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MILDURA The Murray River. Flowing, Refreshed, Healthy and Spectacular

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Fine Dining on MILLION DOLLAR DOgs. Angling for a catch in Grampian Great Kelpies in Action PortlAND Grape Escape 8 5 Contents What’s On...... 5 The Sharp Files ...... 6 Mildura . A Unique Holiday Experience ...... 8 Flinders Island . A Common Ground ...... 12 1510 Portland . Angling for a Catch...... 15 Casterton -Million Dollar Dogs ...... 16 An Autumn Weekend in ...... 18 Flinders Island - Seasonal Delights ...... 20 Business Profile - Quest Appartments ...... 21 Sharp Minds ...... 22 2120 Sharp Kids ...... 23 BUSINESS ADVISERS & Flight Schedules . . . . . STONE ...... 24 CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS > Melbourne (Essendon). 24 > Geelong (Avalon) . Business Advisory 24 > . 25 > Flinders Island & Launceston . Accounting 26 With our $111 flights* 18 16BUSINESS ADVISERS & Taxation CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS STONE Financial Management

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Grampians Grape Escape Sharp Contacts 30 April and 1 May Sharp Contacts Treat yourself to a gastronomic getaway in the Grampians and indulge in delicious Bookings T: 1300 55 66 94 gourmet fare, fabulous wines and creative F:T: 130003 5574 55 668258 94 cooking demonstrations at the Grampians E:F: [email protected] 5574 8258 Managing Director’s Grape Escape. With more than 100 food Country Racing Hamilton Cup Carnival and wine stalls gathered in front of the W:E: [email protected] 16 and 17 April spectacular backdrop of the Grampians Country Racing meets offer a fun and W: sharpairlines.com.au exciting day out for the whole family. National Park - it is a sensational weekend Get set for another exciting Hamilton Cup Head Office Whether you win or lose your bets, Country Welcome not to be missed. Carnival where there will be plenty on offer Racing is a great excuse to get dressed up HamiltonHead Office Airport for the whole family, including live music, Web: grampiansgrapeescape.com.au and head out for a day of frocks, fillies and HensleyHamilton Park Airport Rd This edition of the Sharp Traveller focuses on another of our wonderful destinations – Mildura. Fashions on the Field, entertainment for the The thriving city is filled with opportunities for good food and wine, culture and entertainment, fabulous scenery in country . Hensley Park Rd kids and a selection of great food and wine. Hamilton VIC 3300 including the majestic Murray River which is at full flow at the moment, following our heavy Hamilton VIC 3300 summer rains. Mildura Racing Adelaide Office 21 and 22 May SirAdelaide Richard Office William Ave Those rains, as well as other extreme weather events, have caused some delays to a number AdelaideSir Richard Airport William SA Ave 5950 of our services. I would like to apologise to any customer who has been inconvenienced by these delays and reassure you that Sharp will always do everything within its power to With a Mediterranean climate perfect for an SA 5950 fly our passengers safely and on time. autumn day out, the Mildura race course is Melbourne Office surrounded by the mighty Murray River and miles of vineyards. The Euston Club Resort MainMelbourne Terminal Office Flinders Island Fun Run I am sure you will join me in wishing all of those Australians affected by flood, cyclone and Mildura Cup Carnival offers fashions on the 4 September EssendonMain Terminal Airport bushfire the best of luck as they recover from these incredible events – which I hope we will field, kids’ activities and plenty of space on HargraveEssendon Ave Airport not see repeated for a long, long time. the lawn for your own picnic. Dust off your sand shoes and limber up your Hargrave Ave Essendon Fields VIC 3041 hamstrings in preparation for the Flinders Web: countryracing.com.au Essendon Fields VIC 3041 Here at Sharp Airlines we are still excited by our services to Flinders Island. It really is a hidden gem which we hope more and more people will discover through our services. Five, a 5km fun run, walk or wheel on the Portland Office The community on Flinders Island is remarkable – passionate, enthusiastic and extremely magnificent Flinders Island. It’s a great day out for the whole family, set amongst MainPortland Terminal Office welcoming. I will be travelling to Flinders Island for lunch with the Gourmet Farmer and the stunning pristine scenery. PortlandMain Terminal Airport team from A Common Ground on 16th April, which you can read about in this edition. CashmorePortland Airport Road Our network also includes Fly In Fly Out (FIFO) services for the resources sector, transporting PortlandCashmore Airport Road VIC 3305 employees from Moomba in outback South to Launceston, from the Flinders Ranges Portland Airport VIC 3305 through to Brisbane. Flinders Island Office MainFlinders Terminal Island Office This year Sharp Airlines will proudly carry over 100,000 passengers throughout Victoria, FlindersMain Terminal Island TAS 7725 South Australia and . Our ever-expanding network is opening up more regions to Flinders Island TAS 7725 tourism and business, helping more people to discover the hidden beauty of many regions of Australia. Launceston Office EvandaleMedia & Marketing Road Pick’n’Party at Unavale Winery Melrose Fat Tyre Festival Adelaide Cabaret Festival WesternOrganised Junction Success TAS 7212 weekends in April & May 10-13 June 10-25 June T: 1300 30 48 03 MediaF: 03 53 & 335Marketing 489 Unavale Vineyard is a small boutique Celebrate the long weekend with a single Experience a musical delight with a line-up winery on Flinders Island, which produces track mountain bike riding festival in the of international stars and performances OrganisedE: [email protected] Success outstanding wines in a unique island Southern Flinders Ranges at Melrose, less covering all cabaret genres. T: 1300 30 48 03 Malcolm Sharp environment. The whole winemaking than an hour from Port Augusta. Some Web: adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au E: [email protected] process is completed on Flinders Island extreme mountain bike riding will wrap Managing Director and you have the chance to be part of it by up with a parade in the main street and a visiting during harvest time. Mexican party on Sunday night. Is your event or activity not listed here? Web: unavale.com.au Web: otesports.com.au Email the details to [email protected] ` 4 THE SHARPSHARP TRAVELLER TRAVELLER THETHE SH SHARPARP T TRAVELLERRAVELLER 5 The Sharp Files ALLNEW Services & Schedules

We have revised our services based on customer demand and feedback with the aim of offering improved flight schedules. For the latest schedules go to pages New Sharp Services connect 24 -26. or visit sharpairlines.com.au Hamilton and the Grampians to Adelaide

