Destinations Issue 3, 2015 - Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific

ISSUE 83 SPRING 2015
BECAUSE LIFE SHOULD BE A HOLIDAY
weekend
Aaway
in
Victoria
DISCOVER
PHUKET
THE ISLAND OF PLENTY
HAPPENING
Australia’s Most
Captivating Cascades
DESTINATIONS MAGAZINE ISSUE 83
President & Managing Director: Barry Robinson
Owner Marketing & Solutions Manager: Erin Kimmince
Editor in Chief: Angie Christofis
Editor: Annie Lyon
Writers: Annie Lyon, Stacey Grims, Hayley Sultanie & Angie Christofis
Art Director: Nick Sawyer
Designer: Toni Traicos
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ANGIE CHRISTOFIS
Penning letters home from the far
reaches of the globe sparked the
realisation that my love of writing
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for travel. Fortunately I have been able
to combine the two, having written
stories for the Seven Network, National
Geographic, Discovery Channel and
Destinations Magazine!
ANNIE LYON
My wanderlust was sparked as a
child when my parents plucked
me out of school and took me
caravanning around Australia.
I learned an important lesson then
that I still hold true today - there is
no experience more enlightening,
inspiring or humbling than travel.
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my first job at 14 to today, I have
week to top up my ‘travel fund’,
which has helped me visit more
than 60 countries.
STACEY GRIMS
My travels started from a young age and
I have enjoyed immersing myself in so
many different cultures. Living in the
United States and spending a significant
amount of time exploring South East
Asia and China have been eye-opening
experiences that have left me with fond
memories and many new friendships
along the way.
welcome
In the spirit of Spring
and new beginnings,
we have given
contents
Destinations Magazine
a fresh new look.
We hope you like it!
As the weather begins
TRAVEL THE WORLD
to warm and the days
20 TRAVEL SPECIALS Choose from
six incredible holiday packages!
become longer, I start to feel that familiar
24 CLUB TOURS Experience more
on a guided Club Tour
family. The spring and summer months
REGULARS
03 WELCOME NOTE Barry Robinson
President & Managing Director
Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific
urge to plan my next adventure with the
are all about the great outdoors for us and
we love to get out and enjoy the stunning
landscapes that surround so many of our
WorldMark South Pacific Club resorts.
If you would like to get back to nature and
see some of the beautiful wonders Australia
04 MY STORY Share your WorldMark
travel experiences
has to offer, check out page 10, where we
06 NEWS The latest updates
from your Club
cascades within driving distance of your
FEATURES
08 DISCOVER PHUKET Thailand’s island
of plenty
10 CAPTIVATING CASCADES Fall for
Australia’s best waterfalls
29 A WEEKEND IN VICTORIA Activities
for every type of getaway
34 HOBART’S RENAISSANCE Discover the
cultural hot spot that is Tasmania’s capital
CLUB SERVICES
18 GRAB IT! Your how-to guide
explore some of the most spectacular
Club resorts in Sydney, Coffs Harbour and
the Sunshine Coast.
The warmer months are also the perfect
time to visit Australia’s southern capitals.
Check out page 34 and see why Hobart has
become a favourite for travellers, or take
a look at page 29 for our guide to some of
Victoria’s best dining options and activities
around Melbourne and Torquay. Your only
trouble will be choosing where to go.
Happy travels!
BARRY ROBINSON
President and Managing Director
Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific
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efore we had children my husband and I travelled quite
We spent a night at one of the chalets at the foot of Mount Cook
Asia, and North America). New Zealand was always
Sound. All I can say about the drive there is WOW! We were lucky
a bit around the world (Europe, South America, Africa,
on our bucket list, however because it was just ‘next door’
we thought it was something we could always do later in life.
We finally went in January 2015 with our seven and 10-year-old
and two nights in Te Anau. From there you can drive to Milford
that we had a sunny day when we went on the cruise since we
were told it rains most days of the year. We also went to Glenorchy,
which is a short drive from Queenstown. Another incredible drive.
children and wondered what took us so long! The scenery is
So if you have always thought about going to NZ, but haven’t
We spent six days at Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia
Maria Luchtmeijer - Owner since 2001
spectacular and compares to the Rocky Mountains in Canada.
Pacific Wanaka. Being only one-hour’s drive from
got around to it yet, go soon, you will not regret it.
Queenstown meant we could easily go there on day trips
and the drive is so impressive that it is not a punishment to
drive up a few times. There was heaps to do around Wanaka
as well. The kids loved Puzzling World and the National
Transport and Toy Museum.
The swimming pool and waterslide at the resort was a big hit
with the kids. Going in summer meant that it was daylight until
about 10pm at night, so we could easily visit places during the
day and there was still plenty of daylight to swim in the pool in
the evening. The outdoor BBQ meant the kids just had to pop
out of the pool to have dinner.
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We also went to Mount Cook which is just a few hours’ drive
from Wanaka. The scenery on the way was incredible.
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2010, WANAKA
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annual Phillip Island Jazz Festival from
cultivate fresh produce for use in the
orldMark South Pacific Club
by Wyndham at Ramada
Phillip Island is again set to host the
13 – 15 November, 2015. The line-up
includes some of the biggest names
in Australian jazz including Creole
Bells Revival Band, Shirazz, Beverley
Sheehan, Honkey Tonk Boogie Band
and La Mauvaise Réputation.
The resort is offering festival patrons
a 20 per cent discount on best available
accommodation rates and a discounted
full breakfast for $19 per head (normally
$25) at Numbers Restaurant.
yndham Vacation Resorts
Asia Pacific Seven Mile Beach
has created a community garden to
resort’s Beaches Restaurant.
A variety of vegetables are being
grown in the community garden and
there are also chicken coops, which will
provide the restaurant with fresh eggs.
The produce will not only be used for
the restaurant but will also be available
at Reception for WorldMark South
Pacific Club by Wyndham Owners
to purchase.
Tickets are limited so jazz enthusiasts
are encouraged to get in quickly.
More information can be found on the
Phillip Island Jazz Festival website:
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yndham Vacation Resorts Asia
phillipislandjazzfest.org.au
Pacific Denarau Island
is pleased to announce the appointment
of Scott Walton as General Manager.
Mr Walton has
over 15 years’
experience in
the hospitality
industry including
management
roles at hotels and
resorts across New
Zealand, China and Fiji. He will oversee
the day-to-day operations of the resort.
ABOVE: DANYAN BULSIN-CLEGHORN
FROM ABILITY TASMANIA HELPS CREATE
COMMUNITY GARDEN
Led by resort gardener Nathan
Costelloe, staff will be responsible for
looking after the community garden
and Owners will have the opportunity
to have a hands-on experience when
they stay at the resort by planting and
picking the produce.
The resort has also been working with
Ability Tasmania to provide work
experience for people with an intellectual
disability or an autism spectrum disorder.
They have been instrumental in creating
the community garden.
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THE PEARL OF THE ANDAMAN
W
ith its white sand beaches and turquoise waters
lined by lush rainforests and rolling hills, it is
little wonder Phuket is affectionately known as the
‘Pearl of the Andaman’.
