Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2018 - October 2018 i Australian Traveller

Sarah Cole-Bowen of New Normal Bar & Kitchen in Subiaco, Perth, has taken a pair of vodkas from James Young and his Old Young’s distillery up the road in Henley Brook and spliced them to delicious ends. “As there is no espresso in this cocktail, the coffee vodka provides the big coffee kick, while the smoked vodka leaves a lingering smooth and silky finish,” she says. “The two are a perfect combination.” We made it ourselves for the shot below and we wholeheartedly agree! THE RECIPE SPILT MILK 30 ml x Old Young’s Coffee Vodka 20…

PEPPERS SILO HOTEL A collection of 1960 s grain silos on the banks of Launceston’s Tamar River have been reborn as Peppers Silo Hotel. Derelict for decades, there are now 108 guest rooms including 52 inside the original silos. The hotel has also worked closely with Guide Dogs Tasmania to employ a Canine Ambassador, Archie. The black Lab lives at the hotel and helps concierge staff greet guests and deliver the morning newspapers. peppers.com.au/silo The Collectionist Personalisation is the buzzword in travel right now, and there’s nothing more personal than picking your own room at a boutique hotel.The Collective, located in the inner-city Sydney suburb of Camperdown, doesn’t allocate rooms upon booking but allows guests…

Situated at the secluded northernmost tip of Hamilton Island, surrounded by the unsurpassed beauty of the Great Barrier Reef, qualia is a unique expression of world-class luxury. Immerse yourself in a relaxed atmosphere, where everything has been meticulously considered to relax the mind and completely spoil the senses. With breathtaking views and mesmerising calmness, time seems to stretch forever. INCLUDES: • Three nights’ accommodation in a Windward Pavilion • Return business class airfares for two adults from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane • A one-hour massage treatment for two adults at Spa qualia • Dining and drinks to the value of $500 TOTAL PRIZE VALUED AT $10,000 * Mail the attached survey form or Go online to australiantraveller.com/peopleschoice2018 Terms and conditions: travel dates are subject to availability and blackout dates apply,…

ABODE MURRUMBATEMAN 57 Rose Street, Murrumbateman NSW; abodehotels.com.au Score: We rated: The stylish design, from the furniture used throughout to the lovely communal kitchen to the bikes, the welcoming staff and the generous breakfast delivered to your door. We’d change: The one thing we would change we can’t; the outlook over a commercial estate and car park across the road is not ideal given the beauty of the surrounding countryside. Notes: We paid $159 for a Terrace Room including breakfast.…

MESSER Shop 1, 166 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy,Vic; messerfitzroy.com Verdict: Stylish inner-north eatery, ideal for lunch or intimate dinner dates in the heart of Melbourne’s design-savvy district – stay for a tipple and a bite, or for the full three courses. Score: We rated: The creativity of the menu, which is compelling without being over-embellished, the wine list and the warm, genuine service – don’t be hesitant to start a conversation! We’d change: Dependent on rain or shine, the window tables can be either a tad too cool or too warm; some insulation and temperature regulation would be a superb addition. Notes: Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch, dinner and drinks. Bookings recommended.…

WHEN I WAS A KID, my parents used to enjoy nothing more than hustling me and my sisters into the Volvo and setting course to some obscure garden show or centre. The days would be spent traipsing around, invariably under a punishing sun, while Dad enthused over plants to the soundtrack of, ‘I’m bored, when can we gooow-ah?’ Natives were a particular favourite of my father’s, and to this day, the sight of a grevillea can make me feel irritable. Back then there wasn’t much to keep a kid entertained, horticulturally speaking. If a chicken made an ambivalent appearance, that was a highlight. It always felt like punishment, especially as Mum dressed her three daughters in matching pastel tracksuits embroidered with native animals on what can only have been some…

Getting there Grafton is just off the Pacific Highway an hour’s drive north of Coffs Harbour. Rex operates daily flights between Sydney and Grafton Airport. Grafton is also serviced by NSWTrainLink and bus companies. Staying there ANNIE’S BED & BREAKFAST Experience country hospitality at its best with a stay in your own private suite at this 1904 heritage-listed cottage in Grafton. anniesbnbgrafton.com THE GREY HOUSE Relax in this 130-year-old worker’s cottage that has been stylishly restored with mid-century and contemporary furniture, right in Grafton’s heritage precinct. thegreyhouse.com.au BELVOIR B&B COTTAGES Choose from charming Ivy Cottage or Dairy Cottage, located on a picturesque rural property at Clarenza just five minutes outside of Grafton. belvoircottages.com.au CLARENCE RIVER BED & BREAKFAST Stay at one of the valley’s finest country retreats with private balconies…

