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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. DeVere Hotel 5 nights from 435 per person  Located in the trendy bay side suburb of Potts Point, our accommodation hotel is 2 km from Sydney CBD and 10 km from the airport. With 117 well appointed rooms and family studio apartments, the DeVere Hotel offers convenient location, modern facilities, friendly and professional services and good value and comfort for leisure and business travellers. Book online now to check out our Best Available Rates and pay No Booking Fees.This 3.5 star budget hotel in Sydney is within easy reach of major attractions such as the Sydney's Opera House, Harbour Bridge, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Art Gallery of NSW, Australian Museum, Wooloomooloo Bay and Sydney's night entertainment capital - Kings Cross and very close to the Oxford Street Precinct. For guests travelling on business, our hotel in Potts Point is within 15 minutes walking distance to destinations such as the Garden Island Naval Headquarter, the Office Towers along William Street and the St. Vincent's Hospital complex. DeVere Hotel is perfect for low cost accommodation near Sydney CBD. Learn more about DeVere Hotel Weekly housekeeping Restaurant Room service Babysitting Conference center Business center Airport shuttle Air conditioning Front-desk safe Laundry service Self-serve laundry Meeting room 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.
Establishment Hotel 5 nights from 1,175 per person  A luxurious boutique hotel, with a uniquely intimate feel. Establishment Hotel was voted Best Boutique Hotel Accommodation in Australia by the National Australian Hotel Association in 2006. With 31 elegantly appointed guest rooms, including two stylish penthouse suites, and access to private gym and Establishment's numerous bars and restaurants, Establishment Hotel offer world-class accommodation for discerning travelers. Located in the middle of Sydney's CBD, it's only a very short walk to Sydney Harbour, the Opera House and Botanical Gardens. 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. Rendezvous Reef Resort Port Douglas 5 nights from 630 per person  Port Douglas is the ideal destination for your next family vacation - fun, affordable and with something for everyone. Laze away the days on the white sands of the famous Four Mile Beach, stroll through the Sunday markets, or stop for lunch at one of the cafes scattered along cosmopolitan Macrossan Street.Port Douglas is the only place on earth where two world heritage listed jewels collide - The Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. Rendezvous Reef Resort Port Douglas is located just two minutes from the main village and a short stroll from Four Mile Beach. Set amongst 15 acres of lush tropical gardens, our resort offers a great selection of leisure facilities, including two lagoon-style pools, a 25 meter lap pool, a children's pool, gymnasium and barbeque area. You'll never be short of space and privacy while staying in our Port Douglas resort. Each two story villa offers 110 square meters of living space. Choose from our affordable One, Two and Three Bedroom self-contained Port Douglas villas, each with balcony or patio. In addition, our tour desk team are happy to help fill your days with fun and adventure while you discover the wonders of Tropical North Queensland. Enjoy the convenience of self catered accommodation within a full service resort. Rendezvous Reef Resort Port Douglas will provide you with a tropical family holiday to remember. Learn more about Rendezvous Reef Resort Port Douglas 73 smoke-free apartments Housekeeping (on request) Near the beach Restaurant and bar/lounge Outdoor pool Breakfast available Fitness center Children's pool Coffee shop/cafe In-room childcare Airport shuttle Area shuttle 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. COMO The Treasury, Perth 5 nights from 4,830 per person  COMO The Treasury is housed in Perth’s 140-year-old State Buildings, which form part of the Cathedral Square development located on the corner of St Georges Terrace and Barrack Street. This is one of the most significant heritage precincts in Western Australia, recently revitalised by leading architect, Kerry Hill. There are 48 elegant guest rooms and suites featuring original high ceilings, cornicing, balconies and cupolas. Facilities open to Perth residents include two restaurants, a bar, lounge and library, which together provide a social hub for the city. Holistic therapies are available at COMO Shambhala Urban Escape, as well as a gym and 20m indoor pool. <b> Accommodation</b> Conceived by designer Kerry Hill, all 48 contemporary rooms and suites project a sense of COMO serenity. Grand Posture king-size beds, handcrafted European furnishings and oversized windows deliver comfort, personality and light. Bathrooms include showers, German deep-form Kaldewei Duo bathtubs, twin vanities, travertine stone tiles, heated floors and towel rails, and aromatherapy-based COMO Shambhala at Home amenities. Room Facilities: <li>Custom-made king or twin beds with Grand Posture natural firm mattresses featuring dual posture pocket-spring technology <li>Egyptian cotton bed linen <li>Individually controlled air conditioning <li>Complimentary in-room private bar replenished daily <li>Samsung LED television / IPTV <li>Multi-line VoIP phone with voicemail <li>Laptop-size private safe <li>Multimedia hub <li>In-room technology with dual built in USB ports <li>Complimentary Wi-Fi <li>Tea/coffee making facilities on request <li>Illy coffee machine on request <li>Oversized opening windows <li>Motorised translucent Roman blinds and blackout blinds or curtains <li>Built-in wardrobe and luggage rack Bathroom Facilities: <li>Natural light and opening windows <li>German deep-form Kaldewei Duo free-standing oval bathtubs <li>Walk-in showers <li>Twin travertine stone vanity basins <li>Heated travertine stone floors <li>Heated towel rails <li>COMO Shambhala at Home amenities <li>Bathrobes and slippers <li>Hairdryer Guest Services: <li>Manager on duty 24 hours <li>Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel <li>Valet parking <li>Airport transfers <li>Airline reservation service <li>Babysitting services <li>Laundry service, dry cleaning and pressing service <li>Daily housekeeping and turndown service <li>Complimentary fruit and water each day <li>24-hour in-room dining <li>Foreign exchange <li>Multilingual hotel staff <li>Travel and tour assistance <b>Dining</b> In addition to Wildflower and Post, for ultimate intimacy when dining with friends, family or colleagues, COMO The Treasury offers a number of private dining rooms for your events, seating eight to 20 guests and with catering provided by either Wildflower or Post. 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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