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Wild Oats XI, Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2016. LIFE NEEDS ADVENTURE we again presented the pas de deux in paradise with Ballet. This was so successful that, for the first time, due to the demand, we had to schedule a second performance. The 33rd staging of our flagship event on the water, Audi Hamilton Island Race Week, again confirmed that it stands as Australia’s premier yachting event. This year the series attracted a record fleet of 252 yachts from all Australian states and overseas, and with that came more than 2,500 sailors, their families and friends. The social agenda and party scene associated with Race Week was unprecedented, so much so that many guests declared it to be “the Cup of yachting”. I’m sure that I speak for everyone in my family s 2016 draws to a close, we can for this impressive achievement should go when I say that we are incredibly proud of look back on another highly to our dedicated and highly-efficient team Hamilton Island. It’s a precious and important successful year for Hamilton members. They work extremely hard to ensure part of my father’s legacy and we carry on his Island. Through our ongoing that every visitor from across Australia and passion for creating and delivering the ‘best of resolve to provide the ultimate around the world takes away with them long- Australia’ to our visitors and guests. The Oatley experienceA for all our guests, we are pleased lasting memories of the island and the beautiful family take this opportunity to thank you for to say we are being rewarded with remarkably Whitsunday region. Our aim is to have every choosing Hamilton Island. We wish everyone a high occupancy rates and wide-ranging one of our visitors head home as an ambassador joyous holiday and a happy and successful 2017. accolades from those who have come to enjoy for Hamilton Island. the unique experience our island provides. We Simultaneously, we are continually looking have welcomed more than one million holiday- for ways to improve the existing facilities, makers to the island during the past decade, large and small, and create new ones – like our and all projections show that this figure will new supermarket, which will open in July 2017. grow exponentially in the years to come. Of the many events we hosted in 2016, there Sandy Oatley Our family recognises that much of the credit were a couple of stand-outs. In September, Chairman, Hamilton Island

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10. TOP TEN TO DO: Must-do Hamilton 28. FIRST PERSON: Whitsundays Wild. the life aquatic to Roxy Lola. Island Activities. By Tracey Withers. 50. CALENDAR: Take Note: Diary Dates, 2017. 12. SPORT: Rio 2016: Never Give Up. 30. FOOD: Incredible Edible. QAGOMA 52. RSVP: Audi Hamilton Island Race Week: By Lisa Ratcliff. executive chef, Josue Lopez talks to Paspaley White Luncheon; Piper-Heidsieck Lunch 16. SAILING: Coming of Age. The Wild Oats XI Rebecca Khoury. with Guillaume Brahimi; Art in Paradise Dinner; journey. By Rob Mundle. 34. MUSIC: Emma Louise: Hear My Song. Matt Moran coca chu Dinner; Shannon Bennett 20. ISLAND NEWS: Bulletin Board. By Noelle Faulkner. Progressive Dinner; Hayden Cox: New Wave 22. PERFORMANCE: Space, Time and 36. STYLE: Holiday: In The Bag. Vision Book Launch; Hangar Dinner. Pas de Emotion. Photographer, Justin Ridler talks 38. GOLF: Get Your Golf On. By Brendan James. deux in paradise, The Australian Ballet Dinner. to Alison Veness. 42. ENDURANCE: Burn, Baby, Burn. FujiFilm 58. MY ISLAND WEDDING: Tying the 26. ENTERTAINING: The Scene is Set. Darren Triathlon winners talk strategy. (Reef) Knot: Lexi and Matt Vickers. Palmer’s home styling advice. Flower Power with 46. ENVIRONMENT: Marine Turtles: The Low 60. PROPERTY PORTFOLIO: Picture Seed’s George Low. Down. Marine Biologist, Dr Mark Read talks Perfect: Southwinds’ escapism.

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JUSTIN RIDLER, PHOTOGRAPHER NO. 1 HOLIDAY ACTIVITY? “I’m not much of an unwinder, I tend to just switch gears from making pictures to making music when I’m on holiday…” WHAT ARE YOU READING THIS SUMMER? “A Mind for Numbers by Barbara Oakley; When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi; The Particle At The End Of The Universe by Sean Carroll.” SUNSET OR SUNRISE? “Sunrise because it’s always so quiet out.” SUPERYACHT OR TINNY? “Tinny, but with a bottle of white burgundy and some very fresh oysters please.” LIFE GOALS FOR 2017? “There’s a solar eclipse in the USA next August so I’d like to plan an adventure around that and a trip to the Rothko chapel.” BEST REEF ANECDOTE? “Wrapping a shoot with The Australian Ballet at Whitehaven Beach, walking to an awaiting helicopter and flying to my first solo exhibition at qualia was pretty bloody lovely.”

LISA RATCLIFF, SPORTS JOURNALIST NO. 1 HOLIDAY ACTIVITY? “Eating out – a great break from being the primary cook at home.” WHAT ARE YOU READING THIS SUMMER? “Us by David Nicholls.” SUNSET OR SUNRISE? “Sunrise.” SUPERYACHT OR TINNY? “Tinny.” LIFE GOALS FOR 2017? “Reducing the family’s environmental impact, Pilates, deep conversations with close friends, more books and less Facebook, getting through Vikings on Netflix and the HSC with our first child.” BEST REEF ANECDOTE? “Whales calving and coming in close to check out the boats during Audi Hamilton Island Race Week.”

DR MARK READ, MARINE BIOLOGIST NO. 1 HOLIDAY ACTIVITY? “A camping trip with my family. Somewhere quiet, cooking over an open fire, watching go down is perfect.” WHAT ARE YOU READING THIS SUMMER? “I read a book a week at least. A mixture of fantasy, detective mysteries and adventure.” SUNSET OR SUNRISE? “I like both.” SUPERYACHT OR TINNY? “Tinny. I like exploring all the little creeks and embayments and to have the option to hook my tinny behind my 4WD and travel to Cape York Peninsula to go fishing.” LIFE GOALS FOR 2017? “Enjoy each and every day; spend time with my family and friends; eat some good food and continue making a difference protecting and managing the Great Barrier Reef.” BEST REEF ANECDOTE? “I once had the opportunity to get in the water and swim with three whale sharks in the northern Great Barrier Reef. One was probably 10 metres long and it was humbling to swim alongside such a gentle giant as it cruised along. It’s a memory that’s stayed with me ever since.”

ROB MUNDLE, AUTHOR NO. 1 HOLIDAY ACTIVITY? “Cruising under sail.” WHAT ARE YOU READING THIS SUMMER? “I’m not reading; I’m resting, having just released Under Full Sail, my 16th book, and the sixth in my best-selling Australian maritime history series.” SUNSET OR SUNRISE? “Sunrise.” SUPERYACHT OR TINNY? “I’d prefer my cruising catamaran, Toucanoes, but if I had to make a choice it would be a tinny.” LIFE GOALS FOR 2017? “Doing whatever makes me happy, like cruising Toucanoes through the Whitsunday Islands mid year; writing another book and being with friends.” BEST REEF ANECDOTE? “Being a founder of what is now one of the world’s truly great regattas — Audi Hamilton Island Race Week — and I’m still part of it 33 years on.”

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RF16_CONTRIBS_FINAL.indd 8 29/11/2016 11:16 am TOP 10 TO DO HEAVEN ON EARTH: WHITEHAVEN BEACH Do not leave Hamilton Island without visiting Whitehaven Beach. We promise it’s the kind of natural environment that is often viewed in books or photographs yet seldom KIDS PLAY:7 1 seen in person. Here it is then, the perfect stretch of white silica sand JUST FOR FUN bordered by clear, turquoise sea. The youngest members of the Paradise. Head north, up to Hill Inlet, 6 family will find new friends to and track the history of the indigenous SAIL TIME: ALL AT SEA hang out with at the Kids Fun Ngaro people. Walk south through the Zone play area or the Clownfish Soak up the best of sea and land with native bush and discover incredible Club childcare centre for kids a sail-and-stay package, or hire a swimming holes and pristine, hidden aged up to 14 years. Children skippered yacht charter and tour the snorkelling spots rich with underwater aged six to 14 years with a Whitsunday Islands’ beaches and bays treasures. Whitehaven Beach may sense of adventure can tackle on your own bareboat charter. Budding feel remote and otherworldly but the the Quads for Kids course in captains can book lessons with the reality is only a short trip by helicopter, Palm Valley. The whole family island’s expert sailing crews to earn seaplane, yacht or motorboat from will get a kick out of a few internationally-accredited qualifications. Hamilton Island. rounds of mini golf or try for Or why not try our Grand Prix Yachting a strike at the island’s seven- experience. Sail to landmark Whitsunday lane bowling centre. Head to locations on a Volvo 60 ocean racer the Resort Centre to put dibs NATURAL WONDER: with a rich racing pedigree. If a quiet sail on a Water Walker — a giant into the sunset or luxury dinner cooked THE GREAT blow-up bubble that rolls you onboard a traditional cruiser is required, out onto the water — because BARRIER REEF then raise a sundowner and simply enjoy. The Great Barrier Reef is quite simply one holidays are just for fun. of the most incredible natural habitats on earth. There are many ways to view the reef with minimal impact. You can take GET FIT: FEEL- AMAZING GOLF: a day trip out to the Reefworld viewing PAR FOR pontoon and then enjoy snorkelling GOOD FACTOR through the brilliantly coloured coral Did you know there are 20 kilometres of THE COURSE bushwalking tracks on Hamilton Island? It’s easy. Catch the ferry formations. Or spend a half or full So what’s stopping you? One of the most across to Dent Island and day touring the secret spots of the memorable ways to start the day is watching enjoy one of Australia’s most Whitsunday Islands, including a dive or the sun rise from one of the many lookouts spectacular 18-hole courses, snorkel out at Bait Reef with the Explore Group experts. One of our favourite ways to which the tracks lead. Follow it up with 8 the Hamilton Island Golf a morning yoga session, or for a rigorous Club, designed by five-time to see the Whitsundays is by air. Take a workout, head to the Hamilton Island Sports British Open champion flight in a chopper with Hamilton Island Club and choose from a range of group fitness Peter Thomson. You’ll be Air, and be amazed at the views, and your classes including body pump, cycle, a weights amazed. Our advice is photographs. These moments will make session, cardio workout or game of tennis. don’t rush the round at this for an unforgettable holiday. If you are staying at the Reef View Hotel, Palm impressive course, which is 2 Bungalows, Beach Club, qualia or Hamilton a challenge to professionals Island Holiday Homes you can also pick up a and casual golfers alike. It is complimentary catamaran, kayak, windsurfer breathtakingly beautiful, with THE CATCH: GONE FISHING or paddleboard from Beach Sports on views of the Whitsundays This is one of Australia’s best places to go fishing and Hamilton Catseye Beach. One of the best ways to see and beyond. At the 19th Island Watersports’ Predator Fishing or Renegade Fishing Charters the island is from a sea-kayaking session. hole, drink in more views accommodate all levels of fishing experience. Hire a private or share over a laidback lunch at the charter and the crew can show you how to clean and prepare a delicious Clubhouse. And perhaps catch for dinner. First-timers and novices can get advice on where the sharpen your golf wardrobe fish are biting. And for the more independent fisherman, Hamilton Island with a visit to the well Dinghy Hire is the best place to go for a boat, bait and tackle. curated pro shop. 4 9 10 RELAX YOURSELF: JET, SET, GO: FEEL AT ONE WELL, WHY NOT? 3 For that total offshore adrenalin Set deep in lush gardens near the Resort Centre is Spa wumurdaylin, rush, take a guided jet ski tour. It’s whose highly-skilled therapists provide utterly exhilarating. The go-kart indigenous-inspired treatments by track is another one of our classic Waterlily and LI’TYA. These include go-tos. They are fun, easy to drive customised cocoons, scrubs, rituals 5 and a great way to let off some city and facial therapies. For total wellbeing ANIMAL KINGDOM: IN AWE steam. We also like hiring a bike, the sanctuary also offers consultations It’s one of the best ways for the whole family to have or riding the fire trails and bush with a nutritionist and an alternative fun: a guided walk to meet the animals at WILD LIFE tracks on an all-terrain vehicle. They therapist. There’s no better way to Hamilton Island, followed by breakfast or lunch at are one of the best ways to get to restore body, mind and soul than a the café. Say hello to Freddie the talking sulphur- rugged outlooks on the island. dedicated session at the spa. Take note, crested cockatoo (he might even say “Hello” back), or if you need a blow dry, or a last-minute Elvis the koala and his family. Don’t miss the slippery up-do or even an emergency spray tan, lizards and snakes, creepy spiders, kangaroos, be sure to book into Island Hair and dingoes, the fierce Australian cassowary and the Beauty in the Resort Centre. island’s own resident crocodile. Yes they are all here.

