sunday January 16, noon to 4 pm where The Pavilion, Hyatt Regency Coolum coolumevents.com

Days of Summer: A Maitland Regional Art Gallery Touring Exhibition Salvatore Zofrea is one of Australia’s most accomplished woodcut artists. Salvatore Zofrea’s latest body of work is the culmination of almost twenty years of making prints. when January 19 to March 6 where Caloundra Regional Gallery, 22 Omrah Street, Caloundra. 5420 8299 caloundraregionalgallery.org.au 92 salt

The Girl in the Green Silk Stockings, Belinda Herford

Group Exhibition A feast for the senses with a variety of select works from dedicated artists, using an array of media. when January 27 to March 6 where Studio 4 Gallery, 4A/25 Seaside Boulevard, Marcoola. 5457 0298 studio4gallery.com.au

Show Us Your Art An exhibition and fundraiser showcasing fine art by active volunteers at the Noosa Regional Gallery. when January 28 to March 13 where Noosa Regional Gallery, Pelican Street, Tewantin. 5449 5340 noosaregionalgallery.org

February Louis Da Lozzo Italian by birth, but a long time resident of Queensland, Louis captures the spectacular scenery of outback Australia in all its rich, earthy colours. when February 1 to 28 where Montville Art Gallery. 138 Main Street, Montville. 5442 9211 montvilleartgallery.com.au

Cynthia Morgan Art quilts inspired by the artist’s response to the Australian landscape, includes both pictorial and abstract works rich in textural variations. when February 4 to March 12 where The Butter Factory Arts Centre, 10 Maple Street, Cooroy. 5472 0222

Frida Kahlo Movie Night & Auction @ The Gallery Eumundi Join us for a night of colour and Mexican delight, a portrait (by artist Ian Gunn) auction, food and drinks with an outdoor screening in the park of the iconic movie Frida by Flicks in the Sticks. Tickets in advance, $35 per person. when February 19 where The Gallery Eumundi, 1 Gridley Street, Eumundi. 5442 8365 thegalleryeumundi.com.au

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Colour Exposure, Kendall

Richard Bogusz Richard’s imaginative, narrative paintings set in a tropical paradise rich in colourful plants, exotic birds, mythical creatures and faceless women and children have enchanted viewers for more than three decades. when March 1 to 31 where Montville Art Gallery. 138 Main Street, Montville. 5442 9211 montvilleartgallery.com.au

Haunting Beauty This exhibition is about the inner beauty, strength and mystery of women.

Featured on page 92 is The Girl in the Green Silk Stockings on Belgian linen, which will be included in the exhibition. when March 3 to 31 where Sable Gallery, 2 Quamby Place, Noosa Sound.

5474 8008 or 0408 672 411 belindaherford.com

Creaturivity Cleverly capturing the creature’s characteristics, these amazing ceramic and steel sculptures by James Peterson are sure to raise a smile and a new appreciation of birds and animals, as well as art! when March 4 to 27 where Art on Cairncross, 3 Panorama Place, Cairncross Corner, Maleny.

5429 6404 artoncairncross.com.au

Journeys, places, marks and traces Fiona Dumpster and Barry Smith proudly present a joint exhibition of artists’ books, meditation bowls, sculptural metal forms and prints. when March 10 to April 17 where Studio 4 Gallery, 4A/25 Seaside Boulevard, Marcoola. 5457 0298 studio4gallery.com.au

3 Women – No Frontiers One of the Sunshine Coast’s best known and loved artists has an exhibition of abstract paintings by Christine Maudy along with photographs by Pamela Maudy, together with moving image and performance by Pauline Maudy. when March 17 to April 24 where Noosa Regional Gallery, Pelican Street, Tewantin. 5449 5340 noosaregionalgallery.org

the space between us in an owl artist damien kamholtz medium mixed media on canvas size 1200 x 600mm price $4500 lasting impressions gallery, 6 elizabeth street, kenilworth. 5446 0422 lastingimpressionsgallery.net

summer fun artist christine clarke medium pastel size 770 x 950mm framed price $1200 art nuvo gallery, 25 gloucester road, buderim.

