Welcome to The Bugle - the on-line newsletter for Bay Village Resort. Where else can you be just a minutes walk to the placid waters of Geographe Bay and the town centre - we are the only property in the Cape to Cape Margaret River Wine Region offering this unique location. If you enjoy our news letter and pick up some great wine bargains please feel free to forward the "BUGLE" to family , friends and business associates.

Win a Holiday Competition Resort Competition Winners are:
January: Kerry Brockman;  February:  Lloyd & Bev Mitchell
"Congratulations" You have won a weekend for two in a self-contained Cottage, at Bay Village Resort - Dunsborough In the heart of the Margaret River Wine Region.

Dive Competition Winners are:
January:   Greg Medhurst, and February: Inka Poetter
"Congratulations" You have won a Free charter for two to the Swan Ship Wreck or the Busselton Jetty, day or night tour from our on site world class dive shop Bay Dive. (Tour subject to availability).

WELL DONE Kerry, Lloyd & Bev, Greg and Inka "Click here to claim your prize" If Your name is listed above, you must claim your prize by the 15th March 2004. A voucher will be mailed back, once authorized and prize will be valid for 6 months so please supply your mailing address when you claim prize. All you have to do then, is follow voucher instructions and book your prize, by supplying your dates.

"NEW HOLIDAY COMPETITION VALUED OVER  $2,500", Click here for more information.

In this issue of The Bugle:

• General News
• HOT Wine Deals
• Boating, Fishing, Dive, Charters, Surfing
• What To Do & See
• Featured Winery
• Where To Eat
• Current Specials

RESORT SPECIALS

Short Get - Away - Buy three nights off our rack rates on any unit type and get the following 4th night FREE, or

Week Holiday Offer - Buy five nights and get the next two nights Free.

Validity:- "Offer is valid current to 30th April 2004 except Leeuwin Concert weekend & Easter 2004 (subject to availability & for credit card or cash only).

Enjoy one of our special offers with one of the many events happening in February & March
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Golfing & Wine Tour Packages

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General News

Sunday Sundowners Pioneer Park presented by Be Active Every Day

FREE Family Concerts in a beautiful,shady park. Kids playground. Amphitheatre, Pioneer Park, Bussell Highway, Cowaramup. 5pm to 7pm every Sunday from 25 Jan to 22 Feb BYO Picnic Tea, Chairs,Rugs

UP and Coming  "HOT EVENTS"

LOOK HERE TO SEE WHAT'S ON in February & March

Amberley Estate Semillon & Seafood Weekend
Sat 7th & Sun 8th February, 2004
You are invited to join Amberley Estate for another truly memorable Semillon & Seafood Weekend. You will be delighted with a selection of Australia's finest Semillon and Semillon blends, accompanied by Margaret River's freshest seafood combinations at the stunning Amberley Winery. Cost $120 per person. Please Contact Chelsea @ Amberley, P O Box 563, Dunsborough
Ph: (08) 97552288 Fax: (08) 97552171, Email: chelsear@amberley-estate.com.au
Website: www.amberleyestate.com.au

 HOT Wine Deals

Lenton Brae Wine Specials

2003 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc – Trophy Winner ,  Mt Barker Wine Show for BEST WA  DRY  WHITE  BLEND; Bottle Price  $18.00; Special Price  3 pack - $48.00

 2000  Margaret River – Trophy Winner , Margaret River  Wine Show, December 2003 – BEST MARGARET RIVER CABERNET BLEND.

Summer Special

1x 2002 Shiraz                          $19                 

1x 2002 Cabernet Merlot           $20

1x 2000 Margaret River             $34

Total  $73  Special Price $60

Lenton Brae offers free delivery anywhere in Australia for cases of wine. Lenton Brae is open daily 10-6  Email -  info@lentonbrae.com for further information

"Hot" Wine Deals from Margaret River Regional Wine Centre

Wine Catalogue and Online Shop
Our Online Catalogue is constantly updated with the stock in our shop, And it now contains an even greater variety of Margaret River Wines. Try it out for yourself, read the Tasting notes get all the info before you buy. Find the Catalogue here >>

Satisfaction Guarantee
Kay and I guarantee your satisfaction with every order. Our promise to you is to deliver high quality products, reliable shipping and exceptional customer service.
If you are at all unhappy with your order for any reason, please contact either Kay or myself and we promise to do all that is necessary to make it right.

To Order from our normal selection go to our Online Catalogue and select what you require or Just reply to this newsletter with a note on what you would like delivered.

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Boating , Fishing , Dive , Charters , Surfing

Fishy Tales with Naturaliste Charters

Dreaming … a day on the ocean on a large vessel. Dropping a line from spacious deck space over some of the best ground you could possibly dream of.  Fishing gear and bait is supplied. Keep all you catch. Species on offer include Dhu Fish, Nannygai, Snapper, Queen Snapper, Black Ass, Groper and Kingfish. Large, comfortable cabin to relax in after an exhilarating day fishing. Cold beverages available for purchase from the galley.  

