Sarah James profiles 27 best holiday destinations to visit in June for Conde Nast Traveller ~

#7. Ningaloo Reef, Australia

Temperature in June: 24°C high; 11°C low
Season: winter
Travel time from UK: from 20 hours 40 minutes
Time difference: BST +8

The Great Barrier Reef might get all the press, but Western Australia’s Ningaloo Reef is just as incredible – and, in June, it’s one of the world’s best places to swim with whale sharks. Plus, getting up close to these gentle giants doesn’t require a cage. Better still, Ningaloo’s dive and snorkel sites are way more accessible; many of its richest waters are only a few hundred metres off the beach. Choose a reputable tour company when it comes to swimming with whale sharks – getting up too close might not be dangerous for you, but it’s not great for them. Ningaloo Whalesharks, for example, is certified by Ecotourism Australia. Next, take a few days to discover the newly cosmopolitan-cool scene of WA’s isolated capital, Perth, with its al-fresco live-music venues, edgy late-night art shows and white-sand city beaches.

Where to stay: Sal Salis Ningaloo reef, a camp of tents, each with a private deck and a bathroom with a solar heated shower.

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