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Contents Competition 14

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Preview 14

News, views & events

Feature 20 Catherine Zeta-Jones – Dancing her way to the top

Art Department 22 The universal appeal of New Norcia 20

24 A guide to the latest art exhibitions

Entertainment 26 See it, read it, watch it, play it

Iconic Labels 28 Montblanc – the pinnacle of writing implements

Fashion First 30 A behind the scenes look at MBFF 28

34 Covet – new on the scene 35 Village showcase

Looking Good 38 All that glitters 39 Eye for detail 40 Precious metals 42 Gun metal

See & Be Seen 43 Photographs from the region’s most fashionable events

Cove Cuisine 51 Top Table – fine dining from Burleigh to the Hinterland 54 All in a roe – the story of caviar 56 Fresh from the sea – on the menu at Glass 58 Festival of flavours 60 Top ten – Black Angus accolade 30

62 Chef’s choice

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Wine Cellar 64 The tradition continues at Henschke winery

Well Travelled 66 Hayman – one year on 68 Paradise personified – Bali’s hidden treasure 72 Day safari 66

Beyond the sea

76 Expert advice at Cove Travel 78 The Traveller – Joost Heymiejer, Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa

At the Wheel 80 Number one – Aston Martin’s exclusive ONE-77 82 On show

On the Water 96

84 Riviera rising 86 A wave of success – Boat Show wrap

SPORT 88 A golfing institution

Cove Living 90 Business meeting 92 The Winter collection 84

94 Be seaduced 97 Midas touch

Brainfood 100 Exercise your mind

Horoscopes 102 What’s written in the stars?

Attitude 94

104 Bryan Matthews’ Mid-[UK] Summer Diary

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From gorgeous Precious Metals to shimmering Bali sunsets, there is something positively glowing about Issue 32.

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With the Olympics underway in London, and the warm glow of spring on the horizon, we decided August/September was the perfect time to go for gold!

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From the gorgeous Precious Metals in our ‘Wish list’ to the shimmering Bali sunsets in the Well Travelled section, there is something positively glowing about Issue 32. Taking centre stage is the lovely Catherine Zeta-Jones. This allsinging, all-dancing star is wowing audiences with her performance in the hit musical movie, Rock of Ages, but it is Catherine’s love for her family that really shines through in this interview. Speaking of families, they were out in force at the recent Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show and the widely successful Sanctuary Cove Food and Wine Festival. The wrap-up of both these events is included in this edition, plus we have some great entertainment ideas for the coming months in our Preview and Art Department sections. In Art Department, we also take a fascinating look at Australia’s only monastic town, New Norcia. This unique religious community plays host to a number of cultural events including the Mandorla Art Award, a biennial art prize for contemporary Christian works. See Susan’s story on page 22 for the details. Being an all-female office, fashion is always high on our priority list. In our ‘Fashion First’ section we take you behind the scenes at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane to see what the designers will be featuring at this prestigious event. We also showcase a selection of styles from The Marine Village boutiques and provide some timely advice on how to achieve the latest ‘metallic’ make-up looks. On the travel scene, we head to a hidden Bali paradise, spend a day at a luxurious African Safari Park, cruise the Aegean Sea and take a look at the refreshed Hayman resort. We also introduce the newest member of the Cove Travel team and get some travel tips from Joost Heymeijer, General Manager of the stunning Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa. By the way, have you entered our fabulous Discover Dubai competition yet? Valued at over $24,000, the prize includes two return Emirates Business Class airfares and three nights accommodation in the magnificent Grand Hyatt Dubai. See page 13 for details on how you can enter. So, whether you are reading this in an airport lounge en route to some exotic destination, or relaxing at home in the golden sunshine, please enjoy this special gilt-edged Cove magazine.

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News Views Events

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Fashionable fundraiser Fashion and charity combine when special guest Camilla Franks hosts a spectacular city laneway lunch and fashion parade at Treasury Casino & Hotel, Brisbane. The stylish event will support the Queensland Eye Institute, which aims to prevent blindness and help preserve sight. events@qei.org.au

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Stay & play Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove is offering golfing enthusiasts the ultimate stay and play opportunity. With the new Unlimited Golf Package, guests can enjoy luxurious accommodation, daily buffet breakfast in Cove Café and access to The Country Club, before embarking on a full day of golf on either The Palms or The Pines courses each day of the stay. Guests can also make the most of comprehensive features such as the practice driving ranges, putting and chipping greens, a pro shop and coaching sessions. Offer valid until 31 December, 2013. 13 12 34 | www.sanctuarycove.regency.hyatt.com

Creating happy families The organisation of your next children’s party has never been easier with party packs from Busy Nippers. There are 16 fun designs to choose from, making them the perfect solution for parties. Party Packs include themed invitations with matching envelopes, party balloons and themed Activity Bags containing crayons, stickers, crosswords, jigsaw, join-the-dots and more. www.busynippersparty.com.au

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Music Maestro Don’t miss this opportunity to see piano virtuoso Ian Munro as he performs a repertoire of classic compositions including Schumann’s Fantasy op. 17 and Chopin’s Ballade no. 2. Part of this season’s Mason and Hamlin piano concert series, being held at The Arts Centre Gold Coast, the performance is proudly supported by Gold Coast Pianos & Music. +61 7 5588 4000 | www.theartscentregc.com.au

Small talk Talking Heads is an innovative new program offering public speaking coaching to children from 6-18 years-of-age. The courses focus on simple topics such as how to confidently communicate in a group and are based on real life experiences. Talking Heads was founded by working mothers Karen Smith and Susan Sullivan, who collectively have over 50 years experience in the public relations industry. Courses will be held at the Gold Coast and Brisbane from July 23. www.talking-heads.com.au

“We do ...” Are you looking for the perfect venue to say ‘I do’? Oskars on Burleigh have just released their 2013 wedding packages. With stunning views, individually tailored menus and friendly professional service, Oskars are the wedding specialists.

Hyatt excels Looking for a luxurious holiday destination? The stunning Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa in Vietnam has been honoured with a prestigious 2012 Tripadvisor Certificate Of Excellence. The accolade, which recognises hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveller reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. www.danang.regency.hyatt.com

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This year’s annual Brisbane Festival will reach new heights, injecting creativity, energy and artistic brilliance into the city. Kicking off with a laser light spectacular, the three-week festival will host an array of exciting dance premieres, theatre acts, circus performances and classical music, before closing with Sunsuper Riverfire, a magnificent display of fireworks and special effects. www.visitbrisbane.com.au

Too U.G.L.Y. The Leukemia Foundation is searching for Queensland’s 2012 U.G.L.Y (Understanding, Generous, Likeable, You!) Bartender of the Year. From 21 July to 3 September 2012, bartenders have the chance to get creative, have fun and come up with their own fundraising events in support of the leukemia cause. There are great prizes to be won while raising valuable funds for this worthy charity.

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Indulge in sumptuous seafood and French champagne with Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa’s Seafood and Moët luncheon. Each Saturday guests at the resort’s newest restaurant, Citrique, can top up their glasses with champagne while dining on extravagant buffet selections including baked Atlantic salmon, coral lobster vol au vents and grilled whole king prawns. The Marriott’s Seafood & Moët Lunch costs $79 per person and includes a bottle of Moët et Chandon Imperial Brut champagne per couple. Bookings are essential. +61 7 5592 9772

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Treasured gems Internationally renowned jewellery designer Stefano Canturi has opened the doors to his new studio in Brisbane’s CBD. An elegant blend of classical ambience and contemporary style, 206 Edward St has been creatively designed to offer clients a comfortable and inspiring experience. A visionary designer who is also a classically trained craftsman, Stefano has been creating distinct pieces of jewellery for the past 25 years. 1300 883 883

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Universal appeal History, architecture, art – Western Australia’s New Norcia is a haven of culture and religion. words Susan Lang-Lemckert

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“What looks like a disaster can turn out to be a blessing …” –

“Little miracles happen here all the time,” says Dom Chris of the Benedictine Community at New Norcia, Australia’s only monastic town, 132 kilometres north of Perth. No surprises there, you might think – after all, it’s a monastery. But sometimes the results of those little miracles are almost miracles in themselves. Like way back in the Community’s early history when a raging fire threatened both the New Norcia Mission and its all-important crops ... with fierce winds feeding the flames, the monks were fighting a losing battle trying to stop it. When all looked lost, they took the picture of Our Lady (the sacred image of Mary) from the chapel and held it in front of the fire ... and the flames began to die almost immediately. Or more recently in 1986, when the Community was devastated by the theft of 26 valuable paintings from the monastery’s collection of religious art. Although all but one of the paintings were recovered and subsequently restored and the culprits found and jailed, the heist marked an unexpected turning point. “The robbery was a blessing of sorts,” says Dom Chris. “What looks like a disaster can turn out to be a blessing if you can just live with the tension ... it’s a breath of fresh air. “We were looking at a gallery of empty walls when the Mandorla Centre of Inner Peace, which had just begun the Mandorla Art Award for contemporary religious art, approached us,” he says. “And we saw the bigger message behind

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their approach – that beginning our own contemporary Christian art collection – rather than simply wringing our hands over [the robbery and] how to go about the restorative process, was another way forward for us.” And so began New Norcia’s association with The Mandorla Art Award, a biennial art prize for contemporary Christian works, and the country’s most significant competition of its type. The Award sees the Committee selecting a theme or passage from the Bible which artists then interpret through two- or three-dimensional works, with the winning entry being put on permanent loan with the Benedictines. The competition culminates in an exhibition – or two, really – one in Perth, with a second hanging at the New Norcia Museum and Art Gallery. “Perhaps contemporary religious art is at its best in New Norcia, because of its setting,” says Dom Chris. “People think about it a bit more while they’re looking. No-one much wants to hear another sermon, but they don’t mind looking at some contemporary art. “And displaying it here gives a platform for contemporary religious art ... that is, a lot of people wouldn’t go to a religious art exhibition in Perth – it’d be too confronting. But doing so in New Norcia seems a very natural thing to do.” Another ‘little miracle’ came via telephone about 20 years ago, when a school music co-ordinator enquired about booking one of the town’s closeddown secondary boarding schools for a three-day music camp.

“She was like an angel with a message, if we could hear it,” Dom Chris recalls. “We’d been wondering what we could do with the schools – I mean, what do you do with three-storey buildings in the middle of nowhere? So we thought we’d look at something we’d always been involved in – hospitality. “That particular school will soon be coming for the 20th year, and we have a great second market in terms of Years 11 and 12 Religious Education (RE) camps – I think some exhausted RE teachers feel the kids will be distracted by the monks in their strange clothes,” he says. “For example, we’ve just had a group here on an enforced RE camp, and they were fascinated by us and the way we live,” he says. “So much so, they really surprised us all by getting up at some ungodly hour to join us for morning prayers.” New Norcia’s unique history has seen the values of monastic life woven throughout the town, just as founders Bishop Rosendo Salvado and Bishop Dom Joseph Serra envisioned when establishing it a century-and-a-half ago. And it’s largely the monastic element – together with history, architecture and art – that continues to draw visitors to the town to enjoy the hospitality the monks are so famous for. “While it’s a monastic community, it has great universal appeal – Catholics, non-Catholics, exhausted mothers, politicians, Calathumpians ... everyone seems to feel comfortable here, and that’s perhaps New Norcia’s greatest strength,” says Dom Chris. “Hopefully we’ll continue to understand the visitors’ experience, and if we listen to everyone we’ll be able to do it even better,” he says. “And people keep coming to see our contemporary religious art collection, which has grown from nothing to say, 160 pieces. We have some works by significant Australian artists, but we’d love some more, and we have cultural gift status, so donating a work to the Community attracts a tax deduction. “If anyone has a William Robertson or a Brett Whitely religious work they’d like to give to New Norcia, we’d love to hear from them. I’d love some cornerstone pieces.” Perhaps another little miracle is about to happen. New Norcia fact file New Norcia was: • Founded in 1846 by two Spanish Benedictine monks – Rosendo Salvado and Dom Joseph Serra. • Established as a mission for the evangelism and education of the local Aboriginal people. • Named after Norcia in central Italy, birthplace of the Order’s founder, St Benedict. • Supported by a surrounding pastoral property producing olive oil, grapes, almonds, dates, carob, breeding horses, wine, grain and wool. • Two colleges – St Gertrude’s (for girls) and St Ildephonsus’ (for boys) opened in New Norcia in the early 1900s and operated until the 1990s. • Continues to be home to a monastic community living a life of prayer, work, mutual support and hospitality. • Is one of the great built heritage sites of Australia, with 27 classified buildings designed and decorated by Spanish monks brought to New Norcia specifically to create many of the fine interiors the town is famous for. • Today attracts visitors to its Museum and Art Gallery which conducts daily guided town tours and sells boutique food products including bread, olive oil, wine and beer. www.newnorcia.wa.edu.au

The 2012 Mandorla Art Award 2012 Theme – Born of a woman Taken from St Paul’s letter to the Galatians 4:4 “But when the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law.” Announcement of winners and exhibition opening – 10 August 2012 Exhibition dates – 10-19 August 2012 www.mandorlaart.com

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Tweed River Art Gallery

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Beauty from Nature: art of the Scott sisters – An exhibition developed and toured by the Australian Museum Beautiful and intricate, this stunning exhibition features delicate watercolours, which form a fascinating record of the lives of Harriet (Hattie) and Helena (Nellie) Scott. Admire the simple beauty of 19th century nature, seen through the eyes of two young women whose pioneering work was praised for both the art and the science.