But it is not just the natural beauty of Thailand’s largest
island that attracts more than three million visitors every
THAI MARKETS
year including families, couples and single travellers from
all over the globe.
PHUKET FANTASEA
Phuket has long been Thailand’s tourist mecca for its
high-end dining, bargain shopping and bustling nightlife
in the heart of the island’s biggest city – Patong. Here you
can spend the day soaking up the sun at the beautiful
beach or exploring the market stalls where visitors can
grab a bargain or taste the local delicacies.
TRADITIONAL THAI SWEET FOOD “KA-NOM-SAI-SA I” - STEAMED RICE
DOUGH WITH SWEET COCONUT
STUFFING IN BANANA LEAF
8 DISCOVER PHUKET
ZIPLINE THROUGH THE JUNGLE
Phuket is a holiday destination
that offers a variety of activities
for all holiday choices and
occasions and Wyndham
For a fun activity the whole family will enjoy, check out the
Sea Pearl Resort Phuket is
cultural extravaganza, Phuket FantaSea, featuring trapeze
artists, a host of animals and an exotic storyline that combines
perfectly positioned
tradition with fantasy, set amongst a theme park.
WYNDHAM SEA PEARL
RESORT PHUKET
For the more adventurous, a day visiting the Kathu Waterfall
The luxurious resort is set on 16 acres of lush hilltop with stunning
your style. Take the trek through the jungle to the waterfall
centre with a fully-equipped gym, yoga room, kids’ club, eight
the sky 40 metres above the jungle.
for everyone.
to explore the region.
followed by a zipline through the jungle might be more
views of the Andaman Sea. Boasting a state-of-the-art fitness
before visiting Flying Hanuman where you can zip through
swimming pools and four restaurants, the resort has something
Wyndham Sea Pearl Resort Phuket is available for WorldMark
Owners to access through the Associate Resort* program for a
limited time.
*Associate Resorts are an additional benefit offered by the
Developer, Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific, and provide
more destinations for Privileges by Wyndham Members throughout
Asia and the South Pacific. Associate Resorts are not owned
by WorldMark South Pacific Club by Wyndham, but have been
carefully selected to offer a variety of locations and maintain
quality and service. Privileges by Wyndham Members can access
Associate Resort reservations 13 months in advance, and Privileges
Elite, Diamond and Platinum Members have a 14-month booking
window. WorldMark South Pacific Club Premier Owners, who are
not Privileges by Wyndham Members, are granted limited access to
some Associate Resorts and are subject to additional restrictions as
determined by Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific from time
to time. Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific may remove or
modify Associate Resorts without notice at any time.
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the ar
of
Near and more near to the precipice flowing,
Cometh a stream in its terrible flight,
Over the giddy height, where flow’rs are growing,
Falleth the torrent — incrushed in its might;
Caught now by a rock, but still onward it dashes,
Spreading the width of its wonderful fall;
Then down the deep chasm, grandly it crashes,
Wreathing like silver the moss-covered wall;
Yes, with a terrible dashing and crashing,
Down in the basin of rocks far below
Its waters are foaming, boiling, and slashing,
As if they had met with their deadliest foe!
EXCERPT FROM FITZROY WATERFALL BY
AUSTRALIAN BUSH POET, PHILIP DURHAM LORIMER
ABOVE DANGAR FALLS NEAR DORRIGO ON
THE FAMOUS WATERFALL WAY SCENIC
DRIVE IN NORTHERN NEW SOUTH WALES
10 THE ART OF FALLING
BY ANNIE LYON
While most people don’t immediately
think of waterfalls when they imagine
Australia’s bounty of natural attractions,
they’re as much a part of the country’s
landscape as the Great Barrier Reef and
the iconic red soil of the outback.
Appearing in all shapes and sizes, from
soothing trickles to gushing cascades,
and all manner of habitats including
the tropical rainforests of Far North
Queensland and the heart of the Northern
Territory’s hot desert, Australia is home to
So impressive is the country’s
vast collection of waterfalls that
Australia’s cultural history is awash
with references to their mesmerising
beauty. In the late 18th and early 19th
centuries, artists, authors and poets
sought them out as inspiration for their
works. Unable to completely shake the
traditions of Romanticism, these artists
regarded waterfalls as the ultimate
expression of the sublime and the
beautiful to which they aspired.
thousands of these natural wonders.
The song of
the water
doomed ever
to roam…
EXCERPT FROM
THE WATERFALL BY
AUSTRALIAN BUSH POET,
HENRY KENDALL
ABOVE WENTWORTH FALLS, BLUE MOUNTAINS,
NEW SOUTH WALES
THE ART OF FALLING
11
Sunshine Coast
Perched in the hinterland high above the
Sunshine Coast’s famous sundrenched
For the more adventurous swimmers,
the freshwater lagoon at the base of the
largest waterfall is one of the best places
beaches, the quaint town of Maleny
on the Sunshine Coast to cool off on
marks the gateway to some of the
a hot day. After a splash, enjoy a lazy
region’s most enchanting waterfalls.
afternoon picnicking on the banks of Obi
Gardners Falls and Kondalilla Falls are
Obi Creek and let the serenity and fresh
the perfect drive-to destinations for the
mountain air awaken your inner artist.
warmer weather, offering a peaceful
escape from the midday heat on a
Further along the Blackall Range towards
summer’s day. They also promise an
Montville is Kondalilla Falls National Park.
evocative insight into the appeal these
Taking its name from the Aboriginal word
natural wonders have offered creative
for rushing waters, this mountaintop park
minds for hundreds of years!
is home to the spectacular Kondalilla
Falls, where Skene Creek plummets 90
Less than a 40-minute drive from
metres into the rainforest gully. The park
WorldMark South Pacific Club by
is home to several walking tracks - for
Wyndham Golden Beach, Gardners
varying degrees of experience and ability
Falls can be found just off the main
– including a 4.6-kilometre trail that
road to Maleny on Obi Lane South
takes you through the rainforest, passing
Following a sealed pathway through
enticingly cool rock pools along the way.
the bush from the carpark, you will
come to a clearing that offers the best
vantage point of the falls, which flow
gently over wide, flat rocks in a series
of misty cascades. The rock pools at the
top of these cascades are popular with
families as the water is generally calm and
shallow enough for kids to swim safely.
12 THE ART OF FALLING
ABOVE KONDALILL A FALLS NATIONAL PARK
IN THE SUNSHINE COAST HINTERLAND
STAY WORLDMARK SOUTH PACIFIC
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Coffs Harbour
Winding 200 kilometres between Coffs Harbour and Armidale,
Waterfall Way is renowned as one of the most scenic drives
in Australia. Passing through no less than seven UNESCO-listed
World Heritage areas including more than 15 waterfalls,
the aptly-named stretch is like something straight
from the pages of a fairytale.
The route takes you through the picturesque
Bellinger Valley and onto the Dorrigo Plateau.
