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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:
March ; May Carroll, and April - Norma Meredith
"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. Prize
is subject to availability and conditions apply.
Dive Competition Winners are:
March: Joan
Sargeant, and
April - Kylie Fogarty:
"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 - May, Norma,
Joan & Kylie "Click
here to claim your prize"
If Your name is listed above, you
must claim your prize by the
15th
May 2004.
A voucher will be mailed back once authorized and
the prize
will be valid for 6 months. Please
supply your mailing address when you claim your
prize, and the return voucher will contain how to
book etc.
"NEW HOLIDAY COMPETITION VALUED OVER $2,500",
Click here for more information.
In this issue of The Bugle:
RESORT SPECIALS
April - September 2004
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:- "Offers are valid current from Now
to the 30th April 2004, including April school
holidays-but excluding 4 day Easter break .
(Subject to availability & for
credit card or cash only).
Double Value -
on any unit type, minimum 2
night stay -i.e. stay 2 nights, get the next 2 nights
free. (Offer is based on rack rate and not in
conjunction withy any other offer. Valid 1 May - 30
Sep,2004 and unavailable June long weekend.
(Subject to availability & for credit
card or cash only).
Enjoy one of our special offers with one of the many
events happening in the coming months
LOOK
HERE TO SEE WHAT'S ON.
Golfing
& Wine Tour Packages
CHECK AVAILABILITY AND BOOK HERE
Or drop us an EMAIL
or use our Booking Hot Line 1300 138 258
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General News
Underwater
Observatory a Huge Success
–
Visitor numbers
to the new Busselton Jetty Underwater Observatory
continue to surpass all expectations. In the past 15
weeks of operation, more than 44,400
tourists have
experienced the Jetty’s stunning underwater spectacle
from the Underwater Observatory. Why not come and
spend a few days at Bay Village Resort and soak up the
last of the balmy Autumn weather with one of our great
'getaway' specials. Its still perfect for diving as
well, and Bay Dive are on site at the resort to
assist.
Broadwater Resorts Busselton
Festival of Triathlon - 2004 will be the
third time the event has been held in Busselton. In
2003, the event won the inaugural Community Event
Award at the Sport and Recreation Industry Awards for
its commitment towards developing an event that all
the community can get involved in, whether as a
competitor, a volunteer or a spectator.
The feature race of the Festival is the Broadwater
Resorts Half Ironman Triathlon which doubles as the WA
Long Course State Championship. This race comprises a
1.9km swim, followed by a 90.1km cycle and 21.1km run.
The race is the premier event of the Triathlon WA
competition calendar and in previous years has
attracted nearly 400 competitors racing as
individuals. As well as attracting elite triathletes
who compete to be overall open male and female
champions, the race also recognises age group
categories starting at 18 years, up to 70+ years for
both males and females. The race is a qualifying event
for the Australian Ironman Triathlon Championship held
annually at Forster in NSW. In 2004, the accompanying
“sprint” triathlon race will comprise a 400m swim, a
14km cycle and a 4km run. This event is one for all
novice competitors, no matter how inexperienced. The
event will be held before the main race, so you can
compete yourself, then settle back to watch the long
course competitors in action. Both events are open to
individuals and teams.
Date:
Sat 1st May 2004
Entry
Fee: Free for Spectators
Event
Information: Triathlon WA Ph: (08) 93872907
Email:
admin@triathlonwa.asn.au Website:
www.triwa.org.au
Industry Elder Hangs Up His Hat
Moss Brothers recently announced the appointment of
their new CEO, Mark Buck. Mark has taken over from
much loved founder and patriarch, Jeff Moss, who with
his family established Moss Brothers in1984. While
Jeff has vowed to take that long anticipated back
seat, and capitalize on his reduced work-load to enjoy
life in the beautiful surrounds of the Busselton-Margaret
River area, he will continue to service some of their
major accounts.
Bay Village Resort News
"Please
Note"
2004 will see some exciting
re-development at Bay Village Resort, with a range of
new accommodation styles, including some overnight
units expected to be ready in time for summer 04/05.
We apologise for any inconvenience, however the
changes will be worth it! Existing units will not be
affected. Mini golf, half court tennis and volleyball
will no longer be available, and playground and
barbeque area will be integrated into the new
facilities but are unavailable during new
construction. The indoor pool, spa and saunas remain
unaffected. The on-site cafe/bar area is also
undergoing a "face-lift" and will have a whole new
look for summer 04/05.
HOT
Wine Deals
Lauren Brook Winery -
Export deal has fallen through - two pallets to clear.