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Inspiring, challenging and moving, these pieces featured in salt’s own gallery space give pause for thought.

Here are our featured artworks for summer.

hover over muddy channel artist des rolph medium oil on canvas size 1300 x 1500mm price $8900 the gallery eumundi, 1 gridley street, eumundi.

5442 8365 thegalleryeumundi.com.au

red and white chrysanthemums artist amy constance reeve-fowkes medium watercolour size 750 x 920mm framed price $5000 highly strung picture framing, cnr lowe street and memorial drive, eumundi. 5442 7044 highlystrung.com.au 94 salt

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late afternoon, dorrigo artist gary myers medium acrylic on canvas size 340 x 340mm price $750 gary myers gallery at maleny arts retreat, 901 maleny-stanley river road, maleny.

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welcome to the future: all is well

words bernard salt illustration peter hollard

Welcome to the Sunshine Coast in 2040. Where are you lot from again?

Oh, that’s right – 2011. You will probably notice a few differences.

Take a seat and gather your thoughts and I’ll bring you up-to-date on what’s happened over the past 30 years while you’ve been sleeping.

When you were last conscious, the Sunshine Coast was a city of about a quarter of a million residents. And when I say ‘city’ what I really mean is ‘a collection of settlements’ that operated independently of each other. Sure with council amalgamation a few years earlier there was all the right talk by civic leaders but everyone saw themselves as a Caloundran or a Maroochyite or a Noosatonian. Have I got the terminology right?

Never mind, you know what I mean.

Well, today things are a little different. The Sunshine Coast is a city of half a million residents. But you know it doesn’t feel that big.

There are still a lot of people alive today who well remember the coast 30 and even 50 years ago. They say this place just gets better 96 salt

and better. Mind you the transition from where we were to where we are today hasn’t been easy.

There were the usual line-up of doomsayers predicting all manner of calamity associated with growth. And for a while there they got some traction. But then the mood shifted. The community started to think laterally and wondered whether the Sunshine Coast couldn’t be a model for getting the balance right between growth and sustainability.

And as soon as that happened all the creative energy that had been channelled into blocking plans for any form of development turned into suggesting ways of shaping better development that delivered jobs, prosperity and that made a contribution to the community. After all, it’s only with a critical mass of half a million that we can support

the range and depth of cultural and commercial facilities that we now have on offer. Opera anyone? How about a Justin Bieber farewell concert? Both are now playing at the Kawana Entertainment Centre.

The big shift between 2010 and 2040, and between 250,000 residents and 500,000, is the way the urban area is organised. The urban footprint of the Sunshine Coast isn’t that much bigger. Perhaps some infill here and there and some expansion west of Caloundra.

But for the most part the additional growth has been achieved by densification. And not in a Gold Coast high-rise approach but simply in the more efficient use of suburban land.

But all of this would not have been possible without The Great Leap Forward. This was in the 2010s when civic and political leaders successfully leveraged commitment, and action, from state and federal governments, to deliver big time on infrastructure and local jobs. We now have a rail link between Maroochydore and Roma Street. And we’re especially proud of the monorail that links Caloundra with the airport. (Can you believe that the Gold Coast is still talking about a monorail? It’s chaos down there!)

a million residents now contains distinct ethnic precincts that add colour, diversity and vibrancy to the community. Our events calendar is jam-packed with food and cultural festivals that are the envy of many.

This is not to say that there weren’t challenges in getting the Sunshine Coast to where it is today. You will notice that every house has a solar panel that makes a contribution to the power grid. Every house also has a water tank. More or less every dwelling has a communications room: about 15 per cent of the workforce telecommutes. Anyone who wants to work on the Sunshine Coast has access to a range of jobs locally or they can telecommute via the broadband network.

