Worldwide Holidays 2022-23

Hundreds of Worldwide Holidays are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk 173 Perth Western Australia’s bustling, modern capital has a reputation for endless sunshine and an easy-going lifestyle. The area is known for its beautiful parks and gardens and the scenic Swan River. The wide, sandy Indian Ocean beaches to the north are within easy reach and make up the famed Sunset Coast and its isolated beaches. Sorrento Beach is one of the best-known beaches of the area, although the turquoise waters of Cottesloe Beach are the safest for swimming. Cairns The Marlin Coast, north of Cairns is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Dive, snorkel or board a glass bottom boat for a close up view of the brilliantly coloured reef and its plethora of marine life. Glorious white sandy beaches await at resorts such as Trinity Beach or Port Douglas. Port Douglas is home to the stunning Four Mile Beach and offers a selection of world class restaurants. Both are ideally located for visiting the reef or Daintree Rainforest. If you want to take advantage of the balmy weather, dine alfresco on the Cairns Esplanade, lined with bars and restaurants or take a dip in the swimming lagoon. Must see highlights The Great Barrier Reef Visible from space and covering an area of approximately 344,400 km² the barrier reef is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Abundant in sealife, scuba diving and snorkelling the reef is an unforgettable experience. Cairns is the closest and easiest city to plan trips from. Beaches Australia is known for its incredible beaches. Perth is home to some of the best beaches in the world, where you can watch the sunset over the Indian Ocean on the ‘Sunset Coast’, surrounded by golden sands and warm sunshine. What you need to know Currency: Australian Dollar Visa: Required - available through The Travel Visa Company - call 01270 250 590 and quote ‘Mercury Holidays’. Flight Guide: Prices are based on selected flights from London airports. Regional departures available. See page 177 for flight information. Flight Time: 18½-24 hours Language: English Time zone: GMT +8 to +11 hours Resort transfers: Standard transfers start from £25 per person < Optional Stopovers Break up your journey to Australia with a stopover in one of these exotic cities. Stopover in Dubai , Kuala Lumpur or Singapore for 2 nights on Bed & Breakfast from £99 . Subject to availability. Please see page 176 for stopover information. Australia Swimming Lagoon, Cairns Esplanade Great Barrier Reef Kuala Lumpur