ISYS 100 Gr. 5 Video : TOURISM AUSTRALIA

Future blog prospective

With more tourists and immigrants travelling to Australia each day, there is a growing interest in the cultural values and landmarks of Australia. As many travellers are unaware of Australian culture or are unable to access needed information, this blog will attempt to address the global interests in Australian tourism and lifestyle.

Topics explored throughout this blog will include Australian cuisine, wildlife, sports, and landmarks.


Group members:
Angie Yao 43318711
Yuqi Zhang 43318746
Janelle Hwang 43444954
Mushfiq Nazib 43107222

Layout and design of our blog

We came up with the final design of our blog by using a few steps. Firstly, in order to develop unique ideas we searched for blogs and research websites which were relevant to our central topic, 'Tourism Australia'. Then, we discussed the prospective design and layout of our blog, which we individually searched the internet for the background image, header image and our logo. After that, we combined and shared all the gathered information together and had a final discussion. In the final discussion, we made decisions on the choice of theme, template, background image, header image, logo, gadgets, colors and fonts. We also decided the settings and arrangement of them. During the initial stage of actually placing all the components of our design onto the blog, we were actually not satisfied with the overall layout. Hence, we continued to redevelop and improve our design. Comparing and analysing the design layout and structure of other related blogs enabled our group to finalise the design of 'Tourism Australia'.

The design of 'Tourism Australia' was created with a high focus on simplicity and positivity. We used orange and white as the main colors of our blog. The fonts are in black and the background for the blog posts and gadgets are in white. These particular colours and styles were used for the international tourists and visitors. As Australia is famously known as a country with warm, dry summers and weather conditions, the colour orange was used in the background to represent this concept.The colour white was also used to symbolise unity and Australia's acceptance of multiculturalism, as the colour white is a universal colour found in diverse places. Besides, the colours and styles, we also allowed our readers to comment on each of our individual topics posted on the blog in order to share their thoughts and ideas of Australia and the information we provided. We also put labels and added a search function for them to find their interested part of our blog easily. Our design of the blog is to keep everything simple and user-friendly while providing useful information to readers.

Bondi Beach

Bondi Beach is a popular beach and the name of the surrounding suburb in Sydney. It is located 7 km (4 mi) east of the Sydney central business district. Numerous festivals and events such as the annual Miss Bondi beauty pageant have made Bondi Beach a popular destination among travellers. The beach has long captured the attention of poets including Joanne Burns, Les Murray and Brook Emery. The Vans Bowl-A-Rama skateboarding competition is held at the skate bowl in February every year. Bondi Pavillion is a community cultural centre, located right on Bondi Beach, which features a theatre, gallery, rehearsal, meeting and function rooms, art workshop, studios. Bondi Pavilion is the centre for major festivals performances throughout the year. It has a state heritage listing.

Bondi Beach

Storyboard

Australia Sport

Sport is an important part of the culture in Australia, with a long history in the country dating back to the pre-colonial period. Early sports that were played included cricket, horse racing and Australian rules football. There are a number of professional sport leagues in Australia, including the Australian Football League, National Rugby League and Super Rugby. As a nation, Australia has competed in many international events including the Olympics, Paralympics and the Commonwealth Games. Every year, a thriving number of tourists come to visit magnificent stadiums located all over Australia. Among these venues, Melbourne Cricket Ground, ANZ Stadium, Etihad Stadium are a must to tour around. Watching your favorite team's play in such glorious venues is a lifetime achievement.

ANZ Stadium

Etihad Stadium

Melbourne Cricket Ground

Australian Gourmet Traveller Restaurant

Around Australia you’ll find a collection of restaurants that tell the story of Australia’s dining excellence; the creative direction of our chefs and our high standards of service. If you are a gourmet and seeking for some unique and winning dining experience, here is the list of the Top 5 restaurants in the country according to the 2014 Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide which has been compiled using star ratings, moderated by state and national editors and they all achieved a placement in the top represent a higher order of excellence.

