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I’M FREETAKE ME WITH YOU

A I R P O R T M A G A Z I N EIssue 18 • www.inflightmagazine.com.au

QantasLinkBoarding

Schools Feature

Why boarding could be best for you

Linking Coffs with Sydney daily

Interview with Arnold

SchwarzeneggerArnie is back!

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contentson the cover5 QANTASLINK Qantaslink is now linking Coffs and Sydney with the introduction of their new service which provides more than 5,000 seats each week to and from the harbour cities.

12 ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER Seven time world bodybuilding champion, international movie star, successful businessman, philanthropist, environmentalist and the 38th Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger will hit Australian shores in June.

14 BOARDING SCHOOLS FEATURE Choosing the school that best suits a child’s needs is one of the toughest decisions many families make. The Boarding Schools Expo will help make it easier.

4 Welcome to Coffs Harbour Airport5 Coffs Harbour Airport Updates9 Win11 Pick your Product12 Chit Chat19 What’s On22 48 Hours in…24 Travel Bug Bites26 Take a Bite27 Your Wellbeing30 Talkin’ Technology

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COVER IMAGE: QantasLink Q400 aircraft on Coffs Harbour Airport tarmac. Photo courtesy Rob Cleary - Seen Australia.

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features9 WIN WITH INFLIGHT Your chance to win prizes galore.

19 CAVALIA A magical bond between horse and human.

20 DISNEY ON ICE Relive your childhood with Disney’s Princesses and Heros.

22 VEGAS ON THE COAST Where the world comes to play.

24 WHITSUNDAYS ESCAPE Sun, swimming, jet skis, cocktails and more on the Whitsunday Coast.

27 AUSSIE BODY DIET AND DETOX Get healthy with one of the best in the business.

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WELCOME TO COFFS HARBOURAIRPORT

I t is with immense pleasure that we welcome the new QantasLink early morning service from Sydney to Coffs Harbour. This new weekday flight, when combined with the evening return services to Sydney, is ideal for people who require a day trip to

Coffs Harbour.This new service to the QantasLink schedule means there are now 70 flights per

week on offer between New South Wales’ two harbour cities. This is a resounding vote of confidence for the community and business development on Coffs Coast.

With the growth in services and passengers, Coffs Harbour Airport has continued to up-grade airport infrastructure to meet customer expectations. Inside the terminal the layout of the check-in, security, café and catering, departure lounge and arrivals hall are in the process of change. These are detailed in the Airport Up-date story on the next page.

Outside the terminal building there has been major earth works and extensions to the apron. Now with three major airlines servicing Coffs Coast, parking space for up to five jet aircraft at the terminal at any one time is required. With the new extension, this is now possible.

With the consolidation of the Coffs Harbour to Sydney service and the nearly completed terminal up-grade, resources will be directed to exploring other route opportunities. In particular, securing additional services between Coffs Harbour and Melbourne and Coffs Harbour and Brisbane are next on the airport ‘to do’ list over the coming months.

With ever increasing competition between cities and towns for business development and between destinations for increased numbers of visitors, airports and aviation services have a crucial role to play in facilitating growth.

The new QantasLink service and the continued up-grade of customer facilities is testament of the commitment by Coffs Harbour Regional Airport to better serving all people who visit and live on Coffs Coast.

I look forward to sharing with you our ongoing activities and achievements in future editions of the magazine.

Until then, enjoy your flight.

Dennis MartinAirport Manager

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On April 1 QantasLink introduced a new 7am service from Sydney to Coffs Harbour.

Operating Monday to Friday, this service is ideal for people wishing to make the most of the day in Coffs. Arriving in Coffs Harbour at 8.15 am visitors can enjoy a full day on the ground then if need be, depart on the 5pm service to Sydney. This is especially convenient for business travellers, medical specialists and other professional people who cannot afford to be out of their Sydney offices for more than one day.

Now, Qantaslink operates 70 of the 108 flights each week between Coffs Harbour and Sydney.

With the introduction of this new service, QantasLink provides more than 5,000 seats each week to and from the harbour cities. This new service and high-frequency schedule caters for people attending business meetings, conferences, reunions with family and friends, catching a city show, a sporting event, to see bright city lights or to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of Coffs Coast. And for a myriad of other reasons.

Coffs Harbour Chamber of Commerce President Leonie Kennedy said QantasLink was to be congratulated for this new initiative.

“It now provides greater access and convenience for travellers between Coffs and Sydney. From a Coffs Harbour perspective, we now have a choice of two early morning south bound services, the 6.30 am and the 8.35 am, both allowing travellers ample time for meetings and appointments in and around Sydney,” he said.

Coffs Harbour Regional Airport manager Dennis Martin said the allocation of a peak time slot at Sydney Airport was like winning the lottery.

“These times are usually allocated to larger aircraft on routes with higher passenger numbers. For QantasLink to make this available for Coffs Harbour is demonstration that Coffs Coast is a significant destination in its New South Wales network,” he said.

QantasLink Executive Manager John Gissing said as well as benefiting local business and tourism operators, improved capacity and scheduling would give the community more seamless and accessible travel options. >>

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QantasLink– Our Frequent Flyer

Leonie Kennedy and Rob Crawford at QantasLink Counter

QantasLink Q400 aircraft on Coffs Harbour Airport tarmac

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Travel consultant at Travel World Coffs Harbour Andrew Wellington, and travel advisor at Coast Travel Woolgoolga Rhonda Singh both endorse these comments. Both manage travel accounts for major medical businesses whose physicians and specialists travel regularly from Sydney to Coffs Harbour and beyond.

According to Mr Wellington, the new 7am service from Sydney enables medical specialists to make the most of their day, especially when visiting clients in Macksville and the Nambucca Valley.

Ms Singh made similar comments, adding that the Qantas Club Lounge at Coffs Harbour Airport was of great benefit to her clients.

“The privacy, work stations and refreshments available in the lounge is often used by her clients to relax or complete their reports prior to their return flight to Sydney,” she said.

All travellers wishing to relax or continue their business activities will find these ideal.

The Coffs Harbour Qantas Club lounge was the first to be established in regional New South Wales.

Officially opened in May 2010 by the then QantasLink Executive Manager Narendra Kumar, the lounge is open to Qantas Club, Platinum and Gold Frequent Flyer members who may enjoy complimentary refreshments, bar service, tea and coffee, beverages, wireless internet, internet access, newspapers and magazines.

For many years, as well being our major flight service provider, QantasLink has

alsobeen a major supporter of the local business and tourism sectors.

One example is the annual QantasLink Ladies Amateur Golf Classic held at Bonville Golf Resort for the past 17 years. Over 200 female golfers from the eastern seaboard of Australia are annually flown to Coffs Coast for this five day event delivering an economic boost for the city. This high profile golfing classic also attracts some of Australia’s media personalities such as Deborah Hutton and Kerri Anne Kennerley. The high standards of in-flight and on-ground service and experiences these and all the golf ladies receive helps to create positive impressions of QantasLink, Bonville Golf Resort and Coffs Coast.

Year round, Qantas and QantasLink have supported Coffs Coast with joint promotions particularly targeting the conferences and meetings sector. With the new service and extensive schedule, Coffs Harbour is a

more appealing destination as delegates from around the country can easily connect with flights from Sydney to Coffs Harbour. For conference organisers, this can be a significant factor in choosing a conference destination. In some cases, a company’s risk management policy dictates that senior executives travelling to the same destination are required to do so on separate flights.

