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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. 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. 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.
Smiths Beach Resort 5 nights from 2,165 per person  For the ultimate beachside luxury accommodation Yallingup and Margaret River has to offer.Situated in the heart of the Margaret River wine region, Smiths Beach Resort is the finest luxury accommodation Yallingup has to offer. Our location also makes us a popular alternative for guests seeking luxury accommodation in Dunsborough and Bunker Bay. Pure heaven for beach lovers, Smiths Beach Resort is perfectly positioned on the pristine sands of Smiths Beach overlooking the sparkling Indian Ocean. Nestled between Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin on the stunning Cape to Cape walking track, this architectural award-winning resort provides an ideal retreat on a pristine beach that is lovingly tended and preserved. This Small Luxury Hotel of the WorldTM has been carefully constructed to cause minimal impact on the environment and provides our guests with the ultimate in luxury accommodation Dunsborough and Yallingup has to offer. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the minimalist yet stylish beach houses, villas and apartments give the sense of bringing the outside in, and with an ever-changing panorama of shifting sands and ruby red sunsets the scenery is truly breathtaking. Smiths Beach Resort is the quintessential Australian beachside accomodation experience encompassing world class facilities and an assortment of food and beverage options. Partnering with well-known restauranteur Kate Lamont, the resort features Lamont’s Smiths Beach, incorporating a Gourmet Deli and Café along with fine dining a la carte Restaurant offering guests and visitors a premium range of food and wine from the region and beyond. 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. Spicers Clovelly Estate 5 nights from 1,600 per person  Hidden on a hill in the lush hinterland lies a place that is part retreat, part European estate, part luxury lodge and part home away from home. With 10 exclusive suites and the private 3 bedroom French Cottage, this is Spicers Clovelly Estate, your intimately unique Sunshine Coast hideaway.Spicers Clovelly Estate was recently voted the Best New Tourism Development at the 2010 Tourism Queensland Awards. It is also one of the Luxury Lodges of Australia and is in the same company as such other esteemed properties as Qualia, Southern Ocean Lodge, Emirates Wolgan Valley and Spicers Peak Lodge. From the moment you drive through our gates, you know you've arrived somewhere truly special. The stately 22 acres of grounds filled with grand figs, shaded jacarandas and groves of magnolias and gardenias will soon make you forget that you are just 90 minutes from Brisbane, while the stunning French-provincial architecture of the main house will not just invite you in, but tempt you to stay forever. Here, you could be in the heart of Provence instead of 30 minutes from the beaches of Noosa. An intimately unique oasis in the hinterland? Oui. Every one of Spicers Clovelly Estate's ten luxurious suites has been designed with comfort as the first priority. From beautiful modern French furnishings and luxurious linens, to simple conveniences such as iPod docking stations, every one of our rooms is an oasis of calm so captivating you'll almost never want to step outside your door. George Bernard Shaw once said that there was no love more sincere than the love of food, and that is certainly true at Spicers Clovelly Estate. Our seasonal, produce-driven menus designed by chef Cameron Matthews are driven by the region's abundance of fresh local produce combined with classic European flavours. From coffee and cake on the terrace, to dining in our in-house French restaurant, The Long Apron, or simply an old-fashioned Pimms in front of the fire, Spicers Clovelly Estate truly is a feast for the senses. First settled by the Brown family in 1908, Spicers Clovelly Estate's 22 acres offer a multitude of distractions for every guest. Each season brings a new mood here, where cosy winters, clear autumn skies, fresh spring days and sun soaked summers can be celebrated in their own distinctive way. Lush gardens and manicured lawns provide the backdrop for boules with friends or an indulgent high tea. Breathe the fresh country air as you stroll through our terraced rose gardens and orchard to the swimming pool, set overlooking the rolling green hills. Alternatively, take a relaxing walk to the gazebo or find the perfect picnic spot overlooking beautiful Lake Baroon. Or, if you're feeling a bit more adventurous, within walking distance of the main house there is a two-kilometre rainforest trail with tranquil waterfall and even a resident platypus. The great outdoors not your cup of tea? Then spend a few hours in Spa Anise day spa or just relax inside and enjoy the French contemporary style with large Bordeaux arm chairs complete with alpaca throws, recliners, French Oak bookcases and sideboards adorning the lounge areas. Or wander out to the terrace where two wrought iron roosters stand guard while you enjoy coffee and Parisian pastries. A gourmet's paradise, Spicers Clovelly Estate is also home to a fine dining restaurant called The Long Apron specialising in French-influenced cuisine, old-fashioned service and an innovative menu utilising fresh and simple local ingredients and an extensive wine list. And of course, just minutes and hours away from our doors are some of the best Queensland and Australia has to offer. Learn more about Spicers Clovelly Estate Daily housekeeping Restaurant and bar/lounge Full-service spa Outdoor pool Free use of bicycles Room service Business center Airport shuttle Area shuttle Terrace Coffee/tea in a common area 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. 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 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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