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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. Palm Bungalows 5 nights from1,265 per person  The Main Pool and Catseye Beach are a two-minute walk away. The Palm Bungalows reception operates 24 hours a day (Reef View Hotel reception), and are serviced daily. Guests staying at the Palm Bungalows have complimentary use of non-motorised water sports equipment, including catamarans, paddle skis, snorkelling equipment and windsurfers.On-island transport includes unlimited use of the scheduled Island Shuttle service and complimentary Hamilton Island airport to Palm Bungalows transfers on arrival and departure. Guests have access to the Kids Stay & Eat Free program (conditions apply). The Palm Bungalows are freestanding island bungalows situated in a tropical garden setting, each with its own balcony and outdoor furniture. Guests staying here can enjoy many amenities and facilities <b>Hotel services / facilities</b><ul><li>24 hour reception <li>Access to Kids Stay and Eat Free Program (conditions apply) <li>Complimentary return Hamilton Island Airport/Marina to hotel transfers <li>Unlimited use of the scheduled 'Island Shuttle' service (7:00am-11:00pm daily) <li>Beach towels provided <li>Access to Internet <li>Air-conditioning & ceiling fan <li>Private balcony <li>Ensuite bathroom with shower <li>Television <li>Telephone <li>Bar fridge & mini bar <li>Tea & Coffee making facilities <li>Iron/ironing board <li>Rooms serviced daily <li>Accommodation bungalows at Palm Bungalows are non-smoking</ul> <b>To see and do on Hamilton Island</b><ul><li>Central location to all pools and amenities <li>Complimentary use of catamarans, paddle skis, windsurfers and snorkeling equipment <li>Complimentary use of the gym, spa, sauna, tennis and squash court hire <li>Over 20km of bushwalking trails <li>Koala Gallery Wildlife Experience <li>Access to over 40+ activities including golf driving range, parasailing and quad bike tours</ul> <b>Nearby attractions surrounding Hamilton Island</b><ul><li>Day trip to Hardy Reef, home to Heart Reef on the Great Barrier Reef <li>Whitehaven Beach, voted on of the top ten beaches in the world by BBC <li>Hamilton Island Golf Club, located on neighbouring Dent Island</ul> Learn more about Palm Bungalows Daily housekeeping Near the beach Restaurant and bar/lounge 4 outdoor pools Breakfast available Free airport shuttle Free area shuttle Free ferry terminal shuttle 4 outdoor tennis courts Sauna Pool bar Swim-up bar 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.
Sea Temple Resort & Spa Port Douglas 5 nights from 905 per person  The latest Sea Temple creation is located in one of Australia's most celebrated international tourism destinations.Nestled between Tropical North Queensland's rainforest-covered mountains and the Coral Sea, Sea Temple Resort & Spa Port Douglas provides easy access to world-renowned natural attractions, such as the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, and the cosmopolitan dining, shopping and entertainment facilities of Port Douglas's trendy Macrossan Street. Learn more about Sea Temple Resort & Spa Port Douglas 75 apartments Daily housekeeping Near the beach Restaurant and bar/lounge Full-service spa Outdoor pool Breakfast available WiFi in the lobby 24-hour fitness center Children's pool Spa tub Pool bar 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. Lizard Island 5 nights from 9,265 per person  It begins with a special place. Your place - your own personal island retreat on the Great Barrier Reef. Beautiful, natural and wild and the most northern Great Barrier Reef resort, Lizard Island is a place reserved for the fortunate few.The beaches are plentiful, 24 in all, with fine powdery white sand, undisturbed but for the occasional footprints. Your island is for snorkelling, if you choose, or deep-sea game fishing, or diving at The Cod Hole, one of the world famous dive sites just a short boat ride away. Enjoy secluded picnics on private beaches, five star cuisine and indulging spa treatments. It's for splendid accommodation - room for only a few but a choice between private villas, suites, or a pavilion. Watching the sunset on a day-bed overlooking the water, it's easy to be lulled into the deep peace that comes with being in your own beautiful world on Lizard Island. Little wonder your island consistently makes the Top 10 Hotels of the World list. Learn more about Lizard Island At the northern most resort on the Great Barrier Reef, and a member of the Luxury lodges of Australia, Lizard Island is truly secluded from the rest of the world. Offering a range of 40 beautifully appointed rooms and suites, this all-inclusive resort offers guests the opportunity to escape to their own private beach for a day exploring the reef. 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. Marina Shores Airlie Beach 5 nights from 835 per person  Marina Shores' absolute waterfront living is positioned in the prestigious location of the Coral Sea, offering an array of luxury Airlie Beach accommodation.Our picturesque Airlie Beach accommodation features five star fully self contained serviced (optional) luxury penthouses and holiday apartments in Airlie Beach. With views overlooking Abel Point Marina and the Whitsunday Islands, this is certainly a new standard of fashionable living in Airlie Beach. Designed by renowned Ken Down Architects, Marina Shores has been designed to be totally different in space, light and colour with vogue interiors, spacious decks and state of the art themed lighting. So you can relax in sophisticated style as you take in the spectacular views from your Airlie Beach accommodation. 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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