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2 Mistral Road (Cnr Tweed Valley Way) Murwillumbah South NSW T + 61 2 6670 2790 W www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/artgallery Helena Scott – Xylopsyche stacyi Scott Current name: Zelotypia stacyi Scott, Hepialidae © Australian Museum Archives

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Gallery One

Paul Haggith Paul Haggith is a highly talented realist painter and a passionate surfer who draws inspiration for his water, figurative and cityscape themes from growing up on the Gold Coast. The Brickworks Centre, Ferry Road Southport QLD T + 61 7 5528 0110 W www.gallery-one.com.au Paul Haggith – Rolling Swell, Breaking Waves.

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“A sculptor is a person who is interested in the shape of things, a poet in words, a musician by sounds.” – H e n ry M o o r e

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Gold Coast City Gallery – The Arts Centre Gold Coast

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28th Gold Coast International Ceramic Art Award The Award attracts hundreds of artists from numerous countries and allows Australian audiences to view contemporary ceramic pieces from all over the world. The winner of the prize receives $10,000 in addition to the purchase of their work, which will become part of the Gold Coast City Gallery Collection. 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise QLD T + 61 7 5581 6567 W www.theartscentregc.com.au/gallery Peter Cooley, Tree with busted guts and galahs 2009. Acquired 2010, Winner 27th Gold Coast International Ceramic Art Award

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Propaganda? This exhibition features a number of works in socialist realist styles from China, Vietnam and North Korea (DPRK). Often humourous or ironic, the works demonstrate that political art has a recognisable aesthetic that functions independently of political positions and events, allowing for a range of interpretations. Stanley Place, Southbank QLD T + 61 7 3840 7303 W www.qagoma.qld.gov.au

Guo Jian – The day before I went away (from ‘The day before I went away’ series) 2008 Purchased 2008. The Queensland Government’s Gallery of Modern Art Acquisitions Fund Collection: Queensland Art Gallery.

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Until

September

Presented under Cirque du Soleil’s trademark blue and yellow big top at the Northshore, Hamilton, Brisbane, OVO is a dramatic mix of circus arts and street entertainment. Based in a colourful ecosystem where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter and play in a non-stop riot of energy and movement, OVO (meaning egg in Portuguese) is directed by Cirque du Soleil’s first female director, Deborah Colker, who is also the choreographer. The cast is comprised of 55 performing artists from 14 countries, featuring a stunning flying act in which a group of scarabs soar high above the stage. This breathtaking routine combines many circus disciplines including banquine, Russian swing and swinging chair. To complete the experience, Novotel Brisbane Airport offers a range of accommodation options and packages for the Cirque du Soleil OVO tour, and for all major concerts and events at Brisbane Entertainment Centre. www.cirquedusoleil.com/Australia | www.novotelbrisbaneairport.com.au

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Lucinda’s Whirlwind by Lousie Limerick

Following a desperate night-long battle, a group of beleaguered soldiers in an isolated base in Kandahar are faced with a lone woman demanding the return of her brother’s body. Is she a spy, a black widow, a lunatic or what she claims to be: a grieving sister intent on burying her brother according to local rites?

Lucinda Ellis has never really mastered the knack for dealing with people so she usually avoids undue human contact. When her sister decides to take a sudden trip to America, Lucinda is forced to take charge of her children, their ridiculous dachshund, plus the malingering presence of a teenage emo who’s taken up residence on the couch.

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iconic brands

The pinnacle

Today, Montblanc boasts more than 400 stores around the globe, and remains one of the world’s most highly recognisable, and prestigious, luxury brands. words Susan Lang-Lemckert

It’s apt that the history of a brand synonymous

only technical enhancements, but the Montblanc

writing instruments. This was followed by the

with luxury fountain pens – including the world’s

name and a white-tipped cap – the forerunner to

Meisterstuck large Leather Collection for business

most expensive, embellished with 4,810 diamonds

the stylised six-point star that’s now synonymous

travel, and a range of women’s business bags.

– is alive with profound (and prophetic) quotes.

with the brand. Trademarked in 1913, the star

As time went on, the Montblanc powerhouse

Like “I think this product has a great future,” from

represents the snowy peak of Mont Blanc and

released an ever-expanding array of prestige items

early partner Claus Johannes Voss, when showing

symbolises the brand’s commitment to quality in

– men’s accessories, fine jewellery, fragrance,

his family a filler pen made by what would become

the highest.

eyewear, and luxury watches built with the same

the Montblanc luxury goods line.

dedication to style and expert craftsmanship

And how right he was.

– the Meisterstuck, released in 1924 – whose

that

Beginning in 1906 as ‘manufacturers of high-

stylish design really set the company apart.

under the brand’s name since their very first

class gold and fountain pens’, the Simplo Filler

And 1929 saw the beginning of a tradition

writing instrument.

Pen Co, whose innovative writing instruments

that continues to this day – placement of the

And the 1992 launch of the New Dimensions

featured the then-groundbreaking built-in inkwell,

number 4810 (the height in metres of Mont

product line that included handmade paper and

was always destined for greatness. Indeed, ‘Never

Blanc, and symbolising supreme quality) on

desk accessories brought the Montblanc journey

sell cheap pens ... stick with high quality’, were

every Meisterstuck.

full circle ... back to the realm of the writer.

had

characterised

everything

issued

reportedly the last words uttered by one of the

Montblanc’s growing reputation for excellence

But there’s much more to Montblanc than

company’s co-founders, Alfred Nehemias, just

took further leaps in 1952 with the launch of the

business. The company has complemented

before he succumbed to a heart attack.

Meisterstuck 149. Renowned as ‘the ultimate

phenomenal commercial success with significant

Only a year later the company launched the

symbol for writing culture’, this went on to become

corporate social responsibility, particularly support

Rouge et Noir safety fountain pen and established

the most celebrated writing instrument of all time.

for the arts and UNICEF-led activities. And it’s done

the Montblanc name, reputedly at a card game,

Expansion

was

inevitable,

and

1997

so in its own very Montblanc way.

where the parallel between Europe’s highest peak

Montblanc began making watches. They also

Montblanc’s artistic support runs the gamut

and the pen, as the pinnacle of writing instruments,

ventured into the luxury leather goods market,

of sponsorship of literature, ballet and music

was drawn.

creating pen pouches, notebooks and writing

and the establishment of major initiatives like

cases to complement their already celebrated

the Montblanc de la Culture Arts Patronage Award

The company’s next fountain pen bore not

But it was Montblanc’s next fountain pen

4810

The Montblanc Star

that honours contemporary patrons of the arts; and the Cutting Edge Art Collection [project], where

The Montblanc star

more than 400 Montblanc stores around the world

The stylised white star with six rounded points – representing the snow-covered peak of the Mont

serve as galleries to showcase young artists’ names

Blanc and symbolising the company’s commitment to the highest quality – became the Montblanc

and artworks.

logo in 1913. All writing instruments crafted by the Simplo Filler Pen Co from this time carried this

In 1996 Montblanc – together with Leonard

famous star. The star is sometimes called an edelweiss – the perennial plant native to Europe’s

Bernstein, Lord Yehudi Menuhin and Justus Frantz

alpine forests that was later immortalised in song in The Sound of Music. This iconic symbol was

– became founding sponsor of the Philharmonia

later developed into a new cut of diamond featured in Montblanc’s 100th anniversary editions, and

of the Nations, a unique orchestra comprising

the fine jewellery collection launched in 2007.

talented young musicians from more than 40 countries. Inspired by Germany’s re-unification, the Philharmonia was assembled to promote the message of peace, and its inception was commemorated by the issue of the Leonard Bernstein, Montblanc’s first Donation Pen. Now

Montblanc

institution,

the

highly

collectible Donation Pens are designed and named in honour of some of the world’s greatest artisans,

The Meisterstuck Launched in 1924, the Meisterstuck would become the world’s most celebrated writing instrument, and a style icon for timeless design. Also renowned as the ultimate symbol of writing culture, the Meisterstuck 149 enjoyed a particularly famous moment in 1963 when President John F Kennedy lent his fountain pen to German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer during a visit to West Germany.

4810 First appearing on the nib of the Meisterstuck in 1929, this number – representing the height [in metres] of Mont Blanc, and symbolising supreme quality – found a place on all Meisterstucks from

and a portion of each purchase is donated to

then on. 4,810 is also the number of Meisterstuck 149s created as part of Montblanc’s UNICEF

cultural causes.

Co-operation. This project has seen three acclaimed international artists – Tom Sachs, Andree

So if indeed – as Edward Bulwer-Lytton so famously wrote – the pen is mightier than the sword,

Putman and Helmut Jahn – each create artwork to package this limited edition, further enhancing its value and collectability.

then that pen must surely be a Montblanc.

fashion first

Fashion preview Henrietta Dups takes you behind the scenes for a sneak preview of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane 2012

I am currently experiencing sartorial euphoria

Trelise Cooper are a combination of 50s ‘Mad Men’

after a handful of my favourite labels gave me a

style frocks nipped at the waist with full tulip skirts,

sneak preview of their spring summer 2012/13

and flowing 70s maxi dresses with psychedelic

collections that will be debuted at the Mercedes-

giant floral prints.

Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane (MBFF) in the last week of August. From a fashion perspective I generally prefer autumn and winter as I can put together and wear,

Clashing prints is a key trend for spring and summer: for the fashion forward, be bold and brash by teaming big bright florals with graphic geometric prints.

without sweltering, fabulous outfits sourced from

Trelise Cooper’s street chic label Cooper has

a vast array of garments. Summer in the sunshine

a fabulous 60s ‘flower power’ inspired tailored

state seriously restricts the wardrobe to one layer,

fitted floral suit. Team this with a neon orange

and zero styling options.

or hot pink geometric top for an outrageous and

However, the collections that I previewed were

on-trend statement.

so stylish and stunning that I found myself thinking

This season there is no rhyme or reason when

‘forget winter and bring on spring!’ No doubt my

co-ordinating prints, just throw caution to the wind

elation was fuelled by the tropical-island-getaway

and clash it up.

theme channelled by all the designers, giving a relaxed, yet upbeat and chic, vibe.

For the more demure fashionista take a page out of Threadbare.co’s superbly curated virtual

Brisbane designers Alexis Dawn and Sacha

boutique and do a subtle take on this trend with

Drake must have had mental telepathy while

Maurie and Eve’s elegant geometric and floral coral

designing, as both have named the garments

and white print silk pyjama pant and coral textured

in their collections after tropical and exotic

geometric top.

destinations such as Bora Bora, Mozambique and

Style icon Elin Kling has set the silk pyjama

the Caribbean. Both feature bold, bright tropical

pant trending globally. Rock this look with a pair

prints on fluid draping fabrics that evoke a luxe

of killer platform sandals and a clashing colour

resort feel.

pop nail polish in this season’s key colour trend

Alexis Dawn’s collection has a cute retro spin to it, with flashes of skin at the midriff and peek-

‘bold brights’ – choose from aqua, canary, cobalt, emerald, fuschia, lime or tangerine.

a-boo splits revealing glimpses of tanned legs,

The EP by Easton Pearson collection, ‘retro-

reminiscent of the Caribbean throughout the 50s.

futuristic Greek holiday,’ combines geometric

The bare upper midriff is the new body part in

prints and embellishments inspired by ancient

vogue with celebrities such as Kate Bosworth,

Mediterranean civilisations. Merged with effortless

Lara Bingle and Gwyneth Paltrow embracing this

styling, EP produces a relaxed and current

look. Remember the golden rule when flashing

collection for the Audrey Hepburn ‘It Girls’ of today.

flesh, less is always more.

I am not sure I can patiently wait for these outfits

The exotic island getaway theme even crossed

to hit the shops and am fearful that sitting front row

the Tasman as the inspiration for New Zealand

at the MBFF shows I may forget myself and rip the

label Trelise Cooper’s collection (showing for the

covetable clothes straight off the back of some >> gamine model.

first time at MBFF). This season’s silhouettes at

Alexis Dawn

EP by Easton Pearson

Maurie and Eve

Cooper

Trellise Cooper

Sacha Drake

The designers explain the philosophy behind their latest collections: Alexis Dawn ‘Smoking cigars and drinking Havana club on a beach in the Caribbean springs to mind ...’ EP by Easton Pearson ‘The Greek Goddess descends from her temple mount, to dance and party the Summer away in the balmy breezes of the Greek Isles.’ Maurie and Eve ‘Inspired by all things romantic, beautiful and excessive, the collection explores a kaleidoscopic world of shape, print and colour.’ Cooper ‘Summer 2013 Cooper is a step back in time to the swinging 60s, it’s all about polka dots, petals and prints with a fun vintage feel.’ Trelise Cooper ‘Experience the glamour of cocktails while the sun sets over the beach. A mirage of colours, textures and embellishment remind you of an exotic island getaway.’ Sacha Drake ‘ …capture the essence of tropical escapes and sultry summer holidays.’ Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane hosted by Treasury Casino & Hotel 25-31 August 2012

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All that glitters

Metallics are very much loved by Hollywood stars, make-up artists, catwalk models and brides-to-be – but they can also add a touch of glamour to our everyday look. words Linette Gramstad

