june-2010

Kruger 

From dancefl oor 

diva to sashaying 

with celebrities 

SNOWFLAKE FUN 

Take to the powder 

of the New South 

Wales’ slopes 

Get in the 

Saddle 

Join the great 

cattle muster 

and ride 

into history 

BALI 

FOR KIDS 

Young locals’ 

hot island tips 

JUNE 2010 

YOUR FREE COPY

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Cover Photo: 

Seven Network 

regulars 

2 ceo’s welcome note 

4 events 

7 10 minutes with... 

Tom Burlinson 

8 gadgets and gear 

10 good taste 

13 cheers 

14 information desk 

16 the word 

18 fi t to go 

68 brain teasers 

in the air with jetstar 

77 jetstar news 

78 starkids 

81 

 

88 where we fl y 

90 your wellbeing onboard 

92 international adventures 

98 introducing our 

domestic airports 

101 domestic destinations 

focus 

106 have a bite 

110 entertainment 

32 

Cruise the 

best ski 

slopes in New 

South Wales 

contents. 

07 

Tom hits 

the high 

notes 

features 

20 star struck 

Sonia Kruger shares her sequinned road from 

blitzing ballrooms to prime-time TV 

28 go guide 

For a snow ball of a holiday, head to 

Queenstown’s Winter Festival 

32 adrenaline 

We bring you the best of New South Wales’ ski 

slopes this winter 

38 fl y/ride 

Saddle up for a wild ride mustering cattle across 

Anna Creek Station 

45 hub 

Make the most of Bali’s fun and games with three 

cool kids’ recommendations 

51 thirst quencher 

We pop out of town for a quick drink at the 

heritage wine district of Sunbury in Victoria 

58 people 

We talk tackle with the guys from Hook, Line 

and Sinker as their latest series makes a splash 

onboard Jetstar this month 

61 hot spot 

Leave the cold behind with a trip to the Top End for 

easy outback adventures 

45 

Kids rule 

in Bali 

38 

Join the big 

cattle drive 

on the plains 

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JUNE 2010 1

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Welcome aboard. 

Winter 

is upon us and it’s time to decide whether to embrace it with a trip to one of 

the ski fi elds in the region, or seek out warmer temperatures on a 

“winter-sun” break. 

One of my personal favourite winter getaway spots is New Zealand’s South Island for some 

skiing or snowboarding. But there’s more to Queenstown than just hitting the slopes. In this 

month’s issue of Jetstar Magazine we feature a guide to New Zealand’s biggest winter party, the 

Queenstown Winter Festival which runs from 25 June to 4 July. 

If skiing (and chilly air) is not your style, there are many other fantastic destinations on our 

network that have balmy temperatures all year round, such as Bali, Darwin, Phuket or Ho Chi 

Minh City, to name a few. 

Check out the range of Jetstar Holiday packages currently available on Jetstar.com — whether 

you’re looking for a ski or a beach holiday. 

Happy fl ying (or skiing, snowboarding, surfi ng…). 

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CEO, Jetstar Airways 

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BONDI BEACH NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART 

– ROBERT WALLACE 

What is it that makes Sydney so… Sydney? Is it that feeling you get when 

you see the sunlight dancing across the Harbour and over the gleaming sails 

of our iconic Sydney Opera House? Is it the energy and positive attitude you 

get from this place? Is it our love of the outdoors, our beaches and stunning 

national parks just minutes from the city, or those magical little places and 

moments hidden around every corner? There’s only one word to describe what 

makes Sydney so Sydney. That’s Sydnicity. To fi nd out more, visit sydney.com 

THAT’S SYDNICITY

Play Time 

Th is school holidays, there are events 

galore to entertain the kids. 

6 Jun – 11 Jul MELBOURNE 

Circus Oz 2010 Melbourne Season 

Circus Oz’s new show has artistic director Mike 

Finch promising “a diva, an Amazon trapeze 

artist, swinging percussionist, precision 

foot-juggler and ex-human torch” at Birrarung 

Marr. Tickets from Ticketmaster on 136 100. 

A Disneyland 

Adventure 

16 Jun – 25 Jul BRISBANE ADELAIDE 

MELBOURNE NEWCASTLE SYDNEY 

Disney on Ice presents 

A Disneyland Adventure 

Expect Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story, Alice 

and the Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland, 

Th e Incredibles and of course, favourites like 

Mickey, Minnie, Donald and gang to appear. 

Tickets from Ticketek on 132 849. 

24 Jun – 10 Oct MELBOURNE 

Tim Burton Exhibition 

Kids can catch the classic Edward Scissorhands 

(11 Jul) and see the magic of the Th rough the 

Looking Glass green screen in “Kids in the 

Studio” (26 Jun – 11 Jul). ACMI, Federation 

Square, Flinders Street, tel: +61 (3) 8663 2200. 

Fun4Kids 

Festival 

27 Jun – 4 Jul VICTORIA 

Fun4Kids Festival 

Warrnambool’s 2.5-acre Fun4Kids village will 

feature storytelling and interactive workshops 

plus Raw Dance Company in a percussion work 

called Bang! Crash! Tap!, Asking For Trouble 

with Bubblewrap and Boxes, and Th e Bob the 

Builder Show. Tel: +61 (3) 5562 4044. 


Hot 

Dates 

Start your winter with these 

kids’ activities, festivals, theatre 

shows and exhibitions 

WORDS ANNE LOH 

Lyttelton Harbour 

Festival of Lights 

24 JUN – 4 JUL, 15–25 JUL SYDNEY 

3–10 AUG MELBOURNE 

The Alpine Winter Festival 

Back with an open-air 600m² ice-skating rink, 

bars and a petting zoo, this festival kicks off 

at Sydney’s Cook + Phillip Park, then goes 

to Bondi Beach and Melbourne’s Federation 

Square. Free entry but skating costs apply. 

Tickets on www.winterfestival.com.au 

12 JUN – 12 JUL MELBOURNE 

Abbaworld 

Pull on your fl ares, then boogie down to 

Federation Square for 25 rooms bursting with 

rare footage, stage costumes and memorabilia 

from the Swedish foursome. Perform onstage 

with an Abba 3D holographic illusion, recreate 

the ABBA sound and be in a music video! 

Tickets from Ticketek on 132 849. 

State of Origin 

18–27 JUN CHRISTCHURCH 

Lyttelton Harbour Festival of Lights 

Warm up your winter with a street party 

comprising a children’s lantern parade, live 

music, fi reworks and market treats on 25 

June; plus a Swap-o-rama-rama, torchlight 

walks, and the circus theatre of The Butler at 

entertainment club The Loons in this historic 

port town. Tel: +64 (3) 328 9243. 

16 JUN BRISBANE 

7 JUL SYDNEY 

State of Origin 

It’s the second and third games that will 

determine whether the Maroons Crusade can 

defend their title or if the Blatchy’s Blues will 

be able to avenge themselves. At Suncorp 

Stadium and ANZ Stadium respectively. 

Tickets from Ticketek on 132 849.

Lumina Festival photo: Tourism Tasmania/Patrick Ronald and Shannon McDonnell; Night Festival photo: National Museum of Singapore 

Festival of 

Voices, Lumina 

— A Winter 

of Festivals 

’TIL 29 AUG TASMANIA 

Lumina – A Winter of Festivals 

Head to this inaugural event, which brings the 

best of art and culture, food and wine, sport, 

music and theatre to the Apple Isle. Highlights 

to hurry down for are the Festival of Broadway 

(11–20 Jun), Festival of Voices (7–11 Jul) and 

the Australian Shakespeare Festival (9–29 

Aug). Tel: 1300 827 743. 

17–19 JUN SINGAPORE 

Standing in Order of Height 

Maya Dance Theatre and Canberra’s Quantum 

Leap’s dance collboration fuses classical 

Indian, contemporary indigenous Australian 

and modern Asian infl uences, It also explores 

the question of individuality in modern society. 

Esplanade Theatre Studio, 1 Esplanade Drv. 

Tickets from Sistic, tel: +65 6348 5555. 

Abbaworld 

The Alpine 

Winter Festival 

26–27 JUN PERTH 

Supanova Pop Culture Expo 

Join a star-studded line-up of your science 

fi ction, gaming, animation, comic book and 

pulp show faves, including Vic Mignogna 

(Fullmetal Alchemist), Charisma Carpenter 

(Angel) and Jennifer Fallon (Hythrun 

Chronicles). Claremont Showgrounds. Tickets 

from Ticketek on 132 849 and at the door. 

’TIL 19 JUN PERTH 

28 JUN – 31 JUL BRISBANE 

The Clean House 

This Black Swan State Theatre Company and 

Queensland Theatre Company collaboration 

is about a Brazilian maid (Brooke Satchwell), 

who prefers dreaming up the perfect joke to 

cleaning her employer’s house. Playhouse and 

Cremorne Theatres; www.bsstc.com.au 

Book Now 

3–4 Jul 

National Off shore 

Superboat Championship 

Returning for the fourth year to Townsville’s 

Cleveland Bay, the third round of the 

championship promises a great day out fi lled 

with the thrills and spills of million-dollar 

superboats in front of the Strand. 

Swan Lake 

on Ice 

7–11 Jul 

Swan Lake on Ice 

Th e Imperial Ice Stars, who hold 250 

competition medals among the 26 of them, 

will be re-interpreting their award-winning 

masterpiece at Wellington’s St James Th eatre 

on a frozen theatre stage. 

Night 

Festival 

16–17 Jul 

Night Festival 

Taking place in the National Museum of 

Singapore, Singapore Art Museum, Peranakan 

Museum and the Campus Green of Singapore 

Management University, this amazing street 

theatre carnival will retell the story of the New 

World Amusement Park of the 1960s. 

25 Jul 

Th e Rocks Aroma Festival 

Warm yourself up with coff ee, chocolate, tea 

and spice for just one day as over 100 stalls, 

live entertainment and a Domestic Coff ee 

Machine Expo bring the taste of South 

America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East 

to Th e Rocks in Sydney. 

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IN MELBOURNE

Tom 

Burlinson 

The show business veteran returns to the 

stage to open the Noosa Longweekend 

Festival with Frank — A Life in Song 

INTERVIEW BELINDA WAN 

Congratulations on your latest gig in Queensland, 

what have you got lined up? 

Thank you! I’m really looking forward to performing at 

The J Theatre in Noosa on 18 June [the opening day] 

and at The Events Centre, Caloundra, the following 

night. I’ll be performing Frank Sinatra’s best-known 

songs with an eight-piece band of fi ne jazz musicians. 

What’s the reason for your Sinatra fascination? 

I became captivated by Sinatra’s singing when I was 

about four years old — my parents had an album 

called A Swingin’ Affair which I requested repeatedly. 

When I was in my late teens, I re-discovered that 

record and became an avid fan. My fascination 

was mainly with Sinatra’s voice and emotional 

connection, and his interpretations, material and 

collaborations. Years later, I decided to write, produce 

and star in a live musical show in tribute to Sinatra’s 

achievements and his effect on me. After an extended 

run at a Sydney theatre, the show went to Melbourne, 

Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth. The rest is history. 

How did you learn to sing like “Old Blue Eyes”? 

There’s a natural similarity in the range and tone of 

our voices. But I also studied Sinatra’s singing by 

listening closely many times to his unique phrasing, 

where he breathes and his attention to enunciation. 

With sustained practice, I found I could do a pretty 

decent impression of him! 

You’ve acted on stage and on fi lm, and sung on 

TV and on stage. Which is your preference? 

I’ve been very fortunate to have worked in different 

areas of show business that have all been rewarding. 

But I have a special affection for live performing, 

thanks to the three years of training I had at the 

National Institute of Dramatic Art. 

Why do you think Frank — A Life in Song has sold 

out everywhere from Sydney to Toronto? 

Initially, I think people were surprised that I could sing 

— let alone sing like Sinatra! But perhaps it’s because 

the songs are some of the best from the Great 

American Song Book, the musical arrangements are 

based on originals and the story of Sinatra’s long 

career is fascinating. 

What interesting song arrangements can your 

fans experience at the Noosa festival? 

I do sing the songs in the Sinatra style, but I have 

to have my own emotional connection to the music 

and lyrics, or my renditions would just be empty 

imitations. We’ll be doing a special 1950s medley 

— “All the Way”, “In the Wee Small Hours of the 

Morning” and “Young at Heart”. 

What other musicians do you like? 

Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald 

— which I was exposed to when young and still enjoy 

— and Stevie Wonder, Sting and James Taylor. 

Sinatra to you is like... fi ne vintage wine — high 

quality, complex and carefully crafted, to be treasured 

and enjoyed. 

Frank — A Life in Song is on 18–19 June at the Noosa 

Longweekend Festival, held 18–27 June. 

10 MINUTES WITH… 



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Stay focused on the slopes with hot neon-coloured 

snow goggles. Electric’s latest range features timeless 

styles with 100% UV protection, anti-fog and antiscratch 

lenses. Call +61 (2) 6680 7955 for stockists. 

While space-age Dragon Alliance snow goggles 

all have NASA technology. From AU$159.95. 

Available from www.dragonalliance.com. 

Schussing 

in Style 

Hit the slopes looking good and feeling 

great with the latest snow gear to go 

WORDS BELINDA WAN 

OAKLEY DOKEY 

The good people at Oakley have rolled out their 

latest winter range right on cue. Favourite items are 

the bright orange Battalion LaJacket (AU$549.95) 

with matching Battalion Pant (AU$399.95) for 

the guys; and the electric blue Lighter Fare Jacket 

(AU$469.95) and Warmly Fleece (AU$129.95) for 

the fairer sex. Throw on some snazzy goggles like 

the Stockholm for men (from AU$169.95) or the 

colourful Gretchen Bleiler A-Frame for ladies (from 

AU$189.95), and you’re ready to roll. 

SURFIN’ STYLE 

Quiksilver and Roxy don’t 

just rule the waves, they 

also have plenty to offer 

come winter. Just ask 

Roxy ambassador and 

designer Torah Bright. In 

the Roxy Snow collection, 

check out the gorgeous 

red Torah Bright jacket 

(AU$399.95) with sleeve-, 

hood- and body-insulation; 

and the Torah Bright pant 

(AU$279.95) made of 

100% nylon twill. From 

Quiksilver Snow, pick up 

the padded and quilted 

Sled Dog White jacket 

(AU$349.95) made 

from 240g down fi ll, 

and the loose-fi t, bright 

blue Standard Ops pant 

(AU$199.95) for 

head-turning effect. 

DOWN PAT 

Patagonia has a stunning 

range of unisex snow gear 

available. Because the 

brand is environmentally 

conscious, you’ll feel good 

too. Good picks include the 

men’s down sweater that’s 

windproof, über light and 

water-resistant (in yellow 

and blue, AU$359); and 

a women’s rain shadow 

jacket that’s lightweight, 

tear-resistant and easily 

packable (AU$270). Call +61 

(3) 5261 4420 for stockists.

SMALLER 

SNOW BUNNIES 

Don’t leave the kids on 

the sidelines, they’ll love 

all the thrills and hilarious 

spills of skiing too. New 

Zealand’s Kingswood 

Skis has skis just for kids, 

and their latest range of 

kids’ “fat” skis will appeal 

to kids of any age with 

their vibrant designs. 

The kids’ skis are slightly 

wider than adult ones, 

so the little ones can 

fi nd their feet in more 

varied conditions. The 

110cm Sprog (NZ$599, 

AU$466) is just one 

design to choose from. 

Best of all, they ship to 

Australia, Available 

from kingswoodskis.com. 

GET REBOOTED 

Invest in a good pair of boots for the cold, like ECCO’s lightweight 

and breathable Terra VG shoes, made from ultra-strong yak leather 

(AU$329.95). Available from www.ecco.com. For fashion-forward 

après style, slip on comfy Australian sheepskin boots from EMU 

Australia. Available from www.emuaustralia.com. 

GET DOTTY 

Since the 1980s, Dotti has 

been dressing gals in the latest 

runway looks. Take their hipster 

style up the mountain with fun 

items like a patch fur trapper 

hat, a crochet beret with a bow 

(both AU$25.95), cool ear muffs 

(AU$15.95) or even a funky 

Eskimo hooded toggle cardigan 

(AU$69.95). Call +61 (3) 

9420 0200 for stockists. 

BREAK THE ICE 

To stay truly warm, start at the bottom — with 

Icebreaker’s excellent Bodyfi t range of thermals 

designed for the coldest conditions. The warmest 

base layer (the 260 weight) is pure merino, ensuring 

a breathable, odour-free and non-itching second 

skin. The Bodyfi t 260 LS Crewe is AU$139.95. Or try 

the Sport LTD 320 Range Power Hood (AU$269.95) 

— an alpine-inspired hood that has no bulk, but offers 

superb insulation. Available from www.icebreaker.com. 

Tip: If you’re heading to New Zealand’s Lake Wanaka, 

stop by Racers Edge. Inside the shop, you’ll fi nd a great 

selection of helmets, goggles and skis for both sexes. 

Try the ladies’ Freestyle ski called K2 MissDemeanor 

(NZ$809, AU$630) or the men’s Freeride ski called K2 

ObSETHed (NZ$1,139, AU$887). 

Bright as Snow GADGETS AND GEAR 

At the tender age of 24, Australian 

snowboarder Torah Bright became an 

Olympic gold medallist after coming out 

tops at the 2010 Winter Olympics. We 

asked her about snowboarding tips and 

her design work with Roxy. 

Any tips for a snowboarding novice? 

I would suggest renting good gear. Rhythm 

Snow Sports in Cooma on your way to the New 

South Wales snow fi elds has a great selection 

of current season snowboards to rent or buy 

— even my signature board that I rode in the 

Olympics! Start with good equipment, then get 

yourself a lesson — you’ll pick it up in no time. 

What do you like about being part of the 

Roxy family? 

