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NATAGE G022 Traveller Directory For advertising inquiries, contact Carmel Smith 9604 1812 [email protected] or Olivia McDonnell 9604 1346 [email protected] or Abby Ford 9604 1620 [email protected] Holiday Resorts Accommodation HOLIDAY HOUSE 3 br, slps 10, cls beach, all fac's, $700 pw, avail Xmas & new year. 9813 2451 Barwon Heads BEACH HOUSE 2 brm 5 mins walk beach and shops Avail 26 Dec onwards (min 6nights) Call 0409 787 703 Blairgowrie ELEVATED BEACH COTTAGE 2BR sleeps 4, deck, BBQ, cl. Bridgewater Bay. Avail. 17 Jan. $900pw. Ph: 0418 313 911. HOLIDAY Houses 4 & 5 Brms. Available Christmas onwards. Ph 9551 1082 or 9589 2536 Grampians ENCHANTING GETAWAY Halls Gap All Meals 5356 4232 www.mountaingrand.com Unique Wilderness Experience Aboard ‘Kimberley Xplorer’ A new purpose built aluminium catamaran “HORIZONTAL WATERFALL THRILLER” 6 days $4080 per person (2010) ALSO 5, 8, 10 & 12 DAY CRUISES AVAILABLE Phone: 08 9193 1358 or 0417 977 038 Website: www.onetide.com Email: [email protected] KIMBERLEY COASTAL BEACH CAMPING with ONE TIDE CHARTERS Holiday Resorts Mornington Peninsula FLINDERS Christmas holidays available. Perfect paradise. 50 magnificent acres w rural & sea views. Wonderful spaces to relax and enjoy the wildlife, fauna & birds. Long walks in adjoining National Park. Fabulous beaches, winery, shopping, cafes are all close proximity to property. $2750 pw 0413 442 289 Phillip Island VENTNOR 2brm self contained unit, sleeps 5, close to beach, $500 pw ..... Ph 0411 707040 Port Fairy SEACOMBE HOUSE 4★★★★ Comfort Inn. Historic cottages w/log fires. SPRING SPECIALS PH: 03 5568 1082 www.seacombehouse.com.au Coolangatta LUXURY Beachfront Family apt'mnt, slps 6, full s/c. all amen's pool, spa, gym, tennis & sauna. 1 - 3 wks. 26-12-09 til 16-1-10. 02 4984 1746 or 0417 293 668 Surfers Paradise CROWN TOWERS 1-2BR apt. high fl, ocean views, furn, linen, A/C, 07 5533 7020 or 0417 625 926 SOUTH EAST CORNER – 11days / 10 nights Departs 20th January 2010 Package Includes: *Air travel, Melbourne to Sydney *One way rail travel on The Indian Pacific, Sydney to Adelaide in Gold class including private cabin & all meals whilst on board *2 nts accomm in Adelaide *7 night Tasmania cruise including private cabin, meals & onboard entertainment *Air travel, Adelaide to Melbourne. • CONCESSION FROM $2560pp • ADULT FROM $2725pp *All packages based on twin share & conditions apply. Subject to availability at the time of booking. For travel 1st November 2009 – 31st March 2010. Single supplement available. BROOME & PERTH ESCAPE – 12 days / 11 nights *SAVE UP TO $645 PER PERSON* Departs Wednesday Package Includes: *Air travel, Melbourne to Broome *4 nts at Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa Broome *Return airport transfers *Welcome drinks on arrival *Full buffet breakfast daily *2 days car hire *Valet parking *Air travel, Broome to Perth *3 nts in Perth *Rail travel on The Indian Pacific, Perth to Sydney in Gold Class including private twin cabin & all meals whilst on board *Air travel, Sydney to Melbourne. • CONCESSION FROM $2580pp • ADULT FROM $3050pp AUSTRALIAN SUMMER ESCAPES To book or for further information contact the: 1300 799 342 200 Queen St Melbourne 3000 www.ahcmel.com.au Lic. No. 32571 General ★ LEARN HINDI ★ PH 9852 1395 Bali JIMBARAN BAY Luxury Villa, 3br, private pool, Slps 6. $300 pnght 0407 807 110 France SOMME Aussie Tour Guide based in France Transport from Paris or similar. Visit battlefields. Nov - March email: francofile@me.com Six Cottages in France +1 From $1150pw for 4-6 people, 7 beautiful regions Pyrenees to Provence. Owners (03) 5968 5279 www.cottagesinfrance.com PROVENCE Beautiful Village House. www.provencalexperience.com 0418 276 595 DORDOGNE VALLEY - Special! Charming stone house, small vill. amaz. views. (03) 5931 0090 www.mostbeautifulfrenchvillage.com AVIGNON AREA - PROVENCE Restored village house in town sq. gge, exc loc, views Mt. Ventoux. Daily farmers market. 