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Contents

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Parkbench 3

Jack Johnson’s Eco Village 4

Mardi Gras says thanks with a tree 4

New CCC Chair 5

Autumn events line-up 5

Feature: Filming & photography:our place on the world’s stage 6

Twitcher’s Corner:Little Pied Cormorant 8

Business profile: The Travelling Barista 8

Plant of the Season: Imperial bromeliad 9

Native Watch: Pouched Coral Fern 9

Friends / Healthy Parks Healthy People 10

Foundation / Volunteers 11

Visitor Information 12

Cover: A film shoot in Centennial Park,behind the camera’s lens.

Parklands magazine is published quarterly by theCentennial Park and Moore Park Trust: Locked Bag 15, Paddington NSW 2021 Centennial Parklands is managed by theCentennial Park and Moore Park Trust. Trustees:Professor John Niland AC (Chairman)Justice Annabelle Bennett AO David LeckieYvette Pietsch Mairaed BilmonJohn Walker Sarah WhyteDr Margaret Varady AOThe Centennial Park and Moore Park Trustacknowledges the Cadigal as the traditionalcustodians of the land that is now known asCentennial Parklands.Editor: Rachel Maiden

rachel.maiden@cp.nsw.gov.auContributors: Trevor Waller, Frank HemmingsPhotography: Chris Gleisner

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Welcome to the autumn issue of Parklandsmagazine.

This year will see significant milestones forCentennial Parklands. On Australia DayCentennial Park turned 120 years old, andin December the Centennial Park andMoore Park Trust will celebrate its 25th yearas custodian of these Parklands. Throughout

the year, in this magazine and throughvarious events, we will aim to showcase thethree Parks that make up this wonderfulspace – Centennial Park, Moore Park andQueens Park.

The Parklands play a number of roles for thecommunity – providing recreation space,scope for enterprise and urban habitat. It is aplace that often surprises (read on page 3about the discovery of a new native speciesof fish), regularly entertains (read aboutupcoming events on page 4) and alwaysprovides a picturesque backdrop or settingfor an occasion or venture (read aboutfilming activities on pages 6-7).

With 360 hectares to manage and morethan 10 million visits a year, provision ofhigh quality information is essential.Brochures, signs and our visitor centres

provide information within the Parklands.We are also dedicated to providing a highquality and accessible online presence. To thisend, the Trust has recently redeveloped itswebsite: www.centennialparklands.com.au.

Finally, as a member of the peakinternational body Parks Forum, I would liketo pay tribute to the late Sir Edmund Hillary– patron to Parks Forum, pioneer,adventurer and advocate. His immensepresence will be sadly missed by all whowork in or believe in a healthy andsustainable environment.

Enjoy the changing colours of autumn.

Steve CorbettDirector and Chief ExecutiveCentennial Parklands

Our People Our Places Our Partners Our Potential

Parkbench

New website with interactive mapMake sure you bookmark thenew and improved CentennialParklands website. Not onlydoes it have a new look, the information has beenrestructured to allow users to find information quickly and easily.The new website includes aninteractive map using the latestaerial and street mappingtechnology. The map gives

users a bird's eye view of all your favourite locations, sports fields, barbecues,toilets and bus stops. We welcome feedback on our new site. Visitwww.centennialparklands.com.au and check it out.

New sports field at Moore ParkThe Trust, in conjunction with the Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust,has undertaken construction of a premium sporting field at Kippax Lake. Thisquality field will be available to professional sporting teams and communitysporting groups. It will also reduce on-grass car parking spaces during events.A number of eucalyptus trees removed during construction were identifiedfor removal in the Tree Master Plan 2002. The trees were of low levelheritage and design significance. Replacement trees have been planted at thenorthern end of Kippax Lake and at Moore Park West and future plantings inthis area will result in a net increase in the overall tree population aroundKippax Lake.

A fishy find in Lily Pond A new species of native fish –not seen before in CentennialParklands – has been identified inLily Pond. The Cox’s Gudgeon(Gobiomorphus coxii) was recentlyfound during a survey to assessthe population of the introducedGambusia species. Though only150mm long, the Cox’sGudgeon is the largest native fishnaturally present and able tobreed in Centennial Parklands’pond system. As yet, this specieshas not been identified in anyother Parklands’ ponds.

Recycling bins trial atLearners CyclewayNew types of general waste and recycling binshave been installed at the Learners Cyclewaypicnic area. The new bins feature lid systemsthat aim to reduce contamination of therecycling bin and improve the amount ofrecycling within the Parklands. When a recyclingbin is contaminated with general waste thecontents are sent to land fill rather thanrecycled. The Trust will monitor the success ofthis trial with a view to replacing all bins withinthe Parklands.