Anything that sparkles can make us feel special! In cosmetics, metallic colours contain glitter particles that create a shimmery effect, making them very appealing to consumers. Quite often they are the first thing we look at in the make-up aisle as they catch the eye, however, when choosing between a cosmetic product that contains shimmer and a standard one, we usually go for the basic option. This is because metallic colours are often associated with youth and the glamour scene but in actual fact they can be used by women of all ages. With the broad range of make-up on the market today there is a wide selection of products available in a metallic range including eye shadows, blushers, lipsticks, lip gloss, bronzers, eyeliners and more. You can even get natural mineral-based metallics, which is helpful for people with sensitive skins. When using metallic shades remember less is often more! For example, if you are going for shimmer on the eyes don’t do the lips also, although you can add a subtle shine of blush. If you are conscious of your colour choices, this can work really well. Of course, if you are creating a theatrical look for a masquerade party, or to make a bold statement, then go right ahead and get creative! Some women think they should not use shimmers as they feel this can age them. While you are more limited in colour choice, metallic colours can actually be very flattering if applied correctly. When choosing metallic products, lean towards

creams rather than powders, especially if the skin is on the drier side. Go for neutral tones and browns but still choose colours to complement your complexion. Apply them lightly and do not use darker colours too close to the inner corner of the eye or too far out from the outer corner. Don’t apply any higher than your eye socket and blend your darker colour into that line. Highlight under the brow bone to give the illusion of a lift and if you have circles under your eyes, avoid deep blues. You can use a metallic shade under the brow or go for a flat colour. The first step before applying any form of metallic make-up is to apply nude coloured concealer over and around the eyes then dust a generous amount of translucent powder over the top to set a base for your make-up. This allows you to dust away the unwanted excess shimmer; and is an important step to remember so you do not have to redo your concealer and foundation. If you always seem to struggle with excess glitter I suggest you do your eye make-up before your foundation. Metallics can be used as one solid colour or blended into flat colour to create a little more attention to your eyes or to accentuate a part of the eye. You can achieve a natural look with just one metallic colour by using a softer and lighter shade. Metallic shadows are also effective if applied on the inner corners of the eyes as this really brings

attention to the eye. A metallic silver, ivory or white works well. A darker eye colour works well for night wear or as a seductive day time shadow. Be sure to add black liner and a generous amount of mascara to make the eyes catching! This look tends to look good on more olive skins. For fairer skins cooler colours such as silver shades are better. Before applying a metallic colour, go back to basics and remember what colours suit your eye and skin colour and think about what you’re wearing, especially jewellery. Remember to start with lighter colours first, and to use lighter colours on the inner part of the eye and to highlight under the brow bone. To get the smokey look being used on the runway, use a cream-based shadow that you can also brush under the eyes for eye-liner, then blend to give a slight smudged look. Shimmers do work well when blended and you have the ability to create lots of different looks and effects with metallic colours. For glowing cheeks and to highlight bone structures, go for a blush that has shimmer through it so it reflects the light. A bit of shine can make the lips appear more volumised. Tone it down by just applying the gloss in the centre of your lips over your chosen lip product. No matter what your age, eye colour or skin tone, there is a metallic look to suit you …

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Amy-Jean’s top four tips to beautiful brows: BASE: Apply concealer, such as Amy Jean Eye Couture Blank Canvas, over the entire eyelid, blending upwards into the brow. You’ll find eye and brow products have much better staying power. HIGHLIGHTS: Every woman wants a beautiful arch to frame a bright set of eyes – and every woman can achieve it with a little faux luminosity on the brow bone. Apply Amy Jean Mineral Gemstone Loose Powder in Diamond Dust with the Arch Highlighter Brush just under the brow. Eyes appear instantly brighter and refreshed. NO GAPS: Gaps can easily be filled in with a brow powder to achieve a soft velvety finish. It’s a combination of technique and product quality that will determine the result: load Amy Jean Brow Velvet onto a Brow Defining Brush and apply by ‘boxing’ the beginning of the brow, then add a crisp ‘tail’ to the end to create a defined shape, light strokes are key. TIP: make sure you always use a sable-bristled brow brush – artificial hair will scratch your brow-fill product off as you’re applying it. TAME: You don’t skip brushing your hair each day, so why ignore your brows? Use a Lash & Brow Comb and brush in the direction of growth with a light upwards and outwards motion. Finish off by securing ‘fly- aways’ with Amy Jean Eye Couture Brow Lacquer.

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see & be seen

Rolex hour photography Huego Studio

Mayor Tom Tate & Clare E. Urwin

Teruyo Koshiji, Mark Fitz-Walter & Mr Ch Chen

Where: The Hour Glass, Surfers Paradise When: 26 June 2012 What: The Hour Glass welcomed special guests, including Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate, to an exclusive viewing of the new Rolex models which were unveiled at Baselworld 2012. Star of the show was the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller, a stunning timepiece from this iconic label. Jey Zhu & Kaiser Ye

Danny Bernardi & Kent Chi

Francis Lin, Mayoress Ruth Tate & Nina Simson

Michael Lan & Fiona Lai

Fiona Forras, Noni Manton & Rachel Dunn

Louise Imeson with Gai & David Spankie

see & be seen

Women on Water photography Helen McParlane Photography

Helen Farquhar & Di Skelly Heron

Janette King, Barbara Mallon, Claire Ball & Vanessa Hernandez

Ita Buttrose & Ann Middleton Caroline Winter, Sharron Russell & Liz Griffiths

Where: Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove When: 25 May 2012

Brenda Ramsay & Linda Green

Jean Cox & Heather James

What: The Women on Water lunch is an integral event on the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show program. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s special guest, businesswoman and media personality Ita Buttrose, had the capacity audience enthralled as she shared stories and anecdotes from her long and interesting career.

Dot Whiteman, Debbie McDougall, Katrina Whiteman & Jill Langley

Brighta & Gai Smart

Julie Lockyer, Meryl McKenzie & Sue MacKenzie-Smith

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JWG Jewellers Workshop Gallery Viewing jewellery as wearable pieces of art that captures the eye from every angle, is JWG’s defining difference. Owned and operated on the Gold Coast by Robert Brotchie and Guy Abrahamsson, JWG specialises in the creation of unique, handcrafted jewellery of exceptional quality. Both Robert and Guy are passionate about crafting designer jewellery that highlights rare, natural coloured diamonds and unique gemstones. Working closely with their clients, JWG has earned a reputation for producing exquisite, bespoke engagement and dress rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings, all guaranteed to be one of a kind. For those who don’t have the luxury of commissioning custom-made jewellery, the showroom displays a wide array of beautiful pieces, all with the special JWG touch. JWG’s collection of loose, unset gemstones, pearls, natural and coloured diamonds, combined with handmade designs and fine attention to detail, is sure to inspire and captivate.

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Top table Burleigh Heads

Broadbeach

Oskars on Burleigh

Room81

Verve Restaurant Café & Bar

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FRENCH INSPIRED BROADBEACH

MODERN AUSTRALIAN BROADBEACH waters

Soak up the winter sun and the best coastal views of the Gold Coast from the deck at Oskars on Burleigh. Overlooking the famed Burleigh Point, the simplicity of natural elements and a relaxed modern ambience ensures the ultimate dining experience.

Located in the vibrant heart of Broadbeach, Room81 has become one of the Gold Coast’s most famed dining venues. This innovative lounge/bar/dining concept, led by Chef Michael Crosbie, offers modern Australian cuisine with a touch of French flair, a mouth-watering tapas bar menu and an impressive selection of cocktails, wine and beer. Whether for business or pleasure, Room81 is the ideal place to rendezvous.

Recently awarded a coveted Chef’s Hat, Verve Restaurant Café & Bar serves modern Australian cuisine in welcoming and intimate surroundings. Head Chef Philip Edwards has created an exciting menu that reflects his passion for combining classic French, European and Asian techniques with unique Australian ingredients. The restaurant also has a wide selection of Australian and International wines.

August / September

6 course degustation menu $89 per person (min 2 people)

Oskars has a daily menu, based on the availability of the freshest seafood, and an extensive wine list with both Australian and International labels. Special Menu 2 courses + glass of wine or beer

Sundaze @ 81 Sunday from 2pm

$39.90 per person Monday - Thursday, Lunch & Dinner

Monthly wine tasting classes

Sundays at verve: Roast Dinner 3 courses $50 per person

Open 7 days Lunch + Dinner

Lunch + Dinner Tuesday - Saturday

Lunch + Dinner Tuesday - Sunday

Burleigh Beach House 43 Goodwin Terrace • Burleigh Heads, Q T +61 7 5576 3722 E info@oskars.com.au W www.oskars.com.au

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Surfers Paradise

Absynthe Restaurant & Bar

Seaduction Restaurant + Bar

Citrique

FRENCH SURFERS PARADISE

Modern Australian surfers paradise

MODERN AUSTRALIAN surfers paradise

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Dine, Share and Reflect. Located at the luxurious new Sea Temple Surfers Paradise, Soul, with unprecedented Surfers Paradise beachfront views, the renowned multi awardwinning Steve Szabo leads the charge as Executive Chef. Recently awarded ‘One Hat’ in the prestigious Good Food and Wine Guide, Seaduction is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, a celebration or event. Complimentary parking. Bookings essential.

MARRIOTT’S SEAFOOD & MOËT LUNCH Celebrate the weekend in style with a sumptuous seafood and champagne lunch at Citrique - the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort and Spa’s new world-class restaurant. Indulge in the delicious seafood buffet while sharing a bottle of Moët et Chandon Imperial Brut Champagne with family, friends or a loved one. $79 per person*.

Inspired by poets and acclaimed by critics, award-winning chef/owner Meyjitte Boughenout’s instinct for food is second to none. Absynthe offers both a sensational a la carte menu and a degustation menu. Designed to savour seven sumptuous dishes, the degustation menu is ‘A Journey into Taste’. Meyjitte says fresh local ingredients and the way they are handled are the essence of an exciting dish.

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Open 7 days Breakfast, Lunch + Dinner

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Level 2, Sea Temple at Soul 8 The Esplanade • Surfers Paradise, Q T +61 7 5635 5728 E manager@seaduction.com.au W www.seaduction.com.au

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Top table Main Beach

Tamborine Mountain

Gold Coast Hinterland

Glass Dining & Lounge Bar

Songbirds Rainforest Retreat

Ruffles Restaurant

MODERN AUSTRALIAN main beach

MODERN AUSTRALIAN tamborine mountain

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Glass Dining & Lounge Bar captures elegant

Relax, wine and dine in the multi-award-winning Songbirds Rainforest Retreat where meals are fresh, innovative and served in a beautiful environment, the ideal setting for a lazy lunch or intimate dinner. Songbirds has an international reputation for its food, wine and high standard of service as well as its spectacular setting. We purchase only the best ingredients and use produce from our large organic garden and local producers.

Peppers Ruffles Lodge & Spa is a hidden wonder. Perched high on a ridge, it is surrounded by natural bushland which gives way to a magnificent panorama of the Gold Coast. Executive Chef, Steve Houghton, creates seasonal menus offering contemporary and innovative dining. Beautiful inside and out, Ruffles Restaurant adjoins the infinity pool and bar, offering relaxed dining, perfect for leisurely lunches, celebrations or intimate evenings.

dining with cutting edge design and breathtaking views. Providing a relaxed ambience Glass represents the Gold Coast lifestyle. Highly experienced chefs create menus using only the best quality produce, meats and fresh local seafood and you will be waited on by a team of staff with exceptional service standards. Dine at Glass for a long, lazy lunch, whether out on the terrace lounge with a cocktail or in the dining room with a mouthwatering meal.

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All in a roe Where does caviar come from? And why is it one of the world’s most expensive delicacies? words Tony Harper

It hardly sounds the stuff of legend – the

is a relatively recent (and quite alarming) event. Up

the waters of Canada and Oregon a fundamental

unfertilised egg of a giant, prehistoric fish spooned

until the caviar craze that swept America in the late

shift occurred.

sparingly onto a diminutive pancake, a dried-out

19th and early 20th centuries the sturgeon was a

toast shape or the unwashed pillow that forms

relatively abundant fish.

free of charge to tavern-goers, down and out’s –

when your thumb makes an amorous move on

The earliest records of caviar consumption rests

anyone who would buy a few more drinks if they

your fore-finger. Sure, there’s a salty rush when

with the Persians: they liked it for its apparent health

ate a little more salty caviar. The expensive stuff

you crush it in your mouth and the hit of (albeit tiny)

benefits. It was (naturally) the Romans who really

was labelled as Russian or Iranian and the cheap

spurts of liquid are kind of nice. But in the scheme

adopted it as a luxury food and bestowed on it an

stuff as American, but the quantity of European

of things caviar is a dud; it doesn’t do the laundry,

exclusivity that lasted for centuries.

caviar consumed in America far outweighed the

make the bed, remove our wrinkles or pass on

Despite its relative abundance there were

European harvest: much of the prized catch was

frequent flyer points. It simply tastes a little quirky.

monarchs who enforced (by law) its exclusivity to

actually American caviar shipped to Eastern Europe

Why then has it been the ultimate luxury food for

royalty and others who used it as a form of taxation

then back again.

more than 24 centuries?

All of a sudden caviar was available, often

from the caviar-rich coastal towns.

It was boom-time for the sturgeon fishermen and

Today it is prized as much for its rarity as it is

The most prized caviars have always been

the tolling bell of doom for the wild fish population.

for its culinary attributes, but the decline of the

harvested from the Caspian and Black Seas. But

By 1906 the American stocks were so depleted

sturgeon (that’s the fish that produces the eggs)

when sturgeon were discovered in abundance in

that sturgeon fishing in their waters was banned.

kilograms and six metres It takes eight years before the fingerlings are old enough to produce eggs.

