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Escape Into A World Of Travel And Adventure

Australia
Heading South

Adelaide
Capital City Of The South

Barossa Valley
Valley Of Fine Wine

Yorke Peninsular
Fun At Innes National Park

Victor Harbor
A Day Out At Victor Harbor

The South
All About Whales Australia
The South Australian Special
Whale Centre Issue
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Granite Island
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Dear friends,

Welcome to another issue of Escapy, your free travel digital magazine and
Pockezine; your magazine that is designed to be read on mobile devices.

This issue is the South Australia Special Issue where we explore parts of the
South of the land down under. We explore Adelaide the capital of the south
and areas around it. We then head on to the Yorke Peninsular for a fabulous
time in Innes National Park and Marion Bay.

There are just so much to do and see there you will have to read it for your
self.

Happy reading and I hope you enjoy this issue. I wish you safe travels.

Cheers,
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Adelaide, The The Big Rock- The Barossa Valley,

Capital City Of The ing Horse & Toy Valley Of Fine Wine
South. Factory
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Hahndorf, A Victor Harbor South Australian
German Town In Whale Centre
Adelaide
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Granite Island, Innes National Park Coorong National
South Australia Park

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St. Kilda Morialta The Wonderful
Conservation Park World Of Disney On
Ice
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Sanrio Hello Kitty SANRIO HELLO Coleman Instant
The Sweetest Show KITTY TOWN Shelter
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Casio Frogman OLYMPUS AIR A01 Wacaco Minipresso

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Abu Garcia Run & Abu Garcia
Gun Bag SYSTEM HIP BAG

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Places
Philemon Foo

Adelaide
The Capital
City Of South
Australia
Fact:
Adelaide is
the fifth most
Statue Of John
populous city in McDouall Stuart
Australia a Scottish
adventurer
 ^ Hindmarsh Square Park, Adelaide, South Australia.

A ustralia is one unique country. It has the most dan-

gerous and unique animals on earth. It has got some of
the most beautiful landscapes both above ground and
underwater. It can get really dry in one place, with mas-
sive flooding in another. Australia being a continent on
its own certainly has lots to offer.

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To Adelaide By Train

^ Murray Bridge Station, Adelaide, South Australia.

Recently we flew to Melbourne for a few days and

decided to take a train to Adelaide on the Overland
train via the Great Southern Rail. It took about ten
and half hours to get to Adelaide covering a distance
of 828km. The trip took us through Geelong North
Shore, Ararat, Stawell, Horsham, Dimboola, Nhill,
Bordertown, Murray Bridge, and finally to Adelaide
Parklands Terminal.
Capital City Of The South

^ Lou Miranda Estate, Barossa Valley.

Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia. Ad-

elaide got its name in honour of Adelaide of Saxe-
Meiningen, queen consort to King William IV. This
beautiful city is famed for its hills, beaches, vibrant
culture, and the famous University of Adelaide.
Wine lovers will certainly jump for joy knowing that
a valley famous for wine is just a short drive away.
That valley is the Barossa Valley.
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See And Do

^ The iconic Spheres, fondly known as the Malls Balls at

Rundle Mall, Adelaide.

There are a lot of things to do and see when one is in

Adelaide. Amongst them are malls like Rundle Mall
Australias first pedestrian mall that opened in Sep-
tember 1976, Adelaide Central Market one of the best
places to hunt for food, parks for a picnic, etc. Here
are some of the places to visit in and around the city
of Adelaide.
Adelaide Central Market

^ The Adelaide Central Market, a good place for foodies

to explore.

Yes, when in search for good food, try the local

market. The Adelaide Central Market is one of the
places to go to for good delicious food. There are
lots of yummy food to choose from like pies, cakes,
pizza, Asian gourmets, sushi, etc. We went there to
buy fruits and had a delightful meal. My first kanga-
roo curry.

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Parks & Gardens

^ Hanging out at Hindmarsh Square Park.

When it comes to looking for a place to picnic there

are lots of parks and gardens to choose from. We
visited and picnicked in a few of them. Amongst my
favourite parks are Morialta Conservation Park where
we saw a good number of wild koalas, and Hindmarsh
Square of which is a garden with sculptures on it.
^ One of the parks we picnicked at in Adelaide.

There are also a few parks we went to for picnics

that I do not know the name of. They were neigh-
bourhood parks with play grounds, streams, vari-
ous trees like lemon trees, etc. These parks are a
good place to relax.

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Beaches

^ Glenelg Beach, Adelaide. Copyright: SATC (South

Australian Tourism Commission). Credit: Josie With-
ers.

Another good place to go to are beaches and Ad-

elaide has got a few good ones. One of the most
happening beach in Adelaide (to me) is Glenelg. It
has hotels, amusement park, cafes, a marina, etc. It
is a place the locals and tourist flock to.
^ Pirate ship at St. Kilda Beach.

Personally I prefer a quieter place with less people

and a beach that I go to more often is the beach at
St. Kilda. St. Kilda is a quiet place with salt crystal-
lisation lagoons nearby and is a place with lots of
birds. There is a pirate themed playground there to
keep the kids occupied.

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 Wild Life Parks

^ Feeding a kangaroo and Gorge Wildlife Park.

There are a few wildlife parks in Adelaide and the

one we visited is Gorge Wildlife Park. We spent
about 6 hours here feeding and petting animals such
as ibises, kangaroos, wallabies, ducks, etc. We also
got to cuddle a koala as it fed on eucalyptus leaves.
^ Camels at Gorge Wildlife Park.

Wildlife parks offer lots of great photo opportunities

especially with some of its very cute and colour-
ful residence. These parks also help children learn
and understand animals better by allowing interac-
tion with the animals.

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 ^ General Post Office building in Adelaide city.

There are so many things to do, see, and experi-

ence here in Adelaide. Even if one does not wish to
do anything but just sit back and relax; there are so
many places to do so, from parks to beaches. Ad-
elaide is simply a nice place to holiday at.
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Travel Guide
Escapy

The Big
Rocking
Horse
And Toy
Factory

Interesting:
There used to
be a 5 metres
tall wooden
giraffe
^ Side view of the Big Rocking Horse.

W hen in Adelaide, take a drive to the Adelaide

Hills and head to Gumeracha. As you drive about
Gumeracha look out for a huge gigantic rocking
horse. This is The Big Rocking Horse And Toy Fac-
tory, an attraction not to be missed.

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The Big Rocking Horse was started by the Wilkin-
son family back in the early 70s. The business
grew but increasing insurance liabilities saw
the Wilkinsons selling off their business. It has
changed hands twice and now belongs to Frans
and Lyn Gous who migrated over from South Af-
rica.
About The Horse

The Big Rocking Horse is a steel structure that

weighs 25 tonnes, standing over 18 metres tall,
and is one heck of a structure especially against
the backdrop of trees in the Adelaide Hills. It is one
landmark that is not easily missed It was built by
David McIntosh and John Twopenny.

For a small fee of AUD$ 2.00 one can climb up the

rocking horse to a lookout platform and also get a
certificate of achievement.

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 Toy Factory

^ There is the big one, and there is a little one.

When at The Big Rocking Horse do visit the wood-

en toy factory (called Toy Factory) that makes, as
the name suggests, toys. They are the largest toy
factory in Australia. While a tour of the toy factory
can be arranged for kids, everyone can do check-
out the toys on sale at the toy shop.
Wildlife Park

^ An ibis walking about the wildlife park.

There is a mini wildlife park there and the entrance

fee is only a dollar (AUD$ 1.00). There one can
mingle with the wildlife such as wallabies, kanga-
roos, peacocks, and a host of other animals that
call the park home.

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 Picnic Anyone?

^ Picnicking with peacocks.

