Partner/Chairman, Cochrane Lishman; Chairman, Little World Beverages Ltd
What is your favourite holiday destination?
“Cape Town in South Africa. The wine is good and reasonably priced, the scenery is amazing and the game parks are nearby.”
What is your favourite place in WA to take a short break and why?
“Augusta. I have had a house there for 15 years. My girls grew up there and I love diving and fishing.”
What do you think is the best destination to holiday if you have to/want to take the kids?
“Paris. I have two daughters and a wife who I enjoy travelling with and Paris has been the place where we have all had the most fun.”
What is your pet hate when travelling on airplanes?
“Talkative neighbours.”
If you could only take one item on a long haul flight what would it be?
“A good book.”
What has been your biggest travel disaster and what did you learn from it?
“While still in South Africa I travelled to Germany on business. We were there for some weeks and then had to visit Holland. While I was away the rules changed with the consequence that a visa was required to enter Holland and naturally I did not have one. I was treated like a criminal for about five hours before they confirmed that I had an appointment to see lawyers in Rotterdam. What did I learn from it? I emigrated shortly thereafter to Australia (1986).”
How often do you take a holiday?
“I try to get away at least twice a year.”
You wish Perth could be more like…
“Any big city that has inner-city living which generates more of a soul and vibrancy.”
You hope Perth always retains…
“Its ease of access. Everything is no more than half an hour away.”
Where have you always wanted to travel/holiday but haven’t managed to yet? When do you hope to go there?
“I want to go salmon fishing in Canada. As to when – that is a secret.”
What was the last book you read?
“Something of Value by Robert Ruark.”
What CD is currently in your car?
“Il Divo.”
What is your favourite restaurant?
“France-Soir in South Yarra, Victoria.”
What Perth restaurant do you keep going back to and why?
“Julio’s (West Perth). I love the food.”
Do you support the Eagles or the Dockers?
“Very much the Eagles although I support the Dockers against everyone else.”