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Club Marine Fringe World Geographe Bay Raceweek Perth International Arts Festival

Hailed as Perth’s biggest annual arts Held on the pristine waters of Geographe Daring and unforgettable, diverse and event, Fringe World 2015 has grown Bay, the event, which attracts about 100 enriching – the 2015 Perth International substantially since last summer, adding yachts and 1000 sailors annually, boasts Arts Festival will deliver a cultural feast 100 events and 30 venues to its some of the best sailing conditions in for arts lovers of all ages, living up to smorgasboard of more than 500 cabaret, Australia and the world-class facilities of its worldwide reputation for excellence. comedy, circus, theatre, music and other Port Geographe Marina offer safe and From theatre and dance, to visual arts, activities. More than 370,000 audience secure berthing of vessels. Hosted by Port music and literature, this quintessentially members enjoyed Fringe World events in Geographe Marina in conjunction with Western Australian experience will 2014, so visitors can expect to contend organising authority Royal Perth Yacht see more than 1000 artists transform with similarly massive crowds this year, Club, Raceweek is the largest and longest and disrupt Perth as the 63rd festival particularly at the free events being held yachting regatta in Western Australia, spills across unique venues and outdoor in the city surrounds. This year will also with fast-paced ocean racing and off- see events being held beyond the inner spaces. More than one million people are water events for entrants and the public. suburbs at Midland, Fremantle, Victoria expected to attend the acclaimed event. Park and other destinations. Where: Geographe Bay, Where: Various Where: Various 1 King Street, Busselton www.perthfestival.com.au www.fringeworld.com.au www.gbyc.com.au 10 14-29 MAR MAR Iamge: Scarlett Stephenson-Connolly. Scarlett Iamge:

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MAR Acorn. Frith Robert Image: Foo Fighters Billy Connolly Dinner

Touching down in Australia for the fi rst To say Billy Connolly is just a comedian Black Swan State Theatre’s latest time since 2011, Foo Fighters returns to is inadequate. Not only does he have an production sees small screen veteran WA in support of its new album Sonic innate gift to make people laugh at the Tasma Walton fl ex her theatre chops as Highways. In the two decades since most ordinary observations of everyday a hostess with the mostest, throwing the 1995 release of its self-titled debut life, his talent extends to many other a glam dinner party to celebrate her album, the Dave Grohl-fronted outfi t fi elds, playwriting and acting among husband’s new self-help book. As she has grown into arguably the last great them. Enjoying a longstanding career as manipulates guests into divulging their American arena/stadium rock band, raked one of the world’s best-loved comedians, secrets, it becomes clear they are at the in 11 Grammys, sold 25 million records Billy's live stand-up shows have enthralled dinner party from hell. Based on a play worldwide and spawned countless hits. audiences the world over for decades. penned by Irish playwright Moira Buffi ni, Fellow trailblazers Rise Against and The This time round will be no exception. He’s this black satirical comedy is full of razor- Delta Riggs will warm up the stage. funnier than ever, offering up fresh humour. sharp wit and delicious drama. Where: nib Stadium, Perth Where: Perth Arena Where: Heath Ledger Theatre www.nibstadium.com.au www.pertharena.com.au www.bsstc.com.au

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Image: Western Australian Museum collection. Museum Australian Western Image: 02 MAR Faces From The Front Future Music Festival Sculpture by the Sea

To mark the centenary of World War I, Explosive live performances, rumbling Perth’s largest and much-loved free the Western Australian Museum’s new drum‘n’bass deities, unmissable hip outdoor sculpture exhibition returns to exhibition showcases the very best of its hop kings and more – this year’s Future the sand and terraced lawns of Cottesloe signifi cant Dwyer-McKay photographic Music has one outta control line-up! for its 11th year, offering diverse artworks collection. JJ Dwyer and T McKay took Music lovers will arrive ready for a full from around the world. More than 70 portraits of soldiers on enlistment and day’s journey, from epic bass drops under local, interstate and international artists when they returned home at the end of the sun, to blowing the roof off with will transform Perth’s most popular the war, as well as photographing major huge, climactic headliners. 2015 sees beach into a stunning sculpture park events held in Kalgoorlie during the war Canadian rap/R&B icon Drake make his overlooking the Indian Ocean. Artworks years. This exhibition contains more than highly anticipated Australian stage debut. on show this year include Melbourne- 80 photographs and features numerous And with fi rm favourites Avicii and The based design practice NEON’s award- striking and moving images from this Prodigy returning, it seems a foregone winning House of Mirrors (pictured), turbulent period. conclusion that this will be one of the previously displayed at Sculpture by the Where: Western Australian Museum, most popular music events of the year. Sea’s Bondi incarnation last year. Kalgoorlie-Boulder Where: Arena Joondalup Where: Cottesloe Beach www.museum.wa.gov.au www.futuremusicfestival.com.au www.sculpturebythesea.com TILL 15-26 18 APR 12 APR APR -09 MAY

