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Win a Package to visit HOT Summer Nights at Music In the Vines with Perfect Drop for the South ’S the Fringe Cameron Tapp festive season Wilpena Pound Festival 6 8 Contents Financial Advice - Your Superannuation . 5 Celebrating 20 years of Sharp . 6 Sharpen your senses on Flinders Island. 8 Music in the Vines . 10 Flinders Island - A love never lost. 12 The Sharp - Files . 13 2010 > Profile – Jason Lipson. 13 The 2011 Adelaide Fringe Festival. 14 High adventure in the Grampians . 16 Port Augusta - A jewel in the South Australian Outback . 18 Mildura Wentworth Arts Festival. 20 Business Profile. 21 > Avis - We try harder!. 21 5 14 Sharp Minds . 22 BUSINESS ADVISERS & Sharp Kids . STONE 23 CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Flight Schedules . 24 > (Essendon). Business Advisory 24 > Adelaide . 25 A well equipped home by a beautiful beach thats all your > Geelong (Avalon) . Accounting 26 own. Listen to the sounds of the waves, from the house > Flinders Island & Launceston . 26 16BUSINESS ADVISERS & Taxation gaze out to the sea, the Inner & Outer Sister Islands, a 18 CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS coastline that is unspoilt, and when you feel like it, take STONE Financial Management 65 steps to experience the Imax panorama!!!! Business Advisory Financial Reporting Contact: [email protected] www.flindersislandbeach.com Accounting Corporate Affairs

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Sharp Contacts Do you know Bookings T: 1300 55 66 94 where your F: 03 5574 8258 Managing Director’s E: [email protected] superannuation is W: sharpairlines.com.au Welcome invested? Head Office Hamilton Airport This year marks the 20th Anniversary of Sharp Airlines. It is so pleasing to be able to bring you news of our celebrations, and to know that, 20 years into this adventure, we continue to grow Hensley Park Rd and maintain the strong support of customers, business partners and our staff. Hamilton VIC 3300 This edition showcases one of our newest destinations, Flinders Island. With our expansion into , Sharp Airlines now covers a broad range of ideal holiday destinations. A Adelaide Office pristine environment, friendly local community and stunning scenery make Flinders Island a Sir Richard William Ave must see destination. Many people open their superannuation fees and other fees that are being charged Most Australian workers can now choose SA 5950 At this time of year, many of us travel more than usual as we visit family and friends over the statement and try to make sense of all on your superannuation account. their own super fund instead of having to festive season. In light of recent safety concerns in the Australian aviation industry, I would like accept the fund chosen by their employer. Melbourne Office to reassure our customers that Sharp Airlines maintains the highest possible levels of safety the numbers, graphs and charts. But So how do you go about finding out If you don’t make an active choice, your for our aircraft, our safety culture is permeated throughout the whole of our business on a Main Terminal do many people really understand how more about your superannuation? super contributions will likely go to the daily basis. Making sure you arrive safely at your destination is our top priority. default fund that your employer uses. their superannuation is being managed? Most Australians know the name of their So wherever you are travelling this summer, on behalf of Sharp Airlines I would like to wish you Hargrave Ave Superannuation is, of course, a long-term super fund if they have it managed by There are numerous types of super funds and your family a safe and happy festive season. someone else. One simple phone call to Essendon Fields VIC 3041 investment used to finance retirement. But ranging from Approved Deposit Funds, to We look forward to welcoming you back on board in 2011. that does not mean that it can be ignored your fund should provide you with details Industry Funds, to Non-industry funds to during the years it is being built up and on the investment strategy that you have Self-Managed Super Funds. Portland Office chosen. invested. Even if retirement is just around A growing trend that we are seeing is the Main Terminal the corner, it is never too late to learn about Super funds will generally give you a use of a Non-industry Fund with a wide Portland Airport your superannuation and make sure it choice between different investment range of investment options which is Cashmore Road delivers the outcome you want. strategies such as Conservative, Moderately managed by both an adviser and the client. Conservative, Balanced, Growth or This method has given the client an element Portland Airport VIC 3305 Those of us who work in the superannuation industry are constantly amazed at how High Growth that can often leave you of control, peace of mind and provides Malcolm Sharp little notice is taken of superannuation. overwhelmed. Depending on what you them with options to invest in direct shares Flinders Island Office choose, or someone else chooses for you, or even fixed term deposits within their Managing Director Few people realise that they could have Main Terminal “switched” their super to cash investments your funds are then grouped into one of the superannuation. categories and invested in the same manner Flinders Island TAS 7725 to avoid the awful crashes of 2008 during If you require assistance with making a the global financial crisis. And of those few, as all other members in that category regardless of your personal circumstances. decision on what fund you should be using, only a very small proportion actually knew please feel free to contact Rodney on: Media & Marketing how to do it. Sharp Airlines Office Hours. Ph: 1300 55 66 94 What choices do I have? +61 3 5523 2287, Organised Success Superannuation is quite often one of If you are not aware of how your super [email protected] T: 1300 30 48 03 Sharp Airlines have new office hours our biggest investments in dollar value, is invested or what region it is invested or contact your existing superannuation F: 03 53 335 489 however, it is often neglected and invested Monday to Friday - 7am to 7pm EST in, there is no way to prevent your super fund for more information. E: [email protected] poorly with little or no maintenance of the from being exposed to volatile markets Rodney Stone is the Director of STONE Saturday - 9am to 12pm EST investment strategy, and little or no changes or markets in decline. By choosing your Business Advisers Pty Ltd and is a Chartered made to avoid potential losses throughout own fund, and selecting your preferred Sunday - 1pm to 6pm EST our working lives. Accountant, Tax Agent, and Authorised investment options, you have more control Representative of Interprac Financial Planning Public Holidays - Closed If you are not actively managing your of your retirement savings and increase the (AFSL 246638). chance of your superannuation increasing Christmas & New Year hours – Sharp Airlines will be closed on public holidays over this period. superannuation, chances are that no-one else is either, regardless of the management over time.