What’s that you say? What was the turning point in transitioning from where we were to where we are today? Well, I could say it was the infrastructure or the jobs program or the demographic diversity that injected yet more life and even more liveability into the Sunshine Coast. But the real reason is even more fundamental than any of these.

The other thing that made a difference was the Decentralisation Program. This was when the state government in the late 2010s and early 2020s moved whole departments to regional locations.

Queensland’s top health and education bureaucrats now sit in Maroochydore offices. And they love it. Not only do they get the Sunshine Coast lifestyle but privately they say they are pleased to be removed from the George Street goldfish bowl.

It was when this community galvanised behind a common view of the future. It’s remarkable what a community can do when it’s not divided. And also when we all put our minds into finding solutions that for the most part involve compromise on both sides as opposed to insisting that there is only one way forward. And this is the reason why I’m proud to be a resident of a bigger, more diverse, more economically independent, well serviced and above all sustainable Sunshine Coast of 2040.

I suppose the other thing you might notice about the Sunshine Coast of 2040 is the diversity of the population. The Sunshine Coast at half

Bernard Salt is a KPMG Partner; bsalt@kpmg.com.au; twitter.com.au/bernardsalt

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in your dreams

growing living pictures words leigh robshaw photos anastasia kariofyllidis

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Like an artist contemplating a blank canvas, Barbara Wickes saw the vacant block of land behind her new Buderim home as an opportunity to create something extraordinary.

It was 1998 and she and husband Rex had bought a sunny terracotta-toned Mediterranean-style home after moving from Brisbane, but it wasn’t the house Barbara was interested in. The block of land to the rear had a northerly aspect, good soil and sloped gently towards a dam. It had all the makings of a great work of art.

Thrilled to be able to plan her own garden from scratch rather than renovate an existing garden, Barbara set to work dreaming up a magnificent cottage garden worthy of a Monet painting.

Twelve years later the Wickes garden is a star attraction in the Queensland Open Garden Scheme. Australia’s Open Garden Scheme is a non-profit organisation founded in Victoria in 1987 to promote the knowledge and pleasure of gardening by opening some of Australia’s most inspiring private gardens to the public.

The scheme has about 10,000 gardens on its books.

Barbara served as Queensland co-ordinator of the scheme for many years, is president of the Perennial Poppies Group (a cottage garden club with 150 members that meets every two months), and co-ordinates the kitchen garden for the Queensland Home Garden Show in Nambour in July each year.

Having grown cottage gardens in the cooler climates of South Australia and Victoria, Barbara’s challenge was to create a cottage garden with a cool climate look in subtropical Buderim. After six months of planning and some consultation with garden designer Michael Bligh, plans were drawn, beds were made, grass and weeds were killed, truckloads of chicken manure and mulch were laid and the first plantings began.

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“A lot of what we have done is experimentation.”

around, have a cup of tea, buy plants, or sit under the trees. It’s very rewarding to see people enjoying a garden and appreciating you giving them the opportunity to view it and share the information. I had a lot of young ones who were just so excited to find a garden that grew the kinds of plants we grow.”

As clever as she is passionate when it comes to gardening, Barbara designed the garden with aesthetics and practicality in mind. Not only did she want to see a beautiful view from each window of the house, she wanted to pick her own organic herbs and vegetables from an easily-accessible kitchen garden, and she wanted to ensure she and Rex would be able to maintain it themselves.

“We don’t spend that much time in the garden,” says Rex, chiming in from the back door of the house that leads to a spacious outdoor living area overlooking the garden.

“With a place this size, if you’re going to do it yourself you have to have the right systems. We’ve got an automatic watering system and we’ve got the equipment to get the job done efficiently and quickly.”

Barbara can’t wait to get her hands in the soil each day. To illustrate why she finds it so rewarding, she picks a sprig of Osmanthus fragrans: its tiny apricot petals emit the most sublimely sweet, intoxicating scent.

Barbara has planted other fragrant blossoms within sniffing distance of the outdoor living space: jasmine, climbing frangipani and moonflower. Beyond that, the main

garden opens out from a central axis, with a semi-circular lawn area featuring rounded hedges leading the eye towards a large, flourishing central garden bed.

