Story: Trevor’s Mid-West Escape: Flying High, Living Local
Episode: 21
Presenter: Trevor Cochrane
Air Date: 22 June 2025
Trevor couldn’t resist the adventure, so he flew with Legendaire to Dongara, swapping traffic for champagne, local stories, and coastal flavours in WA’s stunning Mid-West.
- Legendaire delivers a first-class, customisable flying experience across WA with stylish interiors, competitive pricing, and the unique opportunity for passengers to sit in the cockpit and engage with expert pilots during the flight.
- Backed by 40 years of global aviation experience, Legendaire's passionate team ensures safe, efficient journeys for both passengers and cargo, with easy online booking and flexible travel options.
- Dongara and Port Denison are twin towns on Western Australia's coast, separated by the Irwin River.
- The name "Dongara" comes from the local Wattandee word "Thung-arra," meaning "sea lion place."
- The town hosts one of WA’s oldest operating drive-in cinemas, showing films every second Saturday from October to May.
- With beautiful beaches, mild winters, and seasonal wildflowers, the area is popular with beachgoers and nature lovers.
- New Leaf Connect - Tours & Transport is Dongara’s only locally owned and operated small group tour & transport provider offering off-the-beaten-track experiences for both visitors & locals alike who are seeking meaningful connections with the people, places and produce in the Mid-West region of Western Australia. So to turn over a new leaf when visiting the Mid-West region of WA, connect with us today.
- Southerlys Tavern in Dongara offers a relaxed coastal dining experience with stunning sunset views over the Port Denison marina, live entertainment, fresh seafood, and all the essentials for a great night out – including big-screen sports and full TAB facilities.
For more information, head to:
www.legendaire.com.au
www.newleafconnect.com.au
www.southerlystav.com


