Discover Your Australia with Qantas!
Australia is a destination with so many unique experiences. Soak up the urban style in Melbourne, sail around Sydney Harbour, marvel at the majestic Uluru (Ayers Rock) or dive the Great Barrier Reef. Even if you have visited before, there is so much to see and do in this land of inspiring red outback, vibrant coastal cities and ancient indigenous culture.
Book your flight to Australia with fares starting from £825* for departures from London Heathrow between 1 and 31 May 2012. Offer ends 29 May 2012, unless sold out before.
Start your Australian adventure today, and enjoy the journey with Qantas.
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Airfares to Australia
Fly return economy from London Heathrow
Be tempted, entertained or simply relax in Qantas International Economy. Enjoy our inflight service including award-winning entertainment on demand and healthier meal choices.
| To | Airfare | Travel via: |
|---|---|---|
Perth | from £825* | Singapore |
Melbourne | from £835* | Hong Kong |
Sydney | from £848* | Bangkok |
Adelaide | from £853* | Singapore |
Darwin | from £855* | Singapore |
Brisbane | from £862* | Singapore |
Cairns | from £871* | Sydney |
London Heathrow/Bangkok and London Heathrow/Hong Kong flights are operated by British Airways. Singapore/Darwin flights are operated by Jetstar.^
Depart London Heathrow between 1 and 31 May 2012. Offer ends 29 May 2012, unless sold out before. Other fares apply for different departure dates.
Book Now, Pay Later
With Book Now, Pay Later, you can hold your seat with a £15 holding deposit per passenger and enjoy the freedom of paying the rest closer to your departure date. Conditions apply.+
Premium Fares
Start your journey from the moment you step on board. Experience Qantas International Premium Economy and International Business.
- International Premium Economy return fares to Melbourne from London Heathrow start at £2,161.*
- International Business return fares to Melbourne from London Heathrow start at £4,012 for bookings made at least 28 days before departure.*
Fares from other United Kingdom cities
Travelling from Aberdeen, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester or Newcastle? Fly with British Airways and connect to our flights from London Heathrow to start your Australian adventure.
Come walkabout with us
See more, do more, with a Qantas Walkabout Pass
Experience Australia like a local and go walkabout.
Take advantage of our extensive domestic flight network to discover more of Australia. With more than 20 destinations to choose from, experience the hustle of the largest cities to the remote outback.
Choose the multi-city option when making your booking to Australia to benefit from the Qantas Walkabout Pass savings.
Sample Walkabout itinerary
London Heathrow - via Bangkok - Sydney - Melbourne - via Singapore - London Heathrow
Airfare from: £897*
Book by 29 May, for departures between 1 and 31 May 2012, unless sold out before. Other fares apply for different departure dates.
Flying with Qantas
Fly with Qantas to Australia
- Daily flights from London Heathrow via Singapore to Australia.
- Choose from five gateway cities - Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.
- Take advantage of our unrivalled domestic network with more than 50 destinations on offer.
- Fly the award-winning Qantas A380, operating daily flights from London Heathrow to Sydney and Melbourne via Singapore.
- Earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points on every flight~
Explore Australia
There's nothing like a holiday in Australia.
Discover a red outback with lush green waterholes and an endless blue sky. Vibrant, sophisticated cities. Beaches that sparkle and invite. Ancient rainforests and coral reefs skirting the shore. Roads to be driven, paths to be walked. Unique animals. And an ancient Aboriginal culture that explains how it all came about.
Need some inspiration?
Sydney
Sydney highlights:
- Cruising Sydney Harbour for as little or as long as you like.
- Enjoying a symphony, opera or guided tour of the World Heritage Listed Sydney Opera House.
- Taking the climb of your life on Sydney Harbour Bridge with BridgeClimb.
- Catching a ferry from Circular Quay and visiting Taronga Park Zoo or Manly Beach.
- Learning to surf or taking a walking tour along the world famous Bondi Beach.
Melbourne
Melbourne highlights:
- Getting out and about in the city on foot, tram, by bike or even by Harley Davidson.
- Experiencing the many events that Melbourne is so famous for: the Grand Prix, Australian Open, the Melbourne Cup, the International Comedy Festival - the list goes on and on.
- Watching the little Penguins as they waddle up the beach in their hundreds on Phillip Island.
- Flying over the Great Ocean Road and its spectacular surrounds in a helicopter.
- Dining aboard the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant, enjoying the passing scenery.
Cairns
Cairns highlights:
- A day on the Great Barrier Reef snorkelling, diving or enjoying the underwater world from a glass bottom boat.
- Visiting Cape Tribulation where the rainforest meets the reef - a great spot for kayaking, horse-riding and walking.
- Riding the scenic railway to the mountain village of Kuranda, famous for its markets.
- Visiting the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest.
