Privileges Enews

August 2009


Exciting new participating businesses

Special offer from Rydges Capital Hill

25% off dolphin-watching tours

50% Dining Deal

VIP entry at Bangkok and Phuket airports

News and amendments

Special 2 for 1 offer from The Lobby restaurant

Exciting new participating businesses

The Black & White Gift Shop


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Address: Southlands Centre, Mawson Place, Mawson ACT
Website: www.blackandwhitegifts.com.au
Open: Monday - 10.00am to 4.00 pm
Tuesday to Friday - 10.00am to 6.00pm
Saturday - 10.00am to 3.00pm
Sundays - 10.00am to 2.00pm

The Black & White Gift Shop in Mawson ACT is the perfect location for innovative gift ideas for any occasion, with a unique collection in black and white that will surprise and delight. Their website also offers full online shopping, with delivery charges at only $10 Australia wide. Learn more...

Why not host a shop party? Bring between 10 and 20 people and we’ll give you the royal treatment, including champagne, nibbles and special discounts off everything in the store! Browse after hours at your leisure with friends and family in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Book in by calling Annette on 0412 101 543.

PRIVILEGE: Receive 20% off all items in the store. This offer excludes sale items.

Baan Latsamy Thai Restaurant


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Address: Shop 9 Manuka Centre, Flinders Way, Manuka
Call: 02 6295 0426
Website: www.baanlatsamy.com.au/
Open: Lunch and dinner, 7 days a week

This restaurant has developed a strong following in the short time it has been open. The owners are passionate about Thai food and providing great service to Canberra residents and visitors alike. The atmosphere is warm and inviting and the food is very fresh and tasty. This venue is licensed.

PRIVILEGE: Receive 20% off the total bill, including alcohol, up to a maximum saving of $30 per visit. This offer includes all banquets but excludes takeaway, and is limited to one Privileges Card per table.

Magic Mountain


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Address: Sapphire Coast Drive, Merimbula
Call: 02 6495 2299
Website: www.magicmountain.net.au
Open: 10.00am to 4.00pm most days. Please call to confirm.

Magic Mountain is one of Merimbula’s leading family attractions. The fun park features a huge number of activities including a toboggan run, grand prix cars, 18-hole mini golf course, rollercoaster, kiddie splash pool and games room, as well as barbeque and picnic facilities. Unlimited day passes are also available.

PRIVILEGE: Buy one unlimited day pass and receive a second unlimited day pass at half price.

Thai Noodle House


Address: Shop 5/62 Main Street, Merimbula
Call: 02 6495 4410
Open: 7 days a week in summer and varying times during winter. Please call to confirm.

This is a very popular and well known restaurant that has a fantastic reputation for great food at very reasonable prices. Serving a variety of Thai dishes, it is the perfect place to enjoy great Asian cuisine with family and friends.

PRIVILEGE: Receive 20% off the total bill, including alcohol, up to a maximum saving of $20 per visit. This offer includes all banquets but excludes takeaway and is limited to one Privileges Card per table.

Everything Earthy


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Address: 60 Market Street, Merimbula
Call: 02 6495 4477
Website: www.everythingearthy.com.au
Open: 7 days a week in summer and varying times during winter. Please call to confirm.

This business offers a range of natural fibre clothing, as well as accessories and special pieces.

PRIVILEGE: Receive 20% off all stock, excluding sale items.

Pambula Pizza


Address: Toalla Street, near the roundabout, Pambula
Call: 02 6495 7110
Open: 7 days a week from 5.00pm, closed on Mondays during winter.

This venue is well known in the area and has been providing delicious pizzas using fresh produce to locals and visitors for many years.

PRIVILEGE: Buy any small or large pizza and receive a second pizza up to the same value at half price. This offer is limited to one half price pizza per Privileges Card, per day.

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Jervis Bay Whales special offer – August and September only


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Address: 50 Owen Street Huskisson, NSW
Call: 02 4441 6311
Website: www.jervisbaywhales.com.au

PRIVILEGE: Receive 25% off Whale Watching tours. Bookings are essential to receive this privilege and you must mention Enews and Privileges Card at the time of booking. All bookings are required by telephone. This offer is valid until 30 September 2009.