Sharp Airlines has again expanded its offering and make it easier for flight services, and will now offer direct South Australian tourists to come to the flights from Hamilton to Adelaide. The Grampians and experience the region’s Did you know? new service will operate three days per outstanding food and wine, nature-based week. activities and breathtaking scenery,” he said. 1. This year we will carry in excess of 100,000 “For the Grampians Region this new passengers throughout Victoria, South service will assist in the development of Southern Grampians Shire Council Mayor Australia & Tasmania. business, tourism and freight transport,” Cr Marcus Rentsch believes that Sharp Sharp Airlines Commercial Pilot Cadets 2. Our network spans with Airlines Services said Sharp Airlines owner Mal Sharp. Airlines will bring multiple benefits. and FIFO services from Moomba to Ben DiManno (Instructor) Jameson Hunter, Jasmeet Dhaliwal, Jeremy Fry, John Fingleton, Lachlan Wardlaw, Daniel Atwell, Sam Fellows, Launceston the Flinders Ranges through to Tourism Victoria Chief Executive, Mark “I would to congratulate Sharp Airlines Nick Beever,Jacques Beukes David Tessari, Simon Kuhne, Mark Johnstone, Joshua Moody Brisbane. Stone, said providing travellers with on their continued expansion and I look increased opportunities to fly directly forward to social, economic and tourism 3. Our Commercial Pilot Airline Training is to Victoria is great for the local tourism benefits that the new services to Adelaide renowned throughout the world as leaders in industry. and Tasmania will bring to Hamilton and its field. the Southern Grampians Shire,” he said. Sharp Airlines’ First Officer Cadetship for finding employment within the aviation “Tourism Victoria welcomes the 4. As the only airline service to Flinders Island Program provides an outstanding industry. Sharp Airlines’ cadets also have increase in air services to our state Sharp Airlines’ continued expansion career opportunity designed to equip the advantage of experiencing all the Sharp Airlines Office Hours Sharp Airlines understands the great and congratulates Sharp Airlines on its makes it one of the most important responsibility is serving this isolated Bass trainees with the ability to move hands-on activities of a busy, commercial Strait community. expansion in Victoria,” Mr Stone said. providers of regional airlines services confidently and successfully into the airline company while achieving their throughout South East Australia. Bookings & Enquiries “This move will strengthen our regional world of commercial aviation. Sharp qualification. Pictured above are the Airlines’ cadets graduate with the skills, Sharp Airlines 2011 Cadets. Monday to Friday - 7am to 7pm EST qualifications and experience necessary Saturday - 8am to 12pm EST

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CLOSED - Good Friday and Christmas Day The Sharp Airlines’ Flight Camp is an Next Cadet Camp introduction to the world of aviation. This 11th to 15 July 2011 camp has been put together to enable students to experience as many facets For bookings and further information of the industry as possible and to make please contact Sharp Airlines ALL an informed decision about their future - [email protected], careers. With four hours of flying during 1300 55 66 94 W the week, lectures from many industry NE professionals and guided tours through airport facilities the Sharp Airlines Flight New schedules and New services Camp is a great way to discover what For more information go to page 24-26 or aviation is all about. visit sharpairlines.com.au

6 THE SHARP TRAVELLER THE SHARP TRAVELLER 7 Mildura Mildura

Mildura

The Mildura region is renowned for its big skies, rich earth and welcoming locals. It invites visitors to experience its natural beauty, great local produce and wine served up at countless quality restaurants and available at markets, eateries and cellar doors. Discover its stories of explorers, settlers and farmers, and stay overnight at comfortable local accommodation. Mildura is a thriving city, surrounded by a collection of small but interesting towns in the All aboard... Mallee region. With a busy arts community, Mildura hosts a range of cultural events and festivals, meaning that you will always have for a unique holiday experience something to do in Mildura, no matter when you visit. Head to Mildura in March for the Mildura Exploring the Murray and Darling Rivers Wentworth Arts Festival, featuring events further away from Wentworth, the vista Rothbury to Trentham Estate Winery, by boat – either as part of an organised such as Music under the Stars at the becomes decidedly outback; saltbush about 15 kilometres away. Enjoy a tour or a house boat of your own – has dramatic Perry Sandhills. In July, the Mildura grows in red dirt mere metres away from barbeque lunch on grassy green banks become an Australia rite of passage. Writers’ Festival entices lovers of words to the Darling, and huge gnarly gums dot of the Murray while sampling Trentham the region. In September, the Mildura Country The township of Mildura is situated on the banks. Estate’s wines. Music Festival presents Australia’s biggest the Murray River and has the distinction Plenty of people use the rivers for showcase of independent country music of being the last major town the Murray recreation, especially around the Easter artists. The Mildura Jazz and Wine Festival in River flows through before reaching South and Christmas holiday periods. Locals November combines the best of Australian Australia. Downstream is the pleasant have invented numerous ways to launch modern and traditional jazz with the region’s town of Wentworth, where the Murray themselves into the river, from slides fine wines at wineries and on riverboats, and the Darling Rivers meet. restaurants and along streets throughout the that jut out from the bank to waterside town. At the confluence of the Darling and trampolines and tyre swings that dangle AAAH! WILLANDRA HOUSEBOATS Murray Rivers, it’s possible to see the from river red gums. There’s a huge Mildura is also a gastronomic hub, with blue of the Darling and the brown of variety of watercraft, too - fully-equipped the enigmatic Stefano de Pieri leading the the Murray mixing into one before they air conditioned houseboats bearing charge, and encouraging new generations continue west as the Murray. jacuzzis are moored next to smaller, more of food, wine and boutique beer producers. Peace... tranquility... award winning houseboats... casual vessels bearing boxing kangaroo You can see up close small and large Surrounded by vineyards, fields of fruit and Murray River... Mildura and ‘G’day mate’ flags. fresh produce, Mildura will always have a native fish (there are some 40 species in gourmet feast on offer. the Murray) as they make their journey It’s also possible to explore the Murray downstream. Depending on the season, from Mildura by paddlesteamer. On Ph 03 5024 7770 www.willandrahouseboats.com.au it’s possible to spot whistling kites, Thursdays you can leave the car behind spoonbills and pelicans. As you head in Mildura and catch the historic PS

8 THE SHARP TRAVELLER THE SHARP TRAVELLER 9 Mildura Mildura

Cruising along the Mildura and the Murray at their best Majestic Murray River After recent rains, the Murray River So now is the ideal time to come and see toughest test for golfers will be deciding is flowing refreshed, healthy and the Mildura region like you’ve never seen which of the lush green local courses it before. they’ll choose. Relaxing on a houseboat, spectacular. And at Mildura you’ll see paddling a canoe or cruising on a historic Only a 60 minute flight from Adelaide, the Murray at its best. paddleboat are other ways you can Mildura regularly surprises visitors The mighty Murray River has been returned to Striving to offer a unique holiday experience at experience the Murray. Mildura is where the Mediterranean with its quality arts and cultural scene its majestic glory with the summer rains. High great value for money, the team at Willandra meets the Outback and, after the rain complemented by modern and vibrant Neighboring Wentworth, a charming river levels and rainfall have rejuvenated this great have put together a range of packages which events of recent months, Australia’s most shopping precincts. As you’d expect, village brimming with history and Australian icon. showcase the best the Mildura region has to offer. Packages will appeal to all travellers; from famous waterway is being transformed there’s plenty of great cafes, bakeries and attractions, is also home to the meeting There is no better time to explore the river, the families, food and wine enthusiasts, sporting as new life and new growth also streams coffee shops plus an abundant range of point of the Murray and Darling Rivers. wildlife, the scenery and the wonderful array of into surrounding creeks and billabongs. stylish accommodation to suit all tastes. enthusiasts, couples and those seeking a truly So much to see and do, plus plenty of activities that the river and its towns have to offer. Receding high waters continue to attract unique outback Australia experience. Indulging in fresh local produce by new nature-based opportunities providing Aaah! Willandra Houseboats is a leading luxury wildlife and reveal vegetation that hasn’t Packages include; Family Fun Package, Gourmet meeting growers at the twice-monthly perfect reasons to visit. houseboat accommodation provider in Mildura, been seen for years. Getaway Package, which includes dinner at the farmers market is part of the fun. The Victoria. They specialise in luxury escapes for Whether you’re looking for a bite-sized award-winning, Stefano’s Restaurant, Mildura couples, families and friends on the Murray break or a week long banquet, Mildura Golf Holiday Package and the new Girls Pamper River, surrounded by the peace and tranquility of has the perfect holiday choice to whet Package, ideal for hens or birthday celebrations. your appetite: Fresh local food served nature. with friendly hospitality plus lashings The multi award-winning Aaah! Willandra of clean country air and, of course, a Houseboat fleet consists of nine beautifully magic river to relax by. All served with an appointed houseboats, ranging from Deluxe to irresistible array of award-winning wines. Ultimate Luxury. All houseboats have a spa, fully equipped kitchen and plenty of room to relax and Up Close enjoy the view.

