Busselton’s famous jetty.

More than just a gateway:10 Australian airport towns worth visiting

Most people who fly into these destinations immediately head to a higher-profile place nearby. Here’s why you should linger a little longer.

  • David Whitley
Forget the wetsuit - travellers can now dive with great whites without having to leave the boat.

Port Lincoln,South Australia:Where to safely dive with great white sharks without getting wet

Fancy coming face to face with a great white while still enjoying a beer or glass of champagne? Now you can.

  • Julietta Jameson
Great white sharks are still protected species

Swimming with sharks in Port Lincoln:A great white adventure

How close is too close to a great white shark?

  • Sue Williams
Port Lincoln,South Australia.

Guide at a glance:Port Lincoln

This stunning coastal gem on the Eyre Peninsula lives and breathes the sea,writes Lee Atkinson.

Swimming with sea lions at Baird Bay.

The South Australia guide:Eyre Peninsula

From the big fish of Port Lincoln to a luxury inland camp,the Eyre Peninsula can easily be explored over a long weekend,writes Dominic Rolfe.

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Fish finders ... a group of sea lions frolics near Hopkins Island,just off Port Lincoln.

In the wild,wild south

This shark tooth-shaped slice of land is billed as an adventure capital - and rightly so,writes Max Anderson.

Natural selection ... in the shark cage off Port Lincoln.

Take a hike/What big teeth you have/Bear market/Saddle up

The Heysen Trail is one of South Australia's great walks,but it's a marathon journey.

  • KAY O'SULLIVAN
Partytime ... the Great Australian Outback Cattle Drive.

South Australia's regional festivals

Sarah Thomas looks at the vibrant regional festivals worth organising a holiday around.

Natural beauty ... on Lake Gairdner.

Luxury outback style

Sally O'Brien discovers a camping experience that indulges in its environment.

Soar point ... Stanwell Park is a great base for hang-gliding.

Pocket your fear and feel the rush

You don't need to be an elite athlete to master these thrilling challenges,writes Lee Atkinson.