4 THE SHARP TRAVELLER THE SHARP TRAVELLER 5 20 years of Sharp Airlines

A special presentation was made to Sharp Airlines founders Malcolm Sharp and Peter Sobey by nine year old Sienna, a Make- Sharp Airlines Gala Dinner Sponsors a-Wish recipient, for their support of the Sharp Airlines would like to thank the following sponsors for helping to make our Foundation over the past 20 years. In 20th Anniversary Gala Dinner such a great success. addition over $2000 was raised on the night for the Make-a-Wish Foundation. The Gala Anniversary Dinner provided an GOLD Sponsors opportunity to recognise the outstanding contribution our staff, students and business colleagues with awards recognising their achievements. Dinner on Saturday 23 October, 2010. Local Ansett Aviation Training operates Sharp Airlines is proud to be Air BP has shared a strategic TAE is a leading aerospace guests were joined by others from interstate Award Winners a modern aviation training facility celebrating its 20th anniversary in partnership with Sharp Airlines engineering service provider and overseas to help celebrate 20 years of As the prime gateway to South in Melbourne. It is the largest Award Winner for over 10 years. We have and Australia’s foremost turbine 2010. Since commencing in 1990 achievement and success in the aviation Australia, Adelaide Airport training facility of its type in the Safety Initiative sponsored by Jeff Wyckelsma serves more than 7 million witnessed the business grow engine maintenance, repair with a small regional service industry. Air BP southern hemisphere where pilots passengers annually with efficient, from a niche operation to a and overhaul (MRO) business. Engineering Achievement Tom Nunn train on a range of CASA-certified based in Hamilton, Sharp Airlines has We were pleased to welcome Sharp Airlines comfortable and world-class significant player in the aviation Servicing commercial and military employees past and present, cadets, sponsored by TAE Aviation aircraft Full Flight Simulators. grown into a trusted and successful services. market and look forward to aviation customers, we have the customers, suppliers and supporters to the Aviator of The Year sponsored Brent Gaskin One of those simulators is the continuing the partnership well broadest range of capabilities in servicing ’s Gala Anniversary Dinner, which was held at by Ansett Aviation Training Metro 3/23, where Sharp Airline The airport’s state-of-the-art into the future. From all of us at the aviation industry, operating the brand new Hamilton Convention and Supplier of the Year sponsored Aviation Services of international and domestic pilots have, for many years, south-west and South Australia. by Glenelg Shire Australia Air BP we congratulate Sharp from workshops across Australia. Exhibition Centre. terminal, with its highly flexible successfully completed their Customer Service Award Leanne Clapham Airlines and all staff on the last 20 More than 55,000 people travel with Sharp Metro aircraft training. With services that include The celebration was a gold class event with sponsored by Adelaide Airport check-in and gate facilities, Airlines every year, and with our expansion years and look forward to working maintenance, manufacturing, a fabulous selection of local produce, music Employee of the Year Award Sandi Jones has previously been voted one Ansett Aviation Training services into Tasmania this month, we expect that together for many years to come. overhaul, repair and engineering number to rise to 70,000 between nine and entertainment including local jazz band Sponsored by Sharp Airlines of the best in the world by its many overseas customers as well for turbine engines, passenger destinations across three states, aided by Rizzo-Tankard Combo, Ian Cover from the Cadet of the Year sponsored Joint winners - Ruth customers, and has been named as regional airlines in Australia. by Aviation Services of Knowles & Kyle and military transport aircraft, fast more than 70 employees. Coodabeen Champions, Leave it to Diva Australian Capital City Airport of Sharp Airlines is an important Australia Robinson jets, helicopters, regional aircraft, and Joe Camilleri and The Black Sorrows. the Year in 2006 and 2009. component of regional aviation More than 200 guests joined us to celebrate Manager of the Year Shayne Graham general aviation and agricultural sponsored by Aviall in Australia that Ansett is very our 20th anniversary at a Gala Anniversary Adelaide Airport Limited has aircraft, we keep our customers pleased to support. attracted new airlines and opened flying! up more routes, and is proud of its partnership with Sharp We currently support Sharp Airlines to create more choice for Airlines turbine engine travellers across regional South requirements at our Adelaide Australia and Victoria. engine facility and their Adelaide based aircraft maintenance requirements out of our Aircraft Services Hangar.