To find out more or book your tours and activities visit the Resort Centre Tour Desk or call 07 4946 8305.

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“HARD WORK BEATS TALENT WHEN TALENT ISN’T WILLING TO WORK... I’M VERY COMPETITIVE.”

belief in themselves and their team members and a never-give-up attitude. Pre-start in the gold-medal race Burton outmanoeuvred then out-sailed his rival, the Croatian Tonĉi Stipanović, putting into play one of the strategies he and coach, Michael Blackburn had developed and which Burton had given himself a one in 10 chance of pulling off. “All you need is one,” Blackburn said as the 26-year-old prepared to leave the shore at Lisa Darmanin, Marina da Glória on Rio’s Guanabara Bay. Jason Waterhouse, Rio 2016. Not only did he take eight years of experience to the track that day, he took a carefully calculated plan and the mindset of a winner. Waterhouse and Darmanin went from fourth RIO 2016: following an out-of-character penultimate day’s racing to the silver medal position. They could NEVER GIVE UP have finished in eighth but for a second in the final double-points medal race that put them one point behind the winning Argentines. The medal tally in sailing was Mat Belcher and his Olympic debutant crew, the hard-won fruits of incredible skill, athleticism Will Ryan, protected their 470-class men’s silver medal in the final medal race and and focused determination, says Lisa Ratcliff. skiff pair Nathan Outteridge and did the same. Queensland Finn sailor and hree silvers and one gold medal Laser men’s gold medallist Tom Burton’s view Olympic debutant Jake Lilley made the top 10 earned among seven Australian was that, heading into the Games, he was one medal race. Sailing Team (AST) members at of the favourites but not the clear favourite. Darmanin says once she and Waterhouse the Rio 2016 Olympic Games put Ultimately the almost insurmountable gold- overcame the mental obstacle of squaring them equal first with South Pacific medal fight narrowed to Burton and one other. up against Australia’s greatest-ever Olympic Tneighbours New Zealand, in terms of the largest “Based on last year’s results I knew I had the multihull sailor, Darren Bundock, for Olympic sailing medal haul. potential to win it, to win the medal on the last selection they led rather than followed. Adding the two gold and one silver medal from day,” Burton said in October, having had time The cousins trained harder than any team, five the Paralympic Games and Australia easily to reflect on his Olympic journey. to six days a week, often by themselves without came away sailing’s best performing nation. Australia’s three gold and one silver at London a coach or training partner, building up hours What is extraordinary is that the Olympic 2012 meant there were inherited expectations on the boat. team’s average age was just 25.5 and only three on the AST to replicate that squad’s success “Hard work beats talent when talent isn’t of the seven medallists had prior Olympic — success that brought national attention to willing to work,” is how Darmanin explains experience, meaning there was no overlap Australian Sailing’s high-performance strategy, their work ethic, and personally she took between the London and the Rio Games for given other more traditionally medal-producing the same approach. “I’m very competitive; four young first-timers. sports had finished well below par. my family, my brothers have always pushed silver medallist Lisa Darmanin put Australian Sailing’s president Matt Allen told me. Through the team’s Objective program it simply: “Jason [Waterhouse] and I were a REEF Magazine: “We were extremely happy and coach Traks Gordon we learned about pretty young team to go into our first Olympic with the Olympic and Paralympic results in professionalism and that practice makes experience and say our goal was to win a Rio. Australia totally dominated the Paras and perfect. We had a job to do and we dived in gold medal, with no Olympic experience and led the number of Olympic medals, along with heard first, not afraid of not succeeding.” racing against medallists from multiple New Zealand.” They also trusted each other. Some Nacra 17 Games. This didn’t faze us. We were really As well as having the skill level to be world- teams opted for the woman to helm and the PHOTOGRAPHY: ANDREA FRANCOLINI; ©SAILING ENERGY / . / WORLD ENERGY ©SAILING ANDREA FRANCOLINI; PHOTOGRAPHY: solid within ourselves.” beaters, the AST’s medallists shared a common man to crew, given the strength requirement at

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Working on the Wild Oats XI build. COMING OF AGE Every aspect of the record-breaking Wild Oats XI story is as good as it gets, writes Rob Mundle.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY A painter puts the ANDREA FRANCOLINI finishing touches on the hull.

Working on The business end: Wild Oats XI’s the Wild Oats Wild Oats XI’s steering wheels. XI build. fine lines are all too evident.

n the spectacular world of international Air Force of one yacht in particular, the highly ocean yacht racing, there are three fancied 35ft long, Rani. Then, on January 2, ultimate challenges: the Fastnet race 1946, The Sydney Morning Herald reported: out of England; America’s Newport “DRAMATIC END TO YACHT RACE — Bermuda race; and the event most see Missing Rani Reappears And Wins Easily.” Ias the greatest contest of all — the 628 nautical Rani’s name went into the history books as mile Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. having been first to finish (line honours), the Across its 71-year history the Hobart race has fastest time for the course (six days/14 hours/22 been laden to the gunwales with drama and minutes), and being the winner on handicap excitement. Everything about it is unique. It (corrected time). is the only major offshore racing event in the In the 71 years since that first race, 5,827 yachts world that starts on a harbour and finishes in and more than 50,000 men and women from a river. And no other similar event attracts so across the world have contested the annual much media interest, or number of spectators: Sydney Hobart race, and today one yacht stands Wild Oats XI heads it is estimated that at the start alone some out as the most remarkable of all; the silver- for the paint shop. 300,000 people watch the spectacle when either hulled, 30-metre long supermaxi, Wild Oats XI,

Pre-dawn: Artisans attention afloat on Sydney Harbour, or on the shore of campaigned by the Oatley family. On Boxing Caption here To minimise drag Wild Wild Oats XI to detail in every xx xxx xxxxx. Oats XI’s propeller is what is a magnificent natural amphitheatre. Day this year this amazing yacht will be going on the . retracted into the hull. part of the build was astounding. The television coverage of the start takes that for an unprecedented ninth line honours, and, number into the millions. given the right conditions, she could well claim As fate would have it, it was the timing of the the treble for the third time – line and handicap inaugural event that set the Hobart race on a honours and a race record. In 2005 – the year course towards becoming the stuff of Australian she was launched – Wild Oats XI became sporting legend. It was 1945 and a war-weary the first yacht since Rani to achieve that nation was desperate for a diversion away remarkable result. from the brutalities of World War II, which The story of Wild Oats XI’s origins, and her had ended only months earlier. The Sydney wonderful owner, the late Bob Oatley AO, Hobart race would be a much-needed panacea. BEM, is as fascinating and engaging as her On Boxing Day 1945 the crews of nine small performance when racing on the high seas. yachts were seen to be putting their lives on the Bob, or “Popeye” as he was known to family line in the name of sport by racing to Hobart. and close friends, had an uncanny ability to Most importantly, the media of the day thrived inspire people into going beyond preconceived on the story, especially when the fleet was limits and achieving remarkable goals. Such was hammered by a ferocious southerly gale and the case with Wild Oats XI. Never had such a there were no sightings by the Royal Australian sophisticated racer been created in such a short

