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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. Intercontinental Melbourne The Rialto 5 nights from 760 per person  HERITAGE AND STYLE IN THE HEART OF MELBOURNE Located on legendary Collins Street in the heart of the Central Business District, InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto is one of the city's leading world-class hotels. Steps away is the vibrant Southbank, the Yarra River, the ever changing Docklands, leading tourist attractions, exclusive shops and boutiques and some of the best restaurants this cosmopolitan city has to offer. Completed in 1891 when Melbourne was the richest city in the world, the Rialto is as grand today as it was back then. The hotel's 253 elegant rooms blend style with comfort. Beyond your guestroom, discover the outstanding Alluvial Restaurant, Rialto Bluestone Bar and Market Lane Bar. The 24-hour fitness centre offers a variety of cardiovascular, exercise and weight-training equipment whilst the indoor pool, featuring a spa bath, is the perfect place to relax. Learn more about Intercontinental Melbourne The Rialto Daily housekeeping 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges Full-service spa Indoor pool Breakfast available Health club Sauna Steam room Valet parking Spa tub 24-hour room service 24-hour business center 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.
Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Darling Harbour 5 nights from 685 per person  Make Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Darling Harbour your base for exploring this sizzling city down under. Whether you're here for work or play, you'll love our great location, close to popular tourist spots and major corporate offices. Check out the live shark feeds at Sydney Aquarium, stroke a possum at Sydney Wildlife World, or explore Sydney's Maritime history at the National Maritime Museum – all just steps from our door. If retail therapy is more your speed, visit any one of the major shopping districts including Pitt Street Mall, Queen Victoria Building, and Chinatown located just a short walk away. Need directions? Ask our award-winning concierge team. We are also close to public transport, so you'll have no trouble getting around. Catch a train from Town Hall Station or the monorail from Darling Harbour Station or take a ferry from outside Sydney Aquarium. You'll see Sydney in no time. The Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre is only a 10-minute walk away. Learn more about Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Darling Harbour Daily housekeeping Restaurant and bar/lounge Breakfast available 24-hour fitness center Self parking 24-hour room service 24-hour business center Business center 7 meeting rooms Terrace 24-hour front desk Computer station 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 Westin Sydney 5 nights from 1,400 per person  The award-winning Westin Sydney delivers a true 5 star experience through our sophisticated rooms, amenities and services. Indulge at our signature restaurant and bar, relax with our in-room massages, or enjoy the exclusive designer shopping, restaurants, theatres and nightlife surrounding the hotel. For a truly unforgettable holiday, venture to nearby attractions such as Darling Harbour, Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge.We offer two 5 star accommodation options at The Westin Sydney. The historic General Post Office building houses our elegant Heritage Rooms and the Tower offers a contemporary experience. No matter which room you choose, enjoy our signature Westin Heavenly® Bed to enhance your relaxation. Feel well cared for with in-room spa treatments, well nourished by Mosaic Restaurant and relax with afternoon tea in The Bar. Or choose to energise at the Goodlife Health Club or follow a RunWESTIN™ map around our stunning city. The Westin Sydney offers the most comprehensive banquet and catering facilities in Sydney, with seven meeting rooms, a boardroom and two unique ballrooms all with wireless internet access and advanced technology. The Heritage Ballroom features the elegance of the historic General Post Office and can seat up to 250 guests on oval tables and the Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 1000. Both offer flexible space to create an personalised experience. 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 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 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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