Lotterywest Festival Films Drug Aware Margaret River Pro Revealed 2015 – Exhibition

The Lotterywest Festival Films' diverse Part of the World Surf League’s annual Showcasing art for sale from emerging program brings bright and bold movies World Championship Tour, the 2015 Western Australian Aboriginal artists, from acclaimed actors and directors to Margaret River Pro will see top male and the majority of which are from regional Perth audiences. All fi lms screened are female surfers from across the globe and remote areas. The exhibition includes Western Australian premieres, including descend upon the region to surf its world- the Revealed 2015 Art Marketplace on six Australian premieres and six fi lms class waves at Surfer’s Point in Prevelly. 18 April at Urban Orchard, Perth Cultural submitted by their countries as offi cial In tow with the action in the water, there Centre. Aboriginal art centres display and competitors for the Best Foreign Film sell a diverse range of work to the public, Academy Award. This year’s festival will be plenty happening on land, with the region’s topnotch eateries and tourism while sharing stories of their art and includes Screenkids, a selection of communities. Admission is free. Europe’s best animated fi lms for children. spots gearing up for thousands of visitors during the 12-day event. Where: Gallery Central, Central Where: Joondalup Pines, Joondalup Institute of Technology, 12 Aberdeen and Somerville Auditorium, Nedlands Where: Surfers Point Road, Prevelly Street, Northbridge www.perthfestival.com.au www.aspworldtour.com www.revealed.net.au

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By day its galleries, cafes and boutiques are brimming with visitors and by night it transforms into a thriving hub of nightlife.

The inner city suburb of Northbridge is well known for its popular bars and clubs, as well as its huge variety of eateries and cultural experiences.

Those in search of a late feast For truly traditional Cantonese can’t go past Darlings Supper cuisine, The Red Teapot dishes Club’s scrumptious noodles and explode with fl avour. Despite dumplings, available until three sitting on the thriving William in the morning. Spots at the bar are not only right by the Street, this restaurant would drinks, but get you up close and be easy to miss if it wasn’t personal with the chefs. Diners bursting with customers keen will love watching their meals to sample its signature dish, the come together before their prosperous fragrant chicken. It's eyes and the experience gets ideal for group dining as dishes even better once you sample are designed to be shared. the dumpling delights on offer. Darlings Supper Club: The Red Teapot: 47 Lake Street 413 William Street (08) 9328 9883 fl avour (08) 9228 1981 on www.darlingssupperclub.com sensa www.redteapotrestaurant.com.au

Tucked behind Northbridge By day coffee beans roast and Plaza's big screen, CNR by night this place is just as Kitchen is easy to miss, but it laid-back but customers drink is defi nitely worth seeking out. something a little stronger. Gin This place is a gem for vegans lovers are spoilt for choice with and followers of special diets. over 150 varieties on offer. Bar Staff are passionate about staff know their cocktails too, healthy eating and, with a menu with a number of unique drinks that ranges from nachos to in their repertoire. Adding to the granola, there’s no sacrifi cing selection of whiskies and spirits, deliciousness. Frisk offers a bar snack menu. CNR Kitchen: 44 Lake Street Frisk: (08) 9228 8861 31/103-105 Francis Street www.cnr.net.au www.frisksmallbar.com.au

