Peter Verhoog, from the Dutch Shark Society, poses with a whale shark near Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia. Pic courtesy Peter Verhoog.

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Tourists spend up big to swim with sharks

Shark diving tourism is a growing industry estimated to be worth more than $25.5 million annually to regional economies around Australia.

Wine

"Willy Wonka's wine factory": Inside the extraordinary d’Arenberg Cube

For leading Australian winemaker Chester Osborn it’s the realisation of a 13-year dream, but for South Australia’s McLaren Vale wine region Chester’s Cube could bring tens if not hundreds of thousands more wine tourists to visit one of the world’s most unusual and dramatic cellar doors.

Analysis

A reminder of South Australia's international appeal

Economics commentator Richard Blandy takes time out from crunching the numbers to remind us why South Australia is so appealing to international visitors.

News

Deal secures first China-Adelaide direct flights

The first direct flights between Adelaide and mainland China could begin as early as December under a deal announced today by the State Government.

Travel

How Australia can capitalise on Chinese tourism

The new generation of independent Chinese travellers are seeking out interesting tourism experiences and Australia needs to start planning to make the most of the booming market, write Susanne Becken and Noel Scott.