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6 THE SHARP TRAVELLER THE SHARP TRAVELLER 7 Flinders Island

A perfect holiday destination at any is abundant with sea-birds - albatross, time of year Pacific Gulls, shearwaters - on the wing. Raptors such as swamp harriers, Each season on Flinders Islands brings wedgetails and sea eagles provide its own delights. The fresh vigour of exciting viewing. spring bursting with colour and new life; Sharpen your senses summer’s long afternoons and lazy days Uncover the early stories of Aboriginal at the beach; calm cloudless days of heritage, shipwreck survivors, sealers and autumn with mirror seas and golden light; settlers. Learn of the 65 Shipwrecks each and in winter the clarity of light and wild year with a story to tell. Visit the Furneaux on Flinders Island Museum at Emita and the hauntingly seascapes are a photographers delight. sorrowful Wybalenna site. Relaxation, nature, heritage or Whether your adventure is bushwalking, adventure – the choice is yours snorkelling, boat charters, scenic flights Situated at the north-east corner of involved in island life, or enjoy the solitude If it is relaxation you are craving, take or a 4WD drive tour, Flinders Island has so much to offer. Up Close Tasmania, Flinders Island offers the of such an untouched environment. an easy walk in the bush or along the Islanders pride themselves on their coast, swim at one of the many pristine holiday experience of a lifetime. At the end of a day filled with adventure friendly attitude and visitors are more than beaches, and know that you will not be or relaxation, it is time to indulge in some Sharp Airlines fly to Flinders Island daily welcome to join in the many and varied disturbed. Perhaps you would prefer a from Launceston and four times per week Escape to an inspiring world of sparkling of the magnificent local produce of the social and community events. from Melbourne beaches, rugged ranges, abundant round of golf on the 9 hole links course, Island. Why not order some freshly- or enjoy the indulgence of simply doing wildlife and flora, and clear sapphire For many, Flinders Island is bigger than caught crayfish and an award-winning Up Close Web: visitflindersisland.com.au for nothing but recharging your batteries with waters. With a pleasant climate expected at almost 70 kilometres long local chardonnay? Or perhaps try some information on accommodation, activities throughout the year and activities from pristine air and sea. wallaby or mutton bird (or stick to beef or and events. and 40 wide. Hiring a car will give the Sharp Airlines fly to Flinders Island daily from boating to climbing to exploring our independence and freedom to explore Flinders Island literally abounds with lamb), matched with a local red. Launceston and four times per week from historic sites, Flinders Island has much to Flinders at your own pace. Go as you native animals - Bennetts, Pademelon Whatever you choose to do during Melbourne. offer. please, do as you please and at the end and Potoroo, wallabies, possums, your stay on Flinders Island, you will be Web: visitflindersisland.com.au for information of your stay, drop the rental car at the wombats, echidnas. A careful evening With a population of around 1000, guaranteed a wonderful experience that on accommodation, activities and events. Flinders Island is a welcoming community, airport as you depart. drive will reveal many, as will a visit to will leave you planning your next visit. where you will have the choice to get the Patriach Sanctuary. The bird life, too,

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8 THE SHARP TRAVELLER THE SHARP TRAVELLER 9 Music in the Vines Music in the Vines

Tapp your feet

‘Best of the Best by Variety’ in his 2008 Australian Wine Companion,” said Roger. “Our Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling were described as ‘two quite lovely wines’ Tap those feet and established a 41/2 star rating for Unavale,” he said. Unavale wines epitomise Flinders Island Cam Tapp, the Melbourne-based indie honest, raw and heartfelt music,” Cam ‘in a bottle’. Community involvement musician, will headline Music in the Vines said in 2011. The award winning singer/ during each part of the grape growing The Little Black Book Of Light is a & sip that wine songwriter will perform tracks from his and winemaking process brings another dark, brooding and emotionally uplifting highly anticipated debut solo album ‘The dimension to the product and sets it offering, communicating heart felt stories Little Black Book Of Light’. Music in the Vines is a showcase of “Each year we have a larger number of apart. about every day journeys through love people attending and it has now become the best Flinders Island has to offer – Bev and Roger Watson say that each Cam is also known as the front man of and life. a ‘must do’ on the calendar of islanders Up Close the band Borne. After the global success vintage is different – a reflection of the Cam is looking forward to touring with his beautiful scenery, great community and visitors alike,” she said. of Borne’s album ‘The Guide’ (now conditions of seasons past and present. new album, and especially his headline atmosphere combined with food, theme song for the national Pal Pedigree Unavale is a small boutique winery Music In the Vines appearance at Music in the Vines. “Our wines develop as a response to the adoption drive), Cam has recorded a wine and music. producing outstanding wines in a Date: Saturday 15 January patience and care bestowed upon them. solo album of ‘folk songs with a twist unique island environment. The entire ‘This show is going to be all about Music in the Vines is held each January at We hope you enjoy our wines as much of Floyd, a shake of Cash and a stir of connecting with the audience on a whole winemaking process takes place locally, Location: Flinders Island, Unavale Winery Unavale Vineyard. Bev and Roger Watson as we’ve enjoyed bringing them to you,” Springsteen’. making Unavale wines a true Flinders other level. I really want to communicate established the vineyard around 10 years Entry Fee: Gold Coin donation they said. the stories behind the songs.’ ago with a lot of help from members of Island product. “I really felt it was time to get back to For more information, visit what inspired me to take to the stage the Flinders Island community. Unavale is situated on the banks of the Contact: (03) 6359 3632 Visit camtapp.com or find him on unavale.com.au more than 20 years ago…a passion for MySpace “Their help has been ongoing and so to Samphire River in the lee of the Strzelecki Web: unavale.com.au say ‘thank you’ we have staged a day of Range. The location provides a unique music in January for the past few years,” micro climate, which, combined with said Bev. clean air, water and soil ensures the perfect ‘terroir’. “Most of the artists have been locals and FLINDERS ISLAND HOLIDAY PALANA RETREAT two bands have been formed as a direct “We were thrilled when James Halliday result of Music in the Vines. rated our 2006 Sauvignon Blanc as the Modern two storey, two bedroom, two bathroom accommodation with spa, open fire etc... Overlooking Blyth Bay, Pratts River and the Inner and Outer Sister Islands. Car available. Situated on the waterfront the Liquor License and Free Internet access. We offer a pickup and delivery service from Furneaux Tavern is a favourite Whitemark Airport. meeting place for locals and The Furneaux Tavern Contact Judy Armstrong & Daryl Butler visitors and has one of Flinders Phone: (03) 6359 8566 Flinders Island Tasmania Island's best views from the bar. Mobile: 0438 622 555 Email: [email protected] The Furneaux Tavern offers comfortable Web: www.palanaretreat.com.au accommodation with 12 motel style units set 4756 Palana Rd, Flinders Island amongst an acre of native gardens and magnificent water views.

