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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. Cairns Colonial Club Resort 5 nights from 625 per person  From the moment our friendly staff meet you at the airport, or greet you as you arrive at the resort, you will check right into the holiday spirit. Relax and enjoy our stunning North Queensland tropical atmosphere and surroundings, or select from a vast range of facilities and services available.The Cairns Colonial Club Resort is set within 11 acres (4.5 hectares) of tropical gardens, with 3 lagoon swimming pools and 2 resort restaurants, and combines the tranquility of a tropical resort with the advantages of a mainstream hotel, and is one of the most popular resorts in Tropical North Queensland. Our restaurants are open to the public and include the popular and well-known Homestead Restaurant & Bar. Resort accommodation includes 345 comfortable and spacious rooms and suites, offering guests an excellent range of holiday accommodation to choose from. Learn more about Cairns Colonial Club Resort Daily housekeeping Restaurants and bar/lounge 3 outdoor pools Breakfast available Children's pool Pool bar Conference centre Business centre 5 meeting rooms 24-hour front desk Air conditioning Garden 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.
Crowne Plaza Melbourne 5 nights from 1,160 per person  Stay at the riverside Crowne Plaza Melbourne hotel for business and leisure on the banks of the Yarra.Crowne Plaza Melbourne is in the heart of the city's vibrant docklands. Our bright Lobby is alive with conversation and as you step to our Front Desk you'll know you're in good company. We'll take your bags if you want to sit back with a local microbrew in the Lobby Bar. You're surrounded by restaurants on the Yarra's north bank, just over the bridge from the Crown Casino and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Crowne Plaza Melbourne is a 5-minute walk from Southern Cross rail station and a 2-minute stroll to the tramways for swift travel across the city. Taxis or our car service take 30 minutes from Melbourne Airport, while valets make parking easy. Learn more about Crowne Plaza Melbourne Daily housekeeping On the beach Restaurant and bar/lounge Outdoor pool Breakfast available 24-hour fitness center Beach umbrellas Beach sun loungers Beach towels Valet parking Self parking Room service 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. Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney 5 nights from 855 per person  For a first-class experience, the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney offers 338 rooms and 26 suites with boutique-style charm and modern amenities like free Wi-Fi. After client meetings in Sydney’s CBD, unwind in a Business Class room and enjoy exclusive access to our Business Class lounge. On a romantic getaway? Upgrade to our one-bedroom spa suite for features like an extra-deep jetted tub in the marble bathroom. For added convenience, adjoining and accessible rooms are available upon request, and a rollaway bed can be added for a fee. Since your health and safety is our top priority, our team members have implemented new cleaning and safety protocols to ensure you have a relaxing stay in Sydney.This hotel has accessible rooms that may include the following accessible features: Amenities within accessible range to reach Audio emergency warning devices Closed caption decoder (standard channels) Controls operable without grasping or twisting Grab bars alongside toilet Lever hardware Roll-in shower Bench seat in shower Wheelchair-accessible lobby Wheelchair-accessible public entrance Wheelchair-accessible public restrooms Wheelchair available on request Wider bathroom doorways 100% non-smoking facility Learn more about Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney Daily housekeeping 2 restaurants and bar/lounge Full-service spa Indoor pool Breakfast available Health club Steam room Valet parking Spa tub Room service Massage/treatment rooms Business center 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. Castaways Resort & Spa Mission Beach 5 nights from 620 per person  Newly refurbished Castaways Resort & Spa is your absolute beachfront escape. Bound by the Great Barrier Reef and the World Heritage listed Wet Tropics Rainforest, Castaways Resort & Spa is the perfect destination for couples, families with children and groups traveling together. Click on the images in the right hand columns for stunning high definition videos of Castaways Resort & Spa, the beach directly in front of the resort and a secluded rainforest swimming area and walking trails just 6km from the resort.Learn more about Castaways Resort & Spa Mission Beach Daily housekeeping On the beach Restaurant and bar/lounge Full-service spa 2 outdoor pools Breakfast available Fitness center Free beach club on site Beach umbrellas Beach sun loungers Beach towels Beach bar 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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