LGAT News September 2010 40 LGAT News September 2010 40 The new $32 million Saffire at Freycinet offers 20 luxury suites in a unique coastal sanctuary and a level of luxury and service for the discerning traveller that has never been available before in Tasmania. The project marks a significant triumph for Tasmanian tourism and is set to bring major economic benefits to the state. At the official launch, held on 4 August, Federal Group Managing Director, Mr Greg Farrell, described the Saffire at Freycinet as ‘Tasmania’s brightest jewel’. “The property is a ‘lighthouse development’, not only for the company, but for Tasmania and Australia that is uniquely positioned as an inspirational coastal sanctuary offering the discerning guest sophisticated luxury. Its concept and design are like no other in the country, capturing the Saffire Shines tourism and events Saffire at Freycinet capturing the essence of Tasmania’s unique East Coast and connecting with its environment to provide an authentic, enriching, rejuvenating and uplifting holiday experience
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The new $32 million Saffire at Freycinet offers 20 luxury suites in a unique coastal sanctuary and a level of luxury and service for the discerning traveller that has never been available before in Tasmania. The project marks a significant triumph for Tasmanian tourism and is set to bring major economic benefits to the state.
At the official launch, held on 4 August, Federal Group Managing Director, Mr Greg Farrell, described the Saffire at Freycinet as ‘Tasmania’s brightest jewel’. “The property is a ‘lighthouse development’, not only for the company, but for Tasmania and Australia that is uniquely positioned as an inspirational coastal sanctuary offering the discerning guest sophisticated luxury. Its concept and design are like no other in the country, capturing the
Saffire Shines
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Saffire at Freycinet capturing the essence of Tasmania’s unique East Coast and connecting with its environment to provide an authentic, enriching,
rejuvenating and uplifting holiday experience
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essence of this unique region and connecting with its environment to provide a truly authentic and enriching experience for guests,” he said.
From the outset, the Federal Group set about creating a unique and sophisticated destination of the highest quality that features the very best that Tasmania has to offer. The project has been a significant undertaking by the company, involving years of market research and strategic planning to ensure that the finished product accurately meets and, in most cases exceeds, market expectations. Saffire offers a world-class day spa and gym, superior lounge, premium meeting facilities, and serves the finest fresh produce and best local wines in the fine dining restaurant.
Rooms at the resort, overlooking Coles Bay and the Hazards, start at $1,250 a night, increasing to $2,250 a night for an executive suite, which includes a private courtyard with plunge pool, complimentary mini-bar and a 120-minute spa treatment. Distinct in its design, exclusive in its features and set apart by its approach to tailored, one-on-one experiences and service, Saffire’s approach is not constrained by traditional five-star
ratings and
standards, but sets a bold new direction for holidays and accommodation in Australia.
Saffire was designed by multi-award winning Tasmanian architects, Morris-Nunn and Associates, and the project was managed by Patrick Stanton of Stanton Management Group and with a 140-strong team of trade professionals from the Fairbrother Group who battled unseasonably challenging elements over eighteen months to build the unique property. The establishment is marketed under the Federal Group’s ‘Pure Tasmania’ brand, offering a world-class experience comparable with the finest and most exotic five-star experiences anywhere in the world. The resort employs 48 staff.
Management have been very excited by the overwhelmingly positive feedback received since the Saffire welcomed its first guests in May. “There is an amazing level of interest at a local, national and international level which is driving forward-bookings,” said Mr Farrell. “The unique Saffire experience will continue to attract a growing number of discerning visitors to our beautiful island state.”
For further information, visit www.saffire-freycinet.com.au.
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At the fourth African Cultural Festival, St David’s Park in Hobart was awash with the sights, sounds and tastes of Africa where representatives of 25 countries came together to celebrate.
The festival was opened by Ald Bill Harvey and a welcome to country was given by Jim Everett. Premier David Bartlett also attended the festival and launched the African Communities Council of Tasmania (ACCT), the state’s peak African body - providing services, advocacy and educational programs. “This festival is a wonderful opportunity for Tasmanians to celebrate the vibrant cultural diversity of our community,” said Mr Bartlett.
African countries represented in Tasmania are: Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Burundi, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Eriteria, Liberia, Rwanda, Somalia, Egypt, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Guinea, South Africa, Zambia, Ivory Coast, Niger, Ghana, Botswana, Nigeria and Cameroon.
The large crowd enjoyed dancing from various African countries and an arts and crafts display. Delicious Ethiopian, Somali and Congolese food was also offered for sale. As part of a community that desires to celebrate diversity, participation and empathy, Hobart City Council provided support to the ACCT management committee.
Hobart Celebrates Culture and Diversity
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Tidal Waters Resort St Helens, surrounded by three hectares of scenic lagoons and gardens, boasts the definitive Tasmanian East Coast waterfront setting.