The Tavern offers bistro dining in the Shearwater Restaurant, which serves local produce 7 days a week all year round.

Phone: 03 6359 3521 furneauxtavern.com.au

10 THE SHARP TRAVELLER THE SHARP TRAVELLER 11 Up Close and Personal The Sharp Files Jason Lipson Sydney First Officer on B737

Current residence: Sydney Working for such an iconic Australian company – Even after 8 years putting on Employment History a Qantas uniform and going to work to 1997 – 1999 Sharp Airlines, Charter fly a 747 to London or Los Angeles is a Pilot / Instructor huge buzz!! 2000 – 2001 Schutt Aviation Working with a great group of people that Melbourne, Charter Pilot / Instructor make the job fun!! 2001 – 2002 Air Facilities Albury Single Why Sharp Airlines? Pilot RPT They provided excellent training, and then 2002 Present Qantas Sydney Second offered employment to gain invaluable Officer B747-200/300, B747-400 First experience and hours, operating in a wide Officer B737 variety of roles. How did Sharp Airlines assist you Owners Malcolm Sharp and Peter Sobey in your career? provide every assistance possible to their students / employees to ensure they High Standard of Flying Training provided, reach their goals, which is very unique Up Close which continued whilst working there. amongst flying schools. The opportunity to gain employment Hot Tips! - Considering becoming a pilot Why choose Sharp Airlines’ Cadet Pilot Program? straight away. or joining the aviation industry? • No other pilot training program guarantees students Having a high professional standard Take the process one step at a time – i.e. 750 hours aeronautical experience. demanded of you right from day one. don’t worry about being a 747 Captain • Only airline company to guarantee you a 12-month Being involved with different aspects of tomorrow. First GFPT, PPL, CPL, etc...... cadetship at the end of your course in Australia. the business – Charter Pilot, Instructor, Just enjoy every moment, whether you Rostering, Office Duties • Sharp Airlines is the fastest growing regional Airline in are flying a Cessna 172 or a Boeing 747 Australia, with the longest-running Airline Pilot Cadet Industry contacts made whilst working for flying is pure and simple just great fun!!! course in Australia (20 years). Sharp Airlines Speak to as many people in the industry • Learn with Sharp Airlines and you will have the Best aspect of current job as you can. Flinders Island - a Love Never Lost technical know-how, confidence, experience — the ability — to fly with anyone, anywhere. Opportunity to travel the world and Work hard to reach your goal. To find our more visit: sharpairlines.com.au operate some of the most advanced and When Michael Buck was growing up on Flinders long, leisurely walks on deserted beaches as well newest aircraft. active pursuits like mountain bike riding, climbing in the Island it was an undiscovered paradise of natural Strzelecki Ranges or diving on historic shipwrecks. beauty teeming with wild life. Sharing a bit of Michael has also assisted business and corporate Flinders life with friends has always been special teams to find a new and stimulating environment in fly a 747 to los angeles a huge buzz!! to Michael, whose pilgrimages to the island have which to hold planning sessions or develop their teams jason lipson - sharp graduate been a constant in his life. through stimulating and challenging activities. Visit the Travel Centre website for an exciting range Now his dream to bring more people to the Island is of standard packages or enquire about a customized coming true through his new business Flinders Island bececome a sharp cadet package that meets your special needs and interests. Travel Centre. Michael and his wife Linda had already established their flindersislandtravel.com.au reputation through their holiday cottage Bucks at Lady Free call 1800 674 719 Barron. The Flinders Island Travel Centre has expanded a guaranteed 750 hours their range of visitor services and helped them become the ‘one stop shop’ for visitors to the Island. Flinders Island Travel Centre specializes in putting aeronautical experience together holiday packages with accommodation, car hire and extras such as 4WD tours for couples, families or groups. The packages are designed to provide plus: guaranteed 12-month cadetship in australia experiences around the unique features of the island: history, walking, wildlife and fishing. With Michael’s help, holiday makers have discovered that Flinders Island offers quiet relaxing activities like ready for take off? call 1300 55 66 94 sharpairlines.com.au