For regular business travellers, this early morning service, combined with frequent departures throughout the day, provides great flexibility which can be crucial when needing to change flights due to unforeseen delays.

Another example of the benefit of high frequency services is in times of emergency. When medical specimens in urgent need of analysis by Sydney based specialists is required, QantasLink’s high frequency service can be a life saver.

Local motoring entrepreneur Des Taylor is another frequent flyer and QantasLink customer who is pleased with the new service.

“When bringing prospective clients to discuss the purchase of a vehicle or meeting with our financial advisors in Coffs Harbour, we now have more time to do business,” he said.

These are just a few of the many reasons why people and packages fly to and from Coffs Coast with QantasLink. So when next you need a flight to or from Coffs Harbour Regional Airport visit www.qantas.com.au and you will be pleasantly surprised at how easily you too can become a QantasLink frequent flyer. n

“The privacy, work stations and refreshments available in the lounge is often used by clients to relax or complete their reports prior to their return flight to Sydney”

Qantas Club Lounge. Photos courtesy of

Rob Cleary - Seen Australia.

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Over the past few months, regular visitors to the airport have seen significant changes and experienced

the improvements made to the facilities inside and out of the terminal building.

These improvements include the refurbishment of service and display counters at Biggles Coffee Lounge, a new check-in station, expanded departure lounge and an additional departure gate installed for Tiger Airways, new Taxi Waiting bays and signage, new public bus drop off and pick up station and passenger shelter created, new freight and staff access road completed and new entry and departure gates at the security parking facility repositioned to improve traffic flow.

To accommodate the expansion of rental car services, a larger one-stop-shop vehicle collection and drop-off counter has been built and installed at the southern end of the terminal hall. Now, customers can easily locate

all hire car operators at the one location.While all this has been happening inside,

significant works have been underway outside the terminal.

With the arrival of Tiger Airways, additional parking bays were required so that QantasLink, Brindabella, Virgin and Tiger could safely and conveniently park their aircraft at the same time. To enable this, the current parking bay was expanded by 3285 square metres. This required removing 3300 cubic metres of soil, inserting a fill of special sand, gravel and metal, compacting this to form a solid base then completing the construction with a hot-mix seal. After extended delays due to inclement weather, this is now complete. The last task to complete this work is the line marking. This is crucial to ensure aircraft taxi in, out and park safely.

Another outside project was the creation of an additional parking bay specifically for

aircraft service equipment. Between flights, mobile stairs, baggage ramps and lifting equipment are now stored off the apron adjacent to the control tower. This creates additional space for aircraft to manoeuvre in and out of the terminal.

The map opposite details the new layout. Coffs Harbour Airport can now accommodate up to five large commercial aircraft at any one time. This is an exciting time for Coffs Coast as more and more people fly to and from our city, towns and region.

And there is more change underway in the coming months. The three main areas where change is happening are the Departures Concourse, Departure Lounge and Arrivals Area.

DEPARTURE CONCOURSE:The check-in counter now has an additional check-in station for Tiger Airways. With three major airlines operating from Coffs

COFFS HARBOUR AIRPORT - PROJECTS UPDATE

Changes at the Airport

Airport apron extension - Rollers preparing base. Photos courtesy

of Rob Cleary - Seen Australia

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Harbour, there are times when people traffic

can become congested. For this reason, it is

recommended you check with your airline of

their required check-in time to ensure you do

not miss you flight. The Qantas Club lounge is

accessed from this area. Appropriate Qantas

Club, Platinum and Gold Frequent Flyer

members may access this lounge. Upgraded

public toilets are also available in this area.

DEPARTURE LOUNGE:Very soon, all visitors to Coffs Harbour Airport

will be required to be screened if wishing

to enter the terminal beyond the check-in

counter. This new Departure Lounge area

is shaded in grey on the map. Access will

be available for all people whether or not

booked on a scheduled flight. To gain access

people and all belongings will be required to

be screened. The screening station will be

adjacent to the check-in counters. Biggles

Lounge will serve meals, alcoholic beverages

and soft drinks, newspapers, magazine

and souvenirs is in this section. Public

conveniences, parent’s room, an ATM, public

telephone, internet and printing services,

television, flight arrivals and departures

monitors are in this lounge.

ARRIVALS AREA:The arrivals area will be separate to and

sealed-off from the Departure Lounge. Access

will be via the entry/exit doors at the southern

side of the terminal building. Screening is

not required should you wish to enter this

section of the building. This section is also

depicted on the accompanying map. This

is where visitors may view and welcome

arriving passengers, collect baggage, obtain

and return rental car keys and documents

and purchase tea/coffee and snacks from

a new café kiosk. New toilets have also

been installed in this area between the two

baggage carousels. And, the pay stations for

the general and security car parks are located

here between the entry/exit doors.

Once completed, these changes will help

streamline departure and arrival procedures

helping to keep all flights on schedule.

All these improvements to the terminal

infrastructure are so that you enjoy a higher

level of service and experiences at Coffs

Harbour Regional Airport. n

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Jamie Green knows what it’s like to be out on his own, homeless with a business that just didn’t work.

But Jamie had friends and family to get him out of that situation. Many people don’t.

“This is what I realised when it happened to me. I had been starting up businesses since I was 17 and then in 2010, on my third start up, things went terribly wrong. I ended up sleeping on the floor of my failed café’s floor for six months before I decided to reach out for help. Some people don’t have this option,” Jamie said.

“So I decided what I needed to do was help these people. I looked around at social work options and not for profits but I still, despite everything, had a passion for business and wanted to give it one more shot. This is how One Night Stand was born.”

One Night Stand is a profit for purpose Australian based sleepwear brand. The business, which will officially launch this month, was created in Jamie’s living room.

“I wanted to create something great so

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the idea with one design – our bed tees with

the words ‘I had a one night stand with…’

and we launched a social media campaign

in November last year to see how people responded to the idea. Our aim was to sell 100 bedroom tees through social media and word of mouth only. It worked, really well! And because the tees were a bit cheeky we had people posting their photos on instagram and sharing so before we knew it there were 1000 pics of our tees being shared around. So we are launching the official business this month,” Jamie said.

“We are currently crafting products for you to sleep on, sleep in and strip off just to make the world a better place.

“We will be launching a full range of winter sleepwear designed by a textile worker in Sydney with a stylish bohemian feel. We also manufacture our clothes in Sydney so everything is done in Australia including the making of all the fabrics.

“And we will dedicate our profits to be invested in ventures that are working on solving the issues of homeless youth,” Jamie said.

For your One Night Stand visit www.onenightstandsleepwear.com

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CHIT CHAT

Seven time world bodybuilding champion, international movie star, successful businessman, property investor, philanthropist,

environmentalist and the 38th Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger will hit Australian shores in June.

Schwarzenegger, who was last in Australia in 1980 when he shocked the bodybuilding world to come out of retirement and win his then record breaking 7th Mr Olympia title at the Sydney Opera House, will be the headline speaker at Jamie McIntyre’s 21st Century Financial Education Summits in Perth, Sydney and Melbourne on June 12,13, and 14 respectively.

These Summits have previously hosted Sir Richard Branson (2011) and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's sister Randi Zuckerberg (2012).

21st Century's Jamie McIntyre said he was proud

ARNOLDIS BACK!

Arnold in The Last Stand, © Lionsgate Films.

