ESTATES Australia and New Zealand Property Journal

MEANDER AROUND MARGARET RIVER

Named #1 Asia Pacific destination by Lonely Planet in 2019, the spectacular Margaret River region welcomes travellers like no other in Australia.

Apleasant three-hour drive south of Perth, the Margaret River region is Western Australia’s premier holiday destination with offerings like pristine natural attractions, premium wineries and craft breweries, fine restaurants, handmade arts and crafts, unspoiled beaches, towering karri forests and friendly locals. Blessed with a mild Mediterranean maritime climate, the four seasons are gently defined in this relaxed and soulful corner of the country.

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WHALEWATCHING WITH NATURALISTE CHARTERS

The Margaret River region offers many unique experiences, the most special being whale-watching. Tours bring you out to the waters of the Southern Ocean to spot majestic Killer Whales (Jan to Apr); graceful Southern Right whales and their new-born calves (Jul and Aug); the planet’s largest animals, Blue Whales (Oct to Nov), and magnificent Humpback Whales (May to Dec). You might along the way even catch sea eagles, osprey, seals, and pods of playful dolphins in action.

Naturaliste Charters offers whalewatching tours, each led by a qualified Marine Biologist with extensive knowledge about the local marine ecology and wildlife for an informative, educational and enjoyable experience.

Majestically nestled on a ridge and framed by the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park, Yallingup is a seaside town that’s bred the world’s most avid surfers. You can watch them challenge the swells and barrels of the Indian Ocean from the gorgeous shores of Smiths Beach, Three Bears, Rabbits and Injidup. The tranquil crystalclear lagoon at Yallingup Beach is also a favourite spot for snorkelling and swimming — perfect activities for cooling down after a trek along the rugged cliffs that look out to the nearby Cape to Cape Track.

More of nature’s charms lie in store at Ngilgi Cave, where a stroll along extensive boardwalks comes with stunning views of stalactites, stalagmites and helictites. Yallingup is also where myriad artisans — inspired by lovely landscapes in its surrounds — set up galleries, studios and craft workshops. Combined with the spectacular food, wine, and craft beer, it’s no wonder Yallingup topped Australian Traveller magazine’s 100 Best Towns in Australia issue in 2019.

Coming Soon… The Ngilgi Cave visitor precinct has been earmarked for a $3.5-million revitalisation to turn it into a world-class, iconic, innovative and culturally sensitive above-ground visitor facility. It will include a contemporary experience centre with a cafe and cultural meeting spaces.

DUNSBOROUGH

The tranquil resort town of Dunsborough is sited between the stunning turquoise banks of Geographe Bay and Ngari Marine Park, making it a picturesque spot. Plonk yourself on the white sandy Dunsborough beaches that stretch out to the calm, clear blue where you can indulge in diving, snorkelling, kayaking and other water sports, or hit the beachfront cycling ways and walking paths along the bay. Dunsborough also boasts two golf courses, one of which is home to its own mob of kangaroos, the Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse, and the iconic 135km Cape to Cape Track walking trail. Town, meanwhile, throws up a bustling mix of boutiques and cafes, along with restaurants, brew houses, wine bars and pubs with live music.

Coming Soon… When the Dunsborough Foreshore Cafe is completed, visitors can look forward to new beach ablutions and showers, a bike station, improved pathways, and large picnic and deck areas.

Busselton is hailed the “events capital of Western Australia”, and at its heart is the 1.8km Busselton Jetty and waterfront precinct. From seaside cafes, kiosks, bars and restaurants, to adventure play spaces, bike paths and white sandy beaches, the waterfront is ideal for a day out with the family. That’s not all; Busselton’s main street beckons with alfresco restaurants, cafes, pubs and boutiques galore. History and culture buffs will dig attractions like Busselton Museum, Old Courthouse Art Complex, and St Mary’s Anglican Church, along with stops at caves, lighthouses, wineries, craft breweries and art galleries.

Coming Soon… The family-owned Shelter Brewing Co is slated to become the latest must-go by the beachfront. Nearby is another new landmark — a 4.5-star, 120-room hotel by the Hilton Group at a Busselton foreshore location. These will be complemented by Busselton Entertainment, Arts and Cultural Hub (BEACH), a convention, entertainment and performing arts centre poised to turn Busselton into a hub for the region’s growing creative industry.