12 THE SHARP TRAVELLER THE SHARP TRAVELLER 13 Adelaide Fringe Festival

Highlights of the Festival February 18: Opening night party and parade Desert Fringe in Port The Adelaide Fringe parade brings together a cast of thousands taking to Augusta the streets of Adelaide’s east end in one mass choreographed procession of visual February 25 to 26 HOT SUMMER indulgence and riotous fun. Each year Adelaide Fringe heads to The parade, watched by an audience of Port Augusta with its own beautiful more than 80,000 lining the streets, is motley crew, bringing together hot NIGHTS AT followed by the opening night party. This acts, local artists and a series of free year the Wonderland-themed party will gala events for a weekend of culture light up Adelaide’s famed parklands for on the edge of the desert. 2011 ADELAIDE the outdoor party of the year. Featuring a brilliant line up of February 19 to 20: Spirit Festival local artists and special guest comedians, musicians, theatre and FRINGE Spirit Festival is South Australia’s premier circus performers Desert fringe is a showcase of Aboriginal and Torres highlight in Port Augusta’s cultural Strait Islander art and culture. In 2009 calendar, thanks to a wonderfully more than 15,000 people attended the creative local community, and festival, which features artists and cultural program partners Alinta Energy, Port With impossibly lithe circus Australia and the world laps up a program night party that will transform Adelaide’s ambassadors from around the country. Augusta City Council. performers, sexy burlesque artists, of comedy, music, performance art, famed parklands with beautiful lighting puppetry, theatre, visual arts, circus, Up Close and performances from the Adelaide March 4 to 6: Adelaide Street Theatre cheeky comedians, talented actors, dance and more. Fringe’s best artists. Festival colourful visual artists and a bunch of Adelaide Fringe Festival Adelaide Fringe is a unique experience for Adelaide Fringe will also feature a series There’s only one thing better than a rock stars on the guest list, there’s no interstate and overseas visitors who travel Date: 18 February to 13 March of large-scale outdoor art installations, fantastic performance – and that’s a party like an Adelaide Fringe party. to Adelaide to enjoy the festival’s exciting projections and gatherings transforming fantastic performance served up for the Up Close arts performances and party atmosphere. Location: Adelaide Adelaide’s squares. A 1960s caravan cost of the change in your pocket. Just The largest open access arts event in the rolling into Adelaide’s premier shopping a couple of gold coins (or more, if you’re southern hemisphere, Adelaide Fringe In 2010, more than 80,000 people Entry Fee: free and paid events, contact box office for more information strip Rundle Mall will transform it into finding your wallet a little heavy) is all it Desert Fringe Dates: Friday, February 25 to brings a riot of colour, fun and action to flocked to Adelaide’s east end for the a performance space showcasing takes to be part of all the entertainment Saturday, February 26, 2011 Adelaide for 24 warm summer evenings traditional opening night party and Contact: 08 8100 2000 free Adelaide Fringe shows. Aboriginal of the Adelaide Street Theatre Festival, Venue: Port Augusta cultural precinct from Friday, February 18 to Sunday, colourful parade, showcasing the event’s and Torres Strait Islander performers which brings a program of world class March 13. performers and personalities. Web: adelaidefringe.com.au and artists will come together for an jugglers, strong women, contortionists, Sharp Airlines flies from Adelaide to Port With hundreds of shows and thousands This year the party continues with a new- Sharp Airlines flies to Adelaide from Avalon, extraordinary weekend-long celebration funny men, roving artists and award- Augusta six days per week of artists taking part each year, an look parade featuring a string of quirky Mildura, Hamilton, Portland and Port of Australia’s indigenous culture. winning acrobats to Rundle Mall and enthusiastic audience from across characters and floats and an opening Augusta. Rundle St.

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14 THE SHARP TRAVELLER THE SHARP TRAVELLER 15 Grampians

High Adventure in the Grampians

The majestic Grampians National impressive landscape of peaks and association with the Grampians the exceptional regional produce and there are many shelters in the and accommodation options and Park is the perfect destination valleys. There are lookouts with stunning panoramic views as well as a number of park where you can see ancient there’s never been a better time for an outdoor adventure. From picturesque waterfalls. art work including Billimina to visit. Shelter, Gulgurn Manja Shelter, bushwalking to rock climbing, from Discover your space to breathe at Monash IVF. We Deliver. The National Park has excellent Manja Shelter and Ngamadjidj visitgrampians.com.au mountain biking to abseiling there are wilderness walking tracks catering Shelter. plenty of ways to recharge amongst to all levels of fitness. Experience the Sharp Airlines provides services The Grampians region is one After success with over 20,000 babies Monash IVF spectacular MacKenzie Falls or Lake to Hamilton from Adelaide soaring mountain ranges, flowing of the most inspiring places and our affiliated clinics can proudly say that we Wartook, climb Mt Sturgeon or Mt and Melbourne, Avis car hire to escape the bustle of city waterfalls, semi-desert wilderness Abrupt. Walks have been designed to is available from the Hamilton deliver more positive results than just about any life – explore the National Park, and spectacular views. take in the most breathtaking views, airport, then it is a short drive to other fertility centre Australia wide. drink in the majestic views and waterfall vistas and outstanding the Grampians. The majestic Grampians National We use a team approach to provide the highest quality service examples of Aboriginal rock art - and a reconnect with nature. Add to this Park is the perfect destination for an selection allow for wheelchair access in a supportive and compassionate environment and offer a outdoor adventure. From bushwalking and feature observation platforms. comprehensive range of fertility management. to rock climbing, from mountain biking As the first clinic inMonash Australia to offer fertility IVF. services in local to abseiling there are plenty of ways to Rich flora and fauna ensure a fascinating Things to do... recharge amongst soaring mountain bush walking experience. Over 200 bird communities, Monash IVF continues to bring clinical and scientific ranges, flowing waterfalls, semi-desert species call the Grampians home and excellence to regionalWe Victoria. 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16 THE SHARP TRAVELLER THE SHARP TRAVELLER 17 Port Augusta Port Augusta

Wilpena Pound Day Tour with Flinders South Outback tours Jewel of the South If your time is short you can still experience South Australia’s outback jewel. Australian Outback In just a 45 minute flight courtesy of Sharp Airlines you will fly directly to the gateway to the Flinders Ranges & Outback - Port Augusta, in place of a 4 hour drive.