The team at Aaah! Willandra Houseboats pride Aaah! Willandra Houseboats themselves on delivering a product and service that exceeds customer expectations. Proud and Location: Opposite Mildura Dockside Wharf passionate operators, Chris and Marina Durban Contact: 1800 800 842 For more information about have been involved in the tourism industry for Mildura visit visitmildura.com.au over 25 years. After working within numerous Web: willandrahouseboats.com.au resorts across Australia, they chose to settle Sharp Airlines flies to Mildura in Mildura after falling in love with the river, the from Adelaide six days per week. locals and the weather.

10 THE SHARP TRAVELLER THE SHARP TRAVELLER 11 Flinders Island Flinders Island

Pictured: (L to R) Nick Haddow, Ross O’Meara Matthew Evans at past Common Ground events.

by growing it or rearing it ourselves, or sourcing it from local producers. Having spent most of his life writing about what good food actually is, Matthew wanted to go directly to the A common ground source. He aimed to find the best local produce: to rear and grow as much as Up Close FLINDERS ISLAND he could himself. He wanted to get pigs, chooks, sheep and a cow. He wanted to grow things for the plate and have his A Common Ground Lunch farmhouse table groaning under huge A Common Ground is kind of a “We will cook you a slow meal that will Time & Date: 12.30pm platters of food. And then he wanted to SOLD OUT expertise and most of all their passion for restaurant, but one that roves the regions showcase the region’s produce in a way on Saturday 16th April, 2011 In recent times, consumers have have lots of his old and new friends over ‘real food’ with a wider audience. of Tasmania, hunting and gathering, that is often talked about but rarely done. *for future Common Ground Events check the website become more aware of the journey to share in the spoils. meeting the growers and makers, You might be sitting in a field surrounded After gaining valuable recognition for Where: An amazing location on Flinders Island the food on their plate has taken – This tradition of producing, sharing and learning from them about their produce by the same carrots you are eating. At Tasmanian artisan producers on the SBS the journey from paddock to plate. enjoying continues with ‘A Common and passing this on to the diners. your table might be the local farmer that Cost: $170 per person television series The Gourmet Farmer, raised the lamb or caught the fish on your Local produce, food miles and slow Ground’. “The calendar for A Common Ground will Matthew Evans, Ross O’Meara and Nick plate. Contact: Nick Haddow 0428 606 332 food are terms that we have become Haddow decided to continue that work. “A Common Ground is a collaboration feature a series of long table lunches. We Email: [email protected] between artisan growers, farmers, set up our table right in the places where “All ingredients will come from the region. familiar with and many of us – town In The Gourmet Farmer, Australia’s fishermen, winemakers, brewers and the food comes from – a field of potatoes, This is real food,” Nick said. toughest food critic, Matthew Evans, Website: acommonground.com.au and country alike - have discovered producers of Tasmania,” said Nick an olive grove, a jetty, a greenhouse, a swapped his city life for a taste of some the joys of growing our own Haddow. paddock. small farm living in Tasmania. This series vegetables. plotted the new trajectory of Matthew’s “We want to reconnect people who love Now a team of growers, producers, chefs life: from living in Australia’s biggest and eating great food with the great people and dedicated foodies across Tasmania, busiest city to a country life in an isolated who produce it. We feel that both the FLINDERS ISLAND HOLIDAY PALANA RETREAT including Flinders Island, have decided part of the island state. He put to the test producers and the diners are equal sides to come together to share their produce, his primary belief that we should all be of the equation and we aim to honour Modern two storey, two bedroom, two bathroom directly connected with our food: either both,” he said. accommodation with spa, open fire etc... Overlooking Blyth Bay, Pratts River and the Inner and Outer Sister Islands. Car available. H^ijViZYdci]ZlViZg[gdcii]Z Liquor License and Free Internet access. We offer a pickup and delivery service from ;jgcZVjmIVkZgc^hV[Vkdjg^iZ Whitemark Airport. bZZi^c\eaVXZ[dgadXVahVcY The Furneaux Tavern Contact Judy Armstrong & Daryl Butler k^h^idghVcY]VhdcZd[;a^cYZgh Phone: (03) 6359 8566 haVcYhWZhik^Zlh[gdbi]ZWVg# Mobile: 0438 622 555  Email: [email protected] I]Z;jgcZVjmIVkZgcd[[ZghXdb[dgiVWaZ Web: www.palanaretreat.com.au VXXdbbdYVi^dcl^i]&'bdiZahinaZjc^ihhZi 4756 Palana Rd, Flinders Island Vbdc\hiVcVXgZd[cVi^kZ\VgYZchVcY bV\c^[^XZcilViZgk^Zlh#  I]ZIVkZgcd[[ZghW^higdY^c^c\^ci]Z H]ZVglViZgGZhiVjgVci!l]^X]hZgkZhadXVa egdYjXZ,YVnhVlZZ`VaanZVggdjcY#  E]dcZ/%(+(*.(*'& [jgcZVjmiVkZgc#Xdb#Vj

12 THE SHARP TRAVELLER THE SHARP TRAVELLER 13 Portland Portland Angling for a catch in Portland

If angling is your passion – or even just “The best way to catch a Southern Blue an interest – then autumn and winter Fin Tuna, as a recreational fisherman, is to troll the waters with lures, although some are the perfect seasons for you to minor success has been had with cubing try your hand at catching a majestic and live baits. Southern Blue Fin Tuna. “Often the Tuna are out at the shelf Each year starting in April, the Southern where the temperature fluctuates. On Blue Fin Tuna migrate from the west our charters we only have a maximum coast right across the front of Portland of five people, which increases the following their path of yearly migration. angler’s chance of getting hooked on to a Southern Blue Fin Tuna are one of the Southern Blue Fin Tuna. best and most sought after game fish in “We cater to everyone’s needs from the southern waters. Catches can range in humble beginners right through to the sizes of 8kg to 150kg. At any size they experienced anglers. So whether you give plenty of fight and excite even the are a first timer or simply looking for hardest of anglers. something different in fishing, we can They are one of the fastest swimmers in provide it. the ocean and often travel at speeds of “We can’t guarantee your catch, but we up to 70km per hour, which translates to can guarantee that every possible avenue an awesome effort on behalf of the Tuna is exhausted to get results,” he said. before you get it to the boat! Matthew Hunt Fishing Services primarily fish for the Southern Blue Fin Tuna in the Up Close months of March through to the end of August. Tuna numbers fluctuate during this period as various schools pass Matthew Hunt through Portland waters. Location: Portland Being out amongst them virtually every Contact: 0409 008 441 day of the season, season after season, gives Skipper Matthew Hunt a wealth of Web: Fishingservices.com.au knowledge you just can’t find elsewhere.

