january-2011

From 

Rainforest 

to Reef 

Make the most of 

Cairns’ twin attractions 

on land, water and air 

p.44 

Va Va Va 

Vroom! 

Vespa your way 

around Vietnam 

p.40 

R’Adelaide 

Fashion gets 

fi red up in South 

Australia’s capital 

p.34 

Our tennis champ 

swings into action 

in Melbourne 

p.26 

BYRON BAY 

ON A BUDGET 

How to holiday in 

star-style for less 

p.58 

JANUARY 2011 

YOUR FREE COPY

Matthew hayden: LifeStyle Channels; Market lady: Kerry Heaney; Man on vespa: Jade Bilowol 

contents. 

40 

Zoom your way 

around Vietnam 

Cover Photo: 

Mark Riedy 

87 jetstar news 

90 starkids 

93 

 

96 where we fl y 

99 have a bite 

regulars 

58 

See beautiful 

Byron Bay 

on a budget 

2 ceo’s welcome note 

4 events 

9 10 minutes with... 

Gyroscope 

10 style fi le for holiday fun 

12 good taste pop-ups 

14 cheers to Crush Festival 

16 fi t to go cyclist Allan Davis 

19 entertainment with 

cricketer Matthew Hayden 

22 the biz on Allure Gold 

24 wellbeing with FebFast 

77 brain teasers 

in the air 

with jetstar 102 your wellbeing 

onboard 

104 international 

adventures 

116 introducing our 

domestic airports 

119 domestic 

destinations focus 

19 

Matthew 

Hayden 

on life after 

cricket 

69 

Wellington’s 

foodie delights 

features 

26 star struck 

Tennis star Samantha Stosur talks about taking 

aim as the Australian Open bounces back into 

Melbourne Park 

34 retail therapy 

Frock on in Adelaide, where the city’s fashion 

designers are turning heads 

40 fl y/drive 

How to cruise your way to an adventure in 

Vietnam on the back of a Vespa scooter 

44 hot spot 

Double your fun in Cairns — where reef and 

rainforest await discovery 

53 in focus 

We fi nd out where the celebs are heading to this 

summer holiday 

58 hub 

Uncover the charm of Byron Bay with our 

bargain hunter’s guide 

65 people 

As funny guys Hamish and Andy say goodbye, we 

take one last look at their farewell tour 

69 eat beat 

Tuck into the taste sensations of New Zealand’s 

capital, Wellington 

CONTENTS 


JANUARY 2011 1

2 JANUARY 2011 

CEO’S WELCOME NOTE 

More fl ights, more often 

Welcome 

to Jetstar Magazine. It’s the New Year, and school’s out for a little 

while longer. So why not set a New Year’s resolution to travel 

more, and enjoy a long weekend or extended getaway with family or friends? At Jetstar, we’re 

only too happy to help with the great selection of holiday packages available through our 

website. Whether it’s city breaks or beach getaways you crave — or if you would prefer to build 

a holiday package of your own — you’re bound to fi nd something to suit your taste and budget 

at Jetstar.com. 

As for other news, we’re very excited to introduce our Darwin to Manila fl ights, supported by 

convenient connections from Sydney and Melbourne, which are commencing early next month. 

To access Jetstar’s everyday low fares to Manila and many other destinations, simply log on to 

our website to make a booking. Here, you’ll fi nd a broad range of new and extended services to 

choose from — Jetstar has something for everyone looking to create memorable holidays. 

Now that you’re onboard, it’s time to relax with Jetstar Magazine. As summer heats up, so does 

the Australian Open. In this issue, we catch up with Samantha Stosur, Australia’s tennis darling 

and our leading local hope for this year’s tournament. We take off for New Zealand to discover 

what’s making food news in Wellington, and we also learn how to do Byron Bay on a budget. Just 

for laughs, we check in with Hamish and Andy to hear about their successful recent tour. 

Jetstar Magazine is only too happy to help you unwind and enjoy another hassle-free travel 

experience, so sit back and enjoy the journey. 

Happy fl ying. 

Bruce Buchanan 

CEO, Jetstar Airways 

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Magic Maestro 

After travelling the world, Swedish magician 

Joe Labero is back in Australia in Danze 

Fantasy Productions’ new show GENESIS — 

Th e Magic Spectacular. Labero reveals the 

mysterious life of a magician. 

What attributes must a magician have? 

I think to be a great magician you need to 

have on-stage chemistry, a big personality, 

quick hands, and much more. I think you 

need to have a combination of all the 

entertainment elements. 

Are you annoyed at shows that purport 

to reveal magicians’ tricks? 

No. Imagine that you’re given piano-playing 

musical sheets and you know how it’s done, 

but still it requires you to learn how to play 

the piano — it’s not about the know-how — 

it’s about the fi nal presentation. Th e secret 

itself is not that big, it’s only a small part. It’s 

how the performance is crafted. 

How do you get ideas for your shows? 

I get ideas from everyday life. I got my jet 

engine illusion idea from a shop window. I 

saw a little miniature model in the window 

spinning around and thought, wow, that 

would make a great eff ect on stage. Th at 

resulted in GENESIS’ jet engine illusion. 

Do you always prepare a Plan B? 

Yes, I always have a Plan B. I always go 

through the technical things that can go 

wrong with my magic team, and we practice 

ways to work around any diffi culties. 

Was there an illusion that worried you? 

I was scared when I did the bullet catch for 

my TV show. Because the gun and bullets 

were real, there was a lot of stress. I didn’t 

fear for my life, but I was really, really scared. 

I thought: is this going to work or not? 

Magic… makes everything seem possible 

and reality more exciting. 

GENESIS — Th e Magic Spectacular is on at 

Jupiters Hotel and Casino Th eatre on the Gold 

Coast ’til 8 May. www.danzefantasy.com/ 

Genesis.html 


Tap Dogs 

Architects of 

Air — Mirazozo 

’TIL 30 JAN SYDNEY 

Earth, Flower, Water 

Featuring works by Peter Solness, Tim Hixson, 

Sally Mayman, Charles McKean, Steven 

Godbee and Philip Quirk, these images focus 

on the beauty of natural and constructed 

environments. Free; open weekends only. 

Superintendent’s Residence, Centennial Park, 

Oxford St, tel: +61 (2) 9339 6699. 

‘TIL 20 MAR ADELAIDE BRISBANE MELBOURNE 

PERTH SYDNEY 

Ford Fiesta Moonlight Cinema 

Watch a movie under the stars and moonlight. 

Catch cult, classic and new fi lms with 

nature for company and look out for nevershown-before 

3-D versions of Hollywood 

blockbusters. Bring your own picnic basket. 

Buy tickets online at www.moonlight.com.au 

Joe Robinson — The 

Houdini Tour: Escape 

the Expectations 

3–27 JAN SYDNEY 

Architects of Air — Mirazozo 

If you like to be dazzled, then you’ll love 

Mirazozo, the latest luminarium by the 

Architects of Air. Composed of winding paths 

and ultra-high domes, this huge infl atable 

sculpture at the Sydney Opera House 

Forecourt will thrill with its multi-dimensional 

space. Tickets: +61 (2) 9250 7777. 

5–29 JAN GOLD COAST BRISBANE NEWCASTLE 

SYDNEY MELBOURNE 

Joe Robinson — The Houdini Tour: 

Escape the Expectations 

After winning Australia’s Got Talent in 2008, 

guitar virtuoso Joe Robinson is back from 

Nashville with a brand-new tour and a band 

from the US. He’ll be singing and teaming up 

with Bernard Harris. www.joerobinson.com

Earth, Flower, Water 

Hot 

Dates 

Pack some action into the 

start of a brand-new year 

with these must-go events 

WORDS BELINDA WAN 

Ford Fiesta 

Moonlight 

Cinema 

The Blue Show 

5 JAN–6 FEB SYDNEY 

Tap Dogs 

Starring fi lm-and-theatre star Adam Garcia, 

Tap Dogs, designed and directed by Nigel 

Triffi tt, will tap its way into your heart when 

its returns to Aussie shores. Showcasing the 

precision of tap dancing with thrilling music, 

this is a kicker for the whole family. Tickets 

from Ticketmaster 1300 723 038. 

8–29 JAN SYDNEY 

Leura Shakespeare Festival 

Back by popular demand, the Blue Mountains’ 

open-air festival returns to captivate lovers 

of Shakespeare. Held in Australia’s only 

purpose-built Shakespeare venue, you can 

watch classics like Romeo and Juliet and A 

Midsummer Night’s Dream by Will The Bard. 

Free for kids under six. Tel: +61 (2) 4784 1938. 

St. George OpenAir 

Cinema 2011 


St. George OpenAir Cinema 2011 

Taking place at Mrs Macquaries Point, this 

hit event has a superb view, a grandstand for 

19,000 people, and of course, a three-storey 

high screen rising out of the harbour. Film 

buffs will be fêted with previews, indie fl icks, 

and New Year releases. Not available on 15, 22, 

29 Jan. www.stgeorge.com.au/openair 

13 JAN– 6 FEB MELBOURNE 

The Blue Show 

Circus Oz turns it on for an adults-only show 

that reveals the performers at their wackiest 

and wildest. The fi rst show to be performed 

in their 100-year-old Melba Spiegeltent, this 

night of raw physicality, sexy antics and fl eshfl 

ashing will be accompanied by the live Circus 

Oz band. Tickets: +61 (3) 9495 6589. 

People Perfect 

His name sounds ironic when you fi nd out 

Eddie Perfect is starring in Misanthropology, 

a one-man comedy, as part of the Sydney 

Festival 2011. He lets on about his 

people-hating tendencies. 

So are you really a misanthrope? 

I think cynicism is healthy, as long as it 

doesn’t turn you into a bitter bore. On a scale 

of one to 10, where 10 is “Aren’t we humans 

gob-smackingly awesome” and one is “I 

want to run everyone down with a ride-on 

lawnmower”, I’m about a four. Maybe a fi ve. 

Depends on the day. 

Are you all for being a one-man show, or 

do you secretly long for some company? 

Company is a tricky thing. You think you 

want it and then when you have it, you can’t 

wait for it to leave, so you can go to bed or do 

something interesting. 

What’s the highest form of 

misanthropic behaviour to you? 

Pushing in line in a queue. I could thump 

someone for that. A queue is the simplest 

form of human social order ever invented. If 

you can’t respect the queue, you should be 

locked up. 

Is there anyone or anything that you 

won’t make fun of? 

Th e trick is to make fun of people, 

institutions, trends, animals and ideas 

that people generally respect and admire. 

It’s much more interesting to get angry at 

dolphins than say, snakes or spiders or sharks 

— things that people dislike. Th at’s why I try 

to make fun of Hugh Jackman. 

What’s the weirdest audience response 

you’ve ever gotten? 

I was told after a set that my singing was 

stuck in A Flat. I assured him I’d sung a 

variety of notes, including A Flat at times, 

but the person was determined. “No, it was 

very much stuck on A Flat”. As a result, I have 

had dreams about that conversation a lot. 

Misanthropology is on from 9–30 Jan at Th e 

Famous Spiegeltent, Hyde Park North, as part of 

the Sydney Festival 2011. Tel: 1300 668 812. 

JANUARY 2011 5 

EVENTS

Jamming On 

Sydney’s nightlife entrepreneur and hotelier 

Justin Hemmes now has a new feather in his 

cap — he’s the CEO of Jam Music, which is 

behind this year’s Good Vibrations Festival. 

He talks about his passion for concerts. 

What’s Good Vibrations’ concept? 

It’s the ultimate one-day music experience! 

I wanted to create the most amazing party 

experience and an unforgettable atmosphere 

for everyone. Music and hospitality are two 

of my passions, so Good Vibrations is an 

opportunity to bring them together and host 

the ultimate party: great music and great 

people in a great setting. 

Which acts are you looking forward to? 

I’m really excited about seeing all of the acts 

on our line-up — we always make sure that 

our acts have a fantastic live show before we 

book them. My personal favourite on this 

year’s line-up is Erykah Badu, whom we’re 

bringing to Australia for the fi rst time, and 

when Faithless drops “Insomnia” — it’s going 

to be epic! 

Was there a time when you brought the 

house down? 

We’ve provided some unforgettable musical 

moments for our audience, which is 

something I’m proud of. A personal favourite 

moment that brought the house down was 

when we organised a surprise performance 

with Snoop Dogg in Sydney, and had just 

left a blank space on the program. When he 

strolled out onstage, 40,000 people came 

running from all sides of the park in disbelief 

— it was spine-tingling. Oh, and when James 

Brown pulled me up on stage to dance with 

him… unforgettable! 

What’s the thing you love best about 

being the CEO of Jam Music? 

I love my job! I love music, and I love people 

enjoying themselves. To stand in front of 

40,000 people with the biggest smiles on 

their faces is what it’s all about. 

Good Vibrations Festival 2011 is on from 

12 –20 Feb at Sydney, Melbourne, the Gold 

Coast and Perth. www.gvf.com.au 


World Buskers 

Festival 

2011 Chinese 

New Year 

Festival 

World Buskers 

Festival 

16 JAN–6 FEB MELBOURNE HOBART SYDNEY 

ADELAIDE BRISBANE SYDNEY PERTH 

Australia vs England: 

1st Commonwealth Bank Series 

More cricket madness ensues with this 

massive showdown between Australia and 

England. It’s coming to a city near you — don’t 

miss this exciting battle of bats. Tickets from 

Ticketek 132 849 or premier.ticketek.com.au 

20–26 JAN MELBOURNE 

Audi Victoria Week 

Australia’s biggest sailing regatta (and 

Victoria’s oldest sporting tradition) is back 

at Geelong and the Docklands. Expect more 

than 400 yachts, about 100,000 spectators 

and 4,000 sailors, plus week-long waterfront 

activities and lots of other entertainment for 

everyone. Free. www.victoriaweek.com 

Share The 

Spirit Festival 

20–30 JAN CHRISTCHURCH 

World Buskers Festival 

Laugh yourself silly when the world’s best 

street performers convene — expect 50 

performers in 500 shows. Blackstreet Boyz, 

the Daredevil Chicken Club, The Topp Twins 

and Sam Wills are among some of the talents, 

plus new acts. Most shows are free, donations 

welcome. www.worldbuskersfestival.com 

26 JAN MELBOURNE 

Share The Spirit Festival 

Celebrate Australian Indigenous culture at 

this yearly festival at Treasury Gardens. Some 

of the most outstanding Indigenous talent 

like Dave Arden, Lady Lash, Maza Sisters and 

Wurunjeri Dancers will be present on “Survival 

Day”, also known as Australia Day. Free. 

Tel: +61 (0) 431 213 183. 

Chinese opera photo: City of Sydney; Woman running photo: Hickey Pitman Photoevents

Audi Victoria Week 

26 JAN SYDNEY 

The Rocks Australia Day — 

Festival of the Voice 

This huge, 10-hour extravaganza will see 

more than 140,000 people enjoy the acts on 

six open-air stages showcasing pop, rock, 

funk, soul, reggae, blues, Indigenous music 

and more, plus market stalls. Free. Details 

on www.therocks.com 


2011 Chinese New Year Festival 

Ring in the Year of the Rabbit in a huge way 

— with a big bash. Begin the fun at Belmore 

Markets, which run from 28–30 January, after 

which the Twilight Parade starts on 6 February. 

The heart-pounding dragonboat races round 

up the festivities on 12 and 13 February. Free. 

Tel: +61 (2) 9265 9333. 

Tre-X Off-Road 

Triathlon 

The Rocks Australia Day 

— Festival of the Voice 

29–30 JAN SUNSHINE COAST 

Tre-X Off -Road Triathlon 

Start the year by challenging yourself at the 

new Back 2 Back Triathlon. The two-day long 

course event of 500m swim–15km mountain 

bike–6km run is diffi cult, but there’s also a 

short course and a teaser course that even 

kids can handle. Take in the action from the 

calm of Twin Waters Lake. www.tre-x.com.au 

30 JAN HONOLULU 

Pro Bowl 

Held on the Sunday prior to Super Bowl 

XLV, the Pro Bowl — the all-star game of the 

National Football League — is back at Aloha 

Stadium. 2011 marks a much-welcomed 

return of the event to Hawaii. Watch the 

league’s best players vie for the title of top 

dog. Tickets: +1 (212) 655 5665. 

Book Now 

Crown’s 

Chinese New 

Year Festival 

4-6 Feb 

Crown’s Chinese New Year Festival 

Bounce down to Melbourne’s Year of the 

Rabbit festival at the Riverside Hawker’s 

Bazaar. With more than 45 stalls along 

Crown Riverside, soak up the food and 

entertainment for a whole lot of fun. 