Along the way you will be treated to a
kaleidoscopic assortment of landscapes, from
tropical rainforests dense with prehistoric
ferns, to dry, open gullies and farmlands
peppered with doe-eyed cows; and of course
a magical selection of waterfalls.
With so many to choose from, deciding
Apsley Falls are two waterfalls on the Apsley River and the first
in a series of dramatic drops in a deep gorge that make up part
of the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. The best view of the
falls is accessible by foot via a 52-metre steel stairway that leads
to an observation deck.
According to Aboriginal legend, the Rainbow
Winding 200
kilometres between
Coffs Harbour and
Armidale, Waterfall
Way is renowned as
one of the most scenic
drives in Australia.
which ones to visit can be a daunting task
especially if you’re only in the area for
Serpent created the gorge at Apsley in the
Dreamtime. The local Dunghutti people said the
Rainbow Serpent travelled underground from
the foot of the falls to reappear upstream at Mill
Hole in Walcha. The site is now commemorated
with a Rainbow Serpent mosaic, made with the
help of the local Aboriginal community. As you
watch from the observation deck the sunlight
flirting with the flowing water, you can see in the
refracting turquoise, gold and purple droplets a
potent legacy to the mystical Rainbow Serpent.
a couple of days. Luckily there’s no bad pick – each of the
cascades along Waterfall Way offer a unique, yet similarly
evocative experience. Having said that, there’s one site in
particular that is so powerfully moving that its starring role
in local culture is believed to date back
STAY WYNDHAM VACATION RESORTS ASIA
PACIFIC COFFS HARBOUR - TREETOPS
6 Resort Drive, Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450
more than 20,000 years.
DORRIGO PLATEAU NEAR
COFFS HARBOUR,
NEW SOUTH WALES
THE ART OF FALLING
13
Sydney
ABOVE BLUE MOUNTAINS,
NEW SOUTH WALES
So much more than a concrete jungle, Sydney
plays host to dozens of spectacular waterfalls
in and around the city. Wattamolla is a 45-minute
drive from Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia
Pacific Sydney, in the eastern section of the Royal
National Park. Famed for being the second oldest
The combination of dramatic landforms including
staggering escarpments and dry ridges, with
a rich colour palette – characterised by the blue
haze the mountains are named after – is an
intoxicating sight.
Govetts Leap Lookout is one of the
national park in the world,
there is plenty here for the
whole family including walking
tracks, swimming holes, ample
picnic grounds and a hypnotic
waterfall. Plunging over a sheer
cliff face into the sparkling
freshwater lagoon below, the
most visited viewpoints in the entire
The drive out to
Govetts Leap is like a
journey back through
time to primeval
Australia.
sight of this waterfall in the wet
season is a visceral reminder
of the sheer force of nature and is sure
to get your creative juices flowing.
For drive-to destinations a little further afield,
Govetts Leap in the Blue Mountains and Morton
National Park in the greater Shoalhaven region
boast some of the most inspiring waterfalls in New
South Wales. The Blue Mountains region is rich in
artistic and cultural history, dating back thousands
of years to the original Aboriginal occupants.
The landscape is scattered with evidence of their
spiritual expression in the form of
dreaming sites and rock art.
When you get there, you can see what was so
stimulating about the scenery! The drive out to
Govetts Leap is like a journey back through time
to primeval Australia.
country thanks to the panoramic
views it offers of the Grose Valley
and Bridal Veil Falls. At 180 metres,
these falls are the highest in the Blue
Mountains. And with local scenery
as breathtaking as this, it’s no wonder
the Blue Mountains region is famous
for being an artistic hotbed!
Morton National Park is two-and-a-half hours
south of the CBD by car and well worth the
drive. The park is home to the impressive
Fitzroy Falls – a visual and auditory display of
power like no other. The thunderous roar of the
cascade and the way the surface of the water at
the top of the fall shifts suddenly from smooth
and glassy to foamy and jagged at the touch of
a rock serve as a compelling reminder of Mother
Nature’s omnipotence.
In fact, the Morton National Park region is so
spectacular that it served as the inspiration for some
of Arthur Boyd’s most well-known oil paintings
including Waterfall and rock face at Shoalhaven Valley,
as well as Australian poet Philip Durham Lorimer’s
poem titled Fitzroy Waterfall.
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14 THE ART OF FALLING
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and resorts in Australia and New Zealand
• Savings of up to 20% off at a range of restaurants
throughout Australia and New Zealand
• Dining and Leisure tear-out vouchers for substantial
discounts at additional restaurants and leisure attractions
Interval Platinum members also receive:
• AU$/NZ$50 off all Getaway bookings
• Free Guest Certificates (an AU$/NZ$59 value)
• Platinum Escapes — at greatly reduced prices
• Priority Getaway Viewing
• Priority Pass Airport Lounge membership (a US$99 value)
For more information on upgrading your membership please
call an Interval International® Vacation Counsellor toll-free.
Australia — 0011 800 4683 7825
New Zealand — 00 800 4683 7825
Alternatively, you can also visit our website IntervalWorld.com to
upgrade or for more information.
Interval Platinum has so much to offer, so take the leap!
FIND US ON
Interval Platinum is only available to WorldMark South Pacific Club owners who are also Interval International
members. Exchanging through Interval International may attract fees and charges.
Did you know you
could be rewarded
3,000 One-Time
Credits * by simply
sharing your
WorldMark journey?
just for sharing my link?
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*Terms & Conditions Apply. To receive 3,000 One-Time Credits, your referral must qualify, arrive on time, attend and complete
the Vacation Ownership presentation of approximately 90 minutes. The One-Time Credits will be added to your Owner
account within 15 days of your referral’s completion of the presentation. For full Terms & Conditions, and qualifying criteria
please visit www.worldmarkjourney.com.
EXCITING ADDITIONS FOR
RAMADA RESORT PHILLIP ISLAND
W
e are delighted to be expanding your
WorldMark South Pacific Club by Wyndham
inventory at Ramada Resort Phillip Island from 32
rooms to 52 rooms, including 15 two-bedroom cottages
and five three-bedroom cottages.
Commencing in July, all new cottages will undergo
a refresh, to ensure the quality and appearance is
consistent with the resort’s existing WorldMark
cottages. All internal and external areas including
the decks will receive a fresh coat of paint, while
the timber floors will be stripped back, sanded
and stained.
To brighten the interiors, roller blinds in the lounge
rooms will be replaced with new block-out and sheer
curtains and new artwork, corner sofas and pillow-
BEFORE
AFTER
Sample room only. Subject to change.
SOPHISTICATED NEW LOOK FOR
SURFERS PARADISE
T
hirty nine of your Club apartments at Wyndham
Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific Surfers Paradise are
set to undergo a refurbishment soon. The new look will
add a touch of sophistication designed to reflect the
hotel’s stylish Gold Coast setting.
top beds with scatters and runners will be added.
Sleek new furniture will be introduced to maximise
September 2015.
and chairs, bar stools and soft-close drawers for the
Refurbishments are expected to be completed by
space including custom-built TV units, dining tables
bedside tables.