- Taking a scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef for spectacular views.
Brisbane
Brisbane and surrounds highlights:
- A day trip to Moreton Island where you can sand toboggan and hand feed dolphins.
- The Story Bridge Adventure Climb in Brisbane.
- A day tour to Mt Tamborine and Canungra Valley Vineyards.
- Taking a day tour flight to the Lady Elliot Island, on the southern part of the Great Barrier Reef, where you can snorkel, swim or take an island walk.
- Learning to surf at Surfers Paradise beach.
Perth
Perth highlights:
- Cruising the Swan River.
- A day trip to Rottnest Island.
- Tasting the local produce in the Swan Valley wineries.
- Enjoying the markets, cafes and people watching at Fremantle.
- Picnicking in Kings Park with its 400 hectares of bush land, manicured gardens and views of Perth city.
Adelaide
Adelaide and surrounds highlights:
- Experiencing the tastes, sights and sounds of the Adelaide Central Market - an international melting pot of food and cultures.
- Swimming with dolphins, just 20 minutes drive from the Adelaide city centre at Glenelg.
- Taking a day trip in to one of the wine regions on Adelaide's doorstep for wine tasting and stunning scenery.
- Meeting the wildlife on a tour of Kangaroo Island - an unforgettable experience.
- Hanging out at the seaside enjoying the cafes, restaurants and beaches on Adelaide's coastline.
Darwin & Red Centre
Darwin and surrounds highlights:
- Hanging out at the sunset markets in Darwin.
- Cruising the Adelaide River to see saltwater crocs in their natural habitat.
- Exploring the World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park as part of a small group tour, swimming in billabongs (when safe), seeing ancient rock art and camping under the stars.
- Joining a private tour to Arnheim Land - 91,000km of unspoilt wilderness bordered by Kakadu National Park, famous for its Aboriginal heritage, wild coastlines, towering escarpments, woodlands and wetlands teeming with wildlife.
- Cooling off under the cascading waterfalls at Litchfield National Park.
Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Alice Springs highlights:
- Learning about the pioneers at the Alice Springs Telegraph Station or the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
- Visiting the Uluru Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre at Uluru.
- Dining under the night sky at the Sounds of Silence dinner at Uluru.
- Joining a tour or driving out to King's Canyon to do the rim walk along the top.
- Teeing off on one of the best desert golf courses in the world.
Hobart
Hobart highlights:
- Eating the delicious local produce and drinking award-winning local wines against a stunning scenic backdrop.
- Mountain biking down Mount Wellington.
- Whitewater rafting the Franklin River.
- A day trip to Port Arthur to find out more about the island's fascinating convict history.
- Browsing the art galleries and markets.
Important Information
Maximum stay: Return travel from the last international stopover must commence no later than 12 months after initial departure.
Children and Infants: Discounts apply on international routes. No child discount applicable on Australian domestic routes.
Rebooking: Date changes on international flights permitted at £100 per change within the ticket validity and are subject to a local service fee.
Rerouting: £100 per reroute and subject to a local service fee.
Cancellations: No refund once tickets are issued.
Local service fees: Local service fees apply for any changes to both e-tickets and paper tickets.
^ Qantas' and British Airways' flight schedules changed from 25 March 2012. Qantas continues to operate services between London Heathrow and Australia via Singapore. Qantas passengers travelling via Bangkok and Hong Kong will be on British Airways operated flights between London Heathrow and Asia.
+ Book Now, Pay Later is available for bookings from the United Kingdom and availability depends on your departure date. Book Now, Pay Later is not available on round the world fares, fares booked with Classic Award, Any Seat Redemptions or Commercial Points plus Pay, combined Qantas and Jetstar flights (for example, Gold Coast to Alice Springs booked as a combined flight from the Gold Coast to Sydney with Jetstar and from Sydney to Alice Springs with Qantas), or where Insurance and/or Carbon Offset is chosen. The length of time you have to pay will depend on the fare type and time until departure. Payment must be made in full on or before the due date advised at the time of booking. If you do not pay the fare in full on or before the due date, the booking will be cancelled. If the booking is cancelled your holding deposit of £15 per passenger for bookings from the United Kingdom will not be refunded. If you choose to pay for your tickets via Qantas Telephone Sales or you cancel the booking, the holding deposit will not be refunded. While your booking is on hold, the total ticket price may change due to amendments in surcharges, taxes and fare adjustments.
# The Qantas Walkabout Pass must be issued together with a Qantas or British Airways return international fare to Australia and it has the same validity as your international ticket. To include the Qantas Walkabout Pass choose the multi-city option when making your booking at qantas.com.
~ You must be a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program to earn and redeem points. Join online now. Membership and points are subject to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program terms and conditions.
Sydney Opera House image credit: Hamilton Lund; Great Barrier Reef image credit: Tourism Tropical North Queensland