Harvey Norman Rugby 

League All Stars 

12 Feb 

Harvey Norman Rugby League All Stars 

Th e brainchild of Preston Campbell, this 

Gold Coast match asks the public to select 

the teams’ line-ups so as to feature the best 

Indigenous Rugby League talent and star 

representatives of each NRL club. 

12 Feb 

Bowl-A-Rama Wellington 

Skateboarders will be carving it up against 

Wellington Harbour. See them compete for 

the prize money and enjoy a week’s worth of 

entertainment. On 19 Feb, check out sister 

event Vans Bowl-A-Rama Bondi, Sydney. 

Playground 

Weekender 

17–20 Feb 

Playground Weekender 

Taking place at Wisemans Ferry (one-and-ahalf 

hours out of Sydney), this cool music fest 

is set to sizzle with its fantastic line-up of De 

La Soul, Kool & Th e Gang and Toro Y Moi. 


Gyroscope 

This 13-year-old rock 

band has wrapped 

up a tour, had a gold 

single, and yes, is 

getting better all 

the time. Vocalist/ 

guitarist Zoran Trivic 

(second from right) 

tells us more 

INTERVIEW BELINDA WAN 

How do you feel about your hit single “Baby I’m 

Gettin’ Better” going gold? 

It’s a pretty cool thing to know that some folks 

have latched onto a particular song that we’ve 

released. It really makes us feel like we’ve done 

our job in writing something that people dig. We’ve 

never really been a band about single sales and 

trophies, but hearing that the song has gone gold is 

like getting some sort of recognition that the song 

doesn’t suck! 

You guys had 25 songs for your latest album 

Cohesion, but only 14 made the cut. What’s 

your song selection process like? 

It differs all the time, but after writing almost 

30 songs for the record, we all sat around and 

discussed the tracks over a couple of months, then 

we discussed them again with our producer Gil 

Norton, and basically we all came to an agreement 

about the best songs to fi t the album. We all 

seemed to be on the same page with song selection 

this time! 

You guys have been around for 13 years, so how 

has the band and its sound changed? 

Well, since getting together around the age of 17, 

I guess our music has developed over time to suit 

our lives. We’ve always shared our infl uences and 

inspirations along the way, and I guess we’ve all 

grown up and matured a little together too. We still 

have the same grunge and punk-rock ethics, and 

live shows, but as we approach 30 years of age, 

we’re getting in touch with sides of our music that 

we may not have known about when we were 17. 

Haha, if that makes any sense. 

How would you describe your music to 

someone who’s unacquainted with Gyroscope? 

It’s the sound of blood, sweat and tears. 

You guys have stated that your fans always 

come fi rst. What would you like to do for your 

fans if you could do anything? 

I’d love to be able to spend 10 minutes with every 

one of our fans, and chat, hang out and say thanks 

for their support over the years. We have the best 

fans in the world, really. We’re very lucky. 

Any strange pastimes you guys pursue? 

Nah, nothing strange really — I have a background 

in the building industry, so in my spare time I do a 

bit of renovating and building. I’m a draftsman, and 

currently an apprentice carpenter too. It’s a nice 

change. One minute I’ll be working on songs, and 

the next I’m working on houses — I love working 

with my hands, so it all seems to work out. 

What would you like to achieve this year? 

I would hope we can make peoples’ heads turn and 

ears bleed at the Big Day Out early this year. 

Cohesion is out in Australia now. Catch Gyroscope 

on their tour that includes Big Day Out 2011 and MS 

Fest from 21 Jan-26 Feb. 

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Taco lovers will love Streat’s 

Mexican taco cart 

OPPOSITE TOP/BOTTOM: 

The rustic Tea Tree Café on 

Waiheke Island; feast on the 

huge spread of street food 

at Queen Victoria Market’s 

Suzuki Night Market 

Summer Taste 

Sensations 

For the freshest fl avours of the season, check out our 

round-up of summer’s top eight pop-up eateries 

WORDS ROBERTA MUIR 

MELBOURNE 

Streat, a hospitality training program for 

homeless youth, runs a Mexican taco cart 

next to the Melbourne Visitor’s Centre 

in Federation Square from 10am to 4pm, 

Tuesday to Saturday. The chorizo and green 

tomato salsa taco keeps the carnivores happy, 

while black beans, pickled cactus and cheese 

taco takes care of the vegetarians. Grab a taco 

to go, sit on stools in the square, or perch on 

the wall behind the cart and enjoy the parades. 

Meanwhile, chef Ryan Flaherty, recently 

returned from Europe where he worked at 

El Bulli, The Fat Duck and Arzak, is running 

pop-up, 10-course dinners with matched 

wines fortnightly over summer. The dinner’s 

scenic, inner-city location isn’t revealed 

until you’ve booked, but recent venues have 

included 3 Station Pier and The Point, Albert 

Park. The changing menu may include the 

likes of sweetbread nuggets, sardine fossils 

and caulifl ower sausages. More information at 

www.sedevents.com.au. 

Queen Victoria Market’s Suzuki Night 

Market is back every Wednesday from 17 

November until 2 March (except 29 Dec). With 

free live entertainment and kids’ activities, it 

offers a wide range of street foods cooked 

on-site, fi ve licensed bars plus Victorian 

wineries selling wine by the glass, as well as

artisan and regional food producers offering 

tastings of prepared food. 5.30pm to 10pm. 

At Queen and Therry Streets, and Peel Street, 

tel: +61 (3) 9320 5822. 

SYDNEY 

Darren Robertson, until recently executive 

chef at Tetsuya’s, is hosting a six-course 

dinner at a different location each month — 

some licensed, some BYO, and sometimes 

assisted by one of his chef buddies. Working 

closely with suppliers, Robertson’s focus is 

on seasonal, sustainable produce shared 

with like-minded people in inspiring, 

unexpected spaces. Menus change for each 

dinner — with recent dinners’ delicious 

offerings like slow-cooked pork belly, beet 

leaves, carrots and radishes; and insideout 

Crunchie bar proving popular. More 

information at www.thetablesessions.com.au. 

You wouldn’t usually associate an outdoor 

short fi lm festival with scrumptious organic 

treats, but this summer you can tick both 

boxes at Bondi’s iconic Flickerfest. What 

better way to spend a balmy summer evening 

than on Bondi Beach watching internationally 

acclaimed short fi lms, nibbling vegetarian 

nori rolls, sipping a glass of wine and 

devouring organic popcorn? 7–17 January at 

Bondi Beach Pavilion. More information at 

www.fl ickerfest.com.au. 

MARGARET RIVER 

The White Elephant Beach Café is perched 

just metres from the breaking surf of beautiful 

Gnarabup Bay. Named because the location 

was once considered “a white elephant”, it’s 

now been transformed into the coolest place 

to be this summer by Anthony Janssen and 

Aleasha Holben of the nearby Gnarabar 

Restaurant. Serving homemade cakes and 

pastries, organic coffee, local seafood and 

amazing breakfasts, it’s open from 7am to 

4pm daily from now ‘til 30 April. 

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INTERVIEW MATTHEW THOMAS 

What made you want to become a 

professional cyclist? 

My dad, grandad, brother and uncles all rode 

bikes. I didn’t have much of a choice in the 

matter, but it is what I love doing! 

What was it like winning gold in the 

Commonwealth Games men’s team road 

race last year? 

Representing Australia at this level is 

something I’ve always dreamed about — even 

as a kid. Although I’ve been in Europe racing 

for the past 12 years or so, and I live in Spain, 

my heart is in representing Australia. The 

green and gold has been huge for me.

Sidebar photo: Steve Thomas 

Can you give us an idea of the training 

involved in the lead-up to an event like the 

Commonwealth Games? 

I basically trained every day for a year for the 

Games — about 25 hours a week on the bike, 

and fi ve hours stretching and in the gym each 

day. The regimen for road-cycling training is 

defi nitely a full-time job. 

For someone aspiring to be a sporting 

great, what advice can you give? 

Firstly, have patience. You don’t have to be 

a talented kid to make it — all you need is a 

never-give-up attitude, and a determination 

and willingness to achieve your goals. The 

most important thing though, is having fun. 

The real champions are the ones who don’t 

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How does having a strong mindset in 

sports help when competing? 

The mind is everything. The mind is where 

you win, and lose. You can be the strongest 

athlete, but if you don’t have a strong mind, 

you can lose every time. A good head on your 

shoulders is a huge advantage. 

MAIN: Davis (in orange) 

and his team celebrate 

victory at the 2009 

Santos Tour Down Under 

BOTTOM: For Davis, 

winning begins with 

a strong mind 

Making Tracks 

See the city from these top road routes, 

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smooth cruise down: 21km 

• From Melbourne, have a go at the 

Bellarine Peninsula’s charming historic 

Rail Trail: 32km 

• Th e Gold Coast Oceanway off ers stunning 

coastal views: 36km 

What eating and drinking advice can you 

offer to athletes? 

Having a dietician is a really big help. I fuel 

up on carbohydrates and protein on heavy 

exercise or race days, and on the lighter days 

I eat chicken, fi sh, vegetables and salads. 

Being a born-and-bred Queenslander, one of 

the biggest sacrifi ces for me has been beer. 

Cycling is a sport where you must stay lean, 

and beer is no good for that! 

What's the hardest thing to do for you? 

The toughest thing for me is being away 

from my wife and kids for about half the year. 

Sometimes it affects my performance. 

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cyclists these days? 

Yes, and it’s great for the sport. People are 

realising the importance of fi tness, and riding 

to work, the coffee shop or just for fun. It’s 

wonderful to be a part of this movement. 

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INSET: One of his 

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Th e Kitchen 

Cricketer 

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It 

just wouldn’t be an Australian 

summer without Queenslander 

Matthew Hayden on TV. A generation of 

Australian cricket fans have grown up with 

images of Hayden raising his bat to the 

crowds and television cameras after yet 

another milestone. Despite his retirement in 

January 2009, he’s still on the airwaves. 

But now instead of belting bowlers, he’s 

building barbecues on his own lifestyle 

television show, Matthew Hayden’s Home 

Ground. He’s also been touring to promote 

his autobiography, compiling cookbooks and 

diving into the corporate world. He’s even 

found the time to pick up an Order of Australia 

honour for services to cricket and charity. 

Throw in lots of fi shing and the odd surfi ng 

safari, and it’s plain to see that Hayden is still 

as busy now as he was then. 

Hayden is a living legend in cricket circles, 

with a list of accolades as broad as the bat he 

used to bludgeon opposition bowling attacks. 

He was one of cricket’s most prolifi c opening 

batsmen and fi nished Test cricket with an 

average of 50-plus, a stratosphere reserved 

for the game’s true greats. He still holds the 

record for Australia’s highest Test score with 

380 (he once held the world record but was 

overtaken by West Indian maestro Brian Lara). 

Since his retirement, Hayden, 39, has still 

managed to scratch his cricket itch with his 

Chennai Super Kings stint in the Indian Premier 

League Twenty20 competition, and by being 

captain of November’s All Star Twenty20. But 

there will be no John Farnham-style comebacks 

though. “No, defi nitely not,” he says during his 

interview with Jetstar Magazine. “Part of me will 

always miss the game, but I really want to start 

a new playground.” 

Hayden has thrown himself into life 

post-cricket with gusto. He has released an 

autobiography and his company, The Hayden 

Way, explores partnerships with fi rms in the 

fi elds of sport, recreation and leisure pursuits, 

all the things Hayden treasures. 

As part of this, through The Hayden Way, 

he forged a partnership with Jetstar, which 

will screen his Home Ground lifestyle show 

onboard fl ights starting this month. 

Hayden’s passion for cooking has been 

well-documented — he would often cook for 

his teammates while on overseas tours, and 

has written three cookbooks — but unlike his 

former captain Steve Waugh, he’s never been 

a prolifi c writer about cricket. 

However, Standing My Ground is his fi rst 

foray into the genre, and a journey through 

one of Australia’s most celebrated cricket 

careers. “The book has been a great way for 

me to explore 14–15 years of my career,” he 

says. “To write your life story down on paper 

was kind of surreal. I didn’t think I would 

enjoy it as much as I did.” Hayden says writing 

the autobiography was more diffi cult than 

allowing fi lm crews into his family home for 

the intimate six-part TV series. “I’m still going 

to get up in the morning, have a cup of coffee 

and feed the chooks, whether the TV crews are 

there or not,” he says. “A lot of things on the 

JANUARY 2011 19 

ENTERTAINMENT 

MATTHEW HAYDEN

show were fun — I loved building the barbecue, 

for instance. It’s not like I’m exposing my 

family’s most personal moments.” 

He says the response to the show has been 

positive and discussions are underway for a 

possible second season. Aside from home 

recipes and do-it-yourself tips, the show also 

includes non-cricket stories from Hayden’s 

life — like when he and mate Andrew Symonds 

capsized a fi shing boat near Moreton Island, 

and had to swim a kilometre back to shore 

in the dark 10 years ago. “We were getting 

swamped by waves, the motor was gone, so 

I just said ‘boys, we’re swimming’,” he recalls. 

“Provided we swam with the current and didn’t 

get eaten by a massive shark, we were going 

to survive. That was the plan. Sketchy at best, 

but that was all we could come up with.” 

Of course the former Kingaroy kid didn’t 

drown and wasn’t eaten by a shark — he 

became one of Australia’s most decorated 

cricketers. Hayden maintains a keen interest 

in the fortunes of the Aussie side, and while 


CLCCKWISE FROM MAIN: 

Hayden and his family; fi shing 

is one of Hayden’s hobbies; the 

former cricketer in action 

the team has lost the aura that once made it 

the most formidable side in world cricket, he 

believes not all hope is lost. The World Cup is 

nearing, which Australia has won three times 

in a row. Recent form suggests Australia has 

come back to the fi eld, and Hayden believes 

Australia will be a force at the cup, held in 

India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. 

“It’s going to be very hard for us on the 

sub-continent, it always is,” he says. “But I 

think we’re strong candidates again.” 

Watch Matthew Hayden’s Home Ground on 

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Overdone 

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sign up for FebFast and take a break from 

alcohol for one month. You’ll not only feel 

better, but also raise money and awareness for 

very good causes. We talk to FebFast 

ambassador and nutritionist Lola Berry to get 

the lowdown behind this great initiative. 

What’s the idea 

behind FebFast? 

After the excesses of 

Christmas, New Year 

and Australia Day, 

FebFast challenges 

Australians to take a 

break from alcohol 

during February. 

People can use it as 

an opportunity to 

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while getting 

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to programs that support 

a growing number of young 

Australians struggling with substance use. 

How can one benefi t from this detox? 

Firstly, FebFast delivers real health benefi ts — 

two out of three past participants felt healthier 


after completing FebFast, and 60% reported 

losing weight. Going on a detox is also a great 

way to start achieving health goals. The results 

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more mental clarity, weight loss, clearer skin, 

better sleep and increased energy levels! 

What are some of FebFast’s challenges? 

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bubbly is in order in February! 

This is why they created 

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detox, however, think 

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In the grand scheme of 

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Embrace the challenge, and 

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What can we do to avoid falling off the 

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The main thing is to stay focused. Be sure to 

keep your eyes on the prize all the time, or try 

doing FebFast with a group of mates so you’re 

all in it together. 

FebFast obviously has a serious side to it 

— but can you give us a few tips on how to 

make it fun? 

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a list of all the things you’ve been wanting to 

do for ages but haven’t had the time for. Get 

creative with mocktails, have a board-game 

night with your mates, or go away for the 

weekend with the money you’ve saved! 

Why did you decide to become an 

ambassador of FebFast? 

I’m a big believer in food affecting the way you 

feel. I’ve dealt with people in the past who have 

had drug and alcohol dependence, and have 

seen how much it can affect one’s life. Being 

an ambassador for FebFast means I get to be 

involved in a charity that is not only a great 

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It hasn’t been an easy rise for 

Australia’s biggest tennis sensation 

Samantha Stosur — but this January, all 

eyes are on the girl with the golden glow 


“I 

WORDS KELLY IRVING 

don’t know what would have happened if 

I didn’t get that racquet for Christmas,” 

ponders Australia’s top-ranking female tennis 

player, Samantha Stosur. The gift from a 

neighbour when she was just eight years old 

proved to be the catalyst for the now 

26-year-old Gold Coast girl’s rollercoaster ride 

to the top of the tennis ranks. 

While her parents, Tony and Diane, worked 

late nights at a café, the young Stosur worked 

the tennis courts with her older brother Daniel. 

“I decided that playing tennis was what I 

was going to do — nobody was going to tell me 

otherwise,” she says. 

