The BBC has listed Western Australia (WA) among its 25 best places to travel in 2025 list.
This is the first BBC list of its kind. It highlights destinations that are not only welcoming to visitors but also support their local communities, protect the local environment or preserve unique cultural heritage. BBC says this is to combat travel and overtourism's negative impacts.
WA was listed at number eight for its connection to the rest of the world, celebration of Aboriginal culture and other unique features.
Despite being the most isolated capital city in Australia, it is the only Australian city with direct flights to Europe. This is with the Perth airport undergoing a A$5 billion airport upgrade and creating new connections to Asia.
“Perth is positioning itself as Australia's western gateway and a global aviation hub,” BBC travel editor Ellie Cobb wrote.
The BBC article also pointed to WA’s rich cultural heritage with its A$20 million Jina Aboriginal Tourism plan that champions authentic Indigenous-led experiences for travellers.
For the sustainably minded road-tripper, Cobb also pointed to the newly opened 6,600km Electric Vehicle Highway, which is the world’s longest EV charging network.
Alongside these features are other tourist destinations like the Swan Valley Wine Region and Rotness Island where you can visit quokkas.
Atop the BBC’s inaugural list was Dominica, where people can swim with whales ethically and sustainably.
The list was created by BBC travel writers in collaboration with some of the world’s leading travel authorities. These include the United Nations World Travel Organization, Sustainable Travel International, the Black Travel Alliance and the World Travel & Tourism Council.