08 Unique designer jewellery and quirky accessories come together in the treasure trove retail outlet Rummage. Established by costume designer Emily Gibson, this bold and bright world is sure to deliver a special fi nd to eager shoppers. Visitors will love browsing through the colourful bags, edgy necklaces and fun accessories available. Rummage: 282 William Street (08) 9228 4422 www.rummagedesigns.com.au

great fi nd If you love all things cute, stylish and sweet then retail boutique Tú has something for Nestled in a unique heritage building, you. From designer clothes and unique boutique store Periscope is for the accessories, to charming homewares and fashion-savvy. With an impressive inspiring giftware, this is a great place to selection of stylish labels from Australian drop in for a browse. While you’re there, and international designers, the store don’t forget to pay a visit to Tea for Tú, caters to the ultra chic. Owner Shantha the sweet little coffee shop tucked away Cokis aims to stock items that are an behind the store. It’s the perfect place to expression of individuality while being relax your aching shopper’s feet and grab a inspirational and wearable. delightful treat. Periscope: Tú: 274 William Street 218A William Street (08) 9328 9056 (08) 9227 7628 www.periscopeclothing.com.au www.tu.com.au comfort It will feel as if you’ve stepped right into the heart of New York's jazz scene when food you walk into Perth’s best late night music venue The Ellington Jazz Club. Known locally as The Ellington, this jazz house holds a reputation among local musicians and music lovers alike as the place to sample world-class jazz. In addition to the bar, there’s a casual tapas menu that offers platters to share, so you can sit back and enjoy the entertainment late into the night or early morning. The Ellington Jazz Club: 191 Beaufort Street (08) 9228 1088 www.ellingtonjazz.com.au Image: Hannah Donnellan, Urban Walkabout.

Kick back and relax with a cold beer, This funky small bar is built for hearty food and great entertainment comfort with soft lighting, eclectic at the modern Northbridge Brewing Company overlooking the green open tunes and high back private booths, as space of the Northbridge Piazza and city well as seats at the bar. Handcrafted skyline backdrop. This industrial food and cocktails are renowned, while the drink hub serves breakfast, lunch and quality wine, beer and cider are dinner every day of the week and, as well popular choices too. There is a great as carrying choice boutique beers, offers range of food on offer, from wood- beer tastings, beer dinners and cooking fi red pizzas to Vietnamese cuisine. with beer classes. Not to mention there’s Bar 399: an ongoing mammoth food challenge. 399 William Street Northbridge Brewing Company: 0417 388 257 44 Lake Street www.399bar.com (08) 6151 6481 www.northbridgebrewingco.com.au

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PEAP0140J-FPPEAP0140J FP 205205mmw x 275275mmh h RRunwayMag.indd M i dd 1 21/10/14 44:46 46 PM Japan. It’s a country where the past meets the future. Combining Ski and snowboard ancient samurai traditions, Japan is home to more than 600 ski see hundreds of snow and ice sculptures temples and castles with city resorts, many boasting mountains of lining the streets. skyscrapers and advanced plentiful, high-quality powder snow, Nagano: Only a train ride away from technology, you’ll feel as if you've beautiful scenery and relaxing natural hot springs. The Winter Olympics have been Tokyo, Nagano is home to the spectacular stepped out of a time capsule. hosted twice in this country, evidence Northern Japan Alps. You’ll fi nd a number of world-class winter sports resorts within Located in north-eastern Asia, between the Japan has some of the best snow slopes its boundaries that were used for the 1998 North Pacifi c and Sea of Japan, this unequalled in the world. Nagano Winter Olympics’ main events. country consists of four major islands, surrounded by more than 4000 smaller islands. Hokkaido: The northern island of Hokkaido Onsens: With much geothermal activity Japan boasts striking coastlines with varied is one of the coldest parts of Japan and around the country, Japan has an scenery, towering mountains, volcanoes, rivers, arguably receives the most consistent abundance of natural hot springs, known lakes, twisted valleys and, of course, famous snow, attracting skiers and snowboarders as onsens. Many ski resorts have them metropolises such as the capital city of Tokyo. in search of spectacular deep powder snow, onsite or nearby, providing the perfect off-piste and tree runs. In February catch way to relax those aching muscles after There are many exclusive cultural experiences the Sapporo Snow Festival, where you will a long day on the slopes. for you to discover in Japan, from sushi cooking classes and Zen meditation, to geisha performances and traditional tea ceremonies. Visit during spring for the stunning cherry blossom season, mid-March to mid-April in Shop 'til you drop the Tokyo area, and take in the splendid views of mountains, fi elds and gardens blanketed With a wealth of retail outlets selling everything in soft pink colour. The Japanese summer from traditional folk craft, cute toys and local begins in June with a three to four-week rainy food, to the latest hi-tech gadgets and fashion season when farmers plant their rice and many collections, Japan is a shopper’s paradise. festivals and other events are held all over the For bargain hunters, the famous 100-yen country during the months that follow. shops are scattered around every district. Accommodation is as varied as you can Selling huge selections of Japanese knick- imagine, stretching from upscale hotels and knacks, you’ll be unable to resist picking up a resorts, to traditional ryokans with communal few souvenirs. baths, fl oor mats and rooms divided by At night when the streets of Tokyo come to shoji sliding doors for an unforgettable and life with bright neon lights, it will feel as if you authentic cultural experience. have been transported to the future.