Stosur’s drive and ambition to emulate 

the style and success of her idols — Steffi 

Graf and Monica Seles — took her overseas 

at age 13 to compete in the World Youth 

Cup in Jakarta, Indonesia. She then joined 

the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) 

under Geoff Masters at 14 in 2001, and the 

Australian Institute of Sport tennis program 

just two years later. Her doubles career hit 

the roof when she won her fi rst maiden grand 

slam at the 2005 Australian Open with fellow 

Queenslander Scott Draper. Then a bigger 

break came in February 2006, when she 

claimed a series of big wins in the US and 

France, and bagged numerous runner-up titles 

worldwide alongside Lisa Raymond. 

“I was fortunate enough to play with a 

couple of really good partners. We just clicked, 

so that kind of evolved without us even 

thinking about it,” a modest Stosur says of her 

success. She shot to number one in doubles, 

but struggled to make similar strides on her 

own, remaining at 29 in singles. It was then 

that disaster struck. 

During Wimbledon in 2007, the naturally 

athletic Stosur was diagnosed with Lyme 

disease. Her form slumped and she was forced 

to take an eight-month break, leaving her 

career hanging in the balance. 

“When I got sick, I never really knew what 

the outcome was going to be, but the whole 

time I tried to stay positive. It wasn’t easy. I 

just wanted to get back out there [on court]. I 

spent a lot of time on my own in the US where 

I was based, because I didn’t know many 

people and was away from my family. But 

my good friend [and 2008 doubles partner] 

Rennae Stubbs lived a couple of minutes away,

Photo: Getty Images 

Stosur’s powerful 

serves have made 

her a formidable 

opponent 

on the court 

STAR STRUCK 

SAMANTHA STOSUR 


CLOCKWISE FROM MAIN: 

Off-court, Stosur enjoys travelling 

and surfi ng; Stosur became the fi rst 

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and would drop over or make me dinner, so 

luckily I didn’t drive myself crazy.” 

The fact that Stosur once ranked at 140 in 

singles and is now number six only makes her 

comeback an even more miraculous one. It’s 

a feat she credits to the help of current coach 

David Taylor. “During the last three years I’ve 

been with David, I’ve matured and realised 

my full potential. I think I’ve always had it — 

people told me I did — but it was a matter of 

putting all the pieces together and that’s what 

he has been able to do. It’s those little details 

that bring you to the top of your sport.” 

Yet, she’s also had her fair share of wake-up 

calls, such as her loss in the second round to 

Nicole Vaidišová at Wimbledon in 2008. Stosur 

says: “I had a lot of opportunities, which I let 

slip. I didn’t back myself to take the shot, I 

didn’t believe in myself. I also struggled when 

I played in the Hopman Cup (2009). I thought 

I was going to be fi ne and handle the pressure 

alright, and I really didn’t. However, now I feel a 

lot better in my own skin.” 

The bronzed Aussie’s ability to bounce back 

and her willingness to learn from mistakes 

has marked a turning point in her career. This 

year, she made a hard decision to cut back on 

doubles play and concentrate on improving 

in singles, so she wouldn’t ever look back and 

think “if only”. 

To say she’s been successful is an 

understatement. Stosur’s earned a reputation 

as the “giant killer with a giant smile” — 

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Williams, Elena Dementieva, Jelena 

Jankovic and Caroline Wozniacki. 

Reaching the fi nal of the 2010 French 

Open was “a dream come true”, and 

catapulted her into the spotlight as the 

fi rst Australian woman to reach a grand 

slam singles fi nal since Wendy Turnbull 

way back in 1979 — something Stosur is 

justly proud of. Had she won, she would 

have been the fi rst Aussie woman to win 

a major since legend Evonne Goolagong. 

Yet, Stosur’s optimism doesn’t allow her 

to dwell on this near-miss for long. 

“The next week I was back on court 

playing another tournament, and then 

two weeks later, Wimbledon came 

around. Not many sports have that 

week-in week-out tournament play. 

There’s always the next week to look 

forward to — to try and do better again.” 

As it stands, Stosur has yet to win 

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Stosur’s Favourite 

Places to Holiday 

Freycinet 

National Park 

Tasmania: “A couple of years ago I went 

camping for a few days here. I went to Freycinet 

National Park, did mountain biking then fl y 

fi shing around Hobart, and stayed the night 

on Mount Wellington. It was something I don’t 

usually do and it was really fun.” 

Japan: “I love Japan. I think Osaka is really 

nice. Th e people are friendly and respectful, it’s 

so clean and they take pride in everything that 

they do. I went there for the fi rst time when I 

was 17, and it’s still one of the best trips I’ve 

ever been on.” 


2011 holds plenty of 

promise for Stosur 

— who will refi ne her 

singles strategy 

Australia’s very own top dog. “You’ve still got 

to be prepared for the fi rst round as if you’ve 

made it to the fi nal,” she says. “Treat everyone 

with respect and expect a tough match. I may 

rank higher than the majority of players on 

paper, but they have nothing to lose. Anyone 

can go out there swinging and really go for it. 

At the 2009 Australian Open, I hadn’t had the 

success that I’ve now had, so now there are 

more expectations on me to do well. I’d love 

to win this year, but there’s a long way to go 

before I’m holding that trophy. It’s all about 

trying to get there and I know that Australia’s 

going to be supporting me, so I’ll use that to 

get through as many matches as I can.” 

This easy-going gal, who loves to eat French 

fries, travel and surf, likes to just relax when 

she’s off-court. “There’s no bigger rush than 

when you’re walking out on the centre court 

at Melbourne Park, and there’s 15,000 people 

screaming your name,” says Stosur. “The thing 

is to play well, enjoy it and soak it up.”


CLOCKWISE FROM TOP 

LEFT: The SABA store on 

The Parade, Norwood; 

heels galore at Cherri 

Bellini on Rundle Street; 

the Liza Emanuele store in 

Hyde Park; the Alannah Hill 

store on Rundle Street

BEST 

DRESSED 

Adelaide’s fashion scene steps into the spotlight as its 

designers make their mark in style 

The 

WORDS SHERIDEN RHODES PHOTOGRAPHY JAMES KNOWLER 

face of Adelaide’s once-overlooked 

fashion scene is undergoing a 

revolution. A new generation is pushing the 

envelope, creating bigger and better fashion 

events, launching new labels and concept 

stores, and putting Adelaide forward as a 

serious “fashion city” contender. 

“Affordable labels were once only available 

through the city’s department stores, 

but today Adelaide is a boutique city”, says 

Kelly Noble, the managing director 

of Glam Adelaide, a website promoting 

South Australia’s latest fashion news 

(www.glamadelaide.com.au). 

Rundle Street’s east end is now home to 

Australian and international high-fashion 

stores. A fl urry of national retailers have 

opened on this bustling downtown strip in the 

past two years, including Sass & Bide, Lisa 

Ho, Jack London, SABA, Zimmerman and the 

long-awaited store by fl amboyant Melbourne 

designer Alannah Hill, alongside local icons 

like Miss Gladys Sym Choon, whose shop 

has launched many a young Australian 

designer. On top of that, there are also 

boutique shoe stores like Naked and Cherri 

Bellini, which stock the likes of Bally, Emilio 

Pucci, Givenchy and Lacoste. 

But it isn’t just the big-name designers that 

are changing the face of Adelaide’s fashion. 

Noble says not only is the state producing 

some amazing model talent, local designers 

are turning heads too. “Of course we have 

established designers like George Gross, 

Harry Who, Liza Emanuele and Razak, but we 

also have Paolo Sebastian, who is new and 

currently in Milan perfecting his skills at the 

Istituto Europeo di Design; Jaimie Sortino, 

whose cutting-edge Sex and the City-style 

creations recently won Adelaide Fashion 

Festival’s (AFF) BMW Emerging Designer 

award; and a host of other boutique labels 

including Saint Lucie (winner of the 2009 

AFF Emerging Designer award and runner-up 

last year), plus other labels like Greta Kate, 

Mai-Loui and Finders Keepers.” 

Noble says an Adelaidian’s style tends to 

be quite “boutique” because they dress to 

go from work to play. Also, due to the city’s 

smaller population, she says it isn’t large 

enough to warrant numerous chain stores. “In 

a city so rich in arts culture, everybody has a 

signature style”. 

South Australian designer Melanie Flintoff, 

whose Finders Keepers and Cameo labels 

have a cult following, and are stocked in six 

countries, creates her collection with four 

other designers. She is also about to launch 

two new labels: Keepsake (party dresses for 

the younger market), and Grace and Favour 

(for an older clientele). 

“There’s a stigma about Adelaide and 

RETAIL THERAPY 

ADELAIDE FASHION 


CLOCKWISE: Liza Emanuele’s 

lovely dresses; more gorgeous 

dresses by Alexis George; 

Ivy League is a standout for 

menswear; Miss Gladys Sym 

Choon is like no other store 

around with its local indie 

brands and styling 

fashion, because of its small, country-town 

feel. The upside for a designer is we get a lot of 

local exposure and government support. Our 

design studio is amazing, and one we could 

never afford in Melbourne or Sydney. I love 

Adelaide’s lifestyle.” 

You can check out Flintoff’s two labels at her 

sister’s The Birdcage boutiques on Rundle 

Street in the city, and The Parade, Norwood, 

another fashionable retail strip. She also 

recommends keeping an eye out for the debut 

of talented, young, local fashion designer 

Lucy Tucker’s new label, Saint Lucie. Tucker 

is also the designer of the bohemian Indy C 

accessories label stocked across Australia, 

along with her sister-in-law Cindy Tucker. 

Ask anyone on Adelaide’s small, but thriving 

fashion scene what their favourite label is, and 

chances are they’ll say it’s the eponymous 

Liza Emanuele Boutique, for its dreamy, 

sensuous dresses and bespoke bridal wear. 

The well-heeled inner-city suburb of Hyde 

Park is home to Emanuele’s exclusive new 

store. Emanuele says King William Road was 

the obvious choice for her fi rst shop. 

“For me, my shop is a dream come true. It’s 

also the shopping capital in South Australia 

for brides, and with my Emanuele Bride label 

growing in demand, it seemed fi tting.” 

Emanuele says what makes Adelaide’s 

fashion scene unique is that it is uncluttered, 

and focused on quality and style. “My label 

is wholly produced in South Australia, as I 

believe we have the entire means to do so.” 

For Emanuele, rising stars to watch are 

design duo Ivana & Katerina for its fl irty 

swimsuit range. She recommends shopping 

at Chasing Nel, a funky store with a great 

brand portfolio, and Ivy League in The Parade, 

ADELAIDE’S FASHION SCENE IS 

UNCLUTTERED AND FOCUSED ON 

QUALITY AND STYLE 

Coming Up 

We speak with Skana Gallery, director of 

Adelaide Fashion Festival. 

What makes Adelaide fashion distinct? 

We have an overwhelming number of 

stand-alone boutiques, which do their own 

products and sell brands. Adelaide people tend 

to be more interested in developing their own 

style, instead of religiously following fashion 

fads. In terms of climate, Adelaide has longer, 

hotter, drier summers, and therefore is bigger 

on summer fashions than winter. 

Is Adelaide being taken seriously now for 

fashion and great shopping? 

Adelaide has always been taken seriously by 

the locals, because they knew where to shop! 

Now we’re sharing these secrets with the rest 

of Australia, as well as welcoming some higherend 

boutiques into the city for the fi rst time. 

Adelaide can match Melbourne and Sydney in 

the fashion stakes any day of the week! 

Which are the names to watch on 

Adelaide’s fashion scene? 

I’d look out for Alice Rawlinson, Jaimie Sortino, 

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The best way to explore Vietnam is like the locals — 

onboard a lean, mean Vespa machine 

WORDS BRETT DAVIS

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Experience 

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onboard a Vespa 

The 

tips for driving in Vietnam are 

pretty clear: “Watch the road 

FLY/DRIVE 

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are sure there are no rocks, potholes, kids, 

pigs, chickens, road workers, trucks, cars, 

buses, carts, horses, bamboo poles, 

avalanches, market stalls, wedding 

processions, gravel pits or buffalos etc, ahead.” 

Ok, truth be told, it’s not as scary as it 

sounds. In fact, there are few more exhilarating 

and enjoyable ways to see this beautiful 

country than from atop an über-cool, fully 

restored Vespa motor scooter. 

Any fan of BBC’s Top Gear would recall the 

episode where the guys travel the length of 

Vietnam on motorbikes. But unlike Jeremy 

Clarkson and the lads, who had to use bikes 

that cost less than US$250, my wife and I 

decide to travel in style with Vietnam Vespa 

Adventures, based in Café Zoom. 

Our seven-day trip begins in Ho Chi Minh 

City (formerly Saigon), Vietnam’s largest 

city. Mercifully, we take in the bustling city’s 

chaotic streets and mind-boggling traffi c from 

the pillion seat of the scooter while seasoned 

guides sit at the controls. 

Between taking in the sights, we fi nd time 

to test-drive the Vespas on an unsealed, potholed 

but most importantly, quiet road down 

by the Saigon River. Initially, it’s surprising how 

these stylish scooters from the 1950s and 

60s feel to ride. They have a solid feel and the 

150cc two-stroke engines make low, throaty 

gurgles. It doesn’t take long to get a handle 

on taking off in fi rst gear, slowly letting go of 

the clutch, shifting back and forth into higher 

and lower gears, and braking. If you can drive a 

manual car and ride a bicycle, you can do this. 

“While we always offer people the option of 

an automatic, driving a manual Vespa makes 

for a truly authentic experience,” says the 

tour’s founder Steve Mueller. Mueller, who 

was born and bred in the US, bought his very 

fi rst vintage Vespa — a pea-green and white 

1968 model — in Vietnam for US$300. He 

explains: “After the end of the war in 1975, and 

the subsequent restrictions placed on foreign 

travel and trade, the Vietnamese had to keep 

using and repairing them, while in other parts 

of the world they were put on the scrap heap. 

It’s akin to the classic American cars still 

roaming the streets of Cuba.” 

We take control of the bikes for ourselves in 

the seaside town of Vung Tau and head north 

along the coast. It soon becomes obvious that 

concentration is essential, particularly when 

riding in city traffi c or picking our way between 

cavernous potholes on back-country roads. 

Yet it doesn’t take long to feel comfortable 

on the scooter, and in turn, feel complete 

freedom and exhilaration. 

We are never thrown into the deep end. 

Guides ride at the front and back of the group, 

while mechanics are at the ready in a support 

van carrying the luggage — they can even take 

over from you for a while if you feel the need 

for some time out. 

Mile after mile of gloriously empty blacktop 

unravels before us along a wild coastline 


where you can taste the salt spray from the 

ocean a few metres to the right, while high, 

barren dunes stretch inland. 

When we reach the secluded fi shing village 

of Mui Ne, we marvel at the riot of colour 

created by the highly decorated boats on 

the azure-blue water, as fi shermen return 

with their catch. Mui Ne is something of 

an undiscovered gem, a popular weekend 

getaway for Saigon residents but largely 

overlooked by international visitors. 

Comfortable bungalow hotels, bars and 

restaurants are strung along the beachfront. 

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Some folks in our group opt for getting an 

afternoon massage, while others laze by the 

pool. After dinner, the evening is rounded up 

with a few cocktails at Sankara, a spectacular 

bar and restaurant perched right on the 

beach. Cool, white marble tiles surround a 

long, refl ecting pool and there are clusters of 

lounges that can be screened off along each 

wall. The oval bar is only metres from the sand, 

and offers an unbeatable view of the ocean 

and stars to accompany your nightcap. 

After Mui Ne, we leave the coast and head 

for the mountains, where the cool calm of 

the old French resort town of Da Lat awaits 

us, some 1,500m above sea-level. After the 

heat and humidity of the coast, the climate 

is a welcome change. We visit the Art Deco 

masterpiece that was the summer residence 

of Vietnam’s Emperor Bao Dai, before taking a 

cable car across the top of mountainside pine 

forests to the Truc Lam Buddhist Monastery. 

In the evening, we head into the hills to 

spend a night of song, dance, traditional food 

and mountain rice whisky with the ethnic 

minority Chil and Lat tribes. It’s a raucous, 

good-humored end to our stay. On the fi nal 

leg of the trip, we descend from the central 

highlands to the coastal plain, and onto the 

lively beachside town of Nha Trang. The ride 

down the twisting curves of the road from Da 

Lat is one of the trip’s highlights, and provides 

some jaw-dropping vistas of the lush, green 

countryside below. 

Our tour guide Walter Pierson, a witty and 

knowledgeable Australian who served with the 

army during the Vietnam War, says his goal for 

the tour is that along with having a great time, 

people learn something on their journey. 

“My hope is that people will take away an 

understanding of modern Vietnam with all its 

LEFT/RIGHT: Guides are always around to assure 

your safety on a tour led by Vietnam Vespa 

Adventures; the scenery ranges from coastal to 

mountainous 

complexities,” he says. “The Vietnam of today 

is the result of a long, fascinating history that 

goes back to the time before the confl icts that 

seem to dominate people’s perceptions of the 

country. I always say, the Vespa tours get you 

close to country; you experience the sights, 

sounds and smells of this very exotic spot.” 