Getting there JESTERS FLAT is a three-hour drive from Perth, 18 kilometres outside of Margaret River.All major airlines fly direct to Perth from most capital cities. Playing there THE MARGARET RIVER RIDE is suitable for all riding abilities, from beginners to those returning to the saddle, offering instruction and assistance to gain confidence in a safe and fun environment. I began the week barely proficient at trotting and ended it cantering along beaches and riding through the bush, jumping trees and dodging kangaroos. Staying there GLOBETROTTING has Margaret River Rides departing in September and November 2018, and February, March, April, September and November 2019. The five-day, four-night ride costs $2950 per person including all meals, accommodation and riding. globetrotting.com.au…

STAY AT EL QUESTRO HOMESTEAD When it comes to Kimberley experiences, they don’t come much more compelling than a stay at El Questro. The nine-suite Homestead is impossibly impressive, balancing as it does on the edge of a sheer rockface, with a staggering 283,000 hectare-plus station stretching out around it. You can explore large swathes of this big-sky country by foot, 4 WD, horseback or helicopter, with myriad excursions and adventures on offer. And at the end of the day, you’ll return to the comforts of your five-star lodgings, enjoying generous gourmet dinners and great wines under an endless canopy of stars like pin pricks in the inky black night sky. elquestro.com.au EXPLORE THE TORRES STRAIT ISLANDS Comprising 274…

TAKE A PRIVATE JET TOUR Seeing the country by private jet is the ultimate indulgence, flouting check-in desks and boarding queues in favour of exclusive access. Captain’s Choice offers private jet journeys that take in some of the country’s most evocative landscapes, from the Top End to Tasmania, with jaw-dropping experiences along the way. captainschoice.com.au BOOK THE BEST ROOM IN THE COUNTRY Hotel rooms don’t come much more plush than the Chairman’s Villa, sitting atop Crown Towers Perth. Bigger than most family homes, the list of inclusions is awe-inspiring: four bedrooms, a dining room with a fully equipped bar, a two-storey living room, an entertainment room with a grand piano and pool table, a personal study, and a butler’s kitchen. All this will cost you (way) upwards…

Getting there Qantas flies to Launceston from most state capitals. Guests are picked up from the airport or a designated hotel and taken to the Aboriginal Elders Council of Tasmania, the meeting place for the walk. Playing there The wukalina walk operates at various dates from November through to April. The four-day hike is all-inclusive with two nights staying at krakani lumi camp and one night in the lighthouse keeper’s cottage at Eddystone Point. All meals, snacks and wines showcase Tasmanian produce. Guests may borrow a 40-litre (tried and tested) backpack, gaiters, Gore-tex jacket and water bottle. Extra luggage can be left at the departure point in Launceston. Based on twin share, the cost per person is $2495. wukalinawalk.com.au…

IN THE RUGGEDLY spectacular northern Flinders Ranges, 600 kilometres north of Adelaide, sits a 610-square-kilometre multi award-winning wilderness sanctuary. Arkaroola is entirely family operated and contains some of Australia’s most spectacular mountain views, offering Advanced Ecotourism-accredited guided tours to help explore its craggy mountains, towering granite peaks, magnificent gorges and mysterious waterholes. More than 160 species of birds, as well as the shy and endangered yellow-footed rock wallaby, call Arkaroola home, making it a major draw for bushwalkers, bird watchers, botanists, geologists, enthusiastic four-wheel drivers and outdoorsmen of all kinds. The impressive 4WD Ridgetop Tour is world famous, journeying as it does to the depths of ancient seabeds and across razorback ridges and peaks of the Flinders Ranges’ most dramatic mountains. If weather and track conditions allow, morning tea is…