One can opt to picnic at the picnic area after

checking out all these activities. Sitting back and
relaxing out in the park watching ibises and other
birds go about their day while the kids go running
about can be quite rewarding; a stress reliever as
some say.
More Information

Address:
452 Torrens Valley Rd,
Gumeracha SA 5233, Australia
Hours: 9AM5PM
Phone: +61 8 8389 1085
Email: frans@thetoyfactory.com.au

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Travel Guide
Philemon Foo

The
Barossa
Valley
Valley Of Fine
Wine
Interesting:
The Barossa
Valley got its
name from a
war, the battle
of Barrosa.
^ Large fields of The Barossa Valley.

T he Barossa Valley is actually a large area made

up of a few towns with the main three being Ta-
nunda (a German town), Angaston (an English /
Cornish town), and Nuriootpa (a town influenced by
both British and German settlers). Other towns are
Williamstown, Lyndoch, Moculta, and Springton.

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Tanunda

^ Moorooroo Park Vineyards iconic lorry.

Tanunda , a German town with strong German cul-

ture and traditions since the first German (Prus-
sian) settlers arrive in the 1840s. The Tanunda
Town Band is said to be is the oldest brass band
in the southern hemisphere. The Tanunda Lieder-
tafel, an all male choir group has its origins dating
back to 1868.
Tanunda And Wine

^ Turkey Flat wines. Copyright: Nathaniel Mason

(Mason Digital). Credit: Nathaniel Mason.

The main industry in the Tanunda is wine there are

many vineyards there such as Chateau Tanunda,
Basedow Wines, Rusden Wines, Kabminye Win-
ery, etc. There are a lot more vineyards and one
that stands out is the Turkey Flat Vineyards, home
to Shiraz vines, it is said to be the worlds oldest
continually producing commercial vineyard since
1847 (authenticated) although Langmeil and Tah-
bilk (winery in Victoria) claims to have vines of about
the same year and even older.
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^ Turkey Flat Secret Garden Party. Copyright:
Nathaniel Mason (Mason Digital). Credit: Nathaniel
Mason.

Turkey Flat is also known as one of the cult wine

producers in Australia with over 40% prduction
dedicated to ross, thus Turkey Flat is considered
a leader in the recent ros revival trend of the
early 21st century.
Barossa Explorer Hop On
Hop Off Bus
One of the things you can do here is to go on the
Barossa Explorer Hop On Hop Off bus that will take
you to 10 stops of which are Barossa Information
Centre, Weintal Hotel, Langmeil Winery, Rolf Bind-
er Wines, Maggie Beer Farm Shop, Lindsay Estate,
Artisans of Barossa, Chateau Tanunda, Novotel
Barossa, and Turkey Flat Winery.

Ticket Prices
Single Ticket: AUD 30.00
Family Package: AUD 100.00
(2 adults and 2 under 18)

Tickets can be purchased at Novotel Barossa Val-

ley Resort, Barossa Visitors Information Centre,
and on board the bus.

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Angaston

^ A&H Doddridge blacksmith shop on main street of

Angaston. Copyright: SATC (South Australian Tourism
Commission). Credit: Sven Kovac.

Angaston, named after George Fife Angas (banker

and businessman from England), is a town on the
eastern side of the Barossa Valley in South Aus-
tralia. It is an English town settled predominantly
by Cornish miners and others from Britain since
the 1850s.
^ Yalumba Winery - Wine Tasting Room. Copyright:
SATC (South Australian Tourism Commission). Credit:
Cameron Bloom.

Angaston has a few wineries such as Yalumba, Sal-

tram Wine Estate, Lambert Estate, Smallfry Wines,
Eden Valley, Thorn-Clarke Wines, Forbes & Forbes,
and McLeans Farmgate. Most require an appoint-
ment before visiting.

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^ Barossa Farmers Market. Copyright: SATC (South
Australian Tourism Commission). Credit: Sven Kovac.

Apart from wineries, there are other places to visit

in Angaston such as the Barossa Farmers Market
which is a food market not only offering fresh local
produce but also serving delicious food. After filling
up ones tummy, a drive to Menglers Hill Lookout
would be great to take in the view of the Barossa
Valley; especially great for landscape photogra-
phers.
 Nuriootpa

Nuriootpa of which is said to be an Aboriginal word

that means meeting place, is the commercial cen-
tre of the Barossa Valley. Situated at the north end
of the Barossa Valley, Nuriootpa has a population
of over 5700 people, making it the largest town in
the area.

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Big Name Wineries

Nuriootpa to has lots of vineyards, in fact vineyards

are so important that there were issues with folks
moving into the area and building houses on for-
mer vineyard land thus disrupting the beauty of the
area.

Famous brands the like of Penfolds Barossa Valley

Winery, Wolf Blass (one of my favourites), Elder-
ton Wines, and Kaesler Wines and Vineyard are
some of the vineyards and wineries here at Nuri-
ootpa. Others include The Willows Vineyard, First
Drop Wines, Yelland and Papps, Gibson Wines,
The Willows Vineyard, and Rosenvale Vineyards.
^ Wolf Blass Visitor Centre Courtyard. Copyright: SATC
(South Australian Tourism Commission). Credit: Matt
NettheimKovac.

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Other Things To Do

^ Barossa Valley Ballooning. Copyright: SATC (South

Australian Tourism Commission). Credit: Ian Rout-
ledge.

One of the things that one can do here is to picnic

at the Nuriootpa Linear Park. It has a childrens
play area with a train, a skate park, outdoor bench-
es and tables to dine on, and lots of trees. Want
something with a little more high, try taking to the
sky on a balloon with Barossa Balloon Adventures.
Lyndoch
Lyndoch also known as Lyndoch Hills is a small
town in between Tanunda and a place called Gawl-
er. Like the other town within the Barossa Valley,
Lyndoch too has vineyards and wineries. Amongst
them are Creed Wines, Barossa Chateau, Cha-
teau Yaldara, Kies Family Wines, Burge Family
Winemakers, Valley Of Hope Schild Estate Winery,
Hemera Estate, Trevor Jones Fine Wines, Charles
Cimicky Wines, Kellermeister Wines, 1847 Wines,
Gomersal Wines, Dutschke Wines, Tait Wines, etc.

Other than vineyards one can visit the Lyndoch

Lavender Farm And Cafe, relax at the gardens and
take in the beautiful view of vineyards while sipping
on a cup of coffee. After that one can take to the
skies and this time in a helicopter with Barossa He-
licopters, and take in the beautiful views of Barossa
Valley.

Barossa Helicopters Website:

http://www.barossahelicopters.com.au/book-online/

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^ Barossa Helicopters. Copyright & Credit: Dragan
Radocaj. Supplied by Barossa Helicopters.
 Williamstown

^ The Fromm family, TeAro Estate. Copyright & Credit:

Dragan Radocaj.

Williamstown, a small village town; is considered to

be a Southern gateway town into the Barossa Val-
ley. This village town has an elevation of 310m and
temperatures excellent for the cultivation of fruits,
especially grapes. There are a few wineries here
such as TeAro Estate, and Lindfield Road Winery.

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^ Whispering Wall. Copyright: SATC (South Australian
Tourism Commission). Credit: Adam Bruzzone.

Whats more interesting is this place called The

Whispering Wall. The Whispering Wall is actually
a blockade of the Barossa Valley Reservoir. Words
whispered from one side of the wall can clearly be
heard across a 100 metre stretch. Amazing isnt
it? This is certainly a place to visit and to put this
engineering magic to test.
 More At Barossa

^ Vineyards and rolling hills; beautiful Barossa.

Other than wine and dine, there are a few more

things to experience at the Barossa Valley. Cycling
is one of them at Barossa Valley. Barossa Valley
has a few trails that go through beautiful country
sides with rolling landscapes. Just how big is cy-
cling here?

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^ Santos Tour Down Under - Stage 1 - Nuriootpa
to Angaston. Copyright: SATC (South Australian
Tourism Commission). Credit: Russell Mountford.