As we roll past paddy fi elds, luminous with 

new green rice stalks on the outskirts of Nha 

Trang, I’m beginning to see what he means. 

It’s been a uniquely delightful experience, 

and I can’t imagine a better way to see such a 

magical country. 

I’m also feeling a deep affection for my 

trusty Vespa and life on the open road. Top 

Gear is great, but what I really liked was Long 

Way Round with Ewan McGregor and Charlie 

Boorman. Maybe I could just keep going. 

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The Great Barrier Reef 

is spectacular to dive 

in, but fl ying over the 

reef provides another 

wonderful experience 

44 JANUARY 2011

Main photo: Alamy 

Blessed with the twin World Heritage 

attractions of the Daintree Rainforest and 

the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns offers twice 

as much fun — even during the wet season 

The 

lushness of the northern tropics is 

a salve for the senses in the green 

season, when the rains bring sweet relief and 

the countryside experiences a rebirth. During 

this time, adventures in the great outdoors at 

the reefs and rainforests around Cairns — 

whether in the air, on water or on land — are 

never more inspiring. 

UP IN THE AIR 

REEF 

Feel the buzz of fl ying over the Great Barrier 

Reef in a helicopter. Landing at a deserted 

coral cay for brunch is a truly delightful 

holiday indulgence. Breakfast on the Reef 

is from AU$549 per person, and includes 

two hours on the cay, a tropical brunch and 

sparkling wine. 

“It’s normal to see manta-rays and sea 

turtles on the fl ight out to the cay,” says GBR 

Helicopters co-owner Ian Johnston. “The 

absolute solitude of being in the middle of the 

ocean on your own island is always amazing.” 

GREEN 

SEASON 

WORDS MIA LACY 

Parasailing is quintessential holiday fun, and 

at Green Island Parasailing, you can either 

fl y solo or tandem with a buddy. The parasail 

team will set you into a chair, and then gently 

lift you off the deck of a custom-built parasail 

vessel up to 50m in the air for a 45-minute 

joyride. Children aged 10 to 14 can ride tandem 

with an adult, as long as they’re big enough to 

fi t into the parasail chair. From AU$130 adults; 

AU$75 children. 

RAINFOREST 

Every year, more people choose to experience 

hot-air ballooning in the Cairns hinterland 

than anywhere else on earth. The climate 

here is perfect for it, and as you drift across 

the landscape on a crisp, still morning seeing 

kangaroos, wallabies and cockatoos, you’ll 

agree this is the most uplifting of adventures. 

“Passengers often have a look of surprise on 

their faces when they gently lift off and realise 

they’re airborne,” says owner Andrew Steel of 

Hot Air Ballooning Cairns & Port Douglas. 

The excitement of preparing for an early 

morning fl ight, then watching the sunrise and 

the light change throughout the 30-minute 

ride is intense, and the camaraderie of the 

post-landing breakfast — complete with 

a traditional glass of sparkling wine — is 

a wonderful fi nish. AU$225 per person, 

including transfers. 

HOT SPOT 

CAIRNS REEF AND 

RAINFOREST 


Photos: Courtesy Tourism Queensland 

CLOCKWISE: Tackle the 

Johnstone River for a whiteknuckled 

whitewater helirafting 

experience; a hot-air 

balloon ride at dawn is pure 

exhilaration; both newbies 

and experts can enjoy diving 

on the Outer Barrier Reef 

Microlight fl ying is another thrilling 

adventure. On Jaques Coffee Plantation at 

Mareeba, you can satisfy your desire for a 

great coffee, as well as the chance to fl y like a 

bird — in an Australian factory-built Airborne, 

or an Italian-built Magni Gyrocopter. There’s 

a 20-minute introduction fl ight, which takes 

you up in a tandem microlight over the coffee, 

sugar cane and mango plantations, with an 

option to double the distance, and explore 

Lake Mitchell and its wildlife. If you’re keen for 

even more, you can fl y over the rainforests and 

fringing reefs right up to Port Douglas. 

“It’s a major adrenaline rush for most 

people,” says Robert Jaques of Jaques 

Microlight Flights. “You’re so close to the 

waterfalls and wildlife, you feel like you’re a part 

of it.” From AU$98; minimum age 14 years. 

Mareeba is also the home of Warbird 

Adventures, which refl ects the combined 

passion of its staff and volunteers for the 

legendary aircraft of World War II. The museum 

and hangar has an extensive collection of exmilitary 

aircraft from around the globe. 

Take to the skies in a restored Nanchang 

or a Winjeel, or hop into a Harvard for some 

aerobatics. During a 30-minute fl ight, you 

can almost imagine the bravery and skill the 

wartime pilots must have possessed. 

“To be sitting in a real military aircraft from 

the nostalgic era of aviation is one thing, but 

once the aerobatics start, it’s an absolute fi t 

for thrill-seekers!” says owner and enthusiast 

Mike Spaulding. From AU$355 per person. 

ON THE WATER 

REEF 

Dunk Island Resort’s nature-kayak tours are 

perfectly timed for the idyllic pre-sunset hour. 

All other watercraft have left for the day as the 

paddlers set out in their double sea kayaks 

for an hour on the water. “It’s a peaceful, 

quiet escape,” says the resort’s activities 

supervisor Holly Gemmell. “Green sea turtles 

are our most common sighting — but we also 

see some dugongs, sea eagles, terns nesting 

on Purtaboi Island and migrating Imperial 

pigeons,” she says. AU$40 per person; 

minimum age 12 years. 

Diving on the Outer Barrier Reef is 

spectacular during any season, but in spring, 

the reef has a unique vitality. Quicksilver Dive 

caters to both certifi ed and beginner divers at 

Agincourt Reef, where the quality of coral and 

reef life is excellent — with the opportunity to 

put on a helmet and take a 40-minute walk on 

the the pontoon’s underwater platform. 

“The dive options here give everyone 

a chance to experience the reef. If you 

don’t swim, a helmet dive is perfect,” says 

Quicksilver’s spokesperson Megan Bell. 

Helmet/introductory diving AU$142; certifi ed 

diving AU$99. 

RAINFOREST 

Whitewater rafting in the gorges and ravines 

of the majestic Tully River is a popular day 

trip from Cairns, but for a true adventure 

challenge, there’s nothing like heli-rafting the 

North Johnstone River. Consistently rated as 

one of the top-ten rafting trips on the planet, 


All photos: Courtesy Tourism Queensland 

CLOCKWISE: Explore the 

Daintree Rainforest during a 

horseride with Wonga Beach 

Equestrian Centre; you’ll see 

Niau Waterfall on the Daintree 

Dreaming Day Tour; learn how 

to live off the land and sea with 

Brandon Walker during a Kuku 

Yalanji Cultural Habitat Tour 

the “NJ” runs through remote World Heritagelisted 

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“This is a classic, modern-day adventure,” 

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rainforest animals, while canoeing by 

torchlight for an hour. 

“You’re nearly a kilometre closer to the 

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CLOCKWISE: Say hi to 

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endless water fun is in 

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Breakwater Tavern offers 

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attention, until someone spots a platypus. 

Trying to hurry in the dark in our canoes is 

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cameras. AU$30 per person. 

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morning. On one side of us is the Great Barrier 

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JENNA O’HEA 

BALI 

If you’re a basketballer, 

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summer, cautions Jenna 

O’Hea, the star of Melbourne’s 

Bulleen Boomers. “Our season continues 

right through Christmas and doesn’t wind up 

until March, so we head off on holiday straight 

afterwards,” says O’Hea. 

This year, O’Hea’s grabbing a bunch of 

her fellow athletes and heading off to Bali. 

“I went there for the fi rst time three years 

ago for my brother’s wedding, and I loved it,” 

she says. “The people are so lovely — really 

helpful and accommodating. I remember we 

went whitewater rafting and on the way saw 

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their friends and family this 

summer holiday 

WORDS UTE JUNKER 

all these monkeys — I was really surprised by 

how wild it was. This time round, I’d love to 

take a ride on an elephant.” Water sports are 

also fave activities with O’Hea. “I like catching 

some waves by bodysurfi ng,” she says. “I’ve 

never tried surfi ng, so I’d like to try that.” 

O’Hea’s planning to base herself in the 

Kuta area, where there are plenty of bars, 

restaurants and shops to explore. 

“I’m thinking of having some clothes made, 

because apparently it’s really cheap. I could do 

with some new summer dresses — and I’ll be 

looking for bags and shoes, too.” 

O’HEA’S HOLIDAY HIT LIST: 

• Bodysurfi ng 

• An elephant ride 

• Stocking up on wardrobe essentials 

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BEN O’DONOGHUE 

TOKYO 

You’d imagine that for chef and television presenter 

Ben O’Donoghue, a gourmet getaway would be the 

perfect holiday. This summer however, Ben, his wife 

De-Arne and their three kids will be hitting the ski slopes instead. 

“We’re going to Niseko in Hokkaido with some friends of ours, 

which should be amazing. I’m imagining lots of snowball fi ghts and 

tobogganing. We’re going to put all the kids in ski school — hopefully, 

they’ll be absolutely exhausted at the end of the day, so we can try the 

whole après-ski thing.” 

O’Donoghue and De-Arne have only been skiing once before, before 

their kids were born. “De-Arne fractured her wrist on the fi rst day. I was 

snowboarding, and spent most of the time on my butt. It was a really 

physical workout, lifting myself off the ground all the time. This time, 

I’m going to try skiing — I fi gure it’s got to be easier this time round with 

two skis and two poles.” 

O’Donoghue’s itinerary also includes a few days in Tokyo, which will 

give him a chance to get his foodie fi x. “Tokyo has the highest number 

of restaurants that have been awarded with Michelin stars in the world, 

but I also want to explore some of the street culture and food.” 

O’DONOGHUE’S HOLIDAY HIT LIST: 

• Snowball fi ghts with the kids 

• Learning to ski 

• Munching down on yakitori (Japanese skewered chicken) 


BEAU YOUNG 

SYDNEY 

These days, he’s a Byron 

Bay lad, but two-time world 

champion surfer-turnedsinger 

Beau Young grew up 

on Sydney’s northern beaches, 

and loves heading back there at 

Christmas to catch up with his family. 

One of the fi rst things he does when home is catch a 

few waves. 

“It’s amazing that so close to the city, there’s 

somewhere so relatively uncrowded,” he says. “Palm 

Beach is a pretty long stretch of beach, and a good 

place to surf, and I always fi nd a free wave at Bungen 

Beach — people don’t want to go up and down that hill.” 

Beyond that, Young’s summer holidays are relaxed 

affairs. Jamming with his drum and bass player, and 

catching up with his family members who live nearby 

are priorities, but there are a couple of traditions Young 

still enjoys — including a visit to the local pub. 

He says: “The Newport Arms is a good place for a 

relaxed beer, with a lovely view of Pittwater. It caters to 

everyone: my parents still go there. It caters to kids too.” 

Visiting the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is also 

a favourite. “We used to go on family trips there when 

I was young. It’s Australian natural beauty in its fi nest 

form: lots of gum trees, rocky cliffs and kangaroo paws.” 

Another childhood tradition Young still observes is 

catching a ballet performance while he’s in town. 

“When I was a child, my grandmother always used to 

bring us tickets to the ballet, and these days I usually 

go along with my girlfriend. I fi nd the dancers’ athletic 

ability really incredible — it’s amazingly inspiring.” 

YOUNG’S HOLIDAY HIT LIST: 

• Early morning surf at Palm Beach 

• A cold beer at the Newport Arms hotel 

• Catching a ballet performance

PARIS WELLS 

PERTH 

Singer-songwriter Paris Wells will be packing her 

beach wear when she heads to Perth this summer. 

With just four days off between festival performances 

and prepping for a big tour in February, she’s planning to make the 

most of the city that is one of her favourite holiday destinations. 

“I have friends who live in Cottesloe, which is a really amazing 

beachside suburb,” she says. “I love sitting by the water and drinking 

cocktails, or just jumping into the water.” 

It’s not just Perth’s beach culture that lures Wells: she also loves the 

music and fashion scenes. “Perth has a really strong music culture with 

a lot of amazing talent: acts like Luke Steele, Little Birdy, End of Fashion 

and Birds of Tokyo all come from Perth. There’s also a lot of indie 

fashion labels. I came across this amazing label, Of Cabbages & Kings, a 

year ago. This year they won Fashions in the Field at Flemington.” 

Although this visit is a quick one, Wells also loves taking road trips out 

of Perth. “You can get in a car and drive three hours south, and you’re 

in Margaret River — which is so stunning, it’s God’s own country. Or 

head north for 10 hours to Monkey Mia, to see dolphins. You could do a 

fantastic two-week road trip, and one day I’m going to do it.” 

WELLS’ HOLIDAY HIT LIST: 

• Swimming at Cottesloe Beach 

• Picking up local fashion labels 

• Exploring Margaret River 


Melbourne’s 

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and busy cultural 

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KATHERINE HICKS: 

MELBOURNE 

Katherine Hicks, the star of Channel Nine’s 

Rescue Special Ops, will be revisiting the city 

where she lived for almost fi ve years. “I studied 

at the Victorian College of the Arts in my late 

teens and early 20s, so Melbourne is a city that 

always equals fun for me,” she says. “There are cool 

bars, theatres and there’s the wonderful National Gallery of Victoria 

which always has great exhibitions.” 

High on Hicks’ list of things to do will be heading out with her old 

mates to Chapel Street’s funky boutiques to make the most of the post- 

Christmas sales, and catching a few bands at the city’s intimate venues. 

“I don’t drink, so if I go out, I really need to be entertained. I love that 

in Melbourne, you can go to small bars and enjoy some music. I also 

really like that the inner city is so beautiful and accessible. When I was a 

student, I walked everywhere, and I still enjoy taking long walks through 

the Botanic Gardens, which are just beautiful, and then along the Yarra 

River into the city.” 

HICKS’ HOLIDAY HIT LIST: 

• Shopping in Chapel Street 

• Catching an exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria 

• Walking through the Botanic Gardens 

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THE 

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No matter your budget, everyone can luxuriate in the 

beauty of the dream destination that is Byron Bay 

WORDS CRAIG TANSLEY 

Mick 

Jagger vacations here and Elle 

Macpherson surfs here, but 

Byron Bay still feels like the same hippie 

village where I grew up in during the ‘80s. 

Byron Bay remains all about simple 

pleasures — beaches and a seaside vibe. 

Here’s how I holidayed like a celebrity in this 

gorgeous town on a (journalist’s) budget. 

If you’re travelling as a family, hire a house 

or a self-contained cabin in a holiday park. 

Byron Bay has three holiday parks occupying 

prime beachfront land that Australia’s biggest 

developers have been trying to buy for 

decades. Stock up on fantastic local supplies 

at the Byron Farmers’ Market, held every 

Thursday from 8am to 11am, for a cook-up at 

home with better views than any restaurant. 

The pick of the three parks is Clarkes 

Beach Holiday Park, located on Byron Bay’s 

best beach, just fi ve minutes’ walk from 

town. First Sun Caravan Park is located 

30 seconds’ walk from town and overlooks 

Main Beach, the lighthouse and out to Julian 

Rocks. Broken Head Caravan Park is located 

10 minutes’ drive from town beside a World 

Heritage-listed national park, right on one of 

the world’s top surfi ng beaches. 

When eating out, avoid tourist traps — many 

restaurants in town recognise diners won’t 

be back and charge accordingly. But Byron 

Bay also has some of Australia’s best eating 

establishments, with world-class views and 

the rustic, beachside vibe you’re looking for. 

The Byron Beach Café is a local institution 

— sit out on the terrace overlooking Byron 

Bay’s main beach and watch dolphins jump as 

you sip your latte. There’s also a no-fuss menu, 

the best coffee in town and ice cream. 

TOP/BOTTOM: Ride your fi rst wave 

with Black Dog Surfi ng; the famous 

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Top Five Tips 

Author and resident Di Morrissey tells us hers. 

1. Go for a sunset walk on Tallow Beach, ending 

with a drink at the Beach Hotel. 

2. Walk from Palm Valley (at Th e Pass) over the 

hill to Wategos Beach and up to the lighthouse 

to see dolphins and whales. 

3. Stay for a weekend to attend the Byron Bay 

Writers Festival (fi rst weekend of August). 

4. Visit any of the Sunday markets in the area, 

the Bangalow market is especially good (20 

minutes’ west of Byron Bay). 

5. Break the bank and have lunch at Raes on 

Wategos, 6-8 Marine Parade, Wategos Beach, 

te: +61 (2) 6685 5366. 