Which brings us, more or less, to modern times. Given the high price of caviar over the past century and the depletion of the American stocks, enormous pressure landed on the European supply. Today their numbers are perilously low, so much so that for the past eighteen months there has existed a global ban on the trading of wild caviar. These days wild caviar can only be legally found in Iran and Russia (although the ban on the wild stuff has rocketed the price and increased poaching) while the rest of the world relies on caviar farms for supply. Farming caviar is not a frivolous undertaking. Sturgeon are slow growing fish that can live for more than a century and can grow to more than 400

Traditional harvesting was simple – kill the fish, extract the eggs and eat the meat. Modern methods are much more humane, sustainable and economically sound, harvesting the eggs non-invasively and letting the fish keep producing for much of its long life. This is all good news for us: farmed caviar is less expensive than wild, and with the growing number of farms across China, America and Europe prices are likely to continue to fall. The labelling of caviar has been a perplexing business, with brand names such as ‘Imperial’ sounding quite regal but really giving the buyer very little insight as to what is in the tin. Now the species of sturgeon and the processing method are paramount, so tins bear descriptors such as ’White Sturgeon Malassol’ and ‘Sevruga Pressed’. Here’s how it works … There are several methods used to process and preserve the roe. ‘Malassol’ is the best (and most expensive) with a maximum of five per cent salt by weight. Next in line is ‘Salted’ caviar, which can have up to eight per cent salt, followed by ‘Pressed’ which is made from inferior eggs that have been brined and then pressed to remove excess liquid. Finally there is ‘Pasteurised’ which, as the name

implies, has been heated to make the caviar stable for a long period. The Caspian and Black Seas are home to three types of sturgeon: Beluga, Oscietra and Sevruga. Beluga is the most legendary of the species (and one of the biggest) with large, delicate eggs. Beluga sturgeon are now, unfortunately, incredibly rare. Oscietra is a smaller fish than beluga and it varies in colour. Its caviar is slightly smaller than Beluga with a distinctive nutty taste. Sevruga is the smallest and most prolific of the three and its caviar has the smallest berries with strongest flavour. Then there are the American sturgeons, the most prized of which is the White Sturgeon, followed by a host of others; Kaluga is a Chinese version from the Amur and Liman rivers and Almas are the eggs from an albino sturgeon! It’s complicated stuff, but lore with which – hopefully – we will become more familiar as availability soars and prices decrease. Why is caviar considered to be such a luxury? Who knows, but there is certainly something magical about pressing those tiny eggs against the roof of your mouth and feeling a hundred tiny, salty explosions, particularly if its alternated with a sip of champagne or top-notch vodka. And these days, thanks to the intrepid souls and their sturgeon farms, eating caviar is a guilt-free pleasure.

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Fresh from the sea Glass Dining and Lounge Bar Executive Chef David Pommier has chosen the finest seafood to create this delicious French-inspired dish.

Pan-fried whole sole with pippies Ingredients

Method

1 whole sole (700-800g)

1. Prepare the sole by cutting off the fins and head and carefully removing both sides of the skin, one dark and one white. Then remove both intestines, one on each side, without damaging the fillets.

100g plain flour 80ml clarified unsalted butter

2. Coat lightly in flour, then pan-fry in a non-stick pan with ¾ of the clarified butter. Cook until lightly golden on each side.

20ml lemon juice

3. Place onto a tray with the rest of the clarified butter, let it rest on the side.

½ brown onion – thinly diced

4. Meanwhile, pan-fry the onion and garlic in a saucepan until cooked without colour.

1 garlic clove – crushed

5. Add the vongole then sauté for 2 minutes until they start to open; add the lemon juice and let cook with the lid on until they are all open.

150g whole shell vongole (pippies) 20g chopped parsley 20g chopped chervil 50g unsalted butter

6. Take the lid off, let the liquid reduce by half, add the parsley and chervil then the butter (monter au beurre). 7. Season with salt and pepper. To Serve

Salt and pepper

1. Place the sole in the oven at 180 degrees for 8 mins.

½ lemon – char grilled

2. Remove sole from oven and place it in the centre of the plate. Add the half char grilled lemon.

Micro herbs – beetroot leaves and coriander leaves

3. Gently place the vongole on top of the fish with a drizzle of the lemon butter sauce (monter au beurre). 4. Sprinkle with the micro herbs and serve.

Chef David Pommier with Co-owner Shannon Harmelin

Chef Profile: David pommier Growing up in the picturesque Loire Valley in the French countryside, Glass Dining and Lounge Bar Executive Chef David Pommier traces his love for food back to his upbringing. “Like most French, my family were big foodies and associated a lot of their lifestyle around the making and preparation of meals,” he explains. “Cooking traditional French cuisine from a very young age provided me with cooking techniques and a greater understanding of food to help put me where I am today.” Having studied at Culinary University in Auxerre, France from the age of 16, David began his career in a 3-Michelin star restaurant under Paul Bocuse, one of the finest chefs of the 20th century. Since then David has worked in many coveted restaurants both locally and overseas. After moving to Australia with his wife, David continued to develop his skills, creating modern Australian cuisine with a little French flair. “I’m most proud of being able to serve local and native produce and add a French influence to create new, exciting and delicious menu items,” he says.

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Festival of flavours Sanctuary Cove Food and Wine Festival served up a delectable feast of flavours.

Food and wine lovers flocked to The Marine Village on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend to take in the culinary delights at the Sanctuary Cove Food and Wine Festival. While the clouds overhead threatened rain, the crowds warmed up inside the festival marquee delighting in the aromas and tastes on offer. With the picturesque Marina and luxury yachts as a backdrop, over 1,000 foodies enjoyed gourmet tasting plates, fine wine and craft beer samples, live musical performances, celebrity chef cooking demonstrations and the popular annual Sanctuary Cove Prawn Cook-Off. Guests tasted wines and beers from a variety of exhibitors and regions from New Zealand to Italy, while they sampled a delicious array of gourmet foods including indulgent chocolates, aromatic spices, decadent sauces and flavoursome dried meats. Restaurants and cafés from Sanctuary Cove also set up marquees where people could try some of their fantastic signature dishes such as fresh sushi, chicken karaage, gourmet burgers, risotto and beef cheeks. Little foodies-in-the-making had the opportunity to unleash their inner chef and try their hand at creative cupcake decorating in the Kids’ Zone, which kept youngsters busy all day with face painting, balloon twisting and a jumping castle. Cooking demonstrations entertained visitors and gave them a few handy culinary tips. Junior MasterChef stars, sisters Isabella and Sofia Bliss, cooked up a storm with their three-cheese gnocchi and traditional Sicilian biscuits. Celebrity chef Ben O’Donoghue then took to the stage and, as the rain started to come down outside, got things sizzling with his spicy Vietnamese lamb-chops. The annual Sanctuary Cove Prawn Cook-Off was compéred by Ben O’Donoghue. Chefs from The Marine Village took to the stage in a battle to create and plate up the best prawn dish in 15 minutes. Some creative dishes were served up, showcasing the culinary diversity on offer within The Marine Village at Sanctuary Cove, and leaving guests with a few tantalising recipe ideas. Chef Reuben from Jonez on Food was awarded the trophy – the perpetual “pan” – for his contemporary garlic prawn dish. The Sanctuary Cove Food and Wine Festival was once again a hit with connoisseurs of gourmet food and fine wine, and those who simply appreciate the delectable and diverse tastes of a superb culinary destination.

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Top ten Sanctuary Cove restaurant, Black Angus Bar and Grill, is one of Queensland’s ten best steakhouses.

Black Angus Bar and Grill, located in Sanctuary Cove’s diverse dining precinct, has secured a place in the Queensland Good Food Guide’s Top 10 Best Steaks in Queensland, a testament to the team’s dedication to quality food and excellent service. The restaurant, which has been trading for ten months under a new name dedicated to the prime beef, now ranks alongside renowned steak-lovers’ restaurants such as Montrachet, Esq at Esquire and Vintaged Bar and Grill in Brisbane. Black Angus owner Nick Hagop said the accolade was a result of a combined effort – with Head Chef Alex Holmes and his team, front of house staff, and management ensuring Black Angus earned its place among the best in Queensland. “This rating means quite a lot to any restaurant as it draws more diners as well as attracting and retaining high calibre staff,” said Nick.

The restaurants were anonymously reviewed by representatives of the Brisbane Times’ Queensland Good Food Guide, with scores weighed out of 20 on total restaurant experience, including location, wine selection, vegetarian options, service and ‘wow’ factor. Nick said Black Angus offered the highest quality beef in Australia, with all beef certified free from hormones or antibiotics and sourced from local farms via reputable meat processors and suppliers. “We always knew that our selection of various meat choices and cuts were of excellent quality as we only buy from the best and reputable sources to ensure that we maintain a consistent high quality product,” he said. “Being recognised among our peers as having some of the best steaks in Queensland is definitely something we are very proud of.”

Black Angus diners can choose from five different cuts and weights of steak available, either char grilled or cooked to perfection by the signature Black Angus ‘Stone Grill’ concept – using superheated natural volcanic stone ‘hot rocks’. “A big part of our success has been our popular Stone Grill concept,” said Nick. “More than half of our clientele choose to dine this way since it allows the diner to be more closely involved with their steak preparation and it increases the dining experience. Diners also get to observe the quality of meat and see first-hand how fresh the ingredients are.” Black Angus’ menu was inspired and developed by Nick’s diverse international dining experiences and is enhanced by Head Chef Alex Holmes’ creative ideas through planning and selection. “Alex is a very dedicated and creative head chef and together with the knowledge and experience I’ve obtained through my travels and a committed staff we are a strong team, creating attractive and value for money menus to delight our customers,” he said. Black Angus also offers extensive modern Australian cuisine with quality seafood, premium steaks and a range of vegetarian and gluten free options as well as an extensive liquor and wine selection to satisfy the most discerning diners. Visit www.blackangusbarandgrill.com.au for a full menu list. The award reflects the calibre of dining on offer at Sanctuary Cove, and reinforces its reputation as a prime restaurant destination.

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september

Chef ’s choice

Belle Époque

With two Michelin stars, and a host of other culinary awards to his name, Philippe Mille is France’s ‘Chef of the Moment’. Now Australia has the chance to sample Philippe’s delicious fare first hand when he visits Sydney this September to headline at the French Tourist Bureau’s Belle Époque themed dinner. To be held at Sofitel Sydney Wentworth’s Garden Court restaurant, the dinner will present guests with a carefully prepared journey of gastronomy inspired by the Champagne domaine and Mille’s own experiences. Tickets cost $175 per person. Philippe’s appearance at the Belle Époque dinner will be accompanied by the launch of a complementary art exhibition in honour of Champagne. The exhibition runs from 1-30 September at Sofitel Sydney Wentworth and will be on show at the Sofitel Melbourne On Collins from 12 September until 8 October. +61 2 9228 9179 or visit www.sofitelsydney.com.au

Chef’s signatures A signature dish is the heart of every chef’s restaurant – it’s their pièce de résistance. In this book Michelle Tchea captures over 80 recipes from leading chefs from all over Australia including Adam D’Slyva, Guy Grossi, Michael Moore, John McLeay, and Tobie Puttock. Signature Dishes Compiled by Michelle Tchea New Holland Publishers. RRP $29.95 www.newholland.com.au

Prime dining Discover fresh new flavours at Jupiters Hotel & Casino. The property’s two premium restaurants – Prime and Osteria Vivo – have been refreshed and reinvigorated, offering guests a truly memorable dining experience. Located on Level 4, Prime offers classic dishes and contemporary cuisine served to perfection, while next door, the renamed and revitalised Italian restaurant, Osteria Vivo features flavour profiles from across the country. Prime is open for dinner Thursday-Saturday from 6pm. Osteria Vivo is open for dinner seven nights from 6pm. Bookings are recommended. +61 7 5592 8443

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Excellent

Renowned for its premium quality, Lindt has introduced four enticing new flavours to the Excellence dark chocolate range: • Excellence A Touch of Sea Salt • Excellence Passion Fruit Intense • Excellence Strawberry Intense • Excellence Coconut Intense Lindt Master Chocolatier, Thomas Schnetzler, feels these particular flavours are perfectly suited to the Australian palate and are sure to fascinate our tastebuds. www.lindt.com

New food from the past

cafe cucina bar Sanctuary Cove

Sea Perch

Spatchcock

In keeping with ioesco’s philosophy of presenting authentic Italian cuisine, in relaxed waterfront surroundings, renowned chef Max Alfieri and his award-winning team have recently introduced an exciting new menu, full of delicious flavours and fresh ingredients. The amazing dessert pizza, topped with almond crumble, fresh strawberries and chocolate ganache, has proven extremely popular, while the restaurant’s signature dishes continue to delight diners with their tasty, homestyle flavours. Ioesco also cater for private functions and take great pride in creating tailored menus to suit individual tastes. Whether you are planning a sumptuous sit-down dinner for up to 120 guests or a more relaxed cocktail party for 180, the restaurant’s stunning location, elegant ambiance and authentic Italian cuisine make it is the perfect venue for a celebration.