WHERE DID THE INSPIRATION FOR REUSABLE CERAMIC CUPS COME FROM? My partner and I both work in the hospitality industry and had an insight into how many single-use coffee cups were used in a day. We were appalled as to how many are wasted and turned into landfill; over one billion disposable coffee cups are used every year in Australia alone. That is when The Ceramic Mill was conceived. We wanted to create a handmade reusable ceramic cup that was not only practical and visually appealing, but something that could make a positive impact on the planet. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN MAKING CERAMICS? We’ve only been doing pottery for roughly two years. We’re still fairly new at this, there is still so much to learn! WHAT FEEDBACK HAVE YOU…

A classical repertoire Merivale’s reinvented space at the end of Manly Wharf, QUEEN CHOW (dish pictured), is up and running, serving up a menu of dim sum and Cantonese classics, including dishes that embrace the nostalgia of the local Chinese restaurant that every Aussie town had/has: honey king prawns, Mongolian lamb, sang choi bao and, of course, deep fried ice-cream. merivale.com Life lessons Above and beyond the cookbooks, the TV shows, the ready-made meals and so on, Jamie Oliver’s most lasting legacy might just be convincing people that it’s not hard to eat well.The education continues with the opening of JAMIE’S MINISTRY OF FOOD AUSTRALIA at Melbourne’s Prahan Market. Led by chef Tobie Puttock, the relaxed classes show budding gourmands how to make healthy, flavoursome dishes using easy to follow…

Brisbane boom With the paint still drying on W Brisbane, the Queensland capital’s hotel explosion continues unabated with the opening of EMPORIUM HOTEL on South Bank. The luxury property offers 143 rooms over 21 levels and boasts a rooftop infinity pool, six restaurants and bars, including the perfect Friday night drinks spot, TheTerrace up on the roof. emporiumhotels.com.au Hotel hip Brisbane also sees the arrival of THE CALILE (pictured), a haven of cool that boasts funky interiors and inclusions like a pool, restaurant and bar, a library and day spa. It also makes the most of its Fortitude Valley surrounds, ground zero of hip in the Queensland capital. thecalilehotel.com Alpine aspect Opening its doors in the NSW city of Albury is MANTRA ALBURY. Spread over eight storeys, it features 146…

EAT, DRINK, RELAX. REPEAT. This seems to be the mantra on Kangaroo Island and one that feels wholly appropriate, as I embark on a three-day food and wine tour with Kangaroo Island Odysseys. KI (as the locals affectionately call it) is Australia’s third largest island after Tasmania and Melville Island, and lies 16 kilometres off the coast of South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula. It’s home to 450 kilometres of rugged coastline, and a diverse range of wildlife including sea lions, koalas, pelicans and, of course, its namesake – the kangaroo. (You might expect to be greeted by the island’s mascot at every turn, but instead you’ll need to keep a sharp eye out for them dozing under trees off unsealed roads.) While the island’s natural beauty is a big drawcard, its…

IN THE SPACE OF five months, one pocket of Surry Hills received a major boost in the heritage building-turned-cultural destination stakes. In October last year, the much-anticipated restaurant Chin Chin opened in the iconic Griffiths Teas building on Commonwealth Street and in March, Paramount House Hotel was launched across the road, in the former headquarters of Paramount Pictures and its adjoining film storage warehouse. The new boutique digs joined the existing complex of the Golden Age Cinema and Bar, Paramount Coffee Project and co-working studio The Office Space. Rooftop workout/hangout spot Paramount Recreation Club later completed the picture. It’s pitched as a neighbourhood hotel, and executed as a one-stop lifestyle destination for a particular kind of design-minded, indie magazine-reading, coffee bean-conscious clientele. This is evident from the moment I arrive…

BISTRO BLACKWOOD 285 Rundle Street, Adelaide, SA; bistroblackwood.com.au Verdict: A decent, if expensive bistro inserting native ingredients into European dishes. It’s overshadowed by Orana upstairs and suffers from the high expectations it creates. Score: We rated: The artisanal bread with house-churned butter was so crunchy, fluffy, salty-good, I’d have eaten it for the entire meal. We’d change: The seats along the front window obscure all views of floor and kitchen – avoid. Notes: The bill for two people came to $148.…