The Railway Friendly Bar, or “The Rails”, 

is where locals come to drink. There’s live 

music nightly, and a retro bar inside with good, 

cheap pub fare in big helpings. Earth’n’Sea 

Pizza has been going since 1976, is Byron 

Bay’s most iconic restaurant and yet it’s still 

the place every local kid wants to go on their 

birthday. It offers unpretentious pizza (22 

choices) made from local ingredients and 

served up in the best atmosphere. You can 

feed the family for less than what you’d pay for 

entrées at restaurants on Jonson Street. 

There’s nowhere better on earth to learn 

to surf than Byron Bay. With so many lovely 

beaches, there’s always somewhere with ideal 

beginner waves (or bigger swells, once you 

progress). The best way to learn to surf is with 

Black Dog Surfi ng: book a three-and-a-halfhour 

introductory lesson for AU$60, or book a 

two- or three-day course. They also encourage 

the whole family to learn together, and offer 

family discounts of 20%. 

Tandem hang-gliding is a bargain too, when 

you consider it can entertain the whole family 

for the price of one. Take off with Seabreeze 

Hang Gliding from a platform beside the 

lighthouse at Cape Byron, and soar above 

the cliffs and over Tallow Beach. A half-hour 

fl ight costs AU$165, but it’s certainly excellent 

family entertainment. 

Julian Rocks, 2.5km from Byron Bay, is one 

of the top scuba diving locations in Australia. 

Its mix of tropical warm currents with cooler 

temperate waters makes diving here unique, 

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sharks and turtles). Sundive offers two-hour 

snorkelling tours three times a day for AU$50 

per person (there’s a 10% discount if you’re a 

family of four or more). 

Or hike for free on one of Australia’s best 

walking tracks — the Cape Byron Walking 

Track. The track takes you from town along 

Main Beach, Clarkes Beach and beside the 

Pass, one of the world’s best surfi ng beaches. 

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As 

The fans pack it 

in to see Andy 

and Hamish in 

action on their 

farewell tour 

PEOPLE 

HAMISH & ANDY 

radio’s best duo says farewell 

on their tour, we (try to) fi nd out 

what Act II will comprise of 

WORDS LOUISE LAING 


Since 

2006, Australia’s beloved 

radio besties Hamish Blake 

and Andy Lee have been entertaining over two 

million listeners nationally through their toprating 

daily radio drive show. 

When the comedy duo announced last 

year that they would scale back their radio 

commitments to one Friday night show per 

week, they embarked on a fi ve-day, fi ve-city 

thank you tour to say “see you soon” to their 

loyal fans. 

Fans queued overnight in Adelaide and 

Brisbane to snag a seat at the live broadcasts, 

where admission was on a fi rst-come-fi rst 

served basis. They joined more than 100 lucky 

JetMail subscribers who won tickets to receive 

a little star treatment: big comfy seats in the 

Jetstar StarClass section of the audience. 

Thousands of punters defi ed scorching 

heat in Perth, torrential rain in Sydney and a 

surprise acoustic performance by U2 on the 

fi nal day in Melbourne, to be part of Hamish 

and Andy’s live Thank You Tour. 

Jetstar Magazine caught up with the boys to 

pick their brains on what’s coming up next. 

Welcome back from your Thank You Tour. 

Fans can now tune in once a week to your 

Friday afternoon drive show. Hang on, 

wasn’t your fi rst-ever gig a Friday afternoon 

drive slot at a uni radio station? 

Yes, it’s a nod to where we’ve come from. 

We’ve really only moved a few blocks down the 

road to a new offi ce. 

The tour took you to fi ve cities in fi ve days; 

an impressive effort. What’s the fi rst word 

that pops into your head when I say Perth? 

Firth. Does it have to rhyme? 

Only if you want it to. What about Brisbane? 

Kites, that’s the name of the foosball team I’m 

trying to start up with my Queensland bruvas. 

And, Sydney? 

New Zealand. I’m giving a nod to our 

trans-Tasman neighbours. We’re thinking 


of setting up some sort of land bridge. The 

Sydney Harbour Bridge has been a smash hit 

here, so we’re thinking of extending that idea 

over to New Zealand. 

What about Cocklebiddy, WA (which was 

the third stop on your fi rst Caravan of 

Courage tour in October, 2007)? 

Shanghai — they’re similar, really, just on the 

other side of the world. 

You’ve travelled a lot. Do you roll with an 

entourage, like Vinnie Chase? 

Yes. Doesn’t everyone? 

You’ve been fl ying Jetstar a lot this year, so 

you’ve experienced the service of our very 

friendly team members fi rst-hand. If you 

joined Jetstar for a day, what job would 

you choose to do? 

Andy: Pilot. The uniforms are pretty sexy. 

Hamish: I’d be a sniffer dog — mainly for the 

snacks. Every time they do something good 

they get a snack, and I like that policy. 

Your fans, many of which are loyal Jetstar 

passengers, were delighted to see you 

during your Thank You Tour. Was there 

anything you forgot to say on tour that 

you’d like to tell them now? 

I’m sorry if I’m a bit sweaty. 

A lot of Jetstar’s passengers are overseas 

visitors coming to explore Australia. If you 

were a tour guide for a day, where would 

you go and what would you do? 

Cocklebiddy. I’d take them to see the 

roadhouse. Once we’ve seen that, we’ll have 

seen everything, so you get free time for the 

rest of the day. 

Who’s funnier? 

Hamish: Andy’s probably funnier. I try to 

distract people, so Andy can come in, tell a few 

jokes and shine. 

Your radio show is broadcast to places as 

The boys get knighted 

(well, sort of) during a 

comical interlude with 

U2’s Bono 

far as Dubai. Are you quietly but surely 

conquering the world? 

We’re trying. For anything new we do, we’ll ask 

for a million litres of oil. If we get that at once, 

we’ll know we’ve gone in too lightly with our 

demands, and ask for a couple of camels. 

How will you be celebrating Australia Day 

on 26 January? 

Andy: Barbecuing in an apron. Mine is an 

Australian fl ag, while Hamish is going for the 

other Australian apron option: the fake 

plastic boobs. 

Hamish: I’ll be eating Bolognese sushi to 

celebrate my Italian and Japanese heritage. 

Your new, national Today Network drive 

team is a one-day-a-week show on Fridays 

from 4pm. Will you be sitting around 

sipping cocktails for the rest of the week? 

Hamish: I think it’s a bit silly to assume we 

won’t also be sipping cocktails throughout the 

Friday show too. 

Andy: We’re now catering staff for our new 

drive-time show, so we have to get tea and 

coffee for Fifi Box and Jules Lund, who are 

doing the drive show Monday to Thursday. 

Is there a question you’ve always wished 

someone would ask you during an interview, 

but hasn’t? 

How much can you bench press? 

Steve S Chau 

“Sitting “S in the Jetstar 

StarClass St seats to watch the 

boys’ boy fi nal Th ank You Tour 

show showwwas 

fantastic. Th ey were 

defi nitely stars with a whole lot of class. Good 

luck Hamish and Andy, we’ll see you around.” 

Soklian S Teow 

“Th “The 

fi nal Hamish & Andy 

show sh for 2010 was so much 

fun — jam-packed, with never 

a adull dull mmoment. 

Th e highlight was 

defi nitely U2. U2 was touring Melbourne at 

the same time, and Hamish and Andy were 

saying that U2 had snubbed their invite to 

come on their show. Th e boys then sang a 

song they made up called “We are Better 

than U2” — only for U2 to walk out halfway 

through and surprise everyone. I couldn’t 

believe it was actually them — the crowd 

went mad. It was a very cool moment!”

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WORDS KERRY HEANEY 

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: 

Dessert at Martin Bosley’s; 

rewena bread and dips 

with Maori herbs during 

“kapu ti”; City Market’s 

The French Baker; local 

produce at City Market 

EAT BEAT 

WELLINGTON 


MAYBE IT’S THE WINDY WEATHER DRIVING THEM INSIDE, 

BUT WELLINGTONIANS JUST LOVE THEIR FOOD 

just scraped the jar to scoop out the 

I’ve last drops of my prized, deep-red 

raspberry jam from Floriditas in New Zealand’s 

gourmet capital, Wellington. It has the intense 

fl avour of crushed raspberries with just 

enough sweetness; a culinary diamond not 

often found. It’s like the many other gems I’ve 

discovered in Wellington, a city that lives to 

eat. Maybe it’s the windy weather driving them 

inside, but Wellingtonians just love their food. 

Take a stroll to the iconic Cuba Street in 

the heart of Wellington, discover a host of fun 

options, then fall over yourself in a rush to 

enter the famous Floriditas Restaurant. 

Marc Weir says it’s the power of three (the 

three partners in the business — Julie Clark, 

James Pedersen and himself) that makes 

Floriditas tick so well. Floriditas’ mantra is 

fresh, seasonal and local food from morning, 

noon ’til night, seven days a week— with 

counter food that continues the New Zealand 

tradition of baking; its cupcakes are divine. 

“Our ever-changing menu allows us to make 

the most of our New Zealand produce,” says 

Weir. “It’s the sort of place where you can have 

a traditional three-course meal, a glass of wine 

or a bowl of pasta. Floriditas will feed you well 

at any time of the day.” 

If you’re addicted to cupcakes like I am, 

your next stop should be Martha’s Pantry, 

also in Cuba Street, to try their traditional 

butterfl y cakes. This nostalgic tea house has 

an eclectic, homely atmosphere, and serves 

treats such as scones, club sandwiches, 

asparagus rolls, soup with fresh bread and 

a delicious selection of homebaked treats. 

Everything is served on fi ne china, including 

tea and coffee adorned with a vast collection 

of souvenir spoons. 

The owners, sisters Anita and Ondine 

McLeod, say their food is reminiscent of 

nanna’s old-fashioned New Zealand baking, 


inspired by recipe books such as the Edmonds 

Cookbook and Aunt Daisy. 

“Martha Moran was our great-great-aunt,” 

explains Ondine. “She bought the building 

about 90 years ago and lived upstairs with a 

drapery shop downstairs. She was incredibly 

hospitable, and always had a meal on the 

table, and a spare bed for travellers and 

family.” Their high tea is a not-to-be-missed 

experience. Before you leave, stock up on 

handmade New Zealand gifts. 

Staying at the Mercure Wellington on 

The Terrace, I fi nd that the city, including 

funky Cuba Street, is just a short walk away 

— perfect for burning off those post-dinner 

calories. It’s also close to the Museum of New 

Zealand, Te Papa Tongarewa where I had the 

chance to see local plants growing in Bush 

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their traditional fl avours on the 60-minute 

Taste of Treasures Tour. Our guide, Lisa Reweti 

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insights into Maori culture, while showing us 

the traditional and contemporary treasures. 

Her favourite part of the tour is sharing 

her knowledge and culture with guests over 

light refreshments — the “kapu ti” — which 

TOP LEFT TO RIGHT: At Floriditas Restaurant, 

there are tempting jams to take away; enjoy 

afternoon tea with one of their yummy cakes 

Woman with cake and cake: Kerry Heaney; Map illustration: Bill Wood

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Kawakawa tea 

with manuka honey during the “kapu ti”; guests 

are always surprised at how delicious the 

“kapu ti” is; tuck into the unique fl avours of 

Loukoumi Turkish delight at City Market; chef 

and restaurateur Martin Bosley with Yellow Brick 

Road’s Rachel Taulelei at the City Market 

consists of rewena bread with pikopiko pesto, 

kawakawa and manuka honey shortbread, and 

kawakawa tea with manuka honey. They taste 

as good as they look. 

Spending a Sunday in Wellington? Don’t 

miss the weekly food-and-wine-centric City 

Market, which showcases products from 

Wellington’s food artisans, from 8.30am to 

12.30pm. Situated undercover alongside 

the Harbourside Market, City Market is 

championed by award-winning chef Martin 

Bosley and Rachel Taulelei of local food 

company Yellow Brick Road. 

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the Wellington, Wairarapa and Kapiti areas, 

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new restaurant in the Market Kitchen, wine 

tastings, event previews, book signings, chef 

demonstrations and entertainment. 

“The providores at City Market are 

Wellington’s best — real people with authentic 

products,” said Taulelei. “Their products are 

often available elsewhere during the rest of the 

week, but only at City Market will you get to 

meet and chat with the makers.” 

So what will you fi nd at City Market? 

Think gluten-free macadamia-nut muesli, 

old-fashioned sweets, long-line caught fi sh, 

freshly squeezed juices, dressings and rubs, 

olive oil and pasta, organic and spray-free fruit 

and vegetables, raw milk cheese from Europe 

and chocolate — as well as lots of freshly 

baked, gluten-free bread. 

If you’re looking for a real taste of New 

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Turkish delight fl avoured with Manuka honey 

or a local favourite, the distinctive fruity 

essence of feijoa. Other fl avours include rose, 

quince, fi g, rainforest, lemon myrtle, hazelnut 

and pomegranate. 

“Our Turkish delight is traditional and 

manufactured by hand, with no gelatine or 

other artifi cial setting agents used,” says 

Mackenzie proudly. 

Manuka honey also fl avours some of the 

chocolate gifts handcrafted by Annette 

Esquenet of Esque Chocolates. Her delicious 

bars of chocolate, studded with cranberries 

and pistachios that look like rubies and 

emeralds, are presented as exquisite gifts. 

Packaged with bronze organza, and a fernand-paua 

trim, the chocolates in her Koha 

collection are inspired by the beauty of 

landscapes and seascapes around Aotearoa 

(the Maori name for New Zealand). 

“Another Esque range comes with 

traditional Maori sayings or ‘whakatauki’,” 

says Esquenet. “Its feather-like trim is inspired 

by the Maori korowai (feather cloak) — like 

chocolate cloaked in wisdom.” 

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cupcakes and cupcake-decorating products 


from Christina Hall’s Cupcake Sweeties. 

“Rainbow-dust hologram glitters are 

my absolute favourite cupcake-decorating 

products,” says Hall. “I also have cupcakemaking 

kits complete with cupcake mix, 

icing mix, sprinkles, papers and handmade 

decorations in fi ve different themes — which 

all make fabulous gifts!” 

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located down a long corridor, is another 

Wellington institution. The menu focuses on 

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combinations, sure to delight even the most 


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Man, it was so hot I could’ve fi lled a 250ml soft 

drink can with sweat if I’d wrung my T-shirt out. 

But that’s one of the many great things about 

Waiheke Island, a pizza slice of undiscovered 

paradise, 29.7km from the humidity of Auckland. 

Whether it’s the cobalt-blue skies, the golden 

beaches polka-dotted with beach umbrellas, 

or the serenity from the busyness of urban 

life, it makes for the perfect formula for a great 

getaway. Mountain biking, beach hanging, trueblue 

barbecuing — there’s always something 

for everyone. 

By Liam of Christchurch, New Zealand 

Jetstar Readers’ Competition 

On my holiday, I went to the Gold Coast. 

I had a great time. I went to White Water 

World, Q1, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, 

and we hired a car. At Whitewater World, 

I saw Spongebob and Patrick. I love the 

pipeline plunge, where a big bucket of 

water tips on you. I also did the green 

challenge at Currumbin. It’s a rope 

challenge in the treetops. I did the green 

course and loved it. When we were in the 

Q1 building, the lift went so fast that my 

ears popped! 

By Joel of Sunbury, Victoria 

I fl ew up with my family from Sydney to 

Queensland on Jetstar. My mum, dad, Ethan 

and I went to visit my nonno who lives in Elanota 

— he’s built a pool in his frontyard. We visited 

many beaches and we watched the Coolangatta 

Gold [Ironman event]. On a rainy day, we went to 

see Ripley’s Believe It or Not! — it was fun and 

interesting. Then we played putt putt. I had an 

awesome holiday. Thank you, Jetstar. 

By Abby of Balgownie, New South Wales 

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(during the promotion 

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holiday, and write a letter 

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should include where you went, what you 

did, what you liked, what you saw, pictures, 

photos, drawings — everything that you 

enjoyed on your holiday! Don’t forget to 

include all your contact details. 

Entries must be sent via post (at the 

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com/magazine for more details. 

To enter: Write a 100-word story about your 

holiday and post your entry, along with your Jetstar 

boarding pass, to Jetstar Magazine, My Holiday 

Competition, PO BOX 4713, Melbourne Victoria, 

3001. The promotion commences at 12.01 am 

(AEDT) on 1 November, 2010 and closes at midnight 

12.00 pm (AEST) on 30 April, 2011. The winners will 

be the most colourful and creative entries submitted 

each month during the Promotion Period, as 

selected by a panel of judges appointed by the Promotor. 

Winners will be notifi ed by email within two 

days of the judging taking place at the beginning 

of each new month. There are 18 individual prizes. 