0418 179 923 Italy ITALY HOUSES & APARTMENTS Near historic towns and cities in Tuscany/Umbria border region. Many clients from down under. www.tuscanyumbria.com AUTHENTIC VENICE. Beautiful 2br apt, 2 bthrms, mod kit, lrge living, fully equipped. Charming area. Melb owners. 0408 319306 Kokoda KOKODA TRAIL Trek the famous Kokoda Trail PH: 1300 850 020 KOKODA EXPEDITIONS kokoda@ngholidays.com www.nghols.com Paris PARIS - LONDON - ROME Fantastic Apartments www.yourparisaddress.com.au Jaye Singer (02) 6686 3763 BEAUTIFUL Apartments Paris Melbourne owner 0415 070 064 www.chezvousparis.net SANUR VILLAS Chic, modern, Western-managed 1BR $169 - 2 bed $249 p/night. Incl bfast, tax, tranfs, priv. pool, shuttle. Easy stroll to shops/beach. www.aleesha-rentals.com Tours Small Group Tours Morocco - Spain - France - Italy Relaxed Touring, Unique Experiences Information Evening November Ph 0400 697 635 www.traveljourneys.com.au UK & Europe MOTORHOMES Car Rent/Lease Canal Boats, Rail 1300 663 854 www.ukandeuropetravel.com MARIA The ISLAND WALK “Four days that will last a lifetime.” Ph 03 6234 2999 or go to mariaislandwalk.com.au Vietnam VIETNAM SPECIALISTS Packages from $999 pp incl. tax www.blueskyholidays.com.au 1300 665 109 Lic: 2TA5724 22 November 8, 2009 travel Just for kicks Football, religion and art merge to create this island paradise, writes Penny Watson. F ootball fanatics down south might have hung up their boots for the season but here in the Northern Territory, things are hotting up. While the kids are kicking around the footy, I’m kicking myself for having flown into Nguiu one day too early. It’s the first weekend of the NT Football League season and tomorrow there’s a grudge match between the local Tiwi Bombers and Darwin’s St Mary’s. St Mary’s are the obvious favourites but that’s not stopping the locals from hawking red and black T-shirts and hoping the home-ground advantage pays off. Nguiu is the main township on Bathurst Island, one of two that make up the Tiwi Islands, 100 kilometres north of Darwin. The relative isolation has afforded the Tiwi Islanders a language and culture quite distinct from mainland indigenous communities, even those of Arnhem Land. Rimmed by turquoise water and studded with eucalypts, the islands are something of a paradise. Saltwater rivers wiggle snake-like across the bush, brimming with barramundi, and freshwater springs provide swimming holes away from the saltwater crocs and stingers. The lay of the land is best appreciated from a small plane on the 20-minute flight from Darwin but there’s also a two-hour ferry. Either option, combined with a day-tour (there is no accommodation), will score visitors the required permit. Fittingly, the only time permits are waived is on grand final day in March. As we drive past the footy oval, a roughshod ground with a bar housed in a corrugated iron building, Trevor, my tour guide, tells me the Catholic missionaries introduced the sport soon after they arrived in 1911. “Aussie Rules Football is our second religion,” he says proudly. Judging by the fervour around town, I’m tipping it comes in at No. 1 for some. With his Carlton cap on his head, Fabian “Teabag” Kantilla dusts the ash off a disc of freshly cooked damper, while giving me a ribbing for supporting Collingwood. In two ticks the damper is sliced up and passed around to kick off a cultural get-together hosted by indigenous elders, a demonstration of basket weaving, ceremonial dancing and face-painting. Afterwards we tour the town. On a large block is lovely old St Therese’s, a Catholic church with an altar featuring animal totems in the traditional crosshatch style. Even the baptismal font is daubed