SPECIAL OFFER-
1999 CABERNET SAUVIGNON-4
STARS Decanter Magazine February 2003
In the few years
its wines have been available, Lauren Brook has built a
reputation for premium quality wines.
Due to the rise in the Australian
dollar over the past year, a small export market
established in 2003 has fallen through. To keep the bank
happy, Lauren Brook has two pallets of excellent aged
Cabernet to clear as soon as possible.
The normal
cellar door price is $270.00 per case.
The special offer is $202.50
delivered to your door.
To check the
description of the wine and the validity of the normal
price, visit the website:
www.laurenbrook.com.au To
enquire how to order, phone 97611676, e-mail
Stephen@laurenbrook.com.au,
or fax 97611879.
Willespie Winery & Vineyard
Willespiehas
some great Easter Specials.
HARMANS MILL WHITE '99
............................... $50.00 DOZ
SEMILLON/SAUVIGNON BLANC
........................ $75.00 DOZ
HARMANS MILL RED (cabernet
sauvignon 2001 from the Ferguson
Valley) ............................
$120 DOZ
DIRECTORS SPECIAL RELEASE
............................$120.00 DOZ
(selection of mature
whites)
Willespie will also be
doing local cheese platters from 11.00 am till 3 pm
daily. Groups should book.
on 97556248
Edwards Wines
Corner Caves Road
and Ellensbrook Road Margaret River & Open from
10.30am to 5pm 7 days a week is offering 'Bugle'
readers an "Edwards
Wine Pack Cooler Bag" containing one bottle of
award winning "2003 Edwards Margaret River Semillon
Sauvignon Blanc".
Usual RRP = $44.00 Special for
'Bugle' $35.00 Customers to bring in a print
out of this 'Bugle' page into the Cellar Door. For
more information contact Sandy Hancock Cellar Door
Manager
Clairault
New Entance -CAVES
ROAD -
Please
keep in mind that the new entrance is now off
Caves
Road. Even for those tourists coming from Dunsborough,
it is still quicker (time-wise) to get to Clairault
from the Caves Road approach, rather than approach
from Pusey Road via Commonage / Wildwood / Thornton &
Abbey Farm
There
are also a couple of new releases well worth the visit
to the cellar door to sample. As many of you may be
aware, Will Shields came on board as Clairault's Chief
Winemaker just before Vintage 2003 and has his
fingerprints all over the new releases – particularly
the Estate whites such as the Chardonnay 2003,
Semillon 2003 (Conor's favourite), and the Riesling
2003 (VERY limited quantities). In addition to this,
there is also an unbeatable special for the Sauvignon
Blanc 01 and Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 01 at the 2 for
1 price (buy one case and get the other
FREE) -
$234 ($9.75 per bottle).
Cabernet
Merlot
Cleanskins
at $96 per case have also just been released. Please
email
mailorder@clairaultwines.com.au to register your
interest or contact the winery on 97556655
BECKETT’S
FLAT
If you’re into Shiraz, one winery you must visit
on the Bussell Highway at Metricup is Beckett's
Flat. The
2001 Shiraz was ‘top of the class’ in the recent
tasting of south western wines by Winestate magazine
(March/April 2004 edition). James Halliday rated it
91/100 in his 2004 Wine Companion and W.A.’s Ray
Jordan says it is ‘dirt cheap for a wine of this
quality’ Call into the
cellar door – open 10 am to 6 pm daily (except Good
Friday) to see what everyone is raving about. $23 per
bottle with discounts for 3-pack and case buys.
Call Noni Ilic
9557402 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.
Order your selection from our
online Catalogue
Read the Wine tasting
notes
here.
Home page:
http://www.mrwines.com/
Email: Margaret River Regional Wine Centre
From Ron Macfarlane.
CHECK AVAILABILITY AND BOOK HERE
Or drop us an EMAIL
or use our Booking Hot Line 1300 138 258
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
- (Weather Permitting)
Naturaliste Charters,
Tel/Fax: (08) 9755 2276 ,
Email:
info@whales-australia.com
, Web: www.whales-australia.com
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From Steve, Terry & Crew
FISHING By Damian Lane, Dunsborough Outdoor
Sports and Hire
We’ve had
another awesome week down this way. Over the past week
salmon, tailor, skippy and mulloway have all been active
and a few days of low swell have made the northern
beaches on the west coast an attractive option for
belting lures or mulies out into reef holes, gutters and
rips.
Tailor have been regular after dark in Bunkers Bay
towards the end of the week, salmon are in this area
frequently as well.
