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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. Batmans Hill on Collins 5 nights from 410 per person  The Quality Hotel Batman's Hill on Collins has 190 rooms, ranging from Standard Rooms (3.5 stars) to Club Rooms and Apartments (4 star). First class style without the first class price tag. See our Guest Room page for more details.Quality Hotel Batman's Hill on Collins is located in the heart of Melbourne. Our excellent location, opposite Southern Cross Station, is within a short walk to the Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex, Rialto Towers, Melbourne Aquarium, Southgate, Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre, Docklands restaurants and Etihad Stadium. Learn more about Batmans Hill on Collins Daily housekeeping 2 restaurants and bar/lounge Breakfast available Self parking 24-hour room service Coffee shop/cafe Conference center Business center Limo/town car service 24-hour front desk Car rentals on site Front-desk safe 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.
Heron Island 5 nights from 1,145 per person  If you're a nature lover, Heron Island really is a special place. It's a natural coral cay 89kms off the coast of Queensland, so it's not another Great Barrier Reef resort, it's a resort on the Great Barrier Reef. You don't have to take any special boat trips to experience one of the wonders of the world. The reef, with a myriad of colourful coral and reef fish, is right there, at your fingertips, right off the beach.In the crystal clear aquamarine waters surrounding the island, stunning coral gardens and sea creatures great and small flourish in abundance and colour. They make Heron Island a natural place for divers, swimmers, and people who love to snorkel. The resort also offers an array of choices for those who like to explore and laze on beaches far from crowds, with no reef "day-trippers" to spoil the peace and quiet. Learn more about Heron Island Housekeeping once per stay On a private beach Restaurant and bar/lounge Full-service spa Outdoor pool WiFi in the lobby Beach towels Self parking Coffee shop/cafe Ferry terminal shuttle Terrace Garden 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 Trilogy 5 nights from 640 per person  Accommodation perfect for a Far North Queensland holiday, Mantra Trilogy is located on the Cairns Esplanade on the door step of a variety of the areas greatest attractions. Within minutes walking distance to some of Cairns best restaurants, the Reef Casino, Cairns Central Shopping Mall or the newly developed Cairns Lagoon, our Esplanade Cairns accommodation ensures you will never be short of things to do.Each of our 230 rooms are fresh and comfortably furnished with spacious balconies and some with ocean views. Mantra Trilogy offers hotel rooms or one, two and three bedroom apartments each fully air-conditioned to fight the heat and our Cairns accommodation have the added convenience of fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities. Onsite guests can laze on the sun deck by our beautiful resort style pool overlooking the ocean. Take advantage of our location by catching a charter boat out to the reef which departs from Cairns Marina daily which is just a short walk down the Esplanade from the hotel. Learn more about Mantra Trilogy 222 smoke-free apartments Weekly housekeeping Outdoor pool Fitness center Children's pool Room service Airport shuttle UNESCO Sustainable Property Terrace 24-hour front desk Air conditioning Garden 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. Duxton Hotel Perth 5 nights from 770 per person  Located in the heart of Perth city, at 1 St Georges Terrace, the 5 star Duxton Hotel is the perfect accommodation venue for travellers staying in Perth, Western Australia.For leisure guests, you will discover Perth's major shopping, entertainment and restaurant centres only a few minutes walk away. With the hotel situated just a short stroll from the Swan River, Barrack Street Jetty, Hay Street and the Bell Tower, you can also enjoy the rare beauty of nearby central parklands and riverside walkways. Enjoy a short boat trip across the river to South Perth, where there are many waterfront restaurants to choose from or visit the Perth Zoo. You can also choose to catch a boat for a glorious wine river cruise to the Swan Valley, or take a trip to Fremantle. For business clients, the Duxton Hotel is located in walking distance to the main business hub of the city and the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, or take advantage of the complimentary chauffer transfers along St Georges Terrace through to the business district in West Perth. Due to our central location and our choice of accommodation rooms, the hotel is also ideal for delegates attending a conference in house or at a nearby venue. Occupying the site once known as Christian Brother's College and formerly the Perth Taxation Office, the facade of the hotel provides an aura of culture and sophistication. The hotel is a well known landmark in the City of Perth. The Duxton Hotel offers easy access for vehicles of any type, due to the spacious driveway with it's own taxi rank, and large porte couchere. Buses travelling along St Georges Terrace are free if you are heading into the city centre. The hotel is the perfect choice when you stay in Perth Western Australia, whether your visit is for business or leisure. 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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