PERTH


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Qantas’ revolutionary launch of direct flights from London to Perth has made Australia a non-stop destination for the first time in history, and the booming Western Australian capital is a worthy recipient. The city centre is now teeming with laneway bars and street art, while a train line


has connected cultural hub and cheap-eats paradise Northbridge. Kings Park, a behemoth overlooking the Swan River and containing miles of bushland walking trails, is still the star attraction, but it has serious competition. The white-sand Indian Ocean beaches make Perth a beach holiday destination, while the Swan Valley is packed with wineries and food producers. Don’t miss uber-cool Fremantle, the old port city that adjoins Perth. Heritage buildings, brewpubs, markets, people-watching cafes and some top-drawer restaurants make it a highly appealing alternative base. Then there are the islands. To the south, Penguin Island plays host to penguins and pelicans – plus dolphins and seals on the cruise over there. But Rottnest Island is the justifiable favourite, with several great beaches, surf breaks and snorkelling spots, plus adorable camera-friendly quokkas running around all over the place.


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Perth is the starting point for this west- coast adventure, that goes up as far as tropical Exmouth, where you can snorkel in Ningaloo Reef, before hopping over


to the outback for a cultural journey to Uluru. Alternatively, visit the Pinnacles and go as far as Broome, or head south to taste top wines in Margaret River.


THE AUSTRALIAN GREATS


The Great Ocean Road, Kangaroo Island and Sydney combo calls in at Adelaide, but also includes glorious


Victorian surf towns, rainforest walks to picturesque


waterfalls, mysterious rock formations and animal encounters on Kangaroo Island. And, of course, time to hit the harbour and beaches in Sydney.


Of Australia’s big cities, Adelaide is the most relaxed and charmingly old-fashioned. The city is surrounded by parkland, which quickly gives way to the quaint villages and wineries of the Adelaide Hills. Linked to the UK via a short Qantas hop from Perth, it’s a city that sports fans get misty-eyed about, with the Adelaide Oval being one of the most scenic cricket grounds on Earth. Food and drink are a big deal here. The


Adelaide Central Market is a beloved old warren of highly specialist stalls, while the world- renowned McLaren Vale and Barossa Valley wine regions are just on the doorstep. Culturally, the big hitter is the South


Australian Museum, with its eye-opening indigenous collections, while the wildlife- inclined will probably make a beeline for the Cleland Conservation Park. This is one of the few places where you can cuddle a koala, as well as hand-feed kangaroos. Adelaide is also a beach city, with a string


of seaside suburbs lining the coast. Prime among these is Glenelg, where restaurants, cafes and ice-cream parlours congregate, kids spend summer days jumping off the pier, and boat cruises head out to let people swim with dolphins. Want a great introduction to Australia? Then Adelaide is just the ticket.


MELBOURNE


Australia’s cultural colossus plays host to big events seemingly year-round – whether the Formula One Grand Prix, Melbourne Cup horse race, Australian Open tennis or Melbourne Festival. There’s always a reason to come and, pleasingly, plenty of reasons to stay. Melbourne has an unmistakable sense of cool that largely derives from its laneway


scene (pictured). Over the years, once-unpromising alleys have filled with highly distinctive bars and restaurants, top-tier street art and quirky independent shops. It’s a city that’s not afraid to try something new, as the eye-popping architecture of


Federation Square, home to several quality museums, testifies. But there’s also a strong neighbourhood scene. Chapel Street in Toorak is fashionable and classy, while Fitzroy and Collingwood are somewhat grungier but full of creative types. Beachside St Kilda has long been the mainstay on a hot day, with Luna Park amusement park now an icon and the cake shops of Acland Street offering sweet- toothed temptation. Hang around by the beach, and you might spot penguins too.


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CITY SLICKING & COASTAL LIVING


Melbourne is where this city-plus-beach itinerary kicks off, covering urban cool in Melbourne, wine tasting in the Yarra Valley and relaxation at Peninsula Hot Springs, before you even make it to action-packed Sydney. Alternatively, hop on the short Qantas flight across the Bass Strait to see wild Tasmania’s natural highlights, with wildlife-spotting, whisky sampling and atmospheric World Heritage Sites.


Reasons to sell Qantas Explorer fares


● Get access to more than 80 domestic routes Down Under. ● Flexibility to change tickets if clients decide to stay longer. ● Enjoy competitive rates on the Qantas and Jetstar network within Australia, with 30kg checked baggage.


● Get meal or snack free of charge on selected Qantas flights. For the full range of Explorer fare routes and how to book visit learninghub.qantas.com


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Qantas has five main entry points to Australia, offering access to a network of more than 80 Explorer fare routes, serving 30 destinations across Australia and New Zealand. Here are a few of the most popular Qantas Explorer fare routes.


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