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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. Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley 5 nights from 715 per person  Welcome to the Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley hotel, your private space for successful business and soothing retreats in wine country.Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley is in the heart of Australia's oldest wine region, and our bright Lobby seems to have been carved from its hills and vineyards. After your check-in, you can explore our landscaped grounds or celebrate your arrival with a Hunter vintage in the Vista Lounge. You'll find Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley on Wine Country Drive in Lovedale, 8km north of Cessnock. We're 2 hours from Sydney and 1 hour from Newcastle Airport. Leave your car in our complimentary car park and let our Concierge arrange transport to the Tyrrell's, Waverly, Brokenwood, Pepper Tree or Petersons wineries, all within 8km of your hotel. Our event packages make it easy to stage celebrations and conferences. The complimentary kids' club will entertain the children while you sharpen your swing with the PGA pro at Hunter Valley Golf Club or head to Tea Tree Spa for luxurious treatments. We'll help to combine your stay with Hunter Valley activities, so you can toast business success at a cellar door or savour the view from a hot air balloon. Saddle up to explore the Brokenback Mountains or discover our signature dishes on Redsalt's tasting menu. With so much to do at Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley, you'll look forward to your return before you even arrive. Ideal for romantic getaways, family accommodation and everything in between With 316 spacious and stylish guestrooms to choose from, Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley offers a wide range of accommodation options to meet the needs of every guest. Each room boasts modern furnishing, spacious bathroom with full sized bath and separate shower, high speed Wi-fi access and plasma TV. Step out onto your private balcony or courtyard and enjoy views of the vineyards, scenic golf course or sparkling resort pool. Romantic Getaway Planning a romantic weekend getaway for two? The Hunter Valley is the premier romantic destination in NSW. Make the most of your stay with wine tasting, a luxury treatment at the Tea Tree Day Spa, or a round of golf. Cuddle up to your loved one in a romantic Deluxe Room or luxurious Suite with our dedicated 'Special Moments' couples package. With our fine Villa dining options or healthy Body and Soul in-room dining menu you won't have to go anywhere, except perhaps to Tea Tree Spa if you both need a little extra spoiling. Family Accommodation If you're looking for family friendly accommodation in the Hunter Valley, Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley offers self-contained, serviced apartments with 2 and 3 bedroom villas that can offer separate bedrooms for parents and children. Being close to all the attractions and events of the Hunter Valley makes it easy for your family to get around. Our Hunter Valley hotel has great child-friendly facilities in the dedicated kidzone and our staff specialised in making the kids happy and entertained with The Water Dragons Kids Club, a fully supervised activity centre for the little ones. For parents requiring child minding outside of our Kids Club opening hours, our resort can organise a babysitter for you for a 3 hour minimum booking. Treat the family to a getaway they will always remember with our 'Family Focus' package, including accommodation, full buffet breakfast and entry to the Hunter Valley Gardens for 2 adults and 2 children. Small Groups Accommodation For groups, colleagues or friends travelling together, Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley offers the perfect mix of Hunter Valley accommodation and activities for small groups. Our resort is located right in the centre of all the major Hunter Valley attractions with a range of accommodation options from Deluxe Rooms, Suites to contained apartments with 2 or 3 bedrooms. Whether you are arranging a pampering hen's spa experience, a lad's golf weekend, or a group of friends taking advantage of one of the great concerts in the vines, take the hard work out of your weekend and let the concierge team manage activities like group tours of the vineyards, tasting our hand-brewed beers at the Lovedale Brewery, Tea Tree Spa specials and golf bookings. Learn more about Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley Winery Golf course Restaurant and bar/lounge Full-service spa 2 outdoor pools Free water park Breakfast available 3 outdoor tennis courts Health club Sauna Steam room Spa tub 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.
Holiday Inn Potts Point 5 nights from 610 per person  Holiday Inn Potts Point boasts stunning harbour views and features contemporary rooms in a friendly and casual atmosphere. What makes us unique is our location – right in the hub of Sydney's cafe and dining precinct and only five minutes from the heart of the city, this area has it all. Holiday Inn Potts Point offers you everything you are looking for in Sydney, only footsteps away.One stop on the adjacent underground train takes you right into the city centre and via the cross city tunnel you can bypass city traffic and arrive in Darling Harbour's entertainment precinct in just 5 minutes or gain fast, easy access to the Harbour Bridge and tunnel, taking you north. Grab a beach towel and a 15 minute drive lands you on famous Bondi Beach. Soak up the sights of Sydney from one of our rooms with harbour views. Host your function in one of our 5 naturally lit meeting rooms and use the 24-hour Business Centre to prepare your presentation. Stay in touch with high speed internet in your comfortable Guest room. The hotel is a 25 minute taxi or train ride from Sydney Airport, and there's secure parking if you're arriving by car. Sample Kings Cross' lively nightlife or head down to the harbour and take a stroll to see iconic Sydney Opera House beautifully illuminated in the evening. If you need inspiration, ask our helpful staff to recommend their favourite local attractions. Our Kids Stay and Eat Free program makes Holiday Inn Potts Point Sydney a good value choice for family breaks. You can work out at the in-house gym, which offers a variety of cardio and weights equipment. Mingle with friends in Sirocco Bar and indulge in modern Mediterranean cuisine in the restaurant. Learn more about Holiday Inn Potts Point Daily housekeeping Restaurant and bar/lounge Breakfast available 24-hour fitness center Self parking 24-hour room service Coffee shop/cafe Babysitting 24-hour business center Business center Terrace 24-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. The Dudley Boutique Hotel 5 nights from 1,095 per person  Welcome to The Dudley – where you can experience the ultimate in luxury, combined with our own unique blend of Australian hospitality.The Dudley, built in 1908 has been fully renovated to become an elegant luxury boutique hotel with exemplary service and host to an impressive permanent collection of contemporary art. The Dudley Cottage on the same property provides absolute privacy and luxury. From 2013 – 2016 The Dudley has been refurbished to a luxury standard with all rooms fully renovated to a 5-star standard. The Dudley is a Small Luxury Hotel of the World: one of only 7 in Australia and the only SLH in Victoria. Luxury, redefined. In 2015 and again in 2016 The Dudley won Luxury Boutique Hotel of the Year in Victoria and has been named as one of the 10 Most Luxurious Getaways in Australia. Our talented team harness a united vision and passion and their continuing dedication brings the indulgence of The Dudley to our guests each and every day. I hope you enjoy your experience. Learn more about The Dudley Boutique Hotel Daily housekeeping Limo/town car service Terrace Coffee/tea in a common area Air conditioning Garden Library Snack bar/deli Multilingual staff Concierge services Gift shops/newsstands Picnic area 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. Alassio on the Beach Palm Cove 5 nights from 1,155 per person  Alassio Palm Cove is a selection of self-contained luxury holiday apartments right on the beachfront. The apartments have been crafted around ancient melaleuca trees, coconut palms and a freeform lagoon pool.Palm shaded Mediterranean style balconies overlook the pool and Palm Cove beach. The property is located at the northern end of the beach and you will find that this part of the cove is exceptionally convenient to all of your holiday needs. You are within 5 minutes walk of great shopping, bistros, restaurants and bars ... and of course Palm Cove beach itself is right on your doorstep. Learn more about Alassio on the Beach Palm Cove Housekeeping (on request) On the beach Restaurant Outdoor pool Children's pool Spa tub Room service Coffee shop/cafe In-room childcare Airport shuttle Terrace Air conditioning 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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