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Brush up on your chopstick skills and Mountains, rivers and lakes are in try popular dishes such as sushi and abundance in Japan, ensuring there is no sashimi, which you’ll fi nd are even more shortage of outdoor activities to enjoy. delicious on home turf. Japanese cuisine is refi ned, elegant and embodies pure, Hiking: Every year in July and August, delicate fl avours using the freshest thousands of tourists make the climb to and fi nest seasonal produce. Try local the top of Mount Fuji, Japan’s tallest and brews such as sake and shochu, but most distinguished mountain. Another be cautious as the alcohol content of popular destination is the remote these traditional beverages is very high. mountains of UNESCO World Heritage- listed Shirakami-Sanchi in Aomori and Akita prefectures. Kayaking and rafting: Art and culture Up north in Niseko (Hokkaido), take to the rafts as the snow There is something so distinct about melts and fl oods the rivers in spring for a Japanese culture that captivates fi rst- challenging and adrenaline-fi lled escapade. time visitors. Enjoy a kayaking tour on Kumano River in the Wakayama prefecture, which is the Performing arts: For something a little world’s only UNESCO World Heritage- different, Bunraku is an elaborate form listed waterway. of puppet theatre in which three-quarter Fruit picking: life-sized wooden and porcelain fi gures Various orchards around are masterfully manipulated to seemingly Japan offer wonderful fruit-picking come to life. Visit an ochaya or teahouse experiences people of all ages can enjoy. to experience an exquisite Japanese In summer strawberries, cherries and banquet and geisha performance. peaches are in season and in autumn grapes and apples are sweet and juicy. Museums and galleries: Tokyo’s Museum of Contemporary Art and National Useful Japanese phrases Museum of Western Art are renowned Ohayou gozaimasu – Good morning for their exceptional exhibits. A must- Kon’nichiwa – Good afternoon see is Japan’s open-air museums, set in Kon’banwa – Good evening stunning natural landscapes. Oyasumi nasai – Good night Experiences: Sayounara – Goodbye Dress up in a kimono, Sumimasen – Excuse me take an ikebana fl ower arrangement Gomen nasai – I am sorry class, participate in Zen meditation at a Wakarimasen – I don’t understand Buddhist temple or hop on a samurai and Arigatou – Thank you ninja tour to discover the history behind these legends. Highlights of Japan

• In Tokyo visit the Imperial Palace, the old Asakusa district, Sensoji Temple and what you need to know the Tsukiji Fish Market. • Ginza’s glittering shopping mecca, • The Japanese Yen is the currency Akihabara Electric Town and the hipster of Japan. Credit and debit cards are Harajuku district will provide endless widely accepted in most major cities, hours of retail therapy. but some regional areas may accept • Mount Fuji is a must-see for its sheer cash only. volcanic majesty surrounded by • Japanese is the only offi cial language magnifi cent lakes. spoken in Japan, however, many • Explore centuries-old temples, iconic residents understand English to a traditional gardens, the Imperial Palace certain extent. and colourful shrines in Kyoto, which • There is a very strong tradition of was the Imperial capital of Japan for cleanliness in Japanese culture. Do more than 1000 years. not litter, ever! Did you know? • Hiroshima is well worth a visit, walk • Shoes are seen as dirty, so many around Peace Park for a grim and There is generally no restaurants and households will ask hauntingly beautiful reminder of tipping in Japan. you to remove them before entering. humanity. To some Japanese people it is seen as an insulting or rude gesture. 13 BY KIRSTEN HYAM EXMOUTH AND CORAL BAY AN IDYLLIC HAVEN AWASH WITH NATURAL DELIGHTS Whether you’re looking to relax by the shores or hit the ground running, WA’s Coral Coast abounds with activity options to fulfi l every holiday maker’s dreams.