Each prize is the same and consists of 1 x AU$100 

Jetstar voucher. Three prizes are issued per month 

for the duration of the promotion (6 months). The 

total value of the prizes is AU$1,800. The promoter 

is Jetstar Airways Pty Limited (ABN 33 069 720 243) 

of Level 4, 222 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000. 

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starkids 

GROWING 

UP STRONG 

Warlpiri kids play their way 

to brighter futures 

WORDS WORLD VISION 

Many 

Jetstar passengers visit Central 

Australia each year. The region 

is a popular tourist destination, well known for 

its stunning landscapes and extreme weather. 

For thousands of years, Warlpiri communities 

have called the area around Central Australia's 

ruggedly beautiful Tanami Desert their home. 

Now, with help from Jetstar and World Vision’s 

StarKids Program, World Vision is working with 

Warlpiri communities to help kids reach their 

full potential. 

Education outcomes in Indigenous 

communities still lag behind those in 

non-Indigenous Australia, and there is growing 

evidence that they’re deteriorating. Providing 

support to parents as children transition from 

early childhood to primary school is crucial, and 

now Warlpiri communities are stepping up and 

doing something about it. 

Two years ago, the Central Land Council 

signed an exciting agreement with World Vision 

to work with Warlpiri-patu-kurlangu Jaru, a 

Warlpiri-controlled education body, and the 

Warlpiri Education and Training Trust (WETT), to 

90 DECEMBER JANUARY 2011 2010 

develop and implement an Early Childhood Care 

and Development Project. 

As part of this project, World Vision staff 

have been working with local women to set up 

community playgroups, which are facilitated in 

their own languages. 

The playgroups provide a welcoming space 

for young children (and their parents, aunties 

or grandparents, too!). All of the activities are 

play-based, creating a rich environment for fun 

and early learning. Because World Vision works 

with Indigenous communities on an invite-only 

basis, the local people are completely involved 

in the process, which sees them enthusiastically 

working to get their children ready for their 

school years. 

Learning about good nutrition, essential 

for growing bodies and minds, is a vital part 

of the playgroups. Sharing healthy meals at 

playgroup provides opportunities for facilitators, 

nutritionists and families to work together 

toward understanding and preparing nutritious 

food for children. 

Instead of bringing in staff from elsewhere,

OPPOSITE TOP/BOTTOM: 

Painting a brighter picture — 

kids creating works of art at their 

playgroup; ready to play before 

the gear is even unpacked! 

THIS PAGE TOP/BOTTOM: Young 

artists’ masterpieces drying 

under the sun; playgroups are 

helping to strengthen Warlpiri 

culture in Central Australia 

World Vision is focused on training Warlpiri 

early-childhood workers, in partnership with 

various training institutes. This helps to ensure 

that sustainable, culturally relevant activities 

remain strong in the communities well beyond 

the life of the project. Earlier this year, all the 

women enrolled in early-childhood training 

travelled to Perth for a study trip. 

“It gave me new ideas that I can take back 

to my community,” says Veronica, one of the 

participants from Willowra. 

“We were really impressed with our visit to 

the Aboriginal Children’s Service ‘Coolabaroo’ 

that has Noongar workers,” says Robyn, another 

participant. “The kids learnt to sing in Noongar, 

but also learnt things in English.” 

Language is intrinsically linked to culture in 

Indigenous communities, and the playgroups 

offer a great way to work toward preserving 

the Warlpiri language. Of approximately 

250 Indigenous languages before European 

settlement, only 6% remain classifi ed as 

“healthy” — an alarming statistic. Warlpiri 

language is stronger than many others, but work 

needs to be done to ensure it stays that way. 

The World Vision project has a linguist on 

board, developing early numeracy and literacy 

resources based on Warlpiri images, but the 

community members are largely driving this 

important work themselves. Mums, aunties 

and grandmothers have been busily making 

baby books, sharing stories of their little ones in 

both Warlpiri and English. The gorgeous books 

are helping children learn to love reading, while 

helping to build Warlpiri language knowledge 

from an early age. 

The successes of the playgroups have been 

too impressive to keep mum about, and Warlpiri 

women have been keenly spreading their new 

knowledge and skills. Last July, childcare and 

playgroup staff gave presentations at the 

national ‘For Our Children’ conference. They 

shared stories of the Warlpiri Early Childhood 

Care and Development Project in their 

communities, which were of great interest to 

conference participants. 

“The presentations we put on made us very 

nervous at fi rst, but it’s important to share our 

stories with others so we can swap what we've 

learnt — they learn from us and we learn from 

them,” said Marlkirdi Napurrurla of Lajamanu. 

And it has certainly paid off. 

“After the presentation… other people from 

communities were inspired to think about 

developing their own early childhood care and 

development projects. We felt really proud after 

the presentation because of what we’ve done. 

Lots of people wanted to take photos,” adds 

Fiona Napaljarri of Nyirrpi. 

Playgroup staff in the four Warlpiri 

communities have big plans for the next 12 

months. As they carry these plans out, young 

children are happily attending playgroups, 

blissfully unaware of what all this playing may 

mean for their futures, and the future of their rich 

and important culture. 

Help support this and other projects by 

donating to Jetstar’s StarKids program. Visit 

worldvision.com.au/ourwork/solutions/ 

JetstarStarkids.aspx to fi nd out more. 

YOU CAN HELP 

Vulnerable children and communities 

need our help. The StarKids 

partnership between Jetstar and 

World Vision was formed to help 

children enjoy a brighter future. 

You can support StarKids by 

donating loose change in the 

donation envelope located in your 

seat pocket. 

Let your small change 

create change! 

About StarKids 

Tim Costello, CEO, World Vision 

How did StarKids come about? 

StarKids is a humanitarian partnership 

between World Vision Australia and Jetstar. 

Th e partnership supports community-based 

development projects in Australia and across 

Asia, and aims to improve the lives of families 

living in poverty. It’s about giving children a 

brighter future. 

What does StarKids aim to achieve? 

Th e support given to World Vision through 

StarKids will go towards transforming the 

lives of vulnerable children. 

How can Jetstar passengers help? 

Your donations would be most welcome! 

Please place your small change (all currencies) 

in the StarKids envelope located in your seat 

pocket. Th e money collected from Jetstar 

passengers will be given to World Vision 

Australia for community development 

projects in Australia and Asia. You can also 

donate online at www.jetstar.com/starkids. 

Where can I get more information about 

World Vision projects? 

Visit www.worldvision.com.au 

or www.jetstar.com/starkids for 

more information. 

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• Random explosive trace detection of 

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• Laptops and aerosols being subjected to 

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• Increased vigilance at passenger screening 

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Further measures apply to flights to the 

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• Additional carry-on baggage searches just 

prior to boarding. 

• Random baggage searches at check-in 

and boarding. 

• Passengers selected at random for patdown 

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checking of shoes. 

CARRY-ON BAGGAGE 

Rules are needed to protect you from the 

threat of liquid explosives. Liquids, aerosols 

or gels in your carry-on baggage must be 100 

millilitres/grams or less and must be sealed 

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one-litre plastic bag. You are only allowed 

one plastic bag. You may still carry on board 

prescription medicines. Baby products and 

non-prescription medicines that you need for 

the flight are also allowed. Proof of need may 

be required. Please Note: These restrictions do 

not apply to checked-in baggage. 

SAFETY FIRST 

Seatbelts must be fastened during take-off, 

landing and when you are seated in case your 

aircraft encounters turbulence. Luggage 

must be stored in the overhead locker or 

under the seat in front of you. The back of 

your seat must be upright and the tray table 

fastened when the aircraft is taking off and 

landing. Please remain seated after landing 

until you are invited to leave the aircraft. 

Sleeping on the aircraft floor is not permitted. 

Please read the safety instruction card in 

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and location of life jackets. Please watch 

the safety demonstration prior to take-off. 


In an emergency, the crew will give specific 

instructions. They may speak assertively and 

will require your cooperation. 

SMOKING 

Government regulations prohibit smoking on 

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aircraft. There are smoke detectors in all 

toilets and penalties for regulation breaches. 

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RELAXATION DURING FLIGHTS 

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• The central blood vessels in your legs can 

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and they may improve the blood return 

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• To “clear” your ears, try swallowing and/or 

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• When you are flying with an infant, give 

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Humidity levels of less than 25% are 

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cause drying of the nose, throat and eyes 

and it can irritate wearers of contact lenses. 

We recommend that you: 

• Drink water frequently during flight. 

• Drink coffee, tea and alcohol only in 

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• Use a skin moisturiser to refresh the skin. 

MOTION SICKNESS 

This ailment is caused by a conflict between 

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Air turbulence increases its likelihood 

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If you have good visual cues (keeping your 

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sickness is less likely to occur. 

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Traditional 

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FIJI 

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Nadi Town 8km from Nadi 

International Airport 

Travel time Nadi Town is 10–15 

mins by car 

Taxi FJ$7–$10 (AU$3.83–$5.48) 

Airport Shuttle US$10.18 

(AU$10.33) per person one way to 

Nadi Town 

ON THE GO 

1. Car hire Cars can be hired at 

the airport and you drive on the left 

side of the road as in Australia. 

2. Taxi Plentiful but you need 

to make sure they switch on 

the meters. 

3. Motorcycle Bright yellow bikes 

to rent from Westside Motorcycles. 

4. Light plane Getting to 

Suva from Nadi could cost you 

FJ$86–$103 (AU$47.11–$56.42). 


SCOTT WILLIAMS 

General manager, 

InterContinental Fiji 

Golf Resort & Spa 

Best breakfast: Beside the 

Club InterContinental infi nity 

pool, overlooking Natadola Bay. 

The Club’s personal chef knows 

exactly how I like my eggs done 

— lightly poached with a little 

hollandaise sauce on the side. 

The view is second to none. 

Best buy for under AU$50: 

Defi nitely a bula shirt. Wear one 

of these when you get back home 

and you’ll stick out, but here — 

you’re conspicuous if you don’t 

wear it. And they’re cheap! 

Must-buy gifts: I’d have to say 

Pure Fiji beauty and skincare 

products. They’re made here 

using local ingredients and 

environmentally sustainable 

practices, and a portion of every 

product sold goes back into the 

local community. The products 

are truly of a world-class quality. 

Survival tip for tourists: Relax. 

Every day, we have guests arriving 

with their laptops and Blackberrys, 

carrying their stress with them. 

Within a day, the same guests 

have gone from being highly 

strung to completely chilled. It’s a 

beautiful thing to watch. 

Unusual fact: The 

InterContinental Fiji is located 

on Natadola Beach on the coral 

coast, which Forbes Magazine 

voted as one of the top 25 

beaches in the world. 

Must-eats: I’m addicted to 

kokoda, which is a traditional 

Fijian appetiser of raw fi sh cooked 

in lime, chilli and coconut juice. 

It’s an exquisite dish. 

Local recreational activity 

to watch: A local rugby game. 

The locals play some of the 

best-quality rugby I’ve ever seen 

— with phenomenal skill and a lot 

of sportsmanship. 

HONOLULU 

HAWAII 

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Honolulu, on the island of 

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CBD 14km from Honolulu 


Travel time CBD is around 

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Taxi Approx US$40 (AU$40.56) 

VIP stretch limo From US$70 

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Airport shuttle US$9 (AU$9.13) 

and taking around 20 mins 

Bus Every 30 mins at US$2 

(AU$2.03) for bus number 19 and 

taking around 1hr 10 mins 

ON THE GO 

Bus There are many hotel 

shuttle buses, public buses and 

quaint open-air trolley buses — 

Oahu has an excellent bus network. 

For a fl at fee of US$2 (AU$2.02) 

you can easily travel any distance, 

including bus changes, to any 

attraction you’d like to visit. 

Go dolphin 

watching in Hawaii 

NOELANI 

SCHILLING- 

WHEELER 

Senior director of 

sales & marketing, 

Oahu Visitors Bureau 

Best breakfasts: In Waikiki, 

my favourite place for breakfast 

is at the Hau Tree Lanai at the 

New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel. 

Awesome eggs Benedict, taro 

pancakes and a pork adobo 

omelette (thanks to our Filipino 

infl uence). Plus, the view is 

awesome. Another local favourite, 

Big City Diners, serves a great 

loco moco (a hamburger patty 

over rice or fried rice, covered 

in gravy and topped with a fried 

egg), the breakfast of champions 

for locals. If on the run, my best 

quick stop would be Leonard’s 

Bakery for a malasada. The best 

way to describe this is a fl uffy 

doughnut without a hole covered 

in sugar or cinnamon sugar. 

Must-buys (money no 

object!): A vintage aloha shirt 

from Bailey’s Aloha Shirts and 

Antiques. The likes of Nicolas 

Cage and Michelle Pfeiffer have 

been known to frequent this shop 

for aloha shirts worth thousands 

of dollars. The second is a curly 

Hawaiian koa (acacia) wood piece 

of furniture or art piece. It’s a rare 

and beautiful wood that will only 

appreciate with time. 

Survival tip for tourists: Bring 

suntan lotion, comfortable shoes, 

fl ip fl ops and comfy clothes. 

Always have water with you. 

Because our trade winds are so 

pleasant, it’s easy to forget that 

you’re in the sub-tropics, and that 

the sun can quickly dehydrate 

and burn you. 

Unusual fact: Iolani Palace, 

located in downtown Honolulu, is 

the only royal palace in the US. It 

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the White House, Windsor Palace 

and the Imperial Palace of Japan. 

It had the fi rst telephone system 

in Honolulu, and was the very 

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BALI 

INDONESIA 

One of Asia’s best holiday 

islands, Indonesia’s Bali 

has the irresistible allure 

of sun, sea, surf and 

mountains, along with 

a rich cultural heritage. 

Top it all off with excellent 

eating and shopping. 

Java 

Borneo 

INDONESIA 

Bali 

(Denpasar) 


CBD 15km from Denpasar’s Ngurah 

Rai Airport 

Travel time Kuta Beach is around 


Taxi About IDR30,000 (AU$3.38) 

Shuttle bus Most hotels offer 

complimentary pick-up 

DAMRI Bus IDR15,000 (AU$1.69) 

to any city bus station 

ON THE GO 

1. Taxi Get your hotel to order one 

for you and always try to arrange for 

a return trip. 

2. Hired car The only way to go 

beyond the city and into the villages. 

Hiring a driver only costs a little bit 

more, but is worth the price. 

3. Motorcycle For those hardto-reach 

remote beaches, secret 

surfi ng sites and little lanes. 


SIMON DORNAN 

Director of operations, 

W Retreat & Spa Bali 

Insider’s tip: Wing it, don’t plan 

too much in advance, go off the 

beaten track, then you will discover 

and experience the true side of Bali 

— and who knows, you may even 

fall in love! 

Unusual fact: There are only 210 

days in a Balinese calendar. 

Must-eat: Brunch at the St Regis 

Bali Resort on Sundays. 

Local delicacies: From the land, 

it would be babi guling (roasted 

suckling pig); from the sea it’s sate 

lilit (seafood satay). 

Local recreational activity to 

watch: The motorbikes taking off 

when the lights turn green at any 

intersection — it puts any MotoGP 

race to shame! 

Best place to hang out with 

the locals: At sunset on Geger 

Beach, Nusa Dua. 

Favourite local festival: Nyepi, 

the Balinese Day of Silence that 

falls on Bali’s Lunar New Year. 

Best idea for a family outing: 

For a local or expatriate, Waterbom 

Park in Kuta. For a tourist, elephant 

jungle-trekking in the highlands. 

For history: Bali has been 

inhabited for a long time. 

Sembiran, a village in northern Bali, 

was believed to have been home to 

the people of the Ice Age, as proven 

by the discovery of stone axes. 

Most romantic spot: I would 

recommend watching the sunrise 

along the secluded beaches of 

Nusa Dua. 

I love Bali because: I truly do 

appreciate the culture, the genuine 

warmth of the people, family values 

and the sense of community on the 

beautiful island of Bali. 

JAKARTA 

INDONESIA 

Indonesia’s capital is the 

11th biggest city in the 

world, with the hustle 

and bustle to match. This 

exciting hub combines a 

fascinating history with 

a vibrant energy, and a 

unique island culture. 

Jakarta 




INDONESIA 

Java 

Borneo 


CBD 20km from Soekarno-Hatta 


Travel time Allow at least 40 mins 

by car (depending on the conditions 

of the traffi c) 

Taxi IDR120,000 (AU$13.50) to the 

CBD, including charges 

DAMRI Bus IDR15,000 (AU$1.69) 

to a city bus station 

ON THE GO 

1. Taxi The most reliable taxi 

company is Blue Bird. You can call 

+62 (21) 7917 1234 and book one in 

advance. Remember to ignore any 

informal taxi “agents” who approach 

you on the street. 