CULTURE BUZZ

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De Niro, Susan Sarandon and Robin Williams, The Big Wedding is a smart, witty and often outrageous comedy that gives an intimate view of a modern family through their highs and lows over a single weekend of celebration. Don and Ellie Griffin, long divorced, are suddenly thrown back together for the sake of their adopted son’s wedding when his very conservative biological mother decides to come in for the nuptials. The Griffin’s soon learn that acting the happily married couple is not so easy and especially awkward for Don’s girlfriend, Bebe. In the midst of these charades, the Griffin’s children face their own troubles as Lyla struggles with a secret, Jared contemplates his love life or lack thereof, and Alejandro tries to keep everyone together, including his new bride, Missy who is appeasing her parents by getting married by a priest in a traditional Catholic wedding.

May 2 – THE BIG WEDDING May 9 – PLACE BEYOND THE PINES

The daring new movie from the director of Blue Valentine, The Place Beyond the Pines is a sweeping emotional drama powerfully exploring the unbreakable bond between fathers and sons. Luke (Ryan Gosling) is a high-wire motorcycle stunt performer who travels with the carnival from town to town. While passing through Schenectady in upstate New York, he tries to reconnect with a former lover, Romina (Eva Mendes), only to learn she has given birth to their son Jason in his absence. Luke decides to give up life on the road to try and provide for his newfound family by taking a job as a car mechanic. Noticing Luke’s ambition and talents, his employer Robin (Ben Mendelsohn) proposes to partner with Luke in a string of spectacular bank robberies – which will place Luke on the radar of ambitious rookie cop Avery Cross (Bradley Cooper).

May 23 – THE HANGOVER III

From Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures comes The Hangover Part III, the third and final film in director Todd Phillips’ record-shattering comedy franchise. This time, there’s no wedding. No bachelor party. What could go wrong, right? But when the Wolfpack hits the road, all bets are off.

May 30 – THE GREAT GATSBY

The Great Gatsby follows Fitzgerald-like, would-be writer Nick Carraway as he leaves the Midwest and comes to New York City in the spring of 1922, an era of loosening morals, glittering jazz, bootleg kings, and sky-rocketing stocks. Chasing his own American Dream Nick lands next door to a mysterious, party-giving millionaire Jay Gatsby, and across the bay from his cousin Daisy and her philandering, blue-blooded husband Tom Buchanan. It is thus that Nick is drawn into the captivating world of the super-rich, their illusions, loves and deceits. As Nick bears witness to the world he inhabits, he pens a tale of impossible love, incorruptible dreams and high-octane tragedy.

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to be hosting Arnold Schwarzenegger.“The 21st Century Financial Education

Summit features world renowned speakers, authors, trainers and coaches,” Jamie said.

“The sole purpose of the Summit is to empower attendees to accelerate their life or business to the next level and to live the life of their dreams.

“Arnold is one of the world's most successful men; a genuine high achiever reaching the top in four different spheres - bodybuilding, business, acting and politics. He is remarkable.

“Arnold embodies everything that the Financial Education Summit is all about.

“He is motivated, inspirational, an achiever against all odds. How incredible that a young man from a small village in Austria could by the age of 21 have moved to Los Angeles and been crowned Mr Universe; and within five years become the greatest bodybuilder of all time; and within 10 years a millionaire from business; and within 20 years the world’s biggest movie star; and then 36 years later elected Governor of California, the seventh largest economy in the world.”

With a career spanning 46 years and reaching the higher echelons in sport, film and politics, Governor Schwarzenegger was the youngest person ever to win the Mr Universe title before becoming the world’s most recognisable all American action hero in films that include Last Action Hero, True Lies, End Of Days and the hugely popular Terminator trilogy. His movies have grossed more than$3 billion.

Schwarzenegger himself said he was really excited about visiting Australia in June.

”Australia is one of my favourite countries in the world and the people there are always so friendly and welcoming,” he said.

“Sydney will always be special for me as it’s the city that I won the title of Mr Olympia

for the final time.”After accomplishing numerous feats and

being one of California’s most effective marketing tools, Schwarzenegger left office in 2011 and co-founded the R20 Regions of Climate Action, a global non-profit dedicated to helping subnational governments develop, implement, and communicate the importance of low-carbon and climate resilient projects as well as their economic benefits.

In December 2012 he was recognised as a 2012 Global Advocate by the United Nations Correspondents Association for his work with the organisation.

On a totally different level, Schwarzenegger released his long-awaited autobiography, Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story in 2012 and released his recent film The Last Stand in January this year.

To watch Arnie speak alongside other well-known inspirational figures such as boxing legend Danny Green, prosperity activist Pat Mesiti, ex NBA champion, speaker, mentor and visionary Eric Bailey, founder and CEO of Financial Freedom Institute Nik Halik and founder of over 12 different companies Jamie McIntyre himself, visit www.fes2013.com.au n

21st Century’s Jamie McIntyre speaking with Arnold.

Photo courtesy Daniel Kumnick.

During his only media conference Inflight Publishing was selected to submit a question to Arnold Schwarzenegger. Here’s what we asked.

Q. Inflight Publishing: IF YOU HAVE ONE PIECE OF ADVICE ON SUCCESS WHAT WOULD IT BE?

A. Arnold Schwarzenegger: You have to have a vision of where you want to go and what you want to do. You could have the best ship or the best plane in the world but if it takes off and doesn’t know where its going, it’s not going to end up anywhere.So what I always say is that the most important thing is to get in touch with what you want to accomplish and set high goals and just go for it. And always have this vision in front of you.Because the key thing is if you struggle or need to overcome obstacles you ask yourself the question ‘why am I doing this?’ When you have the vision in front of you it makes it easier because you know why you are doing it.

I have never questioned myself about why I am doing this, because I always saw in front of me standing on the pedestal, receiving the big trophy, winning the Mr Universe. And because of that I was always looking forward to the next squat, the next hundred push-ups, the next hundred sit-ups. I was never thinking ‘oh my god I have to go to the gym’, I looked forward to going because I knew it would get me one step closer to turning my vision into reality.

So for me, envisioning your goal is the most important thing in becoming successful.

Your editor Lahnee will be traveling to Melbourne to meet Arnie and attend the 21st Century Financial Summit in June. Stay tuned for photos and check out the web conference with Arnold on our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/user/InflightPublishing.

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Boarding Schools ExpoFeatureDubbo Expo 17-18 May Griffith Expo 14-15 June Tamworth Expo 26-27 July

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Choosing the school that best suits a child’s needs is one of the toughest decisions many families make. The

decision is often tougher if it involves boarding school and when the schools in consideration are many hours from your home and spread across the countryside.

Now in its ninth year, the Boarding Schools Expo was established by Narromine mother Meg Bennett after she moved her children to the country, only to be faced with the emotionally draining and time consuming task of choosing the right schools for them.

As well as annual expo events in major regional centres, where families can meet senior representatives of leading schools from NSW, Victoria and the ACT in person, the Expo offers a comprehensive website to support families in the decision-making process.

“Boarding schools recognise the need to offer more than just quality education these days. They appreciate that families want to balance the competing demands of a supportive educational environment with opportunities for co-curricular activities,” Mrs Bennett said.

“Among the key benefits of a boarding school environment is the opportunity to learn in a structured and caring environment, with access to the latest technology and support from teachers and other staff.”

From her experience Mrs Bennett believes that boarding school students are encouraged to be self-reliant and to appreciate the importance of community.

“They also have the chance to build strong friendships in a caring environment that gives them a sense of belonging and community spirit,” she said.