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Million Dollar Dogs Australian Kelpie Muster

It would be hard to find a festival more forward to entertaining the crowds and ubiquitously Australian than the annual providing hospitality as only they know Kelpie Muster in Casterton. how? With festival events such as the Poets The family fun of the Casterton more than $1 million was made in Breakfast, Iron Kelpie Hill Climb, Kelpie Festival will start on Working Dog Sales. Records were Stockman’s Challenge, Kelpie Triathlon and Saturday, 11th June 2011 with key broken, with the highest priced the Novelty Events such as the hilarious events such as the Kelpie Triathlon dog achieving $8600. A Kelpie Mutton Mayhem- audiences are kept - which includes the Kelpie Puppy was sold for $1400. entertained and amused all weekend. Dash, Kelpie High Jump and the Also in 2011 the Festival will But one of the most famous events is Kelpie Hill Climb. These events host the Annual Photographic undoubtedly the Kelpie High Jump and are something to watch and are Competition, the new Acquisitive hundreds of people crammed into the fiercely contested. While Casterton has a long association auction to raise funds for the community make shift arena to catch a glimpse of Art Competition, the Quilting with the Kelpie, it is only in recent years and celebrate the town and breed. the ever increasingly popular event. The On Sunday, 12th June 2011 the Challenge and the Valley Art that the town has become synonymous hour long event is insanely dramatic; a famous Pedigree Working Dog Competition. Mention the town of Casterton these with the Australian working dog breed. spectacle that has the audience holding Auction will be held. Last year days and the image of an Australian icon its breath one moment and exploding into The story began over 100 years ago springs immediately to mind. The working cheers the next. when stockman Jack Gleeson embedded dog auctions started to draw crowds – of the kelpie into Casterton’s history with bidders and observers. The interest it one unknowing act: the trading of a raised eventually led to the establishment horse for a kelpie pup on the banks of of the accompanying Casterton Kelpie the Glenelg River. Subsequent research Festival, which commenced in 2001. In fly a 747 to los angeles a huge buzz!! has shown that the Kelpie breed had its first year the festival was a huge hit jason lipson - sharp graduate originated from Warrock Homestead, with families and gained national media Casterton. attention. While the links go back many years, it With the 13th anniversary of this event was only just over 20 years ago that the which has put Casterton on the map, and bececome a sharp cadet idea of celebrating the town’s association the Kelpie on the lips of dog lovers, is it with the Kelpie was born. any wonder that the locals are looking While attending a clearing sale in Dartmoor in 1989, Ian “Spud” O’Connell a guaranteed 750 hours looked on as an old black dog worked stock in front of an audience of potential Up Close buyers prior to being auctioned. This aeronautical experience allowed the audience to observe its Date: 11th and 12th June - Queen’s Birthday capabilities before it was sold. Mr. long weekend O’Connell embraced the concept and, in plus: guaranteed 12-month cadetship in australia conjunction with the Casterton Apex club, Location: Various locations around Casterton developed the idea of hosting a working Cost: Most Festival events are free Web: www.kelpies-casterton.org ready for take off? call 1300 55 66 94 sharpairlines.com.au

16 THE SHARP TRAVELLER THE SHARP TRAVELLER 17 Melbourne Melbourne

Enter the magical world of The Famous Spiegel Garden Spend Melbourne’s balmy autumn nights beneath the palms as the Arts Centre and surrounds are transformed into decadent gardens buzzing with music and merriment. Find your corner in The Famous Spiegel Garden to sip cocktails, recline, compete in leisurely games, and witness unforgettable An Autumn weekend in Melbourne performances in the fabulously Melbourne International Comedy Festival baroque Famous Spiegeltent. This coming Autumn looks totally foolish rolling with three and a half weeks’ worth Indulge in a pre-event cocktail in the with the 2011 Comedy Festival rolling of galactic-sized giggles courtesy of the members-room themed Trophy Room around again throughout March and funniest people in the universe. in Curve Bar, or the full-size W-class April – the greatest comedy caper in the tram. Then touch up the lippy or comb There’s something to satisfy the tastes Southern Hemisphere. that quiff, ‘cause it’s time to catch of everyone - even the stoniest faced some cabaret, comedy, circus, or new Great value laughs are dished out by the naysayers - incorporating the likes of music in The Famous Spiegeltent. most popular of local comics and some little tykes over the school holidays right very special international guests - from through to the midnight schmoozers who Up Close stand-up to theatre, music, film and even can’t get enough of a good thing. visual art. The Famous Spiegel Garden until 24 Apr 2011 This year gets off to, not one, but two Up Close Venue: The Arts Centre bangs, starting with The Gala and then Venue: Melbourne Town Hall and other followed with more celebrations at The various venues Address:100 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne Opening Night Allstars Speccy Comedy Supershow. Then the party just keeps on Web: comedyfestival.com.au Web: spiegel.theartscentre.com.au

Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs

Uncover the myths of Ancient Egypt when the captivating exhibition Up Close Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs opens at the Melbourne Opens: 8 April 2011 Museum. Learn the history and see Where: Melbourne Museum Glorious Autumn colour artefacts belonging to Ancient Egypt’s There has never been a better time Start with a stroll through the glorious ‘Boy King’ before this acclaimed Carlton Gardens, Nicholson Street, autumn colour at the Carlton Gardens, collection returns to Cairo. Carlton, Melbourne on the northern edge of the city. A Discover more than 130 artefacts, to be with good people. popular picnic and barbecue area, the Tickets: including 50 from the tomb of heritage-listed Carlton Gardens are home Tutankhamun, and get an insight into Tickets available through to an array of wildlife, including brushtail Ticketek 132 849 and the daily life and burial rituals of Ancient possums. KingTutMelbourne.com.au. Egypt’s ‘Golden Age of the Pharaohs’. Dramatic tree-lined avenues, a majestic See statues, mummies, jewellery and Adult $39.50 fountain, formal flowerbeds and miniature weapons along with the crown from the Concession (excludes Seniors Card) lakes are features of these late nineteenth young pharaoh’s resting place in the $26.50 century Gardens. Valley of the Kings. Child (4-16 Years) $17.50 Don’t miss out on this remarkable Up Close Family $80.00 exhibition that has broken attendance records all across the globe. Address: Victoria Parade, Carlton and QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited Nicholson streets, Carlton ABN: 78 003 191 035, AFS Licence No 239545

