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Astronomical
August in Augusta-Margaret River
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There’s been
plenty happening since we last touched base, which means we’ve got lots
for you to read in this edition of the e-News! Here’s a quick
rundown - we launched our very first national TV advertisement for the
Margaret River region, ticket sales for Gourmet Escape have been
officially announced, there’s loads of invigorating events coming up to
take off that winter chill, and spring is just around the corner – we
can’t wait for sunshine and wildflowers!
So sit back,
relax and enjoy (and just quietly, we suggest this month’s e-News would
go nicely with a glass of Margaret River Cabernet).
We look
forward to seeing you down here!
Warm Regards
Victoria, Cory
& the Augusta Margaret River Tourism Association Team
Featured in
this Edition:
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An evening
with Fast Ed August 13,
2012
Morries
Anytime, Margaret River
One
of Australia’s best loved celebrity Chefs, Fast Ed Halmagyi, is coming
to Margaret River! "An Evening With Fast Ed" is set to
take place at Margaret River’s newest wine bar, Morries, co-hosted by
the Margaret River Book Shop, on Monday 13th August. Fast Ed is
best known as the man behind the stove on Channel Seven’s Better Homes
and Gardens. His recipes are served on thousands of Australian dining
tables every week. Ed has won international food media awards for his
TV work, hosts a weekly national radio show and has published his own
magazine. Ed will be signing copies of his latest cookbook, The
Food Clock, and working with the chefs at Morries to present a taste of
his delicious recipes. Guests will enjoy a taste plate and a
complimentary glass of premium Howard Park wine, the winery sponsor for
the evening. Bookings essenti! al.
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The Beautiful
Girls – final show ever! August 16, 2012
Settlers
Tavern, Margaret River
For
ten years, The Beautiful Girls has been the vehicle that has taken Mat
McHigh and his boot-full of songs from country to country, stage to
stage and heart to heart. It's been a decade long road trip,
filled with shades of poetry that would have made Kerouac nod in
approval: weariness birthing blessings, victories amidst
exhaustion. This is the end of the Beautiful GIrls - an immense
celebration of ten incredible years. It's time to take her on one last
unique adventure: 26 stops around the nation, shows unlike anything TBG
have done before. In a night more reminiscent of theatre, Mat invites
you along to 'An Evening With the Beautiful Girls' - a two part show
reflective of a decade, divided into a stunning acoustic set to warm
the heart, followed by a second set plugged in and electric to warm the
bones. Doors open 9pm - tickets through Oztix and Heatseeker.
And
as one Aussie favourite winds up their career, others emerge! Up
and coming artists Owl Eyes and Stonefield have combined their national
tour and will play Settlers Tavern the following night. This will
be a huge week for live music fans.
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Coopers Family Beer Dinner August 16, 2012
Settlers
Tavern, Margaret River
Cooper cousins Glenn and Tim of Coopers Brewery will pay
a visit to Margaret River on August 16th for a splendid
Coopers Family Beer Dinner to be held at Settlers Tavern. Marking the
150th anniversary of Coopers with a nationwide road show,
the duo will talk about the company’s history and philosophy, as well
as discuss plans for the future. Head down for an evening of world
class beer, food and good times! Limited seats available –
tickets through Oztix and
Heatseeker.
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Watershed Truffle Degustation Dinner August 18, 2012
Watershed
Wines, Margaret River
Engage your palate and awaken your senses with this sit
down culinary extravaganza, where the truffle is the star of the show
– and who doesn’t love truffles! The inaugural Watershed
seven course degustation dinner is on Saturday 18 August at 7pm at
Watershed Winery Restaurant – tickets are limited so bookings are
essential.
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CineFestOZ August 22 to 26, 2012
Busselton
As in all good scripts CinéfestOZ began as a dream - a
dream of developing the beautiful seaside town of Busselton into the
equivalent venue of a cinematic experience to rival St Tropez. A film
festival which showcased the very best of the extraordinary talent,
exhibited by both French and Australian film makers – a festival which
would celebrate the historic harmonics of French influences on our southwest
corner of the state. And it is back in 2012! The film schedule and
iPhone app for ticketing will both be released tomorrow, Saturday 4
August, so make sure you check it out online!
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Whales are on
the move! September –
December 2012
Geographe Bay
The whales are on the move – it’s about this time of
year when the southern right and humpback whales start to head north
from Augusta to the warmer waters of Geographe Bay. Whale watching
charters are in full swing, with All Sea, Legend and Naturaliste
Charters soon to be moving their twice daily tours up to Busselton and
Dunsborough. What a great reason to visit the Margaret River region!
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Wildflower season September – November 2012
Margaret River
region
One of the Margaret River region’s most iconic
ecotourism experiences will be back in spring 2012. In September, the
Margaret River region comes alive with a stunning array of more than
2,500 wildflower species with 150 spectacular orchids. To add to the
experience, wildflower tours hosted by the Augusta Margaret River
Tourism Association are set to run in October – specialist guides take
visitors on an up close and personal natural journey of the colourful
Australian landscape. Watch this space for more information!