Centennial ParklandsRestaurant precinctupdate

The Restaurant refurbishment is wellunderway with the main structural work,including installation of the roof, due to becompleted in April 2008. The fit-out of theRestaurant will then be undertaken by thenew licensee, Trippas White, with a winteropening date anticipated. As part of therefurbishment the women’s toilets near thecafé were demolished and temporary toiletsinstalled across Depot Road. When theproject is completed, new toilets will beavailable in the restaurant/café building.Associated road works in Depot Road willincrease the safety of pedestrians using thisshared zone. The speed limit of 10 kilometresper hour will remain. As part of this pedestrianfocus, the existing public parking bays onDepot Road will be removed however threeaccessible parking bays will remain.

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Autumn line-upEnjoy the range of events hosted byCentennial Parklands this autumn. Formore information visitwww.centennialparklands.com.au/whatsonor call (02) 9339 6699 to receive a copyof our What’s On brochure.

Jack Johnson 2008 tourSaturday 15 March 2008Musician Jack Johnson returns to CentennialPark performing songs from his new album,Sleeping Through Static, as well manypopular songs from earlier albums. Theshow promises Australian audiencesanother extraordinary live experience, suchas they have come to enjoy over the pasteight years.

Opening the concert will be Matt Costa,with support from local talent Will Connerand Dave “Rasta” Rastavich. Visitwww.jackjohnsonmusic.com

V Festival Saturday 29 March 2008 The popular V Festival will be held for asecond year in Centennial Park. Anamazing line-up of artists include TheSmashing Pumpkins, Duran Duran,Queens of the Stone Age, The Jesus andMary Chain and many more. Visitwww.vfestival.com.au

Tour de KidsSunday 6 April 2008

Tour de Kids hasraised $2.6 millionover seven years fora variety of children’shealth and wellbeingprograms. This yearthey will ride

1,100kms from Albury to Sydney via theVictorian Alps. Their Sydney route will takethem through Centennial Park on Sunday6 April. Their goal is to raise $700,000 forthe Starlight Children’s Foundation and arange of smaller charities. Visitwww.tourdekids.org.au

New Chair for CommunityConsultative CommitteeA new Chair, Ann ‘Mairaed’ Bilmon, has been appointed to the CentennialParklands Community Consultative Committee (CCC). Mairaed has been amember of the Committee for two years and replaces outgoing Chair AllanYoung, whose maximum two terms on the Committee have expired.A local resident for many years as well as a former councillor and Mayor ofWoollahra Municipal Council, Mairaed brings a love of the Parklands and wealth oflocal knowledge to the Committee. Mairaed said, ‘I am honoured to have beenelected Chair of the Community Consultative Committee. There are challengesand rewards being part of the Parklands network and the broader community. A number of new members have also been appointed to the Committee, and I am keen to welcome and work with them as they bring their special skills to the CCC.’Reflecting on his four years on the committee, Allan said he thoroughly enjoyed it:‘Two years were spent as Chair of the Committee. There have been manychallenges during this time, including providing input into key planning documents,major capital works such as the restaurant refurbishment and the staging of large events.’Allan extended his thanks to the Parklands community for its support. He especiallythanked his fellow members, Don Carseldine, Michael McDonald, Sandy Prattenand Peter Reid, whose terms have also expired, for their ‘commitment andfriendship’ during their tenure on the CCC.Newly appointed CCC members are Natalie Fisher, Sandy Libling, Fran Meagher,Stacy Warren and Harley Wright. Visit www.centennialparklands.com.au/ccc forbackground information on these new members.The CCC is an advisory body whose task is to represent a broad range ofcommunity interests to the Trust. Members have diverse backgrounds and meetapproximately eight times a year. If you would like to contact the Committee,please email ccc@centennialparklands.com.au or write to Locked Bag 15Paddington NSW 2021.

Jack Johnson’s Eco Village

Mardi Gras says thanks with a tree

Musician Jack Johnson will return to playat Centennial Park on Saturday 15 March2008. As with Jack’s 2005 tour, this year’stour is committed to energy conservationand waste reduction. Trucks and coacheswill use biodiesel to reduce carbondioxide emissions and attendees will beencouraged to use public transport. All

festival merchandise will be made fromsustainable materials and the tour willpromote locally grown and organic foods,bio-ware, composting and recycling.Additionally this year, the tour is reachingout to non-profit groups – working inareas such as water quality, community

and school gardens, land preservation,environmental education and more – toacknowledge and support the importantwork they are doing in communitiesacross the planet.A number of non-profit groups willinteract with the crowd at the concert’s“Village Green” to raise awareness aboutlocal issues and engage community action.The Centennial Parklands Foundation willbe a part of this Eco Village. TheFoundation is a charitable organisationraising much needed funds to ensure the natural environment provided byCentennial Parklands is enjoyed by future generations. At the Village Green, the Foundation willseek to lift awareness of this importantwork and distribute information on waysto help it secure a sustainable future forthe Parklands.For more information on how you cansupport the work of the Foundation, visitwww.centennialparklands.com.au/foundationor phone (02) 9339 6699.