New soft furnishings such as pillow-top beds with
fresh scatter pillows and runners, as well as new
sofa beds with latex mattresses will enhance the
apartments’ comfort, while the addition of bright new
ottomans and artwork will add colour and vibrancy.
The rooms will also be repainted internally with
BEFORE
AFTER
new carpet and underlay, and new sheer window
treatments will breathe fresh new life into the
apartments. Refurbishments are expected to be
completed by mid-2016.
BEFORE
AFTER
RESORT REPORT
17
Have you heard of
Grab It?!
Exclusive to WorldMark South Pacific
Club by Wyndham Owners – Grab It!
is your online-only platform for incredible
accommodation deals. You can save* up to
90% on accommodation packages at select
WorldMark South Pacific resorts.
How are Grab It!
prices so low?
Grab It! makes use of Credits that would
otherwise expire, which ensures that you
have even more opportunities to stay at
Club properties.
The accommodation deals on Grab It! are
so good because they are for off-peak, low-
demand seasons, allowing you to travel for
less during the periods you might not have
thought to travel!
Head to grabit.worldmarksp.com to view the latest offers!
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*TERMS & CONDITIONS: Important Information: Changes and cancellations of Grab It! bookings are NOT permitted. If you would like to add more nights to your
Grab It! bookings, a new booking must be made separately and a housekeeping cost may apply. A maximum of THREE (3) bookings are permitted at any one time per
Ownership. If you chose to extend (add additional nights) to your Grab It! booking, the Grab It! terms and conditions will apply to the entire stay (i.e. non-refundable
and no cancellations will be accepted), unless you make a separate booking for the additional nights, in which case a housekeeping fee will apply as the same room
cannot be guaranteed for the entire stay. • Once you submit to make a booking, you should receive your first confirmation email within a few hours. Please do not
forget to check your spam folder. The booking will show in your account within 7 days after you submit a Grab It! booking on the Grab It! website. Payments will be
processed within 7 days after you submit a Grab It! booking. If an Owner has insufficient Credits to cover the Credit cost advertised, the Owner may purchase Credits
from the Developer (Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific) at $0.06 per Credit. Grab It! bookings are designed to benefit Owners and their guests and cannot be
sold or auctioned for profit. If an Owner is found to be selling or auctioning Grab It! bookings then: 1. the Grab It! booking that was sold or auctioned, or in the process
of being sold or auctioned, will be cancelled 2. all of the Owner’s existing Grab It! bookings will be cancelled, and 3. the Owner will be prevented from making any new
Grab It! bookings for a period of 6 months from the date the Owner was found to be selling or auctioning Grab It! bookings. Once the booking is processed, Owners
will receive a new confirmation email from the reservation system. Grab It! bookings cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
For full booking Terms and Conditions please see https://grabit.worldmarksp.com/page/10/Booking_Terms_and_Conditions.
THE LIFECYCLE OF
WorldMark Credits
Did you know that each year on your
Anniversary Month your account is
replenished with new WorldMark Credits?
You have two years to use your Credits,
but after that 24-month period, if they
haven’t been used they will expire off your
account. If you choose to let your Credits
expire WorldMark will make use of them
for the Grab It! program.
Book your family holiday, plan a weekend
away, or secure your birthday, anniversary
or special day in advance and use your
Credits before they expire!
IT’S EASY TO MAKE
A BOOKING:
Remember – you can book
up to 13 months in advance!
1
Check availability online
2
Call Owner Services to make your
reservation or book easily online
OWNER SERVICES CENTRE:
AUS 1300 850 160
NZ 0800 850 160
FJ 00 800 32 63
INT +61 7 5512 8021
[email protected]
LATEST TRAVEL SPECIALS
FROM YOUR EXCLUSIVE OWNERS-ONLY TRAVEL AGENTS...
Suez Canal to Fly
Cruise
Northern Europe
DEPARTS AUSTRALIA 31 MARCH 2016
From AUD
6 999*
$ ,
per person twin share
Wonderful
France
EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF FRANCE!
From AUD
London/Paris &
Rome Fly Stay
EXPERIENCE EUROPE’S MOST FAMOUS CAPITALS!
From AUD
4 055* +3,000*Credits $4,230*+3,000*Credits
$ ,
per person twin share
per person twin share
INCLUDES:
INCLUDES:
INCLUDES:
•Economy class international airfare from
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide,
Perth** into Dubai, returning from
Kiel (Germany)
•Transfer from Dubai airport to hotel
•1-night twin-share accommodation in
Dubai with breakfast
•Transfer from hotel to port
•35-night cruise on MSC Musica
including meals and entertainment on
board, cocktail party and gala dinners,
port charges and service charges
•Transfer from Kiel port to Airport
•Return economy class airfares and
taxes to Paris ex Sydney, Melbourne,
Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth
•8-nights’ twin-share accommodation
•8 hot buffet breakfasts
•‘Be My Guest’ lunch in a beautiful 17th
century restored “Bastide”
•3 dinners including a welcome
reception, three-course dinner with
wine and farewell dinner
•TGV express train from Paris to Avignon
•Services of a professional Trafalgar
Travel Director
•Sightseeing as per Trafalgar’s
“Wonderful France” itinerary
•Economy class airfare and taxes into
London and returning from Rome ex
Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane and Perth^
•9-nights’ twin-share accommodation
including stays in London, Paris and Rome
•London, Paris and Rome city tours
•Eurostar train from London to Paris with
transfers to/from rail station
•Economy class airfare from Paris to Rome
with transfers to/from airport*
•Breakfast daily
*Conditions apply. Refer to page 2. Offers subject to availability. All advertised prices are twin share. For single travellers, a single supplement may apply. Flights from departure points other than those listed
in the offer may incur additional charges. Wonders of France valid for departures October 2015 – March 2016. Seasonal surcharges may apply. River and Rail valid for travel from October 2015 – March 2016.
Advertised pricing based on 10 February 2016 departure. Other departures pricing may vary. London/ Paris/ Rome Fly Stay valid for travel November 2015 - March 2016. Advertised pricing is based on 15 March
2015 departure. Seasonal surcharges apply. Rocky Mountaineer Self-Drive valid for travel April – October 2016. Advertised pricing based on 18, 25 April 2016 departure. $800 per couple added value credit value
on selected packages of 7 nights or more. Seasonal surcharges may apply. Family Favourites Hong Kong and Singapore valid for travel 1 - 23 December 2015, 10 January – 7 Feburary 2016 & 20 February – 17
March 2016. Based on 2 adults and 2 children (2-11 years). Children sharing existing bedding.
**Departure from Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth may incur surcharges and may require additional nights at passenger’s expense.
^London/ Paris/ Rome Fly Stay - Perth surcharge of $100 applies.
River
and Rail
ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF THE MURRAY RIVER!
From AUD
Rocky
Mountaineer
Family
Favourites
Hong Kong &
Singapore
Self Drive
BOOK BY 30 NOV 2015 AND RECEIVE BONUS
$800* PER COUPLE ADDED VALUE CREDIT
From AUD
ULTIMATE FAMILY FAVOURITES!