Exmouth and Coral Bay are home to pristine A popular choice amongst visitors to this area beaches, magnifi cent sunsets and a fantastic is watching the humpback whales pass through array of native fl ora and fauna. In the contrasting as part of their yearly migration. Other marine landscape of Exmouth, rough, red gorges at Cape wildlife to be spotted includes dolphins, dugongs Range National Park meet the world-renowned and manta rays. ocean paradise of Ningaloo Marine Park, also Whale sharks, the world’s biggest fi sh, are a known as WA’s underwater playground. huge drawcard to the Coral Coast. The gigantic A two-hour fl ight from Perth will get you to and majestic creatures grace the area with Learmonth (Exmouth) Airport or opt to drive the their presence annually from March to July. For 12 or so hours from Perth to Coral Bay. Venturing something less intimidating, you could watch on to Exmouth is a further 150km. baby turtles hatch and make their way to sea during the nesting season from November Holidaying around this region is made easy by to March. the fact the tropical area enjoys about 320 days Maritime lovers should journey to Lighthouse of sunshine a year. Summer temperatures range Bay to see the SS Mildura wreck rising from the from mid to high 30s, with winter days hitting sand. This shipwreck in 1907 led to the building around 25C. There are plenty of accommodation of the nearby Vlamingh Head Lighthouse to options for those seeking anything from an eco prevent future disasters at sea. The lighthouse resort or bed and breakfast, to roughing it in a is a great heritage experience for visitors keen to tent at one of the various camping grounds. view remains of a World War II radar station and The Coral Coast is a mecca for nautical fun interpretive signage. including snorkelling, surfi ng, diving and fi shing. More than 600 species of wildfl owers colour the There are a host of water and land-based area, making blooms a key attraction for nature majestic Whale sharks, the tours to participate in, from thrillseeking quad lovers. The best time to view them is between world’s biggest fish, are a huge bike adventures to leisurely glass bottom boat July and October. Trek through nearby Cape or sailing trips. Beach goers will want to visit Range National Park, fi lled with eroded limestone drawcard to the Coral Coast. Turquoise Bay, last year voted in TripAdvisor’s ranges and deep canyons, to see the endemic top 20 beaches in the world. red-centred Sturt Desert Pea.

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PETER ROWSTHORN Best known as the timid, walkover husband Brett Craig from the much-adored Australian comedy Kath & Kim, Peter Rowsthorn is a man of many masks. BY KAITLIN SHAWCROSS

While he’s renowned for his rolling on the “My character’s really desperate. He’s sort of offers still coming in, there’s no rest for the fl oor stand-up comedy routines, there’s not one of the older members,” he says. wicked and no cause for concern just yet. much Peter hasn’t tried his hand at. With “He was a top-dog real estate agent and “I love the business I’m in and I never thought I stints in fi lm, live television, on stage and on now he’s sliding down the food chain, so he’s would survive. I was just making it up as I went air, he’s proved himself much more than just a desperately trying to hold on to his job and get along and I’ve just kept on going,” Peter admits. laughable character. some sales. This year he’s set to take up his most In addition to the play, Peter is excited about “It’s a great part to play because he’s challenging role yet with the Black Swan the release of his latest fi lm Paper Planes, desperate and diffi cult.” State Theatre Company in its production of directed by Robert Connolly and starring Sam Glengarry Glen Ross by David Mamet. “I love the business I’m in Worthington. The play, which performs in May with an all- and I never thought I would Peter describes the locally-shot fi lm, in which male cast, follows four real estate agents as he plays a school teacher, as “a really beautiful, they desperately attempt to sell undesirable survive. I was just making it simple, little Australian movie”. property to unwilling buyers. up as I went along..." “There’s so much violence and so many “This is defi nitely my biggest challenge as an horrible things happening in the world, it’s While his character may be horrible and Peter actor so far. I think out of all forms, whether it just nice to watch a movie that has some nice hopes he’s nothing like him, he does admit is television or fi lm or stage, this is the most laughs in it and is really pure. It makes you feel some parallels can be drawn. diffi cult thing I think I’m ever going to try,” happy and warm and it’s so hard to get that Peter says. “I suppose it’s not dissimilar in that I’m getting now,” he says. old and there’s all these young comedians “It’s written really naturalistic, so there’s lots And although he may love that happy and warm around and you just want to stay ahead of the of ahs and ums and ers and repeating yourself feeling, he admits there’s one thing he would still game,” he says. a lot and it’s really hard to learn because it all love the chance to try – playing the villain. sounds the same.” “I’ve been going for 30 years and I’m thinking “I’d like to try a really bad guy, someone ‘how long can I keep it going? What can I do?’” Peter plays Shelley ‘The Machine’ Levene, who’s really awful. I don’t know if I could do it an ex-top-of-the-ladder agent who's quickly Thankfully it’s not something he’s had to give because I’m such a nice guy, but I would like to tumbling down and unable to stop the fall. much thought to; with a regular fl ow of work be able to shock people on screen,” Peter says.