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Not surprisingly the well-tuned Alfa Romeo with her equally well-honed crew of international sailors, stood as the pre-race favourite for line honours. But that only made Mark Richards and his team more determined. What followed was the perfect example of how spirit, skill, teamwork and determination can achieve the seemingly unachievable. In Bass Strait, about halfway into the race, Alfa Romeo and Wild Oats XI were all but side-by-side. Alfa Romeo then changed her course towards the east while Richards and his team held their Wild Oats XI bow, “IT’S THE BEST BUILD I’VE EVER BEEN installed on the nerve: they stayed on the same course, believing Hamilton Island Yacht Club. INVOLVED WITH, AND MAKING THAT EVEN it was more favourable – and it was. After one day, 18 hours, 40 minutes and 10 BETTER WAS THE FACT THAT SHE HAS seconds of racing, Wild Oats XI led the fleet BEEN SO SUCCESSFUL. MOST IMPORTANTLY into Hobart to claim the treble – line and handicap honours, and a race-record time. THOUGH, THIS WAS THE PROJECT WHERE Richards looks back on this achievement as WE LOVED THE OWNER...” one of his two greatest moments in the Sydney Hobart race, the other being when Wild Oats XI led the hotly favoured American supermaxi, time frame – just 10 months – and never had in the prestigious Admiral’s Cup international Comanche, into Hobart in 2014. a yacht had such an impact on the sailing team event in Cowes, England. He entered the Last year Wild Oats XI was extensively modified scene and public arena within four weeks of original Wild Oats XI and had Mark Richards for the Sydney Hobart race in preparation being launched. as skipper. That yacht’s speed was enough for for another showdown with Comanche. Wild Oats XI was built in Sydney by him to commission the build of Wild Oats XI, Modifications included the removal of her John McConaghy, an artisan acclaimed the intention being that she would lead the bow, which is now attached to the Hamilton internationally as being among the very best defence team in the Admiral’s Cup, but due to Island Yacht Club. It was a campaign full of when it comes to constructing racing yachts circumstances beyond his control, that series disappointment, culminating in her being Wild Oats XI interior. using space-age composite materials. never eventuated. forced out of the race due to damage to the McConaghy is not sure how many boats he Then, in early 2005, Bob and his eldest son, mainsail. has built over the decades, but he is sure of Sandy, went to McConaghy’s boat-building “I didn’t feel right about our preparations for one thing: “My No.1 project of all was facility on Sydney’s northern beaches and saw a the race during all of December,” Richards said. Wild Oats XI,” he said without hesitation. 30-metre long canting-keel racing yacht being “There was a lot of pressure surrounding the “It’s the best build I’ve ever been involved with, built for Kiwi yachtsman, Neville Crichton, and modifications: I think we made the changes and making that even better was the fact that to be named Alfa Romeo. Its target was line too close to the race and we weren’t properly she has been so successful. Most importantly honours in the Sydney Hobart race at the end prepared. Bob’s deteriorating health was also an though, this was the project where we loved the of the year. issue for everyone: we just loved the man. owner; a project that was as good as it got.” Bob was so excited by what he saw that he Wild Oats XI bowless “This year all the pressure is off. We’re out there being towed to Wild Oats XI, like her two smaller predecessors would have bought that yacht there and then Sydney City Marine the designers, mast and sailmakers and all to do it for Bob.” built by Bob Oatley, had a design feature that had it been offered for sale – but it wasn’t. Mark for refit. equipment suppliers had all confirmed they Having set a course record in the Brisbane to he, with the enthusiastic support of his skipper, Richards recalls: “Having seen Alfa Romeo, Bob could meet the deadline, Bob pressed the go Keppel race in August, Richards and his highly- Mark Richards, had introduced to offshore said to me ‘I think I’m going to buy one of those’ button on the Monday morning. skilled crew know the yacht is faster than racing about five years earlier. It was a canting and I said, ‘Are you serious?’. He simply said “If we had not have built Alfa Romeo we would ever. Wild Oats XI averaged an impressive 20 keel, one that swung from side to side so less ‘Yep’, and he did! I actually tried to talk him out not have been able to have the yacht completed knots when she lopped more than seven hours ballast was needed to keep the yacht upright. of it, but he was already on a roll.” in 10 months,” McConaghy said. “We off her own record in that event. Should the World champion and America’s Cup yachtsman The Hobart race start was 11 months away, structured a week-by-week building schedule weather gods smile on her and provide similar Iain Murray, who today sails as tactician aboard which meant that the new yacht would need to and put between 50 and 60 guys on the job. downwind conditions in the Sydney Hobart Wild Oats XI, describes the concept this way: be launched within 10 months – and no racing They were exciting times.” race, she could lop an impressive 12 hours off “The canting keel has probably been the largest yacht that size and so complex had ever been When Alfa Romeo was contesting Hamilton her record for that race – but that’s a big “if” in single design element that has increased the built in that time anywhere in the world. But Island Race Week in August 2005 – as part of the Sydney Hobart race. speed of yachts ever. It’s like sticking a giant V8 that didn’t deter Bob Oatley. her preparation for that year’s Hobart race – Regardless, Wild Oats XI is the most successful engine in a Toyota Corolla.” He put the entire project together in one Wild Oats XI was barely half-built. yacht, and Mark Richards the most successful Wild Oats XI would represent the ultimate weekend. John McConaghy confirmed that It was not until December 2, just 24 days before skipper, in the 72-year history of the classic, and application of this technology. if everything fell into place he could build the start, that Wild Oats XI was launched and it’s safe to say those records will stand for a long In 2003 Bob led the Australian team to victory the yacht in the desired time. Then, after the rush to get her into race mode began. time, maybe forever.

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HOLD Hamilton Island UP: GOLF Golf Club. QANTAS Hamilton Island has BULLETIN partnered with Qantas Golf Club for their 2017 Challenge Series Final. The series is a national golf event held on BOARD some of Australia’s best courses. Finalists from It’s all about the wonderful environment each of the 14 Challenge Series events, which take and life on the Great Barrier Reef. Here, place throughout 2017, the latest updates. By Esther Holmes. will win an all-expenses- paid trip to compete in the final at Hamilton Island Golf Club. We love a good competition. Time to perfect your swing. www.qantasgolfclub.com

qualia, bath time.

FABLED: AESOP Our favourite skin, hair and bodycare brand, Aesop, has created indulgent bath salts inspired by Hamilton Island. The Repose Bath Salts will be exclusively in qualia early 2017, meaning we’re bound to spend even more time lazing in the luxuriously appointed bathrooms and soaking up the good stuff. Repose Bath Salts are enhanced with sage leaf, clove TALL ORDER: bud and pine needle, to nourish and CLIMBING WALL soothe, in any climate. Well, what The latest addition to Hamilton more could you want? Island’s impressive lineup of activities is the nine-metre climbing wall located in Palm Valley. The climbing wall is open during school holidays and peak times. It’s a nail- biting, highly-effective workout. Check the Activity Guide or Tour Desk to find out more and for session times. It’s available to adults and children aged six years or more, with the cost $10 per person. Hamilton Island Golf DOWNWARD DOG: Club, dawn yoga. DENT YOGA Good A new yoga experience is now on holiday fun for the kids. offer at the Hamilton Island Golf Club. Could there be any better way to start DRINK IT IN: T2 the day than with a 6.15am ferry ride from Hamilton Island to neighbouring Yes, it’s all about exclusive Dent Island for a dawn yoga class on partnerships this year and the helipad? Soak up the panoramic Hamilton Island and T2 have views of the Whitsundays as the worked together to create sun rises on sun salutations during a delicious tea that evokes the one-hour class. Afterwards be the natural glory of Hamilton rewarded with a delicious breakfast Island. Island Dreaming is at the Clubhouse. Feast on fresh fruit, a fruit-based tea featuring muesli, bagels, and fresh juices. Bring native Australian ingredients sunscreen and sunglasses. Check the including lemon myrtle. It Activity Guide or Tour Desk to find can be served hot or cold out when the next yoga class but honestly we love it on is happening. ice because it’s so refreshing and restorative on a hot day. Island Dreaming will be available on Hamilton Island in 2017.

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RF16_NEWS_FINAL.indd 20 29/11/2016 11:30 am RF16_NEWS_FINAL.indd 21 29/11/2016 11:30 am PERFORMANCE Benedicte Bemet, Triptych, Melbourne, 2015, by Justin Ridler.

ustin Ridler’s first experience with sensuality or tragedy, or some kind of loss or ballet was a birthday present. “It was rapture, there is always a turn-key word in a short piece with one dancer and a mind that I’m trying to look for. Each shoot cellist and the dancer responded to has a theme that feeds into the pictures, it’s what the cellist was playing. It was certainly the starting point,” says the multi- SPACE, Jbeguiling,” he says. He fell in love. “Ballet for talented creative. me is unafraid of delving into all areas of the “Ballet is the perfect harmonic of what I want human condition and psyche and its inspiration to create. These men and women who dance is our lives, particularly the pivotal moments in for The Australian Ballet are artists and also our lives, and it translates them metaphorically athletes. Physicality is absolutely essential TIME AND through movement and I love that,” he says. to them; they use it to translate these very During the past five years Ridler has been beautiful themes.” photographing The Australian Ballet at its He shoots both digital and analog. “I’ve turned rehearsal studio in Melbourne, on location for to 8x10 [camera], which really slows the whole various campaigns and now at Hamilton Island. thing down a lot more but I adore the ‘happy EMOTION The 2016 repertoire included the Act II pas de accident’. The perfect harmonic for me though deux from his favourite ballet, Swan Lake. is a combination of digital, that gives you the “I know it’s a clichéd answer but I only saw it for capacity to play and then the slow-down of the first time properly this year. It’s stunning. the film.” Pas de deux in paradise by The Australian Ballet is The themes are expressed in an almost Ridler’s first camera was a red plastic toy a thrilling outdoor performance staged annually at supernatural way; it really got to me. At the end Kodak, which his mum gave him. He still when Odette dies and goes into the afterlife, has the pictures. “They are OK,” he laughs, Hamilton Island’s Pebble Beach. This year an exhibition I remember thinking how tragic is this.” He “quite elemental. I was only seven when I first by Justin Ridler, long-time photographer of the dancers, cried. Capturing this emotion is something started and I photographed fire and rocks and was held at qualia to coincide with the event. Here he Ridler thinks carefully about before starting branches that I found in my backyard and I to shoot, sketching out ideas for composition. photographed water flowing, the stars in the shares his passion and process with Alison Veness. “I make a couple of little notes. There is always sky… anything to do with nature. I was super an intention, exploring the gestures perhaps into the natural world as a kid. I’ve always been through the sequence of images, or a delicate interested in the way things work.”

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Clockwise from top left: Vivienne Wong and Rohan Furnell, Melbourne, 2013; Amber Scott, Melbourne, 2016; Dimiti Azoury and Callum Linnane, Melbourne, 2013; Amber Scott, Melbourne, 2016. “THE THINGS I OFTEN FIND MOST DISARMING AND ENCHANTING ABOUT THEM IS THE THING THAT IS SLIGHTLY IMPERFECT.”