“A good school will bring out honesty and goodness in your child and encourage them to achieve to the best of their ability.”

When choosing a school, parents are encouraged to start by thinking about all the aspects of the school experience and consider what is important to the child - whether their talent is in sport, creative arts or academic pursuits.

While there are various lists showing how schools perform, their past and present students are usually their best advertisement. It’s also helpful to talk to students and their families to get a feel for what a school is really like, based on first-hand experience.

By bringing the leading schools to major centres in regional NSW and Victoria where they are all under one roof, the Expo gives your family the chance to discuss your educational needs directly with representatives of the school.

Schools taking part in the Boarding Schools Expo showcase the exceptional opportunities they have to offer, including full-time and weekly boarding, high academic standards, access to modern technology, a caring and supporting academic and boarding environment and a wide range of co-curricular activities.

Admission to the Expo is free and all are welcome, especially your children.

Expo DatesBoarding Schools Expo – Deniliquin 2013 Deniliquin RSL, 72 End Street, Deniliquin Friday May 3, 12.30pm – 6.00pmSaturday May 4, 9.30am – 3.00pm

Boarding Schools Expo – Dubbo 2013 Dubbo Convention Centre, 155 Darling Street, Dubbo Friday May 17, 12.30pm – 6.00pmSaturday May 18, 9.30am – 3.00pm

Boarding Schools Expo – Griffith 2013 The Yoogali Club, 647 Mackay Avenue, Griffith Friday June 14, 12.30pm – 6.00pmSaturday June 15, 9.30am – 3.00pm

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Richard Porter talks about his boarding school experienceWhat boarding school did you go to?St Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill, NSW

What was your best experience at Boarding School?One of the best experiences I had whilst at Joey’s was a week-long excursion for Year 11 Agriculture to a classmates farm at Coolac. The Graham’s welcomed about 15 of us onto their sheep and cattle property and into their home. It was great to see a farm in a different part of the world (much greener and hillier than Hay) and the experience was very much hands on with calf and lamb marking, drenching, injections and a very memorable experience of testing a group of bulls’ mounting capacity. I think the main point to make is how generous the Joey’s community was in helping the students’ progress themselves. There was a lot of behind the scenes work that went into the trip from teachers and obviously the host family themselves – and it was all to our benefit.

What is your favourite memory from Boarding School?I think my best memories of Joey’s are around the dorms and the sports ovals

with mates. I think the one thing that everyone takes away from a boarding school like Joey’s is a great group of friends (I was living in a house with two Joey’s boys until I moved over to Europe)

What are you doing now?At the start of October I moved to Geneva, Switzerland to start a trading traineeship with Louis Dreyfus Commodities. I’ll be here for the next 12 months and then who knows, the company has offices all over the world!

Has anything you learnt at boarding school helped you with your current career?I think one important lesson you learn at boarding school, probably more than anywhere else, is how to live with a diverse group of people. Working with people in the office, on the phone and over email all day, people skills and tolerance are very important, both of which you pick up through boarding.

Any advice for young kids going to boarding school?Keep busy. Throw yourself into all the sport, study and extra-curricular activities you can! n

BY ELEANOR FALKINER, BOARDING SCHOOLS EXPO

BY ELEANOR FALKINER,BOARDING SCHOOLS EXPO

Joel Smith talks about his boarding school experience

1. What boarding school did you go to?I attended Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School in Tamworth from 2001 to 2006

2. What was your best experience at Boarding School? I think the best memories and experiences all involve the mateships built up over the six years at Farrer. The sporting events and the end of year outdoor scheme events which took us over the states were memorable.

3. What are you doing now?I am currently employed as a helicopter mustering pilot at Heli-Muster NT which is based at Victoria River Downs approximately 400kms south west of Katherine in the Northern Territory.

4. Has anything you learnt at boarding school helped you with your current career?The agricultural side of Farrer gave me the background knowledge and the skills to pursue a career in agriculture.

5. Any advice for young kids going to boarding school?The Farrer boarding experience is one I will never forget although at the beginning it was a major change, the mates and experiences gathered over the years is something that I think has contributed to who I am as a person today. For anyone looking to attend boarding school I say go for it the mates and good times will stay with you forever and maybe a little education as well. n

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Residential Program

Find out more about our caring community and impressive results. Visit www.wenona.nsw.edu.au,email [email protected] or telephone +61 (02) 9955 3000 to book a tour.Wenona School, 176 Walker Street, North Sydney

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WENONACelebrating excellence in girls’ education since 1886Join our global learning community, empowering young women to serve and shape their world.

What do Wenona boarders enjoy most about their time at the North Sydney day and boarding school? The feeling of a home away from home and a world of opportunity.

Wenona boarder Brigid McNamara of Goulburn, who is in Year 10, said she loved living with a big supportive family of sisters.

“It’s great; we all have fun while being able to focus on the great academic, sport and musical opportunities available,” she said.

“We love Wenona too,” her mother Patricia said. “It’s a really lovely experience for Brigid. When we put her back on the bus back to school she is all smiles, and the smiles are genuine.”

Boarding numbers are limited to 50 at the independent and non-denominational school, established in North Sydney in 1886.

Boarders from remote, rural and regional Australia are welcome at Wenona, where they quickly become part of Sydney and the wider world.

New boarders are helped to feel at home through Wenona’s Big Sister Little Sister program and group outings such as rock climbing, surfing, and walks down the hill to Luna Park or across the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the Rocks.

Boarders regularly take part in Wenona’s service learning activities, volunteering in Vanuatu, Indochina and Tanzania, as well as locally. For example, a number of boarders recently joined up with day girls, forming teams to help Wenona raise $75,000 in the 18-hour 2013 NSW Cancer Council’s North Shore Relay for Life, helping fight cancer.

Former boarder Paige Taylor (2012), now studying Arts Law at the University of Sydney on a scholarship, was one of two Wenona students to achieve top marks of 99.95. A third of her class had ATARs above 95, and half had ATARs above 90, but high marks were not their only goal.

“One of the best things about coming to Wenona in Year 7 was all the opportunities to be involved in sport and the community,” Paige said.

“I really enjoyed participating in snowsports, netball and cross country and taking part in the Vanuatu Service Learning Trip in 2009.

“As a boarder, I went to Wenona’s Evening Study Centre every night and made the most of my great teachers who were always happy to give extra help. I really liked the small boarding community at Wenona. Everyone knew each other and had friends in different years.”

Wenona Principal Dr Briony Scott said Wenona's boarders had always been a really important part of making Wenona “extraordinary”.

“In our earlier years, it was the country boarders who helped bring new ideas and experiences into our school, broadening the worlds of the city girls, and vice versa,” Dr Scott said.

"These days, it is no different, except that we have boarders from even further afield, such as China and France as well as from Lord Howe Island, Darwin, Bombala and Dubbo, for example.

"At Wenona, we are very aware of the importance of education for women everywhere in the world. Our vision is to educate and empower young women in a global learning community, to serve and shape their world.

Visit www.wenona.nsw.edu.au for more information. n

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Wenona boarder Brigid McNamara

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WHAT’S ON

BY LAHNEE PAVLOVICH

Cavalia: A Magical Encounter between Human and Horse gallops down under for first

time in 2013.When you enter the world of Cavalia you

enter a place where horse and human are as one and where colour, creativity, creation and camaraderie come together.

The entire show draws you in and keeps you until the final bow.