16 we ask Peter... Peter Rowsthorn and Pauline Whyman. Image: Gary Marsh.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT PERTH? I love when it starts to really warm up and that beautiful time when the sea breeze starts to die from 5pm through to about 8pm at night. I love that time when it’s still super warm. WHAT’S SOMETHING THAT NOT MANY PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOU? I used to do ocean racing when I was younger. From 17 to 21 years of age I did a lot of sailing. WHY DO YOU LIKE MAKING PEOPLE LAUGH? I like the way laughter cuts through tensions, it’s really fantastic. People often tell you ‘I haven’t laughed like that in a really long time’ and ‘thank you’. You feel like you’re doing a community service. Black Swan State Theatre Company presents Glengarry Glen Ross by David Mamet at the State Theatre Centre from May 23. FIVE OF THE BEST

PUBLIC GARDENS Pack your bags, plant lovers: take a tour of fi ve of the best public gardens around the globe.

GARDENS BY THE BAY BROOKLYN BOTANIC JARDIM BOTANICO SINGAPORE GARDEN RIO DE JANEIRO Award-winning horticultural design NEW YORK Designed by order of the 'Founder of meets breathtaking waterfront views at Brazilian nationality' Prince Regent Dom Growing from humble beginnings as an Singapore’s largest gardens. This urban João in 1808, this exotic 137-hectare ash dump in the late 1800s, Brooklyn oasis spans 101 hectares of reclaimed garden lies in the affl uent South Zone of Botanic Garden has come to represent land in the country’s recently redeveloped Rio de Janeiro, minutes from Ipanema Marina Bay area. The garden space, open the very best in urban gardening and and Copacabana. The garden is famed for to the public since 2011, is made up of horticultural display. Today its 21 hectares its row of towering palms, which were two main areas containing an array of are fi lled with artwork, sculptures and planted when the garden fi rst opened tropical plant life. Recognised globally as themed gardens, including the country’s and remain as impressive as ever. Among one of the most innovative public garden oldest children’s garden, one of the fi rst the 8000 plant and fl ora structures on spaces ever created, Gardens by the gardens in world designed specifi cally for show is a tranquil lake containing Vitória Bay is perhaps best known for its the visually impaired and the C. V. Starr Régia water lilies – the largest aquatic impressive artifi cial canopy of colossal Bonsai Museum, one of the largest public plant in the world – and an orquidário, ‘supertrees’ which are used as vertical displays of Bonsai trees outside Japan. a greenhouse-type structure home to gardens, generating solar power, Visitors and locals fl ock to the garden to more than 600 species of orchid. If your acting as air venting ducts for nearby view its reputed spring displays, which Portuguese and Spanish is shaky, English conservatories and collecting rainwater. include a cherry blossom festival in April. language tours can be arranged.