18 THE SHARP TRAVELLER THE SHARP TRAVELLER 19 Flinders Island Business Profile

Seasonal Delights Fine Island Dining at Chappells

Chappells Restaurant is a gastronomic lush salt encrusted pastures of Flinders Ken’s recipes and tips for highlight of Flinders Island. Situated Island carefully nurture those living in or on them. I see my job as bringing out cooking Flinders Island at Vistas Resort at Trousers Point, the best in local produce in a simple yet Seafood. Chappells Restaurant was created to delicious way, provide a fine dining experience for “Scallops are delicate morsels which “Each day I choose the best local perfectly capture the flavour of the sea. locals and tourists. A focus on fresh, seafood, lamb, beef and wallaby. Then When you bite them, you should get a burst local and organic produce, combined I have the luxury of choosing more of sea flavours. If you overcook them they produce from the adjacent organic farm, with spectacular views of Mt. Chappell drop that flavour and shrink. Cooking time then find herbs just a step away in Vistas should never exceed 2 minutes. If you are Island, make for a unique fine dining Eco Resort’s conservatory. I also give cooking them in a sauce, then bring that experience. specialised cooking classes – they help sauce up to simmer and place the scallops A warm welcome in me to pass on my passion for the local in the pan individually, not in a pile ,so they Chef Ken Stockton and his partner produce of Flinders Island,” said Ken. cook evenly. Or you can prepare your sauce Carolyn Dawe bring a wealth of and quickly sear the scallops on a hot knowledge and expertise to the Front of House is Carolyn’s domain and griddle for 10 seconds each side. Australian the heart of Adelaide restaurant. diners can enjoy the open fire and comfy lounges pre or post dining. scallops normally have their roe intact - “My philosophy is to take the finest imported scallops will not and will contain produce and do only what is necessary “We want to make sure our guests have excess water and less flavour.” to retain and enhance its inherent tastes a memorable experience when they dine The team at Quest on King William Whether travelling for work or a holiday, with us here at Chappells Restaurant. and textures. After all, nature has already Scallops “Ken Worsley” pride themselves on the warm Quest Serviced Apartments offers a range of done its job. Quite often we find guests linger for a dining options to suit every guest’s needs. coffee or another glass of Tasmanian Serves 4 welcome they extend to all the guests “I believe that the pristine ocean and wine, long after they have finished 500 grams Flinders Island scallops staying at their serviced apartments in The majority of apartments contain kitchen facilities, allowing guests to cook for eating,” Carolyn said. 1 medium brown onion finely diced the heart of the city. themselves in the comfort of their apartment. 1 small red capsicum finely diced Quest On King William is conveniently Otherwise, there are a number of local Scallops “Ann Chappell” 1 glove garlic diced located in the centre of Adelaide and is restaurant options you can try and charge Serves 4 300 mls light cream close to all CBD business precincts. It the bill back to your accommodation account. 500 grams Flinders Island scallops 100 mls white wine is a popular choice for the business and Quest’s pantry shopping service offers a 1 stick lemongrass 1 tablespoon Dijonaisse leisure traveller or those who are simply comprehensive and convenient way to fill taking time out. 10-12 torn mint leaves Salt/pepper to taste the pantry, especially if guests are busy with work or sightseeing. A shopping 250 mls verjuice Spring onion and dill to garnish Within moments guests can reach Adelaide’s most popular attractions list is available for guests to choose their 2 stalks fresh coriander including Rundle Mall, Adelaide Central groceries, which will be delivered to the Cook onions, garlic and capsicum in a frying 50 grams fresh ginger Markets, Sky City Casino, Adelaide apartment by the Quest on King William pan with a little oil. Add the Dijonaisse, white 1 teaspoon of sugar Conventions Centre, Adelaide Festival team. . wine and light cream. Bring up to just below Sea salt & ground pepper to taste Centre, Museum, Art Gallery of South boiling. Simmer for 5 mins. Season to taste. Conference and business facilities are also Australia, and the famous Adelaide Oval. Add scallops, cook for 2 minutes. Serve on available, as is assistance with tour booking Crush the inner lemongrass stick with the drain the liquid, straining the verjuice so a pastry crouton or in a vol au vent case, Quest on King William’s well-appointed and baby sitting. back of a chef’s knife and place in a bowl it is free of marinade debris. Retain the or scallop shell . Garnish with spring onions AAA 4 star property features spacious which you will use for marinating. Add the verjuice. and dill. studio, one and two bedroom verjuice or rice wine vinegar. Finely chop The scallops can then be fine sliced and apartments, accompanied by an and add the coriander, torn mint and served sashimi style with chopsticks extensive range of services including valet Up Close ginger. Add a pinch of sea salt , cracked and the verjuice. Or you can blanche the Up Close dry cleaning, pantry shopping service and pepper and one teaspoon of sugar. breakfast packs. scallops for 30 seconds in boiling salted Quest on King William Clean the scallops and add them to water. Heat the verjuice in a pan and pour Chappells Restaurant The apartments are modern and have Location: 82 King William Street, Adelaide the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for over the scallops served in a scallop shell. the feel of a hotel but are much more Vistas On Trousers Point 2 hours. Remove from the fridge and Add a dash of warm vodka. spacious, offering cooking facilities. Contact: 08 8217 5000 Trousers Point Road, Flinders Island Most of the apartments have separate bedrooms, a living/dining room, Email: [email protected] Phone: 03 6359 4586 comfortable couch and stylish décor. Website: questonkingwilliam.com.au Web: vistasontrouserspoint.com.au

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22 THE SHARP TRAVELLER THE SHARP TRAVELLER 23 MelbourneMelbourne Flight Flight Schedules SchedulesFrom1From1st Marchst March to 24to th24 Decemberth December 2011 2011 AdelaideAdelaide Flight Flight Schedules SchedulesFromFrom 16 th27 Aprilth April to 24to th24 Decemberth December 2011 2011 Melbourne Flight Schedules From1st March to 24th December 2011 MelbourneAdelaide Flight Flight Schedules SchedulesFromFrom1 16th Aprilst March to 24 toth December24th December 2011 2011 Adelaide Flight Schedules From 16th April to 24th December 2011