Meandering gravel pathways encircle a variety of smaller garden beds and lead to a dam, widened from its original shape into a more pleasingly curvaceous form. A rustic dinghy floats lazily on the far edge of the glistening water and presiding over the scene are ornamental trees such as Bradford pear, tropical birch, liquidambar and a taxodium distichum (swamp cypress).

Roses and salvias, Barbara’s personal favourites, feature prominently in the garden, with pastel-hued old-fashioned roses in bloom year-round (teas, chinas and noisettes). Barbara has chosen fragrant and recurrent species.

Having grown up on a farm in South Australia, Barbara inherited her father’s love for gardening and while she can appreciate the beauty of a formal garden, she has always planted cottage gardens and enjoyed the simple pleasure of picking flowers.

“I just think cottage gardens have got so much character and softness,” she says. “They don’t have to be formal, but you can have a little bit of formality. Generally the cottage garden in the early days was vegetables and fruit trees and a few flowers, so the name ‘cottage’ has been stretched a bit.”

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To the untrained eye Barbara’s garden looks picture perfect, but as any gardener knows, a garden is never finished and there’s always something new to learn.

“I think you learn until the day you die,” she says. “Every gardener is always changing something. It’s like a painting – you’re always adding to the palette.”

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5447 3255 or ct-design.com.au 2. Café de la Paix clock $84.95. Available at Manawee Garden Centre, 18 Gloucester Road, Buderim. 5445 2406. 3. Metal lantern with mesh and foliage designs $100. Available at Gnu Cargo, 17 Rene Street, Noosaville. 5474 2490 or gnucargo.com 4. Linen and Moore tablecloth $74.95 and napkins $7.95. Available at Belle Coastal Living, Shop 7, Middy’s Complex, 29 Main Street, Buderim. 5453 7773 or belleemporium.com.au 5. Chinese sea float $140. Available at Carmel’s Designs and Homewares, Shop 20, The Peninsular, Mooloolaba. 5444 3767 or carmelsdesigns.com.au.

6. Lime green bamboo beach armchair $85. Available at Mint Tea and Me, 3A, 66 Jessica Boulevard, Minyama. 5477 6255.

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8. Orson and Blake leaf candleholder $49.95. Available at Giddy and Grace, Shop 2, 1 Maple Street, Maleny. 5494 3636 or giddyandgrace.com 9. Vinturi deluxe aerator set $109.95. Available at Fae Rentoul Summerhouse, 2/3 Gibson Road, Noosaville. 5474 3900 or summerhouse.com.au 10. Indoor/outdoor beanbag $89.99. Available at Willow and Bird, Shop 13 Rovera Plaza, Cotton Tree. 5479 1002. 11. Samantha Robinson ‘Watermelon’ bowls, starting at $64.95. Available at Watermelon Red, Shop 12, Pacific on Coolum, Birtwill Street, Coolum Beach. 5473 9550 or watermelonred.com.au 12. Bird coffee mug $17.25. Available at Bliss Furniture and Homewares, Shop 1, 2 Seaview Terrace, Moffat Beach. 5492 8816.

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walls go wild words frances frangenheim portrait photo kate johns

Owls, butterflies, dragonflies, ladybirds, farmyard animals and jungle creatures surround Kate Bordessa daily.

She’s not living in a zoo but rather creating one, one hand drawing at a time. As one third of the team that runs Wall Allure, a Sunshine Coast-based removable vinyl wall sticker company, Kate’s job is to keep designing fresh illustrations that are quirky, sweet, fun-loving and wistful.

She launched the company in 2007 with husband Luke, who drives the production side of things. They’re also joined by family friend Bernadette Jorgensen who runs the website and marketing, and also hand sketches new designs along with Kate.

When Wall Allure first hit the market, the ‘wall sticker as art’ concept was new to Australian shores.

