ACCOMMODATION, DUNSBOROUGH, MARGARET RIVER, WESTERN AUSTRALIA

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" at Resort Competition, Winners For : December 2003 - Yvonne Ho "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 Winner For : December 2003 - Mark Roberts
"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, Yvonne Ho & Mark Roberts "Click here to claim your prize" If Your name is listed above, you must claim your prize by the 15th January 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.

PRE XMAS & FEBRUARY GET-AWAY -Buy 3 nights in any of our unit types and get the next night FREE, or Buy 5 nights and stay for 7 nights - Validity:- "Offer is valid current to 21st December 2003 & available for all of February 2004 except Leeuwin Concert weekend (subject to availability & for credit card or cash only).

January School Holidays: We have availability after Jan 11th - so call Lee - Anne now on:1300 138 258

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2004 will see some major redevelopment at Bay Village Resort. This wont interfere with the January holiday festivities, however mini golf will not be available, and there will only be 1 half court tennis court. Please bring your own rackets and balls for convenience, alternatively the site office is manned after 5pm. We apologise for any inconvenience, however the changes will be worth it! More on the redevelopment in the New Year. The volleyball court, indoor pool, spa and saunas remain unaffected. The on site restaurant is also undergoing a change and this is temporarily closed until further notice.

BAY DIVE & ADVENTURES are proud to be a "gold sponsor" for this eco tourism venture.

Where else can you walk down the main street of town, ride at rain nearly 2 kms out to sea along the southern hemispheres largest timber jetty, and descend 8 metres to the sea bed below into an amazing colourful marine world of schooling fish and tropical coral? All without getting your feet wet! The culmination of 10 years of planning and fund raising will see the opening of the Busselton Jetty Underwater Observatory with a public celebration at the beach front on Saturday 13 Dec. Please note the Underwater Observatory will open to the public from 10am Sunday 14 December.

Flying Visits - Leeuwin Estate coordinates a charter flight service between Perth and the estate's private airstrip. Christmas parties, private meetings, special events and lunches are catered for. Call 9430 4099 or email: info@leeuwinestate.com

The holding of the Wine Masters Challenge 2004-6th World Wine Contest, is a legitimate tribute to Producers, Wine experts, distributors, retailers, clubs, official organisms, regulating commissions, specialized press and all that directly or indirectly are connected to wine world wide.

Despite being fairly recent, this event has already been deemed by experts in wine to be one of the best of its kind and highly demanding concerning organization, selection and voting parameters.

This contest has the support of Portuguese representatives of F.I.J.E.T. - World Federation of Travel Writers, Menu Magazine, and Wine Masters Press Club. It is a unique unparalleled event, noticed and published by professionals and journalists from the four corners of the world.

The VI Wine Masters Challenge 2004 is open without limitation to all wines coming within the scope of international standards.

The wine tasting will take place on 26th, 27th and 28th March on Estoril, Portugal.

For Regulations and registration forms, please visit us at www.winemasters.pt. email us at winemasters@netcabo.pt

Xanadu Wines The Xanadu Dragon Club has recently been established as an exclusive club for their valued customers. The aim is to offer you top quality wines from Western Australia and South Australia at great value prices, delivered direct to your door!

Benefits include:

This Chandlers Hill range is available EXCLUSIVELY to Dragon Club members, for $96 per case! Consisting of a 2002 Western Australia Riesling and a 2001 Strathbogie Ranges/McLaren Vale Shiraz, limited stocks of these wines are available NOW.
To download a copy of the latest Dragon Club brochure, please go to www.xanaduwines.com or call (08) 9322 8533.

Stellar Ridge Estate has a special while stocks last, 2001 Verdelho $80.00 per dozen.

Stellar Ridge Estate is family owned and operated by Colin & Helene Helliar who welcome visitors for Cellar Tasting of Premium Table Wines and exclusive Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Grape varieties are Unwooded Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Verdelho, Sauvignon Blanc Dessert Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and a Shiraz Port. Stellar Ridge also have a variety of Grape Jellies.

Cellar Open 7 days a week 10am-5pm, Clews Road (Off Miamup Road) next door to Howard Park.

Mail orders Tel: 08 97555 635 Fax: 08 97555 636

email: stellar@netserv.net.au Freight Free in Australia.

"FIVE STAR WINE" - Brown Hill wines are of great quality at affordable prices. If you are worried Brown Hill may be a little biased, here is what "Winestate" (the Wine Industry Bible) had to say about their wines.“…five-star ratings are signs of excellence in fruit quality and winemaking skill…”

“Brown Hill Estate Margaret River Shiraz 2001- Dense crimson. An exotic bouquet showing lovely red berry fruits intermingled with fragrant incense, cedary oak and chocolate…” Winestate March /April 2003

FREE DELIVERY AUSTRALIA WIDE -To ensure none of our Wine Lovers are discriminated against we offer Free Delivery of our wines Australia wide. Visit our site at www.brownhillestate.com.au or call Ph 08 9757 4003 Fax 08 9757 4004 or email: cellardoor@brownhillestate.com.au