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W. . .W ...... 1 STOP 1 STOP POD POD Essendon to Hamilton Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops Essendon to Hamilton Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops 5271 5271 +5581 +5581 978PRAHS 978PRAHS ...... uS uS POTS-NON POTS-NON 165016500070 17401+0380 740 SHARPSHARP84368PRAHS 284 2 . M ...... F S .u S u NON NON ST OPSPOTS-NON T OP 0070 +0380 368PRAHS M . . . . F POTS-NON 0820 0910 SHARP822 M T W T F . . NON STOP 0820 0910 SHARP822 M T W T F . . NON STOP MildMuirldau troa A tod eAladiedlea ide +5480 +5480 5190 5190 468PRAHS 468PRAHS M . M . . . . . F . . F POTS-NON POTS-NON 175517550190 18451+0401 8 45 SHARPSHARP82368PRAHS 882 8 M . . M W W . . W T F . . F. . . . NON NON ST OPSPOTS-NON T OP 0190 +0401 368PRAHS . . W T . . . POTS-NON NON STOP NON STOP +5501 +5501 5211 5211 468PRAHS 468PRAHS . . . W . T W . T . . . . . POTS-NON POTS-NON 1120 1210 SHARP834 ...... Sa . 19101910 1120 20002000 1210 SHARPSHARP82SHARP882 8 834 . T . T . ..T ...... S NONa . NON ST OPSTOP 0071 +0381 378PRAHS M . W T F . . POTS-NON +5481 +5481 0071 5191 5191 +0381 478PRAHS 478PRAHS 378PRAHS M . M W . T W M F T . . F . W . . T F . . POTS-NON POTS-NON POTS-NON 1445 1625 SHARP872/827 . . W . . . . 1 STOP POD HamHialtmonil tto on E toss Eesnsdeonnd on 07050705 1445 07500750 1625 SHARPSHARPSHARP872/82782182 1 M T M W T TW F T .. F. W...... NON NON ST 1 OPS STOPTOP POD +0191 +0191 0491 0491 088PRAHS 088PRAHS ...... uS uS POTS-NON POTS-NON 092509255271 11001+5581 100 SHARP822/871SHARP822/871978PRAHS . . .. W . . . . W ...... uS . 1 STOP 1 STOP PODPOTS-NON P OD 5271 +5581 978PRAHS ...... uS POTS-NON 1650 1740 SHARP842 ...... Su NON STOP 1650 1740 SHARP842 ...... Su NON STOP M ild ura to Adelaide 10051005+5480 105015190 050 SHARPSHARP83468PRAHS 383 3 . M ...... S .F a . S. a . NON NON ST OPSPOTS-NON T OP Mildura to Adelaide +5480 5190 468PRAHS M . . . . F POTS-NON 1755 1845 SHARP828 M . W . F . . NON STOP 1755 1845 SHARP828 M . W . F . NON . NON ST OPS NONTOP STOP 15351535+5501 162015211 620 SHARPSHARP84468PRAHS 184 1 ...... W . .. T .. . . S . .u . S u POTS-NON +5501 5211 468PRAHS . . W T . . . POTS-NON NON NON ST OPSTOP 1910 2000 SHARP828 . T . T . . . NON STOP 16401640 1910 17251725 2000 SHARPSHARP82SHARP782 7 828 M . MW . .W F . F.. T. .. T . . . NON STOP +5481 5191 478PRAHS M . W T F . . NON NON ST OPSPOTS-NON T OP Adelaide t o Port Augusta Departure time +5481 Arrival Time 5191 Flight No. 478PRAHS Freque n c M y . W T F N . o . Stops POTS-NON Hamilton to Essendon 0705 0750 SHARP821 M T W T F . . NON STOP Hamilton to Essendon 17551755 0705 184018 40 0750 SHARPSHARP82SHARP782 7 821 . T . T . M.T . .T . W. T F . . NON STOP Adelaide to Port Augusta Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops 5460 5370 168PRAHS M T W T F POTS-NON +0191 0491 088PRAHS ...... uS POTS-NON 5460 +0191 5370 0491 168PRAHS 088PRAHS M T W . T . F . . . . uS POTS-NON POTS-NON 0925 1100 SHARP822/871 . . W . . . . 1 STOP POD 0925 1100 SHARP822/871 . . W . . . . 1 STOP POD 5131 5041 668PRAHS . T . T . . . POTS-NON 5131 5041 668PRAHS . T . T . . . POTS-NON 0051 0 551 778PRAHS ...... uS POTS-NON 1005 1050 SHARP833 ...... Sa . NON STOP 1005 1050 SHARP833 ...... Sa . NON STOP 0051 0 551 778PRAHS ...... uS POTS-NON MelMboeulbronuer (nEes (sEesnsdeonnd)o tno) P to rPtlaonrtdla nd DepDaerptuarretu trime eti me ArriAvarrli vTaiml Tei me FligFhlti gNhot .N o. FreFqrueeqnuceyn cy No. N Sot.o Spsto ps 5171 5081 768PRAHS M . . FW . . POTS-NON 1535 1620 SHARP841 ...... Su NON STOP 1535 1620 SHARP841 ...... Su NON STOP 5171 5081 768PRAHS M . W. F .. POTS-NON 06450645 080008 00 SHARPSHARP82482 4 .T. .T..F. .F.. . 1 STOP1 STOP AV VA VV 0381 0291 7 68PRAHS . . W . . . . POTS-NON Port Augusta to Adelaide 0570 0480 268PRAHS M T W T F POTS-NON 1640 1725 SHARP827 M . W . F . . NON STOP 0820 0820 1640 09 4509 45 1725 SHARPSHARP 82SHARP282 2 827M TM W T TW F MT . F. W. . . F 1. STOP. 1 STOP H ML NON H ML STOP Port Augu sta to Adelaide 0570 0480 268PRAHS M T W T F POTS-NON 5061 5561 878PRAHS ...... uS POTS-NON 11201120 124512 45 SHARPSHARP83483 4 ...... S. a. S. a . 1 STOP 1 STOP HML H ML 5061 5561 878PRAHS ...... uS POTS-NON 1755 1840 SHARP827 . T . T . . . NON STOP Adelaide t o Port Augusta Departure time1755 Arrival Time 1840 Flight NoSHARP. 827 Frequency. T . T . . . N o. Stop s NON STOP Adelaide to Port Augusta De0271 p arture time A5081 r rival Time Flig568PRAHS h t No. . T . T F . r e. q. uency No.POTS-NON S tops 14451445 154515 45 SHARPSHARP87287 2 . . W. . .W ...... NON NON ST OPSTOP 0271 5081 568PRAHS . T . T . . . POTS-NON 5460 5370 168PRAHS M T W T F POTS-NON 0281 5460 0191 5370 868PRAHS 168PRAHS M . W . MF . T . W T F POTS-NON POTS-NON 16001600 17151715 SHARPSHARP83283 2 .T. .T.. F. . . F. . 1 STOP1 STOP AV VA VV 0281 0191 868PRAHS M W .. F . . POTS-NON 165016505131 181515041 8 15 SHARPSHARP84668PRAHS 284 2 . . . T . . . .. T ...... S . .u S u 1 STOP 1 STOP HMLPOTS-NON H ML 5391 5131 0202 5041 8 68PRAHS 668PRAHS . . W . . . . T . T . . . POTS-NON POTS-NON 175517550051 1920109 551 20 SHARPSHARP82778PRAHS 882 8 . M . . M. W . . .W. F . . .F uS . . 1 STO 1 STOP HPMLPOTS-NON H ML 0051 0 551 778PRAHS ...... uS POTS-NON 19101910 20352035 SHARPSHARP82882 8 . T .. T . .T .. . . 1 STOP 1 STOP HML H ML Melbourne (Essendon) to Portland Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops Melbourne (Essendon) to Portland 5171 D eparture time 5081 Arrival Time 768PRAHS F light No. M . . FW . . F requency POTS-NON N o. Stops Adelaid e to Portland Departure time 5171 Arrival Time 5081 Flight No. 768PRAHS FrequeMnc . y . FW . . No. Stops POTS-NON PorPtlaonrtdla tnod M toe lMboeulbronuer (nEes (sEesnsdeonnd)o n) 06300630 07500750 SHARPSHARP82182 1 M TM W T TW F T . 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Sa . 1 STOP HML 5061 1120 5561 1245 SHARP878PRAHS 83 4 ...... uS . . . Sa . 1POTS-NON STOP HML Por tland t o Adelaide +5511 +5061 5061 5321 5461 5561 288PRAHS 288PRAHS 878PRAHS M ...... F ...... uS POTS-NON POTS-NON POTS-NON 15001500 16201620 SHARPSHARP84184 1 ...... S .u S u 1 STOP1 STOP HML HML 1445 1545 SHARP872 . . W . . . . NON STOP 1445 1545 SHARP872 . . W . . . . NON STOP +5061 5461 288PRAHS . . . . F . . POTS-NON 160516050271 172515081 725 SHARPSHARP82568PRAHS 782 7 M. T . MW. T . .W F. . . . F . . . 1 STOP1 STOP HMLPOTS-NON H ML 0271 5081 568PRAHS . T . T . . . POTS-NON 1600 1715 SHARP832 .T. . F. . 1 STOP AVV 172017200281 1600 184010191 8 40 1715 SHARPSHARP82SHARP868PRAHS 782 7 832 M. T W . T .. F . T. .. . .T.. . . F. 1. STOP1 STOP H1MLPOTS-NON HSTOP ML AVV 0281 0191 868PRAHS M W .. F . . POTS-NON Adelaide to Hamilton Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops 1650 1815 SHARP842 ...... Su 1 STOP HML 173017305391 1650 184510202 8 45 1815 SHARPSHARP83SHARP8183 68PRAHS 1 842 . .. T.W . . . T. F...... F...... 1 S STOPu1 STOP A 1VPOTS-NON STOPVA VV HML 5391 0202 8 68PRAHS . . W . . . . POTS-NON Ade laide to Hamilton Departure tim0190 e Arrival Time+5401 F l ight No. 388PRAHS FreM qu . e . n c. y. . . No. S NOtopN-s STOP 1755 1920 SHARP828 M . W . F . . 1 STOP HML 1755 1920 SHARP828 M . W . F . . 1 STOP HML 0190 0231 +5401 +5541 388PRAHS 388PRAHS M ...... F . . . NON-STOP POTS-NON 1910 2035 SHARP828 . T . T . . . 1 STOP HML 1910 2035 SHARP828 . T . T . . . 1 STOP HML Hamilton to Adelaide 0231 +5011 +5541 5321 388PRAHS 288PRAHS . . M . . . F ...... 1 STOP POTS-NON POD