“Luke and I were overseas living in France and I saw a wall sticker over there. We came back in January 2007 and I started doing some research and realised there was nothing like that in Australia.

So we decided we would come home – I grew up on the Sunshine Coast – and start it from scratch,” Kate says.

Eumundi Markets is where they chose to kick-start Wall Allure in March 2007. The response was more feverish than they expected.

“It was huge even though we didn’t have the designs quite right and we were still learning about packaging and how many to sell and what people wanted,” Kate says, still incredulous. “But there was a lot of interest. People had never seen them before.”

Over the years they’ve watched the wall sticker art grow in popularity, with new players entering the market all the time, but Kate isn’t fussed by competition.

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“It’s actually good for us because it gives people product awareness. A lot of people hadn’t heard of wall stickers but now they know.”

Kate partly credits Wall Allure’s growth to its permanent stall at the Eumundi Markets, which Luke runs Wednesdays and Saturdays so they can enjoy relaxed face-to-face time with their customers.

“We decided to stay at the markets because it was such a good place to meet customers and get feedback and we also secured lots of wholesalers from there,” Kate says. “When you have a shop, you just have customers coming in who think they might like your product. But when you’re at the markets you get everybody.”

Wall Allure has more than 60 wholesale stockists around the country and Kate notes most have been attracted by word-ofmouth through their market stall.

Aside from the market buzz, Wall Allure’s new Facebook site – which already has 1500 friends – is proving another gentle reminder of just how much fun their customers have with their products. Many ‘friends’ post photos of their baby rooms, renovated bedrooms, bathrooms, patios, cars and windows adorned in love birds, Russian dolls, cuckoo clocks, dragster bikes or perhaps the favourite dinosaurs or fairies for the kids.

Kate and Bernadette keep the designs fresh – at least one new design every month – and their website has up to 70 stickers, including 12 kids’ themes, to choose from at any time. The range is colourful, diverse and modern. Their designs are hand-sketched – Kate has loved sketching ever since she was little – so they exude a personal connection and playfulness that may sometimes be lost in a computer-generated drawing.

Kate and Bernadette also recently expanded their range to include chalkboard stickers shaped as rabbits, birds, Kokeshi dolls, pears, quails and teapots, which are proving a huge hit for big and little kids.

While Kate once wondered if wall sticker art would be a passing fad, she is pleased to say business is only going one way: up. Kate and Luke work from home, juggling the demands of a boisterous 10-month-old son, and the sticker production is run out of their garage.

They work mostly six-day weeks and are yet to take a holiday.

But Kate says work never feels like a chore because it’s a dream come true.

“We wanted to be our own boss – that was really important to us,” Kate explains. “And we wanted to have a child and both be there.”

So what’s next for Wall Allure? Kate admits the Bordessas are not big planners: they tend to only look six months ahead at the most (perhaps an affliction of having worked in seasonal casual jobs during their backpacking travel years – Luke clocked up 10 ski seasons abroad before settling at home).

“We’ll just keep designing and see what’s out there and what people want,” Kate says. “We’ll continue to live here in Cooroy and grow the business and work for ourselves.”

Kate and Luke are clearly lapping up the Sunshine Coast lifestyle. “When we’ve had a long day, we go for a walk in the rainforest or a swim at the beach. We love living here and doing business here.”

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walk in the park

my tewantin national park experience words and photos justin loveridge

There’s a new kid in town … or should I say, it’s the same kid, just a bit more grown up.

With its recent declaration, Tewantin National Park became the newest piece in the coast’s national park puzzle and upon hearing the news, we decided to check it out.

The starting point? A hike with the kids up its crowning glory of Mt Tinbeerwah.

Unlike the nearby climbers, we chose the path of least resistance and strolled to the top to peruse its 360 degree vista. A geography lesson from my six year old was the reward. With the panoramic view and a chest full of mountain air taken in, it was time to head down to adjacent Lake MacDonald to explore her world. With some kayaking a temptation, we chose to keep the backside dry by taking walks through the botanical gardens, indulging in a game or two of tenacious touch and a belly full of barbecue to round out the evening.