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Upcoming Events
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AUGUST
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VENUE
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All August
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Whale
watching season
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Flinders
Bay, Augusta
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AUGUST
Thursday 9th
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Caravan Burlesque
– Tickets $35 7pm onwards
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Margaret
River Cultural Centre
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Friday 10th
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Band of
Frequencies featuring Sharma free entry
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Settlers
Tavern 9pm
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Saturday 11th
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Margaret
River Farmers Markets
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Tunbridge
St, Margaret River
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Saturday 11th
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Roaring 20s
Ball Tickets from Community Bendigo Bank
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Centennial
Hall Augusta
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Saturday 11th
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The Easy
Tigers Live music funk hip hop
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Settlers
Tavern
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Sunday 12th
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Tracey
Barnett Blues on the Verandah
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Settlers
Tavern 3-6pm
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Monday 13th
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Guest Chef
“Fast” Ed Hamalgyi from Better Homes and
Gardens
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Morries
Anytime 6 – 7.30pm (tickets required)
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Thursday
16th
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Coopers Beer
Dinner 5.30 8.30 tickets $75
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Settlers
Tavern
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Thursday 16th
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The
Beautiful Girls tix@oztix
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Settlers
Tavern 9.30pm
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Thurs 16th
- Sun19th
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Power of
Flowers Flower and Garden Festival
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Nannup Town
site
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Friday 17th
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Owl Eyes and
Stonefield tix@moshtix
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Settlers
Tavern
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Saturday 18th
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John Read
Acoustic Guitar
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Settlers
Tavern 9.30
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Sunday 19th
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Town Square
Markets
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Bussell Hwy
Margaret River
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Wed 22nd-
Sun 26th
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Cinefest
Oz - Australian films with French influences
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See our
events page for more inf
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Friday 24th
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Freo
Grasshoppers - live music funk reggae
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Settlers
Tavern
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Saturday 25th
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Margaret
River Farmers Markets
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Tunbridge
St, Margaret River
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First Margaret River region TV ad goes national!
We are proud to announce our very first television
advertisement campaign has officially hit the east
coast! The fifteen second advertisement is part of a vigorous marketing
strategy aimed at creating destination awareness and boosting the
national profile of the Margaret River region as a world class tourism
destination. It plays on a best kept secret concept by tempting
visitors to “come find us in Western Australia”. It will be
running for four weeks and reaching people in regional NSW and
Victoria,! as well as Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.
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Margaret River Gourmet Escape – ticket sales
announced
The Margaret River Gourmet Escape train is picking up
some serious momentum – here’s some fast facts for you to devour:
- Tickets
officially go on sale on Thursday 16th August, 2012,
from Ticketek;
- The
official website
is live and packed full of juicy information;
- The event
runs from November 22 – 25, 2012;
- Heston
Blumenthal, Rene Redzepi, Sat Bains (2 Michelin stars) and a host
of other celebrity chefs are officially signed;
- Smith’s
Beach is the spectacular location of the Beach BBQs;
- The
Gourmet Village will be hosted by Leeuwin Estate.
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New Service Alert – Anita Revel: Yes I Do Weddings
The Margaret River region provides a spectacular setting
to tie the knot, and Anita Revel is an authorised Civil Marriage
Celebrant who can help make that special day absolutely
perfect. Anita’s business “Yes I Do Weddings” offers memorable
wedding ceremonies with a modern twist.
To find out more about Anita Revel: Yes I Do Weddings,
please visit her operator
page on our website.
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New Product Alert – Margaret River Pet Retreat
Margaret
River Pet Retreat is Margaret River’s first (and only!) luxury
accommodation for pets. The retreat is situated in a premium location,
nestled on a 100 acre property amongst; native forest, streams,
vineyards and a clear blue dam. Newly landscaped, your pet will enjoy
1,200 square metres of lawn play area, to ensure that your loved one
receives all the interaction and playtime they require.
Opening
in early spring of 2012. For more information on Margaret River Pet
Retreat please visit their operator
page on our website.
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Congratulations are in order – our Margaret River
wineries (and the people behind them) have been picking up some awesome
awards! We’re proud to acknowledge the following:
- Virginia
Willcock (Vasse Felix) and Rob Mann (Cape Mentelle) have been
nominated as finalists for the national Gourmet Traveller
Winemaker of the Year award!
- Sandalford
Wines scored three of their Margaret River reds in Ray Jordan’s
recent list of his “Top 100 Australian Reds” in the West
Australian;
- Saracen
Estates has taken out gold at the Wine Wise Small Vigneron Awards
for their 2009 Sparkling Maree (of which it is their first ever
vintage!) and their 2009 Reserve Cabernet; and
- 3 Oceans
Wine Company has been voted the “third most child friendly winery
in the world” by Wine Enthusiast Magazine.
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CONTACT US
Phone: + 61 9780 5914
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