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Express check-in at Bangkok and Phuket airports


Imagine travelling to Thailand on business or pleasure and not having to worry about wasting time in a queue of passengers at Thai immigration. The Ultimate Welcome is a service that allows you to enjoy priority VIP entry through the diplomatic gate on arrival. You will be met by a Thai service representative as you leave your aircraft who will guide you speedily through immigration and customs so you can conserve more of your valuable time.

PRIVILEGE: Until 30 November 2009, cardholders booking this service will only pay 2,000 Thai Baht per person, which represents a saving of 25% on the normal rate. Bookings must be made at least 72 hours in advance. For bookings or more information please call 0407 008 707 or email robert@savings.com.au

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Special 2 for 1 offer from The Lobby restaurant


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Address: King George Terrace, Parkes, Canberra
Call: 02 6273 1563
Website: www.thelobby.com.au


This restaurant is a dining institution in Canberra and is set in the National Rose Gardens. It is wrapped with glass allowing a view of Old Parliament House and lush sculptured gardens. This venue is the perfect place for an important business lunch or a special evening out. This venue is licensed and bookings are recommended.

PRIVILEGE: One free main course, provided at least one other main course of equal or greater value is purchased at lunch and dinner from Wednesday to Friday. This offer is limited to one Privileges Card per table and is valid until 28 August 2009.

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Special accommodation package from Rydges Capital Hill


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Address: Rydges Capital Hill, Canberra Avenue, Canberra
Call: 02 6295 3144
Website: www.rydges.com/capitalhill


To celebrate the launch of the new Inbargo tapas menu, Rydges Capital Hill is offering a Gourmet Package that includes

  • overnight accommodation
  • your choice of either a bucket of Coronas (4 per bucket), or a bottle of the newly released Leila 2008 vintage sparkling sauvignon blanc traminer
  • choice of 4 items from the tapas menu which includes delicious dishes such as grilled chorizo, Catalan chicken wings, calamari romano, scallops with chilli and coriander, and many more
  • full cooked buffet breakfast in the Fig Tree Cafe.

PRIVILEGE: Save 10% on the already attractively priced Gourmet Package which usually retails from $185 per night.

Terms and conditions: Subject to the availability of the tapas menu, drinks and accommodation. Items in the package may not be substituted. All items included in the package must be redeemed during the accommodation stay. To book please call the hotel 6295 3144 and ask for in-house reservations and identify yourself as a Privileges Card holder wanting to book the tapas package special at the special Privileges Card rate. This offer is valid until 30 September 2009.

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50% Dining Deals

La Scala


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Address: Ground floor,Cinema Centre Building, Garema Place, Canberra
Call: 02 6248 8338



This long established Italian restaurant has a well deserved reputation for superb food and service. Located in the centre of Civic, it is perfect for all occasions. This venue is licensed.

PRIVILEGE: Receive 50% off the total food bill, excluding alcohol, for yourself and any guests at the table, up to a maximum saving of $80 per visit. This offer is valid for lunch and dinner every Tuesday and Wednesday until 30 September 2009. Prior telephone bookings are essential to avoid disappointment.

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News and amendments


Hyatt Hotel at The Wine Expo

Hyatt Hotel Canberra is offering lovers of fine food and wine the opportunity to taste local wines and produce at their Wine Expo on Sunday 23 August 2009 in the Lavender Courtyard from 11.30am. Regional wineries and local food producers will be represented at the Expo. Along with tastings, purchases can be made on the day. This is only one event in a week long celebration of food and wine including a masterclass and winemakers dinner with Alessandro Pavoni, Executive Chef from harbourkitchen&bar at Park Hyatt Sydney.

For event details please call Hyatt Hotel Canberra on 02 6269 8901 or visit http://www.hyattwineweek.com/canb_default.html

Seasidehouse (Merimbula) – closed

Grevillea Winery (near Bega) – closed

Blue Water Sports (Merimbula) – no longer offers a game fishing service.

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Disclaimer
Although every effort has been made in compiling this electronic newsletter to ensure accuracy, Privileges accepts no responsibility or reliability for any errors or omissions, nor for the conduct of, the service provided by, or the offer made by any participating business. Privileges does not endorse any of the participating businesses listed in this electronic newsletter.