may-2010

On the road with Australia’s 

favourite country singer 

BOUTIQUES 

WITH BITE 

Meet the designers 

of Sydney feeding 

our fashion passion 

BAMBI & 

BUDDHA 

Join the party as Nara, 

Japan, celebrates its 

1,300th birthday 

BIRDIES 

IN THE BUSH 

Why Gippsland makes a 

great golf getaway 

MAY 2010 

YOUR FREE COPY 

JETSTAR! 

Happy 6th Birthday

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Scarves photo: Marnie Haddad 

12 

contents. 

features 

18 star struck 

As Lee Kernaghan hits the road touring, we talk songs, 

fame and fans 

26 adrenaline 

For a winter of wonderful, take the family up the snowy 

mountains of Wanaka 

32 retail therapy 

Shopping in Sydney with fashionista Alex Zabotto-Bentley 

38 go guide 

We head for a party as Japan’s ancient capital Nara 

celebrates its 1,300th birthday 

42 people 

Meet funnyman Peter Helliar as he kicks career goals 

47 eat beat 

Go nude in Queensland as we chart the hottest new 

food trail 

54 hub 

For a surfi ng lesson steeped in soul, take to the waves of 

gorgeous Hawaii 

57 fl y/drive 

Pack up your clubs and gather your mates for a cheap-aschips 

weekend of golfi ng heaven in Gippsland 

65 in focus 

As Jetstar turns six years old, meet the team making your 

holidays run smoothly 

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: 

Planet Cake principal, Paris Cutler; 

fab fashion at Fatboye; skiing Wanaka 

32 

regulars 

2 ceo’s welcome note 

4 events 

7 10 minutes with... 

Danielle Spencer 

8 style fi le 

10 the word 

12 good taste 

15 cheers 

16 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 

COVER PHOTO: 

MIRAIMAGE 

98 introducing our 

domestic airports 

101 domestic destinations 

focus 

105 gift ideas 

106 have a bite 

110 entertainment 

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CONTENTS 


MAY 2010 1

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CEO’S WELCOME NOTE 

We’re celebrating! 

This 

month Jetstar reaches its sixth birthday. Since our launch in 2004, we’re proud 

to have expanded our network to more than 50 destinations, grown our fl eet to 

more than 60 aircraft and carried more than 50 million passengers. 

Most of all, we’re excited to have introduced so many people from across Australia, 

New Zealand and Asia to affordable air travel — and to allow more people to travel more often, 

for less. 

Our team at Jetstar continues to grow and our key focus remains, just as it has from day 

one of our operations — to ensure each and every one of our passengers fl ies for the lowest 

fare, and has the most enjoyable experience with us. 

You can meet some of the team who are leading Jetstar to new heights on page 65. 

Thanks for fl ying Jetstar. 

Bruce Buchanan 

CEO Jetstar Airways 

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LIVE AND LOUD ON TOUR 

Th e MTV show airing in 60 countries with 

the highest ratings is touring for the fi rst 

time, and it’s coming to Australia fi rst. Th is 

adrenaline-packed show with amazing stunts 

by action sports stars will have you on the 

edge of your seat. We chat with Australian 

Blake Williams, the current X Games gold 

medallist in Freestyle Motocross. 

Why Nitro Circus Live? 

Nitro Circus is about pushing the realm of 

what most people perceive as possible. It’ll 

make people wonder “are these guys serious?” 

(laughs). Travis Pastrana and his crew will 

try just about anything with any crazy 

contraption. Th is, combined with all of the top 

athletes, the 50-foot Gigant-A-Ramp and FMX 

ramps, will blow the audience away. 

You’re a motocross champ but what do 

you love about Nitro Circus? 

Whenever I’m in front of an Australian crowd, 

I just want to go bigger than I ever have. I’ll 

be bringing new tricks and I just want people 

to say “wow, that kid is insane!” I also want to 

get props from the boys because it’s so good 

doing something crazy on your dirtbike that 

will blow your mates away. 

Tell us about Jake Brown, the other 

Australian in the show. Have you seen any 

of his tricks? 

Yeah, Jake is one awesome guy. How he’s 

still alive after his Big Air crash at the 2007 

X Games is a miracle, and what he can do on a 

skateboard is insane. He fl ies as high as we do 

on our dirtbikes. One day I’m sure we’ll work 

out a way to be in the air at the same time! 

What else should we look out for? 

One of the most amazing people in the 

show is Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham, a 

professional wheelchair athlete from Las 

Vegas. He’ll be the fi rst person to perform 

tricks in a wheelchair off a ramp the size of 

the one in the show. It’s unbelievable! 

7–9 May (Brisbane Entertainment Centre), 

14–15 May (Acer Arena), 22 May (Burswood 

Dome), 28–29 May (Adelaide Entertainment 

Centre), 4–5 June (Rod Laver Arena Melbourne); 

details on www.nitrocircuslive.com 


Tickets to 

Ride. 

Regurgitator at 

Brisbane Powerhouse 

16 MAY BRISBANE 

Brisbane Powerhouse is 

Ten Birthday Party 

Expect kids’ activities, comedy and art. Check 

out the Vulcana Women’s Circus performing 

on the building’s front wall, a Bananas in 

Pyjamas midday concert and more — all free. 

119 Lamington St, New Farm, 10am–8.30pm. 

14–16 MAY NEWCASTLE 

Karuah River of Music Festival 

For a big weekend in small-town style, drop 

by this second annual festival on the banks 

of the Karuah River. Enjoy bluegrass, country, 

western, swing and folk music with The 

Hardrive Bluegrass Band, the Lawnmowers, 

Gleny Rae and the Tamworth Playboys. More 

information on www.krom.org.au. 

Festivals, dare-devil stunts, 

exhibitions and an author gathering 

fi ll up this month’s calendar 

WORDS ANNE LOH 

Lighting of the Sails 

for Vivid Sydney 

27 MAY–21 JUN SYDNEY 

Vivid Sydney 

Be one of the 200,000 people expected to 

witness the Vivid LIVE music festival plus 

bigger light installations and projections 

screened onto the Opera House. Macquarie 

Visions will cast new light onto the ceremonial 

street, as three nights of fl ame, food and 

spectacle dazzle. Details on vividsydney.com. 

27–30 MAY HONOLULU 

O Hawaii Music Festival 

Catch workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions 

and performances of Hawaiian music, arts 

and crafts over four days. Don’t miss some of 

Hawaii’s greatest musical talents, including 

Grammy-nominated Henry Kapono Ka’aihue 

and ukulele maestro Jake Shimabukuro. 

Tickets on www.nahokufestival.com. 

Vivid Sydney photo: David Clare

Sanno Matsuri photo: Corbis/amanaimages/Takeshi Takahashi 

Sanno Matsuri (Japan) 

Titanic: The 

Artefact Exhibition 

14 MAY–17 OCT MELBOURNE 

Titanic: The Artefact Exhibition 

This exhibition is the only chance you’ll get 

in Australia to discover the real stories of the 

crew and passengers on this ill-fated ship. 

You’ll be given a replica boarding pass of 

a real passenger, and fi nd out at the end if 

“you” were one of the survivors. Melbourne 

Museum, 11 Nicholson St, Carlton, tel: 131 102. 

‘TIL 27 JUN SINGAPORE 

Pixar: 20 Years of Animation 

This international exhibition showcases 

the cutting-edge studio that created Up, 

Finding Nemo, Monsters Inc, Toy Story, 

The Incredibles and Ratatouille. See over 

300 sketches, paintings, sculptures and 

storyboards. Science Centre, The Annexe, 15 

Science Centre Rd, tel: +65 6425 2500. 

Tim Flannery 

at WordStorm 2010 

27–30 MAY NEWCASTLE 

Dungog Film Festival 

An hour out of town is where “the biggest 

festival of Australian fi lms in the world” is 

— with features, documentaries, shorts, music 

videos, television and animation. Try “Speed 

Auditioning” to discover your inner actor, and 

stand to win AU$5,000 and representation. 

Tickets from Ticketmaster 136 100. 

13–16 MAY DARWIN 

WordStorm 2010 

Catch big names such as Marcia Langton, Tim 

Flannery, Nick Earls, Sharanya Manivannan 

and Alice Pung at this biennial event. There’ll 

be writing workshops to get stuck into, literary 

breakfasts and lunches, and laughs aplenty at 

the annual comedy debate. More information 

on www.ntwriters.com.au. 

Book Now 

2–14 June 

Sydney Film Festival 

Running for 57 years straight, the Sydney Film 

Festival heats up the city with more thoughtprovoking 

feature fi lms, documentaries, shorts 

and animations at the State Th eatre, George 

Street Event Cinemas, Dendy Opera Quays and 

the Art Gallery of NSW. 

Ewan McGregor in 

The Ghost Writer at 

Sydney Film Festival 

9–14 June 

Little Big Shots 

Watch out for the best Australian adult-made 

and child-made fi lms as voted by the 

10-member children’s jury to be shown on 

the launch day at Melbourne’s Australian 

Centre for the Moving Image. 

10–16 June 

Sanno Matsuri 

Make your way to the Hie-jinja Shrine for one 

of Japan’s three largest festivals. Don’t miss 

the main parade of 300 people dressed in 

ancient costumes parading past Tokyo Station, 

Ginza and in front of the Diet Building with 

colourful fl oats and portable shrines. 

11–14 June 

Th e Dreaming Festival 

Taking place an hour north of Brisbane in the 

valley of Woodfordia, this cultural exchange 

festival under new programming director Sam 

Cook will see the coming together of talents 

from the global community. 

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Danielle 

Spencer. 

The musician wife of Russell Crowe celebrates 

her birthday — which falls in the same month as 

Jetstar’s — and her brand-new album 

INTERVIEW BELINDA WAN 

Congratulations on your second album Calling All Magicians. 

What was the inspiration behind this album? 

The album was inspired by a mixture of imagination, observation and 

personal experience. It’s not a diary... it’s more abstract than that. 

You can act, dance, sing, play the piano and write your own 

songs. Which is your favourite after singing? 

Acting. I’m also a patron of my father’s [Don Spencer] charity, The 

Australian Children’s Music Foundation. I’d like to get more involved 

with getting music into underprivileged Indigenous children’s lives. 

How is Calling All Magicians different from your fi rst album? 

White Monkey had a dense electronic production style, while Calling 

All Magicians has an energetic live band sound, with musicians 

playing and recording as a unit. 

This is your second album after nine years. How have you 

evolved since? 

I probably observe life and people even more closely now. Your 

insight becomes more pronounced as the years go by, I guess. 

Which song is your personal favourite? 

It changes, but “Back at the Red Door” feels like it connects me 

to my childhood. It’s about trying to see life as you did when you 

were a child — full of hope and a sense of limitless possibilities. 

It’s kind of the sequel to the song “Cartoon” on White Monkey. 

What was it like working with producer Tony Visconti? 

It was fantastic. He was so easy to work with, and brought 

such focus and dedication to the whole project. 

Is it tough being a singer, wife and mother of two? 

It’s kind of complicated. Sometimes it fl ows along well and 

other times it feels as though you’re not giving enough 

focus to anything. Some women seem to juggle it all very 

skillfully. I don’t think I’m one of them. 

Do you ever hit the road with your kids? 

I would always rather have them with me... but my head 

has to travel in several directions at once. But we’re 

about to all go to England together for some album 

promotion and a gig. 

Calling All Magicians is… like taking a journey 

through an atmospheric book — the mood ebbs and 

fl ows like a story. 

Any special words for Jetstar this month? 

A big happy birthday to Jetstar! 

Calling All Magicians is out now and Danielle Spencer will 

be touring Australia through June and July. 


10 MINUTES WITH...

Mums 

On the Go. 

Travelling mums take heart — these cool products will make life 

better, faster and easier — just in time for Mother’s Day, too 

WORDS BELINDA WAN 

Products That Care 

Give mum the gift of beautiful skin with one of 

Natio’s limited edition gift sets. Natio products 

are made from 100% pure essential blends 

and are wholly plant-based. To combat tired 

feet, try the Foot Revive set (AU$16.95) and 

the Unwind set (AU$29.95) for the face and 

body. Available at Myer and David Jones. And 

for mum’s hands, pamper with Jurlique’s 

new Jasmine Hand Cream (AU$27 for 40ml; 

AU$55 for 125ml), which smells as good as it 

feels. Available at Jurlique stores, department 

stores and selected pharmacies. 


Gaga Over 

SUPERGA 

We can see 

why hip Hollywood 

supermums like Liv Tyler (left), Jennifer 

Garner and Katie Holmes and their kids wear 

these classically cool Italian sneakers — 

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stocks matching mother-and-child sneakers 

for just AU$59.95 (for children) and AU$89.95 photo: 

(adults). Choose from loads of colours and 

Tyler 

styles. Call +61 (2) 8399 0000 for stockists. Liv 

Travel in Luxury Class 

Mela Purdie’s luxury “Clothes That Travel 

With You” are climate-friendly, retain their 

shape and don’t crush easily. Her clever new 

winter collection called “Modern Glamour” 

expresses street luxe with asymmetrical 

designs, funky fabrics and metal accents. 

Check out the double skirt (AU$189), boat 

neck top (AU$165), tube skirt (AU$85–195) 

and lingerie tank (AU$240) at more than 

200 stores in Australia, New Zealand and 

Singapore. Tel: +61 (2) 9331 8887. 

Fly High 

To really 

spoil the 

mum in 

your life, 

give her 

Jetstar vouchers which can 

be used for fl ights to any Jetstar 

destination. They come in handy 

denominations of AU$25–500. Everyone 

deserves a break — especially on Mother’s 

Day. Order on Jetstar.com.

A Gem of an Idea 

A brand-new gem has emerged from outback 

Australia and the sea. Opals are mined in 

the outback and sent to Western Australia’s 

Monkey Mia, where they are inserted into 

shellfi sh. The pearl then grows around the opal 

and forms what is called an “in-pearl” jewel. 

At Temelli Jewellery in Melbourne, you can 

purchase a gem 

of your choice 

and have it placed 

in a jewellery 

piece, or pick up 

a ready-made 

design. Prices 

start from AU$150 

for loose stones 

and AU$350 for 

fi nished pieces. 

The Essence of a Mum 

Narelle Chenery is the co-founder 

of Miessence, the world’s fi rst 

certifi ed organic skincare 

range. We talk to the mother 

of three about Miessence, 

motherhood and her 

travel tips. 

What was the inspiration 

behind Miessence? 

In 1994, I was selling what I thought 

was a “natural” product, until I found out the 

so-called natural ingredients were actually very 

toxic. I was inspired to search for a truly natural 

skincare range. When I couldn’t fi nd it, I decided 

to make my own! A year later I met Alf Orpen, 

a cosmetic manufacturer. After 18 months of 

intensive R&D, Miessence was born. 

How does it feel to be the creator of the 

world’s fi rst certifi ed organic skincare range? 

I was chuff ed! I imagined that the world was 

going to beat a path to my door. Wrong! Creating 

the product was just the beginning. Next came 

Out of the Box 

If you’re prone to over-packing, the solution 

may be Lyloh’s Outfi t in a Box, which contains 

a stylish sarong, hip buckle, stretch belt, 

elastic beads and pins in one handy pack. 

The new summer range consists of 10 

gorgeous, colourful, handmade sarongs. 

Create as many as eight different outfi ts, 

from tops and pants to skirts and dresses. 

All outfi ts are made from lightweight, natural 

materials and come in a range of sizes. 

Sarongs AU$44–64, accessory pack AU$24. 

Available from www.lyloh.com.au. 

Peach Perfect Skin 

New mums will love Little Innoscents, a range 

of Australian-certifi ed organic baby skincare 

products. Developed by aromatherapist 

Antonette Golikidis, the products smell great, 

and help alleviate allergies, dryness, eczema 

and dermatitis. Check out the mineral baby 

powder (AU$8.99) — made from kaolin, 

a white clay obtained from the Australian 

outback. There’s also massage oil and lotion 

(both AU$12.99), and nappy change cream 

and vapour rub (both AU$10.99). Available at 

Priceline, health food stores and pharmacies. 

telling people about it and convincing them to try 

it for themselves. 

What are your personal skincare beliefs? 

I believe in the body’s innate intelligence. 

My aim is to assist the body in restoring 

harmony. Only 100% natural products can 

achieve this. 

Can you share some travel beauty tips with us? 

• Drink lots of water infl ight to stay hydrated. 

• Steer clear of too much alcohol and caff eine as 

they’re dehydrating. 