You will experience the magnificent natural amphitheatre of Wilpena Pound, the centrepiece of Flinders Ranges National Park. Its red ramparts measuring 8 by 17 kilometres, hold spiritual significance for the local Aboriginal people and has long been an inspiration for artists and adventurers.

A two hour cruise from Port Augusta will allow you to experience the very best of this area including Redbanks Cliffs, the historic wharf, Old Salt works, the tip of Spencer Gulf to the Trans Australian railway line (tide permitting) and old barges used before bridges were Wilpena Pound is a magnificent natural Covering an area of 80 square kilometres provides an insight into past climates, the at Wilpena has full facilities with Wilpena Pound Resort offers motel, built. With dolphins seen 90 per cent of the amphitheatre and the centrepiece of and at its peak reaching a height of about formation of the ranges and the evolution 500 metres, the Pound is home stunning of early forms of life. powered sites, toilets, showers, fuel, chalet and self-contained units within time, you will experience Port Augusta’s rich the Flinders Ranges National Park. scenery and a host of animals, including phone, ATM, internet access, store, the park. Rawnsley Park Station There are some magnificent walks in the history and the unique ecology of this little Renowned as one of the most unique kangaroos and wallabies and the swimming pool, bar and restaurant has self-contained holiday units, area which really allow you to see the known waterway. threatened yellow-footed rock wallaby. making camping an easy option. park cabins and on-site vans on and dramatic rock formations in beauty of the Wilpena Pound at close its neighbouring property. Willow For those wanting a little more For more information visit: the world, Wilpena Pound has long Located 429 kilometres north of Adelaide, range. Be sure to pick up a copy of the Springs Station located on the luxury during their visit there is flindersoutbackdaytours.com.au Wilpena Pound boasts significant free park guide ‘Bushwalking in Flinders eastern boundary of the park offers been an inspiration for artists and accommodation available within the ancient Aboriginal heritage. The Aroona Ranges National Park’ from the Wilpena Majestic Hotels - PRINT ARTWORK.pdf 1 8/12/2010managers 3:52:53 residents, PM cottages and park and on surrounding properties. Your Tour includes* adventurers alike. Valley and Bunyeroo Gorge as well as Pound Visitor Centre before you set shearers quarters for hire. the Aboriginal rock carvings at Sacred off. Walks range from a couple of hours • Return flights from Adelaide Airport to Canyon will amaze you with their to a full day, and promise to deliver an Port Augusta breathtaking beauty. experience of the Australian outback that will remain with you forever. • Transfers from/to Dramatic horizons greet all visitors to the central Flinders Ranges regardless of With its rugged mountain scenery, wealth • 2hr Eco cruise to the top of Spencer Gulf which direction they come from. Some of wildlife and peaceful settings, the North of Port Augusta of the most spectacular scenery on offer park is one of the state’s most popular • Luxury road tour to Wilpena Pound in the Flinders Ranges is accessible by camping areas. Many opportunities exist vehicle. Scattered European heritage sites in the park for vehicle-based camping • Scenic flight around Wilpena Pound and and popular Aboriginal cultural sites are at designated sites. The campground nearby Gorges found along scenic routes. • Lunch, morning & afternoon tea is All roads beyond Wilpena Pound are Up Close provided unsealed and most can be accessed with care by conventional vehicles. Kangaroos, • $470/person AUD+ emus and Wedge-tailed Eagles may be Wilpena Pound Visitor Centre encountered along roads. wilpenapound.com.au *Please note tours are subject to change without notice Driving highlights include the Brachina Telephone: 08 8648 0048 Spa suites Broadband internet Self contained apartments + Prices are valid until 1/4/11 and are subject to Gorge Geological Trail, a 20 km self- Email: [email protected] King size beds Water views Large screen TV’s guided trail that passes through 130 change without notice. *Corporate rates available* Mention this AD to receive a FREE upgrade to million years of earth history. Trail signage For further information about Flinders a water view apartment Ranges & Outback visit: southaustralia.com/ FlindersRangesOutback.aspx Marryatt St (foreshore) Port Augusta majestichotels.com.au | 8648 9000

18 THE SHARP TRAVELLER THE SHARP TRAVELLER 19 Mildura Business Profile Mildura Wentworth Arts Festival Avis Australia – We try harder!

