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id|refid|startdate|enddate|bigimage|shortdetail|smallimage|longdetail|subtitle|posno 000282|000176|20020101|20030315|ANGE05_L.JPG|From Malay noodle houses to Cantonese fine dining, Gourmet Traveller highlights some favourite Asian food venues in Australian capital cities.|ANGE05_M.JPG|CAFE KOWLOON The location: 116A Gouger St, Adelaide, phone (08) 8410 8299. The food: Cantonese. Many familiar dishes to be found here. Try the duck – it’s always great, and especially when smoked in tea and camphor. The experience: Bright, utilitarian style; buzzy ambience. The price: $11 main course. THE GRANGE The location: Hilton International Adelaide, Victoria Sq, Adelaide, phone (08) 8217 2000, fax (08) 8217 2001. The food: Modern Asian. Cheong Liew’s famed fusion cuisine is the drawcard here. Intricate dishes such as Four Dances of the Sea showcase complex flavours and Liew’s skill. The experience: The elegant atmosphere is matched only by the phenomenal food. The price: $81 and $97 set menus. HIMEJI The location: 61 O’Connell St, North Adelaide, phone (08) 8267 5417, fax (08) 8267 4398. The food: Japanese. A menu with broad appeal, featuring hot and cold entrées, hotpots and generous sushi and sashimi platters. The experience: A tranquil slice of Japan, complete with low-set tables. The price: $17 main course. JASMIN The location: 31 Hindmarsh Sq, Adelaide, phone (08) 8223 7837, fax (08) 8215 0365, email jasminrest@iprimus.com.au. The food: Indian. The fresh flavours and quality of the cooking just keep getting better. The experience: Exemplary service in a calm and quiet ambience. The price: $18.50 main course. MATSURI The location: Upstairs, 167 Gouger St, Adelaide, phone (08) 8231 3494, fax (08) 8231 8173. The food: Japanese. Excellent à la carte menu devoted to sushi. The experience: Transports you Eastward as traditionally dressed wait-staff tend to your every need. The price: $17 main course. NU’S The location: 117 Gouger St, Adelaide, phone (08) 8410 2288. The food: Thai. A terrific seafood steamboat entrée and great curries. Dishes are graded on a heat scale of one to three chillies. The experience: An immersion in Thailand’s rustic central regional style. The price: $13 main course. SHIKI The location: Hyatt Regency Adelaide, North Tce, Adelaide, phone (08) 8238 2382, fax (08) 8231 1120, email adelaide@hyatt.com.au. The food: Japanese. Teppanyaki is the specialty here, whether it’s made with seafood, meat (including kangaroo and venison) or vegetables. The experience: A tranquil garden and Japanese antiques make for an elegant setting. The price: $22 main course. THE SPICE KITCHEN The location: 242 Kensington Rd, Marryatville, phone (08) 8431 4288, fax (08) 8331 8667. The food: Indian. An ever-changing range of regional specialties that never fails to delight. The experience: A casual venue that takes its food seriously. The price: $15 main course. TANDOORI OVEN The location: 292 Unley Rd, Hyde Park, phone (08) 8373 4404, fax (08) 8271 3459. The food: North Indian. Deliciously moist and tender tikkas and kebabs, and crisp breads exemplify the confident and consistent cooking. The experience: The elegant dining room and bar set a benchmark for suburban Indian dining. The price: $16 main course. A TASTE OF SPICE The location: 57 Gouger St, Adelaide, phone (08) 8231 4648, fax (08) 8231 2866, email esby@bigpond.com. The food: Malaysian. Kuala Lumpur-style cooking ranges from the flakiest roti canai to fish-head curry and ikan bilis. The experience: Jazz music in the background; authentic Malaysian flavours on your plate. The price: $11 main course. YING CHOW The location: 114 Gouger St, Adelaide, phone (08) 8211 7998. The food: Chinese. Dishes derive from Chew Zhow province, north of Canton. Regulars rave about the red-vinegar ribs and the beggar’s chicken, which needs to be ordered a day in advance. The experience: Memorable dining in fairly forgettable surroundings. The price: $9 main course. Photography by Adam Bruzzone|The Grange|1 000283|000177|20020101|20030315|2ASI08_L.JPG|From Malay noodle houses to Cantonese fine dining, Gourmet Traveller highlights some favourite Asian food venues in Australian capital cities.|2ASI08_M.JPG|GREEN PAPAYA The location: 898 Stanley St, East Brisbane, phone (07) 3217 3599, fax (07) 3366 4818, website www.greenpapaya.com.au. The food: North Vietnamese/French. Intense yet subtle flavours that are always fresh and delicate make this a standout. The experience: Authentic food and original Vietnamese art in a welcoming atmosphere. Hugely popular. The price: $18 main course. LANDMARK RESTAURANT The location: Cnr Main Rd & McCullough St, Sunnybank, phone (07) 3344 3288, fax (07) 3344 5700. The food: Chinese. Legendary yum cha and a seemingly endless choice of offerings that cover every possible delicacy, from cockscombs to crab claws. The experience: One of Brisbane’s finest, this restaurant is packed by 11am every day. The price: $15 main course. MARCO POLO The location: Conrad International Treasury Casino, Queen St, Brisbane, phone (07) 3306 8744, fax (07) 3306 8880, email conradtreasury@conrad.com.au. The food: Modern Asian. Exotic mushroom consommé and mud crab bouillabaisse are among the broad-ranging fare that sometimes branches into the Middle East. The experience: The heritage-listed sandstone building melds a funky Eastern feel with refinement and finesse. The price: $25 main course. TOMOKO The location: 1 Parkland Boulevard, Roma St, Parkland, phone (07) 3229 7777, fax (07) 3229 0757, email tomokorestaurant@bigpond.com. The food: Modern Australian. Beautifully presented, flavoursome dishes include coriander-infused dumplings in broth. Knockout desserts include green tea ice-cream. The experience: Overlooking a wide expanse of lawn and open on all sides, this is subtropical dining at its best. The price: $21 main course. Photography by Ray Cash|Green Papaya|1 000284|000178|20020101|20030315|XTCOPY_L.JPG|From Malay noodle houses to Cantonese fine dining, Gourmet Traveller highlights some favourite Asian food venues in Australian capital cities.|XTCOPY_M.JPG|ABELL’S KOPI TIAM The location: 7 Furneaux St, Manuka, phone/fax (02) 6239 4199. The food: Malaysian/modern Asian. Wonderful flavours. Popular dishes include the Asian antipasti and Bali chicken. The experience: Cheery, colourful dining. It’s packed at lunch, while dinner is a little more intimate. The price: $15 main course. THE CHAIRMAN & YIP The location: 108 Bunda St, Canberra City, phone (02) 6248 7109, fax (02) 6247 0292. The food: Modern Asian. The innovative menu is the pinnacle of Asian haute cuisine. The experience: Cutting-edge yet elegant ambience; perennially friendly and attentive service. The price: $23 main course. IORI JAPANESE RESTAURANT The location: 41 East Row, Sydney Building, Civic, phone (02) 6257 2334, fax (02) 6257 2296. The food: Japanese. Extensive menu of sushi, sashimi, tempura, hotpots and bento boxes, presented with a typical Japanese eye for detail. The experience: Plenty of well-executed dishes to be enjoyed in a small but cleverly designed dining space. The price: $13 main course. PHO PHU QUOC The location: 4-6 Cape St, Dickson, phone (02) 6249 6662, fax (02) 6249 6476. The food: Vietnamese. From succulent seafood to subtly flavoured chicken, every dish is a winner. Food to make your tastebuds zing. The experience: Unassuming location and unpretentious decor – good cover for one of Canberra’s best kept culinary secrets. The price: $14 main course. SUPERIOR PEKING The location: Kythera Motel, 100 Northbourne Ave, Braddon, phone/fax (02) 6257 4308. The food: Chinese. A range of classic dishes, as well as great handmade dumplings and yum cha. The experience: Soak up the rowdy atmosphere and pretend you’re in Hong Kong. The price: $15 main course. |Pho Phu Quoc|1 000285|000179|20020101|20030315|2ASI09_L.JPG|From Malay noodle houses to Cantonese fine dining, Gourmet Traveller highlights some favourite Asian food venues in Australian capital cities.|2ASI09_M.JPG|DRAGON COURT The location: MGM Grand Darwin, Gilruth Ave, The Gardens, Darwin, phone (08) 8943 8888, fax (08) 8943 8999. The food: Asian. Runs from the predictable to the out-of-this-world. Think salty fish hotpot, and dishes featuring jellyfish, sea cucumber and sweet white fungus. The experience: Elegance, excellent service and a touch of culinary adventure. The price: $20 main course. HANUMAN The location: 28 Mitchell St, Darwin, phone (08) 8941 3500, fax (08) 8941 3711. Another restaurant is located in Alice Springs. The food: Thai/Nonya/Tandoori. Don’t miss the famous oysters with basil and lemongrass. When available, the mud crab is the best around. The experience: Elegant dining presided over by a statue of Hanuman the monkey god. The price: $20 main course. MINDIL BEACH SUNSET & PARAP VILLAGE MARKETS The location: Gilruth Ave, Mindil Beach, Darwin, phone (08) 8981 3454. Parap Shopping Village, Parap Rd, Parap, phone (08) 8948 2373. The food: The markets (Mindil on Thursday and Sunday, Parap on Saturday) offer an amazing and authentic range of different cuisines representing more than 30 countries. Everything from Laotian steamed pancakes to laksa. The experience: A treasured part of Darwin’s lifestyle, where the food on offer is as multicultural as the city itself. The price: Varies from stall to stall. |Hanuman|1 000286|000180|20020101|20030315|2ASI10_L.JPG|From Malay noodle houses to Cantonese fine dining, Gourmet Traveller highlights some favourite Asian food venues in Australian capital cities.|2ASI10_M.JPG|ORIZURU SUSHI BAR The location: Victoria Dock, Hobart, phone (03) 6231 1790, fax (03) 6234 4464. The food: Japanese. The freshest possible seafood is immaculately presented in the sushi and sashimi. Try the dinner bento box if you want to sample a range of flavours. The experience: Sweeping views over the water offer the opportunity to dine on the morning’s catch while watching the afternoon’s being unloaded down at the dock. The price: $19 main course. |Orizuru Sushi Bar|1 000287|000181|20020101|20030315|2ASI02_L.JPG|From Malay noodle houses to Cantonese fine dining, Gourmet Traveller highlights some favourite Asian food venues in Australian capital cities.|2ASI02_M.JPG|AH MU The location: 51 Bourke St, Melbourne, phone (03) 9654 6800, fax (03) 9654 6877. The food: Modern Asian. The seasonal menu draws broadly on Asia and interprets Australian favourites with creative flair, as in Cantonese-style braised lamb shank. The experience: Fun and terrific value for money. The price: $22 main course. AKITA The location: 34 Courtney St, North Melbourne, phone (03) 9326 5766, fax (03) 9329 7557. The food: Japanese. Watch for daily specials that might include raw steak served with lemon soy, or minced prawn and chestnuts steamed with ocean trout. The experience: Kimono-clad waiters add colour to an intimate restaurant that’s concealed behind an English-pub exterior. The price: $21 main course. ASIANA The location: 181 Victoria Ave, Albert Park, phone (03) 9696 6688, fax (03) 9696 8886, email asiana@pacific.net.au. The food: Modern Asian. Dishes run from the Cantonese classics (peking duck), to the cross-cultural (marinated pork loin on a five-spice apple salsa). The experience: The modern, simple interior is a good backdrop for this innovative Asian fare. The price: $22 main course. BAMBOO HOUSE The location: 47 Little Bourke St, Melbourne, phone (03) 9662 1565, fax (03) 9639 1286. The food: Chinese regional. Specialises in esoteric Beijing and spicy Sichuan dishes, including an extraordinary range of cold appetisers. The experience: Favourite haunt of politicians and powerbrokers, located in the backstreets of Chinatown. The price: $22 main course. BHOJ The location: Shop 14, Level 2, 114-116 James St, Templestowe, phone/fax (03) 9846 7799. A second restaurant, Bhoj Docklands, has opened on the bay. The food: Indian. Arguably the best in Melbourne. Authentic regional dishes on an extensive menu which features influences from Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan. The experience: Go with a group to enjoy the widest possible variety of flavours on offer at Rajesh Mehta’s bustling venue. The price: $14.50 main course. CHOI’S The location: 186 Riversdale Rd, Hawthorn, phone (03) 9818 2299, fax (03) 9818 3903. The food: Cantonese. No tricks here – just very good, fresh produce cooked authentically. Try chef/owner David Yap’s signature garfish royale or the spicy salted scallops. The experience: High-impact dining (that goes for the slightly garish decor, too) at Melbourne’s best suburban Cantonese restaurant. The price: $23 main course. FLOWER DRUM The location: 17 Market Ln, Melbourne, phone (03) 9662 3655, fax (03) 9663 5199. The food: Cantonese. Flower Drum’s famed dishes include spring onion cake, King Island crabmeat dumpling, lobster with ginger, and steamed murray cod. For these – as with most things here – superlatives aren’t enough. The experience: Red-carpet treatment; five-star food. The price: $35 main course. FORTUNA VILLAGE The location: 235 Little Bourke St, Melbourne, phone (03) 9663 3044, fax (03) 9663 8051, website www.fortunavillage.com.au. The food: Chinese. Menu features an exciting array of specialties, such as chrysanthemum fish with pinenuts, as well as the more ubiquitous offerings. The experience: Subdued decor, intricate carvings, lacquered screens and porcelain vases add to the traditional ambience. The price: $19 main course. KENZAN The location: Lower ground floor, Collins Place, 45 Collins St, Melbourne, phone (03) 9654 8933, fax (03) 9650 7710. The food: Japanese. Daily specials take advantage of the best available produce. Bento boxes and sushi are popular with the regulars. The experience: Smart and spacious ambience; efficient service. The price: $22 main course. KOKO The location: Level 3, Crown Towers, 8 Whiteman St, Southbank, Melbourne, phone (03) 9292 6886, fax (03) 9292 5644. The food: Japanese. Exciting dishes made from the finest ingredients. The teppanyaki is pure theatre. The experience: Delightful, peaceful surroundings allow you to enjoy modern Japanese dining at its best. The price: $29 main course. LOTUS The location: 172-174 Toorak Rd, South Yarra, phone (03) 9827 7833, fax (03) 9826 6569, website www.lotusbar.com.au. The food: Modern Asian. A scattering of unusual dishes, plus the continent’s greatest hits – with a twist. The experience: Big, funky and brash. The price: $23 main course. MADAM FANG The location: 27-29 Crossley St, Melbourne, phone (03) 9663 3199, fax (03) 9663 3511. The food: Modern Asian. Original fusion dishes of exquisite design and haunting flavours. The experience: Oriental ambience, gentle service and creative food. The price: $25 main course. MASK OF CHINA The location: 115-117 Little Bourke St, Melbourne, phone (03) 9662 2116, fax (03) 9663 7319, email mask@eisa.net.au. The food: Chinese regional. Chiu Chow cuisine – an earthier, saltier variant of Cantonese – is the specialty here, and is served with a rare refinement. The experience: Intimate, elegant and splendid service to boot. The price: $30 main course. NUDEL BAR The location: 76 Bourke St, Melbourne, phone (03) 9662 9100, fax (03) 9639 2641. The food: Modern Asian. Inspired dishes are influenced by cuisine from nations as diverse as Japan (cold noodles), Thailand (soup), Italy (vermicelli) and Hungary (spaëtzle). The experience: Affordable, simple dining – somewhere to go with a group of friends. The price: $14 main course. OCHA The location: 156 Pakington St, Kew, phone (03) 9853 6002, fax (03) 9855 1821. The food: Modern Japanese. Plenty of innovation here. Blackboard specials and the sushi with sea urchin roe are some of the top options. The experience: Intimate dining at a pace – there are two sittings every night. The price: $16 main course. PENANG COFFEE HOUSE The location: 395 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn, phone (03) 9819 2092. The food: Malaysian. Hawker-style dishes such as laksa lemak and mee goreng are among the best in town. The experience: Laminated tables, queues out the front and a wonderfully steamy atmosphere. The price: $11 main course. RED EMPEROR The location: Upper Level, Southgate, Southbank, Melbourne, phone (03) 9699 4170, fax (03) 9690 7359, email redemperor@iprimus.com.au. The food: Chinese. Predominantly Cantonese, but with plenty of interesting options on the menu (usually the chef’s suggestions). The experience: Riverside dining with great city views. The price: $26 main course. SHAKAHARI The location: 201-203 Faraday St, Carlton, phone (03) 9347 3848, fax (03) 9349 1754. The food: Asian vegetarian. Great variety of dishes, many made with organic produce, from all corners of Asia. The experience: The setting is quaint and old-fashioned (an ochre cottage furnished with Asian furniture and art); the dining is anything but. The price: $15 main course. SHANGHAI GOURMET The location: Shop 51, 268 Springvale Rd, Springvale, phone (03) 9546 0862, fax (03) 9546 0762. The food: Chinese regional. Great dumplings, radish pastries, noodles and yabbies, all at puny prices. The experience: A great example of cheap and cheerful – Laminex tables topped by thermoses of hot tea, and a welcome that’s just as warm. The price: $8 main course. SUPPER INN The location: 15 Celestial Ave, Melbourne, phone/fax (03) 9663 4759. The food: Chinese. Cantonese dishes reign supreme. Great salt and chilli dishes. The experience: No-nonsense dining room, fabulously authentic flavours – Hong Kong for the locals. The price: $13 main course. YU.U The location: 137 Flinders Ln, Melbourne, phone (03) 9639 7073. The food: Japanese. No surprises – with the exception of the flawless execution. The experience: Subterranean city gem featuring a polished jarrah bar around a central kitchen. The price: $7 main course. Photography by Brent Parker Jones|Flower Drum|1 000288|000182|20020101|20030315|MASALA_L.JPG|From Malay noodle houses to Cantonese fine dining, Gourmet Traveller highlights some favourite Asian food venues in Australian capital cities.|MASALA_M.JPG|MATSURI The location: Cnr Hay & Milligan Sts, Perth, phone (08) 9322 7737, fax (08) 9322 7767. The food: Japanese. Unerringly fine fresh ingredients. The experience: Nothing wildly sophisticated, but the great flavours, lightning-fast service, smart decor and groovy crowd set this place apart. The price: $12 main course. MAYA MASALA The location: 49-51 Lake St, Northbridge, phone (08) 9328 5655, fax (08) 9328 5677. The food: Indian. Menu features the best dosas in town and a good selection of sweets. The experience: The queues at this frenetic, friendly venue say it all. The price: $15 main course. THE ROASTING DUCK The location: Shop 8, 375 William St, Northbridge, phone (08) 9228 9883. The food: Chinese. Meticulously flavoured dishes – all the standards, plus some more unusual ones – are dished up at this barbecue house. The experience: Guaranteed good eating; fast and functional service. The price: $6 main course. SPARROW The location: 434A William St, Northbridge, phone (08) 9328 5660, fax (08) 9328 5660. The food: Indonesian. Full-flavoured noodle dishes, nasi goreng and favourites such as deep-fried quail and mud crab omelette are ludicrously cheap. The experience: Fake flowers and basic decor do nothing to detract from the dining here. The price: $5 main course. SRI MELAKA The location: 313-315 William St, Northbridge, phone (08) 9328 6406, fax (08) 9227 1616. The food: Malaysian/Nonya. Succulent satays, spicy and rich laksas, plus an excellent range of vegetarian and vegan dishes. The experience: Authentic Malaysian and Nonya dining. The price: $14 main course. VIET HOA The location: Shop 1, 349 William St, Northbridge, phone (08) 9328 2127. The food: Vietnamese. Standout soups (roast duck noodle; raw beef) make this one of the best-value lunch venues around. The experience: Crowded and cavernous. The price: $9 main course. Photography by Frances Andrijich|Maya Masala|1 000289|000183|20020101|20030315|2ASI07_L.JPG|From Malay noodle houses to Cantonese fine dining, Gourmet Traveller highlights some favourite Asian food venues in Australian capital cities.|2ASI07_M.JPG|BBQ KING The location: 18-20 Goulburn St, Sydney, phone (02) 9267 2433, fax (02) 9267 2001. The food: Chinese. Renowned dishes include duck, suckling pig, and salt and chilli tofu. The experience: Chinese restaurant – 1960s-style. Rub shoulders with Sydney chefs and food writers at this unpretentious favourite where the menu never changes. The price: $17 main course. BILLY KWONG The location: Shop 3, 355 Crown St, Surry Hills, phone (02) 9332 3300. The food: Modern Chinese. From shallot crêpes to crisp-skinned duck, dishes here are simply outstanding. The experience: Noisy but friendly. Owner/chef Kylie Kwong has established this as one of the best restaurants on Crown Street. The price: $23 main course. FLAVOUR OF INDIA The location: 128 New South Head Rd, Edgecliff, phone (02) 9326 2659, fax (02) 9328 6186. The food: Indian. Consistent cooking in a variety of styles to suit vegetarians and carnivores alike. The experience: Tantalising aromas, white-clothed tables and wood panelling. The price: $18 main course. GOLDEN CENTURY SEAFOOD RESTAURANT The location: 393-399 Sussex St, Sydney, phone (02) 9212 3901, fax (02) 9211 6292. Another restaurant is located at Fox Studios. The food: Chinese. The emphasis is on freshness in the extensive range of dishes on offer, of which seafood is the main attraction. The experience: Matter-of-fact service and ambience in a restaurant filled to the gills with tanks of abalone, crab and parrot fish. The price: $22 main course. KAM FOOK SHARKS FIN The location: Level 3, Market City, 9 Hay St, Haymarket, phone (02) 9211 8988, fax (02) 9211 8882, email info@kamfook.com.au. Another restaurant is located in Chatswood. The food: Chinese. Beyond the excellent yum cha is an à la carte menu featuring everything from abalone to duck’s foot hotpot. The experience: Zero fuss, big mess, noisy fun. The price: $25 main course. LONGRAIN The location: 85 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills, phone (02) 9280 2888, fax (02) 9280 2887, website www.longrain.com.au. The food: Southeast Asian. Chef Martin Boetz creates absolutely delicious Thai-inspired food with a liberal dash of chilli, lime juice and soy. The experience: Ultra-modern urban dining at communal tables and banquettes in a revamped warehouse. The price: $32 main course. NILGIRIS The location: Shop 12-14, Crows Nest Plaza, 103-111 Willoughby Rd, Willoughby, phone (02) 9966 0636, fax (02) 9966 0637, website www.nilgiris.com.au. The food: Indian. Refreshingly brief but ever-evolving menu blends the traditional and the contemporary. The experience: The open kitchen and great staff help you forget you’re in a shopping centre. The price: $21 main course. OH! CALCUTTA! The location: 251 Victoria St, Darlinghurst, phone (02) 9360 3650. The food: Indian. Cafe-style cuisine – perfect for the uninitiated – that is limited to a selection of unusual meat and vegetable dishes. The experience: A cacophony of sights and smells. The price: $23 main course. PRASIT’S NORTHSIDE ON CROWN The location: 415 Crown St, Surry Hills, phone (02) 9319 0748, fax (02) 9332 1792. Another restaurant is located in North Sydney. The food: Thai. Lots of genuine flavours in this refined cuisine with high levels of chilli. The experience: The purple and gold interior and friendly atmosphere place you firmly in Thailand. The price: $24 main course. RESTAURANT VII The location: 7 Bridge St, Sydney, phone (02) 9252 7777, fax (02) 9252 6999, website www.vii.com.au. The food: French/Japanese. Inventive, painstakingly prepared dishes and a deft combination of flavours, as in duck confit in daikon broth. The experience: Expense-account clientele, fine-dining flourishes – this is a special-occasion venue. The price: $30 main course. SAILORS THAI The location: 106 George St, The Rocks, phone (02) 9251 2466, fax (02) 9251 2610. The food: Thai. Inspired traditional dishes are perfectly balanced and full of fresh, bright flavours. The experience: Vibrant yet intimate atmosphere in a sensitively restored sandstone former sailors’ home. The price: $29 main course. SKY PHOENIX The location: Attic Level, Skygarden, Pitt Street Mall, Sydney, phone (02) 9223 8822, fax (02) 9223 8844, website www.skyphoenix.com.au. The food: Cantonese. Serves up some of the best yum cha in town, and has the added bonus of a great à la carte dinner menu. The experience: Smarter than most mall restaurants but with the same buzzy atmosphere. The price: $20 main course. TEMASEK The location: Roxy Arcade, 71 George St, Parramatta, phone (02) 9633 9926, fax (02) 9633 9926. The food: Malaysian. Rich laksas, perfectly spiced beef rendang, fish-head curry and sambals. The experience: Low on frills, high on flavour – this place is the real deal. The price: $16 main course. TETSUYA’S The location: 529 Kent St, Sydney, phone (02) 9267 2900, fax (02) 9262 7099. The food: Japanese/French. Tetsuya Wakuda’s famous gastronomic aesthetic is consistently brilliant, running from confit of ocean trout to gazpacho with tomato sorbet. The experience: Elegant and exciting dining arranged around a peaceful Japanese-style garden and waterfall. The price: $170 set menu. UNKAI The location: Level 36, ANA Hotel Sydney, 176 Cumberland St, The Rocks, phone (02) 9250 6123, fax (02) 9250 6122, website www.anahotelsyd.com.au. The food: Japanese. A dazzling blend of unique flavours and visual delights. The experience: Stellar views, gracious service and first-rate cuisine. The price: $25 main course. XO The location: 155 Victoria St, Potts Point, phone (02) 9331 8881, fax (02) 9331 8882, website www.rockpool.com/xo_main.html. The food: Pan Asian. Neil Perry’s dishes range from the very good (steamed snowpeas and water chestnut dumplings) to the brilliant (sang choi bao of blue eye and prawns) – all executed with his trademark confidence and panache. The experience: An irresistible combination of sophisticated bar and multi-level restaurant. The price: $23 main course. YING’S The location: 270 Pacific Hwy, Crows Nest, phone (02) 9966 9182, fax (02) 9966 9183. The food: Cantonese. A great example of the cuisine’s pure, simple flavours and excellent seasonings. Fresh seafood is the highlight here. The experience: Chinese cuisine taken to a high level. The price: $30 main course. ZAAFFRAN The location: Level 2, 345 Harbourside Shopping Centre, Darling Harbour, phone (02) 9211 8900, fax (02) 9211 8995, email zaaffran@bigpond.com. The food: Indian. A masterful take on traditional dishes. Think pastry-topped lamb biryani. The experience: Innovative dining in a sleek, chic setting. The price: $22 main course. Photography by Rob Shaw|Tetsuya╒s|1 000249|000157|20020101|20030315|CHEE03_L.JPG|There’s more to cheese and wine matching than simply cheddar and a glass of red. AGT WINE magazine suggests some classic combinations.|CHEE03_M.JPG|Simple and delicate in flavour and slightly acidic, the most distinct fresh cheeses are usually made from goat’s milk and are best matched with light, refreshing wine styles that will not overpower their subtle flavour. CHEESE: Meredith Fromage Blanc This delicate goat’s milk cheese contains a high amount of moisture, which should slowly weep from the freshly formed curds. Light and smooth, it has a slightly lactic sweetness and just a hint of goat flavour. WINE: Moscato d’Asti Once made only in Italy, this wine is now made by a couple of Australian producers (notably Brown Brothers). It smells just like freshly crushed muscat grapes and has a sherbety fizziness. Enjoy it while it is still young. CHEESE: Kervella Fromage Frais Gabrielle Kervella’s organically fed goats produce a rich milk that is ideal for making cheese. Kervella Fromage Frais is light and airy, with a touch of citrus and a lingering, creamy mouthfeel. It is best served cold. WINE: sauvignon blanc The vibrant citrus/cut-grass flavours of a young sauvignon blanc perfectly match the freshness and acid cut of this cheese. Look for wines from New Zealand or cooler parts of Australia such as the Adelaide Hills. Text by Will Studd and Max Allen. Photography by Rob Shaw. Styling by Sophia Young. Shot on location at Simon Johnson. Cheese supplied by Simon Johnson, phone (02) 9552 2522. Glass and knife from The Art of Wine & Food, phone (02) 9363 2817.|Meredith Fromage Blanc|1 000250|000158|20020101|20030315|CHEE04_L.JPG|There’s more to cheese and wine matching than simply cheddar and a glass of red. AGT WINE magazine suggests some classic combinations.|CHEE04_M.JPG|Young “green” mould-ripened cheeses are chalky and slightly acidic. As they age, however, the rind breaks down and softens the cheese’s centre. The more complex the mould, the more complex the flavour. CHEESE: Woodside Edith’s Sel noir, wood ash mixed with salt, is used to cover this goat’s cheese. It encourages the black rind to develop mottled mould spots, while the chalky white texture breaks down to an oozing creaminess. WINE: young pinot noir The best wine match for any goat’s cheese is pinot noir. Look for a young pinot from southern Victoria or Tasmania and let the raspberry fruit and juicy acidity complement the sometimes chalky texture of Edith’s. CHEESE: Normandy Camembert The best Normandy Camembert is matured in a small poplar box, helping the rind to develop a complex mixture of moulds and yeasts. The cheese has a flavour that is reminiscent of wet hay and cauliflower. WINE: oak-matured chardonnay The creamy mouthfeel, vanilla/butter flavour and richness of a good oak-matured chardonnay mirror that of ripe Camembert. A genuine Camembert will also partner well with light red wines or cider. Text by Will Studd and Max Allen. Photography by Rob Shaw. Styling by Sophia Young. Shot on location at Simon Johnson. Cheese and plate supplied by Simon Johnson, phone (02) 9552 2522. Glass from The Art of Wine & Food, phone (02) 9363 2817.|Woodside Edith╒s|1 000251|000159|20020101|20030315|CHEE06_L.JPG|There’s more to cheese and wine matching than simply cheddar and a glass of red. AGT WINE magazine suggests some classic combinations.|CHEE06_M.JPG|This category includes a range of soft cheeses, from mild and creamy, to strong and pungent. The smell comes from the rind, which is covered by a mix of bacteria and yeasts – responsible for ripening the chalky centre. CHEESE: cave-ripened Taleggio Genuine Taleggio matures in special caves cut into the mountainside in an area north of Milan, Italy. Creamy and slightly acidic, a ripe Taleggio has a faintly meaty flavour. Enjoy the rind, as it adds a special flavour. DRINK: full-flavoured sparkling wine or yeasty beer Slightly older, richer tasting sparkling wine is what’s needed here, or sparkling wine made from the fuller flavoured pinot noir grapes (look for “blanc de noirs” on the label). Or try a cloudy, yeasty ale or wheat beer. CHEESE: Munster The distinctive rusty-orange rind is very smelly and slightly sticky, but don’t let that put you off. When mature, this cheese has a rich, creamy mouthfeel and a lovely finish. WINE: very ripe pinot gris Cloudy, floral wheat beer would be delicious with Munster, but so would a really ripe pinot gris, from Alsace, New Zealand or Australia, because of this grape variety’s spicy and oily fatness, and rich texture in the mouth. Text by Will Studd and Max Allen. Photography by Rob Shaw. Styling by Sophia Young. Shot on location at Simon Johnson. Cheese and plate supplied by Simon Johnson, phone (02) 9552 2522.|Taleggio|1 000252|000160|20020101|20030315|CHEE05_L.JPG|There’s more to cheese and wine matching than simply cheddar and a glass of red. AGT WINE magazine suggests some classic combinations.|CHEE05_M.JPG|The best blue cheeses boast a harmonious balance of strong blue moulds, salt and syrupy sweetness – all of which pair well with sweet dessert wines and fortified wines, but not with highly tannic red wines. CHEESE: Stilton Top-quality Stilton has a grey, crusty rind, an even distribution of dark blue mould, a slightly soft texture, and a hint of syrupy sweetness. Avoid Stilton that has been sufffocated in wax or vacuum-packed. WINE: vintage Port Here’s the cliché – but it’s one that works. The heady, dark, rich and alcoholic prune sweetness of a vintage Port is perfectly formed to stand up to the texture and strength of flavour of a good blue. CHEESE: Gorgonzola There are two versions of Gorgonzola: the traditional Piccante and the modern Dolce. Piccante is firmer in texture, more complex in flavour and the enthusiast’s choice. Dolce is soft, fragile and slightly sweet. WINE: botrytis-affected semillon The fact that botrytis itself is a mould means that luscious sweet white wines made from semillon are an amazing match with blue cheese. And the salt in the cheese soaks up all the wine’s sugar on the tongue. Text by Will Studd and Max Allen. Photography by Rob Shaw. Styling by Sophia Young. Shot on location at Simon Johnson. Cheese supplied by Simon Johnson, phone (02) 9552 2522. Glass, knife and plate from The Art of Wine & Food, Sydney, phone (02) 9363 2817.|Stilton|1 000253|000161|20020101|20030315|CHEE02_L.JPG|There’s more to cheese and wine matching than simply cheddar and a glass of red. AGT WINE magazine suggests some classic combinations.|CHEE02_M.JPG|As cheeses age, they grow more concentrated, stronger and rounded in flavour, with a texture that becomes increasingly dry and crumbly. CHEESE: English farmhouse cheddar These cheeses are crumbly and flavour-filled, with a lovely earthy tang that lingers long on the palate. A similar cheese is Healey’s Pyengana from Tasmania. Although slightly sweeter than farm cheddar, when matured for one year or longer, it develops a fine texture, with a subtle flavour of herbs and pasture and a hint of honey. DRINK: cider Call us hopelessly nostalgic, but we can’t go past the terrific pairing of a large glass (preferably a pint) of full-flavoured scrumpy-style cider with a fruity cheddar. CHEESE: Manchego Manchego is the most popular ewe’s milk cheese in Spain. The best are matured for between six and 12 months and have a distinctive ivory colour, a firm, moist texture, subtle sweetness and a salty finish. WINE: medium-dry sherry A classic regional food and wine match. While mellow red wine and even sweet wines are good with Manchego, a medium-dry, pale bronze Amontillado-style sherry is best. Text by Will Studd and Max Allen. Photography by Rob Shaw. Styling by Sophia Young. Shot on location at Simon Johnson. Cheese supplied by Simon Johnson, phone (02) 9552 2522.|Manchego|1 000254|000162|20020101|20030315|CHEE01_L.JPG|There’s more to cheese and wine matching than simply cheddar and a glass of red. AGT WINE magazine suggests some classic combinations.|CHEE01_M.JPG|Slowly cooked curds and a maturation process that usually takes a minimum of one year result in sweet and nutty-tasting hard cheeses. CHEESE: Parmigiano Reggiano All cheese that bears this famous name is still made by hand in copper vats from unpasteurised skimmed milk. If you want the very best, look out for number-one-graded stravecchio cheese. WINE: older, full-bodied red or sparkling red wine A good red wine made from sangiovese and nebbiolo works well with Parmigiano, making the cheese taste milky and sweet. If you want to be a little more adventurous, try the best sparkling red you can find. CHEESE: Heidi Gruyère This cheese is handmade at Exton in northern Tasmania, with each 30kg wheel being regularly washed and turned as it ripens. After nine months, the cheese develops a smooth and slightly nutty texture, with a little sweetness and condensed depth of flavour. WINE: gewürztraminer The old-fashioned European accompaniment to gruyère styles of cheese is a spicy, aromatic, slightly sweet and dense local white wine. A good Australian or New Zealand equivalent is gewürztraminer. Text by Will Studd and Max Allen. Photography by Rob Shaw. Styling by Sophia Young. Shot on location at Simon Johnson. Cheese supplied by Simon Johnson, phone (02) 9552 2522. Platter and flutes from The Art of Wine & Food, phone (02) 9363 2817.|Parmigiano Reggiano|1 000265|000168|20020101|20030315|2KAN05_L.JPG|It boasts both pristine natural beauty and great local produce. Here are some of the best places to experience Kangaroo Island’s bounty.|2KAN05_M.JPG|Ferries run regularly from Cape Jervis on the tip of the Fleurieu Peninsula, south of Adelaide, to Penneshaw, with coach connections from Adelaide if required. Phone 131 301. Flights from Adelaide Airport to Kangaroo Island Airport take 30 minutes. Contact your travel agent for up-to-date details on carriers. Further information is available from Tourism Kangaroo Island, PO Box 336GT, Penneshaw, SA 5222, phone (08) 8553 1185, website www.tourkangarooisland.com.au. Photography by Peter Fisher|Vivonne Bay|1 000260|000166|20020101|20030315|2KAN04_L.JPG|It boasts both pristine natural beauty and great local produce. Here are some of the best places to experience Kangaroo Island’s bounty.|2KAN04_M.JPG|Get close to Australian sea-lions at Seal Bay Conservation Park. Catch sunrise or sunset at Remarkable Rocks on the south-west coast and watch the wind-sculpted granite boulders turn golden. Go on an evening guided tour to see little penguins returning to their burrows at Kingscote and Penneshaw. Visit the lighthouses located on some of the island’s most spectacular coastline at Cape Willoughby, Cape de Coudic and Cape Borda. The guided tour of Cape Borda is well worth the trip. Explore by 4WD. Kangaroo Island Odysseys, PO Box 494, Penneshaw, SA 5222, phone (08) 8553 1311, fax (08) 8553 1294, website www.kiodysseys.com.au, offers one- to four-day personalised tours of the island. For further information about activities, contact Tourism Kangaroo Island, PO Box 336GT, Penneshaw, SA 5222, phone (08) 8553 1185, website www.tourkangarooisland.com.au. Photography by Peter Fisher|Seal Bay resident|1 000261|000166|20020101|20030315|2KAN01_L.JPG|It boasts both pristine natural beauty and great local produce. Here are some of the best places to experience Kangaroo Island’s bounty.|2KAN01_M.JPG|Get close to Australian sea-lions at Seal Bay Conservation Park. Catch sunrise or sunset at Remarkable Rocks on the south-west coast and watch the wind-sculpted granite boulders turn golden. Go on an evening guided tour to see little penguins returning to their burrows at Kingscote and Penneshaw. Visit the lighthouses located on some of the island’s most spectacular coastline at Cape Willoughby, Cape de Coudic and Cape Borda. The guided tour of Cape Borda is well worth the trip. Explore by 4WD. Kangaroo Island Odysseys, PO Box 494, Penneshaw, SA 5222, phone (08) 8553 1311, fax (08) 8553 1294, website www.kiodysseys.com.au, offers one- to four-day personalised tours of the island. For further information about activities, contact Tourism Kangaroo Island, PO Box 336GT, Penneshaw, SA 5222, phone (08) 8553 1185, website www.tourkangarooisland.com.au. Photography by Peter Fisher|Miles of coastline to explore|2 000263|000167|20020101|20030315|2KAN02_L.JPG|It boasts both pristine natural beauty and great local produce. Here are some of the best places to experience Kangaroo Island’s bounty.|2KAN02_M.JPG|Hannaford’s of Kangaroo Island, Snellings Beach (between Stokes Bay and Western River on the north coast), phone (08) 8559 2248, fax (08) 8559 2292, email bhanna@kin.on.net. Old-fashioned accommodation with balconies overlooking the white (and often empty) sands of Snelling Beach. The Lookout, Cnr Ian & Willoughby Rds, Penneshaw, phone (08) 8553 1048, website www.the-lookout.com.au. A beautiful property set in lovely gardens. The Lookout can be rented either as a self-contained apartment or as bed and breakfast accommodation. Ozone Seafront Hotel, The Foreshore, Kingscote, phone (08) 8553 2011, fax (08) 8553 2249, website www.ozonehotel.com. This classic seaside hotel has a good pub bistro with ocean views through Norfolk pines. The bottle shop carries a range of local wines. Seascape on Emu Bay, Bates Rd, Emu Bay, phone (08) 8553 5199, website www.seascape.ws. Up-market property with sensational views. Stranraer Homestead, Wheatons Rd, MacGillivray, phone (08) 8553 8235, fax (08) 8553 8226, email stranraer@kin.net.au. Set on a working sheep farm, this 1920s limestone homestead has four magnificent double bedrooms for bed and breakfast accommodation, and the added attraction of wonderful food. For further information about accommodation, contact Tourism Kangaroo Island, PO Box 336GT, Penneshaw, SA 5222, phone (08) 8553 1185, website www.tourkangarooisland.com.au. Photography by Peter Fisher|Stranraer Homestead|1 000264|000167|20020101|20030315|2KAN03_L.JPG|It boasts both pristine natural beauty and great local produce. Here are some of the best places to experience Kangaroo Island’s bounty.|2KAN03_M.JPG|Hannaford’s of Kangaroo Island, Snellings Beach (between Stokes Bay and Western River on the north coast), phone (08) 8559 2248, fax (08) 8559 2292, email bhanna@kin.on.net. Old-fashioned accommodation with balconies overlooking the white (and often empty) sands of Snelling Beach. The Lookout, Cnr Ian & Willoughby Rds, Penneshaw, phone (08) 8553 1048, website www.the-lookout.com.au. A beautiful property set in lovely gardens. The Lookout can be rented either as a self-contained apartment or as bed and breakfast accommodation. Ozone Seafront Hotel, The Foreshore, Kingscote, phone (08) 8553 2011, fax (08) 8553 2249, website www.ozonehotel.com. This classic seaside hotel has a good pub bistro with ocean views through Norfolk pines. The bottle shop carries a range of local wines. Seascape on Emu Bay, Bates Rd, Emu Bay, phone (08) 8553 5199, website www.seascape.ws. Up-market property with sensational views. Stranraer Homestead, Wheatons Rd, MacGillivray, phone (08) 8553 8235, fax (08) 8553 8226, email stranraer@kin.net.au. Set on a working sheep farm, this 1920s limestone homestead has four magnificent double bedrooms for bed and breakfast accommodation, and the added attraction of wonderful food. For further information about accommodation, contact Tourism Kangaroo Island, PO Box 336GT, Penneshaw, SA 5222, phone (08) 8553 1185, website www.tourkangarooisland.com.au. Photography by Peter Fisher|Hannaford╒s of Kangaroo Island|2 000259|000165|20020101|20030315|2KAN06_L.JPG|It boasts both pristine natural beauty and great local produce. Here are some of the best places to experience Kangaroo Island’s bounty.|2KAN06_M.JPG|Beaches Restaurant, Emu Bay Rd, Emu Bay, phone (08) 8553 5388. Open for dinner Fri-Sat (other nights by arrangement) and for lunch Sun only. Start your evening with drinks on the patio, then move into the lounge room – set up as a restaurant on the weekend. Cape Willoughby Café, Willoughby Rd via Penneshaw, phone (08) 8553 1333. Open for lunch Thu-Mon from 10am. Dinner by arrangement. Glorious views and great food. Roger’s Deli & Café, 76 Dauncy St, Kingscote, phone (08) 8553 2053. Open 7 days from 8am. A lively licensed cafe with alfresco dining. Wilderness Gourmet, South Terrace, Penneshaw, phone (08) 8553 1211. Innovative array of island produce, plus excellent coffee and smoothies. For further information about dining options, contact Tourism Kangaroo Island, PO Box 336GT, Penneshaw, SA 5222, phone (08) 8553 1185, website www.tourkangarooisland.com.au. Photography by Peter Fisher|Marron is an island specialty|1. 000257|000164|20020101|20030315|INES_1_L.JPG|It boasts both pristine natural beauty and great local produce. Here are some of the best places to experience Kangaroo Island’s bounty.|INES_1_M.JPG|Amdermel Marron, Harriet Rd, north of Vivonne Bay, phone (08) 8559 4214. Bay of Shoals Wines, Shoal Bay, Kingscote, phone 0418 844 352. Cape d’Estaing Wines, North Coast Rd, Wisanger, phone (08) 8383 6299. Clifford’s Honey Farm, Elsegood Rd, MacGillivray, phone (08) 8553 8295. Dudley Partners Winery, Section 357, Dudley, phone (08) 8553 1142. Hog Bay Apiary, South Terrace, Penneshaw, phone (08) 8553 1237, email hogbay@kin.net.au. Island Pure Sheep’s Milk Cheeses, Gum Creek Rd, Cygnet River, phone (08) 8553 9110. Kangaroo Island Olive Oil Company, Stokes Bay, phone/fax (08) 8559 2284. For further information about producers, contact Tourism Kangaroo Island, PO Box 336GT, Penneshaw, SA 5222, phone (08) 8553 1185, website www.tourkangarooisland.com.au. |Kangaroo Island viticulture|2 000248|000156|20020101|20030315|2COV20_L.JPG|Sister magazine to Australian Gourmet Traveller, AGT WINE focuses on world wine styles and regions, buying wine and matching it with food.|2COV20_M.JPG|Australian Gourmet Traveller WINE magazine reports on all things of interest to the wine lover, from amazing new places to stay, eat and drink in the world’s greatest cities and wine regions, to Australia’s top winery restaurants and the latest spirits and beers. Rigorous panel tastings reveal Australia’s benchmark wines, and in every issue the best-value current releases are recommended. Regular features include: · Five star wines under $10, $15 and $25 · Australia’s top wines · Touring Australia’s wine regions · Food and wine matching · Wineries to watch · Ask the experts – your wine questions answered · Guide to grape varieties · The world’s outstanding wine regions · Restaurant reviews · Cheese tastings · Beer news AGT WINE August/September issue is on sale now, featuring: · The 2002 Qantas/Australian Gourmet Traveller WINE Winemaker of the Year ¡Viva España! · Visiting Ribera del Duero · Spanish food and wine · Barcelona’s best tapas bars · Good Grape Guide to Spanish varieties · Sherry Plus · A wine lover’s guide to Victoria’s Strathbogie Ranges · Belgian beer in Australia To subscribe, phone 136 116 or visit website wine.magshop.com.au.||1 000295|000187|20020101|20030315|HERBIE_L.JPG|From Star Wars in Sydney, to food festivals, shows and exhibitions, Gourmet Traveller highlights what’s happening in Australia and around the world.|HERBIE_M.JPG|SPICE NOTES Herbie’s Spice Appreciation Classes offer an introduction to herbs and spices, their history, how to recognise good-quality spices, storage, making spice blends and how to use them effectively in everyday cooking. Next course dates are 9 October at 6.30pm, 19 October at 4.30pm and 23 October at 6.30pm. For further information, contact Herbie’s Spices, 745 Darling St, Rozelle, phone (02) 9555 6035, website www.herbies.com.au. CLASS ACT Food lovers are invited to join Gondola on the Murray chef Stefano de Pieri at the Strathlynn Masterclass at 6.30pm, 29 October. During the evening, de Pieri will demonstrate his cooking – showing why it has taken him from local hero to national celebrity status – and dishes will be matched with Pipers Brook wines. Strathlynn is also hosting “Out of the Blue”, a Tasmanian seafood dinner in five courses, every Saturday throughout October. For bookings and enquiries, contact Strathlynn, phone (03) 6330 2388, email strathlynn@pbv.com.au. WHEY TO GO If our matching cheese and wine story (click on Food & Wine, Wine & Beverages) interested you, find out more from Kris Lloyd of Woodside Cheesewrights at the Woodside & Coriole class hosted by Bottega Rotolo at 6.30-9.30pm, 14 October. While cheese and wine will be the focus of the evening, with dishes prepared using cheese as the primary ingredient and matched with Coriole wines, Lloyd will also be discussing olive oil and vinegar. For further information, phone (08) 8362 0455, fax (08) 8362 0467, email info@bottegarotolo.com.au. A VINE TIME Coriole will also be the focus of Enoteca Otto, one of a series of wine evenings being held at Otto Ristorante in Sydney on 5 November. During the evening, Coriole winemaker Mark Lloyd will discuss Italian wine varietals in Australia as guests taste wines and enjoy a special menu created for the event. For bookings, phone (02) 9368 7488. SNACK HAPPY Yut, yi, sum is Cantonese for “one, two, three” – which is how easy Elizabeth Chong says it is to create simple but delicious Chinese food. Tasty Light Meals and Asian Snacks, held in Melbourne 9-10 October, offers class participants the chance to learn how to create authentic, satisfying snacks for just one or two people. For further information, contact Elizabeth Chong Cooking Classes, phone (03) 9819 3666.