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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. Holiday Inn Darling Harbour 5 nights from 1,235 per person  Stay at the contemporary Holiday Inn Sydney Darling Harbour hotel in the city's popular entertainment district.The contemporary, heritage-style Holiday Inn Sydney Darling Harbour is a former 1890s wool store in the heart of Sydney's cosmopolitan Darling Harbour. You'll find us opposite Sydney Entertainment Centre music venue, steps from bustling Chinatown and Cockle Bay Wharf. You can hop on a shuttle service to arrive from Sydney Airport, 8km away. You can whizz around the city centre on the efficient Monorail and Light Rail from the nearby stop at Paddy's Markets, where you'll bag discount clothing and souvenirs. Marvel at sealife through a glass-bottomed boat at Sydney Aquarium, a 10-minute walk away, and take in the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House on a harbour cruise. Our location on the city-side of Darling Harbour means it's a breeze to get to the Central Business District, 500 metres away, and Circular Quay, 1km away. It's less than a 10-minute stroll to meetings at big companies like PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Nestlé, Telstra and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Events at the huge Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre are 5 minutes on foot from Holiday Inn Sydney Darling Harbour. Learn more about Holiday Inn Darling Harbour Sydney Visiting the Holiday Inn Darling Harbour puts you right in the center of all the action. Sydney’s nightlife, famous attractions, high-end restaurants and the breath-taking beauty of the harbor are all just a few steps away. The building was home to a wool store in the 1890s and thus gives this hotel its unique charm. 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.
The Dudley Boutique Hotel 5 nights from 1,095 per person  Welcome to The Dudley – where you can experience the ultimate in luxury, combined with our own unique blend of Australian hospitality.The Dudley, built in 1908 has been fully renovated to become an elegant luxury boutique hotel with exemplary service and host to an impressive permanent collection of contemporary art. The Dudley Cottage on the same property provides absolute privacy and luxury. From 2013 – 2016 The Dudley has been refurbished to a luxury standard with all rooms fully renovated to a 5-star standard. The Dudley is a Small Luxury Hotel of the World: one of only 7 in Australia and the only SLH in Victoria. Luxury, redefined. In 2015 and again in 2016 The Dudley won Luxury Boutique Hotel of the Year in Victoria and has been named as one of the 10 Most Luxurious Getaways in Australia. Our talented team harness a united vision and passion and their continuing dedication brings the indulgence of The Dudley to our guests each and every day. I hope you enjoy your experience. Learn more about The Dudley Boutique Hotel Daily housekeeping Limo/town car service Terrace Coffee/tea in a common area Air conditioning Garden Library Snack bar/deli Multilingual staff Concierge services Gift shops/newsstands Picnic area 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. Silky Oaks Lodge 5 nights from 3,940 per person  Silky Oaks Lodge and Healing Waters Spa is located in a stunning riverside location adjoining one of the oldest living rainforests the World Heritage listed Daintree National Park, and is an ideal base from which to explore Far North Queensland.Silky Oaks Lodge is an oasis of elegance and ease in the oldest living rainforest. The Lodge has elegantly furnished interiors and spacious open lounge areas, bar, reading rooms with reference library. There are 50 contemporarily designed River and Treehouses that connect with the natural environs each featuring wide verandahs and luxurious spa baths. All accommodation retreats have wall to ceiling windows leading to spacious balconies with lush garden, rainforest or river panoramas. The advanced eco lodge comprises the renowned open sided Treehouse restaurant offering fine dining in scenic surrounds, contemporary accommodation encompassing both custom designed and furnished Billabong, River and Treehouses., and the highly lauded Healing Waters Spa. From the comfort of this award winning iconic eco Lodge experience the adjoining Daintree National Park and explore the nearby Great Barrier Reef as well as the many other attractions and activities the region has to offer. There are extensive hiking trails leading from the Lodge into the Daintree National Park offering both adventure and education as well as diverse and beautiful locations to photograph or picnic. Canoeing, river snorkeling or paddling, goanna spotting, biking, guided walks or early morning yoga classes followed by a swim in the river are just some of the activities available at the Lodge. There are endless options to explore the diversity of the surrounding region. Take a dreamtime walk at Mossman Gorge, snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef or experience traditional hunting techniques at nearby Cooya Beach. Journey to remote Cape Tribulation with Silky Oaks Safaris visiting ancient refugial rainforests and habitats as well as venturing down the Daintree River marveling at the diverse flora and Birdlife. The Lodge was originally built on a portion of a farmed and cleared 34 hectare parcel of land adjoining the Daintree National Park. For the past 25 years this land has been regenerated and replanted back to the original rainforest habitat. Therefore our 'Eco-Certified -Advanced Ecotourism' status has a solid sustainability foundation due to this reforestation of the land the Lodge occupies. For the past 15 years Silky Oaks Lodge has followed its documented Integrated Environmental Management System (IEMS). The first principle of the system is that the long term effect of the Lodge on the local environment must be zero. The Lodge has its own Sewerage Treatment Plant which is of a standard consistent with World Heritage guidelines. Grey water from the accommodation houses and main lodge including the Healing Waters Spa passes through grease traps and then on to our treatment plant. This treatment plant is an open topped packed steel system with a clarification step as well as aerators and sodium illuminate with a final sand filter used to reduce phosphorus. The final effluent emitted out into the grounds and surrounding forest is of a specification near tertiary standard. All water from the Lodge is drawn from the Mossman River and is treated on site with a sand filter and chlorination plant with the result being a pure minimally treated spring water of a high standard. Learn more about Silky Oaks Lodge Free breakfast Pool Free WiFi Airport transfer Non-smoking Air conditioning 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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