Issue 29 Jan | Feb 2012

FEBRUARY | MARCH 2012

ANGELINA JOLIE ON MOTHERS & MOTHERHOOD

JAMIE DURIE TALKS TRAVEL

Win

AN EXCLUSIVE GOLF EXPERIENCE

HAYMAN

A HAVEN FOR EVERYONE

FRANCE

TAPESTRY OF CULTURE

IRELAND

FIELDS OF GREEN

Retail

e-Tail

HOW TO SHOP ONLINE

BEYOND THE BLUES

BLUESFEST

FOOD

WINE

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FOOD AL FRESCO | A ROSÉ REVOLUTION

EAT WELL – NEW FOOD PRECINCT

PERFECT PASTA RECIPE | CHEF’S CHOICE AL FRESCO EDITION ISSUE TWENTY NINE | FEBRUARY | MARCH 2012

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Contents COMPETITION 10 Win the ultimate golf experience at Sanctuary Cove

PREVIEW 12 News & views

OUT & ABOUT 16 What’s on in February and March

ART DEPARTMENT 20 A guide to the latest cultural art exhibitions

FEATURE 22 Angelina Jolie discusses mothers and motherhood

HEADLINE ACT 24 Beyond the Blues – Byron Bay Bluesfest

C.V. 27 Designer Glenn T

ICONIC LABELS 28 Brown Jordan – outdoor elegance

FASHION FIRST 30 Green with envy 32 Play it cool 34 Retail vs. e-tail 37 Covet – new on the scene

LOOKING GOOD 38 Summer skin

SEE & BE SEEN 40 Photographs from the region’s most fashionable events

COVE CUISINE 48 Culinary excellence 51 Under the Stars at Candles & Cuisine 52 Food al fresco – outdoor entertaining 54 Chill on Tedder – perfect pasta 56 Eat well at Sanctuary Cove 58 Chef’s choice 60 Top Table – fine dining from Burleigh to Mt Tamborine

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Contents WINE CELLAR 62 Rosé revolution

WELL TRAVELLED 65 The Traveller – Jamie Durie 66 Hayman – a haven for everyone 68 Upmarket in Phuket 72 La Francaise 74 Travel experts 76 Fields of green – a road trip through Ireland 78 qualia – Queensland’s jewel 82 Spoil yourself – six great offers

APP HAPPY 84 Get out – the best outdoor apps

AT THE WHEEL 86 Along came a Spyder 88 First fleet 89 New car news

ON THE WATER 90 Sea change

SPORT 92 Go for it!

94 India Warren – set to soar

COVE LIVING 96 A fresh look 102 Inner city style 106 It’s official

BRAINFOOD 108 Exercise your mind

STARS 110 What’s written in the stars

ATTITUDE 112 Bryan Matthews reveals his bunker mentality

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ANGELINA JOLIE

As we all know, summer is the perfect time for heading outdoors and enjoying the relaxed Australian lifestyle.

ON MOTHERS & MOTHERHOOD

AN EXCLUSIVE GOLF EXPERIENCE

JAMIE DURIE TALKS TRAVEL

HAYMAN

A HAVEN FOR EVERYONE

FRANCE

TAPESTRY OF CULTURE

IRELAND

FIELDS OF GREEN

Retail

e-Tail

HOW TO SHOP ONLINE

BEYOND THE BLUES

BLUESFEST

FOOD

WINE

FOOD AL FRESCO | A ROSÉ REVOLUTION

PERFECT PASTA RECIPE | CHEF’S CHOICE

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From the Editor

EAT WELL – NEW FOOD PRECINCT

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AL FRESCO EDITION ISSUE TWENTY NINE | FEBRUARY | MARCH 2012

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As we all know, summer is the perfect time for heading outdoors and enjoying the relaxed Australian lifestyle. With this in mind the Cove team has gone ‘al fresco’ – putting together a whole host of content to keep you out and about during the warmer months.

One of our favourite pastimes is travel … so we have introduced a new section called ‘The Traveller’.

Jamie Durie is our very first guest … see page 65 for more. We also head up to the Whitsundays to visit the luxury resorts of Hayman and qualia, take a coach trip around Europe, fly/drive in Ireland, have a stopover in Phuket and finish it all with a relaxing stay at some of the world’s best spa resorts.

Naturally, all these fabulous destinations require an equally fabulous wardrobe, so be sure to check out our ‘Retail vs e-tail’ story on page 34 and discover the secrets to shopping online. Our ‘Looking good’ section has some great tips for taking care of your skin this summer and one of the world’s most beautiful women, Angelina Jolie, gives us an interesting insight into motherhood.

From a food and wine perspective, Tony Harper has some timely advice for ‘al fresco’ entertaining, as well as the inside scoop on the rosé revolution taking place in Australia’s vineyards. We also have

a delicious recipe from the team at Chill on Tedder, we taste-test the new food on offer in The Marine Village and we preview the very popular 2012 Candles and Cuisine event to be held at Sanctuary Cove in March.

For the technologically minded we have a selection of apps that will have you up and outdoors before you know it. While I’m personally tempted to try geocaching (turn to page 84 to see what this new phenomenon is all about) perhaps Navy Seal training or an adventure through one of our many beautiful national parks will spark your interest.

Another great outdoor activity is golf. Having recently taken up this sport myself I am secretly hoping nobody enters our competition in this issue so that I can lay claim to the prize. On offer is a round of golf for four people at the newly redesigned The Palms golf course, followed by a gourmet lunch at the exclusive Country Club at Sanctuary Cove. This really is a money-can’t-buy experience, so make sure you get your entries in.

See page ten for details.

However you decide to embrace our ‘al fresco’ theme be sure to take your Cove with you … enjoy.

Swimwear by Calypso Sanctuary Cove +61 7 5577 8981 photography Mark Burgin styling Kirsten Beehag & Jacqui Forrester

the cove team publisher Clare E. Urwin – Sanctuary Cove Publishing editor Rhonda Oxnam art director Sandra Teissl designer Saida Anderson business manager Yvonne Gramstad sales & marketing manager Jacqui Forrester photographers Mark Burgin, Paul Fletcher, Limetree Events, Rhydian Lewis fashion contributor Henrietta Dups contributors Michael Blach, Mark Burgin, Linette Gramstad, Tony Harper, Susan Lang-Lemckert, Bryan Matthews, Chris Nixon, Shannon Ponting, Patsy Rowe advertising enquiries Jacqui Forrester E marketing@scpublishing.com.au editorial enquiries Rhonda Oxnam E words@scpublishing.com.au The Cove magazine is published and owned

by Sanctuary Cove Publishing

Competition winner Congratulations to Jaime Lamb of Southport who is the winner of a state-of-the-art Bang & Olufsen BEOSound 8 from Issue 27.

Be sure to turn to page 10 for your chance to win an exclusive golf experience at Sanctuary Cove.

Our next lucky winner will be announced in the April/May edition of the Cove magazine.

T +61 7 5577 9499 P.O. Box 252 Sanctuary Cove, Qld, Aust 4212 www.thecovemagazine.com.au

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No responsibility is accepted by SCP for the accuracy of any statement contained in the text or advertisements.

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CONTESSA To own a rare Argyle pink diamond is to own a truly magnificent heirloom.

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an exclusive golfing experience at Sanctuary Cove.

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Prize includes* • One 18-hole round of golf for four people on The Palms golf course including cart hire and green fees. • Lunch for four people at The Country Club.

The Palms golf course has returned more magnificent than ever. Surrounded by challenging bunkers and picturesque lakes, the redesigned course is great fun to play.

The Country Club boasts stunning views over the pristine fairways of The Palms. | www.sanctuarycovegolfclub.com.au * Food & beverages to the value of $250 | Subject to availability | Competition closes 31 March 2012

For your chance to win the ultimate golfing experience simply tell us, in 25 words or less, about your favourite outdoor pastime.

Email your response to info@scpublishing.com.au or post to Sanctuary Cove Publishing P.O. Box 252 Sanctuary Cove QLD 4212.

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Australian Country Music star Tania Kernaghan is Patron for the event and urges people to get behind this worthy cause.

“Whether you enter a vehicle, sponsor a team or take part in one of the many events along the way, being involved in the Angel Flight Trailblazer is a great way to support our outback neighbours,” she said.

The 2012 Trailblazer will take place from 22-29 April and promises to cover new territory and offer new experiences. A real highlight will be when the group takes time out to inspect the millions of stars at the Cosmos Centre in Charleville, then attend the Dawn Service on Anzac Day to pay tribute to Australia’s heroes.

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RAW Kitchen & Espresso, a casual dining café offering a Melbourneesque vibe, has officially opened at Sanctuary Cove. The waterfront café is the vision of the De Vincentiis family who pride themselves on fresh ingredients, rustic cooking, specialty blended coffee and authentic hand-baked breads.

Located within the new upmarket The Docks precinct, RAW Kitchen & Espresso has breathtaking marina views and offers the ultimate relaxed dining experience. www.rawkitchenandespresso.com.au

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Effortless elegance Visionary designer Colin Heaney continues to expand his exquisite fashion and homewares collection, recently launching a new line of stretch dresses and leggings as well as a stunning range of cushions.

Colin turned his hand to fashion after a 25 year career in glass art, gaining international recognition for his remarkable technique and truly unique glass designs. Now working with images of his glass art, Colin uses the latest digital technology to transform them into inspired works of art. He applies these designs to his stunning fashion and homewares collection, using only the finest silks and materials to create truly luxurious, timeless pieces. The Colin Heaney collection is now available at Sanctuary Style in The Marine Village, Sanctuary Cove. www.sanctuarystyle.com.au

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Rosé lovers Spoil your loved one this Valentine’s Day! With its iconic curvaceous bottle, Laurent-Perrier Curvée Rosé is valued for its exceptional and delicate fusion of traditional, unique ‘savoir-faire’ and vibrant modernity. With intense fruity flavours and a clean, well-defined and slightly sharp finish, the wine gives the impression of plunging into a basket of freshly picked red berries. RRP $179.99.

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Food from the sea Sicilian Seafood Cooking takes readers on a culinary journey around Sicily, using seasonal produce and traditional cooking methods and techniques, layered with fascinating information about the origins of recipes and information about sustainability issues.

The recipes contain seafood equivalents you can find anywhere, so you can use your local seafood in authentic Sicilian style. The book also includes a wealth of material to inspire menus and celebrate good food.

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Teal is the international colour for ovarian cancer. Throughout February, Ovarian Cancer Australia is asking the community to host an ‘Afternoon TealTM’ to raise money and awareness about the symptoms of ovarian cancer. Also, on the last Wednesday in February, Australians are invited to wear a Teal Ribbon to help raise awareness of ovarian cancer and show support for the work of Ovarian Cancer Australia. Ribbons can be purchased from Ovarian Cancer Australia, Chemmart Pharmacy, Spotlight or Napoleon Perdis concept stores. www.ovariancancer.net.au

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Palazzo Versace Gold Coast has welcomed new Executive Chef, Geoff Haviland. With over a decade of experience in the luxury hotel and restaurant industry, Geoff’s extensive career has seen him work at a number of the world’s most luxurious hotels including Southern Sun Hotel Group, Dubai, as Corporate Development Chef; Al Manzil Hotel & Qamardeen Hotel, Dubai, as Complex Executive Chef; and the Intercontinental Hyde Park, London, as Executive Chef.

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February 2-5 Feb

RACV AUSTRALIAN LADIES MASTERS

Introduced to the Australian golfing calendar in 1990, the Australian Ladies Masters plays a key role in the profile of women’s golf. With some twenty-five countries represented and an array of high profile players in attendance, the 2012 RACV Australian Ladies Masters will be held at RACV Royal Pines Resort. www.ladiesmasters.com

4-22 Feb A morning with ... The 7 Sopranos

ROD STEWART

Rod Stewart is set to treat fans to a trip down memory lane, performing hits such as Maggie May, Stay With Me and Do Ya Think I’m Sexy. For a night of classic hits to keep you dancing, see Rod Stewart, with special guest Diesel, on February 9 at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. www.rodstewart.com

5 Feb

HARVEST ‘N’ GRAZE FESTIVAL

Enjoy items from some of the most mouth-watering gourmet producers and the freshest local seasonal growers at the Harvest ‘N’ Graze Festival at Caulfield Racecourse in Melbourne. With appearances by celebrity chefs and many cooking demonstrations, there’s so much to see and do. www.harvestngraze.com

2011 RACV Australian Ladies Masters

Photographer David Mattner

11 Feb

AUSTRALIAN SAND SCULPTING CHAMPIONSHIPS

See Surfers Paradise Beach transformed at the Australian Sand Sculpting Championships. Some of Australia’s best sand sculptors will descend on the golden sand to create a range of fantastic designs. Be entranced by the sculptures, which will be built up over several days and displayed on the Foreshore for a further week. www.surfersparadise.com

14 Feb

Fringe Parade

BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S

Celebrate the most romantic day of the year watching one of the most romantic movies ever made, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, in the beautiful Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace, in Cremorne, Sydney. Purchase two tickets to the film, two glasses of champagne and a red rose for your partner all for $60. Bookings are essential. www.orpheum.com.au

19 Feb

TROPFEST FILM FESTIVAL

Circle on Cavill replicates Tropfest’s groovy atmosphere with beanbags on the grass, a relaxed picnic blanket vibe and live music at the only place on the Gold Coast where you can experience the excitement of the world’s largest short film festival. The seven-minute films will be beamed live to the big screen from the The Domain in Sydney. www.tropfest.com/au/surfers-paradise

22 Feb

A MORNING WITH ... THE 7 SOPRANOS

The 7 Sopranos pay tribute to female characters in opera and musical theatre performing well known songs from Madam Butterfly, Carmen, Cats and Phantom of the Opera to name a few. Come along to the Paradise Showroom at The Arts Centre Gold Coast and enjoy this spectacular matinee performance which includes morning tea and lucky door prizes. www.theartscentregc.com.au

22 Feb - 18 Mar

Tropfest

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ADELAIDE FRINGE

An experience like no other, Adelaide Fringe is the largest arts festival in the southern hemisphere. Choose from over 4000 artists in 923 events at 325 venues during 24 summer days and nights. Art forms include cabaret, comedy, circus, dance, film, theatre, puppetry, music, special events, visual art and design. Average ticket price $20 each. www.adelaidefringe.com.au

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March 1-2 Mar

OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN

‘Our’ Olivia joins the Sydney Symphony for a celebration of her music. Sing along as Olivia performs her greatest hits with a huge orchestral ensemble at the Sydney Opera House. From Xanadu to Grease, experience the songs that have become the soundtrack of our lives. www.olivianewton-john.com

8-15 Mar Brisbane Irish Festival

L’OREAL MELBOURNE FASHION WEEK

As Australia’s premier consumer fashion event, the LMFF is an annual celebration of fashion, design, business and creative endeavour. Established over 15 years ago, the festival offers a wide range of activities that embrace fashion, the creative arts, social interaction and commercial ideas. www.lmff.com.au

9-17 Mar

BRISBANE IRISH FESTIVAL

Brisbane’s streets will once again be filled with colour as the annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade hits town. With the theme, Ireland: Land of Legends, this year will also see the launch of the Brisbane Irish Festival, which aims to encompass the entire spectrum of Irish culture including music, dance, film, and food. www.queenslandirish.com

12 Mar

ADELAIDE CUP

One of the most popular and exciting races held every year, the Adelaide Cup is the feature race of the Adelaide Cup Carnival. Like the Melbourne Cup, the Adelaide Cup is run over the traditional cup distance of 3200m. Racing enthusiasts will be entertained with an elite line-up of races during the carnival. www.adelaidecup.com.au

15-17 Mar

WORLD’S GREATEST SHAVE

World’s Greatest Shave raises funds for the Leukaemia Foundation, providing free practical and emotional support to people with blood cancer and their families, as well as investing millions in research. From 15-17 March 2012, thousands of people will be sponsored to shave, colour or wax their hair to help those suffering with blood cancer. www.worldsgreatestshave.com

24 Mar - 1 Apr

FRANKIE VALLI AND THE FOUR SEASONS

For the first time in more than 20 years, American pop music icons Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons will be on tour in Australia visiting Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, the Gold Coast and Perth. The group brings some of their most popular hits such as Sherry, Let’s Hang On and Rag Doll, to our shores. www.ticketmaster.com.au

31 Mar

EARTH HOUR

Photographer David Kelly

In 2007 WWF-Australia, in partnership with Leo Burnett and Fairfax Media, initiated the first ever Earth Hour. The idea behind Earth Hour is to switch off all your lights and electrical devices for one hour. Since then, Earth Hour has rapidly gained momentum with millions of people in cities and towns across the planet getting behind the cause. www.wwf.org.au/earthhour

31 Mar - 14 Apr

Queensland Ballet’s Alice in Wonderland

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ALICE IN WONDERLAND

Based on the books Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll, Queensland Ballet presents its production of Alice in Wonderland.

Artistic Director François Klaus has choreographed a witty, humerous and charming performance full of eclectic music and joyful dance. A great ballet for the whole family, join Alice on her magical adventure into Wonderland. www.queenslandballet.com.au

ar t depar tment

Cultural exchange Monash University Museum of Art | MUMA

Gold Coast City Gallery | The Arts Centre Gold Coast

Ground Floor, Building F, Monash University, CAULFIELD EAST VIC

135 Bundall Road, SURFERS PARADISE QLD

T 03 9905 4360

T 07 5581 6567

Hany Armanious – The Golden Thread

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1 February – 7 April 2012

4 February – 18 March 2012

The Australian premiere of works shown at the 54th Venice Biennale 2011, alongside a suite of new works and artist’s book developed for MUMA. The first major exhibition of Hany Armanious’ work in Melbourne, The Golden Thread builds upon a burgeoning critical reception that has grown around the artist’s work internationally over the past decade.

Escape the heat and visit a white hot period in Australian surfing culture.

Experience the tensions behind the development of professional surfing at the 1972 World Titles. Learn about the time when surfers were equally reckless in and out of the water when the subversive drug and music culture of the 1970s shook the surfing community.

Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.

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Personal Space

Anne Smerdon – Symbiosis

– Contemporary Chinese and Australian Prints 10 February – 27 May 2012 An exciting exhibition featuring Australian and Chinese artists working in the tradition of fine art printmaking. Comprising artworks by 25 Chinese and 25 Australian artists, this exhibition aims to provide audiences with a unique cultural insight.

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– T H O M A S M E R TO N

18 February – 17 March 2012 The Gold Coast’s Anne Smerdon presents her very first solo show, Symbiosis. Anne’s signature whimsical folk style of painting is married with intricate detailing which stems from her background as a student of architecture. The whimsy and meticulous patterning detail is brought to life by using watercolour, architectural ink and gold on paper.

Gallery of Modern Art

Landsborough Galleries

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T 07 3840 7303

T 07 5439 9943

Modern Woman – Daughters and Lovers

Donald James Waters

1850 – 1918 | Drawings from the Musée d’Orsay, Paris

24 March – 24 June 2012 This exhibition of drawings by renowned French artists of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, celebrates the changing roles of women during the Belle Époque as depicted by leading artists of the time such as Edgar Degas, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Jean François Millet.

Permanent display Living in a rainforest surrounded by nature, Donald’s artworks are a reflection of his environment – the lush green of fernery, the flicker of a colourful lorikeet, the sun as it filters through the leaves. With paintings included in the Art Collection of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Donald’s career is fast gaining momentum on the international stage.

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Tim Robbins

Blind Boys of Alabama

Beyond the blues With a stellar line-up of guest artists, the 2012 Byron Bay BluesFest is shaping up to be ‘the best ever’. words & photography Mark Burgin

Mavis Staples

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Gurumul

The festival crowd is a very laid back mix of the young and old, brought together by their love of music and the ability to get up close and personal with both the artists and fellow music fans.

The Byron Bay BluesFest is now in its 23rd year and has evolved from a quirky little festival for die-hard Blues fans to a world class celebration of the origins and successors to the Blues and Roots movement.

Over the years the festival has played host to a stellar line up of both Australian and overseas artists who often use the festival to kick start national tours and an exploration of the national music scene. 2011 saw headliners such as Bob Dylan, BB King, Elvis Costello and Grace Jones mixing it with Indie pop favourites Imogen Heap and Washington, plus Blues legends Mavis Staples, Irma Thomas, Aaron Neville and The Blind Boys of Alabama.

Throw in Gurumul, RockWiz, Jethro Tull, Ben Harper and George Clinton and you have a heady musical mix that has die-hard fans returning year after year for the laidback Byron blend of music, arts and food at a custom built festival site just north of the town.

The 2012 Festival is gearing up to be the biggest ever with the line up already featuring American legends Crosby, Stills and Nash, wild Irish folk-rockers The Pogues, The Who’s Roger Daltry, local hero John Butler, Buddy Guy, Donovan and 70s supergroup Yes. Add to this the usual mix of the famous and infamous, legends and newcomers and the cries of ‘best ever’ keep growing louder. Subsequent artist announcements are sure to keep the anticipation growing.

The festival crowd is a very laid back mix of the young and old, brought together by their love of music and the ability to get up close and personal with both the artists and fellow music fans. Whether you enjoy the sweaty crush in front of the stage, or a quiet camping chair experience a little further back, you are never far from the performers and hey, there are five performance stages to choose from at any one time, plus a myriad of eating, drinking and indulging diversions to fill your day and night.

This is not the mosh pit crowd of Big Day Out or Splendour in the Grass, nor is it the genteel civility of a winery concert – this is the real deal, where generations from the same family can dive into the authentic, heart felt music that has sprung from the Blues. The family friendly buzz, onsite camping and close proximity to the shops, restaurants and beaches of Byron Bay, have ensured that this festival is a regular winner of tourism events awards, and that a fan base of regulars sell out BluesFest tickets every year.

So if you have ever thought of going to a great music festival, but couldn’t handle the thought of mud, sweat and beers, or you just want to share some great music with your kids, your parents or your friends, get yourself down to the Byron Bay BluesFest. Your heart and soul, eyes and ears will thank you.

BYRON BAY BLUESFEST 5-9 APRIL 2012 For more information and tickets visit www.bluesfest.com.au

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Gold Coast homes will be getting an overhaul like no other now that celebrity interior designer Glenn T has moved to town.

Having designed sets for a variety of television shows, including Home & Away, Breakers and Playing it Straight, Glenn is best known for his design work on the hit renovation show, Changing Rooms.

His passion for design started quite young. With no formal training or tertiary qualifications, Glenn created his very first set at the age of ten – painting a stone wall on his grandmother’s old bed sheets as a backdrop for his Sunday School Christmas play.

“When I was in high school I’d watch A Country Practice religiously and dream of the day I could ‘make’ shows like that,” he said. “I loved the idea that somewhere a group of amazing people was creating this image of a country town in a suburban Sydney studio. I knew that’s what I wanted to do.”

Since those early days with threadbare linen and poster paints, he has designed the sets for a number of local and touring stage productions including The Sound of Music, Annie, 42nd Street and Oklahoma!

As one of the country’s most in-demand production designers, Glenn most recently worked on the set of the Channel Ten mega-series Terra Nova and the station’s new primetime drama production Reef Doctors. Now, after nearly three decades in the television industry, he has packed up his Sydney home and relocated to the Gold Coast to expand his design company (www.glennt.com.au).

Glenn first fell in love with South East Queensland nearly 12 years ago when he worked on a production of Fiddler on the Roof at The Arts Centre Gold Coast.

“It’s a vibrant city, well maintained, filled with attractive public spaces and superb restaurants,” he said.

Glenn is now lending his advanced interior design and event theming skills to Gold Coasters looking to redesign their own homes or planning a special event.

“It’s all about settling on a budget, adopting a theme and choosing furnishings that are right for the room,” he said. “Everyone knows the kind of atmosphere they’d like to create within their homes, many just don’t know how to achieve it.”

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iconic brands

Outdoor elegance Brown Jordan – creating outdoor furniture for almost 70 years. words Rhonda Oxnam

Having reached an age where many have long

hand-made and machine-crafted into high quality

NEW IN 2012

since retired, iconic outdoor furniture expert Brown

furnishings that enhance traditional, transitional and

Papillon by designer Michael Berman

Jordan, is just hitting its prime.

contemporary environments.

The Papillon collection marks Brown Jordan’s first

Established in 1945 by Robert Brown and Hubert

The Brown Jordan philosophy represents a

collaboration with renowned designer Michael

Jordan in Pasadena, California, Brown Jordan was

unique mix of specialised retail designs. This

Berman. Having completed projects from New York to

the first company to create furniture for full-time

has led to the company’s strong following

Los Angeles, Michael’s products and interiors reflect

outdoor use.

of architects, designers, and high-end retail

his interest in history, art, architecture and nature.

The company’s inaugural collection, constructed

distributors of luxury furnishings, including Dune

Offering the comfort and styling of American

of tubular aluminium and vinyl lace, was fittingly

Outdoor Luxuries, whose showrooms on the Gold

Modernism, Papillon is a fluid, contemporary

called ‘Leisure’ and marked the birthplace of

Coast and in Brisbane feature the latest Brown

take on woven seating, chaises and tables. The

outdoor furniture.

Jordan collections.

collection was inspired by the free spirit of the

Today the Brown Jordan portfolio of elegant,

Having gained a well-deserved international

papillon (butterfly) – its beauty and harmony with

award-winning designs features more than 40

reputation for quality craftsmanship, innovative

nature – and, as a result, the pieces are curvilinear,

collections in a range of styles and materials – ideal

design and state-of-the-art materials, Brown

textural, and cocoon-like in shape, with subtle wing

for residential and commercial environments, both

Jordan continue to create furniture designed to

details. Featuring comfortable seating with a soft

indoors and out.

complement the leisure lifestyle – just as they did

silhouette in muted, earthy tones, the designs are

when they first set out 67 years ago.

meant to blend organically with any style.

The company’s distinctive silhouettes are

An industrial designer from Pasadena, California named R O B E R T B R O W N dreamed the idea of leisure furniture that could be used outdoors all year long. Mr. Brown designed a 5 piece collection which was sold in Bullock’s Department Store in the late 1930’s.

World War II brought the fledgling company to a halt, but in the early 1940’s Robert Brown was once again calling on Bullock’s with the now classic “Morning Glory” collection. Hubert Jordan joined Brown to bring Brown’s revolutionary concepts to a booming country embracing the idea of outdoor leisure.

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WROUGHT IRON Sturdy and attractive material with a classic and contemporary look. Brown Jordan treated its metal with a rust and heat resistant finish so little maintenance was needed.

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1950 graduated from Yale University with degrees in Architecture and Fine Arts. Hall worked as an architectnbut soon discovered furniture design was his true passion. Hall Bradley received numerous design awards throughout his nearly 50 year career at Brown Jordan.

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JOHN CALDWELL

1967 REGENT

1945 MORNING GLORY

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1987

1972 BRADLEY VII

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STRAP / LACE Brown Jordan first introduced vinyl strap in the Leisure collection in 1948. The color was impregnated into the vinyl for added color consistency and durability. This innovative material was woven onto the frame using one continuous piece of lace.

1965 SOL Y LUNA

1950 SUNSHADE

1948 LEISURE

1986 REGENT

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1955 CLASSIC

1 9 4 9 D AY L I LY ( S M I T H S O N I A N ) 1987 Resources Council ROSCOE Design Commendation Award

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1971 KAILUA

1958 ELEGANCE longest continuous running collection launched

1945 WA L T E R L A M B BRONZE

WROUGHT ALUMINUM Wrought aluminum is introduced as a light weight and rust resistant alternative to wrought iron.

This technique combines both extruded and cast aluminum parts that are then hand forged.

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EXTRUDED ALUMINUM is introduced as a light weight and rust resistant alternative to iron.

Rust stains on patios are no longer a concern and clean modern forms are achievable through the use of this new technology.

1 9 6 7 C A L C U T TA I I 1967 California Design Award

graduated from Art Center College of Design with a Bachelor of Arts degree and continued his education at California State College where he received a Masters of Arts degree.

His designs have won numerous awards and have been featured in many highly regarded design publications. John continues to be a very important member of Brown Jordan’s design team.

1983 QUANTUM 1983 American Society of Internationa ASID Design Excellence Award 1983 Resource Council ROSCOE Des

1977 NOMAD 1978 PRELUDE

1979 CRICKET

Having gained a well-deserved international reputation for quality craftsmanship ...

Elements and Swim from the 2012 Richard Frinier Collection Elements and Swim are two compelling and innovative designs from one of Brown Jordan’s most prolific designers over the past 30 years – Richard Frinier. Richard is an internationally acclaimed veteran of the home furnishings industry. Originally a sculptor, lighting and case goods designer, he is the recipient of over 70 design excellence and career achievement awards.

Richard’s career includes more than 20 years at Brown Jordan, where he began as a staff designer in the early 1980s, evolving over time to become the company’s chief creative officer – overseeing product design and development, marketing, public relations and content for all brands under the Brown Jordan International umbrella.

Elements was created to bring thought to what can be achieved using the various elements of good design and stylish forms. The uniquely shaped and artfully crafted pieces, combine a new, hand-woven and mohair-textured Resinweave® with powder-coated aluminum frames, and set the stage for functional and flexible exterior and interior spaces.

Swim represents a fresh, light and sporty perspective for outdoor and casual living spaces with its linear profile made of powder-coated aluminum frames and Versatex® mesh taut sling upholstery. The clean lines and simple angular detail of the backrest suggest both movement and activity even at rest.

Elements and Swim will resonate with design enthusiasts everywhere for their dynamic forms, unique use of diverse materials, elegant new fabrics and subtle colour ways.

T ALUMINUM num is introduced t and rust resistant wrought iron. combines both ast aluminum parts hand forged.

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BROWN JORDAN 1987 FLORENTINE 1987 Resources Council ROSCOE Design Commendation Award

1995 EASTLAKE

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1 9 9 7 H AVA N A 1997 International Casual Furniture Market– ICFM Design Excellence Award 1997 Better Homes & Gardens–“Better by Design Award” 1998 Conde Nast / House & Garden Magazine– Beatrix Farrand Design Excellence Award

1980 Originally a sculptor, Richard Frinier’s designs reflect a beautiful and timeless sensibility. Richard is responsible for the introduction of many of Brown Jordan’s most recognizable collections. His most recent award winning collections include Still, Drift and Cloud Nine.

1983 QUANTUM 1983 American Society of International Designers– ASID Design Excellence Award 1983 Resource Council ROSCOE Design Commendation

1987 VENETIAN 1988 American Society of Interior Designers– ASID Design Excellence Award

1995 MESA

Nxt, Vu, Monaco, and Monaco Ville (2008).

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2001 NXT 2000 International Casual Furniture Market– ICFM Design Excellence Award

1996 AEGEAN 1995 International Casual Furniture Market– ICFM Excellence Award

1990

RICHARD FRINIER

STAINLESS STEEL All stainless steel furniture is handand-machine-formed, fully welded, ground and polished to a high-sheen luster and soft-hand finish. Stainless steel is used in outdoor furniture for its strong property. Its chromium protects furniture from rust and corrosion. Seen on

R E S I N W E AV E All woven furniture features a high quality, synthetic resin fiber extruded into various profiles and colors. Uses traditional weaving techniques, the resin is hand-woven over extruded aluminum frames.

Our woven product is a special synthetic material that is 100% recyclable and perfect for indoor and outdoor use. It is fade resistant and will not crack, peel, or absorb stains or heat. The resin is color-impregnated making the color consistent throughout the product.

Seen on Eastlake Design which was popularly fashioned after late 18th and early 19th century natural wicker garden furniture. Weaving material with UV resistant stabilizers that preserve the beauty of the furniture. Labor intensive hand-woven details.

1986 REGENT

Elements sectional sofa

VERSATEX MESH Versatex mesh seating material is constructed from polyester threads dipped in vinyl coating, then stretched by machine to their maximum “give”.

100% solution dyed acrylic Versatex mesh is light-weight, non-allergenic, ® dries quickly, is washable, and draws moisture away to prevent rotting or shrinking.

TEAK WOOD All wood furniture is handcrafted and machine-shaped of plantationgrown teak. Highlights include traditional wood joinery and contemporary fastening techniques. Furniture is hand-sanded to provide a low-sheen, soft-hand and golden-hued finish. Without wax or oil treatment, the wood will patina over time to a soft, silver-gray color. Seen on Canyon, Mesa, and 1992 Mission Teak.

MISSION TEAK

1998 MERIDIAN 1998 International Casual Furniture Market– ICFM Design Excellence Award 1998 International Casual Furniture Market– Lillian B. Winchester “Best of Show” Award

2010 OPEN 2011 CLOUD NINE

2011 Award of Excellence–IIDA/HD Product Design Competition 2011 International Design Excellence Award, Bronze–IDSA

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2011 ARCHITECT

2008 ZEPHYR 2008 International Casual Furniture Market–Lillian B. Winchester “Best of Show” Award

2000 2009 SIROCCO 2009 Pinnacle Design Achievement Awards Finalist, Summer/Casual Furniture–ASFD

PARABOLIC First used on Wave and Coast Sling, offering a leadingedge design in casual furniture and upholstery. Exclusive to Brown Jordan, this technically advanced fabric is highly UV resistant and breathable. Its been designed to be as comfortable as it is durable for use both indoor and out.

2003 COAST SLING

2 0 0 3 W AV E 2002 Honorable Mention IIDA/HD Product Design Competition

2000 FUSION

2010 2011 SHAPE 2011 STILL 2011 Award of Excellence– IIDA/HD Product Design Competition

2011 DRIFT

Winner of About.com 2011 Reader’s Choice Award—Best Outdoor Patio Furniture

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fashion first

Retail e-Tail Henrietta Dups investigates how the Sunshine State’s fashion retailers are keeping pace with the online shopping phenomena.

It seems a lifetime ago that I last went out for an entire day of shopping with a girlfriend or my sisters. It is not that I no longer enjoy shopping as a social and sartorial activity but rather that I am just too time poor (and currently live in a regional mining town with only a limited number of retailers to get my fashion fixes from).

Like many other women in my situation I turned to the internet to do my window shopping and pre-shop planning for my monthly weekend trips

opting for a gorgeous pair of turquoise flat sandals from local designer/e-tailer www.nat-sui.com, who offer free postage anywhere in Australia. The shoes arrived two days later, beautifully packaged, fit perfectly and I was hooked. I had morphed into a true Sartorial Surfer.

This made me wonder ‘Am I the only person opting to shop online or is everyone doing it? And if we are still spending our money, albeit online, why is the retail sector slumped?’

… the good news is that consumers have not stopped shopping or spending, however, they have changed the way they do it.

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to Brisbane. Then I discovered that catching up with family and friends, planning my wedding and house hunting were taking up these precious once a month visits, leaving me no time to pound the Edward St, James St and Latrobe Tce pavements for my wardrobe whims, let alone necessities.

I am no novice to online shopping, but for the past few years I kept it strictly to beauty and perfume staples from www.strawberrynet.com as the site offered free shipping. However, I recently discovered that more and more online fashion retailers are now offering free shipping, and some even cover the cost of returning items that do not fit or suit. This revelation, coupled with my geographic situation, was all the encouragement I needed to take the plunge from perusing to purchasing.

I played it safe with my first major online purchase,

An avid and active supporter of local labels I decided to do my own investigation into the state of our fashion retail market. The retail slump has become a regular feature on the news with national department stores such as David Jones and Myer reporting a drop in sales for the past financial year and fashion label Colorado going into receivership and closing 140 of its stores this year. Bricks and mortar retailers are blaming everything from the global financial uncertainty, the strong Australian dollar and the shaky Australian stock market, through to local consumers spending their money overseas with online retailers.

There is some truth to these allegations. With the current strength of the Australian dollar, it is now affordable to shop with overseas online retailers such as www.net-a-porter.com and mywardrobe.com.

From left: Nat-sui Sirocco sandal Fenton Versaille multi-layered necklace Marlon black nappa & petrol karung lizard platform Baystreet Messenger bag

Both companies recently reported that Australia is their third largest market, demonstrating that Australian shoppers are still purchasing, but are spending with overseas e-tailers because local retailers are not offering the products or the accessibility. Teresa Gomez and Fiona Malcomson jumped on this statistic launching their e-boutique www.threadbare.co in August 2011. This was deemed by some as a risky move right in the midst of the retail slump.

Modelling their business on the success of www.net-a-porter.com, Threadbare publishes a fortnightly e-magazine featuring slick fashion shoots to ‘inspire and delight’ their customers, and a weekly e-newsletter to keep their customer informed. Both media assist in giving Threadbare a ‘digital voice’ that personifies the brand’s identity.

Stocking hard to come by national labels such as Ellery, Josh Goot, Fernando Frisoni and Dion Lee, alongside international labels Faster by Mark Faster and Georgia Hardinge (heralded by Vogue UK as ‘the next one to watch’), has proved a winning formula with the average spend per sale increasing by 200 per cent since the launch.

Threadbare’s customer base is already global with sales coming from Australia, USA, UK, Switzerland, Sweden and the UAE. In fact, Threadbare has had purchases of USA labels to USA customers and European labels to European customers. This shows that consumer behaviour and mentality are similar around the globe. According to Teresa, the global consumer thought process is: ‘If I can get my item delivered to my door without any hassles … arriving beautifully packaged like a special gift to myself, then I am going to buy online from anywhere in the world. Because it is better than having >>

Sacha Drake Xian Kaftan in Sunset

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The global consumer thought process is: ‘If I can get my item delivered to my door without any hassles … arriving beautifully packaged like a special gift to myself, then I am going to buy online from anywhere in the world’.

Talulah Inspire Love dress

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to trek to the shops, find a car-park, pay for a car-

www.maiocchi.com.au which opened for business

park and then maybe not even find the item I want

in 2009 and accounts for ten per cent of sales.

in my size’.

Deanne, like Sacha, has noticed that customers

Joshua Sacheri, designer and founder of

‘are being cautious … limiting their buying to

Subfusco, took the bold move to adapt to the

special pieces that really catch their eye’. This

changing market and closed his Fortitude Valley

new consumer trend has worked in the label’s

store in July 2011 to focus solely on his e-boutique

favour resulting in improved sales. Moving forward

(launched in November 2010). Subfusco has an

Deanne is currently working on creating her own

ever-increasing international client base in London,

fabric prints which will be exclusive to the Maiocchi

Berlin and New York, alongside the majority of its

label thus building on their unique product.

