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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. Travelodge Docklands 5 nights from 505 per person  Travelodge Docklands is our newest Melbourne hotel which recently opened in February 2010 and is located right in the new Docklands waterfront precinct in the heart of Melbourne. Travelodge Docklands provides the perfect base for you to explore all of Melbourne's exciting attractions including the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Crown Casino, Melbourne Aquarium, Rod Laver Arena and the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. The hotel is only minutes to Etihad Stadium giving you access to some of the greatest AFL and sporting matches Melbourne has on offer. Travelodge Docklands provides fabulous public transport options with Southern Cross Station located adjacent to Docklands. Learn more about Travelodge Docklands Self parking 2 meeting rooms 24-hour front desk Snack bar/deli Laundry service Self-serve laundry Conference space Concierge services Luggage storage Tour/ticket assistance 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.
Hilton Sydney Hotel 5 nights from 800 per person  Accommodation and more in the heart of Sydney CBDWith exceptional facilities for business or leisure, Hilton Sydney is superbly located right in the heart of the city, with magnificent views and convenient access to Sydney's favourite attractions , including Darling Harbour, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach. The Hilton Sydney hotel also boasts stylish bars, with dining by celebrity Chef / Restaurateur Luke Mangan at the famous glass brasserie . Or relax with a cocktail on the rooftop terrace at Zeta Bar and enjoy live music at the iconic Marble Bar. Learn more about Hilton Sydney Hotel Daily housekeeping Restaurant and 3 bars/lounges Full-service spa Indoor pool Nightclub Rooftop terrace Breakfast available WiFi in the lobby Health club Sauna Steam room Valet parking 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. Woodbridge on the Derwent 5 nights from 1,340 per person  Experience one of Australia's oldest and most historic houses.Woodbridge on the Derwent offers unique, luxury riverfront accommodation, steeped in history and defined by gracious hospitality. Woodbridge is Tasmania's only Small Luxury Hotel of the World, Tasmania's only accredited 5 Star Hotel, and was listed as one of Australia's Top 10 Luxury Hotels by Business Review Magazine. 1825 Tasmanian Mansion converted to 5 Star Accommodation Woodbridge was built by the first Chief Constable, Thomas Roadknight in 1825 at a cost of over 1000 pounds. The Roadknights had numerous interests in the valley, including the property Ivanhoe, and the bakery in Bothwell. Thomas Roadknight was later jailed for shooting a servant, and sent to Sarah Island. On his return in 1831, he sold Woodbridge to George Lindley and it functioned as an academy for young gentlemen, known as Richmond Hill Academy. Then Woodbridge was again offered for sale in 1833 and was purchased one year later by the Assistant Surveyor General, William Stanley Sharland, for 750 pounds. The Sharland family had been amongst the first arrivals to Van Diemen’s Land and William Stanley married another first settler, Miss Sarah Schaw and they had a large family of four sons and seven daughters, all of whom grew up at Woodbridge. While Sharland lived at Woodbridge he took a keen interest in all colonial affairs as well as carrying on agricultural and pastoral farming in the Derwent Valley, and in 1857, at the age of 56 years, he was elected MLC for the County of Cumberland and later represented New Norfolk in the House of Assembly. Upon his death in 1877, Woodbridge passed to his eldest son, William Cockburn Sharland, who like his father, devoted himself to the development of his Derwent Valley properties. Clara and William Cockburn Sharland had five daughters and one son and in 1905 when it was decided that they should be educated abroad, Woodbridge was again sold. Thereafter Woodbridge passed from one owner to the other, falling gradually into disrepair. In the 1970’s Woodbridge’s glorious out buildings and Dutch barn, collectively know as Alloway Banks, were demolished to make way for the roundabout of the new bridge. By 2003, when the Grimley's first saw Woodbridge, it was dilapidated and decaying. It is fitting that Woodbridge had become Tasmania's premier luxury historic accommodation. The restoration has returned Woodbridge to its former glory, and it is again offers the warm and elegant hospitality for which it was renowned. 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. 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 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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