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FREMANTLE Visit this port city that is rich with history and alive with modern culture.

ROTTNEST ISLAND Take the ferry to this protected nature reserve – home to the quokka.

Western Australia

Perth’s warm welcome Perth is Australia’s closest entry point from the UK, with the only non-stop flight and over 300 days of sunshine a year. Framed by a wonderful coastline and rolling hills to the east, Perth is a vibrant and friendly city that is renowned for its warm climate and relaxed lifestyle. This city has all the right ingredients with some of the best beaches, bustling markets, and a rich tapestry of cultural attractions just minutes away. Countless opportunities for nature You can meet Western Australia’s most famous resident – the quokka, on Rottnest Island. A short ferry ride from Perth, there are many beaches and bays to explore on this pocket of paradise. For underwater life, the UNESCO-listed Ningaloo Reef is simply unmissable. The world’s largest fringing reef is home to over 500 species of fish and 200 species of coral, as well as eco-accredited tours to see whale sharks, manta rays and humpback whales. Wineries to beachside restaurants Margaret River located south of Perth, produces a quarter of Australia’s wines, and has been awarded for producing three of the best wines in the world. Friendly producers offer tastings at over 100 cellar doors or enjoy long lunches at restaurants overlooking the area’s vines, forests and beaches.

WINE, WAVES AND WILDLIFE Margaret River is a great spot for surfing, wildlife viewing and wine-tasting.

NINGALOO REEF Snorkel and swim in this large fringing reef as whale sharks glide past.

Essentials Flight time: 17 hours

approximately GMT: +8 hours

Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD) Climate: Western Australia has contrasting climates | the north is tropical, while the south has a more temperate climate. October to March in the south offers plenty of sunshine and average temperatures varying from 17°C to 30°C. The wet season in the north is from November to April, while the dry season is May to October.

ONE OF THE WORLD’S LAST WILDERNESSES Visit the Kimberley and marvel at the outback gorges and hidden waterfalls.

COLOURFUL COASTLINES Hit the open road on the Coral Coast Highway connecting Perth and Ningaloo Reef.

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