Some nice Pinkies have been caught off Yallingup of late
amongst the thick skippy schools and have heard a
whisper that some have been taken from shore around
Canal Rocks area over the past fortnight. The past
couple of salmon seasons have seen a pinkie or two come
off the beach at Yallingup from amongst the salmon
schools.
After a fair bit of on / off trying to take a black
bream on lure out on Tobys Inlet (Bait has been okay) it
took a trip with my mate Andrew Natta to show me how its
done when we paddled my canoe down to the mouth last
weekend.
I have also heard a rumour of a wahoo being caught off
Eagle Bay but it is unconfirmed at present.
Big swell is expected this weekend which means most of
the beach based fishing will be around in the Bay side.
Spots that will have salmon passing through will be
Rocky Point, Castle Rock, Eagle Bay and the beaches in
between.
Squid have been active of late but size is still fairly
small in the main, crab scooping and cobblering has been
popular on windless nights along the Dunsborough
foreshore.
Fish On,
Damo
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
Joan Sargeant - March
& Kylie Fogarty - April (The ladies
have it!) 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 Joan & Kylie "Click
here to claim your prize"
If Your name is listed above, you
must clam your prize by the
15th
May 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/
CHECK AVAILABILITY AND BOOK HERE
Or drop us an EMAIL
or use our Booking Hot Line 1300 138 258
What To Do
& See
Voyager Estate Cape Malay Easter Weekend 2004
The Easter weekend is
regarded as one of the best times of the year to visit
Voyager Estate with its traditional Cape Malay food
festival running Saturday and Sunday [closed Good
Friday] . Since opening its cellar door in 1998
Voyager Estate has created an environment where wine
and food of the highest quality can be enjoyed in an
atmosphere of peace and tranquility.
Voyager
Estate pays tribute to the Cape Malay people who
contributed so much to the rich heritage of the Cape,
by presenting this exciting style of cuisine for your
enjoyment.
This cuisine
is a marriage of cultures, bringing sweet and savoury
together backed by a touch of spice. Dishes include
Prawn Breyani (semi dry dish of fragrant rice,
infused spices with prawns and and shell fish),
Tomato and Beef Bredie (slow simmered stew with an
array of spices), and Bobotie (baked mince,
sultanas, chutney, curry and white sauce.
The Easter
weekend also coincides with opening of the new
gardens. After three years of construction, protective
hoardings surrounding the underground barrel cellar
come down to reveal a continuation of the werf garden
and the addition of reflective ponds. Boulles and
croquet sets are available from the Cellar Door for
guests wishing to enjoy the manicured lawns and
stunning views over the vineyards and surrounding
Karri forests.
Weather
permitting, outdoor dining sitting under the Autumn
vines or a late afternoon coffee and cake are
available on the Stoep.
For
further information please contact Sean Blocksidge,
Cellar Door Manager
Voyager Estate- Margaret River ph 9757 6354 or email-
sblocksidge@voyagerestate.com.au
Winos -are staging
their 3rdrd birthday party on Friday 9 April, tickets
just $45, contact
9758 7155
or email
winos@compwest.net.au
EASTER CELEBRATIONS AT HOWARD PARK WINES
Join
the Howard Park Wine team along with Mena Samios from
Essenza coffee, Karen MacDonald from Grace Hill Olive
Oils and Philippa and Graham Baws from The Grocer in
Nedlands to celebrate this Easter at Howard Park Wines
in Margaret River.
ESSENZA COFFEE – Mena Semios – 10th & 11th
April, 2004
Boutique roaster and Howard Park friends Mena Samios and
his wife Jane Hockley produce the Essenza coffee range.
Mena uses only the highest quality A grade Arabica beans
offering one Arabica blend and a decaffeinated version.
His success and ability to produce the finest coffee
centres around a continued philosophy of roasting every
day to ensure his beans are always fresh.
GRACE HILL OLIVE OILS – Karen MacDonald – 10th
& 11th April, 2004
Gracehill olives were first planted in 1989 on the rich
laterite soils of the Cowaramup Brook Valley. From the
1700 hand picked trees they produce both Kalamata and
Mission oils which have won silver and bronze medals at
the Sydney Royal and Perth Shows. The range has been
extended to include a fantastic lemon infused oil and
the ever popular Tuscan dipping oil and tapenade.
THE
GROCER – Foods for People with Taste – Graham & Philippa
Baws– 11th April, 2004
Graham and Philippa, owners of The Grocer, are fine food
retailers and wholesalers located at 145 Stirling
Highway, Nedlands. The Showroom displays quality foods
from throughout Australia and many imported lines. The
team from The Grocer will feature foods from Forage, New
Zealand along with specialty hard to find ingredients
this Easter at Howard Park Wines.