• Apply super-nourishing moisturiser treatment 

the night before your fl ight to increase your 

skin’s hydration levels. 

• Use tinted moisturiser, not thick foundation. 

• Mist your skin with a hydrating mist hourly. 

• Use a shimmer crème to perk up a 

tired complexion. 

• Go for nourishing balms instead of lipstick. 

• Reduce under-eye puffi ness by wrapping ice in 

a wash-cloth and applying to the eye area. 

• Use eye drops and hand cream during fl ights. 

Transformer Togs 

The amazing convertible dress (AU$240) 

from Barbarella Vintage is available in both 

maxi and cocktail lengths in a range of styles 

and colours. Just one dress can be worn six 

different ways — perfect for sparing your 

travel budget while creating different looks. 

Available from www.barbarellavintage.com.au. 

How do you juggle your business 

and motherhood? 

My husband [Miessence’s managing director] is 

strict with family/work balance. My mum and 

dad help look after the kids. 

What’s your favourite Mother’s Day gift? 

Th e hand-made trinkets my kids make for me... 

the annual Mother’s Day massage I get from my 

husband... and breakfast in bed. 

Miessence gift packs for Mother’s Day: “i love 

you” pack (AU$22.95) — with jaff a lip balm and 

moisturising hand cream, as well as travel packs for 

mums on the go. Call +61 (7) 5539 2011 for your 

local stockists. 

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THE WORD 

Mum Knows 

Best. 

Julie Goodwin talks favourite 

foods for autumn, what winning 

MasterChef means to her, 

and about her new cookbook 

Our family table 

INTERVIEW ROBERTA MUIR 

What foods are you looking forward to 

cooking with this autumn? 

I love autumn — it’s the time of year for 

making lovely soups, braises and roasts. My 

husband Mick and I have been growing our own 

vegetables and we love being able to pick fresh 

beans, broccoli and leeks from our backyard. 

Has your cooking style changed since the 

MasterChef experience? 

I learned new techniques and how to use 

different ingredients on the show. But my style 

is still about nourishing the people I cook for 

— food with lots of fl avour, made with care and 

served with love. 

What was the most signifi cant thing you 

learned during the show? 

I learned about myself and my family. Being 

Photo: Steve Brown

BOOK REVIEWS ANNE LOH 

Mum’s the Word 

Five books — from life-changing to 

life-affi rming — for the most important 

woman in your life. 

My First Five Years 

Th e brand-new edition of this best-selling 

baby book is a whimsical and welcome gift for 

new mums. Geddes’ particular style of baby 

photography has made her books a must-have. 

With an envelope for storing baby’s mementos 

and a pull-out height chart, this will become a 

treasured keepsake about the little one. Geddes 

Publishing (an imprint of Scribo), AU$24.95, 

ISBN 9781921652332. 

Fields of Gold 

Th is sweeping epic by Adelaide-based Fiona 

McIntosh about two men — the womanising 

Jack Bryant and honest Ned Sinclair — bound 

by fate through their love for the same 

woman is in every way a page-turner fi lled 

with adventure, tragedy and everlasting love. 

Michael Joseph (imprint of Penguin Australia), 

AU$32.95, ISBN 9781921518065. 

When Hungry, Eat 

Th is is a memoir by author of Secret Mothers’ 

Business and motivational speaker Joanne 

away from home for four months reinforced 

just how important and supportive my family 

is, and how blessed I am. I also learned about 

the limits of my endurance and how deep I can 

dig within myself when I need to. 

Which of the guest chefs on MasterChef 

did you learn the most from? 

I was fortunate enough to cook off against 

celebrity chefs twice — Donovan Cooke and 

Adrian Richardson. Both were very generous 

with their knowledge and advice. 

What’s the most exciting thing you’ve done 

since winning MasterChef 2009? 

The opportunity to write and publish my own 

book. This has always been a dream of mine. 

What have you learnt from putting your 

cookbook together? 

Our family table isn’t only recipes — it 

contains family stories, and the families of my 

friends, about food, and favourite memories 

Fedler. Something that began as exploring 

a new eating plan gradually turned into a 

search for self-affi rmation. Perfect for those 

looking to fi nd themselves and a new purpose 

in life. Arena (an imprint of Allen & Unwin), 

AU$32.99, ISBN 9781741755732. 

Listening to Country 

South Australian Business Woman of the Year 

Ros Moriarty shares the inspirational tale of 

her eight-day visit to the Tanami Desert with 

the matriarchs of her husband’s Aboriginal 

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An expert takes us on a tour 

of New Zealand’s wines 

This 

WORDS ROBERTA MUIR 

month, we chat to 

Michael Cooper, 

one of New Zealand’s mostacclaimed 

wine writers with 

over 30 books to his credit 

— including the Wine Atlas of 

New Zealand and Buyer’s Guide 

to New Zealand Wines 2010. 

What’s your favourite good-value 

local white wine? 

The Montana Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 

2009. It’s won several gold medals and a 

four-star rating from a Winestate panel that I 

chaired, yet it’s readily available in Australia for 

less than AU$15. 

What’s your favourite local white wine 

when money’s not an issue? 

Sacred Hill Rifl emans Chardonnay, a powerful 

yet elegant wine from Hawke’s Bay with 

striking harmony and richness. 

Your favourite good-value local red wine? 

Church Road Hawke’s Bay Merlot/Cabernet 

Sauvignon — full-fl avoured, complex, distinctly 

Bordeaux-like, dark, savoury and generous. 

And your favourite local red wine when 

money’s not an issue? 

The supreme Ata Rangi Martinborough Pinot 

Noir and Te Mata Coleraine, a Hawke’s Bay 

blend of merlot, cabernet sauvignon and 

cabernet franc. 

What’s your favourite type of 

sparkling wine? 

Most producers have generally 

jumped on the sauvignon blanc 

bandwagon. Deutz Marlborough 

Cuvee Blanc de Blancs is 

chardonnay-based, and disgorged 

after at least three years on its yeast 

lees, is very intense, tight-knit, long 

and refi ned. 

Does New Zealand produce much other 

than sauvignon blanc and pinot noir? 

Any other grape varieties? 

Sauvignon blanc and pinot noir are the key 

grapes, but New Zealand also produces good 

chardonnay, gewürztraminer, pinot gris, 

riesling, vognier, cabernet sauvignon and 

merlot-based blends. 

What’s the next important trend in the 

New Zealand wine industry that we should 

look out for? 

Pinot gris has soared in popularity, with over 

250 wines on the market and more extensive 

plantings than riesling. In Hawke’s Bay and 

the upper North Island, the hot new red-wine 

variety is syrah (shiraz). 

What growth has the local wine industry 

experienced over the past decade? 

Our vine-bearing area has tripled, wine 

production has tripled to over 22 million cases, 

and there are 300 new wineries. 

Does a large amount of local wine get 

imported over to Australia? 

Yes. The aromatic and zingy Marlborough 

sauvignon blanc is perfect for the Australian 

heat, just like how Australia’s robust reds suit 

the New Zealand winter. Australia recently 

replaced the UK as the biggest export market 

for New Zealand wine. 

Are New Zealand’s biodynamic and organic 

wines popular? 

Less than 2% of our vineyard area is certifi ed 

organic, but interest is growing swiftly. The 

best-known organic producer is The Millton 

Vineyards at Gisborne. 

What are some of New Zealand’s best wine 

regions to visit? 

Central Otago’s supple pinot noir tastes the 

best when sipped in the region. Marlborough 

and Hawke’s Bay both have lengthy wine 

trails and numerous vineyard restaurants, and 

Auckland’s beautiful Waiheke Island is full of 

vineyard eateries too. 


CHEERS

FIT TO GO 

Shaun 

Quincey, 25, of Auckland 

made waves and history 

recently. He was the only person to ever row 

solo from Australia to New Zealand, landing 

on New Zealand’s west coast in March this 

year after 54 days at sea in his vessel Tasman 

Trespasser II . His father completed the 

achievement in reverse, travelling from New 

Zealand to Australia in 1977. 

Firstly, congratulations! So was your dad 

upset you’ve now matched his record? 

He’s always been supportive of my expedition; 

he’d always told me to break the record. He’s 

proud that we were both the fi rst to go each 

way, so the records can be kept in the family. 

But I’m still nine days faster! 

What training and preparation did you do 

before rowing to New Zealand? 

I trained for two years on the project and that 

included everything from my nutrition and 

having to put on 20kg; to extreme endurance 

training like rowing for 17 hours a day for four 

days straight. Then three times a week I’d go 

to power-lifting classes to improve my power 

and my general strength. 

Any special skills that came in handy? 

Well, I had to hone all my maritime skills like 

navigation, survival at sea, celestial navigation 

[navigating using the stars] and radio 

communication; and also work out how to do 

general maintenance work on the vessel. 

Tell us about your boat. 

It’s a 7.3m-long ocean rowing boat, which 

is 1.8m across the beam (width). It was 


Sand never felt so sweet as the day Shaun 

Quincey ran ashore after 54 days rowing 

across the Tasman Sea 

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Two men plunge into 

adventure on the high seas 

WORDS CRAIG TANSLEY 

constructed from plywood encased in 

fi breglass with carbon fi bre and Kevlar 

reinforcing, so it’s tough enough. It’s 

powered by me on oars but has a solar 

panel to run the electronics, which include 

a GPS, 12-volt charging system and other 

navigational instruments. 

What was the biggest obstacle you 

came up against? 

Defi nitely the loneliness. I had one phone 

call at 8am and one at 8pm, each of which 

lasted less than three minutes. So you’re 

out there alone with nothing but the noise of 

the sea and the crashing waves — that 

gets really lonely. 

When did you feel most theatened? 

I never felt that my life was in danger but 

I did get very stressed and anxious about 

situations. I saw plenty of sharks but never 

felt like they threatened my safety; I capsized 

as well and even rowed into a whale. That’s all 

pretty scary, as you’d imagine, but I didn’t feel 

like I was going to die at all. 

What’s next and how do you intend to top 

this major achievement? 

I just want to spend time with my family and 

supporters, that’s my priority at the moment; 

but over the next few weeks I’ll devise a few 

plans and probably a few more adventures. 

How will you share your experience 

with everyone? 

I really enjoy corporate speaking and sharing 

my adventures. I’m also writing a book about 

this adventure too. 

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Despite his phenomenal 

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grounded and down-to-earth 

18 MAY 2010

Photos: MiraImage 

There’s 

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We talk songwriting with legendary 

country singer Lee Kernaghan as he 

embarks on his latest Australia-wide tour 

WORDS ADAM BAIDAWI 

might just be the most genuine person in the 

music industry. But he has every reason to 

boast — with 27 Golden Guitars, 26 number 

one hits, 10 Top Ten albums and three ARIAs, 

he’s undoubtedly Australia’s most prolifi c 

country songwriter. 

STAR STRUCK 

LEE KERNAGHAN 

“This guy is the heart and soul of the 

country,” declared Prime Minister Kevin Rudd 

after presenting Kernaghan with the 2008 

Australian of the Year award. There’s not a 

shred of hyperbole in that statement. 

It’s been nearly six months since Planet 

Country, Kernaghan’s eleventh release, 

climbed its way to the top position on the 

charts. Today, he’s spent 

the day working to fi nish 

that album’s second video 

clip, “Australian Boy” — 

a huge-scale production 

shot at a military base 

outside Toowoomba. 

The truck driver’s son from 

the foothills of the Snowy 

Mountains has come a long way. 

For generations, the Kernaghans 

were sheep and cattle drovers. 

It was Lee’s father, Ray, who 

bucked the trend, becoming a 

truck driver, and later, a multiplatinum 

country recording artist. 

He has happily passed the bug 

down to his son. 

“Music pretty well dominated 

after-school activities,” 

Kernaghan explains. “I’d ride 

home on the bike, chuck it down 

in the backyard and it’s straight 

inside to the piano, amps and 

guitars. My brother played drums… 

and threw the odd drumstick at me 

as well — as younger brothers do,” 

he laughs. 


Despite the musical bond he shared with his 

father, Kernaghan’s upbringing was profoundly 

affected by his cattle-droving grandfather. 

“One thing that sticks out is something he 

used to say: ‘When you shake a man’s hand, 

look him in the eye, and if you say that you’re 

going to do something, you do it’,” Kernaghan 

recalls. “No matter what happens — you do it.” 

Kernaghan’s defi nitive country experiences 

inspired his now synonymous storytelling 

style, and led to the crooner winning the 

much-coveted Starmaker award in 1982. “I 

got fl own over to Nashville, Tennessee — they 

taught me a lot about crafting lyrics and 

songwriting,” he says. 

Nashville — where country music and soft 

rock were fi rst fused, and the genre’s spiritual 

home — provided an epiphany for Kernaghan. 

Returning to Australia with fresh thoughts and 

relishing the Starmaker momentum, he hit 

the road, playing fêtes, festivals, “…anywhere 

I could get a gig,” he says. Since then, he has 

kept to his habit of donating profi ts from most 

of his shows to charity. 

It was, however, a lean few years that 

followed for the young Kernaghan, who 

travelled show-to-show in a run-down horse 


Kernaghan’s musical 

career appears unstoppable 

fl oat, working alone as his own roadie. “I’ll 

never forget dragging around the old horse 

fl oat. I’ve had an eternal respect for roadies 

ever since,” he laughs. 

Planet Country tour dates: 

• Wed, 5 May Town Hall, Kingaroy, Qld 

• Th u, 6 May Brolga Th eatre, Maryborough, Qld 

• Fri, 7 May Moncrieff Th eatre, Bundaberg, Qld 

• Sat, 8 May Great Western Hotel, 

Rockhampton, Qld 

• Fri, 14 May Lismore Workers Club, 

Lismore, NSW 

• Sat, 15 May Suncorp Piazza, South Bank, 

Brisbane, Qld 

• Sun, 16 May Civic Centre, Nambour, Qld 

• Fri, 21 May Empire Th eatre, Toowoomba, Qld 

• Sat–Sun, 22–23 May Twin Towns Ex Services 

Club, Tweed Heads, NSW 

• Th u, 3 Jun Castle Hill RSL Club, 

Castle Hill, NSW 

The secret to his perseverance? “I really, 

really bloody loved it. More than anything… 

and I wouldn’t have been much good at 

anything else,” he grins. 

• Fri, 4 Jun Revesby Workers Club, Revesby, NSW 

• Sat, 5 Jun Penrith Panthers Evan Th eatre, 

Penrith, NSW 

• Sun, 6 Jun Campbelltown RSL Club, 

Campbelltown, NSW 

• Fri, 18 Jun Wyong Leagues Club, Wyong, NSW 

• Sat, 19 Jun Civic Th eatre, Newcastle, NSW 

• Wed, 14 Jul Cultural Centre, Frankston, Vic 

• Th u, 15 Jul Regent Multiplex, Ballarat, Vic 

• Fri, 16 Jul Costa Hall, Geelong, Vic 

• Sat, 17 Jul Schweppes Centre, Bendigo, Vic 

• Sun, 18 Jul Kernot Hall, Morwell, Vic 

For further concert dates and ticketing details, go to 

www.leekernaghan.com.au/tours 

Photo: AAP Image/Tracey Nearmy

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Kernaghan’s generous 

style wins hearts 

wherever he goes 


With the help of Australian country icon 

Garth Porter, Kernaghan put together his fi rst 

album — Outback Club. Kernaghan didn’t 

treat the album as a potential commercial 

hit, but rather an outlet for “the stories and 

experiences that we all had together.” 

“We were chasing a record deal, and got 

knocked back by just about every record label, 

until the ABC took a chance on us,” he shares. 

“They said that if we sold 5,000 copies, we 

could make another album.” 

The rock-tinged Outback Club proved 

a much-needed breath of fresh air for the 

Australian country music scene, and would go 

on to earn an ARIA award, spawn Kernaghan’s 

fi rst number one hit, “Boys from the Bush”, 

and, most importantly, move more then 

200,000 units. He had repaid the faith in 

bundles. Hundreds of thousands of them. 

After Outback Club came a string of hit 

albums and tracks for Kernaghan, who 

has utterly dominated Australia’s country 

music charts ever since. No country artist 

— Australian or otherwise — has had more 

hits in Australia. And when you consider the 

collective infl uences of Billy Ray Cyrus, Garth 

NO COUNTRY ARTIST 

HAS HAD MORE HITS 

IN AUSTRALIA 

Brooks, Kasey Chambers and Keith Urban, it 

truly is a staggering feat. 