 Well dream no more. Join us on our 15m catamaran ‘Whale Watcher’ affectionately named the ‘Big Cat’ by many of our clients and enjoy the ‘dream’ outlined above. Our charters operate in the abundant waters off Cape Naturaliste and all of the species mentioned above have been caught recently by fishos on our charters. You do not have to be experienced, as our friendly and knowledgeable crew will give you all the assistance you need. There have been some superb fish come onto the deck resulting in monster grins from the fishos! Make your dream come true with our help. 

CRUISE DETAILS:  Dunsborough: Professional Fisherman’s Boat Ramp (Geographe Bay Road) Daily from Saturday 6 September (Weather Permitting)

Naturaliste Charters, Tel/Fax: (08) 9755 2276 , Email: info@whales-australia.com , Web: www.whales-australia.com   ---- From Steve, Terry & Crew

King george have been fairly active in and around the Quindalup area though size has not been at all big. Crabs have been on throughout the Quindalup Siesta Park area.

Boat fishing on the West Coast has been a little hot and cold during the last week. Some of the boats drifting have taken some nice 10kg dhu’s in the Indijup area not far from shore, occy being the bait that stands out.
Local young spearo’s had a small mako shark taking fish from their float line yesterday not far off Dunsborough. Better to be taking fish off your float than taking fish out of a catch bag on your leg.

Skippy up to 2 kgs have been taken from the local beaches in the early evening along with some good tailor around 1.5kg.
A schoolie mulloway or two up to 70cm has come from the sand gutters in between the YHA and Elmore Rd.

There are plenty of baitfish in the Bay at present with schools of herring, gardies, mulies, blue sardines, whitebait and anchovies providing a good feed for the larger fish.

Salmon trout have been fairly consistent in the Eagle Bay area. Bonito and (unconfirmed reports of) Southern bluefin tuna have been spotted feeding off Eagle Bay also.

The Warm water is still flowing past the Cape as a few nor west blowies have been caught and seen around the area but there are no more mackerel at present, even though they are currently off Rockingham.

Till next month "FISH ON" from Damien Lane, Dunsborough Outdoor Sportz and Hire, Shop 3 Dunsborough Park Shopping Centre. Ph: 9756 7222, Fax: 9756 7177,
Email: damolane@bigpond.com.au
 

SCUBA DIVING with Bay Dive (Swan Ship Wreck Charters)

With the water temperature and visibility having picked up over the last few weeks we have had some excellent diving. Our Custom dive vessel ‘Escape’ has been fitted with brand new motors, providing a much quieter more comfortable ride for all our guests. Over the past month we have certified lots of new divers and introduced others to the benefits of Nitrox diving – extending their bottom times to increase their enjoyment of the Swan Wreck.

We are now proud sponsors of the underwater observatory in Busselton and offering people the chance to see outside with our ½ day Discover Scuba Diving program. It has given many of you the chance to experience the underwater world without taking up all of you holiday time.

We are now able to offer some of our course on Barter Card as well as continuing to offer Swan Wreck Dives & Busselton Jetty dives through Barter.

Please visit our "Packages" for great value dive or dive and accommodation packages.

"Congratulations" to Greg Medhurst - January &  Inka Poetter - February You have won a Free charter for two to the Swan Ship Wreck or the Busselton Jetty, day or night tour. (Tour subject to availability). WELL done "Click here to claim your prize" If Your name is listed above, you must clam your prize by the 15th March 2004. A voucher will be emailed back once authorized and prize will be valid for 6 months. All you have to do then, is follow voucher instructions and book your prize, by suppling your dates.

I have my mobile with me at all times, so If your wanting info on courses, charters or even weather give me a ring on Mobile: 0415 775 325

So until next newsletter "Happy Bubbles", Dan Bish.

Bay Dive, 26 Dunn Bay Rd Dunsborough W.A. 6281, Phone: +61 8 9756 8577, Mobile: 0415 775 325, Fax: +61 8 9756 7466, Email: baydive@westnet.com.au , Website:  www.baydive.com

SURFING
Have a look at these weather links. You'll find them useful before you go surfing, diving or boating.

http://www.bom.gov.au/weather/national/charts/synoptic.shtml

Your Link to Swell & Weather:
www.oceanweather.com/data/
www.bom.gov.au/weather/wa/

