1 delight indulge discover WINE&FOOD FESTIVAL May - June 2017 winecountry.com.au Official Partner 2 delight indulge elcome aboard your CONTENTS FlyPelican flight. WIt has been two years discover since FlyPelican was formed and 4 FLYPELICAN FLEET commenced passenger services within NSW and the ACT. Over this period we have seen 5 NEWS considerable growth and are now operating to seven ports and projecting Vivid Sydney 6 FEATURE - to carry over 65,000 passengers across friends or family in Sydney, surfing our network. the waves of Byron Bay, taking the 12 FEATURE - 8 Reasons you’ll The British built Jetstream 32 aircraft kids to the zoo in Dubbo, sampling Never Want To Leave Newcastle that you are flying on today has a the wines of the Mudgee region or proven safety record and has allowed conducting business in Canberra we 18 FEATURE - Australians on the us to connect regional NSW and hope that you enjoy the service. Western Front the ACT with the frequency that is demanded and required by our This year we have already reached supportive passengers. Destination some major milestones. Just recently 24 FEATURE - We are very proud to be Newcastle’s Southern Highlands we partnered with one of Australia’s & ‘Only’ Local Airline with our largest loyalty programs, Velocity WINE FOOD headquarters and main base being at Frequent Flyer, enabling Velocity’s 28 FLYPELICAN FLIGHT Newcastle Airport Williamtown. 7 million members the ability to SCHEDULE earn Velocity Points on selected FESTIVAL As a key advocate of regional FlyPelican fares.* 30 PASSENGER INFORMATION Australia, FlyPelican has been We are currently in the process of working diligently in support of and in 30 • Newcastle Airport improving our reservation system collaboration with local communities May - June 2017 31 • Canberra Airport to enable seamless bookings by and charities. Our aim is to establish travel agents and integration to 32 • Sydney Airport a strong patronage from business Global Distribution Systems where • Coffs Harbour Airport winecountry.com.au 33 markets and become a key enabler for bookings can be made with many 34 • Ballina Airport local and visiting leisure travellers. on-line travel agents. 35 • Dubbo Airport Our network is steadily growing I hope that you have a pleasant with more than 110 flights per week and stress free journey with us and 37 FLYER PUZZLES to a variety of fantastic destinations we look forward to seeing you next such as Mudgee, Byron Bay, Dubbo, time. Sydney, Coffs Harbour, Canberra and *To earn Velocity Points you must be a Velocity mem- Newcastle. Whether you are visiting ber. T&Cs apply. Excludes Q class PelConnex fares. Paul Graham CEO/Director Editorial Editor: PELICAN FLYER Thomas Steacy CONTENT SUBMISSIONS Advertising/Sales MAGAZINE The Pelican Flyer Magazine welcomes content KDJ Consulting Managing Editor: PUBLISHED BY: and editorial submissions from businesses and Group Pty Ltd Frankie Bailey individuals. The publisher reserves the rights KDJ Consulting Group 0468 713 545 Art Director: to edit, modify or contribute to the content as ABN: 11 607 997 204 it sees fit. All details are correct at the time of Emily Frame 102a Argyle St print. Official Partner CAMDEN Issue Contributors: NSW 2570 J.W Bavin DISCLAIMER © KDJ Consulting Group 2017 Ph: 0468 713 545 Juhi Vaghela All rights reserved. [email protected] Aaron Pegram No part of this magazine may be copied with- www.kdjconsultinggroup.com.au Destination Southern out prior permission of the copyright holder. ISSN: Pending Highlands 3 Destination NSW THE FLYPELICAN FLEET Over-wing Exit No smoking in any part of aircraft Life Jackets located under each seat Seat Belts should Main Rear Exit be worn at all times during flight Over-wing Exit Jetstream 32 Performance • Typical cruise speed 250 knots (460 km/h) • Maximum altitude 25,000’ Range profiles*: • 19 pax 700km (380nm) • 12 or less pax 1850km (1000nm) • Max payload 1900kg (1100kg with Max fuel) *NOTE: The example ranges given above are subject to a number of variables such as weather, departure/destination locations and payload to be carried. 