It seems the new kid with its lofty surroundings fits right in.

location – where is it?

Created this year, Tewantin National Park encapsulates 780 hectares of Sunshine Coast splendour between the riverside town of Tewantin and hinterland town of Cooroy. Situated about an hour and a half north of Brisbane, it fans out west of Tewantin between EumundiNoosa Rd, Beckmans Rd and McKinnon Dve, with access to the 265m high Mt Tinbeerwah off Cooroy-Noosa Rd. Access to the nearby jewel of Lake MacDonald is off Lake MacDonald Dve. 106 salt

Things to do and facilities There are a number of walking tracks that enable you to soak up the area’s natural splendour, and an absolute must is the Mt Tinbeerwah Lookout track. Winding up this ancient volcanic plug, a 500m return track leads to the lookout, offering magnificent 360 degree coastal and hinterland views. A coastal lookout half-way up is also suitable for assisted wheelchair access.

For the more daring, rock climbing and abseiling are permitted on Mt Tinbeerwah with climbers often seen perched in precarious positions. Otherwise, take a break or get active at one of the local day use areas.

Wooroi day use area Here is a perfect place to relax in the bush with picnic tables and drinking water provided. Afterwards, walk it off along Wooroi Creek track or the cooler Palm Grove track with cabbage palms and she oaks the order of the day.

Botanical gardens and Lake MacDonald day use area Although not part of the park itself, nearby Lake MacDonald is an excellent option for an activity-filled day. With wheelchair-accessible toilets and drinking water provided, pack a picnic and stroll through the striking botanical gardens or whip up a BBQ feast and take in the Mt Tinbeerwah vista. For those more comfortable on the water, take the canoe for a paddle or cast a line and try your luck at fishing (please note that swimming is not permitted). Otherwise, connect with the nearby Noosa bird and trail networks.

Camping and accommodation To ensure the parks diverse environments and inhabitants remain protected, camping is not permitted. For those wishing to camp, nearby Camp Cooroora at Lake MacDonald is an option.

Note: Some horse riding and cycling are also allowed within the park. Please contact the QPWS for details and permit requirements.

SunShine CoaSt CounCil Things to see Apart from Mt Tinbeerwah’s sensational panorama, Tewantin National Park is home to diverse landscapes and wildlife. With bare rock outcrop and heath rolling down to eucalypt forests, wallum heath and lush rainforest, the park also plays a critical role in the region’s conservation efforts. Echidnas, swamp wallabies and wallum froglets all find refuge, whilst birdwatchers can tune into countless species including the characteristic catbird and vulnerable glossy black cockatoo. Otherwise, distinctive grass trees, various palms and immense gums offer a visual feast.

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Caloundra regional Gallery

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22 Omrah Avenue, Caloundra | Wed to Sun, 10am–4pm T 07 5420 8299 W caloundraregionalgallery.org.au Group Work: Connecting Communities Creatively Across the Coast

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Days of Summer: Salvatore Zofrea

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TwinScapes: Pinhole Photography

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Tewantin National Park is there for us all to enjoy.

Let’s respect it by: • Taking all rubbish out of the park.

• Removing excess packaging before visiting.

• Keeping food scraps and rubbish in strong sealable containers away from wildlife.

• Staying on the walking tracks provided.

• Keeping domestic animals out of the park at all times.

• Protecting streams from pollution as many animals are sensitive to changes in water quality.

Plan your visit To stay safe and enjoy the park, the following are essential:

Salvatore Zofrea, detail, Illawarra Flame Tree and Bowerbird, hand coloured woodcut print on Japanese Hitachi paper, 69 x 88.5 cm. Days of summer.

• Take plenty of drinking water and food.

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• Wear suitable clothing including a hat and sturdy shoes; keep insect repellant, sunscreen and a first aid kit handy.