From AUD
2 448* + 3,000*Credits $2,995* + 3,000*Credits $3,165* + $2,540*
$ ,
per person twin share
per person twin share
per adult
per child (2-11yrs)
twin share
INCLUDES:
INCLUDES:
INCLUDES:
•1 night aboard the Indian Pacific from
Sydney to Adelaide in Gold Service.
Includes dining in the Adelaide
Restaurant, all-inclusive wines, beers,
base spirits and non-alcoholic beverages
and off-train excursion in Broken Hill
•2-day Rocky Mountaineer rail journey
in SilverLeaf Service
•2 breakfasts, 2 lunches
•7-nights’ hotel accommodation
•5-days full-size car rental, including oneway drop charge and unlimited kilometres
•GyPSy Guide - audio tour commentary
•Vancouver Lookout
• Calgary Tower
•Rail station transfers in Vancouver
and Kamloops
•Luggage handling
•Economy class international airfare
from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane,
Adelaide, and Perth** into Hong Kong
and returning from Singapore
•4-nights’ accommodation at the Park
Hotel, Hong Kong
•4-nights’ accommodation at the York
Hotel, Singapore
•Breakfast daily
•Return coach airport transfers in Hong
Kong and Singapore
• Coach transfer to Singapore Zoo with
entry and jungle breakfast
• 1 day General Admission ticket to Ocean
Park Hong Kong, Hong Kong Disneyland,
Universal Studios and LEGOLAND®
Malaysia Resort
•Transfer from Adelaide Parklands
Terminal to Hotel
•3-nights’ twin-share hotel accommodation
in Adelaide including breakfast
(1 night pre-cruise, 2 nights post-cruise)
•Return transfers from Adelaide to Mannum
•3-nights cruise on the PS Murray Princess
including all meals, accommodation
(outside cabin), tours and entertainment
Call (AUS) 1300 850 160
or email [email protected]
TAKE
OUR QUIZ!
AUS / NZ
BATTLE
down under
CAN YOU GUESS WHO
SOME OF THE MOST HOTLY
CONTESTED STARS ARE?
They are both a traveller’s dream with
stunning natural landscapes, beautiful
beaches and easy-going people but like
all squabbling siblings, Australia and
New Zealand have long battled over
who they can rightfully call their own.
From Hollywood actors to musicians,
the lands down under have been
locked in a tug-of-war over their claims
BY HAYLEY
SULTANIE
22 BATTLE DOWN UNDER
to some of the Southern Hemisphere’s
best exports.
1
MAN WITH A VISION
A great man with ties to Australia
and New Zealand, this professor
has been claimed by both sides with
good reason. Known for his work in treating
avoidable blindness in some of the world’s
poorest communities, he was born and raised
in New Zealand before moving to Sydney after
completing his ophthalmology studies. While still
a New Zealand citizen, he declined the award
of honorary Officer of the Order of Australia in
1985. He adopted Australian citizenship in 1989
and was named Australian of the Year in 1990 in
recognition of his work.
2
HOLLYWOOD HOTSHOT
Perhaps the one nobody wants to claim
following many a temper tantrum, this
actor’s nationality has been brought into
question by people on both sides of the ditch.
Often called Australian by international media,
the star is actually a New
Zealand citizen. He claims to
have been denied Australian
citizenship twice - something
the Immigration Department
refutes - and has been quoted
as saying: “This is the country
I choose to live in, this is the
country in which I spent my formative years,
so [being denied citizenship] is kind of frustrating.”
3
ENTERTAINING
AUSSIE?
4
One of Australia’s most
recognisable entertainment
reporters, this former aspiring pop star
was actually born in New Zealand where
Kiwis get quite cranky that Aussies
have claimed this band as their own,
but it seems even the lead singer agrees the group
he graduated from teacher’s college
before moving across the Tasman.
belongs to the Great Southern Land, not the Land
series of MTV and has also hosted game
by a mix of New Zealanders and Australians,
Sometimes known by the nickname
such as Four Seasons in One Day – considered by
of the Order of Australia in the 2014
weather – were inspired by the city where the
He was the original host of the Australian
of the Long White Cloud. Formed in Melbourne
show Keynotes and Entertainment Tonight.
the band produced countless hits and songs
Dicky, he was appointed as a Member
some as an anthem to Auckland’s temperamental
Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
group started out.
THE WONDER HORSE
Widely considered to be one of
5. The wonder horse
Answer: Phar Lap
Australia’s greatest-ever racehorses,
this chestnut gelding was foaled in
4. Kiwi crooners or
Aussie artists?
Answer: Crowded House
5
KIWI CROONERS OR
AUSSIE ARTISTS?
Timaru, New Zealand, in 1926. Sydney trainer
Harry Telford convinced an American investor to
purchase the horse as he believed he had found
3. Entertaining Aussie?
Answer: Richard Wilkins
a future champion and his prediction was right;
2. Hollywood hotshot
Answer: Russell Crowe
in his four years of racing, he won 37 of the 51
races in which he was entered, including the
1. Man with a vision
Answer: Fred Hollows
1930 Melbourne Cup. He died in the US in 1932
under suspicious circumstances and has gone
ANSWERS
down in folklore as ‘Australia’s wonder horse’.
Image is an example only.
BATTLE DOWN UNDER
23
CLUB
TOURS
EXCLUSIVE, ESCORTED GROUP DEPARTURES
FOR WORLDMARK SOUTH PACIFIC CLUB OWNERS
Vietnam &
South
Cambodia 2016 America 2016
15-DAY TOUR DEPARTS 8 MARCH 2016
From AUD
27-DAY TOUR DEPARTS 12 APRIL 2016
From AUD
Canada &
Alaska 2016
25-DAY TOUR DEPARTS 24 MAY 2016
From AUD
4,999*+5,000*Credits $12,795*+5,000*Credits $10,535*+4,450*Credits
$
per person twin share
Vietnam and Cambodia offer an exciting
blend of wonderful food, culture, history
and people along with some of Asia’s most
stunning natural beauty. Come with us as
we enjoy breathtaking vistas of Halong Bay,
Hoi An’s charming architecture and the
restaurants, shopping and sites of Saigon and
Hanoi before discovering the magnificent
temples of Angkor Wat.
COST INCLUDES:
• Return economy class airfare and taxes ex
Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth into
Hanoi and returning from Siem Reap
• 11 nights’ twin-share in 4-star hotel
accommodation
• 2 day/1 night private junk cruise on Halong
Bay including all meals on board
• Sightseeing and meals as per itinerary
including welcome and farewell dinners
• Economy class internal tour airfares and taxes
• English speaking guides
• Tipping for local guides and drivers
• Club Tours by Wyndham Escort*
per person twin share
This is a classic all-round tour of South
America. Travel with your Club Tours group
to see the major highlights of this increasingly
popular continent. Visiting the former Inca
capital of Cuzco, the lost city of Machu Picchu,
beautiful Lake Titicaca, Buenos Aires (home
of the tango), the amazing Iguazu Falls and
breathtaking Rio De Janeiro, you are sure to
be captivated by each and every day on this
fascinating holiday.