Barossa hosts two parts of an international cycling

race event called the Santos Tour Down Under.
The Santos Tour Down Under is Australias premier
bicycle race. The entire tour lasts for nine days cy-
cling through beautiful country sides, beaches, his-
toric country towns, before ending on the streets of
Adelaide. It is the biggest cycling race in the south-
ern hemisphere.
^ Breakfast with the Roos at Kaiserstuhl Conserva-
tion Park. Copyright: SATC (South Australian Tourism
Commission). Credit: Matt Nettheim.

Watching wildlife and hanging out with nature is

something one must do in Australia and the Barossa
Valley has lots to offer. It is not just the beauty of its
vineyards but also its conservation parks such as
Para Wirra Recreation Park, Kaiserstuhl Conserva-
tion Park, and Sandy Creek Conservation Park.

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Must Visit

^ Jacobs Creek at The Barossa.

The Barossa Valley is a place that one will have to

add into the travel itinerary. One day is not enough.
Worry not as there are hotels at the little towns that
one can stay at and experience the Barossa Valley
to the fullest. One thing I recommend is to bring
along a camera with lots of storage space. Photo
opportunities are a plenty here at Barossa.
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Travel Guide
Philemon Foo

Hahndorf
A German
Town In
Adelaide
Fact:
Hahndorf is
Australias
oldest surviv-
ing German
settlement.
^ A produce shop in Hahndorfs main street.

H ahndorf is a small German town in the Adelaide

Hills. It is Australias oldest German settlement and
a popular destination for visitors to Adelaide. His-
tory has it that the majority of the settlers arrived on
board the Zebra, a ship captained by Danish cap-
tain, Dirk Meinerts Hahn whose name this town is
named after.

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Interesting Architecture

The designs of buildings in Hahndorf are interesting

with German influence; architectural ideas brought
over by the early migrants. This architectural style is
called Fachwerk architecture (older surviving original
buildings).
Delicious Food

^ Cafe 1839 retains the Fachwerk architecture.

When it comes to good food there are lots to eat at the

various restaurants and cafes along the main street
of Hahndorf. From delicious ice cream to chocolate to
German cuisine, there are lots to eat. One can try out
the German cuisine at Hahndorf Inn. I recommend the
lamb shank and the BBQ platter. After walking for a bit
one can stop by for coffee at Cafe 1839.

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Ice cream

^ Super tasty ice cream.

There are a few places one can go for ice cream.

We went to Evercream, Ye Old Creamery And Cafe
for ours and the ice cream here are simply delicious.
One is never enough and two only leads on to a third
one. This certainly is a must have when in Hahndorf.
Sweets

^ Hahndorf Sweets; haven for the sweer toothed.

For those with a sweet tooth, pay Hahndorf Sweets

a visit. It is a quaint little old fashion sweet shop that
sells all things sweet from gummies, lollipops, and
other candies to chocolates and nougats. This is
where we stocked up for our road trip to the Yorke
Peninsular since candies tend to keep me awake
during long drives.

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The Fairy Garden

^ There may very well be although I did not see any... haha.

Do you believe in fairies? Well, whether you do or not

The Fairy Garden is one of the places worth a visit.
It is a shop that sells many things related to fairies
such as mushrooms, windmills, etc. One can get fairy
dust too if one chooses. Its garden, the place where
fairies live and play has lots of fairy items calling out
to photographers to whip out their cameras or smart
phones and shoot.
Beerenberg Farm

^ My favourite jam place.

Lovers of jam will love this place, the Beerenberg

jam Farm; makers of one of my favourite jams is
here in Hahndorf. This Beerenberg Farm, one of
the oldest family owned jam producers is managed
by the Paech family, now the sixth generation.

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^ Strawberry picking time.

Apart from an assorted flavour of jams they also pro-

duce sauces, marinates, chutneys, pickles, etc. one
can purchase these yummy tasting produce at the
shop. From October to May one can pick your own
strawberries from the farm.
What Else To See

^ Inside the tourist information centre.

There are many other shops to visit such those sell-

ing crafts, souvenirs, etc. My recommendation when
you first arrive at Hahndorf is to head to the tourist
information centre. From there just walk down the
street checking out the shops there.

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For Shutterbugs

^ An old church makes for a good photo subject.

There are lots of photo opportunities here in Hahn-

dorf. The charming architecture of its buildings are
certainly worth shooting. There are lots of flowers
and art to shoot. The old Apostolic church building
makes for good pictures too.
^ A cart advertising the Old Hahndorf Village Market.

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Travel Guide
Philemon Foo

Victor Harbor

W hen in Adelaide one of the places my family and

I have always visited is Victor Harbor. Victor Harbor as
the name indicates, is a harbour town named after a
ship. Victor Harbor was once a whaling station back in
the 1830s with whale oil being its main exports.
^ Kleinigs Hill Lookout point, just before Victor Harbor town.

These days Victor Harbor has become one of the more

popular holiday destinations with both travellers from
overseas and local flocking there. During the weekends
Victor Harbor becomes a bustling town with holiday
makers visiting the area and making their way to Gran-
ite Island.

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Good Food

^ Ninos Cafe, one of the places to eat at in Victor Harbor.

Victor Harbor town itself is a lovely place to go to

for a visit. It has hotels and places that serve lovely
food. Our usual haunts are Ninos Cafe where the
pizzas are delicious especially the seafood pizza,
and JF&C Fish and Chips Restaurant a place with
delicious fish and chips, and more.
 Whale Centre

^ The South Australia Whaling Centre at Victor Harbor.

Being an ex-whaling area, the Whaling Centre here at

Victor Harbor is centainly a must visit. Here one gets
to learn about Victor Harbors whaling past as well as
about the whales, sharks, and sea creatures that call
the waters of Australia home.
(More information in this issue)

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Whale Watching

^ Whale watching at The Bluff, Victor Harbor. Copyright

SATC (South Australian Tourism Commission).
Photo credit: Diana Rogers.
The Southern Right whales swims quite near shore
even as close as 100 metres to shore and can be
viewed from certain areas in Victor Harbor mid to
late May to early October. These playful whales
hang about for hours on end when they are there.
The waters around here is where they mate and give
birth to young calves.
Horse Tram

An activity I recommend doing is to take the horse

drawn tram to Granite Island. This horse drawn
tram is one of the few remaining horse-drawn tram
routes remaining in public transit service anywhere
in the world making it a must do when one is here;
at least once.

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^ One of the trams of the Victor Harbor Tramway.

The Victor Harbor Tramway has a long history going

back all the way to the 1864 when a railway pier was
constructed. In 1867 this railway was extended to
the island. For many years horses were used to pull
rail carts over to the island until 1894, when horse
drawn trams started ferrying passengers to the is-
land.
^ Horses going back to the stables after a hard days work.

Today the Victor Harbor Tramway horse drawn trams

are a very popular attraction here ferrying lots of
people over to Granite Island and back. The trams
travel across the 650 metre causeway a few times
daily offering views of the sea on the way there.

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More Information
Contact Horse Drawn Tram
PO Box 11, Victor Harbor SA 5211
Telephone: (08) 8551 0720
Email: horsetram@victor.sa.gov.au

Fares Return One Way

Adult $9.00 $7.00
Child (4 to 15 years) $7.00 $5.00
Family (2 adults, 2 children) $25.00 $19.00

Packages
Combined tickets for the SA Whale Centre & Horse
Drawn tram are available.
Adult $15
Concession $13
Child $10 (4 15 years)
Family $42.00 (2 adults & up to 2 children)
 Time Table

^ Horse Drawn Tram, Copyright SATC (South Australian

Tourism Commission). Photo credit: Michael Haines

Departing Mainland Departing Granite Island

10.30 am 11.00 am
11.30 am 12.00 pm
12.30 pm 1.00 pm
1.30 pm 2.00 pm
2.30 pm 3.00 pm
3.30 pm 4.00 pm
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Granite Island

^ Ninos Cafe, one of the places to eat at in Victor Harbor.