Australian clients being based in Sydney, so it made

Designer Kelli Wharton debuted her Brisbane

sense to downsize and focus on the products and

label Talulah in 2005, selling her product through

the design.

stockists around Australia. Her designs proved so

On the other hand, local designer shoe label Tom

popular that in 2007 she launched her e-boutique

Gunn opened a pop-up store on James St in March

www.talulah.com.au allowing her customers to

2011 to coincide with the launch of their e-boutique

access complete collections and have the Talulah

www.tomgunn.com. The pop-up store proved so

experience as she intended it. Talulah does not

successful that they are keeping it long-term.

have a bricks and mortar shopfront, therefore the

So the good news is that consumers have not

main aim is to drive business to their stockists and

stopped shopping or spending, however, they

their e-boutique. Kelli admits: ‘It has been a difficult

have changed the way they do it. As local designer

few years for retail in general but, from that, we

Sacha Drake points out: ‘[Today] there is a focus

have seen a lot of innovation both by designers

on real quality and value for money. Customers

and retailers’. With this in mind, Kelli recently took

are buying garments based on number of wears

the innovative step and launched one of Australia’s

beyond the immediate occasion they may be

first iPhone applications by a designer fashion label.

buying for’. Sacha opened her flagship store in

The App enables Talulah customers to browse the

Paddington in 2009 shortly followed by the launch

latest collections, locate the nearest Talulah stockist

of her e-boutique www.sachadrake.com in the

should they wish to try the garment on to get that

same year. The creation of the e-boutique was

instant ‘purchase and wear’ satisfaction, and

in response to overwhelming customer demand,

keep up to date with the latest news. The Talulah

and as Sacha sees it, the e-boutique is her shop

e-boutique is iPhone compatible which means that

window to the world, making her products instantly

no matter what your location or timezone you can

accessible to her customers anywhere, anytime.

shop at the touch of a button 24/7.

It was a wise investment that continues to grow

It is apparent from these conversations that the

with sales from the internet currently making up

retailers playing the blame game are in the minority

15 per cent of their total sales (not bad given the

– refusing to adapt, look for solutions or see the

industry standard is 13 per cent). Sacha’s business

magnitude of opportunities in this exciting and

has remained strong during this retail slump due to

evolving retail market. Australian businesses need

her team working harder than ever to innovate and

to realise that this new online shopping phenomena

deliver better designed products and great service

is not about losing local customers but gaining a

at a fair price.

world of consumers. For the savvy businesses and

Deanne Maiocchi launched her label ten

labels embracing this retail evolution both the virtual

years ago and now has three Maiocchi shop

world and the real world are at their feet, and as for

fronts around Brisbane plus her e-boutique

the consumer – we have the best of both worlds.

fashion first

Covet words Henrietta Dups

PEACOCK PLUMAGE These stunning Tiffany & Co. peacock-style feather chandelier earrings with pear-shaped tanzanites and diamonds in platinum will ensure you are the centre of attention wherever you may be. Be sure to show off your plumage with perfectly styled hair – whether it be slightly tousled, poker straight or slicked back – allowing your earrings to preen and pose. www.tiffany.com/au

PACIFIC PRINCESS Mesmerise like a mermaid in Tengdahl’s simple and sexy, yet casually elegant, pacific blue maxi dress. Adorn with long strands of pearls and diamante flat sandals for the al fresco Brisbane lifestyle – stroll the South Bank boardwalk and discover the tantalising cocktails at Cove Bar or enjoy a delicious dinner at Stokehouse. www.tengdahl.com

PERFECT PINS

Parade your sun bronzed legs on a pedestal this summer with the suede aqua and turquoise ‘Parker’ platform strappy stilettos by Tom Gunn for Gary Bigeni.

This ‘lust worthy‘ pair of stilettos will create the illusion of lithe, shapely legs, adding a glamorous and sensual allure to any outfit. Ensure your toes are perfectly pedicured and painted with a colour pop in yellow, pink or orange nail varnish. www.tomgunn.com

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looking good

Summer skin

It’s summer … which means it’s time to go out and enjoy the outdoors, feeling as confident and comfortable in your skin as you can possibly be. words Linette Gramstad

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It is quite amazing how much your skin is affected by internal factors such as how you treat your body and what you put into it.

To have radiant looking skin you really do need to be doing the right things on the inside as well as the outside as this will create healthier skin and also a healthier, happier you.

It is quite amazing how much your skin is affected by internal factors such as how you treat your body and what you put into it.

Try to add lots of antioxidants into your diet. This is very important, especially in today’s society, as our diets can be quite lacking in nutrients due to our busy schedules and the convenience of fast foods.

Antioxidants are anti-ageing but also help our bodies work more efficiently and can help to prevent cancer cells turning cancerous. You can get powerful antioxidants in tablet form and also in foods such as fruits and vegetables, especially blueberries and green vegetables. Spinach, in particular, is a power food.

Omega-3, -6 and -9 are also highly beneficial to the body and skin. They are not produced naturally but the body accepts them and thrives on them.

Omega-3 improves immunity in the skin and is available in fish oil capsules. Omega-6 is in evening primrose and is good for hormonal skin. Omega -3, -6, and -9 are all available in flaxseed oil which is great for a dry and menopausal skin. If you are on medication or have high blood pressure make sure you check with your GP before taking fish oil as this can thin your blood.

If your diet is lacking nutrients you can also look at taking: Vitamin C and Vitamin E for anti-ageing protection against sun exposure; Silica, which helps heal and prevent elasticity loss; and Zinc, which is especially good for oily/acne skins. Iron is great for reducing dark circles under the eyes as it increases oxygen to cells and tissues but you have to be careful not to take too much iron therefore a blood test is recommended to check your iron levels. Magnesium, which is naturally found in the body’s cells and tissues, aids in keeping muscles as they should be and helps maintain nerve functions. Calcium is especially great for women to prevent weak bones and osteoarthritis.

Research which foods you can include in your diet to add vitamins and minerals. You should also pay your GP a visit before taking supplements.

GIVE YOUR SKIN A DETOX BEFORE SUMMER • Drink plenty of water, especially in humid conditions (aim for two litres a day).

• Cut out as much alcohol as possible.

• Reduce your dairy intake, especially cheese (opt for white instead of yellow cheese).

• Exercise to increase oxygen and blood flow.

• Cut down on salty and fatty foods.

• Cut down on sugar and minimise natural sugars such as fruits to the daily recommendation.

• Eat less red meat – replace with fish, especially salmon.

• Eat plenty of green leafy vegetables for vitamins, iron and magnesium.

• Add seeds and some selected natural nuts, such as sunflower seeds, chia seeds and almonds into your diet.

• Try to avoid or cut down on caffeinated drinks.

FEED YOUR SKIN ON THE OUTSIDE TOO Try a deep cleansing facial: A deep cleansing facial entails a beautiful cleansing and exfoliation process as well as the use of steam followed by a hydrating mask treatment. If needed extractions may also be performed to clean the pores. This is a fantastic facial for most people, however, if you have sensitive skin it may be too stimulating. Deep cleansing is well-suited to those who feel their skin is a bit congested and needs a good clean and detoxification. This facial also helps improve circulation and tones and firms the skin when massage takes place. You don’t need to adhere to the facial as it appears on the menu – let your therapist be creative and do what’s best for your skin!

An oxygen facial: This is an interesting treatment, which delivers pure oxygen and moisturisers into the skin via a machine, allowing them to be absorbed readily into the skin. As a result, the skin is pumped full of moisture leaving it dewy, soft to touch, and less blotchy. There are also great anti-ageing benefits.

This is a great temporary fix to the skin so it is ideal before a special occasion or having photos taken.

Or an advanced hydrating facial: Look out for salons that use advanced products as they will usually offer some great hydration facials. Or, if there are no moisturising treatments on the menu, it is good to ask what they can offer and then have them design a treatment for you. An advanced facial should aim to fix your skin long term and put antioxidants into the skin to fight damaging free radical molecules. Some excellent products will be infused into the skin – this can be done manually or by iontophoresis, which is an electro current that pushes product deep into the skin. An advanced exfoliation can also take place alongside intense infusion and nourishment with use of products mainly consisting of ingredients such as Hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Lactic acid, essential fatty acids and more. This kind of treatment really does take your skin to another level and should leave it so indulged with moisture that it glows.

DON’T FORGET THE BODY In order to detoxify itself the skin will perspire to release toxins, so cell turnover can be high. For an excellent body detox try exfoliation two to three times per week and look at combining it with dry body brushing in circular motions as this is also good for circulation. Book in for a massage, especially Swedish or lymphatic drainage, as they are excellent for removing toxins, improving circulation and firming skin. Try a body wrap. This involves an all over salt scrub glow and a nourishing and detoxing body mask, followed by a moisturising massage. If you can, spend a few hours at a day spa. It is a great opportunity to utilise their sauna and other facilities to boost your detoxification. Take the opportunity to really treat yourself and include a vichy shower after your body wrap. This is a relaxing soft water massage, which is extremely calming and relaxing.

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see & be seen

Academic acknowledgement

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& Richard Glenister with Susan DeVries

Where: The Villa, Nerang When: 30 November 2011 What: Griffith University Vice Chancellor and President Ian O’Connor hosted an exclusive cocktail reception at The Villa to thank supporters for their ongoing contributions to the university during 2011.

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Mayor Ron Clarke & Mayoress Mrs Helen Clarke

▼ Stuart Charlton, Frank Byrne & Vice Chancellor and President Ian O’Connor

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Chancellor Leneen Forde, David Morgan & Virginia Fay

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Meredith Jackson & Travis Auld

▼ Kathy

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▼ Baslyn

Beel & Jennifer Bartels

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Leitch & Jade Kohler

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Vernon & Councillor Dawn Crichlow

▲ Dave

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see & be seen

Style setters

▼ Phoebe

& Angus Ogilvie

Where: Mitchell Ogilvie, Brisbane When: 30 November 2011 What: Guests were treated to an evening of fine

▼ Craig

Williamson & Emma Simpson with Kimberley Busteed

Champagne and canapés at the opening of the new Mitchell Ogilvie menswear boutique. With French Oak parquetry floors and oak panelled walls, and showcasing an array of stunning suits and accessories, this elegant boutique is the perfect setting for any discerning male.

▲ Aung

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Clayton & Lisa Rondo with Vanessa & Yusuf Jenkins

▲ Kate

Norris & Tom O’Driscoll

▼ Mitchell

Oakley’Smith & Adrian Spence

& Rod Pilbeam with Fred Skordon

▲ Mary

& Trevor Dickinson

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▼ Judy

▲ Mitchell

& Samantha Ogilvie

▲ Nia

& Robert Rowe

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Ballet at its best

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Where: Playhouse,▲QPAC,▲Brisbane When: 3▲December▲2011 What: Audience▲members▲enjoyed▲the▲opening▲ performance▲of▲Queensland▲Ballet’s▲production▲ of▲Swan Lake.▲Artistic▲Director▲François▲Klaus’s▲ interpretation▲of▲this▲classic▲production▲tells▲ the▲story▲of▲love▲and▲betrayal▲through▲amazing▲ costumes,▲breathtaking▲dance▲and▲the▲celebrated▲ music▲of▲Tchaikovsky.

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see & be seen

Doing it for the kids

▼ Jon

& Janine Harris with Julie & Andy Payne

Where: Salt Village, Kingscliff When: 16-19 December 2011 What: The 4 ASD Kids Weekend involved a packed

▼ Ian

Abbott with Jo & Michael Maxwell and Stuart & Jo Abbott

calendar of fund-raising events including a gala charity function, a celebrity golf day and ladies brunch.

Spectacular live entertainment, fireworks and a strong celebrity contingent provided the platform to raise in excess of $200,000 for the 4 ASD Kids campaign.

▲ Mat

Rogers & Chloe Maxwell

▲ Robbie

& Angelique McEwen

▲ Mick

& Selina Doohan

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▼ Savannah

Javed & Megan Ray

▼ Charlie

Brown (centre) with Dallys Models

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▲ Corinne

Grant, Jodie Lee & Chloe Maxwell

▲ Heidi

& Aaron Jennings with Brad Munro

▲ Glenn

Archer & Keryn Barfoot

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Culinary excellence Absynthe is a star of the Gold Coast dining scene. photography Limetree Events

Once named ‘The land of culinary emptiness’

by Gourmet Traveller magazine, the Gold Coast is now home to a wide variety of quality dining experiences, including Absynthe restaurant and bar.

Now in its sixth year, this award-winning restaurant has gained national recognition in the competitive gastronomic arena – a huge feat considering Absynthe is a fine dining restaurant located in the heart of the Surfers Paradise party district.

Utilising only the freshest ingredients, sourced largely from local markets, Absynthe continues to raise the bar in innovative cuisine.

Take the new summer a la carte menu, which has a focus on the best quality Australian beef, for example. As always, they have kept Absynthe signature dishes such as the Australian venison with foie gras, frozen raspberries and dark chocolate on the menu, then added new taste sensations such as roasted blade of Wagyu beef with green asparagus, lotus roots and Beurre Café de Paris.

In addition to the a la carte dishes, Absynthe offers a sumptuous seven-course degustation menu. This ‘Journey into Taste’ is available five nights a week and changes weekly to keep abreast of seasonal produce.

With an impressive list of awards and accolades lining the walls, Absynthe has helped turn the Gold Coast into a gastronome’s paradise.

Absynthe Awards & Accolades: • Voted Queensland’s Best Restaurant five years in a row by Gourmet Traveller • 2012 Two Chef Hats in the Australian Good Food Guide • 2010 Tourism Australia Best Tourism Award • 2009/2010 Courier Mail Three Star Award Queensland Food and Wine • • •

2007 Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide Best Regional Restaurant of the year 2007 Restaurant and Catering Award Best Fine Dining Restaurant, Best Chef/Owner 2007 Restaurant and Catering Queensland Award for Excellence ABSYNTHE For reservations

T +61 7 5504 6466 W www.absynthe.com.au

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Under the stars Now in its third year, Sanctuary Cove’s Candles and Cuisine is once again set to shine.

Take a step outside and the night sky in Queensland really puts on a show – with the stars twinkling overhead and the pleasant autumn temperature setting in, there could hardly be a more perfect backdrop for the ‘Candles and Cuisine’ dinner at Sanctuary Cove.

Set to take place on Saturday 31 March 2012, Candles and Cuisine will once again live up to its name, illuminating the avenues of The Marine Village and delivering a sensational dining experience. With long communal tables spanning from Masthead Way around to the waterfront of The Promenade, Sanctuary Cove’s restaurateurs will take their gourmet talents al fresco for guests to enjoy an evening of elegance and indulgence.

Now one of the most highly anticipated events on the Sanctuary Cove calendar, Candles and Cuisine is the perfect excuse for guests to get out of the city for a weekend and to dress up in their cocktail finest.

With street performers weaving in and out of shadows regaling guests and live entertainment to set the mood, Candles and Cuisine 2012 will no doubt be the most memorable yet. Having steadily grown since the inaugural event in 2010, this year’s extravaganza expects upward of 500 guests and is again set to be a sell-out.

Sanctuary Cove restaurants are in the process of designing special menus for the evening and tickets can be purchased via these vendors, allowing diners to choose their cuisine for the night.

The evening will commence with pre-dinner drinks at 6pm, before guests are seated for dinner at 7pm. The event will carry on into the night with an after-party comprising dancing and cocktails.

Mulpha Sanctuary Cove (Developments) Pty Limited’s General Manager Events and Marketing Sue Thomson is again looking forward to this spectacular event.

“It’s a wonderful opportunity to showcase the beautiful resort lifestyle here at Sanctuary Cove.

It’s such a unique concept that has thrived in the perfect setting of The Marine Village. It’s also a very exciting community event – one which we hope will continue to grow,” she said.

Candles and Cuisine is the perfect opportunity to experience the exceptional quality of life at Sanctuary Cove. As further information comes to hand it will be available at www.sanctuarycove.com

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Food al fresco

Tony Harper takes us outside the kitchen for some delicious summer dining.

Queensland and the outdoors … there’s no

Luke is a guy whose tentacles reach very far

argument, it’s hand in glove sort of stuff. But I’d be

afield, with restaurants in Melbourne, Sydney,

telling lies if I said that my life contained a fairytale

Tokyo and Singapore and his latest venture right

Ingredients

run of wonderful al fresco events. The brutal reality

on our doorstep … Salt Grill at the Surfers Paradise

16 large green prawns, peeled and deveined

contains too much watermelon, overdone rump,

Hilton. He has the skills to create dishes of great

(tail intact)

burnt sausages and tomato sauce to be considered

style and finesse, but the depth of his talent

1 tbsp olive oil

any sort of stellar example.

lies in his ability to make extraordinary food out

But I’ve grown up (well, according to my wife I haven’t quite but that’s a different story) and outdoor dining is now a regular and much loved part of my repertoire – sometimes on the deck of a restaurant watching the water roll by, but mostly in my backyard feeding the kids or having friends around for a lazy and long Sunday lunch.

I’m a creature of whims and fads, so the menu changes with the seasons, current obsessions and my mood. But the ground-rules never shift: prepare well in advance so you can spend as much time as

“Enjoying food with family and friends is one of the great pleasures in life. Fresh produce, simply cooked is all you need for successfully entertaining

2 tbsp pine nuts 4 small zucchini, grated 4 tbsp currants, marinated in port for at least ½ hour 12 basil leaves, finely sliced, plus extra for garnish Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

at home. I simply could not do without a barbecue

Extra virgin olive oil to drizzle

– for entertaining and grilling great veggies and

Method

meat. I love playing around with new creations and

1. Barbecue or chargrill the prawns on high

experimenting with spices.

“Like everyone, I’m a busy person and when I’m not travelling I love to have friends around to cook for

heat for approximately two minutes each side, or until they turn pink in colour.

2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a saucepan, add

them. I just do family style service, where I put the

the pine nuts and stir until lightly toasted.

make food that can be grazed and shared: al fresco

dishes in the centre of the table and let guests just

3. Add the zucchini and drained currants and

dining shouldn’t be a rushed affair.

help themselves.

possible socialising instead of tied to the stove and

But I am merely a well-informed amateur. For this

“Always have good music in the background, not

story I asked the advice of a couple of professionals.

too loud. I always have something like Frank Sinatra

One of the most memorable al fresco meals I’ve

playing, most people like his style of music.

ever enjoyed was a long Sunday lunch for 20 put on by one of our country’s top chefs – Luke Mangan.

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of simplicity.

LUKE MANGAN’S BARBECUED PRAWNS

“Always pay attention to people’s glasses … and most of all enjoy!”

stir for a couple of minutes.

4. Add the basil and season.

5. To serve, place a quarter of the zucchini mixture on each plate and sit four cooked prawns on top.

6. Garnish with extra basil and drizzle with olive oil.

... prepare well in advance so you can spend as much time as possible socialising instead of tied to the stove ...

For drinks, I turned to Marco Pereira.

Marco owns and operates Canvas, a fabulous, vintage-inspired small bar in Woolloongabba’s Antique Precinct. The venue has become Brisbane’s most awarded small bar and was recently crowned Best New Bar at the Australian Bar Awards. It is a wonderful place to spend a few hours mulling over the spirits list.

Marco is one of only a few Australian bartenders to win an international cocktail competition – taking out the Angostura International Mixology competition in Trinidad & Tobago in 2006. On the local stage he was also the 2007 Smirnoff Black Copper Cup champion, the Wildcard for the Diageo World Class competition in 2010 and has repeatedly been nominated for Australian bartender of the year.

He knows his drinks.

“The long hot Queensland summer is a busy time of year in the bar industry as people flock into air-conditioned or open-air venues for a heavy helping of refreshment! Fresh, cool, long drinks or punches are generally the flavour of the season and I personally like to balance the natural sweetness of fruit with other ingredients such as bitters or sour citrus.

“It’s always a good idea to have a cracking punch recipe on hand for the many barbecues and gatherings across the festive season in particular. These work so well with the naturally relaxed, sharing vibe of al fresco dining.”

MARCO PEREIRA’S PARASOUL PUNCH Ingredients 200mls 42 Below passionfruit vodka 120mls Aperol 80mls strawberry juice/crushed strawberries 150mls white grapefruit juice 80mls passionfruit pulp 3 stalks of roughly chopped celery 400mls Prosecco (Italian dry sparkling) Seasonal fruit Method 1. Put all ingredients except Prosecco in a punch bowl.

2. Stir with generous amount of ice cubes.

3. Top with Prosecco.

4. Add as much seasonal fruit – such as mint, peach, watermelon – as you can!

Thankfully it appears that al fresco entertaining has come a long way from the enjoyable, but hardly inspirational, weekend lunches of my childhood. Fourex stubbies and cremated meat have given way to more inspirational food that celebrates the stunning array of fresh food now available to us and a drinks list that is as long as our imaginations. I’d encourage all readers to try out the recipes given by Luke and Marco, and if you can’t quite make them work, take a detour to Salt Grill and Canvas to see how it is done.

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Perfect pasta Fresh, local ingredients are the secret behind this appetising pasta dish from Chill on Tedder.

Leesa and Daran Glasgow

Successful restaurateurs Leesa and Daran Glasgow know all about juggling and trying to achieve a work/lifestyle balance.

Leesa and Daran have been running awardwinning restaurant Chill on Tedder, located in the exclusive dining strip of Tedder Avenue in Main Beach, since April 2006. Daran is the Executive Chef while Leesa oversees the front of house and marketing operations.

With two young and very active boys, fiveyear-old Ethan and Leon, 3, to add into the mix, restaurant proprietorship is not always easy.

Working long hours and weekends can provide a challenge for family life, however, this busy couple take it in their stride.

Both Leesa and Daran make an effort to spend quality time with the boys on a daily basis and enjoy a family day on Sundays.

“Customers are the most important element in any business, yet it’s family life that makes us who we are,” says Daran. “We want our boys to grow up in a loving environment and with an understanding of a good work ethic.”

“Our boys love the restaurant,” adds Leesa.

“There is nothing better than bringing them into the restaurant in the afternoon for a quick hello with Dad so they get to see the busy environment that we work in, taste some of those wonderful beer battered chips and also swap tales with our work team.

“I think our boys will definitely grow up with an appreciation of great food and the knowledge that if you work hard, you can achieve your goals.”

CHILL ON TEDDER For reservations

T +61 7 5528 0388 W www.chillontedder.com.au

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“I think our boys will definitely grow up with an appreciation of great food and the knowledge that if you work hard, you can achieve your goals.” – L E ES A G L A S G OW

FRESH SPANNER CRAB LINGUINE Ingredients 250g raw local spanner crab meat 2 chillies (finely chopped) 2 cloves of garlic (finely chopped) ¼ bunch flat-leaf parsley (finely chopped) 20g salted capers 30ml lime juice 50ml extra virgin olive oil 500g dried linguine pasta Method 1. Add linguine pasta into a pot of salted boiling water and cook as per instructions.

2. While pasta cooks, heat oil in another heavy-based saucepan and add freshly chopped garlic and chilli.

3. Sweat off garlic and chilli for one minute and then add the crab meat.

4. Cook until crab meat is just cooked through (the colour of the meat should be white and orange).

5. Add parsley, capers and lime juice.

6. Once the pasta has finished cooking, drain and add to the crab mixture and stir.

7. Season with salt and pepper to taste and finish with a drizzle of olive oil.

8. Serve evenly between four pasta bowls.

Serves 4

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Eat well From refined contemporary dining overlooking the water to quick takeaway meals made with fresh local produce; Sanctuary Cove’s Marine Village caters to the spectrum of tastes and occasions.

Virginia Woolf famously penned ‘one cannot

is friendly and warm and diners are actively

revolutionary Enomatic machines which allow

think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not

encouraged to savour every sip, relish every bite

patrons to try the wine before they buy it, saving

dined well’ and thanks to the array of new dining

and share the De Vincentiis’ love for food.

wine drinkers from the dreaded experience of a

options, the latter is more than taken care of at

Adding to Sanctuary Cove’s culinary evolution

disappointing drop.

is Cove Tavern, the latest venture from renowned

Sanctuary Cove’s iconic seafood institution

a

restaurateur Max Alfieri, owner of the village’s

George’s Paragon has also embraced the

transformation in recent months attracting a range

cherished ioesco café cucina bar, and business

village’s transformation and has taken over an

of innovative new restaurants offering a bespoke

partner Adam Waller.

adjoining tenancy effectively making it one of

Sanctuary Cove.

The

Marine

Village

has

undergone

dining experience.

Brothers Marco and Davide De Vincentiis, the creative minds behind RAW Kitchen & Espresso,

Cove Tavern offers a quality ‘gastropub’ menu

in

a

relaxed

yet

sophisticated

and

modern environment.

the largest restaurants in Queensland covering 1100 square metres.

Famous for its half-priced seafood lunches,

had visions of establishing a Melbourne-esque cafe

Max said his vision for the tavern was to go

George’s Paragon has been operating at Sanctuary

that offered an upmarket yet relaxed dining culture

back to basics and include all of the traditional pub

Cove for 21 years which makes it arguably

with a strong focus on amazing coffee and locally

favourites but give them a modern twist.

one of the village’s longest running and most

sourced produce.

The innovative philosophy behind the restaurant

“We wanted to recreate the classic ‘old pub’ feel, with a unique urban edge,” says Max.

is that everything is stripped back and raw in the

With lunches from $20 and a large selection of

sense that the food is not over-prepared, over-

wine and boutique beer on tap, Cove Tavern has

processed or over-handled.

quickly become a favourite for locals.

“Our food is not raw, but our philosophy is,” says Marco De Vincentiis.

“At RAW Kitchen & Espresso we believe that good food relies on quality ingredients, treated

Far removed from soggy newspaper-clad fish and chips, Cove Tavern also offers freshly cooked take-away options, perfect for a picnic on the Village Green.

iconic establishments.

“It is an honour and a privilege to have become ingrained in Sanctuary Cove’s rich history,” owner George Tassis said.

“I love Sanctuary Cove. I loved it 21 years ago when we set up the very first George’s Paragon and I still love it today,” he said.

“A lot has changed in The Marine Village throughout the years but one thing has remained

In a first for The Marine Village, wine enthusiasts

constant, Sanctuary Cove is still a wonderful spot

“Our aim was to offer delicious rustic cooking

are taken care of with a boutique wine cellar. The

to sit and enjoy a fabulous fresh seafood lunch

with a modern flair, showcasing the best local

aptly named Corker Cellar stocks a large variety

overlooking the water.”

produce and ingredients crafted by local artisans.”

of boutique Australian and international wines

Mulpha Sanctuary Cove (Developments) Pty

The passion these savvy brothers have for fresh

including selections from Chile, South America,

Limited General Manager Sales John Hughes said

Italy, France, Argentina and New Zealand.

it is exciting to see fresh new dining options filter

simply and not overly processed or refined.

produce is evident in every dish that emerges from the industrial inspired kitchen. The atmosphere

A distinguishing feature is that the cellar utilises

into The Marine Village.

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Culinary Events 25 Feb-31 Mar NSW WINE FESTIVAL In a series of food and wine events across Sydney and regional New South Wales, the NSW Wine Festival celebrates the state’s 14 wine regions, as well as its exceptional local produce. Highlights of the festival include Sydney Cellar Door, Sydney’s biggest outdoor wine festival, and the NSW Wine Festival at The Sydney Morning Herald Growers’ Market. www.nswwinefestival.com.au

2-4 Mar APPLE & GRAPE HARVEST FESTIVAL Celebrate the harvest and lifestyle of the Granite Belt at the Apple and Grape Harvest Festival.

The region’s unique combination of altitude and granite produces some of the country’s best food and wine. See street stalls, grape crushing championships, live music and fireworks in a showcase of what the Granite Belt has to offer. www.appleandgrape.org

Hat’s off A cool drink Ideal for outdoor summer gatherings, the Eva Solo Fridge Carafe is designed in a classic milk bottle shape and fits easily into the fridge door. The carafe comes with a removable neoprene cover in a choice of five designs, and the mouth features a flip-top lid, which conveniently opens automatically when poured. RRP $120 www.bristolandbrooks.com.au

10 Mar SOUTH BURNETT WINE & FOOD IN THE PARK FESTIVAL Relax right in the heart of Queensland’s newest wine region, at the 14th annual South Burnett Wine & Food In The Park Festival. Sample great wines from the region’s leading multi-award winning wineries, take in the music and live entertainment and enjoy some of the delicious gourmet foods.

Congratulations to the many Gold Coast restaurants that received awards from the Australian Good Food Guide for 2012. Those who achieved Chef Hats include Chill on Tedder, Oskars on Burleigh, Little Truffle, Absynthe, Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill, Room81, Poseidon, RockSalt Modern Dining, Verve, Vanitas and the new Sanctuary Cove local Jonez on Food.

Download the Australian Good Food & Travel Guide app for your ultimate dining guide to Australia.

Chef’s choice

www.winefood.southburnett.com.au

11 Mar ALES, SAILS AND SCALES FESTIVAL Embrace beer, boats and fishing on the beautiful foreshore at the Yorke Peninsula. This fundraiser for the Port Broughton Sailing and Boat Club raises money for the club’s free youth sailing program and the Maritime Museum. During the day there will be family fun for everyone, with the annual ball to be held in the evening. www.southaustralia.com

16-25 Mar FEAST OF THE SENSES Held at Innisfail, Feast of the Senses celebrates the local produce of the Far North, including the rare and exotic fruits of the region. The ten day event includes food celebration events, farm trails, art, photography and cooking competitions and comes together in a huge market day extravaganza showcasing local produce. www.feastofthesenses.com.au

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Japanese food

Mix it up

Located in the Portside Hamilton precinct in Brisbane, Sono Japanese Restaurant provides diners with a unique and authentic Japanese dining experience.

Guests can enjoy beautiful cuisine while taking in the ambience and spectacular views of the Brisbane River. As well as the main dining room, the restaurant offers private river rooms, a teppanyaki bar and a sushi bar, allowing dining options to suit any occasion.

A German designed, all-in-one food processor and cooker, the Thermomix TM31 combines the functions of over ten different kitchen appliances into one compact unit. A great addition to any time-poor cook’s kitchen, it chops, beats, mixes, whips, grinds, kneads, juices, heats, stirs and much more.

www.sonorestaurant.com.au

www.thermomix.com.au

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Cruising Cuisine Silver Spirit photo courtesy of Silversea Cruises

The Cruising & Cuisine tour is a food lover’s delight

– offering a gourmet adventure through the heart of the Mediterranean …

Cove Cruising presents Cruising & Cuisine, a culinary tour through the romantic Mediterranean hosted by Chef Max Alfieri of ioesco café cucina bar, Sanctuary Cove. Start the journey in vibrant Barcelona, sail the Mediterranean and discover the true essence of Italian food while enjoying the beauty of Sorrento and the history of Rome.

Italian born Max will guide you through Italy’s top culinary destinations. Guests will see authentic Mozzarella cheese being made, taste the purest of olive oils and sample Italy’s finest wines.

This 17 night tour, limited to 20 guests, includes a magnificent seven night Silversea cruise, luxurious hotel accommodation, gourmet cooking experiences with qualified chefs, fine food and wine, unique sightseeing opportunities and much more.

CRUISING & CUISINE TOUR 2012 17 NIGHTS – 9 TO 26 SEP 2012 TOTAL COST – $16,950 PER PERSON* PRICE INCLUDES: • A 7-night all-inclusive cruise in a midship veranda suite on Silversea’s Silver Spirit from Barcelona to Rome.

•

10 nights in luxury accommodation, complete with breakfasts.

•

Most lunches and dinners (including wines).

•

A selection of gourmet cooking experiences with Chef Max Alfieri.

•

All transfers via luxury coach to and from airports, destinations, hotels and cruise ship.

•

Organised day tours, shows and sightseeing experiences.

•

Grand welcome and farewell dinner functions.

*Itinerary subject to change. Terms and conditions apply.

Register your interest and book your place with Cove Travel.

Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria

T +61 7 5577 9211 E info@covetravel.com.au W www.covetravel.com.au

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Top table Burleigh Heads

Oskars on Burleigh

Room81

Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill

SEAFOOD // MODERN AUSTRALIAN BURLEIGH HEADS

FRENCH INSPIRED BROADBEACH

STEAK // SEAFOOD BROADBEACH

Venue + views ... a perfect marriage at Oskars Etched into the famed Burleigh Point, Oskars provides the ideal spot for couples wanting a prestigious wedding venue with scenic views. The perfect backdrop for an intimate gathering for ten or the ultimate celebration for up to 150 guests.

Oskars also has a referral service where experienced printer,

key

florists

wedding and

decorators,

entertainers

can

be recommended with confidence.

Couples can enjoy their reception on the open balcony, surrounded by the beauty of

Experience the art de recevoir of the award-

When it comes to steak, you can’t go past

winning Room81. Located lobby level of the

Moo Moo. With a menu including some

luxurious Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach, in

of the best cuts of steak you’ll find in this

the heart of vibrant Broadbeach, Room81

country, Moo Moo’s long list of awards is

offers a French inspired menu with an

testament to the quality of the food.

innovative focus on quality, presentation

As well as steak, the menu includes fresh

and the very best produce.

oysters, chicken, fish, pork, duck and

From a light lunch to the signature six-

kangaroo. Vegetarians are also catered for.

course tasting menu, guests are spoilt for

With an award-winning wine list to match,

choice. Room81 also boasts an impressive

there’s no doubt Moo Moo provides a

cellar of wines and an innovative cocktail list.

premium dining experience.

Upcoming Events Wine Tasting - 16 & 23 February from 5.30pm

Two Course Business Lunch $45

With the help of an experienced wedding

Master Cooking Class - 18 February

coordinator Oskars is sure to please.

International Women’s Day - 8 March

Create your own menu from a range of our favourite dishes. Available lunch only Monday to Thursday in Broadbeach and Brisbane restaurants.

Open seven days Lunch + Dinner

Lunch Tuesday - Saturday Dinner Tuesday - Saturday

Open seven days Lunch + Dinner

Burleigh Beach House 43 Goodwin Terrace • Burleigh Heads, Q

81 Surf Parade • Broadbeach, Q

T +61 7 5576 3722 E info@oskars.com.au W www.oskars.com.au

E H0454-FB10@sofitel.com W www.room81.com.au

Broadbeach on the Park Gold Coast Highway • Broadbeach, Q T +61 7 5539 9952 E info@moomoorestaurant.com W www.moomoorestaurant.com

the Pacific Ocean and rolling waves below.

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Broadbeach

Valentine’s Day Dinner - 11 and 14 February

T +61 7 5592 2250

Surfers Paradise

Main Beach

Tamborine Mountain

Absynthe

Chill on Tedder

Songbirds

FRENCH SURFERS PARADISE

MODERN AUSTRALIAN MAIN BEACH

MODERN AUSTRALIAN TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN

New summer menu with a focus on premium Australian beef ...

• Poached Black Angus beef tenderloin (Grain Fed 150 Days) with seasonal vegetables and coriander pesto.

• Grilled Black Angus beef striploin (grain fed 100 days) parmesan potato puree, confit Spanish onions in red wine with Enoki mushrooms.

• Roasted blade of Wagyu beef (Grade 9) with green asparagus, lotus roots and Beurre Cafè de Paris.

Winner of Two Hats in the 2012 Australian Good Food Guide and ‘Restaurant of the Year’ in the 2011 Restaurant and Catering Gold Coast Awards for Excellence. Under the expert direction of world class chef Daran Glasgow and his wife Leesa since 2006, Chill on Tedder continues to impress diners with its innovative and seasonal menu, extensive wine list and friendly professional team.

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 ambiance. We purchase only the best ingredients and use produce from our large, organic garden and local producers.

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Rosé revolution Tony Harper reviews and previews some of Australia’s best rosé wines.

Apparently there has been a rosé revolution.

We wine nerds have been saying for years –

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that partner food and taste as good on the third

that balances its dryness. $33 and very hard to find,

glass as they did on the first.

but again worth seeking.

no … decades – that Queenslanders should be

Here are a few current stars:

drinking more rosé; we have the perfect climate for

2010 Ulithorne Epoch: Rose Kentish owns

Rosé: The back label tells us ‘not a wine for snobs

these refreshing, chilled hermaphrodites and given

and operates Ulithorne Wines in McLaren Vale

or layabouts – seize the dream’. My wife drinks

our bent for dining and entertaining outdoors we

and crafts a terrific selection of textural, intriguing

this by the bucket, and she is neither a snob nor

should have always been leading the other states

Aussie wines. But for the past couple of years

a layabout, so it must be true, whatever it means.

in rosé consumption.

she has travelled to southern France to make

Regardless, it is a terrific rosé in a dry, surprisingly

But truth be told, the rosés available to us

wine: a melding of French tradition and Australian

delicate (given its origins) style. If it doesn’t have

have, with exceptions, been fairly lacklustre; often

philosophy. This is a stunning effort, and was my

quite the complexity and intrigue of the previous

semi-sweet and usually a bi-product of making a

pick of the rosé shelves in 2011 – fresh salmon pink,

two, it makes up for it by being bang-for-buck …

more serious red: hardly a great incentive for our

dry and subtly complex with crushed red fruits and

miles in front. $19 and widely available.

populace to embrace them simply because we are

a hint of fresh Provence herbs. $38 – hard to find

told we should.

and worth seeking.

2010 Rogers & Rufus Grenache of Barossa

2011

Dominique

Portet

Fontaine

Rosé:

Dominique Portet is one of the exceptions to my

But the past few years have seen an enormous

2011 Bespoke Bros’ Heathcote Rosé: Crafted

earlier comments. He has been crafting beautiful

change in the style and calibre of Australian rosés.

from Heathcote mourvedre (mataro), so I guess you

rosés for many years and has always been at the

For starters many producers are making them

could draw an easy parallel with the very famous

top of the Australian tree. His 2011 is a mix of Yarra

out of the desire to make a good rosé, whereas

rosés of Bandol. Like them it is a wine full of

Valley and Heathcote fruit and blended from merlot,

much of the stuff in the past has been simply run-

contradictions. Its pale orange colour lulls you into

shiraz and cabernet and it follows his previous line

off in an attempt to concentrate their serious reds.

an expectation of lightness and delicate fruitiness,

of delicate, dry, gently fragrant wines. $23 and

More and more producers are looking to regions

but there is a great deal happening on the wine

reasonably available.

like Provence for stylistic inspiration and, as a result,

– spiciness, dried fruits, hints of rosewater and

2011 Michael Hall Sang de Pigeon: Michael Hall

making finer, drier, more savoury, interesting wines

lavender and there’s a creaminess to the texture

is a relatively new label created by a man of the

A mouth-watering collection inspired by Barcelona's finest... ... drinking rosé today can be a far more rewarding experience than what it once was and it does indeed suit the Queensland lifestyle, and match an incredibly diverse array of foods.

Salt and pepper calamari with fresh lemon, homemade tartare dipping sauce $12.90 Tequila prawns, finished with tequila syrup and lime mayonnaise $15.90 same name who, in his previous existence, was an exceedingly talented jeweller. His talent for winemaking is no less formidable and he crafts beautifully structured, finely-tuned wines from both the Barossa and Eden Valleys. If you are wondering about the moniker ‘sang de pigeon’, here’s the explanation: ‘Sang de Pigeon is so called because the first rosé I produced had the colour of Burmese rubies, known amongst jewelers as ‘sang de pigeon’ or pigeon’s blood’. A whimsical name perhaps, but there is nothing whimsical about the wine. It is surprisingly complex with smoky barrel ferment notes and elements of black pepper. There is a delicious fullness to its texture and it has the weight to be a good partner to game.

