Business Class

Western Australia's resources boom has fuelled the emergence of one of the more visible signs of growing affluence - corporate jets.

When you see the fishermen's shacks and what appear to be their shanty towns from the air above the Abrolhos Islands, it's hard to believe that they lie in the heart of a heavily protected nature reserve.

Walking up the gentle incline of the first street ever built in Western Australia to take in a sweeping vista of Albany's Princess Royal Harbour is like taking a step back in time.

If you're looking to combine some truly inspiring scenery with an inspired exercise effort, a hike through the Porongurup National Park should be top of the list.

Walking online A host of information on the state's, and the country's, best walking, hiking and adventure trails is now available online.

Located on the sand dunes of the Cape Range National Park, just metres from Ningaloo Reef, the new Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef safari camp offers tourists a wilderness experience with a few creature comforts.

What is your favourite holiday destination and why? ''Tanzania - incredible diversity of landscape, wonderful people and superb hospitality.''

Microbreweries and candy factories may been the Swan Valley's most popular tourist attractions in recent times, but local wineries say that wine tourism is on the cusp of becoming serious business for the area.