The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Graswill celebrate its 30th birthday this yearwith its traditional parade on Saturday 1 March 2008. From turbulent beginningsin 1978, Mardi Gras has become a firmlyestablished event on Sydney’s calendar,growing in terms of both tourist andspectator numbers.

Over the years Moore Park has been thefinishing point for this world-famousparade and the location of its post-Paradeparties. To celebrate this anniversary andmark the event’s long association withCentennial Parklands, Mardi Gras has

dedicated a tree in support of theCentennial Parklands Foundation.The tree is sited adjacent to the routefollowed by the Mardi Gras Parade. Inrecognition of Mardi Gras’ generosity aplaque has be placed at the base of thisbeautiful Moreton Bay fig.This year’s parade theme, Brave NewWorlds, encourages a reflective look athow far Mardi Gras has come over thepast three decades while looking to the future.Visit www.mardigras.org.au for moreinformation.

Park News Park News

Parklands Autumn 2008

Musician Jack Johnson

Mardi Gras celebrates 30 yearsNew CCC Chair, Mairaed Bilmon

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Centennial Parklands is growing inpopularity as a versatile location formovies, television shows, commercialsand photography shoots. You will haveseen the results – though you may notbe aware of it – on a screen or billboard,or in a magazine or newspaper.Increasingly, too, international shoots areshowcasing the beauty of the Parklandsto a global audience.Centennial Parklands has been used as alocation for major films seen by millions ofpeople around the world, providingwonderful free exposure to our diverselocale. Consumer marketers would paybig dollars for such “product placement”in any internationally marketed movie.Centennial Parklands was a location forthe Mission: Impossible cinema thriller,and for the internationally-distributedKangaroo Jack and Danny Deckchair films.International movie shoots require vastforward planning and are relativelyinfrequent. However the Parklands is avery popular location for film shoots fortelevision shows and commercials. Said

Kate Hooper, Centennial Parklands’contact officer for the filming andphotography industry, ‘Sometimes thesmaller film shoots require bringing inabout seven trucks for catering,wardrobe, props, lighting and generators.’

PhotographyThe Parklands is very popular forphotography shoots. You may haverecognised our backdrop in the followingcatalogue shoots:David Jones, Reebok, Supre, Rockmans,Australian Country Style Magazine,Sass and Bide, Black & White.

‘No matter how big or small the filmshoot is each one is attempting to createsomething unique. Our job is to helpthem find the best location that will meettheir needs while balancing the needs ofother park users and taking care of thesensitive Parklands environment,’ she says.

The Parklands has been a venue for somespectacular sets including a Ferris wheelfor a mobile phone commercial, an Asianmarketplace for a spices product, acarnival ground for a chocolateadvertisement and a futuristic planet forFarscape. The Parklands has hosted a castof talent from Canadian environmentalistDavid Suzuki to actress Rose Byrne aswell as looking after the special needs oftalented animals including a cow, monkey,parrot – even an elephant!

Music VideosDid you know that Australian Idol CaseyDonovan’s “Listen to your Heart” wasfilmed in the Pine Forest. The shoot wasconducted at night with thousands offairylights creating a magical setting.Children’s performers Hi-5 and VanessaAmorosi have also used the Parklands torecord music videos.

Ashley McLeod is Location Director fromSach Australia, a locations company thatregularly recommends CentennialParklands to film and photography clients.Proximity to Sydney’s CBD plus openspace is what draws Ashley back to theParklands time and time again.‘Centennial Parklands is one of the mostwell used and diverse locations on myfiles, offering open fields, wooded forests,mystic paths and room to move andbuild sets,’ he said.Film shoots are subject to strictconditions and restrictions to ensure theenvironment is protected. Says KateHooper: ‘We are always looking tominimise vehicle movement on grass andwe undertake regular consultation withhorticultural and aboricultural staff and rangers.’