in rusty red, yellow and brown dots. Not far from the church, Patakijiyali Museum is housed in an air-conditioned tin shed with an exhibition including decorated spears, food foraging displays and a sequence of paintings outlining the creation story of the Tiwi people. If football and religion vie for first and second slot, art comes a close third. It not only brightens the walls at the local school, it has achieved national recognition for its distinctive style. After lunch, we visit Ngaruwanajirri, a workshop for artists with disabilities, and Tiwi Design art complex. I wander into the pottery studio where an artist is painting a ceramic bowl. He’s wearing a St Kilda cap and I can’t help but hope that tomorrow’s Bombers have more luck than the Saints.* M * Unfortunately the Bombers went down to St Mary’s, 12.11-83 to 16.5-101. Penny Watson was a guest of Tourism NT. Art, as seen at Ngaruwanajirri, is as important to the Tiwi Islanders as football and religion. PICTURES: PENNY WATSON THE FACTS Jetstar (jetstar. com) has direct flights from Melbourne to Darwin for $159 return (carry on bags only). Virgin (virginblue.com.au) has direct flights from Melbourne to Darwin from $115 one-way (plus $10 per checked bag). Tiwi Tours adult/child $429/$303; aussieadventure.com.au; 08 8923 6523/1300 721 365 Tiwi Art Network Art Tours from $550; tiwiart.com; 08 8941 3593 Ferry Tours adult/child $317/215; seacat.com.au/arafurapearl.htm; 08 8941 1991
Transcript of Just for kicks - pennywatson.com.au Islands.pdf · ★ LEARN HINDI ★ PH 9852 1395 Bali JIMBARAN...
NATAGE G022
TravellerDirectory
For advertising inquiries, contactCarmel Smith 9604 1812 [email protected] orOlivia McDonnell 9604 1346 [email protected] orAbby Ford 9604 1620 [email protected]
Holiday Resorts
AccommodationHOLIDAY HOUSE 3 br, slps 10,cls beach, all fac's, $700 pw, availXmas & new year. 9813 2451
Barwon HeadsBEACH HOUSE 2 brm 5 minswalk beach and shops Avail 26Dec onwards (min 6nights)Call 0409 787 703
BlairgowrieELEVATED BEACH COTTAGE2BR sleeps 4, deck, BBQ, cl.Bridgewater Bay. Avail. 17 Jan.$900pw. Ph: 0418 313 911.
HOLIDAY Houses 4 & 5 Brms.Available Christmas onwards.Ph 9551 1082 or 9589 2536
GrampiansE N C H A N T I N G G E T A W A YHalls Gap All Meals 5356 4232
www.mountaingrand.com
Unique Wilderness Experience Aboard ‘Kimberley Xplorer’A new purpose built aluminium catamaran
“HORIZONTAL WATERFALL THRILLER”6 days $4080 per person (2010)
ALSO 5, 8, 10 & 12 DAY CRUISES AVAILABLEPhone: 08 9193 1358 or 0417 977 038
Website: www.onetide.com Email: [email protected]
KIMBERLEY COASTAL BEACH CAMPINGwith ONE TIDE CHARTERS
Holiday Resorts
MorningtonPeninsula
F L I N D E R S C h r i s t m a sholidays available. Perfectparadise. 50 magnificentacres w rural & sea views.Wonderful spaces to relaxand enjoy the wildlife, fauna& birds. Long walks inadjoining National Park.Fabulous beaches, winery,shopping, cafes are all closeproximity to property.$2750 pw 0413 442 289
Phillip IslandVENTNOR 2brm self containedunit, sleeps 5, close to beach,$500 pw . . . . . Ph 0411 707040
Port Fairy
SEACOMBE HOUSE4����
Comfort Inn. Historic cottagesw/log fires. SPRING SPECIALS
PH: 03 5568 1082www.seacombehouse.com.au
CoolangattaLUXURY Beachfront Familyapt'mnt, slps 6, full s/c. all amen'spool, spa, gym, tennis & sauna.1 - 3 wks. 26-12-09 til 16-1-10.02 4984 1746 or 0417 293 668
Surfers ParadiseCROWN TOWERS 1-2BR apt.high fl, ocean views, furn, linen, A/C,07 5533 7020 or 0417 625 926
SOUTH EAST CORNER – 11days / 10 nights Departs 20th January 2010Package Includes: *Air travel, Melbourne to Sydney *One way rail travel on The Indian Pacific, Sydney to Adelaide in Gold class including private cabin & all meals whilst on board *2 nts accomm in Adelaide *7 night Tasmania cruise including private cabin, meals & onboard entertainment *Air travel, Adelaide to Melbourne.