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22 THE SHARP TRAVELLER THE SHARP TRAVELLER 23 http://www.puzzles.ca/wordsearch/transportation.html 13/12/2010 25/12/2010 to 7/Feb/2011 25/12/2010 to 7/Feb/2011 Melbourne Flight Schedules From 25th December to 6th February 2011 Adelaide Flight Schedules From 7th January 2011 to 24th December 2011 19/11/2010 - 24/12/2011 Essendon to Hamilton Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops 0820 0910 SHARP822 M T W T F . . NON-STOP Essendon to Hamilton Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops 1120 1210 SHARP834 ...... Sa . NON-STOP 0820 0910 SHARP822 M T W T F . . NON-STOP 1650 1740 SHARP842 ...... Su NON-STOP 1120 1210 SHARP834 ...... Sa . NON-STOP 1755 1845 SHARP828 M . W . F . . NON-STOP 1650 1740 SHARP842 ...... Su NON-STOP 1910 2000 SHARP828 . T . T . . . NON - STOP Adelaide to Avalon Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops 1755 1845 SHARP828 M . W . F . . NON-STOP Hamilton to Essendon 0705 0750 SHARP821 M T W T F . . NON-STOP 0041 +5461 138/388PRAHS . . W . F . . 1 POTS 1910 2000 SHARP828 . T . T . . . NON - STOP 1005 1050 SHARP833 ...... Sa . NON-STOP Avalon to Adelaide* +0380 5401 288/428PRAHS . . W . F . . 1 POTS Hamilton to Essendon 0705 0750 SHARP821 M T W T F . . NON-STOP 1535 1620 SHARP841 ...... Su NON-STOP *Avalon to Adelaide waiting time of 50 minutes in Portland 1005 1050 SHARP833 ...... Sa . NON-STOP 1640 1725 SHARP827 M . W . F . . NON-STOP 1535 1620 SHARP841 ...... Su NON-STOP 1755 1840 SHARP827 . T . T . . . NON - STOP 1640 1725 SHARP827 M . W . F . . NON-STOP Adelaide to Mildura Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops 1755 1840 SHARP827 . T . T . . . NON - STOP 0070 +0380 368PRAHS M . . . . F POTS-NON 0190 +0401 368PRAHS . . W T . . . POTS-NON 0071 +0381 378PRAHS M . W T F . . POTS-NON Melbourne (Essendon) to Portland Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops 5271 +5581 978PRAHS ...... uS POTS-NON 0820 0945 SHARP822 M T W T F . . 1 STOP Melbourne (Essendon) to Portland Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops Mildura to Adelaide +5480 5190 468PRAHS M . . . . F POTS-NON 1120 1245 SHARP834 ...... Sa . 1 STOP 0820 0945 SHARP822 M T W T F . . 1 STOP +5501 5211 468PRAHS . . W T . . . POTS-NON 1650 1815 SHARP842 ...... Su 1 STOP 1120 1245 SHARP834 ...... Sa . 1 STOP +5481 5191 478PRAHS M . W T F . . POTS-NON 1755 1920 SHARP828 M . W . F . . 1 STOP 1650 1815 SHARP842 ...... Su 1 STOP +0191 0491 088PRAHS ...... uS POTS-NON 1910 2035 SHARP828 . T . T . . . 1 STOP 1755 1920 SHARP828 M . W . F . . 1 STOP Portland to Melbourne (Essendon) 0630 0750 SHARP821 M T W T F . . 1 STOP 1910 2035 SHARP828 . T . T . . . 1 STOP 0930 1050 SHARP833 ...... Sa . 1 STOP Portland to Melbourne (Essendon) 0630 0750 SHARP821 M T W T F . . 1 STOP 1500 1620 SHARP841 ...... Su 1 STOP Adelaide to Port Augusta Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops 0930 1050 SHARP833 ...... Sa . 1 STOP 1605 1725 SHARP827 M . W . F . . 1 STOP 5460 5370 168PRAHS M T W T F POTS-NON 1500 1620 SHARP841 ...... Su 1 STOP 1720 1840 SHARP827 . T . T . . . 1 STOP 5131 5041 668PRAHS . T W T . . . POTS-NON 1605 1725 SHARP8277/2/2011 toM .24/12/2011 W . F . . 1 STOP 0051 0551 778PRAHS ...... uS POTS-NON 1720 1840 SHARP827 . T . T . . . 1 STOP 5171 5081 768PRAHS M ...... POTS-NON 7/2/2011 to 24/12/2011 0381 0291 768PRAHS . T W T F . . POTS-NON Melbourne Flight Schedules From 7th February to 24th December 2011 Port Augusta to Adelaide 0570 0480 268PRAHS M T W T F POTS-NON 5061 5561 878PRAHS ...... uS POTS-NON Essendon to Hamilton Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops 0271 5081 568PRAHS . T W T . . . POTS-NON 0820 0910 SHARP822 M T W T F . . NON-STOP 0281 0191 868PRAHS M ...... POTS-NON Essendon to Hamilton Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops 1120 1210 SHARP834 ...... Sa . NON-STOP 5391 0202 868PRAHS . T W T F . . POTS-NON 0820 0910 SHARP822 M T W T F . . NON-STOP 1445 1625 SHARP872/827 . . W . . . . 1 STOP 1120 1210 SHARP834 ...... Sa . NON-STOP 1600 1740 SHARP872/827 . . . T . . . 1 STOP 1445 1625 SHARP872/827 . . W . . . . 1 STOP 1650 1740 SHARP842 ...... Su NON-STOP Adelaide to Portland Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops 1600 1740 SHARP872/827 . . . T . . . 1 STOP 1755 1845 SHARP828 M . W . F . . NON-STOP 0041 +5451 388PRAHS M . W . F . . POTS-NON 1650 1740 SHARP842 ...... Su NON-STOP 1910 2000 SHARP828 . T . T . . . NON - STOP Portland to Adelaide +5001 5401 288PRAHS M . W . F . . POTS-NON 1755 1845 SHARP828 M . W . F . . NON-STOP Hamilton to Essendon 0705 0750 SHARP821 M T W T F . . NON-STOP 1910 2000 SHARP828 . T . T . . . NON - STOP 0925 1100 SHARP822/871 . . W T . . . 1 STOP Hamilton to Essendon 0705 0750 SHARP821 M T W T F . . NON-STOP 1005 1050 SHARP833 ...... Sa . NON-STOP 0925 1100 SHARP822/871 . . W T . . . 1 STOP Adelaide to Hamilton Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops 1535 1620 SHARP841 ...... Su NON-STOP 1005 1050 SHARP833 ...... Sa . NON-STOP 1400 1625+ SHARP883/827 M . W . F . . 1 STOP 1640 1725 SHARP827 M . W . F . . NON-STOP 1535 1620 SHARP841 ...... Su NON-STOP Hamilton to Adelaide +5290 5401 288/228PRAHS M . W . F . . 1 STOP 1755 1840 SHARP827 . T . T . . . NON - STOP 1640 1725 SHARP827 M . W . F . . NON-STOP 1755 1840 SHARP827 . T . T . . . NON - STOP