Brisbane played host to the premiere season but Cavalia is galloping in to NSW from May 15 – 26.

The grand-scale multi-media and multi-disciplinary production was created by one of the co-founders of Cirque du Soleil, Normand Latourelle.

Enjoyed by some 3.5 million people across North America and Europe, Cavalia is a lavish production involving 50 magnificent horses and featuring 42 riders, aerialists, acrobats, dancers and musicians from all over the world.

Founder and Artistic Director Normand Latourelle said the art of Cavalia was truly a universal language.

“Cavalia celebrates the relationship between humans and horses,” he said.

“In Cavalia, horses cavort with the many artists in front of a constantly changing digital background projected onto a 60 metre-wide screen drawing spectators into dream-like virtual environments.”

Unlike traditional horse shows, Cavalia’s audience faces a single 50 metre-wide stage

which allows the horses space to gallop at full speed, at times running completely free, unfettered by bridles or halters.

Cavalia bareback, tricks and dressage performer Katie Cox said the show was unlike anything else she had been involved in.

“Most of the artists in Cavalia have had a passion for horses since the very beginning,” she said.

“Cavalia is different from most other shows involving horses because the focus really is on the bond between horse and rider. It is not just a circus where you come to watch the horses

do tricks, you come to experience the beautiful interactions between human and horse.

“As a performer, because you are not riding in the normal fashion, you have to have a special connection with your horse because they learn to recognise your voice, the sounds you make, movements and gestures and there is a huge amount of trust between you and the horse.”

Cavalia Roman rider and tricks performer Fairland Ferguson said when you had a job that incorporated your passion and your skills it was a real blessing.

“Working on Cavalia is exactly that for me - a blessing. I get to combine a love of horses and a love of performing,” she said.

“And as an audience member you really get the feel of how much the horses are loved.

“Cavalia is so different because we invite the audience in and show them just how much we value the connections we have with the horses.

“There are two different VIP tickets you can purchase where you can actually go backstage after the show and interact with the horses. It’s a special experience to be up close with them like that.”

And even if you don’t have a love of horses, Cavalia offers something special for everyone.

Tickets for Cavalia are priced from $39.00 to $155.00. Special pricing is available for children (2-12), juniors (13-17), senior citizens (65+) and for groups.

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Enter a world of wonder where heroes and hearts prevail when Disney On Ice presents Princesses & Heroes tours

Australia this winter. This spectacular ice production featuring

eight of our most loved Disney Princesses and their devoted Princes, with breathtaking skating, daring acrobatics, high flying jumps, and lovable Disney friends is just a wish away!

Produced by Feld Entertainment, Disney On Ice presents Princesses & Heroes will open in Adelaide on June 14 and travel to Newcastle, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Perth until July 21.

Principal skater Cecilia Bierich of Sweden, but better know to the crowds as Peter Pans faithful sidekick Tinkerbell, had a chat to Inflight Publishing about why she loves to skate in Disney on Ice.

Following in her brother and sister’s footsteps, Cecilia laced up her first pair of skates at age four and quickly took to the sport.

She has now been skating with Disney on Ice for three years and loves every moment of it.

“Growing up I loved all the Disney movies and I would watch them over and over again,” Cecilia said.

“I´ve always loved the movie Beauty and The

Beast but I think I loved the characters Ariel and Jasmine a little more, mostly because of their outfits.

“In this show I am actually portraying the role of the little pixie fairy, Tinkerbell, but I think she sees herself as a princess too so it´s a lot of fun.

“To learn the role I studied videos and practiced the characteristic movements and attitude of Tinkerbell.”

Cecilia currently tours with Disney On Ice presents Princesses & Heroes and has travelled around Europe, South America and the U.S. with the production, leaving audiences with lasting memories.

Join Ariel as she yearns to explore the

world above the waves and Prince Eric as he breaks Ursula’s slithering spell to reclaim his one true love.

See Prince Philip defeat the evil Maleficent as she transforms herself into a fire-breathing dragon in a race against time to rescue Sleeping Beauty’s Aurora.

Be there to discover a whole new world with Jasmine and Aladdin.

And, watch in awe as the dreams of Cinderella, Belle, Snow White, Rapunzel and Tiana all come true!

Purchase tickets from Ticketek; 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au/disneyonice. Tickets start from $28.50. Visit www.disneyonice.com.au for more information. n

factbox 2013 National Tour DatesAdelaide - Adelaide Entertainment Centre 14 - 16 June Newcastle - Newcastle Entertainment Centre 20 - 23 June Brisbane - Brisbane Entertainment Centre 27 - 30 June Melbourne - Hisense Arena, Melbourne 4 - 8 July Sydney - Allphones Arena, Sydney Olympic Park 10 - 14 July Perth - Perth Arena 19 - 21 July

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Canadian singer-songwriters Tegan And Sara will return to Australia this April and May for a run of headline

dates, alongside the already announced Groovin’ The Moo festival.

When the identical twins first came to our attention with their canny pop smarts about 14 years ago, they were a brash young indie outfit.

Oh how things have changed.These days Tegan And Sara are well and

truly entrenched in the big leagues, having sold nearly a million career albums and having shared stages around the world with bands like The Killers and Neil Young.

Their music has grown organically to the point where – while still adored by their underground early adopters – they’ve gained a whole new following in the pop realm, their timeless and heartfelt music connecting with people of all ages, scenes and demographics.

Q. You have played countless shows around the world how many times have you been to Australia to perform?A. I think we have been to Australia close to

10 times now.

Q. How do you feel about coming back?A. We have this crazy Canadian love of Australia and we are really excited to visit this time because we will have a few extra days to look around. We love the beaches, the cities, and the architecture. And traveling with the Groovin’ The Moo festival we actually get to visit a lot of regional towns like Townsville, Bunbury, Maitland, Canberra, Bendigo; so it’s great to get a clearer view of what Australia is all about.

Q. You have been recording music and performing for more than 14 years, what inspires you to keep going?A. With each new record we come up with goals, what we want to achieve and places we want to explore and so each record is a bit different and our inspirations are a bit different. With Heartthrob we decided to explore mainstream music a bit more and we pushed the sound towards pop rather than indie so this meant more radio time, bigger shows, larger venues and this is exciting for us.

Q. Your new album Heartthrob has a bit of a different sound, what was the inspiration behind this album?A. A lot of our previous albums have been a bit self-loathing, full of breakup songs and they played a big part in capturing our coming of age. We were younger when we did these albums, now being in our early 30’s we process things differently so our songs are evolving and this album has a more nostalgic, happy in love feel to it. We wanted it to be more upbeat, you can listen to this album and see these songs as inspiration to empower yourself. It’s a more mature record.

Q. You have performed with some big names, who has been your favourite person or group to share the stage with?A. We have toured with a lot of people over the last 14 years and shared the stage with some incredible artists. I think a favourite for me was Cindy Lauper – that was pretty amazing and a bit of a school girl dream for me. But bands like The Killers and The Black Keyes are so great to tour with and every person we have played with has been an awesome experience for us.

Q. What can fans expect from your Australian tour this time?A. They can expect a diverse show with a heap of our older hits and a 9 song medley of some of the old stuff, also a heap of the new songs. I think fans are going to have a lot of fun!Visit www.handsometours.com/tours/tegan-sara/or moshtix.com.au for tickets. n

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48 HOURS IN...

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VegasON THE COAST

BY LAHNEE PAVLOVICH

I N . . .