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Restrictions are also designed to ensureequity of access for other park users. Forexample filming is not permitted onweekends when the Parklands is at itsmost popular with the public. A safetyofficer is required on large film shoots,and a specially trained Parklands SecurityRanger looks after the interests of theParklands and manages enquiries fromthe public at the location site.‘Larger shoots always require on-sitemeetings,’ said Kate, ‘and once we get aclear idea of the type of location theclient wants we can usually providemultiple options. Recently a client askedto use Federation Valley for a film shootinvolving a cow. But because this is anhistoric area, not to mention a popularoff-leash dog area, we suggested othervenue options and the shoot was easilymoved to Dickens Drive.’

TelevisionThe Parklands has hosted many televisionshoots in the last 12 months, highlightsincluding:Enough Rope with Andrew Denton(ABC TV), Healthy Living (ABC TV),Creature Features (ABC TV), Celebrity Dog Show, Catalyst (ABC TV),Message Stick (ABC), Mary Bryant, the mini-series, Love My Way (Pay TV),Raggs Children’s Show.

Steve Corbett, Director and ChiefExecutive of the Parklands said thatalthough filming and photography was animportant part of Centennial Parklands’

revenue stream, contributing to the long-term sustainability of the Parks, ‘we don’tjust work with the big players. We assistmany budding film makers, includingTropfest entrants, by providing speciallow rates. Film students and children alsocome to the Parklands to complete theirfilm assignments,’ he said.The Parklands’ 360 hectares offers a vastrange of locations to suit different filmingneeds. Our magnificent tree-linedroadways are great for car commercials,our sports fields are popular for activerecreation shots, and our many naturalbeauty spots including ponds, formal andinformal landscapes and vistas are aperfect backdrop for romance andrelaxation shoots.

Core of the Parklands’ growinginternational profile is Fox ProfessionalStudios in Moore Park. Fox hasestablished a creative community ofmore than 60 independent serviceproviders, able to handle everything fromcasting to the final sound mix. Next door,in the Entertainment Quarter, are manysupporting industries including castingagents, animation and digital effectsbusinesses and location managers. Nowonder Moore Park is the hub of thefilming industry in Sydney.The Entertainment Quarter is also thelocation of choice for a number ofindustry schools, including Brent Street, aperforming arts school that specialises invarious aspects of the entertainmentindustry, encouraging interactionbetween students and the real industry.

CommercialsSome of the industries blue chip brandshave filmed commercials in CentennialParklands, including:Nokia, McDonalds, AAMI, Nike, Coca Cola, Weight Watchers.

In early 2008 the Australian Film,Television and Radio School (AFTRS),one of Australia's premier nationaltraining institution for the screen andbroadcast industries, will move into newpremises in the Entertainment Quarter.This move, AFTRS said, will put it inclose proximity to Fox Studios, AnimalLogic, Soundfirm, Trackdown, VisionBytes, Spectrum Films and other nationaland international production companies‘and will provide opportunities for AFTRSstudents to interact and collaborate withother practitioners and the widercommunity.’For more information about filming andphotography in Centennial Parklands,please visitwww.centennialparklands.com.au/venues orcontact Kate Hooper on (02) 9339 6699.

Feature: Our Places

Our growing place on the world media and

entertainment stage

The set for a TV commercial promoting an Asian spice range

A “dolly” allows the camera to be set on tracks

The carnival set for a chocolate commercial

Shooting a scene from Farscape required installing alarge statue

Little Pied CormorantBy Trevor Waller

The Little PiedCormorant is asmall black andwhite (pied) birdwith a stubby yellowbill. It is black overthe back and whiteon the underparts,has a long tail andneck and short blacklegs with webbedfeet. The bill has ahooked tip to help ithold on to its prey.It has no black flank

mark which sets it apart from the larger Pied Cormorant.

It swims low in the water and dives underwater to feed. Thecormorant uses its feet to swim and keeps its wings folded outof the way. Its eyes are protected underwater by a nictitatingmembrane. It feeds mainly on fish, eels, frogs, crustaceans andinsects. Feeding underwater means the feathers eventuallybecome waterlogged and the bird must leave the water to dryoff. This gives us that distinctive “shag on a rock” pose as it sitsin the sun with its wings outstretched. This may also help itdigest its food.

The main habitats for these birds are coasts, islands, lakes anddams, and they will follow rivers well inland. They will use any inland water to their advantage. Breeding can take placethroughout the year, but is usually during spring and summer.They nest in colonies, often together with other cormorants, on well vegetated freshwater wetlands. The nest is a platform ofsticks lined with leaves, and is placed in a tree overhanging water.

These birds are in the Parklands all year round and should beeasy to find. Look for them swimming in the many lakes andponds, or standing on a sculpture in Duck Pond. They alsocongregate in the trees on the islands in Willow Pond.