Portland to Melbourne (Essendon) 0630 0750 SHARP821 M T W T F . . 1 STOP HML Portland to Melbourne (Essendon) 0630 0750 SHARP821 M T W T F . . 1 STOP HML Ham ilton to Adelaide +5011 +5151 5321 5461 288PRAHS 288PRAHS M ...... F . . . 1 STOP 1 PODPOTS DOP Adelaide to Portland Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops Adelaide to Portland +5151 D eparture time 5461 Arrival Time F288PRAHS l ight No. . . . . F . . Freque n1 c y POTS DOP N o. Stops 0815 0930 SHARP823 .T. . F. . 1 STOP AVV 0815 0930 SHARP823 .T. . F. . 1 STOP AVV 0190 +5211 388PRAHS M ...... 1 POTS LMH 0190 +5211 388PRAHS M ...... 1 POTS LMH 0930 1050 SHARP833 ...... Sa . 1 STOP HML 0930 1050 SHARP833 ...... Sa . 1 STOP HML 0231 5351 th th 3 88PRAHS . . . . F . . 1 POTS LMH 0231 5351 3 88PRAHS . . . . F . . 1 POTS LMH 1005 1100 SHARP871 . . W . . . . NON STOP GeelongGeelong (Avalon) (Avalon) Flight Flight Schedules 1005Schedules 1100From From 8 8March MarchSHARP to 24thto 8724th 1December December. . 2011W 2011. . . . NON STOP Portland to Adelaide +5511 5321 288PRAHS M ...... POTS-NON Portland to Adelaide +5511 5321 288PRAHS M ...... POTS-NON 1500 1620 SHARP841 ...... Su 1 STOP HML 1500 1620 SHARP841 ...... Su 1 STOP HML +5061 8th8th March March -5461 24th - 24th December December288PRAHS . . . . F . . POTS-NON +5061 5461 288PRAHS . . . . F . . POTS-NON 1605 1725 SHARP827 M . W . F . . 1 STOP HML 1605 1725 SHARP827 M . W . F . . 1 STOP HML 1720 1840 SHARP827 . T . T . . . 1 STOP HML 1720 1840 SHARP827 . T . T . . . 1 STOP HML SharpSharp Airlines Airlines Office Office Hours Hours PleasePlease note note these these schedules schedules are are subject subject to changeto change withoutwithout notice. notice Please please visit visit sharpairlines.com.au sharpairlines.com.au for for 1730 1845 SHARP831 . T. . F. . 1 STOP AVV 1730 1845 SHARP831 . T. . F. . 1 STOP AVV thethe latest latest information. information. SharpSharp Airlines Airlines have have new new office office hours hours AdvaeAloavniad lteoo nt Po t o H rPatlaomnritldltao nnd DDeeppDaarertptuuarreret u ttimrimee eti me ArriAvarrli vTaiml Tei me FFlilgigFhhlti tgN Nhoto .N . o. FFrreeqFqurueeqnnuccyey n cy No. N Sot.o N Spost.o Spsto ps Adelaide to Hamilton Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops PleasePlease refer refer to sharpairlines.com.auto sharpairlines.com.au for for flight flight availability availability 071507150190 08000+5401 800 SHARP SHARP82482388PRAHS 4 M . T. . T. . . . F . . . F . . . NO NON-SN- NON-SSTOPTOPTOP Monday Monday to Fridayto Friday - 7am - 7am to 7pmto 7pm EST EST 0190 +5401 388PRAHS M ...... NON-STOP 16301630 17151715 SHARPSHARP83283 2 . T . T . .F . F. . . NON-S NON-STOPTOP on onpublic public holidays* holidays* 0231 +5541 388PRAHS . . . . F . . POTS-NON Saturday Saturday - 9am - 9am to 12pmto 12pm EST EST 0231 +5541 388PRAHS . . . . F . . POTS-NON PorPtlaonrtdla tnod A tov aAlovna lon 08150815 09000900 SHARPSHARP82382 3 . T . T. F. . F. . . NON-S NON-STOPTOP H am ilton to Adelaide 17301730+5011 181518155321 SHARP SHARP83183288PRAHS 1 M . T. . T. . . . F . . . F . . . 1 NON-SSTOP NON-S PODTOPTOP SundayHSundayami lt-o 1pmn -t o1pm A tode l6pmatoid 6pme EST EST +5011 Phone:Phone:5321 1300 1300 55 55 288PRAHS 66 66 94 M 94 ...... 1 STOP POD +5151 5461 288PRAHS . . . . F . . 1 POTS DOP Public Public Holidays Holidays - 10am - 10am to 5pmto 5pm EST EST +5151 5461 288PRAHS . . . . F . . 1 POTS DOP

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Geelong (Avalon) Flight Schedules From 8th March to 24th December 2011 Geelong (Avalon) Flight Schedules From 8th March to 24th December 2011 2424 THE SHARP TRAVELLER THETHE SHARPSH SHARPARP TRAVELLER T TRAVELLERRAVELLER 2525 8th March - 24th December 8th March - 24th December Sharp Airlines Office Hours Please note these schedules are subject to change Sharp Airlines Office Hours Please note these schedules are subject to change without notice. Please visit sharpairlines.com.au for without notice. Please visit sharpairlines.com.au for the latest information. the latest information. Sharp Airlines have new office hours Sharp Airlines have new office hours Avalon to Portland Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops Avalon to Portland Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops 0715 0800 SHARP824 . T . . F . . NON-STOP Monday to Friday - 7am to 7pm EST 0715 Please refer0800 to sharpairlines.com.auSHARP824 for flight .availability T . . F . . NON-STOP Monday to Friday - 7am to 7pm EST Please refer to sharpairlines.com.au for flight availability 1630 1715 SHARP832 . T . . F . . NON-STOP 1630 on public1715 holidays* SHARP832 . T . . F . . NON-STOP on public holidays* Saturday - 9am to 12pm EST Saturday - 9am to 12pm EST Portland to Avalon 0815 0900 SHARP823 . T . . F . . NON-STOP Portland to Avalon 0815 0900 SHARP823 . T . . F . . NON-STOP 1730 1815 SHARP831 . T . . F . . NON-STOP Sunday - 1pm to 6pm EST 1730 Phone:1815 1300SHARP 5583 166 94 . T . . F . . NON-STOP Sunday - 1pm to 6pm EST Phone: 1300 55 66 94 Public Holidays - 10am to 5pm EST Public Holidays - 10am to 5pm EST