|Ian ╥Herbie╙ Hemphill leads spice appreciation classes|1 000296|000188|20020101|20030315|2NEWHK_L.JPG|From Star Wars in Sydney, to food festivals, shows and exhibitions, Gourmet Traveller highlights what’s happening in Australia and around the world.|2NEWHK_M.JPG|READ ALL ABOUT IT The only problem with the enormous variety of things to do in Hong Kong is, well, the enormous variety of things to do. To make deciding how to spend your time in this frenetic city easier, pick up a copy of the recently released Top 10 Hong Kong (Dorling Kindersley, pbk, $19.95). The latest in a series of Eyewitness travel guides which also cover Rome, Orlando, Provence, New York, Barcelona and Berlin, the book includes the usual recommendations – hotels, restaurants, museums – but also other good insider information on the best of what Hong Kong has to offer, such as coastline, modern buildings, dishes, festivals and moments in history. There are also detailed maps and hundreds of photographs. To find out fellow travellers’ top 10 ratings, and vote yourself, visit website www.top10guide.dk.com. ART CAPITOL Art lovers planning a trip to Washington DC should build time into their schedule for a day at The Phillips Collection, where Pierre Bonnard: Early and Late is showing from now until 19 January. The museum, created by Duncan Phillips in 1930 as a comfortable, domestic venue in which to display modern art, has one of the world’s best collections of Bonnard’s work, including rare drawings and photographs. For further information, contact The Phillips Collection, phone +1 202 387 2151 or visit website www.phillipscollection.org. RUSSIA BY RAIL Discover the country that Winston Churchill described as “A riddle wrapped in mystery inside an enigma.” To mark the 100th anniversary of the Trans-Siberian Railway, travel company Mozart and Sander is organising a trip following the original route. From 12 July to 5 August 2003, passengers will travel by express steam train across the continent in a journey that takes them from St Petersburg to Vladivostok. The train boasts a passenger to staff ratio of 35 to 50, and accommodation is in a modern airconditioned 10-carriage train which includes two washrooms in each car as well as a separate shower car. For further information, contact Mozart and Sander, phone (07) 5594 4336 or 0500 505 905, fax (07) 5594 5315, email info@aus-travel.com. Photography courtesy of Hong Kong Tourism |Hong Kong touring made easy|1 000297|000189|20020101|20030315|ARWARS_L.JPG|From Star Wars in Sydney, to food festivals, shows and exhibitions, Gourmet Traveller highlights what’s happening in Australia and around the world.|ARWARS_M.JPG|A STAR TURN Not such a long time ago, in a gallery far, far away, a sci-fi exhibition proved universally popular. So popular, in fact, that Star Wars: The Magic of Myth has left its home at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC for Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum until 2 February 2003. As well as original artefacts from the films – costumes, Yoda, a 3.5m production model of the Imperial Star Destroyer – the exhibition includes a 28-minute documentary on the Star Wars phenomenon. The Powerhouse Museum, 500 Harris St, Ultimo, Sydney, phone (02) 9217 0111 or infoline (02) 9217 0444, website www.phm.gov.au. SNOW SHOW For those missing their seasonal ski trips, Slava’s Snowshow may provide a welcome winter thrill. The award-winning stage show, which combines slapstick with stunning special effects, is currently on tour until 3 November, with performances in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. For further information, visit website www.slavainoznz.com. BRUSHING UP An exhibition of the work of one of Australia’s best known Aboriginal artists is touring Canberra, Adelaide, Melbourne and Brisbane from now until November 2003. Seeing the Centre: the art of Albert Namatjira 1902-1959 is organised by the National Gallery of Australia, which sourced from public and private collections some of the finest landscape watercolours the artist produced. For details, dates and venues, phone (02) 6240 6502 or visit website www.nga.gov.au. |The Powerhouse has the Force|1 000241|000149|20020101|20030315|SOUP_1_L.JPG|Cool and contemporary, Longrain restaurant redefined modern Asian dining in Sydney. Try these five recipes created by chef/co-owner Martin Boetz.|SOUP_1_M.JPG|CHICKEN AND RICE NOODLE SOUP WITH CHINESE BROCCOLI AND GINGER Serves 4 300ml chicken stock 100ml Longrain Yellow Bean Soy Dressing (see recipe in contents panel) 2cm piece of ginger, peeled and cut into julienne 2 red shallots, thinly sliced 1 chicken breast fillet, cut into thin slices 2 stems of chinese broccoli (gai lan), cut into bite-sized pieces 100g fresh rice noodle sheets, cut into 5mm strips (available from Asian food stores) 1 fresh long red chilli, seeded and cut into julienne 1 bunch of coriander, leaves only Beansprouts and extra coriander leaves, to serve Combine stock and dressing in a saucepan and bring to the boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, then add ginger, shallots, chicken and broccoli and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until chicken is tender. Place noodles, chilli and coriander in a deep serving bowl and pour soup over. Top with beansprouts and extra coriander leaves and serve immediately.|Chicken and rice noodle soup with chinese broccoli and ginger|1 000243|000151|20020101|20030315|NOODLE_L.JPG|Cool and contemporary, Longrain restaurant redefined modern Asian dining in Sydney. Try these five recipes created by chef/co-owner Martin Boetz.|NOODLE_M.JPG|STEAMED DUCK, THAI BASIL AND GINGER RICE NOODLE ROLLS Makes 10 rolls 1kg packet fresh rice noodle sheets (available from Asian food stores) 150ml Longrain Yellow Bean Soy Dressing, plus 2 tablespoons extra, for brushing (see recipe in contents panel) 1 chinese barbecued duck, meat removed and sliced 500g beansprouts 1 bunch of garlic chives, cut into 2cm lengths 4cm piece of ginger, peeled and cut into julienne 50g thai basil leaves 200ml chicken stock Fresh long red chillies, thinly sliced and coriander leaves, to serve Carefully unfold rice noodles into 1 large sheet and cut along folds to make 10 large rectangles about 6x12cm. Brush rice noodle rectangles with extra Yellow Bean Soy Dressing, then place a few slices of duck, beansprouts, garlic chives, ginger and basil on one end of each noodle sheet and fold into rolls, leaving ends open. Place half the rolls in a deep heatproof container. Bring stock and dressing to the boil in a saucepan, then pour stock mixture over rolls so that liquid comes a quarter of the way up sides of rolls. Place container in the top of a bamboo steamer and steam rolls for 8 minutes, then remove and keep warm. Repeat with remaining rolls and stock mixture. Serve rolls with cooking liquid poured over and scattered with sliced chilli and coriander.|Steamed duck, thai basil and ginger rice noodle rolls|1 000242|000150|20020101|20030315|_SALAD_L.JPG|Cool and contemporary, Longrain restaurant redefined modern Asian dining in Sydney. Try these five recipes created by chef/co-owner Martin Boetz.|_SALAD_M.JPG|CRISPY PORK AND CUTTLEFISH SALAD Serves 4 200g pork belly 50g sea salt 100ml white or rice vinegar Vegetable oil, for deep-frying 150g cuttlefish, cleaned and scored 4 green onions, thinly sliced on the diagonal 2 fresh long red chillies, cut into julienne 4cm piece of ginger, peeled and cut into julienne 1 bunch of coriander, leaves only, chopped 1 bunch of mint, leaves only, chopped 3 fresh small green chillies, thinly sliced, or 1 tablespoon chopped celery leaves 3 red shallots, thinly sliced 1 stalk of chinese celery, thinly sliced 150ml Longrain Yellow Bean Soy Dressing (see recipe in contents panel) Place pork belly in a bamboo steamer, cover and steam over a saucepan of simmering water for 35 minutes or until cooked through. Cool slightly, then prick skin with a fork and rub combined salt and vinegar into skin. Place pork on a cooling rack over an oven tray for 2 hours at room temperature, then slice into thin strips 1-2mm thick. Heat oil to 180C in a deep-fryer or large saucepan and deep-fry pork, in batches, for 3-4 minutes or until brown and crisp, then drain on absorbent paper. Blanch cuttlefish in boiling salted water for 30 seconds, drain, refresh in iced water, then drain again. Place remaining ingredients in a bowl, add pork, cuttlefish and dressing, mix well and serve immediately.|Crispy pork and cuttlefish salad|1 000244|000152|20020101|20030315|SOUP_2_L.JPG|Cool and contemporary, Longrain restaurant redefined modern Asian dining in Sydney. Try these five recipes created by chef/co-owner Martin Boetz.|SOUP_2_M.JPG|STEAMED SNAPPER WITH YELLOW BEAN SOY DRESSING Serves 4 1kg whole snapper, cleaned 100g chinese cabbage leaves, torn 6 oyster mushrooms 50g green onions, cut into 3cm lengths 50g ginger, peeled and thinly sliced 200ml fish stock or light chicken stock 100ml Longrain Yellow Bean Soy Dressing, plus 1 tablespoon extra, to serve (see recipe in contents panel) Coriander leaves, thinly sliced ginger and steamed jasmine rice, to serve Using a sharp knife, score snapper three times on both sides, then place on a deep plate and top with cabbage, mushrooms, green onion and ginger. Bring stock and dressing to the boil and pour over fish. Place plate in a large bamboo steamer and steam fish for 15 minutes or until flesh comes away easily from the bone. Combine coriander leaves and sliced ginger with extra dressing and scatter over steamed fish. Serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice to the side.|Steamed snapper with yellow bean soy dressing|1 000245|000153|20020101|20030315|_LG_01_L.JPG|Cool and contemporary, Longrain restaurant redefined modern Asian dining in Sydney. Try these five recipes created by chef/co-owner Martin Boetz.|_LG_01_M.JPG|LONGRAIN YELLOW BEAN SOY DRESSING This is available ready-made nationally. Alternatively, you can make your own using the following recipe. Makes about 5 cups 5 cloves of garlic, coarsely chopped 5 red birdseye chillies, coarsely chopped 4cm piece of ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped 1 cup light soy sauce 1 cup kecap manis 1 cup rice vinegar § cup thick yellow bean sauce 220g (1 cup) white sugar Combine garlic, chilli and ginger in a mortar and, using a pestle, pound until a paste forms. Place paste and remaining ingredients in a heavy-based saucepan and bring to the boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Cool slightly, then pour into warm sterilised jars and seal while hot. Store in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months. Once opened, yellow bean soy dressing will keep refrigerated for up to 1 month. For Longrain Yellow Bean Soy Dressing stockist details, contact Longrain, 85 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills, phone (02) 9280 2888, website www.longrain.com.au.|Longrain Yellow Bean Soy Dressing|1 000268|000170|20020101|20030315|2HKG05_L.JPG|Hong Kong melds the cultures of East and West with an energy that’s unsurpassed in Asia. Here’s a guide to making the most of this vibrant city.|2HKG05_M.JPG|Alibi Bar Brasserie, 73 Wyndham St, phone 2167 1676. Managed by Australian expat Nichole Garnaut, this stylish bar/brasserie is the meeting spot for young professionals. The Annexx, 4th floor, California Entertainment Bldg, 34-36 D’Aguilar St, Central, phone 2877 9779. Elegant yet relaxed, this restaurant offers American dining with a welcome emphasis on light, fresh flavours. Aqua, 49 Hollywood Rd, Central, phone 2545 9889. A chic cafe in the trendy Soho area, where silvery walls create an enticing atmosphere. A good selection of Australian and Californian wines. Bistro Manchu, 33 Elgin St, Soho, phone 2536 9218. The food here is exceptional and includes an exotic menu of Manchurian specialties and a not-to-be-missed Chinese tea selection. California, Ground floor, California Tower, 30-32 D’Aguilar St, Central, phone 2521 1345. One of the most famous bars in Lan Kwai Fong. Film director Wong Kar Wai’s Chungking Express was shot on location here. Celestial Court Chinese Restaurant, Level 2, Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers, 20 Nathan Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, phone 2369 1111, ext 3991. The dim sum is an adventure in itself here. Champagne Bar, Grand Hyatt, 1 Harbour Rd, phone 2588 1234. Be transported back to 1920s France in this Parisian-style bar where more than 40 different Champagne styles are available. China Lan Kwai Fong, 17-22 Lan Kwai Fong, Central, phone 2536 0968. A dramatic interior, complete with aged paintwork, warm lighting, dark wood and antique Chinese furnishings, creates an elegant setting for authentic Chinese fare which includes regional delicacies from Guangdong, Sichuan, Beijing and Shanghai. Cinecittà, Starcrest Bldg, 9 Star St, Wan Chai, phone 2529 0199. A deceptively simple menu delivers cucina Romana at its best. City Hall Chinese Restaurant, 2nd floor, Lower Block, City Hall, Central, phone 2521 1303. A real touch of local colour and excellent dim sum. Be prepared to queue at weekends, when the place is besieged by locals. Drop, Basement, On Lok Mansion, 39-43 Hollywood Rd, Lan Kwai Fong, Central, phone 2543 8856. Slick and happening nightclub in the heart of Lan Kwai Fong. Start with a martini at the bar – there are more than 20 to choose from. Elgin, 38 Elgin St, Soho, phone 2810 5183. Featuring deft modern Australian cuisine and a super-chic ambience, Elgin could just as happily exist in Melbourne’s Little Bourke Street. Hugely popular. El Pomposo, 4 Tun Wo Ln, Central, phone 2869 7679. A tiny venue, but worth seeking out for its tapas-style dishes which are cooked with flair. Feather Boa, 38 Staunton St, Soho, phone 2857 7156. So small and exclusive, most locals aren’t even aware of its existence. When their antique furniture business fell into decline, the proprietors converted these premises into a bar, leaving most of the antiques in place. The result is both charming and very hip. Felix, The Peninsula Hong Kong, Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, phone 2920 2888. This exciting Philippe Starck-designed wonderland on top of the Peninsula Hotel is an absolute must-stop on any visit to Hong Kong. Start or finish your evening with a drink here, and take in the stunning views. Gaia, Ground floor, Grand Millennium Plaza, 181 Queens Rd, Central, phone 2167 8200. Refined Italian fare and an extensive wine cellar. Golden Bauhinia, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Golden Bauhinia Square, Wan Chai, phone 2582 7728. Awarded Gold with Distinction by Hong Kong’s 2001 Best of the Best Culinary Awards for its wonderful dim sum and poultry dishes. Ham Lok Yuen, 16-17 Hung Shing Ye Beach, Lamma Island, phone 2982 0680. This place is so renowned for its signature dish that nobody really knows its proper name, referring to it instead as “That Pigeon Restaurant”. Jimmy’s Kitchen, Ground floor, 1-3 Wyndham St, Central, phone 2526 5293. Devotees have flocked here since 1928 for corned beef, borscht and beef stroganoff. Kokage, Starcrest, 9 Star St, Wan Chai, phone 2529 6138. Top chef Bryan Nagao, formerly of Felix, uses the freshest ingredients to create innovative Western-influenced Japanese dishes. A sleekly designed, tranquil interior. Lao Ching Hing, Basement, Century Hong Kong Hotel, 238 Jaffe Rd, Wan Chai, phone 2598 6080. Famed for serving top Shanghai cuisine. Luk Yu Tea House, 26 Stanley St, Central, phone 2523 5464. People have frequented this beautiful tearoom since the 1930s. Lovely old-world atmosphere. Lung Wah Hotel, 22 Ha Wo Che St, Shatin, New Territories, phone 2691 1594. For something unusual, take a trip out to the New Territories and dine at this restaurant that specialises in delicious stocked pigeon (cooked in 50-year-old master stock) and deep-fried tofu. Mak’s Noodles, 77 Wellington St, Central, phone 2854 3810. Down-to-earth cafe serving some of the best soups and noodles in Hong Kong. The beef brisket and wonton dumplings are legendary. Man Ho, 3rd floor, JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, phone 2841 3853. The Cantonese seafood represents hotel dining at its best. Moongarden Teahouse, 5 Hoi Ping Rd, Causeway Bay, phone 2882 6878. Tucked away in a Causeway Bay back street, Moon Garden serves 70 different types of tea with zen-like deliberation. Sip by the carp pond to the strains of Oriental music. Tea appreciation courses are also offered. New Silk Road, 1st floor, Grand Millennium Plaza, 181 Queens Rd, Central, phone 2167 8118. The attraction here is the Xinjiang food and the live floor show featuring traditional dancers and musicians. One Fifth, 9 Star St, phone 2520 2515. Rub shoulders with the beautiful people at this nightclub that is unquestionably the place to see and be seen. One Harbour Road, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, phone 2588 1234. Impeccable Cantonese cuisine in five-star surroundings. Petrus, Island Shangri-La Hong Kong, Pacific Place, Supreme Court Rd, Central, phone 2820 8590. Plush haven that combines spectacular views (sky-high above Hong Kong’s harbour) with first-class food ranging from lobster medallions to honey-roasted squab. Petticoat Lane, 2 Tun Wo Lane, Soho, phone 2973 0642. Intimate, sumptuous and appealingly camp bar with a devoted and highly fashionable following. Phi-B Bar, Lower Basement, 79 Wyndham St, Central, phone 2869 4469. This tiny basement location is the place to head if you are young and beautiful. One of the hottest venues in town for funk, hip-hop and soul. Rainbow Seafood Restaurant, 16-20 & 23-24 First St, Sok Kwu Wan, Lamma Island, phone 2982 8100. A complimentary ferry ride takes you from Queen’s Pier to this cheap and cheerful venue on the bustling Sok Kwu Wan waterfront. Delicious fresh fish. Spring Deer, 42 Mody Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, phone 2366 4012. Big, bustling restaurant serving up excellent northern Chinese food, matched by invariably friendly and helpful service. Spring Moon, The Peninsula Hong Kong, Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, phone 2315 3160. The place for a special celebration, or for those in search of quintessential Cantonese cuisine. Spring Moon also offers one of the best selections of teas in the city. Tai Cheong Bakery, 32 Lyndhurst Tce, Central, phone 2544 3475. Chris Patten was a regular here when governor, coming for the best egg tarts in Hong Kong. T’ang Court, 1st floor, Great Eagle Hotel, 8 Peking Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, phone 2375 1130, ext 2250. Elegant decor and ambience. Extraordinary Cantonese banquets and seafood, for which it won Gold with Distinction in the 2001 Best of the Best Culinary Awards. Tasty Congee & Noodle Wuntun Shop, Ground floor, 21 King Kwong St, Happy Valley, phone 2838 3922. The name says it all – as did its 2001 Best of the Best Gold with Distinction Award. Troika, Ground floor, 26-30 Elgin St, Soho, Central, phone 2801 7839. Head here for authentic Russian dining, and a dollop of caviar with a vodka chaser. Tsui Hang Village Restaurant, Ground floor, Miramar Shopping Centre, 132 Nathan Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, phone 2376 2882. Succulent seafood dishes, especially crab, are the star turns at this award-winning restaurant. Victoria City Seafood Restaurant, 2nd floor, Sung Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, phone 2827 9938. The freshest fish cooked to perfection. Vong, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 5 Connaught Rd, Central, phone 2825 4028. Gold lights, marble sculptures and onyx-topped bars, plus excellent French-Asian food. V13, 13 Old Bailey St, Soho, phone 8208 1313. Serves every kind of specialty and flavoured vodka you can think of. Packed on weekends with glamorous 20-somethings. Wu Lung Congee & Wonton Noodle Shop, 49-51 Lee Tung St, Wan Chai, phone 2893 7721. The freshest prawns and perfect seasonings make for some of the best wonton you’ll find anywhere in town. Yan Toh Heen, Hotel Inter-Continental Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, phone 2313 2244. Delectable whole chicken dishes are a Hong Kong specialty, and few places do them better than Yan Toh Heen. Try the roasted Lung Kong chicken. Yee Tung Heen Chinese Restaurant, 2nd floor, The Excelsior Hong Kong, 281 Gloucestor Rd, Causeway Bay, phone 2837 6790. Many fabulous seafood dishes here that shouldn’t be missed, including five-flavoured crab. Yellow Frog, 35 Peel St, Soho, phone 2544 6432. This bar sells specialist dance music and DJ equipment. As a result, it’s hugely popular with the rave crowd. Some of the hottest house and trance in Hong Kong can be heard here. Ye Shanghai, Level 3, One Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, phone 2918 9833. Shanghai dishes served in very stylish, modern surrounds. Yung Kee Restaurant, 32-40 Wellington St, Central, phone 2522 1624. Goose is the specialty on the extensive menu of this three-storey restaurant, where the takeaway section offers more than 100 well-priced lunch boxes. Photography by Mark O’Meara|Luk Yu Tea House|2 000269|000170|20020101|20030315|_HK_07_L.JPG|Hong Kong melds the cultures of East and West with an energy that’s unsurpassed in Asia. Here’s a guide to making the most of this vibrant city.|_HK_07_M.JPG|Alibi Bar Brasserie, 73 Wyndham St, phone 2167 1676. Managed by Australian expat Nichole Garnaut, this stylish bar/brasserie is the meeting spot for young professionals. The Annexx, 4th floor, California Entertainment Bldg, 34-36 D’Aguilar St, Central, phone 2877 9779. Elegant yet relaxed, this restaurant offers American dining with a welcome emphasis on light, fresh flavours. Aqua, 49 Hollywood Rd, Central, phone 2545 9889. A chic cafe in the trendy Soho area, where silvery walls create an enticing atmosphere. A good selection of Australian and Californian wines. Bistro Manchu, 33 Elgin St, Soho, phone 2536 9218. The food here is exceptional and includes an exotic menu of Manchurian specialties and a not-to-be-missed Chinese tea selection. California, Ground floor, California Tower, 30-32 D’Aguilar St, Central, phone 2521 1345. One of the most famous bars in Lan Kwai Fong. Film director Wong Kar Wai’s Chungking Express was shot on location here. Celestial Court Chinese Restaurant, Level 2, Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers, 20 Nathan Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, phone 2369 1111, ext 3991. The dim sum is an adventure in itself here. Champagne Bar, Grand Hyatt, 1 Harbour Rd, phone 2588 1234. Be transported back to 1920s France in this Parisian-style bar where more than 40 different Champagne styles are available. China Lan Kwai Fong, 17-22 Lan Kwai Fong, Central, phone 2536 0968. A dramatic interior, complete with aged paintwork, warm lighting, dark wood and antique Chinese furnishings, creates an elegant setting for authentic Chinese fare which includes regional delicacies from Guangdong, Sichuan, Beijing and Shanghai. Cinecittà, Starcrest Bldg, 9 Star St, Wan Chai, phone 2529 0199. A deceptively simple menu delivers cucina Romana at its best. City Hall Chinese Restaurant, 2nd floor, Lower Block, City Hall, Central, phone 2521 1303. A real touch of local colour and excellent dim sum. Be prepared to queue at weekends, when the place is besieged by locals. Drop, Basement, On Lok Mansion, 39-43 Hollywood Rd, Lan Kwai Fong, Central, phone 2543 8856. Slick and happening nightclub in the heart of Lan Kwai Fong. Start with a martini at the bar – there are more than 20 to choose from. Elgin, 38 Elgin St, Soho, phone 2810 5183. Featuring deft modern Australian cuisine and a super-chic ambience, Elgin could just as happily exist in Melbourne’s Little Bourke Street. Hugely popular. El Pomposo, 4 Tun Wo Ln, Central, phone 2869 7679. A tiny venue, but worth seeking out for its tapas-style dishes which are cooked with flair. Feather Boa, 38 Staunton St, Soho, phone 2857 7156. So small and exclusive, most locals aren’t even aware of its existence. When their antique furniture business fell into decline, the proprietors converted these premises into a bar, leaving most of the antiques in place. The result is both charming and very hip. Felix, The Peninsula Hong Kong, Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, phone 2920 2888. This exciting Philippe Starck-designed wonderland on top of the Peninsula Hotel is an absolute must-stop on any visit to Hong Kong. Start or finish your evening with a drink here, and take in the stunning views. Gaia, Ground floor, Grand Millennium Plaza, 181 Queens Rd, Central, phone 2167 8200. Refined Italian fare and an extensive wine cellar. Golden Bauhinia, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Golden Bauhinia Square, Wan Chai, phone 2582 7728. Awarded Gold with Distinction by Hong Kong’s 2001 Best of the Best Culinary Awards for its wonderful dim sum and poultry dishes. Ham Lok Yuen, 16-17 Hung Shing Ye Beach, Lamma Island, phone 2982 0680. This place is so renowned for its signature dish that nobody really knows its proper name, referring to it instead as “That Pigeon Restaurant”. Jimmy’s Kitchen, Ground floor, 1-3 Wyndham St, Central, phone 2526 5293. Devotees have flocked here since 1928 for corned beef, borscht and beef stroganoff. Kokage, Starcrest, 9 Star St, Wan Chai, phone 2529 6138. Top chef Bryan Nagao, formerly of Felix, uses the freshest ingredients to create innovative Western-influenced Japanese dishes. A sleekly designed, tranquil interior. Lao Ching Hing, Basement, Century Hong Kong Hotel, 238 Jaffe Rd, Wan Chai, phone 2598 6080. Famed for serving top Shanghai cuisine. Luk Yu Tea House, 26 Stanley St, Central, phone 2523 5464. People have frequented this beautiful tearoom since the 1930s. Lovely old-world atmosphere. Lung Wah Hotel, 22 Ha Wo Che St, Shatin, New Territories, phone 2691 1594. For something unusual, take a trip out to the New Territories and dine at this restaurant that specialises in delicious stocked pigeon (cooked in 50-year-old master stock) and deep-fried tofu. Mak’s Noodles, 77 Wellington St, Central, phone 2854 3810. Down-to-earth cafe serving some of the best soups and noodles in Hong Kong. The beef brisket and wonton dumplings are legendary. Man Ho, 3rd floor, JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, phone 2841 3853. The Cantonese seafood represents hotel dining at its best. Moongarden Teahouse, 5 Hoi Ping Rd, Causeway Bay, phone 2882 6878. Tucked away in a Causeway Bay back street, Moon Garden serves 70 different types of tea with zen-like deliberation. Sip by the carp pond to the strains of Oriental music. Tea appreciation courses are also offered. New Silk Road, 1st floor, Grand Millennium Plaza, 181 Queens Rd, Central, phone 2167 8118. The attraction here is the Xinjiang food and the live floor show featuring traditional dancers and musicians. One Fifth, 9 Star St, phone 2520 2515. Rub shoulders with the beautiful people at this nightclub that is unquestionably the place to see and be seen. One Harbour Road, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, phone 2588 1234. Impeccable Cantonese cuisine in five-star surroundings. Petrus, Island Shangri-La Hong Kong, Pacific Place, Supreme Court Rd, Central, phone 2820 8590. Plush haven that combines spectacular views (sky-high above Hong Kong’s harbour) with first-class food ranging from lobster medallions to honey-roasted squab. Petticoat Lane, 2 Tun Wo Lane, Soho, phone 2973 0642. Intimate, sumptuous and appealingly camp bar with a devoted and highly fashionable following. Phi-B Bar, Lower Basement, 79 Wyndham St, Central, phone 2869 4469. This tiny basement location is the place to head if you are young and beautiful. One of the hottest venues in town for funk, hip-hop and soul. Rainbow Seafood Restaurant, 16-20 & 23-24 First St, Sok Kwu Wan, Lamma Island, phone 2982 8100. A complimentary ferry ride takes you from Queen’s Pier to this cheap and cheerful venue on the bustling Sok Kwu Wan waterfront. Delicious fresh fish. Spring Deer, 42 Mody Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, phone 2366 4012. Big, bustling restaurant serving up excellent northern Chinese food, matched by invariably friendly and helpful service. Spring Moon, The Peninsula Hong Kong, Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, phone 2315 3160. The place for a special celebration, or for those in search of quintessential Cantonese cuisine. Spring Moon also offers one of the best selections of teas in the city. Tai Cheong Bakery, 32 Lyndhurst Tce, Central, phone 2544 3475. Chris Patten was a regular here when governor, coming for the best egg tarts in Hong Kong. T’ang Court, 1st floor, Great Eagle Hotel, 8 Peking Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, phone 2375 1130, ext 2250. Elegant decor and ambience. Extraordinary Cantonese banquets and seafood, for which it won Gold with Distinction in the 2001 Best of the Best Culinary Awards. Tasty Congee & Noodle Wuntun Shop, Ground floor, 21 King Kwong St, Happy Valley, phone 2838 3922. The name says it all – as did its 2001 Best of the Best Gold with Distinction Award. Troika, Ground floor, 26-30 Elgin St, Soho, Central, phone 2801 7839. Head here for authentic Russian dining, and a dollop of caviar with a vodka chaser. Tsui Hang Village Restaurant, Ground floor, Miramar Shopping Centre, 132 Nathan Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, phone 2376 2882. Succulent seafood dishes, especially crab, are the star turns at this award-winning restaurant. Victoria City Seafood Restaurant, 2nd floor, Sung Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, phone 2827 9938. The freshest fish cooked to perfection. Vong, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 5 Connaught Rd, Central, phone 2825 4028. Gold lights, marble sculptures and onyx-topped bars, plus excellent French-Asian food. V13, 13 Old Bailey St, Soho, phone 8208 1313. Serves every kind of specialty and flavoured vodka you can think of. Packed on weekends with glamorous 20-somethings. Wu Lung Congee & Wonton Noodle Shop, 49-51 Lee Tung St, Wan Chai, phone 2893 7721. The freshest prawns and perfect seasonings make for some of the best wonton you’ll find anywhere in town. Yan Toh Heen, Hotel Inter-Continental Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, phone 2313 2244. Delectable whole chicken dishes are a Hong Kong specialty, and few places do them better than Yan Toh Heen. Try the roasted Lung Kong chicken. Yee Tung Heen Chinese Restaurant, 2nd floor, The Excelsior Hong Kong, 281 Gloucestor Rd, Causeway Bay, phone 2837 6790. Many fabulous seafood dishes here that shouldn’t be missed, including five-flavoured crab. Yellow Frog, 35 Peel St, Soho, phone 2544 6432. This bar sells specialist dance music and DJ equipment. As a result, it’s hugely popular with the rave crowd. Some of the hottest house and trance in Hong Kong can be heard here. Ye Shanghai, Level 3, One Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, phone 2918 9833. Shanghai dishes served in very stylish, modern surrounds. Yung Kee Restaurant, 32-40 Wellington St, Central, phone 2522 1624. Goose is the specialty on the extensive menu of this three-storey restaurant, where the takeaway section offers more than 100 well-priced lunch boxes.|T╒ang Court|3 000270|000171|20020101|20030315|2HKG03_L.JPG|Hong Kong melds the cultures of East and West with an energy that’s unsurpassed in Asia. Here’s a guide to making the most of this vibrant city.|2HKG03_M.JPG|Cat Street, Central. A mecca for lovers of antiques and bric-a-brac (the name derives from the Chinese slang for sellers of odds and ends). China Arts & Crafts, China Resources Bldg, 26 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, phone 2827 6667, and Star House, 3 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, phone 2735 4061. A wide selection of jewellery, linen and embroidery. D-Mop, 11-15 On Lan St, Central, phone 2840 0811. Shop here for funky new independent design labels from Europe. Graham Street Market, Central. Open daily 7am-7pm. An array of general culinary produce, but especially good for fresh fruit and vegetables. Granville Road, Kowloon. Many shops open daily from about 10am to about 11pm. Located in the heart of downtown Kowloon, off Nathan Road, Granville Road offers year-round sales on all types of goods. Hollywood Road, Central. If you have a yen for antiques and collectables, this is the place to indulge in everything Hong Kong, from silk carpets to Neolithic pots. IT has stores in Central, Tsim Sha Tsui and Causeway Bay. Visit www.ithk.com for details. Carries hip gear from the likes of Helmut Lang, Katharine Hamnett, Paul Smith and Vivienne Westwood, plus lines by Japanese designers. Joyce outlets are located at G106 Harbour City, Canton Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, phone 2367 8128 (open daily 11am-8pm); Ground floor, New World Tower, 16 Queens Rd, Central, phone 2810 1120 (open Mon-Sat 10.30am-7pm, Sun 12-5pm); Shops 226 & 334, Two Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, phone 2523 5944 (open Mon-Sat 10.30am-7.30pm, Sun 11am-7pm). Clothing for women and men, plus homewares. Lee Gardens, 33 Hysan Ave, Causeway Bay. Most shops open daily 10am-10pm. Many of the world’s top brand names can be found at this major shopping centre. Li Yuen Sts East & West, Central. Market opens daily 10am-7pm. Two of Hong Kong’s most popular alleys for clothing, handbags and watches. Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty. Most shops open daily 10am-9pm. A modern, multi-level shopping centre packed with big-name brand stores. Shanghai Tang, Ground floor, 12 Pedder St, Central, phone 2525 7333. Open Mon-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 12-6pm. Entrepreneur David Tang turns traditional Chinese style on its head with stunning clothing in every colour imaginable. The store also stocks great souvenir items, from exquisite sterling silver chopsticks to leather photo albums. Sistyr Moon, Ground floor, 14-16 Wyndham St, Central, phone 2973 0198. Open daily 11am-8pm. Fashion from the US, plus unusual accessories. Stanley Market, Stanley Main Rd. Open daily 10am-6pm. A scenic bus ride (Nos 6, 6A or 260) from Exchange Square in Central takes you to Stanley, located on the south side of Hong Kong Island. You can find just about everything here, including quality clothing and bed-linen, souvenirs and fashion accessories. Temple Street Night Market, Kowloon. Open daily from 2pm until about 10pm. A riot of stalls, outdoor restaurants, fortune tellers, Nepalese hawkers and traditional street musicians. Makeshift stalls offer everything from polo shirts and socks to toys, CDs, belts and bags. Explore the alleyways near Temple Street, join the locals in dim sum and keep an eye out for local Cantonese opera. Times Square, 1 Matheson St, Causeway Bay. Most shops open daily 10am-10pm. Huge modern complex dedicated to shopping, entertainment and restaurants. All you could ask for under one roof. Tung Choi Street Ladies Market, located near the Mong Kok MTR Station, Kowloon. Market opens daily 12pm-10.30pm. Stalls predominantly sell costume jewellery, lingerie and clothing for women. Vivienne Tam, Shop 219, Times Square, Causeway Bay, phone 2506 1162, and Shop 209, Pacific Place, Queensway, Admiralty, phone 2918 0238. Clothing from renowned Hong Kong designer Vivienne Tam. Wan Chai market, Spring Garden Lane, Wan Chai. Open 7am-7pm. A good range of fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and poultry, brought in daily from mainland China. Photography by Mark O’Meara |Incense for sale|1 000271|000171|20020101|20030315|2HKG01_L.JPG|Hong Kong melds the cultures of East and West with an energy that’s unsurpassed in Asia. Here’s a guide to making the most of this vibrant city.|2HKG01_M.JPG|Cat Street, Central. A mecca for lovers of antiques and bric-a-brac (the name derives from the Chinese slang for sellers of odds and ends). China Arts & Crafts, China Resources Bldg, 26 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, phone 2827 6667, and Star House, 3 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, phone 2735 4061. A wide selection of jewellery, linen and embroidery. D-Mop, 11-15 On Lan St, Central, phone 2840 0811. Shop here for funky new independent design labels from Europe. Graham Street Market, Central. Open daily 7am-7pm. An array of general culinary produce, but especially good for fresh fruit and vegetables. Granville Road, Kowloon. Many shops open daily from about 10am to about 11pm. Located in the heart of downtown Kowloon, off Nathan Road, Granville Road offers year-round sales on all types of goods. Hollywood Road, Central. If you have a yen for antiques and collectables, this is the place to indulge in everything Hong Kong, from silk carpets to Neolithic pots. IT has stores in Central, Tsim Sha Tsui and Causeway Bay. Visit www.ithk.com for details. Carries hip gear from the likes of Helmut Lang, Katharine Hamnett, Paul Smith and Vivienne Westwood, plus lines by Japanese designers. Joyce outlets are located at G106 Harbour City, Canton Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, phone 2367 8128 (open daily 11am-8pm); Ground floor, New World Tower, 16 Queens Rd, Central, phone 2810 1120 (open Mon-Sat 10.30am-7pm, Sun 12-5pm); Shops 226 & 334, Two Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, phone 2523 5944 (open Mon-Sat 10.30am-7.30pm, Sun 11am-7pm). Clothing for women and men, plus homewares. Lee Gardens, 33 Hysan Ave, Causeway Bay. Most shops open daily 10am-10pm. Many of the world’s top brand names can be found at this major shopping centre. Li Yuen Sts East & West, Central. Market opens daily 10am-7pm. Two of Hong Kong’s most popular alleys for clothing, handbags and watches. Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty. Most shops open daily 10am-9pm. A modern, multi-level shopping centre packed with big-name brand stores. Shanghai Tang, Ground floor, 12 Pedder St, Central, phone 2525 7333. Open Mon-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 12-6pm. Entrepreneur David Tang turns traditional Chinese style on its head with stunning clothing in every colour imaginable. The store also stocks great souvenir items, from exquisite sterling silver chopsticks to leather photo albums. Sistyr Moon, Ground floor, 14-16 Wyndham St, Central, phone 2973 0198. Open daily 11am-8pm. Fashion from the US, plus unusual accessories. Stanley Market, Stanley Main Rd. Open daily 10am-6pm. A scenic bus ride (Nos 6, 6A or 260) from Exchange Square in Central takes you to Stanley, located on the south side of Hong Kong Island. You can find just about everything here, including quality clothing and bed-linen, souvenirs and fashion accessories. Temple Street Night Market, Kowloon. Open daily from 2pm until about 10pm. A riot of stalls, outdoor restaurants, fortune tellers, Nepalese hawkers and traditional street musicians. Makeshift stalls offer everything from polo shirts and socks to toys, CDs, belts and bags. Explore the alleyways near Temple Street, join the locals in dim sum and keep an eye out for local Cantonese opera. Times Square, 1 Matheson St, Causeway Bay. Most shops open daily 10am-10pm. Huge modern complex dedicated to shopping, entertainment and restaurants. All you could ask for under one roof. Tung Choi Street Ladies Market, located near the Mong Kok MTR Station, Kowloon. Market opens daily 12pm-10.30pm. Stalls predominantly sell costume jewellery, lingerie and clothing for women. Vivienne Tam, Shop 219, Times Square, Causeway Bay, phone 2506 1162, and Shop 209, Pacific Place, Queensway, Admiralty, phone 2918 0238. Clothing from renowned Hong Kong designer Vivienne Tam. Wan Chai market, Spring Garden Lane, Wan Chai. Open 7am-7pm. A good range of fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and poultry, brought in daily from mainland China. Photography by Mark O’Meara |Shanghai Tang|2 000272|000171|20020101|20030315|2HKG10_L.JPG|Hong Kong melds the cultures of East and West with an energy that’s unsurpassed in Asia. Here’s a guide to making the most of this vibrant city.|2HKG10_M.JPG|Cat Street, Central. A mecca for lovers of antiques and bric-a-brac (the name derives from the Chinese slang for sellers of odds and ends). China Arts & Crafts, China Resources Bldg, 26 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, phone 2827 6667, and Star House, 3 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, phone 2735 4061. A wide selection of jewellery, linen and embroidery. D-Mop, 11-15 On Lan St, Central, phone 2840 0811. Shop here for funky new independent design labels from Europe. Graham Street Market, Central. Open daily 7am-7pm. An array of general culinary produce, but especially good for fresh fruit and vegetables. Granville Road, Kowloon. Many shops open daily from about 10am to about 11pm. Located in the heart of downtown Kowloon, off Nathan Road, Granville Road offers year-round sales on all types of goods. Hollywood Road, Central. If you have a yen for antiques and collectables, this is the place to indulge in everything Hong Kong, from silk carpets to Neolithic pots. IT has stores in Central, Tsim Sha Tsui and Causeway Bay. Visit www.ithk.com for details. Carries hip gear from the likes of Helmut Lang, Katharine Hamnett, Paul Smith and Vivienne Westwood, plus lines by Japanese designers. Joyce outlets are located at G106 Harbour City, Canton Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, phone 2367 8128 (open daily 11am-8pm); Ground floor, New World Tower, 16 Queens Rd, Central, phone 2810 1120 (open Mon-Sat 10.30am-7pm, Sun 12-5pm); Shops 226 & 334, Two Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, phone 2523 5944 (open Mon-Sat 10.30am-7.30pm, Sun 11am-7pm). Clothing for women and men, plus homewares. Lee Gardens, 33 Hysan Ave, Causeway Bay. Most shops open daily 10am-10pm. Many of the world’s top brand names can be found at this major shopping centre. Li Yuen Sts East & West, Central. Market opens daily 10am-7pm. Two of Hong Kong’s most popular alleys for clothing, handbags and watches. Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty. Most shops open daily 10am-9pm. A modern, multi-level shopping centre packed with big-name brand stores. Shanghai Tang, Ground floor, 12 Pedder St, Central, phone 2525 7333. Open Mon-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 12-6pm. Entrepreneur David Tang turns traditional Chinese style on its head with stunning clothing in every colour imaginable. The store also stocks great souvenir items, from exquisite sterling silver chopsticks to leather photo albums. Sistyr Moon, Ground floor, 14-16 Wyndham St, Central, phone 2973 0198. Open daily 11am-8pm. Fashion from the US, plus unusual accessories. Stanley Market, Stanley Main Rd. Open daily 10am-6pm. A scenic bus ride (Nos 6, 6A or 260) from Exchange Square in Central takes you to Stanley, located on the south side of Hong Kong Island. You can find just about everything here, including quality clothing and bed-linen, souvenirs and fashion accessories. Temple Street Night Market, Kowloon. Open daily from 2pm until about 10pm. A riot of stalls, outdoor restaurants, fortune tellers, Nepalese hawkers and traditional street musicians. Makeshift stalls offer everything from polo shirts and socks to toys, CDs, belts and bags. Explore the alleyways near Temple Street, join the locals in dim sum and keep an eye out for local Cantonese opera. Times Square, 1 Matheson St, Causeway Bay. Most shops open daily 10am-10pm. Huge modern complex dedicated to shopping, entertainment and restaurants. All you could ask for under one roof. Tung Choi Street Ladies Market, located near the Mong Kok MTR Station, Kowloon. Market opens daily 12pm-10.30pm. Stalls predominantly sell costume jewellery, lingerie and clothing for women. Vivienne Tam, Shop 219, Times Square, Causeway Bay, phone 2506 1162, and Shop 209, Pacific Place, Queensway, Admiralty, phone 2918 0238. Clothing from renowned Hong Kong designer Vivienne Tam. Wan Chai market, Spring Garden Lane, Wan Chai. Open 7am-7pm. A good range of fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and poultry, brought in daily from mainland China. Photography courtesy of Hong Kong Tourism |Times Square|3 000273|000171|20020101|20030315|2HKG11_L.JPG|Hong Kong melds the cultures of East and West with an energy that’s unsurpassed in Asia. Here’s a guide to making the most of this vibrant city.|2HKG11_M.JPG|Cat Street, Central. A mecca for lovers of antiques and bric-a-brac (the name derives from the Chinese slang for sellers of odds and ends). China Arts & Crafts, China Resources Bldg, 26 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, phone 2827 6667, and Star House, 3 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, phone 2735 4061. A wide selection of jewellery, linen and embroidery. D-Mop, 11-15 On Lan St, Central, phone 2840 0811. Shop here for funky new independent design labels from Europe. Graham Street Market, Central. Open daily 7am-7pm. An array of general culinary produce, but especially good for fresh fruit and vegetables. Granville Road, Kowloon. Many shops open daily from about 10am to about 11pm. Located in the heart of downtown Kowloon, off Nathan Road, Granville Road offers year-round sales on all types of goods. Hollywood Road, Central. If you have a yen for antiques and collectables, this is the place to indulge in everything Hong Kong, from silk carpets to Neolithic pots. IT has stores in Central, Tsim Sha Tsui and Causeway Bay. Visit www.ithk.com for details. Carries hip gear from the likes of Helmut Lang, Katharine Hamnett, Paul Smith and Vivienne Westwood, plus lines by Japanese designers. Joyce outlets are located at G106 Harbour City, Canton Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, phone 2367 8128 (open daily 11am-8pm); Ground floor, New World Tower, 16 Queens Rd, Central, phone 2810 1120 (open Mon-Sat 10.30am-7pm, Sun 12-5pm); Shops 226 & 334, Two Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, phone 2523 5944 (open Mon-Sat 10.30am-7.30pm, Sun 11am-7pm). Clothing for women and men, plus homewares. Lee Gardens, 33 Hysan Ave, Causeway Bay. Most shops open daily 10am-10pm. Many of the world’s top brand names can be found at this major shopping centre. Li Yuen Sts East & West, Central. Market opens daily 10am-7pm. Two of Hong Kong’s most popular alleys for clothing, handbags and watches. Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty. Most shops open daily 10am-9pm. A modern, multi-level shopping centre packed with big-name brand stores. Shanghai Tang, Ground floor, 12 Pedder St, Central, phone 2525 7333. Open Mon-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 12-6pm. Entrepreneur David Tang turns traditional Chinese style on its head with stunning clothing in every colour imaginable. The store also stocks great souvenir items, from exquisite sterling silver chopsticks to leather photo albums. Sistyr Moon, Ground floor, 14-16 Wyndham St, Central, phone 2973 0198. Open daily 11am-8pm. Fashion from the US, plus unusual accessories. Stanley Market, Stanley Main Rd. Open daily 10am-6pm. A scenic bus ride (Nos 6, 6A or 260) from Exchange Square in Central takes you to Stanley, located on the south side of Hong Kong Island. You can find just about everything here, including quality clothing and bed-linen, souvenirs and fashion accessories. Temple Street Night Market, Kowloon. Open daily from 2pm until about 10pm. A riot of stalls, outdoor restaurants, fortune tellers, Nepalese hawkers and traditional street musicians. Makeshift stalls offer everything from polo shirts and socks to toys, CDs, belts and bags. Explore the alleyways near Temple Street, join the locals in dim sum and keep an eye out for local Cantonese opera. Times Square, 1 Matheson St, Causeway Bay. Most shops open daily 10am-10pm. Huge modern complex dedicated to shopping, entertainment and restaurants. All you could ask for under one roof. Tung Choi Street Ladies Market, located near the Mong Kok MTR Station, Kowloon. Market opens daily 12pm-10.30pm. Stalls predominantly sell costume jewellery, lingerie and clothing for women. Vivienne Tam, Shop 219, Times Square, Causeway Bay, phone 2506 1162, and Shop 209, Pacific Place, Queensway, Admiralty, phone 2918 0238. Clothing from renowned Hong Kong designer Vivienne Tam. Wan Chai market, Spring Garden Lane, Wan Chai. Open 7am-7pm. A good range of fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and poultry, brought in daily from mainland China. Photography courtesy of Hong Kong Tourism |Tung Choi Street Ladies Market|4 000274|000172|20020101|20030315|_HK_02_L.JPG|Hong Kong melds the cultures of East and West with an energy that’s unsurpassed in Asia. Here’s a guide to making the most of this vibrant city.|_HK_02_M.JPG|Take a class at the Chinese Cuisine Training Institute, 6th floor, Pokfulam Training Centre Complex, 145 Pokfulam Rd, Hong Kong, phone +852 2538 2200, fax +852 2538 2765. CCTI’s “Fun Kitchen” course offers an introduction to Chinese culinary culture. The four-hour program includes a tour of the Institute, a discussion on the history and characteristics of Chinese provincial cuisine, a cooking demonstration, and preparation of dishes by course participants. Walking tours are an excellent way of exploring Hong Kong and its surrounding islands. Tours cover: · Central district on Hong Kong Island, taking in 15 prime sights, both modern and historic · Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok on Kowloon · Lantau island, where you can visit Po Lin Monastery, Hong Kong’s largest Buddhist complex and home to the world’s largest outdoor seated bronze statue of Buddha · The outlying island of Cheung Chau · The Peak, for panoramic views across Hong Kong, from the south side of the island across to Kowloon · Stanley, with its colonial heritage buildings, markets and temples · Sai Kung, where you can explore the small maze of roads of the Old Town in this ancient harbour settlement For enquiries, see Hong Kong Tourism Board details below. Scenic Hong Kong Panorama enables you to see Hong Kong by helicopter, stopping for lunch in Aberdeen before taking a cruise to Stanley. For reservations and bookings, contact Splendid Tours & Travel, phone +852 2316 2151, email tourdept@splendidtours.com. Enquiries, phone +852 2366 4251. A Come Horseracing Tour brings you side-by-side with the racing fans of the top echelons of Hong Kong society. The tour includes admission to the members’ enclosure of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, plus food and beverages. For enquiries, see Hong Kong Tourism Board details below. For sports fans, Credit Suisse First Boston Hong Kong Sevens kicks off 28 March 2003 at Hong Kong Stadium. Tickets are available via website www.hksevens.com.hk. For those with a more cultural bent, the Hong Kong Arts Festival, 14 February-9 March 2003, will be a great time to holiday on the island. For details, visit website www.hk.artsfestival.org. Lantau island is home to rare Chinese pink dolphins. See them in their natural habitat on a Dolphinwatch Tour. For enquiries, see Hong Kong Tourism Board details below. You might not be in the market for things aquatic or avian, but you shouldn’t miss the sights and sounds of the Goldfish Market and Yuen Po Street Bird Garden, both in Mong Kok. Also here is the Flower Market, filled with an incredible variety of blooms at bargain prices. Further information on activities is available from the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Hong Kong House, Level 4, 80 Druitt St, Sydney, phone (02) 9283 3083, fax (02) 9283 3383, toll-free 1300 886 610, email sydwwo@hktb.com, website www.discoverhongkong.com. For enquiries within Hong Kong, phone the Hong Kong Tourism Board’s visitor hotline on 2508 1234. |Take a course at the Chinese Cuisine Training Institute|1 000275|000172|20020101|20030315|2HKG06_L.JPG|Hong Kong melds the cultures of East and West with an energy that’s unsurpassed in Asia. Here’s a guide to making the most of this vibrant city.|2HKG06_M.JPG|Take a class at the Chinese Cuisine Training Institute, 6th floor, Pokfulam Training Centre Complex, 145 Pokfulam Rd, Hong Kong, phone +852 2538 2200, fax +852 2538 2765. CCTI’s “Fun Kitchen” course offers an introduction to Chinese culinary culture. The four-hour program includes a tour of the Institute, a discussion on the history and characteristics of Chinese provincial cuisine, a cooking demonstration, and preparation of dishes by course participants. Walking tours are an excellent way of exploring Hong Kong and its surrounding islands. Tours cover: · Central district on Hong Kong Island, taking in 15 prime sights, both modern and historic · Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok on Kowloon · Lantau island, where you can visit Po Lin Monastery, Hong Kong’s largest Buddhist complex and home to the world’s largest outdoor seated bronze statue of Buddha · The outlying island of Cheung Chau · The Peak, for panoramic views across Hong Kong, from the south side of the island across to Kowloon · Stanley, with its colonial heritage buildings, markets and temples · Sai Kung, where you can explore the small maze of roads of the Old Town in this ancient harbour settlement For enquiries, see Hong Kong Tourism Board details below. Scenic Hong Kong Panorama enables you to see Hong Kong by helicopter, stopping for lunch in Aberdeen before taking a cruise to Stanley. For reservations and bookings, contact Splendid Tours & Travel, phone +852 2316 2151, email tourdept@splendidtours.com. Enquiries, phone +852 2366 4251. A Come Horseracing Tour brings you side-by-side with the racing fans of the top echelons of Hong Kong society. The tour includes admission to the members’ enclosure of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, plus food and beverages. For enquiries, see Hong Kong Tourism Board details below. For sports fans, Credit Suisse First Boston Hong Kong Sevens kicks off 28 March 2003 at Hong Kong Stadium. Tickets are available via website www.hksevens.com.hk. For those with a more cultural bent, the Hong Kong Arts Festival, 14 February-9 March 2003, will be a great time to holiday on the island. For details, visit website www.hk.artsfestival.org. Lantau island is home to rare Chinese pink dolphins. See them in their natural habitat on a Dolphinwatch Tour. For enquiries, see Hong Kong Tourism Board details below. You might not be in the market for things aquatic or avian, but you shouldn’t miss the sights and sounds of the Goldfish Market and Yuen Po Street Bird Garden, both in Mong Kok. Also here is the Flower Market, filled with an incredible variety of blooms at bargain prices. Further information on activities is available from the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Hong Kong House, Level 4, 80 Druitt St, Sydney, phone (02) 9283 3083, fax (02) 9283 3383, toll-free 1300 886 610, email sydwwo@hktb.com, website www.discoverhongkong.com. For enquiries within Hong Kong, phone the Hong Kong Tourism Board’s visitor hotline on 2508 1234. Photography courtesy of Hong Kong Tourism|The Giant Buddha at Po Lin|2 000276|000172|20020101|20030315|2HKG12_L.JPG|Hong Kong melds the cultures of East and West with an energy that’s unsurpassed in Asia. Here’s a guide to making the most of this vibrant city.|2HKG12_M.JPG|Take a class at the Chinese Cuisine Training Institute, 6th floor, Pokfulam Training Centre Complex, 145 Pokfulam Rd, Hong Kong, phone +852 2538 2200, fax +852 2538 2765. CCTI’s “Fun Kitchen” course offers an introduction to Chinese culinary culture. The four-hour program includes a tour of the Institute, a discussion on the history and characteristics of Chinese provincial cuisine, a cooking demonstration, and preparation of dishes by course participants. Walking tours are an excellent way of exploring Hong Kong and its surrounding islands. Tours cover: · Central district on Hong Kong Island, taking in 15 prime sights, both modern and historic · Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok on Kowloon · Lantau island, where you can visit Po Lin Monastery, Hong Kong’s largest Buddhist complex and home to the world’s largest outdoor seated bronze statue of Buddha · The outlying island of Cheung Chau · The Peak, for panoramic views across Hong Kong, from the south side of the island across to Kowloon · Stanley, with its colonial heritage buildings, markets and temples · Sai Kung, where you can explore the small maze of roads of the Old Town in this ancient harbour settlement For enquiries, see Hong Kong Tourism Board details below. Scenic Hong Kong Panorama enables you to see Hong Kong by helicopter, stopping for lunch in Aberdeen before taking a cruise to Stanley. For reservations and bookings, contact Splendid Tours & Travel, phone +852 2316 2151, email tourdept@splendidtours.com. Enquiries, phone +852 2366 4251. A Come Horseracing Tour brings you side-by-side with the racing fans of the top echelons of Hong Kong society. The tour includes admission to the members’ enclosure of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, plus food and beverages. For enquiries, see Hong Kong Tourism Board details below. For sports fans, Credit Suisse First Boston Hong Kong Sevens kicks off 28 March 2003 at Hong Kong Stadium. Tickets are available via website www.hksevens.com.hk. For those with a more cultural bent, the Hong Kong Arts Festival, 14 February-9 March 2003, will be a great time to holiday on the island. For details, visit website www.hk.artsfestival.org. Lantau island is home to rare Chinese pink dolphins. See them in their natural habitat on a Dolphinwatch Tour. For enquiries, see Hong Kong Tourism Board details below. You might not be in the market for things aquatic or avian, but you shouldn’t miss the sights and sounds of the Goldfish Market and Yuen Po Street Bird Garden, both in Mong Kok. Also here is the Flower Market, filled with an incredible variety of blooms at bargain prices. Further information on activities is available from the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Hong Kong House, Level 4, 80 Druitt St, Sydney, phone (02) 9283 3083, fax (02) 9283 3383, toll-free 1300 886 610, email sydwwo@hktb.com, website www.discoverhongkong.com. For enquiries within Hong Kong, phone the Hong Kong Tourism Board’s visitor hotline on 2508 1234. Photography courtesy of Hong Kong Tourism|The view from The Peak|3 000277|000172|20020101|20030315|2HKG13_L.JPG|Hong Kong melds the cultures of East and West with an energy that’s unsurpassed in Asia. Here’s a guide to making the most of this vibrant city.|2HKG13_M.JPG|Take a class at the Chinese Cuisine Training Institute, 6th floor, Pokfulam Training Centre Complex, 145 Pokfulam Rd, Hong Kong, phone +852 2538 2200, fax +852 2538 2765. CCTI’s “Fun Kitchen” course offers an introduction to Chinese culinary culture. The four-hour program includes a tour of the Institute, a discussion on the history and characteristics of Chinese provincial cuisine, a cooking demonstration, and preparation of dishes by course participants. Walking tours are an excellent way of exploring Hong Kong and its surrounding islands. Tours cover: · Central district on Hong Kong Island, taking in 15 prime sights, both modern and historic · Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok on Kowloon · Lantau island, where you can visit Po Lin Monastery, Hong Kong’s largest Buddhist complex and home to the world’s largest outdoor seated bronze statue of Buddha · The outlying island of Cheung Chau · The Peak, for panoramic views across Hong Kong, from the south side of the island across to Kowloon · Stanley, with its colonial heritage buildings, markets and temples · Sai Kung, where you can explore the small maze of roads of the Old Town in this ancient harbour settlement For enquiries, see Hong Kong Tourism Board details below. Scenic Hong Kong Panorama enables you to see Hong Kong by helicopter, stopping for lunch in Aberdeen before taking a cruise to Stanley. For reservations and bookings, contact Splendid Tours & Travel, phone +852 2316 2151, email tourdept@splendidtours.com. Enquiries, phone +852 2366 4251. A Come Horseracing Tour brings you side-by-side with the racing fans of the top echelons of Hong Kong society. The tour includes admission to the members’ enclosure of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, plus food and beverages. For enquiries, see Hong Kong Tourism Board details below. For sports fans, Credit Suisse First Boston Hong Kong Sevens kicks off 28 March 2003 at Hong Kong Stadium. Tickets are available via website www.hksevens.com.hk. For those with a more cultural bent, the Hong Kong Arts Festival, 14 February-9 March 2003, will be a great time to holiday on the island. For details, visit website www.hk.artsfestival.org. Lantau island is home to rare Chinese pink dolphins. See them in their natural habitat on a Dolphinwatch Tour. For enquiries, see Hong Kong Tourism Board details below. You might not be in the market for things aquatic or avian, but you shouldn’t miss the sights and sounds of the Goldfish Market and Yuen Po Street Bird Garden, both in Mong Kok. Also here is the Flower Market, filled with an incredible variety of blooms at bargain prices. Further information on activities is available from the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Hong Kong House, Level 4, 80 Druitt St, Sydney, phone (02) 9283 3083, fax (02) 9283 3383, toll-free 1300 886 610, email sydwwo@hktb.com, website www.discoverhongkong.com. For enquiries within Hong Kong, phone the Hong Kong Tourism Board’s visitor hotline on 2508 1234. Photography courtesy of Hong Kong Tourism|Cruises offer a different perspective of Hong Kong|4 000278|000173|20020101|20030315|2HKG09_L.JPG|Hong Kong melds the cultures of East and West with an energy that’s unsurpassed in Asia. Here’s a guide to making the most of this vibrant city.|2HKG09_M.JPG|Like all big cities, Hong Kong has an abundance of accommodation suited to all budgets. Below are just a few of the best places to stay. Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, phone +852 2588 1234, fax +852 2802 0677, website www.hongkong.hyatt.com. For bookings from Australia at any Hyatt hotel, phone 131 234. Harbour Plaza Hong Kong, 20 Tak Fung St, Hung Hom, Kowloon, phone +852 2621 3188, fax +852 2621 3311, website www.harbour-plaza.com/hphk. Reservation hotline, phone +852 2996 8006, fax +852 2621 3318. Hotel Inter-Continental Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, phone +852 2721 1211, fax +852 2739 4546, website www.hongkong-ic.interconti.com. For bookings from Australia at any Inter-Continental hotel, phone 1800 221 335. Island Shangri-La Hong Kong, Pacific Place, Supreme Court Rd, Central, Hong Kong, phone +852 2877 3838, fax +852 2521 8742, website www.shangri-la.com. For bookings from Australia at any Shangri-La hotel, phone 1800 222 448. JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong, phone +852 2810 8366, fax +852 2645 0737, website www.marriotthotels.com. The Peninsula Hong Kong, Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, phone +852 2920 2888, fax +852 2722 4170, website www.peninsula.com. For bookings from Australia, phone 1800 222 033. The Ritz Carlton Hong Kong, 3 Connaught Rd, Central, Hong Kong, phone +852 2877 6666, fax +852 2877 6778, website www.ritzcarlton.com. For bookings from Australia, phone 1800 251 259. For further information on accommodation, contact the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Hong Kong House, Level 4, 80 Druitt St, Sydney, phone (02) 9283 3083, fax (02) 9283 3383, toll-free 1300 886 610, email sydwwo@hktb.com, website www.discoverhongkong.com. For enquiries within Hong Kong, phone the Hong Kong Tourism Board’s visitor hotline on 2508 1234. Photography courtesy of Hong Kong Tourism|The JW Marriott in Admiralty|1 000279|000173|20020101|20030315|2HKG04_L.JPG|Hong Kong melds the cultures of East and West with an energy that’s unsurpassed in Asia. Here’s a guide to making the most of this vibrant city.|2HKG04_M.JPG|Like all big cities, Hong Kong has an abundance of accommodation suited to all budgets. Below are just a few of the best places to stay. Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, phone +852 2588 1234, fax +852 2802 0677, website www.hongkong.hyatt.com. For bookings from Australia at any Hyatt hotel, phone 131 234. Harbour Plaza Hong Kong, 20 Tak Fung St, Hung Hom, Kowloon, phone +852 2621 3188, fax +852 2621 3311, website www.harbour-plaza.com/hphk. Reservation hotline, phone +852 2996 8006, fax +852 2621 3318. Hotel Inter-Continental Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, phone +852 2721 1211, fax +852 2739 4546, website www.hongkong-ic.interconti.com. For bookings from Australia at any Inter-Continental hotel, phone 1800 221 335. Island Shangri-La Hong Kong, Pacific Place, Supreme Court Rd, Central, Hong Kong, phone +852 2877 3838, fax +852 2521 8742, website www.shangri-la.com. For bookings from Australia at any Shangri-La hotel, phone 1800 222 448. JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong, phone +852 2810 8366, fax +852 2645 0737, website www.marriotthotels.com. The Peninsula Hong Kong, Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, phone +852 2920 2888, fax +852 2722 4170, website www.peninsula.com. For bookings from Australia, phone 1800 222 033. The Ritz Carlton Hong Kong, 3 Connaught Rd, Central, Hong Kong, phone +852 2877 6666, fax +852 2877 6778, website www.ritzcarlton.com. For bookings from Australia, phone 1800 251 259. For further information on accommodation, contact the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Hong Kong House, Level 4, 80 Druitt St, Sydney, phone (02) 9283 3083, fax (02) 9283 3383, toll-free 1300 886 610, email sydwwo@hktb.com, website www.discoverhongkong.com. For enquiries within Hong Kong, phone the Hong Kong Tourism Board’s visitor hotline on 2508 1234. Photography by Mark O’Meara|The Peninsula|2 000280|000174|20020101|20030315|2HKG08_L.JPG|Hong Kong melds the cultures of East and West with an energy that’s unsurpassed in Asia. Here’s a guide to making the most of this vibrant city.|2HKG08_M.JPG|Visas: Australian passport holders can enter Hong Kong for up to three months without a visa. Flights: Qantas operates regular flights to Hong Kong from Australia. Phone 131 313, website www.qantas.com.au. For more information on accommodation, entertainment and activities, contact the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Hong Kong House, Level 4, 80 Druitt St, Sydney, phone (02) 9283 3083, fax (02) 9283 3383, toll-free 1300 886 610, email sydwwo@hktb.com, website www.discoverhongkong.com. For enquiries within Hong Kong, phone the Hong Kong Tourism Board’s visitor hotline on 2508 1234. Photography courtesy of Hong Kong Tourism|Hong Kong Island|1 000247|000155|20020101|20030315|ERB_02_L.JPG|When it comes to adding an aromatic element to your cooking, variety really is the spice of life, as Ian “Herbie” Hemphill explains.|ERB_02_M.JPG|Spice blends are a convenient and effective way to liven up your cooking and are easy to make, with only a basic understanding of how different varieties should be combined. A phenomenon often overlooked with spice blends is that they “round out” and become better balanced after about 24 hours. Therefore, the blend of mixed spice or curry made today that may seem a little harsh in fragrance will, a day later, have amalgamated all of its complexities – as long as its proportions were in approximate balance in the first place. To achieve that balance, however, you first need to be aware of the different characteristics of spices. Spices can be grouped into five basic categories – sweet, pungent, tangy, hot and amalgamating, shown in the table below. The way these are used and the amounts added to different recipes are governed by these characteristics. The table also lists some familiar spices and gives an indication of the ratio one would generally use of each of the different groups in order to achieve a balanced blend. For instance, an example of a well-balanced blend to rub onto a meat such as chicken or steak would be a combination of one spice from four of the different categories in their recommended ratios – perhaps allspice (sweet), sumac (tangy), black pepper (hot) and sweet paprika (amalgamating), plus salt to taste. As you become familiar with the flavours of different spices, try experimenting with different combinations and changing some of the ratios. For a very peppery blend, double the amount of black pepper, or, for more heat, add some chilli as well as pepper. Use the basic rules as a general guide and you’ll never cross the boundary of good taste. More information about spice blends can be found in Spice Notes: A cook’s compendium of herbs and spices by Ian Hemphill (Pan Macmillan pbk, $40). Or visit the Herbie’s Spices website at www.herbies.com.au. <table border="0"> <tr valign="top"> <td> Sweet cinnamon cassia allspice nutmeg vanilla </td> <td> Pungent cloves star anise cardamom cumin fenugreek galangal </td> <td> Tangy tamarind sumac kokam barberry amchur pomegranate molasses ginger </td> <td> Hot chilli pepper horseradish mustard </td> <td> Amalgamating coriander seed fennel seed sweet paprika turmeric </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2 teaspoons</td> <td>1 teaspoon</td> <td>1 teaspoon</td> <td>§ teaspoon</td> <td>5 teaspoons</td> </tr></table>|Spices can be divided into five basic categories|1 000458|000221|20020101|20030115|CATION_L.JPG|The Westin Melbourne is a stylish centrepiece of the city, right next to the best theatres, boutiques and galleries. |CATION_M.JPG|Located on the corner of Collins and Swanston Streets, the Westin Melbourne is the stylish centrepiece of the city. Contemporary, chic and elegantly understated, the five-star hotel places you right next to Melbourne's best theatres, boutiques and galleries. With some of the city’s largest guestrooms featuring the famous custom-made Heavenly Beds, a stunning lobby overlooking Swanston Street, as well as an eclectic collection of modern art, fresh service and superior facilities, the Westin has quickly established itself as Melbourne’s premier hotel. Dine in Allegro overlooking Collins Street, be seen in the chic Martini Bar sipping on one of 20 different martinis or relax in the Lobby Lounge by the open fireplace. Or rejuvenate in the Wellness Centre ╤ an underground haven for relaxation. A lap pool, spa, sauna, steam room, gymnasium and massage rooms are available exclusively for hotel guests. It's a unique combination that makes the Westin Melbourne the only place to stay. The Westin Melbourne 205 Collins Street Melbourne 3000 <a href="http://www.westin.com.au">www.westin.com.au</a> Phone 03 9635 2222 Fax 03 9635 2111 Email reswestinmelb@westin.com |The Location|1 000459|000221|20020101|20030115|BYMELB_L.JPG|The Westin Melbourne's stunning lobby sets the tone for first class accommodation and service. |BYMELB_M.JPG|Located on the corner of Collins and Swanston Streets, the Westin Melbourne is the stylish centrepiece of the city. Contemporary, chic and elegantly understated, the five-star hotel places you right next to Melbourne's best theatres, boutiques and galleries. With some of the city’s largest guestrooms featuring the famous custom-made Heavenly Beds, a stunning lobby overlooking Swanston Street, as well as an eclectic collection of modern art, fresh service and superior facilities, the Westin has quickly established itself as Melbourne’s premier hotel. Dine in Allegro overlooking Collins Street, be seen in the chic Martini Bar sipping on one of 20 different martinis or relax in the Lobby Lounge by the open fireplace. Or rejuvenate in the Wellness Centre ╤ an underground haven for relaxation. A lap pool, spa, sauna, steam room, gymnasium and massage rooms are available exclusively for hotel guests. It's a unique combination that makes the Westin Melbourne the only place to stay. The Westin Melbourne 205 Collins Street Melbourne 3000 <a href="http://www.westin.com.au">www.westin.com.au</a> Phone 03 9635 2222 Fax 03 9635 2111 Email reswestinmelb@westin.com |The Hotel Lobby|2 000460|000221|20020101|20030115|ROMELB_L.JPG|Amid the treetops of Collins Street, dine alfresco at the Westin's stylish but relaxed restaurant. For bookings call 03 9635 2200. |ROMELB_M.JPG|Located on the corner of Collins and Swanston Streets, the Westin Melbourne is the stylish centrepiece of the city. Contemporary, chic and elegantly understated, the five-star hotel places you right next to Melbourne's best theatres, boutiques and galleries. With some of the city’s largest guestrooms featuring the famous custom-made Heavenly Beds, a stunning lobby overlooking Swanston Street, as well as an eclectic collection of modern art, fresh service and superior facilities, the Westin has quickly established itself as Melbourne’s premier hotel. Dine in Allegro overlooking Collins Street, be seen in the chic Martini Bar sipping on one of 20 different martinis or relax in the Lobby Lounge by the open fireplace. Or rejuvenate in the Wellness Centre ╤ an underground haven for relaxation. A lap pool, spa, sauna, steam room, gymnasium and massage rooms are available exclusively for hotel guests. It's a unique combination that makes the Westin Melbourne the only place to stay. The Westin Melbourne 205 Collins Street Melbourne 3000 <a href="http://www.westin.com.au">www.westin.com.au</a> Phone 03 9635 2222 Fax 03 9635 2111 Email reswestinmelb@westin.com |The Allegro Restaurant|3 000461|000221|20020101|20030115|ARMELB_L.JPG|Open fires, lounges and a martini menu of over 50 cocktails has made the chic Martini Bar the place to see and be seen. |ARMELB_M.JPG|Located on the corner of Collins and Swanston Streets, the Westin Melbourne is the stylish centrepiece of the city. Contemporary, chic and elegantly understated, the five-star hotel places you right next to Melbourne's best theatres, boutiques and galleries. With some of the city’s largest guestrooms featuring the famous custom-made Heavenly Beds, a stunning lobby overlooking Swanston Street, as well as an eclectic collection of modern art, fresh service and superior facilities, the Westin has quickly established itself as Melbourne’s premier hotel. Dine in Allegro overlooking Collins Street, be seen in the chic Martini Bar sipping on one of 20 different martinis or relax in the Lobby Lounge by the open fireplace. Or rejuvenate in the Wellness Centre ╤ an underground haven for relaxation. A lap pool, spa, sauna, steam room, gymnasium and massage rooms are available exclusively for hotel guests. It's a unique combination that makes the Westin Melbourne the only place to stay. The Westin Melbourne 205 Collins Street Melbourne 3000 <a href="http://www.westin.com.au">www.westin.com.au</a> Phone 03 9635 2222 Fax 03 9635 2111 Email reswestinmelb@westin.com |The Martini Bar|4 000462|000221|20020101|20030115|REMELB_L.JPG|The Westin Melbourne's Wellness Centre's pool, spa, sauna, steam room, massage rooms and gym are a haven for relaxation. |REMELB_M.JPG|Located on the corner of Collins and Swanston Streets, the Westin Melbourne is the stylish centrepiece of the city. Contemporary, chic and elegantly understated, the five-star hotel places you right next to Melbourne's best theatres, boutiques and galleries. With some of the city’s largest guestrooms featuring the famous custom-made Heavenly Beds, a stunning lobby overlooking Swanston Street, as well as an eclectic collection of modern art, fresh service and superior facilities, the Westin has quickly established itself as Melbourne’s premier hotel. Dine in Allegro overlooking Collins Street, be seen in the chic Martini Bar sipping on one of 20 different martinis or relax in the Lobby Lounge by the open fireplace. Or rejuvenate in the Wellness Centre ╤ an underground haven for relaxation. A lap pool, spa, sauna, steam room, gymnasium and massage rooms are available exclusively for hotel guests. It's a unique combination that makes the Westin Melbourne the only place to stay. The Westin Melbourne 205 Collins Street Melbourne 3000 <a href="http://www.westin.com.au">www.westin.com.au</a> Phone 03 9635 2222 Fax 03 9635 2111 Email reswestinmelb@westin.com |The Wellness Centre Pool |5 000463|000221|20020101|20030115|RSMELB_L.JPG|The Wellness Centre is complimentary and exclusive to hotel guests. Massage treatments and personal trainers are available on request. |RSMELB_M.JPG|Located on the corner of Collins and Swanston Streets, the Westin Melbourne is the stylish centrepiece of the city. Contemporary, chic and elegantly understated, the five-star hotel places you right next to Melbourne's best theatres, boutiques and galleries. With some of the city’s largest guestrooms featuring the famous custom-made Heavenly Beds, a stunning lobby overlooking Swanston Street, as well as an eclectic collection of modern art, fresh service and superior facilities, the Westin has quickly established itself as Melbourne’s premier hotel. Dine in Allegro overlooking Collins Street, be seen in the chic Martini Bar sipping on one of 20 different martinis or relax in the Lobby Lounge by the open fireplace. Or rejuvenate in the Wellness Centre ╤ an underground haven for relaxation. A lap pool, spa, sauna, steam room, gymnasium and massage rooms are available exclusively for hotel guests. It's a unique combination that makes the Westin Melbourne the only place to stay. The Westin Melbourne 205 Collins Street Melbourne 3000 <a href="http://www.westin.com.au">www.westin.com.au</a> Phone 03 9635 2222 Fax 03 9635 2111 Email reswestinmelb@westin.com |The Wellness Centre Entrance|6 000240|000148|20020101|20030315|RBSPICE.MOV|Play the video to watch Ian "Herbie" Hemphill show how the five spice categories can be blended to give your cooking an aromatic element.|SPICE_M.JPG|||1 000290|000184|20020101|20030315|LONGRAIN.MOV|Play the video to take a tour through Longrain restaurant, a cool and contemporary modern dining venue located in Sydney’s Surry Hills.|NGRAIN_M.JPG|Longrain restaurant is located at 85 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills, Sydney, phone (02) 9280 2888, website www.longrain.com.au.||1 000448|000220|20020101|20030115|ADESYD_L.JPG|Exterior view of the Westin Sydney's tower and heritage wings |ADESYD_M.JPG|The Westin Sydney, located between Pitt and George Streets on Martin Place, is not only at the centre of Sydney's business district but also on the doorstep of the city's best fashion, gourmet food and attractions. This hotel flawlessly combines Sydney's original General Post Office with a modern 31-storey tower, providing 416 rooms and suites with a choice of contemporary or heritage rooms. Both are decorated in residential style, reinterpreted from the classic and simple designs of the 1950s. Tower Rooms reflect a more contemporary feel with floor-to-ceiling windows providing natural light. Heritage Rooms are carved from the original GPO building and echo its historic charm with high ceilings and antique window fittings. The Westin Sydney boasts the most comprehensive banquet and catering facilities in Sydney, with six meeting rooms, a boardroom and two unique ballrooms. The Grand Ballroom is the largest, technically advanced, pillar-free ballroom in Sydney, whilst the Heritage Ballroom features the elegance of the historic General Post Office. All meeting rooms offer video conferencing, outside broadcast facilities, ISDN access and Internet capabilities. Amongst the hotel's other facilities are Mosaic Restaurant, The Bar, The Lounge, a two level Health Club, Joh Bailey Hair & Day Spa, the GPO Food Emporium as well as a variety of retail boutiques and shops. The Westin Sydney No 1 Martin Place Sydney NSW 2000 Phone: (02) 8223 1111 Fax: (02) 8223 1222 Email: <a href="mailto:westin.sydney@westin.com">westin.sydney@westin.com</a> Winner of the AHA (NSW) Best Deluxe Hotel 2002|The Westin Sydney|1 000449|000220|20020101|20030115|BBYSYD_L.JPG||BBYSYD_M.JPG|The Westin Sydney, located between Pitt and George Streets on Martin Place, is not only at the centre of Sydney's business district but also on the doorstep of the city's best fashion, gourmet food and attractions. This hotel flawlessly combines Sydney's original General Post Office with a modern 31-storey tower, providing 416 rooms and suites with a choice of contemporary or heritage rooms. Both are decorated in residential style, reinterpreted from the classic and simple designs of the 1950s. Tower Rooms reflect a more contemporary feel with floor-to-ceiling windows providing natural light. Heritage Rooms are carved from the original GPO building and echo its historic charm with high ceilings and antique window fittings. The Westin Sydney boasts the most comprehensive banquet and catering facilities in Sydney, with six meeting rooms, a boardroom and two unique ballrooms. The Grand Ballroom is the largest, technically advanced, pillar-free ballroom in Sydney, whilst the Heritage Ballroom features the elegance of the historic General Post Office. All meeting rooms offer video conferencing, outside broadcast facilities, ISDN access and Internet capabilities. Amongst the hotel's other facilities are Mosaic Restaurant, The Bar, The Lounge, a two level Health Club, Joh Bailey Hair & Day Spa, the GPO Food Emporium as well as a variety of retail boutiques and shops. The Westin Sydney No 1 Martin Place Sydney NSW 2000 Phone: (02) 8223 1111 Fax: (02) 8223 1222 Email: <a href="mailto:westin.sydney@westin.com">westin.sydney@westin.com</a> Winner of the AHA (NSW) Best Deluxe Hotel 2002|Lobby and Reception Desk|2 000450|000220|20020101|20030115|IUMSYD_L.JPG|Glass atrium over GPO complex including Joh Bailey Hair & Day Spa, Health Club and the GPO Food Emporium |IUMSYD_M.JPG|The Westin Sydney, located between Pitt and George Streets on Martin Place, is not only at the centre of Sydney's business district but also on the doorstep of the city's best fashion, gourmet food and attractions. This hotel flawlessly combines Sydney's original General Post Office with a modern 31-storey tower, providing 416 rooms and suites with a choice of contemporary or heritage rooms. Both are decorated in residential style, reinterpreted from the classic and simple designs of the 1950s. Tower Rooms reflect a more contemporary feel with floor-to-ceiling windows providing natural light. Heritage Rooms are carved from the original GPO building and echo its historic charm with high ceilings and antique window fittings. The Westin Sydney boasts the most comprehensive banquet and catering facilities in Sydney, with six meeting rooms, a boardroom and two unique ballrooms. The Grand Ballroom is the largest, technically advanced, pillar-free ballroom in Sydney, whilst the Heritage Ballroom features the elegance of the historic General Post Office. All meeting rooms offer video conferencing, outside broadcast facilities, ISDN access and Internet capabilities. Amongst the hotel's other facilities are Mosaic Restaurant, The Bar, The Lounge, a two level Health Club, Joh Bailey Hair & Day Spa, the GPO Food Emporium as well as a variety of retail boutiques and shops. The Westin Sydney No 1 Martin Place Sydney NSW 2000 Phone: (02) 8223 1111 Fax: (02) 8223 1222 Email: <a href="mailto:westin.sydney@westin.com">westin.sydney@westin.com</a> Winner of the AHA (NSW) Best Deluxe Hotel 2002|The Glass Atrium |3 000451|000220|20020101|20030115|OURSYD_L.JPG|Looking through the glass bathroom to the king size Heavenly Bed|OURSYD_M.JPG|The Westin Sydney, located between Pitt and George Streets on Martin Place, is not only at the centre of Sydney's business district but also on the doorstep of the city's best fashion, gourmet food and attractions. This hotel flawlessly combines Sydney's original General Post Office with a modern 31-storey tower, providing 416 rooms and suites with a choice of contemporary or heritage rooms. Both are decorated in residential style, reinterpreted from the classic and simple designs of the 1950s. Tower Rooms reflect a more contemporary feel with floor-to-ceiling windows providing natural light. Heritage Rooms are carved from the original GPO building and echo its historic charm with high ceilings and antique window fittings. The Westin Sydney boasts the most comprehensive banquet and catering facilities in Sydney, with six meeting rooms, a boardroom and two unique ballrooms. The Grand Ballroom is the largest, technically advanced, pillar-free ballroom in Sydney, whilst the Heritage Ballroom features the elegance of the historic General Post Office. All meeting rooms offer video conferencing, outside broadcast facilities, ISDN access and Internet capabilities. Amongst the hotel's other facilities are Mosaic Restaurant, The Bar, The Lounge, a two level Health Club, Joh Bailey Hair & Day Spa, the GPO Food Emporium as well as a variety of retail boutiques and shops. The Westin Sydney No 1 Martin Place Sydney NSW 2000 Phone: (02) 8223 1111 Fax: (02) 8223 1222 Email: <a href="mailto:westin.sydney@westin.com">westin.sydney@westin.com</a> Winner of the AHA (NSW) Best Deluxe Hotel 2002|Tower Superior Room |4 000452|000220|20020101|20030115|OOMSYD_L.JPG|One of the 50 Heritage Rooms within the former GPO building of the Westin Sydney|OOMSYD_M.JPG|The Westin Sydney, located between Pitt and George Streets on Martin Place, is not only at the centre of Sydney's business district but also on the doorstep of the city's best fashion, gourmet food and attractions. This hotel flawlessly combines Sydney's original General Post Office with a modern 31-storey tower, providing 416 rooms and suites with a choice of contemporary or heritage rooms. Both are decorated in residential style, reinterpreted from the classic and simple designs of the 1950s. Tower Rooms reflect a more contemporary feel with floor-to-ceiling windows providing natural light. Heritage Rooms are carved from the original GPO building and echo its historic charm with high ceilings and antique window fittings. The Westin Sydney boasts the most comprehensive banquet and catering facilities in Sydney, with six meeting rooms, a boardroom and two unique ballrooms. The Grand Ballroom is the largest, technically advanced, pillar-free ballroom in Sydney, whilst the Heritage Ballroom features the elegance of the historic General Post Office. All meeting rooms offer video conferencing, outside broadcast facilities, ISDN access and Internet capabilities. Amongst the hotel's other facilities are Mosaic Restaurant, The Bar, The Lounge, a two level Health Club, Joh Bailey Hair & Day Spa, the GPO Food Emporium as well as a variety of retail boutiques and shops. The Westin Sydney No 1 Martin Place Sydney NSW 2000 Phone: (02) 8223 1111 Fax: (02) 8223 1222 Email: <a href="mailto:westin.sydney@westin.com">westin.sydney@westin.com</a> Winner of the AHA (NSW) Best Deluxe Hotel 2002|Heritage Room|5 000453|000220|20020101|20030115|NGESYD_L.JPG|Experience Executive Club benefits staying on the top floors of the hotel|NGESYD_M.JPG|The Westin Sydney, located between Pitt and George Streets on Martin Place, is not only at the centre of Sydney's business district but also on the doorstep of the city's best fashion, gourmet food and attractions. This hotel flawlessly combines Sydney's original General Post Office with a modern 31-storey tower, providing 416 rooms and suites with a choice of contemporary or heritage rooms. Both are decorated in residential style, reinterpreted from the classic and simple designs of the 1950s. Tower Rooms reflect a more contemporary feel with floor-to-ceiling windows providing natural light. Heritage Rooms are carved from the original GPO building and echo its historic charm with high ceilings and antique window fittings. The Westin Sydney boasts the most comprehensive banquet and catering facilities in Sydney, with six meeting rooms, a boardroom and two unique ballrooms. The Grand Ballroom is the largest, technically advanced, pillar-free ballroom in Sydney, whilst the Heritage Ballroom features the elegance of the historic General Post Office. All meeting rooms offer video conferencing, outside broadcast facilities, ISDN access and Internet capabilities. Amongst the hotel's other facilities are Mosaic Restaurant, The Bar, The Lounge, a two level Health Club, Joh Bailey Hair & Day Spa, the GPO Food Emporium as well as a variety of retail boutiques and shops. The Westin Sydney No 1 Martin Place Sydney NSW 2000 Phone: (02) 8223 1111 Fax: (02) 8223 1222 Email: <a href="mailto:westin.sydney@westin.com">westin.sydney@westin.com</a> Winner of the AHA (NSW) Best Deluxe Hotel 2002|Executive Club Lounge|6 000454|000220|20020101|20030115|D69D0Z_L.JPG|Serving contemporary Italian cuisine overlooking the magnificent GPO courtyard|D69D0Z_M.JPG|The Westin Sydney, located between Pitt and George Streets on Martin Place, is not only at the centre of Sydney's business district but also on the doorstep of the city's best fashion, gourmet food and attractions. This hotel flawlessly combines Sydney's original General Post Office with a modern 31-storey tower, providing 416 rooms and suites with a choice of contemporary or heritage rooms. Both are decorated in residential style, reinterpreted from the classic and simple designs of the 1950s. Tower Rooms reflect a more contemporary feel with floor-to-ceiling windows providing natural light. Heritage Rooms are carved from the original GPO building and echo its historic charm with high ceilings and antique window fittings. The Westin Sydney boasts the most comprehensive banquet and catering facilities in Sydney, with six meeting rooms, a boardroom and two unique ballrooms. The Grand Ballroom is the largest, technically advanced, pillar-free ballroom in Sydney, whilst the Heritage Ballroom features the elegance of the historic General Post Office. All meeting rooms offer video conferencing, outside broadcast facilities, ISDN access and Internet capabilities. Amongst the hotel's other facilities are Mosaic Restaurant, The Bar, The Lounge, a two level Health Club, Joh Bailey Hair & Day Spa, the GPO Food Emporium as well as a variety of retail boutiques and shops. The Westin Sydney No 1 Martin Place Sydney NSW 2000 Phone: (02) 8223 1111 Fax: (02) 8223 1222 Email: <a href="mailto:westin.sydney@westin.com">westin.sydney@westin.com</a> Winner of the AHA (NSW) Best Deluxe Hotel 2002|The Mosaic Restaurant |7 000455|000220|20020101|20030115|THEBAR_L.JPG|The place to meet friends for drinks or light snacks |THEBAR_M.JPG|The Westin Sydney, located between Pitt and George Streets on Martin Place, is not only at the centre of Sydney's business district but also on the doorstep of the city's best fashion, gourmet food and attractions. This hotel flawlessly combines Sydney's original General Post Office with a modern 31-storey tower, providing 416 rooms and suites with a choice of contemporary or heritage rooms. Both are decorated in residential style, reinterpreted from the classic and simple designs of the 1950s. Tower Rooms reflect a more contemporary feel with floor-to-ceiling windows providing natural light. Heritage Rooms are carved from the original GPO building and echo its historic charm with high ceilings and antique window fittings. The Westin Sydney boasts the most comprehensive banquet and catering facilities in Sydney, with six meeting rooms, a boardroom and two unique ballrooms. The Grand Ballroom is the largest, technically advanced, pillar-free ballroom in Sydney, whilst the Heritage Ballroom features the elegance of the historic General Post Office. All meeting rooms offer video conferencing, outside broadcast facilities, ISDN access and Internet capabilities. Amongst the hotel's other facilities are Mosaic Restaurant, The Bar, The Lounge, a two level Health Club, Joh Bailey Hair & Day Spa, the GPO Food Emporium as well as a variety of retail boutiques and shops. The Westin Sydney No 1 Martin Place Sydney NSW 2000 Phone: (02) 8223 1111 Fax: (02) 8223 1222 Email: <a href="mailto:westin.sydney@westin.com">westin.sydney@westin.com</a> Winner of the AHA (NSW) Best Deluxe Hotel 2002|The Bar|8 000456|000220|20020101|20030115|PYGIRL_L.JPG|Located on Martin Place in the heart of Sydney's designer shopping district|PYGIRL_M.JPG|The Westin Sydney, located between Pitt and George Streets on Martin Place, is not only at the centre of Sydney's business district but also on the doorstep of the city's best fashion, gourmet food and attractions. This hotel flawlessly combines Sydney's original General Post Office with a modern 31-storey tower, providing 416 rooms and suites with a choice of contemporary or heritage rooms. Both are decorated in residential style, reinterpreted from the classic and simple designs of the 1950s. Tower Rooms reflect a more contemporary feel with floor-to-ceiling windows providing natural light. Heritage Rooms are carved from the original GPO building and echo its historic charm with high ceilings and antique window fittings. The Westin Sydney boasts the most comprehensive banquet and catering facilities in Sydney, with six meeting rooms, a boardroom and two unique ballrooms. The Grand Ballroom is the largest, technically advanced, pillar-free ballroom in Sydney, whilst the Heritage Ballroom features the elegance of the historic General Post Office. All meeting rooms offer video conferencing, outside broadcast facilities, ISDN access and Internet capabilities. Amongst the hotel's other facilities are Mosaic Restaurant, The Bar, The Lounge, a two level Health Club, Joh Bailey Hair & Day Spa, the GPO Food Emporium as well as a variety of retail boutiques and shops. The Westin Sydney No 1 Martin Place Sydney NSW 2000 Phone: (02) 8223 1111 Fax: (02) 8223 1222 Email: <a href="mailto:westin.sydney@westin.com">westin.sydney@westin.com</a> Winner of the AHA (NSW) Best Deluxe Hotel 2002|Designer Shopping|9 000457|000220|20020101|20030115|OOMS10_L.JPG|Just one of the unique venues for gala social events, meetings or weddings|OOMS10_M.JPG|The Westin Sydney, located between Pitt and George Streets on Martin Place, is not only at the centre of Sydney's business district but also on the doorstep of the city's best fashion, gourmet food and attractions. This hotel flawlessly combines Sydney's original General Post Office with a modern 31-storey tower, providing 416 rooms and suites with a choice of contemporary or heritage rooms. Both are decorated in residential style, reinterpreted from the classic and simple designs of the 1950s. Tower Rooms reflect a more contemporary feel with floor-to-ceiling windows providing natural light. Heritage Rooms are carved from the original GPO building and echo its historic charm with high ceilings and antique window fittings. The Westin Sydney boasts the most comprehensive banquet and catering facilities in Sydney, with six meeting rooms, a boardroom and two unique ballrooms. The Grand Ballroom is the largest, technically advanced, pillar-free ballroom in Sydney, whilst the Heritage Ballroom features the elegance of the historic General Post Office. All meeting rooms offer video conferencing, outside broadcast facilities, ISDN access and Internet capabilities. Amongst the hotel's other facilities are Mosaic Restaurant, The Bar, The Lounge, a two level Health Club, Joh Bailey Hair & Day Spa, the GPO Food Emporium as well as a variety of retail boutiques and shops. The Westin Sydney No 1 Martin Place Sydney NSW 2000 Phone: (02) 8223 1111 Fax: (02) 8223 1222 Email: <a href="mailto:westin.sydney@westin.com">westin.sydney@westin.com</a> Winner of the AHA (NSW) Best Deluxe Hotel 2002|The Heritage Ballroom|10 000464|000221|20020101|20030115|OMMELB_L.JPG|Guestrooms at the Westin Melbourne are amongst the largest in the city. |OMMELB_M.JPG|Located on the corner of Collins and Swanston Streets, the Westin Melbourne is the stylish centrepiece of the city. Contemporary, chic and elegantly understated, the five-star hotel places you right next to Melbourne's best theatres, boutiques and galleries. With some of the city’s largest guestrooms featuring the famous custom-made Heavenly Beds, a stunning lobby overlooking Swanston Street, as well as an eclectic collection of modern art, fresh service and superior facilities, the Westin has quickly established itself as Melbourne’s premier hotel. Dine in Allegro overlooking Collins Street, be seen in the chic Martini Bar sipping on one of 20 different martinis or relax in the Lobby Lounge by the open fireplace. Or rejuvenate in the Wellness Centre ╤ an underground haven for relaxation. A lap pool, spa, sauna, steam room, gymnasium and massage rooms are available exclusively for hotel guests. It's a unique combination that makes the Westin Melbourne the only place to stay. The Westin Melbourne 205 Collins Street Melbourne 3000 <a href="http://www.westin.com.au">www.westin.com.au</a> Phone 03 9635 2222 Fax 03 9635 2111 Email reswestinmelb@westin.com |The Westin Rooms|7 000465|000221|20020101|20030115|NYROOM_L.JPG|Selected guestrooms feature Juliet balconies, opening out over Collins Street, the City Square or St Paul‘s Cathedral. |NYROOM_M.JPG|Located on the corner of Collins and Swanston Streets, the Westin Melbourne is the stylish centrepiece of the city. Contemporary, chic and elegantly understated, the five-star hotel places you right next to Melbourne's best theatres, boutiques and galleries. With some of the city’s largest guestrooms featuring the famous custom-made Heavenly Beds, a stunning lobby overlooking Swanston Street, as well as an eclectic collection of modern art, fresh service and superior facilities, the Westin has quickly established itself as Melbourne’s premier hotel. Dine in Allegro overlooking Collins Street, be seen in the chic Martini Bar sipping on one of 20 different martinis or relax in the Lobby Lounge by the open fireplace. Or rejuvenate in the Wellness Centre ╤ an underground haven for relaxation. A lap pool, spa, sauna, steam room, gymnasium and massage rooms are available exclusively for hotel guests. It's a unique combination that makes the Westin Melbourne the only place to stay. The Westin Melbourne 205 Collins Street Melbourne 3000 <a href="http://www.westin.com.au">www.westin.com.au</a> Phone 03 9635 2222 Fax 03 9635 2111 Email reswestinmelb@westin.com |The Superior Balcony Rooms|8 000466|000221|20020101|20030115|IBRARY_L.JPG|Open fireplaces and a guest library provide a restful spot for meetings, pre-theatre drinks or coffees. |IBRARY_M.JPG|Located on the corner of Collins and Swanston Streets, the Westin Melbourne is the stylish centrepiece of the city. Contemporary, chic and elegantly understated, the five-star hotel places you right next to Melbourne's best theatres, boutiques and galleries. With some of the city’s largest guestrooms featuring the famous custom-made Heavenly Beds, a stunning lobby overlooking Swanston Street, as well as an eclectic collection of modern art, fresh service and superior facilities, the Westin has quickly established itself as Melbourne’s premier hotel. Dine in Allegro overlooking Collins Street, be seen in the chic Martini Bar sipping on one of 20 different martinis or relax in the Lobby Lounge by the open fireplace. Or rejuvenate in the Wellness Centre ╤ an underground haven for relaxation. A lap pool, spa, sauna, steam room, gymnasium and massage rooms are available exclusively for hotel guests. It's a unique combination that makes the Westin Melbourne the only place to stay. The Westin Melbourne 205 Collins Street Melbourne 3000 <a href="http://www.westin.com.au">www.westin.com.au</a> Phone 03 9635 2222 Fax 03 9635 2111 Email reswestinmelb@westin.com |The Library|9 000467|000221|20020101|20030115|HOPPER_L.JPG|Just footsteps from the city's best boutiques - Retail Therapy packages from $295 per couple come with exclusive offers and discounts . |HOPPER_M.JPG|Located on the corner of Collins and Swanston Streets, the Westin Melbourne is the stylish centrepiece of the city. Contemporary, chic and elegantly understated, the five-star hotel places you right next to Melbourne's best theatres, boutiques and galleries. With some of the city’s largest guestrooms featuring the famous custom-made Heavenly Beds, a stunning lobby overlooking Swanston Street, as well as an eclectic collection of modern art, fresh service and superior facilities, the Westin has quickly established itself as Melbourne’s premier hotel. Dine in Allegro overlooking Collins Street, be seen in the chic Martini Bar sipping on one of 20 different martinis or relax in the Lobby Lounge by the open fireplace. Or rejuvenate in the Wellness Centre ╤ an underground haven for relaxation. A lap pool, spa, sauna, steam room, gymnasium and massage rooms are available exclusively for hotel guests. It's a unique combination that makes the Westin Melbourne the only place to stay. The Westin Melbourne 205 Collins Street Melbourne 3000 <a href="http://www.westin.com.au">www.westin.com.au</a> Phone 03 9635 2222 Fax 03 9635 2111 Email reswestinmelb@westin.com |The Shopping|10 000258|000164|20020202|20030315|OUMI_1_L.JPG|It boasts both pristine natural beauty and great local produce. Here are some of the best places to experience Kangaroo Island’s bounty.