His prolifi c success continues with Planet 

Country. Longevity in songwriting, he explains, 

is all in the craft. “When I had just started in 

music, an old stockman/bush poet by the 

name of Kelly Dixon gave me a word of advice 

about songwriting. [Dixon wrote the words 

to the Slim Dusty classic “Leave Him in the 

Longyard”.] And he said, ‘Son, write from the 

heart and keep it real.’” 

Favourite Holiday 

Destinations 

“I love the beach, the outback and I love 

getting up into the hills and chilling out by a 

mountain stream. Hayman Island [accessible 

by boat from Hamilton Island] has always 

been a favourite, and Bedarra [fl y into 

Townsville or Cairns] is amazing.” 

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There’s no better example of Kernaghan’s 

sincere songwriting than the moment that 

inspired Planet Country’s bonus track. “I’d just 

fi nished a show down in north-east Victoria, 

and went out into the car park to sign a few 

utes and four-wheel drives for some of the 

legendary mob that had been to the show. I was 

kneeling down to sign a bloke’s tailgate and as 

I was scrawling down a signature, I asked him 

what he did for a living,” Kernaghan recalls. 

“Well, I stopped writing when he said, ‘I 

milk cows!’ I had to shake his hand rightaway 

because I knew then that I would write a song 

called ‘I Milk Cows’.” And the song is a cracker. 

Eleven albums on, Lee Kernaghan is so 

deeply embedded into the fabric of Australian 

country, it’s hard to see him losing relevance. 

In fact, he’s as jaw-droppingly relevant a 

46-year-old as I’ve met. 

One of Kernaghan’s tricks of the trade is 

catchy song titles. “It’s all in the title, mate. 

On my iPhone I’ve got 150 titles. Once you’ve 

got the title of your song, ideas pop up 

everywhere,” he explains. 

“What’s that Beyoncé and Lady Gaga 

song? ‘Video Phone’?” he asks. I’m grinning 

involuntarily. He sings down the telephone 

line, nailing it. “Take me on your video phone/ 

Watch me on your video phone... they’ve built 

the whole song around the title! That’s just 

something I’ve learned,” he laughs. 


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catchy song titles, heartfelt 

lyrics and a sense of humour 

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Make your winter white with a magical 

stay at New Zealand’s ski town of Wanaka 

WORDS WENDY DUNLOP 

houses gold rush memorabilia and is a mecca 

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slopes in fi ve years. 

Bif’s relaxed style encourages confi dence 

and allows me to progress through the 

graduated areas of Cardrona; from the 

dedicated magic carpet lift and learner basin, 

ADRENALINE 

ADRENALINE 

SKIING SKIING WAKANAKA 

WANAKA 

by poma lift to “memory lane” where past 

skiers like me can recapture forgotten skills, 

then to the chairlift perfection of groomed 

trails and basins. There are amazing views to 

Queenstown on one side and the Cardrona 

Valley on the other. 

After a magnifi cent day, it’s a mere 30 

minutes to the Wanaka township. At Grand 

Mercure Oakridge Resort’s pool and hot tub, 

my muscles thank me and dinner is delivered 

to my mountain-view apartment. 

Next morning, it’s a 29km scenic drive to 

Treble Cone, where new challenges await. 

Although there’s a smaller beginners’ ski area, 

acres of intermediate runs test your turns and 

your talents before the lure of chutes, moguls 

and off piste, if you dare. 


Snow Facts 

Getting Th ere: Wanaka is 129km from 

Queenstown Airport. 

Wanaka Ski Season: Late June to 

early October. 

NEW Lake Wanaka Ski Pass 2010: 

Interchangeable, fi ve-day anytime lift pass 

valid at Cardrona and Treble Cone; NZ$420 

adults, NZ$215 children, free for under sixes. 

Cardrona Alpine Resort 

Tel: +64 (3) 443 7341 

Th ree quad lifts, three magic carpet learner 

lifts, one beginner platter. New quad chair 

this year will increase resort area by 250,000 

hectares. All ability all terrain; 20% beginner, 

55% intermediate, 25% advanced. Elevation 

1,894m; vertical drop 390m. Opening 25 June. 

Treble Cone 

Tel: +64 (3) 443 7443 

Largest South Island fi eld and longest vertical 

rise (4km). Six-seater chair lift, quad chair lift, 

platter and magic carpet. Groomed runs; 10% 

beginner, 45% intermediate, 45% advanced. 

Vertical drop 700m. Opening 24 June. 

Snow Farm 

Tel: +64 (3) 443 9729 in summer; 

443 7542 in winter. 

16 diff erent trails from 1.5–14km, from 

beginner to advanced. Plus sprint track 

and back country skiing. On-fi eld lodge 

accommodation available. Opening late June. 

Snowpark NZ 

Tel: +64 (3) 443 9991 

40 rail hits and jumps, longest super pipe in 

New Zealand, permanent ¼ pipe. Quad chair, 

triple jump line. Elevation 1,594m; vertical 

drop 110m. 20% beginner, 50% intermediate, 

30% advanced. On-fi eld bunk and apartment 

accommodation. Opening 26 June. 

Jerry Murray-Orr of Wanaka: “Treble 

Cone is a fantastic resort with great terrain, 

quality snow, good steep runs and short 

queues. Th e facilities 

make for a great day up 

the mountain.” 

Exhilarating jumps are part 

of the fun of skiing 

BELOW: The kids are in good 

hands at Treble Cone 

CAN BE TAUGHT 

ANYONE AT TREBLE CONE 

BY THE BEST 

Treble Cone is renowned for its ski school 

and enjoys ongoing success in helping people 

of all ages get onto the slopes without 

fear. Under the management of Austrian 

Klaus Mair, instructors from nine different 

countries combine the successful Austrian 

teaching system with oodles of collective 

winter sport experience. 

“They’re still at the top of their game, so 

it means that anyone at Treble Cone can be 

taught by the best,” says Mair. There are ski 

and snowboard programs for littlies, school 

kids, families and adults, and a sense of 

achievement is guaranteed. 

In the early 1990s, John and Mary Lee 

established Snow Farm, which opened up a 

whole new winter sport discipline in Wanaka. 

It’s still the only Nordic sports park in New 

Zealand and comprises 55km of cross-country 

ski trails and lodge stay facilities. 

At Snow Farm, my Scottish instructor, Ray, 

trains international Nordic teams as well as 

New Zealand athletes aiming for Olympic 

qualifying standards. On a 5km circuit that 

will test your lungs, your legs and your limits, 

Nordic is a new technique involving a narrow 

ski with toe bindings that leave the heels free 

for the required running action. It’s a vigorous 

workout, but even a beginner can manage 

the undulating course and it’s a great family 

activity as well. 

The nearby Snowpark NZ is a blast. 

Opened in 2003 with freestyle terrain specially 

designed for snowboarders and telemark 

skiers, it attracts 20,000 fearless freestylers 

each season. The added excitement of night 

skiing turns Snowpark into spectacular 

evening entertainment for participants and 

spectators. But whether you ski or not, you’ll 

get a wild ride on Snowpark’s kilometre-long 

sled run that was introduced in 2009. 

For those without “ski legs” (or if you 

just want to rest yours), Wanaka offers a 

smorgasbord of other activities on land and 

on lake. Among them, Cinema Paradiso 

Ardmore is a movie-going experience like 

no other — think quirky seating on recycled 

lounge suites or in a restored Morris Minor, 

café meals, homemade ice cream, or freshly 

baked cookies and coffee. 


The whimsical Puzzling World intrigues 

all age groups with deceptive perspectives, 

holograms of famous faces, a maze to 

amaze, and 1,001 table-top puzzles to tease 

and tame both child and adult. Nearby 

there’s a Transport and Toy Museum 

housing thousands of nostalgic items, while 

the NZ Fighter Pilots Museum features 

memorabilia, aircraft, fi lms and displays 

which have inspired the annual International 

Warbirds Over Wanaka Air Show every Easter. 

Cruising with Chris Riley’s Eco Wanaka 

Adventures to the protected island of Mou 

Waho, there are glimpses of rare native birds, 


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including the recently re-introduced buff weka, 

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rock-rimmed lake is an Ice Age legacy and a 

magical location to “drink in the birdsong and 

panorama of the Southern Alps spread out 

before us.” How true. 

LEFT: Pamper yourself at 

Grand Mercure Oakridge 

Resort after a hard day 

on the slopes 

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● LAKE WANAKA TOURISM 

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Wanaka Airport, State Hwy 6, Wanaka, 

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In the Australia Pacific region we were 

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Tired 

of shopping at stores that 

have been conquered many 

times before, or following well-dressed-onthe-money 

people in the hope they’ll lead to 

something new? I hear you — shopping in the 

hubs of Sydney for that dynamic, inspiring 

new store can be an elusive experience. 

Unearthing a new fashion treasure takes 

precious time and more often than not, the 

jewel is hidden just around the corner from 

where you’ve given up your search. But here’s 

a handful of very special stores, where local 

designers have created new spaces fi lled 

with cool buys for us to covet. The focus is 


more artisan than mass, more singular or 

collaborative than “big business”. Shopping 

here is all about soul. 

Tanya Curmi (you’ll meet her later) loves 

shopping hubs such as Crown Street in Surry 

Hills. “It’s fi lled with a creative vibe with lots of 

cool cafés, bars, galleries and quirky fashion 

shops that are unaffected by the national 

retailers. It’s all about the little guy and we love 

that,” she says. 

In the ever-morphing Surry Hills is a store, 

more like an emporium, of such brilliance it 

needs to top this list. In the true spirit of the 

new fashion trader comes The Collector 

We hunt down the newest local 

boutiques changing the Sydney 

shopping scene and the brains 

behind the brands 

WORDS ALEX ZABOTTO-BENTLEY 

PHOTOGRAPHY MARNIE HADDAD 

Store owned by Chris and Nike Balken. As 

Nike says: “The store is a light-fi lled emporium 

with exciting secrets of fresh, emerging 

Australian talent.” 

From fashion to custom furniture, 

wallpapers, fabrics to shoes and accessories, 

The Collector Store prides itself on 

showcasing products by Australian designers 

at good price points. They also collaborate 

with local designers to create exclusive ranges 

for the store — their own label, Foxes, is made 

in Surry Hills. 

In particular, their collection of wallpapers, 

fabric and cotton voile dresses from Publisher

CLOCKWISE FROM FAR LEFT: The inspiring 

interiors and merchandise of Designer Collective; 

Tanya Curmi in Minty Meets Munt; Fatboye 

Group; Teena Zerefos in Del Playa Drive and The 

Collector Store’s collectables 

Textiles is unique. My favourite product is the 

range of Gascoigne and King candles with 

scents like pear or fi g that are lovingly made in 

the local maker’s kitchen (AU$55). 

Closer to Oxford Street is the curiously 

named store Minty Meets Munt. The owner, 

Tanya Curmi, is passionate about her market 

and designs an easy-to-wear women’s 

collection under the Minty Meets Munt house 

brand, also stocking lots of dynamic local 

men’s and women’s labels. Her hot tip for 

winter is the leopard print pant, but from 

AU$29.95, her lace, printed and coloured 

leggings are the best buys. 

THE FOCUS IS MORE ARTISAN 

THAN MASS, MORE SINGULAR OR 

COLLABORATIVE THAN “BIG BUSINESS”. 

SHOPPING HERE IS ALL ABOUT SOUL 

Situated in a converted corner pub and 

cleverly decorated with old timber doors 

as wall panels, The Cloakroom is another 

standout. Co-owner Joshua McPherson 

specialises in tailor-made and ready-to-wear 

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“contemporary yet nostalgic” menswear and 

accessories. As McPherson emphatically 

states: “At the end of the day, all men want the 

same thing from their clothes: to feel unique 

while fi tting into the groups we belong to; 


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TOP RIGHT AND BOTTOM: Nike 

Balken of The Collector Store 

and her candles INSET: The 

Cloakroom’s Joshua McPherson 

and to feel strong and confi dent, looking like 

it took no thought at all to get dressed!” His 

beautifully cut lightweight blazers and men’s 

shirting pieces are accessible and lovingly 

created. I adore this shop and its sensibilities. 

As the name suggests, Designer Collective 

is a fashion co-op. It features diverse and 

directional local womenswear designers 

such as Hussy, Oscar the Third, Nookie and 

Cohen et Sabine. Designers create new styles 

monthly, with up-to-the-minute micro trends 

captured beautifully. 

The store is perfect for “trendsetters who 

wish to stand out from the crowd” says the 

retail manager Sophie Odling. Filled with 

wonderfully detailed pieces, this store caters 

to those who love luxury and hand-detailing 

and great value for money. Oscar the Third’s 

beautiful wooden beads in juicy colours at 

AU$20 are incredibly enticing. 

Brand new on the scene is Teena Zerefos. 

With a stand-alone boutique/studio/retail/ 

wholesale space in Double Bay, her “inner-city 

hippie” label Del Playa Drive is cutting a fi ne 

niche. Printing all her own fabrics inspired 

by her art and travels, Zerefos says her label 

“radiates freedom, summer love and lazy 

days at the beach”, with signature singlets 

at AU$59.95. She is right on the money and 

perfectly captures the chic attributes of 

Bondi’s beach style. 

Fatboye Group is a unique boutique that 

pops up in a bar space every Wednesday and 

Saturday in Sydney’s famous Arthouse Hotel. 

This daring venture houses up to 50 designers 

— most of them up-and-coming and from 

Australia. “Everything is new and fresh,” say 

the happy owners Jane Lu, Nikki Grace and 

Kristina Lantchev. 


Like a permanent market, this boutique 

sells clothes, accessories, art and design by 

newer local labels such as Fabric of Society, 

Gossip Couture and Tsu Jong. Jewellery by 

Inca Milla and Atat is also hugely popular. The 

difference with this boutique is that newly 

graduated designers are given an opportunity 

to show their designs. 

Meanwhile, Alvin Manalo from Saint 

Augustine Academy is busy designing an 

in-demand men’s and women’s label as well 

as working in his store. Inspired by culture, 

Manalo’s collections are “…connected to 

music, an album, a genre, artist,” he says. 


Best Dressed 

Fatboye Group’s lovely dresses As part of Rosemount Australian Fashion 

Week’s 15th Anniversary celebrations, the 

Powerhouse Museum will present the public 

exhibition Frock Stars: Inside Australian 

Fashion Week until the end of August 2010. 

Curated and designed by the Powerhouse 

Museum under the industry’s well known 

fashion historian Glynis Jones, it will provide 

the public with an “insider’s view or ‘backstage 

pass’ to one of this country’s biggest annual 

events, usually only accessible to the fashion 

industry. It will also show how the event has 

placed Sydney and Australian fashion on an 

international fashion stage,” says director of 

Powerhouse Mueum, Dr Dawn Casey. 

From T-shirts and denim to cocktail dresses 

and tuxedos, this label refl ects what people 

love wearing now. His bow ties are just 

fantastic, and at only AU$50 they’re attainable 

examples of artisan fi nery. 

It’s not only certain precincts that dictate 

where these new stores propagate, these 

stores exist all over town. The stores become 

precincts themselves, offering gorgeous local 

products and affordable designs. I love how 

these boutiques have made a defi nite impact 

on the market — they’re like the tempo of the 

times. Hopefully it will mean we see even more 

exciting local designers fl ourishing. 

Take Me There 

● THE COLLECTOR STORE 

473 Crown St, Surry Hills, 

tel: +61 (2) 9699 7740 

● MINTY MEETS MUNT 

275 Crown St, Surry Hills, 

tel: +61 (2) 9380 6848 

● THE CLOAKROOM 

47 Reservoir St, Surry Hills, 

tel: +61 (2) 9212 0029 

● DESIGNER COLLECTIVE 

319 South Dowling St, Darlinghurst, 

tel: +61 (2) 9332 1611 

● DEL PLAYA DRIVE 

Shop 4, 402 New South Head Rd, Double Bay, 

tel: +61 (0) 416 303 494 

● FATBOYE GROUP 

275 Pitt St, Sydney, 

tel: +61 (2) 9284 1200 

● SAINT AUGUSTINE ACADEMY 

642 Bourke St, Surry Hills, 

tel: +61 (2) 9690 2863 

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We discover the charms of Japan’s 

ancient capital Nara as it celebrates 

its 1,300th anniversary 

WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY JOHN LANDER 

Once 

upon a time, Nara was a 

world of Buddhist monks, 

silk and the very seat of Japanese culture 

set against a sleepy background of primeval 

forests. Today, Nara’s glorious past is 

preserved in the midst of an engaging present 

whose tranquil beauty is perfect for the whole 

family to discover. Located just 35 minutes by 

train from Osaka, Nara’s charm is partly due to 

the fact that its main attractions are clustered 

around Nara Park, where its famous deer 

wander around unfettered, refl ecting the pace 

of this peaceful town. 