Spiced pumpkin arancini with fresh rocket and parmesan salad $12.90 Lemon, garlic and oregano lamb skewers on a fennel and Spanish onion salad $16.90 *Sample from the tapas menu

$20 and hard to find.

There are so many good wines of different styles that I could add another dozen without scraping the barrel, however it would risk the

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editor’s patience and your boredom. But the point is made; drinking rosé today can be a far more rewarding experience than what it once was and it does indeed suit the Queensland lifestyle, and match an incredibly

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diverse array of foods.

The past two years have seen the introduction of the official ‘Rosé Revolution’ – an initiative involving wine producers, retailers, restaurants and bars with the aim of getting us excited about rosé, with 30 November being the official ‘Rosé Day’. Try and remember it in 2012!

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Maha Kumbh 14 Ja n - 25 Fe b 2013

Kumbh Mela is a mass gathering of Hindus along the banks of the Holy Ganges. It is held by turn in four different cities in India: Allahabad, Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nasik depending on the positions of planets and stars.

The Ardh (half) Kumbh fair is celebrated every six years at Haridwar and Allahabad, while the Maha (great and complete) Kumbh fair always takes place only at Allahabad every twelve years.

The previous Maha Kumbh Mela, held in 2001, was attended by around 60 million people, making it at the time the largest gathering anywhere in the world in recorded history.

Peirce & Leslie will set up an exclusive tented camp for the duration of the Maha Kumbh Mela.

Suggested Itinerary • 14 nights/15 days Delhi – Jaipur – Agra – Khajuraho – Varanasi – Allahabad (Maha Kumbh Mela) – Delhi •

Arrive in Delhi and spend two days sightseeing in Old and New Delhi. Highlights include a rickshaw ride through Chandini Chowk market, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb and the Lotus Temple.

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From Delhi drive to the city of Jaipur where you stay three nights.

Visit the City Palace, the spectacular outdoor Jantar Mantar Observatory and view Jaipur’s most famous building, the pink sandstone Hawa Mahal. Spend a morning at Amber Fort before enjoying lunch and a private elephant safari.

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From Jaipur, drive to Agra visiting Fathepur Sikri along the way.

The next morning visit Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal.

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From Agra, travel by train to Orccha before driving to Khajuraho, home of the famous temples.

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From Khajuraho you fly to Varanasi for your introduction to the spiritual side of India. Enjoy a sunset and sunrise boat cruise on the Holy Ganges and explore this most holy of cities.

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From Varanasi you drive to Allahabad, where the Maha Kumbh Mela is being held. Stay at the luxury Peirce & Leslie camp and spend a full day exploring the fair in the company of your escort before flying back to Delhi.

Alternate Itinerary Options are available.

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The traveller

JAMIE DURIE [Horticulturist, Landscape Designer & TV Personality] Most frequent destination: Sydney/LA. An essential travel item: A great book, preferably a biography. I like getting inspiration from other people’s true lives.

Airlines should: Offer aromatherapy massage or at the very least, reflexology service.

Tips for avoiding jet-lag: Water … and try to time your sleep to fit the country you’re about to arrive in.

Window or aisle seat: Aisle, aisle, aisle, never window.

Who would you most like to sit next to on a long flight?

Nelson Mandela. He is an inspirational man and I’m sure I would learn a lot from him ... he’s one man who has made an enormous impact not just on his own country but the world.

Best/strangest travel story: When I got to kiss a hippo! I was doing a story on Jessica the hand-raised hippopotamus in South Africa for the Sunday Night program on Channel 7.

Must-see destination: Sri Lanka. The country’s natural beauty – incredible beaches with coconut groves – and warm-spirited people, incredible food, kaleidoscope of colour and rich, historical culture make it a must-see destination.

Best ever overseas purchase: A massive horse sculpture made out of pieces of driftwood. I bought it in Thailand and it’s currently in storage waiting for my house to be finished, where it will take pride of place.

Best thing about travelling: Meeting different people, experiencing different cultures.

Top complaint: Lack of sleep and delayed planes.

I spend my spare time: Exercising, gardening, eating … usually in that order.

Before you go: Do some research so you can really make the most of your time when you are there.

Car, coach, plane or ship? Car Where to next: Brazil … I’ve never been there and I really want to go.

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Hayman

– a haven for everyone From honeymooners to baby boomers, Hayman has a holiday option to suit a wide demographic of visitors. words Rhonda Oxnam

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Are you looking for the ultimate family holiday destination? Do you need a brief ‘refresh and relax’ vacation? Is a luxury island escape your idea of the perfect honeymoon? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions I highly recommend you head straight to Hayman, in the heart of the glorious Whitsundays.

While this luxurious resort already boasts a well-deserved reputation as Australia’s premier island destination, it is its wide-ranging appeal that really sets Hayman apart from its contemporaries.

Cove publisher Clare E. Urwin, along with her husband Bryan, were recent visitors to the resort and Clare speaks very highly of Hayman’s ambience and location.

“It really is a special destination … and the food was fabulous,” insists Clare.

“We ate at Fontaine restaurant on the first night and the meal was so delicious we went back again the next night.

“We were also able to meet the General Manager Shane Green, who took us on a tour of the Hayman Residences and the new Beach Villas.

“These stunning villas feature the most stylish appointments, including a large private plunge pool and direct beach access, and would be the ideal accommodation for a honeymoon or other special occasion.

“There really is the option to do as little or as much as you want while on Hayman,” Clare says. “We were more than happy to enjoy the peacefulness of our Lagoon Suite and unwind by the pool (with our mobiles and laptops switched off, of course!).”

While Clare and Bryan opted for the ‘relax and recharge’ option, fellow staff member Jacqui Forrester took a more active approach during her visit.

Having stayed at the resort with her parents when she was a teenager, Jacqui decided to take her children, Oscar, 16, and ten-year-old Maya along to experience the beauty of Hayman first hand.

“I have some wonderful memories from my childhood holidays there and wanted to introduce my own children to the resort,” Jacqui explains. “While there have been a lot of refurbishments since my last visit, it still retains the sense of calm and luxury I remember.

“And the children enjoyed every minute of our visit,” Jacqui continues.

“There were so many things to keep them occupied, particularly all the water sport activities.

“We tried kayaking, snorkelling and catamaraning, which Oscar loved.

“And the staff were fantastic, making sure we had all the right equipment and giving us comprehensive training and safety briefings.”

For Jacqui, Oscar and Maya the highlight of their holiday was the Speedboat Island Escapade, which featured a visit to Langford Island to swim with the turtles.

“We were taken by boat over to the island, given a ‘survival kit’ which included a gorgeous beach umbrella, deckchairs, a bag containing snorkelling equipment and a stinger suit, and a mobile phone and flag for attracting attention in the unlikely event of an emergency, and left to enjoy the experience for two hours,” Jacqui explains. “To be able to interact with these incredible creatures in their own environment was an unforgettable experience and one we will all treasure.”

Joining the family on this adventure were a young couple from Melbourne with their one year-old son, and a pair of honeymooners visiting from overseas – proving once again just how diverse the Hayman demographic is.

Speaking of diverse, Jacqui was also very impressed with the range of dining options at the resort.

“Breakfast in Azure was a great way to start the day, then at night we had the choice of visiting one of the restaurants (La Trattoria and Oriental proved popular) or we could eat early by the pool, which was sensational.

“From the food and activities to the service and surroundings, Hayman really is a very special place,” Jacqui concludes. “I think a visit to the resort should be on everyone’s ‘to do’ list in 2012.”

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Phuket, Thailand

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Upmarket in Phuket Bryan Matthews on how to avoid the sleazy side of the Thai island, Phuket.

I’ve met a lot of Australians who’ve been to

six kilometre crescent-shaped stretch of beach

of the price you get a much better massage at the

Phuket; and quite a lot who reckon ‘been there,

which, hotels aside, is populated by a few cool

gnarled hands of a local granny on the beach. I’ve

done that, hated it’.

bars and restaurants. (The Reggae Bar is one of

only once tried a posh massage in Phuket – opting

I’m not an expert on too many places but I do

the best though all the beach bars have one great

for the ‘mango scrub’. It cost far too much – though

know this particular Thai island. We’ve been there

thing in common i.e. the short stroll from your hotel

by licking my forearms at dinner that night I saved

many times; have friends living there and almost

sunlounger saves you about 60 per cent on a beer.)

on the price of a dessert.

bought property there (changed our minds, saw

Among the Laguna properties, the Laguna

There are other things everyone seems to do

the money dwindle in our superfund, watched said

Holiday Club is arguably the best for families.

when they go to Phuket. One is to watch the

villa triple in value; but that’s the story of my life as

Couples may prefer the Dusit or the distinctly

Fantasea cabaret. Go if you must – if only to avoid

an investment guru).

calmer environment of the Banyan Tree.

being told over and over again that you should have

The problem with the ‘been there/hated it’ view

Surin Beach is also the antithesis of Patong

of Phuket is that most people go to touristy, grubby

and home to some of the island’s most luxurious

Patong. And, even if they do venture elsewhere on

hotels. The Amanpuri and Trisara hotels will appeal

An elephant ride is another popular excursion I

the island or offshore (e.g. the obligatory – but

to cashed-up couples who enjoy gazing at sunsets

don’t recommend. I simply can’t believe – as we’re

actually quite nice – speedboat trip to ‘James

and staring wistfully into each other’s eyes; both

told – that it doesn’t hurt when their handlers

Bond’ island), Patong’s sleaziness still seeps into

are beautiful but a little too zen and lovey-dovey

whack them with a hooked metal bar and holler

their holiday memories.

for my liking. Something similar but not quite so

what I assume to be Thai for ‘giddy up, Dumbo’.

Phuket – like other south east Asian destinations

soppy is Twin Palms. It’s beautifully designed and

Elephants are supposed to have quite large brains

– draws some odd types. A lot of Brits live there

the service is terrific; and while it’s generally nuts

so can’t they simply be taught to understand things

but I’m not sure what most of them do. Many may

to pay hotel prices for Thai food in Thailand, one of

like ‘take a left at the next rubber tree’?

have had previous careers as extras in Eastenders;

its restaurants really does the business if you want

some I suspect are blurring the line between retiree

high-end indigenous grub.

and fugitive.

done so. Frankly, it didn’t do much for me but I’m not all that into dancing elephants.

If your souvenir ambitions are somewhat more invasive then try what is discreetly called ‘medical

Another option is to get a villa – with staff – for

tourism’. What this means is that you go on holiday

Other expats of various professional backgrounds

anything from a few days to a few months. Sai Taan

with one nose and come back with a completely

are either based there or use the island as a

at Laguna has beautiful homes for rent; each one

different (usually straighter or smaller) one. Also

weekend or holiday retreat. Whatever the reason for

built around the pool as the central feature.

popular among female visitors are those rather

calling Phuket home, t hey’ve pushed up property

Wherever they stay, most people who go to

appealing larger items available for purchase in

prices. It’s not surprising because pick the right

Phuket come back raving about the spa treatments.

pairs. Don’t feel left out guys; in Thailand you have

spot and the living there is idyllic.

Sure you get tinkling Thai music, a beautifully clad

the option of going on holiday as a 50-year-old

Just 20 minutes south of the airport – rather than

masseuse and, afterwards, as much hot tea as

man and surprising your friends by returning as a

the hour to Patong – is the string of resorts along

you like (served in those daft handle-less cups

50-year-old woman.

Bangtao beach in the Laguna area. Bangtao is a

guaranteed to scorch your mitts); but for a fraction

See – the possibilities in Phuket are endless.

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NEED TO KNOW: WHEN TO GO:

door is Tapas Tree – which is much better than

Blue Canyon has won numerous accolades as the

Thailand enjoys a tropical climate. As a guide,

its naff name suggests. Across the road are Tawai

best golf course in Asia (the professional record

this

25-43ºC,

(Thai) and BBs, a pub with a very cosmopolitan

is held by Greg Norman and the amateur record

tropical (Jun-Oct) 23-33ºC and cool (Nov-Feb)

menu. On the beach at Laguna, pick your fresh

by a bloke called Tiger Woods; I don’t know

22-31ºC

seafood out of the tanks at Lotus restaurant.

what happened to the latter – I hope he’s not

The best time to visit Phuket is during the cooler

Finally, if you’ve had enough of the green curry then

misbehaving in one of those Patong bars).

months when there is less rainfall.

try The Green Man – a remarkably authentic English

Lochpalm & Red Mountain Golf Club boasts sister

pub sitting incongruously in Chalong in the middle

courses – one of which claims to be Phuket’s most

of the island. Nearby, there’s a place where you can

challenging, the other its most relaxing; don’t ask

rent an AK47 and fire off a few rounds; you should

which is which – they both annoyed the hell out

probably go there before, rather than after, the pub.

of me.

ranges

from

hot

(Mar-May)

WHERE TO STAY: LAGUNA: Dusit Thani; Banyan Tree; Laguna Holiday Club.

SURIN: Twin Palms; Amanpuri; Trisara EAT: Having bagged the area as a whole, I’m obliged to say that Baan Rim Pa (Thai), Da Maurizio (Italian) and Joe’s Downstairs (for cocktails and fusion cuisine) form an upmarket enclave of Patong worth visiting for sunsets and dinner.

In Phuket Town, try Kajoksee where the night begins in its guise as a very laid-back Thai restaurant (with

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SHOP: I’d recommend original and knock-off artwork (knock-offs of top modern Thai artists are great because no-one back here will know) or the

The best thing about golf in Thailand is the luxury of a caddy. She’ll run and get you beers as well as read your putts for you – giving you two excuses for missing them.

fantastic cutlery sets (believe me, I rarely get

HOW TO GET THERE: There are direct flights

excited about cutlery). In Thailand you also can

to Phuket from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne

buy real antique Buddhist icons; yes, even better

and Perth.

than those available in Gold Coast garden centres.

a European feel) but then morphs into music and

GOLF:

dancing among (and possibly on) the tables.

Most Phuket golf courses accept walk-on guests and

Just outside the Laguna area are some splendid

there are dozens of great courses. If you stay in the

restaurants in Tinlay Place. The Siam Supper

Laguna area then the Laguna Golf Club is an obvious

Club is fine dining and one of the most appealing

place to play. Otherwise, as you’re spoiled for choice,

eateries I’ve been to anywhere in Asia. Just next

I’ll help out by recommending two of the best.

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Beynac on the River Dordogne

La Francaise France is a tapestry of history, culture, people and beauty that exerts a universal appeal on travellers the world over.

There is nothing as enchanting as springtime in

With three night stays in Normandy, the Loire

this historically significant city becomes home-

Paris … or any other time of year for that matter.

Valley, Bordeaux and Burgundy plus two more in

base for the next three nights as guests explore

Add overnight stays in the picturesque Bordeaux

the stunning Dordogne, the itinerary is as diverse

Arromanches-les-Bains and the Landing Beaches

region, visits to the infamous landing beaches of

and interesting as France itself.

Museum. A visit to view the magnificent Bayeux

Normandy, and excursions to the magnificent Loire

Setting off from Paris (where a leisurely stroll

Valley, and you have the perfect French experience.

down the Champs-Élysées is a prerequisite) the

site of Mont St Michel are also on the agenda.

Francaise’

tour winds its way gently through the French

Leaving the beaches of Normandy, the tour

itinerary offers guests the opportunity to explore

countryside to Rouen, where Joan of Arc was

heads to the verdant Loire Valley, where during the

regional France and immerse themselves among

burned at the stake in 1431. From there, it’s on to

15th and 16th centuries, the kings of France and

wonderfully preserved medieval villages, sleepy

visit the pretty fishing harbour of Honfleur and the

their courtiers created grand holiday palaces.

chateaux, manicured vineyards and local fresh

Calvados distillery of Père Magloire, before arriving

produce markets bursting with ripe cheeses, pâté

in Caen.

Albatross

Tours’

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day

and crusty French baguettes.

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Tapestry and the stunning UNESCO World Heritage

‘La

Renowned as William the Conquerer’s city,

Another three-night stay, this time in an imposing Chateau complete with lavish furnishings and surrounded by ten hectares of grounds, allows

Hotel Les Ursulines, Burgundy

guests to absorb the classic French ambience of the region.

The next destination is Sarlat la Caneda in the Dordogne Valley. With its sleepy villages and lush

ALBATROSS TOURS ‘LA FRANCAISE’ 17 DAY TOUR – VARIOUS DEPARTURES FROM MAY - SEP 2012

A stop at Chambord to view the magnificent

landscape, Dordogne is the epitome of French

chateau created by King Francois I and a morning

rural life. While here, why not sample some of the

cruise on the River Cher under the arches of

delicious produce at the gourmet food markets? Or

Chenonceau Chateau are just two of the highlights

perhaps join the locals for a game of Pétanque, the

of this stage of the tour.

traditional village sport?

Heading back to the coast, there is time to stop

The second last port of call on this 17-day

in the town of Cognac for a tour (and a taste test)

odyssey is Autun in Burgundy. Boasting Celtic,

at the famous Remy Martin Distillery, before arriving

Roman and medieval heritage, this charming

in Bordeaux, where guests will settle in for another

town features a fascinating array of architecture

three-night stay.

– from Roman ramparts to the famous St Lazare

While the tour allows plenty of free time for exploring this bustling city – and relaxing with a

Cathedral. And all are within easy walking distance to the hotel – a converted 17th century convent!

baguette and glass of wine in a sidewalk café –

As the tour draws to a close, there is one last

there are a couple of ‘must-dos’ included on the

treat in store. Champagne! The rolling limestone

program. St Emilion, with its medieval ramparts

hills of the central Champagne Region are a

and unusual 14th century underground church, and

gorgeous backdrop as the tour makes its way

Medoc, one of the most famous wine producing

to view the wine ‘caves’ of Mercier, the largest

regions in the world, are sure to charm the most

champagne producers in the world.

discerning visitor.

After overnighting in the nearby village of

From Bordeaux, the tour continues inland via

Bergeres Les Vertus, guests will visit Reims, the

Perigueux where guests will visit the fascinating

cathedral city where France crowned many of

Vesunna Museum and enjoy lunch in the shadows

her kings, before the coach returns back to Paris,

of the imposing Cathédrale St Front.

where the tour concludes.

TOTAL COST $6,489 PER PERSON TWIN SHARE* PRICE INCLUDES: • 16 nights accommodation • Buffet breakfast daily • Most dinners • All sightseeing and excursions (as per itinerary) • Entrance fees • Experienced Tour Manager • End of tour tips • First class air-conditioned coach • Hotel porterage and local guides There are no optional excursions or hidden extras.

Groups are limited to 30 people. *Subject to change. Terms and conditions apply.

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Travel experts Meet the expanding Cove Travel team.

... whole-heartedly committed to the company motto … ‘with you all the way’.

Sherron McKie, Jacki Whitlock, Susan Mallinson and Christa Randall

When dealing with a travel agency it’s comforting

Having spent many years living and working in

Susan has a firm belief that whether you are

to know that your agent is well travelled, well

various travel-related roles in Europe, the USA and

booking your honeymoon or a business trip, a

qualified and well regarded.

the Middle East, Sherron moved to the Gold Coast

friendly, trouble-free experience is essential. Over

Cove Travel’s latest recruit, Christa Randall,

in late 1999. Over the years Sherron has gained

the years, this philosophy has seen many of her

certainly meets all three criteria. Having worked in

extensive experience in a wide range of travel

clients become friends.

the industry for the past 15 years, Christa prides

options including escorted group travel, theatre

herself on providing personalised service, with a

groups and special interest group arrangements

strong focus on customer satisfaction.

as well as retail and corporate travel. Her diverse

“The greatest reward is a happy client who trusts me with their special holiday,” Christa explains. “I

based on clients’ individual needs.

love researching the best deals and making sure all

Travel Manager Susan Mallinson joined the

goes according to plan so that my clients can enjoy

Cove Travel team almost two years ago. Since

a hassle free and relaxing holiday.”

then she has developed a loyal client base due

Along with the rest of the Cove Travel team, one of Christa’s main areas of expertise is cruising.

to her friendly, efficient manner and wide-ranging knowledge of the industry.

She is a qualified Master Cruise Consultant and

Starting her career with a major UK travel and

has personally cruised the Panama Canal, Suez

tour operator, Susan covered all major European

Canal, Alaska, South Pacific and Europe aboard

destinations, including operating as a tour guide.

many of the world’s leading ships.

On relocating to Australia, Susan continued

With a grandfather who was an Ansett training pilot, it could be said that Jacki was destined for the travel industry …

After graduating high school, Jacki gained her Certificate III in International Travel & Tourism. She then worked as a travel consultant for five years before taking to the skies as a flight attendant.

Jacki’s open, friendly personality perfectly complements her commitment to delivering the highest standard of service to both personal and corporate clientele.

Her ‘destinations visited’ list includes India,

From a destination point of view Christa’s list

working within the travel industry. As well as her

of ‘places visited’ is equally impressive – Alaska,

widespread knowledge and experience gained

Canada, Mexico, USA, South Africa, Europe,

from visiting numerous domestic and international

Egypt, UAE, Cook Islands, South Pacific Islands,

destinations including Asia, the USA and the

mystery and beauty of Chile and Peru. She can’t

New Zealand, Thailand, Malaysia, China, Taiwan

Pacific, Susan has attained a Masters Degree in

wait to return to experience Brazil’s Rio Carnival.

and India. … and so on.

Cruising – one of the international travel industry’s

Since joining Cove Travel in early January, Christa has become an integral member of the team and is enjoying working with the other consultants.

Another new team member is Sherron McKie who has been with Cove Travel for the past six months.

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background allows her to create specific itineraries

The final member of the Cove Travel team is experienced consultant Jacki Whitlock.

Canada, Japan, the South Pacific Islands and South America, where Jacki was moved by the

All four members of the Cove Travel team have an ongoing enthusiasm for people and places.

highest accolades. network

With a focus on attention to detail and providing

ensures both personal and corporate clients

exceptional personalised service, Christa, Susan,

receive first-class service tailored specifically to

Jacki and Sherron, are whole-heartedly committed

their individual needs.

to the company motto … ‘with you all the way’.

Her

comprehensive

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Fields of green Patsy and Bill Rowe enjoyed a picturesque, and sometimes challenging, Irish ‘road trip’.

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When we arrived in Dublin for our eight-day

lunch. The rain pelted down while the wind blew

another fine residence close by (and having proved

holiday we took a half-day city tour, which we like

my umbrella inside out and mist hung low over the

his point to the rector) Rev Shanahan sold Echo

to do to get a ‘feel’ of the place. Our guide was

road making driving very difficult.

Lodge to the Mercy order of nuns for one penny.

a wonderful raconteur who described Parliament

When I was told the story of the Millennium

It became St Mary’s convent and then a private

House as the ‘House where our politicians spend

Tower my good humour returned. It was, naturally,

residence before, in 1994, it was established as

a lot of time devising new ways to ruin the country’.

to be finished for 2000 but wasn’t completed until

The Mustard Seed. It’s a delightful spot and a Tio

There were also many jokes made about the

three years later. By that time, everyone had already

Pepe sherry in front of the fire was a good start to

invisible dividing line between north and south

been calling it the Millennium Tower so, being Irish,

our stay. The house is heated (thank goodness!)

Dublin. For example, ‘Why does a girl from the

they stuck with it.

and the décor is beautiful with stunning wallpapers – our bedroom boasted golden birds and a soft

southern side go out with a boy from the northern

After a few days exploring Dublin we drove into

side? To get her handbag back’. This amused our

the countryside and stayed for two nights at The

Irish guide for some minutes although he must have

Mustard Seed at Echo Lodge, a charming hotel at

We drove every day, sometimes covering 400

told it many times. The friendly rivalry between the

Ballingarry county Limerick. It has an interesting

kilometres, however my favourite trip was to Inch

two ‘parts’ was typical of the quirky Irish humour

history in that in 1885 the parish priest, Rev Timothy

and Dingle where we sat (for the half hour that it

we struck during our visit.

Ryan Shanahan, built the present Echo Lodge as

didn’t rain) at a table beside the beach enjoying a

The next day we drove north to the magnificent

a parochial supposedly to irritate the protestant

glass of wine. An experience forever etched in my

Malahide Castle and Howth fishing village for

rector who lived across the road! Already owning

memory was the drive afterwards over the Connor

pumpkin ceiling.

An experience forever etched in my memory was the drive afterwards over the Connor Pass to Tralee, which had been described to us by a dear little lady walking her dog, as being ‘a bit narrow’.

Kylemore Abbey

Pass to Tralee, which had been described to us by a dear little lady walking her dog, as being ‘a bit narrow’.

By the time I realised it was a single lane, with a steep precipice on one side and a rock wall on the other it was impossible to turn back. When cars approached I had to reverse (Yoicks!) to a find a spot indented in the rock wall, or they had to reverse. It was often a Mexican standoff. The locals would hold their ground. I’d hold mine. Then they’d inch forward. I’d reverse. Afterwards, somewhat shaken, I suggested to Bill that God willing, if we made it down the other side, we should find a pub as I was in urgent need of a couple of puffs of Ventolin and another glass of wine.

On our drive to the west coast we stopped at the breathtaking Kylemore Abbey and Victoria Walled

garden at Connemara, County Galway, before arriving at ‘The Ice House’, a spectacular building overlooking the River Moy at the Quay Ballina, County Mayo, after a day’s driving through blinding rain (now I know why Ireland is so green) and heavy winds which buffeted our little car.

Wet and cold (and having had another umbrella blow inside out) I have to admit to feeling more than a little churlish, however, when a smiling receptionist ushered us into the ‘Parlour’ where two glasses of chilled champagne awaited us, needless to say, my testiness melted away. While we relaxed, the car was unpacked and our bags delivered to the room, which was huge with spectacular floor to ceiling windows overlooking the River Moy. The décor was taupe and caramel and it is actually one of the most stunning hotel rooms I’ve stayed in.

Sitting in the bar for a pre-dinner drink, watching the white swans drifting by and looking at the stunning glass ceiling so clear you could count the stars above, soothed my nerves and made me feel the day had been worthwhile. The Pier Restaurant is underground and, in fact, the dining room is a ‘tunnel’ with rough hewn rock white-washed walls which was originally the vaulted Ice Store. There is a striking glass conservatory and this wall looks out over and onto the river. Dinner was excellent and the wine list very comprehensive but a hot tub on the balcony overlooking the river beckoned. So armed with another glass of wine, the transformation from grumpy to gracious guest was complete.

An excellent brochure to get is Ireland’s Blue Book, which is a guide to Irish Country Houses and Historic hotels.

Our final hotel was Wineport Lodge about an hour’s drive from Dublin airport. Wineport Lodge has a unique setting on the shore of one of Ireland’s unspoilt Lakelands and Waterways and again the enormous bedroom featured huge floor to ceiling windows suspended over the river.

The hotel boasts a spa for tired guests and my massage hit all the right spots. Dinner was in a softly lit dining room where, although the wind and rain raged outside, the chef had created delicious dishes using local produce. A fitting end to eight days and thousands of kilometres.

Wineport Image courtesy of Corin Bishop Photography

Wineport Image courtesy of Corin Bishop Photography

Ice House Image courtesy of Corin Bishop Photography

Ice House Image courtesy of Corin Bishop Photography

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qualia – Queensland’s jewel Clare and Bryan Urwin experience a world-class resort on Hamilton Island.

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Hamilton Island

If you are looking for somewhere with a feeling of stylish understated luxury, combined with authentic Australian hospitality, then you must go to qualia. It’s a gorgeous place. Situated on the secluded northern-most tip of Hamilton Island, this boutique resort is world-class and offers guests personalised service in a tranquil and sophisticated atmosphere. qualia is special. Everything has been meticulously considered to provide perfect relaxation in spectacular surroundings.

Winemaker and victorious sailing enthusiast Bob Oatley bought Hamilton Island itself in 2003 and since then the Oatley family has built the luxurious qualia, as well as a stunning new yacht club, the Yacht Club Villas and an 18-hole golf course on neighbouring Dent Island. Bob is a passionate Australian who believes in highlighting the country’s superb natural beauty. His vision has been realised with qualia.

Promising privacy and celebrating the purity of the Whitsunday’s coastal environment, the air of serenity is obvious as soon as you step through qualia’s gates. The calm atmosphere is further enhanced by the absence of children. Guests must be 16 years or over.

Then there is the ‘wow’ factor. On entering the casually elegant Long Pavilion, the view is breathtaking. There is an infinity edge pool the length of the room, which seems to stretch right into the blue green Coral Sea beyond.

Surrounded by 12 hectares of manicured grounds, the accommodation consists of 60 onebedroom hillside pavilions designed by Australian architect Chris Beckingham … and they really are a wonderful place to relax and unwind. Absolute seclusion is provided by the lush vegetation and Eucalyptus trees, yet, due to thoroughly considered planning, the postcard views of the Whitsunday Islands are uninhibited.

Two types of pavilions are available – Leeward which face south west and Windward, which are north facing. Constructed of natural timbers and stone from the area, both have a generous living area, stylishly designed bathroom, large sun deck and well appointed galley kitchen. Windward

pavilions also have a separate bedroom and their own individual plunge pools.

Then, for the absolute luxurious hideaway holiday, there is the Beach House. It has a spacious entertaining area including private lawns, a separate guesthouse and full sized swimming pool.

Incidentally, all pavilions have their own electric golf buggy – ideal for getting around the grounds and for exploring the island.

As you would expect in a resort of this standard, the food is superb. Two exclusive restaurants provide fresh and innovative fare to inspire your palate, complemented by premium Australian and imported wines from the sommelier-compiled wine list. Unsurprisingly, wines from the Robert Oatley Vineyards are also featured. Guests can enjoy the ultimate in fine dining at the elegant Long Pavilion plus a more relaxed casual experience at the Pebble Beach restaurant on the water’s edge.

Other resort facilities include a stylish boutique, with international labels such as Collette Dinnigan, Camilla Franks and Prada, a well-stocked library, two expansive swimming pools and a state-ofthe-art fitness centre. There is also a water-sports area with sea kayaks, snorkelling equipment and catamarans. A sunset cruise around the spectacular Whitsunday Islands onboard qualia’s exclusive 45-foot luxury vessel, The Atomic, is highly recommended. There is also a private helipad for guests who prefer to arrive in this manner, or who wish to inspect the reef and Whitehaven Beach by helicopter.

But, for a truly memorable all-encompassing sensual experience, visit Spa qualia … Offering an extensive range of luxurious indigenous and international treatments, Spa qualia’s amenities include six deluxe treatment rooms, some with outdoor showers, Roman baths, an invigorating Swiss shower and a steam room. There is also a beautiful open-air yoga and meditation pavilion perfectly positioned to capture the tranquil views of the islands.

Then there is the golf … The Hamilton Island Golf Club on Dent Island was opened in August 2009 and is a ten-minute boat ride from the main >>

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Photographer Andrea Francolini

Dent Island

harbour. This par 71, 18-hole golf course measures 6,120 metres and features two distinctly different nine-hole circuits. Designed by Peter Thomson to challenge all levels of golf enthusiasts from social to professional golfers, it’s the only championship golf course on its own island in Australia.

The setting is spectacular. The island’s natural and rugged beauty, together with its mountainous terrain, allows 360-degree views across secluded coves and beaches to adjacent passages, islands and the mainland. Playing the course for the first time I found a huge temptation to keep taking photographs instead of taking the number of my shots!

the food there is of qualia standard. Ideal for a leisurely lunch.

If you want to do some further exploring, take your buggy and rediscover Hamilton Island.

It’s certainly come of age. The new yacht club overlooking the marina is a stunning statement building with a billowing sail-shaped copper roof.

Designed by renowned Australian architect Walter Barda, alongside famed yachtsman Iain Murray, it is justifiably called the ‘Opera House of Queensland’.

The facilities at the yacht club are impressive. The fine dining Bonnie restaurant serves contemporary Australian fare with style, panache and amazing views. The lovely all-day outdoor bar has equally

Promising privacy and celebrating the purity of the Whitsunday’s coastal environment, the air of serenity is obvious as soon as you step through qualia’s gates.

And there were plenty of those … It certainly is a challenging course with several blind holes, lots of changes in elevation, many restricted landing areas and ever-present breezes adding to the contest. Great fun though – and if you are a golfer, Dent Island is definitely a course to play at least once, preferably twice. By the way, losing balls is mandatory. There are few parallel fairways, so if you hit out of bounds your ball is seriously in the rough.

Incidentally, numerous non-golfers make the short boat trip across to Dent Island too.

The attractive Chris Beckingham designed clubhouse maximises the use of natural light and

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impressive views, especially at sunset.

However, during your stay at qualia you may not even wish to venture outside the gates and that decision is perfectly understandable. Why leave a place with the perfect combination of world-class luxury surrounded by rare natural beauty? Integrity is also a word that can be used when describing qualia. Fiercely Australian, unpretentious and quality are others.

Do stay for at least two days … and longer if you can. Is it expensive? Yes. Is it worth it? Yes. Is it value for money? Yes. Would we go again?

In a heartbeat!

NEED TO KNOW: GETTING THERE: Hamilton Island provides easy access to the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef.

Direct flights with either Virgin or Jetstar from all major East Coast cities means that you can be on the Island within a maximum of three flying hours depending on your place of departure. From Brisbane it’s only one and a half hours. Virgin Australia now operate a business class section on flights from Sydney and Brisbane to Hamilton Island. qualia has its own desk at Hamilton Island Airport and you are cordially whisked off to the resort within minutes of arrival. Baggage is taken care of and efficiently arrives in your pavilion soon after you do.

WHEN TO GO: The best time to visit the Whitsundays is all year round! Obviously during the big race week (to be held from 17-25 August in 2012) and school holidays is when Hamilton is really bustling. From March to October is when the weather is drier.

WHERE TO STAY: Hamilton Island has various accommodation options. The Yacht Club Villas are available for rent and are the ideal solution if you wish to travel to the island with children. Each have four spacious bedrooms, a big entertainment area, deluxe kitchen and an outdoor terrace and garden.

Qualia Premier Golf Escape 29 May – 1 June 2012

A wonderful three-night all-inclusive luxury experience for twelve golfing couples.

QUALIA PREMIER GOLF ESCAPE 29 MAY - 1 JUNE 2012 PRICE: $3,500 PER PERSON (20% DEPOSIT REQUIRED ON BOOKING)

INCLUDES: • VIP return transfers Sanctuary Cove/ Brisbane Airport.

Cove Cruising has organised a superb three-night golfing experience at qualia, Australia’s world-class boutique resort on Hamilton Island. Planned exclusively for twelve golfing couples, this all-inclusive holiday includes airfares, all transfers, elegant accommodation in private pavilions, gourmet meals with fine wines and beers, plus two rounds of friendly competition golf on the amazing Dent Island golf course.

Since opening in 2007, qualia has received international praise for its stunning architecture, landscaping, spa and cuisine. Join us for a personalised ‘escape’ with a small group of like-minded people and enjoy the sophistication and contemporary style of this amazing Australian resort.

• Entry into Virgin lounge Brisbane Airport.

• Return economy airfares to Hamilton Island.

• Extra baggage allowance for golf clubs.

• Luxury accommodation in a secluded Leeward pavilion for each couple.

• Welcome function and farewell dinner including fine wines and beers.

• All other meals with soft drinks, fine wines and beers*.

• VIP return airport marina transfers at Hamilton Island.

• 1 x 2 seater electric golf buggy per couple for use in the resort.

• Use of non-motorised watercraft at the resort.

• Two rounds of golf at Dent Island Golf course, with golf buggy.

• Special rate for Pure Intuition Massage at Spa qualia. * Excludes alcoholic beverages for second night’s dinner.

For more information or to secure your place contact Cove Travel.

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Spoil yourself Chiva-Som

Club Med Mauritius

Chiva-Som, your ‘Haven of Life’ on the Gulf of Thailand, is about learning to appreciate every moment. This secluded world of beauty is located in the Royal city of Hua Hin, and nestled within acres of lush tropical gardens and beachfront.

La Plantation d’Albion welcomes guests into a world of refinement. The resort’s high-end comfort is perfectly reflected in its beautifully spacious rooms and exceptional spa with a luxurious infinity swimming pool.

Wellness Retreat Package – AUD $1,905 per person Includes: Three nights accommodation in an Ocean View Twin Room; three delicious spa cuisine meals per day; a choice of daily massage (50 minutes); individual health and wellness consultation on arrival; and use of the Water Therapy Suites.

6 Night Package – AUD $1,577 per person Includes: Six nights accommodation in a Superior Room (twin share); return airport transfers; all meals in your choice of gourmet restaurants; a wide range of sports and activities; complimentary access to hammams and saunas; and live entertainment nightly.

For more information contact Cove Travel T 07 5577 9211 E info@covetravel.com.au

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For more information contact Cove Travel

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” – ST. AUGUSTINE

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Four Seasons Maldives

AYANA Resort & Spa Bali

Discover a haven of tranquillity at the Island Spa at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa. Situated on its own tropical island, this stunning resort is just a minute’s sail by dhoni (traditional Maldivian boat) across Kuda Huraa’s lagoon.

Retreat to a luxury Bali villa at AYANA Resort and Spa Bali. Designed to ensure maximum seclusion for every guest, these luxury cliff-top villas are set in traditional Balinese compounds with private pools surrounded by tropical gardens.

Spa Escapade Package – AUD $2,120 per person Includes: Four nights accommodation in a luxurious Beach Pavilion with pool; speedboat transfer for two guests to and from the airport; one 120-minute Island Spa ritual for two and one 60-minute massage or facial per guest; and daily breakfast in Café Huraa for two.

Package Price – AUD $875 per person Includes: Four nights accommodation in a Jimbaran Bay Room; return airport transfers; daily American breakfast buffet; one three-course dinner for two people at either Sami Sami or Dava Restaurant; Balinese massage for two; and a L’Atelier perfume-making workshop for two.

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For more information contact Cove Travel

Cradle Mountain Lodge Nestled high in the Tasmanian wilderness, Cradle Mountain Lodge is the perfect base camp for the outdoor enthusiast or for those who simply wish to relax and indulge at the famous Waldheim Alpine Spa. Package Price – AUD $723 per person Includes: Three nights accommodation in a Pencil Pine Cabin for two adults; full Lodge breakfast daily; two spa treatments per person in the award winning Waldheim Alpine Spa; and welcome bottle of sparkling wine.

For more information contact Cove Travel

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6 indulgent offers from Cove Travel * All offers subject to availability. Booking conditions apply.

Anantara Phuket Tucked away in the charming tropical beauty of Thailand’s premier island destination, Anantara Phuket Villas provides a luxurious refuge that opens out onto unspoiled panoramas.

Package Price – AUD $575 per person Includes: Two nights accommodation in a Pool Villa (twin share); daily breakfast for two people; one 90-minute spa treatment per couple per stay; and roundtrip airport transfers in a Mercedes-Benz.