Pork, duck and fennel sausage

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The tradition continues One of Australia’s most legendary wineries, Henschke, celebrates a number of milestones in 2012. words Paul Prendergast photography Mark Wilson

For a wine lover, visiting the Henschke winery and spending time in the company of Stephen Henschke – revered winemaker, the Grand Master of the Barons of the Barossa, a member of Australia’s First Family of Wines and now a keen golfer – is a once in a lifetime opportunity to savour. Stephen is the fifth generation guardian of the rich heritage at Henschke, in the Eden Valley region of the Barossa, taking over in 1979 from his late father Cyril who, himself, was the youngest of 12 children. Winemakers, especially those that have a bloodline in the industry dating back to the 19th century like Henschke, are a remarkably engaging, energetic and down to earth breed. They take enormous pride in their work and are dedicated to preserving the legacy that has been forged by the blood, sweat and tears of their families throughout the years. Henschke are celebrating a number of milestones in 2012 with the 50th vintage of the iconic ‘Hill of Grace’ Shiraz and the 60th of the premium ‘Mount Edelstone’ Shiraz, from a vineyard planted nearby 100 years ago. These two exceptional wines from separate single vineyards are cornerstones of a superb range of white and red wines, from the family vineyards in the Eden Valley and Adelaide Hills, that are available at the Henschke cellar door

and from all fine wine locations. Not for Henschke though, the trappings of a modern day cellar door ‘facility’. There are none of the elaborate tasting rooms or restaurants that are plentiful in other locations. The small, unassuming cellar door is likely to be the most recent addition to a stone building that was built by hand, then added to and repaired from the abundant stone in the local Mt Lofty Ranges, by each generation of Henschkes. The building that houses the entire Henschke operation has been the original working winery and, along with the adjacent, four bedroom stone farmhouse, home to every Henschke generation – including Stephen and his wife and viticulturalist, Prue. Stephen points to a section of the winery where his father Cyril kept horses to help run the vineyard and the small room in which we sat was the old milk cellar, where he had the job of separating milk and cleaning hen eggs as a child. The buildings are not just dripping with history but quite literally have it etched into the walls, telling the story of vintages’ past. The words ‘1901 – 1660 gallons’ are carved into a stone on the side of the winery’s first fermentation tank, recording for posterity the quantity of wine produced that year. The head of a deer shot by Stephen’s grandfather

in nearby fields hangs above an adjacent stone doorway, forming part of the Henschke logo that has remained unchanged since its first iteration. For Henschke, tradition is of paramount importance in the wine making process and the running of the winery and is strongly defended. “Tradition is very important to us. When it lets you down, you change it but if it works, you maintain it.” Stephen explained the use of the Biodynamic Calendar which they rely upon to inform their harvest times each year and the study of the lunar cycle which he says, is a remarkably reliable guide. “Basically, we get a significant wet season or two every 18.6 years on the Lunar cycle. 2011 was a very wet year and if you take it back to 1992, 1974, 1956 and even 1938, they were all very wet vintages. “We did get some really beautiful whites in 2011, very zesty, tightly wound Rieslings that will mature beautifully over many years but unfortunately, the red wine grapes for our top end wines were too compromised by the weather so we didn’t make them, just like in 1974. The 2012 vintage was a very different story though, they will be fantastic.” The Henschkes are also members of a group of multi-generational family owned wineries known as ‘Australia’s First Families of Wine’ and Stephen says one of the key aspects of the alliance that

he derives great personal satisfaction from is that the next generations who will carry on the family legacies are starting to meet, network and become friends, just as his generation have become. Stephen points out that the wine and food culture in Australia is so precious and important, with the icon vineyards, special labels and great wines, something people in other countries are only just starting to discover for themselves. “Australia didn’t just happen in the last ten minutes. We’ve got vines in Australia that are over 150 years old, older than anywhere in the world. “We have a wonderful history, true stories, heritage and fantastic wine from fantastic vineyards in Australia. Sometimes you just have to remind people why we’re here and what we’re doing, especially overseas. What we’re doing in Australia is equal to, if not better, than anywhere else in the world.’ The Henschkes are regular golfers in their spare time and are enthusiastic members at the scenic Tanunda Pines Golf Club (‘Royal & Ancient Tanunda’) in the Barossa, where they often play with other winemakers from the region. Both Stephen and Prue also take the opportunity to fit in a round of golf where they can when travelling around the world promoting Henschke wine. “The most beautiful place we’ve played was up in the mountains at Rioja in Spain. It was at the Izki course at Urturi (designed by the late Seve

Ballesteros) and the scenery was stunning, there was hardly anyone around, all these wild animals roaming across the course.” The highlight of many highlights in the visit to Henschke was the opportunity to drive out with Stephen Henschke to the remote vineyard that produces the iconic ‘Hill of Grace’ Shiraz, Australia’s greatest single vineyard wine. Stephen’s family planted these vines from around 1860 and he says the now gnarled, twisted stumps, some as thick as your torso, in the oldest block known as ‘The Grandfathers’ that produce dry grown Shiraz grapes of such concentrated flavours, are more precious than any building could ever be. “You can repair or replace an historic building, but if anything happened to these vines, they can’t be replaced. It would take another 150 years.” A bottle of the latest release of Hill of Grace, the 2007 vintage, was opened and savoured in The Grandfathers block on a crisp autumn day among the very vines planted by Henschke’s ancestors. With Stephen on hand providing his personal insights into the wine and the naturally organic techniques

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Hayman – one year on Now is the perfect time to experience the delights of this tropical paradise. words Rhonda Oxnam

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Early last year, Hayman, like much of the Whitsundays, felt the effects of Cyclones Yasi and Anthony. Looking upon the devastation as a unique opportunity, Hayman undertook a major restoration of the resort before reopening on 1 August 2011. Now, 12 months on, Hayman continues to build on the foundations laid during that time, offering guests a refreshed and rejuvenated island experience, and introducing a new range of initiatives aimed at attracting owners and visitors to the resort. Indeed, Hayman has played host to a number of celebrity visits since reopening. Those spending time at the resort include Australian pop princess Dannii Minogue, newsreader Sandra Sully and her husband Simon Brewis-Westyn who honeymooned at Hayman, Twilight’s Kellan Lutz and Sharnie Vinson, and rock legend Slash from Guns N’ Roses and his family. Lloyd Donaldson, Mulpha Australia Head of Hotel Investments and Hayman Managing Director said the revitalised resort has been very well received. “The tremendous support Hayman has received from our guests and travel partners since we have reopened has been particularly gratifying,” Lloyd said. “It has been wonderful to observe people’s reactions to the improvements and to know that Hayman maintains its position as Australia’s premier island destination.” Those improvements Lloyd is alluding to include the revitalisation of Hayman’s culinary offerings and the extensive re-landscaping program undertaken throughout the resort. Now occupying prime culinary position is Fontaine – Australia’s signature resort restaurant. Created by acclaimed designer Nic Graham, Fontaine offers a beautiful indoor and outdoor setting including stunning dining platforms over the Fontaine Pond. The menu features contemporary Australian cuisine inspired by the finest locally sourced produce and magnificent wines. In keeping with the resort’s culinary tradition, The Chef’s Table, Hayman’s much acclaimed dining event held in the Main Kitchen and outdoors in Rainforest Grove, continues to be booked out. New menus have also been introduced in the Oriental, La Trattoria and Azure restaurants. Another innovative concept, Hayman Gourmet outdoor dining experiences, take full advantage of the stunning new grounds which have been created by respected landscape designer, horticulturalist and celebrity gardener, Jamie Durie. Jamie was engaged to design 16 hectares of botanic garden, boasting some 62,000 plants and 600 plant species. In addition to the rejuvenation of the landscaping and dining options, Hayman has launched a range of property initiatives, providing a perfect mix of guest and residential accommodation. At the forefront of the offerings is The Owner’s Penthouse. This premium suite features a presidential-size sitting room, three bedrooms,

dining area, kitchenette and bar. Guests staying in the luxurious Penthouse enjoy complimentary launch transfers, full 24 hour Butler service, minibar, movies and wireless internet, as well as breakfast, lunch and dinner for up to six adults. The prestigious Diane von Furstenberg Penthouse is also due to open in October 2012, providing yet another accommodation option to complement the ongoing popularity of the Beach Villas and other suites and penthouses. Those looking to own a piece of Hayman are also well catered for with the introduction of the Hayman Marina Residences and Hayman Private Residences. Redefining lifestyle home ownership these contemporary houses are designed by internationally acclaimed Australian architect, Kerry Hill, and offer an unrivalled blend of prestigious design, immaculate finishes and beautiful views. Jamie Durie will also be working on landscaping around the new Marina Residences to ensure the grounds are finished to perfection. “The Hayman Marina Residences and Hayman Private Residences provide a unique opportunity for private ownership of a piece of this unique and beautiful setting,” Lloyd said. “Residence owners and their guests will also have access to all the services and facilities of the award-winning Hayman resort, making these some of the most sought-after on the market today.” The Hayman Marina Residences – with breathtaking views of Arkhurst Island, Langford Reef and the Coral Sea – have their own private beach and access to marina berths and a new super-yacht mooring facility. Wrapping around the south-western side of the island, these residences are designed to optimise the idyllic waterfront location. In contrast, the Hayman Private Residences are nestled in peaceful natural bushland on the eastern hillside of the island. Also offering beautiful views of the Whitsunday Passage and Coral Sea, these luxurious homes are carefully crafted to blend into their sites and make the most of their unique positions. As Hayman continues to expand and evolve, the resort’s enticing range of amenities – from fabulous spa treatments and leisure activities to sumptuous dining experiences and fascinating reef adventures – is guaranteed to please the most discerning visitor. So whether you are a short-term guest or new resident, you will be delighted to call Hayman home.

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Paradise personified Welcome to Nusa Lembongan, Baliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hidden paradise. words Steve Hunt | photography Tony Scott

Think of an island paradise in Indonesia and immediately Bali comes to mind, a place that charms and seduces travellers from around the globe. Yet Bali, like a lot of popular tourist destinations, has succumbed to the demands of tourism and over the years has lost much of the charm that has drawn tourists to this tropical island for over fifty years. However, all is not lost for those seeking the idyllic destination of their dreams, for, nestled just off Bali’s shores is an island that conjures up images of times gone by. Just a forty-minute boat ride from Sanur on Bali’s east coast, and across the Badung Strait, Nusa Lembongan nestles between two small outer islands and is truly a hidden paradise. Visitors immediately know that they have found something unique as they step ashore onto a pristine white beach to be met by local seaweed farmers and fishermen who greet all visitors with a glowing smile. You won’t find touts here offering everything from cheap accommodation to sub standard massages. The people of Nusa Lembongan travel at their own pace and within hours of your arrival you will have adopted their ‘no rush’ philosophy. The island itself is only eight square kilometres in size with a permanent population of just 5000. Coral reefs, white sandy beaches, and low limestone cliffs surround it. On the island there are three main villages with Jungat Batu and Mushroom Bay being the centres of the small tourist-based industry whilst much of the permanent local population resides in Lembongan Village. This island is one of the wonders of the world, as to the east, the Lombok Strait that separates the three small islands from Lombok itself is one of nature’s unique phenomena. This strait is known as the Wallace Line and is a natural division of fauna and flora between Australasia and the Indomalayan Zone and the differences are readily apparent. Across the straits on the island of Bali, the majestic 12,000 ft Gunung Agung, the sacred volcano, watches over Nusa Lembongan’s population and one can never tire of observing this towering sentinel change colours. Unbeknown to many, Nusa Lembongan offers some of the best diving and snorkelling in Indonesia. The crystal clear waters are like an artist’s palette with every colour imaginable and within these warm waters can be found over 247 species of coral and 562 species of reef fish. In the 70s intrepid surfers from around the world came to Nusa Lembongan for the consistent surf breaks that occur just off shore. Today surfers still travel to the island to ride the three breaks known collectively as Playgrounds, Lacerations, and Shipwrecks, which provide waves for beginners to experts. The island’s laid-back approach to tourism means that you choose what you want to do when you want to do it. Along the shore, boatmen sit chatting in the shade of palm trees and will be more than happy to take you snorkelling, out to the surf breaks or simply cruise around the islands. Negotiate your own price and you will discover that transactions are done with a smile and none of the hard-nosed bargaining that is found on the mainland of Bali. Restaurants line the elevated boardwalk high above the seaweed farms where travellers can dine on fine local cuisine and watch the locals working their plots in the azure blue waters. Nusa Lombongan surprises at every turn. Hire a motorbike from one of the locals and travel the island where you will discover hidden jewels such as Dream Beach with its impossibly blue waters that crash onto the rocks at Devils Tear, a site not to be missed. Stop off at Mushroom Bay and swim in the warm waters there, then sit back and try the local Bintang … you won’t be disappointed! Once you have visited this special place it will live with you long after you have left and, as the locals say, it will lure you back one day. >>

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TRAVEL NOTES TRANSFERS Scoot Boat will arrange to pick you up from your accommodation and take you to their office to pay for the transfer (US$45) return. Then they’ll take you to the boat and across to the island. Kecho will meet you at the boat and look after you. Private transfers for larger numbers can also be arranged on request. Price is approx AUD$140 each way for a boat accommodating ten people. Island Explorer offers transfers as well as day trips from Bali as does Bali hai. There are also public ferries leaving from Sanur. RESTAURANTS There are some exceptionally good restaurants on the island. • Muntigs at Batu Karang Resort is first class with a varied menu. • Ware Ware Surf just down the road is also excellent offering a large menu. • Lembongan Reef Restaurant next door to Playgrounds is also very good. • Indiana French Restaurant on the beachfront (half an hour walk or a quick bike trip) offers exceptional authentic French food and wines. • Beach Café at Mushroom Beach is worth the trip on a bike or by boat. You can also arrange for a pickup. • Baruna Restaurant at World Dive, a 15 minute walk down on the beachfront, offers a wonderful Balinese banquet. Most Saturday nights you will need to book – excellent authentic food. • Dream Beach is the spot to go to for sunset one night – again they will come and collect you and drop you back. If you hire a bike, it’s even easier. It’s a superb spot to watch the sunset from, then stay for dinner. DIVING There are three or four dive places on the island who can organise day trips. SNORKELLING There are some great spots at Nusa Penida and along the Mangrove wall. PAMPERING Batu Karang Day Spa is a real treat for all pampering needs. Massages can also be arranged through Ware Ware Restaurant. ACCOMMODATION The island caters to all travellers whether it is five star or backpackers and there is a range of accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets. The ideal scenario is to rent your own villa for a few days or a week and really feel at home.