W ith only 48 hours to spare you want to visit a place where you can fit in as

much, yet as little, as possible. You want a hint of romance, a touch of relaxation, a dash of entertainment and a nip of fun.

So…Viva Las Vegas!

Ok maybe not Vegas, but as close as we can get here in Aus. Last month my husband and I needed a break so we spent a wonderful weekend at Jupiters Hotel and Casino on the Gold Coast.

From the moment you step inside the building it is easy to forget you are just minutes from Surfers Paradise and

it seems reasonable to think you have just entered one of the casinos in sin city itself.

A 30 minute drive from the Gold Coast Airport at Coolangatta or a one hour drive from Brisbane Airport, this might be one of the reasons why Jupiters is perfect for a 48 hour stopover.

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DAY 1: Check in:Not your usual reception area where you step inside the building and voila… the reception desk is waiting in front of you. Instead, at Jupiters you get your first taste of the casino before you have even checked in. A walk up a carpeted staircase, or quick ride in the lift, and we were overlooking the foyer, the bars, and the casino itself. A few minutes later our trip had officially begun.

Room service:We were booked into a room on Level 11 of 21 floors. A refurbishment in 2008 meant the rooms were fresh, modern and extremely comfortable. I must admit I was pleasantly surprised. In my experience, hotels with so many rooms, and this one has 592 in total, can sometimes fall below scratch. I had been here less than an hour and Jupiters just kept on surprising me!

A (big) bite to eat:We arrived rather late in the day so it wasn’t long before we were heading back down the lift to grab some dinner. And when you are hungry, there really is only one place to go at Jupiters and that is The PA, or The Prince Albert, where supersize was the word of the night.

At The PA you get a twist on traditional pub-style food. And when I say twist, I mean the servings are massive, delicious and inspired by American feasts.

We chowed down our meals with a beer; Pablo had an old favourite chicken parmy while I went for salt and pepper squid, while watching some live big screen sport. A man’s kind of heaven I would say.

Bit of rhythm:We were lucky enough during our visit to catch the premiere of Mayumana’s Momentum; an internationally acclaimed stage show spectacular that uses dance, music and movement to explore the relationships between rhythm, time and synchronicity.

Walking the red carpet down flights of stairs to Jupiters Theatre, which reopened in April last year after a $20 million redevelopment, we felt like stars. Cameras snapped our movements and the champagne was flowing.

We took our seats, just 5 rows from the stage, and settled in for 90 minutes of mesmerising music, thumping dance moves and a clever mix of movement and sound.

DAY 2:Food fantasy:I can’t remember the last time I got to sleep in until 8am! And still know that I could take another 2 hours to waddle on down to breakfast before the “Food Fantasy” that awaited me was packed down for the morning.

Although we called it a rather early night after the show, a big buffet breakfast was still on the cards. Everything from muffins and pastries to fresh chef cooked omelettes, waffles, crispy bacon, fruit and even a juicer was sprawled ‘tastefully’ across the restaurant.

Take a look:After breakfast, which lasted a good hour or so, we decided to set off on a little exploration of the property.

Jupiters Casino is open 24 hours a day, has more than 100 gaming tables and 1,400 gaming machines. But even if you are not much into the gambling side of things, you could easily fill your days here without stepping foot into the casino itself.

The new state-of-the-art Jupiters Theatre caters for up to 2150 people and boasts modern technology and architecture including a second balcony level, VIP hospitality rooms for pre and post event functions, purpose-built integrated movie projection booth and a high-tech surround sound system. And there are performances on every night!

If you get thirsty or hungry, there are more than 10 bars and eateries, plus in room dining if you don’t feel like getting out of bed. Each of the bars has live entertainment at night and cocktails to die for.

Recreational facilities include swimming pools and 2 spas integrated into the lush gardens, a gymnasium, massage services, hair and beauty salons, a games room, shopping facilities and tennis courts giving you plenty to do without even leaving the island.

Work it out:After a tour of the property we decided to do the ‘right thing’ and get in a workout. So we went down to the gym. This is not your average hotel gym. This is an actual gym; with classes and all.So if you want to work off some of the food you have scoffed down, this is the perfect way to spend an hour or so in the afternoon before a well-deserved rest.

Fancy a dip:One cannot go past the allure of the pools and spas at Jupiters. They even have fountains to play

under. So after a workout this was the perfect way to cool down, catch some rays and unwind.

Downtime:Workout out the way, swim in the pool and plans for a big night ahead meant it was time for a rest. Take a page out of our book and use this time to take a nap, watch some in-house movies or head back down to the pool level for a massage. It’s your time off so enjoy it!

Vivo Italia:There are not many occasions these days that allow for women to don long flowing dresses or the men to suit up so take advantage of the Jupiters atmosphere and go all out! And when you are eating your dinner in a restaurant as rustically beautiful as Osteria Vivo, an Italian extravaganza of mouth-watering options, you wouldn’t be doing the night justice without looking your best.

To sum up the dining here, it is deceptively simple cooking with the purest of ingredients and incredible flavour. Washed down with a glass (or two) of Moet and you have a dining experience to rival most others.

We dined over 2 hours on bruschetta; perfectly fluffy seasonal garlic, ruccola, margarit pizza; wild mushroom risotto; porcini mushroom crusted fillet of beef with handmade ricotta gnocchi. And if you do choose to dine at Osteria Viva, make sure you try the cinnamon zeppole and chocolate anglaise and classic tiramisu with chocolate espresso beans for dessert. Yumm!

Roll the dice:For a guaranteed great night out, head to one of Jupiters Hotel & Casino’s eight bars complete with extensive beverage lists and a fantastic line-up of live entertainment including stand-up comedy and bands.

Or try your luck in the casino. Whatever you do be sure to start out by taste testing the tequila cocktails in the Atrium Bar – they are delicious!

DAY 3:Bye bye:After spending some time in Las Vegas (the real one in the USA) we were surprised to find just how much Jupiters reminded us of that trip. The atmosphere was electric, the foyers always busy and whether it is 3am or 3pm there is something happening.

But the time had come to check out of Jupiters and check back in to reality.

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TRAVEL BUG BITES

After a crazy airport trip – running late, getting lost in the terminal – the usual stuff, tension was a little high sitting

in our seats waiting for the plane to soar into Proserpine.

But the minute you do start flying over the Whitsunday Coast, when you see the lush green mountains rising up from the sea and the coral colours of the ocean, you instantly slip into the relaxation zone.

We were spending two nights at the Boathaven Spa Resort in Airlie Beach where the rooms were huge; we were on the top floor with two bedrooms and a double spa bath on the balcony looking out over the ocean, the islands and the new Port of Airlie which was directly across the road.

We took some time to explore Airlie’s Main Street that afternoon, had a swim in the pool before heading out to Denman Cellars and Beer Café for dinner.

Unique in its concept, Denman’s boasts a bottle shop and cellar inside, a café/restaurant outside and about 700 beers to choose from.

The menu is tapas, and the culinary choices reflect the surroundings – fresh seafood, tender steak – all served on flat slate plates and with a recommended beer, cider or wine

to accompany them.There are beers and ciders from all over

the world. After standing in front of the beer fridge for about 20 minutes (you can go inside and pick your own from the fridge or have table service) I gave up and asked the waiter for his recommendation. In the end I took a

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journey to Cambodia with a Pilsner and Pablo, my husband, visited Austria with a hoppy beer. We followed that with a toffee apple cider and a Spanish beer. Bellies full, it was back to the resort for a spa.