Trevor Waller is a bird enthusiast with more than tenyears behind the binoculars. He is a member of variousbird watching clubs in Sydney, including Birds Australia,and conducts the Parklands Birdwatcher’s Breakfastseach season. The next Birdwatcher’s Breakfast will beheld on Sunday 4 May 2008. Please visitwww.centennialparklands.com.au/whatson for details.

The Imperial bromeliad (Alcantareaimperialis) is a native of the mountains ofTeresópolis of Rio de Janeiro at anelevation of 1,500 metres forming a largerosette clump that grows on rock faceand cliffs.The genus Alcantarea was named afterthe Dom Pedro de Alcantara, secondEmperor of Brazil, and includesapproximately 20 species distributedthroughout eastern Brazil growing onexposed rock outcrops.The red form, is a popular garden andcollectors plant with a rosette of toughand leathery slightly ribbed leaves with awaxy surface, growing to a span of 1.5 metres.The plant derives water and nutrientsfrom its tightly packed leaves that trapand hold water and organic matter. The

roots also take up nutrientsas organic matter accumulatesaround the plant.Over 10 years thebromeliad can be expectedto produce annual whiteflowers which can reach aheight of 2.5 metres.The Imperial bromeliadgrows best in full sun in welldrained soil, does well inpots and can be establishedon rocks.Where can it be seen?Over the autumn monthsyou can see specimens ofthis magnificent flowergrowing in the ColumnGarden island displays.

Plant of the Season

Park Living

Twitcher’s Corner

Gourmet coffee is a multi-billion dollar industry that achievedglamour status in the late ‘90s. Then came the developmentof domed snap-on travelling lids which, combined with thefast-paced lifestyle of the modern era, gave rise to the mobilecoffee craze – the social phenomenon of “latte commuting”.

Michael Coster, known as the Travelling Barista, was one ofthe first people to bring this mobile coffee phenomenon toSydney nearly a decade ago. Now his mobile van withcustomised trimmings is to regularly service visitors to QueensPark and Moore Park.

Says Michael: ‘Coffee is not the only thing on the menu. Our sandwiches, salads, wraps, pies and sausages rolls arelegendary and fresh every day. Our cakes, muffins and slicesadd a sweet touch. We also serve smoothies and juices andthere’s nothing like a milkshake to quench a child’s thirst.’

The Travelling Barista operates on Saturdays, Sundays andpublic holidays, from 8.00 am to sunset. In Moore Park it willbe located at the Robertson Road fields behind the ParklandsSports Centre (near the netball/basketball courts). In QueensPark it will be alternating between the children’s playgroundoff Darley Rd, and a location near the amenities building offBaronga Avenue.

This mobile facility also removes the need for additionalbuildings to provide refreshments in the Parklands.

Says Michael: ‘If you’re in the Moore or Queens Park areas,please drop by. I look forward to having a chat and a cuppawith you.’

The Travelling BaristaBusiness Profile

Pouched Coral Fern (Gleichenia dicarpa) is one of approximately10 species in the genus Gleichenia. Found throughout the coastand tablelands of NSW, it also occurs in Queensland, Victoria,Tasmania, New Zealand, New Caledonia and the Philippines.

As with other Gleichenia species, the fronds have a distinctiveand delicate appearance due to their narrow segments. Thefronds arise from an underground stem (rhizome), may grow to2 metres in length and branch repeatedly. Look for the growthbud at the end of each fork. Pouched Coral Fern gets itscommon name from one of its distinctive features – the finalsegments of the fronds are folded over into tiny pouches.

Pouched Coral Fern is found in damp and often sunny situations,especially around swamps and streams but also cliff bases andmargins of wetter forests. It sometimes forms dense thicketswhich provide hiding places for small birds such as Superb Fairy-wrens.

Where can it be seen?In the Parklands it occurs in patches in the Lachlan Swampwhere it forms part of the understorey of the swamp forest,especially on the northern margins but also in other parts.Smaller clumps occur along the streams south of Busbys Pond.

Frank Hemming is curator of the John T. WaterhouseHerbarium at the School of Biological, Earth andEnvironmental Sciences, University of New South Wales.

