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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. Intercontinental Melbourne The Rialto 5 nights from 760 per person  HERITAGE AND STYLE IN THE HEART OF MELBOURNE Located on legendary Collins Street in the heart of the Central Business District, InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto is one of the city's leading world-class hotels. Steps away is the vibrant Southbank, the Yarra River, the ever changing Docklands, leading tourist attractions, exclusive shops and boutiques and some of the best restaurants this cosmopolitan city has to offer. Completed in 1891 when Melbourne was the richest city in the world, the Rialto is as grand today as it was back then. The hotel's 253 elegant rooms blend style with comfort. Beyond your guestroom, discover the outstanding Alluvial Restaurant, Rialto Bluestone Bar and Market Lane Bar. The 24-hour fitness centre offers a variety of cardiovascular, exercise and weight-training equipment whilst the indoor pool, featuring a spa bath, is the perfect place to relax. Learn more about Intercontinental Melbourne The Rialto Daily housekeeping 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges Full-service spa Indoor pool Breakfast available Health club Sauna Steam room Valet parking Spa tub 24-hour room service 24-hour business center 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.
Pullman Cairns International 5 nights from 690 per person  WELCOME TO PULLMAN CAIRNS INTERNATIONAL HOTELLIVE THE EXPERIENCE OF CAIRNS The Pullman Cairns International offers you a perfect combination of comfort and convenience located in the heart of the city. With its close proximity to the fleet terminal our hotel is of the best location while exploring the World famous Great Barrier Reef and other nearby attractions. Pullman Cairns International is just 8 kilometers from the domestic and international airports and closest to the Cairns Convention Centre. This unique 5-star hotel in Cairns city reflects the ambience and spirit of Far North Queensland and exudes the architectural style and grandeur of the city centre’s rich colonial past. Enjoy a relaxing treatment and harmonize your soul at Vie Spa and dine on the best local seafood in Coco's Restaurant. Learn more about Pullman Cairns International Daily housekeeping Near the beach Restaurant and bar/lounge Full-service spa Outdoor pool Breakfast available 24-hour fitness center Self parking Spa tub Room service 11 meeting rooms UNESCO Sustainable Property 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. Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort 5 nights from 800 per person  Stay with Riley, a five-star luxury hotel in Cairns, and rediscover fun. Live in the moment and indulge in the little luxuries. Leave your worries at check-in and stake your claim by the pool. Welcome to the great escape - stay a while.Learn more about Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort Housekeeping once per stay Restaurant and bar/lounge Outdoor pool Breakfast available 24-hour fitness center Self parking Pool bar Spa services Massage/treatment rooms 6 meeting rooms 24-hour front desk 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. 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 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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