|OUMI_1_M.JPG|Amdermel Marron, Harriet Rd, north of Vivonne Bay, phone (08) 8559 4214. Bay of Shoals Wines, Shoal Bay, Kingscote, phone 0418 844 352. Cape d’Estaing Wines, North Coast Rd, Wisanger, phone (08) 8383 6299. Clifford’s Honey Farm, Elsegood Rd, MacGillivray, phone (08) 8553 8295. Dudley Partners Winery, Section 357, Dudley, phone (08) 8553 1142. Hog Bay Apiary, South Terrace, Penneshaw, phone (08) 8553 1237, email hogbay@kin.net.au. Island Pure Sheep’s Milk Cheeses, Gum Creek Rd, Cygnet River, phone (08) 8553 9110. Kangaroo Island Olive Oil Company, Stokes Bay, phone/fax (08) 8559 2284. For further information about producers, contact Tourism Kangaroo Island, PO Box 336GT, Penneshaw, SA 5222, phone (08) 8553 1185, website www.tourkangarooisland.com.au. Photography by Peter Fisher|Locally produced haloumi|3 000256|000164|20020202|20030315|2KAN07_L.JPG|It boasts both pristine natural beauty and great local produce. Here are some of the best places to experience Kangaroo Island’s bounty.|2KAN07_M.JPG|Amdermel Marron, Harriet Rd, north of Vivonne Bay, phone (08) 8559 4214. Bay of Shoals Wines, Shoal Bay, Kingscote, phone 0418 844 352. Cape d’Estaing Wines, North Coast Rd, Wisanger, phone (08) 8383 6299. Clifford’s Honey Farm, Elsegood Rd, MacGillivray, phone (08) 8553 8295. Dudley Partners Winery, Section 357, Dudley, phone (08) 8553 1142. Hog Bay Apiary, South Terrace, Penneshaw, phone (08) 8553 1237, email hogbay@kin.net.au. Island Pure Sheep’s Milk Cheeses, Gum Creek Rd, Cygnet River, phone (08) 8553 9110. Kangaroo Island Olive Oil Company, Stokes Bay, phone/fax (08) 8559 2284. For further information about producers, contact Tourism Kangaroo Island, PO Box 336GT, Penneshaw, SA 5222, phone (08) 8553 1185, website www.tourkangarooisland.com.au. Photography by Peter Fisher|Olives at Stokes Bay|1 000255|000163|20020202|20030315|KANG_IS.MOV|Play the video for a glimpse of Kangaroo Island’s treasures, which range from spectacular conservation parks to wonderful local produce.|ANG_IS_M.JPG|||1 000266|000169|20020202|20030315|ONG_KONG.MOV|Play the video for a glimpse into Hong Kong’s colourful culture, and discover why this city offers the most exciting urban experience in Asia.|G_KONG_M.JPG|||1 000281|000175|20020202|20030315|IFESTYLE.MOV|Play the video and feast your eyes on Hong Kong, as The LifeStyle Channel embarks on a new series of culinary expeditions presented by Neil Perry.|ESTYLE_M.JPG|||1 000235|000143|20020202|20030315|ISH_SOUP.MOV|Play the video to watch Longrain chef/co-owner Martin Boetz prepare his chicken and rice noodle soup with chinese broccoli and ginger.|H_SOUP_M.JPG|CHICKEN AND RICE NOODLE SOUP WITH CHINESE BROCCOLI AND GINGER Serves 4 300ml chicken stock 100ml Longrain Yellow Bean Soy Dressing (see recipe in contents panel) 2cm piece of ginger, peeled and cut into julienne 2 red shallots, thinly sliced 1 chicken breast fillet, cut into thin slices 2 stems of chinese broccoli (gai lan), cut into bite-sized pieces 100g fresh rice noodle sheets, cut into 5mm strips (available from Asian food stores) 1 fresh long red chilli, seeded and cut into julienne 1 bunch of coriander, leaves only Beansprouts and extra coriander leaves, to serve Combine stock and dressing in a saucepan and bring to the boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, then add ginger, shallots, chicken and broccoli and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until chicken is tender. Place noodles, chilli and coriander in a deep serving bowl and pour soup over. Top with beansprouts and extra coriander leaves and serve immediately.||1 000237|000145|20020202|20030315|NOODLE.MOV|Play the video to watch Longrain chef/co-owner Martin Boetz prepare his steamed duck, thai basil and ginger rice noodle rolls.|NOODLE_M.JPG|STEAMED DUCK, THAI BASIL AND GINGER RICE NOODLE ROLLS Makes 10 rolls 1kg packet fresh rice noodle sheets (available from Asian food stores) 150ml Longrain Yellow Bean Soy Dressing, plus 2 tablespoons extra, for brushing (see recipe in contents panel) 1 chinese barbecued duck, meat removed and sliced 500g beansprouts 1 bunch of garlic chives, cut into 2cm lengths 4cm piece of ginger, peeled and cut into julienne 50g thai basil leaves 200ml chicken stock Fresh long red chillies, thinly sliced and coriander leaves, to serve Carefully unfold rice noodles into 1 large sheet and cut along folds to make 10 large rectangles about 6x12cm. Brush rice noodle rectangles with extra Yellow Bean Soy Dressing, then place a few slices of duck, beansprouts, garlic chives, ginger and basil on one end of each noodle sheet and fold into rolls, leaving ends open. Place half the rolls in a deep heatproof container. Bring stock and dressing to the boil in a saucepan, then pour stock mixture over rolls so that liquid comes a quarter of the way up sides of rolls. Place container in the top of a bamboo steamer and steam rolls for 8 minutes, then remove and keep warm. Repeat with remaining rolls and stock mixture. Serve rolls with cooking liquid poured over and scattered with sliced chilli and coriander.||1 000239|000147|20020202|20030315|LLOWBEAN.MOV|Play the video to watch Longrain chef/co-owner Martin Boetz prepare his Longrain Yellow Bean Soy Dressing.|OWBEAN_M.JPG|LONGRAIN YELLOW BEAN SOY DRESSING This is available ready-made nationally. Alternatively, you can make your own using the following recipe. Makes about 5 cups 5 cloves of garlic, coarsely chopped 5 red birdseye chillies, coarsely chopped 4cm piece of ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped 1 cup light soy sauce 1 cup kecap manis 1 cup rice vinegar § cup thick yellow bean sauce 220g (1 cup) white sugar Combine garlic, chilli and ginger in a mortar and, using a pestle, pound until a paste forms. Place paste and remaining ingredients in a heavy-based saucepan and bring to the boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Cool slightly, then pour into warm sterilised jars and seal while hot. Store in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months. Once opened, yellow bean soy dressing will keep refrigerated for up to 1 month. For Longrain Yellow Bean Soy Dressing stockist details, contact Longrain, 85 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills, phone (02) 9280 2888, website www.longrain.com.au.||1 000236|000144|20020202|20030315|AN_SALAD.MOV|Play the video to watch Longrain chef/co-owner Martin Boetz prepare his crispy pork and cuttlefish salad.|_SALAD_M.JPG|CRISPY PORK AND CUTTLEFISH SALAD Serves 4 200g pork belly 50g sea salt 100ml white or rice vinegar Vegetable oil, for deep-frying 150g cuttlefish, cleaned and scored 4 green onions, thinly sliced on the diagonal 2 fresh long red chillies, cut into julienne 4cm piece of ginger, peeled and cut into julienne 1 bunch of coriander, leaves only, chopped 1 bunch of mint, leaves only, chopped 3 fresh small green chillies, thinly sliced, or 1 tablespoon chopped celery leaves 3 red shallots, thinly sliced 1 stalk of chinese celery, thinly sliced 150ml Longrain Yellow Bean Soy Dressing (see recipe in contents panel) Place pork belly in a bamboo steamer, cover and steam over a saucepan of simmering water for 35 minutes or until cooked through. Cool slightly, then prick skin with a fork and rub combined salt and vinegar into skin. Place pork on a cooling rack over an oven tray for 2 hours at room temperature, then slice into thin strips 1-2mm thick. Heat oil to 180C in a deep-fryer or large saucepan and deep-fry pork, in batches, for 3-4 minutes or until brown and crisp, then drain on absorbent paper. Blanch cuttlefish in boiling salted water for 30 seconds, drain, refresh in iced water, then drain again. Place remaining ingredients in a bowl, add pork, cuttlefish and dressing, mix well and serve immediately.||1 000238|000146|20020202|20030315|ISH_SOUP.MOV|Play the video to watch Longrain chef/co-owner Martin Boetz prepare his steamed snapper with yellow bean soy dressing.|H_SOUP_M.JPG|STEAMED SNAPPER WITH YELLOW BEAN SOY DRESSING Serves 4 1kg whole snapper, cleaned 100g chinese cabbage leaves, torn 6 oyster mushrooms 50g green onions, cut into 3cm lengths 50g ginger, peeled and thinly sliced 200ml fish stock or light chicken stock 100ml Longrain Yellow Bean Soy Dressing, plus 1 tablespoon extra, to serve (see recipe in contents panel) Coriander leaves, thinly sliced ginger and steamed jasmine rice, to serve Using a sharp knife, score snapper three times on both sides, then place on a deep plate and top with cabbage, mushrooms, green onion and ginger. Bring stock and dressing to the boil and pour over fish. Place plate in a large bamboo steamer and steam fish for 15 minutes or until flesh comes away easily from the bone. Combine coriander leaves and sliced ginger with extra dressing and scatter over steamed fish. Serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice to the side.||1 000292|000186|20020202|20030315|2HKG02_L.JPG|From dazzling five-star restaurants to hole-in-wall dining, Hong Kong offers amazing variety for food lovers. Here are some of the best places to visit.|2HKG02_M.JPG|Alibi Bar Brasserie, 73 Wyndham St, phone 2167 1676. Managed by Australian expat Nichole Garnaut, this stylish bar/brasserie is the meeting spot for young professionals. The Annexx, 4th floor, California Entertainment Bldg, 34-36 D’Aguilar St, Central, phone 2877 9779. Elegant yet relaxed, this restaurant offers American dining with a welcome emphasis on light, fresh flavours. Aqua, 49 Hollywood Rd, Central, phone 2545 9889. A chic cafe in the trendy Soho area, where silvery walls create an enticing atmosphere. A good selection of Australian and Californian wines. Bistro Manchu, 33 Elgin St, Soho, phone 2536 9218. The food here is exceptional and includes an exotic menu of Manchurian specialties and a not-to-be-missed Chinese tea selection. California, Ground floor, California Tower, 30-32 D’Aguilar St, Central, phone 2521 1345. One of the most famous bars in Lan Kwai Fong. Film director Wong Kar Wai’s Chungking Express was shot on location here. Celestial Court Chinese Restaurant, Level 2, Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers, 20 Nathan Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, phone 2369 1111, ext 3991. The dim sum is an adventure in itself here. Champagne Bar, Grand Hyatt, 1 Harbour Rd, phone 2588 1234. Be transported back to 1920s France in this Parisian-style bar where more than 40 different Champagne styles are available. China Lan Kwai Fong, 17-22 Lan Kwai Fong, Central, phone 2536 0968. A dramatic interior, complete with aged paintwork, warm lighting, dark wood and antique Chinese furnishings, creates an elegant setting for authentic Chinese fare which includes regional delicacies from Guangdong, Sichuan, Beijing and Shanghai. Cinecittà, Starcrest Bldg, 9 Star St, Wan Chai, phone 2529 0199. A deceptively simple menu delivers cucina Romana at its best. City Hall Chinese Restaurant, 2nd floor, Lower Block, City Hall, Central, phone 2521 1303. A real touch of local colour and excellent dim sum. Be prepared to queue at weekends, when the place is besieged by locals. Drop, Basement, On Lok Mansion, 39-43 Hollywood Rd, Lan Kwai Fong, Central, phone 2543 8856. Slick and happening nightclub in the heart of Lan Kwai Fong. Start with a martini at the bar – there are more than 20 to choose from. Elgin, 38 Elgin St, Soho, phone 2810 5183. Featuring deft modern Australian cuisine and a super-chic ambience, Elgin could just as happily exist in Melbourne’s Little Bourke Street. Hugely popular. El Pomposo, 4 Tun Wo Ln, Central, phone 2869 7679. A tiny venue, but worth seeking out for its tapas-style dishes which are cooked with flair. Feather Boa, 38 Staunton St, Soho, phone 2857 7156. So small and exclusive, most locals aren’t even aware of its existence. When their antique furniture business fell into decline, the proprietors converted these premises into a bar, leaving most of the antiques in place. The result is both charming and very hip. Felix, The Peninsula Hong Kong, Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, phone 2920 2888. This exciting Philippe Starck-designed wonderland on top of the Peninsula Hotel is an absolute must-stop on any visit to Hong Kong. Start or finish your evening with a drink here, and take in the stunning views. Gaia, Ground floor, Grand Millennium Plaza, 181 Queens Rd, Central, phone 2167 8200. Refined Italian fare and an extensive wine cellar. Golden Bauhinia, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Golden Bauhinia Square, Wan Chai, phone 2582 7728. Awarded Gold with Distinction by Hong Kong’s 2001 Best of the Best Culinary Awards for its wonderful dim sum and poultry dishes. Ham Lok Yuen, 16-17 Hung Shing Ye Beach, Lamma Island, phone 2982 0680. This place is so renowned for its signature dish that nobody really knows its proper name, referring to it instead as “That Pigeon Restaurant”. Jimmy’s Kitchen, Ground floor, 1-3 Wyndham St, Central, phone 2526 5293. Devotees have flocked here since 1928 for corned beef, borscht and beef stroganoff. Kokage, Starcrest, 9 Star St, Wan Chai, phone 2529 6138. Top chef Bryan Nagao, formerly of Felix, uses the freshest ingredients to create innovative Western-influenced Japanese dishes. A sleekly designed, tranquil interior. Lao Ching Hing, Basement, Century Hong Kong Hotel, 238 Jaffe Rd, Wan Chai, phone 2598 6080. Famed for serving top Shanghai cuisine. Luk Yu Tea House, 26 Stanley St, Central, phone 2523 5464. People have frequented this beautiful tearoom since the 1930s. Lovely old-world atmosphere. Lung Wah Hotel, 22 Ha Wo Che St, Shatin, New Territories, phone 2691 1594. For something unusual, take a trip out to the New Territories and dine at this restaurant that specialises in delicious stocked pigeon (cooked in 50-year-old master stock) and deep-fried tofu. Mak’s Noodles, 77 Wellington St, Central, phone 2854 3810. Down-to-earth cafe serving some of the best soups and noodles in Hong Kong. The beef brisket and wonton dumplings are legendary. Man Ho, 3rd floor, JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, phone 2841 3853. The Cantonese seafood represents hotel dining at its best. Moongarden Teahouse, 5 Hoi Ping Rd, Causeway Bay, phone 2882 6878. Tucked away in a Causeway Bay back street, Moon Garden serves 70 different types of tea with zen-like deliberation. Sip by the carp pond to the strains of Oriental music. Tea appreciation courses are also offered. New Silk Road, 1st floor, Grand Millennium Plaza, 181 Queens Rd, Central, phone 2167 8118. The attraction here is the Xinjiang food and the live floor show featuring traditional dancers and musicians. One Fifth, 9 Star St, phone 2520 2515. Rub shoulders with the beautiful people at this nightclub that is unquestionably the place to see and be seen. One Harbour Road, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, phone 2588 1234. Impeccable Cantonese cuisine in five-star surroundings. Petrus, Island Shangri-La Hong Kong, Pacific Place, Supreme Court Rd, Central, phone 2820 8590. Plush haven that combines spectacular views (sky-high above Hong Kong’s harbour) with first-class food ranging from lobster medallions to honey-roasted squab. Petticoat Lane, 2 Tun Wo Lane, Soho, phone 2973 0642. Intimate, sumptuous and appealingly camp bar with a devoted and highly fashionable following. Phi-B Bar, Lower Basement, 79 Wyndham St, Central, phone 2869 4469. This tiny basement location is the place to head if you are young and beautiful. One of the hottest venues in town for funk, hip-hop and soul. Rainbow Seafood Restaurant, 16-20 & 23-24 First St, Sok Kwu Wan, Lamma Island, phone 2982 8100. A complimentary ferry ride takes you from Queen’s Pier to this cheap and cheerful venue on the bustling Sok Kwu Wan waterfront. Delicious fresh fish. Spring Deer, 42 Mody Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, phone 2366 4012. Big, bustling restaurant serving up excellent northern Chinese food, matched by invariably friendly and helpful service. Spring Moon, The Peninsula Hong Kong, Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, phone 2315 3160. The place for a special celebration, or for those in search of quintessential Cantonese cuisine. Spring Moon also offers one of the best selections of teas in the city. Tai Cheong Bakery, 32 Lyndhurst Tce, Central, phone 2544 3475. Chris Patten was a regular here when governor, coming for the best egg tarts in Hong Kong. T’ang Court, 1st floor, Great Eagle Hotel, 8 Peking Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, phone 2375 1130, ext 2250. Elegant decor and ambience. Extraordinary Cantonese banquets and seafood, for which it won Gold with Distinction in the 2001 Best of the Best Culinary Awards. Tasty Congee & Noodle Wuntun Shop, Ground floor, 21 King Kwong St, Happy Valley, phone 2838 3922. The name says it all – as did its 2001 Best of the Best Gold with Distinction Award. Troika, Ground floor, 26-30 Elgin St, Soho, Central, phone 2801 7839. Head here for authentic Russian dining, and a dollop of caviar with a vodka chaser. Tsui Hang Village Restaurant, Ground floor, Miramar Shopping Centre, 132 Nathan Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, phone 2376 2882. Succulent seafood dishes, especially crab, are the star turns at this award-winning restaurant. Victoria City Seafood Restaurant, 2nd floor, Sung Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, phone 2827 9938. The freshest fish cooked to perfection. Vong, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 5 Connaught Rd, Central, phone 2825 4028. Gold lights, marble sculptures and onyx-topped bars, plus excellent French-Asian food. V13, 13 Old Bailey St, Soho, phone 8208 1313. Serves every kind of specialty and flavoured vodka you can think of. Packed on weekends with glamorous 20-somethings. Wu Lung Congee & Wonton Noodle Shop, 49-51 Lee Tung St, Wan Chai, phone 2893 7721. The freshest prawns and perfect seasonings make for some of the best wonton you’ll find anywhere in town. Yan Toh Heen, Hotel Inter-Continental Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, phone 2313 2244. Delectable whole chicken dishes are a Hong Kong specialty, and few places do them better than Yan Toh Heen. Try the roasted Lung Kong chicken. Yee Tung Heen Chinese Restaurant, 2nd floor, The Excelsior Hong Kong, 281 Gloucestor Rd, Causeway Bay, phone 2837 6790. Many fabulous seafood dishes here that shouldn’t be missed, including five-flavoured crab. Yellow Frog, 35 Peel St, Soho, phone 2544 6432. This bar sells specialist dance music and DJ equipment. As a result, it’s hugely popular with the rave crowd. Some of the hottest house and trance in Hong Kong can be heard here. Ye Shanghai, Level 3, One Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, phone 2918 9833. Shanghai dishes served in very stylish, modern surrounds. Yung Kee Restaurant, 32-40 Wellington St, Central, phone 2522 1624. Goose is the specialty on the extensive menu of this three-storey restaurant, where the takeaway section offers more than 100 well-priced lunch boxes. Photography by Mark O’Meara|China Lan Kwai Fong|1 000293|000186|20020202|20030315|2HKG05_L.JPG|From dazzling five-star restaurants to hole-in-wall dining, Hong Kong offers amazing variety for food lovers. Here are some of the best places to visit.|2HKG05_M.JPG|Alibi Bar Brasserie, 73 Wyndham St, phone 2167 1676. Managed by Australian expat Nichole Garnaut, this stylish bar/brasserie is the meeting spot for young professionals. The Annexx, 4th floor, California Entertainment Bldg, 34-36 D’Aguilar St, Central, phone 2877 9779. Elegant yet relaxed, this restaurant offers American dining with a welcome emphasis on light, fresh flavours. Aqua, 49 Hollywood Rd, Central, phone 2545 9889. A chic cafe in the trendy Soho area, where silvery walls create an enticing atmosphere. A good selection of Australian and Californian wines. Bistro Manchu, 33 Elgin St, Soho, phone 2536 9218. The food here is exceptional and includes an exotic menu of Manchurian specialties and a not-to-be-missed Chinese tea selection. California, Ground floor, California Tower, 30-32 D’Aguilar St, Central, phone 2521 1345. One of the most famous bars in Lan Kwai Fong. Film director Wong Kar Wai’s Chungking Express was shot on location here. Celestial Court Chinese Restaurant, Level 2, Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers, 20 Nathan Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, phone 2369 1111, ext 3991. The dim sum is an adventure in itself here. Champagne Bar, Grand Hyatt, 1 Harbour Rd, phone 2588 1234. Be transported back to 1920s France in this Parisian-style bar where more than 40 different Champagne styles are available. China Lan Kwai Fong, 17-22 Lan Kwai Fong, Central, phone 2536 0968. A dramatic interior, complete with aged paintwork, warm lighting, dark wood and antique Chinese furnishings, creates an elegant setting for authentic Chinese fare which includes regional delicacies from Guangdong, Sichuan, Beijing and Shanghai. Cinecittà, Starcrest Bldg, 9 Star St, Wan Chai, phone 2529 0199. A deceptively simple menu delivers cucina Romana at its best. City Hall Chinese Restaurant, 2nd floor, Lower Block, City Hall, Central, phone 2521 1303. A real touch of local colour and excellent dim sum. Be prepared to queue at weekends, when the place is besieged by locals. Drop, Basement, On Lok Mansion, 39-43 Hollywood Rd, Lan Kwai Fong, Central, phone 2543 8856. Slick and happening nightclub in the heart of Lan Kwai Fong. Start with a martini at the bar – there are more than 20 to choose from. Elgin, 38 Elgin St, Soho, phone 2810 5183. Featuring deft modern Australian cuisine and a super-chic ambience, Elgin could just as happily exist in Melbourne’s Little Bourke Street. Hugely popular. El Pomposo, 4 Tun Wo Ln, Central, phone 2869 7679. A tiny venue, but worth seeking out for its tapas-style dishes which are cooked with flair. Feather Boa, 38 Staunton St, Soho, phone 2857 7156. So small and exclusive, most locals aren’t even aware of its existence. When their antique furniture business fell into decline, the proprietors converted these premises into a bar, leaving most of the antiques in place. The result is both charming and very hip. Felix, The Peninsula Hong Kong, Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, phone 2920 2888. This exciting Philippe Starck-designed wonderland on top of the Peninsula Hotel is an absolute must-stop on any visit to Hong Kong. Start or finish your evening with a drink here, and take in the stunning views. Gaia, Ground floor, Grand Millennium Plaza, 181 Queens Rd, Central, phone 2167 8200. Refined Italian fare and an extensive wine cellar. Golden Bauhinia, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Golden Bauhinia Square, Wan Chai, phone 2582 7728. Awarded Gold with Distinction by Hong Kong’s 2001 Best of the Best Culinary Awards for its wonderful dim sum and poultry dishes. Ham Lok Yuen, 16-17 Hung Shing Ye Beach, Lamma Island, phone 2982 0680. This place is so renowned for its signature dish that nobody really knows its proper name, referring to it instead as “That Pigeon Restaurant”. Jimmy’s Kitchen, Ground floor, 1-3 Wyndham St, Central, phone 2526 5293. Devotees have flocked here since 1928 for corned beef, borscht and beef stroganoff. Kokage, Starcrest, 9 Star St, Wan Chai, phone 2529 6138. Top chef Bryan Nagao, formerly of Felix, uses the freshest ingredients to create innovative Western-influenced Japanese dishes. A sleekly designed, tranquil interior. Lao Ching Hing, Basement, Century Hong Kong Hotel, 238 Jaffe Rd, Wan Chai, phone 2598 6080. Famed for serving top Shanghai cuisine. Luk Yu Tea House, 26 Stanley St, Central, phone 2523 5464. People have frequented this beautiful tearoom since the 1930s. Lovely old-world atmosphere. Lung Wah Hotel, 22 Ha Wo Che St, Shatin, New Territories, phone 2691 1594. For something unusual, take a trip out to the New Territories and dine at this restaurant that specialises in delicious stocked pigeon (cooked in 50-year-old master stock) and deep-fried tofu. Mak’s Noodles, 77 Wellington St, Central, phone 2854 3810. Down-to-earth cafe serving some of the best soups and noodles in Hong Kong. The beef brisket and wonton dumplings are legendary. Man Ho, 3rd floor, JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, phone 2841 3853. The Cantonese seafood represents hotel dining at its best. Moongarden Teahouse, 5 Hoi Ping Rd, Causeway Bay, phone 2882 6878. Tucked away in a Causeway Bay back street, Moon Garden serves 70 different types of tea with zen-like deliberation. Sip by the carp pond to the strains of Oriental music. Tea appreciation courses are also offered. New Silk Road, 1st floor, Grand Millennium Plaza, 181 Queens Rd, Central, phone 2167 8118. The attraction here is the Xinjiang food and the live floor show featuring traditional dancers and musicians. One Fifth, 9 Star St, phone 2520 2515. Rub shoulders with the beautiful people at this nightclub that is unquestionably the place to see and be seen. One Harbour Road, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, phone 2588 1234. Impeccable Cantonese cuisine in five-star surroundings. Petrus, Island Shangri-La Hong Kong, Pacific Place, Supreme Court Rd, Central, phone 2820 8590. Plush haven that combines spectacular views (sky-high above Hong Kong’s harbour) with first-class food ranging from lobster medallions to honey-roasted squab. Petticoat Lane, 2 Tun Wo Lane, Soho, phone 2973 0642. Intimate, sumptuous and appealingly camp bar with a devoted and highly fashionable following. Phi-B Bar, Lower Basement, 79 Wyndham St, Central, phone 2869 4469. This tiny basement location is the place to head if you are young and beautiful. One of the hottest venues in town for funk, hip-hop and soul. Rainbow Seafood Restaurant, 16-20 & 23-24 First St, Sok Kwu Wan, Lamma Island, phone 2982 8100. A complimentary ferry ride takes you from Queen’s Pier to this cheap and cheerful venue on the bustling Sok Kwu Wan waterfront. Delicious fresh fish. Spring Deer, 42 Mody Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, phone 2366 4012. Big, bustling restaurant serving up excellent northern Chinese food, matched by invariably friendly and helpful service. Spring Moon, The Peninsula Hong Kong, Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, phone 2315 3160. The place for a special celebration, or for those in search of quintessential Cantonese cuisine. Spring Moon also offers one of the best selections of teas in the city. Tai Cheong Bakery, 32 Lyndhurst Tce, Central, phone 2544 3475. Chris Patten was a regular here when governor, coming for the best egg tarts in Hong Kong. T’ang Court, 1st floor, Great Eagle Hotel, 8 Peking Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, phone 2375 1130, ext 2250. Elegant decor and ambience. Extraordinary Cantonese banquets and seafood, for which it won Gold with Distinction in the 2001 Best of the Best Culinary Awards. Tasty Congee & Noodle Wuntun Shop, Ground floor, 21 King Kwong St, Happy Valley, phone 2838 3922. The name says it all – as did its 2001 Best of the Best Gold with Distinction Award. Troika, Ground floor, 26-30 Elgin St, Soho, Central, phone 2801 7839. Head here for authentic Russian dining, and a dollop of caviar with a vodka chaser. Tsui Hang Village Restaurant, Ground floor, Miramar Shopping Centre, 132 Nathan Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, phone 2376 2882. Succulent seafood dishes, especially crab, are the star turns at this award-winning restaurant. Victoria City Seafood Restaurant, 2nd floor, Sung Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, phone 2827 9938. The freshest fish cooked to perfection. Vong, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 5 Connaught Rd, Central, phone 2825 4028. Gold lights, marble sculptures and onyx-topped bars, plus excellent French-Asian food. V13, 13 Old Bailey St, Soho, phone 8208 1313. Serves every kind of specialty and flavoured vodka you can think of. Packed on weekends with glamorous 20-somethings. Wu Lung Congee & Wonton Noodle Shop, 49-51 Lee Tung St, Wan Chai, phone 2893 7721. The freshest prawns and perfect seasonings make for some of the best wonton you’ll find anywhere in town. Yan Toh Heen, Hotel Inter-Continental Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, phone 2313 2244. Delectable whole chicken dishes are a Hong Kong specialty, and few places do them better than Yan Toh Heen. Try the roasted Lung Kong chicken. Yee Tung Heen Chinese Restaurant, 2nd floor, The Excelsior Hong Kong, 281 Gloucestor Rd, Causeway Bay, phone 2837 6790. Many fabulous seafood dishes here that shouldn’t be missed, including five-flavoured crab. Yellow Frog, 35 Peel St, Soho, phone 2544 6432. This bar sells specialist dance music and DJ equipment. As a result, it’s hugely popular with the rave crowd. Some of the hottest house and trance in Hong Kong can be heard here. Ye Shanghai, Level 3, One Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, phone 2918 9833. Shanghai dishes served in very stylish, modern surrounds. Yung Kee Restaurant, 32-40 Wellington St, Central, phone 2522 1624. Goose is the specialty on the extensive menu of this three-storey restaurant, where the takeaway section offers more than 100 well-priced lunch boxes. Photography by Mark O’Meara|Luk Yu Tea House|2 000294|000186|20020202|20030315|_HK_07_L.JPG|From dazzling five-star restaurants to hole-in-wall dining, Hong Kong offers amazing variety for food lovers. Here are some of the best places to visit.|_HK_07_M.JPG|Alibi Bar Brasserie, 73 Wyndham St, phone 2167 1676. Managed by Australian expat Nichole Garnaut, this stylish bar/brasserie is the meeting spot for young professionals. The Annexx, 4th floor, California Entertainment Bldg, 34-36 D’Aguilar St, Central, phone 2877 9779. Elegant yet relaxed, this restaurant offers American dining with a welcome emphasis on light, fresh flavours. Aqua, 49 Hollywood Rd, Central, phone 2545 9889. A chic cafe in the trendy Soho area, where silvery walls create an enticing atmosphere. A good selection of Australian and Californian wines. Bistro Manchu, 33 Elgin St, Soho, phone 2536 9218. The food here is exceptional and includes an exotic menu of Manchurian specialties and a not-to-be-missed Chinese tea selection. California, Ground floor, California Tower, 30-32 D’Aguilar St, Central, phone 2521 1345. One of the most famous bars in Lan Kwai Fong. Film director Wong Kar Wai’s Chungking Express was shot on location here. Celestial Court Chinese Restaurant, Level 2, Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers, 20 Nathan Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, phone 2369 1111, ext 3991. The dim sum is an adventure in itself here. Champagne Bar, Grand Hyatt, 1 Harbour Rd, phone 2588 1234. Be transported back to 1920s France in this Parisian-style bar where more than 40 different Champagne styles are available. China Lan Kwai Fong, 17-22 Lan Kwai Fong, Central, phone 2536 0968. A dramatic interior, complete with aged paintwork, warm lighting, dark wood and antique Chinese furnishings, creates an elegant setting for authentic Chinese fare which includes regional delicacies from Guangdong, Sichuan, Beijing and Shanghai. Cinecittà, Starcrest Bldg, 9 Star St, Wan Chai, phone 2529 0199. A deceptively simple menu delivers cucina Romana at its best. City Hall Chinese Restaurant, 2nd floor, Lower Block, City Hall, Central, phone 2521 1303. A real touch of local colour and excellent dim sum. Be prepared to queue at weekends, when the place is besieged by locals. Drop, Basement, On Lok Mansion, 39-43 Hollywood Rd, Lan Kwai Fong, Central, phone 2543 8856. Slick and happening nightclub in the heart of Lan Kwai Fong. Start with a martini at the bar – there are more than 20 to choose from. Elgin, 38 Elgin St, Soho, phone 2810 5183. Featuring deft modern Australian cuisine and a super-chic ambience, Elgin could just as happily exist in Melbourne’s Little Bourke Street. Hugely popular. El Pomposo, 4 Tun Wo Ln, Central, phone 2869 7679. A tiny venue, but worth seeking out for its tapas-style dishes which are cooked with flair. Feather Boa, 38 Staunton St, Soho, phone 2857 7156. So small and exclusive, most locals aren’t even aware of its existence. When their antique furniture business fell into decline, the proprietors converted these premises into a bar, leaving most of the antiques in place. The result is both charming and very hip. Felix, The Peninsula Hong Kong, Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, phone 2920 2888. This exciting Philippe Starck-designed wonderland on top of the Peninsula Hotel is an absolute must-stop on any visit to Hong Kong. Start or finish your evening with a drink here, and take in the stunning views. Gaia, Ground floor, Grand Millennium Plaza, 181 Queens Rd, Central, phone 2167 8200. Refined Italian fare and an extensive wine cellar. Golden Bauhinia, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Golden Bauhinia Square, Wan Chai, phone 2582 7728. Awarded Gold with Distinction by Hong Kong’s 2001 Best of the Best Culinary Awards for its wonderful dim sum and poultry dishes. Ham Lok Yuen, 16-17 Hung Shing Ye Beach, Lamma Island, phone 2982 0680. This place is so renowned for its signature dish that nobody really knows its proper name, referring to it instead as “That Pigeon Restaurant”. Jimmy’s Kitchen, Ground floor, 1-3 Wyndham St, Central, phone 2526 5293. Devotees have flocked here since 1928 for corned beef, borscht and beef stroganoff. Kokage, Starcrest, 9 Star St, Wan Chai, phone 2529 6138. Top chef Bryan Nagao, formerly of Felix, uses the freshest ingredients to create innovative Western-influenced Japanese dishes. A sleekly designed, tranquil interior. Lao Ching Hing, Basement, Century Hong Kong Hotel, 238 Jaffe Rd, Wan Chai, phone 2598 6080. Famed for serving top Shanghai cuisine. Luk Yu Tea House, 26 Stanley St, Central, phone 2523 5464. People have frequented this beautiful tearoom since the 1930s. Lovely old-world atmosphere. Lung Wah Hotel, 22 Ha Wo Che St, Shatin, New Territories, phone 2691 1594. For something unusual, take a trip out to the New Territories and dine at this restaurant that specialises in delicious stocked pigeon (cooked in 50-year-old master stock) and deep-fried tofu. Mak’s Noodles, 77 Wellington St, Central, phone 2854 3810. Down-to-earth cafe serving some of the best soups and noodles in Hong Kong. The beef brisket and wonton dumplings are legendary. Man Ho, 3rd floor, JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, phone 2841 3853. The Cantonese seafood represents hotel dining at its best. Moongarden Teahouse, 5 Hoi Ping Rd, Causeway Bay, phone 2882 6878. Tucked away in a Causeway Bay back street, Moon Garden serves 70 different types of tea with zen-like deliberation. Sip by the carp pond to the strains of Oriental music. Tea appreciation courses are also offered. New Silk Road, 1st floor, Grand Millennium Plaza, 181 Queens Rd, Central, phone 2167 8118. The attraction here is the Xinjiang food and the live floor show featuring traditional dancers and musicians. One Fifth, 9 Star St, phone 2520 2515. Rub shoulders with the beautiful people at this nightclub that is unquestionably the place to see and be seen. One Harbour Road, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, phone 2588 1234. Impeccable Cantonese cuisine in five-star surroundings. Petrus, Island Shangri-La Hong Kong, Pacific Place, Supreme Court Rd, Central, phone 2820 8590. Plush haven that combines spectacular views (sky-high above Hong Kong’s harbour) with first-class food ranging from lobster medallions to honey-roasted squab. Petticoat Lane, 2 Tun Wo Lane, Soho, phone 2973 0642. Intimate, sumptuous and appealingly camp bar with a devoted and highly fashionable following. Phi-B Bar, Lower Basement, 79 Wyndham St, Central, phone 2869 4469. This tiny basement location is the place to head if you are young and beautiful. One of the hottest venues in town for funk, hip-hop and soul. Rainbow Seafood Restaurant, 16-20 & 23-24 First St, Sok Kwu Wan, Lamma Island, phone 2982 8100. A complimentary ferry ride takes you from Queen’s Pier to this cheap and cheerful venue on the bustling Sok Kwu Wan waterfront. Delicious fresh fish. Spring Deer, 42 Mody Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, phone 2366 4012. Big, bustling restaurant serving up excellent northern Chinese food, matched by invariably friendly and helpful service. Spring Moon, The Peninsula Hong Kong, Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, phone 2315 3160. The place for a special celebration, or for those in search of quintessential Cantonese cuisine. Spring Moon also offers one of the best selections of teas in the city. Tai Cheong Bakery, 32 Lyndhurst Tce, Central, phone 2544 3475. Chris Patten was a regular here when governor, coming for the best egg tarts in Hong Kong. T’ang Court, 1st floor, Great Eagle Hotel, 8 Peking Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, phone 2375 1130, ext 2250. Elegant decor and ambience. Extraordinary Cantonese banquets and seafood, for which it won Gold with Distinction in the 2001 Best of the Best Culinary Awards. Tasty Congee & Noodle Wuntun Shop, Ground floor, 21 King Kwong St, Happy Valley, phone 2838 3922. The name says it all – as did its 2001 Best of the Best Gold with Distinction Award. Troika, Ground floor, 26-30 Elgin St, Soho, Central, phone 2801 7839. Head here for authentic Russian dining, and a dollop of caviar with a vodka chaser. Tsui Hang Village Restaurant, Ground floor, Miramar Shopping Centre, 132 Nathan Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, phone 2376 2882. Succulent seafood dishes, especially crab, are the star turns at this award-winning restaurant. Victoria City Seafood Restaurant, 2nd floor, Sung Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, phone 2827 9938. The freshest fish cooked to perfection. Vong, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 5 Connaught Rd, Central, phone 2825 4028. Gold lights, marble sculptures and onyx-topped bars, plus excellent French-Asian food. V13, 13 Old Bailey St, Soho, phone 8208 1313. Serves every kind of specialty and flavoured vodka you can think of. Packed on weekends with glamorous 20-somethings. Wu Lung Congee & Wonton Noodle Shop, 49-51 Lee Tung St, Wan Chai, phone 2893 7721. The freshest prawns and perfect seasonings make for some of the best wonton you’ll find anywhere in town. Yan Toh Heen, Hotel Inter-Continental Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, phone 2313 2244. Delectable whole chicken dishes are a Hong Kong specialty, and few places do them better than Yan Toh Heen. Try the roasted Lung Kong chicken. Yee Tung Heen Chinese Restaurant, 2nd floor, The Excelsior Hong Kong, 281 Gloucestor Rd, Causeway Bay, phone 2837 6790. Many fabulous seafood dishes here that shouldn’t be missed, including five-flavoured crab. Yellow Frog, 35 Peel St, Soho, phone 2544 6432. This bar sells specialist dance music and DJ equipment. As a result, it’s hugely popular with the rave crowd. Some of the hottest house and trance in Hong Kong can be heard here. Ye Shanghai, Level 3, One Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, phone 2918 9833. Shanghai dishes served in very stylish, modern surrounds. Yung Kee Restaurant, 32-40 Wellington St, Central, phone 2522 1624. Goose is the specialty on the extensive menu of this three-storey restaurant, where the takeaway section offers more than 100 well-priced lunch boxes.|T╒ang Court|3 000476|000228|20020202|20030115|STSURF_L.JPG||STSURF_M.JPG|Why See Australia? We are so lucky in Australia. We are blessed with a country of diversity and beauty. Similarly, Australians are provided with the senses of sight, taste, touch and smell that help us discover these riches on our doorstep. However, in the crazy whirl of life in the 21st century, too few of us put them to good use. Busy work schedules, family commitments and day to day living consumes our time voraciously. Sometimes, we’re so busy earning a living, we forget to live. This fact was the impetus behind the See Australia initiative being born. Launched in November 2000, See Australia is a government and industry initiative to re-educate Australians on the importance of holidays and to boost domestic tourism. Incredibly, 40% of working Australians in metropolitan Australia didn’t take any holidays in 1999. Perhaps, you were one of them. So See Australia’s objective is to change societal attitude and behaviours towards holidays by tapping into the truth that many of us work too long and hard without a break. We’ve forgotten the vital role a holiday plays in reconnecting with our loved ones and ourselves. Even a short break can re-energise us and recharge our batteries. Ernie Dingo, as the spokesperson for See Australia encourages all of us to take time out, and to rediscover ourselves through the simplest of things – a holiday. If you are one of the many Australians who prioritise everything but your holidays, we hope the information here might inspire you to change. After all, you’re already a Gourmet Traveller reader, so we know you like to travel. So as Ernie Dingo says, “What are you waiting for? Go on, get out there. See Australia”.