Japan’s fi rst capital city was laid out, as 

Kyoto would later be, on the grid pattern of 

Xian in China. But this was not the only import 

from China — the writing system, music, feng 

shui and perhaps most importantly, Buddhism, 

spread to the rest of Japan from Nara. 

The building of the Todai-ji Temple took on

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Kasuga Taisha Shrine’s 

mossy lanterns; peaceful Ukimido pavilion in 

Nara Park; the striking interior of the Kasuga 

Taisha Shrine; little ones dress up for 

shichi-go-san; wild deer grazing at Nara Park 

the importance of a grand cathedral, requiring 

two million labourers and 50,000 carpenters 

to build it. Casting the Great Buddha, which 

is 15m tall and 500 tonnes, drained Japan of 

almost all its supply of gold and copper, nearly 

bankrupting the country. 

What remains of today’s Todai-ji is a small 

fraction of its once imposing size, although it’s 

still the world’s biggest wooden structure and 

houses the world’s largest bronze statue, the 

Daibutsu (Great Buddha), which casts an air of 

repose as it has for more than 1,000 years. 

As imposing as the Daibutsu is, step behind 

it for some irreverent fun. Watch as Japanese 

schoolchildren and a few slim adults try to 

wriggle their way through a hole within a stout 

wooden pole. Those who do fi t through the 

hole are assured of achieving nirvana. 

Just down the road is the celebrated Isuien 

Garden, perfect for calm contemplation amid 

its ponds and meandering streams. Pop in at 

the garden’s teahouse for a well-deserved cup 

of green tea before resuming your exploration. 

On the other side of Nara Park, Kasuga 

Taisha Shrine presents another unique 

spectacle with its 3,000 moss-covered 

lanterns that line the forest trails leading to the 

shrine — 1,000 bronze ones festoon the shrine 

compound itself. As a UNESCO World Heritage 

site, the shrine is a popular attraction, so try 

to get there early in the morning before the 

tour buses arrive. Kasuga Shrine is also an 

important place for Japan’s Shinto religion, 

Kazuko Sano: “For me, the Daibutsu or 

Great Buddha is the most impressive thing 

about any visit to Nara. Its huge size and the 

building in which it sits is a memorable thing 

to see. It’s almost unbelievable that they 

could make such a 

thing more than a 

thousand years 

ago — and it’s 

still standing.” 

and frequent ceremonies take place here such 

as weddings and shichi-go-san, or coming-ofage-day, 

for Japanese children bedecked in 

kimonos to receive blessings. 

The other icon of Nara is the fi ve-storey 

pagoda at Kofukuji Temple, which hovers 

over Sarusawa Pond nearby. Built in 1426, 

the temple complex once comprised 175 

buildings — nonetheless it still maintains an 

air of sanctity and importance in its spacious 

grounds. Over the centuries, the temple and 

pagoda have been destroyed by civil wars and 

fi res many times, but have been rebuilt after 

GO GUIDE 

NARA TURNS 1,300 


CLOCKWISE: The awe-inspiring Kofukuji 

Temple pagoda; Sanjodori Street’s toasted 

sembei (rice crackers) are a tasty and cheap 

treat; try your hand at deer-feeding 

each calamity. Besides the imposing fi ve-story 

pagoda, don’t miss the octagonal Nanendo 

— a national treasure of Japan. 

After the spectacle of Kofukuji Temple, 

Kasuga Shrine and the Great Buddha, Nara’s 

other famous symbol is the wild deer which 

roam Nara Park and its surrounds. Though 

the deer live in the wild forest, they are quite 

accustomed to humans and aren’t at all shy 

to shake down unsuspecting visitors for any 

snacks you may be holding. Park kiosks and 

the Kasuga Taisho Shrine sell packets of shikasembei 

or deer crackers for JPY100 (AU$1.20). 

Once believed to be messengers of the 

gods, the deer have always been allowed to 

roam freely. The Japanese like to say that the 

deer bow in thanks before wolfi ng down their 

cracker. Polite bow or not, the deer have been 

known to nudge visitors into surrendering a 

snack. Nevertheless, it’s perfectly legal to feed 

them and the kids love it — it’s all very much a 

part of the unique Nara experience. 

Dr Daisuke Sano: “I am always moved by the 

thousands of impressive lanterns at Kasuga 

Taisha Shrine when I visit. Having learned all 

about the Nara period in school, it’s interesting 

to witness for myself the 

sense of tradition that 

has been preserved in 

the town.” 


Follow the deer’s example and try freshly 

toasted sembei (rice crackers) for humans at 

one of the stalls along Sanjodori Street leading 

to Nara Park. You can’t miss their aroma of 

caramelised soy sauce and at only JPY50 

(AU$0.60) per cracker, who can resist? 

Salty snacks tend to make the mouth water 

for some liquid refreshment and luckily Nara 

is one of Japan’s leading centres for sake with 

more than 50 breweries in the area. Stop in at 

Harushika Sake Brewery and sample some 

of Japan’s fi nest brews, or take a quick tour 

and see how it’s made. 

Set on a hill overlooking ponds near Nara 

Deer Park, Nara Hotel is the ideal base. Nara’s 

grand dame has hosted celebrities like the 

Dalai Lama for more than 100 years. Or stay 

in a traditional Japanese inn at the Englishspeaking 

Matsumae Ryokan, where rates 

include a private bath, but no meals. 

1,300th Birthday 

Celebrations 

As if eight UNESCO World Heritage sites 

weren’t enough of a draw, this year the city of 

Nara is celebrating its 1,300-year anniversary 

as the fi rst capital of Japan. Th e temples and 

shrines have been spruced up, and Heijo 

Palace has been rebuilt and will be the host 

venue for many anniversary events. Various 

festivities are also planned from 24 April – 7 

November, including exhibitions highlighting 

Nara’s history, parades, ceremonies and 

performing arts. Th e main event will be the 

“Corridor of Light” festival during which Heijo 

Palace will be illuminated with candles and 

LED lights from 20–27 August. Details at 

www.1300.jp or at the info kiosks at JR Nara 

Station and Kintetsu Nara Station, or at the 

main branch at 23-4 Kamisanji-cho, Nara, 

tel: +81 (742) 223 900. 

Take Me There 

● TODAI-JI TEMPLE 

406-1 Zoshi-cho, 

tel: +81 (742) 

225 511 

● ISUIEN GARDEN 

74 Suimon-cho, 

tel: +81 (742) 

250 0781 

● KASUGA TAISHA 

SHRINE 

160 Kasugano-cho, 

tel: +81 (742) 

227 788 

● KOFUKUJI 

TEMPLE 

tel: +81 (742) 

227 755 

● HARUSHIKA 

SAKE BREWERY 

24-1 Fukuchiin-cho, 

tel: +81 (742) 

232 255 

● NARA HOTEL 

1096 Takabatakecho, 

tel: +81 (742) 

263 300 

● MATSUMAE 

RYOKAN 

28-1 Higashi 

Terahayashi-cho, 

tel: +81 (742) 

223 686 

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Though 

it took him a few years 

to admit it, Peter Helliar 

decided as a teenager that he wanted a career 

in comedy. He remembers the moment well. 

“I saw Greg Fleet at The Comedy Club when 

I was 15 and I thought ‘that sounds like a pretty 

cool way to make a living’. It sowed the seed.” 

Helliar travelled for a while after school, 

considered doing stand-up comedy in 

London but got cold feet. He was working 

in a suburban bottle shop on his return to 

Melbourne when he decided the time had 

come and booked a fi ve-minute Sunday 

afternoon spot at St Kilda’s Esplanade Hotel. 

“I hadn’t told anyone I was doing it but 

then the night before I did a 21st speech and 

completely nailed it, got a bit drunk and told 

my friends. About 10 mates came along.” 

Fortunately for Helliar, he nailed it again. His 

second gig, a short time later, was even better. 

But his big break came in 1999 when the Nine 

Network commissioned a pilot for a comedy 

chat show starring his friend Rove McManus 

and an ensemble of his comic mates. Helliar 

was on his way. 

Though dumped by Nine after a short 

season, Rove was quickly rescued by the 

Ten Network, which won a slew of awards 

during its 10-year run, turning its stars into 

household names. 


For natural-born 

comedian Peter Helliar, 

the troubles of 2009 

are a chance to perform 

a hat-trick 

WORDS KYLIE MILLER 

A string of commitments followed for 

Helliar, including various radio shows and 

two Network Ten series: sketch series 

skitHOUSE and the light-hearted footy panel 

show Before the Game. 

It was on Before the Game that Helliar 

unleashed his alter ego, Collingwood 

Football Club’s mullet-headed, six-season 

rookie and man-about-town Bryan 

“Strauchanie” Strauchan. 

“A lot of people think that Strauchanie is 

based on [fl amboyant former Sydney Football 

Club player] Warwick Capper or [Aussie 

cricketer] Shane Warne,” Helliar says. 

“I played in a charity game and a few of the 

cricketers thought I was taking the piss out 

of Warnie, but I’m not. Strauchanie is more 

based on a Big Brother contestant — he likes 

the recognition and the accolades and the 

fame, but he doesn’t want to do the work.” 

Last year could have been a tough one 

for Helliar: the Triple M breakfast show he 

co-hosted with Myf Warhurst was axed in 

July and his 10-year stretch on Rove wound 

up in December when McManus pulled the 

pin on the show. 

But Helliar survived and prospered. In 

January, he resurfaced with his national live 

comedy show The Dreamboat Tour; landed a 

new TV network (Seven); and in March began 

a new job hosting the weekly family footy 

show The Bounce. 

Featuring a line-up of comedians and 

former footy stars, The Bounce mixes live 

sketches with football analysis. Though 

Helliar has developed new characters for 

the show, he’s confi dent Strauchanie 

will reappear. 

“He’s still off on his footy trip but I’m sure 

once he fi nds out we’re doing a show with 

Channel Seven, he’ll come quicker than he’s 

ever come before,” he laughs.

Helliar has come a long 

way since his foray into 

stand-up comedy 

OPPOSITE: Helliar in 

“Strauchanie” mode 

THOUGH HELLIAR HAS DEVELOPED 

NEW CHARACTERS FOR THE SH W, 

HE’S CONFIDENT STRAUCHANIE WILL REAPPEAR 

PEOPLE 

PETER HELLIAR 


This month also sees the release of his 

fi rst feature fi lm — the romantic comedy and 

buddy movie I Love You Too, which he wrote 

and co-produced, and which also marks his 

big-screen acting debut. 

The fi lm stars Brendan Cowell as Jim, 

an emotionally stunted boy-man who 

struggles with commitment; Helliar as 

his well-intentioned best mate Blake; Yvonne 

Strahovski as Jim’s girlfriend Alice; and 

American actor Peter Dinklage as Charlie, the 

dwarf who holds the key to their happiness. 

While his silver-screen debut caused a 

few anxious moments — “I thought, oh my 

God, what if I stuff up my own movie?” — 

encouragement from a friend and fellow actor 

helped put Helliar’s mind to ease. 

“Stephen Curry said to me: ‘What you do 

as Strauchanie, believe it or not, that’s acting 

… You’re investing in a character and people 

believe in that character.’ 

“Even with stand-up comedy, I do a lot 


Helliar may be funny, but 

he’s a romantic at heart too 

BELOW: Helliar and his 

co-stars on The Bounce 

of role playing. I’ll pretend to be a washing 

machine or other inanimate object… if you 

can make 1,800 people lock into the fact that, 

for a moment, you’re a washing machine or a 

Japanese fi ghting fi sh then it must be within 

me to do some other performance.” The fi lm 

was a departure in other ways too. 

“I’ve been doing cheeky jokes on TV for 10 

years now, but I’ve done very few romantic 

jokes,” Helliar says. “This feels like it’s closer to 

me than anything else I’ve done. I do consider 

myself a bit of a romantic and the characters 

are saying pretty big emotional things. It’s all 

come from somewhere within me.” For Helliar, 

making the fi lm has been a revelation. 

“I got into stand-up so, hopefully, I could get 

a gig writing for television and through writing 

for television, hopefully, make some contacts 

so, hopefully, I could maybe write a movie. 

Now I’ve made a movie and the best way that I 

can describe it is that it’s like I’ve fallen in love. 

Favourite Holiday 

Destinations 

“Fiji for us is great. Th e Fijians are 

awesome with kids and there are so 

many beautiful spots.” 

“Hawaii is also a favourite. My wife in 

particular loves Hawaii. I think she likes the 

sun a bit more than I do; I spend most of my 

holiday in the shade while Bridget and the 

kids go off and have fun!” 

I’ve found what I really wanted to do in my life. 

It’s incredible!” 

He has now fi nished his second script, “a 

romantic-comedy-thriller-action movie about 

a geography teacher who is looking for love”, 

which he hopes to start fi lming within the year. 

In the meantime, he’s back to juggling family 

life with wife Bridget and their three young 

sons, Liam, Aidan and Oscar; and multiple 

professional commitments, including a live 

comedy tour of Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, 

Melbourne and possibly Perth. 

He jokes that he fi ts in family time by 

including them in his work — Bridget and 

Oscar both appear in I Love You Too. 

“Bridget is a massive All Saints fan and 

she said to me years ago she’d love to play an 

ambo. If you look closely in one scene there 

are three ambos instead of two!”

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The Granite Belt’s “Nude Food Trail” is a 

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produce. For me, it’s a blissful way of spending 

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THE JOY AND CHALLENGE OF 

FOOD ON THE GRANITE BELT 

IS USING PRODUCE READILY AT HAND 

It all starts about 200km, or three hours’ 

drive, south-west from Brisbane on the 

New England Highway. You can download 

a map to the trail by logging on to 

www.granitebeltwinecountry.com.au. 

To begin, we take a left off the highway into 

Granite Belt Drive in search of roadside fruit 

stalls to purchase apricots, fi gs, pears and 

grapes. We fi ll our car with local fruit, careful 

to leave room in the esky for local cheese 

from Granite Belt Dairy Farmhouse Cheese, 

located just up a little on Amiens Road. 

Owner Karen Deeth says the dairy makes the 

only true farmhouse cheese on the Granite Belt. 

“There aren’t many of us around.” As Deeth 

explains: “We make the cheese right from the 

pasture to the plate. It’s made from the milk 

from a single herd of animals from one farm.” 

Their dairy shop offers a selection of 

cheeses to sample and buy, including Brass 

Monkey Blue, a blue-vein Stilton-type cheese; 

an aged cheddar called Stanthorpe Matured; 

and a camembert named Snowfl ake. There’s 

also a range of local produce such as vinegars, 

juices, cheese pastes, chutneys and relishes, 

plus fruits and wines. 

Following Amiens Road, we eventually 

come to the award-winning Robert Channon 

Wines. Acclaimed Australian wine writer 

James Halliday rates their verdelho as “the 

fi nest verdelho I have tasted”. 

The Channon’s Singing Lake Café run by 

chef Tony Southgate has a strong focus on 

local produce. “The joy and challenge of food 

on the Granite Belt is using produce readily 

at hand, like wild deer, hares, rabbits, wild 

asparagus, fennel, dandelion, blackberry and 

prickly pear,” says Robert Channon, who has 

also just harvested a second crop of saffron. 

Next up is Stanthorpe, where the main 

street is full of foodie delights. Olga & Agnes 

Fine Foods is a great deli where you can stop 

for lunch, buy a range of local produce and 

order a picnic hamper to take out into the wild 

blue yonder. New England Larder and Greedy 

Gourmet products are among my favourites, 

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Fine wines at Robert 

Channon Wines; fresh local produce at Olga & 

Agnes Fine Foods; cheese to please by Karen 

Deeth; a case of juicy nectarines from 

the Granite Belt 

especially the chocolate macadamia 

nut brownies. 

Kath Ives, who runs the deli with partner 

Jake Ives, says she enjoys sharing the local 

passion for food. “Everyone is happy to tell you 

where their food comes from, right down to 

the farmer’s, grower’s or producer’s name and 

suburb,” she says. “They have a love for what 

they do and are so willing to talk to you about 

their story.” 