Sharp Airlines Office Hours Please note these schedules are subject to change Melbourne (Essendon) to Portland Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops without notice please visit sharpairlines.com.au for 0820 0945 SHARP822 M T W T F . . 1 STOP the latest information. Melbourne (Essendon) to Portland Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops Sharp Airlines have new office hours 1120 1245 SHARP834 ...... Sa . 1 STOP 0820 0945 SHARP822 M T W T F . . 1 STOP 1445 1545 SHARP872 . . W . . . . NON-STOP Monday to Friday - 7am to 7pm EST Please refer to sharpairlines.com.au for flight availability 1120 1245 SHARP834 ...... Sa . 1 STOP 1600 1700 SHARP872 . . . T . . . NON -STOP on public holidays* 1445 1545 SHARP872 . . W . . . . NON-STOP Saturday - 9am to 12pm EST 1650 1815 SHARP842 ...... Su 1 STOP 1600 1700 SHARP872 . . . T . . . NON -STOP 1755 1920 SHARP828 M . W . F . . 1 STOP Sunday - 1pm to 6pm EST 1650 1815 SHARP842 ...... Su 1 STOP Phone: 1300 55 66 94 1910 2035 SHARP828 . T . T . . . 1 STOP 1755 1920 SHARP828 M . W . F . . 1 STOP Public Holidays - Closed Portland to Melbourne (Essendon) 0630 0750 SHARP821 M T W T F . . 1 STOP 1910 2035 SHARP828 . T . T . . . 1 STOP 0930 1050 SHARP833 ...... Sa . 1 STOP Christmas & New Year hours – Sharp Airlines will be closed on Portland to Melbourne (Essendon) 0630 0750 SHARP821 M T W T F . . 1 STOP 1005 1100 SHARP871 . . W T . . . NON-STOP public holidays over this period. 0930 1050 SHARP833 ...... Sa . 1 STOP 1500 1620 SHARP841 ...... Su 1 STOP 1005 1100 SHARP871 . . W T . . . NON-STOP 1605 1725 SHARP827 M . W . F . . 1 STOP 1500 1620 SHARP841 ...... Su 1 STOP 24 1720 1840 SHARP827 . T . T . . . 1 STOP THE SHARP TRAVELLER 25 1605 1725 SHARP827 M . W . F . . 1 STOP 1720 1840 SHARP827 . T . T . . . 1 STOP

7/2/2011 - 24/12/2011 Geelong (Avalon) Flight Schedules From 7th February to 24th December 2011

Avalon to Adelaide* Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops 0830 1045+ SHARP824/882 . . W . F . . 1 STOP Adelaide to Avalon 1400+ 1645 SHARP883/831 . . W . F . . 1 STOP *Avalon to Adelaide waiting time of 50 minutes in Portland

Avalon to Portland Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops 0830 0915 SHARP824 . . W . F . . NON-STOP 1700 1745 SHARP832 . . W . F . . NON-STOP Portland to Avalon 0730 0815 SHARP823 . . W . F . . NON-STOP 1600 1645 SHARP831 . . W . F . . NON-STOP

There will be no Avalon – Adelaide or Avalon – Portland services from the 25th December 2010. The flights will recommence on Wednesday the 9 of February 2011.

From 25/12/2010

Flinders Island Flight Schedules From 25th December 2010

Flinders Island - Launceston Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops 5580 0390 208PRAHS M T W T F S . POTS-NON 5541 0351 608PRAHS M . W . F . . POTS-NON 5561 0371 808PRAHS M T W T F . . POTS-NON 5281 0091 418PRAHS ...... uS POTS-NON Launceston to Flinders Island Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops 0080 5380 108PRAHS M T W T F S . POTS-NON 0001 5301 308PRAHS M . W . F . . POTS-NON 0341 5051 118PRAHS ...... uS POTS-NON 0061 5361 708PRAHS M T W T F . . POTS-NON

Flinders Island – Essendon Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops 5501 0021 408PRAHS M . W . F . . POTS-NON 5251 0361 218PRAHS ...... uS POTS-NON Essendon to Flinders Island 0331 5341 508PRAHS M . W . F . . POTS-NON 0071 5081 318PRAHS ...... uS POTS-NON

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