||1 000477|000228|20020202|20030115|TERBOY_L.JPG||TERBOY_M.JPG|Why See Australia? We are so lucky in Australia. We are blessed with a country of diversity and beauty. Similarly, Australians are provided with the senses of sight, taste, touch and smell that help us discover these riches on our doorstep. However, in the crazy whirl of life in the 21st century, too few of us put them to good use. Busy work schedules, family commitments and day to day living consumes our time voraciously. Sometimes, we’re so busy earning a living, we forget to live. This fact was the impetus behind the See Australia initiative being born. Launched in November 2000, See Australia is a government and industry initiative to re-educate Australians on the importance of holidays and to boost domestic tourism. Incredibly, 40% of working Australians in metropolitan Australia didn’t take any holidays in 1999. Perhaps, you were one of them. So See Australia’s objective is to change societal attitude and behaviours towards holidays by tapping into the truth that many of us work too long and hard without a break. We’ve forgotten the vital role a holiday plays in reconnecting with our loved ones and ourselves. Even a short break can re-energise us and recharge our batteries. Ernie Dingo, as the spokesperson for See Australia encourages all of us to take time out, and to rediscover ourselves through the simplest of things – a holiday. If you are one of the many Australians who prioritise everything but your holidays, we hope the information here might inspire you to change. After all, you’re already a Gourmet Traveller reader, so we know you like to travel. So as Ernie Dingo says, “What are you waiting for? Go on, get out there. See Australia”.||2 000473|000225|20020202|20030115|OUTBACK.MOV||UTBACK_M.JPG|||1 000474|000226|20021101|20030115|DIVEBOAT.MOV||VEBOAT_M.JPG|||1 000475|000227|20021201|20030115|BOARDTVC.MOV||ARDTVC_M.JPG|||1 000490|000231|20020202|20030115|001232_L.JPG||001232_M.JPG|Queensland. A tantalising landscape for the biggest appetite and the most jaded palate. With arguably the most vast and varied landscape in the country, Queensland’s gourmet travelling potential would wear down Odysseus, and have Bacchus calling for the bill. From the Outback to the beach, the rainforest to the Reef, the south-east capital to the Tropical North, Queensland is a banquet for the gourmet traveller. Enjoy spectacular locations, fresh local produce, fine local wines and a melting pot of cuisines served up by some of the country’s best chefs. Tourism is one of the state’s major industries and visitors are superbly catered for. A wealth of award-winning restaurants and world-class hotels and resorts in spectacular settings will have the epicurean feeling right at home. Many visit and never leave. Queensland serves up its own unique cuisine in a fusion of Asian and Mediterranean, home-grown and exotic, earth and sea, blue sky and sunshine. Much of the fine, fresh food you enjoy at restaurants around Australia comes from Queensland, from Moreton Bay bugs to Bowen mangoes, organic beef to wild barramundi. Brisbane’s bustling population of some 1.6 million supports a feast of fine restaurants that includes the Australian Gourmet Traveller Restaurant of the Year. The Gold and Sunshine Coasts have attracted some of the best chefs in the country. In fact, the Gold Coast has more restaurants per capita than any other region in Australia. The Sunshine Coast is cooking school and beachside restaurant heaven. The cooler South-East Queensland Country is famous for its vineyards, orchards, gardens, national parks and oh-so-cosy B&Bs and grand homesteads. If you’re searching for the essence of Australia, you may well find it in the Queensland Outback,the home of Waltzing Matilda and the birthplace of Qantas. A hearty meal at a homestead or Outback pub is a quintessentially Australian experience. The World Heritage listed Fraser Island is the world’s largest sand island and an ecological masterpiece. Hervey Bay provides the perfect getaway to explore this natural paradise where the whales hesitate to leave and the dolphins never do. Central Queensland entices meat and seafood gourmets to feast on "paddock to plate" and "sea to platter" while unwinding in luxurious secluded resorts. In the turquoise waters of the Whitsundays, you can choose from 70-something islands. Cast away on your own deserted island or visit just one of the many splendid resorts. Take a bareboat charter and explore them all, for this is Australia's pleasure-boating capital. Townsville, a favorite getaway for holiday-makers, is an exciting mixture of attractions, events and cultural treasures. The relaxed, cosmopolitan citiy of Cairns is the gateway to Tropical North Queensland, the Reef and Gulf, the resort towns of Port Douglas and Mission Beach, and another world of nature, adventure and fine, fresh local food. The World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef is the most diverse coral reef system on earth. Spectacular diving and deepwater fishing lure seasoned enthusiasts from around the globe. The Reef is dotted with world-class island resorts. A hearty meal at an Outback pub, silver service at a reef island resort, a barbecue afloat on a luxury yacht, a grand feast at a country homestead, fish and chips at a beach café or the haute cuisine of a Gourmet Traveller Restaurant of the Year, Queensland is a banquet for the gourmet traveller. DIG IN! To book your Queensland holiday, call the Queensland Travel Centre on 13 88 33. Or visit <a href="http://www.queensland-holidays.com.au">queensland-holidays.com.au</a> |The Great Barrier Reef is the world's most diverse coral reef system|1 000491|000231|20020202|20030115|018951_L.JPG||018951_M.JPG|Queensland. A tantalising landscape for the biggest appetite and the most jaded palate. With arguably the most vast and varied landscape in the country, Queensland’s gourmet travelling potential would wear down Odysseus, and have Bacchus calling for the bill. From the Outback to the beach, the rainforest to the Reef, the south-east capital to the Tropical North, Queensland is a banquet for the gourmet traveller. Spectacular locations, fresh local produce, fine local wines and a melting pot of cuisines served up by some of the country’s best chefs. Tourism is one of the state’s major industries and visitors are superbly catered for. A wealth of award-winning restaurants and world-class hotels and resorts in spectacular settings will have the epicurean feeling right at home. Many visit and never leave. Queensland serves up its own unique cuisine in a fusion of Asian and Mediterranean, home-grown and exotic, earth and sea, blue sky and sunshine. Much of the fine, fresh food you enjoy at restaurants around Australia comes from Queensland, from Moreton Bay Bugs to Bowen Mangoes, organic beef to wild barramundi. Brisbane’s bustling population of some 1.6 million supports a feast of fine restaurants that includes the Australian Gourmet Traveller Restaurant of the Year. The Gold and Sunshine Coasts have attracted some of the best chefs in the country. In fact, the Gold Coast has more restaurants per capita than any other region in Australia. The Sunshine Coast is cooking school and beachside restaurant heaven. The cooler South-East Queensland Country is famous for its vineyards, orchards, gardens, National Parks and oh-so-cosy B&Bs and grand homesteads. If you’re searching for the essence of Australia, you may well find it in The Queensland Outback,the home of Waltzing Matilda and the birthplace of QANTAS. A hearty meal at a homestead or Outback pub is a quintessentially Australian experience. The World Heritage listed Fraser Island is the world’s largest sand island and an ecological masterpiece. Hervey Bay provides the perfect getaway to explore this natural paradise where the whales hesitate to leave and the dolphins never do. Central Queensland entices meat and seafood gourmets to feast on "paddock to plate" and "sea to platter" while unwinding in luxurious secluded resorts. In the turquoise waters of the Whitsundays, you can choose from 70-something islands. Cast away on your own deserted island or visit just one of the many splendid resorts. Take a bareboat charter and explore them all for this is Australia's pleasure-boating capital. Townsville, a favorite getaway for holiday-makers, is an exciting mixture of attractions, events and cultural treasures. The relaxed, cosmopolitan citiy of Cairns is the gateway to Tropical North Queensland, the Reef and Gulf, the resort towns of Port Douglas and Mission Beach, and another world of nature, adventure and fine, fresh local food. The World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef is the most diverse coral reef system on earth. Spectacular diving and deepwater fishing lure seasoned enthusiasts from around the globe. The Reef is dotted with world-class island resorts. A hearty meal at an Outback pub, silver service at a reef island resort, a barbecue afloat on a luxury yacht, a grand feast at a country homestead, fish and chips at a beach café or the haute cuisine of a Gourmet Traveller Restaurant of the Year, Queensland is a banquet for the gourmet traveller. DIG IN! To book your Queensland holiday, call the Queensland Travel Centre on 13 88 33. Or visit <a href="http://www.queensland-holidays.com.au">queensland-holidays.com.au</a> |Succulent flavours of Moreton Bay bug |2 000492|000231|20020202|20030115|032496_L.JPG||032496_M.JPG|Queensland. A tantalising landscape for the biggest appetite and the most jaded palate. With arguably the most vast and varied landscape in the country, Queensland’s gourmet travelling potential would wear down Odysseus, and have Bacchus calling for the bill. From the Outback to the beach, the rainforest to the Reef, the south-east capital to the Tropical North, Queensland is a banquet for the gourmet traveller. Spectacular locations, fresh local produce, fine local wines and a melting pot of cuisines served up by some of the country’s best chefs. Tourism is one of the state’s major industries and visitors are superbly catered for. A wealth of award-winning restaurants and world-class hotels and resorts in spectacular settings will have the epicurean feeling right at home. Many visit and never leave. Queensland serves up its own unique cuisine in a fusion of Asian and Mediterranean, home-grown and exotic, earth and sea, blue sky and sunshine. Much of the fine, fresh food you enjoy at restaurants around Australia comes from Queensland, from Moreton Bay Bugs to Bowen Mangoes, organic beef to wild barramundi. Brisbane’s bustling population of some 1.6 million supports a feast of fine restaurants that includes the Australian Gourmet Traveller Restaurant of the Year. The Gold and Sunshine Coasts have attracted some of the best chefs in the country. In fact, the Gold Coast has more restaurants per capita than any other region in Australia. The Sunshine Coast is cooking school and beachside restaurant heaven. The cooler South-East Queensland Country is famous for its vineyards, orchards, gardens, National Parks and oh-so-cosy B&Bs and grand homesteads. If you’re searching for the essence of Australia, you may well find it in The Queensland Outback,the home of Waltzing Matilda and the birthplace of QANTAS. A hearty meal at a homestead or Outback pub is a quintessentially Australian experience. The World Heritage listed Fraser Island is the world’s largest sand island and an ecological masterpiece. Hervey Bay provides the perfect getaway to explore this natural paradise where the whales hesitate to leave and the dolphins never do. Central Queensland entices meat and seafood gourmets to feast on "paddock to plate" and "sea to platter" while unwinding in luxurious secluded resorts. In the turquoise waters of the Whitsundays, you can choose from 70-something islands. Cast away on your own deserted island or visit just one of the many splendid resorts. Take a bareboat charter and explore them all for this is Australia's pleasure-boating capital. Townsville, a favorite getaway for holiday-makers, is an exciting mixture of attractions, events and cultural treasures. The relaxed, cosmopolitan citiy of Cairns is the gateway to Tropical North Queensland, the Reef and Gulf, the resort towns of Port Douglas and Mission Beach, and another world of nature, adventure and fine, fresh local food. The World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef is the most diverse coral reef system on earth. Spectacular diving and deepwater fishing lure seasoned enthusiasts from around the globe. The Reef is dotted with world-class island resorts. A hearty meal at an Outback pub, silver service at a reef island resort, a barbecue afloat on a luxury yacht, a grand feast at a country homestead, fish and chips at a beach café or the haute cuisine of a Gourmet Traveller Restaurant of the Year, Queensland is a banquet for the gourmet traveller. DIG IN! To book your Queensland holiday, call the Queensland Travel Centre on 13 88 33. Or visit <a href="http://www.queensland-holidays.com.au">queensland-holidays.com.au</a> ||3 000493|000231|20020202|20030115|038188_L.JPG||038188_M.JPG|Queensland. A tantalising landscape for the biggest appetite and the most jaded palate. With arguably the most vast and varied landscape in the country, Queensland’s gourmet travelling potential would wear down Odysseus, and have Bacchus calling for the bill. From the Outback to the beach, the rainforest to the Reef, the south-east capital to the Tropical North, Queensland is a banquet for the gourmet traveller. Spectacular locations, fresh local produce, fine local wines and a melting pot of cuisines served up by some of the country’s best chefs. Tourism is one of the state’s major industries and visitors are superbly catered for. A wealth of award-winning restaurants and world-class hotels and resorts in spectacular settings will have the epicurean feeling right at home. Many visit and never leave. Queensland serves up its own unique cuisine in a fusion of Asian and Mediterranean, home-grown and exotic, earth and sea, blue sky and sunshine. Much of the fine, fresh food you enjoy at restaurants around Australia comes from Queensland, from Moreton Bay Bugs to Bowen Mangoes, organic beef to wild barramundi. Brisbane’s bustling population of some 1.6 million supports a feast of fine restaurants that includes the Australian Gourmet Traveller Restaurant of the Year. The Gold and Sunshine Coasts have attracted some of the best chefs in the country. In fact, the Gold Coast has more restaurants per capita than any other region in Australia. The Sunshine Coast is cooking school and beachside restaurant heaven. The cooler South-East Queensland Country is famous for its vineyards, orchards, gardens, National Parks and oh-so-cosy B&Bs and grand homesteads. If you’re searching for the essence of Australia, you may well find it in The Queensland Outback,the home of Waltzing Matilda and the birthplace of QANTAS. A hearty meal at a homestead or Outback pub is a quintessentially Australian experience. The World Heritage listed Fraser Island is the world’s largest sand island and an ecological masterpiece. Hervey Bay provides the perfect getaway to explore this natural paradise where the whales hesitate to leave and the dolphins never do. Central Queensland entices meat and seafood gourmets to feast on "paddock to plate" and "sea to platter" while unwinding in luxurious secluded resorts. In the turquoise waters of the Whitsundays, you can choose from 70-something islands. Cast away on your own deserted island or visit just one of the many splendid resorts. Take a bareboat charter and explore them all for this is Australia's pleasure-boating capital. Townsville, a favorite getaway for holiday-makers, is an exciting mixture of attractions, events and cultural treasures. The relaxed, cosmopolitan citiy of Cairns is the gateway to Tropical North Queensland, the Reef and Gulf, the resort towns of Port Douglas and Mission Beach, and another world of nature, adventure and fine, fresh local food. The World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef is the most diverse coral reef system on earth. Spectacular diving and deepwater fishing lure seasoned enthusiasts from around the globe. The Reef is dotted with world-class island resorts. A hearty meal at an Outback pub, silver service at a reef island resort, a barbecue afloat on a luxury yacht, a grand feast at a country homestead, fish and chips at a beach café or the haute cuisine of a Gourmet Traveller Restaurant of the Year, Queensland is a banquet for the gourmet traveller. DIG IN! To book your Queensland holiday, call the Queensland Travel Centre on 13 88 33. Or visit <a href="http://www.queensland-holidays.com.au">queensland-holidays.com.au</a> |Lake McKenzie on Fraser Island. One of five World Heritage areas.|4 000494|000231|20020202|20030115|033261_L.JPG||033261_M.JPG|Queensland. A tantalising landscape for the biggest appetite and the most jaded palate. With arguably the most vast and varied landscape in the country, Queensland’s gourmet travelling potential would wear down Odysseus, and have Bacchus calling for the bill. From the Outback to the beach, the rainforest to the Reef, the south-east capital to the Tropical North, Queensland is a banquet for the gourmet traveller. Spectacular locations, fresh local produce, fine local wines and a melting pot of cuisines served up by some of the country’s best chefs. Tourism is one of the state’s major industries and visitors are superbly catered for. A wealth of award-winning restaurants and world-class hotels and resorts in spectacular settings will have the epicurean feeling right at home. Many visit and never leave. Queensland serves up its own unique cuisine in a fusion of Asian and Mediterranean, home-grown and exotic, earth and sea, blue sky and sunshine. Much of the fine, fresh food you enjoy at restaurants around Australia comes from Queensland, from Moreton Bay Bugs to Bowen Mangoes, organic beef to wild barramundi. Brisbane’s bustling population of some 1.6 million supports a feast of fine restaurants that includes the Australian Gourmet Traveller Restaurant of the Year. The Gold and Sunshine Coasts have attracted some of the best chefs in the country. In fact, the Gold Coast has more restaurants per capita than any other region in Australia. The Sunshine Coast is cooking school and beachside restaurant heaven. The cooler South-East Queensland Country is famous for its vineyards, orchards, gardens, National Parks and oh-so-cosy B&Bs and grand homesteads. If you’re searching for the essence of Australia, you may well find it in The Queensland Outback,the home of Waltzing Matilda and the birthplace of QANTAS. A hearty meal at a homestead or Outback pub is a quintessentially Australian experience. The World Heritage listed Fraser Island is the world’s largest sand island and an ecological masterpiece. Hervey Bay provides the perfect getaway to explore this natural paradise where the whales hesitate to leave and the dolphins never do. Central Queensland entices meat and seafood gourmets to feast on "paddock to plate" and "sea to platter" while unwinding in luxurious secluded resorts. In the turquoise waters of the Whitsundays, you can choose from 70-something islands. Cast away on your own deserted island or visit just one of the many splendid resorts. Take a bareboat charter and explore them all for this is Australia's pleasure-boating capital. Townsville, a favorite getaway for holiday-makers, is an exciting mixture of attractions, events and cultural treasures. The relaxed, cosmopolitan citiy of Cairns is the gateway to Tropical North Queensland, the Reef and Gulf, the resort towns of Port Douglas and Mission Beach, and another world of nature, adventure and fine, fresh local food. The World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef is the most diverse coral reef system on earth. Spectacular diving and deepwater fishing lure seasoned enthusiasts from around the globe. The Reef is dotted with world-class island resorts. A hearty meal at an Outback pub, silver service at a reef island resort, a barbecue afloat on a luxury yacht, a grand feast at a country homestead, fish and chips at a beach café or the haute cuisine of a Gourmet Traveller Restaurant of the Year, Queensland is a banquet for the gourmet traveller. DIG IN! To book your Queensland holiday, call the Queensland Travel Centre on 13 88 33. Or visit <a href="http://www.queensland-holidays.com.au">queensland-holidays.com.au</a> |Paddock to plate ╤ Queensland renown Beef|5 000495|000231|20020202|20030115|032497_L.JPG||032497_M.JPG|Queensland. A tantalising landscape for the biggest appetite and the most jaded palate. With arguably the most vast and varied landscape in the country, Queensland’s gourmet travelling potential would wear down Odysseus, and have Bacchus calling for the bill. From the Outback to the beach, the rainforest to the Reef, the south-east capital to the Tropical North, Queensland is a banquet for the gourmet traveller. Spectacular locations, fresh local produce, fine local wines and a melting pot of cuisines served up by some of the country’s best chefs. Tourism is one of the state’s major industries and visitors are superbly catered for. A wealth of award-winning restaurants and world-class hotels and resorts in spectacular settings will have the epicurean feeling right at home. Many visit and never leave. Queensland serves up its own unique cuisine in a fusion of Asian and Mediterranean, home-grown and exotic, earth and sea, blue sky and sunshine. Much of the fine, fresh food you enjoy at restaurants around Australia comes from Queensland, from Moreton Bay Bugs to Bowen Mangoes, organic beef to wild barramundi. Brisbane’s bustling population of some 1.6 million supports a feast of fine restaurants that includes the Australian Gourmet Traveller Restaurant of the Year. The Gold and Sunshine Coasts have attracted some of the best chefs in the country. In fact, the Gold Coast has more restaurants per capita than any other region in Australia. The Sunshine Coast is cooking school and beachside restaurant heaven. The cooler South-East Queensland Country is famous for its vineyards, orchards, gardens, National Parks and oh-so-cosy B&Bs and grand homesteads. If you’re searching for the essence of Australia, you may well find it in The Queensland Outback,the home of Waltzing Matilda and the birthplace of QANTAS. A hearty meal at a homestead or Outback pub is a quintessentially Australian experience. The World Heritage listed Fraser Island is the world’s largest sand island and an ecological masterpiece. Hervey Bay provides the perfect getaway to explore this natural paradise where the whales hesitate to leave and the dolphins never do. Central Queensland entices meat and seafood gourmets to feast on "paddock to plate" and "sea to platter" while unwinding in luxurious secluded resorts. In the turquoise waters of the Whitsundays, you can choose from 70-something islands. Cast away on your own deserted island or visit just one of the many splendid resorts. Take a bareboat charter and explore them all for this is Australia's pleasure-boating capital. Townsville, a favorite getaway for holiday-makers, is an exciting mixture of attractions, events and cultural treasures. The relaxed, cosmopolitan citiy of Cairns is the gateway to Tropical North Queensland, the Reef and Gulf, the resort towns of Port Douglas and Mission Beach, and another world of nature, adventure and fine, fresh local food. The World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef is the most diverse coral reef system on earth. Spectacular diving and deepwater fishing lure seasoned enthusiasts from around the globe. The Reef is dotted with world-class island resorts. A hearty meal at an Outback pub, silver service at a reef island resort, a barbecue afloat on a luxury yacht, a grand feast at a country homestead, fish and chips at a beach café or the haute cuisine of a Gourmet Traveller Restaurant of the Year, Queensland is a banquet for the gourmet traveller. DIG IN! To book your Queensland holiday, call the Queensland Travel Centre on 13 88 33. Or visit <a href="http://www.queensland-holidays.com.au">queensland-holidays.com.au</a> |One of the many resort pools with spectacular views|6 000496|000231|20020202|20030115|037019_L.JPG||037019_M.JPG|Queensland. A tantalising landscape for the biggest appetite and the most jaded palate. With arguably the most vast and varied landscape in the country, Queensland’s gourmet travelling potential would wear down Odysseus, and have Bacchus calling for the bill. From the Outback to the beach, the rainforest to the Reef, the south-east capital to the Tropical North, Queensland is a banquet for the gourmet traveller. Spectacular locations, fresh local produce, fine local wines and a melting pot of cuisines served up by some of the country’s best chefs. Tourism is one of the state’s major industries and visitors are superbly catered for. A wealth of award-winning restaurants and world-class hotels and resorts in spectacular settings will have the epicurean feeling right at home. Many visit and never leave. Queensland serves up its own unique cuisine in a fusion of Asian and Mediterranean, home-grown and exotic, earth and sea, blue sky and sunshine. Much of the fine, fresh food you enjoy at restaurants around Australia comes from Queensland, from Moreton Bay Bugs to Bowen Mangoes, organic beef to wild barramundi. Brisbane’s bustling population of some 1.6 million supports a feast of fine restaurants that includes the Australian Gourmet Traveller Restaurant of the Year. The Gold and Sunshine Coasts have attracted some of the best chefs in the country. In fact, the Gold Coast has more restaurants per capita than any other region in Australia. The Sunshine Coast is cooking school and beachside restaurant heaven. The cooler South-East Queensland Country is famous for its vineyards, orchards, gardens, National Parks and oh-so-cosy B&Bs and grand homesteads. If you’re searching for the essence of Australia, you may well find it in The Queensland Outback,the home of Waltzing Matilda and the birthplace of QANTAS. A hearty meal at a homestead or Outback pub is a quintessentially Australian experience. The World Heritage listed Fraser Island is the world’s largest sand island and an ecological masterpiece. Hervey Bay provides the perfect getaway to explore this natural paradise where the whales hesitate to leave and the dolphins never do. Central Queensland entices meat and seafood gourmets to feast on "paddock to plate" and "sea to platter" while unwinding in luxurious secluded resorts. In the turquoise waters of the Whitsundays, you can choose from 70-something islands. Cast away on your own deserted island or visit just one of the many splendid resorts. Take a bareboat charter and explore them all for this is Australia's pleasure-boating capital. Townsville, a favorite getaway for holiday-makers, is an exciting mixture of attractions, events and cultural treasures. The relaxed, cosmopolitan citiy of Cairns is the gateway to Tropical North Queensland, the Reef and Gulf, the resort towns of Port Douglas and Mission Beach, and another world of nature, adventure and fine, fresh local food. The World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef is the most diverse coral reef system on earth. Spectacular diving and deepwater fishing lure seasoned enthusiasts from around the globe. The Reef is dotted with world-class island resorts. A hearty meal at an Outback pub, silver service at a reef island resort, a barbecue afloat on a luxury yacht, a grand feast at a country homestead, fish and chips at a beach café or the haute cuisine of a Gourmet Traveller Restaurant of the Year, Queensland is a banquet for the gourmet traveller. DIG IN! To book your Queensland holiday, call the Queensland Travel Centre on 13 88 33. Or visit <a href="http://www.queensland-holidays.com.au">queensland-holidays.com.au</a> |Brisbane╒s coffee scene is relaxed and unpretentious|7 000499|000232|20020202|20030115|ISLAND_L.JPG|Special offer ╤ $840 per person twin share|ISLAND_M.JPG|Hayman is the most northerly island of the Whitsunday group. It lies 28 kilometres from Shute Harbour and about 900 kilometres north of Brisbane. Visitors to Hayman relax in the natural beauty of a tropical paradise. Hayman Island Resort’s unique facilities are popular with conference groups and couples, from Australia and overseas. Hayman has won many tourism awards and was the first Australian resort to become a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. All rooms have magnificent views of the Whitsundays or the tropical landscaped gardens. Special offer - $840 per person twin share Package includes: <sum> three nights accommodation in a Palm Superior Room <sum> Full buffet breakfast daily in Azure Restaurant <sum> A three course dinner in La Trattoria Restaurant <sum> Use of all non-motorised watersports, tennis, squash and golf putting green Valid to 23 December 2002 Contact the Queensland Holiday Experts at the Queensland Travel Centre on 13 88 33. 17470 QLD |Whitsundays ╤ Hayman Island Resort|1 000500|000232|20020202|20030115|SUNSET_L.JPG|Special offer ╤ $660 per person twin share |SUNSET_M.JPG|Palazzo Versace is the realisation of an avant-garde hotel concept – combining design features from the opulent palaces of Europe and the classical architecture of Roman times with the highest level of décor and ambience created by Versace, Europe’s eminent Grand Couturier. The grand design of this 205 room hotel befits its breathtaking location on the Gold Coast's Broadwater. Personalised service attendants are available on request to cater to your requirements. It has the look, the feel, the culture of Versace – creating a mood of luxury and comfort. Special offer ╤ $660 per person twin share Package includes: <sum> three nights accommodation in a Superior Room <sum> Full buffet breakfast daily in Il Barocco Restaurant <sum> Rose petals (displayed on bed at turndown), oil burner, tea light candles, CD player and music, and bath salts in your room one evening. Valid to 24 December 2002 Contact the Queensland Holiday Experts at the Queensland Travel Centre on 13 88 33. 48834 QLD |Gold Coast ╤ Palazzo Versace|2 000501|000232|20020202|20030115|SLODGE_L.JPG|Special offer ╤ $1020 per person twin share|SLODGE_M.JPG|Silky Oaks Lodge and Healing Waters Spa is a beautiful private retreat. The Lodge is one of Australia's most exclusive resorts, situated high above the beautiful Mossman River and surrounded by one of the world's few remaining pristine rainforests, the World Heritage listed Daintree National Park. Contemporary-styled individual treehouse accommodation sits effortlessly into the landscape. Special offer ╤ $1020 per person twin share Package includes: <sum> three nights accommodation in a Treehouse <sum> Premium sparkling wine on arrival <sum> Tropical breakfast each morning <sum> Set four course dinner each evening <sum> Spa treatment to the value of $150 per person for use at the Healing Waters Spa Valid to 31 March 2003 Contact the Queensland Holiday Experts at the Queensland Travel Centre on 13 88 33. 96702 LOVE |Tropical North Queensland ╤ Silky Oaks Lodge |3 000503|000233|20020202|20030115|B2B194_L.JPG||B2B194_M.JPG|Stories add flavour to gourmet food and wine It’s hard to separate Tasmania’s gourmet food and cool-climate wine from the personalities and the stories that an island life cultivates. While the state has the services and convenience of major cities, its laid-back pace and relatively small population means that the personal touch is alive and well. Choose oysters fresh from the sea and shuck them with the help of an expert; rest on a wine barrel while the winemaker shares his passion for a favourite vintage; or chat with the cheesemaker. Tasmania’s temperate climate, unpolluted seas and fertile soils provide ideal conditions for crayfish, scallops or farmed Atlantic salmon and ocean trout; cheeses that make world headlines; mouthwatering berries, walnuts, handmade chocolate and fudge or specialist products like saffron, black truffles, mushrooms, honey from the World Heritage Area, and wasabi. With notable exceptions such as Pipers Brook, most of Tasmania’s 143 vineyards are boutique operations. The long growing season and a relatively dry ripening period between January and April makes the state ideally suited to the production of elegant, fruit-driven dry table wines such as pinot noir, chardonnay and riesling. Tasmania’s natural beauty is so rare that 20% of its landforms are on the World Heritage List. It is a refuge for abundant wildlife, including marsupials not found elsewhere. It is a landscape of rugged mountains and coastline, pristine beaches and hundreds of alpine lakes. Colonial settlement and 50 years of convict transportation and bushranging activities have left their mark. The state has some of the best-preserved historic villages in Australia. Tasmania is a perfect touring or short break holiday destination, with good highways and roads, a wealth of diversity, and short distances between major cities and points of interest. Tour the highlights around the state or settle into one region for a break and explore its depth. Access is faster and easier than ever. Daily Bass Strait sailings provide for visitors wanting the romance of a sea voyage and the convenience of bringing their own car on holiday. Two new ships, Spirit of Tasmania I and Spirit of Tasmania II, provide luxury suites, cabins and aircraft-style cruise seats for overnight crossings seven days a week, with cars traveling free for 45 weeks of the year. Tasmania is only an hour’s flight from Melbourne and a two-hour direct flight from Sydney. In addition to regular Qantas services to Tasmania, Virgin Blue Airlines flies into Hobart and Launceston. |Bushwalking in Wineglass Bay|1 000507|000234|20020202|20030115|B2C208_L.JPG|Two-night Wine & Spa Escape from $347* per person twin share.|B2C208_M.JPG|Two-night Wine & Spa Escape from $347* per person twin share. Enjoy a couple of days journeying around the beautiful Tamar Valley Wine Region near Launceston, sample award-winning cool-climate wines, and gourmet Tasmanian produce. Explore the heritage and creativity of the region with a visit to the new Inveresk Cultural Precinct or walk in the attractive grounds of Cataract Gorge, only minutes from the city centre. At the end of each day, relax in one of Launceston’s latest five star hotels. Hatherley House is a magnificent and elegant 1830s home that has been re-crafted into an intimate, contemporary, hip hotel. Includes: · 2 nights at Hatherley House, (superior room with spa) · A bottle of premium Tasmanian Wine and a Tasmanian cheese platter. · Tasmanian full gourmet breakfast served days 1 and 2 · (extra nights include hearty continental breakfast.) · A Tasmanian lavender memento · 2 days’ economy manual car hire Valid to 24 December 2002 *Conditions apply, subject to availability. Costs include GST, but exclude any other applicable taxes. Spring specials may apply during this period. Price is land content only. Code: D087. To book your rejuvenating holiday call 1800 003 363 or <a href="mailto:reservations@tourism.tas.gov.au">email reservations@tourism.tas.gov.au .</a> For more information on Tasmanian Short Break & Touring holidays <a href="http://www.discovertasmania.com/rejuvenate">visit www.discovertasmania.com/rejuvenate</a> |Dining at Daniel Alps at Strathlynn|1 000508|000234|20020202|20030115|TARACT_L.JPG|Two-night Wine & Spa Escape from $347* per person twin share|TARACT_M.JPG|Two-night Wine & Spa Escape from $347* per person twin share. Enjoy a couple of days journeying around the beautiful Tamar Valley Wine Region near Launceston, sample award-winning cool-climate wines, and gourmet Tasmanian produce. Explore the heritage and creativity of the region with a visit to the new Inveresk Cultural Precinct or walk in the attractive grounds of Cataract Gorge, only minutes from the city centre. At the end of each day, relax in one of Launceston’s latest five star hotels. Hatherley House is a magnificent and elegant 1830s home that has been re-crafted into an intimate, contemporary, hip hotel. Includes: <sum> 2 nights at Hatherley House (superior room with spa) <sum> A bottle of premium Tasmanian Wine and a Tasmanian cheese platter. <sum> Tasmanian full gourmet breakfast served days 1 and 2 <sum> A Tasmanian lavender memento <sum> (Extra nights include hearty continental breakfast.) <sum> 2 days economy manual car hire Valid to 24 December 2002. *Conditions apply, subject to availability. Costs include GST, but exclude any other applicable taxes. Spring specials may apply during this period. Price is land content only. Code: D087. To book your rejuvenating holiday call 1800 003 363 or <a href="mailto:reservations@tourism.tas.gov.au">email reservations@tourism.tas.gov.au .</a> For more information on Tasmanian Short Break & Touring holidays <a href="http://www.discovertasmania.com/rejuvenate">visit www.discovertasmania.com/rejuvenate</a> |Cataract Gorge, Launceston|2 000509|000234|20020202|20030115|B1C637_L.JPG|Salamanca Gourmet Break from $491* per person twin share|B1C637_M.JPG|Salamanca Gourmet Break from $491* per person twin share Salamanca Inn-All Suite Hotel is situated near all the Salamanca Place attractions. A host of sidewalk cafes, art and craft galleries and Salamanca’s famous Saturday Market are all within two minutes’ walk. Take a quick drive to the top of Mt Wellington and enjoy the stunning views over the city, journey through the Southern Tasmanian Wine Region sampling cool-climate wines and gourmet produce, or step back in time to the historic village of Richmond. Head southwards and enjoy a stroll through the treetops at the Tahune Forest Airwalk. There is more food and wine to be discovered as you explore. Includes: <sum> 2 nights’ accommodation at Salamanca Inn in a deluxe suite <sum> Full breakfast for days1 and 2. <sum> A Meadowbank lunch platter for 2 at the Meadowbank Vineyard <sum> A 3-course dinner for 2 at Salamanca Inn <sum> Complimentary pass to Tahune Forest Airwalk <sum> 4 dozen Barilla Bay Oysters to take home <sum> 2 days’ economy manual car hire Valid to 24 December 2002. *Conditions apply, subject to availability. Costs include GST, but exclude any other applicable taxes. Spring specials may apply during this period. This price is land content only. Code DO86 To book your rejuvenating holiday call 1800 003 363 or <a href="mailto:reservations@tourism.tas.gov.au">email reservations@tourism.tas.gov.au .</a> For more information on Tasmanian Short Break & Touring holidays <a href="http://www.discovertasmania.com/rejuvenate">visit www.discovertasmania.com/rejuvenate</a> |Salamanca Market, Hobart|3 000510|000234|20020202|20030115|_WELLI_L.JPG|Salamanca Gourmet Break from $491* per person twin share|_WELLI_M.JPG|Salamanca Gourmet Break from $491* per person twin share Salamanca Inn-All Suite Hotel is situated near all the Salamanca Place attractions. A host of sidewalk cafes, art and craft galleries and Salamanca’s famous Saturday Market are all within two minutes’ walk. Take a quick drive to the top of Mt Wellington and enjoy the stunning views over the city, journey through the Southern Tasmanian Wine Region sampling cool-climate wines and gourmet produce, or step back in time to the historic village of Richmond. Head southwards and enjoy a stroll through the treetops at the Tahune Forest Airwalk. There is more food and wine to be discovered as you explore. Includes: <sum> 2 nights’ accommodation at Salamanca Inn in a deluxe suite <sum> Full breakfast for days1 and 2. <sum> A Meadowbank lunch platter for 2 at the Meadowbank Vineyard <sum> A 3-course dinner for 2 at Salamanca Inn <sum> Complimentary pass to Tahune Forest Airwalk <sum> 4 dozen Barilla Bay Oysters to take home <sum> 2 days’ economy manual car hire Valid to 24 December 2002. *Conditions apply, subject to availability. Costs include GST, but exclude any other applicable taxes. Spring specials may apply during this period. This price is land content only. Code DO86 To book your rejuvenating holiday call 1800 003 363 or <a href="mailto:reservations@tourism.tas.gov.au">email reservations@tourism.tas.gov.au .</a> For more information on Tasmanian Short Break & Touring holidays <a href="http://www.discovertasmania.com/rejuvenate">visit www.discovertasmania.com/rejuvenate</a> |Hobart from Mt Wellington|4 000511|000234|20020202|20030115|B2C204_L.JPG|Island Indulgence from $841.00* per person twin share|B2C204_M.JPG|Island Indulgence from $841.00* per person twin share Are you after a relaxing break that lets you enjoy the essential Tasmania – wilderness, heritage, fine food and wine? Start your holiday in Hobart. Simply soak up the atmosphere of this historic waterfront city. Visit Freycinet National Park. Relax amid the sandy beaches, dramatic sea cliffs and temperate sunshine. Try an East Coast wine with some delicious local seafood. Gracious Launceston beckons. Spend some time discovering gorgeous gardens, colonial heritage, Tamar Valley wines and fine dining experiences. Discover majestic Cradle Mountain. Enjoy the abundant local wildlife. Succumb to a night of indulgence with fine Tasmanian food and wine. Includes: · 3 nights Hobart – Gattonside Heritage Accommodation · 1 night Coles Bay – Freycinet Lodge · 2 nights Launceston – Kurrajong House · 1 night Cradle Mountain Lodge · 8 days’ economy manual car hire. Valid for travel from 1 October to 24 December 2002 *Conditions apply, subject to availability. Costs include GST, but exclude any other applicable taxes. Spring specials may apply during this period. This package is land content only. Code: WA085 To book your rejuvenating holiday call 1800 003 363 or <a href="mailto:reservations@tourism.tas.gov.au">email reservations@tourism.tas.gov.au .</a> For more information on Tasmanian Short Break & Touring holidays <a href="http://www.discovertasmania.com/rejuvenate">visit www.discovertasmania.com/rejuvenate</a> |Oyster Bay oysters|5 000512|000234|20020202|20030115|ADLE_M_L.JPG|Island Indulgence from $841.00* per person twin share|ADLE_M_M.JPG|Island Indulgence from $841.00* per person twin share Are you after a relaxing break that lets you enjoy the essential Tasmania – wilderness, heritage, fine food and wine? Start your holiday in Hobart. Simply soak up the atmosphere of this historic waterfront city. Visit Freycinet National Park. Relax amid the sandy beaches, dramatic sea cliffs and temperate sunshine. Try an East Coast wine with some delicious local seafood. Gracious Launceston beckons. Spend some time discovering gorgeous gardens, colonial heritage, Tamar Valley wines and fine dining experiences. Discover majestic Cradle Mountain. Enjoy the abundant local wildlife. Succumb to a night of indulgence with fine Tasmanian food and wine. Includes: · 3 nights Hobart – Gattonside Heritage Accommodation · 1 night Coles Bay – Freycinet Lodge · 2 nights Launceston – Kurrajong House · 1 night Cradle Mountain Lodge · 8 days’ economy manual car hire. Valid for travel from 1 October to 24 December 2002 *Conditions apply, subject to availability. Costs include GST, but exclude any other applicable taxes. Spring specials may apply during this period. This package is land content only. Code: WA085 To book your rejuvenating holiday call 1800 003 363 or <a href="mailto:reservations@tourism.tas.gov.au">email reservations@tourism.tas.gov.au .</a> For more information on Tasmanian Short Break & Touring holidays <a href="http://www.discovertasmania.com/rejuvenate">visit www.discovertasmania.com/rejuvenate</a> |Cradle Mountain|6 000504|000233|20020202|20030115|B218___L.JPG||B218___M.JPG|Stories add flavour to gourmet food and wine It’s hard to separate Tasmania’s gourmet food and cool climate wine from the personalities and the stories that an island life cultivates. While the State has the services and convenience of major cities, its laidback pace and relatively small population means that the personal touch is alive and well. Choose oysters fresh from the sea and shuck them with the help of an expert; rest on a wine barrel while the winemaker shares his passion for a favourite vintage; or chat with the cheesemaker. Tasmania’s temperate climate, unpolluted seas and fertile soils provide ideal conditions for crayfish, scallops or farmed Atlantic Salmon and ocean trout; cheeses that make world headlines; mouthwatering berries, walnuts, handmade chocolate and fudge or specialist products like saffron, black truffles, mushrooms, honey from the World Heritage Area, and wasabi. With notable exceptions such as Pipers Brook, most of Tasmania’s 143 vineyards are boutique operations. The long growing season and a relatively dry ripening period between January and April makes the State ideally suited to the production of elegant, fruit-driven dry table wines such as pinot noir, chardonnay and Riesling. Tasmania’s natural beauty is so rare that 20% of its landforms are on the World Heritage List. It is a refuge for abundant wildlife, including marsupials not found elsewhere. It is a landscape of rugged mountains and coastline, pristine beaches and hundreds of alpine lakes. Colonial settlement and 50 years of convict transportation and bushranging activities have left their mark. The State has some of the best-preserved historic villages in Australia. Tasmania is a perfect touring or short break holiday destination, with good highways and roads, a wealth of diversity, and short distances between major cities and points of interest. Tour the highlights around the State or settle into one region for a break and explore its depth. Access is faster and easier than ever. Daily Bass Strait sailings provide for visitors wanting the romance of a sea voyage and the convenience of bringing their own car on holiday. Two new ships, Spirit of Tasmania I and Spirit of Tasmania II, provide luxury suites, cabins and aircraft-style cruise seats for overnight crossings seven days a week, with cars traveling free for 45 weeks of the year. Tasmania is only an hour’s flight from Melbourne and a two-hour direct flight from Sydney. In addition to regular Qantas services to Tasmania, Virgin Blue Airlines flies into Hobart and Launceston. |Kayaking near Port Arthur Historic Site|2 000505|000233|20020202|20030115|A1B148_L.JPG||A1B148_M.JPG|Stories add flavour to gourmet food and wine It’s hard to separate Tasmania’s gourmet food and cool climate wine from the personalities and the stories that an island life cultivates. While the State has the services and convenience of major cities, its laidback pace and relatively small population means that the personal touch is alive and well. Choose oysters fresh from the sea and shuck them with the help of an expert; rest on a wine barrel while the winemaker shares his passion for a favourite vintage; or chat with the cheesemaker. Tasmania’s temperate climate, unpolluted seas and fertile soils provide ideal conditions for crayfish, scallops or farmed Atlantic Salmon and ocean trout; cheeses that make world headlines; mouthwatering berries, walnuts, handmade chocolate and fudge or specialist products like saffron, black truffles, mushrooms, honey from the World Heritage Area, and wasabi. With notable exceptions such as Pipers Brook, most of Tasmania’s 143 vineyards are boutique operations. The long growing season and a relatively dry ripening period between January and April makes the State ideally suited to the production of elegant, fruit-driven dry table wines such as pinot noir, chardonnay and Riesling. Tasmania’s natural beauty is so rare that 20% of its landforms are on the World Heritage List. It is a refuge for abundant wildlife, including marsupials not found elsewhere. It is a landscape of rugged mountains and coastline, pristine beaches and hundreds of alpine lakes. Colonial settlement and 50 years of convict transportation and bushranging activities have left their mark. The State has some of the best-preserved historic villages in Australia. Tasmania is a perfect touring or short break holiday destination, with good highways and roads, a wealth of diversity, and short distances between major cities and points of interest. Tour the highlights around the State or settle into one region for a break and explore its depth. Access is faster and easier than ever. Daily Bass Strait sailings provide for visitors wanting the romance of a sea voyage and the convenience of bringing their own car on holiday. Two new ships, Spirit of Tasmania I and Spirit of Tasmania II, provide luxury suites, cabins and aircraft-style cruise seats for overnight crossings seven days a week, with cars traveling free for 45 weeks of the year. Tasmania is only an hour’s flight from Melbourne and a two-hour direct flight from Sydney. In addition to regular Qantas services to Tasmania, Virgin Blue Airlines flies into Hobart and Launceston. |Tahune Airwalk|3 000506|000233|20020202|20030115|ANKLIN_L.JPG||ANKLIN_M.JPG|Stories add flavour to gourmet food and wine It’s hard to separate Tasmania’s gourmet food and cool climate wine from the personalities and the stories that an island life cultivates. While the State has the services and convenience of major cities, its laidback pace and relatively small population means that the personal touch is alive and well. Choose oysters fresh from the sea and shuck them with the help of an expert; rest on a wine barrel while the winemaker shares his passion for a favourite vintage; or chat with the cheesemaker. Tasmania’s temperate climate, unpolluted seas and fertile soils provide ideal conditions for crayfish, scallops or farmed Atlantic Salmon and ocean trout; cheeses that make world headlines; mouthwatering berries, walnuts, handmade chocolate and fudge or specialist products like saffron, black truffles, mushrooms, honey from the World Heritage Area, and wasabi. With notable exceptions such as Pipers Brook, most of Tasmania’s 143 vineyards are boutique operations. The long growing season and a relatively dry ripening period between January and April makes the State ideally suited to the production of elegant, fruit-driven dry table wines such as pinot noir, chardonnay and Riesling. Tasmania’s natural beauty is so rare that 20% of its landforms are on the World Heritage List. It is a refuge for abundant wildlife, including marsupials not found elsewhere. It is a landscape of rugged mountains and coastline, pristine beaches and hundreds of alpine lakes. Colonial settlement and 50 years of convict transportation and bushranging activities have left their mark. The State has some of the best-preserved historic villages in Australia. Tasmania is a perfect touring or short break holiday destination, with good highways and roads, a wealth of diversity, and short distances between major cities and points of interest. Tour the highlights around the State or settle into one region for a break and explore its depth. Access is faster and easier than ever. Daily Bass Strait sailings provide for visitors wanting the romance of a sea voyage and the convenience of bringing their own car on holiday. Two new ships, Spirit of Tasmania I and Spirit of Tasmania II, provide luxury suites, cabins and aircraft-style cruise seats for overnight crossings seven days a week, with cars traveling free for 45 weeks of the year. Tasmania is only an hour’s flight from Melbourne and a two-hour direct flight from Sydney. In addition to regular Qantas services to Tasmania, Virgin Blue Airlines flies into Hobart and Launceston. |Franklin River|4 000479|000229|20020202|20030115|JESTIC_L.JPG|Enjoy a truly indulgent experience from just $310 per couple per night Sunday to Friday and $385 on Saturday nights.