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.

• by David Whitley

A spine-tingling trip back in time in the home of the world’s biggest shark

The UNESCO World Heritage Ningaloo Coast is a living cultural landscape for traditional owners with ancient treasures to boot.

• by Anabel Dean

Airline review: Qantas domestic business class on a new dream route

This flight will make World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef more accessible for those with it on their bucket list.

• by Anabel Dean

New direct flights to home of the world’s biggest shark take off

In the waters beyond Ningaloo Reef, a shark is circling. More than seven metres in length, it’s larger than any great white.

• by Andrew Bain

Ningaloo, Western Australia: Swimming with the world's biggest fish in a World Heritage environment

It emerges from its indigo underworld as though from a dream, a colossus accompanied by the tiniest of golden trevallies.

• by Catherine Marshall

Frequent Flyer: Iain Grandage

This Perth composer and cellist thrives on collaborations, even if they're in remote places.

Let nature be your guide

Emily Dunn meets three professionals who bring the outdoors to the luxury hotel experience.

Way of the sea serpent

Daniel Scott is moved by the power of nature as he navigates the 2500-kilometre Warlu Way linking Broome and Exmouth.

Catching the big one

Kerry van der Jagt joins the snappers keen to help save one of the kings of the ocean at Ningaloo Reef.

Deep and meaningful

Off Ningaloo Reef, Robert Upe faces a creature with thousands of teeth in 300 rows and swims closer.