His first “proper shoot” was done with the help of his grandpa, who taped a cigarette lighter to Ridler is fascinated by the theme of an almost an aerosol canister. They made a blowtorch and secular spirituality. “I don’t necessarily adhere to then photographed fire trails in the dark. religious principles, maybe that’s why I’m interested “It was powerful and fascinating; he was in cosmology as well. I gravitate to those sorts very much part of it. I think about him of things like the universe and how it all works before I do anything major now, and if I’m fascinates me. It’s an enquiry, maybe that’s part of nervous I always remember him. He was very my essence. encouraging, he was a brilliant man, and he “Immersive work that makes you forget yourself really inspired me to be inquisitive.” to me is what is iconic perhaps, like a collection Ridler enjoys the constant challenge of of Rothkos that take you to another plane. His photographing people.“The things I often find philosophy of his work is very important to me, most disarming and enchanting about them he creates a portal into your consciousness and is the thing that is slightly imperfect. That’s then into the universe and then to see the universe what I genuinely love, to understand their roaring back at you is staggering.” uniqueness and humanity and it gives them Ridler’s mantra is visual. “I have a photograph . I want my pictures to be reassuring of a galaxy very, very, far away, a group of stars and validating; (to show) that people have and it’s humbling and empowering. We have one differences and that’s OK. I don’t know if opportunity to have our own consciousness and perfection exists, I think it’s subjective, I’m experience the universe and I like the idea of just inherently skeptical of anything that appears to getting on with it. Be a bit reverent and respectful. be too perfect.” Sometimes when I’m shooting I have this quiet He listens to classical music and as he shoots thought, especially on location, about the light he tries to play music that the dancers haven’t from the sun that takes more than two hundred necessarily heard, “so that they can seek University for one semester a year. “It’s thousand years to exit the sun’s surface and takes out new inspiration. I build a set list for a motivating and an incredible experience about seven minutes to get to earth, so what we shoot that harmonises with the theme that helping other artists become better artists,” are walking around in is ancient and was created we are exploring so we create full, sensory he says. “I studied at RMIT and some of before we walked out of Africa… we are a small experiences.” the lecturers were extremely influential. I speck in a time scale.” His shoot set list for the Power to Transform, remember we were asked to write down a list Naturally, he rose early to capture the ephemeral The Australian Ballet’s 2016 theme, included of who we wanted to work with in our careers moment of first light on Hamilton Island. “It’s Ludovico Einaudi, Nils Frahm “and stuff and the Aussie Ballet was at the top of the been a remarkable trip, we had beautiful light like that: cinematic, evocative orchestral,” list. And Vogue.” Both he has achieved. An on Pebble Beach — strong, dynamic — and then Ridler says. artist who particularly inspires him is Gian I photographed Ty King-Wall and Amber Scott He has the pleasure of collaborating with the Lorenzo Bernini. “I am extremely influenced (principal artists) on Whitehaven Beach. It was legendary David McAllister, artistic director of by his work, he was a humanist and a little loving, tender, sensual. It was human, intimate… The Australian Ballet, on all the major shoots. bit anti-establishment, and I really like the well, they are a couple.” “We talk about the energy that’s required, the comedy, sensuality and eroticism in his work. “This has been my first exhibition”, Ridler says positions. He is very involved and brilliant There is a sculpture that he did, the Ecstasy of proudly, surveying the large-scale photographs and if it’s for the season’s campaign and the Saint Teresa, which is the culmination of lots of hung on the walls of Long Pavilion at qualia, vibe for the year, then that’s more open.” epic events in his life — this was his comeback featuring The Australian Ballet’s soloist, Ridler isn’t a purist, sometimes he will shoot piece if you like. It was like visiting an old Benedicte Bemet. thousands of images, sometimes just five: friend when I saw it in Rome. It was incredibly “We shot them last year, all within 15 minutes “When you are shooting, you know that you controversial at the time as it was the first time of each other. Benedicte has an incredible sixth are striving to find and you know it when a baroque sculptor had explored eroticism sense about what we are doing and it just naturally you see it.” through a work that was so blatantly religious happens,” he says, “the world, nature, the cosmos He teaches fashion photography at RMIT as well.” and where it’s all going. That’s what my work means to me… but it’s all fairly subjective,” he laughs. 24 REEF MAGAZINE REEF MAGAZINE 25

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We consulted our favourite florist George Low for the do’s and don’ts of seasonal floral etiquette.

REEF: FAVOURITE SEASONAL THE SCENE IS SET CHRISTMAS FLOWER? ’Tis the season to serve up a feast and create a great George Low: “Christmas Bush.” atmosphere. REEF sits down with Darren Palmer, interior REEF: ARRANGED FLOWERS? designer and tastemaker, for some insider table talk. OR LOOSE AND WILD? GL: “Both.”

REEF: HOT CLASHING OR REEF: YOU STYLED THE SECRET REEF: WHAT’S THE WORST THING or size. Go for variation as well as tying TONAL COLOUR COMBINATIONS? DINNER AT AUDI HAMILTON ISLAND THAT CAN GO WRONG AT AN EVENT? things together through repetition.” GL: “Contrasting.” RACE WEEK. WHAT WAS THE DP: “The worst thing that can happen is a SECRET THAT HELPED BRING IT REEF: FRESH OR FAUX FLOWERS? lack of food or drink, getting the guest list REEF: TALL AND EPIC OR ALL TOGETHER? wrong or having not enough guests. Isn’t DP: “Fresh. Faux plants have a place but LOW AND SPRAWLING FOR Darren Palmer: “There’s no great secret. that everyone’s nightmare? Having a party where possible fresh is best.” CHRISTMAS TABLE SETTINGS? I like to roam around a space and wrap where no one turns up?” GL: “Tall and epic.” my head around it by looking at what the REEF: MULTICOLOURED BAUBLES REEF: BEST INTERIOR STYLE ADVICE OR MONOTONE? highlights and drawbacks are, what the REEF: WHAT SHOULD WE SEND YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED? things I want to hide might be and the DP: “Either can work. We alternate between AT CHRISTMAS? ORCHIDS OR others that will need to draw your eye. In DP: “All of my early career was knowledge full technicolour and the perfect Martha POINSETTIAS… EEK. WHAT a big, industrial space like this [Hamilton passed on by my mentor, Dayne Van Bree, Stewart silver and white version. Generally WOULD YOU SEND? Island aircraft hangar] I had to look at so that entire foundation was the best piece though it’s colourful chaos.” GL: “Orchids always!” scale… I had to think about drama and of design advice. He taught me how to REEF: WINE GLASSES; STEMS OR impact. Sometimes huge spaces present decorate and gave me all of the fundamentals REEF: FAKE OR FRESH NO STEMS? more challenges than small ones. There’s that I live by to this day. I hope he reads CHRISTMAS TREE? no great secret to this process but there is my books and appreciates my take on his DP: “Both or either. I like stemless day-to- GL: “Fresh, of course!” a whole bunch of thought.” words so long ago and doesn’t just think ‘I day and stems for special occasions.” told him that’.” Instagram: @seedflora REEF: WHAT MAKES FOR A REEF: SILVER OR GOLD CUTLERY?

MEMORABLE EVENT? REEF: BEST INTERIOR ADVICE DP: “Brass?” (MURDOCH BOOKS). PALMER DARREN BY FROM HOMESPACE IMAGES FELIX FOREST; PHOTOGRAPHY: DP: “Entertainment or some sort of YOU’VE EVER GIVEN? surprising element; the food; beautifully DP: “Do what is right for you and yours. REEF: LINEN OR SILK NAPERY? dressed tables; ambient and focal lighting; And focus on defining a brief before you DP: “Linen!” music appropriate to the type of function; contemplate doing anything else at all.” the right accompanying drinks; a great REEF: SCENTED OR UNSCENTED guest list and something to take away REEF: IT’S THE HOLIDAY SEASON. CANDLES? REEF: BEST COFFEE-TABLE BOOK from the evening. Oh, and make sure any WHAT ARE YOUR ESSENTIAL PLACE DP: “Scented. Stimulate all of the senses THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO GIVE formalities happen within the first SETTINGS FOR CHRISTMAS? you can.” THIS CHRISTMAS? half hour so you have everyone’s DP: “Contrast on your table, from timber DP: “HomeSpace by this guy Darren Palmer... attention before things start to get to metal, sparkle to matt, colourful to REEF: KINFOLK OR ECCENTRIC? Apparently it’s a great read with beautiful too lively.” monochrome, variation on pattern, material DP: “Classic.” photographs by the amazing Felix Forest.”

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FOOD

Netsuke: Reef Treasure: reef Josue Lopez. Garden within lobster, cauliflower, an open clam, seaweed, citrus, 19th century. unveiled from its clam shell cover.

INCREDIBLE EDIBLE qualia. Contemporary art. Culinary creative expression… When Audi asked The second canapé was Eggs in a Nest, inspired each hand dived, so there’s minimal impact, Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art executive chef, Josue by the beautiful nest installation, Tender, by none of this dredging system. It’s almost Lopez, to marry art and food in an Audi Hamilton Island Race Week event Fiona Hall. paramount now in the QAGOMA restaurant, like no other, the results were spectacular. The award-winning chef shares “I wanted to provoke people to think ‘What am a lot of the produce is sustainable or ethically I going to eat? Some twigs maybe? Some quail sourced, ” says Lopez. The lobster was then his menu for the Art In Paradise Dinner with Rebecca Khoury. eggs? Maybe the nest isn’t edible?’. And so we gently cooked. “I’m into poaching at the made these beautiful potato nests and spray- moment as it retains all the flavour and you just painted them with edible gold and the eggs have a greater control; it’s all evenly cooked.” his menu was a combination of is the king of fish. It’s my favourite fish in the were a sustainable caviar from Abu Dhabi, It was given “a bit of a glisten” with what he three things: flavour first and world and native to the Coral Sea,” says Lopez. the Yasa caviar.” calls ‘golden butter’, basted, blowtorched and “ foremost. We know that’s the end It was delicately poached until the protein had The yoghurt used to moisten it was buffalo finished off with cauliflower floret puree and goal, it doesn’t matter how good just set. “If we’re serving fish we want it to taste yoghurt from Maleny, handmade for Lopez finger limes, which are one of his favourite it looks or how you serve it, if it of fish. Clean flavours is such a motto. by Trevor Hart, the “trumpeting cheeseman”. ingredients. “They come from a wonderful Tdoesn’t taste good then that’s it; the second was “For me serving fish and chips, there’s obviously Lopez added a floral note with some lemon farm up at Rathdowney from the Lime Caviar the artwork; and the third was Hamilton Island the potato wafer, and tartare sauce, always, but myrtle. “We have lemon myrtle growing in Company. When René Redzepi from Noma itself, knowing that some of the guests expected we deconstructed it by taking the cornichons, Brisbane, so we packed it, gave it a wash and came to do his Sydney stint, he said finger lime an island experience,” Lopez explains. parsley, capers and shallots, blitzing them in a made a beautiful oil that gives it this floral and was his most prominent ingredient in Australia And so the first canapé was classic island fare… high-speed blender and making it into a paste, citrus flavour because all seafood needs an if not the world, and it’s from Queensland. I’m well almost: a “monochromatic fish and chips” and because I wanted monochrome, the black element of citrus, so that was super cool and the ambassador of the Scenic Rim area and with the theme, blackwater, inspired by Anne and white, the mayo had to be pure white, but in fun.” And that’s just the canapés… through that immersive process of discovering Noble’s artwork, Ruby’s room no. 17. your mouth it amalgamates — fish and chips in The lobster entrée, Reef Treasure, drew produce from Brisbane we discovered these “We started off with the coral trout, which to me a bite.” inspiration from a 19th-century netsuke, or finger limes.”

