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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. Oaks Lagoons 5 nights from 500 per person  Just 3 minutes stroll to Four Mile Beach, the new Oaks Lagoons Port Douglas is a relaxed getaway which aims to please with its friendly service, relaxed ambiance and unique 'lagoon' lifestyle.There are six lagoon-style pools, from which guests can swim to their apartment balconies, as well as barbeque facilities within a lush landscaped setting to make the most of the tropical breezes. At the Oaks Lagoons, accommodation styles vary, from hotel rooms with large corner spas, to 1 and 2 bedroom apartments complete with gourmet kitchen and laundry facilities. There are also rooms with the 'swim out' option or apartments with their own private plunge pool and spa. All rooms offer air conditioning, king beds, broadband connectivity and balcony. Oaks Lagoons is the ideal base for exploring the Reef, getting active with fishing, sailing and kite surfing, or simply lounging by the pool. Guests can also hire push bikes to get around to the sophisticated boutique shopping, cafés and restaurants in Port Douglas. Learn more about Oaks Lagoons Daily housekeeping Near the beach Restaurant and bar/lounge Full-service spa Outdoor pool Breakfast available Babysitting 24-hour business center Airport shuttle Area shuttle Shopping center shuttle Terrace 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.
Mantra on the Park 5 nights from 1,035 per person  Minutes from Melbourne's cosmopolitan city scene, famous shopping precincts, theatres, restaurants, cafés and bars, Mantra on the Park is an ideal base for your next Melbourne getaway.Overlooking Carlton Gardens and the Melbourne Exhibition Building, Mantra on the Park is an apartment style, 4 star property consisting of 144 self-contained, one and two bedroom apartments, as well as the three bedroom penthouse. All rooms offer private balconies enjoying spectacular city skyline or scenic garden views. Rooms are air-conditioned, spacious and feature full kitchen and laundry facilities, plus lounge and dining areas. Foxtel is also available in all apartments. Hotel facilities include a 24 hour reception desk, concierge and porter service, room service from 6:30 to 9:30am and 6:30 to 9:30pm, valet laundry service and tour desk. Leisure facilities include an indoor heated pool and sauna. Mantra on the Park's onsite dining venue, The Terrace Restaurant, Bar and Grill offers, full breakfast daily, a la carte dinner, room service from 6:30am to 9:30am and 6:30pm to 9:30pm, coffee, light meals and snacks. Combining affordable, modern sophistication in a central Melbourne location, Mantra on the Park is an idyllic accommodation choice for overnight, short-term and long-term travellers who wish to enjoy all Melbourne has to offer. Learn more about Mantra on the Park 42 apartments Weekly housekeeping Near the beach Outdoor pool Fitness center Spa tub In-room childcare Airport shuttle UNESCO Sustainable Property Terrace Garden Self-serve laundry 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. Shangri-La Hotel Sydney 5 nights from 1,830 per person  The Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney is the city's leading deluxe hotel. Located in the historic Rocks district between the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, our hotel offers 563 spacious and inspired luxury guest rooms and suites.Apart from a superb location and the city's largest accommodations among Sydney hotels, the hotel offers some of the city's finest dining, including Altitude Restaurant, our award-winning contemporary restaurant, and Blu Bar on 36, each offering its own spectacular views of the city from level 36. The hotel's meeting and business facilities are second to none. Whether an individual traveller is in need of basic business facilities, or a company wishes to host a lavish event, the trained staff at Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney are equipped to handle virtually every conceivable scenario. The hotel's Grand Ballroom, Horizon Club lounge, private meeting rooms and Business Centre are all equipped with state-of-the-art video conferencing services and wireless Internet resources, making the hotel a reliable resource for the most demanding guests. Learn more about Shangri-La Hotel Sydney Stunning views that will take your breath away, the Shangri-La Hotel boasts amazing Harbor views. The Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House are conveniently located nearby in the historic Rocks district. This is the location where the first Europeans settled in Australia. This sought-after location is also centrally located near the Museum of Contemporary art. 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. Oaks Goldsbrough Apartments 5 nights from 720 per person  Oaks Goldsbrough Apartments, offer central Sydney accommodation in an architecturally renovated historic landmark building. Situated in the hub of Darling Harbour and combining the charm and elegance of the 1800's, with all the modern amenities for your business or leisure stay.With a magnificent neo-classical facade, original tallow wood floors and exposed ironbark columns featured throughout the hotel, as well as views from many of the rooms over the skyline of Sydney and one of its major attractions, Darling Harbour, Oaks Goldsbrough Apartments stands out. Located ideally for conference and event guests, Oaks Goldsbrough combines superior facilities and impeccable service of a luxury hotel with the privacy and spaciousness of self-contained apartments. Oaks Goldsbrough provides one and two bedroom fully self contained apartments and comfortable studios with full kitchen facilities, most with harbour views. Guests can enjoy the sauna, pool area, spa and gym, and there are secretarial services including photocopying and facsimile, coffee shop, covered walkway to the Convention & Exhibition Centre and light rail and mono rail stations at door. Learn more about Oaks Goldsbrough Apartments 205 smoke-free apartments Daily housekeeping Indoor pool Fitness center Sauna Self parking Spa tub 24-hour front desk Air conditioning Laundry service Self-serve laundry Conference space 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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