Getting There

Located south of Perth, the Margaret River region welcomes over 1.5 million visitors annually. Along with recent runway and terminal upgrades to the Busselton Margaret River Airport, travellers can also expect a new domestic service route from Melbourne direct to the region with Jetstar. The airport has also been recognised as an alternate airport to Perth, with the potential to support flights from international gateways such as Singapore.

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View beautiful images of the Margaret River region by Christian Fletcher Gallery at https://christianfletcher.com.au

(Clockwise, from top left) Smiths Beach; Yallingup Township; Cape Naturaliste, close to Dunsborough and not far from Eagle Bay; Ngilgi Cave in Yallingup; Busselton Foreshore Jetty.

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PLEASURES OF PERTH

Back To Nature

Right in the heart of Perth is Kings Park and Botanic Garden. One of the largest inner-city parks in the world, it is a short walk or bus ride from the CBD and offers panoramic views of the city skyline and Swan River. Stroll through its 400-hectare grounds and admire more than 3,000 species of native Western Australian flora or learn more about the aboriginal culture from local tour guides. With playgrounds and wide grassy lawns, this is perfect for picnics.

Sights In The City

One of Perth’s hippest spots is Elizabeth Quay, a waterfront precinct that’s home to a host of restaurants, fun attractions and gorgeous artwork. Yagan Square celebrates aboriginal heritage with a wildflower garden and traditional design elements. Explore the city’s best sights on the free CAT bus, which offers four routes. Start with a visit to Perth Mint and ogle at the world’s largest collection of gold bars. Then, pop in at Bell Tower to ring the Swan Bells, one of the world’s largest musical instruments. A ferry ride across the Swan River, meanwhile, brings you to Perth Zoo. Curious about other wildlife residents? Get up-close and personal with koalas, wombats, kangaroos and more at Caversham Wildlife Park.

Break away from the bustle of the CBD at urban hubs like Beaufort Street in Mount Lawley, and spend the day exploring its array of boutiques and browsing through the smorgasbord of unique finds. Leederville is where to recharge with a flat white and afternoon snack at one of

its many cafes. Arts enthusiasts will be pleased with the galore of programmes at museums and performance venues at Subiaco and Northbridge. Nights are best spent in one or a few heritage-style pubs in Victoria Park or at the world-famous Crown Perth.

One Fine Day

You don’t have to leave the country just to get away from everything. Just an hour’s drive from Perth’s CBD or a short ride by boat from the coast, Rottnest Island is the best place to stalk a quokka for that selfie, while Swan Valley and Perth Hills offer winery tours. Past meets present in Fremantle; don’t leave without visiting World Heritage-listed Fremantle Prison and the lively Fremantle Market. At Mandurah, one of Australia’s oldest fishing towns, hop on for a cruise along the canals to meet more than 120 Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins.

That’s not all; with 19 metropolitan beaches along its coast, such as City Beach, Scarborough Beach, Brighton Beach and Cottesloe Beach, Perth offers plentiful options for swimming, surfing, peoplewatching and sunset-viewing.

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myriad experiences that range from gorgeous nature parks and adorable wildlife creatures to the world’s largest collection of gold bars.

Julie Fairclough

Realmark Dunsborough

+61.8.9750.5598 (office) / +61.407.174.258 (mobile)

jfairclough@realmark.com.au https://dunsborough.realmark.com.au

Julie has been helping people successfully buy and sell property in the South West region of Western Australia for the last 15 years. Specialising in areas like Dunsborough, Yallingup and Eagle Bay, her love for the region runs deep. “The South West is blessed with a stunning natural beauty… I feel privileged to live here,” she says. With a goal of helping you achieve the results you desire, Julie carefully tailors an approach based on your property ambitions by listening closely to your wants and needs, then drawing on her in-depth knowledge of the unique South West market. As many buyers and sellers are unable to carry out property transactions in person, Julie streamlines complex transactions by overseeing the entire process on your behalf while working to achieve the best possible result for you.

A multi-award winning sales specialist with over 25 years’ experience, Peter is consistently ranked among the industry’s highest performers. He is always happy to conjunct with all Singaporean real estate agents and is here to ensure you and your clients buy, sell or lease in Western Australia to the best advantage. Whether you are looking for a luxury residential home, waterfront home, luxury apartment, lifestyle property, horse stud, vineyard, country estate, orchard, dairy, beef or cattle farm, or commercial property in Western Australia, Peter is available 24/7 to meet your requirements. He can provide buyers agency services as well.