PHOTOGRAPHY: KEN BUTTI; ARTWORKS COURTESY QAGOMA. COURTESY KEN BUTTI; ARTWORKS PHOTOGRAPHY: Japanese miniature sculpture. “The lobsters are Seaweed, scallop chips made using Hervey Bay

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After the Fire: Cardinal’s Hat: Wagyu beef, One morning in beetroot, Mu, 1999, by Luke eucalyptus, Roberts. Part of forest pepper. the Sweetmelt inspiration.

grapetree, grown in Bundaberg. “These I used to go riding around eating loquats things are crazy, they have a thick black skin all the time, I didn’t even know what they and look like muscat grapes but when you were called until I became a chef!” he says. bite into them, the tannins in the skin can The loquats were blanched, peeled, and the be quite bitter.” seeds hulled. The lychee and chocolate-like When he knew he wanted a tropical dish element of the dessert was the black sapote. Lopez called his suppliers to ask what’s in “It’s a chocolate pudding fruit. Plucked off season, and they settled on passionfruit. the tree, it’s completely rock hard. You put “We had a passionfruit curd, no sugar them in the shed or somewhere warm about at all because we needed that acidity to 25 degrees and they ferment essentially balance out the bitterness in the jabuticaba. from the inside out, and so if it’s raw and Everything in balance. Then we had a you eat it it’s the most terrible thing in the scallops, frozen but sliced thinly The tartare was mixed and finished off with soursop and custard apple, that was the world, the tannins will just blow your head into the dehydrator as they 2016 Joseph First Run Extra Virgin Olive Oil, panna cotta underneath, and loquat. off,” says Lopez with glee. “We enhanced were thawing. The dehydrated all folded together and seasoned with Murray “The funny thing about the loquat is I didn’t that with a bit of honey and then blitzed cauliflower florets spoke to the River pink salt. realise that it was tropical fruit because in that up as a gel and then finally the lychee coral of the reef. “From there we did a beef jerky and we also Norman Park, the Brisbane suburb I grew sorbet. First time we’ve done it.” “There’s a species of coral called added the native spice to that, some aromatics, up in, the council must have grown them. Job done. Plates clean. cauliflower coral as well and wattle seed and bush tomato. The beetroot when you delve into a subject sourdough, which was the purple break on the you have light-bulb moments dish, got broken up on top of the tartare and a Tropical Coastline: textures of custard and think that’s so meant to be, litte bit on the beef jerky, then a little bit of jus, apple, rambutin, loquat, it’s almost like dishes become because you know, beef and jus…” carambola, brown butter sand, coconut, lychee. ordained or preordained and it’s A beautiful shiraz went into the jus with rosella just listening and being intuitive powder for acidity. The oil used to roast the Fire of the Year 6, 2008, by Vandy Rattana. to what the energies are trying to tell you,” says beetroots was then turned into a charcoal salt, Lopez, clearly having done his research. creating the “ash” on the plate, with eucalyptus The showstopper of the dish was the netsuke, salt for the white powder. Finally, Lopez “...WHEN YOU a clam shell that covered and protected the referenced the burnt-out timber of Rattana’s DELVE INTO A “pearl”, which was the lobster. “I wanted it to be artwork with a charcoal pretzel. delicate and dainty and so the unveiling of the Desert was a tropical coastline inspired by the SUBJECT YOU shell was important, a discovery.” theme, Sweetmelt. “I thought we could create HAVE LIGHT-BULB The main course was a major moment of beef an optical illusion as one of the briefs for the tartare inspired by Vandy Rattana’s haunting dinner was to ‘create wonder’. I wanted it to MOMENTS AND image of a Cambodian fire, Fire of the Year 6. look like the sand and sea meeting, the stars THINK THAT’S SO “The beetroot element, the beetroot paint, was ended up on top because they didn’t really a tap tap tap tap tap [technique] and created a have a place on the bottom, and how cool is MEANT TO BE, kind of flecked effect. We took the leaves and a fruit that wants to look like a star, so we IT’S ALMOST LIKE the shard of the baby beetroots, blended them had those dancing on top,” he explains. And DISHES BECOME and made green puree, with roasted beetroot so he sourced Scenic Rim macadamias from puree underneath the beef,” the chef explains. Canungra’s Greenlee Farm. “They hand-shell ORDAINED, OR The beef was coated in a dehydrated beetroot macadamias for us to order, so the macadamia PREORDAINED...” powder folded through some activated charcoal, sand is literally a praline-enhanced with to give it a coal-like effect. The beef itself was maltodextrin to give it that light sand flavour,” from the acclaimed Cape Grim in Tasmania. says Lopez. Hamilton Island also serves Cape Grim The veloute, or coconut soup, had enough water, which Lopez says he has a lot of time cream to foam, cappuccino-style and he added for, “knowing it’s one of the purest waters in a coconut tuile. He used tropical Queensland

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REEF MAGAZINE GOLF land, over and through high sand dunes. sand high through and over land, in- turn and twist remainder the while shore, ocean the along right running holes several has Grant, Graeme architect by acclaimed designed course, The layout. aworld-ranked as Wickham Cape neighbour its join it will anticipated is 2016 it and October 18 in for play holes all opened course world-class second Island’s King Australia Island, King DUNES, OCEAN round. for achallenging make that complexes green creative and approach astrategic inviting fairways wide with surrounds, Island King spectacular the with beautifully so blend Oliver DeVries Darius and by Mike designed holes the of quality and variety The lookout. ocean-side an just than more is Wickham but Cape holes, most on Strait Bass across views be might There Australia Island, King LINKS, WICKHAM CAPE terrain. dramatic over laid already holes, of most sides both lining vegetation tropical thick, with test astern is layout Perrett-designed Ross and Thomson Peter but the amazing is Island Dent neighbouring atop setting Island’s Hamilton arrived. finally it 2009 in And scenery. exceptional islands’ of the use full makes that course golf class a world deserved long Whitsundays The Australia Whitsundays, The CLUB, GOLF ISLAND HAMILTON Million-dollar views are just the beginning. Million-dollar justbeginning. the views are The 20 golf 20 The that courses should on be your GET YOUR YOUR GET GOLF ON GOLF bucket Brendan By James. list. King Island, Australia. Cape Wickham Links,

breathtaking terrain. breathtaking and views dramatic with location inspiring an is This construction. during moved earth little very with land of the contours the fitto designed were All 18 holes cliff. and ocean over played of these four with Ocean, Indian the overlooking cliffs rock lining holes majestic seven features Estate Point Pinnacle Africa South ESTATE,PINNACLE POINT George, forget. to hard are beach adjoining the along run that holes the while of rainforest, clumps through and paddies rice over creation his routed Norman landscapes. lush and views ocean dramatic with masterpiece avisual Bali, Nirwana Norman-designed Greg the find you’ll where is coast southwest stunning Bali’s On Bali, Indonesia CLUB, GOLF BALI NIRWANA sea. the into jutting rocks red of massive outcrop an above perched green a to ocean of the edge the across tee elevated an from is played hole 9th The 155-metre Asia. in par-3s best one of the home to also It is Sea. China South of the views beautiful equally and surfaces playing well-manicured features Bintan Ria at Course Ocean breathtaking The Bintan Island, Indonesia RIA BINTAN (Ocean course), Australia. Whitsundays, The Club, Golf Hamilton Island

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PHOTOGRAPHY: XXXXXXXXXX RF16_GOLF_FINAL.indd 39 Island, New Zealand. New Island, North Kidnappers, Cape California, USA. California, Links, Golf Beach Pebble Island, New Zealand. New Island, North Cliffs, Kauri South Africa. South Estate, George, Point Pinnacle inland courses in the world. the in courses inland spectacular visually most one of the as rates easily Point and Jack’s holes many flanking scrub native and bluffs steep outcrops, rocky the with scenery this Combine other. on the Wakatipu of Lake vistas postcard and one side, on range mountain Remarkables 2,300-metre of the backdrop the against set are holes impressive Instead, Point. Jack’s Queenstown’s at be found to views ocean no are There Zealand New Island, South POINT, JACK’S sea. the above 140 sit metres which clifftops, the to closest land of fingers and ridges the covering of holes routing the is design this of mastery the overwhelming offerings, class world- genuinely are holes inland the While era. modern the in open to courses greatest one of the as hailed been has Kidnappers, Cape course, sister Cliffs’ Kauri Zealand New Island, North KIDNAPPERS, CAPE here. of around hallmark the are bunkering and greenscapes terrain, Dramatic views. Ocean Pacific and Islands Bay of afford the 18 holes 15 of while cliffs, of the edges the skirt that holes six features Cliffs Kauri Zealand New Island, North CLIFFS, KAURI New Zealand. New South Island, Point, Jack’s

beautifully between mountain peaks and the the and peaks mountain between beautifully is wedged itself course designed Thompson Stanley The range. mountain Banff the and hotel Fairmont castle-like by the overlooked valley of a crook the in sits which Springs, Banff is Rockies Canadian of the heart the in High Canada Alberta, SPRINGS, BANFF coastline. Ocean of Pacific slice its dotted courses now five are there successful, so been has Dunes Bandon masses. the attract will reach, to it is how hard and it is where matter no golf, spectacular proved Dunes Bandon Keiser. Mike owner its and Dunes of Bandon success the to attributed be can of that Much courses. spectacular of some arrival the to leading years, recent in resurgence a had has locations isolated in golf Links USA Oregon, DUNES, BANDON surf. crashing the from away metres just sits green the where hole, 7th downhill 96-metre the is these among Included coastline. Peninsula Monterey dramatic the hugging holes best its with tournaments, in theatre great for makes layout The acentury. for nearly golfers by beloved been has Championships, US Open five hosted has which Pebble, landmark The USA California, LINKS, GOLF BEACH PEBBLE Oregon, USA. Oregon, Dunes, Bandon Alberta, Canada. Springs, Banff REEF MAGAZINE 29/11/2016 11:53 am 39

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Old Head Links, Kinsale, Ireland.

Cabot Cliffs, Nova Scotia, The Old Course St Andrews, Canada. St Andrews, Scotland.