For more information contact Cove Travel T 07 5577 9211 E info@covetravel.com.au

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Get out Heading into the great outdoors? Here are a selection of must have apps to accompany you on your adventure. words Michael Blach

TOM TERRIFIC

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

You can’t start heading off to explore the great outdoors without

The Outdoor Guide contains everything you could ever want to

knowing your destination, or how to get there. Enter TomTom;

make your outdoor experience absolutely amazing. This single

a world renowned navigation aid which utilises the clever GPS

app contains an absolute multitude of information; basics such

circuitry in your favourite iDevice. Though considered a little pricey,

as instructions on preparing a campsite, campfire recipes, and

this app will pay for itself; all map updates are free and are released

packing lists are included, as well as basic first aid tutorials and

regularly, and the app can be installed to your new iPhone or iPad

wilderness survival techniques. If that’s not amazing enough, the

when you upgrade. For as little as $7 extra you can purchase

app also contains a plant and animal guide, with gorgeous detailed

celebrity and novelty voices such as Homer Simpson or Darth

photographs and pictures so you will know exactly what to look for.

Vadar, to aid in your navigation.

An absolute must have! The only thing missing is a campfire song.

TomTom Australia ($74.99) – TomTom International BV

Outdoor Guide ($0.99) – Cocoa Platypus

X MARKS THE SPOT

RUN FOR IT

What is geocaching? Well, geocaching is a worldwide treasure

RunKeeper uses your iPhone’s GPS technology to track your

hunt that anyone can be a part of! By downloading this app

fitness activity, giving you results comparable to an expensive

and registering for free, you become a participant – hiding and

GPS watch. The intuitive and simple to use interface of the app

seeking physical containers called geocaches; and sharing your

makes it easy to track how far you went, how long it took, what

adventures online. With literally thousands of geocaches in every

your pace and speed was, and how many calories you burned,

suburb, even in rural Australia, one of the rules of hiding these

as well as showing the path you travelled on a map. Register

parcels is to put it in a place of interest; so you are guaranteed

for free within the app, and all these details are saved online;

to enjoy not only the contents; but the experience. Great for

and you will receive motivational emails alerting you if you’ve

a day exploring or hiking uncharted regions in your local area

surpassed your personal best. The app works in the background

with the kids.

while giving you verbal feedback and encouragement; as well

Geocaching ($10.49) – Groundspeak Inc

as playing your music.

RunKeeper (Free) – FitnessKeeper, Inc

HAPPY SNAPS Why spend money on generic, bland and overpriced postcards

AN EYE ON THE SKY

from the local tourist shack? Using your iPhone, creating

Planning to do a little stargazing this evening? And I don’t

professional virtual postcards from your own photos is a snap.

mean stalking celebrities. Before you head out, make sure you

Sharing them with friends is even easier and, best of all it’s half

have the latest version of Star Walk on your iDevice. This app

the price and eco friendly! Simply take a photo, or pick one from

has an enormous database of thousands of celestial objects

your camera roll, add your greeting to the front and a message

with detailed information on each and will excite both novice

on the back, pick a lovely theme to jazz up your postcard, and

or professional astronomers – or even those with a just an

finally share it via email, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr or even the

inquisitive eye for the sky. Turn constellations on, and point your

web. It is very easy and effective.

device to the sky; using your iDevice’s built in GPS, camera and

Postman ($2.99) – Freeverse

accelerometer, this app knows what you are pointing at and will tell you all you have ever wished to know about our night sky.

FEELING FIT?

StarWalk Astronomy Guide ($5.49 for iPad; $2.99 for iPhone)

Want to get super fit? Navy SEALs require an extraordinarily

– Vito Technology Inc.

high level of total body physical fitness. A combination of

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muscular strength, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness is

PARK IT!

essential to carry out assigned missions. In order to complete

Do you like visiting one of our many national parks? Good. But

these physically demanding tasks, the Navy created the Navy

there are only so many times you can visit your usual spot; perhaps

SEAL Physical Fitness guide. The developers have converted

it’s time for a change or some new inspiration. The Parks: Australia

the guide to an app for your iDevice containing over 800 pages

is a large database of Australian National Parks throughout all the

of unparalleled content. This is an extremely comprehensive

states in the country, with guides on location, how to get there, and

guide which, given the appropriate dedication, will turn anyone

offline maps of the parks themselves. An inexpensive investment

into a fitness machine.

for the explorer in everyone.

Navy Seal Fitness ($1.99) – Double Dog Studios

The Parks: Australia ($1.99) – Karsten Leuth

Grand American Tour

Cove Cruising is hosting a fabulous 25-day Grand American Tour in October 2012 … why don’t you join us?

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A fully escorted tour limited to 30 like-minded guests. Select destinations, luxurious modes of transport, fine dining experiences and entry into the most fascinating venues.

GRAND AMERICAN TOUR 2012 24 NIGHTS – 30 SEP TO 24 OCT 2012

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4 memorable nights at the famous Caesars Palace in Las Vegas to enjoy a show or two, and have the opportunity to fly to the Grand Canyon for lunch.

TOTAL COST – $27,950 PER PERSON* PRICE INCLUDES:

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4 nights at the fabulous Mandarin Oriental in cosmopolitan San Francisco.

• A 10 night all-inclusive cruise in a mid-ship veranda suite on Silversea’s Silver Whisper from Montreal to New York.

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Experience wine tasting in the Napa Valley and see a real American Ball Game!

• All luxury accommodation with breakfasts throughout the tour.

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3 nights at the world famous The Lodge at Pebble Beach with the opportunity to play golf

• Most lunches and dinners including wines throughout the tour.

at Pebble Beach – the greatest public golf course in America.

• Grand welcome and farewell dinner functions.

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Visit picturesque Carmel and Monterey on the magical Pacific Coast.

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Business class flight across America ending with one night in Montreal, Canada at the welcoming Sofitel Hotel.

• Business Class airfare from San Francisco to Montreal.

• Economy Class airfare from Las Vegas to San Francisco.

• All transfers via limousine or luxury coach to and from airports, hotels and cruise ship.

• Organised day tours, shows and sightseeing experiences.

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A glorious 10 night cruise on Silversea’s Silver Whisper sailing America’s Eastern Seaboard through the St. Lawrence Seaway around the Canadian and New England coastlines.

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See the stunning autumn colours at their brilliant best. Ports of call include Quebec, Halifax,

• Round of golf at Cascata and Pebble Beach courses complete with transport, carts and hire clubs.

For non-golfers equivalent luxury spa treatments will be available. *Itinerary subject to change. Terms and conditions apply.

Bal Harour, Cape Cod and Boston. Sail into New York harbour past the Statue of Liberty.

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2 nights at the luxurious Mandarin Oriental in fabulous New York City. Take in a Broadway show and enjoy the city that never sleeps.

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Join us for this once in a lifetime experience. Cove Cruising offers uncompromising service, genuine hospitality and that extra something to make your journey especially memorable.

Register your interest and book your place with Cove Travel.

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at the wheel

Along came a Spyder Chris Nixon takes a spin in the new Audi R8 Spyder Carbon Edition.

A wealthy Australian enthusiast got tired of

I’m Richard Wagner and my right foot is

exercising his fleet of exotic cars on public roads

conducting as the dramatic V10 engine booms

so, as you do, built himself a private track.

out a fair impression of The Ride of the Valkyries.

This very exclusive playground on 5.2 kilometres

I’m Nureyev as the all-wheel drive R8 surefootedly

of undulating rural land just north of Sydney – I

dances around the track, burying its nose into the

won’t tell you where exactly, to protect the owner’s

tarmac the instant the brakes are even brushed and

privacy – is indeed a perfect place for more safely

pirouetting around the bends at the flick of a wrist.

exploring the abilities of cars capable of three times the highway speed limit.

The R8 Spyder is absurdly easy to drive, for a 316 kmh supercar.

Ideal for a flat-out run in new Audi R8 Spyder

Unfortunately, one of the world’s ultimate

Carbon Edition, yes? Well no, because today

convertibles must remain closed to the elements

it’s raining intermittently and the implications of

today, but it’s easy to imagine what it would be

throwing $407,200 into the roadside scenery

like top-down on a summer night, tootling along

loom large.

to a beachside restaurant, beautiful girl in the

Caution is paramount, but even so it’s an enthralling experience of how the other half lives in

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Audi’s flagship model.

the hazards and restrictions encountered while

passenger seat … with the wind threatening to snatch away your toupée.

… it’s easy to imagine what it would be like top-down on a summer night, tootling along to a beachside restaurant, beautiful girl in the passenger seat …

This particular R8 is enhanced outside with a

during the test-drive.

a back seat), the TT RS S tronic Limited Edition

package of carbonfibre body parts and special

At the end of another strong year, Audi is nipping

19 inch wheels, said to be valued at $38,100, but

at the bumpers of the prestige-car establishment.

costing only $10,900 on top of a ‘standard’ V10

The brand is in the middle of a $230 million

Each is available in genuinely limited numbers

program of investment in new dealer premises,

and comes with a variety of extra equipment items

Spyder or Coupe, or V8 Coupe.

Much of the value in this stunning-looking car is

which has included the Gold Coast and Brisbane.

in its exclusivity – just ten will be offered in Australia.

Last year its cars won a string of awards and

As if ownership of any R8 wouldn’t be enough.

the Le Mans 24 Hour and Bathurst 12 Hour

One might say it’s the most original and un-

endurance races.

traditional supercar. Squat and solid-looking, it has

Two all-new models, the A6 and A7 Sportback,

a distinctive wide vertical panel that dissects the

were introduced along with a host of updates for

car just behind the doors.

others in the range. More are planned for this year,

Inside, it’s sumptuous and surprisingly spacious, demonstrating that Audi set out to make the R8 not only fast but also liveable; unlike some of its rivals.

including a small SUV, the Q3.

Meanwhile, the limited editions are here to tempt current and prospective Audi owners.

The R8 Carbon Edition heads a collection of

There’s the RS5 Coupe Limited Edition (only

limited-edition sports models we’re introduced to

slightly less awesome than the R8 Carbon, but with

coupe, S3 Sportback S tronic Limited Edition and A1 Ambition Competition Kit.

such a sports wheels and bodywork, BOSE audio systems and upgraded upholstery.

These are at no extra cost for RS5, TT RS and A1 buyers; $9000 worth of extras on the S3 cost $2500.

It’s not often in prestige car showrooms that buyers get something for nothing, or next to nothing. The Limited Edition extra features will add to the driving enjoyment, whether or not you have your own track, and should earn a bonus at tradein time.

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First fleet

Hummer golf buggies arrive at Sanctuary Cove.

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In what is believed to be an Australian first, a fleet of Hummer golf buggies has arrived at Sanctuary Cove.

The head-turning electric vehicles use the same scaled down body panels as the iconic American Hummer and are available in two models, the hard top and soft top.

Chris Smale, owner of Lifestyle Golf Cars at Sanctuary Cove, said the Hummers have generated an extraordinary amount of attention in the short time they have been in The Marine Village.

And it’s little wonder why. The vehicles come complete with features one would expect from the Hummer’s standard SUV models including air conditioning, heated seats and stereos with CD players.

Chris believes the Hummers are perfectly suited to the resort as it has the lifestyle to support the unique vehicle.

“Traditionally golf carts were reserved for a golf course however here at Sanctuary Cove the humble golf cart has become an alternate mode of transport,” he said.

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“Residents who are coming into The Marine Village for lunch rarely bring the car as the buggy is easier to park, more social and of course more environmentally friendly and cheaper to run.

“The vehicle can also be used on a golf course as the Hummers don’t place any extra pressure on the grass than a standard golf vehicle.”

According to Chris the Hummer buggies have been extremely popular internationally, particularly in areas of central London where they are allowed on the public roads that are designated 30mph zones.

The scaled down Hummers will travel 100km on a four-hour charge and the company has plans to offer a lithium battery option that will add approximately 50 per cent more distance.

The vehicles also have an ‘economy’ button which will further increase the distance travelled per charge.

Lifestyle Golf Cars at Sanctuary Cove is currently the only company in Australia with the Hummer buggies in stock so why not call in and see for yourself what all of the hype is about!

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Cheque books ready From the ‘littlest’ Ferrari to a lavish new BMW, it’s a stunning choice if you’re looking for new wheels – here’s a roundup of some of the most exciting newcomers. words Chris Nixon

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BMW has taken a long time to come up with a rival to the Mercedes-Benz CLS and Audi A7 Sportback ‘four-door coupes’, but the stunning 6 Series Gran Coupe looks worth the wait. There’s no word yet on when this sibling to the 6 Series two-door coupe and cabriolet will reach Australia, but BMW salesmen can’t wait. Engine choices are six-cylinder petrol and diesel, plus a petrol V8 – all turbocharged. For the first time in Australia, a non-SUV BMW will be offered with all-wheel drive. Before the Gran Coupe comes the far more important, all-new 3 Series sedan. A new petrol turbo four-cylinder engine produces an astonishing 180 kW from just two litres and promises further reduced fuel consumption and toxic emissions.

The popular Mercedes-Benz C-Class picked up a significant update several months ago and then a swag of awards. The diesel C250 CDI sedan was judged overall car of the year by the authoritative Drive.com.au website, then best medium car over $50,000 in the RACQ’s competition. The C-Class Coupe, a new model replacing the venerable CLK last year, was awarded by Drive and RACQ for its C63 AMG high-performance variant. Judges praised the C250 CDI for its classy interior, good road manners and highly-efficient engine and said the awards were a great achievement for a car carrying a prestige price-tag.

Jaguar’s Indian owner, the Tata group, may finally deliver followers of the classic British make a replacement for the famous E-Type sports car. The Jaguar C-X16 exhibited recently at Los Angeles motor show is described as a concept car that showcases future design and engineering ideas. But its slinky body seems too resolved for mere show duties and it could be the car that finally makes Jaguar attractive to younger buyers again. The fully-driveable concept features a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain with very high performance and very low fuel consumption.

ABARTH’S RED HOT BABY!

TOYOTA GOES SPORTY

EVOQUE EVOKES PRAISE

Buy a Ferrari sports car and get a spare one for the glovebox. The Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari is quick, irresistibly cute and tiny. The genuine Ferrari badge on the tail doesn’t make the $69,990 price seem so expensive and the first shipment sold out quickly. The second shipment will also be the last, so this ballistic bambino will be rarer than a … er, Ferrari. It tops 225 kmh and comes with a very long list of go-faster bits, plus tailor-made leather luggage. For exactly $31,000 less, the Abarth 500C Esseesse delivers a slightly slower ride with the bonus of a foldback roof.

Toyota’s worthy but bland line-up gets a muchneeded boost mid-year with the introduction of the small 86 coupe. The 86 has ideal sports car fundamentals, rear-wheel drive, an engine slung low in the front and light overall weight. The twolitre, flat-four engine comes from Subaru, which is producing its own version of the jointly-developed car. The price is expected to be around $35,000.

Critics are already praising the performance of the 86, which could be the first real rival for the Mazda MX-5 since its debut in 1989.

Range Rover’s new baby, the Evoque, is more than a cracking SUV – it’s also a pretty face.

The chic Evoque, priced from $53,395, exhibits the same clean, classic design style of the 1970 original Rangie. It’s available in two- and four-door bodies with four-cylinder petrol or diesel engines.

A two-wheel drive model arrives sometime this year. It’s the smallest, lightest, most fuel-efficient vehicle Range Rover has ever produced.

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“There will be quite a few surprises in 2012, aimed at injecting a new enthusiasm for the show and delivering something special as a precursor to its 25th anniversary in 2013.” – S U E T H O M S O N

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Sea change 2012 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show – 24 years and still boating strong.

Visitors to the 24th annual Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) will get much more for their ticket price in 2012.

Traditional favourites, innovative products, a feature-packed program and family focus are all part of plans for this ‘must attend’ feature on the international boating and marine lifestyle calendar – an event that blends industry trade show, international networking and consumer showcase in one superlative location.

The SCIBS team is gearing up to announce a host of initiatives and additions to enhance the format and appeal to a broader market in response to feedback from exhibitors and visitors.

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show General Manager Sue Thomson is excited about the proposed changes.

“There will be quite a few surprises in 2012, aimed at injecting a new enthusiasm for the show and delivering something special as a precursor to its 25th anniversary in 2013,” she said.

Organisers anticipate that in 2012 there will 400 exhibitors on show, with literally something for visitors of all ages.

A comprehensive range of PWCs, kayaks, trailerable boats and RIBS, cruisers, passage makers and some stand-out superyachts will be on show, appealing to every layer of the market, along

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with the gamut of accessories, technology, fishing equipment for weekend and serious anglers, plus plenty of innovations designed to make boating even better.

There will be sailcraft appealing to entry level and professionals alike, including skiffs, catamarans and performance yachts for charter and purchase, and displays from yacht clubs, training organisations and various syndicated ownership companies.

Celebrity chef, the charismatic Bart Beek, will be dishing up his delectable cuisine for Club Marine, showing visitors his techniques and the tricks of the trade developed from a career which began at the famous Cordon Bleu school in Paris.

No Boat Show is complete without international and national launches and, in 2012, Sanctuary Cove will host them in impressive numbers.

Adding to the initiatives introduced in 2011, the 2012 show will cater to all tastes, including the delicate palates of the fairer sex.

The ‘Women on Water’ program will be back for another year, with the successful ‘High Tea on the High Seas’ concept, cruising the Broadwater with fashion and fine jewellery-themed events. There will also be a series of cooking and interiors seminars and hands-on experiences, such as Skipper Training Sessions.

“These proved immensely popular and attracted

many new visitors to the show, while involving many industry participants and maintaining the boating lifestyle theme,” said Sue. Several drawcards of international significance are soon to be announced, that will certainly create a buzz and attract a new generation of visitor to what is considered globally an iconic event. Among them is the whizz-bang gadgetry of JetLev R200, surely the coolest way to hit the waves!

More like something from a sci-fi or James Bond flick (in fact, its Canadian inventor, Raymond Li was inspired by Bond’s jet pack in Thunderball), the JetLev is winning devotees around the world since its US launch just a few months ago.

After many years of R&D, thousands of hours of test flights and countless modifications, the JetLev R200 will debut in Australia at the 2012 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.

There will be plenty of ‘OMG’ moments when visitors witness the experts, defying gravity and shooting 30ft (9m) in the air with just a hose linking them to the water below. Power, velocity, performance, innovation and definite ‘wowfactor’ – this is just one of a myriad of compelling reasons to mark 24-27 May in your diary and make it to the 2012 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.

More at www.sanctuarycoveboatshow.com.au

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James Macken has established himself as a champion in the competitive sport of Go Kart racing.

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James honed his driving skills in Go Kart racing – the training ground of most V8 Supercar drivers in Australia, not to mention nearly all the Formula One race car drivers in the world.

The Sanctuary Cove local practically grew up at the karting tracks, following the lead of his brother who was signed up to start the sport the day he turned seven.

“My husband wanted the boys to do karting,” explains James’ mother Arlene. “It was to keep them out of trouble and give them something to do.”

After watching his motorsport heroes on TV, and seeing his brother whip round the tracks before him, James knew it was a sport he wanted to pursue.

Now ranked in the top three in his class in Australia, James represented his country at the 2011 Rotax Max World Karting Finals in Al Ain, in the United Arab Emirates, in November. With approximately 250 competitors from 55 nations across the globe, the event is the largest of its kind in the world. It is considered to be the ‘Olympic Games’ of karting and the competition is just as intense.

“Unfortunately I was crashed into from behind in the first race, which effectively wiped out my World Final chances,” James explains. “While I finished the series I was too far back in the pack for any chance of a podium finish.”

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However, it wasn’t all bad news. The Australian team won the Nations Cup, earning the most points of any country at the event.

“It was great to be part of the winning team,” James admits. “And I am already leading the points score for inclusion in the 2012 World Finals to be held in Portugal in November.”

“There’s the satisfaction of when you win, especially when it’s a challenging race … And the tougher the competition, the better.”

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To the relief of his mother, James is one of the few go kart racers who hasn’t rolled or been involved in a serious crash, but there remains the question of why he would risk the injuries that are almost expected with any kind of racing.

“There’s the satisfaction of when you win,

especially when it’s a challenging race. It’s a good boost,” he explains. “And the tougher the competition, the better.”

And for those looking to get into karting?

“Stick it out,” he says. “It’s easy to give up after the first year, because it’s so tough. It is really like an apprenticeship, because when you finish, you move onto race cars.”

While James is a talented racer, he did not get to the level he has attained alone and credits his family for his success so far.

His dedicated team and pit crew includes his brother Matthew and father, Steve Macken, and with such strong family support the TSS student’s future certainly looks bright.

“I want to keep racing after school and hopefully I can gain a few more sponsors,” says James, who is currently sponsored by Oakley. “There are so many different paths you can take. I would like to be a NASCAR driver in America one day.”

But until he qualifies for bigger and better things, James has to stick to karting, and ‘learning’ to drive the family car. While he may be a gun on the race track, according to his mother, James finds logging up his driving hours in the family car boring.

“We’ve only got an automatic,” he explains. “It’s not much fun.”

Although, that might be an acceptable complaint when the first manual you ever drove was a race car.

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Rising star India Warren has her sights set on a professional tennis career.

“India had a great year. The past two years she has been focusing hard on developing her game to set up for the big league. It’s starting to flourish and she’s starting to get some results. The next two to three years will be very exciting.” – M A R C K IM M I C H The 2011 US Open Tennis Championships saw the Gold Coast’s Samantha Stosur become the first Australian woman to win a grand slam title in 31 years. There is no doubt that women’s tennis in Australia is extremely healthy, and talented women such as Samantha are leading the way for the next generation of young tennis champions set to take over the court.

One budding young player pursuing her dreams to compete on the Grand Slam circuit is thirteenyear-old Sanctuary Cove resident, India Warren.

India’s tennis career kicked off on the court at the ripe young age of four. By age seven, with racket in hand, India had competed in her first tournament and acquired an appetite for victory.

Training full time at the Pure Tennis Academy, India has already put her big dreams into action by rising through the ranks at an extraordinary pace. Notably, 2010 saw India win the Toowoomba Singles and Doubles Age Championship 16/Under Girls. In Doubles her wins included the Australian National Championships and Rod Laver Championships.

In 2011 India’s ranking escalated from 440 to 186 and the spirited young athlete secured a place within the top ten in her age bracket in Australia.

India has proven herself to be a fierce competitor on the junior tennis circuit and 2011 saw her game mature dramatically. Particularly impressive is her rapid transition from a junior game to a senior one.

Now competing in open events against players of all ages and rankings, in 2011 India won the Azzura Age Championships 14/Under Girls, the University of Queensland 18/Under Girls and the ACT White Open. In addition, India has proven herself to be a worthy contender by making the Quarter-finals of the Spring Australian Nationals as well as the ACT Open. On the Doubles front, India took the champion title in the ACT White Open as well the ACT Open. And, to round off the year, at the Australian Championships in December India

finished 7th in Singles and reached the Semi-finals in Doubles.

Coach Marc Kimmich is particularly impressed

by India’s talents.

“India had a great year. The past two years she has been focusing hard on developing her game to set up for the big league. It’s starting to flourish and she’s starting to get some results. The next two to three years will be very exciting.”

Sanctuary Cove resident, Daphne Fancutt AM, also sings the praises of India’s extraordinary triumphs. Daphne, an ever-gracious tennis champion and passionate supporter of Sam Stosur, is all too familiar with a lifetime of service

to tennis. Daphne has played all over the world, including the 1956 Wimbledon Ladies Doubles Final and the Semi-finals of the Ladies Singles at the 1956 Australian Open and was awarded the Order of Australia (AM) for services to tennis as a player, coach and administrator.

Daphne continues to live and breathe tennis, teaching the art of tennis to pupils on the courts of her own tennis coaching and training academy, Fancutts Tennis Academy, as well as mentoring players at a professional level. The tennis academy has been enjoyed by the likes of tennis greats Margaret Court, Evonne Goolagong Cawley, Steffi Graf, Rod Laver, Ken Rosewall, John Alexander, Pat Cash, Pat Rafter, Bjorn Borg, and Ivan Lendl along with many locals and visitors.

Celebrating 50 years, Fancutts Tennis Academy has seen a number of its students go on to play at Wimbledon, including Wendy Turnbull, Geoff Masters and Daphne’s three sons, Charlie, Michael and Chris. The Fancutts, including Daphne, her husband Trevor, and their sons, are the only family in the world who each played in the main draw at Wimbledon, three reaching Finals and Semi-Finals – something that Daphne is incredibly proud of.

“The possibilities are endless for India. She possesses the boundless drive and enthusiasm necessary to lead a long and successful career and I look forward to watching her come into her own on the court,” says Daphne.

India’s passion for the sport, combined with her unrelenting commitment to professional growth, is sure to see her continue to hit winners on the court and the community can look forward to seeing this young tennis star pursue her dreams.

Mulpha Sanctuary Cove (Developments) Pty Limited recognises the importance of supporting young people in sport and has committed to help this local resident realise her dream of becoming a world champion.

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Bon Genre Chilewich turquoise lattice tablemats $30.50 each tablerunner $98.50 +61 7 5528 5002 Natuzzi Samuel coffee table $1,422 +61 7 5528 3222 | www.natuzzi.com.au

St Barts White cane plantation chair P.O.A. +61 7 5528 0766 | www.st-barts.com.au

A fresh look Dune Outdoor Luxuries Indoor/outdoor planters by Brown Jordan P.O.A. +61 7 5531 0032 | www.duneoutdoorluxuries.com.au

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Robertsons Furniture & Interior Design Christopher Guy sofa from $14,180 1300 789 659 | www.robertsonsdesign.com.au

Eco Chic Pasha pod in turquoise $650 1300 897 715 | www.ecochic.com.au

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VIVA DESIGN

Past meets present. Italian manufacturer, passionate and caring since 1923 to today, Calligaris was born out of a passion for wood. A family-run business, founded by Antonio Calligaris, engaged in the production, manufacture, assembly and distribution of chairs, tables, beds, sofas, furniture and accessories and operating with care, passion and ingenuity to make the best of Italian design available for everyday use. The Calligaris range is exclusive to Viva Design, Q. Open 7 Days The Brickworks Centre +61 7 3252 0199 | www.vivadesignfurniture.com.au

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NATUZZI Pasquale Natuzzi, CEO and Group Stylist’s design philosophy is driven by the culture of beauty, passion for the arts and philosophy of good living. This innate heritage of Italian style inspires and guides all of the company’s creations. Combined with the tradition of hand craftsmanship, innovation and careful attention to detail, these values inform everything Natuzzi does and are evident in the final product, created with passion as part of the ongoing pursuit for beauty, since 1959.

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DUNE OUTDOOR LUXURIES Mary and Ben Sidey’s passion and design philosophy is clearly displayed on their showroom floors. Everything about their business has to reflect quality. They align themselves with key manufacturers who are true believers in their brands’ innovative materials, enduring designs and commitment to producing the world’s highest-quality outdoor furniture.

Not just simply something to lounge on, but something to stand back and admire for their undulating lines and minimalist styling. The designer of the moment is Richard Frinier who designs for Brown Jordan. His first collaborative collection, ‘Cloud Nine’, ‘Still’ and ‘Drift’, is a design classic in the making.

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CROSS’ CARPETS We offer a bespoke service unique to you and your needs. Specialising in a collection of Natural Flooring solutions for your environment, our natural fibres and superior products include: Wool, Alpaca, Llama, Sisal, Bamboo and Timber. Natural products are an excellent choice and offer value for money while taking care of our environment. Our high standards ensure our clients’ investment will provide beauty, luxury, comfort and performance for many years to come. We invite you to visit our showroom, bring along your decor items and plans, so we can help you select from our range of natural flooring and make the right investment decision.

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GOLD COAST PIANOS Gold Coast Pianos and Music have been servicing the Gold Coast for over nine years. Our beautiful showroom features over 20 digital and acoustic pianos, both grand and upright. Gold Coast Pianos and Music only deal in reputable names and our range of quality manufacturers cover all price points within the piano market. Our large selection of second hand instruments and selection of print music and accessories keeps local teachers, students and music lovers supplied with music of any style. We are the exclusive Australian suppliers of Mason & Hamlin Pianos and the Gold Coast agent for Alex Steinbach Pianos including the range of Lifestyle ‘automated’ pianos. The wonderful world of Roland Digital Pianos completes our piano choices.

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GALLERY ONE

Gallery One is a state-of-the-art contemporary fine art gallery representing collectable Australian artists including Craig Ruddy, David Bromley, Geoffrey Proud, Aaron Kinanne and Anita West and featuring works by Michael Zavros. Gallery One is a natural progression for Director Leanne Pearce whose successful art consulting business Corporate Art has been supplying artwork to the interior design and hotel industry for the past 16 years. Gallery One’s co-ordinator Karen Spooner has 20 years experience and is highly regarded in the art world. Together they have a devoted following of art collectors nationally. 2012 exhibition schedule available online.

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ST BARTS

This Bohemian lifestyle store draws from the relaxed and natural elegance of the Caribbean Coast.

St Barts offers only the finest products, beautifully crafted and sourced from around the world including furniture, fashion, collectables, gifts, jewellery and accessories. Come explore, discover and enjoy the finer things in life at St Barts. ‘Vie de boheme de luxe’.

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Inner city style This rundown cottage in the heart of Melbourne has been transformed into a modern inner city home. words Rhonda Oxnam photography Andrew Dawson

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Baxter Street – before photo

When Betty Frazer first laid eyes on a neglected property in Elsternwick in Melbourne, the old adage ‘worst house in the best street’ immediately came to mind. Now, just two years later, the house has been remodelled into a modern masterpiece, complete with open-plan living areas, sumptuous bathrooms and spacious entertaining areas.

“When I bought the house in 2009 it was pretty rundown,” Betty explains. “It was a two bed/one bathroom house with some quirky ‘add ons’, but it was in a great location and had enormous potential.”

Having purchased the Baxter Street property, Betty set about the challenging task of realising that potential, taking a very ‘hands-on’ approach to the re-build.

“On day one I pulled up all the different floor coverings and polished the boards,” she recalls. “Then I painted everything white and made it liveable while I worked on the plans.

“I wanted the house to be light and bright ... and I love to entertain so the inside had to flow well to the outside space.” – B E T T Y FR A Z E R Although the original house had good-sized bedrooms, the rest of the home was very dated and needed an extreme makeover to bring it in line with Betty’s vision.

“I used a draftsperson to draw up my ideas, and while the plans were with the council I tackled the front garden and façade,” says Betty.

Concrete planter boxes, landscaped gardens, and sculptural lines transformed the exterior of the property, creating a restful, yet functional, outdoor area.

Then, once the plans were approved, the interior was also given a new lease of life. The home now boasts three bedrooms, two bathrooms (plus powder room) and a study. There is even a butler’s pantry tucked away behind the kitchen … >>

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... the entire project was very much a labour of love, rather than just another expensive renovation job.

charm, coupled with modern functionality.

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epitome of style. Carrara marble tiles, quirky light

“I got my inspiration from home magazines,

fittings, sumptuous soft furnishings and quality

the internet and trade shows,” Betty explains.

accessories, all combine to create a luxurious

“Although I had a very strict budget I didn’t want

ambience – exactly the look Betty was aiming for.

to compromise on quality and style so I shopped

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around and got some great deals.

“I also took out an owner/builder licence to keep costs down and I used some great tradespeople which made it easier.”

The result is a welcoming, ‘user-friendly’ home that perfectly reflects Betty’s personality.

“I wanted the house to be light and bright,” she says. “And I love to entertain so the inside had to flow well to the outside space.”

This was achieved by the clever use of timber and glass. Again, Betty’s attention to detail has

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ensured the property has maintained its original

reflect the beautiful hotels I have had the pleasure of staying in during my travels,” she admits. “And I think I have achieved that.”

In total, the re-build took 11 months and, while Betty admits the project was not without its challenges, she is extremely happy with her new (old) home.

“Living through a major renovation is hard at times but the end result is very rewarding,” Betty says. “I feel I have created a perfect home for me and my lifestyle.”

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It’s official Sanctuary Cove is the world’s best master-planned community – and now has the award to prove it!

Sanctuary Cove beat its rivals to take out the coveted ‘most outstanding multi-generational community in the world’ category at the Open Eye Corporation’s Global Awards in London recently.

Mulpha Sanctuary Cove (Developments) Pty Limited General Manager Sales John Hughes said the award was another in a long list of accolades for Australia’s premier resort community.

“Sanctuary Cove has been widely regarded as the benchmark for master-planned communities in Australia for more than 20 years so it is wonderful to be recognised by the industry” he said.

The internationally recognised event celebrates and rewards the best individual companies in the over-50s housing sector worldwide.

John said Sanctuary Cove’s ability to attract a broad range of demographics including young families, professional couples, over-50s and retirees, underpins the resort community’s success.

“The combination of this diversity and the unrivalled nature of the Sanctuary Cove lifestyle concept is the key component driving the success of the community,” he said.

John believes the award is also testament to Mulpha’s ongoing investment into revitalising Sanctuary Cove’s assets to ensure the community remains relevant to a changing market.

“Mulpha has continually reinvested in the community infrastructure of Sanctuary Cove; we now have a Hyatt Regency hotel, two 18-hole championship golf courses, a private golf club, a Marine Village with over 80 tenancies providing a retail and dining experience on water, a 300 berth marina, Country Club with tennis courts and a 25 metre swimming pool, and a full service gym and fitness centre,” he said.

“With a current population of 3000 growing to in excess of 6000 over the next decade, Sanctuary Cove’s future will be driven by Mulpha’s ability to provide product diversity and choice to our community.”

And with more than 700 individual titles yet to be developed at Sanctuary Cove, the future for the world’s best master-planned community looks very bright indeed.

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Bunker mentality Bryan Matthews takes his eye off the ball.

Against my better judgement – but to demonstrate that I share an interest (other than wondering when the next free cocktail party will be) with fellow members of the Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club – I am devoting this column to golf.

Golf also suits the issue’s al fresco theme – in that it is generally played outdoors; unless you count indoor mini-golf – which, frankly, I do because I’m better at putting through a clown’s mouth or under a little windmill than into the hole on a real course.

I’m stuck in golf’s conundrum: I like the game but not enough to play it a lot but if I played it a lot I might get better and like it a lot more. Stuff about it puzzles me. Why when someone feels ill do they say ‘I’m feeling below par’? Surely that’s a good thing? If you’re sick wouldn’t it make more sense to say you’re feeling above par?

Drinking and golf are the only pastimes about which I am fully aware of what I shouldn’t do and then go ahead and do precisely that. Confronted by that second bottle of wine my head says no while my heart, even my liver, ask ‘why not?’. Confronted by a small white ball, a little voice implores me to swing slowly; then my entire body agrees ‘whirling dervish’.

Had I focused on the game when I first lived in Manila 30 years ago, things might have been different. Lessons are cheap and I’d have assumed the confidence of a pro simply on the basis of striding the fairway with an entourage (caddy, umbrella girl, beer-runner).

I don’t think I’ve ever lost a ball playing in the Philippines. When I enter the rough, Team Matthews fans out like the Serious Crime Squad.

Mindful of a generous tip, Filipino caddies also must have an endless supply of golf balls identical to your own. “You were lucky sir, it must have bounced back off the water and onto this flat patch of grass.”

Cheating is a golfing taboo. Still, if you’re playing in southeast Asia and have the choice of a caddie in shoes or barefoot, bear in mind the latter’s extraordinary ability to march ahead, discreetly pick up the ball between his toes and drop it a helpful 50 yards further on.

Shoeless or not, if I follow a caddy’s putting instructions, the ball very often rolls into the hole.

Exercising my own judgment it trundles towards the bunker. I’ve actually given up reading greens;

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I’m waiting for the movie.

I thought playing with better players might improve my game. The problem is they won’t play with me. It appears my ‘club-mates’ couldn’t possibly waste an afternoon with a hacker (not even one as delightful and amusing as I). One low handicap acquaintance (who with some sporting compassion could have achieved ‘friend’ status) told me it wouldn’t be good for his game. You’d have thought I was inviting Adam Scott for a hit on the eve of the Masters.

My clubs, like most these days, are made in China. At $100 for the complete set, I have a suspicion they didn’t leave the Callaway factory via the front door.

The driver had a splendid ‘Great Big Bertha’ cover so I assumed the clubhead would be about the size of a small loaf of bread; sadly, though it was indeed stamped ‘454cc’, it actually had the dimensions of a mini-muffin. Some $500 later my $100 set of clubs had been augmented by a genuine Ping driver. (I still wonder if a ‘sweet spot’ is standard or, like ordering a car, is an optional extra?

Ping seems to have omitted mine and has ignored my letters of complaint.)

The putter from the Shenzhen sweatshop looked fine until the first time I used it when it made a sound suggesting it was fashioned from a metal not indigenous to planet Earth.

I have also purchased a ‘hybrid’; mainly because I assume it to be more environmentally friendly and that it may reduce my carbon footprint. I usually

leave it in the back of my Lexus hoping they will include it in the service.

Mark Twain described golf as a good walk spoiled. I disagree but at our club we’re rarely allowed to walk. I’m always struck by the universal angst when the ‘carts on paths’ signs go up and the finely-tuned athletes among our membership face the exhausting prospect of strolling to get to their ball now and then. To be fair, this isn’t an issue for me as the paths conveniently run along the treeline where my ball has generally headed anyway.

I’m hopeless with irons so, with a moderated swing, use my driver on every tee. I once came within an inch of a hole-in-one on a very short par 3. I was delighted when the ball stopped short – simply because I couldn’t have faced telling people at the bar what club I’d used.

Very often ‘friends’ who know I’m rubbish will suggest a little wager. To my amazement, I usually agree. Strategically, it’s like spotting a lame horse at the races and deciding ‘I’ll have a tenner on that before it limps off to the glue factory’. I console myself that handing over cash to my playing partners means I’ve not jeopardised my amateur status.

Our beautiful golf club thoughtfully includes three practice holes but inconsiderately has designed them around a large body of water. I want to practice hitting balls not losing them. Couldn’t they have painted a swathe of grass blue and erected signs saying ‘Splash: On a real course, your ball would be lost’?

I am now determined to live vicariously through the success of our six-year-old – figuring that if I bin her Barbies and force her into the game now then eight years hence I’ll be managing a Michelle Wie-type prodigy. (‘Don’t worry, daddy’s putting all the money into your trust fund once he’s taken his 90 per cent admin fee’.)

Focused on a lifetime of free Rolex watches and other goodies, I arranged her first lesson in Manila last month. After half-an-hour of quite promising swings she stopped and, encouragingly, said ‘coach, I have a question’. That’s the spirit, I thought.

Coach: “Yes, what is it?”

Daughter: “Can you name all the Seven Dwarfs?”

Damn this game.