44 News NEWSAutumn 2017 NOW EARN VELOCITY POINTS WITH FLYPELICAN GIFT VOUCHERS Newcastle local airline FlyPelican has partnered A gift certificate from FlyPelican is the with one of Australia’s largest loyalty programs perfect quick gift option. If you’re in need Velocity Frequent Flyer. Velocity delivers all the of a gift for that special someone or are rewards you can expect from one of Australia’s looking for corporate gifts to celebrate or largest loyalty program with over 7 million reward your staff, choose the gift of travel members, with a range of unique benefits such that will be enjoyed by all as, “Travel is the as Family Pooling. only thing you buy that makes you richer”. Not yet a Velocity member? Joining is free and Our gift vouchers can be purchased in any easy at velocityfrequentflyer.com. denomination and are available to be used As a Velocity member, you will earn Frequent in any of our connecting destinations with Flyer Points when you fly with FlyPelican. Earn regularly operating scheduled passenger up to 2 Velocity Points per dollar spent on all services between Newcastle, Canberra, eligible fare types* We are very excited to be Sydney, Coffs Harbour, Dubbo, Ballina/ able to offer Velocity Points to our passengers Byron Bay and Mudgee. and we are continually looking at ways to So choose a gift that they will delight in enhance our products and bring new benefits to using and enquire about a gift voucher our growing regional airline.” today at [email protected] CHARTER Chartering an aircraft has never been easier than with FlyPelican. With FlyPelican, you can take advantage of all the benefits associated with chartering your own aircraft, including; • Travel to small regional airports not often WHAT’S ON regularly serviced by airlines Canberra • Travel when you choose, day or night • Travel onwards to destinations without the • Groovin the Moo 7th May Coffs Harbour need to return to major hubs such as Sydney • Handmade Market 10-11th June • We will arrange transfers, catering and • Bellingen Readers and Writers accommodation if required. Dubbo Festival 10th-12th June • Sawtel Chili Festival 1st July • Australian Surf Festival July If its business or pleasure, fly-in fly-out, or • Ultimate Womens Weekend 12th-14th May transporting freight, we can provide a solution • Melbourne International Comedy Sydney to suit your needs at an affordable cost. Our Festival Roadshow 2nd June staff and crew have vast amounts of regional • Fashion Week Australia airline and general aviation experience, relishing Ballina/ Byron bay 14th-19th May the opportunity to discuss your unique charter • Vivid Festival 26th May-17th June requirements today. • Love Lennox Festival 3rd June • State of Origin 21st June • Old and Gold festival 10th June • Fine Wine and Food Festival Newcastle 30th June-2nd July • Splendor in the Grass 1st July • Port to Port MTB Race 25th May • Newcastle Brick Fest 8th July * To earn Velocity Points you must be a Velocity member. T&Cs • Newcastle Jazz Festival 25th August apply. Excludes Q class or PelConnex fares. For full T&Cs visit Mudgee http://www.flypelican.com.au/flying-with-us/velocity.html • NRL City vs Country 7th May 5 FEATURE 6 SYDNEY SPECTACULARLY LIGHTS UP THIS WINTER Vivid Sydney kicks off at 6pm on 26 MAY with another awe-inspiring program, there’ll be entertainment for 23 days and nights until 17 JUNE. Add new restaurants, bars and dining destinations plus the latest fashion trends and new shops to explore and you’ve got plenty of ways to enjoy a fun winter break. 7 “And above all watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” Roald Dahl Are you interested in advertising with this magazine? For all enquires please contact KDJ Consulting group PH: 0468 713 545 8 In addition to the light displays, with leading lights of the Australian this year’s festival features a diverse restaurant scene joining the party in line-up for the two other pillars of the tiny laneways and harbourside the festival - Vivid Music and Vivid spaces of this new neighbourhood. Ideas. For Vivid Music, expect They include seafood-focussed Cirrus unique collaborations, light and laser Dining, Catalan-inspired Born There’s plenty to see and do in Sydney at this spectacles, live bands, emerging local by Tapavino, and contemporary time of year with Vivid Sydney -the city’s talent and international acts. Venues Chinese Lotus. The world tour of food also takes in Turkey with famous annual festival of light, music and include Carriageworks, Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House, intimate bars, acclaimed Anason, Vietnam with ideas – at the top of the must-see menu. clubs and hotels sprinkled around Phởmo, Japan with Zushi and Ume Burger, Indian at Spiced by hether you’re a first-time the city. Vivid ideas offers another Billu’s and New Orleans at NOLA festival visitor or a returning program of thought-provoking and Smokehouse and Bar. One of Vivid fan, you’ll find stimulating workshops, talks and Sydney’s original small bars, Shirt Wnew places to explore during Vivid. events by leading practitioners and Bar, has an outpost, while Banksii is Barangaroo South, part of Sydney’s luminaries in the creative industries. the city’s first vermouth bar, stocking newest harbourside precinct, joins Whether you’re a passionate fan, a more than 40 varieties. Perched in this year with beautiful light art above it all is Untied, a brand new installations that are part of the famous rooftop eatery with a hip tropical Vivid Light Walk.