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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. Pacific International Cairns 5 nights from 570 per person  Welcome to the Pacific International Hotel in Cairns, Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, Australia.The Pacific International, Cairns boasts a magnificent location, personalised service and award winning hospitality. Contemporary, and with a tropical ambience, befitting a bygone era - an era when great service and friendly hospitality were the rule rather than the exception. This is the best location in Cairns - ideal for visitors who wish to explore and enjoy all the attractions Cairns has to offer. The Esplanade Lagoon and Parklands, the Sea Port, the Reef Fleet Terminal , the Reef Casino, Art Galleries, shopping and dining are situated right at the hotel's front door. All 176 rooms and suites feature balconies with superb views of the harbour and parklands. We invite you to consider the Hotel, and our new Bushfire Restaurant & Sugarcane Rhumbar complete the picture of a boutique style hotel with a strong focus on guest comfort, and excellent customer service. Learn more about Pacific International Cairns Daily housekeeping Near the beach Restaurant and bar/lounge Outdoor pool Breakfast available Self parking Room service 24-hour front desk Air conditioning Computer station Front-desk safe ATM/banking services 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.
Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport 5 nights from 605 per person  Located just minutes from the international terminal and opposite the domestic terminal, this great Sydney airport hotel caters to a mix of business and leisure travellers. The hotel has spectacular views over Botany Bay, CBD and Sydney's domestic airport.Unlike most airport hotels, Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport Hotel offers quiet surroundings with sound resistant glass windows. Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport Hotel also features a rooftop lap pool, fully equipped gymnasium, sauna and spa, as well as facilities for exquisite private events and major Sydney conferences. Learn more about Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport Daily housekeeping Restaurant Outdoor pool Breakfast available Fitness center Valet parking Self parking 24-hour room service In-room childcare 24-hour business center Business center Airport shuttle 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. 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 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. Pullman Brisbane King George Square 5 nights from 820 per person  The Pullman and Mercure Brisbane King George Square is a contemporary 5-star hotel in Brisbane, located in the heart of Brisbane CBD, offering guests a wide range of luxury accommodation options. Guests may select between 210 5-star luxury guestrooms and a Mercure tower with 228 4-star hotel rooms. THE BEST MEETING AND CONFERENCE VENUES IN BRISBANE Boasting the largest hotel conference facilities in Brisbane, the Pullman King George Square offers an impressive setting for hosting up to 1,000 delegates. The luxury concept of our hotel translates into amazing meeting rooms and conference venues, perfectly adequate for any type of event: corporate meetings, celebrations, social events. All Pullman Brisbane conference venues boast state-of-the-art technology and a personalized service to guarantee the success of any event. Dining options include a sophisticated restaurant, a sleek and vibrant bar and café and a new Rooftop Bar overlooking King George Square and City Hall (opening late 2016). Additional guest facilities include a recreation deck with rooftop pool and fitness centre. The Pullman King George Square hotel is a short walk to Brisbane’s top entertainment (Southbank), dining (Southbank & Eagle Street Pier), shopping (Queen Street Mall) and sporting (Suncorp Stadium) precincts, as well as key public transport (Roma Street Train Station, Central Train Station & King George Square Bus Station) options. With 24-hour guest service and a recent renovation that showcases a new look lobby, conference rooms and an Executive Lounge, the Pullman and Mercure Brisbane King George Square is the ideal hotel for working, resting and playing in Brisbane. Learn more about Pullman Brisbane King George Square Daily housekeeping Near the beach Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges Breakfast available WiFi in the lobby Fitness center Valet parking Self parking 24-hour room service Coffee shop/cafe Business center UNESCO Sustainable Property 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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