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The Imperial bromeliad (red form)

The Travelling BaristaLittle Pied Cormorant

Native WatchPouched Coral FernBy Frank Hemming

Pouched Coral Fern

Imperial bromeliad (red form)

Share your photos on our new website

Centennial Parklands recently redesigned its new website atwww.centennialparklands.com.au. In addition to the great new look andimproved navigation, Friends of Centennial Parklands have access to a specialmembers-only feature.Friends are invited to upload photographs of Centennial Parklands to befeatured on the new home page. These photos can be of anything in theParklands setting: your favourite spots, your pets, your mates, yourrecreational pursuits or the beautiful diversity of the Parklands’ flora and fauna.We are currently developing a new dedicated Friends website that will belaunched shortly and more members-only online features are planned. Inthe meantime, visit www.friends.net.au and upload a photograph today! It’sa great opportunity to share your favourite Parklands moments with the restof the world.

Green CorpsFollowing the success of the 2007 program the Foundation, in partnership withGreening Australia (NSW), has secured a second Green Corps project for theParklands. From February 2008 the Green Corps team will undertake worksincluding carp removal, pond riparian zone restoration and culturally significanttree plantings within Queens Park.Green Corps is an Australian Government program offering young people theopportunity to be paid while receiving accredited training working on six monthenvironment and heritage projects.

Volunteers Calling for a volunteer archivist

CentennialParklands has asignificantcollection ofhistoricalinformationgathered overthe past 197years andstored on site.We are seekingthe voluntaryassistance of anexperiencedarchivist to bringsome formality

to this outstanding resource. If you possess therelevant knowledge and experience, and areretired or otherwise free to assist us cataloguingthis historic material perhaps one day a week,we would like to hear from you.

When the task is completed the Trust hopes tomake much of this information available on itswebsite for students and the general public.Please email Volunteer Coordinator Lyn Walkeron volunteers@centennialparklands.com.au ifyou are interested in helping on this exciting andrewarding project.

ValeAll at Centennial Parklands were sad to hear ofthe recent death of long time volunteer FayBrown. Fay was involved for many years incustomer service at the Visitor Centre, and as amember of the Bush Regeneration team. Herdevotion to the Parklands was an inspiration andshe will be greatly missed.

Well done!Ruth White, a long time volunteer customerservice person at the Visitor Centre, has retired.Ruth gave her time and her dedication to thePark she loved. Her’s was one of the wonderful,passionate faces the Parklands loves to present toits visitors. We hope Ruth will continue to enjoythe Parklands ambience for many years to come.

Tree Transplant AppealSir Henry Parkes opened Centennial Park in 1888, bringing to fruition anextraordinary vision. Parkes was instrumental in setting aside 890 acres of landon the fringe of a growing metropolis so that future generations might haveroom to move, fresh air to breathe and a space to play. 120 years later, thereis a unique opportunity for similarly far-sighted and public-spirited individualsto continue this vision by supporting special projects as part of theFoundation’s Tree Transplant Appeal. These include:

• The Grand Drive Inner Ring project which will see over 100 semi-mature trees planted over a three year period to form a completely newavenue of trees that will enhance the existing avenues of figs, oaks andpines planted along Grand Drive at the turn of last century.This is the first major tree planting project to be undertaken since theParkes Drive Palm avenues were replaced with the successful Kauri Pine(Agathis robusta) plantings in 2000.

• The Wollemi Pine Grove. The Wollemi Pine (Wollemi nobilis) is one ofthe most significant botanical discoveries in recent memory. A grove ofrare Australian pines is proposed adjacent to the Jervois Avenue Gates,dominated by the Wollemi Pine and supplemented by close relativesincluding the:

– Bunya Pine (Araucaria bidwilli)– Norfolk Island Pine (Araucaria heterophylla)– Hoop Pine (Araucaria cunninghamii)– Cook Pine (Araucaria columnaris)

For more information on these special projects, please emailfoundation@centennialparklands.com.au or visitwww.centennialparklands.com.au/foundation or call (02) 9339 6633.

New benefactorsPeter, Bianca and Bronte WalkerDr Sian GrahamMs Gillian GrahamFriends of Guy MorrisonRenee Pollack FoundationDr Craig WilsonMr & Mrs Martin & Anne JonesNew Mardi GrasThe Crowe family

The Whittaker familyThe Spencer familyThe Irwin familyThe Horsfall familyMr Keith RodgerBruno de OlivaSusan HedrickMichelle NeillJustin BullKevin Finch

Historical images like this one needto be catalogued

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New discounts and benefits for Friends

Have you fully looked into what you can get with your Friends membershipcard? New discounts and benefits are coming online all the time.Did you know that Friends get a 20% discount on the United Healthy LivingProgram? This eight week program is designed to provide you with the optimalhealth and lifestyle tools to refocus your mind, enhance your energy levels andimprove your movement. The next two courses will run on Mondays from 5May and Wednesdays from 7 May 2008.Being a Friend is good for you and great for the Parklands. Make sure you get themost out of your membership, including 20% discounts on all school holidayactivities, 20% off bike hire, cheaper coffee and discounted portrait photographysittings to name a few. Visit www.friends.net.au for a complete listing of discountsand benefits.