Check out the local butcher, Hawker 

Brothers Butchery for double-smoked hams, 

chickens, Italian salami and offal. Lunch on 

an award-winning buffalo and juniper berry 


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Bramble Patch goods and Heavenly Chocolate photos: Tourism Queensland; GreedyMe Gourmet photo: Nude Food Trail 

Delightful products from The Bramble Patch; 

BELOW (L-R): Refuel at Heavenly Chocolate; GreedyMe 

Gourmet products at Ballandean Estate Wines; be 

spoiled for choice at Sutton’s Juice Factory 

pie or a Wagyu and mushroom meat pie from 

the Quart Pot Bakehouse. If you’re in town 

on the second or fourth Sunday of the month, 

don’t miss the Market in the Mountains at the 

Stanthorpe Civic Centre, which has a wide 

range of local food. A short detour leads to the 

Lucas Estate Winery & Café. James Halliday 

describes this winery as another new star in 

the Queensland market to look out for. Their 

café focuses on fresh organic, homegrown and 

local produce. 

Further down the highway at Glen Aplin, we 

divert to fi nd fudge and olive oil at Mt Stirling 

Olives. They may be strange bedfellows, but 

both are good quality and locally produced. 

They also make an Oriental dipping sauce that 

turns a simple meal into a banquet. 

On the other side of the highway, Felsberg 

Bell Tower & Café and The Bramble 

Patch beckon. The café at Felsberg offers a 

panoramic view across the granite-studded 

plains on the Granite Belt. Try their handmade 

tagliatelle tossed with fresh ricotta, mushrooms 

and chicken, or the German sausages 

— a favourite dish. Felsberg owner Peter Orr 

encourages visitors to “talk to the owners and 

winemakers, and get their tips on how best to 

use their products.” 

Fresh berries such as blackberries, 

blueberries, boysenberries, strawberries, 

tayberries, raspberries, blackcurrants and 

redcurrants are grown at The Bramble 

Patch from November to March; with a 

demonstration patch for viewing. Do dig into 

the poffertjes (small Dutch pancakes) with 

blackberries, delicious berry ice creams and a 

huge range of preserves in the meantime. 

Ballandean Estate Wines on Sundown 

Road is Queensland’s oldest family-owned and 

-operated winery. The Puglisi family has been 

making wine here since 1931. Their Barrel 

Room Café is open for lunch daily and is where 

you can pick up LiraH vinegar and verjus, and 

Sandmill Food pesto. 

Heavenly Chocolate at Wisteria Cottage 

is the only complete chocolate shop here. It 

offers handmade chocolates crafted from 

Belgian couverture and local ingredients 

in 36 fl avours, and imported European hot 

chocolate in 17 fl avours. 



The famed apple pie of 

Sutton’s Juice Factory 

It’s time to turn around and head back 

down the highway to Brisbane, but not without 

trying one last stop that can’t be missed. 

Sutton’s Juice Factory, Cidery & Shed Café 

at Thulimbah is a one-stop apple heaven. Pick 

your own apples, buy apple juice and most 

importantly, don’t leave without tasting Ros 

Sutton’s award-winning apple pie with apple 

liqueur ice cream. 

Take Me There 

● GRANITE BELT DAIRY 

FARMHOUSE CHEESE 

4 Ducan Ln, Thulimbah, 

tel: +61 (7) 4685 2277 

● ROBERT CHANNON WINES 

50 Amiens Rd, Stanthorpe, 

tel: +61 (7) 4683 3260 

● OLGA & AGNES 

FINE FOODS 

149 High St, Stanthorpe, 

tel: +61 (7) 4681 2247 

● HAWKER BROTHERS 

BUTCHERY 

51 Maryland St, Stanthorpe, 

tel: +61 (7) 4681 2150 

● QUART POT BAKEHOUSE 

37a Maryland St, Stanthorpe, 

tel: +61 (7) 4681 1765 

● LUCAS ESTATE WINERY 

& CAFÉ 

329 Donges Rd, Severnlea, 

tel: +61 (7) 4683 6365 

● MT STIRLING OLIVES 

Collins Rd, Glen Aplin, 

tel: +61 (7) 4683 4270 

● FELSBERG BELL TOWER 

& CAFÉ 

116 Townsend Rd, Glen Aplin, 

tel: +61 (7) 4683 4332 

● THE BRAMBLE PATCH 

381 Townsend Rd, Glen Aplin, 

tel: +61 (7) 4683 4205 

● BALLANDEAN ESTATE 

WINES 

354 Sundown Rd, Ballandean, 

tel: +61 (7) 4684 1226 

● HEAVENLY CHOCOLATE AT 

WISTERIA COTTAGE 

2117 Pyramids Rd, Wyberba, 

tel: +61 (7) 4684 5121 

● SUTTON’S JUICE FACTORY, 

CIDERY & SHED CAFÉ 

10 Halloran Dr, Thulimbah, 

tel: +61 (7) 4685 2464 

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Restaurant Tasman, Hobart 

Enjoy the views across Hobart’s historic 

waterfront over a pre-dinner drink in the 

Atrium bar, then step into the hotel restaurant 

for a distinctly Tasmanian experience featuring 

the fi nest locally sourced seasonal produce. 

1 Davey St, Hotel Grand Chancellor, 

tel: +61 (3) 6235 4547. 

VICTORIA 

Bistro Two Dozen, Carlton 

This former corner newsagency has been 

transformed into a small cellar bar, bistro and 

takeaway spot. Its nicely priced fare is Modern 

Australian with some international accents 

that keep things interesting. 

180 Rathdowne, tel: +61 (3) 9348 0800. 

Base Eatery, Geelong 

Base sources local home-grown fruits and 

vegies for its back-to-basics seasonal menu. 

Soak up the stunning views of Corio Bay 

over lunch or dinner. 

Shop 3, 6-8 Eastern Beach Rd, tel: +61 (3) 

5221 5339. 

Eighty One Fine Food & Wine, Berwick 

Bringing a touch of the cosmopolitan to the 

suburb of Berwick, Eighty One offers stylish 

surrounds in a historic 19th-century building. 

Well-priced Modern Australian cuisine is on 

offer, as well as a tapas menu for light eating 

in the bar. 

81 High St, tel: +61 (3) 9768 9555. 

WESTERN AUSTRALIA 

Lamonts Wine Bar, Cottesloe 

This cosy little “enoteca”, an Italian expression 

that literally means “wine repository”, features 

a contemporary Australian grazing menu of 

tapas fare. For dessert, don’t miss the Parisimported 

macaroons. 

12 Station St, tel: +61 (8) 9385 0666. 

Next Door, Fremantle 

Enjoy fi ne Modern Australian cuisine with daily 

specials and gourmet tasting plates that work 

well with the adjoining bar and relaxed vibe. 

Food served until late. 

7 South Tce, tel: +61 (8) 9335 3215. 

NEW SOUTH WALES 

Chophouse, Sydney 

This meatlover’s paradise, which features 

dangling cow skulls for scenery, is an 

authentic steakhouse with man-sized portions 

of t-bone, lamb chops and beef brisket to 

warm your belly up. For lighter tastes, there’s 

starters and salads to chomp on. 

25 Bligh St, tel: 1300 246 748. 

The Winery by Gazebo, Surry Hills 

The Winery is a big, lush, bustling wine bar 

with a Modern Australian menu of tasting 

plates, mains, and even a “girls’ picnic” set 

menu for lazy weekend noshes. The outdoor 

area overlooks the city. 

285A Crown St, tel: +61 (2) 9331 0833. 

Manta, Woolloomooloo 

Match the freshest seafood and fi nest steak 

with the selection of wines on their impressive 

list. Sit outdoors on the boardwalk or in the 

dining room for exceptional views from the 

Woolloomooloo Wharf to the city skyline. 

6 Cowper Wharf Rd, tel: +61 (2) 9332 3822. 

Bacchus, Newcastle 

Tuck into some contemporary European 

cuisine while soaking up the history at 

Bacchus, one of Newcastle’s heritage 

buildings. Savour your mains in the grand 

dining room, lunch casually on the terrace or 

recline in the lounge and share some tapas. 

141 King St, tel: +61 (2) 4927 1332. 

www.hardys.com.au 

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Learn to ride the waves where it all began and you’ll 

leave with more than just a new great skill 

WORDS SEAN DOHERTY 

“He 

has honored his name, he has 

honored his race, he has honored 

his state, he has honored us all.” The plaque 

at the feet of Duke Kahanamoku’s statue in 

Waikiki, Honolulu, leaves little uncertainty 

about what The Duke — and the simple art of 

surfi ng itself — means to the Hawaiian people. 

The godfather of modern surfi ng today 

stands bronzed and regal, besieged by tourists 

dressed like bad extras from an episode 

of Hawaii 5-0 posing for photos within his 

outstretched, welcoming arms. Waikiki 

today is a very different place to the humble 

beach where The Duke, in the early 1900s, 

reignited the ancient surfi ng fl ame that had 

been snuffed out by Christian missionaries a 

century earlier. It remains, however, the best 

place to try your hand at surfi ng. 

Surfers, surfboards and surf schools 

abound in Waikiki. The fringing reef a 

half-mile from shore trips lines of swell and 

the waves roll in gently toward shore, perfect 


for beginners, families and kids. Although 

slightly bigger in the Hawaiian summer (June 

to August), the waves remain fun and forgiving 

here all year round. 

Two of the most renowned surf schools in 

Waikiki belong to two of Hawaii’s favourite 

surfi ng sons. Hans Hedemann and Tony Moniz 

both carved formidable reputations in the 

mountainous waves on the other side of the 

island, and now pass on their knowledge of the 

ocean through their respective schools, Hans 

Hedemann Surf and Faith Surf School. Group 

lessons will set you back US$75 (AU$82) for 

two hours. 

You’ll start out on the beach for a review 

of the basics, before spending the rest of the 

time out in the line-up under the shadow of 

Diamond Head, sharing the waves with all 

sorts of recreational fl otsam. Look around 

at longboards, shortboards, paddleboards, 

boogieboards — all being ridden toward shore 

with varying degrees of skill but equal levels 

of stoke. Of course, if you already know a little 

something about surfi ng, you can always 

just hire a longboard yourself from one of 

the many shacks on the beach for between 

US$10–15 (AU$11–16) an hour and tackle the 

place under your own steam. 

A day in “town”, riding longboards and 

drinking mai tais, has become a ritual for 

professional surfers who fl ock to Oahu’s North 

Shore every winter. “After being on the North 

Shore for weeks on end, it’s so refreshing 

to go into Waikiki and paddle out without 

taking your life in your hands,” says two-time 

world champion and Quiksilver team rider 

Tom Carroll, who fi rst came to Hawaii as a 

16-year-old in 1977 and has been back every 

year since. “We’d go and stay in town and get a 

hotel, and cruise and drink cocktails. That’s a 

classic cultural experience in itself — hanging 

out in the Waikiki tourist scene. It’s got its own 

magnetism and madness attached to it.” 

The Hawaiian surfi ng experience comes

All photos (except Tony Moniz’s): Hawaii Tourism Authority/Tor Johnson; Duke Kahanamoku photo: Photolibrary; Tom Caroll photo: Getty Images 

CLOCKWISE FROM OPPOSITE: The young and 

the passionate brave the waves; Tony Moniz 

in action; surfboards galore in Hawaii’s surf 

shops; the famed and revered statue of Duke 

Kahanamoku; paddle out to catch the swells 

Tom Carroll, two-time world surfi ng 

champ and Quiksilver team rider says: 

“What don’t I love about 

Hawaii? Everyone enjoys 

the ocean in Hawaii — 

kids and parents — it’s a 

family aff air.” 

in two forms — town or country — and to 

sample the latter you’ll need to head to Oahu’s 

North Shore. To reach the most fabled seven 

miles in surfi ng, drive north from Waikiki on 

the H2 freeway; the condos and streetcars of 

Honolulu soon give way to pineapple fi elds, 

free-range chickens and seismic waves. 

Between November and February every 

year, the thin ribbon of sand between Haleiwa 

and Turtle Bay becomes the centre of the 

surfi ng cosmos. But while the waves in 

winter occasionally rival the dimensions of a 

Waikiki condominium, there are still plenty of 

opportunities to sample the ancient art. 

And hey, at least you can go home and say 

you’ve surfed the North Shore. 

Bryan Suratt of Sunset Suratt Surf School 

is somewhat of an institution here. “Uncle 

Bryan”, as he’s known, is a lifelong North 

Shore resident and counts surfi ng legends 

like Mark Occhilupo and Layne Beachley as 

close friends. Now well into his fi fties but fi tter 

than most surfers half his age, Uncle Bryan 

understands how surfi ng to the Hawaiians is 

more than simply a glorious way to ride your 

time away. In fact, it’s still got the same sacred 

resonance it’s had here for thousands of years. 

“When we teach or coach, no matter who the 

student, it’s a real deep thing, a real tradition 

for us,” says Uncle Bryan. “It’s done with a lot of 

respect. It’s done the Hawaiian way.” You paddle 

out for your lesson under the casuarinas at 

Chuns Reef, just down the road from both 

Waimea Bay and Pipeline, knowing you’re 

tapping into a genuine Hawaiian experience. 

Somehow, you feel guys like Uncle Bryan 

see teaching he’e nalu (surfi ng) as an ancient 

cultural imperative. “Any time you’re in that 

position and you have the opportunity to pass 

on your knowledge, knowing what you can give 

somebody else, it’s a beautiful thing.” 

Take Me There 

Here are some other surf schools on Jetstar 

routes to try: 

● GOLD COAST — WALKIN’ ON WATER, 

COOLANGATTA 

Tel: +61 (0) 418 780 311; (7) 5534 1886 

● SYDNEY — MANLY SURF SCHOOL, 

MANLY 

Tel: +61 (2) 9977 6977 

● BALI — PRO SURF SCHOOL, KUTA 

Tel. +62 (361) 744 1466 

● FIJI — FIJI SURF SCHOOL, NADI 

Tel: +679 6705 960; 992 8411 

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Clubhouse photo: David Scaletti 

Take on the immaculate greens 

of Yarram Golf Course 

BOTTOM LEFT/RIGHT: 

Yarram’s clubhouse; tee off 

from the 18th hole 

FLY/DRIVE 

GOLFING SOUTH GIPPSLAND 

Gather a group for a weekend 

of friendly golfi ng at mates’ rates 

WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY CRAIG TANSLEY 

“See 

those kangaroos? Don’t hit ’em, 

mate, that’d be a two-stroke 

penalty, and we’d probably have to shoot ya.” 

It’s just past sunrise on Yarram Golf Course 

and there’s a chill in the air, but club president 

Dave Phelan’s feeling all warm and fuzzy. 

“Now all we need’s a bloody koala, don’t we?” 

he laughs. 


Clubhouse photo: David Scaletti 

Take on the immaculate greens 

of Yarram Golf Course 

BOTTOM LEFT/RIGHT: 

Yarram’s clubhouse; tee off 

from the 18th hole 

FLY/DRIVE 

GOLFING SOUTH GIPPSLAND 

Gather a group for a weekend 

of friendly golfi ng at mates’ rates 

WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY CRAIG TANSLEY 

“See 

those kangaroos? Don’t hit ’em, 

mate, that’d be a two-stroke 

penalty, and we’d probably have to shoot ya.” 

It’s just past sunrise on Yarram Golf Course 

and there’s a chill in the air, but club president 

Dave Phelan’s feeling all warm and fuzzy. 

“Now all we need’s a bloody koala, don’t we?” 

he laughs. 


Golf course and kookaburra photos: Trevor Colvin 

CLOCKWISE: Stay the night at 

Toms Cap Vineyard then enjoy 

lunch on the verandah; a local 

kookaburra; on Yarram’s 15th hole 

He has a point. As far as Australian 

landscapes go, this one’s about as striking 

as a Drysdale that’s climbed off the art 

gallery wall and come to life. Kookaburras 

chortle in the trees, a wombat shuffl es past, 

there’s a rogue metre-and-a-half long lizard 

lurking somewhere in the bushes and a fl ock 

of galahs overhead. I hit the green with my 

second shot to the par-four second green 

expecting applause — it’s the hardest hole 

on the course — but Phelan and course 

volunteer Eric Greenaway (he does all the 

irrigating and spraying) are more concerned 

with ‘roos than birdies. 

“See these marks,” Greenaway points at 

visible tracks in the bunker, “that’s a joey 

for sure.” I feel like I’m playing golf with 

Aboriginal trackers. 

