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Capital City Level 2, 2 George Wiencke Drive Perth Airport WA 6105 At the end of last year it was announced that Qantas will operate a PHONE +61 8 9478 8888 revolutionary non-stop Perth to London service from March 2018. We are FAX +61 8 9478 8889 looking forward to working with Qantas to ensure the opportunities from www.perthairport.com.au this exciting service are realised. Airport of the Year In addition, the construction of the $2 billion Forrestfield-Airport rail link PUBLISHED BY is well underway. The rail link is on track to open in 2020 and will connect Perth Airport to the CBD in just 18 minutes. I’m also pleased to let you know that Perth Airport was named 2016 Capital City Airport of the Year at the Australian Airports Association Awards. It 50 Hasler Road, was a great honour to receive this award, which recognises Perth Airport’s Osborne Park , WA 6017 commitment to the community and to enhancing our customer services PHONE +61 8 9482 3627 and infrastructure. EDITOR Louise Allan As part of this commitment, we recently opened a spacious 27 metre [email protected] landscaped plaza, four new specialty stores and two food and beverage outlets on the T1 Forecourt. You can now enjoy a drink and a bite to eat in a SALES MANAGER wonderful new environment when welcoming or farewelling people at Perth Dane Chandler Airport. ADVERTISING EXECUTIVES Ross Barker This edition of Runway features a variety of entertaining cultural events +61 8 9482 3627 which locals and visitors can enjoy over the coming months, including the [email protected] Fremantle Street Arts Festival, Sculpture by the Sea and the Margaret River Weekend of Music. DESIGN Kara Smith You can also read about the thriving culinary area of Northbridge, and COVER IMAGE discover what Geraldton has to offer for a unique getaway in close Mauritius proximity to Perth. Further afield, learn about Mauritius, a vibrant and charming island that never fails to impress. NEXT ISSUE June 2017 As always, we wish you a safe and happy journey through Perth Airport and Perth Airport is proud to be named Capital City Airport of the Year at the Airport Association Industry Awards. beyond. Advertisers and contributors to Runway Our recent redevelopment program has seen a significant upgrade to our terminal facilities, making Perth Airport acknowledge they are aware of the provisions of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and the a world-class gateway to the State of Western Australia. Competition and Consumer Act 2010 in relation to false and misleading advertising or statements under other unfair practices and the penalties for breach of provisions of those Acts. The publisher accepts no responsibility for such breaches. Opinions expressed by contributors are their own Kevin Brown and not necessarily endorsed by Runway or the Chief Executive Officer publishers. All material in Runway is copyright and Perth Airport may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the express permission of the publishers. perthairport.com.au 04 WHAT'S ON IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA BY CHLOE VELLINGA 3-20 11 25 29 MAR- 8 MAR MAR MAR 1 APR APR 2 APR Sculpture by the Sea Bentley Polo in the Valley Mandurah Sundowner Concert Now in its 13th year, Sculpture by the Sea Series – Sydnee Carter and Get around the action on the polo in Cottesloe is one of Perth’s largest free The Rough Housers Hotel Rottnest Port to Pub field as some of the best horsemen public events, attracting an estimated from Australia and abroad compete at 222,000 local, interstate and international Bring a chair or blanket, pack a picnic and The Hotel Rottnest Port to Pub swim this year’s Bentley Polo in the Valley. Twenty One Pilots visitors. International artists from as enjoy the live entertainment on offer celebrates its second year with the Genesis by West Australian Experience the electrifying atmosphere far as China, Serbia, Czech Republic, at Mandurah’s Keith Holmes Reserve. swim from Leighton Beach in Perth to Ballet that comes with being in close proximity American music duo Twenty One Pilots Japan and the UK will exhibit their work A range of acts have descended on Rottnest Island. Port to Pub is open to to fast-paced on-field action in a game has captivated audiences worldwide on sold-out arena runs and international alongside local sculptors from across Mandurah during the warmer months single swimmers and teams of two, four Get close up and personal with West like no other. Experience luxury from festivals and is now heading to Australia Western Australia. The 18-day exhibition as part of the Mandurah Sundowner and six. The event includes a 25km ultra- Australian Ballet’s performance of the Polo Lounge, dine with VIPs in the for its Emotional Roadshow World Tour. will include sculptures by more than 70 Concert Series and organisers have marathon solo swim, which is Australia’s Genesis. Featuring exceptional skill and marquees or rub shoulders with Channel Making a special stop at Perth Arena, the artists, which are available to view at any saved the best until last. Rounding out longest open water swim. Presentations creative flair, the company’s dancers 7 stars in the Telethon Marquee. The Ohio-based duo will perform hits from time on Perth’s beautiful Cottesloe Beach. the series, and sure to put on a fantastic and a post-event party will be held at and up-and-coming choreographers will event raises money for Youth Focus and Hotel Rottnest. The Port to Pub combines the highly successful album Blurryface, Where: Cottesloe Beach show, is The X Factor star and indie/folk perform in an intimate ballet experience Telethon. artist Sydnee Carter, followed by rock 'n' a relaxed and friendly event with serious which features smash singles Stressed not to be missed. Where: Dale Road, Middle Swan (entry www.sculpturebythesea.com roll trio The Rough Housers. The event is swimming competition. Out and Ride. Where: West Australian Ballet Centre via Houghton’s Winery) family friendly and runs from 4-7pm. Where: Leighton Beach to Rottnest Where: Perth Arena www.waballet.com.au www.polointhevalley.com.au Where: Keith Holmes Reserve, Island www.premier.ticketek.com.au 13-17 Mandurah Ocean Marina www.porttopub.com.au APR www.mandurah.wa.gov.au 6 14 APR- M AY 7 MAY 21-23 Griffiths. Lee Image: APR Vancouver Street Festival 27 MAY- 23 Enjoy a day of gourmet food, heritage 11 JUN Margaret River Weekend of celebrations, entertainment and an Fremantle International Music APR artisan market. The ever-popular Vintage Endgame by Samuel Beckett Street Arts Festival KOOZA by Cirque Du Soleil Tweed Ride weaves through the historic Relax and unwind in the beautiful York Motorcycle Festival streets of Albany before arriving with New from Black Swan State Theatre Gather family and friends and head to The latest show in the Cirque Du Soleil Margaret River region while enjoying the fanfare at the festival, which this year Company is this thrilling contemporary Fremantle for one of Australia’s only portfolio is hitting Australian shores. sounds of the Australian String Quartet Staged on the main street of York with offers four sensorial worlds.