A WINE REGION THAT offers great food and a leisurely change of pace. Perfect for an easy weekend getaway, you might think. True this may be, but there’s actually much more to Mudgee than many of us realise. With all the different elements that make up the area, there’s a good reason to consider making that quick weekend getaway just a little bit longer. A natural beauty... The landscape of the Mudgee region is secretly spectacular, in a most calm, understated way. In order to really see its beauty and appreciate the exclusive, one-of-a-kind gems that it has tucked away, take a helicopter ride towards Rylstone. From that upper vantage point, there’s an otherworldliness to Mudgee’s sparse fields, where things seem to exist for the sole purpose of your wonder…

Getting there Mayfield Garden is in Oberon, a two-hour and 40-minute drive from Sydney. Or an easy 40 minutes from Bathurst. mayfieldgarden.com.au Staying there Glamping in the Garden (21 September to 22 November) offers the chance to camp in luxury on the Mayfield grounds.Visit simplepleasurescamping.co for more details.Alternatively, make it a day trip from Katoomba or Bathurst, or stay at Hartley HistoricVillage, just an hour’s drive away. Playing there Mayfield Garden is host to plenty of events throughout the year, including the Spring Festival (13–28 October) and the National Cool Climate Wine Show (13 October). Eating there: Of course, you should enjoy a long lunch at the on-site cafe, but if you’ll be hanging around for a few nights, it would be remiss of you not to make a booking…

GOING BAREBACK IN MARGARET RIVER The best way to explore what’s fast becoming the food capital of Australia, WA’s Margaret River region, isn’t by hire car, 4WD or bus. As we’ve discovered (and as you will over the page) horseback is now la mode du jour , enabling you to take in the region’s best wineries and beautiful countryside from a steed and go wading bareback into the Indian Ocean from white-sand beaches. globetrotting.com.au DOWNHILL IN AUSTRALIA Yes there are more kilometres of piste to be had in the Land Of The Long White Cloud and the Land Of The Rising Sun, but a Land Down Under demands to be skied or boarded before you hit 30 . There’s…

FLY OVER LAKE EYRE Officially known as Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre, no matter how you address it, this usually dry lake bed (it fills roughly every eight years but has only been at capacity three times in the past 150 years) is vast, its catchment area covering three states. Given its mind-boggling expanse, one of the best ways to see and fully appreciate it is from above. Direct small plane flights over the shimmering white landscape can be taken from the tiny South Australian town of William Creek ( wrightsair.com.au ) , while others take in the lake as well as the likes of Wilpena Pound and Brachina Gorge ( wilpenapound.rezdy.com ) . GO BARE…

The laid-back afternoon – too hot for any real rowdiness despite the weekend’s wild reputation – passes in a pleasant blur of beer, bets, sun, shade and a regular flurry of horses flashing by on the moonscape track . MOST PEOPLE WHO VISIT Birdsville have come a long way. But visitors are not made to feel like strangers; Birdsville is very inclusive. In fact, they are included on the town limits sign: ‘Welcome to Birdsville, population 115 (plus or minus 7000)’. The sign’s upper figure refers to the first weekend in September, when the far-flung flyspeck in Queensland’s south-western desert blooms into frenzied life. The Birdsville Races is Australia’s most celebrated outback race carnival, and everyone in town is here to celebrate – not just racing, but also the very…

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When to visit Uluru is beautiful year round, but most people choose to travel between April and October, when the days are vibrant and warm and the nights are crisp. Travel between September and November to experience the abundance of outback flora and wildflowers, or between December and March for beautiful balmy nights and sun-laden days. When to book It pays to book your accommodation as well as your tours well in advance, particularly if you’re planning to travel between the peak months in April to October, or during any of the school holidays.Ayers Rock Resort has many different accommodation styles at all different levels and budgets. If you want to access the best offers and choice of accommodation, it is recommended you book at least four to five months…

NAME: MAMA MULAN LOCATION: CHATSWOOD, NSW DESIGN FIRM: DS17 DESIGN INSPIRATION for the stylish new Chinese eatery Mama Mulan was informed not by a cutting-edge concept of what’s hot now, but rather by a Disney film. Mulan, the 1998 animated classic, was the conceptual rather than the literal starting point for a space that pays homage to classic Chinese influences in a resolutely contemporary style. Mama Mulan (mulan means lily magnolia in Mandarin) melds beauty and warmth (the mama part of the name) to create an environment where owner Kim Jin could recreate the homeliness of his native northern Chinese province, and present diners with a new take on honest, flavoursome Asian cuisine. Paul Papadopolous of DS17 has installed a palette of blue, green and cream that complements the tactile…

