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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. Comfort Inn Prince of Wales Motel 5 nights from 350 per person  The Prince of Wales is an owner operated establishment located in the heart of the heritage area. Offering 32 individually controlled air conditioned rooms. Including spa suites for those special occasions. During your stay, Jo-Ann and Michael will welcome you with rooms that are very spacious, comfortable, and tasteful. You will receive personal and friendly service. The staff are also trained and equipped to assist in helping you enjoy your stay. You will be delighted with our newly refurbished rooms features! With LCD TV's, walk in glass showers, sumptuous beds, 2 spa suites with large corner spas and our comfortable king size beds we ensure your stay is as comfortable and relaxing as possible. Learn more about Comfort Inn Prince of Wales Motel Daily housekeeping Outdoor pool Breakfast available Pool bar Room service Business center Air conditioning Front-desk safe Barbecue grills Luggage storage Limited hour front desk 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.
Best Western Bakery Hill Motel Ballarat 5 nights from 460 per person  Stay at this Ballarat motel located in the Ballarat CBD on historic Bakery Hill and only a short distance to Sovereign Hill, Lake Wendouree and Botanical Gardens.Welcome to the Best Western Bakery Hill Motel, central to all theatres, entertainment venues and restaurants in Ballarat. Stay in comfort in our 100% non-smoking rooms featuring queen size beds, cable TV and high speed Internet access. This Ballarat motel also offers room service and a la carte breakfast. Guests staying at the Best Western Bakery Hill Motel will be able to discover Ballarat's unique heritage in tourist attractions such as the gold mining town on Buninyong, the Eureka Trail, Sovereign Hill, "Battle of the Southern Cross" and the Mining Exchange. Stay to enjoy the region's award winning wines or head to the nearby Pyrenees and Grampians wine regions. For superior customer service and a convenient location in Ballarat, make a reservation at Best Western Bakery Hill Motel today and save! Features: The BEST WESTERN Bakery Hill Motel offers spacious and quality accommodation, together with friendly assistance from our most co-operative staff. • Centrally located but quiet • 14 luxury units with queen size beds • Ground floor accommodation • All facilities • Whisper quiet heating and air-conditioning • Continental breakfast • Full Room Service • A selection of restaurants including McDonalds and Pizza Hut available across the road from the motel • Electric blanket, tea and coffee facilities provided • High speed internet access Amenities 100% Non-Smoking Air-conditioned Rooms Cable or Satellite TV - Free FREE Internet Free Wi-fi Onsite Parking Onsite Parking - Free Physically Challenged Facilities Restaurant Nearby Safe Deposit Box Wi-fi Learn more about Best Western Bakery Hill Motel Ballarat Daily housekeeping Room service Air conditioning Self-serve laundry Luggage storage Limited hour front desk 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. Mantra Amphora 5 nights from 495 per person  Mantra Amphora Resort is located on the spectacular waterfront of Palm Cove's palm-fringed beach at one of Tropical North Queensland's most sought-after destinations. Enjoy an early morning dip in the tranquil Coral Sea directly opposite the resort or bask in the tropical warmth beside the lagoon swimming pool with its many coves and nooks shaded by towering palm trees.Accommodation at Mantra Amphora Resort ranges from hotel rooms to self-contained one, two and three bedroom apartments all with quality finishes and most featuring an indulgent spa bath. All rooms and apartments offer private balconies with garden or ocean views providing the perfect space to kick back and relax as the sun disappears and the moon lights up the sky. An ideal place to celebrate a nearby wedding, escape with the family or just take some time out, Mantra Amphora makes room for everyone. Wander the stretch of Palm Cove Esplanade to discover a chic range of restaurants and cocktail bars that will satisfy both discerning palates and family appetites, or dine at Vivo Bar and Brill which sits just next to the Mantra Amphora Resort and offers delicious Italian with subtle tropical flavours. Learn more about Mantra Amphora Weekly housekeeping Near the beach Outdoor pool Children's pool In-room childcare Airport shuttle UNESCO Sustainable Property Air conditioning Garden Luggage storage Limited hour front desk Tour/ticket assistance 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. Spicers Clovelly Estate 5 nights from 1,600 per person  Hidden on a hill in the lush hinterland lies a place that is part retreat, part European estate, part luxury lodge and part home away from home. With 10 exclusive suites and the private 3 bedroom French Cottage, this is Spicers Clovelly Estate, your intimately unique Sunshine Coast hideaway.Spicers Clovelly Estate was recently voted the Best New Tourism Development at the 2010 Tourism Queensland Awards. It is also one of the Luxury Lodges of Australia and is in the same company as such other esteemed properties as Qualia, Southern Ocean Lodge, Emirates Wolgan Valley and Spicers Peak Lodge. From the moment you drive through our gates, you know you've arrived somewhere truly special. The stately 22 acres of grounds filled with grand figs, shaded jacarandas and groves of magnolias and gardenias will soon make you forget that you are just 90 minutes from Brisbane, while the stunning French-provincial architecture of the main house will not just invite you in, but tempt you to stay forever. Here, you could be in the heart of Provence instead of 30 minutes from the beaches of Noosa. An intimately unique oasis in the hinterland? Oui. Every one of Spicers Clovelly Estate's ten luxurious suites has been designed with comfort as the first priority. From beautiful modern French furnishings and luxurious linens, to simple conveniences such as iPod docking stations, every one of our rooms is an oasis of calm so captivating you'll almost never want to step outside your door. George Bernard Shaw once said that there was no love more sincere than the love of food, and that is certainly true at Spicers Clovelly Estate. Our seasonal, produce-driven menus designed by chef Cameron Matthews are driven by the region's abundance of fresh local produce combined with classic European flavours. From coffee and cake on the terrace, to dining in our in-house French restaurant, The Long Apron, or simply an old-fashioned Pimms in front of the fire, Spicers Clovelly Estate truly is a feast for the senses. First settled by the Brown family in 1908, Spicers Clovelly Estate's 22 acres offer a multitude of distractions for every guest. Each season brings a new mood here, where cosy winters, clear autumn skies, fresh spring days and sun soaked summers can be celebrated in their own distinctive way. Lush gardens and manicured lawns provide the backdrop for boules with friends or an indulgent high tea. Breathe the fresh country air as you stroll through our terraced rose gardens and orchard to the swimming pool, set overlooking the rolling green hills. Alternatively, take a relaxing walk to the gazebo or find the perfect picnic spot overlooking beautiful Lake Baroon. Or, if you're feeling a bit more adventurous, within walking distance of the main house there is a two-kilometre rainforest trail with tranquil waterfall and even a resident platypus. The great outdoors not your cup of tea? Then spend a few hours in Spa Anise day spa or just relax inside and enjoy the French contemporary style with large Bordeaux arm chairs complete with alpaca throws, recliners, French Oak bookcases and sideboards adorning the lounge areas. Or wander out to the terrace where two wrought iron roosters stand guard while you enjoy coffee and Parisian pastries. A gourmet's paradise, Spicers Clovelly Estate is also home to a fine dining restaurant called The Long Apron specialising in French-influenced cuisine, old-fashioned service and an innovative menu utilising fresh and simple local ingredients and an extensive wine list. And of course, just minutes and hours away from our doors are some of the best Queensland and Australia has to offer. Learn more about Spicers Clovelly Estate Daily housekeeping Restaurant and bar/lounge Full-service spa Outdoor pool Free use of bicycles Room service Business center Airport shuttle Area shuttle Terrace Coffee/tea in a common area Garden 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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