A visit to Granite Island is a must when one is in Vic-

tor Harbor. Granite Island is a picturesque island off
Victor Harbor with a rich diversity of flora and fauna
both on land in the sea. It is also a penguin colony
where little penguins go out to hunt in the morning
and returns at night. One can go on a penguin tour
at night.
(More information in this issue)
^ Horse tram making its way on the causeway from Victor
Harbor to Granite Island.

Should you visit Adelaide do include Victor Harbor in

your holiday plans as well. You can spend a day or two
here exploring the town and Granite Island. If you are
into fishing, fishing can be done here too.

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Travel Guide
Escapy

South
Australian
Whale
Centre
All About
Whales & More
Fact:
The South
Australia Whale
Centre Used To
Be An Old rail-
way goods shed
(late 1800s)
^ The South Australia Whale Centre at Victor Harbor.

T he South Australian Whale Centre is located at

Victor Harbor and is one place that I highly recom-
mend especially when you have children with you.
The Whale Centre is a great place to learn about
whales and other sea creatures as well as the whal-
ing industry during a time when Victor Harbor was
a whaling station.

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^ A harpoon used during whaling expeditions.

The South Australian Whale Centre is housed in

an old railway goods shed, a 150 year old heritage
listed building. It was also used to house the famous
horse trams that run along the causeway to Gran-
ite Island. This makes the South Australian Whale
Centre and the building of which it sits an important
landmark in Victor Harbor.
 Educational Visit

^ One of the crew members on a whaler.

A visit to the SA Whale Centre is both educational

and intriguing. One walks back into a time of the
booming whaling industry where boats go out to
hunt whales when they are spotted. Crews made
up of a Boatsteerer, tub Oarsman, the Bowman, the
Stroke, the Midship Oarsman, and the Mate used
whalers to chase whales and spear them with har-
poons.
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^ Blubber taken from a huge dolphin which died from
natural causes in 2009.

Whales captured are brought back to the whal-

ing stations where they are cut, cleaned, and pro-
cessed producing meat, whale oil, etc. One may
be surprised at the number of things made from
whale parts for example fishing rods, back support,
palettes used by artists, motor oil, automatic trans-
mission fluid, cosmetics, shampoos, glycerine, and
many, many more.
^ A huge whale skull on display at the whale centre.

Should you be wondering just how large whales re-

ally are, on display is the skull of a whale and it is
huge. On display too are whale bones, whale oil (a
popular product back in the day), whaling tools, etc.
The scent of whale oil from the many bones in the
centre still fills the area where they are exhibited at.

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^ Huge mural of whales on the wall.

The SA Whale Centre also features educational pic-

tures and articles on the various species of whales
that come to the waters surrounding Australia and
New Zealand such as the Southern Right Whales,
Humpback Whales, Sperm Whales, Killer Whales,
and the largest whale species in the world; Blue
Whales. A huge wall with murals of whales gives
one an idea of how whales look like in colour.
More Than Whales

^ A huge great white shark on display.

The SA Whale Centre not only features whales but

also other sea creatures around the area such as
sharks, dolphins, penguins, seals, etc. The shark
exhibit in particular can be quite an experience with
cast displays of sharks including one of the most
dangerous shark species; the great white.

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Activities For Kids

^ Digging about in the sand for hidden treasures.

One of the fun activities available here for kids is a

treasure hunt where kids get to dig about in sand
seeking out treasures that can be exchanged for
souvenirs. There is also an information hunt, a game
that adds fun to the experience in the centre. In a
way it gets visitors paying closer attention to the ar-
ticles written.
Classroom For Kids

^ Class is now in session.

Schools and children groups can contact the SA

Whale Centre to organize an educational tour of the
centre. There is also a classroom area called Pro-
fessor Blubbers Science Sensation were children
get hands on and explore more about the ocean.

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Include This In Your Itinerary

^ A huge whale bone.

Should you be visiting Adelaide, do include Victor

Harbor and the South Australia (SA) Whale Centre
in your itinerary especially if youve not been here
before. It is certainly worth a visit and your family
and you will have a whale of a time... pun intended.
 More Information

^ The skeleton of a porpoise.

Adult $9.00
Child $4.50
Concession price $6.50
Family $24.00 (2 adults, 2 children)
Open 7 Days (Except Christmas)
10:30am 5pm

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Granite
Island,
South
Australia
Little Penguin
Colony
Fact:
Granite Island
also known by
the Ramindjeri
people as
Nulcoowarra
G ranite Island is an island just off Victor Harbor
and is a popular attraction to both locals and tour-
ists. Many come to Granite Island to observe its
nature. The island is a penguin colony; home to the
Little Penguins also called Fairy Penguins, the star
attraction of the island.

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By Foot Or Tram

^ Visitors walking to and from Victor Harbor.

One can go to Granite Island from Victor Harbor

town either on foot or by going on a horse drawn
tram operated by Victor Harbor Tramway. Walking
there allows one to take ones time and observe the
sea along the way, read the information boards that
share information about the various sea denizens
that call the area home.
^ Horse drawn tram from on Granite Island making its way
back to Victor Harbor.

Going there by horse drawn tram is an experience

on its own. It is like taking a sit in history, back in the
1860s (1867 to be exact), where the causeway was
built linking Granite Island to Victor Harbor. Horses
used to pull carts with goods to Granite Island. In
1894 the horse drawn tram services carrying pas-
sengers was introduced.

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^ Information board along the causeway; one of the things
missed should one only use the horse drawn tram.

Of course one can decide to buy a one way ticket

on the horse drawn tram to Granite Island and walk
back. This will allow one to experience the horse
drawn tram and take in the views of the sea from the
causeway.
Fairy Penguin Colony

^ We did not see any penguins due to the timing accept for
these.

Granite Island is home to a few wildlife and the main

ones are the Little Penguins or Fairy Penguins.
Fairy Penguins live on the rocky areas of Granite
Island. They leave early in the morning, before the
sun rises, out to sea to hunt; travelling up to about
50km away for home. They return late in the eve-
ning when it is almost dark.
There used to be a Penguin Centre on Granite Is-
land, a centre that cares for the sick and injured
penguins but it has since close. Also, the penguin
colony is very small now probably due to some of
its natural predators like the New Zealand fur seal,
birds of prey, dogs, etc. hunting them down.
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Other Wildlife

^ A Little Pied Cormorant walking about a rock on Granite

Island.

Other than penguins seals call Granite Island home.

There are a good number of bird species such as
the Pacific Gull, various species of Cormorant, Aus-
tralian Pelican, Oystercatchers, Herons, and lots
more.
Walking About

^ Walking along the trail at Granite Island.

One thing to do is to go on a walk around one of

the islands walking treks and take in the beautiful
views of Encounter Bay. Bring along a camera for
stunning landscape photos as well as macro shots
of the flora.

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Ending The Day

^ The cafe is in the building on the left and straight ahead is

where the penguins return to in the evening.

After walking the trek one can visit the cafe for
snacks and a cool drink (especially on a hot day). In
the late evening just sit back quietly and pay close
attention at the rocks. You may see Fairy Penguins
returning back from a days out; a lovely end to a
wonderful day at Granite Island.
^ This is where penguins return to after a long day out
hunting for food.

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Innes National Park

I nnes National Park is on the southwest tip of Yorke

Peninsula in South Australia, the fifth most populated
state out of six. This is a fantastic place to visit should
you decide to get away from the hustle and bustle of a
crowded city. It takes about 4 hours to get to Innes Na-
tional Park by car from Adelaide city.
 Accommodation

^ The quaint holiday home that we stayed at; FortyTwo

Osprey at Marion Bay; the gateway to Innes National Park.