COST INCLUDES:
• EARLY BIRD BONUS:
Book by 16 Oct 2016 and save $200**pp!
• Return economy airfare and taxes ex Sydney,
Melbourne and Brisbane into Santiago
• 23 nights’ twin-share in first class and local
hotel accommodation, including local taxes
• 1 night in a Lake View Cabin on board a
Catamaran on Lake Titicaca
• Sightseeing and meals as per itinerary
including welcome and farewell dinners
• Economy class internal tour airfares
and taxes
• Transfers between airports and hotels
in South America
• English speaking guides
• Tipping for local guides and drivers
• Club Tours by Wyndham Escort*
per person twin share
July 2016 departure already SOLD OUT so be
quick to secure your place for this May 2016
departure. Enjoy stays at WorldMark Victoria
and WorldMark Vancouver – The Canadian,
before boarding the Rocky Mountaineer for an
unforgettable daylight rail journey. Experience
picturesque Jasper and the alpine resorts of
Banff and Whistler, visit world-famous Lake
Louise and top off this amazing journey with
a luxurious Alaskan Cruise.
COST INCLUDES:
• Return economy class airfares and taxes
ex Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane
to Vancouver
• 15 night guided holiday in first-class
accommodation with private facilities,
including 3 nights at WorldMark Victoria
and 3 nights at WorldMark Vancouver –
The Canadian
• Touring by air-conditioned coach
• Rocky Mountaineer train in SilverLeaf
Service from Vancouver to Banff, including 1
night in a moderate hotel in Kamloops
(Gold Leaf upgrade available)
• Meals & sightseeing as per itinerary
• 7 night Inside Passage cruise to Alaska with
Holland America Line in an ocean view
stateroom (balcony upgrade available)
• Gratuities to the travel director and coach driver
• Club Tours by Wyndham Escort*
*Terms and Conditions apply. Refer to page 2. Offers subject to availability. All advertised prices are shown twin share. For single travellers, a single supplement may apply. Club Tours by
Wyndham reserves the right to adjust prices in the event that prices and/or exchange rates fluctuate. Flights to departure points other than those listed in the offers may incur additional charges.
Minimum tour numbers must be met for a Club Tours by Wyndham escort to attend.
**Advertised pricing of South America Tour is inclusive of early booking bonus. Must be booked and deposited by 16 October 2015.
24 MAGIC MOMENTS
Jewels of
EdinburghTattoo2016 Europe 2016
Spain Portugal
& Morocco 2016
From AUD
From AUD
UK & Ireland &
18-DAY TOUR DEPARTS 11 AUG 2016
7,999*+5,000*Credits
$
per person twin share
Join us for one of the world’s most spectacular
events – the Edinburgh Tattoo. Experience
the massed pipes and drums, military bands,
display teams, dancers and the haunting
lament of the Lone Piper, all set against the
magnificent backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.
You will also explore the very best of Ireland
and Britain along the way.
COST INCLUDES:
• Return economy class airfares and taxes ex
Sydney, Melbourne,Brisbane, Adelaide and
Perth to London
• 15 nights first-class twin-share hotel
accommodation including stays in Dublin,
Waterford, Killarney, Galway, Londonderry,
Belfast, Edinburgh, Lakes District, Bristol
and London
• Entry into the world famous Edinburgh Tattoo
• Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach
• Meals and sightseeing as per itinerary
including welcome, farewell and
highlight dinners
• Services of a professional travel director
• Gratuities to the travel director and coach driver
• Club Tours by Wyndham Escort*
19-DAY TOUR DEPARTS 12 SEP 2016
From AUD
27-DAY TOUR DEPARTS 6 OCT 2016
7,999*+5,000*Credits $7,899*+5,000*Credits
$
per person twin share
Join us on this spectacular journey through
the jewels of Europe. Travelling at a leisurely
pace allows you to become absorbed in
the local culture. You will be captivated by
the stunning scenery, delighted with the
delicious local produce and amazed at the
many historical and unique sights. This tour
is packed with rich experiences, helping you
travel beyond the expected.
COST INCLUDES:
• Return economy class airfares ex Sydney,
Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane
into Paris and returning from Rome
including taxes
• 13 nights’ first-class twin-share hotel
accommodation including stays in Paris,
Lucerne, Innsbruck, Salzburg, Venice, Amalfi
Coast and Rome
• 3 nights’ twin-share accommodation in a
Tuscan villa
• Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach
• Meals and sightseeing per itinerary including
welcome, farewell and highlight dinners
• Services of a professional travel director
• Gratuities to the travel director and coach driver
• Club Tours by Wyndham Escort*
per person twin share
Enjoy spectacular scenery and rich history as
you experience the must-see sights of Spain,
Portugal and Morocco. Explore Spanish cities
adorned with intricate architecture, take in
Portugal’s dramatic coastline and historic
cities, and discover the exotic sights, sounds
and aromas of Morocco’s colourful souks.
COST INCLUDES:
• Return economy class airfares and taxes
ex Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide
and Perth into Madrid and returning
from Barcelona
• 24 nights’ twin-share first-class hotel
accommodation including stays in Madrid,
Salamanca, Lisbon, Lagos, Seville, Rabat,
Marrakesh, Quarzazate, Erfoud, Fez, Costa
del Sol, Granada, Alicante, Valencia
and Barcelona
• Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach
• Professional travel director
• Sightseeing and meals as per itinerary
including welcome, farewell and
highlight dinners
• Gratuities to the travel director and coach driver
• Club Tours by Wyndham Escort*
Call (AUS) 1300 850 160
or email [email protected]
LEARN SOME
NEW
THE ELEPHANT
IN THE ROOM
Have you heard the old saying, ‘memory like
an elephant’? It is a widespread belief that
elephants are amongst the smartest
in the animal kingdom, possessing
impressive abilities to retain information.
In the wild, their memory is
key to their survival.
Your online
Knowledge Hub
is designed to help
you discover, learn
and retain. It contains a
wealth of information to help
you get the most out of your
Ownership. Use it regularly to improve
your knowledge about the WorldMark
South Pacific Club and grow
your memory!
DISCOVER • LEARN • RETAIN
TRICKS!
The Knowledge Hub is an exclusive online
platform for WorldMark South Pacific Club
by Wyndham Owners. It is an innovative new
way for you to learn how to use and maximise
your Ownership.
With a wide range of topics available –
from Basic Club Guidelines to Privileges by
Wyndham and many more – there are sessions
to suit every Owner!
1
2
3
worldmarksp.com/signin Login with
your Owner Number and password.
Click the Knowledge Hub link
located on the left-hand side
of the page.