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Contents Competition 10 Win the ultimate golf experience at Sanctuary Cove

preview 12 News & views

out & About 16 What’s on in February and March

Art DepArtment 20 A guide to the latest cultural art exhibitions

FeAture 22 Angelina Jolie discusses mothers and motherhood

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FAsHion First 30 Green with envy 32 Play it cool 34 Retail vs. e-tail 37 Covet – new on the scene

looking gooD 38 Summer skin

see & be seen 40 Photographs from the region’s most fashionable events

Cove Cuisine 48 Culinary excellence 51 Under the Stars at Candles & Cuisine 52 Food al fresco – outdoor entertaining 54 Chill on Tedder – perfect pasta 56 Eat well at Sanctuary Cove 58 Chef’s choice 60 Top Table – fine dining from Burleigh to Mt Tamborine

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well trAvelleD 65 The Traveller – Jamie Durie 66 Hayman – a haven for everyone 68 Upmarket in Phuket 72 La Francaise 74 Travel experts 76 Fields of green – a road trip through Ireland 78 qualia – Queensland’s jewel 82 Spoil yourself – six great offers

App HAppy 84 Get out – the best outdoor apps

At tHe wHeel 86 Along came a Spyder 88 First fleet 89 New car news

on tHe wAter 90 Sea change

sport 92 Go for it!

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Cove living 96 A fresh look 102 Inner city style 106 It’s official

brAinFooD 108 Exercise your mind

stArs 110 What’s written in the stars

AttituDe 112 Bryan Matthews reveals his bunker mentality

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As we all know, summer is the perfect time for heading outdoors and enjoying the relaxed Australian lifestyle. With this in mind the Cove team has gone ‘al fresco’ – putting together a whole host of content to keep you out and about during the warmer months.

One of our favourite pastimes is travel … so we have introduced a new section called ‘The Traveller’.

Jamie Durie is our very first guest … see page 65 for more. We also head up to the Whitsundays to visit the luxury resorts of Hayman and qualia, take a coach trip around Europe, fly/drive in Ireland, have a stopover in Phuket and finish it all with a relaxing stay at some of the world’s best spa resorts.

Naturally, all these fabulous destinations require an equally fabulous wardrobe, so be sure to check out our ‘Retail vs e-tail’ story on page 34 and discover the secrets to shopping online. Our ‘Looking good’ section has some great tips for taking care of your skin this summer and one of the world’s most beautiful women, Angelina Jolie, gives us an interesting insight into motherhood.

From a food and wine perspective, Tony Harper has some timely advice for ‘al fresco’ entertaining, as well as the inside scoop on the rosé revolution taking place in Australia’s vineyards. We also have

a delicious recipe from the team at Chill on Tedder, we taste-test the new food on offer in The Marine Village and we preview the very popular 2012 Candles and Cuisine event to be held at Sanctuary Cove in March.

For the technologically minded we have a selection of apps that will have you up and outdoors before you know it. While I’m personally tempted to try geocaching (turn to page 84 to see what this new phenomenon is all about) perhaps Navy Seal training or an adventure through one of our many beautiful national parks will spark your interest.

Another great outdoor activity is golf. Having recently taken up this sport myself I am secretly hoping nobody enters our competition in this issue so that I can lay claim to the prize. On offer is a round of golf for four people at the newly redesigned The Palms golf course, followed by a gourmet lunch at the exclusive Country Club at Sanctuary Cove. This really is a money-can’t-buy experience, so make sure you get your entries in.

See page ten for details.

However you decide to embrace our ‘al fresco’ theme be sure to take your Cove with you … enjoy.

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the cove team publisher Clare E. Urwin – Sanctuary Cove Publishing editor Rhonda Oxnam art director Sandra Teissl designer Saida Anderson business manager Yvonne Gramstad sales & marketing manager Jacqui Forrester photographers Mark Burgin, Paul Fletcher, Limetree Events, Rhydian Lewis fashion contributor Henrietta Dups contributors Michael Blach, Mark Burgin, Linette Gramstad, Tony Harper, Susan Lang-Lemckert, Bryan Matthews, Chris Nixon, Shannon Ponting, Patsy Rowe advertising enquiries Jacqui Forrester E marketing@scpublishing.com.au editorial enquiries Rhonda Oxnam E words@scpublishing.com.au The Cove magazine is published and owned

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Competition winner Congratulations to Jaime Lamb of Southport who is the winner of a state-of-the-art Bang & Olufsen BEOSound 8 from Issue 27.

Be sure to turn to page 10 for your chance to win an exclusive golf experience at Sanctuary Cove.

Our next lucky winner will be announced in the April/May edition of the Cove magazine.

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The Palms golf course has returned more magnificent than ever. Surrounded by challenging bunkers and picturesque lakes, the redesigned course is great fun to play.

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Angels of the Outback It´s time to pack your swag for the 2012 Angel Flight Trailblazer 12 River Run. For seven action-packed days and magical nights, teams of ‘Outback Angels’ will explore bush trails, witness stunning scenery, discover amazing wildlife and cruise wondrous waterways ... all while competing in this action-packed 4WD adventure challenge.

Australian Country Music star Tania Kernaghan is Patron for the event and urges people to get behind this worthy cause.

“Whether you enter a vehicle, sponsor a team or take part in one of the many events along the way, being involved in the Angel Flight Trailblazer is a great way to support our outback neighbours,” she said.

The 2012 Trailblazer will take place from 22-29 April and promises to cover new territory and offer new experiences. A real highlight will be when the group takes time out to inspect the millions of stars at the Cosmos Centre in Charleville, then attend the Dawn Service on Anzac Day to pay tribute to Australia’s heroes.

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The funds raised through this event will enable Angel Flight to keep its vital service to the people of Australia´s outback regions operating. www.outbacktrailblazer.com.au

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photography Tom Anthony

RAW Kitchen & Espresso, a casual dining café offering a Melbourneesque vibe, has officially opened at Sanctuary Cove. The waterfront café is the vision of the De Vincentiis family who pride themselves on fresh ingredients, rustic cooking, specialty blended coffee and authentic hand-baked breads.

Located within the new upmarket The Docks precinct, RAW Kitchen & Espresso has breathtaking marina views and offers the ultimate relaxed dining experience. www.rawkitchenandespresso.com.au

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Colin turned his hand to fashion after a 25 year career in glass art, gaining international recognition for his remarkable technique and truly unique glass designs. Now working with images of his glass art, Colin uses the latest digital technology to transform them into inspired works of art. He applies these designs to his stunning fashion and homewares collection, using only the finest silks and materials to create truly luxurious, timeless pieces. The Colin Heaney collection is now available at Sanctuary Style in The Marine Village, Sanctuary Cove. www.sanctuarystyle.com.au

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Food from the sea Sicilian Seafood Cooking takes readers on a culinary journey around Sicily, using seasonal produce and traditional cooking methods and techniques, layered with fascinating information about the origins of recipes and information about sustainability issues.

The recipes contain seafood equivalents you can find anywhere, so you can use your local seafood in authentic Sicilian style. The book also includes a wealth of material to inspire menus and celebrate good food.

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Teal is the international colour for ovarian cancer. Throughout February, Ovarian Cancer Australia is asking the community to host an ‘Afternoon TealTM’ to raise money and awareness about the symptoms of ovarian cancer. Also, on the last Wednesday in February, Australians are invited to wear a Teal Ribbon to help raise awareness of ovarian cancer and show support for the work of Ovarian Cancer Australia. Ribbons can be purchased from Ovarian Cancer Australia, Chemmart Pharmacy, Spotlight or Napoleon Perdis concept stores. www.ovariancancer.net.au

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Palazzo Versace Gold Coast has welcomed new Executive Chef, Geoff Haviland. With over a decade of experience in the luxury hotel and restaurant industry, Geoff’s extensive career has seen him work at a number of the world’s most luxurious hotels including Southern Sun Hotel Group, Dubai, as Corporate Development Chef; Al Manzil Hotel & Qamardeen Hotel, Dubai, as Complex Executive Chef; and the Intercontinental Hyde Park, London, as Executive Chef.

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February 2-5 Feb

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Introduced to the Australian golfing calendar in 1990, the Australian Ladies Masters plays a key role in the profile of women’s golf. With some twenty-five countries represented and an array of high profile players in attendance, the 2012 RACV Australian Ladies Masters will be held at RACV Royal Pines Resort. www.ladiesmasters.com

4-22 Feb A morning with ... The 7 Sopranos

roD stewArt

Rod Stewart is set to treat fans to a trip down memory lane, performing hits such as Maggie May, Stay With Me and Do Ya Think I’m Sexy. For a night of classic hits to keep you dancing, see Rod Stewart, with special guest Diesel, on February 9 at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. www.rodstewart.com

5 Feb

HArvest ‘n’ grAze FestivAl

Enjoy items from some of the most mouth-watering gourmet producers and the freshest local seasonal growers at the Harvest ‘N’ Graze Festival at Caulfield Racecourse in Melbourne. With appearances by celebrity chefs and many cooking demonstrations, there’s so much to see and do. www.harvestngraze.com

2011 RACV Australian Ladies Masters

Photographer David Mattner

11 Feb

AustrAliAn sAnD sCulpting CHAmpionsHips

See Surfers Paradise Beach transformed at the Australian Sand Sculpting Championships. Some of Australia’s best sand sculptors will descend on the golden sand to create a range of fantastic designs. Be entranced by the sculptures, which will be built up over several days and displayed on the Foreshore for a further week. www.surfersparadise.com

14 Feb

Fringe Parade

breAkFAst At tiFFAny’s

Celebrate the most romantic day of the year watching one of the most romantic movies ever made, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, in the beautiful Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace, in Cremorne, Sydney. Purchase two tickets to the film, two glasses of champagne and a red rose for your partner all for $60. Bookings are essential. www.orpheum.com.au

19 Feb

tropFest Film FestivAl

Circle on Cavill replicates Tropfest’s groovy atmosphere with beanbags on the grass, a relaxed picnic blanket vibe and live music at the only place on the Gold Coast where you can experience the excitement of the world’s largest short film festival. The seven-minute films will be beamed live to the big screen from the The Domain in Sydney. www.tropfest.com/au/surfers-paradise

22 Feb

A morning witH ... tHe 7 soprAnos

The 7 Sopranos pay tribute to female characters in opera and musical theatre performing well known songs from Madam Butterfly, Carmen, Cats and Phantom of the Opera to name a few. Come along to the Paradise Showroom at The Arts Centre Gold Coast and enjoy this spectacular matinee performance which includes morning tea and lucky door prizes. www.theartscentregc.com.au

22 Feb - 18 mar

Tropfest

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ADelAiDe Fringe

An experience like no other, Adelaide Fringe is the largest arts festival in the southern hemisphere. Choose from over 4000 artists in 923 events at 325 venues during 24 summer days and nights. Art forms include cabaret, comedy, circus, dance, film, theatre, puppetry, music, special events, visual art and design. Average ticket price $20 each. www.adelaidefringe.com.au

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‘Our’ Olivia joins the Sydney Symphony for a celebration of her music. Sing along as Olivia performs her greatest hits with a huge orchestral ensemble at the Sydney Opera House. From Xanadu to Grease, experience the songs that have become the soundtrack of our lives. www.olivianewton-john.com

8-15 mar Brisbane Irish Festival

l’oreAl melbourne FAsHion week

As Australia’s premier consumer fashion event, the LMFF is an annual celebration of fashion, design, business and creative endeavour. Established over 15 years ago, the festival offers a wide range of activities that embrace fashion, the creative arts, social interaction and commercial ideas. www.lmff.com.au

9-17 mar

brisbAne irisH FestivAl

Brisbane’s streets will once again be filled with colour as the annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade hits town. With the theme, Ireland: Land of Legends, this year will also see the launch of the Brisbane Irish Festival, which aims to encompass the entire spectrum of Irish culture including music, dance, film, and food. www.queenslandirish.com

12 mar

ADelAiDe Cup

One of the most popular and exciting races held every year, the Adelaide Cup is the feature race of the Adelaide Cup Carnival. Like the Melbourne Cup, the Adelaide Cup is run over the traditional cup distance of 3200m. Racing enthusiasts will be entertained with an elite line-up of races during the carnival. www.adelaidecup.com.au

15-17 mar

worlD’s greAtest sHAve

World’s Greatest Shave raises funds for the Leukaemia Foundation, providing free practical and emotional support to people with blood cancer and their families, as well as investing millions in research. From 15-17 March 2012, thousands of people will be sponsored to shave, colour or wax their hair to help those suffering with blood cancer. www.worldsgreatestshave.com

24 mar - 1 Apr

FrAnkie vAlli AnD tHe Four seAsons

For the first time in more than 20 years, American pop music icons Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons will be on tour in Australia visiting Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, the Gold Coast and Perth. The group brings some of their most popular hits such as Sherry, Let’s Hang On and Rag Doll, to our shores. www.ticketmaster.com.au

31 mar

eArtH Hour

Photographer David Kelly

In 2007 WWF-Australia, in partnership with Leo Burnett and Fairfax Media, initiated the first ever Earth Hour. The idea behind Earth Hour is to switch off all your lights and electrical devices for one hour. Since then, Earth Hour has rapidly gained momentum with millions of people in cities and towns across the planet getting behind the cause. www.wwf.org.au/earthhour

31 mar - 14 Apr

Queensland Ballet’s Alice in Wonderland

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AliCe in wonDerlAnD

Based on the books Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll, Queensland Ballet presents its production of Alice in Wonderland.

Artistic Director François Klaus has choreographed a witty, humorous and charming performance full of eclectic music and joyful dance. A great ballet for the whole family, join Alice on her magical adventure into Wonderland. www.queenslandballet.com.au

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Gold Coast City Gallery | The Arts Centre Gold Coast

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Hany Armanious – The Golden Thread

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The Australian premiere of works shown at the 54th Venice Biennale 2011, alongside a suite of new works and artist’s book developed for MUMA. The first major exhibition of Hany Armanious’ work in Melbourne, The Golden Thread builds upon a burgeoning critical reception that has grown around the artist’s work internationally over the past decade.

Escape the heat and visit a white hot period in Australian surfing culture.

Experience the tensions behind the development of professional surfing at the 1972 World Titles. Learn about the time when surfers were equally reckless in and out of the water when the subversive drug and music culture of the 1970s shook the surfing community.

Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.

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Anne Smerdon – Symbiosis

– Contemporary Chinese and Australian Prints 10 February – 27 May 2012 An exciting exhibition featuring Australian and Chinese artists working in the tradition of fine art printmaking. Comprising artworks by 25 Chinese and 25 Australian artists, this exhibition aims to provide audiences with a unique cultural insight.

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– T h o M A s M e r To n

18 February – 17 March 2012 The Gold Coast’s Anne Smerdon presents her very first solo show, Symbiosis. Anne’s signature whimsical folk style of painting is married with intricate detailing which stems from her background as a student of architecture. The whimsy and meticulous patterning detail is brought to life by using watercolour, architectural ink and gold on paper.

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Modern Woman – Daughters and Lovers

Donald James Waters

1850 – 1918 | Drawings from the Musée d’Orsay, Paris

24 March – 24 June 2012 This exhibition of drawings by renowned French artists of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, celebrates the changing roles of women during the Belle Époque as depicted by leading artists of the time such as Edgar Degas, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Jean François Millet.

Permanent display Living in a rainforest surrounded by nature, Donald’s artworks are a reflection of his environment – the lush green of fernery, the flicker of a colourful lorikeet, the sun as it filters through the leaves. With paintings included in the Art Collection of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Donald’s career is fast gaining momentum on the international stage.

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the word Angelina Jolie is one of the world’s most famous actresses but she would prefer to be known as a mother and humanitarian. words Garth Pearce/The sun/The Interview People

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Angelina Jolie and partner Brad Pitt, who have three adopted kids (from Cambodia, Ethiopia and Vietnam) and three of their own, have given around £20million to charity in recent years.

Angelina and older brother James were brought up by mum Marcheline, who died, aged 56, in 2007.

Her dad, actor Jon Voight, 72, was divorced from her mother, when she was five.

Here, she talks to Garth Pearce about what her mum taught her.

“My mum always made it clear that I was her friend and that is a lesson on how to bring up my own children.

“When we talked, I felt she wanted to hear what I had to say. She enjoyed me and I feel I’m enjoying my kids.

articles described me as ‘Jon Voight’s daughter’.

“Any time I had a problem, Mum would ask: ‘What are you feeling? What are you thinking?

What are you doing?’ So she taught me to question myself.

“We would jokingly call her Marshmallow, instead of Marcheline, because she was the most gentle person in the world.

“But when it came to her kids, she was fierce in their protection.

“When I played Christine Collins in Changeling in 2008 I could relate to her, through my mum. She had that elegance and strength through knowing what was right. My mum was far too young to die (from cancer) but she did meet most of my kids, so I am grateful for that.

“If anybody ever tells me that I am a mother to them like my mum was to me, it will be a great compliment.” – A n G e l I n A J o l I e “We play together, we dance. Even though they’re all from different backgrounds, they feel like they’re part of the same family.

“My mum was my heroine. She was a generous, warm individual, who led a very private life but walked through it with kindness and grace.

“She would spend months trying to organise my birthday parties. Or she would spend a full day trying to compose the nicest thank-you letter to somebody. So, sometimes, when I want to take on the world, I try to remember it is important to sit down and ask the family how they are feeling.

“One of my boyfriends lived with me at my mum’s house when I was just 14. It was the smartest thing my mother could have done because, this way, we weren’t hanging out in a park together.

“We lived like a married couple for two years. By the time I was 16, I wanted my freedom and wanted to focus on work.

“So I graduated from high school early and went to work. I did not date until I met Jonny (Brit actor Jonny Lee Miller, her first husband) aged 19.

“I was my mum’s girlfriend. So I was able to talk to her about everything. I was drawn to acting as a little girl.

“My second name is my middle name (Angelina Jolie Voight) and it means ‘pretty angel’ apparently.

I did not want to be Voight, as an actress, because people would react to the name. Dad always used to apologise, when I was young, for the fact that

“I am so blessed to have healthy children and a great partner. We are having a wonderful time raising our kids together. There is a lot of love in our home.

“A turning point in my life came when I made Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (released in 2001), in England.

It involved filming, partly, in Cambodia [from where she adopted her first son, Maddox].

“I learned that the world is bigger than I thought it was and there were more important things than a film. I did not know much about Cambodia. I did not appreciate how beautiful it was and I had never met such open-hearted people.

“That film also helped me get in to shape. I smoked a lot, drank far too much, had way too much coffee and suffered from insomnia.

“The fitness coaches on Lara Croft adjusted me.

I had a certain amount of water, protein shakes, vitamins, my cigarettes were taken away and I was not allowed to drink alcohol.

“As for that role, I was loud and insane. I had too much fire for everyday life, so fitted into Lara Croft’s world perfectly.

“But once I became a mum, I realised it was far harder than being Lara Croft.

“I want my kids to appreciate how fortunate they are in life, compared with so many people who have nothing.

“If anybody ever tells me that I am a mother to them like my mum was to me, it will be a great compliment.”

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headline act

Tim Robbins

Blind Boys of Alabama

Beyond the blues With a stellar line-up of guest artists, the 2012 Byron Bay BluesFest is shaping up to be ‘the best ever’. words & photography Mark Burgin

Mavis Staples

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Gurumul

The festival crowd is a very laid back mix of the young and old, brought together by their love of music and the ability to get up close and personal with both the artists and fellow music fans.

The Byron Bay BluesFest is now in its 23rd year and has evolved from a quirky little festival for die-hard Blues fans to a world class celebration of the origins and successors to the Blues and Roots movement.

Over the years the festival has played host to a stellar line up of both Australian and overseas artists who often use the festival to kick start national tours and an exploration of the national music scene. 2011 saw headliners such as Bob Dylan, BB King, Elvis Costello and Grace Jones mixing it with Indie pop favourites Imogen Heap and Washington, plus Blues legends Mavis Staples, Irma Thomas, Aaron Neville and The Blind Boys of Alabama.

Throw in Gurumul, RockWiz, Jethro Tull, Ben Harper and George Clinton and you have a heady musical mix that has die-hard fans returning year after year for the laidback Byron blend of music, arts and food at a custom built festival site just north of the town.

The 2012 Festival is gearing up to be the biggest ever with the line up already featuring American legends Crosby, Stills and Nash, wild Irish folk-rockers The Pogues, The Who’s Roger Daltry, local hero John Butler, Buddy Guy, Donovan and 70s supergroup Yes. Add to this the usual mix of the famous and infamous, legends and newcomers and the cries of ‘best ever’ keep growing louder. Subsequent artist announcements are sure to keep the anticipation growing.

The festival crowd is a very laid back mix of the young and old, brought together by their love of music and the ability to get up close and personal with both the artists and fellow music fans. Whether you enjoy the sweaty crush in front of the stage, or a quiet camping chair experience a little further back, you are never far from the performers and hey, there are five performance stages to choose from at any one time, plus a myriad of eating, drinking and indulging diversions to fill your day and night.

This is not the mosh pit crowd of Big Day Out or Splendour in the Grass, nor is it the genteel civility of a winery concert – this is the real deal, where generations from the same family can dive into the authentic, heart felt music that has sprung from the Blues. The family friendly buzz, onsite camping and close proximity to the shops, restaurants and beaches of Byron Bay, have ensured that this festival is a regular winner of tourism events awards, and that a fan base of regulars sell out BluesFest tickets every year.

So if you have ever thought of going to a great music festival, but couldn’t handle the thought of mud, sweat and beers, or you just want to share some great music with your kids, your parents or your friends, get yourself down to the Byron Bay BluesFest. Your heart and soul, eyes and ears will thank you.

BYRoN BAY BLUESFEST 5-9 APRIL 2012 For more information and tickets visit www.bluesfest.com.au

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Gold Coast homes will be getting an overhaul like no other now that celebrity interior designer Glenn T has moved to town.

Having designed sets for a variety of television shows, including Home & Away, Breakers and Playing it Straight, Glenn is best known for his design work on the hit renovation show, Changing Rooms.

His passion for design started quite young. With no formal training or tertiary qualifications, Glenn created his very first set at the age of ten – painting a stone wall on his grandmother’s old bed sheets as a backdrop for his Sunday School Christmas play.

“When I was in high school I’d watch A Country Practice religiously and dream of the day I could ‘make’ shows like that,” he said. “I loved the idea that somewhere a group of amazing people was creating this image of a country town in a suburban Sydney studio. I knew that’s what I wanted to do.”

Since those early days with threadbare linen and poster paints, he has designed the sets for a number of local and touring stage productions including The Sound of Music, Annie, 42nd Street and Oklahoma!

As one of the country’s most in-demand production designers, Glenn most recently worked on the set of the Channel Ten mega-series Terra Nova and the station’s new primetime drama production Reef Doctors. Now, after nearly three decades in the television industry, he has packed up his Sydney home and relocated to the Gold Coast to expand his design company (www.glennt.com.au).

Glenn first fell in love with South East Queensland nearly 12 years ago when he worked on a production of Fiddler on the Roof at The Arts Centre Gold Coast.

“It’s a vibrant city, well maintained, filled with attractive public spaces and superb restaurants,” he said.

Glenn is now lending his advanced interior design and event theming skills to Gold Coasters looking to redesign their own homes or planning a special event.

“It’s all about settling on a budget, adopting a theme and choosing furnishings that are right for the room,” he said. “Everyone knows the kind of atmosphere they’d like to create within their homes, many just don’t know how to achieve it.”

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design and state-of-the-art materials, Brown

textural, and cocoon-like in shape, with subtle wing

for residential and commercial environments, both

Jordan continue to create furniture designed to

details. Featuring comfortable seating with a soft

indoors and out.

complement the leisure lifestyle – just as they did

silhouette in muted, earthy tones, the designs are

when they first set out 67 years ago.

meant to blend organically with any style.

The company’s distinctive silhouettes are

An industrial designer from Pasadena, California named R O B E R T B R O W N dreamed the idea of leisure furniture that could be used outdoors all year long. Mr. Brown designed a 5 piece collection which was sold in Bullock’s Department Store in the late 1930’s.

World War II brought the fledgling company to a halt, but in the early 1940’s Robert Brown was once again calling on Bullock’s with the now classic “Morning Glory” collection. Hubert Jordan joined Brown to bring Brown’s revolutionary concepts to a booming country embracing the idea of outdoor leisure.

1 9 6 0 K A N TA N

1971 KAILUA

1958 ELEGANCE longest continuous running collection launched

1945 WA L T E R L A M B BRONZE

WROUGHT IRON Sturdy and attractive material with a classic and contemporary look. Brown Jordan treated its metal with a rust and heat resistant finish so little maintenance was needed.

1961 CLASSIC I

1950 graduated from Yale University with degrees in Architecture and Fine Arts. Hall worked as an architectnbut soon discovered furniture design was his true passion. Hall Bradley received numerous design awards throughout his nearly 50 year career at Brown Jordan.

1970

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JOHN CALDWELL

1967 REGENT

1945 MORNING GLORY

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1960

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1972 BRADLEY VII

HALL BRADLEY

STRAP / LACE Brown Jordan first introduced vinyl strap in the Leisure collection in 1948. The color was impregnated into the vinyl for added color consistency and durability. This innovative material was woven onto the frame using one continuous piece of lace.

1965 SOL Y LUNA

1950 SUNSHADE

1948 LEISURE

1986 REGEN

1 9 6 1 TA M I A M I

1955 CLASSIC

1 9 4 9 D AY L I LY ( S M I T H S O N I A N ) 1987 Resources Council ROSCOE Design Commendation Award

1940

WROUGHT ALUMINUM Wrought aluminum is introduced as a light weight and rust resistant alternative to wrought iron.

This technique combines both extruded and cast aluminum parts that are then hand forged.

1 9 5 0 ’s R O N D O

EXTRUDED ALUMINUM is introduced as a light weight and rust resistant alternative to iron.

Rust stains on patios are no longer a concern and clean modern forms are achievable through the use of this new technology.

1 9 6 7 C A L C U T TA I I 1967 California Design Award

graduated from Art Center College of Design with a Bachelor of Arts degree and continued his education at California State College where he received a Masters of Arts degree.

His designs have won numerous awards and have been featured in many highly regarded design publications. John continues to be a very important member of Brown Jordan’s design team.

1983 QUANTUM 1983 American Society o ASID Design Excellence 1983 Resource Council R

1977 NOMAD 1978 PRELUDE

1979 CRICKET

Having gained a well-deserved international reputation for quality craftsmanship ...

Elements and Swim from the 2012 Richard Frinier Collection Elements and Swim are two compelling and innovative designs from one of Brown Jordan’s most prolific designers over the past 30 years – Richard Frinier. Richard is an internationally acclaimed veteran of the home furnishings industry. Originally a sculptor, lighting and case goods designer, he is the recipient of over 70 design excellence and career achievement awards.

Richard’s career includes more than 20 years at Brown Jordan, where he began as a staff designer in the early 1980s, evolving over time to become the company’s chief creative officer – overseeing product design and development, marketing, public relations and content for all brands under the Brown Jordan International umbrella.

Elements was created to bring thought to what can be achieved using the various elements of good design and stylish forms. The uniquely shaped and artfully crafted pieces, combine a new, hand-woven and mohair-textured Resinweave® with powder-coated aluminum frames, and set the stage for functional and flexible exterior and interior spaces.

Swim represents a fresh, light and sporty perspective for outdoor and casual living spaces with its linear profile made of powder-coated aluminum frames and Versatex® mesh taut sling upholstery. The clean lines and simple angular detail of the backrest suggest both movement and activity even at rest.

Elements and Swim will resonate with design enthusiasts everywhere for their dynamic forms, unique use of diverse materials, elegant new fabrics and subtle colour ways.

NUM roduced resistant iron. es both um parts rged.

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BROWN JORDAN 1987 FLORENTINE 1987 Resources Council ROSCOE Design Commendation Award

1995 EASTLAKE

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1 9 9 7 H AVA N A 1997 International Casual Furniture Market– ICFM Design Excellence Award 1997 Better Homes & Gardens–“Better by Design Award” 1998 Conde Nast / House & Garden Magazine– Beatrix Farrand Design Excellence Award

1980 Originally a sculptor, Richard Frinier’s designs reflect a beautiful and timeless sensibility. Richard is responsible for the introduction of many of Brown Jordan’s most recognizable collections. His most recent award winning collections include Still, Drift and Cloud Nine.

1983 QUANTUM 1983 American Society of International Designers– ASID Design Excellence Award 1983 Resource Council ROSCOE Design Commendation

1987 VENETIAN 1988 American Society of Interior Designers– ASID Design Excellence Award

1995 MESA

Nxt, Vu, Monaco, and Monaco Ville (2008).

2 0 0 7 P A R K WAY

2001 NXT 2000 International Casual Furniture Market– ICFM Design Excellence Award

1996 AEGEAN 1995 International Casual Furniture Market– ICFM Excellence Award

1990

RICHARD FRINIER

STAINLESS STEEL All stainless steel furniture is handand-machine-formed, fully welded, ground and polished to a high-sheen luster and soft-hand finish. Stainless steel is used in outdoor furniture for its strong property. Its chromium protects furniture from rust and corrosion. Seen on

R E S I N W E AV E All woven furniture features a high quality, synthetic resin fiber extruded into various profiles and colors. Uses traditional weaving techniques, the resin is hand-woven over extruded aluminum frames.

Our woven product is a special synthetic material that is 100% recyclable and perfect for indoor and outdoor use. It is fade resistant and will not crack, peel, or absorb stains or heat. The resin is color-impregnated making the color consistent throughout the product.

Seen on Eastlake Design which was popularly fashioned after late 18th and early 19th century natural wicker garden furniture. Weaving material with UV resistant stabilizers that preserve the beauty of the furniture. Labor intensive hand-woven details.

1986 REGENT

Elements sectional sofa

VERSATEX MESH Versatex mesh seating material is constructed from polyester threads dipped in vinyl coating, then stretched by machine to their maximum “give”.

100% solution dyed acrylic Versatex mesh is light-weight, non-allergenic, ® dries quickly, is washable, and draws moisture away to prevent rotting or shrinking.

TEAK WOOD All wood furniture is handcrafted and machine-shaped of plantationgrown teak. Highlights include traditional wood joinery and contemporary fastening techniques. Furniture is hand-sanded to provide a low-sheen, soft-hand and golden-hued finish. Without wax or oil treatment, the wood will patina over time to a soft, silver-gray color. Seen on Canyon, Mesa, and 1992 Mission Teak.

MISSION TEAK

1998 MERIDIAN 1998 International Casual Furniture Market– ICFM Design Excellence Award 1998 International Casual Furniture Market– Lillian B. Winchester “Best of Show” Award

2010 OPEN 2011 CLOUD NINE

2011 Award of Excellence–IIDA/HD Product Design Competition 2011 International Design Excellence Award, Bronze–IDSA

2 0 1 1 S T I L L T R AY S

2011 ARCHITECT

2008 ZEPHYR 2008 International Casual Furniture Market–Lillian B. Winchester “Best of Show” Award

2000 2009 SIROCCO 2009 Pinnacle Design Achievement Awards Finalist, Summer/Casual Furniture–ASFD

PARABOLIC First used on Wave and Coast Sling, offering a leadingedge design in casual furniture and upholstery. Exclusive to Brown Jordan, this technically advanced fabric is highly UV resistant and breathable. Its been designed to be as comfortable as it is durable for use both indoor and out.

2003 COAST SLING

2 0 0 3 W AV E 2002 Honorable Mention IIDA/HD Product Design Competition

2000 FUSION

2010 2011 SHAPE 2011 STILL 2011 Award of Excellence– IIDA/HD Product Design Competition

2011 DRIFT

Winner of About.com 2011 Reader’s Choice Award—Best Outdoor Patio Furniture

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Gucci Luggage in navy and black $1,235 1300 442 878 | www.gucci.com

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Montblanc Lady elegance Cabochon watch $2,620 1300 364 810 | www.montblanc.com

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fashion first

Retail e-Tail Henrietta Dups investigates how the Sunshine State’s fashion retailers are keeping pace with the online shopping phenomena.

It seems a lifetime ago that I last went out for an entire day of shopping with a girlfriend or my sisters. It is not that I no longer enjoy shopping as a social and sartorial activity but rather that I am just too time poor (and currently live in a regional mining town with only a limited number of retailers to get my fashion fixes from).

Like many other women in my situation I turned to the internet to do my window shopping and pre-shop planning for my monthly weekend trips

opting for a gorgeous pair of turquoise flat sandals from local designer/e-tailer www.nat-sui.com, who offer free postage anywhere in Australia. The shoes arrived two days later, beautifully packaged, fit perfectly and I was hooked. I had morphed into a true Sartorial Surfer.

This made me wonder ‘Am I the only person opting to shop online or is everyone doing it? And if we are still spending our money, albeit online, why is the retail sector slumped?’

… the good news is that consumers have not stopped shopping or spending, however, they have changed the way they do it.

Maiocchi Whoopsadaisy Dress

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to Brisbane. Then I discovered that catching up with family and friends, planning my wedding and house hunting were taking up these precious once a month visits, leaving me no time to pound the Edward St, James St and Latrobe Tce pavements for my wardrobe whims, let alone necessities.

I am no novice to online shopping, but for the past few years I kept it strictly to beauty and perfume staples from www.strawberrynet.com as the site offered free shipping. However, I recently discovered that more and more online fashion retailers are now offering free shipping, and some even cover the cost of returning items that do not fit or suit. This revelation, coupled with my geographic situation, was all the encouragement I needed to take the plunge from perusing to purchasing.

I played it safe with my first major online purchase,

An avid and active supporter of local labels I decided to do my own investigation into the state of our fashion retail market. The retail slump has become a regular feature on the news with national department stores such as David Jones and Myer reporting a drop in sales for the past financial year and fashion label Colorado going into receivership and closing 140 of its stores this year. Bricks and mortar retailers are blaming everything from the global financial uncertainty, the strong Australian dollar and the shaky Australian stock market, through to local consumers spending their money overseas with online retailers.

There is some truth to these allegations. With the current strength of the Australian dollar, it is now affordable to shop with overseas online retailers such as www.net-a-porter.com and mywardrobe.com.

From left: Nat-sui Sirocco sandal Fenton Versaille multi-layered necklace Marlon black nappa & petrol karung lizard platform Baystreet Messenger bag

Both companies recently reported that Australia is their third largest market, demonstrating that Australian shoppers are still purchasing, but are spending with overseas e-tailers because local retailers are not offering the products or the accessibility. Teresa Gomez and Fiona Malcomson jumped on this statistic launching their e-boutique www.threadbare.co in August 2011. This was deemed by some as a risky move right in the midst of the retail slump.

Modelling their business on the success of www.net-a-porter.com, Threadbare publishes a fortnightly e-magazine featuring slick fashion shoots to ‘inspire and delight’ their customers, and a weekly e-newsletter to keep their customer informed. Both media assist in giving Threadbare a ‘digital voice’ that personifies the brand’s identity.

Stocking hard to come by national labels such as Ellery, Josh Goot, Fernando Frisoni and Dion Lee, alongside international labels Faster by Mark Faster and Georgia Hardinge (heralded by Vogue UK as ‘the next one to watch’), has proved a winning formula with the average spend per sale increasing by 200 per cent since the launch.

Threadbare’s customer base is already global with sales coming from Australia, USA, UK, Switzerland, Sweden and the UAE. In fact, Threadbare has had purchases of USA labels to USA customers and European labels to European customers. This shows that consumer behaviour and mentality are similar around the globe. According to Teresa, the global consumer thought process is: ‘If I can get my item delivered to my door without any hassles … arriving beautifully packaged like a special gift to myself, then I am going to buy online from anywhere in the world. Because it is better than having >>

Sacha Drake Xian Kaftan in Sunset

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The global consumer thought process is: ‘If I can get my item delivered to my door without any hassles … arriving beautifully packaged like a special gift to myself, then I am going to buy online from anywhere in the world’.

Talulah Inspire Love dress

Talulah The Desert Blossom dress

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to trek to the shops, find a car-park, pay for a car-

www.maiocchi.com.au which opened for business

park and then maybe not even find the item I want

in 2009 and accounts for ten per cent of sales.

in my size’.

Deanne, like Sacha, has noticed that customers

Joshua Sacheri, designer and founder of

‘are being cautious … limiting their buying to

Subfusco, took the bold move to adapt to the

special pieces that really catch their eye’. This

changing market and closed his Fortitude Valley

new consumer trend has worked in the label’s

store in July 2011 to focus solely on his e-boutique

favour resulting in improved sales. Moving forward

(launched in November 2010). Subfusco has an

Deanne is currently working on creating her own

ever-increasing international client base in London,

fabric prints which will be exclusive to the Maiocchi

Berlin and New York, alongside the majority of its

label thus building on their unique product.

Australian clients being based in Sydney, so it made

Designer Kelli Wharton debuted her Brisbane

sense to downsize and focus on the products and

label Talulah in 2005, selling her product through

the design.

stockists around Australia. Her designs proved so

On the other hand, local designer shoe label Tom

popular that in 2007 she launched her e-boutique

Gunn opened a pop-up store on James St in March

www.talulah.com.au allowing her customers to

2011 to coincide with the launch of their e-boutique

access complete collections and have the Talulah

www.tomgunn.com. The pop-up store proved so

experience as she intended it. Talulah does not

successful that they are keeping it long-term.

have a bricks and mortar shopfront, therefore the

So the good news is that consumers have not

main aim is to drive business to their stockists and

stopped shopping or spending, however, they

their e-boutique. Kelli admits: ‘It has been a difficult

have changed the way they do it. As local designer

few years for retail in general but, from that, we

Sacha Drake points out: ‘[Today] there is a focus

have seen a lot of innovation both by designers

on real quality and value for money. Customers

and retailers’. With this in mind, Kelli recently took

are buying garments based on number of wears

the innovative step and launched one of Australia’s

beyond the immediate occasion they may be

first iPhone applications by a designer fashion label.

buying for’. Sacha opened her flagship store in

The App enables Talulah customers to browse the

Paddington in 2009 shortly followed by the launch

latest collections, locate the nearest Talulah stockist

of her e-boutique www.sachadrake.com in the

should they wish to try the garment on to get that

same year. The creation of the e-boutique was

instant ‘purchase and wear’ satisfaction, and

in response to overwhelming customer demand,

keep up to date with the latest news. The Talulah

and as Sacha sees it, the e-boutique is her shop

e-boutique is iPhone compatible which means that

window to the world, making her products instantly

no matter what your location or timezone you can

accessible to her customers anywhere, anytime.

shop at the touch of a button 24/7.