I love that Roxy promotes a fun, healthy and 

active lifestyle for women. My favourite part 

is designing my own signature collection, the 

Bright Edition that consists of goggles, jacket, 

pants, bindings and board. It’s feminine, 

luxurious and a little glamorous, because I love 

to look and feel like a female even when out on 

the slopes! 

What is your design mantra for Roxy? 

I work with the Roxy designers to develop 

the function and form of the collection. We 

try to take street fashion and translate it into 

on-snow pieces. With the bindings and board, 

a lot of research and development goes into 

it... I test all the diff erent constructions Mervin 

Manufacturing come up with. Th en we tweak 

things so it becomes my perfect board — and 

hopefully other people will start riding it too! 

How do you choose your gear? 

By its function. It has to have the technical 

elements to keep me warm in the harsh 

climate; then form comes next — I have to like 

how it looks! 

Any tips for guarding against the cold? 

Good gloves and neck warmers are crucial. And 

girls need to invest in a great hair product! 

What are some of your favourite slopes? 

In Australia, my faves would be Perisher Blue, 

Th redbo and Hotham. In New Zealand, Treble 

Cone, Snowpark and Cardrona are good ones. 


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Back 

to School 

With cooking now a national obsession, we bring 

you the best new cooking classes for adults and 

children around Australia 

WORDS ROBERTA MUIR 

SYDNEY 

It’s hard to know what’s more exciting at the 

newly refurbished Sydney Seafood School: 

the tanned Icelandic salmon skin lining the 

auditorium, the shiny, fresh seafood or the 

line-up of top guest chefs that includes Matt 

Moran and Christine Manfi eld. Whether it’s a 

simple paella or a menu from a three-hat chef, 

there’s something for everyone. From AU$80, 

includes meal with wine tasting and recipe kit. 

Sydney Fish Market, Bank St, Pyrmont, 

tel: +61 (2) 9004 1111. 

At the Intuitive Well Centre in Bondi, 

Maria Benardis, author of My Greek Family 

Table (Penguin), presents Greekalicious, 

an introduction to the art of Greek cuisine. 

AU$130, includes sit-down meal and wine; 

tel: +61 (2) 9331 0734. In Norma Dakhoul’s 

class, cook home-style Lebanese food. 

AU$120, includes sit-down meal. 70 Bronte 

Rd, Bondi Junction, tel: +61 (0) 413 354 058. 

Despite the name, Blokes Can Cook 

classes conducted by Kim Terakes, author of 

The Great Aussie Barbie Cookbook (Penguin) 

is not just about the novelty of men cooking. 

Themes include Italian, Thai and even food 

for seducing and watching footy. Terakes 

says: “The emphasis is on fun, though some 

notorious non-cooks have been transformed.” 

AU$85, includes food tasting, beer and 

wine. Blanco Showroom, 42 Ebley St, Bondi 

Junction, tel: +61 (2) 9281 2433. 

NOOSA 

Mia Cucina Noosa Cooking School teaches 

fi ve- to 17-year-olds how to prepare fresh 

seasonal produce and follow recipes. Classes 

range from baking cookies and pasta making 

to roast dinners. There are also Mediterranean, 

Moroccan, Indian, barbecue and guest chef 

classes for grown ups. From AU$25. 1/19 

Project Ave, Noosaville, tel: +61 (7) 5440 5677.

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: At Mia 

Cucina, no one is too young to start 

cooking; discover Greek food with 

Greekalicious; guys get busy 

at Blokes Can Cook; lessons at 

Sticky Rice 

MELBOURNE 

Demonstration classes at the Electrolux 

Kitchen in The Queen Victoria Market 

Cooking School cover cuisines from all 

around the world. New “immersion” classes 

teach you all you ever wanted to know about 

particular foods — including chocolate and 

cheese, and kids will love the hands-on 

approach in their lessons. From AU$90, kids 

from AU$50. 69 Victoria St, Melbourne, 

tel: +61 (3) 9320 5822. 

Or discover South-East Asia with Tony Tan of 

The Unlimited Cuisine Company. He offers 

demonstration and hands-on classes, fi nishing 

with a full meal and wine. Listed as one of US 

Gourmet magazine’s top 50 international 

cooking schools, some of Australia’s top chefs 

also host alongside Tan. From AU$115. 28A 

Lansell Rd, Toorak, tel: +61 (3) 9827 7347. 

ADELAIDE 

One of Australia’s newest cooking schools, 

Sticky Rice in the Adelaide Hills offers 

Kitchen Tricks and Tips 

Manu Fieldel, the chef and co-owner of Manu at L’Etoile, co-host of TV’s My 

Kitchen Rules and a presenter at Perth’s Good Food & Wine Show from 2–4 July, 

shares his top ten tips for cooking novices. 

• Taste everything you cook before serving. 

• Always use a sharp knife. 

• Salt enhances fl avours; don’t be afraid to use it. 

• When using alcohol in a sauce, fl ambé it to 

remove the bitterness. 

• When choosing whole fi sh, check that the gills 

are bright red, eyes are shiny, the skin is slimy 

and it should of course smell fresh. 

• Use a non-stick frying pan to cook fi sh. 

• Always cook fi sh fi llets skin-side down fi rst. 

• Keep vegetables vibrant green by cooking them 

hands-on cooking classes with leading chefs 

specialising in Asian and Middle Eastern 

cuisines — including Christine Manfi eld, 

Simon Bryant and Marieke Brugman. From 

AU$125, includes meal and wine. 96 Old Mt 

Barker Rd, Stirling, tel: +61 (8) 8339 1314. 

with salted boiling water, then plunging them 

into ice water to arrest the cooking. 

• Parboil potatoes before roasting for a better, 

crispier result. 

• Even when there’s enough butter, add more! 

GOOD TASTE 


New These new ciders are a great 

way to enjoy your daily fruit 

Temptations 

1 You know cider’s become mainstream 

when one of Australia’s leading beer brewers 

releases a version. Tooheys Extra Dry 5 Seeds 

was released late last year. Effervescent, pale 

and sweet, it’s brewed from Braeburn apples 

and cane sugar in Auckland. RRP AU$15.99 for 

a six-pack. 

2 Kopparberg Pear Cider, created in 1882 in 

southern Sweden, arrives in Australia this 

month. Cider is a traditional Swedish drink, and 

this vat-matured pear version is pale and 

imbued with a light, fruity fl avour. RRP AU$5 for 

a 500ml bottle. 

3 Lobo Cider, from South Australia’s 

Adelaide Hills, is produced by fi fth-generation 

apple grower Michael Stafford and brewerwinemaker 

Warwick Billings. Made in the 

style of Normandy (France’s famous applegrowing 

region), it’s unfi ltered, thick and cloudy 

with a light fi zz. Tip: their perry (with a touch 

of quince) has also just been released. 

RRP AU$22 for a six-pack. 

4 Magners Original Irish Cider has been 

brewed in Ireland’s County Tipperary since 

WORDS ROBERTA MUIR 

fermented apple juice, along with its pear counterpart perry (sometimes called 

Cider, pear cider), traditionally hails from south-west England. It’s becoming 

increasingly popular in Australia and New Zealand too, with several new drops now on the market. 

1 

2 

3 

1935. Made from 17 varieties of apples (no 

concentrates), it’s cold-fermented and matured 

in oak vats, producing a deep-orange colour 

and a rich fermented aroma. Early this year, 

Magners new Pear Cider also arrived in 

Australia. RRP AU$14.99 for a four-pack (also 

available in 568ml pint bottles for AU$6.99). 

5 Recently the Napoleone family, owners of 

Victoria’s Punt Road Winery, decided to turn 

the apples in their orchard into Napoleone & 

Co Yarra Valley Apple Cider. More like a 

sparkling wine than a cider, it’s produced using 

Champagne yeast, and is a great match with a 

variety of savoury dishes. Tastings are available 

at the winery’s cellar door (that’s less than 

an hour’s drive from Melbourne airport). 

RRP AU$18.00 for a four-pack. 

6 Monteith’s Crushed Apple Cider is 

produced at New Zealand’s best-known 

boutique brewery in Greymouth, on the South 

Island’s north-west coast. It’s lighter than 

traditional ciders, as the fermentation is cut 

short to retain the apple’s sweetness. The 

brewery is open for tours, including a guided 

tasting. RRP AU$11.99 for a four-pack. 

4 

5 

Sowing 

Seeds 

Lobo’s cidermaker, Warwick 

Billings, shares fi ve ways to 

use cider and a great mulled cider 

recipe from Adelaide’s Botanic Bar. 

• Serve cider over ice chips in a chilled glass in 

summer-time. 

• In winter, try it straight from the cellar, no 

ice or chilling required. 

• Pairing cider with cheese always works, 

especially cheddar-style cheeses from southwest 

England. 

• Add cider to frying pan, boil to reduce a little, 

then add cream for an indulgent sauce . 

• Splash in some when making Welsh rarebit. 

Fictitious Apprehensions (also known as 

mulled Lobo Cider) 

To make spiced butter: grind together 5 cloves, 

2 vanilla bean seeds, 1 grated nutmeg, ½ star 

anise and 2 all-spice; beat into 500g butter with 

300g white sugar and grated zest of 3 lemons; 

spread into tray and refrigerate until set. Heat 

330ml lobo cider almost to boiling point, 

pour into highball glass and stir in 40ml pisco 

(Peruvian liquor distilled from grapes), 15ml 

sugar syrup, 1.5cm cube of spiced butter and 4 

thin slices of a Granny Smith apple. Serve. 

6 

CHEERS 


INFORMATION DESK 

Prepare for 

Take-off 

Your adventure begins even before you depart 

at these stylish airports 

WORDS RACHEL FARNAY JACQUES 

SYDNEY’S NEW SHOWPIECE 

Sydney Airport’s International Terminal has 

just unveiled the biggest duty-free store in 

the southern hemisphere. There are designer 

collections not found anywhere else in Australia 

— Reaction by Kenneth Cole, plus concept 

stores for Diesel, Lacoste, DKNY, Ferragamo, 

CK Jeans, accessories and more, including the 

world’s fi rst Wiggles airport store. Dive into the 

“World of…” merchandising concepts — aimed 

at empowering the traveller’s purchase 

decision. For example, “World of Fragrance with 

Michael Edwards” helps shoppers determine 

which fragrance best suits them; “World of 

Wine” features tasting notes; and “World of 

Chocolate” offers samples from Lindt and 

Neuhaus. Savvy shoppers will also be treated to 

one of only three Australian Tag Heuer fl agship 

stores, a Masters of Time arcade featuring 


Cartier, Breitling, Bulgari and more; and a “popup” 

shop of Harley-Davidson merchandise. 

David Odgers, director of SYD Airport Tax 

& Duty Free, says, “Our goal was to create an 

engaging duty-free shopping experience for 

all international travellers that they won’t get 

elsewhere.” Yes — all the products you see there 

are tax- and duty-free. 

Then let your tastebuds begin their holiday 

ahead of schedule by visiting one of fi ve 

newly opened eateries. Add a touch of style 

to your departure with the world-famous 

Caviar House & Prunier Seafood Bar; try 

two iconic Sydney establishments, Bambini 

Wine Room and Danks Street Depot; savour 

mouth-watering rustic Italian food at Trattoria 

Prego; or experience renowned Japanese 

seafood at Itacho Sushi from Hong Kong. 

Some of Australia’s best chefs, including 

CLOCKWISE FROM MAIN: Sydney 

Airport’s “World of Wine”; feast on 

fresh seafood at Itacho Sushi; the 

chic caviar bar 

On the Move 

Fashionista Alert 

One of the world’s best airports, Singapore’s 

Changi Airport, is opening a multi-brand 

airport fashion outlet from October 2010. Th e 

high-end store located in the Departure/Transit 

Lounge of Terminal 2 will feature an exclusive 

portfolio of international labels across its 

764m2 space, making it one of the largest in 

the region. We have it on good authority this 

“regional fl agship” store will feature designer 

threads at the best duty-free prices. 

Home-coming 

Did you know Auckland Airport now features 

Jetstar Airways’ second airport lounge (the 

fi rst being on the Gold Coast)? Exclusively 

for Jetstar’s domestic passengers, tickets to 

Ākarana Lounge can be purchased when you 

book at Jetstar.com for NZ$9.99 (AU$7.90) 

or at the reception desk for NZ$15 (AU$12). 

Inside, complimentary food and beverages, TV 

programs, powerpoints to charge your phone, a 

well-stocked newsstand, internet connectivity 

and comfy armchairs welcome you. Entry 

for children under six years old is free when 

accompanied by a paying adult. 

Gold Star 

After seven years of planning, visitors to the 

Gold Coast Airport can now enjoy the spoils of 

its AU$100 million redevelopment. Passengers 

will appreciate self-service check-in kiosks, a 

convenience store, the Rainbow Bay Ale House, 

parent’s rooms, and a new range of branded 

shopping and dining options while enjoying 

great views of the hinterland via the two-storey 

fl oor-to-ceiling windows. Do drop by the Jetstar 

Lounge with its food and drinks, entertainment 

and kids’ corner. Entry is AU$9.99 prepurchased 

from Jetstar.com or AU$15 at the 

door, kids under six years enter free with adults. 

Scott Drinkwater, Jared Ingersoll and Michael 

Potts, plus Japan’s Yoshifumi Tanimoto, are 

bringing food innovation and creativity to their 

airport menus. So if you’re looking for tapas, 

artisan food prepared in an open kitchen or 

delicate caviar, save your appetite for here. 

Afterwards, relax at SYD cocktail bar which 

will shake things up with a new theme each 

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Check out these new 

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WORDS ANNE LOH 

THE LOWDOWN 

Lonely Planet’s new Asia-Pacifi c travel editor, 

Singaporean Shawn Low, has authored guides 

on Singapore, South-East Asia and China; 

written for Lonely Planet Magazine; and 

starred in National Geographic Adventure 

Channel’s Lonely Planet: Roads Less Travelled. 

We chat to him as he settles into his new home 

in Melbourne, where he moved to recently. 

What new projects will you be working on? 

I am about to head to China to research Lonely 

Planet’s next China guide.

Shawn Low on location in 

China fi lming for National 

Geographic Adventure 

channel’s Lonely Planet: 

Roads Less Travelled 

Anything new that we can expect from 

Lonely Planet? 

We have a whole slew of travel applications 

ready to hit the iPhone, iPad and other 

platforms, such as the Google Android. Check 

out our fi rst iPad application, “1000 Ultimate 

Experiences” — it’s fl ashy and fun. And after 

the success of the show we did with National 

Geographic, there are more exciting TV shows 

in the pipeline. 

What’s your favourite Jetstar destination 

to visit? 

Bangkok is a city that never sleeps: it’s 

exciting. I love that you can get lost in 

Chatuchak Market (it’s 27 acres large!) and 

then cool off with an ice-cold Singha or sweet 

iced tea. 

Which Jetstar destination do you think is 

going to become the next hotspot? 

I’m torn. Cambodia [on Jetstar via Singapore] 

will soon see increasing amounts of visitors. 

Other hotspots to watch out for are those in 

China [Jetstar now fl ies to Shantou, Hong 

Kong, Macau and Haikou]. The country is 

taking off in a big way. 

Which destination do you think is 

underrated as a kid’s playground? 

Singapore — Sentosa Island has plenty 

of amusements, such as the brand-new 

Universal Studios Singapore. The Botanic 

Gardens is a lovely green space for kids to run 

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Year 

of the 

Marathon 

With 2010 being the 2,500th 

anniversary of the fi rst-ever 

marathon, now is the perfect 

time to strap on your sneakers 

and start running 

WORDS RACHEL FARNAY JACQUES 

With 

10 marathons under her belt, we 

asked Ruth Kimpton, 40, 

Jetstar’s Marketing Manager — Segmented 

Projects, for her top ten marathon tips. 

1 Make a commitment 

First, you’ve got to choose 

your marathon and register 

right away — it’ll give 

you a clear and defi nite 

goal to train towards. If 

it’s your fi rst marathon, 

I recommend entering a race close to home, 

there’s nothing like having friends and family 

training with you and cheering you on. 

2 Training program 

Include a couple of strength 

sessions in your weekly 

training schedule. It’s not 

your feet that will start to 

hurt at the 30km mark 

— it’s your quads, gluts and 

lower back. Most marathons have a training 

schedule you can download from their website, 

or you could hire a personal trainer who will 

also help motivate. 

3 Do the long runs 

Nothing is a substitute for 

the long runs. It’s about 

getting the “long-run” in 

your legs and the mental 

fortitude to just keep going. 

Aim to get at least one, or 

preferably two or three, 3.5-hour (30–35km) 

runs in at least two weeks before race day 

— otherwise you’ll be burnt out.

OPPOSITE: Kimpton’s smart 

marathon tips have helped 

her complete 10 marathons 

in fi ve years 

RIGHT: Choose one of fi ve 

distances at the Gold Coast 

Airport Marathon 

4 Study the course 

Familiarise yourself with 

the course so there are 

no sudden surprises. An 

unexpected hill can quickly 

upset your race plan and 

throw you off track. 

5 Don’t wear anything 

new on race day 

Only wear running gear that 

you’ve trained in over and 

over again. If your sneakers 

are tired, get a new pair 

— but get a minimum of 

50–75km on them before race day. Invest in a 

tub of Vaseline (petroleum jelly). Smear it on 

wherever skin touches skin. 

6 Have a nutrition plan 

You’ll need an energy (food 

and drink) plan for race day. 

Don’t carbo-load the night 

before the race — it’ll wreak 

havoc with your system — 

stick to your normal diet, 

but avoid fatty and spicy foods. Start to hydrate 

in the days leading up to the race. I recommend 

using carbohydrate gels during the race — try 

them out during training. 