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Day safari Avi Vince spends a fascinating 24 hours at Inyati Private Lodge – a secret luxury hideaway and home to the African Big Five. After the 45-minute flight from Johannesburg, I am completely surrounded by the African bush. The only manmade items are the runway and a little airport terminal which is a thatch roof hut. “Hi, I am Richard, from Inyati, come with me.” Inyati Private Lodge is located in the Sabi Sand Reserve, one of the world’s largest private conservation areas on the North East tip of South Africa made up of private reserves, whose owners run commercial safaris. With unfenced borders between each other and an unfenced 50km boundary with the famous Kruger National Park, there is almost a guarantee to see the African Big Five – lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino – during your stay. Inyati means magnificent buffalo in Shangaan, a local African language. The resort caters to 22 guests, with a one-to-one guest to staff ratio, and has seven luxury chalets and four executive chalets. On arrival, guests are guided to the restaurant area which is a large deck overlooking the Sand River. ‘The resort is unfenced, so animals may wonder

through. They are wild so do not approach them. Make sure your door is always locked, as the monkeys know how to open them’ – with these warnings, I am escorted to my chalet, a thatch roof luxury bungalow with a walk-in-robe and large ensuite. With two hours before the first game drive, I unpack and head to the pool, checking twice that the door and windows are locked. As I refresh from the heat, I see the cheeky monkeys running through the open gardens in between the chalets and a mother kudu and her calf chewing on grass. By 3:30pm, I’m refreshed, showered and doused in insect repellent – it is peak malaria season. Back at the restaurant I am greeted by the other guests who are enjoying the afternoon tea spread of local pastries and cakes. At 4pm, we are guided to the open top Land Rover and introduced to the ranger, Khimbini, and his brother, Richard, who picked me up earlier. While Khimbini explains the ways of the bush, Richard is perched on the seat attached the front grill of the Land Rover to track the animals. Khimbini explains the rules: ‘The animals are used

to the shape of the car, so please don’t stand up or lean out. Also, sometimes we will go off track into the bush, do not grab at the branches as some have dangerous thorns, just get out of their way’. And with that we are off. After thirty minutes, we are all getting worried. Not one animal in view. Just as I think about putting my camera away, we turn a corner and find ourselves in a herd of 100 buffalo. As Khimbini turns off the car, he points out the days-old calf running after its mother, five metres from the car. It is like we are in the middle of a National Geographic documentary. We slowly move on, and while the sun is setting, Khimbini veers off the dirt track. One of the unique things about Sabi Sand is rangers are allowed to go off road to get closer to the animals. Everyone remembers the rules and dives as the thorn branches scrape the car. Without warning we stop and sit in complete darkness. Richard turns on the spotlight and we are surrounded by four lionesses and their five cubs. I have no idea how Khimbini and

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Richard knew they would be here, but they are adorable, with the cubs play fighting and sometimes annoying mum. Driving back to Inyati, I see what the night sky looks like without large city lights, more stars than sky. As we have drinks and dinner on the balcony overlooking the lit-up river, the conversation is on the lion cubs. There is a knock on my front door at 4.30 in the morning, my wake-up call. The sun is already starting to light up the river and there are impala on the other side eating the dew-laden grass. After a few biscuits and local Rooibos tea, we head back onto the trucks. Eight giraffe – one heavily pregnant – meet us first off. They don’t seem to mind us staring at them as they reach the tops of the trees to get the sweetest leaves with their long tongues. After a short stop we drive off, with Khimbini and Richard staring down at the dirt road. The guests take a look too, but no one wants to admit that all they see is dirt. As we turn a corner, three elephants appear. “That is the mother,” Khimbini points to the largest of the three, “and these are her two daughters with the youngest probably a few months old.” The baby is upset by our presence and tries to charge the car but runs off crying to mum when it doesn’t work. Richard jumps off his seat and Khimbini gets out, continuing to examine the ground. To the untrained eye the road looks bare, but Khimbini and Richard are figuring out which way the leopard went from the faint footprints. After thirty minutes driving, with all eyes on our ranger and tracker, Khimbini’s head pops up. On a large rock a leopard is sunning herself in the early morning rays. She doesn’t even mind that we have now driven, off road, within a metre of her and we all start clicking our cameras, while she grooms herself. After a couple poses, she grows tired of us and disappears off into the distance. We drive off in search for more. I soon start to worry that we won’t see any rhino, after all they are once again nearing extinction due to the illegal poaching of their horns. However, Khimbini doesn’t let me down and we find a group of four white rhinos munching on the long grass. They are an extraordinary animal, prehistoric but gentle. Normally, Khimbini would be on the radio, letting the other rangers in the area know about the finding but not this time. “We don’t call out rhino sightings on the radio, as we are worried that poachers are listening in and we don’t want to let them know where they are,” he explains. As I take my photos, I wonder whether the next generation will be able to see them in the wild. Heading back to Inyati for brunch, I realise, that within less than 24 hours, I have seen all of the African Big Five. I shouldn’t expect any less. Inyati doesn’t only provide luxury accommodation, they also provide expert local staff, all with over ten years’ experience, to ensure you see all the wildlife you wish for.

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Beyond the sea Cruising the Aegean Sea – Patsy and Bill Rowe enjoy a colourful, cultural, experience. I have always loved Athens and its star act, the Acropolis. Battered, bruised and partially ruined though it may be now, the Acropolis possesses such majesty that it still ranks among the world’s true wonders so I was thrilled when during our three days in Athens, Bill surprised me with a special birthday dinner. Our hotel’s roof restaurant had an unimpeded view of the Parthenon which was lit at night and provided the perfect background for our candlelit dinner of melitzanosalata, tzatziki and dolmades followed by astakos, a sort of spiny lobster, and baklava, a dessert which both the Greeks and the Turks claim as their own. I don’t know if they ever went to war over baklava, but they seem to have fought several times over the past few centuries over less controversial issues. To this day, they still passionately refute ‘Turkish’ coffee, claiming that it too, was ‘hijacked’ by the Turks. After some shopping in Voukourestiou (I always try to support the local economy) we boarded our ship to cruise around the Aegean Sea. Our first port was Mykonos, an enchanting island with beautiful beaches fringed with quaint bars and cafes. The old town is a veritable labyrinth of narrow streets threading past immaculate white houses where Greek matrons, dressed in black, sit on their front steps and chat to their neighbours. A smile was all that was needed to encourage conversation and to our surprise, many spoke a little English, having visited family in Australia (usually in Melbourne which has the highest population of Greeks outside of Greece). One lady insisted we sit down on her terrace and join her for a glass of white Retsina, which tasted like turps, but we kept smiling and got it down while she showed us photographs of her Australian grandchildren. Seeing she was about to top up our glasses we assured her the ship would go without us and made our slightly tipsy retreat. The blue skies were unmarked with a single cloud and an hour later, as we sat on the terrace of a waterfront café we sipped, not Retsina, but a glass of Greek wine, Demestica, which did an admirable job of drowning the taste of turps. The sun sparkled on the water and I couldn’t help thinking this was a place to revisit. A friend, Brenda Bezanson, had recommended a wondrous restaurant on the other side of the island at Nimmos. So, after a few terse words (I was keen for the comfort of a taxi,

Bill thought we should be more adventurous) we clambered into the local bus. A hair-raising ride ensued with the driver, Georgiou, who had been to Australia and was keen to practice his English, talking non-stop for the 40 minute ‘adventure’, while looking over this shoulder at us to emphasise a point. The road was steep and it felt as if we were rounding the tight bends on two wheels so I was relieved when, still in one piece, the bus jerked to a halt and Georgiou dropped us at the top of a cliff! He pointed down to a tiny beach, littered with brown bodies and blue umbrellas, gesticulating as he yelled, “Down! You must down!” before he disappeared in a cloud of exhaust fumes. ‘Down’ involved a narrow, stony goat track wide enough for one person. Regardless, Bill led the way delighted that we were experiencing the ‘real’ Mykonos. Lunch was worth the effort though and we lingered till late before taking a taxi back to the ship for our next port of call, Skiathos, one of the crowning jewels of the beautiful Aegean Sea. The island’s only real town, also called Skiathos, looks over one of Greece’s loveliest ports. Rainbowcoloured fishing boats are moored beside the gleaming white yachts of the wealthy jet-setters and celebrities who hang out at many of the 60 beaches where they enjoy private, moon-lit barbecues. Waking to the spectactular sight of Kusadasi on the Western coast of Turkey, we breakfasted quickly and wandered into town where after some shopping (I really do think it’s important to support the local economy) we hopped onto a bus to discover the amazing Ancient City of Ephesus, and see the Temple of Artemis. So often ruins require an enormous degree of imagination to re-create their splendor, but this is definitely not the case with Ephesus which deserves its reputation as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. After dinner on the ship, we were taken (by taxi!) back to Ephesus for a concert. The avenue leading to the ruins was lined with handsome young men in national costume, re-creating the ambiance of centuries ago. The ruins were lit and we sat at tables of four, enjoying champagne and canapés as we were transported back through the ages by the music of a string ensemble. The music, the ruins, the atmosphere combined for a wonderful evening and again, I couldn’t help thinking this was a place to revisit.

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Expert travel advice Cove Travel welcomes a new team member. Since it was established almost three years ago, Cove Travel has had only one objective – to provide an expert, personalised travel experience to all its clientele. In keeping with this philosophy, the agency has recently welcomed experienced travel consultant Leslie Wetherill to the team. New Zealand born Leslie has a wealth of travel industry knowledge having commenced her career with an African Tour Company while living in London for three years. During this time she also travelled extensively throughout Europe and Africa, a destination which remains close to her heart. “After leaving London I spent two months travelling around Africa,” Leslie says. “While there I trekked with the gorillas, which was one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had. I was literally two metres away from the Silverback. “I also went sky diving in Namibia which was another unforgettable adventure … as the plane took off I noticed the sides were stuck together with duct tape!” Having survived these escapades Leslie then moved to Australia and was employed as a consultant with Flight Centre for the next two years. Keen to do more travelling, Leslie headed to Whistler, Canada for 12 months, working in a luxury hotel during winter and a white water rafting company in summer. She also travelled throughout the Rockies, USA and Mexico before heading back to the Gold Coast. Upon her return, Leslie once again accepted a position with Flight Centre, where she worked her way up to manager status. Leslie is excited to be joining the dynamic and professional Cove Travel team and says her comprehensive knowledge of the industry, coupled with her extensive travel experience, gives her a unique perspective when helping clients with their plans. “I’ve bungy jumped in Whistler and Christchurch, sailed a yacht around Croatia, and attended the 90th Anniversary Service at Gallipoli,’ Leslie says. “so when it comes to adventurous or unusual holidays, I am more than willing to offer advice.

Jacki Whitlock, Leslie Wetherill, Susan Mallinson & Christa Randall (Absent: Sherron McKie is presently exploring Burma)

“I also take great pride in providing personalised service and making detailed travel arrangements, which is why it is so wonderful to be joining Cove Travel.” Leslie’s appointment coincides with another team member, Jacki Whitlock, taking six-months maternity leave from the beginning of August, returning to the office in early 2013. With her widespread expertise and friendly manner, Jacki has been an integral member of the Cove Travel team for the past two years and will be sorely missed during her leave of absence. The rest of the Cove Travel team – Leslie, Susan Mallinson, Christa Randall and Sherron McKie – will continue to provide both personal and corporate clients with a comprehensive and practical travel service tailored specifically to their individual needs. All four team members have travelled extensively – and have first hand knowledge of cruising, group tours, corporate travel and package deals

– meaning that wherever you want to visit, or however you want to get there, they can offer you expert advice. And naturally, given the company’s motto … ‘with you all the way’… the team will never be more than a phonecall or email away, no matter where in the world you are.

Cove Travel In order to cater for an expanding clientele base, Cove Travel will now be open every Saturday from 9.30am – 12.30pm. The team also offers a mobile service by appointment. For further information please contact Cove Travel on +61 7 5577 9211 E info@covetravel.com.au w www.covetravel.com.au

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One of a kind The exclusive Aston Martin One-77 is the embodiment of style and sophistication. words Chris Nixon

There is a man in Queensland who reportedly paid $3 million for the world’s most expensive new car. Unsurprisingly, his identity has been kept secret to all but a close circle of people. What does one do with a car that is too precious for routine use or even to admit owning? Possibly the same as many other collectors of rare cars, art, jewellery or antiquities around the world: sneak it out for an occasional airing at a special private event, or sit tight and wait for a tempting purchase offer. Or maybe, the pleasure of simply owning it is enough. The car in question is the Aston Martin One-77. It’s the ultimate expression of the hypercar genre by the historic British sports car maker. The model

name denotes the number built, 77, and all have been sold. Only one came to Australia, for a buyer who lives near the Gold Coast. Hypercars are a relatively recent addition to the car hierarchy. When a common-or-garden Ferrari, Maserati, Aston Martin or Porsche – that is, a supercar – isn’t enough, the big players go for a Bugatti Veyron, Koenigsegg CCR, Pagani Zonda, Ferrari Enzo (Lindsay Fox has one), Mercedes-Benz SLR or, now, the Aston Martin One-77. Hypercars have hyper-performance. The Swedish-built Koenigsegg is capable of 400 kilometres per hour; the Bugatti Veyron (ironically, the former French art deco car maker is now owned by Volkswagen) was the first to offer 1000 horsepower off the showroom floor.