No one could love a golf course more than 

Eric Greenaway — he’s here every day of the 

week. All but retired from his dairy farm, he 

donates his time to make sure Yarram Golf 

Course maintains its reputation as Australia’s 

number one-rated volunteer-run golf course. 

He even misses family weddings to show a 

journalist around. “They’re probably happy not 

to hear me talk about the golf course anyway,” 

he laughs of the course which is celebrating its 

101st anniversary this month. 


But Greenaway’s not the Lone Ranger here: 

there’s Lois, the treasurer at the bar pouring 

beers; and old Bud who mows the greens 

even though he has a crook shoulder. There’s 

George who mows the fairways; Ken who 

organises the work-for-the-dole blokes; and 

the four retirees who come twice a week just 

to help out even though they’ve never played 

golf in their lives. 

There couldn’t be a golf course quite like 

this one in the world. It’s immaculate — these 


volunteers do a better job than those who 

do it for a living. There’s a great sense of 

community — to sit and have a beer with 

the members is as much fun as playing the 

course. There are old-timers here still beating 

their age at golf; you can even chat to the 

bloke who caddied for golfi ng superstar Gary 

Player when he was here in 1956. 

But that’s South Gippsland for you. It may 

just be a couple of hours’ drive east from 

Melbourne, but this region feels like it belongs 

TOP/BOTTOM: 

Tranquility on the 16th hole 

at the Yarram Golf Club; 

explore the ancient ferns of 

Tarra-Bulga National Park 

to another era. And the golf courses feel just 

as gentlemanly — there are 38 of them down 

here, with green fees that rarely rise above 

AU$30. Many, like Yarram, have honesty boxes 

to put your green fees in. For the average golfer, 

they’re a dream come true because we’re not 

all looking for championship courses laden with 

bunkers and lakes with Tiger Woods price tags. 

But of course that’s not to say it’s a 

toothless tiger. “Your ball’s gone to where 

elephants die, mate,” Phelan tells me after I 

fi nd another piece of wild Yarram bushland 

with a wayward drive. 

It’s truly a golfer’s utopia — empty, 

cheap-as-chips golf courses stretch on 

for miles. Apart from Yarram, Foster Golf 

Club and Leongatha Golf Club test your 

golfi ng mettle with their rugged bushland 

settings, while the golfi ng clubs do everything 

they can to entice you away from the 

Mornington Peninsula and the Murray River 

region. Yarram’s golf packages incorporate 

accommodation at everything from cheap 

pub rooms for blokes’ golf weekends away, to 

fi ve-star luxury rooms at local wineries. 

Five Things for 

Non-golfers to Do 

Warren Curry, long-time local, renowned 

artist and owner of Curry Studios 

1. Visit the historic town of Port Albert — it 

has one of the best maritime museums in 

eastern Victoria and two art galleries. It’s 

also home to one of Victoria’s oldest pubs. 

2. Walk through Tarra-Bulga rainforest, one 

of the most pristine temperate rainforests 

left in Victoria, also home to tree ferns and 

mountain ash, as well as lyrebirds. 

3. Go fi shing — there’s over 100km² of 

sheltered waters just out from Port Albert. 

You can charter boats or just throw a line 

off a jetty. 

4. Go wine-tasting — South Gippsland has 

some very under-rated wineries to visit, 

the best around the area are Toms Cap and 

Windy Ridge. 

5. You can surf, swim, sunbake or fi sh on the 

Ninety Mile Beach just north of Port Albert 

— there’s never a soul on it but it’s one of 

Victoria’s best beaches. 

Fairway photo: David Scaletti; Tarra Bulga National Park photo: Tourism Victoria

But there’s a lot to do down here apart from 

hitting a little white ball into the trees. Yarram 

is nestled between the southern Victorian 

coast — where historic fi shing town Port 

Albert offers idyllic long beach treks, plus one 

of the fi nest seafood restaurants, Wild Fish 

Restaurant — and the Tarra-Bulga National 

Great Value 

Golf Packages 

Perfect for couples and groups, stay at: 

Yarram Club Hotel with breakfast, a AU$20 

meal voucher and 18 holes of golf for just 

AU$59 per person twin share; Tarra Motel 

Yarram with the same extras for AU$85; and 

Tarra Valley Rainforest Retreat or Toms Cap 

Vineyard Retreat with a cooked breakfast, 

AU$20 meal voucher and 18 holes of golf 

for AU$101 and AU$117 respectively per 

person twin share. Packages are available 

most weekends and prices are based on a 

two-night minimum stay. To book or for more 

information, call +61 (3) 5182 5596 or visit 

www.yarramgolfclub.com.au. 


Park, for walks into wilderness. You can stay 

among the tree ferns and centuries-old 

mountain ash at the Tarra Valley Rainforest 

Retreat, part of Yarram’s golf package deals. 

Or just down the road, Toms Cap Vineyard 

Retreat offers some of the fi nest cool-climate 

wines in Victoria and steaks to-die-for. 

There’s a golf course here to suit any 

golfer, and for non-golfers, a piece of empty 

coastline to call your own. 

Enjoy the freshest 

seafood at the 

award-winning 

Wild Fish 

Take Me There 

● YARRAM 

GOLF COURSE 

Old Sale Rd, Yarram, 

tel: +61 (3) 5182 

5596 

● FOSTER 

GOLF CLUB 

7 Reserve St, Foster, 

tel: +61 (3) 5682 

2272 

● LEONGATHA 

GOLF CLUB 

2006 Koonwarra- 

Inverloch Rd, 

Leongatha South, 

tel: +61 (3) 5664 

3314 

● WINDY RIDGE 

527 Fish Creek- 

Foster Rd, Foster, 

tel: +61 (3) 5682 

2035 

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Port Albert, 

tel: +61 (3) 5183 

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tel: +61 (3) 5186 

1313 

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VINEYARD 

RETREAT 

322 Lays Rd, 

Willung South, 

tel: +61 (3) 5194 

2215 

● YARRAM 

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287 Commercial Rd, 

tel. +61 (3) 5182 

5027 

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Wild Fish photo: Tourism Victoria

Onwards 

and Up! 

As we celebrate our sixth 

birthday this month, meet 

the team who lead Jetstar 

to new heights 

KIM HOLMES 

Permanent part-time 

domestic cabin crew 

What does your 

job entail? 

Every day is different, 

especially with shift 

work. Usually, the crew for 

the day start by meeting in our crew room, 

where we meet the technical crew and walk 

to the aircraft. We’re briefed on the day ahead 

(weather, passenger loads, fl ight times) and 

then the day can take us anywhere. Our aim 

is to get the passengers (and crew) to their 

destination safely. 

What’s the best part of your job? 

Seeing people who wouldn’t normally be able 

to afford to fl y. 

What are your favourite 

Jetstar destinations? 

Ballina/ Byron Bay, where I got married 

recently. The Gold Coast — we have family and 

friends there. I also love the Sunshine Coast 

and Palm Cove (Cairns) for a beautiful relaxing 

weekend away. 

What’s your favourite memory while 

working at Jetstar so far? 

Meeting amazing people and making 

wonderful, lifelong friends. 

UNNI MENON 

Head of government 

and commercial 

partnerships 


job entail? 

Negotiating and securing 

the international fl ight 

approvals and permits from foreign 

governments as we expand to new 

international markets and destinations. 

I’m also responsible for managing all of 

our government relationships at state, 

national and international levels. 


In our airline, we get the opportunity to 

actually take ownership of what we work on 

and be responsible for delivering the result. 

What’s your favourite Jetstar destination? 

New Zealand. Last year, my family and I fl ew 

from Brisbane to Christchurch and then went 

on a 10-day drive holiday around the South 

Island — simply magic! 

Do you have anything you’d like to say to 

our passengers? 

There are over 7,000 staff in Jetstar all working 

very hard to try and make your experience 

with us a pleasant and memorable one. It’s 

important for us to know that you’re satisfi ed. 

MARK 

RINDFLEISH 

Chief pilot 


job entail? 

Most of my time these days 

is spent in head offi ce dealing with the issues 

associated with the operation of our fl eet of 

34 A320s, six A321s and seven A330s. Very 

occasionally, I get out of the offi ce to go and 

do some fl ying on the A320. 

IN FOCUS 

JETSTAR’S 6TH BIRTHDAY 



Watching the incredible growth of Jetstar 

and seeing the great opportunities being 

created for all of our pilots based here in 

Australia as well as in New Zealand, Singapore 

and Vietnam. 


Early in my airline career, I was based in 

Cairns for a period of time and I always enjoy 

spending time there. 



They’re the whole reason for Jetstar’s 

existence. Their support during the fi rst six 

years has been outstanding and our pilots will 

continue to do their best to provide the safest 

and best service possible. 

DAVID LAU 

Engineering & 

maintenance 


role entail? 

Currently I’m 

temporarily acting head 

of engineering, although 

my normal job is the manager of technical 

developments, which has involved projects 

from preparing for the 787, to deployment of 

RNP (Required Navigation Performance), and 

establishing further engineering capability. 


It’s a cliché, but I have to say the people. 

It’s great working with experienced, highly 

professional and fun people. 


The Sunshine Coast. Flying in to 

Maroochydore over the sand and then relaxing 

up at Noosa by the water with excellent food 

choices does wonders. 

JOHN 

RADOVANOVIC 

Manager schedules 

planning 


role entail? 

Developing the base 

schedule for the next 12 

months. This involves bringing the commercial 

and operational departments together 

ensuring both are satisfi ed that their key 

objectives are being met. 


Being involved in the direction of where the 

business will grow. 


Phuket was great — the weather, people and 

shopping make it a relaxing break. 




Watch this space! I believe Jetstar has opened 

up air travel opportunities through low fares 

and new routes for so many people. 

ISABELLE 

KOSIR 

Group sales coordinator 

What’s the best part 

of your job? 

Being able to offer low 

fares to all size groups 

and working together 

with organisations, sporting teams and TV 

shows to accommodate their travel needs 

across the Jetstar network. 

We heard you met your husband at Jetstar 

— do tell! 

I met my husband Ryan in the offi ce in February 

2005. Ryan worked in the eCommerce team, 

while I was in the Groups team, we sat only 

3m apart. We had only spoken a couple of 

times before the day I heard Ryan say he had 

two tickets to the Melbourne Grand Prix. Long 

story short, I invited myself and we ended up 

attending a VIP party, followed by the Grand 

Prix the next day. A few dates quickly followed 

from this weekend and before we knew it 

we were travelling overseas. That was fi ve 

years ago now — most recently we built and 

moved into our own house and got married 

last December. 


Ryan and I love the beach so it has to be the 

Sunshine Coast where we went for 

our honeymoon. 

What’s your favourite memory while 

working at Jetstar so far? 

Apart from meeting my husband, it would 

have to be when Jetstar was announced in 

February 2004. Australia was overwhelmed 

with the cheapest airfares they’d ever seen. It 

was such an exciting time for the whole team 

to experience the public’s response. 



Thank you for your support over the past 

six years and keep your eye out for those 

incredibly low fares.

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2 8 7 1 6 

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Sudoku. 

Grab a pencil, put on your thinking 

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The objective of Sudoku is to fi ll in the missing 

squares so that each row, column and 3x3 box 

contains the numbers 1 through to 9. To get 

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Scan each horizontal and vertical band 

consisting of three 3x3 boxes. It’s often 

easiest to start in a spot with the most 

numbers already given. If you can fi nd the 

same number in two rows, you know that 

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Some Sudoku fans like to pencil in possible 

answers in the corners of individual squares. 

Once you have a few numbers fi lled in, you 

may also fi nd it handy to jot down a list of 

missing numbers for each row, column and 

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6 9 8 4 

5 2 1 9 

5 1 

8 3 6 9 1 

2 9 

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8 4 6 7 

2

1. Which pop star’s latest album is called 

The Fame Monster? 

2. Which type of animals are measured 

in hands? 

3. Which tear-jerking new movie stars 

Harrison Ford, Brendan Fraser and 

Keri Russell? 

4. How many gold medals did Australia win 

at this year’s Winter Olympics? 

5. Sopressata, ciauscolo and salchichón 

are all types of which meat product? 

6. Pete Evans and Manu Feildel are judges 

on which reality-TV show? 

7. Around the home, what is the common 

term for sodium hypochlorite? 

8. In the nursery rhyme “Sing a Song of 

Sixpence”, how many blackbirds were 

baked in a pie? 

9. Who, having served offi ce for just 

eight days in July 1945, was Australia’s 

shortest-serving Prime Minister? 

10. Which Italian poet wrote the Divine 

Comedy, regarded as the the greatest 

work of Italian literature? 

11. What is the second-largest type of bird 

in the world by height? 

12. Which celebrity couple has sons called 

Cruz, Romeo and Brooklyn? 

13. Which common food plants are all 

members of the allium family? 

14. In which medium does internationally 

renowned artist Spencer Tunick work? 

15. Pashto is an offi cial language of which 

war-torn country? 

16. What is the name of Apple’s new 

tablet computer? 

17. What do the letters in the car 

company name BMW stand for 

in English? 

18. Which term is used to refer to an animal 

that eats both plants and meat? 

19. A Serious Man, Burn After Reading and 

The Ladykillers are movies directed by 

which famous Hollywood siblings? 

20. What is measured on the Beaufort scale? 

21. Flying Jetstar, which island nation 

would you be visiting if you fl ew into 

Viti Levu? 

22. Who wrote The Symphony No. 9 in E 

Minor: From the New World? 

23. What is the name of Africa’s 

highest mountain? 

-question 

quiz. 

24. Which iconic multi-purpose tool is 

associated with the Victorinox company? 

25. Which sport is contested at Spa- 

Francorchamps, Hockenheimring and 

Albert Park? 

26. Who wrote the novels The Moor’s Last 

Sigh, Fury and Midnight’s Children? 

27. What was the name of the fi rst 

man-made Earth-orbiting satellite? 

28. Which worldwide retail chain was founded 

in Sweden by Ingvar Kamprad in 1943? 

29. By which name is “The Maid of 

Orléans” better known? 

30. Flying Jetstar, where would you be visiting 

if you were in Australia’s least populated 

capital city? 

31. Francis de Groot will always be 

associated with the opening of which 

iconic Aussie landmark? 

32. The name of which colour derives from 

the ancient Greek word for India? 

33. Who was Charley Boorman’s riding 

companion on the Long Way Round 

and Long Way Down series? 

34. What would you do with a drupe? 

35. What does the middle initial stand 

for in the name of Star Trek captain 

James T. Kirk? 

36. According to legend, who was King 

Arthur’s queen? 

37. What puts the pink into a pink gin? 

38. Which comedy team created the 

gluttonous character Mr Creosote? 

39. Which animal can be little blue, king 

or emperor? 

40. Which author is responsible for the 

Discworld series of fantasy novels? 

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TRIVIA QUIZ 


2 4 1 9 5 3 7 8 6 

6 3 9 8 1 7 5 2 4 

5 8 7 4 6 2 1 9 3 

3 9 5 7 8 1 6 4 2 

4 7 8 2 3 6 9 5 1 

1 6 2 5 4 9 3 7 8 

9 2 6 3 7 8 4 1 5 

8 1 4 6 9 5 2 3 7 

7 5 3 1 2 4 8 6 9 

Sudoku Moderate 

7 1 9 3 4 2 6 5 8 

5 4 2 8 6 9 7 1 3 

8 3 6 5 1 7 2 4 9 

4 9 5 6 2 3 1 8 7 

6 7 1 4 8 5 9 3 2 

3 2 8 9 7 1 5 6 4 

2 6 7 1 3 4 8 9 5 

9 8 3 2 5 6 4 7 1 

1 5 4 7 9 8 3 2 6 

Coen 20. Wind speed 21. Fiji 

22. Antonín Dvoˇrák 

23. Kilimanjaro 24. Swiss Army 

knife 25. F1 racing 26. Salman 

Rushdie 27. Sputnik 1 28. IKEA 

29. Joan of Arc 30. Darwin 

31. Sydney Harbour Bridge 

32. Indigo 33. Ewan McGregor 

34. Eat it (stone fruit) 35. Tiberius 

36. Guinevere 37. Angostura 

bitters 38. Monty Python 

39. Penguin 40. Terry Pratchett 

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hoofer! (3,6) 

Round 

handle 

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Champions, 

Queen hit 

Angle of 

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The 

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war film 

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12. David and Victoria Beckham 

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TAPDANCER 

R M R A 

KNOB HEWN 

ARE U I 

STEEPNESS 

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flower 

Aggregate 

containing 

metal 

Winniethe-Pooh’s 

friend 

Wearying 

overnight 

flight (3-3) 

Avatar 

star, – 

Worthington 

Signalling 

device 

Cut into 

shape 

Aromatic 

conifer 

Land 

measure 

__ Up, 

2005 

Madonna hit 

Secretive 

Otherwise 

Mother’s 

mother 

Prudently 

Affliction of 

the eyelid 

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90 your wellbeing onboard 

92 international adventures 

98 domestic airports 

101 domestic destinations focus 

105 gift ideas 

106 have a bite 

110 entertainment 

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Every 

Urban Indigenous youth overcome 

challenges and connect to their 

unique culture through the Young 

Mob Leaders Program 

WORDS WORLD VISION 

young person has the 

potential to excel, but they 

need help to achieve their dreams. One 

program StarKids supports is World Vision’s 

Young Mob Leaders Program, which aims to 

encourage and support Indigenous youth in 

urban areas. Young Mob assists young people 

in gaining public-speaking and goal-setting 

skills, giving them an increased knowledge 

and experience of their culture. 

