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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. Park Hyatt Melbourne 5 nights from 1,075 per person  Overlooking St. Patrick's Cathedral, Fitzroy Gardens and the cosmopolitan mix of Victorian and modern architecture of the central business district, Park Hyatt Melbourne offers an exclusive sanctuary in the heart of the city. Our hotel in Melbourne CBD provides a warm ambience and exceptional levels of personalised service and luxury amenities. Renowned for having the largest 240 luxury rooms & suites in Melbourne with walk in robes, Italian marble ensuites and open windows, our luxury hotel in Melbourne provides an unparalleled experience of elegant, contemporary luxury. Guests are invited to enjoy the award-winning 'radii' restaurant & bar, a decadent Tea Lounge and Park Club Health & Day Spa featuring an indoor aquamarine pool, spa, sauna, gym and private sun deck. Our Melbourne hotel is only 25 km from Melbourne Airport, and is convenient to most city attractions around the city centre. It is within walking distance to the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), home of the Australian Football League (AFL) and test cricket, the world renowned Tutankhamen exhibition at Melbourne Museum and the best boutique shopping, cafes, restaurants and theatre districts. Learn more about Park Hyatt Melbourne Daily housekeeping Restaurant and bar/lounge Full-service spa Indoor pool Breakfast available Health club Sauna Steam room Valet parking Spa tub Room service Coffee shop/cafe 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.
Hotel Ibis Sydney Darling Harbour 5 nights from 645 per person  Ibis Sydney Darling Harbour is in the heart of the tourist district of Sydney, with many of the 256 hotel rooms offering spectacular views of Darling Harbour and the city. Star City Casino, Sydney Aquarium, the Maritime Museum and the Powerhouse Museum are all within walking distance. The hotel features Internet access, a restaurant, bar and easy access to the Monorail and Lightrail services.Learn more about Hotel Ibis Sydney Darling Harbour Daily housekeeping Restaurant and bar/lounge Outdoor pool access Breakfast available Self parking Room service UNESCO Sustainable Property Terrace 24-hour front desk Air conditioning Car rentals on site Front-desk safe 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. 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. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns 5 nights from 565 per person  Overlooking the picturesque Coral Sea on the Cairns Esplanade, unforgettable memories are created in the beautifully landscaped surrounds of Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns, with a variety of superbly appointed rooms, outstanding dining facilities and a myriad of recreational activities. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns combines comfort and style with a range of accommodation options from hotel Rooms to fully self-contained apartments. Discover the resort facilities including three swimming pools, children's wading pool, two tennis courts, a complete Health & Fitness centre, Aerobic classes, spa, sauna. Learn more about Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns Daily housekeeping Near the beach Restaurant and bar/lounge 3 outdoor pools Breakfast available Fitness center Self parking Pool bar 24-hour room service Conference center Business center Terrace 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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