The next day was a little more action packed – in fact it was extreme. We were booked on the Daydream Extreme Jet Ski Tour with Whitsundays Jetski Tours. I jumped on the back as a ‘professional passenger’ and let Pablo take the wheel, or handlebars, as we pushed our way into 1.5 metre swells through the Whitsundays Passage to Daydream Island.

It was exhilarating! We were jumping over waves, hooning through the ocean with sea spray drenching us and neither of us could take the smiles off our faces.

The trip out was about 25km and then we spent two hours on Daydream which included lunch and a live reef encounter where we fed manta rays and held a shark!

25 more km bashing through choppy seas and we were back on dry land – the smile was still there.

That night it was off for a drink, or two, at some of Airlie’s best bars including Fish D’vine and Rum Bar where Dr Rum made the best mojito I have ever had. And the food there, prawn wontons with Asian dipping sauce, oysters Kilpatrick and prawn cutlets really was ‘D’vine’.

The next morning it was time to check out, and say goodbye to the spa which I had become quite accustomed too, and set off to the Great Barrier Reef with Cruise Whitsundays.

We were on board the vessel Seaflight for a three hour cruise out to the Reefworld Pontoon at Hardy’s reef. It was magical – the colours of green and blue, the kind of seascape you see in the brochures, this is what you arrive to.

We had about 4 hours on the pontoon so we jumped straight in for a snorkel swimming side by side with an array of colourful fish including huge Queensland Gropers, parrot fish (my favourite) and even a sea turtle. The visibility was great and the marine life so vibrant.

After the snorkel it was a big buffet lunch then a sunbake before I indulged in a half hour massage on the top deck of the pontoon. There is something so peaceful about having a massage with the fresh sea air on your face.

On the way back in to shore we were dropped off at Hamilton Island where we spent the next two nights at the Reef View Hotel.

It was beautiful and the views couldn’t have been better; from our room on the 15th floor we woke to sweeping vistas out over Hamilton Island, the beach, the resort and the glistening ocean.

On our first evening we were treated to what can only be described as an open aired food extravaganza at the islands newest restaurant coca chu.

Headed up by Adam Woodfield, previously of New York’s Manhattan restaurant Betel, coca chu delivers a completely unique offering of modern Southeast Asian cuisine and the restaurant overlooks picturesque Catseye Beach.

The meals at coca chu were enjoyed as a banquet where everyone dug in to taste test the bold flavours. Must-try dishes include a starter of son in law eggs with sweet yellow bean sauce and green mango, and my favourite, twice cooked half duck with plum tamarind sauce, lemon and prickly-ash. Yum!

The next morning on board Hamilton Island’s famous buggy’s we explored the island. There is nothing quite like cruising around on these golf buggy’s – we did about five full round trips of the island, during the day and night and had a ball!

From the marina to the chapel, Yacht Club Villas to the islands most exclusive accommodation, Qualia, we explored everything – and why not, there is so much to see.

We were even welcomed with a chilled glass of Charles Heidsieck Champagne at Qualia’s Long Pavilion, which looked more like a setting in a scene from a James Bond movie where you see the blue waters from the edge pool seemingly flowing over into the ocean below, your view flanked by mountains on all sides. The yellow, blues and browns of the Qualia décor finished off the scene perfectly.

Guests at Qualia have exclusive use of two qualia restaurants, both overseen by Executive Chef Alastair Waddell. The rooms, or pavilions, are well worth the price tag with a selection of pavilions boasting a private plunge pool and views to rival any other.

Although we were not staying at Qualia, we enjoyed soaking up the atmosphere for a while before heading back to our resort for a lazy swim in the pool. It was happy hour so margaritas and mojitos were on the cards. I don’t know what it is about sunbaking under swaying palm trees by a shimmering pool with a cocktail in your hand that just makes everything seem peaceful and the time tick by slower.

That night, although the wind had picked up, we set out once again in our buggy to One Tree Hill, a place high on the hill that promised one of the best sunset views on the island. We were not disappointed. Cocktail in hand (again) we watched the sun rays beam down from the darkening clouds and seep into the deep blue ocean – after 40 minutes the mountains ate up what was left of the orange circle in the sky and we head off to dinner at Manta Ray Café for one of their famous pizzas.

Waking the next morning we knew it was that time; time to enjoy one last buffet breakfast at the Pool Terrace Restaurant and check out. But not before a hit of mini golf (which I won!) and a quick cuddle with one of Australia’s favourite friends – a koala.

At the Wildlife Park you can have breakfast with these cute creatures and then give one of the resident koalas a cuddle while you pose for a photo. As for my koala, Elvis was his name and taking over the world with his cuteness was his game – I was so excited that I threw all my extra coins in the donation tin after the cuddle.

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“Dr Rum madethe best mojitoI have ever had. And the food

really was ‘D’vine’.”

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Tempt your tastebudsIf you can picture yourself sitting by the fire

with a glass of wine or indulging in a feast at a gourmet restaurant, Hunter Valley Wine

& Food Month should be on your to-do list. This much-anticipated annual event

showcases the region’s diverse wine and food culture with a month-long series of themed activities throughout June.

Hunter Valley Wine & Food Month is the perfect antidote to cure those winter blues. It provides you with a chance to wine and dine with leading Hunter Valley winemakers and chefs, take part in an array of fun and interactive classes to fine-tune your culinary skills or, if you’re after a relaxing experience, simply curl up beside an open fire with a glass of premium Hunter Valley wine and a cheese plate.

This year Hunter Chefs & Co will hold its legendary Food Fight pitting the culinary skills of the Hunter Valley’s ‘Masters’ against the region’s ‘Young Guns’.

Bruce Tyrrell, fourth generation Hunter Valley winemaker and self-professed bon vivant said Hunter Valley Wine & Food Month provided the perfect excuse to get family and friends together and celebrate with incredible food matched with a few bottles of wine

Below is a sample of activities on offer:

WINTER WARMERSA series of comforting, indulgent experiences set by an open fire in our guest houses, cellar doors and restaurants, and the perfect way to relax on a cool winter’s day.

CHEF’S PLATE LUNCHESSupported by Hunter Chefs & Co, and new to the program of events in 2013, Chef’s Plate Lunches offers foodies the chance to enjoy a set price lunch at some of the Hunter Valley’s

best restaurants. For just $39, diners can enjoy a main meal and a glass of Hunter Valley wine.

THE WINEMAKER'S TABLE SERIESThe ultimate Hunter Valley food and wine experience, where guests join leading Hunter Valley winemakers in an intimate setting of no more than 20 guests at the Winemaker's Table. This series of lunches and dinners is hosted by the winemaker, and the chef joins the table for a short time to talk guests through the menu.

PURE WINE INDULGENCEAn array of events hosted by winemakers and wine educators in small groups, giving

guests the opportunity to get an in-depth understanding of the various attributes of Hunter Valley wine. This includes master classes, vertical tastings, museum tastings and specialised tours of vineyards.

THE EDIBLE EXPERIENCE This is an opportunity for guests to meet leading producers and chefs as they show off their skills and dish up creative gourmet fare that highlight the Hunter Valley’s fresh regional produce. Enjoy olive oil tastings, cheese tastings, perfectly matched wine and food, special degustation menus, wine dinners, tasting plates, local produce menus/dish of the day and much more.

CLASS IS INFor those who want to explore their inner foodie and top up their skills in a hands-on masterclass. You can learn how cheese is made, what to look for in a quality olive oil, how to match cheese & wine; meet the makers and go home with new recipes and tips to impress your friends in the kitchen.

