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DestinationGoldCoast.com/Escape INTERVIEW SHANE O’REILLY With an appreciation for the rainforest that runs deep through his veins, Managing Director of family-owned and operated O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat and Canungra JON HESLOP MICHELLE CASSIDY TIM JACK ADAMS Valley Vineyards, Shane O’Reilly, is one of In Tamborine Mountain you’ll find From her youth, Michelle knew Tim has made it his purpose to Jon producing his award-winning what she wanted to do in life – inspire people to reconnect to the Coast’s biggest hinterland advocates. vino. Established in 2004, Witches yoga. A transformative shavasana self, others and nature and shine Nestled in the World Heritage listed Falls Winery is the venture of Jon kicked the wheels in motion, more positivity and meaning onto Lamington National Park, the O’Reilly’s brand and his wife Kim – both passionate leading her to where she is today people’s lives. Tim founded the is renowned for pioneering ecotourism on advocates of winemaking and its – at the reigns of one of the Gold GreenX7 ‘everyday wellness’ the Coast and offering green experiences evolution on the Gold Coast. With Coast’s most popular academies, program to enhance connection for its guests – from glowworm and animal 20 plus years experience in the Essence of Living. When she’s and quality of life. He has since wine industry under his belt and not on the mat or in the studio, touched the lives of thousands of encounters to flying fox adventures and having spent time at Domaine mastering mindfulness, or inspiring people at home and abroad. On Segway safaris. Shane is also Chairman of Chantal Lescure in France and the community around her, catch days off you’ll find Tim snorkelling the Tourism Industry Council. the Napa Valley in California – it’s Michelle by the sea with her twins with turtles, cruising on his paddle no wonder Jon and his working and hubby in tow or in the kitchen board or inspiring conservation winery have been hailed as one of whipping up wholesome eats. through his company Watersports the Hinterland’s hidden gems. Guru. ANGELA SIMSON A health and business coach, writer and blogger, Angela Simson inspires thousands of women from the Gold Coast and around the globe on how to live a happy, healthy lifestyle through her website The Gratitude Project. Whether it’s sourcing organic ingredients LAUREN BATH FIONA ALEXANDER ROZ NORMAN from local marketplaces, hunting down the One of Australia’s most influential Founder and head glamper of A passionate advocate for healthy freshest wholesome eats or seeking out travel Instagrammers, Lauren Glamping Days Hire Company, living, founder of popular Burleigh where to go to reconnect to the mind, body has visited some of the world’s Fiona and her team offer a unique Heads pilates studio Pilates & and soul, Ange is well and truly acquainted most far-flung destinations – outdoor accommodation option for Co., Roz lives and breathes all with the Coast’s best healthy hotspots. capturing and curating inspiring travellers wanting to experience things health, wellness and fitness. content for brands and sharing the Gold Coast’s great outdoors Since opening her studio in 2015 her experiences with her half a and the fun of camping – without with her husband Dave, Roz and million followers. But no matter any of the work! Specialising her team have helped hundreds how far and wide she travels, she in pop-up glamping in dreamy of locals to tone, lengthen and considers herself lucky to call destinations, Fiona is well versed strengthen their way to a healthier, the Gold Coast home and is only when it comes to how and where happier, more balanced lifestyle. too happy to impart her expertise to pitch a tent – having unearthed with those looking to capture the the best hinterland ‘glampsites’ on perfect pic during their visit. the Coast.

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