7 Rest up 

Get lots of sleep leading 

up to the marathon. Don’t 

stress if you can’t sleep the 

night before the race. Just 

smile and dream of crossing 

the fi nish line. 

8 Your head and 

heart will get you 

over the line 

On race day, it’s raw 

emotion and willpower 

that’ll get you over the fi nish 

line — your body will have 

called it quits long ago. Smile for the cameras! 

9 Your after-race plan 

• Walk for at least 30 

minutes after the race 

• Eat protein and continue 

to hydrate 

• Stretch, then stretch 

some more 

• Sleep in your Skins (compression tights) 

10 Run with pride! 

Enjoy every minute and 

celebrate — you’re now a 

marathon runner! Your fi rst 

successful race will pave 

the way for many more. 

It’s a great natural high. 

Legs in Motion 

Run for your life with these 42km races. 

FIT TO GO 

13 June 

Phuket International Marathon 

Make a dash to the start line of this race, 

which takes in some of the Th ai island’s most 

gorgeous scenery. Our guess is the beach views 

will soon be forgotten as you climb two of the 

island’s most treacherous hills. 

www.phuketmarathon.com 

3–4 July 

Gold Coast Airport Marathon 

Now spread over two days due to popular 

demand, the 10km run takes place on a 

Saturday, while the marathon proper takes 

place on a Sunday together with the halfmarathon, 

the 5km and the Junior Dash (4km 

and 2km). www.goldcoastmarathon.com.au 

29 August 

City to Surf 

Perth’s biggest marathon, the City to Surf, is all 

about raising money for a good cause. Th ere’s 

also a half-marathon, 12km run and 4km walk. 

www.citytosurf.activ.asn.au 

17–19 September 

Maui Marathon 

Th e 40th anniversary of this famed 

marathon route starts in Kahului, 

passes sugarcane fi elds, then hugs the 

spectacular Hawaiian coastline. 

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We catch up with TV and radio 

presenter Sonia Kruger as she embarks 

on her tenth series hosting 

Dancing with the Stars 

WORDS KATHY BUCHANAN

Photos: Seven Network 

Kruger’s trademark 

megawatt smile is 

one reason for her 

onscreen success 

STAR STRUCK 

SONIA KRUGER 


Kruger 

and Daniel 

MacPherson 

always have 

a ball of a 

time hosting 

together 


I LOVE MEETING 

THE NEW GROUP OF 

CELEBRITIES EVERY 

YEAR AND GETTING 

TO KNOW THEM 

Diving 

into the conference room at 

Channel 7’s headquarters in 

Sydney, Sonia Kruger is a glamorous rush, and 

she isn’t even late. Nursing her perfectly toned 

“Michelle Obama arms” and grimacing 

apologetically she gushes, “Sorry, I’m about to 

fl y to the Himalayas. I’ve just been to the 

doctors for a needle and it hurts!” 

A jab or two is a small price to pay for her 

fabulously exciting life. Just back from the 

North Pole, she’s now off to the Logies on 

Sunday, then fl ying to the Himalayas the 

next morning to report for the current affairs 

show Sunday Night, a role she started at the 

beginning of the year. 

This charismatic bundle of fun, who is 

“forty-something”, has attained the ideal 

balance of looking impeccably beautiful and 

being a great chick everyone would love to 

hang out with. Wearing cutting-edge black 

leather boots, designer jeans, and a cool 

white jacket, this bubbly blonde and former 

ballroom champion is a natural stunner. 

As an entertainment reporter on TV shows 

such as Today Tonight, she’s interviewed 

Bruce Willis — “a bit surly” — Hugh Grant 

and Sandra Bullock — “amazing, such fun, 

so totally unpretentious and warm. Nicole 

Kidman’s like that too, she’s warm and 

touchy-feely, just a nice person. Jim Carrey 

— loved interviewing him. Brad Pitt — what’s 

not to love? He’s a real sweetheart.” 

Her job on Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) 

features another galaxy of stars. “I love 

meeting the new group of celebrities every 

year and getting to know them. We’ve had 100 

celebrities and there are so many different 

personalities. I’ve got to know so many people 

I would never have normally met. Newsreader 

Chris Bath is one of my best buddies now. 

Pauline Hanson — she’s actually a really warm 

person... not the world’s greatest dancer, but 

she gave it a go and I think that’s what we 

admire more than anything.” 

Her best friend is the DWTS “nasty” judge 

Todd McKenney, whom she calls her “gay 

husband”. McKenney caused a tabloid uproar 

last year by famously offering to have a child 

with Kruger after her split with her husband of 

six years.

Meeting different 

celebrities all the 

time is a highlight for 

Kruger; another 

week, another 

glamorous gown 

Favourite Holiday 

Destinations 

Bali: “What’s not to love about Bali? It’s such 

a relaxing holiday spot. I’ve been there six or 

seven times. It’s a short fl ight and there are 

so many fantastic places to stay, plus great 

restaurants with amazing food.” 

Th ailand: “I went to Phuket a few years ago 

and loved it. It’s a very diff erent place from 

Bali, but there are a lot of similarities too — the 

climate, amazing food. To me it’s relaxing to be 

in a diff erent cultural atmosphere.” 

Gold Coast: “Even though I went to Beenleigh 

High School — which is halfway between 

Brisbane and the Gold Coast — we’d jump on a 

Greyhound bus every weekend and spend it on 

the beach surfi ng. We were total surfi e chicks.” 


Last year may have been a diffi cult one 

for Kruger personally, but the lady is a 

self-confessed optimist who still loves to 

dance. “My mum loved to dance and because 

dad really wasn’t that into it she’d teach us 

in the lounge room. She had a love affair with 

Hollywood musicals so she named my sister 

after Debbie Reynolds and she named me 

after Sonia Henie, the ice skater. I got my love 

of dancing from her.” 

Kruger was nine years old and living in South 

Brisbane when ballroom dancing became her 

obsession. “I was always a bit of a dancing 

nerd,” she laughs. “When everyone else was 

sneaking off to nightclubs I was wearing 

sequins, false eyelashes, had the puffed-up hair 

and was training fi ve nights a week. I loved the 

music, the costumes and the glamour. The day 

of my fi rst class, a little boy needed a partner. 

A few weeks later in our fi rst competition 

together, we won a sash and I was hooked.” 

The self-confessed tomboy was “extremely 

athletic and played every sport”. But dancing 

was her passion and Todd McKenney was her 

fi rst love. 

“I used to dance against Todd. I was the 

WHEN EVERYONE ELSE WAS 

SNEAKING OFF TO NIGHTCLUBS I WAS 

WEARING SEQUINS, FALSE EYELASHES, 

HAD THE PUFFED-UP HAIR... 

Gold Coast Beach photo: Olivier Goujon/AgeFotostock


LEFT: Kruger and 

MacPherson have 

perfected their hosting 

chemistry over the 

years BELOW: Kruger 

as Tina Sparkle in 

Strictly Ballroom 

Queensland rep and he was the Perth rep. We 

met when I was 12 at the Broadway Ballroom 

in Sydney and fell in love,” she says. “When I 

was 17, we started dating — I thought we were 

going to get married,” she chuckles. 

Her role as Tina Sparkle in Baz Luhrmann’s 

Strictly Ballroom when she was 24 and still 

competing in ballroom started her TV career. 

“A few years earlier I’d won the Australian 

championship,” she says, referring to the 

prestigious Australian Ballroom Latin & New 

Vogue Professional Championship she won in 

1984. “So I looked up the fi lm’s casting agent, 

Faith Martin, and knocked on her door. 

“She told me about the character Tina 

Sparkle. A year later I got an audition call from 

Baz Luhrmann. It was his fi rst fi lm out of NIDA 

so we just thought it was this dinky fi lm and 

had no idea it would do so well. 

“I loved doing Strictly Ballroom but I’m not 

even a dramatic actress’ bootlace,” she admits 

self-effacingly. “I’m now so used to television 

which moves so quickly, unless it’s live I don’t 

really want to do it.” 

Clearly still happy in her DWTS presenter 

role, Kruger’s co-host for the past few years 

has been the gorgeous Daniel MacPherson. 

Kruger laughs and says, “He’s a spunk; a bit 

Jude Law and Bond — hunky, hysterical and 

naughty. All my girlfriends are just so jealous.” 

And with that, Kruger dashes out the door 

to climb another mountain. 

INSET: M&A Film Corp/The Kobal Collection/AFP

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Queenstown’s 

Winter Festival 

keeps things 

exciting with the 

Birdman fl ying 

competition 

MOUNTAIN 

As Queenstown gears up for 

its annual American Express 

Winter Festival, prepare 

yourself for two weeks of 

silliness in the snow 


WORDS WENDY DUNLOP 

From 

its humble beginnings 35 years 

ago, Queenstown’s Winter 

Festival has developed the ultimate recipe for 

New Zealand’s largest winter party. Surrounded 

by spectacular lake and mountain scenery, the 

arrival of winter in the country’s adventure 

mecca is celebrated with a 10-day fi esta. 

Starting with a free concert, alfresco food, 

mulled wine and a fi reworks frenzy, the 

festival opens on Friday, 25 June and wraps 

up on Sunday, 4 July. In between, there are 

60 different events and anyone of any age is 

welcome to attend, participate, joke, soak it up 

or ham it up at any stage. 

It all began in 1975, when locals decided the 

start of winter was a great time for a party that 

included races at Coronet Peak, a concert or 

two, lolly scrambles for the kids and a midwinter 

ball. News soon spread and now more 

than 60,000 revellers gather annually in a

iot of mountain mayhem, mardi gras, music, 

comedy, fi reworks, family fun, sports and 

competitions — the wackier the better. 

The festival has benefi ted from 19 years of 

sponsorship by American Express. “We’re really 

proud of our long association with Queenstown, 

which continues to be the southern 

hemisphere’s premier winter event,” says Peter 

Newton, the American Express brand director 

for Australia and New Zealand. 

Winter Festival director Simon Green also 

attributes the event’s success to “never losing 

its local roots. It’s been designed for the 

community, by the community, all activities 

take place either in the town or nearby Coronet 

Peak, and there’s something for everyone.” 

If every dog has its day, one of Queenstown’s 

crowd-pleaser events is undoubtedly the 

Dog Derby — 80 dogs accompanied by their 

masters or shepherds (fortifi ed by some 

CLOCKWISE FROM 

ABOVE: The Dog 

Derby will unleash 

lots of fun; cows rule 

at the cow parade; 

elaborate masks 

are just one of the 

festival’s spectacles 

Speights ale) roaring down the mountain trying 

to stay on their feet or paws. “The Dog Derby 

does it for me, it’s such good old-fashioned fun,” 

says Gizelle Regan of Destination Queenstown. 

Similarly, the Mountain Mayhem Suitcase 

Race and Mountain Bikes on Snow are other 

perennial favourites. There are also bona 

fi de ski events such as the Dash for Cash, 

night skiing for dedicated boarders and snow 

bunnies, as well as ice hockey matches at 

Queenstown’s Fun Centre. In addition, an 

invitational Rail Jam will bring the best skiers 

and boarders in the world to perform for free at 

a specially designed course in Earnslaw Park. 

This year, Australasian band Dragon is a 

headline act. Green says, “What a buzz, to enjoy 

much-loved “April Sun in Cuba”, “Are You Old 

Enough” or “Rain” performed live against a 

backdrop of our awesome alpine scenery.” 

Thriller in the Chiller is a new event for 2010, 

and invites pre-registered participants to box 

and “take one on the chin” for charity. Proceeds 

will benefi t the Bruce Grant Youth Trust, which 

commemorates the death of the Queenstown 

adventurer after he climbed the Himalayas’ K2 

in 1995. The Trust continues to fund local youth 

to excel in sport, art and cultural activities. 

Green believes that a big drawcard will be 

the bout between former Kiwi rugby league 

hero Tawera Nikau and TV lotto host Russell 

Harrison. “They have unfi nished business after 

Tawera’s win in points at Rotorua last year,” he 

says with a laugh. 

The highly entertaining Day on the Bay 

incorporates popular Birdman, Splash and 

Dash, and Undy 500 competitions, which allow 

the fearless and foolish to launch themselves 

into the freezing waters of Lake Wakatipu. 

Green is delighted to see the return of fullon 

comedy this year with a gala, two Comedy 

Club nights and a live musical comedy version 

of 7 Days to amuse and bemuse. Fresh from 

the Canadian Comedy Club Gala, Dai Henwood 

(the MC), Ben Hurley and Steve Wrigley, three 

of New Zealand’s funniest comics, will present 

their distinctive stand-up routines. 

Queenstown is at the heart of the Central 

Otago wine district, so expect fi ne food and 

wine events. Millbrook Resort is hosting 

Wellington chef, fi sherman, TV presenter and 

JUNE 2010 29 

GO GUIDE 

QUEENSTOWN WINTER 

FESTIVAL

QUEENSTOWN IS STILL ABUZZ WITH ITS 

ADVENTURE ATTRACTIONS AND SNOW 

ACTIVITIES AT THE SKI FIELDS 

food writer Al Brown for its “Millbrook & Brown” 

four-course menu and wine-tasting evening. 

“Brunch at The Hills” is a new event with a 

delicious brunch at jeweller Michael Hill’s golf 

club, with Josef Spacek, winner of the Michael 

Hill International Violin Competition. 

Families will love a street parade, teddy bears’ 

picnic, magic show, snowman competition and 


pet parade; while adults can party with cocktail 

nights, fashion shows, a masquerade ball, and 

even a murder mystery event. 

Of course, Queenstown is still abuzz with 

its year-round adventure attractions and 

snow activities at ski fi elds Coronet Peak, 

Remarkables, Cardrona, Treble Cone, Snow 

Farm and Snowpark. 

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with Dragon; even small 

dogs are welcome in the 

Dog Derby 

Remember to dress warmly for seven- to 

fi ve-degree temperatures at night, and check 

the website for ticketed events you might like. 

Then, say festival organisers, “Come by foot, 

bike, bus, pony, car or plane, we don’t care, just 

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Cutting powder 

on a blue bird day 

on Perisher, 

Snowy Mountains 

OPPOSITE TOP/ 

BOTTOM: Chairlift 

to the best runs; 

tobogganing is wild 

fun for everyone 

32 JUNE 20 

2010 

Main & Top Right Photos: Shannon Pawsey; Perisher, Bottom Right: Nolan Oayda; Perisher

SNOW BALL 

As snow season arrives, 

we climb the mountains 

of New South Wales to 

discover the best slopes 

for a super cool holiday 

WORDS CRAIG TANSLEY 

With 

more than 230km of 

snow skiing trails on 

offer for skiers and snowboarders of 

all abilities, the New South Wales ski 

fi elds are ideal holiday destinations 

for families this winter. There’s also 

plenty off the snow to keep everyone 

happy. Here are the best places to go. 

PERISHER 

At a whopping 1,245ha with 49 

chairlifts to ride, Perisher is Australia’s 

biggest ski resort and has runs for 

absolutely everyone, from steep black 

diamond chutes to easy beginner 

slopes. In fact, 80% of the terrain on 

offer is designed for beginners and 

intermediates, making it the perfect 

place for a family ski holiday. 

Because the resort is so big, 

you can always fi nd a little slice of 

Perisher magic to yourself — whether 

it’s the tree runs at Guthega, the long 

trails near Blue Cow, or the beginnerfriendly 

gentle slopes around Front 

Valley and Smiggins Hole. It’s also a 

good resort for families with children 

of all ages; with lessons available all 

day for complete beginners and fouryear-olds, 

to advanced skiers wanting 

to hone their skills. There’s also more 

than 100km of marked cross-country 

trails, one of the country’s best halfpipes, 

four terrain parks and snowshoeing 

tours. 

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there are plenty of off-piste pursuits. 

Perisher has tons of great restaurants 

and retail stores, while the Jaxx Bar 

is arguably Australia’s best après-ski 

location for a drink and snack in the 

sunshine after a day on the slopes. 

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best ski-in, ski-out accommodation 

options at hotels such as the Perisher 

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the Sundeck. There are also plenty 

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THREDBO 

Thredbo is like something out of a European 

après ski scene poster — when the snow 

hits town, the party begins — but that’s not 

to downplay its attributes as a ski mountain. 

With the longest ride in the entire Australian 

Alps (see if your legs can stand 5.9km of 

unbroken downhill), steep chutes, challenging 

tree runs and terrain parks, there’s no other 

more adrenaline-pumping ski resort in the 

Australasia region. 

Thredbo is also family-friendly — the Friday 

Flats ski area is one of Australia’s best equipped 

beginner areas for the entire family, with 

specially tailored ski classes for children from 

three to six, seven to 14, and 13 to 18. Watch 

the spectacular fl are runs held every Saturday 

night on the slopes, or take a gondola through 

the trees up to Australia’s highest restaurant, 

Eagle’s Nest. 

There’s more to do off-piste at Thredbo 

too. Thredbo Village has a huge variety of 

cafés, restaurants, retail stores and numerous 

activities at the Leisure Centre, which is home 

to everything from an Olympic-sized swimming 

pool, a 30m climbing wall, a fully equipped gym 

and squash courts. 

Apart from legendary drinking holes such as 

the Keller Bar and Schuss Bar, there are tons of 

restaurants — from cheap eats to The Terrace, 

recently awarded “Best Restaurant in Southern 

NSW” by the Restaurant and Caterers’ 

Assocation. Sample 80 types of schnapps 

at the Black Bear Inn, or eat everything from 

Middle Eastern to North African cuisine. 

As for accomodation, Thredbo has some of 

the fi nest alpine hotels, such as the Denman 

that comes with valet parking and a day spa, 

plus fi ve-star self-contained chalets and 

budget-style lodges with dorms. 