One participant in Young Mob is 

19-year-old Terrence from Sydney. The 

program has given him more confi dence, 

inspired him to support other young males 

in his community and even helped him 

learn more about his Koori heritage. 

“I didn’t know much about my 

Aboriginal culture or where I was from or 

anything because I was adopted when I 

was nine months old.” 

Terrence said he has learned “heaps” 

about his heritage — and how to be 

proud of it — through the Young Mob 

Leaders Program. He has also embarked on 

a number of personal projects to spread the 

word on changing lives and supporting youth 

in the community. 

Terrence, who works with the National 

Centre for Indigenous Excellence, has cofounded 

a tennis program which provides 

employment opportunities to Indigenous 

men and women, and offers free after-school 

tennis lessons to Redfern youth. In August 

this year, Terrence will walk the treacherous 

Kokoda Trail with 29 other Indigenous youth 

from around Australia. Terrence has met 

inspiring tennis great Evonne Goolagong 

Cawley and says he is inspired by anyone who 

steps out and makes a change. 

“Just because you’re Aboriginal, doesn’t 

mean that you can’t do anything or can’t 

achieve anything.” 

Terrence’s work with the tennis program 

and youth in his community meant he was a 

regular at Redfern’s Community Centre when 

Prince William, second in line to the British

OPPOSITE: Members of Young Mob in Melbourne in an educational conference, where developing 

public speaking skills is a major aim of the program ABOVE: Creating confi dent community leaders 

is a major aim of the Young Mob program INSET: Terence has gained a deeper understanding of his 

heritage through the support of Young Mob’s Indigenous project leaders 

throne, visited recently. Terrence was invited 

to meet the prince and talk about the issues 

for local youth. 

“At fi rst I was like, ‘Why did they pick me?’ 

and then we all got to sit down and talk with 

him. I talked to him about the tennis program 

and he found it pretty interesting.” 

Leadership qualities are critically 

important in supporting hope and 

empowerment in Indigenous youth. 

Approximately two-thirds of Australia’s 

Indigenous population is under 25 years 

of age. Yet they often bear the brunt of 

social problems such as crime, inadequate 

housing, health and wellbeing issues, a lack 

of employment opportunities and education 

support, and exposure to alcohol and 

substance abuse. 

Through its focus on Indigenous youth, the 

Young Mob program equips young people 

with practical skills, builds their confi dence 

and helps them achieve personal goals. 

Developed by World Vision after successful 

pilot programs in Sydney and Melbourne, 

Young Mob is delivered by Aboriginal 

people who have experience in dealing with 

Indigenous youth and the unique challenges 

they face. 

Graduates in both Melbourne and Sydney 

have been taught skills like how to overcome 

nervousness, listen to others’ ideas, offer 

advice to help others improve their speaking 

and leadership skills, identify where “shame” 

comes from and challenge themselves. 

The eight-week program also nurtures 

Aboriginal culture and protocols, including 

respect, identity, and life- and goal-setting 

skills. The fl ow on effect throughout the 

rest of the community is positive too, as 

Young Mob includes community members 

in activities and involves them in their young 

people’s successes. This involvement creates 

a sense of ownership in the project’s success, 

so that the community can sustain the project 

beyond World Vision’s involvement. 

Funding provided by StarKids encourages 

the continued building of the Young Mob 

program beyond the capital cities. A wider 

rollout of the program will support more 

Indigenous youth to contribute positively 

to their communities, learn new skills 

and extend their personal development 

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StarKids is a partnership between 

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Vulnerable children need our help. 

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Let your small change 

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Tim Costello, CEO, World Vision 

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• Laptops and aerosols being subjected to 

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points and increased guarding of our 

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• Additional carry-on baggage searches just 

prior to boarding. 

• Random baggage searches at check-in 

and boarding. 

• Passengers selected at random for patdown 

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checking of shoes. 

CARRY-ON BAGGAGE 

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or gels in your carry-on baggage must be 100 

millilitres/grams or less and must be sealed 

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RELAXATION DURING FLIGHTS 

If you have concerns about your health and 

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• Muscles can become tense, resulting 

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If you are suffering nasal congestion, an ear 

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A cold, flu or hay fever can impair your 

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chamber. This can cause discomfort during 

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• When you are flying with an infant, give 

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Humidity levels of less than 25% are 

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and it can irritate wearers of contact lenses. 

We recommend that you: 

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• Drink coffee, tea and alcohol only in 

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• Remove contact lenses and wear glasses if 

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• Use a skin moisturiser to refresh the skin. 

MOTION SICKNESS 

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Insider’s tip: Hardy’s 

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Most romantic spot: Create 

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

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A traditional Hawaiian 

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SHERRI THOMAS 

Guest service 

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Great place for dinner: The 

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Reef on the Beach hotel — it has 

tasty food, a beautiful sunset 

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

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Insider’s tip: Visit galleries like 

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where young, talented local 

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Great place for dinner and 

best night out: Potato Head 

Must-eat: Every visitor should 

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For history: Visit the old town 

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I love Jakarta because: There’s 

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Must-eats: Wild mushroom 

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Favourite local festivals: 

Auckland Lantern Festival 

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

Travel time CBD is around 45 mins by car; Taxi From NZ$60 (AU$46.33); 

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COREY WILD 

Wildlife adventurer/ 

TV presenterconservationist 

Great place for dinner: An 

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to try, like seafood, traditional 

dishes and beer — it’s where 

people go to let their hair down. 

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

Travel time 50 mins by car; Taxi Approx ¥17,000 (AU$198.71); 

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Nankai Express Train Every 30 mins from ¥1,390 (AU$16.25), takes 30 mins 

ANGE CROSBIE 

Partner/director, 

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Kids prepare for the 

shichi-go-san festivities 

Best nights out: Universal 

Studios by night is cool. Or in 

July, catch the Osaka Tenjin 

Festival with its massive 

fi reworks display. 

Best buy for under AU$50: 

Yukata (summer kimonos) are 

good buys and also make great 

presents for friends. 

Must-buy gift: Defi nitely a 

Hanshin Tigers’ baseball jersey, 

as Osaka is their hometown. Be 

sure to catch a game if you can 

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just mean the players. 

the evening. For a day festival, 

check out Summer Series. Both 

are held in Albert Park. 

Best breakfast: Jafa on 

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consistently delicious. 

Great place for dinner: The 

Grove on St Patrick’s Square 

for delicious, decadent and 

heart-warming food. 

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KARIN HELLER 

Owner/designer, 

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Best buy for under AU$50: 

Tokyu Hands is a department 

store that stocks nearly 

everything you can think of. It 

has really cool, quirky things 

that make great gifts and 

The historical Auckland 

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

car; Taxi Approx ¥20,000 (AU$233.73); Limousine Bus ¥3,000 (AU$35.06), 

takes 60–90 mins; JR Narita Express Every 30–60 mins at ¥3,000 

(AU$35.06), takes 60 mins 

HANNAH RIDEN 

Visual artist 

CHRISTCHURCH 

NEW ZEALAND 

Must buy (money no 

object!): Local art, mine 

included! If you’re on holiday in 

New Zealand you’re sure to fall 

in love with the landscape, and 

although you cannot take the 

real thing away with you, you 

Cherry blossoms 

in full bloom 

mementos, and the items are 

reasonably priced. 

Insider’s tip: Pick up 

something from Oriental 

Bazaar on Omotesando Street. 

It’s four fl oors of everything 

and anything Japanese. 

Omotesando Street is known as 

Tokyo’s Fifth Avenue and it has 

great architecture, too. 

Local recreational activities 

to watch: I like to sit back with 

some sake and watch the sumo 

wrestling. After living in Japan 

I’ve also become a baseball fan. 

can take a local artist’s vision 

and interpretation of it. 

Survival tip for tourists: For 

gifts to take home, venture into 

Christchurch Arts Centre, where 

you can pick up one-of-a-kind 

local arts and crafts pieces. 

For history: Riccarton House 

& Bush is a wonderful place 

to experience the heritage of 

Christchurch dating back to 

1843. With a traditional settlers’ 

cottage, a grand Victorian/ 

Edwardian homestead, and 

walks into a tranquil native 

forest, there’s plenty to see. 

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

Travel time CBD is around 20 mins by car; Taxi Approx NZ$32 (AU$24.71); 

Shuttle bus NZ$12 (AU$9.26), taking 20–30 mins 

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Best idea for a family outing: 

The Singapore Zoo is amazing 

and world-class; it never ceases 

to fascinate my daughter. 

Best place to hang out 

with the locals: The Pier at 


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Managing director, 

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Robertson. Brasserie Wolf by 

the Singapore River offers 

great French food and a lovely 

Parisian bistro ambience. 

Must-eats: My favourite is 

chicken rice. Don’t miss local 

seafood dishes like chilli or 

pepper crabs, too. 

I love Singapore because: 

It’s a safe place to live, plus it 

has good schools, delicious 

food and great shopping. This 

cosmopolitan city is always 

evolving in every way. 

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$2.34–$3.90); Airport 

Shuttle Services Most hotels S$9 (AU$7.02) 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$1.33) 

Shopping at Chatuchak 

weekend market 

BANGKOK 

THAILAND 

CAROLYN 

CRESWELL 

Founder, Carman’s 

Fine Foods 

Insider’s tip: Beat the traffi c 

and take the train. You’ll never 

look back! 

Great place for dinner: 

Cabbages and Condoms, a 

restaurant that raises money 

for AIDS prevention and is 

now a booming success with 

several around Bangkok. I highly 

recommend the open-air one 

off Sukhumvit for twinkling fairy 

lights and delicious local food. 

It’s a really worthy cause too. 

Most romantic spot: A drink by 

the pool at the Sheraton Grande 

Sukhumvit. If I died and went 

to heaven this is exactly how I 

dream it would be! 

I love Bangkok because: Of its 

energy, the food, the effi cient 

public transport and the 

beautiful locals. Did I mention 

the food? 

FROM THE AIRPORT: Bangkok CBD 30km from Suvarnabhumi International 

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

THB300 (AU$10.13); Airport Express THB150 (AU$5.06), takes about 60 mins 

PHUKET 

THAILAND 




NGUYEN NGOC 

QUYNH 

Assistant marketing 

communications 

manager, Sheraton 

HO CHI MINH CITY 

VIETNAM 

Survival tip for tourists: 

While shopping, you can usually 

bargain when buying more than 

one item, even with fi xed prices. 

Must eat: Pho, Vietnam’s 

national dish, is a noodle soup 

accompanied with either beef or 

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$13.10); Shuttle Bus Most hotels offer complimentary pick-up 

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Best idea for a family outing: 

The Patong Gokart Speedway 

just outside the village of Patong 

has an amazing off-road buggy 

track that our kids went nuts for. 

Survival tip for tourists: After 

I land, I always swing by the 

The People’s Committee building, 

also called Hotel de Ville 

chicken. I recommend Pho 24, 

an easily found, highly reputable 

chain restaurant. 

Local delicacy: There are many 

varieties of Vietnamese spring 

rolls. Some include “cuon” or 

“cha gio”, which make for a great 

light meal and are delicious as 

well as healthy. 

For history: A tourist heaven, 

Ben Thanh market is most 

popular in Ho Chi Minh City. The 

covered market sells a selection 

of clothes, gifts, homewares and 

fresh produce. It was built by the 

French in 1914. 

Relax at one of Phuket’s spas 

Banyan Tree Spa for a traditional 

Thai massage. It’s a luxurious 

treat set in a tropical garden. 

Must-eat: Green papaya salad 

(som tum). This amazing blast 

of fresh sweet, spicy and sour 

fl avours all in one is found 

throughout Phuket, with a 

good one at Natural Restaurant 

(Thammachat) on Soi Phutorn. 

I love Phuket because: It really 

is the Land of Smiles. Thai 

people are so friendly and happy 

when they greet you; even as a 

complete stranger you always 

feel welcome. 

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

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

(AU$13.50); Shuttle Bus Every 30 mins at THB52 (AU$1.76) takes 60mins

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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) 



(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 Check in for free 

movies, newspapers, snacks and 

drinks when you book and pay 

online at jetstar.com 

HAMILTON ISLAND 

Travel time from airport to 

accommodation is a few minutes 

Shuttle bus Complimentary for 

hotel guests 

HOBART 

CBD 17km 




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) 


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 



Airport parking Free (24 hrs) 

SYDNEY 

CBD 8km 

Travel time CBD around 




adult, AU$4 child and taking 


Trains Every 10 mins 

(weekdays) AU$15 adult and 




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 



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 



Whitsunday Transit AU$15 adult 

share-ride (one way; AU$28 

return), AU$9 child (one way; 

AU$16 return), children under 

4 years travel free. Meets all 

fl ights. For information, call 

+61 (7) 4946 1800 

Airport parking Free (24hrs)

INTRODUCING OUR AIRPORTS 

Let us give you a head-start 

ADELAIDE 

CBD 6km 




Skylink Bus Every 30 mins–1hr: 

AU$8.50 adult, AU$3.50 child, 




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 


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 


Airport parking AU$2-AU$12 

(1 hr–24 hrs) 

BRISBANE 

CBD 16km 





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 



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 



(2–24 hrs) 

DARWIN 

CBD 13km 

Travel time CBD is 15 mins 

by car 


Darwin Airport Shuttle 

Meets all fl ights: AU$10 (adult) 



(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 Check in for free 

movies, newspapers, snacks and 

drinks when you book and pay 

online at jetstar.com 

HAMILTON ISLAND 

Travel time from airport to 

accommodation is a few minutes 

Shuttle bus Complimentary for 

hotel guests 

HOBART 

CBD 17km 




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 






MACKAY 

CBD 6km 



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 



SkyBus Every 10 mins: AU$16 

adult, AU$6 child (4–14 years ), 

takes 20 mins 


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) 


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 



Airport parking Free (24 hrs) 

SYDNEY 

CBD 8km 

Travel time CBD around 




adult, AU$4 child and taking 


Trains Every 10 mins 

(weekdays) AU$15 adult and 




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 



taking around 45 mins to Noosa 


(2–24 hrs) 

TOWNSVILLE 

CBD 5km 



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 



Whitsunday Transit AU$15 adult 

share-ride (one way; AU$28 

return), AU$9 child (one way; 

AU$16 return), children under 

4 years travel free. Meets all 

fl ights. For information, call 

+61 (7) 4946 1800 

Airport parking Free (24hrs)

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Birrarung Marr 

INSET: Dining inside 

Federation Square 

Did 

The staff of the Jetstar team share 

their favourite domestic destinations 

you know all of the staff featured in our advertisements are actual Jetstar employees? 

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holiday spots. 

JESSICA 

HAWKINS 

What inspired you to join the Jetstar team? 

Flying for a living seemed like a great job 

and Jetstar is an exciting, young and 

expanding company. 

What’s your nicest passenger story? 

When I was told by a mother I was going to be a 

great mum when I have children because I had a 

lot of time to talk to her children on the fl ight from 

Sydney to Hamilton Island. 

What’s on your iPod? 

An Aussie duo called Microwave Jenny. 

They’re awesome! 

Who’s the biggest celebrity you’ve 

spotted onboard? 

Jennifer Hawkins, she was so down-to-earth 

and friendly. 

Any tips for parents fl ying with children? 

Pack a little backpack that fi ts under their seat 

with their favourite book, a colouring set and their 

favourite toy. 