Royal County Down, Newcstle, Northern Ireland.

twisting glacial Bow the landscape. River. There are There are few more inspiring sights looking several memorable down from the crest of the 9th fairway across holes including the the shore of Dundrum Bay and the Mountains 4th — known as of Mourne beyond the green. Devil’s Cauldron — which drops nearly TRUMP TURNBERRY, Quivira Golf Club, 30 metres from the Turnberry, Scotland Baja California Peninsula, Mexico. tee over a glacial pond to a green set into the For Australians, Turnberry is perhaps better mountains. known as the place where Greg Norman won his first Open Championship in 1986. CABOT CLIFFS, Nova Scotia, Canada In recent times, the course on Scotland’s Cabot Cliffs was added to the adjoining Links Ayrshire coast has had a major redesign course in June this year and is already being and a new stretch of coastal holes includes a heralded as one of the world’s finest golfing par-3 destined to be considered among the experiences. world’s best. The Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw design is sliced into the spectacular Cape Breton THE OLD COURSE ST ANDREWS, landscape and takes you on a journey from cliff St Andrews, Scotland to cliff and across rolling sand dunes, with a For the golfing purist, there is no view that gets Golf Club Crans-sur-Sierre, coastal wind being a constant. the heart fluttering more than rounding the Crans-Montana, Switzerland. turn on the Old Course at St Andrews to start QUIVIRA GOLF CLUB, Baja California playing the holes back into town. Peninsula, Mexico With each shot hit on the back nine of the At the tip of Baja California Peninsula is famed course, the Auld Grey Toon gets closer as Quivira, a Jack Nicklaus designed course you follow in the footsteps of every great player marked by its combination of dramatic granite the game has seen and walk across the Swilken cliffs, windswept dunes and desert hills. Bridge back to the Home of Golf. The layout starts at the beach, winding up onto the cliff-tops and hills where the views are as GOLF CLUB CRANS-SUR-SIERRE, impressive as the challenge of the course itself. Crans-Montana, Switzerland Trump Turnberry, Turnberry, This Seve Ballesteros redesigned course high Scotland. OLD HEAD LINKS, Kinsale, Ireland in the Swiss Alps is arguably the most scenic Old Head is perhaps the only course in the tournament layout in the world. world built entirely on a promontory. The host course of the European Masters is at The course is routed to all points of the compass such a high altitude that drives fly much further on the diamond-shaped property that rises to here than at sea level. If you’re planning to test more than 100 metres above the Atlantic Ocean. this theory, visit during summer as the course Every hole here is exposed to an ever-present is under a few metres of snow for nearly six wind, adding to the stern challenge the par-72 months of the year. Thracian Cliffs, presents. Kavarna, Bulgaria. THRACIAN CLIFFS, Kavarna, Bulgaria ROYAL COUNTY DOWN (Championship This Gary Player creation is one of the most links), Newcastle, Northern Ireland photographed courses in Europe… and for good Royal County Down has been hosting golfers reason. All 18 holes present a panoramic view for more than 120 years and is ranked by many of the Black Sea. But no hole gets you closer to as the best course in the world. The legendary the ocean than the par-4 7th where the tee lies Old Tom Morris laid out the course between the atop a small rock platform island, joined to the high gorse-covered sand dunes, which dominate course by a small bridge.

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REEF MAGAZINE ENDURANCE Coevorden about why Hamilton Jake and Birtwhistle Triathlon. Natalie debriefed Van winners REEF with and thirty six competitors six up for lined FujiFilm the thirty and They came and yes and they conquered. came They hundred Three Island on is athletic the bucket list. BURN, BURN, BURN BABY, BABY, Catseye Beach. Catseye at swim The It was really humid, too.” humid, really It was it was. how tough surprised Iwas on course out year, it [and won] Idid last though but even race, my own run could and I got abit of agap line like that before!” that like line the go over me seen never they’ve said parents My exhausted. Iwas sand. harder onto the down diverted I Brutal. sand. soft on was finish sprint the Then athletes. for elite even hard, It’s this!’. world-class You walk can’t Natalie. god, ‘Oh thinking just Iwas point, At that hill. the there’s kilometre last the in this’.Then after worse can’t get it ‘OK, like was I hill, first the After hills. The of got abit of ashock. — Ikind Island Hamilton at time first my was This here. but especially event, atany win the take to nice it’s always now and years for six triathlon doing JB: JB: NVC: COURSES? SIDELINE BEST THE OF ONE THIS WHY’S PLACES. SPECTACULAR IN RACE AND TOUR SERIES WORLD THE OFF COME JUST BOTH REEF: YOU’VE JAKE BIRTWHISTLE: NATALIE VAN COEVORDEN: HURT? RACE THIS DID MUCH HOW REAL, BUT, FOR TRIATHLETES,PROFESSIONAL BOTH YOU’RE HONOURS. LINE REEF: place to get amongst the triathlon community.” triathlon the amongst get to place agreat and here organised well It’s really Island. on Hamilton it is how to challenging compares racing the time here, it’s about the course.” the it’s about here, time the racing wasn’t I flat. made often they’re so faster get to trying are times race because days these have don’t alotof places that component technical hot, hilly, It’s got the arace. you get and is it’sparadise here thing The Stockholm. and “There’s not any course I’ve ever done that done ever I’ve course any “There’snot “We race in cool cities such as Hamburg Hamburg as such cities cool “We in race CONGRATULATIONS ON ON CONGRATULATIONS “It was very tough. tough. very “It was “I’ve been

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Natalie Van Coevorden. “FOR A SPRINT TRIATHLON LIKE HAMILTON ISLAND 18-HOLE, PAR 71 THIS YOU DON’T NEED TO CARB UP TOO MUCH. KNOWING WHAT CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE TO EAT IS IMPORTANT.”

Epic endurance.

Natalie Van Coevorden riding there’s a fourth component: the swim, the bike REEF: TACTICAL. AERODYNAMIC, the iconic airport runway. ride, the run and the transitions. That’s really WON’T GET UP IN YOUR FACE key, too.” ON THE BIKE… NVC: “Haha! Then I like to listen to some REEF: DO YOU HAVE A RACE PLAN? electro music to pump myself up before I go JB: “Yeah, I usually write my strategy and and set up all my gear.” give it to my coach for input. Even for an amateur competing, it can’t be a bad idea to REEF: THE HAMILTON go in knowing what you’re going to do in each ISLAND RACING HASHTAG IS leg. Talk to other athletes about how they #RACEHARDRECOVERHARDER. approach things, read online… there’s a lot IT’S ALL ABOUT THE APRÈS-CHILL. of information out there if you don’t have a SHARE WITH US HOW YOU coach.” CELEBRATED VICTORY? NVC: “I had a nap and breakfast No.2 at the REEF: HOW DID THE HUMIDITY Pool Terrace at Reef View Hotel, then relaxed CHANGE YOUR RACE PREP? doing some stand-up paddle-boarding and NVC: “The humidity is all about nutrition. kayaking for the rest of the day — being non- Obviously hydration, but I also have a little competitive! I did the Ocean Swim [and she more salt in my food so I don’t cramp. I’ll also won it] the next day and, on Monday, I did eat a little earlier so there’s more time for food the Dent Dash on the golf course as a bit of to settle in the heat. For a sprint triathlon a social run before I flew home.” like this you don’t need to carb up too much. JB: “I jumped straight in the water to cool Knowing what to eat is important. I had coffee, off. Then I had a nap and did some sightseeing. eggs and toast, with some salt.” I competed in the swim, too. And the Dent Located just a stone’s throw from Hamilton Island, on neighbouring Dent Island, the 18-hole championship Hamilton Island Golf Dash over at the golf course is a cool thing. Club has some of the most spectacular views of any golf course in the world, making it the perfect place to learn how to play or REEF: DO YOU HAVE A PRE-RACE It’s beautiful. I don’t golf but now I want to.” RITUAL? brush up on your golfing skills. The Clubhouse is ideally perched to catch the soft sea breeze and to take in the stunning views of JB: “This was all different for me. I usually do REEF: SO WAY LESS LAZING-BY-POOL the Coral Sea. It’s a great spot for long, relaxed lunches or a relaxing drink after your time on the course. afternoon starts and [this time] I set my alarm THAN WE’D DO! YOU ELITE ATHLETE for 4am. That was a new ritual.” TYPES ARE MENTAL. NVC: “I woke up at 4.20am for the 6am start. I NVC: “We can’t do it. We can’t chill for To find out more contact the Hamilton Island Golf Club Battling the challenging do my hair. Haha! A side braid at the front and a whole day. I get the jitters if I lie down for on 07 4948 9760 or [email protected] Hamilton then join it at the back…” too long.” Island terrain.

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Talking turtles with Dr Mark Read, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority manager of operations support and species expert. By Roxy Lola.

Green turtle.

sponge. Both species of turtles can be quite Hawksbill turtle. r Mark Read is the go-to And it’s all down to fossil evidence. “The shy but don’t think they don’t have attitude. expert for all things marine longevity of the marine turtles and the fossil “We put tags on their flippers so we can turtles. His avid childhood evidence, clearly demonstrates the evolution recognise the unique individual,” says Dr Read. interest in reptiles saw him of the marine turtles into the species we see “Some species will actually try and chase you complete a science degree at the nowadays. There’s been a number of different around the beach once you’ve tagged them DUniversity of Queensland in Brisbane. His first types of marine turtles but they’re obviously because they get a bit upset.” postgraduate research was on the diet of green very closely related to the freshwater turtles turtles in Moreton Bay. He later completed a and land tortoises like the Galapagos land TEMPERATURE-DEPENDENT SEX PhD in crocodiles and began his career with turtles. They’re all very closely linked whether DETERMINATION the Queensland Turtle Conservation project at they’re found in marine [environments], fresh When the marine turtles come on shore to lay Green turtle eggs. the Department of Environment and Heritage water or on land.” eggs, they really have their work cut out for Protection. Dr Read remains close to the them. The flatback seat turtles lay an average of project, with its aim of protecting the Great THE GREEN AND HAWKSBILL TURTLES 50-53 eggs, the hawksbill 100-110, and the green Barrier Reef and its animals for current and ARE MOST COMMONLY FOUND turtle a whopping 130 eggs. It takes between future generations to enjoy. He’s a true Aussie AROUND HAMILTON ISLAND… eight and 12 weeks for the eggs to hatch, reptile lover who has been studying these These two know where the party is at. The depending on the incubation. “One of the really magnificent creatures for 26 years. So who green turtle is the most frequently spotted of cool things about marine turtles is that the sex better to speak with to uncover more on the all six marine turtle species found in the Great of the hatchling isn’t determined by a genetic marine turtles living on the Great Barrier Reef. Barrier Reef, especially near Hamilton Island. contribution from mum and dad like mammals They are primarily herbivorous, feeding on are: it’s actually primarily determined by the MARINE TURTLES HAVE BEEN IN seagrass, algae and mangrove fruit. They get temperature of the nest during incubation,” EXISTENCE FOR MORE THAN 150 their name from their green body fat. says Dr Read. “Temperature is critical. With

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STUDYING FOR SO GO SLOW FOR THOSE BELOW LONG THERE ARE A The most likely places for you to encounter Idyllic location with conference facilities. LOT OF THINGS WE turtles are shallow areas in the water around seagrass meadows and coral reefs, so the It’s the perfect merger. DON’T KNOW.” chances of accidentally hitting a turtle are increased. Look out for turtles to make sure you With its idyllic island location and purpose built conference don’t run into them. facilities, Hamilton Island is the perfect location for business

Green turtle hatching events. Our award-winning team of event professionals can cater on Raine Island. LIGHT for groups of 10 to 1,000 delegates. And direct flights from Sydney, When hatchlings come out of the nest, they use Melbourne, Brisbane and makes getting here a breeze. the lowest light horizon as a cue. The amount of light produced in the urban environments along For more information, call 02 9433 3333 or visit the east coast of Australia poses a problem for hamiltonisland.com.au/BusinessEvents the turtles, actually attracting the hatchlings back up the beach instead of directing them into the water.