Conveniently located in the seaside town of St Helens, Tidal Waters Resort is your getaway to world class destination Bay of Fires, recognized by international travel authority Lonely Planet as the “must see destination of 2009” Tidal Waters Resort St Helens is just 15 minutes away from the Bay of Fires and beautiful Binalong Bay.The resort features 60 elegant guest rooms on two floors, each with ensuite bathroom and private balcony highlighting exquisite garden or water views. Our King Spa rooms overlook Georges Bay and offer the added luxury of your own private spa.
Our restaurant, The Pelican, showcases Asian and European cuisine with an emphasis on fresh, local seafood and the finest Tasmanian produce in the region. Sit out on the deck with a coffee or glass of your favourite wine and watch the sunset over beautiful Georges Bay. Enjoy your stay with complimentary DVD hire, comfortable fire side lounges, direct waterfront access and landscaped heated pool area.
Tidal Waters Resort St Helens is the perfect place to stay next time you visit the Bay of Fires ant the rest of East Coast Tasmania.
1 QUAIL STREET, ST HELENS, TAS, 7216Ph: 03 6376 1999 Fax: 03 6376 1899
Nostalgia’s not what it used to be. This whimsy will be put to the test during Targa Tasmania’s 20th anniversary celebration in 2011.
For a start, it won’t be just the past twenty years that will be celebrated. More like the previous fifty to sixty years of motor racing in Tasmania. Longford in particular, will be the cause for a massive celebration in the lead-up to the 2011 Targa.
The Longford Revival Festival on 1-3 April is a major initiative of Octagon Australia (the company that runs Targa Tasmania). The festival will be the inaugural annual celebration of Longford Motor Racing from the 1950s and ‘60s. The organisers, supported by the Northern Midlands Council and businesses, aim to create an event with broad appeal - a celebration of Longford’s international motor racing heritage.
The inaugural Longford Revival Festival will turn back the clock and take people on an evocative journey to when Brabham, McLaren, Hill, Clark and Surtees ruled the 4.5 “mile” (7.2km) Longford track. Mark Perry of Octagon said the plan is to recreate the smell, sound and rumble of past day’s historic motor racing where participants, spectators and machines can mingle safely yet close to the action. The festival will include demonstrations of legendary cars and bikes driven by famous drivers along the Flying Mile, as well as music, fashion, Tasmanian food and beverages, car and bike displays and trade stands.
An excited Northern Midlands Council Mayor, Kim Polley, said the recent announcement by Octagon Australia to host the Longford Revival Festival is spectacular news for Longford and the state of Tasmania. “The town’s proud history of motor racing is very special, and to be given the opportunity to have the event back at Longford will be a major economic boost for the local and Tasmanian economy,” she said.
Nostalgia is the doorway to connect contemporary Longford with an earlier dynamic period of its history and heritage. Closed in 1968, sections of the F1 track still remain today and the most famous section, ‘The Flying Mile’, where cars once reached 180mph (288kph) will be a feature. Many cheers and raised glasses would have accompanied the goggled stars of yesteryear as they rounded the corner pub and accelerated away with only
hay bales, exhaust fumes and dust separating the sleek racing machines from excited fans.
The Longford Revival Festival will tap into the authentic motor racing heritage of the region to re-establish Longford as a motor racing destination and, once again, attract people from all over the world to enjoy its renewed and renowned hospitality.
For further details about the Longford Revival Festival, visit www.longfordrevival.com.au.
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Photography by Brian Nicholls
Driver Geoff Smedley rounding the pub corner 55 years ago in a Triumph TR2
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Eleven convict sites across Australia have been included on the World Heritage List, with five of those convict sites located in Tasmania.
They include:
• The Cascades Female Factory in Hobart - a self-contained, purpose-built institution intended to reform female convicts. The inmates did laundry and needlework services, offsetting some of the colony’s penal costs.
• The Port Arthur Historic Site - operated as a penal station for secondary offenders until 1877, and developed into a major industrial complex.
• The Coal Mines Historic Site - located on the north side of the Tasman peninsula, played an important role in the development of the colony, and held up to 500 convicts. It was regarded as a particularly severe place of punishment.
• Brickendon and Woolmers Estates - located near Longford, were private farms that utilised assigned convicts, both male and female, who worked largely in agricultural jobs and contributed to the development of Tasmania’s pastoral industry.
• Darlington Probation Station - located on Maria Island off Tasmania’s East Coast, where there are some 16 surviving sites dating in some cases to the 1820s.
World Heritage nomination is a thorough process, and involves considerable cooperation and liaison between Federal, State and Local Governments. The 11 sites are also included on the National Heritage List and are protected under national environment law.
For more information and images, go to www.heritage.gov.au.
Five Tasmanian Convict Sites Join World Heritage List
Historic church at the Port Arthur Historic Site, located
on the Tasman PeninsulaPhotography by Tourism Tasmania and Chris Bell
Woolmers Estate, Longford
Photography by Tourism Tasmania and Ray Joyce
Darlington Precinct, located on Maria Island off Tasmania’s
East CoastPhotography by Tourism Tasmania and Joe Shemesh
Coal Mines Historic Site, situated on the Tasman Peninsula near Saltwater River
Photography by Tourism Tasmania and Sarajayne Lada
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Tourism industry leaders and stakeholders gathered in Launceston on 17 August for the launch of the new Three-Year Strategic Plan for the Tasmania’s Business Events Industry.