SELWYN 

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— great news for beginners. Only 12% of 

Selwyn is graded as diffi cult, with the rest 

TOP/BOTTOM: Falling down is half 

the fun; gentler terrain, perfect for 

kids, can be found at Selwyn 

reserved for those preferring easier terrain to 

that of Perisher or Thredbo. 

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and some expert-only terrain, meaning 

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are well catered for. What’s more, skiers and 

snowboarders can pay just AU$20 for adults or 

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this year. 

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snowboarders of all ages and abilities, from 

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from tobogganing, the Bouncing Bogong 

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Perisher’s slopes 

with a bite and a 

hot cuppa 

star Snowy Mountains Alpine cabins on the 

outskirts of Adaminaby. Or try self-contained 

accommodation at the Yaraandoo Lakeside 

Retreat in Old Adaminaby. 

CHARLOTTE PASS 

If you’ve skied all of Perisher’s ski runs and still 

want more thrills with a fraction of the visitors, 

the lesser-known ski resort of Charlotte Pass 

is just 8km away from Perisher. Located along 

the spectacular Main Range, Charlotte Pass 

is the country’s highest ski resort, but is only 


accessible through over-snow vehicles from 

Perisher, giving the resort a sense of snowy 

isolation (the exciting ride costs AU$75 return 

for adults, AU$55 for children). 

Charlotte Pass has the largest snowfall in the 

Snowy Mountains, and many activities. Take a 

sunset snow-shoe tour across the mountains; 

or test your mettle on a guided tour of some of 

Australia’s steepest chutes. There is also much 

to choose from accommodation-wise — opt for 

the Kosciuszko Chalet Hotel or fully and selfcatered 

lodges. 

Take Me There 

1 PERISHER 

Lift tickets for 

one day cost 

AU$105 for adults 

and AU$58 for 

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Lift tickets for one 

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for adults and 

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Lift tickets until 

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Ride into the 

sunset on The 

Great Australian 

Cattle Drive 


Photo: SATC/Peter Fisher

As 

Saddle up for the ride of a lifetime 

across the dusty plains of the 

world’s largest cattle station 

the stars pale away and the South 

Australian night skies lose their 

inky-black depth, soft stirrings can be 

heard coming from the ‘Tartar Army’-style 

tents. Opalescent paper lanterns bob 

gently in the breeze, lending an eerie glow 

to the awakening camp. 

The female shower trailer looks like the 

set of McLeod’s Daughters. Women of all 

ages wash away the sleep from their eyes 

and tie their hair back, adding a bandana 

around their necks and adjusting their 

Akubras in front of mirrors. Out of the 

men’s trailer, naked torsos seem to fl oat 

silently out of the steam into the chill of the 

near dawn, white towels tightly wrapped 

around their waists. And so another day 

begins on the Great Australian Cattle Drive. 

WORDS MARIA VISCONTI 

The event, which has happened regularly 

since it was started in 2002, recreates the 

old days when cattle were slowly moved 

along “the long paddock” between the 

stations where they were bred and the 

markets where they would be sold. A “what 

if” conversation among South Australian 

stockmen who grew up moving cattle this 

way resulted in these commemorative 

Great Cattle Drives, where guest riders can 

experience a taste of what it was like to be 

a drover — without the privations. In fact, 

the whole outfi t is luxury. The old drovers 

slept in swags under the stars and did not 

have fresh produce fl own in daily like us. 

Riders of all ages and abilities (from the 

complete novice to avid riders) sign up 

for a segment of the month-long route, 

FLY/RIDE 

THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN 

CATTLE DRIVE 


All photos: SATC/Andrew Beveridge; Bill Willoughby’s photo: Maria Visconti 

CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: 

The drovers doing their 

job; songs and a crackling 

campfi re help the nights 

pass; the site is run in a 

surprisingly orderly fashion; 

Bill Willoughby is the Boss 

Drover; hats and saddle 

at the ready 

which this year takes place along the fabled 

Oodnadatta track, starting at Oodnadatta and 

fi nishing at Marree, all within the perimeter of 

Anna Creek Station — the size of Belgium and 

the biggest in the world. 

Not far off from the tents, the horse-tailers, 

who are exclusively in charge of horses, have 

been up for some time and have begun getting 

all the equipment ready. They have breakfast 

by the fi re as the last round of the night watch 

ends. The night-horses are tired and hungry, 

but all the cattle are still there and that’s 

what counts. Here the rules are subtle, but 

everybody knows them. The animals come fi rst. 

In the half-dark, the man in charge begins 

matching riders to horses. This year’s Boss 

Drover is Bill Willoughby, a superb horseman 

and a sharp psychologist, able to make a lasting 

love match. He knows every one of his horses 

by name and stores their behavioural history in 

his mind. One introduction and a couple of key 

questions for the rider is all he needs to make a 

perfect match. 

Bill Willoughby is no newcomer to working 

RIDERS SLEEP IN CARPETED TENTS 

WITH CAMP BEDS, CRISPY WHITE 

LINEN, FLUFFY TOWELS AND DOONAS. 

with horses and people. He has master-minded 

and managed both animals and riders in fi lms 

requiring horses, cattle and amateur riders for 

years. He orchestrated the famous Beersheba 

charge in the fi lm The Light Horsemen, was 

involved in the making of Breaker Morant and 

for seven years was horse master in charge of 

hundreds of animals and crew for the fi lming 

of the TV series McLeod’s Daughters. As 

Willoughby puts it aptly: “This event is all about 

the riders.” 

As the sky turns fi ery red, the silhouetted 

fi gures of the horsemen acquire a golden 

aura when the bull-dust begins to diffuse the 

light around them. Sixty saddles wait neatly 

stacked on a fence next to the tack-truck and 

sixty bridals hang from its side. Sixty horse 

blankets are piled in stacks. Guest riders begin 

to appear. They say the name of their horse and 

the ringers fetch the animal from the middle of 

a holding pen. 

In true South Australian style, the organisers 

surround their local and international visitors 

(35% at the last event) with unexpected 

luxuries. Riders not only sleep in carpeted tents 

but are also provided with camp beds, crispy 

white linen, fl uffy towels and doonas. A small 

army of people are responsible for the village 

camp, while another sizable platoon deals with 

the logistics of catering. 

At the end of the adventure, the outfi t has 

consumed 18,000 eggs, 600kg of bacon 


and 600kg of spuds, together with tonnes of 

meat, smoked salmon and chicken. We drank 

30,000 bottles of water and 1,500 bottles of 

wine. While 4,800 Black-Rats (rum-and-coke 

pre-mix cans, aptly named for their tendency 

to sneak up on you) slipped down our parched 

throats, the Jim Beam rum ran out twice and 

7,000 cans of beer cheered the fi reside talks. 

Romance was in the air too; a bucket of red 

roses was fl own into the red gibber plains and 

ended in some lucky woman’s tent. 

Any sore butts, you ask? Nah! And even if 

you had them, you wouldn’t complain — as it’s 

clear that this is the only way to experience 

something so connected to the land. It has 

been more than 40 years since the last mob 


of cattle was moved this way, when trucking 

replaced the old drovers. Riding alongside the 

kings of the saddle underneath the Milky Way 

is “a quintessentially Australian experience” 

according to one Swiss woman. 

But what would the old drovers make of all 

this? “Not in my day, mate” they would say, 

with just their swags and a few blankets… and 

certainly no shower trailers. No women either, 

except when they got to a station and “the 

missus” there reminded them of home with 

a few home-cooked treats. The old drovers’ 

ghosts must have shaken their heads and rolled 

their eyes, as they strolled unseen among the 

jodhpur-clad city slickers tucking into feta and 

smoked oysters. 

The hardworking 

but happy drovers 

head back to camp 

after a long day 

Take Me There 

The next Great Australian Outback Cattle Drive 

is on 30 July–29 August 2010, offering six 

four-night/fi ve-day tours, with 60 places 

each. All horses are provided and each guest 

matched to a horse suitable to their size and 

skills.Children are welcome, but they must be at 

least 14 years old. 

To get to Oodnadatta, join the Drovers Express 

— The Great Australian Outback Cattle Drive’s 

offi cial tour bus service which ensures you 

arrive at the Cattle Drive campsite location with 

ease and on time. You can also make your own 

way there by car. Coober Pedy, located 842km 

north of Adelaide, is the main stopover point 

enroute to the Cattle Drive. You can leave your 

car in Coober Pedy and join a coach transfer to 

the Cattle Drive. Alternatively, there will be an 

allocated car park adjacent to the Cattle Drive 

campsite where you can leave your car for the 

duration of the tour. The campsite will be well 

sign-posted from the Oodnadatta Track. 

For information and bookings (within Australia) 

contact the South Australian Visitor & Travel 

Centre on 1300 655 401 (outside Australia) or 

visit the website for a list of booking agents in 

your region, www.cattledrive.com.au. 

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Photo: SATC/Peter Fisher

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Make the most of Bali’s 

family-friendly offerings with 

these insider tips from local kids 

WORDS SAMANTHA BROWN 

Hudson Mesritz 

With 

its amazing geography and 

fascinating culture, Bali 

poses a unique challenge for visiting 

families. Rather than fi nding activities 

everyone wants to do, the diffi culty is 

whittling down the list to just a few select 

items to squeeze into a tropical holiday. 

We asked three children who live on the 

island for their recommendations. A little 

local knowledge, after all, is always the 

key to an exceptional travel experience. 

Hudson Mesritz, aged six, whose dad 

and mum are from New Zealand and 

Australia respectively, has lived 

in Bali for almost half his young 

life. He’s spent plenty of that 

time savouring the island’s 

bounty of outdoor offerings. 

Waterbom Park & Spa, a 

water-themed park with a 

dedicated kids’ area with sedate 

slides, as well as hair-raising tubes 

for daredevil older kids, is young 

Mesritz’s top suggestion for wicked fun 

after splashing there at many a friend’s 

birthday party. 

“I like the slides at Waterbom, and 

the big bucket of water that tips over 

everybody,” he says, referring to the 

massive bucket overhanging the 

Bombastic kids’ play pool. “When it tips 

over I yell out to everyone ‘Take cover!’, 

then I run under one of the slides. And 

they have red and yellow water guns. We 

play at splatting people.” 

While you aren’t permitted to take your 

own food and drink inside Waterbom, a 

range of restaurants serve affordable, 

crowd-pleasing fare, making a trip to the 

park a great all-day treat. 

Six-year-olds will also love the Bali 

Safari & Marine Park, where kids can 

HUB 

BALI 


see hundreds of animals 

— from tigers and Komodo 

dragons to elephants. “You get 

to ride on your own elephant 

through the jungle, seeing other 

animals along the way. And you 

even go in the bath with them and 

get splashed!” Mesritz says. “There 

are baby elephants at the park now and they 

are so cute.” 

Searching for a surf spot? Mesritz’s pick is 

the stretch of Seminyak Beach outside Bali 

dining institution Ku De Ta on an early Sunday 

morning. Build up a big appetite catching the 

waves, then follow it up with a super brekky 

inside this postcard-perfect hot spot. 


Chloe Blaby 

“On Sundays they always have 

activities for kids, like making magic 

bottles and mini-golf,” he says. Kids 

will be happy with the Coco Pops, 

while parents will drool over the 

ricotta hotcakes with strawberries and 

honeycomb, or the espresso martini. 

Ten-year-old Australian Chloe Blaby 

is another budding surfer, and says newbies 

should head straight to the Rip Curl School 

of Surf on Double Six beach, her favourite 

spot to catch a wave. “I’ve been learning for 

about a year and I can surf now. I love the 

great feeling you get when you’re standing up 

because you think, ‘I’m doing it!’. Even falling 

down is a lot of fun,” she adds. 

CLOCKWISE FROM 

LEFT: The African 

wilds at Bali Safari 

& Marine Park; zoom 

down Waterbom’s 

Superbowl; pretty 

ponies in a row at 

Umalas Stables; a 

cheeky baby monkey 

at sacred Monkey 

Forest sanctuary 

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I CAN SURF 

NOW. I LOVE THE 

GREAT FEELING 

WHEN YOU’RE 

FINALLY STANDING 

UP AND DOING IT 

Blaby also regularly rides horses and has 

learned to jump. “Umalas Stables is fun for the 

kids, and adults can also do it. You can even ride 

along the beach at sunset. Little kids can ride 

ponies and you can have lessons there, too.” 

The stables are located a 10-minute drive 

north of Seminyak, and horse-mad families 

can stay at The Umalas Equestrian Resort. 

Younger children learning to ride will enjoy the 

30-minute rice paddy tour. 

Head up through those patchwork rice 

paddies to the hills of Ubud to savour the 

tranquility of the Sacred Monkey Forest 

Sanctuary, a revered temple sanctuary where 

naughty primates are the bosses. Blaby warns. 

“It’s a lot of fun. But you have to watch out 

because the monkeys might steal your stuff!” 

Nearby Naughty Nuri’s, famed for its falloff-the-bone 

meaty ribs, is the place to refuel 

while in Ubud. Afterwards, pop into the Neka

LEFT/RIGHT: Watch a 

movie or just chill out 

at the paradise-like 

Nammos Beach Club; 

a traditional Balinese 

dance is a must 

Art Museum across the road 

to browse the large selection 

of art by both Balinese 

and expatriates. 

If you’re in Kuta town on 

a Monday night, Blaby highly 

recommends heading south to the 

Bukit Peninsula to Karma Kandara Resort, 

where her chef dad works, to catch an 

inclinator down a breathtaking cliff to the 

beach below. “You can sit wherever you want 

on the beach and you can eat your dinner 

while you’re watching a movie at Nammos 

Beach Club. It’s really very nice.” 

Twenty-metre high stroll through the trees, 

anyone? Then head to Bedugal in Bali’s north 

for a proper, cooler change in clime, suggests 

Teo Pilato-Cox, 15. Teo, who has an Australian 

dad and Italian mum, was born in Bali and has 

lived here all his life. 

Bali Treetop Adventure Park located 

within the lush Bedugal Botanical Gardens 

can be a great experience for families, he says. 

“I’m scared of heights but I still did it. It’s a 

good thing to do with the family and brings 

you closer.” The park has a range of adventure 

circuits — fl ying foxes, spider nets and swings, 

for instance — designed for small children 

through to adrenaline junkies. 

Bali is famed for its beautiful, intricate 

dances and the one Pilato-Cox directs visitors 

to is the kecak. “It’s a defi nite must-do. It’s 

very trance-like,” he says of the portrayal of 

the classic Hindu epic, the Ramayana. The 

dramatic spectacle involves more than 100 

performers, mostly men clad in black-andwhite-checked 

sarongs who sit in circles 


Teo Pilato-Cox 

rhythmically chanting “chak”. “You 

watch it and you’re sucked in right 

away,” Pilato-Cox says. 

One of the most spectacular 

settings to see the dance is sunset at 

Pura Uluwatu, one of Bali’s oldest temples, 

overlooking the Indian Ocean. Food-wise, a 

great spot for a scrumptious meal after the 

dance is nearby Jimbaran, where restaurant 

after restaurant sets up candelit tables on the 

sand and serves barbecued seafood freshly 

Take Me There 

1 WATERBOM PARK & SPA 

Jalan Kartika, Kuta, 

tel: +62 (361) 755 676 

1 BALI SAFARI & 

MARINE PARK 

Jalan Bypass 

Prof Dr Ida Bagus Mantra, 

Km 19.8, Gianyar, 

tel: +62 (361) 950 000 

1 KU DE TA 

Jalan Kayu Aya 9, Seminyak, 

tel: +62 (361) 736 969 

1 RIP CURL SCHOOL 

OF SURF 

Jalan Arjuna (Double Six), 

Kuta, tel: +62 (361) 735 858 

1 THE UMALAS 

EQUESTRIAN RESORT 

Jalan Lestari 9x, Banjar 

Umalas Kauh, Kerobokan, 

tel: +62 (361) 731 402 

1 SACRED MONKEY 

FOREST SANCTUARY 

Jalan Monkey Forest, 

Padangtegal, Ubud, 

tel: +62 (361) 971 304 

1 NAUGHTY NURI’S 

Jalan Raya Sanggingan, 

tel: +62 (361) 977 547 

1 NEKA ART MUSEUM 

Jalan Raya Sanggingan, 

Ubud, tel: +62 (361) 975 074 

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plucked from the waters lapping nearby. 

Of the many restaurants there, Pilato-Cox 

rates Menega Café among the best. “It’s a 

very laid-back and relaxed setting,” he notes. 

Select your own fi sh, prawns and mussels, 

which are served with rice, vegetables and an 

array of tempting condiments, with an option 

of light or heavy chilli. 

More activities still to cross off your list? 

You’ll just have to fl y back to Bali again some 

time soon. 

1 KARMA KANDARA RESORT 

Jalan Villa Kandara, Banjar 

Wijaya Kusuma, Ungasan, 

tel: +62 (361) 848 2200 

1 BALI TREETOP 

ADVENTURE PARK 

Bedugul Botanical Gardens, 

Candikuning, 

tel: +62 (361) 852 0680 

1 MENEGA CAFÉ 

Jalan Four Seasons Hotel, 

Muaya Beach, Jimbaran, 

tel: +62 (361) 705 888 

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WINE WEEKENDS 

A world away, though just beyond the outskirts of Melbourne, the Sunbury wine 

region is the perfect place to enjoy some unique wines 

WORDS ELIZABETH QUINN PHOTOGRAPHY CORMAC HANRAHAN 

THIRST QUENCHER 

SUNBURY WINE REGION 


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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Olives as a tasting 

plate; the café at Wildwood Vineyards is a 

great place to have lunch and a few bottles; 

with help from his faithful dog Wayne Stott 

creates award-winning wines 

THE SUNBURY REGION’S HISTORY IS 

SEEN IN THE BLUESTONE BRIDGES 

AND HERITAGE BUILDINGS 

The 

wine region of Sunbury has a 

history that stretches back to the 

1860s. In those days, Sunbury was a 

fashionable holiday retreat for members of 

Melbourne’s high society, whose love of the 

good life quite naturally extended to the 

appreciation of a good wine. The fi rst vines 

were planted under a government initiative 

offering cheap parcels of land for this specifi c 

purpose. Among the fi rst of these grape 

growers were some prominent politicians, a 

situation that these days would raise 

accusations of nest-feathering, but back then 

was regarded as a fi ne example of law-makers 

putting their money where their mouths were. 