2. Hired car If driving around the 

busy city is daunting, ask for a driver 

with your car. 

3. PATAS These can be described 

as air-conditioned modern buses. 

The famous 

Jakarta 

Fountain 

KOMANG ANI 

Product manager, 

Wotif Group, 

Indonesia 

Favourite local festival: The 

Jakarta Fair, held in June to 

celebrate Jakarta’s anniversary, is 

a shopping festival with displays 

of furniture, electronics, clothes, 

handicrafts and more. The Jakarta 

Great Sale is held at the same time, 

with malls around the city offering 

their wares at great discounts. 


Spend a Sunday at the Taman 

Impian Jaya Ancol (Ancol 

Dreamland) — you can swim at 

the beach, enjoy water sports 

or play games at Fantasy World. 

For art lovers, there’s also an art 

market there that sells paintings, 

sculptures and handicrafts. 

Survival tips for tourists: 

Always use taxis from 

recommended companies such 

as Blue Bird, Express and Gamya, 

and make sure the driver uses the 

meter. Keep your bags close to 

yourself in public areas, as there 

may be pickpockets around. And of 

course, always bargain at markets 

or trade centres. 

Must-eat: Sop buntut (oxtail 

soup) at Bogor Café in Borobudur 

Hotel. This deceptively simple dish 

has become a legend at this hotel. 

Local delicacy: Gado-gado 

(mixed vegetable salad with peanut 

sauce), nasi goreng (fried rice) and 

satay (barbecued meats on sticks). 

These are very common, and can 

be found in Indonesian restaurants 

or at street food stalls. 

I love Jakarta because: It really 

does have everything — from great 

food, fashion and spas, to golf 

and nightlife. Many hotels have 

resort facilities for people to enjoy 

a getaway in the city. And another 

great thing is that it’s only an 

hour’s drive to Puncak and Bogor 

— where there’s fresh air and 

mountain views.


PHILIPPINES 

MANILA 

This capital city on the 

western side of Luzon 

island showcases 

skyscrapers mixed with 

historic Spanish colonial 

architecture. This is also 

evident in the country’s 

intriguing food. 

South 

China 

Sea 

PHILIPPINES 

Manila 

Sulu Sea 


CBD 7km from Ninoy Aquino 




Taxi Approx PHP450 (S$10.46). 

Prepaid taxis are available inside the 

airport terminal and save you the 

hassle of haggling 

ON THE GO 

1. Taxi You can usually fl ag one 

down at most malls. Be sure to 

always insist on using the meter. 

If the driver refuses, just say no 

politely and get down from the cab. 

Do not react aggressively. 

2. Jeepney These interesting 

lorries ply most major city roads, 

and can take you anywhere along 

their route. 

3. Train The Light Rail Transit takes 

an east-west route across the city, 

while the Metro Rail Transit goes 

north-south. 


A kalesa ride in 

Intramuros 

ROALYN PALABAY 

Credit control 

executive 

Best breakfast: Eat tapsilog at 

any breakfast nook around the city 

— most are open 24 hours a day. 

Great place for dinner: Dine 

at Dampa sa Libis, where you 

can pick out the freshest catch 

of the day, be it seafood, fruits or 

vegetables, and have them cook 

it the way you want it. Perfect for 

food lovers and for sharing. 

Best night out: Dance and party 

the night away at Encore Super 

Club at the Fort. It’s one of the 

most popular nightspots, and 

remains the undisputed dance 

club of the country. 

Best place to party with the 

gang: Sing your heart out with 

your friends at World Music Room 

KTV at Promenade Greenhills. This 

is the best place for you to fulfi ll 

your inner desire to be a singer. 


Go to St Francis Square at Ortigas 

for souvenirs and knick-knacks to 

bring home. And the good thing is 

that nothing is over AU$50. 

Insider’s tip: Always haggle 

’til you get the price you want. 

Filipinos are known for their 

hospitality, and maybe they will 

give in to your endless requests. 

Must-eat: Try the famous balot 

(duck egg). Many have braved this 

local delicacy and many have also 

failed. Try it so you can brag about 

it to your friends back home. 

For history: Book a guided 

walking tour of the oldest part 

of Manila, Intramuros, where Dr. 

Jose Rizal, our national hero, was 

detained, as well as many other 

famous Filipino soldiers who 

fought in the war. 

Most romantic spot: Go to 

Sonya’s Garden in Tagaytay. 

TOKYO 

JAPAN 




Japan’s hippest, most 

fascinating and largest city 

is nothing short of stunning. 

When not discovering 

ultra-futuristic sights, you’ll 

fi nd many hidden nooks of 

history among the narrow 

winding streets. 

SOUTH 

KOREA 

Sea of Japan 

(East Sea) 

JAPAN 

Tokyo 

Pacifi c 

Ocean 


CBD 66km from Narita Airport 

Travel time 60–90 mins by car 

Taxi Approx ¥20,000 (AU$242.47) 

Limousine bus ¥3,000 (AU$36.37), 

takes 60–90 mins 

JR Narita Express Every 30–60 

mins at ¥3,000 (AU$36.37); takes 

60 mins 

ON THE GO 

1. The subway Effi cient and clean, 

this transport mode will take you 

to anywhere you want to go. 

2. Shinkansen (bullet train) 

Depending on where you want to 

go, this super-fast train is clean and 

effi cient. It can takes anything from 

minutes to hours to get to another 

prefecture. Be sure to remember 

to keep quiet in the mornings — 

as offi ce workers often sleep 

during their daily commute to 

their workplace. 

Cherry 

blossom 

season 

DAVE ENRIGHT 

Owner/director, 

Evergreen 

Outdoor Center 

Best breakfast: The buffet 

breakfast at the Garden Hotel 

Narita. It’s a tidy hotel with a tasty 

buffet close to the Narita Airport, 

with affordable rates and a free 

shuttle to and from the airport. 

Great place for dinner: 

Piadina Cafe in Aoyama (near the 

Canadian Embassy) is a hidden 

secret for those who love real 

Italian cuisine and great coffee. 


gang: Unit, close to Daikanyama 

station. It’s huge! So huge you’d 

get lost going from stage to stage. 

Or maybe that’s just due to the 

copious amounts of drinks you’d 

consume there. There’s a great 

line-up on the weekend, too. 

Best buy for under AU$50: A 

full-day lift ticket at Happo One ski 

resort in Hakuba, Nagano. It offers 

the best skiing most people will 

ever experience, and is cheaper 

than many other resorts. 

Survival tip for tourists: Even 

though Tokyo is an amazing 

metropolis with more things to see 

and do than one lifetime allows, do 

remember to get out and see the 

countryside as well. 

Unusual fact: The Japanese 

large intestine is genetically longer 

than Europeans due to the highfi 

bre, low-meat diet that has been 

the norm in Japan for the last 

1,000 years or more. 

Local delicacy: Soba (buckwheat 

noodles), a delicious meal of hot or 

cold handmade noodles. 

Favourite local festival: 

Hands down the most amazing 

(if insane) festival you’ll ever 

experience anywhere is the 

Nozawa Fire Festival, in Nozawa, 

Nagano, on 15 January every year. 

You have to see it to believe it. 

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AUCKLAND 

NEW ZEALAND 

Auckland is New Zealand’s 

most cosmopolitan 

city, and has the largest 

Polynesian population. 

The “City of Sails” is also 

one of the few cities to 

have harbours on two 

separate bodies of water. 

Tasman 

Sea 

South Island 

Queenstown 

North Island 

Cook 

Strait 


CBD 20km from Auckland 





Great Barrier I. 

Auckland 

Wellington 

NEW ZEALAND 

Taxi From NZ$60 (AU$45.68) 

Pacific 

Ocean 

Shuttle bus NZ$30 (AU$22.84), 

taking 45–60 mins 

ON THE GO 

1. Jafa cabs This is a bicycle with 

bench seats for two. It is free if you 

board it within the Auckland central 

business district. 

2. Ferry Interislander is the main 

ferry operator between Wellington, 

in the North Island, and Picton, in 

the South Island. 

3. The city circuit bus Two bus 

circuits that will take you safely and 

easily to the city’s attractions. 

4. The train Try KiwiRail, New 

Zealand’s main train operator. 

AMIE NILSSON 

CEO, 

Merino Kids 

Best breakfast: My best bet 

is certainly the Richmond Road 

Café — it’s award-winning, highly 

recommended, and the eggs 

Benedict is just amazing. 

Great place for dinner: 

I always fi nd myself returning 

to Andiamo on Jervois Road at 

Herne Bay. I like it because it has 

a great menu, an extensive wine 

list, impeccable service and an 

unbeatable antipasto platter. 

Must-buy (money no 

object!): Defi nitely a brand-new 

amphibian boat by Sealegs, which 

will give you the ability to drive on 

both land and sea. It’s a fun way 

to get around Auckland (the City 

of Sails) in a hurry. 

Must-buy gift: If you are 

thinking of buying a gift for a 

new mum, I’d have to say the 

Go Go Bag from Merino Kids is a 

fab choice. Perfect for travelling 

with babies and infants, it’s also 

100% natural. 

Survival tip for tourists: After 

being on your feet all day, the 

only thing to do is book into 

Bliss for an hour of the most 

amazing refl exology. I swear there 

is nothing else like it on earth. Do 

check them out at Atrium on Elliot. 

Unusual fact: I’m pretty sure 

many people don’t know this, but 

Auckland was initially known as 

Tamaki Makaurau — meaning 

“A Maiden With 100 Lovers”. 

Whoever said that there’s a man 

drought in New Zealand? 


I usually really love catching a 

ferry to Waiheke Island for the 

day — and I always pack a nice 

picnic to take with me to Little 

Oneroa Beach, so I can eat and 

admire the scenery. If you have 

kids, they’ll absolutely love it. 

Tasman 

Sea 

South Island 

Queenstown 




CHRISTCHURCH 

NEW ZEALAND 

Billed as New Zealand’s 

“most English” city with 

its fabulous gardens, 

Christchurch is the oldest 

established city in the 

country. It’s also the 

gateway to the fantastic 

skiing of Queenstown. 

North Island 

Cook 

Strait 


CBD 11km from Christchurch 




Great Barrier I. 

Wellington 

NEW ZEALAND 

Christchurch 

Taxi Approx NZ$32 (AU$24.36) 

Shuttle bus NZ$12 (AU$9.14), 

taking 20–30 mins 

Pacific 

Ocean 

ON THE GO 

1. The shuttle Free seven-day 

central Christchurch bus. 

2. The tram A 25-minute tourist 

circuit with 11 stops that passes 

through the central city and the 

main cultural precinct. 

3. The Orbiter Bus service running 

every 15 minutes to six suburban 

shopping malls. 

4. The city circuit bus There are 

two bus circuits covering major 

Christchurch attractions in and 

around the city. 

See the city 

by tram 

JACK PAWLOWSKI 

Head jeweller and 

designer, Blue 

Pearl Gallery 

Great place for dinner: Dux De 

Lux restaurant. The all-vegetarian 

menu is so good, you won’t even 

miss the meat. 

Must-buy (money no object!): 

A New Zealand blue pearl. Blue 

pearls are rare and their vibrant 

hues are unrivalled. 

Insider’s tip: Smile at the 

locals and you’ll get far. Kiwis are 

friendly, honest and helpful. 

Survival tip for tourists: 

Always keep a warm sweater in 

your backpack. Christchurch is the 

closest city to Antarctica, so our 

weather can change dramatically 

within minutes. 

Unusual tip: Enjoy water straight 

from the tap. Christchurch water 

is glacier-fresh, and chlorine- and 

fl uoride-free. 

Local delicacy: Try our New 

Zealand abalone (paua). It’s an 

acquired taste, but once you 

acquire it, you’ll never lose it. It’s 

not that easy to fi nd on restaurant 

menus anymore, so enjoy the 

treasure hunt. 


Take a trip on the 100-year-old 

Lyttelton steam tug and enjoy the 

beautiful scenery from inside an 

extinct volcano crater. The crew 

might also let you add coal to the 

boiler if you make sure you follow 

my insider’s tip above. 

For history: Quail Island in 

Lyttelton. Scott and Shackleton 

trained their dogs and horses here 

before their trips to Antarctica. 

I love Christchurch because: 

It’s a place that has more gardens 

and parks than buildings. Also, 

surfi ng, skiing or tramping spots 

are all only an hour’s drive from 

the city, which is great. 

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SINGAPORE 

A tropical island nation 

with a multicultural 

society, Singapore is a 

sophisticated microcosm 

of Asia. The Lion City 

buzzes 24 hours a day 

with varied dining, nightlife 

and shopping options. 

 


CBD 20km 


 

 

 

 

Travel time 20–30 mins by car 

Taxi Approx S$20 (AU$15.48) 

with a surcharge of S$3–$5 

(AU$2.32–$3.87) 

Airport shuttle services Most 

hotels S$9 (AU$6.97) one way 

MRT train Every 10–15 mins from 

Terminal 2 and 3 from 5.30am– 

11.18pm, takes 27 mins to reach the 

city for S$1.70 (AU$1.32) 

ON THE GO 

1. The Hippo An open-top 

double-decker bus that allows you 

to hop on and off whenever you like. 

S$23 (AU$17.87) for a one-day pass. 

2. MRT Air-conditioned 

subway throughout the island. 

3. Trishaw An old-school threewheeled 

bicycle with a carriage. 

PRISCILLA TAN 

Fashion designer, 

CHALK 

Best breakfast: At Riders Café 

(51 Fairways Drive), you can dig into 

a great breakfast or delish brunch 

amid lush greenery and horses. 

You’ll need to book though. 

Great place for dinner: Enjoy 

the cosy and chilled ambience of 

Miss Clarity Café at Purvis Street 

for fuss-free Western cuisine at 

affordable prices, then fi nish off 

with my favourite dessert — the 

dark chocolate Mud Ooze. 

Best night out: I love visiting 

Southbridge Jazz @ 7atenine for 

great jamming sessions and the 

very best in jazzy performances 

every weekend. 


gang: The Butter Factory at One 

Fullerton to boogie the night away. 

Best buys for under AU$50: 

Reasonably priced and fashionable 

shoes at Charles & Keith, or all 

your coveted perfumes at really 

affordable prices at a hideout on 

the third fl oor of Far East Plaza. 


A Singaporean designer item 

— be it clothing, accessories or 

stationery. Find them at Parco Next 

at Marina Bay (alight at Promenade 

MRT station on the Circle Line), 

where cool togs from 25 fresh, local 

designers are located. 

Insider’s tip: Come to Singapore 

during the Great Singapore Sale 

for wonderful bargains. Many 

restaurants give additional 

discount for meals under certain 

banks’ credit cards. 

Survival tip for tourists: Pack 

light to shop here, and bring 

sunglasses and an umbrella. 

Unusual fact: Many think we’re 

part of China, but no. Almost 

everyone can understand English. 

HO CHI MINH CITY 

VIETNAM 

Vietnam’s largest city 

and its economic capital, 

this vibrant cultural 

hotspot has a population 

of high-energy people, 

who effortlessly meld the 

traditional with the new 

and contemporary. 

 

 

 

 




 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


CBD 7km from Tan Son Nhat 




Taxi A taxi voucher from Visitor 

Information for US$12 (AU$12.17) 

Shuttle bus Most hotels offer 

complimentary pick-up 

ON THE GO 

1. Taxi Ask the drivers to turn 

the meters on; there are 

taxi-motorbikes as well. 

2. Walking This is the best way to 

dash up alleys and down one-way 

streets, but we only recommend 

this for District One. 

3. Cyclos This is a one-person 

seat that is powered by a cyclist 

— prepare yourself for being noselevel 

with the exhaust fumes and 

frenetic action on the streets. 

NANA CHEN 

Freelance 

photographer 

& TV host 

Best breakfast: Blue Bar at 

Riverside is perfect for a lazy 

morning, as it’s on Saigon River 

and removed from the city’s bustle. 

Best night out: Amber Room is a 

gorgeous space. It’s cosy and offers 

some of the city’s best cocktails. 

Best place to party with 

the gang: Cepage is the place 

to mingle with the local and 

international crowd. It’s a great 

place to people-watch after 9pm. 

Must-buys (money no 

object!): Clothes at SONG Paris 

by French designer Valerie Gregori 

McKenzie. Look for gorgeous, wellcrafted 

embroidered tops as well 

as accessories. 

Must-buy gift: A silver 

Vietnamese coffee fi lter at 

Mosaique is the perfect gift. It’s 

elegant and compact for packing 

— which is so much better than its 

aluminum counterpart. 

Insider’s tip: Cross the street 

slowly as you make eye contact 

with motorcycle drivers zooming 

past you. If you are too scared, grab 

someone next to you and let them 

guide you across. 

