Archive for March, 2009

Spa at Lake Crackenback - Australia’s Snowy Mountains.

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009

NicolaGuests of Novotel Lake Crackenback Resort will now be given the royal treatment with the opening of The Spa at Lake Crackenback.Surrounded by the beauty of the alpine wilderness, the Spa at Lake Crackenback draws on nature as its inspiration for treatments with only pure and natural ingredients that restore and balance body, mind and spirit. Adjacent to the existing pool and gym facilities, it features five treatment rooms, each with contemporary furnishings, organic cotton sheets and soft bamboo robes. The spa’s full-length windows capture the ambience of the mountains, taking advantage of the stunning surrounds.The Spa uses only 100% organic products, including the Australian brand Kuush which is not tested on animals and is preservative free. All products are packaged in plastic-free containers to maintain purity so the spa’s therapists can provide the best and safest treatment possible and avoid harm to the pristine environment surrounding.

The spa’s signature treatment is the indulgent 24 Carat Gold Facial, utilising the most powerful anti-ageing component known to man, which was said to have been used by Cleopatra and has more recently been enjoyed by the likes of Madonna and Mariah Carey. Priced at $280, the 75-minute Royal 24 Carat Gold Treatment will leave your skin smooth, supple and superbly moisturised.

According to spa manager Nicola Johnson, the 24 Carat Gold Facial is the ultimate in luxury and beauty. “It’s exciting to have the Kuush pure 24 Carat Gold Facial for its natural healing and anti-ageing properties. Our gold facial is pure luxury offering a superior result for our clients.” Nicola brings a world of experience to Crackenback. She was manager for the spa at the famous Rimrock Resort, Banff, Canada and opened up the Spa at Robertson in Perth.

The gold facial is one of a myriad of decadent treatments available including a blissful soak in the luxurious infinity bath, relaxing hot stone massage and clay body wraps plus a selection of tailored and customised spa packages to suit even the most inexperienced spa novice.

To make a booking for the Spa at Lake Crackenback contact us at any time.

Sydney Weekend Cruise

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009

Discover the secrets of Sydney and it’s harbour on a spectacular 2 night weekend escape cruise with million dollars views .MV Captain Cook’s Explorer takes you off the beaten track to places only the locals know and up close to some of the most beautiful and famous aspects of Sydney Harbour. Regular shore visits include street markets, beautiful gardens and beachside Watsons Bay. The views are worth the journey alone - a breathtaking sunset over the sails of the Sydney Opera House to a sparkling dawn on the cliffs of the north shore. Evenings on board are a blend of top class food and wine, spectacular harbour sights, getting to know new friends and enjoying great entertainment .

Friday - Our friendly crew welcomes you at the  King Street Wharf at
Darling Harbour.

As the city lights begin to shine we depart for our dinner cruise. Tonight we anchor in Farm Cove by the shores of the Botanic Gardens, close to the sails of the Sydney Opera House. Saturday - Active types can board our tender for a quick trip to Man o’ War Steps beside the Opera House and a cool morning stroll through the Botanic Gardens. Once back on board, healthy appetites tuck-in to a hot buffet breakfast before we head for the upper reaches of the Parramatta and Lane

Cove

Rivers. See foreshores and bay sides packed with historic sites, trophy homes and prestige residential developments while your on-board commentator shares stories galore from the past and present.
 The afternoon brings us back to town for an on-shore exploration of

Sydney’s historic Rocks district. Among immaculately preserved colonial architecture, you will find fabulous market and retail shopping, corner pubs, top art galleries and plenty of busking talent. Then we set sail across the harbour and anchor off the northern foreshore for the Captain’s Dinner and an evening of live music and dancing.

Sunday - The early morning crew is out again, this time for a walk through the bush and the old artillery emplacements on Bradley’s Head. The hike is well worth it for the glorious harbour views from the headland. The mid-morning’s cruise takes us into the territory of

Sydney’s rich and famous – the eastern suburbs. Your commentator lays out their history and relates intriguing anecdotes as we sail past huge homes and glamorous yachts bobbing at closely-packed moorings. At beachside Watson’s Bay we head ashore to explore the charming old fishing village and historic naval establishments which make up this exclusive suburb. You can take a guided walk to The Gap, an optional sea kayak tour around the picturesque bays, or relax in the waterside pub. Once again on board, lunch is served al fresco on the top deck and we cruise back to

Darling

Harbour.
 Every cruise includes two nights cabin accommodation, all meals, use of all onboard facilities, 24 hour self service coffee bar, welcome fruit cocktail, guided foreshore walks, nightly entertainment and Australian GST at 10%. Price: AUD 590.00 per person in a twin outside cabin. If you prefer a double bed there is a 50 dollars surcharge  Prices exclude drinks, personal purchases, onboard charges and / or fuel surcharges.