KEUKENHOF snaking through the gardens. In addition to the fabulous fl oral display, other attractions SOUTH HOLLAND include themed pavilions, sculptures, a hedge In the heart of tulip-growing territory, maze and a traditional 19th century Dutch between Amsterdam and The Hague, is the windmill. world’s largest fl ower garden, Keukenhof. Travel tip: In order to showcase its fl owers During spring seven million fl ower bulbs at peak seasonality, Keukenhof is only open bloom and the gardens burst into a for a short time during spring. In 2015 this kaleidoscope of colour as the gently rolling will be for eight weeks from March until grounds are carpeted with an array of bright May. Visitors hoping to get the most from tulips and other stunning native fl owers. their trip should consider lining it up with Visitors can stroll or cycle the 15km of Keukenhof’s annual fl ower parade, whereby footpath surrounding the fi elds of fl owers, as fl oats and vehicles adorned in fl owers are led well as take a boat cruise on the waterways by musicians through the gardens.

18 CHATEAU DE MARQUEYSSAC GARDENS FRANCE The labyrinth-like gardens accompanying the Chateau de Marqueyssac are set high on a hill overlooking the Dordogne River and beautiful surrounding French countryside. Originally planted during the 17th century, in the 1860s a new owner of the property had the garden’s boxwood hedges carved in an enchanting swirl of fantastic shapes, including many in groups of rounded shapes. Today a small cohort of gardeners are dedicated to clipping and maintaining the hedges by hand. A number of additional features have been added over the years, including ornamental gardens, an alley of santolina and rosemary and, in keeping with the region’s romantic roots, a waterfall descending from the belvedere and ending in a cascade. Travel tip: Being one of the few public gardens in the region to stay open past sundown, visitors have the opportunity to explore the greenery in cool, comfortable evening temperatures. Green thumbs can learn more about hedge upkeep during one of the garden’s guided tours.

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21 APPS BOOK REVIEW

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Fill the grid so that every column, every row A guide to “making the most of life and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9. without losing yourself”, Sam has included her best philosophies on Can you guess? dealing with everything life throws 18 at you, including setting goals, keeping fi t and eating healthy, 79 24 1. Which Indigenous group being a woman of substance and are the traditional owners rising above negativity. 413of Perth? The book is a blueprint for 61783 2. Who was WA's fi rst women seeking to fi nd their own individuality and after reading Premier? 91 Shine, you can’t help but want to take charge of your destiny and 3. What type of mineral is 42 58 9 embrace your physical health, mined at Kambalda? intellectual and emotional balance, 81 7 individuality and natural beauty. 4. How long is the Swan River? 74 82 Leave it on your bedside table for 715. What is the oldest town whenever you need a little pick- in WA? me-up.

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Sharing stories through theatre Perth Airport is a proud supporter of Black Swan State Theatre Company, one of Australia’s foremost theatre companies, that each year delivers an exciting program of cultural events to delight and challenge audiences. Performed at the popular State Theatre Centre of Western Australia, Black Swan has a range of captivating stage productions planned for 2015 including David Ives’ Venus In Fur (15 Jan – 8 Feb), Moira Buffi ni’s Dinner (14 Mar – 29 Mar) and David Mamet’s Glengarry Glen Ross (23 May – 14 Jun). Visit www.bsstc.com.au to discover what’s on during the 2015 season.

AIRPORT UPDATE 2015 promises to be a very exciting creating a new entry to Perth Airport’s year for Perth Airport, with many projects Terminal 1 and 2 (T1/T2) precinct. reaching completion and new projects starting. The T1 forecourt area is currently undergoing The fi nal stage of the new International a signifi cant makeover, with the construction Arrivals area will be completed in March, with of a new forecourt road and drop-off and Baggage Reclaim and Quarantine expanded pick-up lanes with covered waiting areas. to be twice their previous size. In the middle The new 27-metre forecourt will create a Sculptures transform Cottesloe of the year, the International Departures landscaped entry plaza, directly in front of the The 11th annual Sculpture by the Sea will expansion, which includes the second A380 new Domestic Pier. be held at Perth’s spectacular Cottesloe gate, new landside retail and dining area, a Beach from 6 to 23 March 2015. Local, Finally, when Virgin Australia relocates their split level departures lounge and expanded interstate and international artists will domestic services into their new home in check-in area, will be completed. once again transform this iconic beach the T1 Domestic Pier, customers will into an impressive sculpture park that can Also in mid-2015, Airport Drive will open benefi t from having regional, interstate and be enjoyed by the public, free of charge. and connect to the Grand Gateway at the international commercial air services all Find out more by visiting intersection of Leach and Tonkin highways, within walking distance, in the one precinct. www.sculpturebythesea.com.