BIGGEST MYSTERY? “Crikey! It’s an interesting paradox, for an animal we’ve been studying for so long there are a lot of things we don’t know.” The two big mysteries, according to Dr Read? “Where they go once they leave the beach is still a bit of a mystery, and whether they can communicate between each other. We don’t know much or have any appreciation for those things.”

INDIGENOUS VALUES Marine turtles are an important part of indigenous culture. Aboriginal and Torres

Hawksbill turtle. Strait Islander people hunt these species to predominantly males and high temperatures preserve family relations, and they are also produce predominantly females. Interestingly, important in ceremonial instances. “My that relationship is switched around in other understanding is that for a lot of indigenous species like crocodiles.” This raises some groups associated with the water, turtles play a concerns about the impact of climate change fundamentally important part to their culture. because as the air temperature heats up and It’s one of those special moments, being on a the beaches become progressively warmer, beach with a local traditional owner talking more and more hatchlings may be exposed to about turtle conservation management. I have the warmer temperatures likely to produce to say those are some of the special moments more females. that I remember the most. To be able to learn from people who have such a deep connected PREDATORS appreciation of marine turtles is really quite Turtles have a lot of enemies… especially when awe inspiring.” they’re young. When turtle hatchlings come out of the egg and run down the beach, they’re SHAKING UP THE SEA AT just 40-50 millimetres long, meaning almost RAINE ISLAND anything will eat them. “It’s incredibly tough Raine Island, in the northern Great Barrier being a turtle hatchling. They will get eaten Reef, supports the world’s largest aggregation by ghost crabs on the beach, goannas, birds, of nesting green turtles. In a big nesting a whole range of things. And in the water, all season, there can be somewhere between 60,000 the marine predators like sharks and big fish and 100,000 turtles in the water around the like trevally will eat little hatchlings,” explains island. “When you think about each of those Dr Read. As the turtle gets bigger, animals turtles having an average weight of about 120 such as sharks and crocodiles become natural kilograms, that’s a tonnage of turtles,” says

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Active Women’s Weekend.

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Weekends of Wonderment.

DIARY DATES OCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER 2 and run the Hamilton Island trails. Yes this PGA PROFESSIONALS CHAMPIONSHIP is your chance to face off against professional Open your calendars and take note, Hamilton Island is AND HAMILTON ISLAND AMATEUR athletes and other amateur-but-intense GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP athletes who come to Hamilton Island to buzzing with events all year round. By Esther Holmes. The PGA Professionals Championship attracts test their mettle. Just crossing the line earns Australia’s top-order club golfers and teaching extensive bragging rights. It’s an intense professionals alike all ready to take on the course and serious all the way to the idyllic very best in their field of expertise. All willingly along the white expanse of Whitehaven Beach, challenging Dent Island course. That also beachside finish. For the kids there is also a 2017 share their artisanal secrets and send you home or the shorter 5 kilometre circuit. Be warned goes for the non-pro event, the Hamilton junior triathlon (of varying lengths), and a with fresh ideas and lots of inspiration. though, do not let the incredible turquoise tide, Island Amateur Golf Championship. This is Splash’n’Dash run and swim for athletes aged APRIL 30 the sunshine or warm sand distract. This is the championship’s sixth year and anyone 15 years and under. Or you can take it easy in STAMFORD FINANCIAL HAMILTON MAY 5-8 a test. Run solo or team up with friends, and who missed out on a spot in 2016 will not be the Dent Dash, more of a fun Sunday walk or ISLAND HILLY MARATHON ACTIVE WOMEN’S WEEKEND kids can compete in junior events. There’s a making the same mistake twice. Places are run along the buggy paths of the picturesque We are throwing down the challenge once FEATURING THE MOTHER’S DAY challenge for everyone. limited so golfers and enthusiasts need to book Hamilton Island Golf Club on Dent Island. more for marathon runners to take on 42.2 CLASSIC early. The popular stableford event starts at the Whichever race you run, good luck. kilometres of mountainous Hamilton Island Time to sign up for the Active Women’s AUGUST 19-26 same time as the PGA and will host a pro-am terrain in what is now one of the most epic Weekend, for your opportunity to learn from AUDI HAMILTON ISLAND RACE WEEK on day one, followed by a 36-hole competition, NOVEMBER 12 endurance events in Australia, the Stamford experts committed to sharing serious coaching It is one of the world’s premium yachting open to both men and women. There are FUJIFILM WHITEHAVEN BEACH Financial Hamilton Island Hilly Marathon. If tips on running, strength and endurance regattas, certainly Australia’s favourite and serious prizes to be won… time to lock in some OCEAN SWIM the half marathon is more your pace, take part techniques. During this weekend, Hamilton the most exciting week to be on the island. The extra practice hours. If the adrenalin’s still pumping, you can also in the 21.1-kilometre race, and the event also Island also hosts the annual Mother’s Day mixture of short course, passage and multihull compete in the Fujifilm Whitehaven Beach includes a 3 X 7-kilometre relay plus a kids’ fun Classic, a Walk in the Park. It’s a fundraiser racing class is guaranteed to test any sailor’s NOVEMBER 11 Ocean Swim, a 2-kilometre or 750-metre race, run. It’s all part of the Endurance Series and for breast-cancer research, and a way of saying tactical ability to ultimately decide the new FUJIFILM HAMILTON ISLAND and help burn off the extra energy. And it is attracts visitors and locals all prepared to battle thanks to mums all over Australia. Dress up in national champions. Also on the schedule for TRIATHLON one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. it out on this epic course. pink and join the island community and other top-end contenders is an IRC Passage class Swim Catseye Beach; bike the airport runway; So what’s stopping you? guests in this walk for a good cause. It’s fun to for modern, fast-cruising yachts; performance MAY 5-7 do something like this together. racing and a sports-boat competition. WEEKENDS OF WONDERMENT Cruising, corporate, bareboat, non-spinnaker The purpose of this weekend is the chance JUNE 18 and SB20 divisions also line up. Audi Hamilton to get up close with some passionate and THE GREAT WHITEHAVEN BEACH RUN Island Race Week has become one of the most dedicated creatives. Past Weekends of There is nowhere more glorious to sprint important social events on the calendar Wonderment have included renowned florists, for a photo finish than on one of the most with onshore events including amazing candle-makers, chefs and milliners. If you love photogenic beaches in all of the Whitsunday lunches and memorable dinners by visiting Fujifilm Hamilton making things, and adore craft, this event is a Islands. Participants have a choice: the 21.1- chefs; a Paspaley pop-up store and events Island Triathlon. unique opportunity to watch and learn with the kilometre half marathon, a 10-kilometre run throughout the week. For the latest event information and more details, visit hamiltonisland.com.au/events

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Darren Jahn and Xanthe Wetzler Brooke Testoni. Christine Salter. PASPALEY WHITE and Rob Oatley. LUNCHEON The annual Paspaley White Luncheon Simon Baker and took place at qualia Long Pavilion. Imogen Banks. Sarah Snook. We were treated to a delicious menu of Long dining tables and dishes exploring a combination of white good conversation textures created by qualia’s executive Jimmy chef. And Paspaley’s new collection, Niggles. Maxima, quietly dazzled us to the max.

Anna Burgdorf and Denny- Amanda Lyn Dixon. Shadforth. ART IN PARADISE DINNER It was a night to remember with the

most amazing food created by executive Carmen chef Josue Lopez, inspired by some Hamilton. Nadia Fairfax. of the art at QAGOMA. Visually stunning, it almost seemed a shame to eat it. But it was so mind-blowingly scrumptious we couldn’t stop. Honestly. .

Belinda Campo and Terry Biviano PIPER-HEIDSIECK LUNCH WITH Emma Melissa Doyle Hayden and Guillaume GUILLAUME BRAHIMI Louise. and John Dunlop. Danielle Cox. Brahimi. Guests sipped on a range of acclaimed Piper-

Heidsieck Champagnes while having a long lunch Strawberry, vanilla on lay day. Well, why not? A memorable menu bean, lemon and white chocolate dessert. created by one of our favourite chefs, Guillaume Brahimi, was served in true French Riviera-style overlooking the Whitsunday Islands. Delicious.

Charlotte Holmes-a- court, Vanessa Gilbert, Dan Wyllie and Bruna Juliet Anderson. Shannon Murphy. James Tobin. Papandrea. PHOTOGRAPHY: KEN BUTTI; BELINDA ROLLAND. KEN BUTTI; BELINDA PHOTOGRAPHY:

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Hayden and MATT MORAN COCA Terry Biviano. Danielle Cox. Matt Moran. CHU DINNER qualia, Long Pavilion. It was a dynamite mix of three best friends: Matt Moran on the pans with actor Richard Roxburgh Asher Keddie. Sarah Snook. and artist Vincent Fantauzzo picking up the Negroni challenge to see who could mix the best-tasting drop. The three boys took it seriously, shipping in secret brews while everyone else enjoyed their battling banter. The end result was cocktails and delicious food sourced from the very best Australian produce. We had fun.

Vincent HAYDEN COX: Hayden Cox Carmen Fantauzzo, Matt talking shop. Hamilton and Moran, Richard Rebecca Rigg NEW WAVE VISION Lisa Wilkinson. Nadia Fairfax. Roxburgh. and Simon Baker. BOOK LAUNCH We love a good book and this one is Shannon Bennett’s Sandra Sully and food artistry. Shannon Bennett. inspirational, at its heart the lesson of how to back yourself, plus a collection of interviews by our favourite surfer Hayden Cox. It was launched during Audi Hamilton Island Race Week, where Mr Cox had us all captivated.