Accommodation is available in Innes National Park or

one could opt to stay at Marion Bay. Marion Bay, the
gateway to Innes National Park, is a little seaside town-
ship of which is about 2 to 3 minutes drive from Innes.
We opted to stay in Marion Bay and booked a lovely
holiday home called FortyTwo Osprey.

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^ One of the bedrooms at FortyTwo Osprey.
^ The beautiful waters of Marion Bay.

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 Adventure Location

^ Fishing at Innes National Park.

Innes National Park is a popular destination for

camping, fishing, observing wild life, bushwalking,
scuba diving, and surfing. It is a place with lots to do
and at the same time a superb place to just sit back,
relax, and do nothing.
Wildlife

^ Emus walking about freely at Innes National Park.

Upon entering the park we were greeted by a mob

of emus. I stopped the car to take some photos and
these curious mob started moving towards us. The
closer they got, the more intimidating they look.
Before they got too close, I decided to drive off. It
would be difficult explaining to the car rental folks
that we were attacked by a mob of emus.
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^ An eagle (I think) at Cape Spencer.

Other than emus there are a whole list of animals

that can be spotted here in Innes. They include kan-
garoos, seals, possums, bats, snakes, dolphins,
whales, various types of lizards, birds, etc. It is an
experience to watch them in their own habitats and
to do so, I recommend an exploration pace sort of
travel experience here in Innes.
^ Yes, there are kangaroos at Innes National Park.

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Investigator Strait Shipwreck Trail

^ The walk to the jetty is a long one.

The scenic Investigator Strait Shipwreck Trail is

simply amazing. The views of the ocean, the long
beach, and the long jetty, together with the salty
ocean breeze, and the sound of waves; can all be
put in this one word, therapeutic.
Whats In A Name?

^ A place to sit back and relax at the Investigator Strait

Shipwreck Trail.

The Investigator Strait Shipwreck Trail may be beau-

tiful and a lovely place to go to for a relaxing day
but it has a sad past. It is the stretch of water that
lies between southern Yorke Peninsula and Kanga-
roo Island, and it got its name by Captain Matthew
Flinders back in 27th March 1802 in honour of his
ship the HMS Investigator.
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 Tragic Past

^ A board that shares information on the Investigaor Strait

Shipwreck Trail.

26 ships have been wrecked in these waters with

the loss of over 70 lives between 1849 and 1982
with the SS Clan Ranald being the only turret ship to
have been lost in Australian waters. Another famous
ship is the Hougomont which was damaged during a
storm on 21st April 1932.
Laid To Rest

The crew lead by Captain Lindholm managed to

do the needed repairs and made their way to the
Semaphore Anchorage. Unfortunately the owners
found that repairing the ship further would be too
costly and the Hougomont was laid to rest south-
west of the Jetty on 8th February 1933.
The wrecks here have become home to aquatic life
and a haven for divers around the world.

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Cape Spencer Lighthouse

^ Cape Spencer Lighthouse.

Our next stop is the Cape Spencer Lighthouse that

was erected in 1975 replacing a light beacon that
has acted as navigation aid to ships since 1950.
Across the sea from here is the Althorpe Island of
which sits the Althorpe Island Lighthouse.
^ One wrong step and the drop is a seriously long one to the
bottom.

The walk to the light house offers the opportunity

to soak up the areas maritime heritage with signs
placed around the lighthouse. But whats more
amazing is the spectacular view of the rugged cliff
lines that would reduced blood flow to the brains of
the faint hearted. These cliffs probably drop over a
thousand feet to the rocky sea below. One wrong
move and its goodbye world.

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^ Crystals along the trail to Cape Spencer Lighthouse.

Another thing that caught my attention are the nu-

merous amounts of crystals that can be found along
the trail. I decided to pick one up for a closer inspec-
tion as we do not have these crystals out and about
in nature where I come from. They look lovely and
for some reason I decided to taste it and found them
to be salty. Salt crystals.
A Lake

^ With my fishing rod I stared into the water of this lake but
nothing swam in it.

While driving about we stumbled upon a lake. Be-

ing an angler I was looking for a place to do some
fishing too and upon seeing the lake I had to stop. A
sign read Inneston Lake with a no swimming dia-
gram beside it. I walked to the lake for a closer look
and saw no signs of fish. In fact I didnt see any-
thing swimming in it. Ahhh! The no swimming sign.

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^ No swimming here in Inneston Lake.

Curious, I dipped my finger into the water to get a

taste of it (something that anglers sometimes do).
The water in Inneston Lake is probably one of the
saltiest waters I have ever tasted as far as lakes are
concerned. Looking about I saw a lot more salt crys-
tals.
^ Standing on salty ground.

After further research I learnt that this lake was

once a gypsum mine from 1913 to 1930. There was
a plan to dig a canal to drain the lake into the sea
to make reaching the gypsum easier. But as the
sea level was higher than the lake, that plan was
shoved. Innes was once a gypsum mining town.

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A Lake With No Water

^ One would seldom associate driving with a lake.

Continuing with our drive we stumbled upon yet an-

other lake. This time the lake had no water in it. We
stopped at a sign that read Browns Lake (No Driv-
ing). With Inneston Lake fresh in my head and the
No Driving sign, this reminded me of the Bonnev-
ille Salt Flats where speed is meant to be beaten.
^ A small hill of salt. Yes, I personally tasted it.

There were clusters of salty grey stuffs sitting on the

side of the road along Browns Lake. They looked
like theyve been shovelled off from somewhere
and placed there. I decided to check them out too.
They look like a salty concoction of salt and sand.

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Browns Beach

^ See the blue thing on the beach? That is a tent. Now

imagine the walk down.

Next we headed to Browns Beach. The walk from

where we parked our car to the beach is a seriously
long one. Browns Beach is a popular fishing and
camping site. On our visit we saw one other angler
hanging out by his tent waiting for a fish to take his
bait.
Chinamans Hat Island

^ A seagull sitting on a pile of dried seagrass. The sea here

has lots of seagrass.

After spending hours driving around the park we

decided to spend the rest of the day at a beach
near the Chinamans Hat Island. We had the entire
beach to ourselves. We got out a mat, some sand-
wiches, a bottle of water, and my fishing tackle.

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Why Chinamans Hat?

^ See the blue thing on the beach? That is a tent.

Chinamans Hat Island is located about 350 metres

from shore. The reason it is called Chinamans Hat
Island is because it resembles a conical Asian hat.
As you can see from the picture it does look some-
what like an Asian type hat.
 Unique Accommodation

^ Shepherds Hut is a one room stone cottage that can be

booked for a minimum of two night. Good for two pax.

There are a few accommodations available within

the park itself. Amongst all the accommodations
available including camp grounds, I find the Shep-
herds Hut to be the most unique accommodation
around. It has a chimney, a door (of course), etc.
but it does not have, wait for it.... WINDOWS. May-
be theyre just not fans of Microsoft... Haha.

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Simply Lovely

^ Sand dunes at Innes.

Innes National Park is one place you must visit

should you step foot on South Australia. Innes has
lots of sand dunes, beautiful flora, lots of fauna, and
is surrounded by beautiful seas with crystal clear
waters and tranquil beaches. My regret is to have
not spent more days in Innes. On my next trip I most
certainly will.
 For Shutterbugs

^ An old windmill that still spins.

For hardcore shutterbugs a wide angle lens is a

must if you want to take in the beautiful landscapes.
If youre into wildlife photography a powerful zoom
lens will be certainly helpful. But if youre a hard-
core shutterbug wouldnt you be bringing more than
these lenses?
My lenses: Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 wide an-
gle & Canon EF-S 55-250mm. I wish I had a more
powerful telephoto zoom lens.
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 Fees

^ Beautiful waters at Cape Spencer.