How times have changed! 

Fast forward 150 years to the present day. 

As you sit in the café at Wildwood winery, 

gazing at the rolling vistas of vines and fi elds 

stretching all the way back to Melbourne 

Airport, a low-fl ying airbus comes into view. 

Wildwood Vineyards are Melbourne’s closest 

vineyards — only three kilometres from 

the airport as the crow fl ies. Owner Wayne 

Stott’s passion for the grape is contagious: 

his description of the Wildwood Pinot Noir 

(“very earthy” with notes of “undergrowth” 

and “forest fl oor”) and Shiraz (with its “spice, 

pepper, clove and nutmeg”) soon has his 

audience lining up at the tasting bench to 

sample the produce for themselves. 

Along with the shiraz, cabernet sauvignon 

and pinot noir for which the Sunbury region 

is famous, the winery at Wildwood produces 

lesser-known red grape varieties such as 

petit verdot and cabernet franc, a very old 

grape variety from Bordeaux and a particular 

favourite of Wayne Stott’s for its “wonderful 

raspberry smell and taste”. 

Cold-climate wines such as those produced 

in the Sunbury region have a reputation 

for elegance. Grapes grow more slowly in 

cooler temperatures, giving the wines time 

for complex fl avours. “All the great wines in 

the world come from cooler climates,” says 

Wildwood’s proud owner. Supporting his claim 

are the numerous awards on display in the 

Wildwood café, including a trophy for the 1999 

Shiraz and gold medals for both the 1993 and 

1996 Cabernet Sauvignon. 

History is a commodity in plentiful supply 

throughout the Sunbury region: in its 

bluestone bridges and heritage buildings such 

as Rupertswood Mansion (the birthplace of 

The Ashes), and in the magnifi cent 1860s 

bluestone winery at Craiglee Vineyard, home 

to the Carmody family since the 1960s. 

For the fi rst decade, the Carmodys mainly 

farmed sheep at Craiglee. Current owner and 

patriarch Pat Carmody is part of local wine 


history, which is clear when he describes his 

love of the land. 

“I enjoy the challenge of different climates 

and working with living systems. You’re really 

competing against nature.” 

The vines at Craiglee were originally planted 

in 1863. In 1972, some bottles of Craiglee’s 

1872 vintage Shiraz were opened. The excellent 

quality and longevity of the wine prompted 

Pat Carmody to make the move to grapegrowing 

in 1976. He has never regretted that 

decision, despite the diffi culties posed by the 

rocky terrain and the dry climate. His shiraz is 

regularly included in Langton’s Australian Fine 

Wine Guide, and has been awarded fi ve stars 

by esteemed wine critic James Halliday. 

Another family-run winery, Yuroke 

Vineyards, is about 20 acres and only 10 

minutes north of Melbourne Airport. The 

home of Robyn and Peter Simmie, it is built 

entirely of local stone and situated 300 metres 

above sea level. It also has 360-degree views 

Cheers all round at Yuroke 

Vineyards TOP (L–R): The 

Craiglee land was once 

used for farming sheep; Pat 

Carmody is glad he made the 

switch to grape-growing; the 

aftermath of wine tasting 


of Melbourne’s skyline. Yuroke Vineyards has 

won silver medals for the 2005 Pinot Noir and 

2004 Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz blend, and 

scored a 90-point rating from James Halliday 

for the 2005 Shiraz. 

“Being on a hill, our grapes are exposed to 

the southerly winds coming off Port Phillip 

Bay,” says Robyn Simmie. “This causes the 

skins of the grapes to become thicker than 

normal, resulting in wines of an intense fl avour.” 

Longview Creek Vineyard is also a 

family-operated and -owned business. A fully 

operational winery since March this year, 

Longview Creek produces wine exclusively 

from the grapes grown on the property; grapes 

that have travelled no further than from vine to 

bottling shed. Its grape varieties include pinot, 

chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, riesling and 

shiraz, as well as lesser-known varieties like 

cabernet franc and chenin blanc. 

Originally “tree changers” looking for a 

retirement property, Bill and Karen Ashby 

Beyond the 

Grapevine 

After sampling the vineyards’ produce, check 

out the winemakers’ recommendations for 

enjoying some of Sunbury’s attractions. 

Living Legends 

Located within Woodlands Historic Park, this is 

a sort of retirement home for legendary racing 

horses such as Fields of Omagh, Might and 

Power, and Doremus. 

Rupertswood 

Birthplace of Th e Ashes, this fully restored 

mansion operates as a boutique hotel and 

grand function venue. 

Coach and Horses Inn 

Previously known as the Clarkefi eld Hotel, this 

magnifi cent 1857 bluestone building comes 

with its own resident ghost. 

Sunbury Farmers’ Market 

Th is recent addition to the Melbourne farmers’ 

market scene is held in the beautiful 

surrounds of Th e Gatehouse (the entrance 

to Rupertswood) on the second Saturday of 

every month. 

Plane-spotting 

A well-known haunt for this hobby is the 

carpark underneath the north-south runway. 

Tip: a gelati van parks there each weekend.

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E’cco Bistro 

Start with a drink in the stylish wine bar, then 

head upstairs to the popular bistro where 

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Bask in the sun and enjoy the views across 

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Enjoy the ‘invite only’ ambience and 

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the best in modern Australian cuisine, awardwinning 

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Enjoying nine holes has never been so chic. 

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Why choose Chinese, Thai or Indonesian 

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The Breakwater 

Upstairs at The Breakwater, Ishka (‘water’ in 

Gaelic) celebrates the wonderful produce and 

wine of Western Australia with outstanding 

ocean views. Voted WA’s Best Hotel/Tavern 

Restaurant in 2009. 

Sorrento Quay, 58 Southside Dve, Hillarys 

Boat Harbour, tel: +61 (8) 9448 5000 

NEW SOUTH WALES 

Manly Wine by Gazebo 

Like Gazebo’s other offerings in Potts Point 

and Surry Hills, this is a big, lush, bustling wine 

bar with a Modern Australian menu of tasting 

plates, mains and breakfasts. Served 

à la beach: thongs and shorts welcome. 

8–13 South Steyne, Manly, tel: +61 (2) 

8966 9000 

Flinders Inn 

Locals are blessed with this charming French 

bistro which serves up all the Gallic favourites 

with aplomb. This is a truly lovely slice of 

France you can feel right at home in. 

Shop 1, 160 Flinders St, Paddington, 

tel: +61 (2) 9331 0208 

Cellini’s 

This award-winning ristorante pizzeria is 

friendly and inexpensive, with a selection of 

food that would rival any trip to Italy. 

62 Frenchman’s Rd, Randwick, tel: +61 

(2) 9314 7120 

Caruso’s 

Caruso’s provides authentic traditional Italian 

food and quality service. Caruso’s is a familyowned 

and run business — Rob and Dan look 

forward to welcoming you. 

Corner The Kingsway & Gymea Bay Rd, 

Gymea, tel: +61 (2) 9524 9004 

www.hardys.com.au 

Enjoy responsibly.

HOOKED 

We take the bait on Australia’s 

most popular fi shing show 


WORDS KYLIE MILLER 

Photos: Duke Home Entertainment

For 

as long as he can remember, 

television presenter Nick Duigan has 

been around boats and fi sh. As a young child, 

his parents moved to Flinders Island off the 

coast of Tasmania in the Bass Strait. “It was a 

bit of a frontier and dad got involved in the 

abalone industry, so from a very, very young 

age I was out in the boat catching fi sh,” he says. 

But it wasn’t until he caught a really big fi sh 

— a 200kg mako shark — that Duigan became 

truly hooked. “It took four hours in St Helens 

in Tasmania and that was when the penny 

dropped that this was really something that I 

could spend a lot of time doing. It dawned on 

me that this was a good way to make a living, if 

you could do it.” 

For Andrew Hart, Duigan’s on-screen fi shing 

buddy in the television fi shing series Hook, 

Line and Sinker, his fi rst fi shing experience 

came when a cousin took him trout fi shing as 

a kid in the icy streams of northern Tasmania. 

“Mum wouldn’t let me wear waders because 

she thought they were dangerous, so I’d be 

out there in my jeans or tracksuit pants. It 

was pretty cold,” recalls Hart. Though it took 

him a few years to catch his fi rst fi sh, fi shing 

eventually won him over. 

It was while working together as journalists 

in Southern Cross Television’s Launceston 

newsroom that Hart and Duigan decided to 

turn their mutual interest into a TV show. After 

convincing cameraman Mike Neshan to assist, 

TOP/BOTTOM: Duigan and Hart with 

a good day’s catch; their spoils after a 

day of crabbing at Cowell 

OPPOSITE: Duigan and Hart channel 

old school fl y fi shing 

they “borrowed” camera gear from the 

station, rustled up some sponsorship 

and took two weeks off work to fi lm 

themselves fi shing around Tasmania. 

“We took two pilot episodes back to 

Southern Cross and the executives at 

the TV station were kind enough to not 

only forgive us for borrowing the gear, 

but even ended up playing the episodes,” 

recalls Hart. 

The audience took the bait and Hook, Line 

and Sinker was born in 2001. The next year 

they made four episodes, the following year 

they made six. “We quit working as journalists 

in 2006 — the fi rst year we were given 

timeslots on the Southern Cross network 

around Australia,” says Hart. “By then we had 

grown to making 22 shows a year and it just 

didn’t work.” 

Hart and Duigan will have made 140 

episodes by the end of the 2010 season. 

Described by Hart as a cross between 

adventure-travel series A River Somewhere 

and the Glenn Robbins’ comedy Russell 

Coight’s All Aussie Adventures, the show takes 

the pair to fi shing spots all around Australia. 

“We were going to make a serious 

how-to-catch-fi sh fi shing show, but after some 

assessment we realised we didn’t know how 

ourselves, so we began just having fun with 

our fi shing,” chuckles Hart. 

Hart declares himself the world’s fi rst “live 

lure” after being towed behind the boat with a 

line attached to his toe and the pair trolled for 

rainbow trout from a remote-controlled boat 

— with remarkable success. 

They have fi shed for marlin off Bermagui 

on New South Wales’ far south coast; pulled 

barramundi from the crocodile-infested 

billabongs of the Top End; caught wahu off 

Queensland’s Fraser Island; been tuna fi shing 

in Cape York on Australia’s northern tip; 

hooked Murray cod near Dubbo in central 

NSW; and raked for crabs in the shallows 

of Cowell in South Australia. This year, 

they will venture west after securing a 

broadcast deal in Western Australia and 

having recently engaged an agent to 

explore international sales. 

But it’s not all fun and games. “We can’t fi lm 

until we have all our sponsors locked away and 

our timeslots locked down, so the show has 

quite a fast turnaround,” explains Hart. “It’s 

rare to actually fl uke a camera-worthy fi sh, 

so you really need someone local to help you. 

We don’t have researchers — but we have a 

network of fi shermen who sometimes will just 

call when there’s a hot bite going.” 

Unlike other fi shing shows, Duigan and Hart 

believe their audience understands that fi shing 

doesn’t always produce results. “Fishing 

shows are famous for coming on and in half an 

hour they catch every fi sh,” says Duigan. “We 

decided to inject a bit of reality. Sometimes 

you don’t catch fi sh and that’s okay too. Hart 

shares, “We spent two very long days recently 

at Lake Monduran, near Gin Gin in Queensland, 

and didn’t catch any fi sh”. 

While the show doesn’t preach, its hosts 

regularly “catch and release”, and they 

encourage viewers to do so. “If the fi sh is good 

to eat, eat it,” encourages Hart. “But having 

said that, only take what you need. Certain 

species need to go back.” Duigan concurs: “You 

don’t need to kill every fi sh you catch.” 

While Hart fantasises about landing a 1,000pound 

black marlin near Lizard Island on the 

Great Barrier Reef, his highlight so far is the 

80kg yellowfi n tuna he hooked off the Tasman 

Peninsula. “That was a trophy fi sh of a lifetime. 

They don’t get much bigger than that.” 

Watch Hurt and Duigan’s Season 4 Episode 

1 of Hook, Line and Sinker on Jetstar’s 

video-on-demand in June and July. 

Favourite 

Fishing Spots 

Andrew Hart: “Down the Tasman 

Peninsula; you catch tuna alongside 150mhigh 

sea cliff s. You generally don’t catch 

tuna anywhere else in the country that close 

to shore. Th e Great Barrier Reef is another 

favourite spot.” 

Nick Duigan: “I still really like Flinders 

Island. No matter how far away you travel, 

your home waters are still special to you. If 

you wanted the fi shing to blow your mind, 

I think it’s hard to go past the western side 

of Cape York. You can catch pretty much 

everything there — from pelagic fi sh such as 

tuna and mackerel to barra, and of course, 

the Indo-Pacifi c permit — fi shing’s Holy 

Grail because it’s well-known for being an 

extremely diffi cult fi sh to catch.” 

PEOPLE 

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Let’s 

face it, kids don’t always agree 

with their parents on what 

makes a perfect holiday. But one thing’s for 

sure — they defi nitely don’t want to spend 

their precious downtime lounging around 

hotels making small talk with tourists. The kids 

have their minds set on action-packed things 

to see and do — and Darwin has plenty of that. 

Darwin bursts with vibrant spirit when 

the annual dry season arrives in May. The 

place is awash with wild, wet and wonderful 

experiences that will have exhilarated 

offspring re-telling their tales with glassy-eyed 

fervour long after they get home. 

For starters, there are hair-raising harbour 

jet boat rides, giant crocodiles to eyeball at 

frighteningly close range, super-cool water 

parks and wave pools to lark around in, fi sh 

to feed at Doctors Gully, Deckchair Cinema 

movie nights, the fi sh market and Darwin’s 

famous Mindil Beach Sunset Markets. 

Crocodiles always top the “must-do” list for 

Darwin visitors, and one awesome encounter 

awaits at Crocosaurus Cove, in the heart 

of Darwin’s lively Mitchell Street pub and 

backpacker precinct. Some of the biggest 

saltwater crocodiles in captivity are displayed 

here, and you can feed and swim with these 

ancient saurians, or plunge into their watery 

world in the heart-stopping “Cage of Death”. 

And just a 15-minute drive into the suburbs 

is Crocodylus Park, arguably the best place 

in Australia for face-to-face encounters with 

the largest reptiles on the planet. “We’ve 

got more than 10,000 crocs here,” says the 

park’s founder and world-revered crocodile 

researcher Professor Grahame Webb. “We’ve 

got everything from tiny 30cm hatchlings to 

massive one-ton adults measuring 4.7m. And 

just so our crocs don’t steal the limelight, 

we’ve also got an amazing collection of big 

cats, primates, birds and fascinating reptiles.” 

Darwin has many museums that are 

treasure troves of history and culture. The 

prominent Museums and Art Galleries of the 

Northern Territory has a maritime exhibition 

and emotive Cyclone Tracy display with a 

real-life recording of Tracy’s screaming wind 

from Christmas Eve 1974. There’s also the East 

Point Military Museum and Australian Aviation 

Heritage Centre, both crammed with military 

planes, and exceptional collections of photos, 

relics and artefacts. 

A suspended walkway from Darwin city 

brings you to the Stokes Hill Wharf precinct 

with its new wave pool, the Australian Pearling 

Exhibition and Indo-Pacifi c Marine’s amazing 

living reef ecosystems exhibition — plus the 

chance to feast dockside on fi sh and chips. 

Yup, food is one of multicultural Darwin’s 

most talked-about topics. Let your nose lead 

you to the aromas wafting from the Mindil 

Beach, Parap, Rapid Creek or Nightcliff 

Markets for splendid cuisine whipped up by 

traditional cooks from the city’s 50 or more 

different ethnic groups. The markets also 

overfl ow with special treasures to be bought 

as gifts or keepsakes from a memorable family 

holiday. Then it’s time to hit the road... 

CLOCKWISE: 

Try fi shing for crocs 

at Crocodylus Park, 

then eyeball a tiger; 

witness the birth 

of new life on a 

Turtle Tracks tour 

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aviator awaits at the 

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CROCODYLUS PARK IS THE BEST PLACE 

FOR FACE-TO-FACE ENCOUNTERS WITH 

THE LARGEST REPTILES ON THE PLANET 

EXCURSION ONE 

Join a Turtle Tracks boat tour 

to Bynoe Harbour 

A rapid sunset boat ride west to Bynoe 

Harbour brings nature lovers to one of Mother 

Earth’s pure pleasures — the chance to 

witness turtles nesting and tiny hatchlings 

emerging from their shells and scurrying down 

to the ocean. 

MV Snubfi n departs from Darwin at 4pm 

on dates specially picked around the lunar 

cycle to fi t in with hatching of Flatback and 

Olive Ridley Turtles on an island beach. The 

tour company stipulates that nature dictates 

what you see and what time Snubfi n heads 


for home. The turtles tend to lay their eggs 

around sunset, but you could be in for a late 

night if the babies are hatching — and they 

don’t do it until after dark. 

“This is an enriching and very special 

experience where our clients can connect with 

these tiny creatures and discover what turtles 

have been doing for millions of years,” Turtle 

Tracks operator Jim Smith says. 

“There’s not a lot of wild animals that 

you can get right up close to without being 

snarled at or attacked. And we can just about 

guarantee that you’ll see turtles on our trips. 

Only two of our 45 trips last year didn’t deliver 

— that’s a 95% success rate that we’re very 

proud of.” 