FORMER CHEF, now distiller, Rachel Reed is one half of the duo behind Reed & Co. Distillery, located in the Victorian town of Bright. The makers of Remedy Gin, traditionally made using botanicals, it’s also home to a bar with a dinner menu inspired by this intrinsically Aussie spirit. Here, Rachel shares her secrets on how to have the perfect day in Bright. THE NITTY GRITTY: WHERE EXACTLY: Three-and-a-half hours’ drive north-east of Melbourne. POPULATION: 2406 (2016 records). WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT: Set on the Ovens River in Victoria’s High Country, the alpine town of Bright is all about outdoor pursuits and scenic beauty. Down its quiet country roads you’ll also discover cellar doors producing cool climate wines and farm gates touting the freshest of local produce. Rachel’s hit list…

A FINE FILLY It’s off the beaten track and atypical to a region best known for its beaches and casual coastal towns, but that’s the beauty of the Central Coast’s latest dining destination, Saddles. Set on an 11-hectare property in Mount White, a quiet rural hinterland suburb, Saddles is becoming a culinary destination for ‘Coasties’ and Sydneysiders alike. While the restaurant was inspired by a painting of an Australian homestead, and the menu by our national love for a good and simple sausage roll and pie, a humble bakehouse this is not. The elegant space includes an oversized fireplace built from local sandstone, an ornate pianola, and a beautiful luxe bathroom, while the menu harnesses the best seasonal produce. We chat to front of house Hayley Cansdell – part-owner with…

THE HUGELY SUCCESSFUL MARGARET RIVER GOURMET ESCAPE RETURNS TO WESTERN AUSTRALIA’S FOODIE HEARTLAND FROM 16-18 NOVEMBER, WITH A CAVALCADE OF BIG-NAME CHEFS AND FABULOUS EVENTS TO SATIATE EVEN THE MOST RAMPANT APPETITE. THE SEVENTH FESTIVAL WILL SEE THE RETURN OF NIGELLA LAWSON AS PART OF THE ICONIC GOURMET BEACH BBQ AND FOR NIGELLA’S TEA PARTY AT HOWARD PARK WINERY; SHE’LL RUB SHOULDERS WITH THE LIKES OF RICK AND JACK STEIN, GUY GROSSI, TETSUYA WAKUDA AND SKYE GYNGELL AT OVER 45 EVENTS IN MORE THAN 25 BREATHTAKING LOCATIONS. GOURMETESCAPE.COM.AU…

Getting there Qantas flies direct from Sydney and Melbourne. Or catch a SeaLink ferry from Adelaide or Melbourne. sealink.com.au Staying there LIFETIME PRIVATE RETREATS consists of five luxury holiday homes situated on the North Coast of Kangaroo Island overlooking Snellings Beach. life-time.com.au Eating there Hannaford and Sachs’ GOURMET ISLAND DINING experiences, the Enchanted Fig Tree, Shearing Shed and BeachTaverna, run for different seasons throughout the year.Advance bookings recommended. hannafordandsachs.com.au THE ISLANDER ESTATEVINEYARD French winemaker Jacques Lurton established this award-winning winery in 2000 after visiting KI on his honeymoon.The Estate Vineyard’sTasting Room is open six days a week. iev.com.au KI SPIRITS is an award-winning distiller of gin, vodka and liqueurs made from native ingredients.Visit the eclectic cellar door at Cygnet River. distillery.kispirits.com.au Getting around Take your car on the ferry from…

PARAMOUNT HOUSE HOTEL 80 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills, NSW; paramounthousehotel.com Verdict: A beautiful heritage building stylishly and individualistically restored that gets right to the heart of Sydney’s cultural life. Score: We rated: The design details, like the raw brass fixtures on the elegant standalone basin. We’d change: The hotel’s accoutrements – bespoke blankets and mugs, etc. – are lovely; and the fact that you can purchase many of them as a souvenir from the retail section at reception is a nice touch, however I can’t help but feel I am being a little ‘sold to’. Perhaps credit for guests at the cinema or cafe would counter this, and feel like a gesture for ‘locals’. Notes: I paid $360 for one night in a Sunny room.…