We
invite you to bring a picnic rug and relax on the lawns
of the picturesque feng shui inspired winery, sample the
delights of our local business’s and taste our award
winning wines. Howard Park Wines will be open between
10-5pm every day this Easter except for Good Friday. For
more information please contact Steve Jarrett, Cellar
Door Manager, Howard Park Wines Margaret River on (08)
9756 5200.
The
Old Bakehouse Tearooms and Margaret River Tea Company
There's
nothing like a cup of char to fire up the day!
The
Old Bakehouse Tearooms and Margaret River Tea Company
in Cowaramup
have
a wonderful range of teas, offering the ideal stopover
for visitors exploring the region. "Take
a step back in time, slow down and watch the world go by
as you sample delicious home baked Devon Tea, High Tea,
sandwiches, cakes or biscuits. "Our teas are sourced
from around the world and are offered to you at
excellent prices. The range of teas available include:
Black Tea, Green Tea, Oolong Tea, Flavoured Black Tea,
Flavoured Green Tea, Fruit Infusions, Herbal Blend
Infusions and Herbal Infusions. We also offer for sale
an interesting range of teapots, china and tea
accessories. Do call in for morning or afternoon tea or
to enjoy a light lunch Open Wednesday to Sunday 10am to
4.30pm. Cnr Peake Street and Bussell Highway, Cowaramup."
CHECK AVAILABILITY AND BOOK HERE
Or drop us an EMAIL
or use our Booking Hot Line 1300 138 258
Featured Winery:
Lauren Brook Winery
Established in 1993
by Stephen and Laurie Bullied
on the banks of the Blackwood River, Lauren Brook Winery
is located on the homestead block of a lovely and
historic Bridgetown property. This small boutique winery
concentrates on producing small volumes of handcrafted
wines for sale predominantly by cellar door and mail
order.
A few high-quality restaurants have also been selected
to showcase the wines. Lauren Brook has had considerable
success in proving the potential of the new Blackwood
Valley wine region for producing excellent wines - with
the winery reaching award status at wine shows every
year its wines have been shown.
Decanter
magazine, Feb 2003, in a tasting of 86
Western Australian Cabernet Sauvignons in which Lauren
Brook was awarded Four Stars, described
their 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon
( 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. 32 months in French
Oak), as: "Attractive cedar and smoke overtones.
Inviting. Well-constructed wine. Firm tannins now which
support deep, complex fruit ensuring a good future."
This exceptional wine was released to the public in July
2003 with a suggested
best drinking from 2005 - 2011. See this months
HOT WINE deals, for
a special offer on this premium wine
Production methods are traditional with only the best
grapes from the hand-pruned vines hand-picked into small
10-kilogram crates. The crates are emptied by hand into
a small crusher and then pressed in a traditional basket
press.
The adjoining historic Windsor House has bed and
breakfast-style accommodation available. Bridgetown is
only a one-hour picturesque drive from Bunbury. Lauren
Brook in Endall Tce
BRIDGETOWN is open every weekend, most public holidays,
and by appointment. Visit
www.laurenbrook.com.au for more information,
call
97611676,
e-mail
Stephen@laurenbrook.com.au
CHECK AVAILABILITY AND BOOK HERE
Or drop us an EMAIL
or use our Booking Hot Line 1300 138 258
Where To Eat:
Lamont’s
Restaurant & Cellar Door
OPENING HOURS OVER EASTER
GOOD FRIDAY Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner-
10am until late (no cellar door)
EASTER SATURDAY Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner -
9am until late
EASTER SUNDAY Breakfast and Lunch - 9am-6pm
Music “Jazz Duo” 3pm-6pm
EASTER MONDAY Breakfast and Lunch - 10am-6pm
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - Breakfast and Lunch every day. Dinner
Friday and Saturday nights only-
Lamont’s Restaurant & Cellar door -
Gunyulgup Valley Drive Yallingup. Reservations
recommended 97552434
Clairault
"Crispy fried noodles with
caramelized pork, chicken and Asian shoots"
- is just one of the
dishes that stands out on the
spectacular new Autumn menu created by new
Executive Chef, Luke Clarke. Bookings recommended on
97556655, extension 1
"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
Until next time...
"Have fun!"
Bay Village Resort: http://www.dunsboroughbayvillageresort.com
Drop us an EMAIL
Phone: (+61) (8) 9755 3397
Fax: (+61) (8) 9755 3790
Booking Hot Line 1300 138 258
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