To enter Innes National Park one will have to pay a

vehicle entry fee. We paid AUD$10.00 for our vehi-
cle. This has to be done online (click button below).
With that taken cared off, we were off to explore
Innes.

To Site>
http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/Find_a_Park/Browse_by_region/Yorke_Peninsula/Innes_National_Park/Fees.
^ A small community inside Innes National Park.

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Escapy

Coorong National Park

S ome 156 kilometres southeast of Adelaide is the Co-

orong National Park a natural beautiful landscape rich
in flora and fauna. Also known officially as the Coorong;
Coorong National Park is a saline lagoon that stretches
some 140 kilometres; a meeting point of the Murray Riv-
er and the Southern Ocean.
 Whats In The Name

^ A beautiful place.

It is said that the Coorong got its name from the Aborigi-
nal word Karangk of which means narrow neck or Co-
orang which means sand dunes referencing the sand
dunes at Younghusband Peninsular. The Ngarrindjeri
people are and have been the custodians of this place
for thousands of years.

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Dividing The Waters

^ A barrage that manages the inflow of seawater.

As the area is where the Southern Oceans meets

the Murray River, there is a significant importance
in managing the salinity of the river for both wildlife
and humans. Freshwater is important and something
that landowners and settlers along the Murray River
nned. Estuarine fishes used to call the Murray River
home and were found as far as the Murray Bridge,
with sea water flowing some 250 kilometres inland.
^ Gate open to allowing a yacht and some seawater in.

In 1935 the South Australias Engineering and Wa-

ter Supply Department started constructing five
barrages to manage the flow of seawater inland;
a project authorized in 1931 by the Murray-Darling
Basin Commission.

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^ A yacht waiting for the other gate to open allowing them
into the Coorong.

These barrages were completed in 1940 and they

are Goolwa Barrage (730 metres), Boundary Creek
Barrage (244 metres), Mundoo Barrage (792 me-
tres), Ewe Island (2,270 metres), and the longest
being Tauwitchere Barrage (3,658 metres).
^ The gate at the back of the yacht closes.

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Rich In Nature

^ A pair of pelicans walking near us by the Coorong.

The Coorong is a fabulous place to visit and spend

time with nature. There are lots of birds that have
made The Coorong home and is recognised by Bird
Life International. Some of them are pelicans, red-
necked avocet, pied oystercatcher, Australian shel-
duck, orange bellied parrots, and over 230 migratory
birds that travel from Siberia, Alaska, Japan, and
China..
^ Ducks swimming about.

Apart from birds there are fishes and other deni-

zens that call the water home. There are fishes
such as the popular Coorong Mullet and school
mulloway call The Coorong home. There are also
clams, crabs, etc.

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Whats There To Do

^ A live clam at the Coorong. There are bag and size

limite to adhere too.

The Coorong is a lovely place to go for a picnic and

relax with nature. Fishing is allowed at certain ar-
eas. One can pickup clams of which is a fun activity
to do. It is also a good place to go crazy with ones
camera as there are so many subjects to shoot.
^ Information about the Coorong at the Information Centre.

For the more adventurous ones the Coorong is a

lovely place for water sports activities such as trail
walking, canoeing, jet skiing, etc. There are tours
and cruises that one can go on that goes about The
Coorong.

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The Coorong is certainly one of the places that one
must visit when one comes to South Australia. It is
not far from the city of Adelaide and is accessible by
car. There are hotels around the area too should one
decide to spend a few days exploring The Coorong
and nearby places.
^ A crab watching us in the Coorong.

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St. Kilda

A bout 4o minutes off Adelaide is a historical seaside

town called St Kilda. It is a quaint little town with a small
population of people. St Kilda is surrounded by salt crys-
tallisation lagoons used in the manufacturing of soda
ash that greets visitors as they near the beach. It has a
large adventure playground for kids to burn off calories,
a somewhat popular fishing area, a mangrove walk, etc.
 Adventure Playground

^ Shiver me timbers, heres me ship.

Shiver me timbers! Whats that I see? A pirate themed

playground that is bigger than me ship! Haha, this here
is a large playground complete with a wrecked pirate
ship, slides, swings, sea-saws, a long zip-line, etc. This
park recently received an upgrade of AUD$ 3.35 million
with new slides, a bouncy boomerang feature, basket-
ball courts, electric BBQs, etc.

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^ One heck of a ride.

This lovely playground will have the kids climbing,

running, sliding, and zipping that by the time one
gets back home or to the hotel, the kids will be too
tired to make a fuss about anything except to go
wash up before heading off to bed. This playground
is certainly a fun place.
 Popular Fishing And
Crabbing Spot

^ Anglers fishing.

The St Kilda beach is a popular fishing area with

anglers fishing along the canal on the left of the
beach, just after the Tackle & Tucker shop. Should
you decide to wet your lines there, it will be best to
get some advice and purchase a thing or two from
them before you fish.

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^ In my jersey, with my gear, looking for a sweet spot to
catch a fish or two. Berkley one of the brands I represent.
^ Anglers in action as a seagull walks by.

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^ Casting softbaits by Berkley. Fishes just love Powerbait.
Mangrove Trail
For those who prefer to spend some time observing
nature, a walk along the mangrove trail with a dis-
tance of 400m or an approximate 45 minutes walk,
can be quite satisfying with a good array of birds to
observe and photograph as well as other denizens
of the mangrove. Ive heard about dolphins visiting
the area too.

Open: Daily 9:00am to 4:00pm (Except Christmas

Day) Cost: Free entry for self guided tours Distance:
400m (approximately 45min return)
Entrance: Tackle and Tucker Kiosk, St. Kilda
Phone: 8280 9355

Note: The trail may be closed due to weather condi-

tions please contact 8280 9355 to confirm if open.

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Bird Watching

^ Black swans flying by in formation. Like fighter jets.

St Kilda is an internationally recognized bird watch-

ing area with over a hundred species of birds flock-
ing to the area. Seagulls are common but during my
visit I saw hundreds of black swans at the beach, a
wonderful sight. Photogs will have a field day here
just shooting birds.
^ A seagull flying low (eye level).

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^ Black swans hanging about the beach.
Tramway Museum
One other thing to visit is the Adelaide Tramway
Museum that showcases the trams and trolley-bus-
ses that were used in Adelaide. One attraction is
Adelaides first electric tram. Visitors can also ride
the tram for a short distance of about 2km. The Mu-
seum used to be a school that was built in October
1902 and was closed permanently in 1949

Admission fees are:

Adults $10.00

Concession $7.00

Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) $28.00

Concession covers: Children aged 4 years and

over. Students. Pensioners/Seniors Card holders.

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Summary

^ St Kilda is an important habitat for crabs and fish too.

Should you be in Adelaide and have a day free, it

is a good idea to checkout St Kilda with the family.
One thing though, in the evenings large mosquitoes
come out in swarms especially near the playground
area. It is best to leave before they come.
^ The St. Kilda Beach Hotel.

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Escapy

Morialta
Conservation
Park

Fact:
Lots of wild
koalas and
kangaroos call
the park home.
^ One of the bush trails in Morialta Conservation Park.

M orialta Conservation Park is a beautiful park

north east of Adelaide city centre. It was originally
the land of the Kaurna people, and its name; Mo-
rialta, is said to have been derived from a Kaurna
word, moriatta that means ever flowing or run-
ning water.

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Place To Picnic

^ Picnicking at Morialta. Such a lovely place to picnic.

Adelaide has got so many places to picnic at and

Morialta Conservation Park is one of them. Sur-
rounded by nature one can have a relaxing picnic
here and enjoy nature. Here one will also be able to
observe various birds go about their day.
 Bushwalking

^ Walking along one of the trails that leads to Morialta Falls.