Must-pack items for fl ying? 

A good book and my iPod. 

Where’s your hometown? 

Central Coast, New South Wales. 

What’s a must-see in the Central Coast 

for families? 

The Australian Reptile Park. 

Best spot to eat out? 

La Fiamma wood-fi red pizzeria. 

australian focus 

Favourite free activity? 

Walking to the top of the Skillion in Terrigal and 

taking in the view. 

What’s your favourite local holiday 

destination and why? 

Melbourne for shopping. 

Best activity for kids in Melbourne? 

Fly into Avalon, for the Adventure Park in Geelong. 

Where to for your next Aussie vacation? 

Tasmania — to drive around exploring, eat 

seafood and take in the scenery. 


australian focus 

Hey Tommy, what have you been up to lately? 

I just returned to work from annual leave, which 

was a great break. Lots of rest and recovery in 

exotic places. 

What inspired you to join the Jetstar team? 

I wanted to join the Jetstar team as it’s a new, 

young, fun and exciting company with fantastic 

passengers and a great cabin crew who make 

your day a breeze. 

What’s your favourite thing about being a 

Jetstar cabin crew member? 

Every day is a different experience, and we travel 

to unbeatable locations. 

Must-pack items for fl ying? 

My iPod, my favourite magazines and Evian 

face mist. 


Beautiful Melbourne! 

What do you like to get up to in Melbourne? 

I head straight for the beach. 


TOMMY DJUGUM 

Do people recognise you from the Jetstar ads? 

No passengers have recognised me (yet!), but 

other staff from different destinations have. 

What’s your favourite thing about being a 

Jetstar cabin crew member? 

I enjoy the shift work and working with fantastic 

people while being 35,000 feet in the air. 

Who’s the biggest celebrity you’ve 

spotted onboard? 

Lisa McCune from Sea Patrol — she was lovely. 

Any tips for parents fl ying with children? 

Bring lots of snacks and toys. Kids get bored 

easily, so it’s handy to have things to keep 

them entertained. 


Melbourne. 

JESSICA LEAF 

Belongil Beach, Byron Bay 

Favourite free activity? 

Chilling out on Acland Street, St Kilda. 

What’s a must-see in Melbourne 

for families? 

Federation Square in the CBD always has 

activities and they’re mostly free. 

Best secret spot only the locals know about? 

You have to visit the Lentil As Anything in St Kilda. 

It has amazing vegetarian food. 

What’s your favourite Aussie holiday 


Byron Bay for the beaches and 

relaxed atmosphere. 

What’s a must-see in Melbourne for families? 

Melbourne Zoo and the CBD. Both have so much 

to do in all price ranges. 

Best spot to eat out? 

Docklands — the choice is endless and suits 

all budgets. 

Where can visitors fi nd a great buy for 

under AU$50? 

Shop in the Direct Factory Outlets and you’ll save 

yourself more money than you spend. 

What do you like to get up to in Melbourne 

when you’re not on a Jetstar plane? 

I enjoy going out for lunch with friends and going 

to the gym. 

What’s your favourite local holiday 


Queensland — for the great beaches and all the 

theme parks. 

Why should Jetstar passengers check 

out Queensland? 

It’s a great holiday destination for families, the 

weather is always beautiful and the beaches are 

great, too. 

Why should passengers check out Byron Bay? 

It’s a laid-back beachside destination where you 

can just relax, or enjoy the excellent nightlife. 

Best activity in Byron Bay? 

A massage does wonders to rejuvenate your body. 

What Aussie destination is on your wish list at 

the moment and why? 

Hamilton Island, in Queensland. Every time I fl y 

there it looks absolutely amazing. 

Koala Conservation Centre 

What Aussie destination is on your wish list at 

the moment? 

I’d like to go to Perth. I haven’t been there since I 

was little and I’d like to see how much it’s changed. 

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Photo: Tourism Victoria

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(One Single Day Entry to Movie World, 

Sea World and Wet ‘n’ Wild Water World) 

$149.95 $95.95^ DREAM WORLD - Single Day Pass $72.00 $47.00 * 

WHITE WATER WORLD - Single Day Pass $45.00 $30.00 * 

SYDNEY ATTRACTIONS! 

ADULT 

CHILD 

(4-15 y.o) 

STUDENT / 

CONCESSION 

FAMILY 1 

(1A+2C) 

FAMILY 2 

(2A+2C) 

SYDNEY AQUARIUM - Single Day Pass $ 31.95 $17.95 $22.50 $58.00 $85.00 

SYDNEY WILDLIFE WORLD - Single Day Pass $31.95 $17.95 $22.50 $58.00 $85.00 

SYDNEY TOWER - Single Day Pass $25.00 $15.00 $19.50 $45.00 $65.00 

DISCOVERY 3 PASS - Visit Sydney Aquarium, 

Wildlife World & Sydney Tower 

THEME PARK TICKETS! 

JETSTAR HAS SOME GREAT ACTIVITIES, THEME PARK AND ATTRACTION PASSES NOW AVAILABLE FOR SALE ON BOARD! 

ADULT 

CAIRNS ATTRACTIONS! 

CHILD 

3-14 

STUDENT / 

PENSIONER 

GREAT BARRIER REEF ADVENTURE - Includes 

morning & afternoon tea, lunch, snorkelling 

equipment, semi-submersible boat tour. Departs from 

Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence St, Cairns at 10.30am. 

QUICKSILVER OUTER REEF - Includes morning & 

afternoon tea, 3 hours at outer barrier reef platform, 

snorkelling equipment and a buffet lunch. Departs 

from Marina Mirage, Wharf St Port Douglas at 10am. 

GREEN ISLAND DISCOVERY - Includes 

snorkelling equipment, morning tea, glass bottom 

boat tour. Departs from Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence 

St, Cairns. 3 x daily 8.30am, 10.30am and 1pm. 

ADULT 

AUSTRALIA 

ZOO 

FAMILY 1 

(2A+2C) 

CHILD 

(4-14 y.o) 

FAMILY 2 

(2A+3C) 

AUSTRALIA ZOO - Single Day Pass $55.00 $33.00 $44.00 $164.00 $181.00 

GOING TO 

CAIRNS? 

FAMILY 

(2A+2C) 

$195.50 $100.50 $497.00 

$204.50 $105.00 $519.50 

$92.00 $46.00 $230.00 

$68.00 $39.95 - - $180.00 

^Child aged 3 to 13 years. *Child aged 4 - 13 years. Sale of all theme parks, attractions and day tours is subject to availability and to the Jetstar Holidays Booking Conditions. Jetstar is not the provider of theme 

parks, attractions and days tours. Entry and use is subject to the terms and conditions imposed by the third party providers. Further, responsibility and liability for any loss or damage relating to products and 

services of third parties rests with that third party and is governed by that third party’s terms and conditions. Jetstar Airways Pty Ltd ABN 33 069 720 243. Licence No: VIC 32696

Aircraft Model 

1:200 scale (by Rise Soon) 

$40.00 

Airbus A330-200 

Coffee Mug 

$9.50 

Boeing 717-200 1:130 scale 

Aircraft Models 

(by Rise Soon) $38.00 ea 

Captain 

Jetstar 

$15.00 

Golf Balls 

$39.50 per doz 

gift ideas 

Backpack 

$22.00 

Baseball 

Cap 

$12.00 

Airbus A320 1:150 scale 

Tucson Watch 

$59.90 

(men & ladies) 

Merchandise available for purchase only through 

Jetstar.com/jetshop. Please note that these prices do not 

include postage and handling. All prices are in AUD. Prices 

subject to change without notification. These are just some of 

the items available. 

To see our full range visit Jetstar.com/jetshop 


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 & International) 

Light Meal 10.00 

(International Only—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 

Nestle Hot Chocolate 4.00 

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 Nottage Hill Shiraz 6.50 

Hardys Nottage Hill Sauvignon Blanc 6.50

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 

Special offer: 

Wine with Mainland “On the Go” Cheese 10.50 

and Crackers (International Only excluding 

flights to/from New Zealand) 

Beer 

Heineken 7.00 

Victoria Bitter 6.00 

Asahi Beer 350ml (Japan flights only) 7.00 

Wine 

Hardys Nottage Hill Shiraz 6.50 

Hardys Nottage Hill Sauvignon Blanc 6.50 

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 

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: We accept AUD, Visa, MasterCard and 

American Express. Credit cards are accepted for purchases up to AU$50 per flight per card. Minimum credit card charge AU$5. AU$0.50 surcharge for all credit card payments. Trans-Tasman: 

We accept AUD, NZD, Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Credit cards are accepted for purchases up to AU$50 per flight per card. Minimum credit card charge AU$5. AU$0.50 surcharge 

for all credit card payments. New Zealand Domestic: We accept NZD only. We regret we do not accept credit cards. International: We accept AUD, USD and the currency of the country you 

are travelling to/from - notes only. Credit cards are accepted for purchases up to AU$75 per flight per card. Minimum credit card charge is AU$10. (You may be asked to provide photographic 

identification to use a credit card.) 


Sweet Treat 

Cookie bar, and coffee or tea 

(excludes hot chocolate) 

$6.00 

Sandwich Combo 1 

NutrientWater, sandwich 

and Pringles 

$14.00 

Thirst Quencher 

VB and nuts 

$9.50 

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

• Products and prices may vary on some services. 


Wrap Combo 

Schweppes lemonade and 

chicken wrap 

$10.00 

Jetsnack Combo 

Up & Go and muffin 

$7.50 

Sandwich Combo 2 

Orange juice, sandwich and 

Mini Dinosaurs 

$12.50

Simply order your 

coffee beans through 

us, and we will supply 

you with a world class 

Italian automatic 

coffee machine. 

FREE 

Coffee machine 

for your of ce! 

Serve cafe style coffee to 

your clients and staff, 

every day. 

Easy to use and less 

than 30 cents per coffee. 

We’re currently serving 

all over Australia - no of ce too big or small! 

Call us at Arico Coffee 0423 980 500 or visit 

www.freecoffeemachine.com.au 

with magnifi cent arrangements 

Decorate your home every day 

Deliveries locally, interstate and worldwide 

Arrangements and hampers with chocolates, candy, 

gourmet food, soft toys or helium balloons 

Phone: 08 8948 0504 

Fax: 08 8985 1992 Email: flowersfromtheheart@bigpond.com.au 

Shop 14 Nightcliff Shopping Centre, Dick Ward Drive, Nightcliff, NT 

Valentine’s Day 

Weddings 

Babies 

Birthdays 

Special Events 

Funerals

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 

THE BOOK OF ELI 

MA 15+ 118mins 

Starring Denzel Washington, Gary 

Oldman, Mila Kunis, Jennifer Beals 

After the world has been destroyed, 

one man walks across the wasteland 

protecting the one book that could 

save mankind. 

THE REBOUND 

MA 15+ 95mins 

Starring Catherine Zeta-Jones, 

Justin Bartha 

A newly divorced single mother 

befriends a much younger man. Is 

their relationship real, or are they 

both just on the rebound? 

PERCY JACKSON & 

THE OLYMPIANS: THE 

LIGHTNING THIEF 

PG 119mins 

Available dubbed in Japanese with 

closed captions 

Starring Logan Lerman, Pierce 

Brosnan, Uma Thurman 

The son of the sea god Poseidon is 

caught in a battle between the gods. 

INVICTUS 

M 134mins 

Available dubbed in Japanese 

Starring Morgan Freeman, 

Matt Damon 

Nelson Mandela enlists the help 

of the South African rugby team 

during the World Cup to unite his 

troubled nation. 

BROTHERS 


Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Natalie 

Portman, Tobey Maguire 

When his Marine brother Sam goes 

missing in action, Tommy assumes 

responsibility for the wife and children 

Sam left behind. 

MOVIES TV 

MUSIC GAMES 

ON YOUR PORTABLE MEDIA PLAYER 

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

EDGE OF DARKNESS 


Starring Mel Gibson, Ray Winstone, 

Bojana Novakovic 

A cop investigating his daughter’s 

death uncovers a corporate 

conspiracy and a government agent 

who is hiding evidence. 

Australian Favourites 

LANTANA 

M 121mins 

Starring Anthony LaPaglia, 

Rachael Blake, Kerry Armstrong 

The secrets and intertwined lives of 

several couples are unravelled when a 

dead body is discovered in the scrub. 

Japanese Films 

CASTLE UNDER FIERY SKIES 

M 120mins 

Available with English subtitles 

Starring Toshiyuki Nishida, Kippei Shiina 

A man plans to build a castle on top of 

a mountain, but can he complete the 

epic task before war breaks out? 

TOOTH FAIRY 

PG 102mins 

Starring Dwayne Johnson, 

Julie Andrews, Ashley Judd, 

Seth MacFarlane 

A hard-hitting hockey player is 

sentenced to a week as a “real” tooth 

fairy after crushing a child’s dream. 

THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO 

M 97mins 

Starring Tony Hill, Jacqueline Cook 

A typical Aussie bloke tries to keep 

everyone happy after he’s given an 

ultimatum to get married. 

THE LAUGHING POLICEMAN 

M 123mins 

Available with English subtitles 

Starring Nao Omori, Yasuko Matsuyuki 

A covert investigation into a 

policewoman’s death uncovers many 

secrets and lies within the Hokkaido 

police department.

TELEVISION 

Jetstar’s Escape 

Jetstar’s Escape 

Knight Rider 

Plus… 

The A-Team 

Cheers 

Drama 

Classic Teen 

MUSIC CHANNELS 

NOVA NEW MUSIC FIRST 

A320: Channel 1 


VEGA PLAYING THE 70S 

80S & BEST NEW SONGS 


A330 and A321: Channel 4 

JETSTAR TITANS RADIO 



NOVA LOOSE ITEMS 




KIDS 



Lie To Me 

Plus… 

Burn Notice 

Bones 

The Closer 

The Good Wife 

Gossip Girl 

Plus… 

Let’s Get Inventin’ 

Vampire Diaries 

COMEDY GOLD 



LET’S ROCK 



LIGHT & EASY 



MADE IN JAPAN 


NOSTALGIA JAPAN 


The Gruen Transfer 

Plus... 

The Big Bang Theory 

Navy Divers 

Football Heroes 

Plus… 

Boarding Pass 

The Crossing 

GAMES 

Reality & Comedy 

The Simpsons 

Plus... 

Man Stroke Woman 

Sports Kids TV 

The Powerpuff Girls 

Plus… 

Ben 10 

Bindi the Jungle Girl 

Cool Kids Cooking 

Dexter’s Laboratory 

The Wot Wots 

Cave Crunch, Timon & 

Pumbaa’s Burper, Solitaire, 

Tetris, Sudoku, Caveman, 

and Invasion. 

NEXT TIME 

SAVE 20% 

BY PRE-BOOKING AT 

JETSTAR.COM* 

*Pre-booking only available for long haul international A330 services 



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.

MK0757 

HEAD TO THE SNOW 

WITH EUROPCAR. 

Whether you are heading to the Australian or New Zealand snow fi elds – Europcar has a snow package 

to get you there. Snow packages include reduced damage liability fee, snow protection, 24 hour roadside 

assistance and when you rent for 5 days or more in Australia or 2 days or more in New Zealand, receive 

free snow chains. Plus, book before 31 May 2010 for discounted Earlybird rates. 

Australian reservations: 1300 13 13 90 or europcar.com.au 

New Zealand reservations: 0800 800 115 or europcar.co.nz 

*Offer and vehicles subject to availability. Earlybird rates apply for bookings until 31 May 2010, some vehicle restrictions may apply. Available at 

selected Australian locations and South Island locations in New Zealand only. Europcar standard age, credit card and driver requirements apply. 

Refuelling service charge, miscellaneous charges, one-way fees and GST on these items are not included. For full terms and conditions, visit europcar. 

com.au (Australia) or europcar.co.nz (New Zealand).

PLUS 

EARN 

points* 

Rent any car with Avis in Australia or New Zealand for 4 or more consecutive days and save 

A$40 or NZ$40. Just include coupon number MPPA028 in your booking. Plus, you can 

earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points*. Offer valid on rentals until June 30, 2010. 

Make sure you visit the Avis counter on arrival. 

Subject to vehicle availability. Cannot be used in conjunction with any coupon or promotion and is not available on package tour, travel industry or Government rates. 

*You must be a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program to earn points in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Qantas Frequent Flyer Program. 

A joining fee applies. Points are not awarded on package tour, Government, travel industry and some corporate rates.

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