What to Do in Western Australia – According to Qantas Frequent Flyers
Qantas Frequent Flyers share highlights from their recent trips to WA: from exploring stretches of ochre-and-azure coastline and learning about the region’s rich First Nations history and culture, to swimming at pristine city beaches and discovering an unexpected slice of British history in the heart of Perth’s CBD.
“I took my daughters to Perth Mint where we learned about finding gold, watched a live gold pour and saw nuggets and bullion. It was a surprise hit!” Charlotte Drew, Bronze Frequent Flyer
“I booked flights to Perth with typical visions of Cottesloe Beach and quokkas on Rottnest Island. Some of our most interesting experiences, though, were unplanned – London Court, a circa-1937 mock-Tudor shopping arcade in the Perth CBD, was an unexpected slice of English design in the heart of the city and ended up being the ideal place to meet old fellow expat Brit mates.
“I also took my daughters to Perth Mint where we learnt about finding gold, saw nuggets and bullion and watched a live gold pour. It was a surprise hit! And before jumping on the ferry to Rottnest we found what is possibly Australia’s most kid-friendly pub – Gage Roads Brew Co in Fremantle. It has everything from an excellent menu with lots of local seafood to an epic sandy playground and water views.”
Charlotte flew Qantas Melbourne to Perth
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“We stayed in cabins among the coconut trees in Lombadina, catching fish and mud crabs and learning from First Nations Elders.” – Raquel Kerdel, Gold Frequent Flyer
“In February I was privileged to visit Darrell Sibosado’s Bard-Bardi Jawi Country on the Dampier Peninsula, north of Broome. Darrell is the artistic and cultural collaborator for the 2025 mainstage Bangarra Dance Theatre production, Illume. I was there with other creatives whose cultural immersion inspired this extraordinary contemporary dance work.
“In Lombadina we stayed in cabins among the coconut trees, catching fish and mud crabs and learning the region’s culture and history from First Nations Elders during hosted tours and activities with Lombadina Aboriginal Corporation.
“Everything was vibrant in the heat, from the aquamarine water to the orange dirt and luscious green trees. Being in a tropical climate, storms would roll in with a cool breeze and the scent of rain would fill the air. The orange dirt became a deep red colour and the leaves turned to dark green. It was vivid and spectacular.”
Raquel flew Qantas Sydney to Broome
“Starting our road trip in Broome was the best decision. The flight over Uluru to get there was beautiful.” – Jessica, Bronze Frequent Flyer
“We had friends travelling to Australia so I met them in Broome for a road trip to Perth in their campervan. Starting the journey there was the best decision – flying from Melbourne over the Red Centre was an incredible experience. The captain announced when we were close to Uluru, which was magnificent to see from the air.
“In Broome we wandered along Reddell Beach, where the red dirt meets the ocean, and drank mango beer at nearby Matso’s brewery. In Exmouth, a 14-hour-drive away, we saw turtles laying eggs on the beach at night and went reef snorkelling right off the shore at nearby Turquoise Bay.
“Watching the dolphins interact with rangers at Monkey Mia, 700 kilometres further south in the World Heritage-listed Shark Bay Marine Park, was another highlight – they’re such intelligent, beautiful creatures. From there, it was a three-and-a-half-hour drive to Kalbarri National Park [pictured], which offered breathtaking views of Murchison Gorge.”
Jessica flew Qantas from Melbourne to Broome
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“We swam with majestic sea turtles and whale sharks in an underwater kaleidoscope of coral and fish.” – Leonie, Gold Frequent Flyer
“I met with an old backpacking buddy in Exmouth for three days of adventuring on the wild west coast. We swam with majestic giants – whale sharks, sea turtles [pictured] and manta rays – in an underwater kaleidoscope of coral and fish. We also watched cleaner wrasse work their magic on reef sharks.
“The 90-minute drive from Exmouth to Coral Bay took us through a beautiful arid landscape peppered with termite mounds. Ningaloo Caravan & Holiday Resort served as our base and we kept returning to Exhale for delicious tapas and cocktails – the frozen strawberry and mango daiquiris went down a treat at the end of a hot day.”
Leonie flew Qantas from Sydney to Exmouth via Perth.
“The vibe in South Fremantle is eclectic, with lots of fantastic street art.” – Katie, Bronze Frequent Flyer
“I used Qantas Points to book a trip to WA to visit family and the staff were so kind to me while travelling solo with my 11-month-old son [pictured]. The crew kept the seat next to us clear, rewarmed my meal and helped with the pram – they went above and beyond.
“The vibe in South Fremantle is eclectic, with lots of fantastic street art. I started each morning with an almond-milk piccolo at the Roasting Warehouse, had takeaway fish and chips from seafood market Sealanes and beers at Running with Thieves, a brewery and distillery. The Mexican food and cocktails at La Cabaña were also outstanding and I loved the beachside sauna and relaxing walks along South Beach [pictured].”
Katie flew Qantas from Sydney to Perth