|JESTIC_M.JPG|The Mercure Grand Hotel Hydro Majestic epitomises the era of truly grand hotels. Built in high Edwardian style and decorated with beautiful sculptures, antiques and artworks, the fully restored heritage-listed hotel features cosy guest lounges and rich elegant furnishings. Enjoy a truly indulgent experience with overnight accommodation for two in a Valley View room, including a bottle of sparkling wine with chocolates and strawberries on arrival, a three-course scrumptious dinner in the Grand Ballroom, full buffet breakfast, and history tour. Indulgence Package priced from $310.00 per couple per night Sunday to Friday and $385.00 on Saturday nights. For bookings, phone 1300 65 65 65 or <a href="mailto:reservations@hydromajestic.com.au">email reservations@hydromajestic.com.au</a> Valid 1 October to 30 December 2002. Subject to availability. Conditions apply. |Mercure Grand Hotel Hydro Majestic Blue Mountains|2 000480|000229|20020202|20030115|HHOTEL_L.JPG|Enjoy a recipe for relaxation. Accommodation for two, choice of red or white wine on arrival and buffet breakfast from only $355 per couple per night.|HHOTEL_M.JPG|The Wentworth Sydney has long been the focal point of Sydney, hotel to the rich and famous, host to movie stars and politicians. Renowned as one of Sydney’s grandest hotels, we would like to invite you to enjoy a recipe in relaxation. Consisting of accommodation for two, your choice of red or white wine on arrival, buffet breakfast in the Garden Court Restaurant, valet parking, late checkout to 12 midday and a pair of complimentary monogrammed “His” and “Hers” bathrobes. All this for only $355 per couple per night. Our Executive Chef John Thurgood would also like to invite you to try his Egg Rolls Chinoise, so when you check in, just call us and we’ll have the dish delivered to your room – complete with the recipe card! For bookings, phone 1300 65 65 65 or <a href="mailto:H3665-RE@accor.com.au">email H3665-RE@accor.com.au</a> Valid 1 October to 15 December 2002. Subject to availability. Conditions apply. |The Wentworth Sydney, Managed by Sofitel ╤ Your Recipe for Relaxation |3 000481|000229|20020202|20030115|NGROOM_L.JPG|Includes Sofitel King room, three-course dinner for two in Café La and full buffet breakfast for $405 per couple per night. |NGROOM_M.JPG|Sofitel Melbourne is located at the Paris end of Collins Street and offers style, comfort and luxury with elegant décor and sweeping views of Melbourne’s Gardens, the Yarra River and Port Phillip Bay. The Sofitel Sunset package allows you to dine in style then retire to your luxuriously appointed room. Experience world class dining in Café La on the 35th floor while consuming the most talked about views in Melbourne. Savour a three-course dinner for two in Café La, complete with complimentary bottle of selected wine, then retire to your luxuriously appointed room and then awake to a sumptuous hot buffet breakfast the following morning. The Sofitel Sunset package includes overnight accommodation in a Sofitel King room, welcome bottle of Australian sparkling wine, 3 course dinner for two in Café La (including a bottle of selected wine), full buffet breakfast and valet car parking for $405 per couple per night. For reservations call 1 300 65 65 65 or <a href="mailto:reservations@sofitelmelbourne.com.au">email reservations@sofitelmelbourne.com.au</a> Valid 1 October until 30 December 2002. Subject to availability. Conditions Apply. |Sofitel Melbourne Sunset Package|4 000482|000229|20020202|20030115|IMAGE1_L.JPG|Prices start from $876 per person twin share. |IMAGE1_M.JPG|Cruise the Reef and Save Gourmet Travellers who want a small ship destination cruise to the Great Barrier Reef can take advantage of the special 20% discount on offer until 2003. On the cruise, passengers will have the opportunity to visit exotic island destinations and white sandy beaches, snorkel amongst a kaleidoscope of fish and spectacular reefs, discover giant clam gardens and stroll under towering rainforest canopies. The newly announced extension on the Great Barrier Reef getaways include the three, four and seven-night cruise packages. Travellers can book up until 31 March 2003 to enjoy the substantial savings. Prices start from $876pp twin share. Phone Captain Cook Cruises on (02) 9206 1144 or 1800 221 080 or <a href="mailto:reef@captaincook.com.au">email reef@captaincook.com.au</a> |Captain Cook Cruises|5 000483|000229|20020202|20030115|IMAGE2_L.JPG|Prices start from $876pp twin share. |IMAGE2_M.JPG|Cruise the Reef and Save Gourmet Travellers who want a small ship destination cruise to the Great Barrier Reef can take advantage of the special 20% discount on offer until 2003. On the cruise, passengers will have the opportunity to visit exotic island destinations and white sandy beaches, snorkel amongst a kaleidoscope of fish and spectacular reefs, discover giant clam gardens and stroll under towering rainforest canopies. The newly announced extension on the Great Barrier Reef getaways include the three, four and seven-night cruise packages. Travellers can book up until 31 March 2003 to enjoy the substantial savings. Prices start from $876pp twin share. Phone Captain Cook Cruises on (02) 9206 1144 or 1800 221 080 or <a href="mailto:reef@captaincook.com.au">email reef@captaincook.com.au</a>|Captain Cook Cruises|6 000484|000229|20020202|20030115|RESORT_L.JPG|This deluxe resort is just metres from beautiful Cable Beach ╤ 24 kilometres of pristine ivory sand overlooking the Indian Ocean.|RESORT_M.JPG|This deluxe resort is just metres from beautiful Cable Beach ╤ 24 kilometres of pristine ivory sand overlooking the Indian Ocean. Set in 26 acres of lush landscaped surrounds, with lakes, waterways and palm-lined paths, the resort has two landscaped pools and activities to suit any age group. These packages are land only; they include return transfers and three night’s accommodation. Price Details: Garden View Studio $294.90 pp Pool View Studio $361.80 pp Ocean View Studio $383.40 pp Superior Bungalow $442.50 pp Deluxe Bungalow $509.40 pp Prices are per person based on twin share Valid for stays to 31 March 2003 Call us on 02 9249 5444 / 1300 130 482 or visit us online at <a href="http://www.travel.com.au/info/broome.htm">www.travel.com.au/info/broome.htm</a>|Broome Break ╤ 3 Nights at Cable Beach Resort|7 000486|000229|20020202|20030115|LNOOSA_L.JPG|From $336 per person twin share|LNOOSA_M.JPG|Want to get away from it all and relax? Where better than the Sebel Resort in Noosa? The beautifully appointed suites are set in the heart of Hastings Street, with its many restaurants and boutiques. It’s a short walk to Main Beach and Noosa National Park from the Sebel Resort. Price Details: From $336 per person twin share Includes 2 nights‘ accommodation in a 1 bedroom suite, daily breakfast at Bistro C on Hastings Street, 1 hour massage per person, late checkout (subject to availability). Valid for stays to 15 December 2002 Call us on 02 9249 5444 / 1300 130 482 or visit us online at <a href="http://www.travel.com.au/info/noosa.htm">www.travel.com.au/info/noosa.htm</a> |The Sebel Resort Noosa ╤ 2 Night Deals|9 000267|000170|20020202|20030315|2HKG02_L.JPG|Hong Kong melds the cultures of East and West with an energy that’s unsurpassed in Asia. Here’s a guide to making the most of this vibrant city.|2HKG02_M.JPG|Alibi Bar Brasserie, 73 Wyndham St, phone 2167 1676. Managed by Australian expat Nichole Garnaut, this stylish bar/brasserie is the meeting spot for young professionals. The Annexx, 4th floor, California Entertainment Bldg, 34-36 D’Aguilar St, Central, phone 2877 9779. Elegant yet relaxed, this restaurant offers American dining with a welcome emphasis on light, fresh flavours. Aqua, 49 Hollywood Rd, Central, phone 2545 9889. A chic cafe in the trendy Soho area, where silvery walls create an enticing atmosphere. A good selection of Australian and Californian wines. Bistro Manchu, 33 Elgin St, Soho, phone 2536 9218. The food here is exceptional and includes an exotic menu of Manchurian specialties and a not-to-be-missed Chinese tea selection. California, Ground floor, California Tower, 30-32 D’Aguilar St, Central, phone 2521 1345. One of the most famous bars in Lan Kwai Fong. Film director Wong Kar Wai’s Chungking Express was shot on location here. Celestial Court Chinese Restaurant, Level 2, Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers, 20 Nathan Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, phone 2369 1111, ext 3991. The dim sum is an adventure in itself here. Champagne Bar, Grand Hyatt, 1 Harbour Rd, phone 2588 1234. Be transported back to 1920s France in this Parisian-style bar where more than 40 different Champagne styles are available. China Lan Kwai Fong, 17-22 Lan Kwai Fong, Central, phone 2536 0968. A dramatic interior, complete with aged paintwork, warm lighting, dark wood and antique Chinese furnishings, creates an elegant setting for authentic Chinese fare which includes regional delicacies from Guangdong, Sichuan, Beijing and Shanghai. Cinecittà, Starcrest Bldg, 9 Star St, Wan Chai, phone 2529 0199. A deceptively simple menu delivers cucina Romana at its best. City Hall Chinese Restaurant, 2nd floor, Lower Block, City Hall, Central, phone 2521 1303. A real touch of local colour and excellent dim sum. Be prepared to queue at weekends, when the place is besieged by locals. Drop, Basement, On Lok Mansion, 39-43 Hollywood Rd, Lan Kwai Fong, Central, phone 2543 8856. Slick and happening nightclub in the heart of Lan Kwai Fong. Start with a martini at the bar – there are more than 20 to choose from. Elgin, 38 Elgin St, Soho, phone 2810 5183. Featuring deft modern Australian cuisine and a super-chic ambience, Elgin could just as happily exist in Melbourne’s Little Bourke Street. Hugely popular. El Pomposo, 4 Tun Wo Ln, Central, phone 2869 7679. A tiny venue, but worth seeking out for its tapas-style dishes which are cooked with flair. Feather Boa, 38 Staunton St, Soho, phone 2857 7156. So small and exclusive, most locals aren’t even aware of its existence. When their antique furniture business fell into decline, the proprietors converted these premises into a bar, leaving most of the antiques in place. The result is both charming and very hip. Felix, The Peninsula Hong Kong, Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, phone 2920 2888. This exciting Philippe Starck-designed wonderland on top of the Peninsula Hotel is an absolute must-stop on any visit to Hong Kong. Start or finish your evening with a drink here, and take in the stunning views. Gaia, Ground floor, Grand Millennium Plaza, 181 Queens Rd, Central, phone 2167 8200. Refined Italian fare and an extensive wine cellar. Golden Bauhinia, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Golden Bauhinia Square, Wan Chai, phone 2582 7728. Awarded Gold with Distinction by Hong Kong’s 2001 Best of the Best Culinary Awards for its wonderful dim sum and poultry dishes. Ham Lok Yuen, 16-17 Hung Shing Ye Beach, Lamma Island, phone 2982 0680. This place is so renowned for its signature dish that nobody really knows its proper name, referring to it instead as “That Pigeon Restaurant”. Jimmy’s Kitchen, Ground floor, 1-3 Wyndham St, Central, phone 2526 5293. Devotees have flocked here since 1928 for corned beef, borscht and beef stroganoff. Kokage, Starcrest, 9 Star St, Wan Chai, phone 2529 6138. Top chef Bryan Nagao, formerly of Felix, uses the freshest ingredients to create innovative Western-influenced Japanese dishes. A sleekly designed, tranquil interior. Lao Ching Hing, Basement, Century Hong Kong Hotel, 238 Jaffe Rd, Wan Chai, phone 2598 6080. Famed for serving top Shanghai cuisine. Luk Yu Tea House, 26 Stanley St, Central, phone 2523 5464. People have frequented this beautiful tearoom since the 1930s. Lovely old-world atmosphere. Lung Wah Hotel, 22 Ha Wo Che St, Shatin, New Territories, phone 2691 1594. For something unusual, take a trip out to the New Territories and dine at this restaurant that specialises in delicious stocked pigeon (cooked in 50-year-old master stock) and deep-fried tofu. Mak’s Noodles, 77 Wellington St, Central, phone 2854 3810. Down-to-earth cafe serving some of the best soups and noodles in Hong Kong. The beef brisket and wonton dumplings are legendary. Man Ho, 3rd floor, JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, phone 2841 3853. The Cantonese seafood represents hotel dining at its best. Moongarden Teahouse, 5 Hoi Ping Rd, Causeway Bay, phone 2882 6878. Tucked away in a Causeway Bay back street, Moon Garden serves 70 different types of tea with zen-like deliberation. Sip by the carp pond to the strains of Oriental music. Tea appreciation courses are also offered. New Silk Road, 1st floor, Grand Millennium Plaza, 181 Queens Rd, Central, phone 2167 8118. The attraction here is the Xinjiang food and the live floor show featuring traditional dancers and musicians. One Fifth, 9 Star St, phone 2520 2515. Rub shoulders with the beautiful people at this nightclub that is unquestionably the place to see and be seen. One Harbour Road, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, phone 2588 1234. Impeccable Cantonese cuisine in five-star surroundings. Petrus, Island Shangri-La Hong Kong, Pacific Place, Supreme Court Rd, Central, phone 2820 8590. Plush haven that combines spectacular views (sky-high above Hong Kong’s harbour) with first-class food ranging from lobster medallions to honey-roasted squab. Petticoat Lane, 2 Tun Wo Lane, Soho, phone 2973 0642. Intimate, sumptuous and appealingly camp bar with a devoted and highly fashionable following. Phi-B Bar, Lower Basement, 79 Wyndham St, Central, phone 2869 4469. This tiny basement location is the place to head if you are young and beautiful. One of the hottest venues in town for funk, hip-hop and soul. Rainbow Seafood Restaurant, 16-20 & 23-24 First St, Sok Kwu Wan, Lamma Island, phone 2982 8100. A complimentary ferry ride takes you from Queen’s Pier to this cheap and cheerful venue on the bustling Sok Kwu Wan waterfront. Delicious fresh fish. Spring Deer, 42 Mody Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, phone 2366 4012. Big, bustling restaurant serving up excellent northern Chinese food, matched by invariably friendly and helpful service. Spring Moon, The Peninsula Hong Kong, Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, phone 2315 3160. The place for a special celebration, or for those in search of quintessential Cantonese cuisine. Spring Moon also offers one of the best selections of teas in the city. Tai Cheong Bakery, 32 Lyndhurst Tce, Central, phone 2544 3475. Chris Patten was a regular here when governor, coming for the best egg tarts in Hong Kong. T’ang Court, 1st floor, Great Eagle Hotel, 8 Peking Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, phone 2375 1130, ext 2250. Elegant decor and ambience. Extraordinary Cantonese banquets and seafood, for which it won Gold with Distinction in the 2001 Best of the Best Culinary Awards. Tasty Congee & Noodle Wuntun Shop, Ground floor, 21 King Kwong St, Happy Valley, phone 2838 3922. The name says it all – as did its 2001 Best of the Best Gold with Distinction Award. Troika, Ground floor, 26-30 Elgin St, Soho, Central, phone 2801 7839. Head here for authentic Russian dining, and a dollop of caviar with a vodka chaser. Tsui Hang Village Restaurant, Ground floor, Miramar Shopping Centre, 132 Nathan Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, phone 2376 2882. Succulent seafood dishes, especially crab, are the star turns at this award-winning restaurant. Victoria City Seafood Restaurant, 2nd floor, Sung Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, phone 2827 9938. The freshest fish cooked to perfection. Vong, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 5 Connaught Rd, Central, phone 2825 4028. Gold lights, marble sculptures and onyx-topped bars, plus excellent French-Asian food. V13, 13 Old Bailey St, Soho, phone 8208 1313. Serves every kind of specialty and flavoured vodka you can think of. Packed on weekends with glamorous 20-somethings. Wu Lung Congee & Wonton Noodle Shop, 49-51 Lee Tung St, Wan Chai, phone 2893 7721. The freshest prawns and perfect seasonings make for some of the best wonton you’ll find anywhere in town. Yan Toh Heen, Hotel Inter-Continental Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, phone 2313 2244. Delectable whole chicken dishes are a Hong Kong specialty, and few places do them better than Yan Toh Heen. Try the roasted Lung Kong chicken. Yee Tung Heen Chinese Restaurant, 2nd floor, The Excelsior Hong Kong, 281 Gloucestor Rd, Causeway Bay, phone 2837 6790. Many fabulous seafood dishes here that shouldn’t be missed, including five-flavoured crab. Yellow Frog, 35 Peel St, Soho, phone 2544 6432. This bar sells specialist dance music and DJ equipment. As a result, it’s hugely popular with the rave crowd. Some of the hottest house and trance in Hong Kong can be heard here. Ye Shanghai, Level 3, One Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, phone 2918 9833. Shanghai dishes served in very stylish, modern surrounds. Yung Kee Restaurant, 32-40 Wellington St, Central, phone 2522 1624. Goose is the specialty on the extensive menu of this three-storey restaurant, where the takeaway section offers more than 100 well-priced lunch boxes. Photography by Mark O’Meara|China Lan Kwai Fong|1 000262|000166|20020202|20030315|ANG_IS_L.JPG|It boasts both pristine natural beauty and great local produce. Here are some of the best places to experience Kangaroo Island’s bounty.|ANG_IS_M.JPG|Get close to Australian sea-lions at Seal Bay Conservation Park. Catch sunrise or sunset at Remarkable Rocks on the south-west coast and watch the wind-sculpted granite boulders turn golden. Go on an evening guided tour to see little penguins returning to their burrows at Kingscote and Penneshaw. Visit the lighthouses located on some of the island’s most spectacular coastline at Cape Willoughby, Cape de Coudic and Cape Borda. The guided tour of Cape Borda is well worth the trip. Explore by 4WD. Kangaroo Island Odysseys, PO Box 494, Penneshaw, SA 5222, phone (08) 8553 1311, fax (08) 8553 1294, website www.kiodysseys.com.au, offers one- to four-day personalised tours of the island. For further information about activities, contact Tourism Kangaroo Island, PO Box 336GT, Penneshaw, SA 5222, phone (08) 8553 1185, website www.tourkangarooisland.com.au.|Miles of coastline to explore|3 000291|000185|20020202|20030315|2KAN06_L.JPG|Renowned for its pristine natural beauty, Kangaroo Island also boasts an array of great local produce. These restaurants should whet your appetite.|2KAN06_M.JPG|Beaches Restaurant, Emu Bay Rd, Emu Bay, phone (08) 8553 5388. Open for dinner Fri-Sat (other nights by arrangement) and for lunch Sun only. Start your evening with drinks on the patio, then move into the lounge room – set up as a restaurant on the weekend. Cape Willoughby Café, Willoughby Rd via Penneshaw, phone (08) 8553 1333. Open for lunch Thu-Mon from 10am. Dinner by arrangement. Glorious views and great food. Roger’s Deli & Café, 76 Dauncy St, Kingscote, phone (08) 8553 2053. Open 7 days from 8am. A lively licensed cafe with alfresco dining. Wilderness Gourmet, South Terrace, Penneshaw, phone (08) 8553 1211. Innovative array of island produce, plus excellent coffee and smoothies. For further information about dining options, contact Tourism Kangaroo Island, PO Box 336GT, Penneshaw, SA 5222, phone (08) 8553 1185, website www.tourkangarooisland.com.au. Photography by Peter Fisher|Marron is an island specialty| 000246|000154|20020202|20030315|MARKETS.MOV|Play the video to join Longrain chef/co-owner Martin Boetz as he shops for Asian produce, then click “more info” for a city guide to specialty stores.|ARKETS_M.JPG|ADELAIDE Indian Spice Centre, Shops 6&7, 172 Glynburn Rd, Tranmere, phone (08) 8365 0266. Another store is located in Daw Park. Kuo Chi Oriental Supermarket, Shop 2, 88 Gouger St, Adelaide, phone (08) 8212 7130. BRISBANE Burlington Supermarket, Shop 27, Chinatown Mall, Fortitude Valley, phone (07) 3216 0828. Hong Lan Asian Food Supply, 56 Vulture St, West End, phone (07) 3844 4873. SB Korean Supermarts, 240 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley, phone (07) 3252 5658. Yuen’s Market Trading Co, 155 Wickham St, Fortitude Valley, phone (07) 3852 1283. Another store is located in Sunnybank. CANBERRA Asiana Flavours, 148 Bunda St, Canberra, phone (02) 6248 8688. Dickson Asian Grocery Shop, 16 Woolley St, Dickson, phone (02) 6249 7187. Saigon Asian Food Retail & Wholesale, 6 Cape St, Dickson, phone (02) 6247 4251. Southland Asian Food Supermarket, Southlands Shopping Centre, Mawson, phone (02) 6286 2759. Tees Asian Groceries, Belconnen Fresh Food Markets, Lathlain St, Belconnen, phone (02) 6251 7740. HOBART Chinese Emporium, 42 Main Road, Moonah, phone (03) 6228 9408. Spice World, 10 Bank Arcade, Hobart, phone (03) 6231 6270. W Chung Sing & Co, 28 Warwick St, Hobart, phone (03) 6234 5033, fax (03) 6234 5354, website www.chung.com.au. Wing & Co, 6 Russell Cres, Sandy Bay, phone (03) 6234 5887. MELBOURNE A1 Bakery, 643-645 Sydney Rd, Brunswick, phone (03) 9386 0440. Arora Spices, 7 Nicholson St, Brunswick East, phone (03) 9387 5541. Chan Phat Chinese Groceries, 162-164 Victoria St, Richmond, phone (03) 9429 4768. Footscray Market, Hopkins St, Footscray, phone (03) 9687 1205. Great Eastern Grocery, 185 Russell St, Melbourne, phone (03) 9663 3716. Suzuran Japanese Trading Co, 1025 Burke Rd, Camberwell, phone (03) 9882 2349. PERTH Canning Vale Markets, 280 Bannister Rd, Canning Vale, website www.perthmarket.com.au. Kongs Oriental Supermart, 9/88 Broadway, Nedlands, phone (08) 9386 1939. Another store is located at Joondanna. Kongs Trading, East Victoria Park, 784a Albany Hwy, phone (08) 9362 2817. Another store is located in Northbridge. Lucky Import & Export, 112 Brisbane St, Northbridge, phone (08) 9328 9262. Tran’s Emporium, 358 Newcastle St, Northbridge, phone (08) 9228 3099. SYDNEY BKK Food Market, Shop B14, 53 Park Rd, Cabramatta, phone (02) 9755 7303. Burlington Centre, Cnr Quay & Thomas Sts, Haymarket, phone (02) 9281 2777. Another store is located in Willoughby. Everspring Supermarket, 421-425 Sussex St, Haymarket, phone (02) 9211 2980. Foodtown Thai Kee Supermarket, Level 1, Room 101, 2a Quay St, Haymarket, phone (02) 9211 3844. Herbie’s Spices, 745 Darling St, Rozelle, phone (02) 9555 6035, fax (02) 9555 6037, website www.herbies.com.au. Moses Spice Centre, 514 Bunnerong Rd, Matraville, phone (02) 9311 0599. Pontip, 40-50 Campbell St, Haymarket, phone (02) 9211 2208. Tokyo Mart, Shop 27, Northbridge Plaza, Sailors Bay Rd, Northbridge, phone (02) 9958 6860. ||1 000340|000196|20020202|20030115|D_X-TYPE.MOV||X-TYPE_M.JPG|||1 000341|000197|20020202|20030115|_55_01_L.JPG||_55_01_M.JPG|Jaguar's new, compact saloon, the X-TYPE, combines a fresh performance spirit, handling agility and innovative technology with the luxury, craftmanship and refinement for which Jaguar is renowned. Equipped with a 2.1L, 2.5L or 3.0L version of Jaguar's supremely powerful 24-valve quad-cam V6. The X-TYPE sensually combines individuality and comfort with practicality and versatility. Beautifully crafted leather seats and bird's-eye maple veneer are fashioned with a contemporary touch to create a cabin that is both sensual and practical. 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However your account is not in default until 28 days after the issue date of that statement of account + some lounges and associated services may change and/or be subject to additional charges. ||1 000413|000207|20020202|20030115|SIMAGE_L.JPG|Join the Club and be Rewarded|SIMAGE_M.JPG|Join Diners Club and you will receive your choice of a $100 wine or dinner voucher. Choose wine from the Diners Club Connoisseur Collection or choose to dine out at the Hyatt Restaurant of your choice. To be eligible simply <a href="print:DCApWne1.gif:DCApWne2.gif">click here to print the application form</a> to join and receive the wine club voucher. The application form must be faxed back to us before 31 January 2003. Choose Wine Apply now to receive a $100 wine voucher for you to redeem from the Diners Club Connoisseur Selection. The Connoisseur Selection is dedicated to bringing you the best wines, at unbeatable prices to your doorstep with a 100% quality guarantee on all products. Apply now and receive a $100 Diners Club Connoisseur wine voucher. Offer valid to approved applications received by 31 January 2003.|$100 Wine Voucher|1 000415|000208|20020202|20030115|2_PACK_L.JPG|12 bottles for just $285.00 save $82.00 per dozen.|2_PACK_M.JPG|Wines of Distinction A selection brought together to create a showcase of some of the finest wines in the Country. Whether you are after a wine to compliment a quiet night in or something to get the party started, our wines of distinction can transform any moment into a perfect one. 12 bottles for just $285.00 save $82.00 per dozen. Whites Evans and Tate Two Vines Chardonnay 2001 Ferngrove Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2001 Piccarus Chardonnay 1999 Devils Lair 5th leg white blend 2001 Coldstream Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2001 Henschke Semillon 1999 Reds Hardy's Tintara Shiraz 1998 McWilliams Barwang Shiraz 1999 Edwards and Chaffey section 353 Cab/Sauv 1997 Seppelts Drumborgs Cab/Sauv 1998 Lillydale Cabernet Merlot 1998 Storm Ridge Pinot Noir 2000 |Exclusive Wine offer for Diners Club Members|1 000416|000208|20020202|20030115|ERCRAB_L.JPG||ERCRAB_M.JPG|Exclusive dining special for VIP Members</b? The Melbourne Oyster Bar and Seafood Restaurant is one of Melbourne's leading restaurants headed by a team of professionals who ensure that you receive only the freshest and best seafood, and service, available. As the name implies Michael Kadamani’s restaurant, opened in Melbourne in 1976, offers an abundant range of Australia’s freshest and most innovative seafood. In keeping with his innovative spirit Michael has recently launched the VIP Oyster Club. Log on to <a href="http://www.melbourneoysterbar.com.au">www.melbourneoysterbar.com.au</a> and join – It’s free –and you will receive special deals on lunch and dinner at Melbourne’s finest restaurants, invitations to exclusive wine tasting, a birthday gift, and a monthly newsletter. As a special offer all Diners Club Members who join the VIP Oyster Club and pay for their meal on their Diners Club card will receive 10% off the price of their meal. A fantastic offer for Diners Club Members – so now there is no excuse not to dine in one of Australia’s finest seafood restaurants. The Melbourne Oyster Bar and Seafood Restaurant is open for Lunch in the O Bar and Formal Dining Room from 12pm 'til 3pm Monday to Friday. Dinner is from 6pm 'til late 7 days a week. The restaurant is fully licensed with an extensive, well-chosen wine list. Melbourne Oyster Bar, 209 King Street Melbourne For Bookings phone 03 9670 1881|Exclusive dining special for VIP Members|2 000417|000208|20020202|20030115|SHOESA_L.JPG||SHOESA_M.JPG|Apply for an Additional Card and receive 3,000 Points* Give someone you care about a Diners Club Additional Card and for each Additional Card approved on your account before 31 December 2002 you will receive a bonus 3,000 Diners Club Rewards points.* With an extensive range of travel related benefits and acceptance at over 7.1 million locations around the globe, a Diners Club Additional Card lets your partner, family or friends take advantage of all the rewards of Diners Club membership. <a href="print:DCApExm1.gif:DCApExm2.gif">Click here to print the Additional Card application form</a> and fax back to 03 9805 4455. Apply before 31 December 2002, and take advantage of this special offer. You'll find sharing the benefits can be very rewarding. Or visit <a href="http://www.dinersclub.com.au">www.dinersclub.com.au</a> for further details. Things you should know: * Subject to approval of Diners Club Additional Card application. ** Your Diners Club account must be linked to the Diners Club Rewards program, paid within payment terms and conditions and otherwise in order for Diners Club Rewards points to be allocated. Rewards Points are earned, allocated and redeemed in accordance with the Diners Club Rewards Terms and Conditions. Please call 1300 360 060 or visit dinersclub.com.au. This offer is not available where other Diners Club Bonus Rewards points offers or promotions apply. Points once redeemed cannot be reversed.|Apply for an Additional Card and receive 3,000 Points*|3 000418|000209|20020202|20030115|ANDO~9_L.JPG|For the full range of Rewards visit www.dinersclub.com.au or call 1300 360 060.|ANDO~9_M.JPG|There’s travel to broaden the mind, weekend escapes to soothe the soul and exhilarating adventure holidays to set your pulse racing. Whether you’d like to organise your life electronically, shoot movies digitally or keep in shape physically there’s a wealth of choice in the Diners Club Rewards program. To find out more about our extensive range of Rewards <a href="http://www.dinersclub.com.au">visit dinersclub.com.au</a> or call 1300 360 060. ||1 000419|000210|20020202|20030115|LKMAN2_L.JPG|To redeem your Diners Club Rewards points call 1300 360 060.|LKMAN2_M.JPG|Redeem frequent flyer points with 10 international airlines* including Qantas Frequent Flyer points*, 6 international hotel reward programs, weekend escapes and adventure holidays, or select from a wide range of luxury items. Take advantage today. *You must be a member of the airline’s Reward Program to redeem Diners Club Rewards points for points in their program. Membership of the airline’s Reward Program is subject to their rules, terms and conditions. A joining fee may apply. Conversions must be in blocks of 2,000 Reward points. |Sony Mini Disc. Just one of the items available|1 000435|000211|20020202|20030115|ONDESK_L.JPG||ONDESK_M.JPG|Diners Club Products · Reward someone you care about with an Additional Card · Take control with Diners Club Credit Line · Take advantage of comprehensive travel insurance · Indulge your palate with Diners Club Connoisseur Selection <a href="http://www.dinersclub.com.au">Visit www.dinersclub.com.au</a> to find out more about the many benefits Diners Club membership has to offer or call our Customer Service Team any time of the day or night on 1300 360 060. ||1 000436|000212|20020202|20030115|NGBAGS_L.JPG||NGBAGS_M.JPG|From entrance to the Eiffel Tower to buying your weekly groceries at your local Coles Supermarket, your Diners Club Card is welcome at over 7.1 million locations worldwide. ||1 000420|000210|20020202|20030115|NTVIEW_L.JPG|Yarra Valley – Chateau Yering (VIC) 70,000|NTVIEW_M.JPG|Yarra Valley – Chateau Yering (VIC) 70,000 One nights accommodation in a luxurious River Suite. An a la carte dinner for two in the award winning Eleonore’s Restaurant. Two one hour relaxation massages. Breakfast the following morning in Sweetwater Café. A winery tour and tasting at the adjoing winery. Daily newspaper. |Weekend Away |2 000421|000210|20020202|20030115|ANDO~9_L.JPG|Champagne Hot Air Balloon Ride 36,500 (all states except NT & TAS)|ANDO~9_M.JPG|Champagne Hot Air Balloon Ride 36,500 (all states except NT & TAS) Time seems to stand still as you soar on this aerial nature walk...this is the unique sensation of ballooning. And when you come back to earth, a glass of champagne and a hearty breakfast will keep you feeling on top of the world. |Weekend Away|3 000422|000210|20020202|20030115|3SIZES_L.JPG|Samsonite ABS Trolly Case Cruisaire 41,000 – 61,000|3SIZES_M.JPG|Samsonite ABS Trolly Case Cruisaire 41,000 – 61,000 Skate wheels, recessed handle and double divider coat hanging facility. Choose from black or silver and sizes 55cm, 70cm or 77cm. |Travel Accessories|4 000423|000210|20020202|20030115|SAMS_L.JPG|Samsonite Streamline Beauty Case 12,500|TYCASE_M.JPG|Samsonite Streamline Beauty Case 12,500 Travel in style with this multi-compartment beauty case. With provision for bottles and a mirror you’ll arrive looking as fresh as when you took off. Available in black or beige. |Travel Accessories|5 000424|000210|20020202|20030115|CKOPT2_L.JPG|Go Travel Alarm Clock 6,000|CKOPT2_M.JPG|Go Travel Alarm Clock 6,000 Fold away travel alarm clock. Includes date, time and temperature, it even has a black ice warning! |Travel Accessories|6 000425|000210|20020202|20030115|dincan_L.jpg|Canon Elph Z3 Camera 40,000|dincan_M.jpg|Canon Elph Z3 Camera 40,000 Ideal for anyone who demands high style and high quality. Super sleek and ultra compact, advanced APS features including a large luminated LCD panel and a high quality Canon 2.3x zoom lens.|Hi-Tech|7 000426|000210|20020202|20030115|LKMAN2_L.JPG|Sony Mini Disc Walkman 93,500|LKMAN2_M.JPG|Sony Mini Disc Walkman 93,500 Compact design, rechargeable battery and mini disc long play up to 360 minutes makes this the perfect walkman for those on the go |Hi-Tech|8 000427|000210|20020202|20030115|PALM_L.JPG|Palm m500 Handheld 82,000|PALM_M.JPG|Palm m500 Handheld 82,000 |Business|9 000428|000210|20020202|20030115|ODUCTS_L.JPG|Filofax Personal 34,000 A5 size 50,000|ODUCTS_M.JPG|Filofax Personal 34,000 A5 size 50,000 |Business|10 000429|000210|20020202|20030115|PLEBAG_L.JPG|Wilson Tennis Set 27,000|PLEBAG_M.JPG|Wilson Tennis Set 27,000 Includes Tennis Bag, Racquet and Balls. |Sports|11 000430|000210|20020202|20030115|ANSER2_L.JPG|Ping Anser 2 Stainless Steel Putter 26,300|ANSER2_M.JPG|Ping Anser 2 Stainless Steel Putter 26,300 Available in different lengths to provide you with a putter to meet your own specific requirements |Sports|12 000431|000210|20020202|20030115|diwin2_L.JPG|Diners Club Connoisseur "Winemakers Choice Super Delux" 35,000|diwin2_M.JPG|Diners Club Connoisseur "Winemakers Choice Super Delux" 35,000 Taylors St Andrews Cabernet Sauvignon 1996; Maurice O’Shea Shiraz 1996; Primo Amerone 1997; Peter Lehman Mentor 1996; Katnook Cabernet Sauvignon 1998; D’Arenberg Coppermine Rd Cabernet Sauvignon |Diners Club Connoisseur|13 000432|000210|20020202|20030115|dinewi_L.jpg|Diners Club Connoisseur "Winemakers Gourmet Hamper" 17,800|dinewi_m.jpg|Diners Club Connoisseur "Winemakers Gourmet Hamper" 17,800 Fully insulated and durable cooler bag and picnic set for four people. |Diners Club Connoisseur|14 000433|000210|20020202|20030115|ALOGOS_L.JPG|Movie passes 3,000 – 7,000|ALOGOS_M.JPG|Movie passes 3,000 – 7,000 Choose from Hoyts, Greater Union/Village Movie passes or enjoy the latest blockbuster viewing the latest blockbuster at Hoyts La Premiere or Village/Greater Union/Birch Carroll & Coyle Gold Class Cinemas |Enjoyment |15 000434|000210|20020202|20030115|LLOGOS_L.JPG|Vouchers 11,900 = $100 6,050 = $50|LLOGOS_M.JPG|Vouchers 11,900 = $100 6,050 = $50 Give a gift or indulge yourself with a $100 or $50 gift voucher from any of the following: David Jones, Myer/Grace Bros, Oroton, Officeworks, Polo Ralf Lauren and Diners Club Connoisseur to name a few. |Enjoyment |16 000305|000192|20020202|20030115|LOUNGE_L.JPG||LOUNGE_M.JPG|When you join The Qantas Club, you will have somewhere quiet to go before each flight. A comfortable retreat where you can relax, or keep working, in select company. Enjoy our global network of Qantas Club and associated lounges whenever you fly Qantas. You may also be able to access partner lounges worldwide when you fly with Qantas Club partner airlines, British Airways, American Airlines® and US Airways. Enter a world of exclusive privileges and services to help you make the most of every journey. <a href="https://www.qantas.com.au/fflyer/dyns/qantasclub/joinqc">Click here to apply today.</a> Over 250 lounges to relax in worldwide. Whenever you travel, go somewhere quiet before each flight. As a member, you may enter Qantas Club, partner airline and associated lounges worldwide when your next flight the same day is with the applicable airline. These lounges include British Airways lounges (Terraces and Executive Club lounges), American Airlines® Admirals Club lounges and US Airways Club lounges. So wherever you travel, you’re likely to find a warm welcome. Earn points towards Award flights. As a member of The Qantas Club, you also receive complimentary* membership in the Qantas Frequent Flyer program. The more you fly, the more you will be rewarded when you travel on Qantas, as well as on eligible flights of our oneworld™ alliance and program partners. You can also earn and redeem Frequent Flyer points on many products and services offered by our airline and non-airline partners. *Normally $A82.50, GST inclusive. New Zealand $50. Outside these countries there is no fee for joining the Qantas Frequent Flyer program.|THE QANTAS CLUB. YOUR FIRST DESTINATION, EVERY TIME.|1 000299|000191|20020202|20030115|SHIRES_L.JPG||SHIRES_M.JPG|Get more out of every day. Apply now. When you become a Qantas Frequent Flyer, you can: · Earn points every day on flights, shopping, hotel stays, car rentals, and thousands of other products and services you want and probably already use. · Use points for Award flights and upgrades, hotel stays and car rentals. · Enjoy genuine discounts, bonus points and special offers on a huge range of everyday products and services - as well as on major purchases. Then, to help you get the most out of membership, there’s: · A minimum 1,000 points every time you fly on eligible Qantas flights - guaranteed. · No expiry of points for active members. · Higher points earning rates and complimentary Qantas Club membership for our most frequent flyers.|MORE REWARDS, THE MORE YOU FLY. THAT╒S THE SPIRIT.|1 000324|000194|20020202|20030115|_PERRY_L.JPG||_PERRY_M.JPG|Our philosophy: Qantas and Rockpool have now worked together for five years creating the Business and First menus domestically and internationally. Rockpool's philosophy is that 'the cornerstone of good cooking is to source the finest produce'. This philosophy is carefully followed through all Qantas menus across the network. Quality seasonal produce is used to create dishes that capture diverse flavours and regional inspirations. We spend time in each catering centre around the world discussing who are the finest suppliers in the city and we try to source the best bread, cheese, fruit and salad from each port. These are the cornerstones of each menu, and we try to make them as fresh, vibrant and in season as possible. Another important element is instilling in our crew a real appreciation for the food and an understanding of how to cook it and serve it. A new focus on wine. Qantas has a new philosophy for wine selection. In the past, our wine was selected by a judging panel, with wines being submitted by companies that wished to become involved. This is the same process that all airlines in the world go through. We thought a better approach is to work with our customers to identify the most sought after wines and then establish long term partnerships with these wineries thus ensuring only the highest quality brands are served on board. This is proving to be very exciting as we are seeing more change and more quality flowing through the list. Neil Perry|NEIL PERRY|1 000311|000193|20020202|20030115|RHRRGB_L.JPG|Why not relax and shop in the air, instead of rushing around on the ground?|RHRRGB_M.JPG|Why not relax and shop in the air, instead of rushing around on the ground? Choose from some of the finest quality jewellery, watches and electronics, latest release fragrances, toys, liquor, make-up and cosmetics - as well as accessories from world famous names in fashion and design. By visiting qantas.com you can view our entire range of over 100 great value items and then, when you’re airborne, you can make the purchases from the comfort of your seat. But for now, sit back, relax and view just a sample of the products available next time you fly.|THE QBOUTIQUE MAGAZINE|1 000312|000193|20020202|20030115|SHRRGB_L.JPG|$A325|SHRRGB_M.JPG|JEWELLERY $A325 Valued at $A660. New On Board Beautifully designed 18ct yellow gold earrings with .05 carat Argyle diamonds, set in white gold bezel. These earrings make a perfect set with the South Sea Pearl Pendant. Exclusive from Nicola Cerrone, Australia’s leading jeweller.|ARGYLE DIAMOND EARRINGS BY CERRONE.|2 000313|000193|20020202|20030115|MHRRGB_L.JPG|$A395|MHRRGB_M.JPG|JEWELLERY $A395 Valued at $A780. Beautifully designed 18ct yellow gold pendant with 11-12mm South Sea Pearl and 0.05 Argyle diamond on an 18ct gold chain. Exclusive from Nicola Cerrone, Australia’s leading jeweller with over 40 national and international awards. Most recently, a prestigious 1998 De Beers Diamonds International Award.|SOUTH SEA PEARL AND DIAMOND PENDANT BY CERRONE.|3 000314|000193|20020202|20030115|AHRRGB_L.JPG|$A65|AHRRGB_M.JPG|FRAGRANCES $A65 Recommended Retail $A89. New On Board An elegant signature of seduction and masculinity, through a fresh and sensual fragrance.|ARMANI MANIA EDT 50ML SPRAY.|4 000315|000193|20020202|20030115|LHRRGB_L.JPG|$A115 |LHRRGB_M.JPG|FRAGRANCES $A115 Exclusive to Qantas A timeless classic. A sophisticated fragrance for the woman who is naturally elegant, modern and feminine. Non-refillable.|CHANEL NO.5 EAU DE TOILETTE SPRAY. 100ML|5 000316|000193|20020202|20030115|SHRR11_L.JPG|$A200|SHRR11_M.JPG|ACCESSORIES $A200 Recommended Retail $A297. Characterised by the geometric G logo, these sunglasses personify Gucci style. Made in Italy from patented OPTYL plastic and with lenses assuring 100% UV protection.|GUCCI SUNGLASSES.|6 000317|000193|20020202|20030115|NHRRGB_L.JPG|$A235|NHRRGB_M.JPG|ACCESSORIES $A235 Recommended Retail $A350. The Meisterstück range is classic, elegant and prestigious. This jet black resin pen has 23.5ct gold-plated engravings and a stainless steel rollerball tip.|MONTBLANC MEISTERSTåCK CLASSIQUE ROLLERBALL PEN.|7 000318|000193|20020202|20030115|5HRRGB_L.JPG|$A750|5HRRGB_M.JPG|ELECTRONICS $A750 Recommended Retail $A999. New On Board The new Palm™ m515 handheld is the ultimate business companion, with colour display, intuitive Palm OS® 4.1 and double the memory of other Palm™ handhelds.|PALM¬ M515.|8 000319|000193|20020202|20030115|PHRRGB_L.JPG|$A575|PHRRGB_M.JPG|ELECTRONICS $A575 Recommended Retail $A699. New On Board You get it all with the LS420 digital camera. It’s 2.1 MP of pocket-sized power that’s just right for the picture taker on the go. And with Kodak aspheric, all-glass lens, and continuous 3X digital zoom, it will get you close to the action. And isn’t that the best place to be.|KODAK LS420.|9 000320|000193|20020202|20030115|RHRR12_L.JPG|$A25|RHRR12_M.JPG|QANTAS GIFTS $A25 Exclusive to Qantas This loveable famous Australia cartoon character in a bomber jacket. Join Kiki and Riki koala in their magical adventures around Australia with a free comic.|RIKI KOALA GOES FLYING.|10 000321|000193|20020202|20030115|EHRRGB_L.JPG|$A25|EHRRGB_M.JPG|QANTAS GIFTS $A25 Exclusive to Qantas Now things can really take off as you use your computer. This exclusive computer mouse in Qantas livery is an ideal gift for adults or children. It also comes with a special landing strip mouse pad.|QANTAS AEROMOUSE.|11 000322|000193|20020202|20030115|EHRR13_L.JPG|$A95|EHRR13_M.JPG|LIQUOR $A95 Size Not Available in Australian Market. Blended from a selection of the rarest and oldest malts, Johnnie Walker Blue Label is a brand of exceptional taste and quality.|JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL GIFT BOX. 200ML|12 000323|000193|20020202|20030115|LHRR14_L.JPG|$A30|LHRR14_M.JPG|LIQUOR $A30 Recommended Retail $A52.99. The number one premium Scotch whisky. A blend of the finest malt and grain Scotch whiskies – all aged in oak for a minimum of 12 years.|CHIVAS REGAL SCOTCH WHISKY. 