Western Australia

Getting to Western Australia is a breeze

Accessing Western Australia has never been easier. Perth is the shortest flight from the UK and the only city with a direct flight, making it the ideal gateway into Australia. Qantas’ non stop flight leaves London at lunchtime, whizzing you overnight to Australia’s sunniest city, where you can dip your toes in the Indian Ocean by mid-afternoon. Numerous other airlines, (British Airways, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Qatar Airways) providing regular services, with flights connect to Perth via stopovers in multiple destinations like Dubai, Singapore, and Doha. Another way to access this dream state, is on the direct Jetstar Asia seasonal service that connects Singapore to Broome in a quick 4.5 hour flight.

Western Australian beaches are regularly voted among the best in the world

Perth is home to 19 stunning beaches, all blessed with dreamy Indian Ocean sunsets. Rottnest Island, just a short ferry ride away, holds 63 pristine beaches and 20 beautiful bays complimented by an abundance of spectacular marine life and the world’s happiest animal - the adorable quokka. Venture further out of the city and take a walk with the sun-loving kangaroos on Lucky Bay’s white sands, or spot the world’s smallest penguins at Penguin Island. Take in the spectacle of a Cable Beach sunset in Broome from the back of an unhurried camel, meet the wild dolphins at Monkey Mia, cruise over 2,600 islands in the vast and ancient Kimberley region or snorkel with sea lions at Rockingham.

A true feast for the senses, promising delectable experiences at every turn

Perth offers everything from gourmet delights to laid back restaurants and al fresco dining, showcasing the best of the state’s produce. Delve into lively bars, sip cocktails in heritage surroundings, or pull up a stool in a country pub. Discover eight distinct wine regions in Western Australia; from the world-renowned premium wine region of Margaret River and historic Swan Valley, to award-winning wineries, breweries, and distilleries elsewhere. Local fresh seafood and rare black truffles now appear on menus – so pack your appetite, seek out seasonal culinary events, and savour the state’s rich bounty.

Uncover unique wildlife and breathtaking landscapes

Dive, swim, and snorkel amongst gentle whale sharks, humpback whales, and manta rays at World Heritage Listed Ningaloo Reef. Hike the coastal Cape to Cape Track in the Margaret River region and walk 40 metres above the forest floor along the Valley of the Giants treetop walk in Denmark. Traverse breathtaking gorges in the Kimberley, discover the dazzling formations of the Bungle Bungle Range and marvel at the mysterious moonscape of the Pinnacles desert. Experience the ‘Staircase to the Moon’ optical illusion in Broome, and Kimberley and Pilbara coastline’s exposed tidal flats.

Australia is one of the most sports-mad countries on the planet

The headline sporting drama of the Ashes Series cricket returns to Australia in winter 2025-26 with matches at Perth’s award-winning Optus Stadium. The 60,000-seat stadium also hosts the British and Irish Lions Tour on 28 June 2025; alongside a yearly calendar of Australian Football League and Big Bash League matches and headline concerts from the likes of Coldplay and Ed Sheeran. The FIM World Supercross Championship (WSX) on 23 and 24 November 2024 and HBS SVNS Perth 2025 from 24 to 26 January 2025 also take place in Perth.

Australia’s sunniest capital city brims with adventure

Nestled between Indian Ocean beaches and winelands, Perth offers great city living nestled in nature. Discover unique wildlife encounters, vast scenic parks and the sparkling Swan River but also a thriving metropolis of small bars, creative restaurants and street art. It’s all here, in one sunny city, filled with friendly and welcoming people. With 19 stunning beaches within easy reach of the city, relaxing by the ocean is never far away.  Eat, shop, relax, and repeat in the vibrant surroundings of Australia's sunniest capital city.