SHANNON BENNETT Bronwyn McCahon, PROGRESSIVE DINNER Justine Cullen, Lynette Phillips, Audi Ambassador Shannon Bennett created Paula Joye. a menu inspired by Australian food culture over the decades during a dinner hosted by Audi at coca chu. Oysters, representing the earliest

dish, were inspired by the 1790s and the history Teresa of The Rocks in Sydney. The modern dishes of Ooi and Kenneth lamingtons and pavlova spoke to the nouvelle Goh. cuisine of the 1980s. Clever.

Scallop heaven.

Brooke Testoni Amanda Jackie and Andrew and Nicky Oatley and Christine Terence Bianca and Tania Gacic. Shadforth. Richard Frank. Toby Doyle. Troy Tindill. Salter. Johnsson. Cheah. PHOTOGRAPHY: KEN BUTTI; BELINDA ROLLAND. KEN BUTTI; BELINDA PHOTOGRAPHY:

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AUDI HAMILTON VPISLAND RACE WEEK Exhibition of Justin Ridler’s work. Troy Tindill, Nicky, Carol, Sandy Oatley. Miwako Kubota.

Justin Ridler.

Amber Scott and Miwako Kubota.

HANGAR DINNER Guests were taken to a surprise location for dinner where interior designer Darren Palmer transformed the Hamilton Island Airport hangar into a tropical- inspired dining destination. We love an epic location and the cavernous hangar PAS DE DEUX IN was spectacular indeed. Guests mingled between seaplanes, helicopters and the PARADISE: THE Audi R8. AUSTRALIAN BALLET This is one of the most magical moments on Hamilton Island when The Australian Ballet performs under the stars at qualia’s Pebble Beach. The pas de deux performed this year included Black Swan, Swan Lake Act II, Flower Festival in Genzano and The Nutcracker Act II. Principals Ty King-Wall, Amber Scott and Adam Bull danced with senior artist Miwako Kubota. Intimate, otherwordly and utterly memorable.

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David McAllister, Catriona Rowntree, Amber Scott, Ty King-Wall, Nicky Oatley, Libby Christie, Adam Bull, Miwako Kubota. Symon Brewis- Weston and Sandra Sully. Jeanette and Maurice Allen, Ian Oatley.

Sugar Plum Fairy tutus backstage.

Toby Doyle, Jackie Cassandra Campbell, Olivier Duvillard and Glenn and Frank, Melissa Doyle, Ros Oatley, Lynne Jimmy Niggles. Darren Palmer. Linda Bourke. Anna Burgdorf. Robinson, Robbie Nichol. PHOTOGRAPHY: KEN BUTTI; BELINDA ROLLAND; JULIAN KINGMA. KEN BUTTI; BELINDA PHOTOGRAPHY:

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SALES

THE PENINSULA 4 FOR SALE $1,690,000

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This detached open-plan, fully- tiled and air-conditioned dwelling, located on the northern point of Hamilton Island, features excellent sea and island views to the north over Whitsunday Island and the surrounding waterways. The villa features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two spacious living areas and a private in-ground pool, all surrounded by landscaped tropical gardens. Spacious covered balconies on both levels ensure this property is perfect for entertaining friends and family. The complex also boasts a 25-metre pool and gazebo area for relaxing and enjoying stunning tropical sunsets with friends and family. The residence was recently repainted inside and out. It is presently holiday let and full income history and future bookings can be provided on request.

SHORELINES 19 FOR SALE $939,000

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This superbly appointed two- bedroom, split-level apartment has been kept in immaculate condition. The views are some of the best any Hamilton Island complex has to offer, taking in the neighbouring islands and Dent Passage, not to mention the fantastic Whitsunday sunsets. The apartment has access to a complex pool located directly across the driveway from the main entrance. The Shorelines development also hosts an expansive 25-metre wet- edge waterfront pool with two spas and entertaining areas. Shorelines properties are historically high-performing holiday-lettings, with consistent rentals. This unit is in stage two, which is set closer to the blue waters of Dent Passage. Hamilton Island’s Golf Car of Choice

PROPERTY SALES: CONTACT WAYNE SINGLETON 0416 024 168 The properties featured in the REEF Magazine Real Estate section are available at time of print, but for a full listing of properties for sale or to review recently sold properties, visit the Hamilton Island Real Estate office on Front Street, or go towww.hamiltonislandrealestate.com.au www.golfcarsinternational.com.au PROPERTY SALES: (07) 4948 9101 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: (07) 4946 8028 HOLIDAY RENTALS RESERVATIONS: 137 333 (02 9433 0444) Sales and Service Centre: Hamilton Island PH: 0427 050 409 Head Office: 20 Kingston Drive, Helensvale QLD 4212 PH: 07 5529 9499

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BLUEWATER VIEWS 16 NOW SELLING FOR SALE $1,499,000

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This huge apartment occupies an entire top floor and is perfect for entertaining. The gourmet kitchen with two granite bench tops leads to the open-plan dining and lounge area with panoramic water views and a small bar area for entertaining. The large balcony is perfect for savouring the stunning water views and evening sunsets for which Hamilton Island is famous. To top it off, there is a four-person spa on the balcony: a unique and luxurious feature. The master bedroom features a large ensuite and walk-in wardrobe. The second bedroom is generously sized and has two king-size beds. The third bedroom is also spacious and a bathroom separates these two rooms. This fully-furnished property also comes with an (approximately) 16-square-metre storage room, your own carport and a buggy. There is a 25-metre lap pool, lawn area and a gazebo with a barbecue and sink in the complex.

LAGOON LODGE 101 FOR SALE $1,050,000

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This single-level, first-floor apartment has strong and consistent holiday-letting returns, making it not only a wonderful lifestyle choice but also a clever and smart investment. This luxury apartment features a gourmet kitchen with Italian tiles, Caesarstone benchtops and glass splashbacks. The extensive balcony is the ideal location for relaxing on the Balinese day-bed while enjoying the magnificent view. Both bedrooms are large and stylish with handcrafted cabinetry Artist’s impression Artist’s impression and freshly decorated bathrooms. The north-facing master bedroom has an amazing view of Catseye Beach and you’ll be Hidden Cove – an exclusive waterfront development treated to spectacular sunrises Not many people have seen the beach that separates the Coral Sea from the green-covered land on the northwest edge of Hamilton Island. Even most every morning. locals don’t know it’s there, it’s an undiscovered sanctuary. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to secure one of only 22 private residences in the Hidden Cove development, which presents mid-density lifestyle at its best. With 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom single story residences, as well as 3 and 4 bedroom homes stretching across two levels and featuring their own private plunge pools, each boasts long, uninterrupted views across Dent Passage.

Priced from $1,150,000 Only 1 property remaining For sales enquiries please contact | Wayne Singleton 0416 024 168 www.hchi.info | hamiltonislandrealestate.com.au

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SHORELINES 5 NOW SELLING HOLIDAY RENTALS FROM $465 PER NIGHT Maximum capacity: 6 people

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This large, recently refurbished two-bedroom apartment offers modern interiors, air-conditioning and spectacular Whitsunday views. Each bedroom has a king-size bed, while the master suite enjoys its own balcony with an outdoor table and chairs, and an ensuite with a large corner spa. There is also a double sofa bed in the lounge area, perfect for accommodating extra guests. Take advantage of the spectacular views from the large outdoor entertaining space, which includes an outdoor dining setting for six people and a barbecue. The fully-equipped modern kitchen features a Nespresso coffee machine and dishwasher.

YACHT CLUB VILLA 7 HOLIDAY RENTALS FROM $1,180 PER NIGHT Maximum capacity: 8 people

4 4 2 This designer villa, located alongside the exclusive Hamilton Island Yacht Club, offers a tranquil and stylish island escape. Enjoy magnificent views of the waterfront lagoon pool and the turquoise waters of Dent Passage. A large, comfortable living area flows directly onto the waterfront reserve and provides easy access to the shared lagoon pool. The design by renowned architect Walter Barda offers an abundance of space, as well as four bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom. The master suite has a king bed, the second and third bedrooms have a queen bed, and the fourth bedroom has two single beds. Two buggies are included, so you can explore the island with ease.

FRANGIPANI 108 HOLIDAY RENTALS FROM $495 PER NIGHT Maximum capacity: 6 people

2 2 1 A spectacular waterfront location makes this modern two-bedroom apartment ideal for families. The master includes a king bed and the second bedroom includes a double bed and a single bed. It boasts beautiful water views and a convenient location right on Catseye Beach. Walk onto the sand and take advantage of your complimentary water-sports equipment, included as part of your stay. Relax in the open-plan dining and living area, which flows seamlessly onto a covered outdoor entertaining terrace, which includes a dining setting for six people, sun chairs and a barbecue. Self-catering is a breeze with a fully-equipped kitchen.

WHITSUNDAY APARTMENT 1305 HOLIDAY RENTALS FROM $275 PER NIGHT Maximum capacity: 5 people

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Set high above Catseye Beach is where you’ll find this self-contained one bedroom apartment, with everything you need for an easy, relaxed holiday. The fully air- conditioned and recently renovated apartment features brand new tiling and a modern kitchen. Relax in the lounge area with a large flat-screen television and complimentary access to . The main bedroom features a non-split king bed and a single bed, making it ideal for families with a small child. There is also a sofa bed in the living area which converts to a king bed. Enjoy your own private, covered outdoor terrace, which includes seating for four people.

HOLIDAY RENTALS: CONTACT HAMILTON ISLAND HOLIDAYS 137 333 (02 9433 0444) Architecturally designed by Walter Barda. Outstanding waterfront positions with spectacular views. Lagoon-style pool and private beach area. To view the full listing of Hamilton Island holiday rental properties available, visit the Hamilton Island Real Estate office on Front Street, Hamilton Island or go to www.hamiltonislandholidayhomes.com.au 4 Bedrooms / 4 Bathrooms. Direct flights from most Australian capital cities daily. HOLIDAY RENTALS RESERVATIONS: 137 333 (02 9433 0444) PROPERTY SALES: (07) 4948 9101 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: (07) 4946 8028 *RATES QUOTED ARE OFF PEAK RATES BASED ON 7 NIGHTS PLUS STAY. OTHER RATES AND DURATIONS OF STAY AVAILABLE, PLEASE ENQUIRE AT TIME OF BOOKING. For Sales enquiries please call 1300 800 070 or Wayne Singleton 0416 024 168. For Holiday Reservations please call 137 333. www.hamiltonislandyachtclubvillas.com.au www.hamiltonisland.com.au

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