But form must follow function where such speeds are involved and most hypercars of necessity look more purposeful than beautiful. However, justifying its place in the collector world, the 354 kmh Aston Martin One-77 is fabulously beautiful. It won a design award at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, Europe’s supreme car display staged every May on the shores of Lake Como. The Aston has been called an automotive living work of art, but I hesitate to use that term for something designed for serial manufacture rather than a one-off. I’ll simply call it the most beautiful production car in decades. The design by Aston Martin’s Marek Reichman is unusual for hypercars – having its 7.3 litre

V12 engine mounted at the front, instead of the common mid position that necessitates short noses and heavy haunches. Consequently, the One-77’s proportions are perfect. The long bonnet and sleek lines look like they have been shaped by the wind, which has worn away the rough angles. (Aston Martin’s more mundane production models, the Vantage, DB9, Virage, DBS and Rapide, have the same design genes and are similarly beautiful in their categories.) The bodywork is hand-built in aluminium to craft standards that hardly exist any more. Viewed up close, which I was able to do at an unveiling party at the Palazzo Versace hotel, the detail of the panels, lights, handles, vents, glass, mirrors, exhausts and other exterior features is exquisite.

The interior is like nothing else I’ve seen, with a wide, sloping fascia and centre console, sculpted leather seats and jewel-like dials and switches. If further proof was needed that this is a dream car, it lies crouching under the bonnet. When the 12 cylinders unleash their 560 kiloWatts (that’s 750 old-fashioned horsepower!), the deep, brutal bark is indescribable. Imagine a wartime Spitfire – hotted up. I’ve had enough acquaintance with supercars to know they are not much fun to drive every day. You struggle to restrain the speed, are terrified of accidents and feel inordinately conspicuous. Oh, for a quiet country road. So if I owned an Aston Martin One-77, I would be happy just to start the engine once a week and listen to Die Valkyrie played with pistons and camshafts.

If given a choice, my imaginary garage would house not the One-77 (of which there are now only 76 since one was wrecked in Hong Kong), but its ‘cut-price’ sibling, the V12 Zagato. It’s only $1 million and only half as exclusive with a planned production run of 150. The Zagato also has a interesting provenance. It was created by Carrozzerie of Milan as a re-bodied racing version of the Aston Martin V12 Vantage. It’s the real thing, forged in the cauldron of Germany’s infamous Nurburgring track. Aston Martin fans begged for a road-going version and deliveries will start next year.

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On show Chris Nixon was one of an estimated two million people who visited the Bangkok International Motor Show recently. Pretty girls in outlandish costumes are pouting, primping and winking at me and, not surprisingly, they’ve got something to sell. There are hundreds of them adorning the shiny new cars at the Bangkok International Motor Show. The Thais call them ‘Pretties’. Most international motor shows have long ago abandoned the use of overtly sexy women to dress up car displays. In Bangkok the models are demure – doll-like – and seem to answer a naïve curiosity about the glamour and prestige that might bless the owner of a new car. The Bangkok International Motor Show is dazzling evidence that Thailand is on the move – fast. Up to 40,000 Thais ordered a new car at the show which was held in an exhibition centre in suburban Muang Thong Thani – a massive, lavish, six-star palace compared to the venues we use in Australia. The Thai middle class is booming and, assisted by a government First Car Buyer Program, is ditching the dirty, dangerous family motor scooter in favour of modern low-priced new cars. Freeways to carry them snake across Bangkok and the countryside like the roots of Jack’s beanstalk. Although Thailand does not have any indigenous brands or models like we do in Australia, it has become the hub of south-east Asian auto production. Thanks to a free trade agreement with Australia it supplies many tens of thousands of the Hondas, Toyotas, Mazdas, Fords, Isuzus, Nissans, Mitsubishis and Holdens we drive here. A tour of the show provided a preview – hardly the proverbial sneak-peek in view of the deafening music, glaring lights, dazzling displays and surging crowds greeting every step – of many new models heading our way in coming months. These included the Holden Colorado and Isuzu D-Max utes, an all-new Holden TrailBlazer off-road wagon to replace the long-lamented Jackaroo, the Mitsubishi Mirage, Honda Brio and Nissan Micra. Bangkok’s motor show is spectacular and has special relevance for Australia. If you’re planning a Thailand holiday late next March, a visit to the Impact exhibition centre at Muang Thong Thai will be a true eye-opener. And not just because of the Pretties.

Bangkok International Motor Show

Street Cred Italian sports car company Lamborghini looks set to build an SUV. The idea seems ludicrous, although that has never stopped the makers of the world’s most exclusive cars. It ran out a concept at the Beijing motor show earlier this year and now the work of

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Riviera rising Just like the boats it manufactures, Riviera is stronger, sleeker, and more streamlined than ever before. words Rhonda Oxnam

Riviera 5800 Sport Yacht

Less than a year ago Riviera was a company in receivership, struggling under the combined pressures of the Global Financial Crisis and a decreasing demand for quality vessels. Now, this iconic Gold Coast company has welcomed a new owner; established a renewed presence in the boating sector; and generated strong sales on the back of the Riviera Festival and the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. Much of the renewed optimism can be attributed to Rodney Longhust, a long-time supporter of the Riviera brand and Managing Director of Longhurst Marine Holdings Pty Ltd, who bought the company in March. Former CEO Wes Moxey, who previously worked for the company for 26 years and recently returned to the role after a four-year sabbatical, says the future of the company is in very good hands. “This is the best news that Riviera has had for a very long time. Rodney is very passionate, he’s very driven, and he’s a smart businessman, so he brings a lot of business acumen to the company,” Wes says. “There’s been so much rumour and

Stephen Milne, Wes Moxey and Rodney Longhurst with the Riviera team

speculation over the past few years … now we just want to get the message out that we are here for the long term.” With the company undergoing something of a renaissance under the Longhurst leadership, the team behind the brand have learnt valuable lessons from the past and are determined that the ‘new’ Riviera will be a leaner, more flexible entity in the future. “We can’t control the economy but what we can control is our systems, our people, our culture, our attitude and our quality – ensuring we deliver a great experience,” says Wes. “We are still selling boats but we don’t want to be rushing production. We’ve got to make sure we are considered, careful, strong and clear about the path ahead. “It’s a matter of being in a position to maximise our potential once the market regains momentum and getting that foundation down so that we can grow again.” Not that it has been all doom and gloom during the past 34 months of receivership … the company sold 289 new boats over that time – a reflection of both the company’s viability and their customer loyalty. Riviera’s Director of Brand and Communications Stephen Milne worked through the 34 months of the receivership and admits the company owes a great debt of gratitude

Riviera 43 Open Flybridge

to the boat owners who stuck by them during the tough times. “We are very customer centric – that’s ingrained in our staff – and throughout the whole approach we have never compromised on quality, design, customer service or integrity,“ he explains. “I think the owners value that – and appreciate it.” “The loyalty of the Riviera customer is second-to-none so we need to repay that loyalty because they’ve stuck with the brand during the receivership incredibly well,” adds Wes. So how does post-receivership Riviera differ from the earlier model? “Our mainstream customer is a small to medium-sized enterprise business owner who has worked hard and wants to reward their family,” explains Stephen. “Likewise our boats have always been seen to be true bluewater, well-built, well-designed boats that stand the test of time, not only endurance wise but aesthetically as well, and we’ll continue that. “So externally we are still the same … but internally we are in the middle of a major plan to bring about positive change within the business – in its new model design, systems, processes, structures – and making it more streamlined for the new, leaner era that we

Riviera 75 Enclosed Flybridge

operate in. “What we are doing is symbolic. Australia and the world have been in the doldrums economically for long enough … now we want to send a message to our owners and the market that this is a new Riviera,” he continues. “We are taking all the great things from 32 years worth of experience and heritage and using all the lessons that we’ve learnt from the past four or five years to chart our new course. “Like all companies that have weathered the financial crisis thus far we have learnt to do with less … and in doing so we will be able to achieve so much more,” explains Stephen. “Going forward, we want people to see a visible difference … not only in the boats themselves, but in how everyone is working together.” Which brings us to another vital factor in the Riviera resurgence … its people. “They were pretty dark days in 2009 … it was much easier to jump ship than it was to stay and fight,” insists Stephen. “Those that have stayed – and there are hundreds of staff and contractors and thousands of owners who stood by us – are the real stars of the Riviera receivership show.”

Riviera 53 Enclosed Flybridge interior

“Mulpha congratulates exhibitors on their success. As we head towards the significant milestone of the 25th Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, we are looking forward to an even stronger event.” – W I N S ON C H OW

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2012

David Hopgood & Sally Jenyns

The Sunrise team

Ricki-Lee Coulter

o n t h e wa te r

A wave of success The success of this year’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show bodes well for its 25-year celebration in 2013.

All elements aligned for the Sanctuary Cove

Part of the 2012 ‘Women on Water’ program, the

sunglasses, Whitsundays holidays onboard a

International Boat Show this year, when the

lunch kicked off a bountiful program of events and

Seawind 1160 and Whitsunday Rent-A-Yacht

preparation,

with

activities, including Cooking On Board Your Boat

Skipper Yourself Charter Auction – all of which

exhibitors, strategic marketing and media, and the

sessions hosted by Seven’s culinary expert, Sally

proved a hit with visitors.

key factor, sunshine and clear skies, delivered a

Jenyns and the My Kitchen Rules team, fashion

Over the weekend, the blue skies returned,

superlative event.

parades in the Tavern Piazza, boating basics

drawing visitors in large numbers. By the end of

classes, and the popular ‘High Tea on the High

the four days, visitor numbers came in at 37,094 –

Seas’ cruises.

up on last year. Most importantly, genuine buyers

investment,

collaboration

Visitors to the boat show poured through the gates on Thursday 24 May, with higher than anticipated opening-day crowds lured by brilliant

MV The Lady was fabulously fitted out by Sarah

sunshine and the promise of an exceptional family-

Egan of Boat Style for two special cruises, where

friendly program – not to mention the incredible

ladies enjoyed champagne and canapés, prizes

Brett Thurley at Pacific Motor Yachts, dealer

boats of all sizes, marine lifestyle accessories, and

and pampering sessions, while taking in the scenic

for Clipper, Jeanneau and Prestige, was happy to

technical equipment on the marina, in the pavilions

Coomera River and the magnificent motor yachts

report he sold boats at the show.

and throughout the The Marine Village.

and sailing craft on display.

attended and exhibitors started off their boat show circuit with overwhelmingly positive results.

“We ramped up our effort this year to have

This year’s boat show offered a prize bonanza

the largest presence on the water and launch

for visitors. Along with the major prize package of

Jeanneau and Prestige,” he said. “The response

Day two dawned with drizzle and dark skies,

the Gulf to Gulf Adventure Rig prize package valued

and rewards were beyond our expectations. I

but nothing deterred songstress Ricki-Lee Coulter

at $100,000, there was the Gold FM promotion,

applaud the management of the show for their

whose performances were just one of the highlights

Houseboat Housemates, where hosts Richard,

efforts to generate and invest in media activity to

of the Channel Seven Sunrise live broadcast from

Bridge and Spida shared a Sundowner houseboat

support the show. To me it’s the premiere boat

the marina.

in the week prior to the boat show, generating a lot

show for Australia.”

Exhibitors experienced great opening-day interest and, across the board, the first of many sales.

Over the three hours of the show – broadcast

of local buzz for the event. In conjunction with their

Sanctuary Cove resident and Managing Director

to more than 900,000 homes nationwide – Mel,

aqua-adventure, listeners had the chance to win

of Integrity, Brett Flanagan, is ‘over the moon’ with

Kochie and the Sunrise team interviewed pilot

a $10,000 SINN 900 Limited Edition watch from

this year’s results.

Jack Ellison, who demonstrated the incredible

Define Watches.

“We sold four boats and another one which is

JetLev by Jetpack Adventures, and went onboard

At the boat show, visitors could enter various

under construction. And we are in the process of

several boats on the marina. Kochie even tried his

competitions, including the Mercedes-Benz Gold

negotiating two more,” said Brett. “It was our best

hand at rowing on the machine alongside Andrew

Coast/Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove Weekend

show ever!”

Abrahams during this dedicated athlete’s attempt

of Luxury, driving the superb Mercedes-Benz E250

According to Sue Thomson, Boat Show General

to break the world record for the Million Metre Row.

Cabriolet courtesy of Mercedes-Benz Gold Coast

Manager, the across the board success was a

Friday was a busy day, with Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove hosting the annual Ladies’ Lunch,

and staying at Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove. Also up for grabs were BarzOptics polarised

reflection of the hard work and dedication of the entire Boat Show team.

this year featuring publishing doyenne and business

“It’s pleasing to hear exhibitors had a great

woman, Ita Buttrose AO OBE and raising funds for

show,” she said. “We worked hard ramping up

research into Alzheimer’s Disease.

marketing and promotion this year and it’s very

Guests at this special event – showcasing more

rewarding when exhibitors leave the show with

than $2 million in diamond and pearl jewellery by

these kinds of results.”

Ann Middleton – were captivated by Ita’s passion

Winson

Chow,

Mulpha

Australia’s

Chief

for publishing. Poised to launch an online magazine,

Operating Officer, was also impressed by this

her positive approach and unquenched ambition

year’s event.

for the projects ahead of her was inspiring.