THE EVENING THAT I ARRIVE at Messer, Melbourne’s latest Euro-inspired eatery from the team behind Copper Pot Seddon, it’s an effort to open the restaurant’s door against a howling gale. Shedding a woollen coat that’s warmly received by a waiter who immediately leaves me feeling revived, I’m reminded of why venturing out into the elements is worth the gamble. Even in the age of Uber Eats, I’m game to bet a brisk winter’s amble on a bite to eat. The latest addition to Fitzroy’s ever-changing thoroughfare of bars, eateries and boutiques, Messer takes its name from the German word for ‘knife’. Having bolstered Melbourne’s pan-European scene with his first establishment, here, head chef Ashley Davis gives a nod to nose-to-tail dining and traditional techniques. But where starched tablecloths and impenetrable…

Getting there From Sydney, Mudgee is a 3.5-hour drive along the Great Western Highway. Alternatively, a flight via FlyPelican will get you there in 50 minutes. Staying there PEPPERTREE HILL Featuring artwork by WarBëhr, this luxury accommodation has 10 thoughtfully designed cottages and one homestead. peppertreehill.com.au Eating there PIPECLAY PUMPHOUSE Treat yourself here after exploring Robert SteinVineyard & Winery, where this fine dining restaurant is based. pipeclaypumphouse.com.au THE ZIN HOUSE Situated next to Lowe Wines, this award-winning farmhouse restaurant prides itself on giving diners all the time they like, meaning you can explore its grounds and enjoy the views at your leisure. zinhouse.com.au Playing there MUDGEE HELICOPTERS See the region’s stunning natural beauty from above with a sightseeing, winery or country pub tour. mudgeehelicopters.com.au RYLSTONE Just a 45-minute drive (or…

1. PICNIC UNDER THE JACARANDAS – Stroll, drive or cycle around Grafton’s jacarandas before stopping at See Park to picnic under the blossoms. Local business Now We Picnic can set up a styled picnic or deliver a hamper to your door. 2. JACARANDA BUS TOUR –Take in the sights with a tour of the tree-lined avenues and heritage precinct and a stop at See Park to photograph the jacarandas. Guided by a local gardening guru, this two-hour tour includes light refreshments and runs twice daily between 29 October to 3 November. 3. FEAST FOOD FESTIVAL –Temp the tastebuds on Saturday 3 November with a variety of food stalls, craft beer, fine wine and live music by the Clarence River. 4. HOT AIR BALLOONING –Take in a bird’s eye view of…

As we walk , crabs make a run for the safety of their burrows in the white sand; it’s hard to imagine this place as a teeming rainforest 10,000 years hence. MY PHONE BUZZES with a notification. It’s surprising that a squirt of data has managed to find its way to my device on a remote sand cay in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, but nonetheless I take a look to see who’s decided to pester me all the way out here. Ignoring disapproving looks from fellow guests, I see that Google is asking me to rate the Great Barrier Reef out of five like it’s my local pizzeria. And therein lies the problem. All too often the Reef is approached as a commodity, a thing to be conserved…

Getting there There are regular flights from Australian capital cities to Alice Springs, where you’ll be met by World Expeditions staff to transport you to camp. The company offers guided Larapinta treks of various lengths from April through September, avoiding the NT’s hotter months. All meals, ground transportation, tented accommodation and swags are included. worldexpeditions.com Trekking there World Expeditions operates guided treks between the three semi-permanent eco-campsites, taking in highlights of the Larapinta over three to seven days. My experience was more tailored than most, due to the fact there were only 12 hikers as part of a fundraising walk through World Expeditions’ charitable arm, the Huma Charity Challenge. We were raising money for the Luke Batty Foundation, established by Rosie Batty to increase awareness of family violence. humacharitychallenge.com Preparing…

The designers of krakani lumi lodge, Poppy Taylor and Mat Hinds of Taylor + Hinds Architects, brought home top honours at the international Asia-Pacific region 2018 INDE. Awards (indeawards.com), held in Singapore on 22 June. Their design scooped the grand prize of the evening,The Building, which recognises projects that ‘advance architecture and its capacity to respond to place-specific, cultural needs’. Other Australian candidates in this category included Jackalope and Pt. Leo Estate on the Mornington Peninsula and Sydney’s Paramount House Hotel (see p42 for review).…