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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. Duxton Hotel Perth 5 nights from 770 per person  Located in the heart of Perth city, at 1 St Georges Terrace, the 5 star Duxton Hotel is the perfect accommodation venue for travellers staying in Perth, Western Australia.For leisure guests, you will discover Perth's major shopping, entertainment and restaurant centres only a few minutes walk away. With the hotel situated just a short stroll from the Swan River, Barrack Street Jetty, Hay Street and the Bell Tower, you can also enjoy the rare beauty of nearby central parklands and riverside walkways. Enjoy a short boat trip across the river to South Perth, where there are many waterfront restaurants to choose from or visit the Perth Zoo. You can also choose to catch a boat for a glorious wine river cruise to the Swan Valley, or take a trip to Fremantle. For business clients, the Duxton Hotel is located in walking distance to the main business hub of the city and the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, or take advantage of the complimentary chauffer transfers along St Georges Terrace through to the business district in West Perth. Due to our central location and our choice of accommodation rooms, the hotel is also ideal for delegates attending a conference in house or at a nearby venue. Occupying the site once known as Christian Brother's College and formerly the Perth Taxation Office, the facade of the hotel provides an aura of culture and sophistication. The hotel is a well known landmark in the City of Perth. The Duxton Hotel offers easy access for vehicles of any type, due to the spacious driveway with it's own taxi rank, and large porte couchere. Buses travelling along St Georges Terrace are free if you are heading into the city centre. The hotel is the perfect choice when you stay in Perth Western Australia, whether your visit is for business or leisure. 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.
Batmans Hill on Collins 5 nights from 410 per person  The Quality Hotel Batman's Hill on Collins has 190 rooms, ranging from Standard Rooms (3.5 stars) to Club Rooms and Apartments (4 star). First class style without the first class price tag. See our Guest Room page for more details.Quality Hotel Batman's Hill on Collins is located in the heart of Melbourne. Our excellent location, opposite Southern Cross Station, is within a short walk to the Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex, Rialto Towers, Melbourne Aquarium, Southgate, Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre, Docklands restaurants and Etihad Stadium. Learn more about Batmans Hill on Collins Daily housekeeping 2 restaurants and bar/lounge Breakfast available Self parking 24-hour room service Coffee shop/cafe Conference center Business center Limo/town car service 24-hour front desk 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. Shantara Resort & Spa Port Douglas 5 nights from 1,325 per person  Shantara Resort & Spa Port Douglas Accommodation is a contemporary, small boutique, resort-style complex offering up-market self-contained Port Douglas apartment accommodation with personalized service in a friendly and relaxed environment. Shantara is a 5 star rated Port Douglas holiday apartment complex.Located 400 meters to Port Douglas' famous Four Mile Beach with its palm fringed beach, relax or swim in the warm calm waters. Take a stroll to Macrossan Street (400metres) that offers an array of trendy gourmet restaurants, cafes and boutique shopping to suit all tastes. Shantara Resort & Spa Port Douglas accommodation offers you a choice of spacious studio rooms or large comfortable one bedroom self-contained apartments, with either an outdoor Jacuzzi in a private courtyard or direct pool access. 2 bedroom apartments are also available on request. Shantara is an adult haven, ideal for couples looking for a tranquil and relaxing getaway, we welcome teenagers over the age of 16 years. Learn more about Shantara Resort & Spa Port Douglas 54 smoke-free apartments Daily housekeeping Near the beach Full-service spa 2 outdoor pools Fitness center Beach towels Airport shuttle Area shuttle Terrace Air conditioning Garden 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. Islington Hotel 5 nights from 1,425 per person  Islington is a very special luxe hotel in Hobart, a blend of contemporary and period architecture and stunning landscaped gardens against a backdrop of magnificent Mount Wellington.Built in 1847, these intimate lodgings showcase the property’s original glory, updated to include the little necessities and amenities our forebears overlooked, such as a glass enclosed mountain-view pavilion and a cellar stocked with the finest Tasmanian wine. The hotel public spaces and suites alike feature fine art and antique furnishings. Islington appeals to those who desire the very best in life, personalised service delivered in an atmosphere of serenity, luxury and tranquillity. <b>Services & Amenities</b> <i>Hotel</i> – individually styled sitting & meeting rooms – the conservatory a la carte restaurant – secure off-street parking – extensive wine cellar – accommodates children 15 years and over <i>Rooms</i> – in-room iPad with complimentary wifi – under floor heating throughout – custom made king sized Islington Angel beds – complimentary mini-bar/ tea / barista coffee – daily housekeeping Learn more about Islington Hotel Daily housekeeping Restaurant and bar/lounge Breakfast available Room service Coffee shop/cafe Business center Terrace Coffee/tea in a common area Garden Library Computer station Lobby fireplace 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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