It was a wise investment that continues to grow

It is apparent from these conversations that the

with sales from the internet currently making up

retailers playing the blame game are in the minority

15 per cent of their total sales (not bad given the

– refusing to adapt, look for solutions or see the

industry standard is 13 per cent). Sacha’s business

magnitude of opportunities in this exciting and

has remained strong during this retail slump due to

evolving retail market. Australian businesses need

her team working harder than ever to innovate and

to realise that this new online shopping phenomena

deliver better designed products and great service

is not about losing local customers but gaining a

at a fair price.

world of consumers. For the savvy businesses and

Deanne Maiocchi launched her label ten

labels embracing this retail evolution both the virtual

years ago and now has three Maiocchi shop

world and the real world are at their feet, and as for

fronts around Brisbane plus her e-boutique

the consumer – we have the best of both worlds.

fashion first

Covet words henrietta enrietta Dups

PEACOCK PLUMAGE These stunning Tiffany & Co. peacock-style feather chandelier earrings with pear-shaped tanzanites and diamonds in platinum will ensure you are the centre of attention wherever you may be. Be sure to show off your plumage with perfectly styled hair – whether it be slightly tousled, poker straight or slicked back – allowing your earrings to preen and pose. www.tiffany.com/au

PACIFIC PRINCESS Mesmerise like a mermaid in Tengdahl’s simple and sexy, yet casually elegant, pacific blue maxi dress. Adorn with long strands of pearls and diamante flat sandals for the al fresco Brisbane lifestyle – stroll the South Bank boardwalk and discover the tantalising cocktails at Cove Bar or enjoy a delicious dinner at Stokehouse. www.tengdahl.com

PERFECT PINS

Parade your sun bronzed legs on a pedestal this summer with the suede aqua and turquoise ‘Parker’ platform strappy stilettos by Tom Gunn for Gary Bigeni.

This ‘lust worthy‘ pair of stilettos will create the illusion of lithe, shapely legs, adding a glamorous and sensual allure to any outfit. Ensure your toes are perfectly pedicured and painted with a colour pop in yellow, pink or orange nail varnish. www.tomgunn.com

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looking good

Summer skin

It’s summer … which means it’s time to go out and enjoy the outdoors, feeling as confident and comfortable in your skin as you can possibly be. words linette Gramstad

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It is quite amazing how much your skin is affected by internal factors such as how you treat your body and what you put into it.

To have radiant looking skin you really do need to be doing the right things on the inside as well as the outside as this will create healthier skin and also a healthier, happier you.

It is quite amazing how much your skin is affected by internal factors such as how you treat your body and what you put into it.

Try to add lots of antioxidants into your diet. This is very important, especially in today’s society, as our diets can be quite lacking in nutrients due to our busy schedules and the convenience of fast foods.

Antioxidants are anti-ageing but also help our bodies work more efficiently and can help to prevent cancer cells turning cancerous. You can get powerful antioxidants in tablet form and also in foods such as fruits and vegetables, especially blueberries and green vegetables. Spinach, in particular, is a power food.

Omega-3, -6 and -9 are also highly beneficial to the body and skin. They are not produced naturally but the body accepts them and thrives on them.

Omega-3 improves immunity in the skin and is available in fish oil capsules. Omega-6 is in evening primrose and is good for hormonal skin. Omega -3, -6, and -9 are all available in flaxseed oil which is great for a dry and menopausal skin. If you are on medication or have high blood pressure make sure you check with your GP before taking fish oil as this can thin your blood.

If your diet is lacking nutrients you can also look at taking: Vitamin C and Vitamin E for anti-ageing protection against sun exposure; Silica, which helps heal and prevent elasticity loss; and Zinc, which is especially good for oily/acne skins. Iron is great for reducing dark circles under the eyes as it increases oxygen to cells and tissues but you have to be careful not to take too much iron therefore a blood test is recommended to check your iron levels. Magnesium, which is naturally found in the body’s cells and tissues, aids in keeping muscles as they should be and helps maintain nerve functions. Calcium is especially great for women to prevent weak bones and osteoarthritis.

Research which foods you can include in your diet to add vitamins and minerals. You should also pay your GP a visit before taking supplements.

GIVE YoUR SKIN A dEToX BEFoRE SUMMER • Drink plenty of water, especially in humid conditions (aim for two litres a day).

• Cut out as much alcohol as possible.

• Reduce your dairy intake, especially cheese (opt for white instead of yellow cheese).

• Exercise to increase oxygen and blood flow.

• Cut down on salty and fatty foods.

• Cut down on sugar and minimise natural sugars such as fruits to the daily recommendation.

• Eat less red meat – replace with fish, especially salmon.

• Eat plenty of green leafy vegetables for vitamins, iron and magnesium.

• Add seeds and some selected natural nuts, such as sunflower seeds, chia seeds and almonds into your diet.

• Try to avoid or cut down on caffeinated drinks.

FEEd YoUR SKIN oN THE oUTSIdE Too Try a deep cleansing facial: A deep cleansing facial entails a beautiful cleansing and exfoliation process as well as the use of steam followed by a hydrating mask treatment. If needed extractions may also be performed to clean the pores. This is a fantastic facial for most people, however, if you have sensitive skin it may be too stimulating. Deep cleansing is well-suited to those who feel their skin is a bit congested and needs a good clean and detoxification. This facial also helps improve circulation and tones and firms the skin when massage takes place. You don’t need to adhere to the facial as it appears on the menu – let your therapist be creative and do what’s best for your skin!

An oxygen facial: This is an interesting treatment, which delivers pure oxygen and moisturisers into the skin via a machine, allowing them to be absorbed readily into the skin. As a result, the skin is pumped full of moisture leaving it dewy, soft to touch, and less blotchy. There are also great anti-ageing benefits.

This is a great temporary fix to the skin so it is ideal before a special occasion or having photos taken. or an advanced hydrating facial: Look out for salons that use advanced products as they will usually offer some great hydration facials. Or, if there are no moisturising treatments on the menu, it is good to ask what they can offer and then have them design a treatment for you. An advanced facial should aim to fix your skin long term and put antioxidants into the skin to fight damaging free radical molecules. Some excellent products will be infused into the skin – this can be done manually or by iontophoresis, which is an electro current that pushes product deep into the skin. An advanced exfoliation can also take place alongside intense infusion and nourishment with use of products mainly consisting of ingredients such as Hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Lactic acid, essential fatty acids and more. This kind of treatment really does take your skin to another level and should leave it so indulged with moisture that it glows. doN’T FoRGET THE BodY In order to detoxify itself the skin will perspire to release toxins, so cell turnover can be high. For an excellent body detox try exfoliation two to three times per week and look at combining it with dry body brushing in circular motions as this is also good for circulation. Book in for a massage, especially Swedish or lymphatic drainage, as they are excellent for removing toxins, improving circulation and firming skin. Try a body wrap. This involves an all over salt scrub glow and a nourishing and detoxing body mask, followed by a moisturising massage. If you can, spend a few hours at a day spa. It is a great opportunity to utilise their sauna and other facilities to boost your detoxification. Take the opportunity to really treat yourself and include a vichy shower after your body wrap. This is a relaxing soft water massage, which is extremely calming and relaxing.

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see & be seen

Academic acknowledgement

▼ Ann

& Richard Glenister with Susan DeVries

Where: The Villa, Nerang When: 30 November 2011 What: Griffith University Vice Chancellor and President Ian O’Connor hosted an exclusive cocktail reception at The Villa to thank supporters for their ongoing contributions to the university during 2011.

▲

Mayor Ron Clarke & Mayoress Mrs Helen Clarke

▼ Stuart Charlton, Frank Byrne & Vice Chancellor and President Ian O’Connor

▲

Chancellor Leneen Forde, David Morgan & Virginia Fay

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Meredith Jackson & Travis Auld

▼ Kathy

& Gary Baildon

▼ Baslyn

Beel & Jennifer Bartels

photography limetree events

▲ Philip

Leitch & Jade Kohler

▲ Ken

Vernon & Councillor Dawn Crichlow

▲ Dave

Houston & Karin Van Vliet

celebrate life. italian style.

tartufo ristorante + wine bar emporium | 1000 ann street fortitude valley qld 4006 p (07) 3852 1500 | f (07) 3852 1400 www.tartufo.com.au lunch + dinner seven days

see & be seen

Style setters

▼ Phoebe

& Angus Ogilvie

Where: Mitchell Ogilvie, Brisbane When: 30 November 2011 What: Guests were treated to an evening of fine

▼ Craig

Williamson & Emma Simpson with Kimberley Busteed

Champagne and canapés at the opening of the new Mitchell Ogilvie menswear boutique. With French Oak parquetry floors and oak panelled walls, and showcasing an array of stunning suits and accessories, this elegant boutique is the perfect setting for any discerning male.

▲ Aung

& Ana Lynn

▲

Clayton & Lisa Rondo with Vanessa & Yusuf Jenkins

▲ Kate

Norris & Tom O’Driscoll

▼ Mitchell

Oakley’Smith & Adrian Spence

& Rod Pilbeam with Fred Skordon

▲ Mary

& Trevor Dickinson

photography Fletcher Photography

▼ Judy

▲ Mitchell

& Samantha Ogilvie

▲ Nia

& Robert Rowe

see & be seen

Ballet at its best

▼ Kasha

Peace & Albert Tate

▲ Koren

Helgis & Belinda Seeney

Where: Playhouse, QPAC, Brisbane When: 3 December 2011 What: Audience members enjoyed the opening performance of Queensland Ballet’s production of Swan Lake. Artistic Director François Klaus’s interpretation of this classic production tells the story of love and betrayal through amazing costumes, breathtaking dance and the celebrated music of Tchaikovsky.

▲ Amy

Davis & Nathan Merriweather

Floors

▼ Carly

Gilmore & Ryan Barker

▲ Isabeau

Williams & Zoe Walker

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▼ Laurence

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▼ Matt

Rixon & Krystal Mollenhase

photography Fletcher Photography

▲ Leandi

& Melt Sulta

▲ Claire

Phipps & Rachael Walsh

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see & be seen

Doing it for the kids

▼ Jon

& Janine Harris with Julie & Andy Payne

Where: Salt Village, Kingscliff When: 16-19 December 2011 What: The 4 ASD Kids Weekend involved a packed

▼ Ian

Abbott with Jo & Michael Maxwell and Stuart & Jo Abbott

calendar of fund-raising events including a gala charity function, a celebrity golf day and ladies brunch.

Spectacular live entertainment, fireworks and a strong celebrity contingent provided the platform to raise in excess of $200,000 for the 4 ASD Kids campaign.

▲ Mat

Rogers & Chloe Maxwell

▲ Robbie

& Angelique McEwen

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Culinary excellence Absynthe is a star of the Gold Coast dining scene. photography limetree events

once named ‘The land of culinary emptiness’

by Gourmet Traveller magazine, the Gold Coast is now home to a wide variety of quality dining experiences, including Absynthe restaurant and bar.

Now in its sixth year, this award-winning restaurant has gained national recognition in the competitive gastronomic arena – a huge feat considering Absynthe is a fine dining restaurant located in the heart of the Surfers Paradise party district.

Utilising only the freshest ingredients, sourced largely from local markets, Absynthe continues to raise the bar in innovative cuisine.

Take the new summer a la carte menu, which has a focus on the best quality Australian beef, for example. As always, they have kept Absynthe signature dishes such as the Australian venison with foie gras, frozen raspberries and dark chocolate on the menu, then added new taste sensations such as roasted blade of Wagyu beef with green asparagus, lotus roots and Beurre Café de Paris.

In addition to the a la carte dishes, Absynthe offers a sumptuous seven-course degustation menu. This ‘Journey into Taste’ is available five nights a week and changes weekly to keep abreast of seasonal produce.

With an impressive list of awards and accolades lining the walls, Absynthe has helped turn the Gold Coast into a gastronome’s paradise.

Absynthe Awards & Accolades: • Voted Queensland’s Best Restaurant five years in a row by Gourmet Traveller • 2012 Two Chef Hats in the Australian Good Food Guide • 2010 Tourism Australia Best Tourism Award • 2009/2010 Courier Mail Three Star Award Queensland Food and Wine • • •

2007 Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide Best Regional Restaurant of the year 2007 Restaurant and Catering Award Best Fine Dining Restaurant, Best Chef/Owner 2007 Restaurant and Catering Queensland Award for Excellence ABSYNTHE For reservations

T +61 7 5504 6466 W www.absynthe.com.au

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Under the stars Now in its third year, Sanctuary Cove’s Candles and Cuisine is once again set to shine.

Take a step outside and the night sky in Queensland really puts on a show – with the stars twinkling overhead and the pleasant autumn temperature setting in, there could hardly be a more perfect backdrop for the ‘Candles and Cuisine’ dinner at Sanctuary Cove.

Set to take place on Saturday 31 March 2012, Candles and Cuisine will once again live up to its name, illuminating the avenues of The Marine Village and delivering a sensational dining experience. With long communal tables spanning from Masthead Way around to the waterfront of The Promenade, Sanctuary Cove’s restaurateurs will take their gourmet talents al fresco for guests to enjoy an evening of elegance and indulgence.

Now one of the most highly anticipated events on the Sanctuary Cove calendar, Candles and Cuisine is the perfect excuse for guests to get out of the city for a weekend and to dress up in their cocktail finest.

With street performers weaving in and out of shadows regaling guests and live entertainment to set the mood, Candles and Cuisine 2012 will no doubt be the most memorable yet. Having steadily grown since the inaugural event in 2010, this year’s extravaganza expects upward of 500 guests and is again set to be a sell-out.

Sanctuary Cove restaurants are in the process of designing special menus for the evening and tickets can be purchased via these vendors, allowing diners to choose their cuisine for the night.

The evening will commence with pre-dinner drinks at 6pm, before guests are seated for dinner at 7pm. The event will carry on into the night with an after-party comprising dancing and cocktails.

Mulpha Sanctuary Cove (Developments) Pty Limited’s General Manager Events and Marketing Sue Thomson is again looking forward to this spectacular event.

“It’s a wonderful opportunity to showcase the beautiful resort lifestyle here at Sanctuary Cove.

It’s such a unique concept that has thrived in the perfect setting of The Marine Village. It’s also a very exciting community event – one which we hope will continue to grow,” she said.

Candles and Cuisine is the perfect opportunity to experience the exceptional quality of life at Sanctuary Cove. As further information comes to hand it will be available at www.sanctuarycove.com

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Food al fresco

Tony Harper takes us outside the kitchen for some delicious summer dining.

Queensland and the outdoors … there’s no

Luke is a guy whose tentacles reach very far

argument, it’s hand in glove sort of stuff. But I’d be

afield, with restaurants in Melbourne, Sydney,

telling lies if I said that my life contained a fairytale

Tokyo and Singapore and his latest venture right

Ingredients

run of wonderful al fresco events. The brutal reality

on our doorstep … Salt Grill at the Surfers Paradise

16 large green prawns, peeled and deveined

contains too much watermelon, overdone rump,

Hilton. He has the skills to create dishes of great

(tail intact)

burnt sausages and tomato sauce to be considered

style and finesse, but the depth of his talent

1 tbsp olive oil

any sort of stellar example.

lies in his ability to make extraordinary food out

But I’ve grown up (well, according to my wife I haven’t quite but that’s a different story) and outdoor dining is now a regular and much loved part of my repertoire – sometimes on the deck of a restaurant watching the water roll by, but mostly in my backyard feeding the kids or having friends around for a lazy and long Sunday lunch.

I’m a creature of whims and fads, so the menu changes with the seasons, current obsessions and my mood. But the ground-rules never shift: prepare

“Enjoying food with family and friends is one of the great pleasures in life. Fresh produce, simply cooked is all you need for successfully entertaining

2 tbsp pine nuts 4 small zucchini, grated 4 tbsp currants, marinated in port for at least ½ hour 12 basil leaves, finely sliced, plus extra for garnish Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

at home. I simply could not do without a barbecue

Extra virgin olive oil to drizzle

– for entertaining and grilling great veggies and

Method

meat. I love playing around with new creations and

1. Barbecue or chargrill the prawns on high

experimenting with spices.

“Like everyone, I’m a busy person and when I’m

heat for approximately two minutes each side, or until they turn pink in colour.

not travelling I love to have friends around to cook for

2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a saucepan, add

them. I just do family style service, where I put the

the pine nuts and stir until lightly toasted.

make food that can be grazed and shared: al fresco

dishes in the centre of the table and let guests just

3. Add the zucchini and drained currants and

dining shouldn’t be a rushed affair.

help themselves.

well in advance so you can spend as much time as possible socialising instead of tied to the stove and

But I am merely a well-informed amateur. For this

“Always have good music in the background, not

story I asked the advice of a couple of professionals.

too loud. I always have something like Frank Sinatra

One of the most memorable al fresco meals I’ve

playing, most people like his style of music.

ever enjoyed was a long Sunday lunch for 20 put on by one of our country’s top chefs – Luke Mangan.

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of simplicity.

LUKE MANGAN’S BARBECUEd PRAWNS

“Always pay attention to people’s glasses … and most of all enjoy!”

stir for a couple of minutes.

4. Add the basil and season.

5. To serve, place a quarter of the zucchini mixture on each plate and sit four cooked prawns on top.

6. Garnish with extra basil and drizzle with olive oil.

... prepare well in advance so you can spend as much time as possible socialising instead of tied to the stove ...

For drinks, I turned to Marco Pereira.

Marco owns and operates Canvas, a fabulous, vintage-inspired small bar in Woolloongabba’s Antique Precinct. The venue has become Brisbane’s most awarded small bar and was recently crowned Best New Bar at the Australian Bar Awards. It is a wonderful place to spend a few hours mulling over the spirits list.

Marco is one of only a few Australian bartenders to win an international cocktail competition – taking out the Angostura International Mixology competition in Trinidad & Tobago in 2006. On the local stage he was also the 2007 Smirnoff Black Copper Cup champion, the Wildcard for the Diageo World Class competition in 2010 and has repeatedly been nominated for Australian bartender of the year.

He knows his drinks.

“The long hot Queensland summer is a busy time of year in the bar industry as people flock into air-conditioned or open-air venues for a heavy helping of refreshment! Fresh, cool, long drinks or punches are generally the flavour of the season and I personally like to balance the natural sweetness of fruit with other ingredients such as bitters or sour citrus.

“It’s always a good idea to have a cracking punch recipe on hand for the many barbecues and gatherings across the festive season in particular. These work so well with the naturally relaxed, sharing vibe of al fresco dining.”

MARCo PEREIRA’S PARASoUL PUNCH Ingredients 200mls 42 Below passionfruit vodka 120mls Aperol 80mls strawberry juice/crushed strawberries 150mls white grapefruit juice 80mls passionfruit pulp 3 stalks of roughly chopped celery 400mls Prosecco (Italian dry sparkling) Seasonal fruit Method 1. Put all ingredients except Prosecco in a punch bowl.

2. Stir with generous amount of ice cubes.

3. Top with Prosecco.

4. Add as much seasonal fruit – such as mint, peach, watermelon – as you can!

Thankfully it appears that al fresco entertaining has come a long way from the enjoyable, but hardly inspirational, weekend lunches of my childhood. Fourex stubbies and cremated meat have given way to more inspirational food that celebrates the stunning array of fresh food now available to us and a drinks list that is as long as our imaginations. I’d encourage all readers to try out the recipes given by Luke and Marco, and if you can’t quite make them work, take a detour to Salt Grill and Canvas to see how it is done.

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Perfect pasta Fresh, local ingredients are the secret behind this appetising pasta dish from Chill on Tedder.

Leesa and Daran Glasgow

Successful restaurateurs Leesa and daran Glasgow know all about juggling and trying to achieve a work/lifestyle balance.

Leesa and Daran have been running awardwinning restaurant Chill on Tedder, located in the exclusive dining strip of Tedder Avenue in Main Beach, since April 2006. Daran is the Executive Chef while Leesa oversees the front of house and marketing operations.

With two young and very active boys, fiveyear-old Ethan and Leon, 3, to add into the mix, restaurant proprietorship is not always easy.

Working long hours and weekends can provide a challenge for family life, however, this busy couple take it in their stride.

Both Leesa and Daran make an effort to spend quality time with the boys on a daily basis and enjoy a family day on Sundays.

“Customers are the most important element in any business, yet it’s family life that makes us who we are,” says Daran. “We want our boys to grow up in a loving environment and with an understanding of a good work ethic.”

“Our boys love the restaurant,” adds Leesa.

“There is nothing better than bringing them into the restaurant in the afternoon for a quick hello with Dad so they get to see the busy environment that we work in, taste some of those wonderful beer battered chips and also swap tales with our work team.

“I think our boys will definitely grow up with an appreciation of great food and the knowledge that if you work hard, you can achieve your goals.”

CHILL oN TEddER For reservations

T +61 7 5528 0388 W www.chillontedder.com.au

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“I think our boys will definitely grow up with an appreciation of great food and the knowledge that if you work hard, you can achieve your goals.” – l e es A G l A s G oW

FRESH SPANNER CRAB LINGUINE Ingredients 250g raw local spanner crab meat 2 chillies (finely chopped) 2 cloves of garlic (finely chopped) ¼ bunch flat-leaf parsley (finely chopped) 20g salted capers 30ml lime juice 50ml extra virgin olive oil 500g dried linguine pasta Method 1. Add linguine pasta into a pot of salted boiling water and cook as per instructions.

2. While pasta cooks, heat oil in another heavy-based saucepan and add freshly chopped garlic and chilli.

3. Sweat off garlic and chilli for one minute and then add the crab meat.

4. Cook until crab meat is just cooked through (the colour of the meat should be white and orange).

5. Add parsley, capers and lime juice.

6. Once the pasta has finished cooking, drain and add to the crab mixture and stir.

7. Season with salt and pepper to taste and finish with a drizzle of olive oil.

8. Serve evenly between four pasta bowls.

Serves 4

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Eat well From refined contemporary dining overlooking the water to quick takeaway meals made with fresh local produce; Sanctuary Cove’s Marine Village caters to the spectrum of tastes and occasions.

Virginia Woolf famously penned ‘one cannot

is friendly and warm and diners are actively

revolutionary Enomatic machines which allow

think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not

encouraged to savour every sip, relish every bite

patrons to try the wine before they buy it, saving

dined well’ and thanks to the array of new dining

and share the De Vincentiis’ love for food.

wine drinkers from the dreaded experience of a

options, the latter is more than taken care of at

Adding to Sanctuary Cove’s culinary evolution

disappointing drop.

is Cove Tavern, the latest venture from renowned

Sanctuary Cove’s iconic seafood institution

a

restaurateur Max Alfieri, owner of the village’s

George’s Paragon has also embraced the

transformation in recent months attracting a range

cherished ioesco café cucina bar, and business

village’s transformation and has taken over an

of innovative new restaurants offering a bespoke

partner Adam Waller.

adjoining tenancy effectively making it one of

Sanctuary Cove.

The

Marine

Village

has

undergone

dining experience.

Brothers Marco and Davide De Vincentiis, the creative minds behind RAW Kitchen & Espresso,

Cove Tavern offers a quality ‘gastropub’ menu

in

a

relaxed

yet

sophisticated

and

modern environment.

the largest restaurants in Queensland covering 1100 square metres.

Famous for its half-priced seafood lunches,

had visions of establishing a Melbourne-esque cafe

Max said his vision for the tavern was to go

George’s Paragon has been operating at Sanctuary

that offered an upmarket yet relaxed dining culture

back to basics and include all of the traditional pub

Cove for 21 years which makes it arguably

with a strong focus on amazing coffee and locally

favourites but give them a modern twist.

one of the village’s longest running and most

sourced produce.

The innovative philosophy behind the restaurant

“We wanted to recreate the classic ‘old pub’ feel, with a unique urban edge,” says Max.

is that everything is stripped back and raw in the

With lunches from $20 and a large selection of

sense that the food is not over-prepared, over-

wine and boutique beer on tap, Cove Tavern has

processed or over-handled.

quickly become a favourite for locals.

“Our food is not raw, but our philosophy is,” says Marco De Vincentiis.

“At RAW Kitchen & Espresso we believe that good food relies on quality ingredients, treated

Far removed from soggy newspaper-clad fish and chips, Cove Tavern also offers freshly cooked take-away options, perfect for a picnic on the Village Green.

iconic establishments.

“It is an honour and a privilege to have become ingrained in Sanctuary Cove’s rich history,” owner George Tassis said.

“I love Sanctuary Cove. I loved it 21 years ago when we set up the very first George’s Paragon and I still love it today,” he said.

“A lot has changed in The Marine Village throughout the years but one thing has remained

In a first for The Marine Village, wine enthusiasts

constant, Sanctuary Cove is still a wonderful spot

“Our aim was to offer delicious rustic cooking

are taken care of with a boutique wine cellar. The

to sit and enjoy a fabulous fresh seafood lunch

with a modern flair, showcasing the best local

aptly named Corker Cellar stocks a large variety

overlooking the water.”

produce and ingredients crafted by local artisans.”

of boutique Australian and international wines

Mulpha Sanctuary Cove (Developments) Pty

The passion these savvy brothers have for fresh

including selections from Chile, South America,

Limited General Manager Sales John Hughes said

Italy, France, Argentina and New Zealand.

it is exciting to see fresh new dining options filter

simply and not overly processed or refined.

produce is evident in every dish that emerges from the industrial inspired kitchen. The atmosphere

A distinguishing feature is that the cellar utilises

into The Marine Village.

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Culinary Events 25 Feb-31 mar nsw wine FestivAl In a series of food and wine events across Sydney and regional New South Wales, the NSW Wine Festival celebrates the state’s 14 wine regions, as well as its exceptional local produce. Highlights of the festival include Sydney Cellar Door, Sydney’s biggest outdoor wine festival, and the NSW Wine Festival at The Sydney Morning Herald Growers’ Market. www.nswwinefestival.com.au

2-4 mar Apple & grApe HArvest FestivAl Celebrate the harvest and lifestyle of the Granite Belt at the Apple and Grape Harvest Festival.

The region’s unique combination of altitude and granite produces some of the country’s best food and wine. See street stalls, grape crushing championships, live music and fireworks in a showcase of what the Granite Belt has to offer. www.appleandgrape.org

Hat’s off A cool drink Ideal for outdoor summer gatherings, the Eva Solo Fridge Carafe is designed in a classic milk bottle shape and fits easily into the fridge door. The carafe comes with a removable neoprene cover in a choice of five designs, and the mouth features a flip-top lid, which conveniently opens automatically when poured. RRP $120 www.bristolandbrooks.com.au

10 mar soutH burnett wine & FooD in tHe pArk FestivAl Relax right in the heart of Queensland’s newest wine region, at the 14th annual South Burnett Wine & Food In The Park Festival. Sample great wines from the region’s leading multi-award winning wineries, take in the music and live entertainment and enjoy some of the delicious gourmet foods.

Congratulations to the many Gold Coast restaurants that received awards from the Australian Good Food Guide for 2012. Those who achieved Chef Hats include Chill on Tedder, Oskars on Burleigh, Little Truffle, Absynthe, Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill, Room81, Poseidon, RockSalt Modern Dining, Verve, Vanitas and the new Sanctuary Cove local Jonez on Food.

Download the Australian Good Food & Travel Guide app for your ultimate dining guide to Australia.

Chef’s choice

www.winefood.southburnett.com.au

11 mar Ales, sAils AnD sCAles FestivAl Embrace beer, boats and fishing on the beautiful foreshore at the Yorke Peninsula. This fundraiser for the Port Broughton Sailing and Boat Club raises money for the club’s free youth sailing program and the Maritime Museum. During the day there will be family fun for everyone, with the annual ball to be held in the evening. www.southaustralia.com

16-25 mar FeAst oF tHe senses Held at Innisfail, Feast of the Senses celebrates the local produce of the Far North, including the rare and exotic fruits of the region. The ten day event includes food celebration events, farm trails, art, photography and cooking competitions and comes together in a huge market day extravaganza showcasing local produce. www.feastofthesenses.com.au

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Japanese food

mix it up

Located in the Portside Hamilton precinct in Brisbane, Sono Japanese Restaurant provides diners with a unique and authentic Japanese dining experience.

Guests can enjoy beautiful cuisine while taking in the ambience and spectacular views of the Brisbane River. As well as the main dining room, the restaurant offers private river rooms, a teppanyaki bar and a sushi bar, allowing dining options to suit any occasion.

A German designed, all-in-one food processor and cooker, the Thermomix TM31 combines the functions of over ten different kitchen appliances into one compact unit. A great addition to any time-poor cook’s kitchen, it chops, beats, mixes, whips, grinds, kneads, juices, heats, stirs and much more.

www.sonorestaurant.com.au

www.thermomix.com.au

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Cruising Cuisine Silver Spirit photo courtesy of Silversea Cruises

The Cruising & Cuisine tour is a food lover’s delight

– offering a gourmet adventure through the heart of the Mediterranean …

Cove Cruising presents Cruising & Cuisine, a culinary tour through the romantic Mediterranean hosted by Chef Max Alfieri of ioesco café cucina bar, Sanctuary Cove. Start the journey in vibrant Barcelona, sail the Mediterranean and discover the true essence of Italian food while enjoying the beauty of Sorrento and the history of Rome.

TOTAL COST – $16,950 pER pERSON*

Italian born Max will guide you through Italy’s top culinary destinations. Guests will see authentic Mozzarella cheese being made, taste the purest of olive oils and sample Italy’s finest wines.

PrICe InClUDes: • A 7-night all-inclusive cruise in a midship veranda suite on Silversea’s Silver Spirit from Barcelona to Rome.

This 17 night tour, limited to 20 guests, includes a magnificent seven night Silversea cruise, luxurious hotel accommodation, gourmet cooking experiences with qualified chefs, fine food and wine, unique sightseeing opportunities and much more.

CRUISING & CUISINE TOUR 2012 17 NIGhTS – 9 TO 26 SEp 2012

•

10 nights in luxury accommodation, complete with breakfasts.

•

Most lunches and dinners (including wines).

•

A selection of gourmet cooking experiences with Chef Max Alfieri.

•

All transfers via luxury coach to and from airports, destinations, hotels and cruise ship.

•

Organised day tours, shows and sightseeing experiences.

•

Grand welcome and farewell dinner functions.

*Itinerary subject to change. Terms and conditions apply.

register your interest and book your place with Cove Travel.

Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria

T +61 7 5577 9211 E info@covetravel.com.au W www.covetravel.com.au

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Top table Oskars on Burleigh

Room81

Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill

SEAFood // ModERN AUSTRALIAN BURLEIGH HEAdS

FRENCH INSPIREd BRoAdBEACH

STEAK // SEAFood BRoAdBEACH

Venue + views ... a perfect marriage at Oskars

Venue + views ... a perfect marriage at Oskars

Etched into the famed Burleigh Point, Oskars

Experience the art de recevoir of the award-

When it comes to steak, you can’t go past

provides the ideal spot for couples wanting

winning Room81. Located lobby level of the

Moo Moo. With a menu including some

a prestigious wedding venue with scenic

luxurious Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach, in

of the best cuts of steak you’ll find in this

views. The perfect backdrop for an intimate

the heart of vibrant Broadbeach, Room81

country, Moo Moo’s long list of awards is

gathering for ten or the ultimate celebration

offers a French inspired menu with an

testament to the quality of the food.

for up to 150 guests.

innovative focus on quality, presentation

Oskars also has a referral service where

and the very best produce.

Venue + views ... a perfect marriage at Oskars

As well as steak, the menu includes fresh oysters, chicken, fish, pork, duck and

From cocktail list.

kangaroo. Vegetarians are also catered for.

Qui rehenim eatis sum ipsunt ad expeles

With an award-winning wine list to match,

erfercpero ipis ex explatestiisAximaxime

there’s no doubt Moo Moo provides a

Open seven days Lunch + Dinner

Lunch Tuesday - Saturday Dinner Tuesday - Saturday

Open seven days Lunch + Dinner

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

81 Surf Parade • Broadbeach, Q T +61 7 5592 2250 E H0454-FB10@sofitel.com W www.room81.com.au

Broadbeach on the Park Gold Coast Highway • Broadbeach, Q T +61 7 5539 9952 E info@moomoorestaurant.com W www.moomoorestaurant.com

experienced printer,

key

florists

wedding and

decorators,

entertainers

can

be recommended with confidence.

events April 06 - 08 Easter Oskars on Burleigh: A la carte menu.

Room81/Sofitel: Room81 - A la carte menu.

Bistro On3 - Buffet breakast & dinners.

MooMoo The Wine Bar + Grill: A la carte lunch & dinner.

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Broadbeach

Burleigh Heads

Oskars on Burleigh: Open 7 days lunch & dinner, offering full alacarte menu.

Room81/Sofitel: Room81 - A la cart dinner.

Bistro On3 - Easter buffet.

MooMoo The Wine Bar + Grill: A la carte lunch & dinner.

Surfers Paradise

Main Beach

Tamborine Mountain

Absynthe

Chill on Tedder

Songbirds

FRENCH SURFERS PARAdISE

ModERN AUSTRALIAN MAIN BEACH

ModERN AUSTRALIAN TAMBoRINE MoUNTAIN

Venue + views ... a perfect marriage at Oskars

Venue + views ... a perfect marriage at Oskars

Venue + views ... a perfect marriage at Oskars

Poached Black Angus beef tenderloin

Winner of Two Hats in the 2012 Australian

Relax, wine and dine in the multi-award

(Grain

Good Food Guide and ‘Restaurant of the

winning Songbirds Rainforest Retreat where

vegetables and coriander pesto.

Year’ in the 2011 Restaurant and Catering

meals are fresh, innovative and served in a

Grilled Black Angus beef striploin (grain fed

Gold Coast Awards for Excellence. Under

beautiful environment, the ideal setting for a

100 days) parmesan potato puree, confit

the expert direction of world class chef

lazy lunch or intimate dinner. Songbirds has

Spanish onions in red wine with Enoki

Daran Glasgow and his wife Leesa since

an international reputation for its food, wine

mushrooms.

2006, Chill on Tedder continues to impress

and high standard of service as well as its

Roasted blade of Wagyu beef (Grade 9)

diners with its innovative and seasonal

spectacular ambiance. We purchase only the

Puditem. Itature stisquam qui dollupitati

menu, extensive wine list and friendly

best ingredients and use produce from our

nimQuid expliatur, sinullor amet adi aut

professional team.

large, organic garden and local producers.

Fed

150

Days)

with

seasonal

Dinner Tuesday - Saturday

Lunch Tuesday - Sunday Dinner Monday - Saturday

Lunch Wednesday - Sunday Dinner Wednesday - Saturday

Q1 Building • Surfers Paradise, Q T +61 7 5504 6466 E becomeaddicted@absynthe.com.au W www.absynthe.com.au

Shop 10/25 Tedder Avenue • Main Beach, Q T +61 7 5528 0388 E info@chillontedder.com.au W www.chillontedder.com.au

Lot 10 Tamborine Mountain Rd North Tamborine, Q

T +61 7 5545 2563 E info@songbirds.com.au W www.songbirds.com.au

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Rosé revolution Tony Harper reviews and previews some of Australia’s best rosé wines.

Apparently there has been a rosé revolution.

We wine nerds have been saying for years –

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that partner food and taste as good on the third

that balances its dryness. $33 and very hard to find,

glass as they did on the first.

but again worth seeking.

no … decades – that Queenslanders should be

Here are a few current stars:

drinking more rosé; we have the perfect climate for

2010 Ulithorne epoch: Rose Kentish owns

rosé: The back label tells us ‘not a wine for snobs

these refreshing, chilled hermaphrodites and given

and operates Ulithorne Wines in McLaren Vale

or layabouts – seize the dream’. My wife drinks

our bent for dining and entertaining outdoors we

and crafts a terrific selection of textural, intriguing

this by the bucket, and she is neither a snob nor

should have always been leading the other states

Aussie wines. But for the past couple of years

a layabout, so it must be true, whatever it means.

in rosé consumption.

she has travelled to southern France to make

Regardless, it is a terrific rosé in a dry, surprisingly

But truth be told, the rosés available to us

wine: a melding of French tradition and Australian

delicate (given its origins) style. If it doesn’t have

have, with exceptions, been fairly lacklustre; often

philosophy. This is a stunning effort, and was my

quite the complexity and intrigue of the previous

semi-sweet and usually a bi-product of making a

pick of the rosé shelves in 2011 – fresh salmon pink,

two, it makes up for it by being bang-for-buck …

more serious red: hardly a great incentive for our

dry and subtly complex with crushed red fruits and

miles in front. $19 and widely available.

populace to embrace them simply because we are

a hint of fresh Provence herbs. $38 – hard to find

told we should.

and worth seeking.

2010 rogers & rufus Grenache of Barossa

2011

Dominique

Portet

Fontaine

rosé:

Dominique Portet is one of the exceptions to my

But the past few years have seen an enormous

2011 Bespoke Bros’ heathcote rosé: Crafted

earlier comments. He has been crafting beautiful

change in the style and calibre of Australian rosés.

from Heathcote mourvedre (mataro), so I guess you

rosés for many years and has always been at the

For starters many producers are making them

could draw an easy parallel with the very famous

top of the Australian tree. His 2011 is a mix of Yarra

out of the desire to make a good rosé, whereas

rosés of Bandol. Like them it is a wine full of

Valley and Heathcote fruit and blended from merlot,

much of the stuff in the past has been simply run-

contradictions. Its pale orange colour lulls you into

shiraz and cabernet and it follows his previous line

off in an attempt to concentrate their serious reds.

an expectation of lightness and delicate fruitiness,

of delicate, dry, gently fragrant wines. $23 and

More and more producers are looking to regions

but there is a great deal happening on the wine

reasonably available.

like Provence for stylistic inspiration and, as a result,

– spiciness, dried fruits, hints of rosewater and

2011 Michael hall sang de Pigeon: Michael Hall

making finer, drier, more savoury, interesting wines

lavender and there’s a creaminess to the texture

is a relatively new label created by a man of the

A mouth-watering collection inspired by Barcelona's finest... ... drinking rosé today can be a far more rewarding experience than what it once was and it does indeed suit the Queensland lifestyle, and match an incredibly diverse array of foods.

Salt and pepper calamari with fresh lemon, homemade tartare dipping sauce $12.90 Tequila prawns, finished with tequila syrup and lime mayonnaise $15.90 same name who, in his previous existence, was an exceedingly talented jeweller. His talent for winemaking is no less formidable and he crafts beautifully structured, finely-tuned wines from both the Barossa and Eden Valleys. If you are wondering about the moniker ‘sang de pigeon’, here’s the explanation: ‘Sang de Pigeon is so called because the first rosé I produced had the colour of Burmese rubies, known amongst jewelers as ‘sang de pigeon’ or pigeon’s blood’. A whimsical name perhaps, but there is nothing whimsical about the wine. It is surprisingly complex with smoky barrel ferment notes and elements of black pepper. There is a delicious fullness to its texture and it has the weight to be a good partner to game.

Spiced pumpkin arancini with fresh rocket and parmesan salad $12.90 Lemon, garlic and oregano lamb skewers on a fennel and Spanish onion salad $16.90 *Sample from the tapas menu

$20 and hard to find.

There are so many good wines of different styles that I could add another dozen without scraping the barrel, however it would risk the

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editor’s patience and your boredom. But the point is made; drinking rosé today can be a far more rewarding experience than what it once was and it does indeed suit the Queensland lifestyle, and match an incredibly

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diverse array of foods.