Many locals come here to jog along the path but the
more adventurous can go bushwalking and take in the
beautiful nature here. There are a total of 8 trails here
with some difficult trails and some easy trails. The easy
trails are even stroller friendly such as the Morialta Falls
Valley Walk that ends at the Morialta falls. Tougher trails
will involve some climbing and trekking, just what the
more adventurous want.

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Rock Climbing

Morialta Conservation Park is a popular rock climb-

ing spot with climbing levels that suit beginners to
those that can satisfy the more hardcore. Should
you intend to burn some calories climbing rocks, the
climbing area is located between Second and Third
Falls, off Norton Summit Road.
There are rock climbing and abseiling tours available
but you will have to book in advance. Should you be
interested checkout www.tourstogo.com.au or click the
link below to go to the website. When rock climbing al-
ways take precaution and follow the signs.

http://www.tourstogo.com.au/tour/209-rockclimbing-and-abseiling

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Observing Nature

^ A koala hanging out on a gum tree.

Morialta Conservation Park has a rich variety of flo-

ra and fauna. Other than koalas that can be easily
spotted along the trails and picnic areas, there are
also kangaroos, owls and various other birds, frogs
such as the banjo frogs, and snakes.
^ A dry Morialta Falls due to the dry season.

Morialta Conservation Park is a lovely place to visit. De-

pending on the activities that one chooses to do; one
can spend a few hours to a full day here at Morialta.

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Events

The
Wonderful
World Of
Disney On
Ice
24th to 26th
March 2017
D isney on Ice returns to central Malaysia after a
5-year hiatus this 24th to 26th March at the Mala-
wati Indoor Arena in Shah Alam. In this brand new
production, Feld Entertainments The Wonderful
World of Disney On Ice will have audiences reliv-
ing the magic of Disneys most cherished animat-
ed films all over again.

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Celebrate magic, spirit, and family fun as an extraordi-
nary lineup of Disney stories come to life right before
your eyes in The Wonderful World of Disney On Ice!
Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy
journey through Disney moments that span generations
in a walk down memory lane that features eight movies,
more than 50 favorite Disney characters, and the recent
smash hit, Disney-Pixars Finding Dory.

What I like best about Disney On Ice is that we are

privileged to bring classic and modern Disney and Pixar
stories to hometowns around the world live on ice, says
Producer Nicole Feld. In this production, our amazing
creative team chose action-packed stories that really
resonate with not only kids today, but with their parents
as well. The Wonderful World of Disney On Ice has ev-
erything from an underwater adventure in Finding Dory
to the comedic duo Timon and Pumbaa in The Lion King.
Feld Entertainments The Wonderful World of Disney On
Ice will have audiences reliving the magic of Disneys
most cherished animated films all over again. Royal sis-
ters Anna and Elsa join hilarious snowman Olaf when
the ice transforms into the wintry world of Disneys Fro-
zen. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs make their own
magic and learn we can do anything with our friends
in tow. Jasmine, Aladdin and Genie Show friendship is
fearless, and your favorite Disney Princesses stay strong
and journey on. Plus, everyones favorite forgetful fish,
Dory, searches the deep blue sea for her parents with
a little help from Marlin and Nemo as she discovers the
true meaning of family.

Crowd interaction is a key component to the Disney On

Ice experience and Director Patty Vincent focuses on
immersing audiences in key segments of the produc-
tion. In The Wonderful World of Disney On Ice, weve
created a beautiful moment where an audience member
gets to release a lantern with Rapunzel and Flynn at the
beginning of I See the Light, says Vincent. Its breath-
taking to watch, and then Rapunzel and Flynn skate a
beautiful duet with the lanterns glowing above them.

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^ Performers showing off some of their moves during the
show.

In addition to this special moment, Cindy Stuarts cho-

reography will have family and friends on their feet and
stomping to the beat as Woody, Jessie and the rest of
Disney-Pixar 3 Toy Story gang teach them how to boo-
gie rodeo-style. From there, Sebastian takes everyone
under the waves to join in his calypso rhythm during
Under the Sea. Stuarts strength as a choreographer
shines during Ariels breathtaking and powerful ballad
Part of Your World, as Ariels dream of a life above the
ocean is conveyed on ice.
^ Sunway Shopping Malls and Theme Parks CEO, Mr H.C.
Chan together with Mickey and Minnie Mouse.

The costume designs for the show had to be unique to

each story and accurately depict the characters seen in
the animated films, but also allow for movement on the
ice. The production truly features the legacy of Disney
animation, so its important that the costumes are true
representations of the animated characters, says Cos-
tume Designer Dawna Oak, who also serves as Feld
Entertainments Senior Director of Costumes.

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As the show progresses, the lighting takes centre stage,
transporting the audience directly into the heart of each
tale. Lighting Designer Sam Doty uses a variety of tech-
niques to set the mood, adding emotion and depth to
every scene of the show. Warm tones reflect the hap-
piness of the Kingdom of Arendelle at the beginning
of Frozen, while sharp-edged gobos are used to bring
Elsas isolated ice palace to life when the Kingdom is
entrenched in eternal winter. During In Summer, Doty
was able to let his creativity take centre ice. Because
this scene takes place in Olafs imagination, it was the
perfect opportunity for me to be extremely creative and
colourful thanks to the nature of the song and the fan-
tastic choreography.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sFp5MbOnlI

The production concludes with a captivating parade of

classic and modern Disney characters, bringing the pro-
duction to a final culmination of excitement and adven-
ture. With an extraordinary line up of hit songs, memo-
rable scenes, and timeless characters, The Wonderful
World of Disney On Ice has a story for every generation.

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^ A performer showing what she will be doing at the show.
Show date :
24 26 March 2017 (Malaysia School Holidays)

Show time :
24 March 7.30pm, 25 March 11am , 3pm , 7pm & 26
March 11am, 3pm

Ticket Prices : RM328 , RM288 , RM188 , RM148 ,

RM98

*excludes 6 %GST & RM3 ticket fee

Venue : Stadium Malawati, Shah Alam

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Events

SANRIO HELLO KITTY

TOWN
Presents the Sweetest
Show in Town!
Catch the all-new original Candy Parade only
available in Puteri Harbour, Johor
SANRIO HELLO KITTY TOWN launches the Candy
Parade, a new interactive Hello Kitty show featuring
an exciting choreography that promises a sweet experi-
ence for all visitors to the theme park.

Expect an entertaining medley of music, dance and can-

dy carts in this full 25-minute show featuring Hello Kitty
and friends in an entirely original piece incorporating
the use of roller blades and hover boards. The show is
wholly produced by the attractions own entertainment
team, and is available only in SANRIO HELLO KITTY
TOWN, Puteri Harbour, Malaysia.

We are always aiming to keep our entertainment con-

tent fresh and exciting for our loyal guests. Right on the
heels of launching the Hello Kitty Themed Rooms by
Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour, the introduction of Candy Pa-
rade will not only elevate the overall Hello Kitty experi-
ence but also create a strong connection with her fans
out there. said Fahruddin Najumudeen, General Man-
ager of SANRIO HELLO KITTY TOWN.

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In concurrence with the new show, SANRIO HELLO
KITTY TOWN will also feature a new activity in Friend-
ship Land play zone called Colourful Friendship Quest
where children aged 3 6 years old can participate and
win prizes. The attraction also celebrates the 15th Anni-
versary of Cinnamoroll - one of Sanrios favourite char-
acters, by providing limited-time only Cinnamoroll activi-
ties and promotions at the Wishful Studio, Dream Photo
Garden and Cinnamoroll Caf from March until June,
2017.