To get started watch the navigation video on the left-hand side
of the page or click on any of the categories and jump right in!
worldmarksp.com/signin
EUROPE 2016 BOOK EARLY & SAVE - CALL FOR DETAILS
TRAVELMARVEL, LA MARGUERITE
7 Night
Asia River Cruise
from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap
Selected departure in December 2015
Sadec Balcony Suite (S) Twin Share
Quote DC1B2IKK TO YOUR CONSULTANT WHEN BOOKING
$2290*
AU PER PERSON
TWIN SHARE
+10,000
^
Privileges Qualified
Credits
NOW FROM
$4968*
HOLLAND AMERICA LINE, VOLENDAM
28 Night
Circumnavigation of Australia
from Brisbane to Melbourne
Selected departure in October 2015
Oceanview (FF) Twin Share
NOW FROM
AU PER PERSON
TWIN SHARE
+10,000
^
Quote DCZH70O TO YOUR CONSULTANT WHEN BOOKING
Privileges Qualified
Credits
CELEBRITY CRUISES, CELEBRITY SOLSTICE
18 Night
New Zealand Cruise
from Auckland to Perth
Selected departure in February 2016
Oceanview (08) Twin Share
Quote DC1LHER7 TO YOUR CONSULTANT WHEN BOOKING
NOW FROM
$2979*
AU PER PERSON
TWIN SHARE
+10,000
^
Privileges Qualified
Credits
NOW FROM
$5479*
AZAMARA CLUB CRUISES, AZAMARA QUEST
16 Night
Asia & Japan Cruise
AU PER PERSON
TWIN SHARE
from Kyoto to Singapore
Selected departure in March 2016
Oceanview (08) Twin Share
+10,000
^
Quote DCWJQEF TO YOUR CONSULTANT WHEN BOOKING
Privileges Qualified
Credits
PRINCESS CRUISES, PACIFIC PRINCESS
23 Night
Mediterranean Cruise
from London (Dover) to Venice
Selected departure in September 2016
Oceanview (OV) Twin Share
Quote DCL74H6 TO YOUR CONSULTANT WHEN BOOKING
NOW FROM
$5539*
AU PER PERSON
TWIN SHARE
+10,000
^
Privileges Qualified
Credits
NOW FROM
APT, AMAVERDE
21 Night
$13,790*
Magnificent Europe River Cruise
with Paris and Prague Extension
from Prague to Paris
Selected departure in March 2016
Balcony (P) Twin Share
Quote DCZC50Q TO YOUR CONSULTANT WHEN BOOKING
AU PER PERSON
TWIN SHARE
+10,000
^
Privileges Qualified
Credits
It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3... SELECT, SEARCH and BOOK!
For more information, call one our experienced ICE Cruises consultants on
AU 1300 723 199 or NZ 0800 699 012
www.icecruises.com.au
^Privileges by Wyndham is provided by Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific ACN 090 083 613 as the developer of the WorldMark South Pacific Club. Please see http://www.worldmarksp.com/privileges for further details. All deals are based on the Privileges
Platinum member level and redemption of up to 10000 Privileges Qualified Credits. *Prices exclude all travel to/from departure point. * Terms and conditions apply and are located at www.icecruises.com.au/terms.php. Prices are correct at the time of printing.
Subject to availability. All travel is facilitated through ‘Our Vacation Centre Pty Ltd’ ABN No: 54 105 542 176 Travel License No: 3008099
A
ictoria
V
weekend
away in
We all know Melbourne offers a sumptuous selection
of eateries, from hole-in-the-wall establishments
The best
way to
experience
Victoria
for every
occasion
to celebrity-chef run restaurants and bustling fresh
produce markets. There is never a shortage of places
to explore while visiting Australia’s cultural capital
and foodie haven. After your city escapade, head
south west to Torquay, the gateway to the Great
Ocean Road and home to one of the most famous
surf breaks in Australia, Bells Beach. This is the kind
of place where you want to get outdoors and explore
everything this picturesque coastal town has to offer.
BY STACEY GRIMS
FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
RENTABIKE AT
FEDERATION SQUARE Rally the
family and discover, by bike, more of Melbourne in a few
hours than you imagined possible. Beginning in the heart
of the city, Rentabike at Federation Square is the perfect
guided bike tour for the family. A local guide will lead you
on an exploration of Melbourne’s cultural streets, parks,
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shops, cafés, neighbourhoods and landmarks. Riding past
numerous markets, the tour provides you with samples
of gourmet treats, cheeses, wines and lunch. Detailing
the history of the city as you go through, this engaging
tour is a perfect way to get your bearings and start your
Melbourne holiday.
W: RENTABIKE.NET.AU
FOR THE GROWN UPS
PICTURE THIS
BALLOONING
ABOVE LEFT
MELBOURNE
CLOCK TOWER
AND GENERAL
POST OFFICE
RIGHT
FEDERATION
SQUARE
This is the romantic venture all
couples seek. Well worth the early
morning wake up, this hour-long flight
gives you a full view of the bustling city
during sunrise and peak hour. Revel in panoramic views
of not only the city of Melbourne, but also the Dandenongs
and Port Phillip Bay. The balloon has a camera attached
to the outside, which captures you and your partner
experiencing the views during the graceful flight. After the
flight you can enjoy a full champagne breakfast, for only
a small additional price, which is the perfect end to
a romantic morning exploring Melbourne.
W: PICTURETHISBALLOONING.COM.AU
GIN PALACE This upbeat bar is the perfect
way for couples to experience the true aura of Melbourne
nightlife. The original Gin Palace in Melbourne was
a place that was frowned upon during the late 1800s,
as the name was used to describe disreputable and socially
undesirable drinking houses. Fast forward to 1997 and
times were different. On the cusp of Melbourne’s laneway
revolution, residents welcomed this new establishment,
which has been a popular place to savour a range of
specially concocted martinis ever since. The quirky décor,
coupled with the friendly, and sometimes a little cheeky,
bar staff makes the outside world quickly slip away.
W: GINPALACE.COM.AU
30 WEEKEND IN VICTORIA
FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
BIRDIE NUM NUMS CAFÉ
The modern Australian cuisine restaurant that every
member of the family will love. Easily accommodating
large groups, Birdie Num Nums Café has an extensive
menu that allows for flexibility in preferences of food.
Enjoy the indoor or outdoor seating at breakfast, lunch
or dinner. With a sandpit in the back of the restaurant and
a play area for the kids, Birdie Num Nums is a haven for
parents looking to entertain their children, while enjoying
a delicious meal on the well-heated patio.
W: BIRDIENUMNUMS.NET
STAY WYNDHAM VACATION RESORTS ASIA PACIFIC
MELBOURNE 199 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
orquay
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FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
POINT DANGER
MARINE SANCTUARY
The Point Danger Marine Sanctuary is perfect
for a day-long family outing, where everyone
can enjoy exploring, snorkelling, kayaking
or kitesurfing. The picturesque beach that curls
ABOVE BELLS BEACH
ABOVE RIGHT POINT DANGER MARINE
SANCTUARY - IMAGE COURTESY
OF MARK RODRIGUE
BELOW RIGHT MEXICAN BEAN HOT
POT AT GROWLERS
FOR THE GROWN UPS
around Point Danger is the ideal spot for reef
walking, where children can discover unique
marine life that inhabits the rock pools.