The Turtle Tracks trip departs Stokes Hill 

Wharf at 4pm and returns after dark. Costs 

AU$220 per adult and AU$150 per child, 

including dinner. Tel: +61 (8) 8942 3995. 

EXCURSION TWO 

Discover Litchfi eld and 

the Territory Wildlife Park 

Pack up a hire car and take the Stuart Highway 

to explore the multi award-winning Territory 


Wildlife Park, and the majestic waterfalls, rock 

pools and other priceless gems of Litchfi eld 

National Park. 

Set off early from Darwin for the 50km 

drive to the wildlife park and expect a morning 

full of fascinating animal encounters. The 

natural habitats here provide sanctuary 

for a multitude of unique wildlife species 

— including ghost bats, bilbies, barramundi, 

whip rays, crocodiles, frilled lizards, 

freshwater snakes and prehistoric-looking 

monitor lizards. 

Park favourites include the mid-morning 

“Birds of Prey” presentation at the park’s 

Flight Deck amphitheatre, and the Nocturnal 

House with its unusual mammals, birds and 

reptiles that come out to hunt, feed and play 

while the rest of us sleep. Round up your 

wildlife adventure with lunch at the park’s café, 

or take a picnic next door at Berry Springs 

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: 

More reptilian fun at 

Crocolydus Park; the popular 

“Birds of Prey” presentation 

at the Territory Wildlife Park; 

lovely waterfalls at Litchfi eld 

National Park 

ONLY TWO OF OUR 45 TURTLE 

TRIPS LAST YEAR DIDN’T DELIVER — 

THAT’S A 95% SUCCESS RATE 

Nature Park amid its tranquil sweeping shady 

lawns and peaceful watercourse. 

Next stop on your adventure is the Northern 

Territory’s year-round waterfall wonderland, 

Litchfi eld National Park, about half an hour 

from the highway through Batchelor. Book 

into a local motel for the night, or enjoy the 

adventure of camping inside or near the park. 

Campgrounds are located within walking 

distance of the spectacular Wangi Falls and 

Florence Falls, where you can swim safely 

under towering cascades in giant plunge 

pools. Spend the next day exploring the park’s 

natural masterpieces, like the intriguing 

tombstone-like collection of magnetic termite 

mounds which tower above. 

As with all areas of Darwin, visitors must heed 

any signposts warning of crocodiles present. 

Territory Wildlife Park, tel: +61 (8) 8988 7200. 

Waterfalls photo: Nick Rains/Tourism NT

EXCURSION THREE 

Take a captivating journey 

through Tiwi life and culture 

The Tiwi Islands, 80km off the Darwin coast, 

present one of the best opportunities to 

spend time with Aboriginal people on their 

traditional land. The Tiwi Tours offers a one-day 

package fl ying out of Bathurst Island where 

friendly Tiwi guides give a tour of the excellent 

museum, cultural landmarks, the historic 

mission precinct, and art centres. A billy tea and 

damper cultural break with the delightful Tiwi 

“morning tea ladies” is defi nitely a highlight. 

Alternatively, the Sea Cat Ferries and 

Charters offers a two-hour cruise across the 

Beagle Gulf onboard the Arafura Pearl and a 

guided tour of the museum, mission precinct, 

and art and craft galleries. Then hop on the 

ferry for a sumptuous buffet lunch before the 


Darwin’s Mindil 

Beach Sunset 

Market offers a 

world of fun 

afternoon return trip to Darwin. 

Aussie Adventure/Tiwi Tours 

One-day packages cost AU$465 per adult, 

AU$416 per child, including fl ights, guided tour 

and lunch. Shop 6, 52 Mitchell St, 

tel: +61 (8) 8923 6523. 

Sea Cat Ferries and Charters 

Arafura Pearl cruises run Mondays, 

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JETSTAR SHINES WITH THE SUNSHINE COAST NIPPERS 

Jetstar 

is delighted to partner 

with the Sunshine Coast 

Airport to support 15 Nippers’ clubs throughout 

Queensland’s Sunshine Coast region. 

The partnership will fund much-needed 

beach safety equipment and uniforms for 

Nippers’ clubs from Redcliffe to Rainbow 

Beach. The Surf Life Saving Clubs train 

thousands of local children in water safety 

education yearly. Surf lifesaving is critical 

for beach safety for locals and visitors. 

Many of our passengers, whether visiting 

the Sunshine Coast for work or holidays, 

enjoy the wonderful Sunshine Coast beaches. 

Jetstar is proud to be actively involved 

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Caught in the 

TRAFFICKERS’ NET 

In the Gulf of Thailand, as many as 10,000 workers have been 

traffi cked onto fi shing boats and are working against their will. Facing 

physical harm and hardship every day, many will never escape 

WORDS WORLD VISION 

Assistance Support 

and Protection (ASAP) 

raises awareness 

about traffi cking and 

exploitation, and provides 

assistance to victims 

OPPOSITE LEFT/RIGHT: 

Workers unloading the 

catch of the day; StarKids 

supports World Vision to 

help women and children 

avoid traffi cking through 

education, awareness 

and empowerment

Non 

(not his real name), 17, had hopes 

for a better life when he accepted a 

trusted friend’s offer of work. His friend said they 

could earn better wages if they crossed from 

Laos into Thailand. Together, they crossed the 

Mekong River at night. Reaching the other side, 

Non was hurried into the back of a van that didn’t 

stop until it reached the Thai coast. When Non 

was fi nally let out of the van, his friend was 

nowhere to be seen. 

Non was then pushed onto a fi shing boat and 

forced to work under the watchful eyes of men 

with guns. He was threatened with beatings if he 

worked too slowly. Sometimes he was beaten 

for no reason. For two years, he lived aboard the 

boat, working from early morning until well into 

the night. He slept on a crowded deck with 40 

other men. 

Forcing or tricking people to work against their 

will for little or no pay and in abusive conditions 

is called “labour exploitation”. It happens 

worldwide, when those aiming to profi t from 

the increased demand for cheaper goods and 

products exploit people desperate to fi nd work to 

support their families. 

In the fi shing industry, this form of human 

traffi cking is particularly horrifi c, as there is no 

escape for men trapped at sea. It’s estimated 

that there are as many as 10,000 workers 

trapped on fi shing trawlers in the Gulf of 

Thailand. The traffi ckers often withhold food 

and medical treatment, and provide inadequate 

living conditions. There have been reports 

of ship captains spiking drinking water with 

amphetamines to ensure workers will work day 

and night with no sleep. 

Many workers are never paid for their work, or 

are threatened with arrest and/or deportation 

without pay if they should complain. “In the worst 

cases, men who become sick receive no medical 

attention, and are shot and thrown overboard,” 

reports Melissa Stewart, World Vision Australia’s 

advisor on Traffi cking in Persons. 

During his captivity, Non often despaired, 

thinking he might never see his home again. 

But he survived by working hard and remaining 

silent. Over time, he became a trusted labourer 

and his captors paid less and less attention to 

him. During a brief stint onshore one day, the 

guards left him alone. Seizing the opportunity, he 

ran away. For days, he raced through the jungle, 

afraid that if he ran along the highway his captors 

would track him down and kill him. 

Finally, he saw a house. The woman who lived 

there was at fi rst frightened at the sight of a 

scrawny, hungry young man appearing out of the 

forest. But she listened as Non told her his story. 

Then she fed him, gave him a bed to sleep in, and 

helped him reach the Laos embassy in Bangkok. 

Non was greeted by World Vision staff at the 

Lao-Thai border and helped back to his village. 

Stewart says World Vision programs work 

to address issues at all points in the traffi cking 

chain. “We raise awareness of traffi cking among 

vulnerable communities and help victims like 

Non in trauma recovery. We also support victims 

through counselling and protection services, 

assisting them to secure justice through criminal 

court processes.” 

Non is now making his own work choices, and 

helping young people to be wary of the offers 

made by recruiters. Of his second chance at life 

he says, “The work I do and what comes of it 

belongs to me now.” 

For details on World Vision’s campaign 

against human traffi cking and slavery, visit 

www.donttradelives.com.au. 

StarKids, a partnership between Jetstar 

and World Vision Australia, raises money 

to support anti-traffi cking measures in the 

region, including the Assistance Support 

and Protection (ASAP) project in Thailand. 

ASAP provides a range of support services 

and education programs to empower people 

in vulnerable communities to prevent them 

from ending up in traffi cking situations, and 

protecting and caring for those who have 

been victims. 

YOU CAN HELP 

Vulnerable children 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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or gels in your carry-on baggage must be 100 

millilitres/grams or less and must be sealed 

in a transparent independently resealable, 

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 

your seat pocket, noting emergency exits 

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 

all flights operated by Australian-registered 

aircraft. There are smoke detectors in all 

toilets and penalties for regulation breaches. 

THE IMPORTANCE OF BLOOD 

CIRCULATION AND MUSCLE 

RELAXATION DURING FLIGHTS 

If you have concerns about your health and 

flying, Jetstar recommends you seek 

medical advice before flying. When you’re 

sitting upright and are inactive for a long 

period, several things can happen: 

• The central blood vessels in your legs can 

be compressed, making it harder for the 

blood to get back to your heart. 

• Muscles can become tense, resulting 

in backaches and a feeling of excessive 

fatigue during and even after the flight. 

• The normal body mechanism for returning 

fluid to the heart can be inhibited and 

gravity can cause fluid to collect in your feet, 

resulting in swollen feet after a long flight. 

• Some studies have concluded that 

prolonged immobility may be a risk factor 

in the formation of blood clots in the legs 

– Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). Particular 

medical conditions may increase the risk 

of formation of blood clots if associated 

with prolonged immobility. Medical 

research indicates that factors which may 

give you an increased risk of DVT include: 

• Personal or family history of DVT 

• Recent surgery or injury, especially to the 

lower limbs or abdomen 

• Blood disorders leading to increased 

clotting tendency 

• If you are older than 40 

• Oestrogen hormone therapy, including 

oral contraceptives 

• Pregnancy 

• Tobacco smoking 

• Former or current malignant disease 

• Obesity 

• Dehydration 

• Heart problems 

• Varicose veins 

Compression stockings can assist in 

preventing swelling of the ankles and feet 

and they may improve the blood return 

to the body from the lower legs. These 

stockings can be purchased from medical 

and surgical supply companies and 

need to be individually fitted to your leg 

measurements. During your flight, move 

your legs and feet three or four minutes per 

hour while seated and move about the cabin 

occasionally. 

CABIN PRESSURE 

If you are suffering nasal congestion, an ear 

infection or allergies, Jetstar recommends 

seeking medical advice before flying. 

A cold, flu or hay fever can impair your 

sinuses. Swollen membranes in your nose 

could block the Eustachian tubes between 

your nasal passages and your middle ear 

chamber. This can cause discomfort during 

changes in cabin pressure, particularly 

during the aircraft’s descent. 

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

yawning. This helps open your Eustachian 

tubes, equalising the pressure between 

your middle ear chamber and your throat. 

• When you are flying with an infant, give 

them a dummy or feed them during the 

aircraft’s descent. Sucking and swallowing 

will help the infant equalise the pressure in 

their ears. 

CABIN HUMIDITY / DEHYDRATION 

Humidity levels of less than 25% are 

common in the aircraft cabin. This is due 

to the low humidity levels of the outside 

air supplied to the cabin. Low humidity can 

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 

moderation – these drinks act as diuretics, 

increasing dehydration. 

• Remove contact lenses and wear glasses if 

your eyes are irritated. 

• Use a skin moisturiser to refresh the skin. 

MOTION SICKNESS 

This ailment is caused by a conflict between 

the body’s senses of vision and equilibrium. 

Air turbulence increases its likelihood 

because it can cause movement of fluid in 

the vestibular apparatus of the inner ear. 

If you have good visual cues (keeping your 

eyes fixed on a non-moving object), motion 

sickness is less likely to occur. 

JETSTAR SECURITY POLICY 

Jetstar has a strict policy on denying 

boarding to any passengers who are 

inappropriate in flight or on ground in 

comments or behaviour. Jetstar does not 

accept any inappropriate comments as 

“jokes”. All matters are referred to relevant 

authorities for prosecution. Jetstar will seek 

to recover all costs incurred as a result of 

inflight incidents from those involved. 

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www.qantas.com.au/info/flying/InTheAir/ 

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international adventures 

A traditional 

Fijian music 

performance 

FIJI 

FROM THE AIRPORT: Nadi Town 8km from Nadi International Airport; 

Travel time Nadi Town is 10–15 mins by car; Taxi Approx FJ$7–10 (AU$3.86– 

5.52); Airport Shuttle US$10.18 (AU$10.99) per pax one way to Nadi Town 

FROM THE AIRPORT: CBD 15km from Denpasar’s Ngurah Rai Airport; 

Travel time Kuta Beach is around 10 mins by car; Taxi Approx IDR30,000 

(AU$3.59); Shuttle Bus Most hotels offer complimentary pick-up 


PETER HOPGOOD 

General manager, 

Outrigger on 

the Lagoon 

Great place for dinner: Ivi 

restaurant at Outrigger on the 

Lagoon — it’s fi ne dining at its very 

best. A small tip: order the dessert 

called “In the tropics” — the live 

cooking will knock your socks off. 

Best place to party with the 

gang: Vakavanua Bar. The live 

music is unbelievable, and Gerry 

A graceful 

Balinese 

dance 

BALI 

INDONESIA 

SEAN BRENNAN 

General manager, Alila 

Villas Uluwatu 


gang: Ku De Ta, no question! 

Best buy for under AU$50: That’s 

easy — a massage. 

Local delicacy: Babi guling 

(barbecued pig) with an ice-cold 

Storm beer. 

and the team make some mean 

cocktails. They really put up a 

marvellous show with fl aming 

cocktails and liqueur coffees. 

Unusual fact: In Fiji, when you 

see a second “b” in a word, it’s 

pronounced as an “m” — so Bebe 

is pronounced as Bembe; whereas 

a “d” in a word is pronounced as an 

“n” — therefore Nadi is pronounced 

as Nandi. 

Local recreational activity: 

Sigatoka River Safari. A jet boat 

takes you up the Sigatoka River 

to rarely visited villages — it’s 

great fun and a fantastic cultural 

experience you won’t forget. 

Insider’s tip: Treat all Balinese 

or Indonesians as you wish to be 

treated; it will make your stay so 

much more rewarding. 

Survival tip for tourists: When 

hiring a moped, wear a jacket, 

shoes and helmet. It will hurt just as 

much in Bali as in your own country 

if you fall off. 

Best place for dinner: 

Barbecued pork spare ribs and 

endless margaritas at Naughty 

Nuri’s Warung, Ubud. You won’t 

remember leaving! 

Best place to hang out with the 

locals: Padang Padang Beach. 

HONOLULU 

HAWAII 

VISA REQUIREMENTS: Passengers are advised to make themselves 

familiar with the relevant visa requirements for international travel 

and that visa requirements may differ between countries. 

TALIN WOZNICK 

Professional tandem 

surfer 

Best breakfast: Omelettes and 

pancakes with the special fl avours 

of Hawaii at the Hula Grill Waikiki 

— among the beautiful Koa wood 

decor, there’s a nice view of the 

ocean to make your meal even 

more enjoyable. 

The famous 

statue of Duke 

Kahanamoku 

Great place for dinner: Aaron’s 

restaurant on top of Ala Moana 

Hotel. It’s got a great view of the 

ocean, and the food is Italian with a 

Hawaiian twist. 

Best place to party with 

the gang: Jimmy Buffet’s 

Margaritaville — fabulous food, 

music and atmosphere. It also feels 

like you’re inside a volcano. 

Favourite local festival: The 

10-day Duke Ocean Fest/The World 

Tandem Surfi ng Championship 

at the end of August every year at 

Queens Beach in Waikiki. 

FROM THE AIRPORT: CBD 14km from Honolulu International Airport; 

Travel time CBD is around 15 mins by car; Taxi Approx US$40 (AU$43.19); 

VIP Stretch Limo From US$70 (AU$75.60) for two people; Airport shuttle 

US$9 (AU$9.72) and taking around 20 mins; Bus Every 30 mins at US$2 

(AU$2.16) for bus number 19 and taking around 1hr 10 mins 

Flag down a 

jeepney taxi for 

a cheap ride 

JAKARTA 

INDONESIA 

STEPHANIE WATTS 

Preschool teacher, 

Sunshine Preschool 

Best buy for under AU$50: 

Indonesian antiques from Surabaya 

Street in the Menteng district. This 

famed fl ea market sells everything 

from vintage vinyl and samurai 

swords to “worry” beads. Ex-US 

president Bill Clinton visited in 1998 

— he bought a brass frog statuette 

for less than US$5. 

Must-eat: Indomie. Ridiculously 

cheap, quick and easy, Jakarta’s 

very own brand of instant noodles 

is guzzled by students and 

professionals alike. You’ll want to 

buy some back. 

Best idea for a family outing: 

Pusat Primata Schmutzer. 

One of the world’s top primate 

conservation centres lies just 

outside Jakarta. The grounds are 

beautiful and the orangutans are 

rather lovely too. 

I love Jakarta because: It happens 

to house some of the warmest, 

craziest, most colourful people 

you’ll ever meet. 

FROM THE AIRPORT: CBD 20km from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport; 

Travel time Around 30 mins by car; Taxi Approx IDR120,000 (AU$14.34); 

DAMRI Bus IDR15,000 (AU$1.79) to any city bus station 

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Osaka 

Castle 

OSAKA 

JAPAN 

Farmers’ 

market 

AUCKLAND 

NEW ZEALAND 


COREY WILD 

Wildlife adventurer/ 

TV presenterconservationist 

Insider’s tip: Japanese people are 

very polite — you can never say 

arigato (thank you) too much. 