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What To Do & See

Dunsborough Arts Festival                                                                                                      Held annually, on the Sunday of the long weekend 29th March. Time: 9am - 3pm
Dunsborough Arts Festival is a day of arty fun for the whole family. From local musicians to local arts & crafts, visitors can wind their way through stalls of quality hand produced items including fairy things, glass, ceramics, wood, photographic prints, sculptures and much more!
Exciting to watch, is the entertainment which features all day - Wardan Aboriginal Cultural Centre Dances, Belles of Bagdad and perhaps the odd acrobatic resident! Singers & Dancers and bands keep the atmosphere lively. There are art workshops for children and adults and free activities like chalk drawings and mural painting. There is limited parking at the foreshore, so park in town and stroll down to the beach.
Venue: Centennial Park, Foreshore, Dunn Bay Road, Dunsborough
Cotacts Jacquie Happ : (08) 9755 3479, Email: jacquie@happs.com.au

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Featured Winery:

Howard Park Wines & Madfish Wines

 The simple ethos of Howard Park has always been one of uncompromising quality wine production. Wines bearing the Howard Park label express the very finest fruit grown in the premier regions of Margaret River and the Great Southern. Only Riesling, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot are produced. These wines are of great subtlety, character and elegance which have a demonstrated and proven history of rewarding ageing with increased complexity and interest. The Howard Park wines are of international standing and have shown a consistency of style and quality which is the hallmark of great wines. Winemaker:  Michael Kerrigan must feel suitably rewarded with the following accolades!

1-January-2004 - Tyson Stelzer has voted Howard Park Wines as the 2003 Winery of the Year in his top 500 wines of 2003.

Tyson writes, "Howard Park has gone from one strength to another during 2003. It's relatively new regional range under the Scotsdale and Leston labels has been more than deserving of it's many accolades. New labels in the family this year included an outstanding pinot noir and a respectable sauvignon blanc. It has been the consistency of this producer that has set it apart  throughout the year, with each of its releases representing an impressive wine in it's own right. A confident move into screw caps has been further evidence of the commitment of Michael Kerrigan and his team to producing consistent, high quality wines".

Tyson Stelzer gave Howard Park Wines the following ratings:

Howard Park Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 (screw cap) 94 points
Howard Park Chardonnay 2002 91 points
Howard Park Leston Shiraz 2001 (cork) 91 points
Howard Park Leston Shiraz 2001 (screw cap) 93 points
Howard Park Riesling 2003 90 points
Howard Park Scotsdale Pinot Noir 2002 93 points
Howard Park Scotsdale Shiraz 2001 (cork) 93 points
Howard Park Scotsdale Shiraz 2001 (screw cap) 94 points

Opening Hours are Open 10am - 5pm daily at the winery Miamup Road, COWARAMUP

For more information call 9756 5200, email :-  margaretriver@hpw.com.au or visit: www.howardparkwines.com.au

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Where To Eat:

Voyager Estate Restaurant is now fully air-conditioned.

You can also view artworks by Dean Vella  on the walk down the hallway to one of Margaret River's best dining experiences. Situated at the back of the main Cellar Door building, the restaurant is also now one of the most comfortable places to dine in the region. Not one to do anything by halves, owner, Michael Wright has installed a system with a cooling capacity of some 2300 litres of air per minute.

Many rate the Margaret River wine growing region as an area of cool-climate viticulture. James Halliday made mention once that the Margaret River region was "on the outskirts of cool". We can assure you that there were some summer days under the black roof of our Cape-Dutch styled cellar door building when our restaurant staff would have said "well on the outskirts - more like sweltering". Not any more...now it's a case of cool climate restaurant culture.

Cellar Door & Restaurant: Stevens Road Margaret River 6285 W.A. Australia                                Telephone:+61 8 9757 6354 , Facsimile: +61 8 9757 6449 , Web:- www.voyagerestate.com.au

"NEWSLETTER LINKS"

www.mrwines.com/newsletter/default.htm

www.west-oz.com/newsletter/newsletter.asp

http://www.crewise.com/newsletter/nwslttr.asp

www.southwestecommerce.com/newsletter.htm

WEBSITE LINKS	EMAIL CONTACTS
	Bay Village Resort Dunsborough Margaret River Wine Region info@dunsboroughbayvillageresort.com
	VASSE FELIX info@vassefelix.com.au
	Our Preferred Car Hire Service Packages including car found here carhire@executive.com.au
	Leeuwin Estate info@leeuwinestate.com
	West Oz webmaster@west-oz.com
	Willespie Vineyard willespie@netserv.net.au
	Rockfield Estate mail@rockfield.com.au
	Naturaliste Charters info@whales-australia.com
	Shelton Wines david@sheltons.com.au
	Blackwood Wines blwines@compwest.net.au
SWAN SHIP WRECK CHARTERS	BAY DIVE & ADVENTURES baydive@westnet.com.au

Until next time...
"Have fun!"
Bay Village Resort: http://www.dunsboroughbayvillageresort.com
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Phone: (+61) (8) 9755 3397
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