From Friday (29 April), fully vaccinated travellers arriving in the Australian state do not have to take a test. They also do not have to register for the G2G travel pass, while wearing masks on public transport and in airports is no longer mandatory.

The state was the last in Australia to reopen to international visitors following the pandemic, with Qantas due to switch its non-stop flight from London back to Perth on 19 June after rerouting it to Darwin since November.

The latest changes in Western Australia mean that hospitality venues are no longer required to maintain social distancing and guests do not need proof of vaccination to enter.

Nick Hughes, Gold Medal’s interim sales and marketing director, said there had been “significant demand” for Western Australia after the state announced plans to reopen to international tourists earlier this year.

“Australia overall has performed well but in recent weeks we’ve seen enquiries for Perth overtake Melbourne and Brisbane with some significant sales, like a £18,000 package, showing holidaymakers are booking as well as VFR, and treating themselves to higher-value experiences and longer stays,” added Hughes.