Pack a picnic lunch for the family and relax
as your children are entertained for hours.
TIGER MOTH WORLD The best way
to capture the beauty of Australia’s southern coast is by air.
W: PARKWEB.VIC.GOV.AU/EXPLORE/
PARKS/POINT-DANGER-MARINESANCTUARY
A Tiger Moth adventure flight is an experience you won’t
soon forget. Flying over the world-famous Great Ocean Road
and Twelve Apostles, enjoy the views while fulfilling all
of your thrill-seeking needs. Choose between a mild, wild,
or adrenalin-pumping flight, which can include extreme
aerobatics. Although the planes are private flights which only
include the pilot plus one, Tiger Moth World has put together
packages for two where you can enjoy seeing your partner’s
adventure flight from take-off to landing.
W: TIGERMOTHWORLD.COM.AU
GROWLERS Popular with
ENDOTA DAY
SPA Located at Wyndham
both locals and tourists alike, this unique
Torquay, Endota Day Spa is the
breathtaking ocean views. Great for the whole
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ultimate day spa experience,
offering scenic views of the
picturesque Zeally Bay.
There is a double room available
for couple’s treatments, which are both blissful and romantic.
Endota’s qualified therapists offer the highest quality facials,
massages and other beauty treatments. This is the perfect
way to unwind after a long day of exploring this iconic
beachfront restaurant has long been one of
Torquay’s favourites. Growlers is conveniently
located on the Torquay Esplanade with
family, the sandy beachfront beer garden
doubles as a play area for children. Stop in at
any time to relax with a coffee and milkshake
or stay on for a delicious meal. The varied
menu, including fresh seafood, modern
Australian cuisine and Mexican fare, has
something for the whole family.
W: GROWLERS.COM.AU
coastal town.
W: ENDOTADAYSPA.COM.AU/TORQUAY
STAY WYNDHAM VACATION RESORTS ASIA PACIFIC
TORQUAY 100 The Esplanade, Torquay WEEKEND
VIC 3228
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Wowing travellers with its
fabulous dining, hipster haunts,
friendly locals and the eye
popping MONA, the time to
visit HOBART is now.
WHY
BY ANGIE CHRISTOFIS
H
obart’s striking natural beauty
coupled with its colonial port
setting has always warmed the
IS
hearts of travellers, but the arrival
of MONA (The Museum of Old and
New Art), craft beer brewers and a host
of world-acclaimed chefs has fueled
a renaissance in the once sleepy city.
There is a buzz in the super clean air
of Hobart and travellers are flocking
in droves to breathe it all in.
RIGHT: THE SOURCE RESTAURANT: NATIVE HARE
AND MOORILLA CLOTH LABEL RED NATIVE HARE, CONFIT TURNIP,
GOOSEBERRY, BLOOD SAUSAGE CREAM,
ORANGE, GINGER AND A HARE
BROTH, SERVED WITH THE MOORILLA
CLOTH LABEL RED
BELOW: BARREL ROOM WINE
PHOTO CREDIT: RÉMI CHAUVIN
IMAGE COURTESY OF: MONA
(MUSEUM OF OLD AND NEW ART)
TASMANIA, AUSTRALIA
RIGHT
NOW
ABOVE MONA’S SOUTHERN FACADE
VIEWED FROM LITTLE FRYING PAN
ISLAND, SOUTH OF THE MUSEUM
PHOTO CREDIT: MONA/RÉMI CHAUVIN
IMAGE COURTESY OF: MONA
(MUSEUM OF OLD AND NEW ART)
TASMANIA, AUSTRALIA
SPRING &
SUMMER
Described by CNN as
the “world’s most far
out museum”, MONA
is home to a truly
impressive contemporary
art collection.
MAIN IMAGE OF INSTALLATION ART:
FIRE ORGAN BY BASTIAAN
MARIS FOR DARK MOFO 2015
PHOTO CREDIT: MONA/RÉMI CHAUVIN
IMAGE COURTESY OF: MONA
(MUSEUM OF OLD AND NEW ART),
TASMANIA, AUSTRALIA
ABOVE RIGHT: DAVID WALSH,
MONA FOUNDER
PHOTO CREDIT: MONA/RÉMI CHAUVIN
IMAGE COURTESY OF: MONA
(MUSEUM OF OLD AND NEW ART),
HOBART, TASMANIA, AUSTRALIA
When eccentric millionaire David Walsh
decided to create a legacy by building
a revolutionary art museum in his
home town of Hobart, he managed to
transform the city into one of the planet’s
most acclaimed art hot spots. Walsh is a
professional gambler and art collector,
and is said to have built MONA as a way
of giving back after earning his wealth in
unconventional ways.
Via radical portrayals of birth, death,
life and sex, MONA shocks the senses in
every imaginable way. Now Tasmania’s
premier tourist draw card, MONA is also
home to the Moorilla Estate winery and
cellar door, fine-dining restaurant
The Taste of Tasmania Festival
28 December 2015 - 3 January 2016,
is a week-long celebration of
Tasmanian food and wine held at
Princes Wharf No.1 and the Salamanca
precinct. Entry is free, except to the
New Year’s Eve party.
TASTEFESTIVAL.COM.AU
MOFO 2016
13 January - 18 January 2016.
The Museum of Old and New Art
Festival of Music and Art features an
avant-garde program of art installations,
musical performances, special events
and parties across the city.
MOFO.NET.AU
Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
26 December 2015 - 1 January 2016,
is an unmissable event when a fleet of
about 90 racing yachts will make the
journey from Sydney Harbour to the
Sullivans Cove foreshore.
ROLEXSYDNEYHOBART.COM
The Source, a wine bar, and Moo Brew
micro-brewery.
Every Sunday afternoon during the
summer months, MONA hosts a market
with live entertainment curated by
Violent Femmes bassist Brian Ritchie.
STAY WYNDHAM VACATION RESORTS
ASIA PACIFIC SEVEN MILE BEACH
178 Surf Road, Seven Mile Beach,
Hobart TAS 7170
abundance of atmosphere, a sizzling
DREAMING OF A
CULINARY HOBART
ADVENTURE?
sensational bars and restaurants to explore.
Why not join our Taste of
Tasmania Club Tour?
Outside of MONA, Hobart offers an
calendar of festivals and a host of truly
PUT HOBART ON YOUR
HIT LIST AND SEE WHY
THE APPLE ISLE’S CAPITAL
IS SO HOT RIGHT NOW.
BELOW LEFT: ROLEX SYDNEY HOBART YACHT RACE
PHOTO CREDIT: ROLEX/CARLO BORLENGHI
BELOW RIGHT: THE SOURCE RESTAURANT:
ASPARAGUS ROYALE, PICKLED MUSHROOMS, QUAIL
EGG, PARMESAN AND LEMONGRASS CONSUMEE
PHOTO CREDIT: MONA/RÉMI CHAUVIN
IMAGE COURTESY OF: MONA (MUSEUM OF OLD
AND NEW ART) TASMANIA, AUSTRALIA
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