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WIN! WIN!Inflight Publishing is giving away one double pass to the School Is In @ Hungerford Hill Wines event on June 29 and one double pass to Potters Grain to Glass at The Hunter Beer Co. on June 23.

Email me at [email protected] with SCHOOL IS IN or GRAIN TO GLASS in the subject heading and tell me in 25 words why you deserve to win. Entries close June 10.

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YOUR WELLBEING

If it is good enough for International Super Model Miranda Kerr, Celebrity

Chef Pete Evans, Actor Hugh Jackman and Pro Surfer Taj Burrows, it’s good enough for me!

As a naturopath and detox specialist, Bondi based Saimaa Miller sees Aussie’s from all walks of life; parents, celebrities, professionals, retirees, bohemians and sportsmen.

What do they all have in common? They all want to look and feel great.

So the naturopath, nutritionist, herbalist and health coach founded The Last Resort Organic Detox Spa in Bondi in 2005.

Saimaa has since been helping people restore health and rebalance to their lives.

“My love of natural medicine came from my mum. She was never big on using commercial medicines and she taught me the value of nature. She passed away when I was quite young so I wanted to continue learning about naturopathy and what she had introduced me to,” Saimaa said.

“I trained with masters in natural therapies all across the world and the learning happened for me before I actually did my degree.”

Now, Saimaa has released her book Aussie Body Diet & Detox Plan to share her secrets to getting the vibrant and healthy Aussie body we dream of.

“Aussie Body Diet & Detox Plan is for anyone from athletes to parents, from those looking to lose a few kilos to those chasing the bright complexion and energetic outlook synonymous with being an Aussie,” Saimaa said.

In Aussie Body Diet & Detox Plan Saimaa helps you decide what type of ‘detoxer’ you are and prescribes a custom made fourteen day program that is right for you.

Shopping lists, meal planners and tips from Saimaa’s celebrity clients will help along the way, as well her delicious recipes (and this is a diet that endorses dessert!).

“I wanted to write something that would be helpful to everyone and would appeal to everyone across the country,” Saimaa said.

“I want people to realise there is an obesity epidemic but getting your body back on track is actually really easy.

“By using food, water, detox and movement properly and by getting out in nature, getting some sunlight and thinking differently, you can become healthy and happy.”

The best part is that Saimaa’s recipes can be used long after the fourteen day detox is over and Aussie Body Diet & Detox Plan arms anyone with the tools and the knowledge needed to live a healthier, happier life.

Saimaa is a big believer in traditional naturopathy specialises in nutritional programs.

“I treat everyone as an individual. Every single body is different,” she said.

Saimaa offers face to face consultations, or for those interstate, a personalised assessment and program via skype.

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An Aussie Diet and DetoxBY LAHNEE PAVLOVICH

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Thrill seekers and sports fans will see action a plenty at BCU International Stadium in April and May.

AAMI Country v City Origin Rugby League:The best players from the city and the bush will battle for the ball in the BCU ‘colosseum’ Sunday April 21. With both sides aiming to prevail as victors, the game is certain to be entertaining for all spectators.

Stadium gates open at noon so come early to get your seat and be entertained by players competing in the preceding matches in the AAMI CRL Championships Tier 2. Support local favourites, Group 2 trying for glory against challengers from Western NSW.

In the lead up to the game, there are ample opportunities to meet and greet the players and officials including an ETC business breakfast with League Ambassadors, Geoff Carr, Terry Quinn, Laurie Daly, Nathan Hindmarsh, Alan Tongue and Mario Fenech. This will be on April 16 at the Coffs Cex Club.

A ‘Born to be Blue, NIB Kids Clinic will be

conducted at the Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park from 11.30 am, April 17.

And a public signing session by a number of players will take place at the Coffs Coast Growers Market between 3.00 and 4.00 pm Thursday April 18. Later in the evening there will be a Group 2 Ruby League Sportsman’s fund raising dinner at CEX Coffs hosted by Scott Sattler and attended by a contingent of players.

For details on these activities and where to purchase tickets to the game and breakfast and dinner functions, visit www.coffsharbour.nsw.gov/CvC

Nitro Circus Live:If you have never before seen a fully choreographed, adrenalin pumping, sporting spectacular with dazzling lighting, sound and pyrotechnics then this show is not to be missed.

These highly skilled and courageous ‘athletes’ will take your breath away with their aerial back flips, front flips, death defying stunts and crazy antics on their; motor cycles, BMXs, freestyle scooter, toy trike, esky, boogie board and a shopping trolley – yes, that right, a shopping trolley.

A giant 50 ft. (16 metre) ramp will be erected

in the stadium and become the launch pad

for the world’s only wheel chair athlete, Aaron

“Wheez” Fotheringham.

Wheez and other performers from the USA

and Australia have completed sell-out shows

around the world and will soon be here to show

you their mind blowing stunts.

For information about where and how to

buy tickets to the show and a preview of Nitro

Circus Live, visit www.nitrocircuslive.com then

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The geography of Coffs Coast ranges from sea level up to a lofty 1563 metres at Point Lookout along the Great

Escarpment. During March, April and May the transition

from summer to autumn is a time of bright blue skies and sunny days, gentle breezes and at night, clearer skies which bring a new freshness to salty airs.

Along the coast, from Bundadgen to Red Rock, protected from the prevailing winds by sentinel headlands are golden beaches, perfect for a swim and surf in waters still bringing warmth from the north. The average temperature during these months is a very pleasant 22-23 C. Ideal for a stroll along the beach, along a rainforest trail or sitting back sipping coffee at a seaside café watching the gently sighing sea with islands dotting the horizon. Balmy.

A few kilometres inland among the hills and valleys is a change of scenery. Away from the coast, the days are still warm and sunny but the nights are cooler. The early European settlers felt this change too and planted deciduous trees to remind them of their homelands. Throughout the Bellinger Valley, reminders of these pioneers are trees with golden and ruby red leaves lining the rural roads and country lanes. Beautiful.

As you ascend from the valley to Dorrigo along the Waterfall Way the air is fresher still as you reach the plateau and level off at 750 metres. Here the checkerboard like farmfields with their country homesteads dot the landscape. At dawn and dusk, smoke lazily rises from chimneys, sparking visions of cosy

kitchens and crackling log fired lounges. Thirty minutes further and another 700 metres

higher along the Waterfall Way is Ebor Falls. It is here where the Guy Fawkes River cascades over two mighty rock walls. At times when the temperatures drop to zero and below, an icy rind forms around the calmer pools of water; a sure sign of winter on the way.

From Ebor it is another 30 minute drive to Point Lookout, where surrounded by snow gums you look over the deep green valleys and rugged ridges all the way down to the distant coast and Pacific Ocean. As the season changes so to the prevailing winds. From the south comes the crisp airs of a cooling continent. At night the thermometer can descend into minus territory giving a frosty coating to the leaves and grasses that in the morning sun sparkle like precious jewels and flashing diamonds. Brilliant and Brisk.

So when next pondering where to go for a change of scene, take a trip along Coffs Coast’s Waterfall Way – this time of year it is balmy, beautiful, brilliant, brisk and… Bliss. n

Balmy, Beautiful, Brilliant and Brisk Coffs Coast BY ROB CLEARY

Further informationCoffs Coast Visitor CentreT: 1300 369 070W. www.coffscoast.com.au

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