1. Momofuku Seiobo, NSW

http://momofuku.com/sydney/seiobo/

New York chef David Chang’s Sydney outpost is fine dining, by any standards, but it’s as counter-intuitive as fine-dining gets. There’s the sought-after izakaya-esque counter around the no-secrets kitchen, the AC/DC posters and matching soundtrack, and, of course, the artful dishes, served and explained by a series of youthful chefs. Chang’s greatest hits feature, such as his soft, steamed pork belly bun – uncommonly delicious with a squirt of Sriracha. Marron, seaweed and a ciggie-shaped salsify is delightfully fresh and fleshy. Beef tongue with watercress and fennel offers a new take on wagyu, though a marbled, dark chocolate-tasting short-rib with daikon and turnip is richness in overdrive. Desserts are a beauteous pleasure, particularly a small scoop-sized mandarin sorbet with coconut and egg.

Location: the star 80 pyrmont street | level g  sydney, nsw

2. Quay, NSW

http://www.quay.com.au

Quay is one of Australia’s most respected Restaurants. Perched above Sydney harbour Quay is a magnificent setting for the highest culinary endeavour with a true sense of occasion. Day or night the views from the Restaurant – the Sydney harbour bridge to the left and the Opera House to the right are spectacular. Quay was established in 1988 originally named Bilson’s. Quay’s philosophy under Executive Chef Peter Gilmore is to deliver a dining experience with an emphasis on nature. The diversity and beauty of nature is his inspiration. Harmony of flavours and textures combine to create a sensual dining experience.

Location: Upper Level, Overseas Passenger Terminal/5 Hickson Rd  The Rocks NSW 2000

3. Marque, NSW

http://www.marquerestaurant.com.au

Best’s take on contemporary French cuisine is a little like magic. Innovative techniques from dehydration to jelly or flash-frozen, robust flavour combinations and carefully composed presentations allow him to push conventional food boundaries in unexpected ways. The constantly evolving menu is a testament to Best and Head Chef Pasi Petanen’s labour-intensive cooking styles, which combines classic forms and contemporary innovation. Whilst dishes may look wonderfully simple, they are frighteningly complex, layering multiple flavours and textures to surrender diners to new pleasures with every bite. The main degustation menu, which can be accompanied with matching wines, features the likes of a duck egg with macadamia, stout sabayon and button mushrooms and grain fed Wagyu bavette with onion, black tea and stem salad. 

The recent addition of Friday ‘Prix Fixe’ lunches feature a three course market menu that changes weekly. Sommelier Nicholas Andre holds things to a similar standard with the wine, boasting an extraordinary level of knowledge, experience and a palate that drives the dynamicity of his well-rounded list. 

Location: 4/5/355 Crown St  Surry Hills NSW 2010

  

4. Sepia, NSW

http://www.sepiarestaurant.com.au

 Just as the wine service puts a focus on diversity and eclecticism, the big theme in Martin Benn's cooking remain modernity and Japanese ingredients. Whether it's the seemingly simple combination of tiny, sweetly smoky spring onions with a dark, sticky soy-vinegar dressing and peppery, herby purple shiso leaves, or the refined umami-ness of shiitakes with the flowery, citrussy perfume of a light ponzu, vegetables are the way to start. Follow with gingered curls of soft baby squid, or a single scampi, with a scattering of gently gritty, dusty-pink scampi salt for dipping - rich, meaty and melting. Alternatively, get your teeth into a pudgy grilled tiger prawn swooshed through tingly Japanese mayo.

And then there is the chicken - the soul of yakitori. Here it comes as corn-fed Holmbrae chook meat turned into gently fatty thigh skewers, sweetly juicy batons of breast meat, or teensy, quirky twists of rich'n'crisp chicken skin. Martin Benn is having fun with his more casual side. And so will you.


Location: 201 Sussex Street Sydney 2000 Australia  

5. Attica, Vic

http://www.attica.com.au/#!home

It’s been named one of the world’s best restaurants and is booked out weeks ahead. Yet there’s no lyrical journey up mountain roads or through snow-covered lowlands preceding dinner at Attica. How can this simply appointed Ripponlea dining room possibly live up to the hype? Relax. The wait won’t be in vain. From the flurry of intricate unlisted starters to a caramel-filled chocolate egg at the end, New Zealand-born Ben Shewry and his enthusiastic team lead diners on an Antipodean journey full of intrigue and delight. Earth-cooked potatoes are plated with crisped saltbush leaves, king george whiting comes parcelled in paperbark, buttery and lifted by lemon myrtle, and rare wallaby is paired with scorched macadamia nuts. A quick turn around the courtyard garden for warm apple juice and DIY toasted marshmallows provides an interlude before dessert. There’s serious intent behind this temple of fine dining.

Location: 74 Glen Eira Road Ripponlea, VIC 3185