Abrolhos Islands

Bring binoculars and a large-capacity camera to this string of 122 uninhabited islands teeming with sealions, humpback whales, giant Samson fish and millions of seabirds.

Meet the quokkas the islands cute, smiley little marsupials found nowhere else in the world except Western Australia. Locals love to relax on this island playground just 11 miles off Perth and the quokkas enjoy the company. Jump on an eco boat tour to discover the marine animals that call the waters surrounding Rottnest home.

Visit the worlds smallest penguins at this popular destination 45 minutes south of Perth, home to a little penguincolony. A short ferry ride takes you to the island, where rangers arrange regular penguin feedings and visitors stand a good chance of seeing dolphins and sealions as well.

Sealife spotters will be in heaven on this island famed for its proximity to dolphins, whales, rays, dugongs and turtles.

Down in the blue lagoons lie colourful coral, masses of marine life and even a shipwreck, all part of the Rowley Shoals Marine Park.

In March 2018, Qantaswill launch the first-ever non-stop flight from the UK to Australia, using the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to reach Perth in around 17 hours.

Perth provides an extraordinary gateway to exploring Western Australiaand Qantas multi-city itineraries make it easy to visit other great Australian destinations on the Qantas domestic network.

Trailfinderscan offer a 13-night holiday to Western Australia including the new non-stop service from London to Perth return with Qantas, internal flights between Perth and Broome, 11 days Maui motorhome hire and three nights Karijini Eco Retreat.

London Heathrow to Perth flights are non-stop, scheduled from 25 March 2018 (subject to aircraft and schedule change). Subject to government and regulatory approval.

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Where are the best islands for wildlife in Western Australia? - Telegraph.co.uk