Paul Duffy

Century 21 Advance Realty +61.8.9721.7733 (office) / +61.400.676.791 (mobile) paul@c21advance.com.au https://bunbury.century21.com.au

Paul is a leading real estate agent in Western Australia’s South West region with over 20 years of experience. He gets outstanding results for his sellers and is the exclusive agent for pushing through some of the newest major developments in the South West. Passionate about sales and property management, he is also a strong auctioneer and has done many charity auctions to assist the local community. He looks forward to working with Singapore real estate agents and private buyers.

NEW ZEALAND

Agent REAA 2008)

+64.9.431.5415 (B) / +64.21.560.008 (mobile)

christine.thomas@bayleys.co.nz

Christine has worked in real estate in New Zealand since 1998, offering more than 22 years of experience selling a wide spectrum of real estate throughout the country. She looks forward to working and conjuncting with real estate agents and private buyers in Singapore. Whether you’re looking for a luxury residential home, waterfront or beachside property, lifestyle property, equestrian estate, lodge, bed & breakfast, orchard, vineyard and winery, commercial property or more, don’t hesitate to contact Christine — she will be more than happy to offer assistance to fulfil your real estate needs.

A resident of Taupo for 43 years, Bill enjoys and appreciates the great outdoors in Taupo and the region, taking every opportunity to tramp, cycle the tracks and trails, and kayak in the region’s lakes and rivers. While the real estate industry has changed over the 14 years Bill has spent as a sales consultant, he still finds joy on the job assisting both vendors and purchasers to achieve their real estate needs and negotiating a fair sale. If you’re interested in farming or rural properties, luxury homes, equestrian and country estates, magnificent lodges, commercial real estate and more, contact Bill to make fair arrangements that suit all parties.

Graham Richards Harcourts Team Taranaki Limited +64.6.759.9160 (P) / +64.27.444.5102 (mobile) grichards@taranakiharcourts.co.nz www.taranakiharcourts.co.nz

Dominated by Mount Taranaki, an almost-perfect volcanic cone from which the region takes its name, Taranaki is noted for dairying and its petrochemical and engineering industries. An expert in the region, Graham has been in the real estate industry since 1999 and is the coowner and General Manager of Harcourts Team Taranaki. Harcourts Team Taranaki operates three full-service real estate offices in North Taranaki (North Island, New Zealand), and has a large team of residential, rural and commercial salespeople who look forward to working with international agents to satisfy the needs of their clients in Taranaki.

William Porteous Properties International

www.porteous.com.au

Christine Thomas Bayleys Mangawhai, Mackys Real Estate Ltd

Bill Drysdale Lakeland Realty Ltd +64.274.737.474 bdrysdale@lakelandrealty.co.nz

Century 21 Advance Realty Bunbury is Western Australia’s largest Award-Winning Regional Office.

As privileged residents in Aspire Apartments you will enjoy a high standard of luxury living. Your apartment is a sophisticated sanctuary of generous proportions and elegant designs, overlooking Koombana Bay with the most amazing beautiful ocean views and settings on offer and right on your doorstep. A once in a lifetime opportunity to own a Penthouse with true north facing views of the Sea and premium City living right on the beach and in a location no one can match.

Each Penthouse consists of four bedrooms and five bathrooms and 500m2 plus in luxury living space. Your True Home away from Home.

As a privileged resident, you will enjoy the very best facilities and amenities on offer with one of the last and most desirable prestigious development locations.

Approx*: SGD$7,400,000 or USD$5,300,000

Approx*: SGD$7,108,000 or USD$5,165,000

Bunbury, Western Australia

Your apartment will boast stunning Ocean views, along with easy access to all of the city’s best leisure and lifestyle attractions making it the ideal venue for city living. Step outside and you will be only a short stroll away from the very best Bunbury has to offer, including premium Restaurants, Cinemas, Café’s and Shopping complexes or you can simply entertain from your very own roof top terrace, the choice is yours.

If you are not entertaining simply relax on the roof top in your very own spa, take in the sunsets and watch the dolphins play Bunbury is an exciting upcoming city, the second largest in Western Australia. With the new International Airport opening soon just 40 minutes’ drive away with direct flights to Melbourne and soon to China, Hong Kong, Singapore and South East Asia. We are on the door step of Margaret River wine region that is one of the pinnacles of tourism in Western Australia, why would you choose to live anywhere else.

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