“Mulpha congratulates exhibitors on their

Those in attendance also benefited from

success. As we head towards the significant

wisdom shared with Ita during an interview with

milestone of the 25th Sanctuary Cove International

the most prolific author of the 20th century, Dame

Boat Show, we are looking forward to an even

Barbara Cartland.

stronger event,” he said. “It is excellent to cap off

“She advised me not to drink Gin, it makes your

this year’s show with such positive results.”

skin sag,” Ita revealed. “Dame Barbara said ‘You

The 25th Sanctuary Cove International Boat

should only drink Brandy, it tightens you up, but

Show will be held 23-26 May 2013. More at

don’t overdo it’.”

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sport

A golfing institution

Sanctuary Cove becomes home to the PGA International Golf Institute.

RIGHT TO LEFT: Josh Madden, Carley Schmidt, Mike Levick & Dominic O’Brien

Sanctuary Cove’s world class golf course has added a PGA (Professional Golfers Association) golfing school to its suite of sporting and recreational facilities. The award-winning PGA International Golf Institute’s (IGI) head office will now call Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club home, having recently relocated from Robina’s Colonial Golf Course. The IGI has a co-tenant, with the Queensland division of the PGA also setting up residency at the newly upgraded Sanctuary Cove Country Club, securing 200sqm of office space. The PGA IGI is the only golf education provider recognised by the PGA. The school works in close association with the Gold Coast’s Griffith University, one of Australia’s leading tertiary education providers to deliver programs that bridge both playing and management.

General Manager Sales and Marketing for Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club Paul Sanders said the addition of the school meant great things for the golf club and the Sanctuary Cove community. “With a PGA accredited golf school and resident PGA coaches, Sanctuary Cove now has exposure on the world circuit,” he said. According to Paul, the school is a fantastic addition to the golf club’s existing facilities. “The Palms golf course has recently undergone an $8.8 million overhaul, and now, with first-class coaching available, we’re a one-stop shop for golfers on the northern Gold Coast,” he said. “The facilities and golfing options for our members are now among the best in Australia.” Resident PGA coaches include AAA-rated golfing professional Michael Jones and Steve

Darmody, as well as Kevin Healey who joined the team on 1 April. The Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club is home to two golf courses, a large driving range and practice bunkers. It also houses a recreational centre fully equipped with gym, pool and tennis courts. Executive Officer and Dean of the PGA IGI program Dominic O’Brien said Sanctuary Cove appealed to them as a destination for their coaching school because of its esteemed course design and international reputation. “Sanctuary Cove is widely recognised as having some of the best golfing facilities in the country, and it’s certainly a course of international standard,” said Dominic. “The move was strategic and has allowed the IGI to deliver all of its programs at the one location making it the ultimate student experience.”

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Business meeting The Marine Village continues to attract a wealth of new tenants.

RAW Grocer and Nude Creative – De Vincentiis brothers

Page Business Solutions – Brendon Page

The Marine Village at Sanctuary Cove has

produce and artisan foods to extend the simple

Cummins and Robert Machon said the move into The

welcomed a string of new tenants to bolster the

rustic cuisine that brothers Davide and Marco De

Marine Village had positioned the business ideally

range of goods and services available in the

Vincentiis offer at the eatery.

for the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.

harbour front precinct.

Davide De Vincentiis also heads Nude Creative,

“It’s a natural fit – we offer a range of marine

Five businesses – a security provider, financial

a media company that has taken up residence

services firm, business software agency, boutique

in office space close to RAW Grocer and RAW

security systems, so it works in well with the

grocer and a media company – have opened their

Kitchen & Espresso.

doors in recent weeks. Most say the relaxed village vibe within

Nearby in Masthead Way, three commercial firms have put out their shingles – Eye CU Security

Sanctuary Cove’s retail, dining and commercial

Technology,

hub is a major reason for their move into The

FNX Finance.

Marine Village.

Page

Business

Solutions

and

FNX Finance provides banking and finance

The new arrivals include RAW Grocer and

advice to clients ranging from small and medium

Nude Creative. These two businesses are

enterprises to publicly listed companies located

associated with the De Vincentiis brothers,

along the eastern seaboard.

who are also behind the popular RAW Kitchen

FNX Director Gary Fraser said the precinct was a

& Espresso restaurant which opened in the

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Real estate guru, media personality and Sanctuary Cove resident Andrew Winter is the face of an innovative campaign to raise the profile of the resort community’s latest housing collection. The campaign seeks inspiration from the public for a limited series of designer homes to be built on exclusive parcels in Sanctuary Cove’s Banksia, Tristania and Alpinia precincts. Known as The Winter Collection, the architecturally designed homes were launched to the market last month with Andrew lending his knowledge and skills in developing houses that are liveable, sellable and meet buyers’ needs. Members of the public are invited to join the design fest via an interactive Facebook campaign that allows them to submit their ideas on each room’s design, fittings and finishes. Andrew said the initiative would engage the public to design Sanctuary Cove’s most innovative and original homes to date. “Any quirky ideas that make a home more liveable and cutting edge will be taken on board and worked into the final design,” he said. “The result will be remarkable homes with designs that are truly one-off.” Andrew, who moved his family to Sanctuary Cove in 2010, said he was excited to be part of such an exciting and innovative campaign. “It is a first for Sanctuary Cove and I am looking forward to seeing what the public comes up with,” he said. “I am sure we will see some original and

inventive designs as people let their imaginations loose on these homes. “This campaign also allows buyers to become part of the process and they will be able to design the home of their dreams.” Mulpha Sanctuary Cove’s General Manager Sales John Hughes said Andrew was chosen as the face of the new collection because of his very personal connection with the community. “Andrew Winter sees residential product and developments all over the world and this is where he chooses to live,” said John. “He is a much loved media personality and well respected property identity and he is the greatest endorsement of the enviable lifestyle on offer at Sanctuary Cove.” The Winter Collection homes offer some of the most affordable prices in the award-winning lifestyle community, with packages priced from $899,000. “Such prices represent the most competitive product in the development by far,” John said “This is the first time we have been able to offer a sub one million dollar product at Sanctuary Cove,” he said. “We expect that may surprise some people and hopefully entice more prospective buyers to put Sanctuary Cove on their wish list.” The Winter Collection’s buyers have the choice of house and land packages at: Alpinia, a hillside residential enclave with soaring views; Tristania, which offers larger waterfront lots with a soughtafter north east aspect; and the tranquil Banksia precinct where homesites overlook the stunning fairways of The Palms golf course.

“It is a first for Sanctuary Cove and I am looking forward to seeing what the public comes up with.” – AN D R E W W I N T E R

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VIRGO 24 August – 23 September You are reluctant to accept any more invitations, but there is one that you do accept, simply because the person proffering it is unusual and you would like to know more about them. Singles need to understand this has some great potential when it comes to love. Being charming means that you are going to get a lot of attention but you will be particular about whom you allow to get close.

LIBRA 24 September – 23 October Nothing could go better for you at this moment. Whatever you undertake it will be bigger, better and more successful. You are in an upward spiral and it is going to last for a good while yet. There is little stress as you know exactly what to do and when so problems are minimised. Someone sends a thank you gift that obviously has had a lot of thought go into it, you are touched.

SCORPIO 24 October – 22 November Feedback is a good thing, you are more than happy to receive it because you put a lot of thought into your business, your life and the people around you. Unfortunately the reverse is not true. You will be asked to give feedback on something that does not deserve acclaim. There will be a great deal of respect for your comments. In fact your observations could save their business.

SAGITTARIUS 23 November – 22 December Someone wants you to go into a project or venture with them. While they have good references it is important to observe them in the field so you can make an informed decision. Technology is not your friend at present. If something goes wrong, don’t be afraid to ask for help. You want to be up to speed as quickly as possible as a launch or an important meeting is looming.

CAPRICORN 23 December – 20 January LEO 24 July – 23 August There is some kind of trip organised but you know that you need to stay at home and stay focused. You will be in the last stages of completing something very important, and even a couple of days away are dangerous so do resist the temptation. There is good news on the financial front, and if you are waiting for approvals of any kind you will be successful.

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It is time to acknowledge people who have got you where you are today, and to browse through the family albums. When you look at the past it gives a new perspective to the future. This will open some very different doors, and you can expect some welcome life changing decisions. Not everyone is going to be on board, but the important people most certainly will be.

AQUARIUS 21 January – 19 February Someone is being extremely pleasant, but this attention is more than a mere acquaintance would warrant. Do err on the side of caution, a favour is being sought and it will end up being quite problematic. Your creativity is very strong. Ideas seem to be pouring out of you; remember to take notes you can review at a later date. The earliest ideas will be the best ones.

PISCES 20 February – 20 March People will be frustrating, and you are frustrating them in return! You are not being deliberately obtuse, but you are not making things easy. One person in particular has been difficult and they need to understand how it feels when the tables are turned. An off the cuff comment will cause you to think carefully about your financial status, and you will make changes that save you a great deal of money.

ARIES 21 March – 20 April There is not a minute to yourself, and in some ways that is fabulous, because people are happy to help you with whatever it is you are doing; but it is also a little cloying and you will want some time alone. New people are introducing themselves to you, and you will be drawn to people who are intellectual and thoughtful. Some great discussions are exchanged.

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GEMINI 22 May – 21 June This may be one of the most unusual periods you have encountered for a while. It is about serendipity and synchronosity. Just as you think about something you need or want to happen, it comes about. It could be quite disconcerting if it wasn’t so good! There is a celebration, and it seems all the trimmings will be required. It is important for family and friends, so let them indulge you. Hard

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CANCER 22 June – 23 July Get your team colours on, this is a competitive time. You are going to thoroughly enjoy the competition because you are on a winning streak. Be ready for a power struggle if you are a CEO or similar. They are sadly mistaken, and have totally misread the situation. You on the other hand will be magnanimous in victory.

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‘profiling’ means quite the opposite. Now that word is out about my suspicious in-flight diet, I can expect to be hauled aside and strip-searched faster than you can say ‘pass the chutney’.) I appreciate the need for security checks. What I don’t understand is why the rules differ so much or why it is that some of the x-ray machinery used in the war on terror can spot an extra carton of fags inside a metal suitcase but can’t penetrate the cheap vinyl enveloping my laptop. Brisbane requires me to take my laptop out of my bag; so does Singapore. Hong Kong doesn’t always; Manila never does. In Manila, though, I must remove my shoes – suggesting the contents of my footwear is more noxious than my computer software or hardware (it wouldn’t be the first time I’ve heard that). The last time I passed through Singapore I had an extra-large toothpaste confiscated but was allowed to keep a tube of wasabi. Surely the latter is potentially more dangerous? Departing Brisbane, my large, melting wheel of brie – which could have been masking all sorts of substances – was waved through but my small bottle of Evian was still deemed a threat. **** One thing air travel with a child has taught me is that one of the greatest inventions ever is the wheeled suitcase. Why were we able to put a man on the moon decades before we put wheels on luggage? Did chiropractors conspire to block the patent? **** I’ve no idea how the Aussie dollar will be faring by the time you read this. As I calculated my holiday spending money before leaving, it became clear that the ‘currency specialists’ employed by our banks – and quoted daily in the media – are just as clueless; except that they get paid fat salaries for saying stuff like ‘commodities and consumer sentiment will dictate how the Aussie fares today’ (great insight which conveniently covers a rise or a fall) – or ‘if it breaks that barrier then we could see it move further’. Or bizarrely precise but meaningless stuff like ‘a move above 99.25 US cents means we could see it target 99.65/70 US cents’. It’s a terrific job because, like a weather forecaster, no matter how wrong you are, you’re still welcome in the office the next day. **** On a topical note, my Olympic claim to fame is that, working for the organisers in Seoul in 1988, I was tasked to accompany 100m ‘winner’ Ben

Johnson to the doping centre to give his urine sample. Claiming dehydration, he sat for a couple of hours unable to pee. In the end, just to hurry things along, I filled the bottle for him. That didn’t turn out exactly as I had expected. **** Paris is on our agenda. I’ve made the mistake of asking the hotel for a room with a view of the Eiffel Tower. I even topped and tailed the email with a ‘bonjour’ and a ‘merci beaucoup’ and a cute story about how our daughter saw the tower in one of her Barbie movies and is so looking forward to our visit. This should guarantee a gallic shrug from the kindly front desk clerk and dingy digs facing in the opposite direction. **** One of the joys of England in summer is the late night daylight; unlike Queensland there is no overwhelming concern about the effect long days might have on curtains, upholstery or insomniac cattle. The other great thing about these long summer evenings is the country pubs – pokie-free and serving proper ales – and their gardens. Australians (like Americans) enjoy joking about our ‘warm beer’ while consuming litres of mostly bland stuff (WA’s ‘Little Creatures’ is a notable exception) which must be frozen to be drinkable. Beer was invented long before fridge-freezers and in England we’re served superbly-crafted brews un-chilled for the same reason that a good red wine isn’t popped in an ice-bucket. Debate [and joke] over. **** The kids of Australia’s Junior Masterchef are little heroes here (not in France I hasten to add). I used to quite enjoy the show but the more I watch, the less I like it – especially the contrived interviews which somehow, we’re led to believe, these culinary prodigies calmly do right in the middle of an intense 45-minute soufflé challenge. Just once, I’d like to hear one of the youngsters tell a judge ‘go away; can’t you see I’m busy?’. I’m now convinced it’s all done with clever camera angles and mirrors; that and their mums sneaking in to finish the job while the judges take a bathroom break. You heard it here first. **** If you’re so inclined, I’ll raise a warmish glass to the Queen for you while I’m here. If you’re not then have a cold one there. And, while I’m in a celebratory mood, belated best wishes for your un-Christmas in July.

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