Survival tip for tourists: Grab a 

copy of the Kansai fl ea market’s 

free magazine for lots of info on 

Osaka in English. 

RACHEL 

BROADMORE 

Marketing 

communications 

manager, The 

Langham Auckland 

Best breakfast: Dizengoff Café 

on Ponsonby Road. They have the 

most delicious eggs Florentine and 

coffee, and because of that, it’s a 

great way to start a day. 

Insider’s tip: The luxurious and 

newly opened Chuan Spa at The 

Langham is designed to create an 

Local delicacies: Takoyaki 

(octopus dumplings) and 

okonomiyaki (savoury pancake). 

Local recreational activity 

to watch: Hanshin Tigers’ 

homeground baseball game or a 

sumo wrestling match. 

For history: Visit Osaka Castle, or 

catch the bullet train to Kyoto to 

step back in time and experience 

old Edo with cobblestone streets 

and amazing castles. 

Most romantic spot: The 

Tempozan Harbor Village Ferris 

wheel in Tempozan Harbour Village. 

FROM THE AIRPORT: CBD 38km from Kansai International Airport; 

Travel time 50 mins by car; Taxi Approx ¥17,000 (AU$195.24); 

Limousine bus Every 45 mins at ¥880 (AU$10.10), takes 50 mins; 

Nankai Express Train Every 30 mins from ¥1,390 (AU$15.96), takes 30 mins 

ambience of tranquillity for both 

contemplation and inspiration; and 

offers an opulent retreat away from 

the outside world. 

Survival tip for tourists: The Link 

bus is the best. It does a circuit 

of the city and stops at all the 

good spots. 


locals: Le Cigale French Farmers’ 

Market in Parnell on a Saturday 

and Sunday. 

Best ideas for a family outing: 

Exploring the rugged and dramatic 

black sand west coast beaches and 

tramping in the Waitakere Ranges. 

FROM THE AIRPORT: CBD 20km from Auckland International Airport; 

Travel time CBD is around 45 mins by car; Taxi From NZ$60 (AU$46.64); 

Shuttle bus NZ$30 (AU$23.32), taking 45–60 mins 

TOKYO 

JAPAN 

Harness 

racing 




KARIN HELLER 

Owner/designer, 

kikko luxury 

leather goods 

Insider’s tip: Head for the narrow, 

winding backstreets in search of 

an izakaya (pub-like tavern) for 

great food, cheap prices and a fun, 

let-your-hair-down atmosphere. 

Must-eats: Tempura. I love it and 

it’s never as good as it is in Japan. 

MANDY 

PICKERING 

New Zealand winner, 

Stars in Their Eyes 

Best breakfast: Yummy French 

toast at Strawberry Fare in 

Peterborough Street. 

Fabulous place for a night out: 

Without a doubt, Sol Square with 

its 12 different bars, clubs and 

restaurants located interestingly in 

heritage laneways. 

Harajuku’s main 

shopping strip 

FROM THE AIRPORT: CBD 66km from Narita Airport; Travel time 60–90 min 

by car; Taxi Approx ¥20,000 (AU$229.70); Limousine Bus ¥3,000 (AU$34.45), 

takes 60–90 mins; JR Narita Express Every 30–60 mins at ¥3,000 (AU$34.45), 

takes 60 mins 

CHRISTCHURCH 

NEW ZEALAND 

I’m vegetarian so I don’t eat the 

seafood, but vegetable tempura 

with green tea salt is divine. 


locals: On Sunday in Harajuku, 

go watch the fashionable youths 

that are representatives of cosplay. 

You’ll see Gothic Lolitas, French 

maids and Hello Kitty fans, among 

many others. 

I love Tokyo because: It has the 

vibrancy of a modern city, yet still 

holds on to its culture and history. 

On the streets, you can be standing 

between someone in a business 

suit and someone else in a kimono. 

Great place for dinner: Ishimoto 

Yakitori Bar in Sol Square — the 

chicken and beef yakitori are my 

favourites. Yum! 

Best place to party: Defi nitely 

Liquidity on The Strip. 

Must-buy experience (money no 

object!): A hot-air balloon ride with 

a champagne breakfast, followed 

by a “Half Day Heaven” pamper 

package at Champs-Elysées Day 

Spa, topped off with a shopping 

spree down High Street. 

Best place to hang out with 

the locals: Cathedral Square and 

Christchurch Arts Centre. 

FROM THE AIRPORT: CBD 11km from Christchurch International Airport; 

Travel time CBD is around 20 mins by car; Taxi Approx NZ$32 (AU$24.88); 

Shuttle bus NZ$12 (AU$9.33), taking 20–30 mins 

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Universal Studios 

Singapore: Ancient 

Egypt 

SINGAPORE 

Bustling 

Khao Sarn 

Road 

BANGKOK 

THAILAND 


DR ALVIN LEE 

Dental surgeon, T32 

Dental Clinic 

Best breakfast: Dine alfresco at 

Dempsey Hill’s PS Café to enjoy a 

breakfast with a scenic view and 

lovely sense of tranquility. 

Great place for dinner: Equinox at 

the top of Swissôtel The Stamford 

is a good bet. You can dine while 

RATTAPOL 

RAKSRIAKSORN 

Director of sales, 

President Palace, 

Bangkok 

Best breakfast: For a truly 

Bangkokian breakfast, a 

Thai-Chinese doughnut with soy 

milk (pa thong ko) at Klong Toey 

Market is the best. 

Best night out: O’Reillys Irish Pub 

at the famous Silom Road with its 

live band. 

admiring the sight of the newly 

opened integrated resort. 


gang: With so many pubs and clubs 

in Clarke Quay, you can pub-crawl 

your night away and enjoy the night 

scene along the Singapore river. It’s 

very impressive at night. 

Survival tips for tourists: 

Purchase an EZ-Link card, which 

allows you to easily travel around 

Singapore by train or bus. It’s also 

worth noting that the tap water in 

Singapore is completely safe for 

immediate consumption. 

FROM THE AIRPORT: CBD 20km; Travel time 20–30 mins by car; Taxi Approx 

S$20 (AU$15.61) with a surcharge of S$3–$5 (AU$2.36–$3.93); Airport 

Shuttle Services Most hotels S$9 (AU$7.08) 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$1.34) 

Most romantic spot: The Deck by 

the River restaurant is perfect for 

those in search of a romantic place 

to dine — the deck overlooks the 

Chao Phraya River and the Temple 

of Dawn. 

Must-eat: Roadside barbecued 

pork with sticky rice (moo ping), 

and is only THB10 (about AU$0.30) 

per stick. 


locals: Kao Sarn Road — plenty 

of bars, discos, restaurants and 

shopping spots. 

I love Bangkok because: It’s the 

most cheerful city on earth. 

FROM THE AIRPORT: Bangkok CBD 30km from Suvarnabhumi International 

Airport; Travel time Bangkok CBD is around 40 mins by car; Taxi Approx 

THB300 (AU$10.02); Airport Express THB150 (AU$5.01), takes 60 mins 

Ben Thanh 

Market 

A Phuket 

sunset 




LE MINH PHONG 

Urban planner 

HO CHI MINH CITY 

VIETNAM 

Best breakfast: Our most 

recognised dish is pho (noodle 

soup) — it’s perfect any time of the 

day, but especially at breakfast. 

Survival tip for tourists: Shop 

around. If you act like a local you’ll 

be treated like one, meaning you 

will be charged local prices. 

FROM THE AIRPORT: CBD 7km from Tan Son Nhat International Airport; Travel 

time CBD is around 20mins by car; Taxi A taxi voucher from Visitor Information 

for US$12 (AU$12.96); Shuttle Bus Most hotels offer complimentary pick-up 

PHUKET 

THAILAND 

HANSRUEDI 

FRUTIGER 

General manager, 

Mövenpick Resort & 

Spa Phuket 

Best breakfast: The Pacifi ca 

Restaurant at the Mövenpick has a 

good mix of delights with infl uences 

from Asia and Europe. 

Great place for dinner: El Gaucho 

Restaurant at the Mövenpick: 

the only Brazilian restaurant in 

Phuket with an all-you-can-eat 

Best night out: Ho Chi Minh 

City comes to life at night, so be 

ready to party hard. Bar-hopping, 

club-hopping or night eats are 

all available and affordable. 

Apocalypse Now or Dee Dee’s are 

good places to start. 

Best buy for under AU$50: If 

you want great bargains, start at 

Ben Thanh market. This is the best 

place to get clothes, sunglasses 

and perfume. 

Favourite local festival: 

Vietnamese New Year, called Tet. 

The Vietnamese hold parties 

leading up to the special day, 

traditionally after harvest. 

concept, large spread of salads and 

appetisers, and a variety of meat 

dishes carved at the tableside. 

Best night out: Kan Eng Seafood, a 

favourite among Thais and visitors 

looking for the best seafood, local 

specialities and Japanese cuisine. 


gang: Irish pubs in Patong or Royal 

Phuket Marina. The Skippers has 

it all — cocktails, happy hour, TVs 

to watch your favourite sport, live 

music. Or chill out at the Sand Bar 

at the Mövenpick and order the 

best wood-fi red pizza in Phuket. 

Have a beer or cocktail at the open 

bar and dance to great live music. 

FROM THE AIRPORT: Patong Beach 32km from Phuket International Airport; 

Travel time Patong Beach is around 45 mins by car; Taxi Approx THB400 

(AU$13.37); Shuttle Bus Every 30 mins at THB52 (AU$1.74) takes 60mins 

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Tourism Authority of Thailand – Sydney 

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INTRODUCING OUR AIRPORTS 

Let us give you a head-start 

ADELAIDE 

CBD 6km 

Travel time CBD is around 

15 mins by car 

Taxi Approx AU$18 

Skylink Bus Every 30 mins–1hr: 

AU$8.50 adult, AU$3.50 child, 

and taking 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, AU$14 

child (Geelong); AU$20 adult, 

AU$10 child (Melbourne). 

Airport parking From AU$3 for 

the fi rst hour; weekly rate AU$49 

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 AU$65 to 

Byron Bay 

Airlink Bus Meets most fl ights: 

AU$20 adult (AU$35 return), 

AU$12 children under 13 

years (one-way), and taking 

around 35 mins 

Airport parking AU$2-AU$12 

(1 hr–24 hrs) 

BRISBANE 

CBD 16km 




Bus Every 15–30 mins: AU$14 

adult, AU$8 child, under 4 years 

free and taking about 30 mins 

AirTrain Every 20 mins to CBD: 

one-way AU$14.50 adult, return 

AU$27 and taking around 22 mins 

Airport parking AU$5–AU$30 


CAIRNS 

CBD 8km 

Travel time CBD is 10 mins by car 


Australia Coach Shuttle Every 

hour: AU$10 adult, AU$15 couple, 

AU$5 child and taking around 

20 mins 


Airport parking AU$3–16 

(2–24 hrs) 

DARWIN 

CBD 13km 

Travel time CBD is 15 mins 

by car 


Darwin Airport Shuttle 

Meets all fl ights: AU$10 (adult) 

and taking around 20 mins 

Airport parking AU$3–12 

(up to 24 hrs); AU$10 (weekly) 

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, AU$13 child (4–13 

years), children under 4 years 

travel free, and taking around 

45 mins 



Airport Lounge For a small 

entrance fee, check in for movies, 

comfy lounges, newspapers, 

snacks and drinks. 

HAMILTON ISLAND 

Travel time from airport to 

accommodation is 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, AU$8 child 

aged 4–15 years, children under 

4 years free, and taking around 

30 mins 


(24 hrs) 

LAUNCESTON 

CBD 16km 




Airporter Shuttle bus Meets all 

fl ights: AU$14 adult, AU$5 child, 

children under 4 years free, and 

taking around 15 mins 



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 


(24 hrs) 

MELBOURNE 

CBD 23km 

Travel time 35 mins by car 


SkyBus Every 10 mins: AU$16 

adult, AU$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, 

AU$3.50 concession taking 

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 AU$33 (international) 

Perth Airport City Shuttle Every 

30 mins (domestic) and 

45 mins (international): 

AU$15 adult (domestic), 

AU$20 (international); taking 

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$8 

adult, AU$4 child and taking 

around 30 mins 

Trains Every 10 mins 

(weekdays) AU$15 adult and 

taking around 13 mins 



SUNSHINE COAST 

Travel time Noosa is 

30 mins, Maroochydore 

is 10–15 mins by car 

Taxi Approx AU$56 to Noosa; 

approx AU$28 to Maroochydore 

Henry’s Bus Service Meets all 

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

children under 4 years free, and 

taking around 45 mins to Noosa 


(2–24 hrs) 

TOWNSVILLE 

CBD 5km 

Travel time CBD around 10 mins 


Airport shuttle Booking required 

+61 (7) 4775 5544 to the Strand 

and city, Sunferries, the Transit 

Centre and Coral Princess: 

AU$8 (adult), and taking around 

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 around 35 mins 


Whitsunday Transit AU$15 adult 

share-ride (one way; AU$28 

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The stunningly blue 

water of the Big Blue 

Lake near Millicent 

INSET: There’s 

always plenty to see, 

touch and buy at 

Airlie Beach 

Did 

Jetstar team members share their 

favourite domestic destinations 

you know all the staff featured in our advertisements are 

actual Jetstar employees? We don’t use actors to do the job 

when we have the best staff in the world. When we fi lm a 

commercial, we put out a call looking for the best, brightest and 

most energetic Jetstar personalities. Now you’ll get the chance to 

know them, their hometowns and favourite holiday spots. 

GUY 

GRIFFITHS 

What do you like about being a Jetstar 

cabin crew member? 

Being part of a caring, passionate and familystyle 

team. We all work really hard to make sure 

our passengers and fellow crew members are 

comfortable and happy all the time. 

What’s it like to travel for a living? 

It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience — knowing 

that when you fi nish work, you get to spend three 

nights in Bangkok or Hawaii, for example. 

What’s your nicest passenger experience? 

An elderly lady was travelling to Adelaide for an 

operation. She was very afraid of fl ying and didn’t 

want to get on the plane, so I assured her that I 

would stick with her the whole fl ight. We went 

together to collect her bags and when I knew 

she was alright and about to leave, she gave me a 

big hug and kiss on the cheek, and said “thank you 

so much”. 

Where is your hometown? 

A country town on the coast of South Australia 

called Millicent, about 400km south-east of 

Adelaide and 50km north of Mount Gambier. It’s a 

beautiful place where everyone knows everyone. 

What is a must-see in South Australia that 

families should check out? 

You have to go to the Big Blue Lake, about a 

30-minute drive from Millicent. It’s a massive 

volcano that erupted years ago that is now a lake 

with the bluest water you’ve ever seen. 

Best spot to eat out in Millicent? 

Charlie’s buffet restaurant, with everything from 

Chinese to pizza. It’s great value, which makes it a 

fantastic spot for families. 

What is your favourite holiday destination 

and why? 

Airlie Beach, at the Whitsundays Islands in 

australian focus 

Queensland. The sun is always out and you can 

take part in all kinds of water sports. 

Best activity for kids in Airlie Beach? 

Head down to any of the beaches and play beach 

volleyball. It’s so much fun, it’s free and there are 

also games on the beach for children. 

What destination is on your wish list at 

the moment and why? 

Tasmania. I haven’t visited yet, but everyone tells 

me it’s absolutely beautiful! 

Favourite place to see the sunset? 

Any of Darwin’s beaches. Sitting on the water’s 

edge with friends, a glass of wine and some good 

food... now that’s a sunset not to miss. 

Our passengers are the best in the world. 

Have you got a special message for the 

passengers reading this? 

Welcome onboard! If you’ve got a long fl ight, make 

sure you stretch your legs, and come and have a 

chat with us. We love hearing about what you’ve 

been up to and the adventures you’ve been on! 


australian focus 


MERRYN 

MCCRAE 

What have you been up to lately? 

I’ve just returned from Osaka, Japan — the cherry 

blossoms were out and they were absolutely 

beautiful. I’m fl ying to Bangkok next — foot 

massage, here I come! 

What do you like about being a Jetstar 

cabin crew member? 

Meeting people from all walks of life, making 

friends with passengers, and the travel. Also, 

fi nding out where we will travel next, especially 

when the new Dreamliner aircrafts arrive — I hope 

to fl y to either Europe or America — or both! 

What’s it like to travel for a living? 

Even after three years of fl ying internationally, 

I still get excited when I’m travelling for work 

and staying in another country. There’s always 

something new to see. I love walking through the 

airport with all the crew too — it feels great and we 

look sensational together, if I do say so myself! 

Does anyone recognise you from the 

Jetstar ads? 

Yes, they do. Once I was also featured in an 

article in this magazine, and had fun with some 

passengers by asking them to read the article 

— then I tested them on it! Also, when the 

TV show Going Places was playing onboard, 

passengers would look at the screen and then at 

me, especially when I was wearing the bathing 

cap (on screen!). A friend I had not seen for a few 

years was on one of our fl ights and when she saw 

the show, we got in touch again, which was great. 

Where is your hometown? 

Melbourne. 

What is a must-see in Melbourne that 

families should check out? 

The zoo, Melbourne Aquarium and of course, the 

Great Ocean Road. 

Favourite place to see the sunset? 

On a yacht, sailing to Queenscliff from Sorrento. 

Where can visitors fi nd a great buy for 

under AU$50? 

The Camberwell Market for clothes, funky 

furniture and home items. It’s on every Sunday 

and nearly everything is under AU$50. Head to 

Caffe Moravia in Camberwell for a great Sunday 

breakfast. All of the food is made on the premises 

— the cakes are to die for. 

What is your favourite holiday destination 

and why? 

Sydney, where my dear friend Matthew Hayes, 

who also works for Jetstar lives. We catch up and 

go to lovely restaurants in the city. 

Why should our passengers go out and 

explore Sydney? 