700ML|13 000298|000190|20020202|20030115|QANTAS.MOV||QANTAS_M.JPG||I STILL CALL AUSTRALIA HOME|1 000326|000194|20020202|20030115|EDTUNA_L.JPG|From our International First menus. |EDTUNA_M.JPG|800g piece of fresh tuna, cut into 2cm thick slices 2 cups baby rocket leaves, tossed in a little olive oil and lemon juice Roasted Capsicum Salsa 1kg red capsicums 1kg yellow capsicums Olive oil 50g chopped Spanish onion 100g Ligurian olives 20g baby salted capers, rinsed 1§ tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 25ml lemon juice ¬ cup extra virgin olive oil Heat a lightly oiled heavy based frying pan and seal tuna quickly on both sides. Cut steaks into 45g pieces. The tuna should still be rare in the centre and moist. For roasted capsicum salsa, toss capsicums in a little olive oil, place in a roasting pan and roast at 200C for 40-45 minutes or until skin blisters and blackens. Do not overcook or flesh will discolour. Transfer capsicum to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, stand for 10 minutes or until slightly cooled, then peel. Cut capsicums in half and remove seeds. You should have about 450g roasted capsicum flesh for this recipe. Cut roasted capsicum flesh into 1cm dice. Combine diced capsicum with remaining ingredients and season to taste with sea salt and cracked black pepper. Place rocket and tuna on a plate and spoon capsicum salsa over tuna. Serve immediately. Serves 8. From our International First menus. |TUNA & ROCKET SALAD WITH ROASTED CAPSICUM SALSA |3 000327|000194|20020202|20030115|OGHURT_L.JPG|From our International First menus. |OGHURT_M.JPG|8 x 500g fresh spatchcocks Chermoula 2 large cloves of garlic, chopped 40g fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves (about 1 cup) 50g fresh coriander leaves (about 1 cup and 2 tablespoons) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2§ teaspoons ground cumin 2§ teaspoons ground sweet paprika 2§ teaspoons ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground chilli powder (Sahib’s Choice brand) 175ml extra virgin olive oil Mint Couscous 1 teaspoon jasmine tea leaves 100g dried currants 80g unsalted butter, chopped 1§ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 500g couscous 1 tablespoon preserved lemon, pulp removed and cut into julienne 2 teaspoons sea salt 60g (¤ cup) flaked almonds, toasted 200g seeded, chopped ripe vine-ripened tomatoes 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh mint Coriander Yoghurt 2 tablespoons coriander leaves 2 teaspoons mint leaves 2 teaspoons lemon juice § teaspoon chopped garlic cloves 400g plain Greek style yoghurt 1 teaspoon sea salt For chermoula, process all chermoula ingredients and 1 teaspoon sea salt in a food processor until a paste forms. Debone spatchcock by cutting along both sides of backbone; discard backbone. Using a sharp knife, remove rib cage and breastbone, keep legs intact. Cut spatchcock in half lengthwise, then cut both wings off at the first joint and discard. Remove legs at the joint. Then separate the breast from the thigh piece. Combine spatchcock pieces and chermoula in a large flat dish and toss well to coat in marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain off any excess marinade and discard. Heat a lightly oiled frying pan and seal spatchcock on all sides, place in a large roasting pan and roast at 180C for about 20 minutes or until spatchcock is cooked through and tender. For mint couscous, combine tea leaves and 1 cup boiling water in a teapot, stand for 30 minutes for flavours to infuse, then strain. Combine strained tea and currants in a large bowl, cover and stand for 2 hours. Drain currants and discard tea. Combine butter, oil and 500ml boiling water in a large bowl and stir until butter is melted. Then stir in couscous, cover with foil and stand for 2 minutes. Using a fork, fluff couscous to separate the grains. Transfer couscous to a muslin lined steamer. Cover steamer and cook over boiling water for about 20 minutes or until grains are tender and cooked through. Transfer to a bowl and stir in drained currants and remaining ingredients. For coriander yoghurt, process herbs, lemon juice and garlic in a food processor until chopped. Combine yoghurt, salt and a pinch white pepper in a bowl, add herb mixture and mix until well combined. Place couscous on a plate, top with 3-4 spatchcock pieces and finish with a dollop of coriander yoghurt. Serves 12-16. From our International First menus. |HERB & SPICE-CRUSTED SPATCHCOCK WITH MINT COUSCOUS|4 000328|000194|20020202|20030115|RUMBLE_L.JPG|From our International First menus. |RUMBLE_M.JPG|30g ground almonds Good quality vanilla bean ice-cream, to serve Pastry Cases 225g (1§ cups) plain flour 2 tablespoons icing sugar mixture 100g unsalted butter, chopped 1 egg (50g) Apple Filling 1.6kg green apples 80g caster sugar 60ml water 90g raisins, roughly chopped ¬ teaspoon ground cinnamon Crumble Topping 140g unsalted butter, chopped 100g plain flour 60g light brown sugar 80g ground almond meal 40g desiccated coconut For pastry cases, process flour, icing sugar and butter in a food processor until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add egg and process until mixture just comes together. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, then shape into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Cut dough into 6 pieces and roll out each piece until 3mm thick. Line six 10cm tart tins with removable bases with pastry and trim edge. Line pastry with baking paper and fill with dried beans or rice. Bake blind at 180C for 10 minutes, then remove paper and beans and bake for another 5-8 minutes or until pastry cases and dry and golden. Cool. For apple filling, peel apples, core, and cut each apple into 16 wedges. Combine apple, sugar and ¬ cup water in a large saucepan and simmer, covered for about 10 minutes or until apples are soft. Drain off any excess liquid. Then stir in raisins and cinnamon. For crumble topping, using fingertips, rub butter into flour until well incorporated and mixture resembles breadcrumbs, add remaining ingredients and mix until mixture is crumbly and butter is thoroughly blended. Cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes or until firm. Divide ground almonds evenly between each tart case and spread over base. Divide apple mixture evenly among tart cases. Then sprinkle crumble topping over the apple filling to give a rustic crumble effect. Place tart cases on an oven tray and bake at 200C for about 20 minutes or until topping is browned and cooked through. Remove from tins and stand for 5 minutes before carefully removing from tins. Serve warm topped with a spoonful of vanilla bean icecream. Serves 6. From our International First menus.|APPLE CRUMBLE TART WITH VANILLA BEAN ICE-CREAM|5 000325|000194|20020202|20030115|ASFOOD_L.JPG|From our International First menus. |ASFOOD_M.JPG|1kg small green zucchini ¬ cup extra virgin olive oil 4-5 cloves of garlic, finely chopped ¬ cup packed basil leaves, chopped 3 cups chicken stock ¬ cup pouring cream 1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley 50g finely grated parmesan Crème fraöche, finely chopped sautéed zucchini and shaved parmesan, to serve Cut zucchini lengthwise into quarters, then into 1cm pieces. Heat extra virgin olive oil in a heavy based saucepan, add garlic, basil, chopped zucchini and 1 teaspoon sea salt. (or to taste), and cook over low heat for 10 minutes or until zucchini is lightly browned and very soft. Add chicken stock and simmer over medium heat for 8 minutes. Process zucchini mixture, in batches, until smooth, then return to saucepan. Adjust seasoning to taste with a little sea salt and cracked black pepper. Stir in cream, parsley and parmesan and cook over medium heat until heated through; do not boil. Ladle soup among 6 warm bowls, top with a spoonful of crème fraöche, sprinkle with sautéed zucchini and scatter with a little shaved parmesan. Serve immediately. Serves 6. From our International First menus. |ITALIAN-STYLE ZUCCHINI & PARMESAN SOUP|2 000300|000191|20020202|20030115|CHWIDE_L.JPG||CHWIDE_M.JPG|Award flights. Let your points fly you around the world. You can redeem points not only for Qantas flights, but also for eligible oneworld™ alliance airline and partner airline flights too.* For example, based on return Qantas Economy Class travel: · 20,000 points will fly you between Sydney and Melbourne · 50,000 points will fly you between Adelaide and Hong Kong · 110,000 points will fly you between Brisbane and London Simply accrue enough points in your account, then book your Award flight online or over the phone. Please note, the number of seats available for Award bookings is limited. These depend on the flight, date, season and destination. We recommend you book well in advance and have some alternative dates ready. Should your desired Award flight not be available, please check again as additional seats may be released closer to departure. *Route restrictions apply and certain partner airline flights are excluded. All ticket taxes and airport-related charges are the personal responsibility of the member. International and domestic upgrades. With as few as 3,000 points, you can reward yourself with an upgrade on an eligible international or domestic Qantas flight.^ Please note, the number of seats available for upgrades is limited. ^Valid only on Qantas-operated flights with a Qantas flight number. Upgrades will only be available if seats in the relevant cabin class are available in Award booking classes. For full flight upgrade booking and cancellation details, see your Benefits Guidebook or call the Qantas Frequent Flyer Service Centre. Hotel stays and car rentals. Redeem points for stays with selected popular partner hotel groups, and for car rentals throughout Australia. More savings. More benefits. More points. Qantas Frequent Flyers also enjoy everyday discounts and regular special offers on a wealth of useful products and services. Along with regular bonus points, product upgrades and more, it’s just another way we thank you for your loyalty.|REWARDS THAT╒LL MAKE YOUR DAY|2 000301|000191|20020202|20030115|EWAVES_L.JPG||EWAVES_M.JPG|It’s easy to earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points every day. In so many ways. Every time you fly on eligible flights and fare types with Qantas, a oneworld™ alliance airline or a partner airline.* Every time you shop or pay bills. Take out a loan. Rent a car. Stay at a hotel. And the list goes on and on. When you’re flying. Naturally, you’ll earn points by flying - at least one point for every mile you fly on eligible flights with Qantas, a oneworld alliance airline or a partner airline.* And with our Minimum Points Guarantee per eligible Qantas flight,^ plus higher points earning rates for our more frequent flyers, that’s only the beginning. See Making the most of your membership. *Fare type and route restrictions apply to the earning of points on certain oneworld alliance and partner airline flights. See your Benefits Guidebook or call the Qantas Frequent Flyer Service Centre for details. ^On flights with a Qantas flight number only. When you’re not flying. Qantas Frequent Flyers don’t stop earning when they’re on the ground. With a huge range of program partner products and services to choose from, you can earn at home, and often overseas, every time you: · Spend on a credit card · Stay at a hotel · Rent a car · Take out a mortgage or personal loan · Exchange money · Arrange travel insurance · Buy wine or flowers · Book theatre and other entertainment tickets Plus there are many more ways to earn extra points.|EARNING╒S EASY|3 000302|000191|20020202|20030115|EFIELD_L.JPG||EFIELD_M.JPG|The Qantas Frequent Flyer program was designed with members in mind. There are many benefits you can enjoy now, plus privileges you can look forward to. Here are some of the program features you will value most: · A minimum 1,000 points per eligible one-way Qantas Economy Class flight (or 1,250 points for Business and First Class flights^) - guaranteed Discount Economy travel earns the same points as Full Economy Points bonuses for Business and First Class travel · Upgrades on eligible Qantas domestic and international flights by using Qantas Frequent Flyer points or Upgrade credits · Global advantages of the oneworld™ alliance · No expiry of points for active members · On-line member services at qantas.com, including Award bookings, special online airfare offers, personal account management and much more · A newsletter and email alerts to keep you up to date with partner offers and travel exclusives Plus, we recognise our most frequent flyers with three levels of membership - Silver, Gold and Platinum - above the entry level of Bronze. The more you fly on eligible flights* and fare types with Qantas, oneworld alliance airlines and our other partner airlines, the more points you can earn and the sooner you will enjoy even greater privileges. *Fare type and route restrictions apply to the earning of points on certain oneworld alliance and partner airline flights.|MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP|4 000304|000191|20020202|20030115|LOWERS_L.JPG||LOWERS_M.JPG|If you’re an Australian resident, a once-only joining fee is all you need to pay to begin earning rewards.* Points can even be awarded for flights taken up to 30 days before the date your membership application is received. *The once-only membership fee for joining the Qantas Frequent Flyer program does not apply to customers who reside outside Australia or New Zealand. <a href="print:QFFform1.gif:QFFform2.gif">Print</a> the application form and fax or mail to: Fax (03) 8696 2393 Qantas Frequent Flyer GPO Box 4357 Melbourne Vic. 3001 or fill in the <a href="https://www.qantas.com.au/fflyer/dyns/joinff">online application.</a> <a href="http://www.qantas.com.au/fflyer/dyn/program/terms">View Terms and Conditions</a>|APPLY NOW|6 000303|000191|20020202|20030115|LOCEAN_L.JPG||LOCEAN_M.JPG|Here’s a sample of the privileges reserved for our most frequent flyers: Status bonuses on eligible Qantas flights^: · 25% bonus points for Silver members · 50% bonus points for Gold members · 100% bonus points for Platinum members · Complimentary Qantas Club membership for Gold and Platinum members · Priority waitlisting and check-in · Preferred seating and more ^On flights with a Qantas flight number only. Status and Cabin class bonuses are not cumulative. If you’d like to be rewarded for the kinds of purchases you make every day, you’ll enjoy being a Qantas Frequent Flyer. There are so many ways to earn rewards you’ll really value.|REWARD YOURSELF |5 000306|000192|20020202|20030115|LASSES_L.JPG||LASSES_M.JPG|Whenever you travel, go somewhere quiet before each flight. As a member, you may enter Qantas Club, partner airline and associated lounges worldwide when your next flight the same day is with the applicable airline. These lounges include British Airways lounges (Terraces and Executive Club lounges), American Airlines® Admirals Club lounges and US Airways Club lounges. So wherever you travel, you’re likely to find a warm welcome. Earn points towards Award flights. As a member of The Qantas Club, you also receive complimentary membership in the Qantas Frequent Flyer program. The more you fly, the more you will be rewarded when you travel on Qantas, as well as on eligible flights of our oneworld™ alliance and program partners. You can also earn and redeem Frequent Flyer points on many products and services offered by our airline and non-airline partners.|OVER 250 LOUNGES TO RELAX IN WORLDWIDE|2 000307|000192|20020202|20030115|PHONE_L.JPG||PHONE_M.JPG|Work or relax in quiet comfort. Escape from work or get more of it done, without interruption. Each Qantas Club lounge offers the peace and quiet you need to gather your thoughts, as well as comprehensive business facilities and services to help you focus on your work. Take care of business. The Qantas Club Business Centres in Adelaide, Alice Springs, Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney and Townsville domestic airports, and selected New Zealand and international airports, provide you with complete office services before you fly. These include complimentary internet and e-mail access, and live stock market reports. Personal workstations are fitted with either a phone/fax/copier and powerful laptop modem connection, or a PC loaded with popular business applications.^ All major Australian and New Zealand domestic lounges have private meeting rooms* which offer full presentation facilities such as TVs, VCRs, overhead projectors and electronic whiteboards. Complimentary services in most lounges also include local phone calls, photocopying, faxing and paging. ^Service not available in all Qantas Club Lounges. *Fees apply after the first hour of use. Please check at the time of booking. A Guest Pass or Annual Guest Card must be presented for each non-member using the meeting room, otherwise a charge of $25 per person (in local currency) will apply. Feel at home, wherever you’re going. The Qantas Club is a quiet haven where you can relax and unwind before each flight. For some, it’s a place to socialise; and for others a place to unwind. Sit back in a comfortable armchair. Enjoy a tasty snack and refreshing drink.* Catch up on the latest newspapers and magazines. Or perhaps watch TV in our separate viewing areas. And before your next departure, you can freshen-up with a shower^ in our major lounges. Exclusive ‘direct connect’ telephones give you instant access to Qantas Holidays and theatre ticket booking services. In our Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney domestic lounges we offer Qantas Valet Parking** as well as a car washing service.á Around Australia and New Zealand, we can also help you to arrange car rental and limousine hire. You will find whatever you need whenever you visit a Qantas Club or partner airline lounge. So you can feel at home, wherever you’re going. *Available in Qantas Club lounges but may not be available in some USA partner lounges. Lounge bar opening times may vary. ^Service not available in all Qantas Club lounges. **Qantas Valet Parking is operated by Hertz Australia Pty Limited ABN 31 004 407 087. áCharge applies. Valid only with Qantas Valet Parking.|EVERYTHING YOU NEED, BEFORE EACH FLIGHT|3 000308|000192|20020202|20030115|R_LAMP_L.JPG||R_LAMP_M.JPG|Qantas Club members enjoy a range of priority travel services. Many of these will help you avoid queues, so you can feel more relaxed through every step of your journey. Dedicated check-in. Baggage allowances. If you’re travelling with hand luggage only, you may check in for a domestic flight at all major Qantas Club lounges within Australia. Otherwise, there’s the convenience of dedicated Qantas Club check-in desks at major airports. Members may also check in at Business Class counters prior to any domestic or international Qantas flight regardless of fare type. Plus, as a Qantas Club member, you may also check in one extra piece of baggage on Qantas Australian and New Zealand domestic services, and an additional 10kg of baggage on international services which are marketed and operated by Qantas. Restrictions apply. Qantas Club members also receive priority luggage handling on Australian and New Zealand domestic services. See <a href="http://qantas.com.au">qantas.com</a> for details. On Departure Point Upgrades - Exclusive to Qantas Club members. You may use the required Frequent Flyer points, in conjunction with a paid commercial ticket, to upgrade from Discount Economy or Full Economy to Business Class. On Departure Point Upgrades are offered on flights QF400 and above as well as domestic legs of Qantas international flights (QF1-399). On Departure Point Upgrades can be arranged at The Qantas Club lounge up to a maximum three hours, but no less than 20 minutes, prior to departure (allow a minimum of 40 minutes for departures from international terminals). Priority service. Whenever you phone us, your call will be given priority. And once you’ve completed a Travel Profile Update Form, your meal and seating preferences will be automatically requested for every Qantas flight.|SPECIAL PRIVILEGES WHEN YOU FLY|4 000309|000192|20020202|20030115|STOOLS_L.JPG||STOOLS_M.JPG|Which membership is best for you? Individual Membership. A standard one-year individual membership or options for two years, four years and life membership are available. With every year of membership, you will receive guest passes which you can use to invite family or associates to join you in the quiet luxury of a Qantas Club lounge. Partner Membership. As a Partner Member, your spouse or partner can enjoy all the comforts and exclusive privileges of The Qantas Club at reduced rates, whether you travel together or individually. Membership includes additional guest passes. In order to be eligible for Partner Membership, both members must reside at the same address. Life Membership. There are substantial savings to be gained from Life Membership – and you won’t need to renew. You will receive guest passes every two years. Life Partner Membership is also available. Senior Life Membership. Senior Life Membership will allow members who are 60 years and over to take advantage of lounge privileges - including guest passes every two years - at even greater savings. Senior Life Partner Membership is also available.|MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS|5 000310|000192|20020202|20030115|RAPES2_L.JPG||RAPES2_M.JPG|<table border="0"><tr valign="top"> <td> Adelaide Alice Springs Auckland Bangkok^ Brisbane Broome* Cairns Canberra Christchurch Darwin Denpasar* Frankfurt* Gold Coast Hamilton Island* </td><td>Hobart Hong Kong^ Honolulu Jakarta* Johannesburg* Kalgoorlie* Karratha* Launceston* London* Los Angeles^á Mackay* Manila* Melbourne Nadi** Nagoya* </td><td>New York* Noumea* Osaka* Paris* Perth Port Moresby* Rockhampton* Rome* Singapore^ Sydney Taipei* Tokyo* Townsville Wellington </td></tr></table> In addition, Qantas Club members are also welcome at British Airways lounges (Terraces and Executive Club lounges), American Airlines Admirals Club lounges and US Airways Club lounges when travelling onwards with that airline. *Associated lounge. ^Joint Qantas/British Airways lounge. áDuring periods of high demand, associated lounges may be used in conjunction with Qantas lounges to accommodate members. **Joint Qantas/Air Pacific lounge. Apply today. <a href="print:QCform1.gif:QCform2.gif">Print</a> an application form and take it to reception at any Qantas Club, or send it by fax to: F +61 1300 305 747 or fill in the <a href="https://www.qantas.com.au/fflyer/dyns/qantasclub/joinqc">online application.</a> Other ways to apply: T Australia 13 11 31 E <a href="mailto:qantas_club@qantas.com.au">qantas_club@qantas.com.au</a> <a href="http://www.qantas.com.au/fflyer/dyn/qantasclub/terms">View Terms and Conditions</a>|QANTAS CLUB, JOINT QANTAS/BRITISH AIRWAYS AND ASSOCIATED LOUNGE LOCATIONS|6 000411|000205|20020202|20030115|DINERS.MOV||DINERS_M.JPG|||1 000502|000232|20020202|20030115|ETWN-E_L.JPG|Special offer ╤ $323 per person twin share|ETWN-E_M.JPG|Novotel Twin Waters Resort offers quality accommodation just south of Noosa, in the heart of Queensland's beautiful Sunshine Coast. With the beautiful Maroochy River on one side and the patrolled surf beaches of the cool-blue Pacific Ocean on the other, Twin Waters boasts many natural attractions and is built around a six-hectare salt-water lagoon. This superb resort boasts an 18-hole championship golf course and pro shop, making it a particular favourite with golf enthusiasts. You can enjoy the wide range of free facilities including heated pool, catamarans, windsurfers, gymnasium, plus six day/night tennis courts, children's bicycles, volleyball and canoes. Special offer ╤ $323 per person twin share Package includes: <sum> three nights accommodation in a Resort Room <sum> Australian sparkling wine on arrival <sum> Full buffet breakfast daily <sum> A half-hour massage per person <sum> Late checkout to 2pm (subject to availability) Valid to 24 December 2002 Contact the Queensland Holiday Experts at the Queensland Travel Centre on 13 88 33. 190181 QLD |Sunshine Coast ╤ Novotel Twin Waters Resort |4 000489|000230|20020202|20030115|EENSLAND.MOV||NSLAND_M.JPG|||1 000468|000222|20020202|20030115|YK_UCR_L.JPG||YK_UCR_M.JPG|Receive an exclusive bonus upgrade to next available room type when booking these Westin Sydney packages. Upgrade is subject to availability and booking code must be mentioned at the time of reservation. Call 1800 65 65 35 or direct (02) 8223 1111. Heavenly Hibernation (HEAVENGT) ╤ $295 per room per night including: · Overnight accommodation in a Tower Superior King Room · Full buffet breakfast for two people in Mosaic Restaurant · Hot chocolate and marshmallows delivered to your room · Complimentary in-room movie · Late 2pm checkout (Only available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights prior to 31 January 2003)|Heavenly Hibernation|1 000469|000222|20020202|20030115|RBLEED_L.JPG||RBLEED_M.JPG|Receive an exclusive bonus upgrade to next available room type when booking these Westin Sydney packages. Upgrade is subject to availability and booking code must be mentioned at the time of reservation. Call 1800 65 65 35 or direct (02) 8223 1111. Retail Therapy Package (RETAILGT) ╤ $295 per room per night including: · Overnight accommodation in a Tower Superior King Room · Full buffet breakfast for two people in Mosaic Restaurant · Shopping wallet containing vouchers from nearby retailers featuring discounts and value added offers · A post shopping complimentary drink in The Bar for two people|Retail Therapy Package|2 000470|000222|20020202|20030115|OURSYD_L.JPG||OURSYD_M.JPG|Receive an exclusive bonus upgrade to next available room type when booking these Westin Sydney packages. Upgrade is subject to availability and booking code must be mentioned at the time of reservation. Call 1800 65 65 35 or direct (02) 8223 1111. Bed & Breakfast Package (GPO2GT) ╤ $295 per room per night including: · Overnight accommodation in a Tower Superior King Room · Full buffet breakfast for two people in Mosaic Restaurant|Bed & Breakfast Package|3 000472|000224|20020202|20030115|ARWOOD_L.JPG||ARWOOD_M.JPG|Starwood Preferred Guest offers members the rewards they want, when they want them. Starwood Preferred Guest members earn Starpoints that can be redeemed for free room nights, free flights, room upgrades and more. Starwood Preferred Guest promises no blackout dates and no capacity controls, meaning members can redeem free nights any time, anywhere. Starwood Preferred Guest has been voted the world's number one hotel loyalty program in the Freddie Awards, one of the most prestigious honours in the travel industry. Voted Program of the Year three years in a row by frequent travellers, Starwood Preferred Guest also took top honours for Best Customer Service, Best Award Redemption and Best Elite Level Program. The program boasts an unrivalled portfolio of hotels and resorts which includes some on the world's most celebrated hotel brands: St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, Westin, Sheraton, W Hotels and Four Points by Sheraton. ||1 000471|000223|20020202|20030115|BYMELB_L.JPG|The Westin Melbourne has exclusive weekend packages perfect for indulging, shopping or a night at the theatre. |BYMELB_M.JPG|The Westin Melbourne has exclusive weekend packages perfect for indulging, shopping or a night at the theatre. Movers + Shakers packages include overnight accommodation, valet parking, full buffet breakfast for two and complimentary martinis in the Martini Bar, from just $286. Retail Therapy packages mean you can shop 'til you drop and recover in style! From just $295 per couple, packages include special offers and discounts from nearby boutiques, along with overnight accommodation, two complimentary martinis, use of the Wellness Centre and breakfast the following morning. Or the Westin's Theatre packages provide the best seats in the house to the latest productions at nearby theatres with overnight accommodation, breakfast, valet parking and pre-theatre drinks. From $495 per couple. All Gourmet Traveller readers booking a weekend package will be offered a complimentary upgrade to the next available room type ╤ subject to availability. Just quote "GT" when booking your package. The Westin Melbourne ╤ Australia's most stylish five-star hotel. Visit us at <a href="http://www.westin.com.au">www.westin.com.au</a>|The Westin Melbourne's Lobby |1 000364|000199|20020202|20030115|AS0042_L.JPG||AS0042_M.JPG|Introducing the New S-TYPE Range. At first glance you will instantly recognize the distinctive lines of the beautiful Jaguar S-TYPE. Upon closer inspection you'll notice the many enhancements that have been made beneath the skin of this truly distinctive Jaguar. While the classic exterior styling remains, the redesigned interior brings superior levels of luxury to the S-TYPE range. For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://stype.jaguar.com.au">stype.jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |S-TYPE R |2 000384|000200|20020202|20030115|OS_JAP_L.JPG||OS_JAP_M.JPG|The Jaguar saloon’s distinctive character is beyond comparison. Its pure and elegant lines and blend of refinement and sporting intensity are unique. But above all, no other saloon drives like a Jaguar. For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://jaguar.com.au">jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |XJR|1 000391|000201|20020202|20030115|URO_OS_L.JPG||URO_OS_M.JPG|For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://jaguar.com.au">jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |XKR Coupe |2 000398|000202|20020202|20030115|COUPE3_L.JPG||COUPE3_M.JPG|Conceived to demonstrate how the company’s design philosophy may develop in coming years, the Jaguar R-Coupe is a prestigious and sensuous four-seater coupe that reinterprets Jaguar’s core design values in a fresh and forward-thinking way. Jaguar designers were given the challenge of showing how the Jaguar ‘look’ could advance in the years ahead, to reflect the company’s transformation from niche manufacturer to major player in the premium sector. The R-Coupe represents a long-term vision, rather than what we will see on the roads tomorrow. For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://jaguar.com.au">jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |R-Coupe concept |1 000403|000203|20020202|20030115|-TYPE1_L.JPG||-TYPE1_M.JPG||E-Type |1 000407|000204|20020202|20030115|12232P_L.JPG||12232P_M.JPG||Jaguar Racing R3 F1|1 000342|000197|20020202|20030115|_04_01_L.JPG||_04_01_M.JPG|Jaguar's new, compact saloon, the X-TYPE, combines a fresh performance spirit, handling agility and innovative technology with the luxury, craftmanship and refinement for which Jaguar is renowned. Equipped with a 2.1L, 2.5L or 3.0L version of Jaguar's supremely powerful 24-valve quad-cam V6. The X-TYPE sensually combines individuality and comfort with practicality and versatility. Beautifully crafted leather seats and bird's-eye maple veneer are fashioned with a contemporary touch to create a cabin that is both sensual and practical. For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://xtype.jaguar.com.au">xtype.jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |X-TYPE SE |2 000343|000197|20020202|20030115|_11_01_L.JPG||_11_01_M.JPG|Jaguar's new, compact saloon, the X-TYPE, combines a fresh performance spirit, handling agility and innovative technology with the luxury, craftmanship and refinement for which Jaguar is renowned. Equipped with a 2.1L, 2.5L or 3.0L version of Jaguar's supremely powerful 24-valve quad-cam V6. The X-TYPE sensually combines individuality and comfort with practicality and versatility. Beautifully crafted leather seats and bird's-eye maple veneer are fashioned with a contemporary touch to create a cabin that is both sensual and practical. For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://xtype.jaguar.com.au">xtype.jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |X-TYPE SE |3 000344|000197|20020202|20030115|_56_01_L.JPG||_56_01_M.JPG|Jaguar's new, compact saloon, the X-TYPE, combines a fresh performance spirit, handling agility and innovative technology with the luxury, craftmanship and refinement for which Jaguar is renowned. Equipped with a 2.1L, 2.5L or 3.0L version of Jaguar's supremely powerful 24-valve quad-cam V6. The X-TYPE sensually combines individuality and comfort with practicality and versatility. Beautifully crafted leather seats and bird's-eye maple veneer are fashioned with a contemporary touch to create a cabin that is both sensual and practical. For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://xtype.jaguar.com.au">xtype.jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |X-TYPE SE |4 000345|000197|20020202|20030115|_55_15_L.JPG||_55_15_M.JPG|Jaguar's new, compact saloon, the X-TYPE, combines a fresh performance spirit, handling agility and innovative technology with the luxury, craftmanship and refinement for which Jaguar is renowned. Equipped with a 2.1L, 2.5L or 3.0L version of Jaguar's supremely powerful 24-valve quad-cam V6. The X-TYPE sensually combines individuality and comfort with practicality and versatility. Beautifully crafted leather seats and bird's-eye maple veneer are fashioned with a contemporary touch to create a cabin that is both sensual and practical. For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://xtype.jaguar.com.au">xtype.jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |X-TYPE Sport interior with optional touch screen satellite navigation|5 000346|000197|20020202|20030115|_16_01_L.JPG||_16_01_M.JPG|Inside is a haven of luxury. Relax in the comfort of a crafted full leather and maple veneer cabin. Standard on X-TYPE 2.1L V6 & SE, 2.5L V6 SE and 3.0L V6 SE models. The X-TYPE cabin is a contemporary expression of Jaguar’s values, blending quality and craftsmanship with leading-edge technology and the latest innovations in safety engineering For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://xtype.jaguar.com.au">xtype.jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |X-TYPE full leather interior |6 000347|000197|20020202|20030115|_06_01_L.JPG||_06_01_M.JPG|The X-TYPE Sport interior is clearly distinguished by its grey-stained bird’s-eye maple veneer, as well as part-leather sports seats and a sport steering wheel with perforated leather trim. The X-TYPE has an optional fully integrated DVD-based satellite navigation system, which comes with a notable industry first for cars in this class – the display is a 7 inch (178 mm) widescreen LCD touch screen. This display provides fingertip control of climate, audio and navigation systems, and (where fitted) television tuner and telephone. For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://xtype.jaguar.com.au">xtype.jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |X-TYPE Sport interior with optional touch screen satellite navigation|7 000348|000197|20020202|20030115|_2L_17_L.JPG||_2L_17_M.JPG|Sensual, stylish and starting from just $53,950* The X-TYPE is equipped with a sophisticated 24-valve quad-cam 2.1L V6 engine and is available as 5-speed manual or automatic. Relax in the comfort of a richly crafted full leather and maple veneer interior. An extensive range of standard features includes 16 inch alloy wheels, electric height and adjustment for seats, and electric windows as well as reach - and tilt-adjustable steering column and leather steering wheel. For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://xtype.jaguar.com.au">xtype.jaguar.com.au</a> *RRP excluding dealer delivery and statutory charges Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |X-TYPE 2.1L V6 |8 000349|000197|20020202|20030115|215_01_L.JPG||215_01_M.JPG|Jaguar's new, compact saloon, the X-TYPE, combines a fresh performance spirit, handling agility and innovative technology with the luxury, craftmanship and refinement for which Jaguar is renowned. Equipped with a 2.1L, 2.5L or 3.0L version of Jaguar's supremely powerful 24-valve quad-cam V6. The X-TYPE sensually combines individuality and comfort with practicality and versatility. Beautifully crafted leather seats and bird's-eye maple veneer are fashioned with a contemporary touch to create a cabin that is both sensual and practical. For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://xtype.jaguar.com.au">xtype.jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |X-TYPE Sport charcoal interior. |9 000350|000197|20020202|20030115|X67_01_L.JPG||X67_01_M.JPG|Jaguar's new, compact saloon, the X-TYPE, combines a fresh performance spirit, handling agility and innovative technology with the luxury, craftmanship and refinement for which Jaguar is renowned. Equipped with a 2.1L, 2.5L or 3.0L version of Jaguar's supremely powerful 24-valve quad-cam V6. The X-TYPE sensually combines individuality and comfort with practicality and versatility. Beautifully crafted leather seats and bird's-eye maple veneer are fashioned with a contemporary touch to create a cabin that is both sensual and practical. For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://xtype.jaguar.com.au">xtype.jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |X-TYPE SE front headlight |10 000351|000197|20020202|20030115|X74_01_L.JPG||X74_01_M.JPG|Jaguar's new, compact saloon, the X-TYPE, combines a fresh performance spirit, handling agility and innovative technology with the luxury, craftmanship and refinement for which Jaguar is renowned. Equipped with a 2.1L, 2.5L or 3.0L version of Jaguar's supremely powerful 24-valve quad-cam V6. The X-TYPE sensually combines individuality and comfort with practicality and versatility. Beautifully crafted leather seats and bird's-eye maple veneer are fashioned with a contemporary touch to create a cabin that is both sensual and practical. For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://xtype.jaguar.com.au">xtype.jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |Jaguar 5-speed automatic J-gate |11 000352|000197|20020202|20030115|217_01_L.JPG||217_01_M.JPG|Jaguar's new, compact saloon, the X-TYPE, combines a fresh performance spirit, handling agility and innovative technology with the luxury, craftmanship and refinement for which Jaguar is renowned. Equipped with a 2.1L, 2.5L or 3.0L version of Jaguar's supremely powerful 24-valve quad-cam V6. The X-TYPE sensually combines individuality and comfort with practicality and versatility. Beautifully crafted leather seats and bird's-eye maple veneer are fashioned with a contemporary touch to create a cabin that is both sensual and practical. For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://xtype.jaguar.com.au">xtype.jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |X-TYPE full leather interior with optional touch screen satellite navigation |12 000353|000197|20020202|20030115|X90_01_L.JPG||X90_01_M.JPG|Jaguar's new, compact saloon, the X-TYPE, combines a fresh performance spirit, handling agility and innovative technology with the luxury, craftmanship and refinement for which Jaguar is renowned. Equipped with a 2.1L, 2.5L or 3.0L version of Jaguar's supremely powerful 24-valve quad-cam V6. The X-TYPE sensually combines individuality and comfort with practicality and versatility. Beautifully crafted leather seats and bird's-eye maple veneer are fashioned with a contemporary touch to create a cabin that is both sensual and practical. For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://xtype.jaguar.com.au">xtype.jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |Jaguar 5-speed manual gearbox |13 000354|000197|20020202|20030115|_18_01_L.JPG||_18_01_M.JPG|Jaguar's new, compact saloon, the X-TYPE, combines a fresh performance spirit, handling agility and innovative technology with the luxury, craftmanship and refinement for which Jaguar is renowned. Equipped with a 2.1L, 2.5L or 3.0L version of Jaguar's supremely powerful 24-valve quad-cam V6. The X-TYPE sensually combines individuality and comfort with practicality and versatility. Beautifully crafted leather seats and bird's-eye maple veneer are fashioned with a contemporary touch to create a cabin that is both sensual and practical. For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://xtype.jaguar.com.au">xtype.jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |X-TYPE SE with optional 17" X-Sport wheels |14 000355|000197|20020202|20030115|_36_01_L.JPG||_36_01_M.JPG|The X-TYPE's stylish, contemporary design reflects the car's performance spirit, while sensuously sculpted forms combine with crisp detailing to give the car a sporty, purposeful stance and strong Jaguar identity. Telling details include the characteristically sleek grille, elliptical reflector technology headlamps and twin tailpipes. 17 inch alloy wheels are standard for the 2.5L V6 Sport and 3.0L V6 Sport . For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://xtype.jaguar.com.au">xtype.jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |X-TYPE Sport |15 000356|000197|20020202|20030115|_22_01_L.JPG||_22_01_M.JPG|Jaguar's new, compact saloon, the X-TYPE, combines a fresh performance spirit, handling agility and innovative technology with the luxury, craftmanship and refinement for which Jaguar is renowned. Equipped with a 2.1L, 2.5L or 3.0L version of Jaguar's supremely powerful 24-valve quad-cam V6. The X-TYPE sensually combines individuality and comfort with practicality and versatility. Beautifully crafted leather seats and bird's-eye maple veneer are fashioned with a contemporary touch to create a cabin that is both sensual and practical. For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://xtype.jaguar.com.au">xtype.jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |X-TYPE SE with optional 17" X-Sport wheels |16 000357|000197|20020202|20030115|_2L_16_L.JPG||_2L_16_M.JPG|The power to protect. Even if you never need it... · 4-channel ABS and electronic brake distribution (EBD) system give a swift, reassuring response. · X-TYPE's all-wheel drive, standard on 2.5L and 3.0L models, provides a high level of 'active' safety to help drivers avoid potential hazards. · The optional Dynamic Stability Control helps prevent oversteer and understeer. · Options such as rain sensing wipers, auto headlights and reverse park control all make driving safer, easier and more enjoyable. · Optional Xenon headlights project twice the brightness of the halogen system. For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://xtype.jaguar.com.au">xtype.jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |X-TYPE Sport |17 000358|000197|20020202|20030115|_2L_04_L.JPG||_2L_04_M.JPG|Jaguar's new, compact saloon, the X-TYPE, combines a fresh performance spirit, handling agility and innovative technology with the luxury, craftmanship and refinement for which Jaguar is renowned. Equipped with a 2.1L, 2.5L or 3.0L version of Jaguar's supremely powerful 24-valve quad-cam V6. The X-TYPE sensually combines individuality and comfort with practicality and versatility. Beautifully crafted leather seats and bird's-eye maple veneer are fashioned with a contemporary touch to create a cabin that is both sensual and practical. For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://xtype.jaguar.com.au">xtype.jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |X-TYPE Sport |18 000359|000197|20020202|20030115|_2L_21_L.JPG||_2L_21_M.JPG|Jaguar's new, compact saloon, the X-TYPE, combines a fresh performance spirit, handling agility and innovative technology with the luxury, craftmanship and refinement for which Jaguar is renowned. Equipped with a 2.1L, 2.5L or 3.0L version of Jaguar's supremely powerful 24-valve quad-cam V6. The X-TYPE sensually combines individuality and comfort with practicality and versatility. Beautifully crafted leather seats and bird's-eye maple veneer are fashioned with a contemporary touch to create a cabin that is both sensual and practical. For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://xtype.jaguar.com.au">xtype.jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |X-TYPE rear |19 000360|000197|20020202|20030115|_2L_45_L.JPG||_2L_45_M.JPG|Jaguar's new, compact saloon, the X-TYPE, combines a fresh performance spirit, handling agility and innovative technology with the luxury, craftmanship and refinement for which Jaguar is renowned. Equipped with a 2.1L, 2.5L or 3.0L version of Jaguar's supremely powerful 24-valve quad-cam V6. The X-TYPE sensually combines individuality and comfort with practicality and versatility. Beautifully crafted leather seats and bird's-eye maple veneer are fashioned with a contemporary touch to create a cabin that is both sensual and practical. For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://xtype.jaguar.com.au">xtype.jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |X-TYPE interior front and rear accommodation |20 000361|000197|20020202|20030115|_2L_08_L.JPG||_2L_08_M.JPG|Jaguar's new, compact saloon, the X-TYPE, combines a fresh performance spirit, handling agility and innovative technology with the luxury, craftmanship and refinement for which Jaguar is renowned. Equipped with a 2.1L, 2.5L or 3.0L version of Jaguar's supremely powerful 24-valve quad-cam V6. The X-TYPE sensually combines individuality and comfort with practicality and versatility. Beautifully crafted leather seats and bird's-eye maple veneer are fashioned with a contemporary touch to create a cabin that is both sensual and practical. For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://xtype.jaguar.com.au">xtype.jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |X-TYPE SE |21 000362|000198|20020202|20030115|D_S-TYPE.MOV||S-TYPE_M.JPG|||1 000365|000199|20020202|20030115|_02_03_L.JPG||_02_03_M.JPG|Introducing the New S-TYPE Range. At first glance you will instantly recognize the distinctive lines of the beautiful Jaguar S-TYPE. Upon closer inspection you'll notice the many enhancements that have been made beneath the skin of this truly distinctive Jaguar. While the classic exterior styling remains, the redesigned interior brings superior levels of luxury to the S-TYPE range. For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://stype.jaguar.com.au">stype.jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |S-TYPE R |3 000366|000199|20020202|20030115|_02_13_L.JPG||_02_13_M.JPG|A class-leading 6-speed ZF automatic transmission delivers seamless acceleration and more responsive kickdown. Meanwhile, all-new front suspension and enhanced rear suspension provide outstanding ride, comfort and instinctive handling. The 3.0L V6 Sport is available as a 5-speed manual for those seeking greater control and the 4.2L V8 is arguably the smoothest engine in its class. For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://stype.jaguar.com.au">stype.jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |S-TYPE Sport |4 000367|000199|20020202|20030115|_02_11_L.JPG||_02_11_M.JPG|The new S-TYPE flagship model is the supercharged 4.2L V8 S-TYPE R. Accelerating from 0-100km/h in 5.6 seconds with 298kW, it is the most powerful Jaguar available. It's stunning looks match its superior performance. For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://stype.jaguar.com.au">stype.jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |S-TYPE R |5 000368|000199|20020202|20030115|02_05A_L.JPG||02_05A_M.JPG|Leading the radically revised S-TYPE line-up is Jaguar's most powerful saloon yet, the formidable S-TYPE R. Its hard-charging abilities are delivered with the full complement of Jaguar luxury, comfort and style. With 400 horsepower on tap, Jaguar's new 4.2 litre supercharged V8 engine propels the S-TYPE R from 0-100km/h in 5.6 seconds. The engine's broad torque band and the new 6-speed automatic ZF transmission ensure equally rewarding response and flexibility in everyday driving conditions. For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://stype.jaguar.com.au">stype.jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |S-TYPE R |6 000369|000199|20020202|20030115|_02_16_L.JPG||_02_16_M.JPG|The new S-TYPE 2.5L V6 combines a feature-rich standard specification with highly competitive ownership costs and a class-leading output. All models are fitted with an Electronic Park Brake and Dynamic Stability Control as standard. One of the new S-TYPE's most innovative features is its optional, electronically adjustable pedal system. Used in conjunction with the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror adjustment, it helps achieve the optimum driving position. For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://stype.jaguar.com.au">stype.jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |S-TYPE 2.5L V6 |7 000370|000199|20020202|20030115|_02_18_L.JPG||_02_18_M.JPG|The new S-TYPE 2.5L V6 combines a feature-rich standard specification with highly competitive ownership costs and a class-leading output. All models are fitted with an Electronic Park Brake and Dynamic Stability Control as standard. One of the new S-TYPE's most innovative features is its optional, electronically adjustable pedal system. Used in conjunction with the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror adjustment, it helps achieve the optimum driving position. For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://stype.jaguar.com.au">stype.jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |S-TYPE 2.5L V6 |8 000371|000199|20020202|20030115|AS0061_L.JPG||AS0061_M.JPG|The S-TYPE's interior has been enhanced to offer even greater comfort and superior levels of luxury. The redesigned facia, centre console and door panels create an interior that combines Jaguar quality and craftmanship with leading-edge technology and the latest innovations in safety engineering. For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://stype.jaguar.com.au">stype.jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |S-TYPE R |9 000372|000199|20020202|20030115|_02_38_L.JPG||_02_38_M.JPG|Leading-edge multimedia systems are available on the new S-TYPE including optional LCD touch screen, which provides fingertip control of climate, audio, navigations systems, as well as ( where fitted ) TV tuner and fixed GSM phone. The multifunction DVD satellite navigation delivers highly accurate information, virtually instantaneously. For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://stype.jaguar.com.au">stype.jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |S-TYPE optional touch screen satellite navigation |10 000373|000199|20020202|20030115|_02_35_L.JPG||_02_35_M.JPG|For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://stype.jaguar.com.au">stype.jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |S-TYPE R Brembo brakes |11 000374|000199|20020202|20030115|_02_41_L.JPG||_02_41_M.JPG|For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://stype.jaguar.com.au">stype.jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |S-TYPE R interior with optional touch screen satellite navigation |12 000375|000199|20020202|20030115|_02_31_L.JPG||_02_31_M.JPG|For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://stype.jaguar.com.au">stype.jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |S-TYPE Sport interior |13 000376|000199|20020202|20030115|_02_42_L.JPG||_02_42_M.JPG|For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://stype.jaguar.com.au">stype.jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |S-TYPE R charcoal and cranberry interior with optional satellite navigation|14 000377|000199|20020202|20030115|_02_33_L.JPG||_02_33_M.JPG|For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://stype.jaguar.com.au">stype.jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |S-TYPE Classic interior|15 000378|000199|20020202|20030115|_02_34_L.JPG||_02_34_M.JPG|For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://stype.jaguar.com.au">stype.jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |S-TYPE Classic interior |16 000379|000199|20020202|20030115|JST187_L.JPG||JST187_M.JPG|For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://stype.jaguar.com.au">stype.jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |Jaguar 6-speed automatic J-gate. Standard on all models.