The past two years have seen the introduction of the official ‘Rosé Revolution’ – an initiative involving wine producers, retailers, restaurants and bars with the aim of getting us excited about rosé, with 30 November being the official ‘Rosé Day’. Try and remember it in 2012!

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Maha Kumbh 14 Ja n - 25 Fe b 2013

Kumbh Mela is a mass gathering of Hindus along the banks of the Holy Ganges. It is held by turn in four different cities in India: Allahabad, Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nasik depending on the positions of planets and stars.

The Ardh (half) Kumbh fair is celebrated every six years at Haridwar and Allahabad, while the Maha (great and complete) Kumbh fair always takes place only at Allahabad every twelve years.

The previous Maha Kumbh Mela, held in 2001, was attended by around 60 million people, making it at the time the largest gathering anywhere in the world in recorded history.

Peirce & Leslie will set up an exclusive tented camp for the duration of the Maha Kumbh Mela.

Suggested Itinerary • 14 nights/15 days Delhi – Jaipur – Agra – Khajuraho – Varanasi – Allahabad (Maha Kumbh Mela) – Delhi •

Arrive in Delhi and spend two days sightseeing in Old and New Delhi. Highlights include a rickshaw ride through Chandini Chowk market, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb and the Lotus Temple.

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From Delhi drive to the city of Jaipur where you stay three nights.

Visit the City Palace, the spectacular outdoor Jantar Mantar Observatory and view Jaipur’s most famous building, the pink sandstone Hawa Mahal. Spend a morning at Amber Fort before enjoying lunch and a private elephant safari.

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From Jaipur, drive to Agra visiting Fathepur Sikri along the way.

The next morning visit Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal.

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From Agra, travel by train to Orccha before driving to Khajuraho, home of the famous temples.

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From Khajuraho you fly to Varanasi for your introduction to the spiritual side of India. Enjoy a sunset and sunrise boat cruise on the Holy Ganges and explore this most holy of cities.

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From Varanasi you drive to Allahabad, where the Maha Kumbh Mela is being held. Stay at the luxury Peirce & Leslie camp and spend a full day exploring the fair in the company of your escort before flying back to Delhi.

Alternate Itinerary Options are available.

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the traveller

JAmie Durie [Horticulturist, Landscape Designer & TV Personality] Most frequent destination: Sydney/LA. An essential travel item: A great book, preferably a biography. I like getting inspiration from other people’s true lives.

Airlines should: Offer aromatherapy massage or at the very least, reflexology service.

Tips for avoiding jet-lag: Water … and try to time your sleep to fit the country you’re about to arrive in.

Window or aisle seat: Aisle, aisle, aisle, never window.

Who would you most like to sit next to on a long flight?

Nelson Mandela. He is an inspirational man and I’m sure I would learn a lot from him ... he’s one man who has made an enormous impact not just on his own country but the world.

Best/strangest travel story: When I got to kiss a hippo! I was doing a story on Jessica the hand-raised hippopotamus in South Africa for the Sunday Night program on Channel 7.

Must-see destination: Sri Lanka. The country’s natural beauty – incredible beaches with coconut groves – and warm-spirited people, incredible food, kaleidoscope of colour and rich, historical culture make it a must-see destination.

Best ever overseas purchase: A massive horse sculpture made out of pieces of driftwood. I bought it in Thailand and it’s currently in storage waiting for my house to be finished, where it will take pride of place.

Best thing about travelling: Meeting different people, experiencing different cultures.

Top complaint: Lack of sleep and delayed planes.

I spend my spare time: Exercising, gardening, eating … usually in that order.

Before you go: Do some research so you can really make the most of your time when you are there.

Car, coach, plane or ship? Car Where to next: Brazil … I’ve never been there and I really want to go.

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Hayman

– a haven for everyone From honeymooners to baby boomers, Hayman has a holiday option to suit a wide demographic of visitors. words rhonda oxnam

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Are you looking for the ultimate family holiday destination? Do you need a brief ‘refresh and relax’ vacation? Is a luxury island escape your idea of the perfect honeymoon? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions I highly recommend you head straight to Hayman, in the heart of the glorious Whitsundays.

While this luxurious resort already boasts a well-deserved reputation as Australia’s premier island destination, it is its wide-ranging appeal that really sets Hayman apart from its contemporaries.

Cove publisher Clare E. Urwin, along with her husband Bryan, were recent visitors to the resort and Clare speaks very highly of Hayman’s ambience and location.

“It really is a special destination … and the food was fabulous,” insists Clare.

“We ate at Fontaine restaurant on the first night and the meal was so delicious we went back again the next night.

“We were also able to meet the General Manager Shane Green, who took us on a tour of the Hayman Residences and the new Beach Villas.

“These stunning villas feature the most stylish appointments, including a large private plunge pool and direct beach access, and would be the ideal accommodation for a honeymoon or other special occasion.

“There really is the option to do as little or as much as you want while on Hayman,” Clare says. “We were more than happy to enjoy the peacefulness of our Lagoon Suite and unwind by the pool (with our mobiles and laptops switched off, of course!).”

While Clare and Bryan opted for the ‘relax and recharge’ option, fellow staff member Jacqui Forrester took a more active approach during her visit.

Having stayed at the resort with her parents when she was a teenager, Jacqui decided to take her children, Oscar, 16, and ten-year-old Maya along to experience the beauty of Hayman first hand.

“I have some wonderful memories from my childhood holidays there and wanted to introduce my own children to the resort,” Jacqui explains. “While there have been a lot of refurbishments since my last visit, it still retains the sense of calm and luxury I remember.

“And the children enjoyed every minute of our visit,” Jacqui continues.

“There were so many things to keep them occupied, particularly all the water sport activities.

“We tried kayaking, snorkelling and catamaraning, which Oscar loved.

“And the staff were fantastic, making sure we had all the right equipment and giving us comprehensive training and safety briefings.”

For Jacqui, Oscar and Maya the highlight of their holiday was the Speedboat Island Escapade, which featured a visit to Langford Island to swim with the turtles.

“We were taken by boat over to the island, given a ‘survival kit’ which included a gorgeous beach umbrella, deckchairs, a bag containing snorkelling equipment and a stinger suit, and a mobile phone and flag for attracting attention in the unlikely event of an emergency, and left to enjoy the experience for two hours,” Jacqui explains. “To be able to interact with these incredible creatures in their own environment was an unforgettable experience and one we will all treasure.”

Joining the family on this adventure were a young couple from Melbourne with their one year-old son, and a pair of honeymooners visiting from overseas – proving once again just how diverse the Hayman demographic is.

Speaking of diverse, Jacqui was also very impressed with the range of dining options at the resort.

“Breakfast in Azure was a great way to start the day, then at night we had the choice of visiting one of the restaurants (La Trattoria and Oriental proved popular) or we could eat early by the pool, which was sensational.

“From the food and activities to the service and surroundings, Hayman really is a very special place,” Jacqui concludes. “I think a visit to the resort should be on everyone’s ‘to do’ list in 2012.”

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Phuket, Thailand

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Upmarket in Phuket Bryan Matthews on how to avoid the sleazy side of the Thai island, Phuket.

I’ve met a lot of Australians who’ve been to

six kilometre crescent-shaped stretch of beach

of the price you get a much better massage at the

Phuket; and quite a lot who reckon ‘been there,

which, hotels aside, is populated by a few cool

gnarled hands of a local granny on the beach. I’ve

done that, hated it’.

bars and restaurants. (The Reggae Bar is one of

only once tried a posh massage in Phuket – opting

I’m not an expert on too many places but I do

the best though all the beach bars have one great

for the ‘mango scrub’. It cost far too much – though

know this particular Thai island. We’ve been there

thing in common i.e. the short stroll from your hotel

by licking my forearms at dinner that night I saved

many times; have friends living there and almost

sunlounger saves you about 60 per cent on a beer.)

on the price of a dessert.

bought property there (changed our minds, saw

Among the Laguna properties, the Laguna

There are other things everyone seems to do

the money dwindle in our superfund, watched said

Holiday Club is arguably the best for families.

when they go to Phuket. One is to watch the

villa triple in value; but that’s the story of my life as

Couples may prefer the Dusit or the distinctly

Fantasea cabaret. Go if you must – if only to avoid

an investment guru).

calmer environment of the Banyan Tree.

being told over and over again that you should have

The problem with the ‘been there/hated it’ view

Surin Beach is also the antithesis of Patong

of Phuket is that most people go to touristy, grubby

and home to some of the island’s most luxurious

Patong. And, even if they do venture elsewhere on

hotels. The Amanpuri and Trisara hotels will appeal

An elephant ride is another popular excursion I

the island or offshore (e.g. the obligatory – but

to cashed-up couples who enjoy gazing at sunsets

don’t recommend. I simply can’t believe – as we’re

actually quite nice – speedboat trip to ‘James

and staring wistfully into each other’s eyes; both

told – that it doesn’t hurt when their handlers

Bond’ island), Patong’s sleaziness still seeps into

are beautiful but a little too zen and lovey-dovey

whack them with a hooked metal bar and holler

their holiday memories.

for my liking. Something similar but not quite so

what I assume to be Thai for ‘giddy up, Dumbo’.

Phuket – like other south east Asian destinations

soppy is Twin Palms. It’s beautifully designed and

Elephants are supposed to have quite large brains

– draws some odd types. A lot of Brits live there

the service is terrific; and while it’s generally nuts

so can’t they simply be taught to understand things

but I’m not sure what most of them do. Many may

to pay hotel prices for Thai food in Thailand, one of

like ‘take a left at the next rubber tree’?

have had previous careers as extras in Eastenders;

its restaurants really does the business if you want

some I suspect are blurring the line between retiree

high-end indigenous grub.

and fugitive.

done so. Frankly, it didn’t do much for me but I’m not all that into dancing elephants.

If your souvenir ambitions are somewhat more invasive then try what is discreetly called ‘medical

Another option is to get a villa – with staff – for

tourism’. What this means is that you go on holiday

Other expats of various professional backgrounds

anything from a few days to a few months. Sai Taan

with one nose and come back with a completely

are either based there or use the island as a

at Laguna has beautiful homes for rent; each one

different (usually straighter or smaller) one. Also

weekend or holiday retreat. Whatever the reason for

built around the pool as the central feature.

popular among female visitors are those rather

calling Phuket home, they’ve pushed up property

Wherever they stay, most people who go to

appealing larger items available for purchase in

prices. It’s not surprising because pick the right

Phuket come back raving about the spa treatments.

pairs. Don’t feel left out guys; in Thailand you have

spot and the living there is idyllic.

Sure you get tinkling Thai music, a beautifully clad

the option of going on holiday as a 50-year-old

Just 20 minutes south of the airport – rather than

masseuse and, afterwards, as much hot tea as

man and surprising your friends by returning as a

the hour to Patong – is the string of resorts along

you like (served in those daft handle-less cups

50-year-old woman.

Bangtao beach in the Laguna area. Bangtao is a

guaranteed to scorch your mitts); but for a fraction

See – the possibilities in Phuket are endless.

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NEEd To KNoW: WHEN To Go:

door is Tapas Tree – which is much better than

Blue Canyon has won numerous accolades as the

Thailand enjoys a tropical climate. As a guide,

its naff name suggests. Across the road are Tawai

best golf course in Asia (the professional record

this

25-43ºC,

(Thai) and BBs, a pub with a very cosmopolitan

is held by Greg Norman and the amateur record

tropical (Jun-Oct) 23-33ºC and cool (Nov-Feb)

menu. On the beach at Laguna, pick your fresh

by a bloke called Tiger Woods; I don’t know

22-31ºC

seafood out of the tanks at Lotus restaurant.

what happened to the latter – I hope he’s not

The best time to visit Phuket is during the cooler

Finally, if you’ve had enough of the green curry then

misbehaving in one of those Patong bars).

months when there is less rainfall.

try The Green Man – a remarkably authentic English

Lochpalm & Red Mountain Golf Club boasts sister

pub sitting incongruously in Chalong in the middle

courses – one of which claims to be Phuket’s most

of the island. Nearby, there’s a place where you can

challenging, the other its most relaxing; don’t ask

rent an AK47 and fire off a few rounds; you should

which is which – they both annoyed the hell out

probably go there before, rather than after, the pub.

of me.

ranges

from

hot

(Mar-May)

WHERE To STAY: LAGUNA: Dusit Thani; Banyan Tree; Laguna Holiday Club.

SURIN: Twin Palms; Amanpuri; Trisara EAT: Having bagged the area as a whole, I’m obliged to say that Baan Rim Pa (Thai), Da Maurizio (Italian) and Joe’s Downstairs (for cocktails and fusion cuisine) form an upmarket enclave of Patong worth visiting for sunsets and dinner.

In Phuket Town, try Kajoksee where the night begins in its guise as a very laid-back Thai restaurant (with

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SHoP: I’d recommend original and knock-off artwork (knock-offs of top modern Thai artists are great because no-one back here will know) or the

The best thing about golf in Thailand is the luxury of a caddy. She’ll run and get you beers as well as read your putts for you – giving you two excuses for missing them.

fantastic cutlery sets (believe me, I rarely get

HoW To GET THERE: There are direct flights

excited about cutlery). In Thailand you also can

to Phuket from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne

buy real antique Buddhist icons; yes, even better

and Perth.

than those available in Gold Coast garden centres.

a European feel) but then morphs into music and

GoLF:

dancing among (and possibly on) the tables.

Most Phuket golf courses accept walk-on guests and

Just outside the Laguna area are some splendid

there are dozens of great courses. If you stay in the

restaurants in Tinlay Place. The Siam Supper

Laguna area then the Laguna Golf Club is an obvious

Club is fine dining and one of the most appealing

place to play. Otherwise, as you’re spoiled for choice,

eateries I’ve been to anywhere in Asia. Just next

I’ll help out by recommending two of the best.

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Beynac on the River Dordogne

La Francaise France is a tapestry of history, culture, people and beauty that exerts a universal appeal on travellers the world over.

There is nothing as enchanting as springtime in

With three night stays in Normandy, the Loire

this historically significant city becomes home-

Paris … or any other time of year for that matter.

Valley, Bordeaux and Burgundy plus two more in

base for the next three nights as guests explore

Add overnight stays in the picturesque Bordeaux

the stunning Dordogne, the itinerary is as diverse

Arromanches-les-Bains and the Landing Beaches

region, visits to the infamous landing beaches of

and interesting as France itself.

Museum. A visit to view the magnificent Bayeux

Normandy, and excursions to the magnificent Loire

Setting off from Paris (where a leisurely stroll

Valley, and you have the perfect French experience.

down the Champs-Élysées is a prerequisite) the

site of Mont St Michel are also on the agenda.

Francaise’

tour winds its way gently through the French

Leaving the beaches of Normandy, the tour

itinerary offers guests the opportunity to explore

countryside to Rouen, where Joan of Arc was

heads to the verdant Loire Valley, where during the

regional France and immerse themselves among

burned at the stake in 1431. From there, it’s on to

15th and 16th centuries, the kings of France and

wonderfully preserved medieval villages, sleepy

visit the pretty fishing harbour of Honfleur and the

their courtiers created grand holiday palaces.

chateaux, manicured vineyards and local fresh

Calvados distillery of Père Magloire, before arriving

produce markets bursting with ripe cheeses, pâté

in Caen.

Albatross

Tours’

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and crusty French baguettes.

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Tapestry and the stunning UNESCO World Heritage

‘La

Renowned as William the Conquerer’s city,

Another three-night stay, this time in an imposing Chateau complete with lavish furnishings and surrounded by ten hectares of grounds, allows

Hotel Les Ursulines, Burgundy

guests to absorb the classic French ambience of the region.

The next destination is Sarlat la Caneda in the Dordogne Valley. With its sleepy villages and lush

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A stop at Chambord to view the magnificent

landscape, Dordogne is the epitome of French

chateau created by King Francois I and a morning

rural life. While here, why not sample some of the

cruise on the River Cher under the arches of

delicious produce at the gourmet food markets? Or

Chenonceau Chateau are just two of the highlights

perhaps join the locals for a game of Pétanque, the

of this stage of the tour.

traditional village sport?

Heading back to the coast, there is time to stop

The second last port of call on this 17-day

in the town of Cognac for a tour (and a taste test)

odyssey is Autun in Burgundy. Boasting Celtic,

at the famous Remy Martin Distillery, before arriving

Roman and medieval heritage, this charming

in Bordeaux, where guests will settle in for another

town features a fascinating array of architecture

three-night stay.

– from Roman ramparts to the famous St Lazare

While the tour allows plenty of free time for exploring this bustling city – and relaxing with a

Cathedral. And all are within easy walking distance to the hotel – a converted 17th century convent!

baguette and glass of wine in a sidewalk café –

As the tour draws to a close, there is one last

there are a couple of ‘must-dos’ included on the

treat in store. Champagne! The rolling limestone

program. St Emilion, with its medieval ramparts

hills of the central Champagne Region are a

and unusual 14th century underground church, and

gorgeous backdrop as the tour makes its way

Medoc, one of the most famous wine producing

to view the wine ‘caves’ of Mercier, the largest

regions in the world, are sure to charm the most

champagne producers in the world.

discerning visitor.

After overnighting in the nearby village of

From Bordeaux, the tour continues inland via

Bergeres Les Vertus, guests will visit Reims, the

Perigueux where guests will visit the fascinating

cathedral city where France crowned many of

Vesunna Museum and enjoy lunch in the shadows

her kings, before the coach returns back to Paris,

of the imposing Cathédrale St Front.

where the tour concludes.

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Travel experts Meet the expanding Cove Travel team.

... whole-heartedly committed to the company motto … ‘with you all the way’.

Sherron McKie, Jacki Whitlock, Susan Mallinson and Christa Randall

When dealing with a travel agency it’s comforting

Having spent many years living and working in

Susan has a firm belief that whether you are

to know that your agent is well travelled, well

various travel-related roles in Europe, the USA and

booking your honeymoon or a business trip, a

qualified and well regarded.

the Middle East, Sherron moved to the Gold Coast

friendly, trouble-free experience is essential. Over

Cove Travel’s latest recruit, Christa Randall,

in late 1999. Over the years Sherron has gained

the years, this philosophy has seen many of her

certainly meets all three criteria. Having worked in

extensive experience in a wide range of travel

clients become friends.

the industry for the past 15 years, Christa prides

options including escorted group travel, theatre

herself on providing personalised service, with a

groups and special interest group arrangements

strong focus on customer satisfaction.

as well as retail and corporate travel. Her diverse

“The greatest reward is a happy client who trusts me with their special holiday,” Christa explains. “I

based on clients’ individual needs.

love researching the best deals and making sure all

Travel Manager Susan Mallinson joined the

goes according to plan so that my clients can enjoy

Cove Travel team almost two years ago. Since

a hassle free and relaxing holiday.”

then she has developed a loyal client base due

Along with the rest of the Cove Travel team, one of Christa’s main areas of expertise is cruising.

to her friendly, efficient manner and wide-ranging knowledge of the industry.

She is a qualified Master Cruise Consultant and

Starting her career with a major UK travel and

has personally cruised the Panama Canal, Suez

tour operator, Susan covered all major European

Canal, Alaska, South Pacific and Europe aboard

destinations, including operating as a tour guide.

many of the world’s leading ships.

On relocating to Australia, Susan continued

With a grandfather who was an Ansett training pilot, it could be said that Jacki was destined for the travel industry …

After graduating high school, Jacki gained her Certificate III in International Travel & Tourism. She then worked as a travel consultant for five years before taking to the skies as a flight attendant.

Jacki’s open, friendly personality perfectly complements her commitment to delivering the highest standard of service to both personal and corporate clientele.

Her ‘destinations visited’ list includes India,

From a destination point of view Christa’s list

working within the travel industry. As well as her

of ‘places visited’ is equally impressive – Alaska,

widespread knowledge and experience gained

Canada, Mexico, USA, South Africa, Europe,

from visiting numerous domestic and international

Egypt, UAE, Cook Islands, South Pacific Islands,

destinations including Asia, the USA and the

mystery and beauty of Chile and Peru. She can’t

New Zealand, Thailand, Malaysia, China, Taiwan

Pacific, Susan has attained a Masters Degree in

wait to return to experience Brazil’s Rio Carnival.

and India. … and so on.

Cruising – one of the international travel industry’s

Since joining Cove Travel in early January, Christa has become an integral member of the team and is enjoying working with the other consultants.

Another new team member is Sherron McKie who has been with Cove Travel for the past six months.

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background allows her to create specific itineraries

The final member of the Cove Travel team is experienced consultant Jacki Whitlock.

Canada, Japan, the South Pacific Islands and South America, where Jacki was moved by the

All four members of the Cove Travel team have an ongoing enthusiasm for people and places.

highest accolades. network

With a focus on attention to detail and providing

ensures both personal and corporate clients

exceptional personalised service, Christa, Susan,

receive first-class service tailored specifically to

Jacki and Sherron, are whole-heartedly committed

their individual needs.

to the company motto … ‘with you all the way’.

Her

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Fields of green Patsy and Bill Rowe enjoyed a picturesque, and sometimes challenging, Irish ‘road trip’.

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When we arrived in dublin for our eight-day

lunch. The rain pelted down while the wind blew

another fine residence close by (and having proved

holiday we took a half-day city tour, which we like

my umbrella inside out and mist hung low over the

his point to the rector) Rev Shanahan sold Echo

to do to get a ‘feel’ of the place. Our guide was

road making driving very difficult.

Lodge to the Mercy order of nuns for one penny.

a wonderful raconteur who described Parliament

When I was told the story of the Millennium

It became St Mary’s convent and then a private

House as the ‘House where our politicians spend

Tower my good humour returned. It was, naturally,

residence before, in 1994, it was established as

a lot of time devising new ways to ruin the country’.

to be finished for 2000 but wasn’t completed until

The Mustard Seed. It’s a delightful spot and a Tio

There were also many jokes made about the

three years later. By that time, everyone had already

Pepe sherry in front of the fire was a good start to

invisible dividing line between north and south

been calling it the Millennium Tower so, being Irish,

our stay. The house is heated (thank goodness!)

Dublin. For example, ‘Why does a girl from the

they stuck with it.

and the décor is beautiful with stunning wallpapers – our bedroom boasted golden birds and a soft

southern side go out with a boy from the northern

After a few days exploring Dublin we drove into

side? To get her handbag back’. This amused our

the countryside and stayed for two nights at The

Irish guide for some minutes although he must have

Mustard Seed at Echo Lodge, a charming hotel at

We drove every day, sometimes covering 400

told it many times. The friendly rivalry between the

Ballingarry county Limerick. It has an interesting

kilometres, however my favourite trip was to Inch

two ‘parts’ was typical of the quirky Irish humour

history in that in 1885 the parish priest, Rev Timothy

and Dingle where we sat (for the half hour that it

we struck during our visit.

Ryan Shanahan, built the present Echo Lodge as

didn’t rain) at a table beside the beach enjoying a

The next day we drove north to the magnificent

a parochial supposedly to irritate the protestant

glass of wine. An experience forever etched in my

Malahide Castle and Howth fishing village for

rector who lived across the road! Already owning

memory was the drive afterwards over the Connor

pumpkin ceiling.

An experience forever etched in my memory was the drive afterwards over the Connor Pass to Tralee, which had been described to us by a dear little lady walking her dog, as being ‘a bit narrow’.

Kylemore Abbey

Pass to Tralee, which had been described to us by a dear little lady walking her dog, as being ‘a bit narrow’.

By the time I realised it was a single lane, with a steep precipice on one side and a rock wall on the other it was impossible to turn back. When cars approached I had to reverse (Yoicks!) to a find a spot indented in the rock wall, or they had to reverse. It was often a Mexican standoff. The locals would hold their ground. I’d hold mine. Then they’d inch forward. I’d reverse. Afterwards, somewhat shaken, I suggested to Bill that God willing, if we made it down the other side, we should find a pub as I was in urgent need of a couple of puffs of Ventolin and another glass of wine.

On our drive to the west coast we stopped at the breathtaking Kylemore Abbey and Victoria Walled

garden at Connemara, County Galway, before arriving at ‘The Ice House’, a spectacular building overlooking the River Moy at the Quay Ballina, County Mayo, after a day’s driving through blinding rain (now I know why Ireland is so green) and heavy winds which buffeted our little car.

Wet and cold (and having had another umbrella blow inside out) I have to admit to feeling more than a little churlish, however, when a smiling receptionist ushered us into the ‘Parlour’ where two glasses of chilled champagne awaited us, needless to say, my testiness melted away. While we relaxed, the car was unpacked and our bags delivered to the room, which was huge with spectacular floor to ceiling windows overlooking the River Moy. The décor was taupe and caramel and it is actually one of the most stunning hotel rooms I’ve stayed in.

Sitting in the bar for a pre-dinner drink, watching the white swans drifting by and looking at the stunning glass ceiling so clear you could count the stars above, soothed my nerves and made me feel the day had been worthwhile. The Pier Restaurant is underground and, in fact, the dining room is a ‘tunnel’ with rough hewn rock white-washed walls which was originally the vaulted Ice Store. There is a striking glass conservatory and this wall looks out over and onto the river. Dinner was excellent and the wine list very comprehensive but a hot tub on the balcony overlooking the river beckoned. So armed with another glass of wine, the transformation from grumpy to gracious guest was complete.

An excellent brochure to get is Ireland’s Blue Book, which is a guide to Irish Country Houses and Historic hotels.

Our final hotel was Wineport Lodge about an hour’s drive from Dublin airport. Wineport Lodge has a unique setting on the shore of one of Ireland’s unspoilt Lakelands and Waterways and again the enormous bedroom featured huge floor to ceiling windows suspended over the river.

The hotel boasts a spa for tired guests and my massage hit all the right spots. Dinner was in a softly lit dining room where, although the wind and rain raged outside, the chef had created delicious dishes using local produce. A fitting end to eight days and thousands of kilometres.

Wineport Image courtesy of Corin Bishop Photography

Wineport Image courtesy of Corin Bishop Photography

Ice House Image courtesy of Corin Bishop Photography

Ice House Image courtesy of Corin Bishop Photography

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qualia – Queensland’s jewel Clare and Bryan Urwin experience a world-class resort on Hamilton Island.

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Hamilton Island

If you are looking for somewhere with a feeling of stylish understated luxury, combined with authentic Australian hospitality, then you must go to qualia. It’s a gorgeous place. Situated on the secluded northern-most tip of Hamilton Island, this boutique resort is world-class and offers guests personalised service in a tranquil and sophisticated atmosphere. qualia is special. Everything has been meticulously considered to provide perfect relaxation in spectacular surroundings.

Winemaker and victorious sailing enthusiast Bob Oatley bought Hamilton Island itself in 2003 and since then the Oatley family has built the luxurious qualia, as well as a stunning new yacht club, the Yacht Club Villas and an 18-hole golf course on neighbouring Dent Island. Bob is a passionate Australian who believes in highlighting the country’s superb natural beauty. His vision has been realised with qualia.

Promising privacy and celebrating the purity of the Whitsunday’s coastal environment, the air of serenity is obvious as soon as you step through qualia’s gates. The calm atmosphere is further enhanced by the absence of children. Guests must be 16 years or over.

Then there is the ‘wow’ factor. On entering the casually elegant Long Pavilion, the view is breathtaking. There is an infinity edge pool the length of the room, which seems to stretch right into the blue green Coral Sea beyond.

Surrounded by 12 hectares of manicured grounds, the accommodation consists of 60 onebedroom hillside pavilions designed by Australian architect Chris Beckingham … and they really are a wonderful place to relax and unwind. Absolute seclusion is provided by the lush vegetation and Eucalyptus trees, yet, due to thoroughly considered planning, the postcard views of the Whitsunday Islands are uninhibited.

Two types of pavilions are available – Leeward which face south west and Windward, which are north facing. Constructed of natural timbers and stone from the area, both have a generous living area, stylishly designed bathroom, large sun deck and well appointed galley kitchen. Windward

pavilions also have a separate bedroom and their own individual plunge pools.

Then, for the absolute luxurious hideaway holiday, there is the Beach House. It has a spacious entertaining area including private lawns, a separate guesthouse and full sized swimming pool.

Incidentally, all pavilions have their own electric golf buggy – ideal for getting around the grounds and for exploring the island.

As you would expect in a resort of this standard, the food is superb. Two exclusive restaurants provide fresh and innovative fare to inspire your palate, complemented by premium Australian and imported wines from the sommelier-compiled wine list. Unsurprisingly, wines from the Robert Oatley Vineyards are also featured. Guests can enjoy the ultimate in fine dining at the elegant Long Pavilion plus a more relaxed casual experience at the Pebble Beach restaurant on the water’s edge.

Other resort facilities include a stylish boutique, with international labels such as Collette Dinnigan, Camilla Franks and Prada, a well-stocked library, two expansive swimming pools and a state-ofthe-art fitness centre. There is also a water-sports area with sea kayaks, snorkelling equipment and catamarans. A sunset cruise around the spectacular Whitsunday Islands onboard qualia’s exclusive 45-foot luxury vessel, The Atomic, is highly recommended. There is also a private helipad for guests who prefer to arrive in this manner, or who wish to inspect the reef and Whitehaven Beach by helicopter.

But, for a truly memorable all-encompassing sensual experience, visit Spa qualia … Offering an extensive range of luxurious indigenous and international treatments, Spa qualia’s amenities include six deluxe treatment rooms, some with outdoor showers, Roman baths, an invigorating Swiss shower and a steam room. There is also a beautiful open-air yoga and meditation pavilion perfectly positioned to capture the tranquil views of the islands.

Then there is the golf … The Hamilton Island Golf Club on Dent Island was opened in August 2009 and is a ten-minute boat ride from the main >>

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Photographer Andrea Francolini

Dent Island

harbour. This par 71, 18-hole golf course measures 6,120 metres and features two distinctly different nine-hole circuits. Designed by Peter Thomson to challenge all levels of golf enthusiasts from social to professional golfers, it’s the only championship golf course on its own island in Australia.

The setting is spectacular. The island’s natural and rugged beauty, together with its mountainous terrain, allows 360-degree views across secluded coves and beaches to adjacent passages, islands and the mainland. Playing the course for the first time I found a huge temptation to keep taking photographs instead of taking the number of my shots!

the food there is of qualia standard. Ideal for a leisurely lunch.

If you want to do some further exploring, take your buggy and rediscover Hamilton Island.

It’s certainly come of age. The new yacht club overlooking the marina is a stunning statement building with a billowing sail-shaped copper roof.

Designed by renowned Australian architect Walter Barda, alongside famed yachtsman Iain Murray, it is justifiably called the ‘Opera House of Queensland’.

The facilities at the yacht club are impressive. The fine dining Bonnie restaurant serves contemporary Australian fare with style, panache and amazing views. The lovely all-day outdoor bar has equally

Promising privacy and celebrating the purity of the Whitsunday’s coastal environment, the air of serenity is obvious as soon as you step through qualia’s gates.

And there were plenty of those … It certainly is a challenging course with several blind holes, lots of changes in elevation, many restricted landing areas and ever-present breezes adding to the contest. Great fun though – and if you are a golfer, Dent Island is definitely a course to play at least once, preferably twice. By the way, losing balls is mandatory. There are few parallel fairways, so if you hit out of bounds your ball is seriously in the rough.

Incidentally, numerous non-golfers make the short boat trip across to Dent Island too.

The attractive Chris Beckingham designed clubhouse maximises the use of natural light and

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impressive views, especially at sunset.

However, during your stay at qualia you may not even wish to venture outside the gates and that decision is perfectly understandable. Why leave a place with the perfect combination of world-class luxury surrounded by rare natural beauty? Integrity is also a word that can be used when describing qualia. Fiercely Australian, unpretentious and quality are others.

Do stay for at least two days … and longer if you can. Is it expensive? Yes. Is it worth it? Yes. Is it value for money? Yes. Would we go again?

In a heartbeat!

NEEd To KNoW: GETTING THERE: Hamilton Island provides easy access to the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef.

Direct flights with either Virgin or Jetstar from all major East Coast cities means that you can be on the Island within a maximum of three flying hours depending on your place of departure. From Brisbane it’s only one and a half hours. Virgin Australia now operate a business class section on flights from Sydney and Brisbane to Hamilton Island. qualia has its own desk at Hamilton Island Airport and you are cordially whisked off to the resort within minutes of arrival. Baggage is taken care of and efficiently arrives in your pavilion soon after you do.

WHEN To Go: The best time to visit the Whitsundays is all year round! Obviously during the big race week (to be held from 17-25 August in 2012) and school holidays is when Hamilton is really bustling. From March to October is when the weather is drier.

WHERE To STAY: Hamilton Island has various accommodation options. The Yacht Club Villas are available for rent and are the ideal solution if you wish to travel to the island with children. Each have four spacious bedrooms, a big entertainment area, deluxe kitchen and an outdoor terrace and garden.

Qualia Premier Golf Escape 29 May – 1 June 2012

A wonderful three-night all-inclusive luxury experience for twelve golfing couples.

QUALIA PREMIER GoLF ESCAPE 29 MAY - 1 JUNE 2012 PRICE: $3,500 PER PERSoN (20% dEPoSIT REQUIREd oN BooKING)

INCLUdES: • VIP return transfers Sanctuary Cove/ Brisbane Airport.

Cove Cruising has organised a superb three-night golfing experience at qualia, Australia’s

• Entry into Virgin lounge Brisbane Airport.

world-class boutique resort on Hamilton Island. Planned exclusively for twelve golfing couples, this all-inclusive holiday includes airfares, all transfers, elegant accommodation in private pavilions, gourmet meals with fine wines and beers, plus two rounds of friendly competition golf on the amazing Dent Island golf course.

• Return economy airfares to Hamilton Island.

Since opening in 2007, qualia has received international praise for its stunning architecture, landscaping, spa and cuisine. Join us for a personalised ‘escape’ with a small group of like-minded people and enjoy the sophistication and contemporary style of this amazing Australian resort.

• Extra baggage allowance for golf clubs.

• Luxury accommodation in a secluded Leeward pavilion for each couple.

• Welcome function and farewell dinner including fine wines and beers.

• All other meals with soft drinks, fine wines and beers*.

• VIP return airport marina transfers at Hamilton Island.

• 1 x 2 seater electric golf buggy per couple for use in the resort.

• Use of non-motorised watercraft at the resort.

• Two rounds of golf at Dent Island Golf course, with golf buggy.

• Special rate for Pure Intuition Massage at Spa qualia. * Excludes alcoholic beverages for second night’s dinner.

For more information or to secure your place contact Cove Travel.

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Spoil yourself Chiva-Som

Club Med Mauritius

Chiva-Som, your ‘Haven of Life’ on the Gulf of Thailand, is about learning to appreciate every moment. This secluded world of beauty is located in the Royal city of Hua Hin, and nestled within acres of lush tropical gardens and beachfront.

La Plantation d’Albion welcomes guests into a world of refinement. The resort’s high-end comfort is perfectly reflected in its beautifully spacious rooms and exceptional spa with a luxurious infinity swimming pool.

Wellness Retreat Package – AUd $1,905 per person Includes: Three nights accommodation in an Ocean View Twin Room; three delicious spa cuisine meals per day; a choice of daily massage (50 minutes); individual health and wellness consultation on arrival; and use of the Water Therapy Suites.

6 Night Package – AUd $1,577 per person Includes: Six nights accommodation in a Superior Room (twin share); return airport transfers; all meals in your choice of gourmet restaurants; a wide range of sports and activities; complimentary access to hammams and saunas; and live entertainment nightly.

For more information contact Cove Travel T 07 5577 9211 E info@covetravel.com.au

T 07 5577 9211 E info@covetravel.com.au

For more information contact Cove Travel

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” – ST. AUGUSTINE

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Four Seasons Maldives

AYANA Resort & Spa Bali

Discover a haven of tranquillity at the Island Spa at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa. Situated on its own tropical island, this stunning resort is just a minute’s sail by dhoni (traditional Maldivian boat) across Kuda Huraa’s lagoon.

Retreat to a luxury Bali villa at AYANA Resort and Spa Bali. Designed to ensure maximum seclusion for every guest, these luxury cliff-top villas are set in traditional Balinese compounds with private pools surrounded by tropical gardens.

Spa Escapade Package – AUd $2,120 per person Includes: Four nights accommodation in a luxurious Beach Pavilion with pool; speedboat transfer for two guests to and from the airport; one 120-minute Island Spa ritual for two and one 60-minute massage or facial per guest; and daily breakfast in Café Huraa for two.

Package Price – AUd $875 per person Includes: Four nights accommodation in a Jimbaran Bay Room; return airport transfers; daily American breakfast buffet; one three-course dinner for two people at either Sami Sami or Dava Restaurant; Balinese massage for two; and a L’Atelier perfume-making workshop for two.

For more information contact Cove Travel T 07 5577 9211 E info@covetravel.com.au

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For more information contact Cove Travel

Cradle Mountain Lodge Nestled high in the Tasmanian wilderness, Cradle Mountain Lodge is the perfect base camp for the outdoor enthusiast or for those who simply wish to relax and indulge at the famous Waldheim Alpine Spa. Package Price – AUd $723 per person Includes: Three nights accommodation in a Pencil Pine Cabin for two adults; full Lodge breakfast daily; two spa treatments per person in the award winning Waldheim Alpine Spa; and welcome bottle of sparkling wine.

For more information contact Cove Travel

T 07 5577 9211 E info@covetravel.com.au

6 indulgent offers from Cove Travel * All offers subject to availability. Booking conditions apply.

Anantara Phuket Tucked away in the charming tropical beauty of Thailand’s premier island destination, Anantara Phuket Villas provides a luxurious refuge that opens out onto unspoiled panoramas.

Package Price – AUd $575 per person Includes: Two nights accommodation in a Pool Villa (twin share); daily breakfast for two people; one 90-minute spa treatment per couple per stay; and roundtrip airport transfers in a Mercedes-Benz.

For more information contact Cove Travel T 07 5577 9211 E info@covetravel.com.au

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Get out Heading into the great outdoors? Here are a selection of must have apps to accompany you on your adventure. words Michael Blach

Tom Terrific

The greaT ouTdoors

You can’t start heading off to explore the great outdoors without

The Outdoor Guide contains everything you could ever want to

knowing your destination, or how to get there. Enter TomTom;

make your outdoor experience absolutely amazing. This single

a world renowned navigation aid which utilises the clever GPS

app contains an absolute multitude of information; basics such

circuitry in your favourite iDevice. Though considered a little pricey,

as instructions on preparing a campsite, campfire recipes, and

this app will pay for itself; all map updates are free and are released

packing lists are included, as well as basic first aid tutorials and

regularly, and the app can be installed to your new iPhone or iPad

wilderness survival techniques. If that’s not amazing enough, the

when you upgrade. For as little as $7 extra you can purchase

app also contains a plant and animal guide, with gorgeous detailed

celebrity and novelty voices such as Homer Simpson or Darth

photographs and pictures so you will know exactly what to look for.

Vadar, to aid in your navigation.

An absolute must have! The only thing missing is a campfire song.