Business Events Tasmania Chief Executive Officer, Stuart Nettlefold, said business events travellers are the highest yielding of any tourist category and are therefore the most sought after. “There is fierce competition internationally to lure conferences and incentives, and increased federal support following this election will be most welcome so that Australia, in particular Tasmania, can successfully increase market share,” he said. “Our 2010-13 Strategic Plan seeks to secure more business events for Tasmania, increasing our share of the high yield corporate meeting and incentive (C&I) market and targeting international business events for the state.”
Mr Nettlefold said the national association conference market has always made up the bulk of business for Tasmania – well over 80%. “Although this segment will continue to dominate Tasmania’s clientele, with products like MONA, Saffire, Hadley’s new development and The Charles, Tasmania is well placed to attract the discerning high end C&I clients that have the highest economic impact per delegate,” he said. “The redevelopment of Princes Wharf Shed No 1 also broadens the scope of bidding opportunities for the association market, increasing capacity for an event in Hobart from 1,000 to over 1,200 delegates.”
Business Events Tasmania won 106 bids for business events last financial year representing 25,000 delegates and over $42million for the economy and its members.
To contact Business Events Tasmania, phone (03) 6224 6852.
The highly popular Tourism e-kit can now be watched on video. Designed specifically for the tourism industry, the e-kit gives operators all the information they need to market and distribute their product online. All of the e-kit tutorials have, or soon
will have, an accompanying video that makes the tutorial more engaging and easier to understand. You can find the Tourism e-kit videos on the Tourism Tasmania corporate website at www.tourismtasmania.com.au/industry/tourism_e-kit.
Tasmania Launches Plan of Attack for Business Events
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The popularity of the ST.ART Street Art and Music Festival is increasing - with the 2010 Festival, the largest so far.
Street culture was embraced by the Rosny Barn as it hosted around 600 visitors ranging in age from primary school aged children and families, to adult artists sharing their skills with younger participants and taking
the opportunity to create works in a legal and safe environment.
The ST.ART Aerosol and Stencil Art competition and exhibition, a one-of-a-kind exhibition in Tasmania, received an enthusiastic response from Tasmanian street artists and provided a chance for both aspiring and established artists to show their work in a professional
Youth Shine at Street Art and Music Festival
(L-R) Reece Townsend (12) of Nubeena and Danny Knot (12) of Saltwater River
Ben Martin and participants try their hand at T-shirt
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Stuart Dobell of West Hobart
(L-R) Eliza Turner (12) of Lauderdale, Lily Loughran (12)
of Bellerive and Indiah Williams-Mayne (12) of Howrah. (Background) Performers - Dee Dare and
Swaz, with DJ Dameza
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gallery space. The competition and festival allowed young people with an interest in street art to create legal artworks and gain skills in the legitimate aspects of street art creation.
The ST.ART Festival is part of a wider Clarence City Council program, ‘Creative Connections’, which aims to redirect young people away from destructive and illegal tagging vandalism and includes:
• Aseriesofin-schoolworkshopsinT-Shirtstencillingand the creation of mini-murals on school properties around the City of Clarence;
• TheClarencevolunteergraffitiremovalteamremoving graffiti from Council facilities; and
• Thegraffitiremovalhotline
The program also provides skills development opportunities for the artists employed to conduct the workshop program.
Artist, REALS, from Sydney, visited once again to conduct live spray demonstrations and mentor young people. He worked alongside local emerging artists, Reuben Holford and Aeden Howlett. There were also BBOY demonstrations, live DJs and MCs throughout the day, T-shirt stencilling and a free BBQ.
The Aerosol and Stencil Art Competition and Exhibition was held on-site attracting a wide range of entries across three age categories. Six artists received prizes for their submitted works, namely Benjamin Lieutter - winner of the Senior Stencil Category, Reuben Holford - winner of the Senior Aerosol Category, Sam Houghton-Davies for the Intermediate Stencil Category, Byron Hewett for the Intermediate Aerosol Category, Jed Lamoreaux for Junior Stencil, and Jade Jenkins for Junior Aerosol.
For information about the Festival, please contact Tracey Cockburn, Community Arts Officer, Clarence City Council on (03) 6245 8740.Photography by David Bellamy
Benjamin Allen demonstrates the art of Break Boy
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Reuben Holford of West Hobart – Winner of the Senior Aerosol
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Quamby Estate’s beautiful surrounds offer the perfect corporate solution for your next meeting, conference or training day. Accommodation is also available in our boutique homestead, as well as golf and tennis to wind down at the end of your working day.
Meeting and Function packages available.
Find out more email [email protected] or call (03) 6392 2211 www.quambyestate.com.au
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