Must-eats: Wrap and Roll offers 

street food indoors. You can fi nd 

virtually all the key dishes from 

various regions in Vietnam. There’s 

also a monthly special. 

Best place to hang out with 

the locals: Because most homes 

lack air-conditioning in Ho Chi Minh 

City, locals often come out to sit in 

the parks in Saigon. That is the best 

place to observe them. 

I love Ho Chi Minh City 

because: It’s a great mix of East 

and West, has a fantastic food 

scene and keeps getting better by 

the month. I also love its fast pace. 

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Palace 

BANGKOK 

THAILAND 

Thailand is a fascinating 

country with beautiful 

landscapes and 

spectacular monuments. 

Its capital, the “City of 

Angels”, bustles with the 

energy and colour of a 

metropolis that never rests. 

MYANMAR 

Andaman 

Sea 

LAOS 

THAILAND 

MALAYSIA 


CBD 30km from Suvarnabhumi 


Travel time Around 40 mins 

by car 

Taxi Approx THB300 (AU$10.12) 

Airport Express THB150 

(AU$5.06); takes around 60 mins 

ON THE GO 

1. BTS Skytrain and MRT These 

two train systems travel over- and 

underground to get you to all the 

major points in Bangkok. 

2. Tuk-tuk This method of transport 

offers an exhilarating ride around 

the streets, but is best for short 

distances only. 

3. Taxi Cabs are usually readily 

available, but always ask the driver 

politely to have the meter switched 

on. A small tip is also always 

appreciated as a nice gesture. 


Gulf 

of 

Tonkin 

Bangkok 

CAMBODIA 

Gulf 

of 

Thailand VIETNAM 

NICOLA CHILTON 

Regional director of 

public relations, 

Thailand, Four 

Seasons Hotel 

Best breakfast: Sunday Brunch 

at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok. 

What could be better than sitting 

out in the courtyard and dining at 

all of the Four Seasons’ restaurants 

at once? Thai, Italian, Japanese, 

seafood, breakfast items, foie gras, 

free-fl ow sparkling wine — the list 

goes on. Reservations are a must 

— do try and book at least a week 

in advance. 

Great place for dinner: Don’t 

miss drinks or dinner at Sirocco 

— an open-air restaurant and bar 

located on the 63rd fl oor of one 

of the city’s tallest buildings, with 

spectacular views across the entire 

city and the Chao Phraya River. 

You’ll feel as if you’re on the top of 

the world. 


A foot massage. It’s not something 

you can take with you, but it’s 

defi nitely something you’ll 

enjoy. It’s cheap and available on 

practically every street corner 

— perfect for when you’ve been 

sightseeing or shopping all day. 

Urban Retreat is a chain of good, 

clean spas that offers a range of 

treatments, with a 60-minute foot 

massage costing around THB350 

(AU$11.79). 

Insider’s tip: Get off the beaten 

track and out onto the water — hire 

a longtailed boat to take you on 

a tour of the khlongs (canals) on 

the Thonburi side of the river, the 

opposite bank to the Grand Palace. 

You’ll be able to see children 

playing in the water, women selling 

noodles from tiny boats, and 

coconut palms. It’s a great way to 

catch a glimpse of a very different 

side of Bangkok. 

Survival tip for tourists: When 

the city gets really hot, pop into a 

big shopping mall food court, like 

Siam Paragon. They’re usually fully 

air-conditioned, which will cool you. 

Khao Lak 

beach 

PHUKET 

THAILAND 




Providing a nice contrast 

to the capital Bangkok, 

Phuket is a beach-lover’s 

paradise, and defi nitely a 

great place to slow down 

and lap up the island life of 

the locals — with stunning 

scenery to boot. 

MYANMAR 

Andaman 

Sea 

Phuket 

MALAYSIA 

LAOS 

THAILAND 

Gulf 

of 

Thailand 

CAMBODIA 


Patong Beach 32km from Phuket 


Travel time Patong Beach is 

around 45 mins by car 

Taxi Approx THB400 (AU$13.49) 

Shuttle bus Every 30 mins at 

THB52 (AU$1.75); takes about 

60mins 

Gulf 

of 

Tonkin 

VIETNAM 

ON THE GO 

1. Motorbike A cheap and 

convenient way to explore all the 

tiny lanes around the beach — but 

drive with care! 

2. Tuk-tuk This method of transport 

offers an exhilarating ride, but is 

best for short distances only. 

3. Car hire Really the only way to go 

beyond the city. If you want to enjoy 

the scenery while on the move, 

hiring a driver as well only costs a 

little more. 

MICHAEL CHICK 


The Coffee 

Club Thailand 

Great place for dinner: Laem 

Hin Seafood, located on Phuket’s 

east coast Laem Hin Pier, offers a 

beautiful waterfront location with 

fresh seafood from the Andaman 

Sea. The barbecued prawns and 

chilli crab are must-tries, especially 

when washed down with a cold 

Chang or Singha beer. 

Best night out: StereoLab at 

Surin Beach is the perfect place 

for a beach party, with cool tunes 

and cocktails. Surin Beach has a 

great village atmosphere, with a 

number of restaurants and bars to 

choose from. Make sure you catch 

the sunset. 


Charter a yacht for you and seven 

of your closest friends, and explore 

the Andaman Sea in luxury. Go 

diving in the Similan Islands, which 

have been rated as one of the best 

diving spots in the world. 

Favourite local festival: The 

Songkran (water festival) in April. 

This traditionally was the time to 

pay respects to elders and family 

members. Over the years, the 

festival has also incorporated the 

throwing of water. Thais roam the 

streets with containers of water 

and water cannons, and drench 

one another — resulting in a 

massive water fi ght. Be prepared to 

get soaked! 


Siam Safari operates nature tours 

and jungle safaris in Phuket. An 

elephant trek through the national 

park is amazing. 

Most romantic spot: The Tree 

House at the Anantara Resort 

and Spa. This treetop bar is built 

around a Banyan tree and offers 

a wonderful view over the serene 

resort. Tapas and cocktails add 

up to make a perfect and very 

satisfying evening.

INTRODUCING OUR AIRPORTS 

Let us give you a head-start 

ADELAIDE 

CBD 6km 



Taxi Approx AU$18 

Skylink Bus Every 30 mins–1hr: 

AU$8.50 adult, $3.50 child. Takes 

around 35 mins 

Airport parking AU$4–$90 

(30 mins–72 hrs) 

AVALON 

Geelong CBD 20km 

Melbourne CBD 55km 

Travel time 15 mins (Geelong); 

40 mins (Melbourne) by car 

Taxi Approx AU$45 Geelong; 

approx AU$80 Melbourne 

Avalon Airport Shuttle Meets 

all fl ights. From AU$17 adult, $14 

child (Geelong); AU$20 adult, 

$10 child (Melbourne) 

Airport parking From AU$3 for the 

fi rst 20 mins; weekly rate AU$53 

BALLINA-BYRON 

CBD Byron Bay is 23km; 

Ballina is 5km 

Travel time Byron Bay is 

20 mins by car; Ballina is 

7 mins by car 

Taxi Approx AU$10–$15 

to Ballina; approx $65 to 

Byron Bay 

Airlink bus Meets most fl ights: 

AU$20 adult ($35 return); $12 

children under 13 years (oneway). 

Takes around 35 mins 


(1 hr–24 hrs) 

BRISBANE 

CBD 16km 




Bus Every 15–30 mins: AU$14 

adult; $8 child; under 4 years 

free. Takes about 30 mins 

AirTrain Every 20 mins to CBD: 

one-way adult fare AU$14.50; 

return $27. Takes about 22 mins 



CAIRNS 

CBD 8km 

Travel time CBD takes 10 mins 

by car 


Australia Coach Shuttle Every 

hour: AU$10 adult; $15 couple; 

AU$5 child. Takes around 

20 mins 



(2–24 hrs) 

DARWIN 

CBD 13km 

Travel time CBD is 15 mins 

by car 


Darwin Airport Shuttle 

Meets all fl ights: AU$10 (adult). 

Takes around 20 mins 


(up to 24 hrs) 

GOLD COAST 

Surfers Paradise 20km 

Travel time Surfers Paradise is 

around 30 mins by car 


Con-X-ion Shuttle bus Booking 

required: +61 (7) 5556 9888: 

AU$22 adult; $13 child (4–13 

years); children under 4 years 

travel free. Takes around 

45 mins 



Gold Coast Airport Lounge 

For a small entrance fee, check 

in for movies, comfy lounges, 

newspapers, snacks and drinks. 

HAMILTON ISLAND 

Travel time From the airport to 

your accommodation takes only 

a few minutes 

Shuttle bus Complimentary for 

hotel guests 

HOBART 

CBD 17km 



Taxi Approx AU$36–$42 

Airporter shuttle bus Meets all 

fl ights: AU$15 adult; $8 children 

aged 4–15; children under 4 

travel free. Journey takes around 

30 mins 


(24 hrs) 

LAUNCESTON 

CBD 16km 




Airporter Shuttle bus Meets 

all fl ights: AU$14 adult; $5 child; 

children under 4 free. Takes 




MACKAY 

CBD 6km 

Travel time CBD 15 mins by car 


To Airlie Beach Take a taxi to 

the bus terminal in Wellington 

Street and then a bus service by 

Greyhound or Premier; approx 

AU$22 one-way adult fare 


(24 hrs) 

MELBOURNE 

CBD 23km 

Travel time 35 mins by car 


SkyBus Every 10 mins: AU$16 

adult; $6 child (4–14 years). Takes 

20 mins 

Airport parking Short-term 

from AU$3; long-term from 

AU$29 

NEWCASTLE 

CBD 20km 




Shuttle Bus Door-to-door 

service (from AU$35) through 

Newcastle Information Services 

at +61 (2) 4928 9822. Port 

Stephens Coaches (public bus) 

every hour: AU$6.50 adult; $3.50 

concession. Takes 35 mins 


(1 hr–24 hrs) 

PERTH 

CBD 12km (domestic terminal) 

and 17km (international terminal) 

Travel time 30 mins by car 

Taxi Approx AU$26 (domestic) 

and $33 (international) 

Perth Airport City Shuttle Every 

30 mins (domestic) and 

45 mins (international): 

AU$15 adult (domestic), 

$20 (international). Journey 

takes 15–35 mins 

Fremantle Airporter AU$35 

(booking required) 

Transperth Bus 37 From 

domestic terminal to Kings Park 

via the city AU$3.20 


carpark from AU$3.70; long-term 

carpark from AU$17 

ROCKHAMPTON 

CBD 5km 

Travel time CBD 5 mins by car 


Airport parking Free (24 hrs) 

SYDNEY 

CBD 8km 

Travel time CBD around 



Bus Every 20–30 mins: AU$14 

adult; AU$7 child. Journey takes 


Trains Every 10 mins 

(weekdays) AU$15 adult. Takes 

around 13 mins into the centre of 

the city 



SUNSHINE COAST 

Travel time Noosa is 

30 mins, Maroochydore 

is 10–15 mins by car 

Taxi Approx AU$56 to travel 

to Noosa; approx AU$28 to 

Maroochydore 

Henry’s Bus Service Meets all 

fl ights: AU$20 adult; $10 child; 

children under 4 years free. 

Journey to Noosa takes around 

45 mins 


(2–24 hrs). New hourly 622 

TransLink bus service connects 

the airport to the suburbs. Starts 

5.54am weekdays, 6.54am 

weekends. www.traslink.com.au 

TOWNSVILLE 

CBD 5km 

Travel time CBD around 10 mins; 

taxi approx AU$16 

Airport shuttle Booking required 

+61 (7) 4775 5544 to the Strand 

and city, Sunferries, the Transit 

Centre and Coral Princess: 

AU$8 (adult); takes 10–15 mins 


carpark, AU$4–$24 

(2 hrs–12 hrs). Long-term 

carpark, AU$12–$72 (1–6 days); 

thereafter AU$10 per 24-hour 

period or part thereof 

WHITSUNDAY COAST 

CBD 30km from 

PROSERPINE AIRPORT 

Travel time CBD takes around 

35 mins 


Whitsunday Transit AU$15 adult 

share-ride (one-way; $28 return); 

$9 child (one-way; $16 return), 

children under 4 years travel 

free. The Whitsunday Transit 

service meets all fl ights. For 

details, call +61 (7) 4946 1800 

Airport parking For customers, 

airport parking is free (24hrs)

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YOUR 

INSIDER’S 

GUIDE Australians 

share 

their favourite 

domestic destinations 

Best breakfast: North Steyne Emporio. I love the fruit salad, 

beetroot juice and pineapple, all washed down with a double 

espresso. While you’re there, say g’day to Jock. 

Great places for dinner: Try Garfi sh, Jellyfi sh or China Beach. 

Best night out: Check out Wharf Bar, Steyne Hotel, Charlie Bar 

and also 4 Pines — it’s handcrafted beer at its best. 

Must-buy (money no object!): A JS Surfboard 5’8 (Blak Box 

model) from Timmy H at Aloha Surf. 

Must-buy gift: A didgeridoo, of course! 

australian focus 

SYDNEY 

MATT GRAINGER 

Managing director, Manly 

Surf School and key cast 

member of Manly Surf 

Insider’s tip: Shelly Beach is lovely for hanging out at — and it 

faces west. 

Survival tip for tourists: Wearing sunscreen and sunglasses are 

must-dos in sunny Sydney. s. 

Local recreational activity to watch: The Manly Sea Eagles 

playing at Brookvale Oval. 

Best place to hang out with the locals: North Steyne Beach at 

Manly, for sure! 

Favourite local festival: I love heading down to the Manly 

Festival of Surfi ng in November. 

Best idea for a family outing: Walking my dog Lulu from 

Queenscliff to Shelly Beach, followed by ice cream afterwards. 

For history: Freshwater Beach, where the Duke fi rst introduced 

surfi ng in 1915. 

Most romantic spot: Pilu at Freshwater restaurant. It’s very 

beautiful at night. 

Most unusual thing to do: Nude surfi ng at night. 

There’s always 

so much to 

see and do in 

sunny Sydney 

I love Sydney because… it has great beaches, restaurants and 

cafés, as well as happy people who love adventure and the ocean. 

Especially Manly Beach, because it’s home to the wonderful and 

inspirational people that appear in the Manly Surf TV series. 


australian focus 

Great place for dinner: Anywhere in the 

Docklands. Most restaurants have a great 

harbour view, and you can have a leisurely meal 

away from the rush of the CBD. Mecca Bah has 

great tapas. 

Best night out: Walking along Southbank 

Boulevard, watching the pyrotechnics erupt in 

front of Crown Casino. In summer, it’s the perfect 

thing to do while having a gelato! 

Local delicacies: Hillier’s chocolates, of course! 

All our chocolates are made in our factory and 

head offi ce, located in Melbourne’s northern 

suburbs — they should not be missed during any 

stay in Melbourne. 

Local recreational activity to watch: The fi sh 

and king penguins at the Melbourne Aquarium. 

There’s something soothing about being 

underwater while staying dry. 

Favourite local festival: The International 

Flower and Garden Show, held at the Royal 

Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens in 

March. Even if you don’t have green fi ngers, 

there’s something for everyone to enjoy. 

Best ideas for a family outing: The Royal 

Melbourne Zoo, or the safari tours at Werribee 

Open Range Zoo. 


MELBOURNE 

ANNAMARIA 

LAPETINA 


Hillier’s Chocolates 

The lovely Melbourne 

Botanical Garden 

BOTTOM: The weather is 

always perfect for 

shopping in Brisbane 

BRISBANE 

JULIE CAMPBELL 

Manager, 

Revive Studios Brisbane 

Great place for dinner: Montrachet French 

Restaurant at Given Terrace, Paddington. Chef 

Thierry Galichet serves up amazing French food, 

and you can sit at the bar to eat. 

Must-buy (money no object!): Anything that 

shines at Tiffany in Brisbane City’s Queen Plaza. I 

love their new diamond-encrusted sunglasses! 

Best places to hang out with the locals: 

Latrobe and Given Terrace’s Paddington — full 

of great cafés and quirky shops. Also, Sassafras 

Café for a snack and great coffee, and lastly, 

Cherish Boutique for great outfi ts at pretty 

reasonable prices. 

Best idea for a family outing: Pack the picnic 

basket and head for Mount Cootha, and take the 

footy to throw around. There are lots of gorgeous 

picnic areas to choose from, with spectacular 

views of Brisbane. 

Survival tip for tourists: Don’t forget to apply 

sunscreen before venturing outdoors. Brisbane’s 

sun can be deceptively intense, even in winter. 

I love Brisbane because: With fantastic 

restaurants, great weather, beautiful beaches 

and good traffi c conditions, Brisbane pretty 

much has it all. 

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