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24 24 THE SHARP TRAVELLER 25 THE SHARP TRAVELLER 25 Flinders Island Flight Schedules From 2nd April to 7th May 2011 FlindersFlinders Island Island Flight Flight Schedules SchedulesFrom 2nd April to 7th MayFrom 2011 2nd April to 7th May 2011 Flinders Island - Flight Schedules FlindersFlinders Island Island - Flight - Flight Schedules Schedules From 2nd April 2011 – 7th May 2011 From 2nd April 2011 – 7From 2th May nd201 April 1 2011 – 7th May 2011

Flinders Island - Launceston Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency FlinFdelirnsd Iselarsnd I s- lLaanudnc -e sLtaonu nceston Departure time Departure tAimrrivea l Time AFrlrigivhat Nl To.i me Frequency Flight N Noo.. Stops Frequency No. Stops 5580 0390 208PRAHS M T W T 5580 5580 0390 0390 208PRAHS M T W T F S . 208PRAHS POTS-NON M T W T F S . POTS-NON 5541 0351 608PRAHS M . W 5541 5541 0351 0351 608PRAHS M . W . F . . 608PRAHS POTS-NON M . W . F . . POTS-NON 5561 0371 808PRAHS M T W 5561 5561 0371 0371 808PRAHS M T W T F . . 808PRAHS POTS-NON M T W T F . . POTS-NON 5561 0371 418PRAHS . . . . . 5561 5561 0371 0371 418PRAHS ...... uS 418PRAHS POTS-NON ...... uS POTS-NON Launceston to Flinders Island Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency LauLnaceusntocne tsot Folnin dtoer sF Ilsinladned rs Island Departure time Departure tAimrrivea l Time AFrlrigivhat Nl To.i me Frequency Flight N Noo.. Stops Frequency No. Stops 0080 5380 108PRAHS M T W 0080 0080 5380 5380 108PRAHS M T W T F S . 108PRAHS POTS-NON M T W T F S . POTS-NON 0001 5301 308PRAHS M . W 0001 0001 5301 5301 308PRAHS M . W . F . . 308PRAHS POTS-NON M . W . F . . POTS-NON 0031 5331 118PRAHS . . . . . 0031 0031 5331 5331 118PRAHS ...... uS 118PRAHS POTS-NON ...... uS POTS-NON 0061 5361 708PRAHS M T W 0061 0061 5361 5361 708PRAHS M T W T F . . 708PRAHS POTS-NON M T W T F . . POTS-NON

Flinders Island – Essendon Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency FlinFdelirnsd Iselarsnd I s– lEasnsden –d Eons sendon Departure time Departure tAimrrivea l Time AFrlrigivhat Nl To.i me Frequency Flight N Noo.. Stops Frequency No. Stops 5501 0021 408PRAHS M . W 5501 5501 0021 0021 408PRAHS M . W . F . . 408PRAHS POTS-NON M . W . F . . POTS-NON 5531 0051 218PRAHS . . . . . 5531 5531 0051 0051 218PRAHS ...... uS 218PRAHS POTS-NON ...... uS POTS-NON Essendon to Flinders Island 0331 5341 508PRAHS M . W EssEensdsoenn tdo oFnlin tdoe rFs lIisnladnedr s Island 0331 0331 5341 5341 508PRAHS M . W . F . . 508PRAHS POTS-NON M . W . F . . POTS-NON 0351 5361 318PRAHS . . . . . 0351 0351 5361 5361 318PRAHS ...... uS 318PRAHS POTS-NON ...... uS POTS-NON

Flinders Island - Flight Schedules FlindersFlinders Island Island - Flight - Flight Schedules Schedules th th st th st Flinders Island Flight Schedules From 8th MayFrom 8 to 1st October May 2011 – 1 2011 FlindersFlinders Island Island Flight Flight Schedules Schedules From 8th May From 8 to 1st October May From 2011201 8th May1 – 1From 8 to October 2011 1st October May 20112011 – 1 October 2011 Flinders - Launceston FliFndlienrds e- rLsa u-n Lceasutonnc eston

Flinders Island - Launceston Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency FlinFdelirnsd Iselarsnd I s- lLaanudnc -e sLtaonu nceston Departure time Departure tAimrrivea l Time AFrlrigivhat Nl To.i me Frequency Flight N Noo.. Stops Frequency No. Stops 5580 0390 208PRAHS M T W T 5580 5580 0390 0390 208PRAHS M T W T F S . 208PRAHS POTS-NON M T W T F S . POTS-NON 5541 0351 608PRAHS M . W 5541 5541 0351 0351 608PRAHS M . W . F . . 608PRAHS POTS-NON M . W . F . . POTS-NON 5561 0371 808PRAHS M T W 5561 5561 0371 0371 808PRAHS M T W T F . . 808PRAHS POTS-NON M T W T F . . POTS-NON 5561 0371 418PRAHS . . . . . 5561 5561 0371 0371 418PRAHS ...... uS 418PRAHS POTS-NON ...... uS POTS-NON Launceston to Flinders Island Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency LauLnaceusntocne tsot Folnin dtoer sF Ilsinladned rs Island Departure time Departure tAimrrivea l Time AFrlrigivhat Nl To.i me Frequency Flight N Noo.. Stops Frequency No. Stops 0080 5380 108PRAHS M T W 0080 0080 5380 5380 108PRAHS M T W T F S . 108PRAHS POTS-NON M T W T F S . POTS-NON 0001 5301 308PRAHS M . W 0001 0001 5301 5301 308PRAHS M . W . F . . 308PRAHS POTS-NON M . W . F . . POTS-NON 0061 5361 118PRAHS . . . . . 0061 0061 5361 5361 118PRAHS ...... uS 118PRAHS POTS-NON ...... uS POTS-NON 0061 5361 708PRAHS M T W 0061 0061 5361 5361 708PRAHS M T W T F . . 708PRAHS POTS-NON M T W T F . . POTS-NON

Flinders Island – Essendon Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency FlinFdelirnsd Iselarsnd I s– lEasnsden –d Eons sendon Departure time Departure tAimrrivea l Time AFrlrigivhat Nl To.i me Frequency Flight N Noo.. Stops Frequency No. Stops 5501 0021 408PRAHS M . W 5501 5501 0021 0021 408PRAHS M . W . F . . 408PRAHS POTS-NON M . W . F . . POTS-NON Essendon to Flinders Island 0331 5341 508PRAHS M . W EssEensdsoenn tdo oFnlin tdoe rFs lIisnladnedr s Island 0331 0331 5341 5341 508PRAHS M . W . F . . 508PRAHS POTS-NON M . W . F . . POTS-NON

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