Because there’s always a friendly person who will 

suggest what there is to do in the area. Australians 

have a fantastic welcoming spirit. 

Dining on Sydney 

Harbour offers 

spectacular views 

INSET: Hop on a 

yacht at Sorrento for 

a splendid day out 

Who’s the biggest celebrity you’ve spotted 

onboard Jetstar? 

Olivia Newton-John on a domestic fl ight. 

Do you have any tips for parents fl ying 

with children? 

Be prepared and have activities to keep them 

occupied. Remember, they need to be seated for 

their own safety, and that of other passengers. 

What is your nicest passenger experience? 

It’s always lovely when passengers remember 

me from a previous fl ight and compliment me 

on the high level of customer service we provide. 

I’ve had several medical situations onboard, 

but one comes to mind. I was training a new 

crew member, and a gentleman who had had 

surgery a week before was experiencing 

complications which, along with an 

onboard doctor, we were able to assist him 

with. The passenger went to the trouble 

to write to Jetstar’s head offi ce and thank 

me for what I did. I also once had a passenger 

put comments on a website complimenting my 

service — that was a buzz! Whenever I’ve had a 

hard day at work, I go to that website to re-read 

the positive comment. It’s a feel-good moment. 

Our passengers are the best in the world. 

Have you got a special message for the 

passengers reading this? 

I have this philosophy: treat the passengers like 

a guest coming into your home. Greet them with 

a smile, offer them a seat, and something to eat 

and drink, but most of all, start a conversation 

and invite them to come back. We work hard to 

ensure you have a safe and happy journey to your 

destination. When you say thanks on the way out, 

we really appreciate it. 

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change the lives of some of the world’s poorest communities. 

Your small change donated on any Jetstar fl ight, in any 

currency, will help support projects in Jetstar destinations 

such as Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia as well as in Australia. 

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passengers will be given to World Vision Australia. 

You will fi nd a donation envelope in your seat pocket on this 

fl ight, or just ask your Cabin Crew member for assistance. 

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snacks 

Sanitarium Up & Go 3.50 

Choc ice or banana & honey 

While’s Nibbles Assorted Nuts 3.50 

Dry roasted almonds, cashews and macadamias 

Mainland “On the Go” Tasty Cheese & Crackers 4.00 

Pringles 4.00 

Sour Cream & Onion or Original 

Authentic Nissin Cup Noodles 5.00 

Hot chicken soup filled with yummy noodles 

Miso soup 3.00 

(Japan flights only) 

sweets 

Oven Baked Gourmet Muffin 4.00 

Blueberry 

Byron Bay Cookie Bar 3.00 

White choc chunk & macadamia nut (gluten-free) 

or Triple Choc Fudge 

Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Bar 3.00 

The Natural Confectionery Company — Mini Dinosaurs 3.00 

M&M’s — Milk Chocolate 3.00 

Domestic New Zealand 

Snacks Choices NZ$ 

Sanitarium Up & Go 3.50 

While’s Nibbles Assorted Nuts 3.50 

Pringles - Sour Cream & Onion or Original 4.00 

Authentic Nissin Cup Noodles 5.00 

Sweets Choices NZ$ 

Oven Baked Gourmet Muffin 4.00 

Cookie Time Chocolate Fix Cookie 3.00 

Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Bar 3.00 

The Natural Confectionery Company — Mini Dinosaurs 3.00 

M&M’s — Milk Chocolate 3.00 

New Zealand Domestic menu items are in NZD. 


meals 

Classic Fresh Sandwiches 6.50 

Shaved Leg Ham & Tasty Cheese or Egg, 

Mayo & Lettuce 

Gourmet Chicken Wrap 7.00 

Chicken mixed with basil pesto, mayonnaise & 

sundried tomatoes with lettuce in a soft tortilla 

(served cold) 

Hot Meal of the Day 12.00 

(Only on flights to/from New Zealand and International) 

Light Meal 10.00 

(Not available on all flights) 

Café NZ$ 

Jasper Coffee (Fairtrade & Organic) 

100% Columbian, Arabica 

3.00 

Nature’s Cuppa Tea (Fairtrade & Organic) 

English Breakfast or Green Tea 

3.00 

Beverages (Non Alcoholic) NZ$ 

Coke or Diet Coke 3.00 

Lemonade 3.00 

Orange Juice 3.00 

NutrientWater 3.50 

Still Spring Water 3.50 

Beverages (Alcoholic) NZ$ 

Beer — Speights Gold Medal Ale 6.00 

Hardys Oomoo McLaren Vale Shiraz 7.00 

TA_KU Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 7.00

drinks 

Non Alcoholic 

Lemonade 3.00 

Coke or Diet Coke 3.00 

Orange Juice 3.00 

NutrientWater 3.50 

Still Spring Water 3.50 

Oolong Tea (Japan flights only) 3.00 

Café 

Jasper Coffee (Fairtrade & Organic) 3.00 

100% Columbian, Arabica 

Nature’s Cuppa Tea (Fairtrade & Organic) 3.00 

English Breakfast or Green Tea 

Nestle Hot Chocolate 4.00 

Beer 

Heineken 7.00 

Victoria Bitter 6.00 

Asahi Beer 350ml (Japan flights only) 7.00 

Wine 

Hardys Oomoo McLaren Vale Shiraz 7.00 

TA_KU Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 7.00 

Sake 180ml (Japan flights only) 6.00 

Spirits 

Bundaberg Rum & Cola 8.00 

Jim Beam Bourbon & Cola 8.00 

Smirnoff Vodka Ice Red 8.00 

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Important Information All prices are in Australian Dollars unless otherwise specified. Please ask your crew member for today’s choices. Products and prices may vary on some services. Jetstar 

apologises should your choice not be available on this flight. Warning: Products may contain traces of nuts. Note: Credit card facilities may not be available on all flights. Jetstar apologises for any 

inconvenience. Domestic Australia and Fiji: We accept AUD, Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit cards. Credit cards are accepted for purchases up to AU$520 per flight, per card. 

Minimum credit card charge AU$5. AU$0.50 surcharge for all credit card payments. Photographic identification is required for all credit card transactions. Trans-Tasman: We accept AUD, NZD, 

Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit cards. Credit cards are accepted for purchases up to AU$520 per flight, per card. Minimum credit card charge AU$5. AU$0.50 surcharge for all 

credit card payments. Photographic identification is required for all credit card transactions. New Zealand Domestic: We accept NZD only. We regret we do not accept credit cards. All prices 

are in NZ dollars. Please ask your crew member for today’s choices. Products and prices may vary on some services. Jetstar apologises should your choice not be available on this flight. Warning: 

Products may contain traces of nuts. Note: Credit card facilities may not be available on all flights. Jetstar apologises for any inconvenience. International: We accept AUD, USD and the currency 

of the country you are travelling to/from - notes only. We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit cards. Credit cards are accepted for purchases up to AU$520 per flight, per card. 

Minimum credit card charge is AU$10. Photographic identification is required for all credit card transactions. 


Sweet Treat 

Cookie bar, and coffee or tea 

(excludes hot chocolate) 

$6.00 

Thirst Quencher 

VB and nuts 

$9.50 

Sandwich Combo 1 

Schweppes Lemonade, 

sandwich and Pringles 

$13.50 

• Our kiosk and beverage service is open throughout your flight unless the cabin crew advise otherwise. 

• Products and prices may vary on some services. 


International Combo 

Wine, cheese and crackers 

(INT flights only excluding 

flights to/from New Zealand) 

$11.00 

Jetsnack Combo 

Up & Go and muffin 

$7.50 

Wrap Combo 

NutrientWater and 

chicken wrap 

$10.50 

Sandwich Combo 2 

Orange juice, sandwich 

and M&M’s 

$12.50

The Myth of Julian Rose 

9 to 26 Jun, The Blue Room Theatre 

In this world premiere production, Julian Rose rediscovers his 

childhood book of Greek mythology. Within, he finds the story of 

Theseus and the Minotaur which stirs up long buried memories. 

Richard Tognetti with WASO 

11 Jun, Perth Concert Hall 

Richard Tognetti joins the West Australian Symphony 

Orchestra to lead a concert brimming with energy and 

imagination in a program spanning three centuries of music. 

King Lear 

18 to 26 Jun, His Majesty’s Theatre 

Celebrate the 20th year of Bell Shakespeare as John Bell leads 

some of Australia’s most respected actors and exciting new 

talent in Marion Pott’s richly poetic production. 

Tom Gleeson at ARTBAR 

24 Jun, Art Gallery of Western Australia 

ARTBAR is the after dark season of events at the Art Gallery 

of Western Australia where exhibitions, comedy, music and 

more come together. 

The Clean House 

Until 19 Jun, Playhouse Theatre 

The Clean House is a comedy about clean homes and messy 

lives. Forced to pick up the pieces and evaluate their lives, 

the characters come to find an uncommon bond filled with 

comedy and tragedy. 

Patricia Piccinini: Relativity 

Until 22 Aug, Art Gallery of Western Australia 

Patricia Piccinini, welcomes you to a world both strange 

and beautiful as she explores the unending connectivity 

of her relative creatures. 

A Day in Pompeii 

Until 5 Sep, Western Australian Museum 

Discover how ancient Romans lived and the fascinating 

story of Pompeii, a city entombed in 79 A.D. following the 

catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius. 

Shops open every day except Good Friday, 

ANZAC Day and Christmas Day. 

These activities are part of the City of Perth 

Winter Arts Season. To find out more, visit 

perthwinterarts.com.au or contact (08) 9461 3368.

MOVIES – All Flights 

MOVIES – International Long Haul Flights 


SELECTED MOVIES & 

AUSTRALIAN FAVOURITES, 

PLUS OTHER ENTERTAINMENT 

AVAILABLE ON DOMESTIC / TO AND 

FROM NEW ZEALAND / A320 / A321 

SHORT HAUL INTERNATIONAL 

FULL ENTERTAINMENT 

SELECTION AVAILABLE 

AVAILABLE ON LONG HAUL 

INTERNATIONAL 

OUR FAMILY WEDDING 

M 103mins 

Available with closed captions 

Starring Forest Whitaker, America 

Ferrera, Regina King, Carlos Mencia 

When a couple announces their 

engagement, little do they know that 

their trip down the aisle will cause 

family drama. 

THE SPY NEXT DOOR 

PG 95mins 

Starring Jackie Chan, Amber Valletta, 

Billy Ray Cyrus, George Lopez 

Former CIA agent Bob Ho must juggle 

babysitting duties and international 

espionage when his girlfriend’s kid 

somehow downloads top-secret 

information by accident. 

WHEN IN ROME 

M 92mins 

Available dubbed in Japanese 

Starring Kristen Bell, Josh Duhamel, 

Anjelica Huston 

Longing for romance, a woman steals 

coins from the fountain of love in 

Rome and is pursued by some strange 

male admirers. 

THE GHOST WRITER 

M 128mins 

Starring Ewan McGregor, Pierce 

Brosnan, Kim Cattrall 

A ghost writer is asked to write the 

memoirs for a former UK prime 

minister, but the secrets involved in 

the task may endanger his life. 

BROOKLYN’S FINEST 

MA 15+ 132mins 

Starring Richard Gere, Don Cheadle, 

Ethan Hawke, Wesley Snipes 

Three cops fi nd their loyalty and 

dedication to their jobs tested for 

different reasons in a rough district 

located in New York. 

MOVIES TV 

MUSIC GAMES 

ON YOUR PORTABLE MEDIA PLAYER 

Not available on all fl ights. All movies indicate Australian ratings. Currency quoted is AUD. 

VALENTINE’S DAY 

M 125mins 


Starring Jennifer Garner, Bradley 

Cooper, Julia Roberts, Anne Hathaway 

A bunch of jaded but attractive 

urbanites question and look for love 

on an eventful February 14. 

Australian Favourites 

BENEATH HILL 60 

M 100mins 

Starring Brendan Cowell, 

Gyton Grantley, Aden Young, 

Jacqueline MacKenzie 

Aussie miners tunnel beneath the 

German lines and plant explosives in 

an attempt to change the course of 

WWI’s history. 

Japanese Films 

NODAME CANTABILE THE 

MOVIE 1 

M 119mins 

Available with English subtitles 

Starring Juri Ueno, Hiroshi Tamaki 

Chiaki, the conductor of a prestigious 

orchestra, is disappointed by the 

ensemble’s fi rst performance and 

asks for his girlfriend’s help. 

ALICE IN WONDERLAND 

PG 109mins 


Starring Johnny Depp, Mia 

Wasikowska, Helena Bonham Carter 

Alice returns to Wonderland, reuniting 

with old friends to end the evil Red 

Queen’s reign. 

CLUBLAND 

MA 15+ 105mins 

Starring Brenda Blethyn, Rebecca 

Gibney, Khan Chittenden, Frankie 

J. Holden 

A mother and sometime comedian 

has trouble letting go of her adult son 

when he starts a new relationship. 

THE KING OF JAIL 

BREAKERS 

M 93mins 

Available with English subtitles 

Starring Itsuji Itao, Jun Kunimura 

Masayuki Suzuki is constantly 

escaping from prison and getting 

caught, until one of his guards tries to 

understand his behaviour.

TELEVISION 

Jetstar’s Escape 

Jetstar’s Escape 

The A-Team 

Plus… 

Cheers 

Knight Rider 

NOVA NEW MUSIC FIRST 

A320: Channel 1 


CLASSIC ROCK 


A330 and A321: Channel 4 

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Gossip Girl 

Drama 

Plus… 

Let’s Get Inventin’ 

Vampire Diaries 

Football Heroes 

Plus… 

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Reality & Comedy 

The Simpsons 

Plus… 

Enough Rope – Ewan 

McGregor and Charley 

Borman 

Thank God You’re Here 

Classic Teen Sports Kids TV 

MUSIC CHANNELS 

Burn Notice 

Plus… 

Bones 

The Closer 

The Good Wife 

Lie To Me 

NOVA LOOSE ITEMS 




KIDS 



COMEDY GOLD 



The Gruen Transfer 

Plus… 

Navy Divers 

LET’S ROCK 



LIGHT & EASY 



MADE IN JAPAN 


Ben 10 

Plus… 

Bindi the Jungle Girl 

Dexter’s Laboratory 

The Fairies 

Powerpuff Girls 

The WotWots 

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MOVIES TV 

ON YOUR CABIN SCREEN 

LIVING COFFEE 

If you love coffee, then this is just your 

cup of joe! Learn how to blend coffee 

that perfectly complements wine and 

how texturing milk helps create the 

perfect brew. 

GLEE 

Will forms an all-male a capella group 

with some surprising new members 

to perform at the PTA meeting. 

Meanwhile, Mercedes decides she 

wants a relationship. 

LIVING COFFEE 

If you love a brew, this is for you! 

Join barista Paul Bassett as he 

investigates the relationship between 

wine and coffee. Plus, learn to perfect 

the art of a great espresso. 

THE OC 

No one seems to be coping in the 

months after Marissa’s death. Ryan 

is working in a bar, Seth’s at a comic 

store and Summer is trying new 

things at Brown. 

TV – Flights from Australia (excludes all short haul international services) 

BOARDING PASS 

This is your one-way ticket to 

adventure, sport and travel. Take in 

exotic destinations from around the 

globe as you watch top Quiksilver 

athletes surf, skate and ski. 

LONG WAY DOWN 

Ewan McGregor and Charley pass 

the halfway mark as they ride from 

Ethiopia to Kenya. After all their falls 

and foibles, a river blocking the road 

is the biggest challenge. 

TV – Flights to Australia (excludes all short haul international services) 

BOARDING PASS 

See Quiksilver’s top action-sports 

stars in amazing places all over the 

globe as they show off some of the 

best surf, skate and snow moves 

you’ll ever see on screen! 

LONG WAY DOWN 

Ewan McGregor and his friend 

Charley embark on a breathtaking 

journey from Scotland to Cape Town, 

South Africa. Travelling from Libya to 

Ethiopia, they pass many abandoned 

roadside wrecked vehicles. 

MY NAME IS EARL 

Trying to make amends for his sins, 

Earl starts his prison sentence and 

runs into an old friend. Joy tries to 

take care of Randy who is struggling 

to adjust. 

STARSTRUCK 

Learn all that you ever wanted to 

know about some of the world’s 

biggest celebs including Jackie Chan, 

Will Smith, Eddie Murphy, Kylie 

Minogue, Nicolas Cage and 

Michael Jackson. 

TWO AND A HALF MEN 

After lending Charlie $38, Alan 

goes too far trying to get it back 

and ends up getting booted from 

Charlie’s home. 

STARSTRUCK 

Learn all that you ever wanted to 

know about some of the world’s 

biggest celebs including Jackie Chan, 

Will Smith, Eddie Murphy, Kylie 

Minogue, Nicolas Cage and 

Michael Jackson. 

Get your headsets onboard with a bonus 

protective case and tune into channel 1 for 

English and channel 13 for Japanese. 

SURFING THE MENU 

Chefs Curtis Stone and Ben 

O’Donoghue hit the road on a 

gastronomical adventure. Salivate 

as they discover unique produce and 

cook at some of the most spectacular 

locations in Australia. 

Movie 

THE INVENTION OF LYING 

A screenwriter, living in a world where 

no one lies, becomes a prophet after 

his fi ctional description of Heaven is 

believed. But will this help him win his 

ideal woman? 

KYLIE KWONG COOKERY 

Talented chef Kylie Kwong cooks up 

mouth-watering Asian dishes. Watch 

as she gets her family involved in a 

“best noodle stir fry” off, before three 

generations make some party food. 

Movie 

IT’S COMPLICATED 

This fl ick puts the ex in ex-citing, 

ex-uberant and ex-ceptional! Life gets 

complicated for a divorced couple 

when they reignite their relationship 

and attempt to keep it a secret.

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