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Best Time of Year to Visit AustraliaExplore > Travel Planning Articles > Best Time of Year to Visit AustraliaDate published: 2023-05-07
Ayers Rock, photo courtesy Pete Edgeler on Flickr.
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Australia is enormous, with a wide range of climates. The northern states are typically warm year-round, while the southern states have cooler winters. December to February is summer; March to May is autumn; June to August is winter; and September to November is spring. Coral Sands Resort 5 nights from 940 per person  Trinity Beach is everyone's vision of a tropical paradise. A white sand cove marked by twin headlands and fringed with softly swaying coconut palms, it is a special beachside resort suburb situated 15 minutes from Cairns airport.Close enough to the entertainment, shopping and city casino of Cairns, Trinity Beach is a favourite location to holiday on the Northern Beaches of Cairns due to its own shopping, restaurants, and its very attractive beachside ambience. Coral Sands Beachfront Resort is your ideal holiday accommodation base at Trinity Beach, located right on the Esplanade facing the beach. Here, guests enjoy the best of everything. The resort is proud of its immaculate standards, with the beautiful gardens and cleanliness of this property consistently attracting comments from visitors. Learn more about Coral Sands Resort 42 apartments Weekly housekeeping On the beach Restaurant and bar/lounge Outdoor pool Terrace Air conditioning Garden Front-desk safe Self-serve laundry Multilingual staff Picnic area Typical airfares from LAX to Sydney, AustraliaAirfares vary by season, but also day of week, and are definitely affected by holidays.
The chart above shows the typical minimum and maximum fares for a economy class ticket from Los Angeles (LAX) to Sydney (SYD), by month.
Cairns Harbor Lights 5 nights from 630 per person  Cairns Harbour Lights is a luxurious Cairns waterfront hotel offering the ideal Cairns Esplanade accommodation.Managed by Mirvac Hotels and Resorts, Cairns Harbour Lights offer a unique property combining spacious, serviced, self-contained apartments and modern hotel. Whether you are an adventurous family, honeymoon couple or jet-setting corporate this Cairns hotel is ideally located for all your needs. Our spacious and contemporary Cairns apartments have fantastic views of either Cairns Harbour or Parklands. Choose from studio, one or two bedroom apartments or penthouse accommodation. Learn more about Cairns Harbor Lights Daily housekeeping Marina Outdoor pool Fitness center Sauna Self parking Room service Babysitting UNESCO Sustainable Property Terrace 24-hour front desk Air conditioning Best time of year to go to different parts of Australia Photo courtesy Jon Haase.
Sydney, in New South Wales, is in Australia's temperate zone. The Great Dividing Range is a major climate factor, as it creates 4 distinct zones: the coastal strip, the highlands, the Western Slopes and the flat countryside to the west. Sydney typically sees about 340 sunny days a year, with humidity in summer around 65%. Pictured above is the famous Sydney Opera House.
Tasmania, the island southeast of the main continent, the climate is mild and temperate. With no part of the island more than about 75 miles from the water, the ocean has a big effect on the climate. Because it's much farther from the equator than the rest of Australia, the seasons are more distinct. January and February are pretty dry, with temperatures averaging about 70F. See the Australia tourism website for a detailed description of the seasons in Australia. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort 5 nights from 905 per person  Beautiful tropical surrounds and modern contemporary style is waiting for you at Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort.Each of the resorts 314 rooms feature a private terrace or balcony facing either the lagoon swimming pool, lush tropical gardens or Cairns city. The city location is ideal with easy access to the award winning Esplanade and Cairns attractions. Learn more about Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort The Novotel Oasis is a 4.5-star resort featuring a gorgeous lagoon pool, complete with a sandy beach, children's pool and a swim-up bar. The hotel is a short walk from the Esplanade, Cairns city center and the Reef Casino. Storms in AustraliaIn Cairns, on the coast of Queensland, tropical cyclones can occur sometimes between November and May. Around Alice Springs and Ayers Rock, you can see thunderstorms, hail and dust storms in the spring months. In Western Australia, tropical cyclones can occur between November and April--most commonly though in January and February. Vibe Hotel Sydney 5 nights from 670 per person  You will love the convenience of staying in our vibrant location and in the heart of all the action.A unique Sydney hotel offering chic accommodation in the heart of Sydney, Vibe Hotel Sydney exudes the style of this fantastic city. Our Sydney hotel is perfectly positioned for you to easily discover Sydney's vibrant CBD fringe villages of Surry Hills, Darlinghurst, Chinatown and our Sydney entertainment precinct offering live theatre and music year round. Sydney's premier tourist destinations like Sydney Centrepoint Tower, Darling Harbour, Hyde Park, The Rocks and Circular Quay are only minutes away so you may want to stay just a little bit longer…and enjoy the vibe! Learn more about Vibe Hotel Sydney Daily housekeeping Restaurant and bar/lounge Outdoor pool Rooftop terrace Breakfast available Fitness center Room service Coffee shop/cafe Terrace 24-hour front desk Front-desk safe Snack bar/deli Airfare and Resort PricesHigh season is from about Christmas through the end of January, when children are on their summer holidays, and the popular resorts fill up with the locals. In the north, June through August is peak season as Australians from the southern areas travel north to escape winter. Typically the airlines will discount airfares April through June. Water temperature, SCUBA diving and surfing in AustraliaOn the Great Barrier Reef, you can dive year-round, although the best conditions for diving are from late August to early December. For liveaboard diving, the best time to go is July through November. In the Coral Sea, the visibility is best in June and in September. If you want to see the Minke whales, they're seen mostly from June to August. From April through June, the whale sharks can be seen near Ningaloo, in Western Australia. Australia Tourism has an excellent reference on dive locations and regions here. How we work with you to plan the perfect trip:
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