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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. Alkina Lodge 5 nights from 2,005 per person  Experience the Great Ocean RoadDesigned to create an exclusive and intimate experience, Alkina Lodge offers the discerning traveller private luxury accommodation on the Great Ocean Road. Located at Wattle Hill on the Great Ocean Road, just 20 minutes from the 12 Apostles, 30 minutes to Port Campbell and less than 3 hours from Melbourne, Alkina Lodge is close to other major attractions including the Great Ocean Walk, the Great Otway National Park, Wreck Beach, The Redwoods, Apollo Bay and Johanna Beach. You’ll find Alkina Lodge the perfect base from which to explore the dramatic scenery, sweeping beaches and ancient rainforests the Great Ocean Road is renowned for. Enjoy stunning ocean views from the master bedroom of your lodge, wake up to the sight of kangaroos feeding just outside your bedroom window, and appreciate the abundance of native birdlife, from bold laughing Kookaburras and petit Blue Wrens, to Sulphur Crested Cockatoos and cheeky Magpies. On a clear night, our signature sky windows afford spectacular vision of the Milky Way; the celestial beauty is pristine as there is no ambient city light at Alkina Lodge. Our luxury accommodation on the Great Ocean Road is like no other. Our three four-bedroom luxury lodges can accommodate from one to 24 people, and are fully self-contained and fitted with only the most luxurious of features, including a Gaggenau equipped kitchen, Bose audio, magnificent art and photography, bespoke wood fireplace, and fine European furniture. Designed by award winning architects, Glenn Murcutt and Wendy Lewin, Alkina Lodge has been designed and built with sensitivity to the local landscape, and compliments the surrounding natural environment. The stunning use of light and space brings a touch of the outdoors inside, and with it a sense of balance and harmony – contemporary design that works with the land, not against it. Discover the art of indulgence at Alkina Lodge, luxury accommodation on the Great Ocean Road. Learn more about Alkina Lodge 3 homes Near the beach Room service Terrace Garden Library Self-serve laundry Multilingual staff Concierge services Picnic area Barbecue grills 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.
Pacific International Cairns 5 nights from 570 per person  Welcome to the Pacific International Hotel in Cairns, Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, Australia.The Pacific International, Cairns boasts a magnificent location, personalised service and award winning hospitality. Contemporary, and with a tropical ambience, befitting a bygone era - an era when great service and friendly hospitality were the rule rather than the exception. This is the best location in Cairns - ideal for visitors who wish to explore and enjoy all the attractions Cairns has to offer. The Esplanade Lagoon and Parklands, the Sea Port, the Reef Fleet Terminal , the Reef Casino, Art Galleries, shopping and dining are situated right at the hotel's front door. All 176 rooms and suites feature balconies with superb views of the harbour and parklands. We invite you to consider the Hotel, and our new Bushfire Restaurant & Sugarcane Rhumbar complete the picture of a boutique style hotel with a strong focus on guest comfort, and excellent customer service. Learn more about Pacific International Cairns Daily housekeeping Near the beach Restaurant and bar/lounge Outdoor pool Breakfast available Self parking Room service 24-hour front desk Air conditioning Computer station Front-desk safe ATM/banking services 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. Hunter Valley Resort 5 nights from 625 per person  The Hunter Resort is a country inn, or lodge nestled within its own 40 year old shiraz vineyards on 70 secluded acres in the very heart of the famous Hunter Valley Wine Country.It offers comfortable 4 star accommodation for families, groups or individuals. We have 4 styles of accommodation - our Hunter Rooms and Vineyard Rooms are close to the centre of the action near the pool, reception and other facilities. We also have Spa Cottage Rooms designed for that romantic weekend or midweek break - equipped with a 2-person spa separate shower, kitchenette and are very private. There is also a spacious 2 Bedroom Cottage which is ideal for family groups and able to accommodate up to 6 people. Spa: Sally Margan's Heavenly Hunter at Hunter Valley Resort is a Hawaiian Temple Style & Lomi Lomi Massage, Therapeutic massage for your body, mind and soul. Ka Huna Bodywork – A truly unique massage where the therapist uses flowing movements of their hands, forearms and elbows, working with energy and music while applying soft and deep tissue massage. This beautiful massage provides a holistic approach to healing by balancing the body-mind in its physical, emotional and spiritual dimensions. Heartworks Lomi Lomi – A flowing Hawaiian style massage. Excellent for stimulating the lymphatic, immune, circulatory, respiratory, muscular and digestive systems, opening the heart and releasing stress. Learn more about Hunter Valley Resort Daily housekeeping Winery 2 restaurants and bar/lounge Full-service spa Outdoor pool Breakfast available WiFi in the lobby Outdoor tennis court Children's pool Room service Coffee shop/cafe Massage/treatment rooms 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. Palazzo Versace 5 nights from 1,230 per person  Palazzo – the definition of luxury, glamour and sophistication.In Milan, Italy, the Palazzo Versace is the home of Versace, one of the most legendary fashion brands in the world. When it came to opening the world’s first fashion-inspired hotel, there was only one possible name: Palazzo Versace. Palazzo Versace Gold Coast is everything you would expect in a hotel from the world of Versace: an exclusive waterfront setting, spectacular architecture, opulent accommodation, a design distinguished by Versace bespoke furnishings and Italian craftsmanship, extraordinary service and an ambience of pure glamour. It is home to three-award winning restaurants, a famed day spa, fitness & wellbeing centre, a private marina, the Versace Boutique, meeting and event facilities and the first water salon cabana experience in Australia. Acclaimed as Australia’s premier leisure destination, the Gold Coast is renowned for its glorious sub-tropical climate and cosmopolitan enjoyment of life. Nestled between the beautiful Pacific Ocean and the sparkling Gold Coast Broadwater, one of the world’s top 5-star luxury hotels offers an exclusive chance to be immersed in the Versace lifestyle. Learn more about Palazzo Versace Daily housekeeping Marina Near the beach 2 restaurants and bar/lounge Outdoor pool 24-hour fitness center Valet parking Pool bar 24-hour room service Coffee shop/cafe Spa services In-room childcare 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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