• Australia

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

• South Australia

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

• Adventure holidays

Swimming with sharks in Port Lincoln: A great white adventure

How close is too close to a great white shark?

• Sue Williams

• South Australia

Guide at a glance: Port Lincoln

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

• Coffin 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.

• Eyre Peninsula

In the wild, wild south

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

• Fleurieu Peninsula

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

• Food and wine

South Australia's regional festivals

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

• Luxury holidays

Luxury outback style

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

• Adventure holidays

Pocket your fear and feel the rush

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