• CONCESSION FROM $2560pp • ADULT FROM $2725pp*All packages based on twin share & conditions apply. Subject to availability at the time of booking. For travel 1st November 2009 – 31st March 2010. Single supplement available.
BROOME & PERTH ESCAPE – 12 days / 11 nights *SAVE UP TO $645 PER PERSON*Departs WednesdayPackage Includes: *Air travel, Melbourne to Broome *4 nts at Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa Broome *Return airport transfers *Welcome drinks on arrival *Full buffet breakfast daily *2 days car hire *Valet parking *Air travel, Broome to Perth *3 nts in Perth *Rail travel on The Indian Pacific, Perth to Sydney in Gold Class including private twin cabin & all meals whilst on board *Air travel, Sydney to Melbourne.
• CONCESSION FROM $2580pp • ADULT FROM $3050pp
AUSTRALIAN SUMMER ESCAPES
To book or for further information contact the:
1300 799 342 200 Queen St Melbourne 3000 www.ahcmel.com.au Lic. No. 32571
General
� LEARN HINDI �PH 9852 1395
BaliJIMBARAN BAY Luxury Villa,3br, private pool, Slps 6. $300pnght 0407 807 110
FranceSOMME
Aussie Tour Guide based in FranceTransport from Paris or similar.Visit battlefields. Nov - March
email: [email protected]
Six Cottages in France +1From $1150pw for 4-6 people,
7 beautiful regionsPyrenees to Provence.
Owners (03) 5968 5279www.cottagesinfrance.com
PROVENCEBeautiful Village House.
www.provencalexperience.com0418 276 595
DORDOGNE VALLEY - Special!Charming stone house, small vill.amaz. views. (03) 5931 0090www.mostbeautifulfrenchvillage.com
AVIGNON AREA - PROVENCERestored village house in town sq. gge,
exc loc, views Mt. Ventoux. Dailyfarmers market. 0418 179 923
ItalyITALY HOUSES & APARTMENTSNear historic towns and cities inTuscany/Umbria border region.Many clients from down under.
www.tuscanyumbria.com
AUTHENTIC VENICE. Beautiful2br apt, 2 bthrms, mod kit, lrgeliving, fully equipped. Charmingarea. Melb owners. 0408 319306
Kokoda
KOKODA TRAILTrek the famous Kokoda Trail
PH: 1300 850 020KOKODA EXPEDITIONS
ParisPARIS - LONDON - ROME
Fantastic Apartmentswww.yourparisaddress.com.au
Jaye Singer (02) 6686 3763
BEAUTIFUL Apartments ParisMelbourne owner 0415 070 064
www.chezvousparis.net
SANUR VILLASChic, modern, Western-managed1BR $169 - 2 bed $249 p/night.Incl bfast, tax, tranfs, priv. pool,shuttle. Easy stroll to shops/beach.
www.aleesha-rentals.com
Tours
Small Group ToursMorocco - Spain - France - ItalyRelaxed Touring, Unique Experiences
Information Evening NovemberPh 0400 697 635
www.traveljourneys.com.au
UK & EuropeMOTORHOMES Car Rent/LeaseCanal Boats, Rail 1300 663 854www.ukandeuropetravel.com
MARIAThe
ISLAND WALK
“Four days that will last a lifetime.”