24 AVIATION NEWS

Emirates A380 Scoot 787-9 Dreamliner Perth Airport is looking forward to welcoming Perth Airport will be the fi rst destination to be serviced the fi rst A380 aircraft when Emirates introduces by Scoot Airline’s new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner when its 489-seat A380 aircraft into Perth from May, the aircraft touches down in February, upgrading the demonstrating the growth of Perth as a global airline's Perth/Singapore service from fi ve times a destination. The A380 is a revolutionary aircraft, week to daily. Scoot passengers will enjoy streaming featuring a bar for premium classes, showers for fi rst internet connectivity and AC power sockets in each of class, one of the most spacious economy cabins in the 375 seats onboard. the sky and infl ight Wi-Fi throughout the aircraft.

Pick-up FAUNTLEROY AVE & drop-off area

Pick-up Taxi rank & drop-off WHICH area Taxi ? rank Taxi & bus GREAT EASTERN HWY Pick-up pick-up & drop-off area TERMINAL? BREARLEY AVE area . There are four terminals at Perth Airport - T1, T2, T3 and T4. FRICKER RD

TONKIN HWY LADY RD LADY Please check your itinerary carefully or contact SUGARBIRD your airline to ensure you go to the correct terminal. than one terminal. GROGAN RD A number of airlines operate from more than one terminal.

New Airport Drive International Flights will open in RD AFFLECK mid - 2015 PALTRIDGE RD

Terminal 1 (T1) All international services DUNREATH DR DUNREATH Domestic Flights es) Terminal 2 (T2) • Alliance Airlines gional services) KEY • Tigerair (interstate services) • Virgin Australia (most regionale and services)some regional services) Terminal 3 (T3) • Virgin Australia (interstateervices) and some regional services) • Qantas (some regional services)ces) • Jetstar (all domestic services) Parking entry HORRIE MILLER DR Long term car park me regional services) bus stop Terminal 4 (T4) • Qantas (interstate and some regional services) TO ROE HWY LEACH HWY

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TERMINAL 1 (T1) TERMINAL 2 (T2) TERMINAL 3 (T3)

Amenities/Utilities Level Amenities/Utilities Level Amenities/Utilities Level ATM (ANZ) G ATM (ANZ) G ATM (ANZ) G ATM (Bankwest) G ATM (Bankwest) G ATM (Bankwest) G + 1 ATM (Travelex Foreign Currency) G, 1 + 2 ATM (Travelex Foreign Currency) G + 1 ATM (Commonwealth Bank) G ATM (Westpac) G ATM (Westpac) G Free Internet G Free Internet G, 1 + 2 Free Internet G + 1 Telstra Payphone G Telstra Payphone G + 2 Telstra Payphone G Vending Machines G Vending Machines G + 1 Vending Machines G + 1

Food/Beverage Food/Beverage Food/Beverage Eagle Boys 2 Four Alls Brew House G Dome Café G Mattress Blue Bar G Hub Convenience G Fresh Connections 1 Take Me With You 2 Hudsons Coffee G + 1 Hudsons Coffee G The Bar 2 New Orbit Inn 1 Subway G Velluto 2 Red Rooster 1 The Coffee Club G Sumo Salad 1 Retail Australian Way 2 Retail Retail JR/Duty Free 2 Relay G Australian Way 1 Newslink 1 + 2 Relay G + 1 Rip Curl (opening soon) 1 Sunglass Hut (opening soon) 1 Travelex G + 2 ANSWERS:

While the T1 retail area is being 125834796 upgraded, a number of existing 1. Nyoongar 793162458 stores on level one and two will be for more information check out: 2. Sir John 468579213 temporarily closed. Store list correct 651798324 at time of print. Please visit Forrest www.perthairport.com.au 289346175 www.perthairport.com.au for the 3. Nickel 374215869 latest information. 816923547 Thank you for your patience. 4. 72km 937451682 542687931 Can you guess: Can you 5. Albany Sudoku:

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