|17 000380|000199|20020202|20030115|JST231_L.JPG||JST231_M.JPG|The S-TYPE's comprehensive safety system now includes Jaguar's leading-edge Adaptive Restraint Technology System (A.R.T.S.). A.R.T.S. uses ultrasonic sensing technology to monitor the position of the front passenger, while an array of other sensors detect the front passengers weight, the position of the driver in relation to the steering wheel, the usage of seatbelts and, should a crash occur, the severity of the impact. The system greatly reduces the risk of airbag-related injuries caused by inappropriate airbag deployment. For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://stype.jaguar.com.au">stype.jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |Jaguar S-TYPE's comprehensive safety system |18 000381|000199|20020202|20030115|AS0023_L.JPG||AS0023_M.JPG|For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://stype.jaguar.com.au">stype.jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |S-TYPE R |19 000382|000199|20020202|20030115|AS0022_L.JPG||AS0022_M.JPG|For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://stype.jaguar.com.au">stype.jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |S-TYPE 2.5L SE |20 000383|000199|20020202|20030115|AS0028_L.JPG||AS0028_M.JPG|For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://stype.jaguar.com.au">stype.jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |S-TYPE SE |21 000392|000201|20020202|20030115|URO_16_L.JPG||URO_16_M.JPG|The XKR's outward appearance, characterised by the predatory readiness of its stance, is an irresistible statement of ultimate performance. The enormous power-potential of the supercharger is confirmed by the extra low-profile tyres and enlarged rear wheels. The XKR’s bootlid spoiler adds a purposeful, high-performance edge without disturbing the organic flow of the bodylines. There is a glint of ferocity in the wire-mesh grille – a detail which combines practicality with a compelling and highly evocative sporting style. The same is true of the twin bonnet-louvres. They are another clear indication of the supercharged unit’s enormous power and astonishing performance. For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://jaguar.com.au">jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |XKR Convertible |3 000393|000201|20020202|20030115|URO_17_L.JPG||URO_17_M.JPG|The XKR's outward appearance, characterised by the predatory readiness of its stance, is an irresistible statement of ultimate performance. The enormous power-potential of the supercharger is confirmed by the extra low-profile tyres and enlarged rear wheels. The XKR’s bootlid spoiler adds a purposeful, high-performance edge without disturbing the organic flow of the bodylines. There is a glint of ferocity in the wire-mesh grille – a detail which combines practicality with a compelling and highly evocative sporting style. The same is true of the twin bonnet-louvres. They are another clear indication of the supercharged unit’s enormous power and astonishing performance. For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://jaguar.com.au">jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |XKR Convertible |4 000394|000201|20020202|20030115|801_OS_L.JPG||801_OS_M.JPG|A choice of Sport or Classic interiors is available to suit your personality and taste. Expect a high level of quality and you will not be disappointed. The electronically controlled air-conditioning system automatically maintains your desired cabin temperature with precision. The front seats are electrically adjustable. A fine in-car audio system, custom-designed for the XK8 interior acoustic, provides outstanding sound quality. Controls and switchgear come easily and naturally to hand. For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://jaguar.com.au">jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |XK Sport charcoal interior |5 000395|000201|20020202|20030115|8_OSNA_L.JPG||8_OSNA_M.JPG|For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://jaguar.com.au">jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |XK Classic interior |6 000396|000201|20020202|20030115|URO_18_L.JPG||URO_18_M.JPG|For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://jaguar.com.au">jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |XKR Coupe |7 000399|000202|20020202|20030115|COUPE4_L.JPG||COUPE4_M.JPG|Conceived to demonstrate how the company’s design philosophy may develop in coming years, the Jaguar R-Coupe is a prestigious and sensuous four-seater coupe that reinterprets Jaguar’s core design values in a fresh and forward-thinking way. Jaguar designers were given the challenge of showing how the Jaguar ‘look’ could advance in the years ahead, to reflect the company’s transformation from niche manufacturer to major player in the premium sector. The R-Coupe represents a long-term vision, rather than what we will see on the roads tomorrow. For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://jaguar.com.au">jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |R-Coupe concept |2 000400|000202|20020202|20030115|PE_INT_L.JPG||PE_INT_M.JPG|Conceived to demonstrate how the company’s design philosophy may develop in coming years, the Jaguar R-Coupe is a prestigious and sensuous four-seater coupe that reinterprets Jaguar’s core design values in a fresh and forward-thinking way. Jaguar designers were given the challenge of showing how the Jaguar ‘look’ could advance in the years ahead, to reflect the company’s transformation from niche manufacturer to major player in the premium sector. The R-Coupe represents a long-term vision, rather than what we will see on the roads tomorrow. For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://jaguar.com.au">jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |R-Coupe concept |3 000401|000202|20020202|20030115|WSRE~2_L.JPG||WSRE~2_M.JPG|Conceived to demonstrate how the company’s design philosophy may develop in coming years, the Jaguar R-Coupe is a prestigious and sensuous four-seater coupe that reinterprets Jaguar’s core design values in a fresh and forward-thinking way. Jaguar designers were given the challenge of showing how the Jaguar ‘look’ could advance in the years ahead, to reflect the company’s transformation from niche manufacturer to major player in the premium sector. The R-Coupe represents a long-term vision, rather than what we will see on the roads tomorrow. For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://jaguar.com.au">jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |R-Coupe concept |4 000402|000202|20020202|20030115|WSRE~1_L.JPG||WSRE~1_M.JPG|Conceived to demonstrate how the company’s design philosophy may develop in coming years, the Jaguar R-Coupe is a prestigious and sensuous four-seater coupe that reinterprets Jaguar’s core design values in a fresh and forward-thinking way. Jaguar designers were given the challenge of showing how the Jaguar ‘look’ could advance in the years ahead, to reflect the company’s transformation from niche manufacturer to major player in the premium sector. The R-Coupe represents a long-term vision, rather than what we will see on the roads tomorrow. For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://jaguar.com.au">jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |R-Coupe concept |5 000404|000203|20020202|20030115|RACING_L.JPG||RACING_M.JPG||D-Type |2 000405|000203|20020202|20030115|C-TYPE_L.JPG||C-TYPE_M.JPG||C-Type |3 000406|000203|20020202|20030115|E-TYPE_L.JPG||E-TYPE_M.JPG||E-Type|4 000408|000204|20020202|20030115|02217P_L.JPG||02217P_M.JPG||Jaguar Racing R3 F1|2 000409|000204|20020202|20030115|32232P_L.JPG||32232P_M.JPG||Niki Lauder with the R3 F1|3 000410|000204|20020202|20030115|92232P_L.JPG||92232P_M.JPG||Eddie Irvine with the R3 F1 |4 000414|000207|20020202|20030115|P755_I_L.JPG|Join the Club and be Rewarded|P755_I_M.JPG|Join Diners Club and you will receive your choice of a $100 wine or dinner voucher. Choose wine from the Diners Club Connoisseur Collection or choose to dine out at the Hyatt Restaurant of your choice. To be eligible simply <a href="print:DCApDin1.gif:DCApDin2.gif">click here to print the application form</a> to join and receive the dining voucher. The application form must be faxed back to us before 31 January 2003. Choose to Dine Apply now to receive a $100 dining voucher to redeem from the following Hyatt hotels: Grand Hyatt, Park Hyatt, Hyatt Regency and Hyatt Resort Brands. Apply now and receive a $100 Hyatt dinner voucher. Offer valid to approved applications received by 31 January 2003.|$100 Dinner Voucher|2 000438|000214|20020202|20030115|BEDNEW_L.JPG||BEDNEW_M.JPG|At Aurias they want to make purchasing a diamond an enjoyable experience, removing any stress or worry about what you’re buying. Aurias appreciate you probably don’t have the expert knowledge of a gemmologist, and have developed some very stringent guidelines to ensure your peace of mind. Aurias diamonds are crafted from only superior quality rough: a master cutter will then sacrifice up to 65% of this rough in pursuit of perfect symmetry creating optimum brilliance. Independent gemmological certification is obtained ensuring the quality of your diamond, this certificate number is then laser inscribed onto your diamond linking them forever. Add to this the security and mining experience of BHP Billiton, and one of the biggest purchases of your life becomes the simplest. |Diamond laser inscription|1 000439|000215|20020202|20030115|SOPHIE_L.JPG||SOPHIE_M.JPG|BHP Billiton is a leading global resources company with a market capitalisation of US $31bn and turnover of US $19bn (to June 2001). An industry leader in copper, aluminium and iron ore, we also have substantial interests in oil, gas, silver and diamonds. The Group’s major mineral programs are in Australia, North and South America combined with a presence in Africa, Asia and Europe. BHP Billiton acknowledges their role in the global market through a commitment to sustainable development and to supporting the human rights of the people they work with. With a ‘zero harm’ goal for both their people and the environment, BHP Billiton employ ethical business practices, share the successes of their community programs and are recognised as responsible global citizens. |Aurias diamonds are mined by BHP Billiton|1 000440|000216|20020202|20030115|MINE_L.JPG||MINE_M.JPG|The Ekati Diamond mine is Canada’s first diamond mine and is situated in the sub-Arctic barren lands 300kms northeast of the city of Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories and is 200km south of the Arctic Circle. The first kimberlite pipe was discovered in 1991 and following and 18 month environmental review by the Canadian Government, site construction started in 1996 and actual production began in October 1998. BHP Billiton has an 80% ownership of the mine, which yields 3-4 million carats of rough gem and industrial quality diamonds each year. 9,000 tonnes of earth are moved each day and a total of 78 million tonnes of ore will be mined over the life of the project. Over US $1bn worth of rough diamonds have been produced and sold since production commenced in 1998. The Ekati kimberlite pipes are remarkable in that they contain high grades of gem quality diamonds, characterised by beautiful, exceptionally white stones, sometimes referred to as Canadian ice. |The Ekati diamond mine|1 000441|000217|20020202|20030115|HTPLAY_L.JPG|The sparkle and beauty of a diamond is determined by its interaction with light, and the quality of cut is the only element of diamond creation within human control.|HTPLAY_M.JPG|An ideal cut: Without a doubt the most important element of the 4 C’s and the only aspect of diamond creation that is within human control. Not to be confused with shape, cut refers to the geometric proportions of the stone. A traditional round brilliant has 58 facets, the angles of which play a decisive part in how much sparkle the diamond has. Many diamonds are cut to retain maximum weight and to create the illusion of size. Although heavy, if a diamond is cut too deep, light will escape from the lower part of the stone and the centre of the diamond will appear dark. Similarly if a diamond is cut too shallow, the light will escape and brilliance is lost, giving the diamond a watery or glassy appearance. The strict selection criteria of Aurias permit only the ideal cut grades be made available. |An ideal cut:|1 000442|000217|20020202|20030115|LECOPY_L.JPG|The nearer to colourless a diamond is, the rarer it is to find in nature and therefore the more highly prized it becomes.|LECOPY_M.JPG|Diamond colour grades: Colour plays a major role in determining the price and quality of your diamond. Less colour in a diamond means it can reflect light more efficiently. D is the ultimate colour grade and indicates a completely colourless diamond; Z indicates a strong yellow tinge. Aurias diamonds are only available in D through I, the finest colour grades. |Diamond colour grades: |2 000443|000217|20020202|20030115|LARITY_L.JPG|Inclusions in a diamond affect its beauty and ability to reflect light, therefore the less mineral traces that can be found, the more valuable that diamond is.|LARITY_M.JPG|Diamond clarity grades: When discussing clarity, we are referring to the purity of the stone. Truly flawless diamonds occur rarely in nature and most diamonds have minute internal characteristics otherwise know as inclusions. These inclusions can detract from the sparkle of the diamond, and the size, nature, location and number of these inclusions determine a diamonds clarity grade. All Aurias diamonds are free from inclusions that are visible to the naked eye. |Diamond clarity grades: |3 000444|000217|20020202|20030115|CARAT_L.JPG|Aurias diamonds are available in carat weights of 0.25 up to 9.0 carats. You can never have too much of a good thing.|CARAT_M.JPG|Carat weight vs. size comparison: Carat refers to how much a diamond weighs and therefore can be used as an indication of size. But it is important to remember that two diamonds of equal carat weight will not necessarily be worth the same amount because cut, colour and clarity have also been taken into account when pricing the diamond. The relationship between carat and size for a round brilliant stone is illustrated in the table to the left. |Carat weight vs. size comparison:|4 000445|000218|20020202|20030115|KATIA_L.JPG||KATIA_M.JPG|New South Wales/ACT<table border="1"><tr><td>Jeweller</td><td>Location</td><td>Contact</td></tr><tr><td>Percy Marks Fine Gems</td><td>Sydney City The Rocks</td><td>02 9233 1355</td></tr><tr><td>Cerrone Jewellers</td><td>Sydney City, Double Bay, Leichhardt</td><td>02 9569 8922</td></tr><tr><td>Bunda</td><td>Sydney City</td><td>02 9261 2210</td></tr><tr><td>J Farren Price</td><td>Sydney City</td><td>02 9231 3299</td></tr><tr><td>Musson</td><td>Chatswood</td><td>02 9412 2780</td></tr><tr><td>Hardy Brothers</td><td>Sydney City</td><td>02 9232 2422</td></tr><tr><td>Maker’s Mark</td><td>Sydney City</td><td>02 9231 6800</td></tr><tr><td>Dracakis Jewellers</td><td>Warringah</td><td>02 9905 4344</td></tr><tr><td>Norman’s of Mossman</td><td>Mossman</td><td>02 9969 7766</td></tr><tr><td>Albury Jewellery</td><td>Albury</td><td>02 6041 3375</td></tr><tr><td>Briolette</td><td>Manuka, Canberra</td><td>02 6295 9493</td></tr></table>Victoria/Tasmania<table border="1"><tr><td>Jeweller</td><td>Location</td><td>Contact</td></tr><tr><td>Catanach’s Jewellers</td><td>Armadale</td><td>03 9509 0311</td></tr><tr><td>Hardy Brothers</td><td>Melbourne City</td><td>03 9670 0435</td></tr><tr><td>Trewarne Fine Jewellery</td><td>South Melbourne, Southland, Templestowe</td><td>03 9690 4007</td></tr><tr><td>Precious Metals</td><td>Canterbury, Brighton</td><td>03 9830 5600</td></tr><tr><td>Maker’s Mark</td><td>Melbourne City</td><td>03 9654 8488</td></tr><tr><td>Salera Jewelmasters</td><td>Melbourne City, Chadstone</td><td>03 9654 6014</td></tr><tr><td>One Carat Designer Jewellers</td><td>Melbourne City</td><td>03 9663 9771</td></tr><tr><td>100 Collins Jewellers</td><td>Hobart, Tasmania</td><td>03 6224 1400</td></tr></table>Queensland<table border="1"><tr><td>Jeweller</td><td>Location</td><td>Contact</td></tr><tr><td>John Calleija Jewellers</td><td>Sanctuary Cove, Mainbeach</td><td>07 5577 8666</td></tr><tr><td>Hardy Brothers</td><td>Brisbane City</td><td>07 3253 6434</td></tr><tr><td>Anthony’s</td><td>Brisbane City, Indooroopilly, Noosa</td><td>07 3852 3388</td></tr><tr><td>Oro</td><td>Mooloolaba</td><td>07 5445 2341</td></tr></table>Western Australia/South Australia <table border="1"><tr><td>Jeweller</td><td>Location</td><td>Contact</td></tr><tr><td>Rosendorff Diamond Jewellers</td><td>Perth City, Garden City, Karrinyup</td><td>08 9321 4015</td></tr><tr><td>Gerard McCabe Jewellers</td><td>Adelaide City, Rundle Mall</td><td>08 8232 1000</td></tr><tr><td>Chez Jewels</td><td>Burnside</td><td>08 8379 7913</td></tr></table>||1 000446|000219|20020202|20030115|KCOVER_L.JPG||KCOVER_M.JPG|On Bended Knee is all about the marriage proposal; how it was yesterday and how it is today; the usual and the unusual ways in which people pop the question; all about the proposals of the rich and famous; and everything you’ve ever wanted to know about diamonds and engagement rings. We believe you’ll find it a fascinating read. And if you know someone else, maybe a loved one, who would be interested to read it, then please be sure to send it to them. To order your free copy of On Bended Knee, simply fillout the <a href="http://www.aurias.com/promotions/onbendedknee/registration.asp">online order form</a> or you can call our toll free number 1800 287427 and we’ll take down your details then and there.||1 000447|000219|20020202|20030115|SPREAD_L.JPG||SPREAD_M.JPG|On Bended Knee is all about the marriage proposal; how it was yesterday and how it is today; the usual and the unusual ways in which people pop the question; all about the proposals of the rich and famous; and everything you’ve ever wanted to know about diamonds and engagement rings. We believe you’ll find it a fascinating read. And if you know someone else, maybe a loved one, who would be interested to read it, then please be sure to send it to them. To order your free copy of On Bended Knee, simply fillout the <a href="http://www.aurias.com/promotions/onbendedknee/registration.asp">online order form</a> or you can call our toll free number 1800 287427 and we’ll take down your details then and there.||2 000330|000195|20020202|20030115|EC9D~1_L.JPG|The 2002 Qantas Gourmet Traveller WINE Winemaker of the Year|EC9D~1_M.JPG|2002 Winner Phil Laffer is the model of a modern, large-company chief winemaker, equally at home leading his team through the daily tasting of ferments during vintage as he is jet-setting around the world to promote the Jacob’s Creek brand. Under his guardianship, the Jacobs Creek Reserve range has made a strong impact, representing some of the best-value wines currently available. Phil is also responsible for overseeing the ongoing improvement of the St Hugo and Jacaranda Ridge Cabernet Sauvignons, and the development of the Centenary Hill Shiraz and Jacobs Creek Limited Release Shiraz Cabernet. THE WINES The Award keeps a clear focus on the wines made by the winemaker over the previous year. Some of the outstanding wines Phil Laffer is responsible for are: St Hugo Cabernet Jacarandah Ridge Cabernet Lawson's Shiraz Steingarten Riesling Wyndham Estate range Gramps range St Hilary Chardonnay Russet Ridge Red Jacobs Creek range Jacobs Creek Reserve range Jacobs Creek Limited Release range|PHIL LAFFER, ORLANDO WYNDHAM|2 000331|000195|20020202|20030115|E41A~1_L.JPG|2002 Finalist|E41A~1_M.JPG|2002 Finalist It was a temporary stint at Chateau Reynella in the late 1960s that persuaded Brian Walsh, now head of Yalumba’s winemaking team, and a respected wine show judge, on the path to a career in wine. As chief winemaker and now director of winemaking, he believes that you have to keep your nerve and stick to your chosen strategy. He cites Yalumba’s push of shiraz/cabernet blends, such as The Signature, as classic examples of having a credible point of difference. At Yalumba he also aims to provide multi-dimensional wines to please the consumer. Taste any of the extensive Yalumba range, and after 14 years at the helm, it is clear that Brian has received his wish.|BRIAN WALSH, YALUMBA|3 000332|000195|20020202|20030115|E49D~1_L.JPG|2002 Finalist|E49D~1_M.JPG|2002 Finalist Two-and-a-half years spent travelling around Europe and New Zealand convinced Wendy Stuckey to opt for winemaking. Her first job, after graduating from Roseworthy, was at Seppelt. In 1992 she began work with Wolf Blass, and in 1996 she was made senior white-wine maker. Since then the role has expanded to encompass responsibility for all of the Beringer Blass white wine portfolio - some 10,000 tonnes of grapes and 40 wines. Wendy has gained a reputation for making large-volume modestly priced whites, particularly rieslings, that have gathered an enviable collection of gold medals and trophies.|WENDY STUCKEY, BERINGER BLASS|4 000333|000195|20020202|20030115|0602~4_L.JPG|2002 Finalist|0602~4_M.JPG|2002 Finalist A year in Bordeaux gave rise to Andrew Pirie’s great interest in cool-climate viticulture and fascination for great vineyard sites. Returning from France, he bought land at Pipers Brook near Launceston, and his brother planted the original vineyards in 1974. Twenty-five years later, Pipers Brook Vineyard is a 70,000 case operation with more than 200 hectares under vine. Andrew has also become the most influential figure in the Tasmanian wine industry, as he has worked to build up the state’s largest and most important vineyards and winery.|ANDREW PIRIE, PIPERS BROOK VINEYARD|5 000334|000195|20020202|20030115|0402~4_L.JPG|2002 Finalist|0402~4_M.JPG|2002 Finalist From an early age, Chester Osborn’s future was never in doubt: at just seven, he was working in the vineyards for 10 cents an hour. After studying at Roseworthy, working consecutive vintages at Tulloch and Chateau Reynella and completing a six-month tour of Europe, he assumed the role of chief winemaker at the family winery, D’Arenberg. Chester has made a number of outstanding wines that demonstrate the quality of which D’Arenberg is capable, most notably the Dead Arm Shiraz and The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon. Behind these flagships there is a flotilla of wines, each distinguished by its unique characteristics and consistency.|CHESTER OSBORN, D╒ARENBERG|6 000335|000195|20020202|20030115|0402~2_L.JPG|2002 Finalist|0402~2_M.JPG|2002 Finalist Two forces played a part in Keith Mugford’s move to Margaret River in 1978: his desire to experience the legendary surf, and the impression the 1977 Moss Wood Semillon made on him. Keith had been at Moss Wood for seven years when the owners decided to sell the winery to him. Long regarded as one of Margaret River’s best wineries, little has changed. Keith still refers back to the Moss Wood cabernets from 1975 to 77 as the benchmarks of style, while at the same time he has been refining all stages of the production. Wanting to expand beyond the confines of the estate vineyards, in 2000 he and his wife Clare bought nearby Ribbon Vale, where, with the first releases of wines, a lift in quality is already evident.|KEITH MUGFORD, MOSS WOOD AND RIBBON VALE|7 000336|000195|20020202|20030115|0602~2_L.JPG|2002 Finalist|0602~2_M.JPG|2002 Finalist Charlie Melton nearly didn’t become a winemaker at all. But when he found himself in the Barossa while on a trip around Australia, he stayed. After stints at Saltram in the 1970s and at Peter Lehmann in the 1980s he was able to realise a dream and create Charles Melton Wines. He wanted to make distinctive wines, and the first was a big, dry-finish sparkling red. This was followed by a pinot noir and a cabernet, then a grenache and shiraz and a rose - Rose of Virginia. Finally, in 1988 he put the Barossa’s old-vine fruit to best possible use with the Rhone-style Nine Popes blend.|CHARLIE MELTON, CHARLES MELTON WINES|8 000337|000195|20020202|20030115|0402~3_L.JPG|2002 Finalist|0402~3_M.JPG|2002 Finalist After 30 vintages at Mitchelton in Victoria’s Nagambie Lakes region, Don Lewis is still not content. Now squaring up to new challenges, with new ownership, he retains a clear focus - to produce Rhone varieties and riesling, making wines at consumer-friendly prices. There have been many high points during his time at Mitchelton - winning the Clampett Trophy at the Royal Adelaide Show for the 1978 riesling and the Jimmy Watson Trophy win for the 1990 Print Shiraz. Now, however, thanks in part to the revitalisation of the estate vineyard that began in 1994, we are seeing Don’s best work. |DON LEWIS, MITCHELTON|9 000338|000195|20020202|20030115|E89D~1_L.JPG|2002 Finalist|E89D~1_M.JPG|2002 Finalist It has been the respect that Jim Brayne has garnered as a winemaker, and his skills in personnel management, that has enabled him to produce outstanding wines from around the country. He has successfully nurtured the large-volume brand Hanwood, and overseen the development of the excellent-value McWilliam's Regional Collection and the Barwang range of wines from New South Wales’ Hilltops region. Additionally, he has worked with Jim Brand at Coonawarra to produce some outstanding wines, notably the Brand’s Special Release Merlot and the Stentiford’s and Patron’s Reserve wines. A new flagship, the 1877 Cabernet Shiraz, offers further testimony to Jim’s skill as a winemaker.|JIM BRAYNE, MCWILLIAM╒S|10 000339|000195|20020202|20030115|0602~3_L.JPG|2002 Finalist|0602~3_M.JPG|2002 Finalist The historic South Australian winery, Wendouree, encompasses some of the oldest and purest vines in the world, planted in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The resulting wines are concentrated, strongly flavoured, deeply coloured and full-bodied. Renowned for quality, consistency and longevity, Wendouree wines have, through the 25 careful years of tending by Tony (the winemaker) and Lita (the viticulturist), been quietly elevated to the status of rare collectibles.|TONY AND LITA BRADY, WENDOUREE|11 000385|000200|20020202|20030115|S_EURO_L.JPG||S_EURO_M.JPG|Every model of the V8 XJ Series is powered by the Jaguar AJ-V8 engine. Class-leading power, torque and smoothness are delivered through a 5-speed automatic transmission. Engine and transmission create a powertrain so refined that even the XJR’s electrifying 0-100km/h in 5.6 seconds is achieved with commanding composure. Second-generation Servotronic power-assisted steering combines with Jaguar’s renowned suspension to create even greater agility and tenacity. Side airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are standard features in a distinctively stylish interior. It’s so well appointed that few luxury saloons offer comparison with the range and quality of the V8 XJ Series’ equipment For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://jaguar.com.au">jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |XJR |2 000386|000200|20020202|20030115|S_EU19_L.JPG||S_EU19_M.JPG|For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://jaguar.com.au">jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |XJR |3 000387|000200|20020202|20030115|OS_J20_L.JPG||OS_J20_M.JPG|For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://jaguar.com.au">jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |XJR |4 000388|000200|20020202|20030115|S_EU21_L.JPG||S_EU21_M.JPG|Inside the XJ, discover Jaguar’s mastery of the art of traditional luxury, given new expression in the modern, rounded forms of the latest saloon interiors. Styled in the Classic theme, the interior has an atmosphere of calm, assured refinement. Attention to detail shows everywhere, from the handcrafted burr walnut surround of the door switch packs, to the cut pile carpet mats. For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://jaguar.com.au">jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |XJ Sport interior |5 000389|000200|20020202|20030115|OS_J22_L.JPG||OS_J22_M.JPG|Every model of the V8 XJ Series is powered by the Jaguar AJ-V8 engine. Class-leading power, torque and smoothness are delivered through a 5-speed automatic transmission. Engine and transmission create a powertrain so refined that even the XJR’s electrifying 0-100km/h in 5.6 seconds is achieved with commanding composure. Second-generation Servotronic power-assisted steering combines with Jaguar’s renowned suspension to create even greater agility and tenacity. Side airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are standard features in a distinctively stylish interior. It’s so well appointed that few luxury saloons offer comparison with the range and quality of the V8 XJ Series’ equipment For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://jaguar.com.au">jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |XJR |6 000390|000201|20020202|20030115|015_OS_L.JPG||015_OS_M.JPG|In the XK convertible you can enjoy all the refinement and seclusion of the coupe, and when the mood takes you, drive with just the sky above you. The convertible is far more than a breath of fresh air; it is the taste of pure freedom. The fully automatic hood is a masterpiece of design. It is highly durable, windproof and weatherproof, and it has a heated glass rear window. It gives a low stack height when lowered, to optimise rear vision and style. At the touch of a switch, the front latches automatically disengage and the hood lowers and tucks away in under 20 seconds. For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://jaguar.com.au">jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |XKR Convertible |1 000363|000199|20020202|20030115|_02_44_L.JPG|Introducing the New S-TYPE Range.|_02_44_M.JPG|Introducing the New S-TYPE Range. At first glance you will instantly recognize the distinctive lines of the beautiful Jaguar S-TYPE. Upon closer inspection you'll notice the many enhancements that have been made beneath the skin of this truly distinctive Jaguar. While the classic exterior styling remains, the redesigned interior brings superior levels of luxury to the S-TYPE range. For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://stype.jaguar.com.au">stype.jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |S-TYPE R |1 000437|000213|20020202|20030115|AURIAS.MOV||AURIAS_M.JPG|||1 000485|000229|20020202|20030115|RESO23_L.JPG|Five nights from $1075 in a two bedroom Resort Cottage|RESO23_M.JPG|Located just 90 mins from Sydney on the shores of Lake Maquarie, Rafferty's resort is a luxury retreat designed to allow you to "escape away from the everyday". The beautiful two and three bedroom cottages are fully self contained and comfortably sleep up to four and six people. Designed for friends and families, all cottages offer air-conditioning, large living areas, gourmet kitchen, spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms and a laundry as well as shaded courtyard and private verandah. The resort is an ideal base for those who wish to explore the delights of the Hunter and the Central Coast region. Price Details: 5 nights from $1075 in a 2 bedroom Resort Cottage (sleeps max 4) Prices are per unit, based on twin share and low season Valid for stays to 19 December 2002 (seasonal surcharges may apply) Call us on 02 9249 5444 / 1300 130 482 or visit us online at <a href="http://www.travel.com.au/info/rafferty.htm">www.travel.com.au/info/rafferty.htm</a> |Rafferty's Resort ╤ Luxury on Lake Macquarie|8 000478|000229|20020202|20030115|AUSTSO_L.JPG|We are very excited to bring you some special holiday offers from our Premium Sponsors and Partners.|AUSTSO_M.JPG|We are very excited to bring you some special holiday offers from our Premium Sponsors and Partners. See Australia proudly acknowledges its Premium Sponsors, Accor Asia Pacific and MasterCard International and its Partners including AAA Tourism, Avis, Captain Cook Cruises, Hertz, lastminute.com, Qantas (and its regional partners) and travel.com.au. All of them have supported See Australia with their expertise to make sure your holiday goes as smoothly as possible. For more information on the special offers provided by our Premium Sponsors and Partners within this feature, please contact: Accor Asia Pacific ╤ ph: 1300 65 65 65 or visit <a href="http://www.accorhotels.com.au">www.accorhotels.com.au</a> Avis ╤ ph: 136 333 or email <a href="mailto:reservations@avis.com.au">reservations@avis.com.au</a> Captain Cook Cruises ╤ ph: 1800 221 080 or email <a href="mailto:reef@captaincook.com.au">reef@captaincook.com.au</a> Qantas Holidays ╤ ph: 13 14 15 or visit <a href="http://www.qantas.com.au">www.qantas.com.au</a> travel.com.au Ltd ╤ visit <a href="http://www.travel.com.au">www.travel.com.au </a> lastminute.com.au ╤ visit <a href="http://www.lastminute.com.au"> lastminute.com.au</a> ||1 000397|000201|20020202|20030115|URO_24_L.JPG||URO_24_M.JPG|In the XK convertible you can enjoy all the refinement and seclusion of the coupe, and when the mood takes you, drive with just the sky above you. The convertible is far more than a breath of fresh air; it is the taste of pure freedom. The fully automatic hood is a masterpiece of design. It is highly durable, windproof and weatherproof, and it has a heated glass rear window. It gives a low stack height when lowered, to optimise rear vision and style. At the touch of a switch, the front latches automatically disengage and the hood lowers and tucks away in under 20 seconds. For more information please call 1800 100 165 or visit <a href="http://jaguar.com.au">jaguar.com.au</a> Jaguar Australia reserve the right to change, at any time and without notice, colours, materials, equipment, specifications, models and any information contained on this liveplayer. Some models will feature optional equipment or equipment not available in Australia and are intended for display purposes only. |XKR Convertible |8 000497|000231|20020202|20030115|016806_L.JPG||016806_M.JPG|Queensland. A tantalising landscape for the biggest appetite and the most jaded palate. With arguably the most vast and varied landscape in the country, Queensland’s gourmet travelling potential would wear down Odysseus, and have Bacchus calling for the bill. From the Outback to the beach, the rainforest to the Reef, the south-east capital to the Tropical North, Queensland is a banquet for the gourmet traveller. Spectacular locations, fresh local produce, fine local wines and a melting pot of cuisines served up by some of the country’s best chefs. Tourism is one of the state’s major industries and visitors are superbly catered for. A wealth of award-winning restaurants and world-class hotels and resorts in spectacular settings will have the epicurean feeling right at home. Many visit and never leave. Queensland serves up its own unique cuisine in a fusion of Asian and Mediterranean, home-grown and exotic, earth and sea, blue sky and sunshine. Much of the fine, fresh food you enjoy at restaurants around Australia comes from Queensland, from Moreton Bay Bugs to Bowen Mangoes, organic beef to wild barramundi. Brisbane’s bustling population of some 1.6 million supports a feast of fine restaurants that includes the Australian Gourmet Traveller Restaurant of the Year. The Gold and Sunshine Coasts have attracted some of the best chefs in the country. In fact, the Gold Coast has more restaurants per capita than any other region in Australia. The Sunshine Coast is cooking school and beachside restaurant heaven. The cooler South-East Queensland Country is famous for its vineyards, orchards, gardens, National Parks and oh-so-cosy B&Bs and grand homesteads. If you’re searching for the essence of Australia, you may well find it in The Queensland Outback,the home of Waltzing Matilda and the birthplace of QANTAS. A hearty meal at a homestead or Outback pub is a quintessentially Australian experience. The World Heritage listed Fraser Island is the world’s largest sand island and an ecological masterpiece. Hervey Bay provides the perfect getaway to explore this natural paradise where the whales hesitate to leave and the dolphins never do. Central Queensland entices meat and seafood gourmets to feast on "paddock to plate" and "sea to platter" while unwinding in luxurious secluded resorts. In the turquoise waters of the Whitsundays, you can choose from 70-something islands. Cast away on your own deserted island or visit just one of the many splendid resorts. Take a bareboat charter and explore them all for this is Australia's pleasure-boating capital. Townsville, a favorite getaway for holiday-makers, is an exciting mixture of attractions, events and cultural treasures. The relaxed, cosmopolitan citiy of Cairns is the gateway to Tropical North Queensland, the Reef and Gulf, the resort towns of Port Douglas and Mission Beach, and another world of nature, adventure and fine, fresh local food. The World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef is the most diverse coral reef system on earth. Spectacular diving and deepwater fishing lure seasoned enthusiasts from around the globe. The Reef is dotted with world-class island resorts. A hearty meal at an Outback pub, silver service at a reef island resort, a barbecue afloat on a luxury yacht, a grand feast at a country homestead, fish and chips at a beach café or the haute cuisine of a Gourmet Traveller Restaurant of the Year, Queensland is a banquet for the gourmet traveller. DIG IN! To book your Queensland holiday, call the Queensland Travel Centre on 13 88 33. Or visit <a href="http://www.queensland-holidays.com.au">queensland-holidays.com.au</a> |Breakfast on board in the Whitsundays|8 000498|000231|20020202|20030115|033292_L.JPG||033292_M.JPG|Queensland. A tantalising landscape for the biggest appetite and the most jaded palate. With arguably the most vast and varied landscape in the country, Queensland’s gourmet travelling potential would wear down Odysseus, and have Bacchus calling for the bill. From the Outback to the beach, the rainforest to the Reef, the south-east capital to the Tropical North, Queensland is a banquet for the gourmet traveller. Spectacular locations, fresh local produce, fine local wines and a melting pot of cuisines served up by some of the country’s best chefs. Tourism is one of the state’s major industries and visitors are superbly catered for. A wealth of award-winning restaurants and world-class hotels and resorts in spectacular settings will have the epicurean feeling right at home. Many visit and never leave. Queensland serves up its own unique cuisine in a fusion of Asian and Mediterranean, home-grown and exotic, earth and sea, blue sky and sunshine. Much of the fine, fresh food you enjoy at restaurants around Australia comes from Queensland, from Moreton Bay Bugs to Bowen Mangoes, organic beef to wild barramundi. Brisbane’s bustling population of some 1.6 million supports a feast of fine restaurants that includes the Australian Gourmet Traveller Restaurant of the Year. The Gold and Sunshine Coasts have attracted some of the best chefs in the country. In fact, the Gold Coast has more restaurants per capita than any other region in Australia. The Sunshine Coast is cooking school and beachside restaurant heaven. The cooler South-East Queensland Country is famous for its vineyards, orchards, gardens, National Parks and oh-so-cosy B&Bs and grand homesteads. If you’re searching for the essence of Australia, you may well find it in The Queensland Outback,the home of Waltzing Matilda and the birthplace of QANTAS. A hearty meal at a homestead or Outback pub is a quintessentially Australian experience. The World Heritage listed Fraser Island is the world’s largest sand island and an ecological masterpiece. Hervey Bay provides the perfect getaway to explore this natural paradise where the whales hesitate to leave and the dolphins never do. Central Queensland entices meat and seafood gourmets to feast on "paddock to plate" and "sea to platter" while unwinding in luxurious secluded resorts. In the turquoise waters of the Whitsundays, you can choose from 70-something islands. Cast away on your own deserted island or visit just one of the many splendid resorts. Take a bareboat charter and explore them all for this is Australia's pleasure-boating capital. Townsville, a favorite getaway for holiday-makers, is an exciting mixture of attractions, events and cultural treasures. The relaxed, cosmopolitan citiy of Cairns is the gateway to Tropical North Queensland, the Reef and Gulf, the resort towns of Port Douglas and Mission Beach, and another world of nature, adventure and fine, fresh local food. The World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef is the most diverse coral reef system on earth. Spectacular diving and deepwater fishing lure seasoned enthusiasts from around the globe. The Reef is dotted with world-class island resorts. A hearty meal at an Outback pub, silver service at a reef island resort, a barbecue afloat on a luxury yacht, a grand feast at a country homestead, fish and chips at a beach café or the haute cuisine of a Gourmet Traveller Restaurant of the Year, Queensland is a banquet for the gourmet traveller. DIG IN! To book your Queensland holiday, call the Queensland Travel Centre on 13 88 33. Or visit <a href="http://www.queensland-holidays.com.au">queensland-holidays.com.au</a> |Cornucopia of tropical fruit|9 000487|000229|20020202|20030115|EIMAGE_L.JPG|An Astra Convertible (group S) for just $86 a day or a Rover 75 Connoisseur (group L) for $89 a day. |EIMAGE_M.JPG|Australian Gourmet Traveller and See Australia are delighted to be able to offer special rates on any of the Avis Prestige Fleet. For example, when you rent for seven days or more from Avis mainland, capital city, airport and downtown locations you can drive away in an Astra Convertible (group S) for just $86 a day or a Rover 75 Connoisseur (group L) for $89 a day. These special rates include unlimited kilometres and one-way rentals (excluding Western Australian and Northern Territory) are available at no extra cost. So if you're looking to "test drive" something that's a little different, then now is the time to indulge yourself with either of these great offers. The rates are low, but you can always expect that famous "We Try Harder" service from Avis. Contact Avis on 13 63 33 for full details and terms and conditions or <a href="http://www.avis.com.au">make an online reservation.</a> Or you can email Avis at <a href="mailto:reservations@avis.com.au">reservations@avis.com.au</a> Please be sure to quote rate code 60 when making your reservation. |╥Test Drive╙ Something Different With Avis|10 000329|000195|20020202|20030115|0402~1_L.JPG||0402~1_M.JPG|The Qantas/Gourmet Traveller WINE Winemaker of the Year Award, now in its fifth year, pays tribute to one of the great strengths of the Australian wine industry - its talented and dedicated practitioners. The list of ten finalists contains representatives from across Australia with a broad representation from large companies (Beringer Blass, Orlando Wyndham, Yalumba, McWilliams) through to boutique vineyards (Charles Melton, Moss Wood and Wendouree). In 2002, the title of Winemaker of the Year was awarded to Orlando Wyndham's chief winemaker, Philip Laffer. Philip is responsible for many wines, including the internationally successful Jacob's Creek label. The Qantas Medal, which recognises the talent of an up and coming young winemaker, was awarded to Celine Rousseau from Chalkers Crossing winery in Young, NSW. |WINEMAKER OF THE YEAR 2002|1 000488|000229|20020202|20030115|TDOL05_L.JPG|At lastminute.com we can help you find the idyllic romantic weekend away for two.|TDOL05_M.JPG|Finding the right romantic escape can be tricky. Turning up to find noisy tourists, traffic, or (even worse) twin beds, can turn an idyllic weekend into two expensive days wasted. lastminute.com - mecca for the romantic, spontaneous and adventurous, has a king size bed full of options for your next romantic escape. Rural retreats, guesthouses with enormous couches to slouch in and countryside B&Bs are all included. Each comes with pictures and handy details like the nearest city, airport or even a cosy café. And all are at great, last minute discounted rates. Go to <a href="http://www.lastminute.com.au/romanticretreats">www.lastminute.com.au/romanticretreats</a> to find out where to go for your next romantic retreat! |Romantic Retreats|11