Ph 03 6234 2999 or go to mariaislandwalk.com.au
Vietnam
VIETNAM SPECIALISTSPackages from $999 pp incl. tax
www.blueskyholidays.com.au1300 665 109 Lic: 2TA5724
22November 8, 2009
travel
Just for kicksFootball, religion and art merge to create this island paradise, writes Penny Watson.
Football fanatics down south mighthave hung up their boots for theseason but here in the Northern Territory, things are hotting up.
While the kids are kicking aroundthe footy, I’m kicking myself for having fl own into Nguiu one day too early. It’s the fi rst weekend of the NT Football Leagueseason and tomorrow there’s a grudge match between the local Tiwi Bombersand Darwin’s St Mary’s. St Mary’s are theobvious favourites but that’s not stoppingthe locals from hawking red and blackT-shirts and hoping the home-ground advantage pays off.
Nguiu is the main township on Bathurst Island, one of two that make upthe Tiwi Islands, 100 kilometres north of Darwin. The relative isolation has affordedthe Tiwi Islanders a language and culturequite distinct from mainland indigenouscommunities, even those of Arnhem Land.Rimmed by turquoise water and studdedwith eucalypts, the islands are somethingof a paradise. Saltwater rivers wigglesnake-like across the bush, brimming with barramundi, and freshwater springsprovide swimming holes away from thesaltwater crocs and stingers.
The lay of the land is best appreciated from a small plane on the 20-minute fl ight from Darwin but there’s also a two-hour
ferry. Either option, combined with a day-tour (there is no accommodation), willscore visitors the required permit. Fittingly,the only time permits are waived is ongrand fi nal day in March.
As we drive past the footy oval, a roughshod ground with a bar housed in acorrugated iron building, Trevor, my tourguide, tells me the Catholic missionaries introduced the sport soon after they arrived in 1911. “Aussie Rules Football is our second religion,” he says proudly.
Judging by the fervour around town, I’m tipping it comes in at No. 1 for some.With his Carlton cap on his head, Fabian “Teabag” Kantilla dusts the ash off a disc of freshly cooked damper, while giving me a ribbing for supporting Collingwood.
In two ticks the damper is sliced up and passed around to kick off a culturalget-together hosted by indigenous elders, a demonstration of basket weaving, ceremonial dancing and face-painting.
Afterwards we tour the town. On a large block is lovely old St Therese’s, a Catholic church with an altar featuringanimal totems in the traditional crosshatchstyle. Even the baptismal font is daubed in rusty red, yellow and brown dots.
Not far from the church, PatakijiyaliMuseum is housed in an air-conditionedtin shed with an exhibition including
decorated spears, food foraging displays and a sequence of paintings outlining the creation story of the Tiwi people.
If football and religion vie for fi rst and second slot, art comes a close third. It not only brightens the walls at the localschool, it has achieved national recognitionfor its distinctive style. After lunch, wevisit Ngaruwanajirri, a workshop for artistswith disabilities, and Tiwi Design artcomplex. I wander into the pottery studiowhere an artist is painting a ceramic bowl. He’s wearing a St Kilda cap and I can’t help but hope that tomorrow’s Bombershave more luck than the Saints.* M
* Unfortunately the Bombers went down toSt Mary’s, 12.11-83 to 16.5-101.
Penny Watson was a guest of Tourism NT.
Art, as seen at Ngaruwanajirri, is as important
to the Tiwi Islanders as football and religion.
PICTURES: PENNY WATSON
THE FACTSJetstar (jetstar.
com) has direct
fl ights from
Melbourne to Darwin
for $159 return (carry on bags only).
Virgin (virginblue.com.au) has direct
fl ights from Melbourne to Darwin from
$115 one-way (plus $10 per checked
bag).
Tiwi Tours adult/child $429/$303;
aussieadventure.com.au; 08 8923
6523/1300 721 365
Tiwi Art Network Art Tours from $550;
tiwiart.com; 08 8941 3593
Ferry Tours adult/child $317/215;
seacat.com.au/arafurapearl.htm;
08 8941 1991