Pelican Street, Tewantin | Wed to Sun, 10am–4pm T 07 5449 5340 W noosaregionalgallery.org

• Supervise children at all times, stay away from cliff edges and follow all warning signs.

Jeff mincham: Ceramics

25 nov–23 JAn

Show Us Your Art: Volunteer Showcase

27 JAn–13 mAr

• Check weather forecasts. Avoid the midday sun if possible and watch for rain.

Three Women, no Frontiers (Gallery 1) monobrow: Evangeline Cachinero (Gallery 2)

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• Be sure to bring a camera and binoculars for viewing wildlife and scenery.

• Let someone know where you are going and for how long.

Fees, permits and opening hours Tewantin National Park and the botanical gardens are open 24 hours a day and entry is free.

However for safety reasons it is recommended that these be used only during daylight hours.

The Lake MacDonald day use area is open from 6am-6pm daily.

Fishing permits are required.

CONTACTS For further information on the park, its facilities and access points contact: Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service Beckmans Road, Noosaville Phone 5470 3400

Christine Maudy, Secret Garden, mixed media, triptych 76 x 101 cm X3, 2008. Three Women, no FronTiers.

Butter Factory Arts Centre

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10 Maple Street, Cooroy | Tues to Sat, 10am–4pm T 07 5472 0222 Influences: Noreen Flood

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The Journey Continues: Retrospective of Textile Art 1999–2010, Cynthia Morgan

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Becomings: Meaghan Shelton

18 mAr–23 Apr

Contact the Galleries for upcoming art workshops, artist talks and school holiday programs.

Creative Communities, Sunshine Coast Council arts initiative

tourist information

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No wonder it’s called the Sunshine Coast, with an average of seven hours of sunshine daily (one of the highest amounts in the world).

Summer (December to March) days are always popular with visitors with an average temperature between 17°C to 32°C and an ocean temperature of 24°C. Temperatures in the hinterland can be several degrees cooler.

Brisbane to Caloundra........................ 100km Brisbane to Mooloolaba..................... 105km Brisbane to Nambour........................ 110km Brisbane to Noosa............................. 148km Noosa to Montville............................. 56 km Mooloolaba to Maleny......................... 41km Caloundra to Kenilworth...................... 77km

school holidays December 11, 2010 to January 24, 2011.

emergency telephone numbers Ambulance, Fire Brigade, Police, Coastguard, Rescue...................................... 000 Poisons Information Centre.................... 131 126 Ambulance Transport............................. 131 233

markets Cotton Tree Street Market, King St, Cotton Tree, every Sunday, 7am – noon.

Eumundi Courtyard Village Market, 76 Memorial Dr, Eumundi, every Saturday 8am – 2pm, Wednesday 8.30am – 1pm.

Caloundra Markets, Bulcock Street, Caloundra, every Sunday, 8am – 1pm.

Caloundra Country Markets, Central Park, Arthur St, Caloundra every Sunday.

Noosa Farmers Market, AFL Grounds, Weyba Rd, Noosaville, every Sunday, 7am to noon.

Maleny Market, Maple Street, every Sunday, 8am – 2pm.

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This is one of the more popular beach breaks on Sunshine Beach which surfers access via Arakoon Crescent.

surf safety patrols (Times vary between 7am – 5pm) Year round 7 days/week Noosa Heads, Sunshine Beach, Peregian Beach, Coolum Beach, Twin Waters Resort, Maroochydore, Alexandra Headland, Mooloolaba, Dicky Beach, Kings Beach.

To stay safe at the beach remember: Too much exposure to the sun can cause serious damage to your skin. Make sure whenever you are going in the sun that you take adequate precautions.

slip, slop, slap and wrap Slip on a shirt (preferably a long-sleeved shirt).

Slop on the sunscreen (30+ and reapply as needed).

Slap on a hat.

Wrap some UV protective sunglasses around your eyes.

It’s also a good idea to avoid direct exposure to the sun during the hottest part of the day – between the hours of 10am and 2pm – and try to take advantage of shade when possible.

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