Carbunup Crest Vineyard – Carbanup Crest is operated by 3 local families, with Kris Meares managing the business. Initially it operated as a grapevine rootling nursery, but has gradually converted to grape growing and wine making. There are 6 hectares of vineyard, all of which will be in production by 2003, but with plans to extend the plantings to 20 hectares in the years ahead (the property is 53 hectares in total). "The contract made wines are of excellent quality and this is certainly a producer to watch" – quotes James Halliday. To request an order form for Carbunup Crest Wines email ccrest@iinet.net.au or call 97542618

"Thar she blows!" Fortunately when we hear that cry these days in Australian waters the only equipment aimed at the whale is the camera! It is a fantastic sight to behold when a whale breathes out like this. The ‘blow’ is a mixture of air and water that can be seen from over a kilometre away as it rises in excess of 4 metres. If you are close enough you will also hear a loud roar as the air and water are forced out of the whale under great pressure. There are lots of Humpback Calves at the moment – looks like the calves are slowing the mothers down as they head back to the cool waters of the Antarctic Ocean for the summer. They are just lolling about in the calm waters of Geographe Bay and having a bit of fun. The mighty Blue Whale is still present in good numbers, indicating a steadily growing population. Our friendly Humpbacks have been active recently, entertaining our passengers with some fantastic antics -perfect for photo opportunities!

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 , From Steve, Terry & Crew

Low swell, light winds and clear sky’s are all the go at the moment and with the Christmas crowds yet to hit, it’s an excellent time for anglers to hit the water.

The West Coast beaches are fishing well of late with just after dark producing some quality tailor and the occasional mulloway or small shark. There are plenty of smaller species on offer as well with skippy, tarwhine, flathead, flounder, herring and gardies all being caught.

Boats have done quite well out wide on the West Coast with Dhuies, pinkies and queenies gracing most boats bags. In close has worked for some boats but the majority are doing better a little further from shore.

Crabs are in numbers during the past week with divers, drop netters and those walking the shore all producing the goods.

Whilst reports from Bunbury sound like there are plenty of crays further up the coast, the Cape Region is still a little light on in cray numbers. Scuba, free divers and cray potters are all reporting mediocre catches. I expect it to get better in a week or so.

Late last week local fisho “Mick”managed a 14kg Dhu on a lumo soft plastic on his first drop."Nice Fish”.

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

“Bay Dive has recently become a member of the TDI/SDI diver training agency and now offers technical diving courses as well as more options with the recreational diving. Our new instructor, Jeff is a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer, TDI Nitrox instructor and keen technical diver. Special Wreck & Nitrox package courses run over 2 days with 4 dives on the former HMAS Swan. We will still be running all our usual PADI courses from Open Water through to Dive Master with special DM internships available (limited places so be quick)

We are now members of Barter Card so please give us a call and put those spare trade dollars to good use and book a dive with us equipment hire available. Please visit our "Packages" for great value dive or dive and accommodation packages.

"Congratulations" to Mark Roberts ( December) 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 January 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.

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.

South West Adventure Tours - provide 4 wheel drive day tours for both domestic and international travellers looking for a memorable Margaret River experience. With a fresh outlook on the region, their motto is "Taking Fun Seriously" contact Matt Etchells 0n 97587654 or info@swatmr.com.au

West Australian Ballet at Leeuwin Estate. The Margaret River Arts Council will celebrate its 30th birthday by presenting the West Australian ballet's inaugural Margaret river performance under the stars at Leeuwin Estate 6.30pm Saturday 6th March 2004. presented in 'intimate seated' mode tickets are limited to 2000 for this spectacular visual event. Tickets $50 Adults; $40 "Friends of the Margaret River arts Council" and 420 youth. Contact 9430 4099 for further information. Stay with us at Bay Village Resort Event Accommodation ring 1300 138 258 or Contact

Watershed Wines -if you haven't yet visited this superb winery, then please - do yourself a favour and take time out to savour the breathtaking views and beautifully appointed restaurant and cellar door. The winery is located in the Margaret River "dress circle" just 4.8km south of the town site on the Bussell highway. Panoramic views over the magnificent dam, and expansive Watershed vineyard complement Watersheds "philosophy to create distinctive premium wines that capture the spirit and character of the Margaret river wine growing region". Since watershed released its first wines in September 2002, it has won numerous awards including gold medals for each of its red wines. Be tempted, for further information visit www.watershedwines.com.au

Clairault's new summer menu is fresh and exciting - featuring fresh oysters with nam jim, exquisite poached scallops with a Thai herb salad and our ever popular Dardanup Beef fillet. Or why not sample some of the regions finest produce and share Clairault's taste plate between friends. And for 'afters", a dessert that is the perfect way to end a great lunch - a Middle Eastern Banana Split!!

Clairaults New Wine Releases: The 2002 Estate Chardonnay and 2002 Clairault Shiraz - have just been released and these exceptional wines are available from the restaurant and cellar door. Both are receiving great reviews.