Danny Gocs

2 weeks ago | australianjewishnews.com | Danny Gocs

Huka Lodge’s multi-million dollar refurbishmentNEW ZEALAND’S famous Huka Lodge on the banks of the Waikato River in Taupo reopened in March following a $NZ 25 million ($A 23 million) refurbishment that preserved the iconic resort’s century-old heritage. Guests arriving at Huka Lodge feel a sense of occasion from the moment they reach the hedge-lined drive leading to the grand front door.

1 month ago | australianjewishnews.com | Danny Gocs

AVENUE Q, the puppet musical which premiered on Broadway in 2003, retains its heartfelt humour and social relevance in a new production at the National Theatre, St Kilda. Staged by Jewish producer Andrew Gyopar’s independent musical theatre company AG Theatre, it draws on talented recent graduates – and some experienced hands – who can act, sing, dance and deftly control their puppets.

1 month ago | australianjewishnews.com | Danny Gocs

IN a quiet laneway in the heart of Adelaide’s CBD sits the historic Queen’s Theatre, built in 1841 by Jewish ex-convicts, Emanuel Solomon and his brother Vaiben. It wasn’t the first theatre built in the early days of settlement – that honour belongs to Hobart’s Theatre Royal – but in the young colony of South Australia which was only established five years earlier, it was a major venture that cost 10,000 pounds and had seating for 1000 patrons.

2 months ago | australianjewishnews.com | Danny Gocs

Safari resort to open in South Australia for a game park experienceEXPERIENCE an African safari in South Australia from the comfort of a new luxury hotel, Monarto Safari Resort, opening in May in the Murraylands region, 70 kilometres east of Adelaide. The resort, managed by Journey Beyond, has 78 room rooms, spa, sauna, two swimming pools and restaurants and is situated next to the 1500-hectare Monarto Safari Park where herds of animals roam freely.

2 months ago | australianjewishnews.com | Danny Gocs

THERE’S intriguing history, tourist attractions and opportunities to meet the Jewish community in the upcoming tour, Footsteps through Georgia and Azerbaijan, departing Australia in April. The 14-day tour to the former republics of the Soviet Union is being organised by The Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) in conjunction with FBI Travel and led by Brett Kaye and Cindy Berg.