TomTom Australia ($74.99) – TomTom International BV

Outdoor Guide ($0.99) – Cocoa Platypus

X marks The spoT

run for iT

What is geocaching? Well, geocaching is a worldwide treasure

RunKeeper uses your iPhone’s GPS technology to track your

hunt that anyone can be a part of! By downloading this app

fitness activity, giving you results comparable to an expensive

and registering for free, you become a participant – hiding and

GPS watch. The intuitive and simple to use interface of the app

seeking physical containers called geocaches; and sharing your

makes it easy to track how far you went, how long it took, what

adventures online. With literally thousands of geocaches in every

your pace and speed was, and how many calories you burned,

suburb, even in rural Australia, one of the rules of hiding these

as well as showing the path you travelled on a map. Register

parcels is to put it in a place of interest; so you are guaranteed

for free within the app, and all these details are saved online;

to enjoy not only the contents; but the experience. Great for

and you will receive motivational emails alerting you if you’ve

a day exploring or hiking uncharted regions in your local area

surpassed your personal best. The app works in the background

with the kids.

while giving you verbal feedback and encouragement; as well

Geocaching ($10.49) – Groundspeak Inc

as playing your music.

RunKeeper (Free) – FitnessKeeper, Inc

happy snaps Why spend money on generic, bland and overpriced postcards

an eye on The sky

from the local tourist shack? Using your iPhone, creating

Planning to do a little stargazing this evening? And I don’t

professional virtual postcards from your own photos is a snap.

mean stalking celebrities. Before you head out, make sure you

Sharing them with friends is even easier and, best of all it’s half

have the latest version of Star Walk on your iDevice. This app

the price and eco friendly! Simply take a photo, or pick one from

has an enormous database of thousands of celestial objects

your camera roll, add your greeting to the front and a message

with detailed information on each and will excite both novice

on the back, pick a lovely theme to jazz up your postcard, and

or professional astronomers – or even those with a just an

finally share it via email, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr or even the

inquisitive eye for the sky. Turn constellations on, and point your

web. It is very easy and effective.

device to the sky; using your iDevice’s built in GPS, camera and

Postman ($2.99) – Freeverse

accelerometer, this app knows what you are pointing at and will tell you all you have ever wished to know about our night sky.

feeling fiT?

StarWalk Astronomy Guide ($5.49 for iPad; $2.99 for iPhone)

Want to get super fit? Navy SEALs require an extraordinarily

– Vito Technology Inc.

high level of total body physical fitness. A combination of

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muscular strength, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness is

park iT!

essential to carry out assigned missions. In order to complete

Do you like visiting one of our many national parks? Good. But

these physically demanding tasks, the Navy created the Navy

there are only so many times you can visit your usual spot; perhaps

SEAL Physical Fitness guide. The developers have converted

it’s time for a change or some new inspiration. The Parks: Australia

the guide to an app for your iDevice containing over 800 pages

is a large database of Australian National Parks throughout all the

of unparalleled content. This is an extremely comprehensive

states in the country, with guides on location, how to get there, and

guide which, given the appropriate dedication, will turn anyone

offline maps of the parks themselves. An inexpensive investment

into a fitness machine.

for the explorer in everyone.

Navy Seal Fitness ($1.99) – Double Dog Studios

The Parks: Australia ($1.99) – Karsten Leuth

Grand American Tour

Cove Cruising is hosting a fabulous 25-day Grand American Tour in October 2012 … why don’t you join us?

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A fully escorted tour limited to 30 like-minded guests. Select destinations, luxurious modes of transport, fine dining experiences and entry into the most fascinating venues.

GRANd AMERICAN TOUR 2012 24 NIGHTS – 30 SEP To 24 oCT 2012

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4 memorable nights at the famous Caesars Palace in Las Vegas to enjoy a show or two, and have the opportunity to fly to the Grand Canyon for lunch.

ToTAL CoST – $27,950 PER PERSoN* PRICE INCLUDES:

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4 nights at the fabulous Mandarin Oriental in cosmopolitan San Francisco.

• A 10 night all-inclusive cruise in a mid-ship veranda suite on Silversea’s Silver Whisper from Montreal to New York.

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Experience wine tasting in the Napa Valley and see a real American Ball Game!

• All luxury accommodation with breakfasts throughout the tour.

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3 nights at the world famous The Lodge at Pebble Beach with the opportunity to play golf

• Most lunches and dinners including wines throughout the tour.

at Pebble Beach – the greatest public golf course in America.

• Grand welcome and farewell dinner functions.

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Visit picturesque Carmel and Monterey on the magical Pacific Coast.

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Business class flight across America ending with one night in Montreal, Canada at the welcoming Sofitel Hotel.

• Business Class airfare from San Francisco to Montreal.

• Economy Class airfare from Las Vegas to San Francisco.

• All transfers via limousine or luxury coach to and from airports, hotels and cruise ship.

• Organised day tours, shows and sightseeing experiences.

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A glorious 10 night cruise on Silversea’s Silver Whisper sailing America’s Eastern Seaboard through the St. Lawrence Seaway around the Canadian and New England coastlines.

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See the stunning autumn colours at their brilliant best. Ports of call include Quebec, Halifax,

• Round of golf at Cascata and Pebble Beach courses complete with transport, carts and hire clubs.

For non-golfers equivalent luxury spa treatments will be available. *Itinerary subject to change. Terms and conditions apply.

Bal Harour, Cape Cod and Boston. Sail into New York harbour past the Statue of Liberty.

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2 nights at the luxurious Mandarin Oriental in fabulous New York City. Take in a Broadway show and enjoy the city that never sleeps.

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Join us for this once in a lifetime experience. Cove Cruising offers uncompromising service, genuine hospitality and that extra something to make your journey especially memorable.

register your interest and book your place with Cove Travel.

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Along came a Spyder Chris Nixon takes a spin in the new Audi R8 Spyder Carbon Edition.

A wealthy Australian enthusiast got tired of

I’m Richard Wagner and my right foot is

exercising his fleet of exotic cars on public roads

conducting as the dramatic V10 engine booms

so, as you do, built himself a private track.

out a fair impression of The Ride of the Valkyries.

This very exclusive playground on 5.2 kilometres

I’m Nureyev as the all-wheel drive R8 surefootedly

of undulating rural land just north of Sydney – I

dances around the track, burying its nose into the

won’t tell you where exactly, to protect the owner’s

tarmac the instant the brakes are even brushed and

privacy – is indeed a perfect place for more safely

pirouetting around the bends at the flick of a wrist.

exploring the abilities of cars capable of three times the highway speed limit.

The R8 Spyder is absurdly easy to drive, for a 316 kmh supercar.

Ideal for a flat-out run in new Audi R8 Spyder

Unfortunately, one of the world’s ultimate

Carbon Edition, yes? Well no, because today

convertibles must remain closed to the elements

it’s raining intermittently and the implications of

today, but it’s easy to imagine what it would be

throwing $407,200 into the roadside scenery

like top-down on a summer night, tootling along

loom large.

to a beachside restaurant, beautiful girl in the

Caution is paramount, but even so it’s an enthralling experience of how the other half lives in

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Audi’s flagship model.

the hazards and restrictions encountered while

passenger seat … with the wind threatening to snatch away your toupée.

… it’s easy to imagine what it would be like top-down on a summer night, tootling along to a beachside restaurant, beautiful girl in the passenger seat …

This particular R8 is enhanced outside with a

during the test-drive.

a back seat), the TT RS S tronic Limited Edition

package of carbonfibre body parts and special

At the end of another strong year, Audi is nipping

19 inch wheels, said to be valued at $38,100, but

at the bumpers of the prestige-car establishment.

costing only $10,900 on top of a ‘standard’ V10

The brand is in the middle of a $230 million

Each is available in genuinely limited numbers

program of investment in new dealer premises,

and comes with a variety of extra equipment items

Spyder or Coupe, or V8 Coupe.

Much of the value in this stunning-looking car is

which has included the Gold Coast and Brisbane.

in its exclusivity – just ten will be offered in Australia.

Last year its cars won a string of awards and

As if ownership of any R8 wouldn’t be enough.

the Le Mans 24 Hour and Bathurst 12 Hour

One might say it’s the most original and un-

endurance races.

traditional supercar. Squat and solid-looking, it has

Two all-new models, the A6 and A7 Sportback,

a distinctive wide vertical panel that dissects the

were introduced along with a host of updates for

car just behind the doors.

others in the range. More are planned for this year,

Inside, it’s sumptuous and surprisingly spacious, demonstrating that Audi set out to make the R8 not only fast but also liveable; unlike some of its rivals.

including a small SUV, the Q3.

Meanwhile, the limited editions are here to tempt current and prospective Audi owners.

The R8 Carbon Edition heads a collection of

There’s the RS5 Coupe Limited Edition (only

limited-edition sports models we’re introduced to

slightly less awesome than the R8 Carbon, but with

coupe, S3 Sportback S tronic Limited Edition and A1 Ambition Competition Kit.

such a sports wheels and bodywork, BOSE audio systems and upgraded upholstery.

These are at no extra cost for RS5, TT RS and A1 buyers; $9000 worth of extras on the S3 cost $2500.

It’s not often in prestige car showrooms that buyers get something for nothing, or next to nothing. The Limited Edition extra features will add to the driving enjoyment, whether or not you have your own track, and should earn a bonus at tradein time.

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at the wheel

First fleet

Hummer golf buggies arrive at Sanctuary Cove.

VISIT SANCTUARY COVE.

In what is believed to be an Australian first, a fleet of Hummer golf buggies has arrived at Sanctuary Cove.

The head-turning electric vehicles use the same scaled down body panels as the iconic American Hummer and are available in two models, the hard top and soft top.

Chris Smale, owner of Lifestyle Golf Cars at Sanctuary Cove, said the Hummers have generated an extraordinary amount of attention in the short time they have been in The Marine Village.

And it’s little wonder why. The vehicles come complete with features one would expect from the Hummer’s standard SUV models including air conditioning, heated seats and stereos with CD players.

Chris believes the Hummers are perfectly suited to the resort as it has the lifestyle to support the unique vehicle.

“Traditionally golf carts were reserved for a golf course however here at Sanctuary Cove the humble golf cart has become an alternate mode of transport,” he said.

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“Residents who are coming into The Marine Village for lunch rarely bring the car as the buggy is easier to park, more social and of course more environmentally friendly and cheaper to run.

“The vehicle can also be used on a golf course as the Hummers don’t place any extra pressure on the grass than a standard golf vehicle.”

According to Chris the Hummer buggies have been extremely popular internationally, particularly in areas of central London where they are allowed on the public roads that are designated 30mph zones.

The scaled down Hummers will travel 100km on a four-hour charge and the company has plans to offer a lithium battery option that will add approximately 50 per cent more distance.

The vehicles also have an ‘economy’ button which will further increase the distance travelled per charge.

Lifestyle Golf Cars at Sanctuary Cove is currently the only company in Australia with the Hummer buggies in stock so why not call in and see for yourself what all of the hype is about!

at the wheel

Cheque books ready From the ‘littlest’ Ferrari to a lavish new BMW, it’s a stunning choice if you’re looking for new wheels – here’s a roundup of some of the most exciting newcomers. words Chris nixon

BmW’s gran sTunner

c-class a Winner

Jag’s fuTure on shoW

BMW has taken a long time to come up with a rival to the Mercedes-Benz CLS and Audi A7 Sportback ‘four-door coupes’, but the stunning 6 Series Gran Coupe looks worth the wait. There’s no word yet on when this sibling to the 6 Series two-door coupe and cabriolet will reach Australia, but BMW salesmen can’t wait. Engine choices are six-cylinder petrol and diesel, plus a petrol V8 – all turbocharged. For the first time in Australia, a non-SUV BMW will be offered with all-wheel drive. Before the Gran Coupe comes the far more important, all-new 3 Series sedan. A new petrol turbo four-cylinder engine produces an astonishing 180 kW from just two litres and promises further reduced fuel consumption and toxic emissions.

The popular Mercedes-Benz C-Class picked up a significant update several months ago and then a swag of awards. The diesel C250 CDI sedan was judged overall car of the year by the authoritative Drive.com.au website, then best medium car over $50,000 in the RACQ’s competition. The C-Class Coupe, a new model replacing the venerable CLK last year, was awarded by Drive and RACQ for its C63 AMG high-performance variant. Judges praised the C250 CDI for its classy interior, good road manners and highly-efficient engine and said the awards were a great achievement for a car carrying a prestige price-tag.

Jaguar’s Indian owner, the Tata group, may finally deliver followers of the classic British make a replacement for the famous E-Type sports car. The Jaguar C-X16 exhibited recently at Los Angeles motor show is described as a concept car that showcases future design and engineering ideas. But its slinky body seems too resolved for mere show duties and it could be the car that finally makes Jaguar attractive to younger buyers again. The fully-driveable concept features a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain with very high performance and very low fuel consumption.

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Buy a Ferrari sports car and get a spare one for the glovebox. The Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari is quick, irresistibly cute and tiny. The genuine Ferrari badge on the tail doesn’t make the $69,990 price seem so expensive and the first shipment sold out quickly. The second shipment will also be the last, so this ballistic bambino will be rarer than a … er, Ferrari. It tops 225 kmh and comes with a very long list of go-faster bits, plus tailor-made leather luggage. For exactly $31,000 less, the Abarth 500C Esseesse delivers a slightly slower ride with the bonus of a foldback roof.

Toyota’s worthy but bland line-up gets a muchneeded boost mid-year with the introduction of the small 86 coupe. The 86 has ideal sports car fundamentals, rear-wheel drive, an engine slung low in the front and light overall weight. The twolitre, flat-four engine comes from Subaru, which is producing its own version of the jointly-developed car. The price is expected to be around $35,000.

Critics are already praising the performance of the 86, which could be the first real rival for the Mazda MX-5 since its debut in 1989.

Range Rover’s new baby, the Evoque, is more than a cracking SUV – it’s also a pretty face.

The chic Evoque, priced from $53,395, exhibits the same clean, classic design style of the 1970 original Rangie. It’s available in two- and four-door bodies with four-cylinder petrol or diesel engines.

A two-wheel drive model arrives sometime this year. It’s the smallest, lightest, most fuel-efficient vehicle Range Rover has ever produced.

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“There will be quite a few surprises in 2012, aimed at injecting a new enthusiasm for the show and delivering something special as a precursor to its 25th anniversary in 2013.” – s U e T h o M s o n

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Sea change 2012 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show – 24 years and still boating strong.

Visitors to the 24th annual Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) will get much more for their ticket price in 2012.

Traditional favourites, innovative products, a feature-packed program and family focus are all part of plans for this ‘must attend’ feature on the international boating and marine lifestyle calendar – an event that blends industry trade show, international networking and consumer showcase in one superlative location.

The SCIBS team is gearing up to announce a host of initiatives and additions to enhance the format and appeal to a broader market in response to feedback from exhibitors and visitors.

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show General Manager Sue Thomson is excited about the proposed changes.

“There will be quite a few surprises in 2012, aimed at injecting a new enthusiasm for the show and delivering something special as a precursor to its 25th anniversary in 2013,” she said.

Organisers anticipate that in 2012 there will 400 exhibitors on show, with literally something for visitors of all ages.

A comprehensive range of PWCs, kayaks, trailerable boats and RIBS, cruisers, passage makers and some stand-out superyachts will be on show, appealing to every layer of the market, along

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with the gamut of accessories, technology, fishing equipment for weekend and serious anglers, plus plenty of innovations designed to make boating even better.

There will be sailcraft appealing to entry level and professionals alike, including skiffs, catamarans and performance yachts for charter and purchase, and displays from yacht clubs, training organisations and various syndicated ownership companies.

Celebrity chef, the charismatic Bart Beek, will be dishing up his delectable cuisine for Club Marine, showing visitors his techniques and the tricks of the trade developed from a career which began at the famous Cordon Bleu school in Paris.

No Boat Show is complete without international and national launches and, in 2012, Sanctuary Cove will host them in impressive numbers.

Adding to the initiatives introduced in 2011, the 2012 show will cater to all tastes, including the delicate palates of the fairer sex.

The ‘Women on Water’ program will be back for another year, with the successful ‘High Tea on the High Seas’ concept, cruising the Broadwater with fashion and fine jewellery-themed events. There will also be a series of cooking and interiors seminars and hands-on experiences, such as Skipper Training Sessions.

“These proved immensely popular and attracted

many new visitors to the show, while involving many industry participants and maintaining the boating lifestyle theme,” said Sue. Several drawcards of international significance are soon to be announced, that will certainly create a buzz and attract a new generation of visitor to what is considered globally an iconic event. Among them is the whizz-bang gadgetry of JetLev R200, surely the coolest way to hit the waves!

More like something from a sci-fi or James Bond flick (in fact, its Canadian inventor, Raymond Li was inspired by Bond’s jet pack in Thunderball), the JetLev is winning devotees around the world since its US launch just a few months ago.

After many years of R&D, thousands of hours of test flights and countless modifications, the JetLev R200 will debut in Australia at the 2012 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.

There will be plenty of ‘OMG’ moments when visitors witness the experts, defying gravity and shooting 30ft (9m) in the air with just a hose linking them to the water below. Power, velocity, performance, innovation and definite ‘wowfactor’ – this is just one of a myriad of compelling reasons to mark 24-27 May in your diary and make it to the 2012 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.

More at www.sanctuarycoveboatshow.com.au

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James Macken has established himself as a champion in the competitive sport of Go Kart racing. words shannon Ponting

He may not have his provisional driver’s license yet, but 17-year-old James Macken has been a professional driver for five years.

James honed his driving skills in Go Kart racing – the training ground of most V8 Supercar drivers in Australia, not to mention nearly all the Formula One race car drivers in the world.

The Sanctuary Cove local practically grew up at the karting tracks, following the lead of his brother who was signed up to start the sport the day he turned seven.

“My husband wanted the boys to do karting,” explains James’ mother Arlene. “It was to keep them out of trouble and give them something to do.”

After watching his motorsport heroes on TV, and seeing his brother whip round the tracks before him, James knew it was a sport he wanted to pursue.

Now ranked in the top three in his class in Australia, James represented his country at the 2011 Rotax Max World Karting Finals in Al Ain, in the United Arab Emirates, in November. With approximately 250 competitors from 55 nations across the globe, the event is the largest of its kind in the world. It is considered to be the ‘Olympic Games’ of karting and the competition is just as intense.

“Unfortunately I was crashed into from behind in the first race, which effectively wiped out my World Final chances,” James explains. “While I finished the series I was too far back in the pack for any chance of a podium finish.”

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However, it wasn’t all bad news. The Australian team won the Nations Cup, earning the most points of any country at the event.

“It was great to be part of the winning team,” James admits. “And I am already leading the points score for inclusion in the 2012 World Finals to be held in Portugal in November.”

“There’s the satisfaction of when you win, especially when it’s a challenging race … And the tougher the competition, the better.”

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To the relief of his mother, James is one of the few go kart racers who hasn’t rolled or been involved in a serious crash, but there remains the question of why he would risk the injuries that are almost expected with any kind of racing.

“There’s the satisfaction of when you win,

especially when it’s a challenging race. It’s a good boost,” he explains. “And the tougher the competition, the better.”

And for those looking to get into karting?

“Stick it out,” he says. “It’s easy to give up after the first year, because it’s so tough. It is really like an apprenticeship, because when you finish, you move onto race cars.”

While James is a talented racer, he did not get to the level he has attained alone and credits his family for his success so far.

His dedicated team and pit crew includes his brother Matthew and father, Steve Macken, and with such strong family support the TSS student’s future certainly looks bright.

“I want to keep racing after school and hopefully I can gain a few more sponsors,” says James, who is currently sponsored by Oakley. “There are so many different paths you can take. I would like to be a NASCAR driver in America one day.”

But until he qualifies for bigger and better things, James has to stick to karting, and ‘learning’ to drive the family car. While he may be a gun on the race track, according to his mother, James finds logging up his driving hours in the family car boring.

“We’ve only got an automatic,” he explains. “It’s not much fun.”

Although, that might be an acceptable complaint when the first manual you ever drove was a race car.

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Rising star India Warren has her sights set on a professional tennis career.

“India had a great year. The past two years she has been focusing hard on developing her game to set up for the big league. It’s starting to flourish and she’s starting to get some results. The next two to three years will be very exciting.” – M A r C K IM M I C h The 2011 US open Tennis Championships saw the Gold Coast’s Samantha Stosur become the first Australian woman to win a grand slam title in 31 years. There is no doubt that women’s tennis in Australia is extremely healthy, and talented women such as Samantha are leading the way for the next generation of young tennis champions set to take over the court.

One budding young player pursuing her dreams to compete on the Grand Slam circuit is thirteenyear-old Sanctuary Cove resident, India Warren.

India’s tennis career kicked off on the court at the ripe young age of four. By age seven, with racket in hand, India had competed in her first tournament and acquired an appetite for victory.

Training full time at the Pure Tennis Academy, India has already put her big dreams into action by rising through the ranks at an extraordinary pace. Notably, 2010 saw India win the Toowoomba Singles and Doubles Age Championship 16/Under Girls. In Doubles her wins included the Australian National Championships and Rod Laver Championships.

In 2011 India’s ranking escalated from 440 to 186 and the spirited young athlete secured a place within the top ten in her age bracket in Australia.

India has proven herself to be a fierce competitor on the junior tennis circuit and 2011 saw her game mature dramatically. Particularly impressive is her rapid transition from a junior game to a senior one.

Now competing in open events against players of all ages and rankings, in 2011 India won the Azzura Age Championships 14/Under Girls, the University of Queensland 18/Under Girls and the ACT White Open. In addition, India has proven herself to be a worthy contender by making the Quarter-finals of the Spring Australian Nationals as well as the ACT Open. On the Doubles front, India took the champion title in the ACT White Open as well the ACT Open. And, to round off the year, at the Australian Championships in December India

finished 7th in Singles and reached the Semi-finals in Doubles.

Coach Marc Kimmich is particularly impressed

by India’s talents.

“India had a great year. The past two years she has been focusing hard on developing her game to set up for the big league. It’s starting to flourish and she’s starting to get some results. The next two to three years will be very exciting.”

Sanctuary Cove resident, Daphne Fancutt AM, also sings the praises of India’s extraordinary triumphs. Daphne, an ever-gracious tennis champion and passionate supporter of Sam Stosur, is all too familiar with a lifetime of service

to tennis. Daphne has played all over the world, including the 1956 Wimbledon Ladies Doubles Final and the Semi-finals of the Ladies Singles at the 1956 Australian Open and was awarded the Order of Australia (AM) for services to tennis as a player, coach and administrator.

Daphne continues to live and breathe tennis, teaching the art of tennis to pupils on the courts of her own tennis coaching and training academy, Fancutts Tennis Academy, as well as mentoring players at a professional level. The tennis academy has been enjoyed by the likes of tennis greats Margaret Court, Evonne Goolagong Cawley, Steffi Graf, Rod Laver, Ken Rosewall, John Alexander, Pat Cash, Pat Rafter, Bjorn Borg, and Ivan Lendl along with many locals and visitors.

Celebrating 50 years, Fancutts Tennis Academy has seen a number of its students go on to play at Wimbledon, including Wendy Turnbull, Geoff Masters and Daphne’s three sons, Charlie, Michael and Chris. The Fancutts, including Daphne, her husband Trevor, and their sons, are the only family in the world who each played in the main draw at Wimbledon, three reaching Finals and Semi-Finals – something that Daphne is incredibly proud of.

“The possibilities are endless for India. She possesses the boundless drive and enthusiasm necessary to lead a long and successful career and I look forward to watching her come into her own on the court,” says Daphne.

India’s passion for the sport, combined with her unrelenting commitment to professional growth, is sure to see her continue to hit winners on the court and the community can look forward to seeing this young tennis star pursue her dreams.

Mulpha Sanctuary Cove (Developments) Pty Limited recognises the importance of supporting young people in sport and has committed to help this local resident realise her dream of becoming a world champion.

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Bon Genre Chilewich turquoise lattice tablemats $30.50 each tablerunner $98.50 +61 7 5528 5002 Natuzzi Samuel coffee table $1,422 +61 7 5528 3222 | www.natuzzi.com.au

St Barts White cane plantation chair P.O.A. +61 7 5528 0766 | www.st-barts.com.au

A fresh look dune outdoor Luxuries Indoor/outdoor planters by Brown Jordan P.O.A. +61 7 5531 0032 | www.duneoutdoorluxuries.com.au

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Robertsons Furniture & Interior design Christopher Guy sofa from $14,180 1300 789 659 | www.robertsonsdesign.com.au

Eco Chic Pasha pod in turquoise $650 1300 897 715 | www.ecochic.com.au

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VIVA DESIGN

Past meets present. Italian manufacturer, passionate and caring since 1923 to today, Calligaris was born out of a passion for wood. A family-run business, founded by Antonio Calligaris, engaged in the production, manufacture, assembly and distribution of chairs, tables, beds, sofas, furniture and accessories and operating with care, passion and ingenuity to make the best of Italian design available for everyday use. The Calligaris range is exclusive to Viva Design, Q. open 7 days The Brickworks Centre +61 7 3252 0199 | www.vivadesignfurniture.com.au

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NATUZZI Pasquale Natuzzi, CEO and Group Stylist’s design philosophy is driven by the culture of beauty, passion for the arts and philosophy of good living. This innate heritage of Italian style inspires and guides all of the company’s creations. Combined with the tradition of hand craftsmanship, innovation and careful attention to detail, these values inform everything Natuzzi does and are evident in the final product, created with passion as part of the ongoing pursuit for beauty, since 1959. open 7 days The Brickworks Centre +61 7 5528 3222 | www.natuzzi.com.au

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DUNE OUTDOOR LUXURIES Mary and Ben Sidey’s passion and design philosophy is clearly displayed on their showroom floors. Everything about their business has to reflect quality. They align themselves with key manufacturers who are true believers in their brands’ innovative materials, enduring designs and commitment to producing the world’s highest-quality outdoor furniture.

Not just simply something to lounge on, but something to stand back and admire for their undulating lines and minimalist styling. The designer of the moment is Richard Frinier who designs for Brown Jordan. His first collaborative collection, ‘Cloud Nine’, ‘Still’ and ‘Drift’, is a design classic in the making. open 7 days The Brickworks Centre +61 7 5531 0032 | www.duneoutdoorluxuries.com.au | www.brownjordan.com

CROSS’ CARPETS We offer a bespoke service unique to you and your needs. Specialising in a collection of Natural Flooring solutions for your environment, our natural fibres and superior products include: Wool, Alpaca, Llama, Sisal, Bamboo and Timber. Natural products are an excellent choice and offer value for money while taking care of our environment. Our high standards ensure our clients’ investment will provide beauty, luxury, comfort and performance for many years to come. We invite you to visit our showroom, bring along your decor items and plans, so we can help you select from our range of natural flooring and make the right investment decision. open 6 days The Brickworks Centre +61 7 5591 2777 | www.crosscarpets.com.au

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GOLD COAST PIANOS Gold Coast Pianos and Music have been servicing the Gold Coast for over nine years. Our beautiful showroom features over 20 digital and acoustic pianos, both grand and upright. Gold Coast Pianos and Music only deal in reputable names and our range of quality manufacturers cover all price points within the piano market. Our large selection of second hand instruments and selection of print music and accessories keeps local teachers, students and music lovers supplied with music of any style. We are the exclusive Australian suppliers of Mason & Hamlin Pianos and the Gold Coast agent for Alex Steinbach Pianos including the range of Lifestyle ‘automated’ pianos. The wonderful world of Roland Digital Pianos completes our piano choices. open 6 days The Brickworks Centre +61 7 5532 4673 | www.goldcoastpianos.com.au

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GALLERY ONE

Gallery One is a state-of-the-art contemporary fine art gallery representing collectable Australian artists including Craig Ruddy, David Bromley, Geoffrey Proud, Aaron Kinanne and Anita West and featuring works by Michael Zavros. Gallery One is a natural progression for Director Leanne Pearce whose successful art consulting business Corporate Art has been supplying artwork to the interior design and hotel industry for the past 16 years. Gallery One’s co-ordinator Karen Spooner has 20 years experience and is highly regarded in the art world. Together they have a devoted following of art collectors nationally. 2012 exhibition schedule available online. open 7 days The Brickworks Centre +61 7 5528 0110 | www.gallery-one.com.au

ST BARTS

This Bohemian lifestyle store draws from the relaxed and natural elegance of the Caribbean Coast.

St Barts offers only the finest products, beautifully crafted and sourced from around the world including furniture, fashion, collectables, gifts, jewellery and accessories. Come explore, discover and enjoy the finer things in life at St Barts. ‘Vie de boheme de luxe’. open 7 days The Brickworks Centre +61 7 5528 0766 | www.st-barts.com.au

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Inner city style This rundown cottage in the heart of Melbourne has been transformed into a modern inner city home. words rhonda oxnam photography Andrew Dawson

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Baxter Street – before photo

When Betty Frazer first laid eyes on a neglected property in Elsternwick in Melbourne, the old adage ‘worst house in the best street’ immediately came to mind. Now, just two years later, the house has been remodelled into a modern masterpiece, complete with open-plan living areas, sumptuous bathrooms and spacious entertaining areas.

“When I bought the house in 2009 it was pretty rundown,” Betty explains. “It was a two bed/one bathroom house with some quirky ‘add ons’, but it was in a great location and had enormous potential.”

Having purchased the Baxter Street property, Betty set about the challenging task of realising that potential, taking a very ‘hands-on’ approach to the re-build.

“On day one I pulled up all the different floor coverings and polished the boards,” she recalls. “Then I painted everything white and made it liveable while I worked on the plans.

“I wanted the house to be light and bright ... and I love to entertain so the inside had to flow well to the outside space.” – B e T T Y Fr A Z e r Although the original house had good-sized bedrooms, the rest of the home was very dated and needed an extreme makeover to bring it in line with Betty’s vision.

“I used a draftsperson to draw up my ideas, and while the plans were with the council I tackled the front garden and façade,” says Betty.

Concrete planter boxes, landscaped gardens, and sculptural lines transformed the exterior of the property, creating a restful, yet functional, outdoor area.

Then, once the plans were approved, the interior was also given a new lease of life. The home now boasts three bedrooms, two bathrooms (plus powder room) and a study. There is even a butler’s pantry tucked away behind the kitchen … >>

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epitome of style. Carrara marble tiles, quirky light

“I got my inspiration from home magazines,

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accessories, all combine to create a luxurious

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ambience – exactly the look Betty was aiming for.

to compromise on quality and style so I shopped around and got some great deals.

“I also took out an owner/builder licence to keep costs down and I used some great tradespeople which made it easier.”

The result is a welcoming, ‘user-friendly’ home that perfectly reflects Betty’s personality.

“I wanted the house to be light and bright,” she says. “And I love to entertain so the inside had to flow well to the outside space.”

This was achieved by the clever use of timber and glass. Again, Betty’s attention to detail has

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ensured the property has maintained its original

“I especially wanted my private bathroom to reflect the beautiful hotels I have had the pleasure of staying in during my travels,” she admits. “And I think I have achieved that.”

In total, the re-build took 11 months and, while Betty admits the project was not without its challenges, she is extremely happy with her new (old) home.

“Living through a major renovation is hard at times but the end result is very rewarding,” Betty says. “I feel I have created a perfect home for me and my lifestyle.”

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It’s official Sanctuary Cove is the world’s best master-planned community – and now has the award to prove it!

Sanctuary Cove beat its rivals to take out the coveted ‘most outstanding multi-generational community in the world’ category at the Open Eye Corporation’s Global Awards in London recently.

Mulpha Sanctuary Cove (Developments) Pty Limited General Manager Sales John Hughes said the award was another in a long list of accolades for Australia’s premier resort community.

“Sanctuary Cove has been widely regarded as the benchmark for master-planned communities in Australia for more than 20 years so it is wonderful to be recognised by the industry” he said.

The internationally recognised event celebrates and rewards the best individual companies in the over-50s housing sector worldwide.

John said Sanctuary Cove’s ability to attract a broad range of demographics including young families, professional couples, over-50s and retirees, underpins the resort community’s success.

“The combination of this diversity and the unrivalled nature of the Sanctuary Cove lifestyle concept is the key component driving the success of the community,” he said.

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John believes the award is also testament to Mulpha’s ongoing investment into revitalising Sanctuary Cove’s assets to ensure the community remains relevant to a changing market.

“Mulpha has continually reinvested in the community infrastructure of Sanctuary Cove; we now have a Hyatt Regency hotel, two 18-hole championship golf courses, a private golf club, a Marine Village with over 80 tenancies providing a retail and dining experience on water, a 300 berth marina, Country Club with tennis courts and a 25 metre swimming pool, and a full service gym and fitness centre,” he said.

“With a current population of 3000 growing to in excess of 6000 over the next decade, Sanctuary Cove’s future will be driven by Mulpha’s ability to provide product diversity and choice to our community.”

And with more than 700 individual titles yet to be developed at Sanctuary Cove, the future for the world’s best master-planned community looks very bright indeed.

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Internationally acclaimed bridge teacher

Joan Butts

hosts her winter bridge holiday 20 – 25 July 2012 Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove, Qld Joan Butts, National Teaching Coordinator and one of Australia’s most popular and respected bridge teachers, invites you to join her at Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove. Featuring the very best in modern bridge lessons, the holiday will include tournaments with red masterpoints and games for all levels of player – beginner to advanced. No need to bring a partner, Joan will arrange one for you.

• Five Night package: $1,400 per person

Comprises two daily bridge lessons with Joan and games each afternoon and evening.

Includes: 5 nights accommodation (twin share*), with breakfast, welcome cocktail party and victory dinner. *Single room supplement $95 per night.

• Two night package: $560 per person

Comprises two daily bridge lessons with Joan and games each afternoon and evening.

Includes: 2 nights accommodation (twin share*) with breakfast and welcome cocktail party. *Single room supplement $95 per night.

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Bunker mentality Bryan Matthews takes his eye off the ball.

Against my better judgement – but to demonstrate that I share an interest (other than wondering when the next free cocktail party will be) with fellow members of the Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club – I am devoting this column to golf.

Golf also suits the issue’s al fresco theme – in that it is generally played outdoors; unless you count indoor mini-golf – which, frankly, I do because I’m better at putting through a clown’s mouth or under a little windmill than into the hole on a real course.

I’m stuck in golf’s conundrum: I like the game but not enough to play it a lot but if I played it a lot I might get better and like it a lot more. Stuff about it puzzles me. Why when someone feels ill do they say ‘I’m feeling below par’? Surely that’s a good thing? If you’re sick wouldn’t it make more sense to say you’re feeling above par?

Drinking and golf are the only pastimes about which I am fully aware of what I shouldn’t do and then go ahead and do precisely that. Confronted by that second bottle of wine my head says no while my heart, even my liver, ask ‘why not?’. Confronted by a small white ball, a little voice implores me to swing slowly; then my entire body agrees ‘whirling dervish’.

Had I focused on the game when I first lived in Manila 30 years ago, things might have been different. Lessons are cheap and I’d have assumed the confidence of a pro simply on the basis of striding the fairway with an entourage (caddy, umbrella girl, beer-runner).

I don’t think I’ve ever lost a ball playing in the Philippines. When I enter the rough, Team Matthews fans out like the Serious Crime Squad.

Mindful of a generous tip, Filipino caddies also must have an endless supply of golf balls identical to your own. “You were lucky sir, it must have bounced back off the water and onto this flat patch of grass.”

Cheating is a golfing taboo. Still, if you’re playing in southeast Asia and have the choice of a caddie in shoes or barefoot, bear in mind the latter’s extraordinary ability to march ahead, discreetly pick up the ball between his toes and drop it a helpful 50 yards further on.

Shoeless or not, if I follow a caddy’s putting instructions, the ball very often rolls into the hole.

Exercising my own judgment it trundles towards the bunker. I’ve actually given up reading greens;

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I’m waiting for the movie.

I thought playing with better players might improve my game. The problem is they won’t play with me. It appears my ‘club-mates’ couldn’t possibly waste an afternoon with a hacker (not even one as delightful and amusing as I). One low handicap acquaintance (who with some sporting compassion could have achieved ‘friend’ status) told me it wouldn’t be good for his game. You’d have thought I was inviting Adam Scott for a hit on the eve of the Masters.

My clubs, like most these days, are made in China. At $100 for the complete set, I have a suspicion they didn’t leave the Callaway factory via the front door.

The driver had a splendid ‘Great Big Bertha’ cover so I assumed the clubhead would be about the size of a small loaf of bread; sadly, though it was indeed stamped ‘454cc’, it actually had the dimensions of a mini-muffin. Some $500 later my $100 set of clubs had been augmented by a genuine Ping driver. (I still wonder if a ‘sweet spot’ is standard or, like ordering a car, is an optional extra?

Ping seems to have omitted mine and has ignored my letters of complaint.)

The putter from the Shenzhen sweatshop looked fine until the first time I used it when it made a sound suggesting it was fashioned from a metal not indigenous to planet Earth.

I have also purchased a ‘hybrid’; mainly because I assume it to be more environmentally friendly and that it may reduce my carbon footprint. I usually

leave it in the back of my Lexus hoping they will include it in the service.

Mark Twain described golf as a good walk spoiled. I disagree but at our club we’re rarely allowed to walk. I’m always struck by the universal angst when the ‘carts on paths’ signs go up and the finely-tuned athletes among our membership face the exhausting prospect of strolling to get to their ball now and then. To be fair, this isn’t an issue for me as the paths conveniently run along the treeline where my ball has generally headed anyway.

I’m hopeless with irons so, with a moderated swing, use my driver on every tee. I once came within an inch of a hole-in-one on a very short par 3. I was delighted when the ball stopped short – simply because I couldn’t have faced telling people at the bar what club I’d used.

Very often ‘friends’ who know I’m rubbish will suggest a little wager. To my amazement, I usually agree. Strategically, it’s like spotting a lame horse at the races and deciding ‘I’ll have a tenner on that before it limps off to the glue factory’. I console myself that handing over cash to my playing partners means I’ve not jeopardised my amateur status.

Our beautiful golf club thoughtfully includes three practice holes but inconsiderately has designed them around a large body of water. I want to practice hitting balls not losing them. Couldn’t they have painted a swathe of grass blue and erected signs saying ‘Splash: On a real course, your ball would be lost’?

I am now determined to live vicariously through the success of our six-year-old – figuring that if I bin her Barbies and force her into the game now then eight years hence I’ll be managing a Michelle Wie-type prodigy. (‘Don’t worry, daddy’s putting all the money into your trust fund once he’s taken his 90 per cent admin fee’.)

Focused on a lifetime of free Rolex watches and other goodies, I arranged her first lesson in Manila last month. After half-an-hour of quite promising swings she stopped and, encouragingly, said ‘coach, I have a question’. That’s the spirit, I thought.

Coach: “Yes, what is it?”

Daughter: “Can you name all the Seven Dwarfs?”

Damn this game.

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