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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. Chifley Alice Springs Resort 5 nights from 480 per person  Chifley Alice Springs Resort combines efficient and friendly outback service with modern, comfortable facilities. Low rise architecture and lush green lawns contribute to the relaxed atmosphere of this award-winning resort, situated on the banks of the famous Todd River with its magnificent river red gums.Guests can relax in the stylish surroundings and experience sumptuous full buffet breakfast, a la carte lunches, and contemporary cuisine dinners at the Barra on Todd Restaurant. Located adjacent to the restaurant, the Barra Bar offers guests the opportunity to surf the Internet while enjoying a drink from the fine selection of beers, wines, and cocktails. The 4.5 Star resort has 139 guest rooms and hotel facilities include 24 hour reception, wireless internet access, (free around pool area, restaurant, bar and reception areas), swimming pool, guest laundry, cardio room, in-house massage rooms, restaurant, bar, and complimentary onsite parking. The hotel is only a five to ten minute walk away from the town's bustling cultural, shopping and business centre. It is a convenient pick up point for the many local sightseeing tours available in and around Alice Springs, making Chifley Alice Springs Resort the perfect base for exploring Outback attractions. Chifley Alice Springs Resort is the ideal venue, well equipped with modern conference and meeting facilities for business events, functions, launches, weddings and cocktail parties. 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.
Sea Temple Resort & Spa Port Douglas 5 nights from 905 per person  The latest Sea Temple creation is located in one of Australia's most celebrated international tourism destinations.Nestled between Tropical North Queensland's rainforest-covered mountains and the Coral Sea, Sea Temple Resort & Spa Port Douglas provides easy access to world-renowned natural attractions, such as the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, and the cosmopolitan dining, shopping and entertainment facilities of Port Douglas's trendy Macrossan Street. Learn more about Sea Temple Resort & Spa Port Douglas 75 apartments Daily housekeeping Near the beach Restaurant and bar/lounge Full-service spa Outdoor pool Breakfast available WiFi in the lobby 24-hour fitness center Children's pool Spa tub Pool bar 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. Port Douglas Peninsula Boutique Hotel 5 nights from 1,675 per person  <b>Port Douglas Peninsula Boutique Hotel</b>Port Douglas Peninsula Boutique Hotel where tropical luxury awaits... Our Port Douglas luxury accommodation offers a boutique style hotel experience – enjoying an unrivalled beachside location overlooking Four Mile Beach and is the only hotel in Port Douglas with beach and ocean views. 40 metres to the beach and a 2 minute stroll to the heart of Port Douglas with its cosmopolitan boutiques, restaurants and entertainment options. <b>Unique Inclusions</b><ul><li>Complimentary Full Buffet Breakfast served poolside <li>Daily ECO room servicing <li>Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel</ul> 50 minutes north of Cairns International Airport, the 34 modern tropical beachfront one bedroom suites enjoy stunning views, and offer a unique concept in Port Douglas holiday accommodation with the comforts and facilities, friendliness and personal service that only a small property can provide. From your large private balcony that allows you to relax with a tropical cocktail or listen to the calmness of the waves lapping on the beach. An oasis of tiered heated pools and jacuzzi spa, offers a quiet tranquil setting whilst relaxing on the sun lounges or in your suite. The Peninsula Boutique Hotel is an adult only haven for those wanting to indulge and enjoy. Little things like fresh flowers, aromatherapy burners coupled with individual, personal service sets this Port Douglas Hotel apart from the rest. The discreetly concealed kitchenette in all suites provides self catering options for those looking for a beachfront apartment but with the convenient facilities of a hotel including lift access to all levels, and complimentary guest laundries. This is the perfect relaxing escape from the world. Complimentary Wi-Fi and off street undercover parking service is available for all guests. Peninsula Boutique Hotel's popular licensed restaurant – Hi Tide, with stunning views over the Coral Sea, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner – "discover" the locals best kept secret. Learn more about Port Douglas Peninsula Boutique Hotel Located directly on Four Mile Beach, the Peninsula Boutique Hotel is the only hotel in Port Douglas offering beach and ocean views. Located at the quiet end of Macrossan Street, Port Douglas Peninsula Boutique Hotel is an adult only property offering stylish accommodations just 350 feet from shops and restaurants. Full buffet breakfast is included and served poolside each morning. 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. Marina Shores Airlie Beach 5 nights from 835 per person  Marina Shores' absolute waterfront living is positioned in the prestigious location of the Coral Sea, offering an array of luxury Airlie Beach accommodation.Our picturesque Airlie Beach accommodation features five star fully self contained serviced (optional) luxury penthouses and holiday apartments in Airlie Beach. With views overlooking Abel Point Marina and the Whitsunday Islands, this is certainly a new standard of fashionable living in Airlie Beach. Designed by renowned Ken Down Architects, Marina Shores has been designed to be totally different in space, light and colour with vogue interiors, spacious decks and state of the art themed lighting. So you can relax in sophisticated style as you take in the spectacular views from your Airlie Beach accommodation. 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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