Travelling In Australia Magazine
Spring in 'The Snowy's'
Snow Adventures in Spring
Take advantage of the best spring snow in ‘The Snowys’ for years, by discovering the Snowy Mountains alpine wilderness on cross country skis or snowshoes!
The Denman Hotel & Spa, in association with K7 Adventures, is offering for the first time the thrill of outdoor snow adventure packages. Now you can spend several days touring the Snowy Mountains wilderness in early spring, without the need to ‘rough it’ – returning each evening to stay in the lap of luxury.
Whether a first timer or simply taking advantage of outdoor guiding company K7 Adventures wealth of experience in conducting cross-country ski or snowshoe adventures within this spectacular wilderness region, this is a unique opportunity. “Resort skiing is great, but if you go backcountry you will never forget the experience and will simply want more”, states Peter Cocker, K7 Adventures Senior Guide.
TIAM 123 Winners
Wow! What a huge response we had to our competition in TIAM 123 (May).
Moorooroo Park Vineyard (formerly Jacobs Creek Retreat) generously donated three fabulous prizes ... and the winners are...
First Prize : D. Simmonds, SA
An all-inclusive package for serious wine, food and luxury lovers. Enjoy a two-night stay for two people in the Orchard Suite complete with king bedroom, open-plan living with French doors to a private courtyard, stunning ensuite with oval spa, double shower and double vanity. The suite even has its own espresso machine! Includes a Parisienne Breakfast each morning, private wine tasting in the Silentium Cellar, PLUS an exclusive five-course degustation lunch or dinner.
Valued at $1680.
Second Prize : J. Bradley, WA
Two nights for two in a Retreat Suite with king-size bed, Romanesque ensuite with spa bath, living area with polished timber floors, wide verandas and private courtyard. Includes a Parisienne Breakfast each morning and a private wine tasting in the Silentium Cellar.
Valued at $990. .
Third Prize: N. Johnson, Altair Travel, USA
A mixed case of boutique wine from Moorooroo Park Vineyards.
Valued at $500.
Congratulations to our three lucky winners!
Susan Tyrrell, Editor
'Paradise' just got a whole lot bigger ..!
'Paradise' just got a whole lot bigger ..!
Honeymooner’s favourite, Paradise Bay Eco Escape located in the Whitsundays, is expanding with the current refurbishment plan allowing for a maximum of twenty guests. There will be ten beachfront bungalows (previously eight with maximum sixteen guests), all with newly renovated bathrooms.
Redeveloped gallery to display world’s largest publicly held collection of VC medals
Redeveloped gallery to display world’s largest publicly held collection of VC medals
The Australian War Memorial has began work on redeveloping its Hall of Valour which features the World’s largest publicly held collection of Victoria Cross medals. The Victoria Cross is the highest form of recognition that can be bestowed on an Australian Service person for valour.
Read more: Redeveloped gallery to display world’s largest publicly held collection of VC medals
The Western Australian Indigenous Art Awards
The Western Australian Indigenous Art Awards
Australia from Saturday 31July 2010. This year’s Awards exhibition includes sculpture, video, painting and photography by five artists from Western Australia and 11 artists from other parts of Australia. Artworks will range from the textured, ever-alluring paintings of Makinti Napanangka, the challengingly political videos and paintings of Richard Bell, the playful recollections of childhood experiences as seen in paintings by Nura Rupert and Pauline Moran, to Wakartu Cory Surprise’s striking depictions of Country.