Johoreans are in for a treat! For the second time SAN-

RIO HELLO KITTY TOWN and Thomas Town, Puteri
Harbour is offering special priced All Park Pass tickets
exclusively for Johor residents. Priced at RM65.00, the
All Park Pass tickets will grant admission to SANRIO
HELLO KITTY TOWN and Thomas Town, Puteri Har-
bour.
The Johor residents-only exclusive promotion will be
available at special events throughout the year, so keep
an eye on the SANRIO HELLO KITTY TOWN and Thom-
as Town Facebook pages.

For more information, please visit SANRIO HELLO KIT-

TY TOWN at:
Website : www.puteriharbour.com

Facebook : www.facebook.com/SanrioHelloKitty-
Town

Instagram : www.instagram.com/sanriohellokitty-
town

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Featuring

SANRIO HELLO KITTY

TOWN

A t SANRIO HELLO KITTY TOWN, families and young

children can experience Friendship Land with its play-
ground, enjoy tea cup rides and have photo opportuni-
ties with Hello Kitty and friends. Children can also have
an unforgettable birthday celebration in the Apple or
Strawberry themed party rooms.
The first SANRIO HELLO KITTY TOWN theme park out-
side of Japan consists of various walk-through attrac-
tions, interactive activities and rides, which follow the
Hello Kitty theme. Key features include puzzle solving
activities incorporating computer and sensor technol-
ogy to provide interactive experiences for both children
and adults. Visitors can also look forward to creating
their very own Hello Kitty themed souvenirs, or choose
to dress up and decorate themselves as their favorite
character at the Wishful studio. There are also a host of
delectable Hello Kitty themed drinks and pastries from
the Red Bow Caf and Cinnamaroll Caf to delight in
between enjoying the activities!

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The iconic Kitty House is a highly themed and partly
guided experience. A facilitator will brief the visitors on
the activity or task to be completed. There are total of
six sections in Kittys House:
1. Living Room
2. Kitchen
3. Bathroom
4. Kittys Room
5. Secret Closet
6. Mimmys Room
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 Location

^ Sanrio Hello Kitty Town Entrance.

SANRIO HELLO KITTY TOWN is located strategically in

Puteri Harbour, Nusajaya Johor, just 20 a minute drive
from the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link, 25 minutes
away from the Senai International Airport and only 10
minutes away from LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort.
^ Friendship land.

Address: SANRIO HELLO KITTY TOWN

Persiaran Puteri Selatan, Puteri Harbour,
79000, Nusajaya,
Johor Darul Takzim,
Malaysia.
Operating Hours: Daily from 10am to 6.00pm*
To purchase tickets, visit www.puteriharbour.com

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Goodies The Asian Angler

Coleman Instant Shelter

M ost outdoor shelters provide shelter from one thing -

the sun. Coleman Shelters provide protection from the sun,
the wind and the rain with our exclusive WindStrong Sys-
tem.

This wind-tested technology combines vented canopies,

shock-corded poles, patent-pending hubs and Guy lines to
ensure your Coleman Shelter is strong, sturdy and secure.
Next time you need outdoor shelter, count on Coleman
quality to provide you with more than just shade. Check out
Coleman Instant Shelters.

The patented Instant Canopy frame sets up in less than 60

seconds, leaving you more time for having fun. If you like to
be outside and not spend a lot of time setting up your equip-
ment, youll appreciate the Instant Canopies easy set-up.

Website: http://coleman.com.my/
Note: May not be available in certain markets.
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Goodies The Asian Angler

Casio Frogman

A n underwater expert with true depth: With its three mini-

sensors, the FROGMAN is well equipped for the toughest
underwater missions and also provides real-time measure-
ments for supporting subaquatic underwater search and
rescue operations: The watchs depth gauge measures
submersion up to a depth of 80 metres in intervals of 10
cm and the thermometer measures the water temperature
in intervals of 0.1C, while the directional functions of the
compass calculate a precise course to the nearest degree
using automatic horizontal compensation. The divers watch
is equipped with additional intelligent functions such as a
tide indicator, a dive log and a surfacing alert.

Website:
http://www.casio-intl.com/asia/en/news/2016/basel/gwf-d1000/
Note: May not be available in certain markets.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoxJ3kFhlus

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Goodies The Asian Angler

OLYMPUS AIR A01

E njoy the convenience of smartphone shooting without

compromising image quality! The AIR A01 pairs the three
pillars of Olympus world renowned OM-D image quality
TruePic VII Image Processor, High Resolution 16MP Live
MOS Sensor and completely digital M.Zuiko Micro Four
Thirds Lens system - to produce stunning photos.
Not only can you capture overhead or low to the ground
shots with ease, with the AIR A01, the possibilities are end-
less! Left-handed shooting. Super Close Ups. Get shots
in tight spots. Get aerial views. Mount it. Wear it. Hang It.
Check composition using your smart device, or be bold and
shoot free style using just the A01!

Website:
http://www.olympus-global.com/en/news/2015a/nr150205opce.jsp

Note: May not be available in certain markets.

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Goodies The Asian Angler

Wacaco Minipresso

W ith little efforts, Minipresso helps you prepare amazing

shots, with a quality close to traditional machine. Dont get
rid of your daily pleasures far from home. With Minipresso,
be sure to enjoy a delicious espresso anywhere, anytime.
Doesnt matter if youre going away for few hours or a fort-
night, space and weight are major factors when you select
your travel equipment. Minipresso has been designed to be
the smallest, lightest and most versatile handheld espresso
machine.

Website: https://www.wacaco.com/

Note: May not be available in certain markets.

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Goodies The Asian Angler

Abu Garcia
RUN & GUN MESSENGER
BAG (BLACK / NAVY)

Side pockets for bottle

A multifunction messenger bag that can be expanded

with versatile storage and optional attachment. Great for
roadtrips, fishing, etc. It is great as a modern type of fishing
bag that is easy to match any outfit

Materials: 100% Polyester with PVC Coating

Dimensions: 24cm (H) x 30cm (W) x 15cm (D)
Colours: Navy / Black
For more information please visit Pure Fishing at:
www.purefishingmalaysia.com

Note: May not be available in certain markets.

 Bungy Cord for
Jackets

Plier holder

Mesh Pocket Removable pockets for storage

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 Goodies The Asian Angler

Abu Garcia
SYSTEM HIP BAG (NAVY /
BLACK) SYSTEM HIP BAG (NAVY / BLAC

A
NAVY BLACK

multifunction messenger bag that can be expanded

with versatile storage and optional attachment, created to
match many outfits, and has various compartments which
is accessible and easy to reach for all your items while out
T travelling, trekking,
REMOVABLE POCKET orFORfishing
HOLE EASY BOTTLE POCKET BAG BOTTOM WITH
TO STORE HOOK, ACCESS OF LEADER SLIT POCKET
SINKER & ETC (FRONT POCKET) FOR STORAGE

Materials: 100% Polyester with PVC Coating

unction messenger bag that can be expanded with versatile storage and optional attachment
dern type of fishing bag that is easy to match any outfit
Dimensions: BODY:17CM (H) X 25CM (W) X 13CM (D)
s compartments which is accessible and easy to reach for all your item while out fishing

MODEL COLOUR SIZE / MEASUREMENT MATERIAL

POUCH: 14.5CM (H) X 9.5CM (W) X 4CM (D)
SYSTEM HIP BAG NAVY NAVY BODY 17CM (H) X 25CM (W) X 13CM (D) 100% POLYESTER WITH
Colours: Navy BLACK
SYSTEM HIP BAG BLACK / Black POUCH 14.5CM (H) X 9.5CM (W) X 4CM (D) PVC COATING

For more information please visit Pure Fishing at:

www.purefishingmalaysia.com

Note: May not be available in certain markets.

 REMOVABLE POCK-
ET TO STORE HOOK,
SINKER & ETC

REMOVABLE POCK-
ET TO STORE HOOK, BOTTLE POCKET
SINKER & ETC
HOLE FOR EASY ACCESS OF
LEADER (FRONT POCKET)

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