Not a Friend yet? It’s easy, affordable and – most importantly – directly helps the Parklands. Fromjust $55 a year, or $99 a year for a family, you can enjoy savings on a range ofactivities and social events, while knowing that your support and membershipcontribution directly assists the work of the Centennial Parklands Foundation infunding environmental and educational projects. Visit www.friends.net.au orphone (02) 9339 6699 to join today.

New brochure makeswalking the easternsuburbs even betterWalking is one of life’s great pleasures andresearch has consistently demonstrated that

spending time in parkshas a beneficial impactupon your mental andphysical wellbeing. Forthese reasons alone,Centennial Parklands is awonderful stand-alonedestination for recreationand relaxation.The Parklands nowfeatures prominently inan initiative by theSydney Coastal CouncilsGroup and theDepartment of Planning,

to encourage the community to get out anddiscover the wider eastern suburbs by foot.The new Harbour Bridge to South Head andClovelly walking map is available free from theParklands Office (Monday to Friday) or theVisitors Centre (weekends). The brochurefeatures a comprehensive guide, suggestedwalking routes with times and distances, andprovides a number of long or short walks to suityour availability and fitness.The Federation Track, a seven kilometre walkfrom Rushcutters Bay to Waverley Cemetery,takes in Centennial Park, including FederationValley, and Queens Park and gives walkers someof the most spectacular Parklands scenes.So whether you’ve spent 50 years exploring theeastern suburbs by foot, or only have time toexplore it for just 50 minutes, you’ll benefit frompicking up this great new brochure.

The new walking brochure

Two new postcards promoting Friends

Friends can submit photos on the new website

Healthy Parks Healthy People is an initiative of theSydney Parks Group and includes the Botanic GardensTrust; Centennial Parklands; Department of Planning;Department of Environment & Conservation - Parks& Wildlife; Parramatta Park Trust; Sydney HarbourFederation Trust; and Sydney Olympic Park Authority.Supported by University of Technology, Sydney andthe University of Western Sydney.

Visit www.healthyparkshealthypeople.com

Please refer to the map insert for locations.

HOW TO GET HERE5 km from the Sydney CBD. Easily accessibleby bus, train, car, bike or on foot.

Regular buses from Circular Quay,Central Stn, Bondi Jn Stn and surroundingsuburbs. Trains to Central and Bondi Jn, botha 30-40 minute walk to the Parklands.www.131500.info

Cycle lanes along Darley Rd, Alison Rd,Anzac Pde, South Dowling St, Cleveland St andFederation Way.

CAR FREE DAYSLast Sunday of every season (February, May,August and November). Next day: 24 February 2008

CENTENNIAL PARK GATE TIMESCentennial Park is accessible to vehiclesbetween sunrise and sunset. Musgrave AveGates are closed permanently to cars.

Primary Gates (Paddington,Woollahra, Randwick & RobertsonEntry Rd)

March* to April 6.00 am–6.00 pmMay to August 6.30 am–5.30 pmSeptember to October 6.00 am–6.00 pmNovember to March ** 6.00 am–8.00 pm* After daylight saving ** During daylight saving

Secondary Gates (York Rd, JervoisAve and Robertson Exit Rd)

Weekdays 9.00 am–4.00 pmWeekends as per Primary Gates

Govett St GatesWeekdays 9.00 am–Primary Gate closing timeWeekends as per Primary Gates

FOOD OUTLETS

Parade Grounds CaféCnr Grand & Parkes Drive, Centennial Park(adjacent to playground). Open 7 days. 7.30 am–5.00 pm (02) 9380 9350(temporary facility until winter 2008).www.trippaswhite.com.au

Centennial Park Mobile Food Van E5Light meals, sandwiches, cold drinks, gelatoand espresso. Open weekends and publicholidays, 8.00 am–sunset.

The Travelling Barista C4 H5Sandwiches, wraps, cakes and coffee. Openweekends and public holidays, 8.00am–sunset, at Moore Park and Queens Park.

Moore Park Golf Patio Bar B3Overlooking the first tee, the outdoor patiobar serves light meals and drinks. Open 7 days, 7.30 am–7.30 pm (Mon to Wed), 7.30 am–6.00 pm (Thu to Fri), 7.30 am–5.00 pm (Sat to Sun)(02) 9663 1064 www.mooreparkgolf.com.au

The Long Apron at Moore Park Golf B3

This bar and restaurant serves quality mealsand a full variety of wine and beers. Open Wed to Sun, Noon–5.00 pm(02) 9663 1064 www.mooreparkgolf.com.au

RECREATION ACTIVITIES

BBQs and Picnics Free BBQs. First-in first served basis. BYOportable BBQs with legs permitted (exceptduring total fire bans), portable picnicequipment permitted. Bookings required forgroups of 50 or more. BBQs located at A3D5 D6 E2 E3 G4 G5 H5

Cycling and Rollerblading 3.8 km cycle/rollerblade lane on Grand Dr,Centennial Park. Cycle lanes along Darley Rd,Alison Rd, Anzac Pde, South Dowling St,Cleveland St and Federation Way. Off-roadcycling circuit for children at LearnersCycleway. Helmets required. D5

Centennial Parklands Cycle Hire F3Cnr Hamilton & Grand Drs, in CentennialPark 0401 357 419

Centennial Park Cycles G650 Clovelly Rd, Randwick (02) 9398 5027

Wildlife WatchingSpot birds, turtles, invertebrates and possumswithin natural environments. Ideal locations atD4 E5 F4. Please do not feed the animals.

PlaygroundsThere are five playgrounds catering for arange of age groups. A2 D5 E2 E3 H5

Dog WalkingOn and off leash dog walking areas. BYO dogtidy bags to pick up after your dog. Pick up theDogs in the Parklands brochure or visitwww.centennialparklands.com.au

SPORT AND FACILITY HIREQuality sports grounds and facilities for hire forcasual one-off bookings or seasonalcompetitions. (02) 9339 6699

ES Marks Athletics Field B5For hire for training or carnivals. 400 mrunning track, floodlit field and covered standwith seating for 1000 people. Casual publictraining, Tue, Wed & Thu, 3.30 pm–8.30 pm.(02) 9339 6699www.centennialparklands.com.au/sports

Moore Park Tennis Courts B3Tennis court hire, coaching, socialcompetitions, racquet and ball sales and ballmachine hire. Four floodlit courts. Open 7days, 7.00 am–10.00 pm. 0412 123 456

Parklands Sports Centre C4Tennis court hire, coaching, school holidaycamps and competitions. 11 floodlit courts.Open 7 days, 9.00 am–10.00 pm (summer &Mon to Thu in winter) 9.00 am–6.00 pm (Friin winter) 8.00 am–6.00 pm (winterweekends) (02) 9662 7033

Moore Park Golf B3Par 70, 18-hole Group One Championshippublic access golf course. All weather, day-night Driving Range, Putting and Chippinggreens, Pro Shop and School of Golf.Membership now available. (02) 9663 1064www.mooreparkgolf.com.au

Horse Riding C4 D53.6 km horse track; 3.5 ha of fenced groundsfeaturing showjumping, dressage, lunging andturf hacking; Equestrian Centre with coveredarenas, hot and cold wash bays and sand rolls.Riding schools offer lessons, horse hire, ponycamps, pony parties, pony leads and guidedpark rides. Stabling available.(02) 9332 2809 www.cpequestrian.com.au

Budapest Riding School 0419 231 391budapestridingschool@aapt.net.au

Centennial Stables (02) 9360 5650www.centennialstables.com.au

Eastside Riding Academy (02) 9360 7521www.eastsideriding.com.au

Moore Park Riding Stables (02) 9360 8747www.mooreparkstables.com.au

Papillon Riding Stables (02) 8356 9866or 0407 224 938 www.papillonriding.com.au

WHAT’S ONRanger-guided educational excursions,children’s birthday parties, guided tours andworkshops, school holiday activities, vacationcare programs as well as sports camps,concerts, festivals and events. (02) 9339 6699www.centennialparklands.com.au/whatson

ENTERTAINMENTEntertainment Quarter D3Located adjacent to the Fox Professional Studios,this is a hub for events, concerts, shows, movies,Farmers markets, bars and dining. (02) 8117 6700 www.eqmoorepark.com.au

Hordern Pavilion and Royal Hall ofIndustries C3www.playbillvenues.com

Moonlight Cinema G2www.moonlight.com.au

CONTACT USCentennial Parklands is managed by theCentennial Park and Moore Park Trust.

Parklands Office (behind Café), Mon to Fri, 8.30 am–5.00 pm. E3

Visitor Centre, Paddington Gates, weekends 10.00 am–3.00 pm. E2

Ph: (02) 9339 6699Fax: (02) 9332 2148info@centennialparklands.com.auwww.centennialparklands.com.auLocked Bag 15 Paddington NSW 2021

After hours emergencies: 0412 718 611

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