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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. 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 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.
Quay West Suites Melbourne 5 nights from 970 per person  Quay West Suites Melbourne is a stylish Southbank hotel set amongst the picturesque Southbank promenade, overlooking the Yarra River. A leisurely stroll from Melbourne's CBD and within walking distance to:<ul><li>Victorian Arts Centre and Hamer Hall <li>Melbourne Theatre Company <li>Southgate restaurant, dining, art and leisure precinct <li>National Gallery of Victoria <li>MCG, Etihad Stadium and AAMI Park <li>Melbourne Aquarium <li>Flinders Street Station <li>Melbourne's Casino <li>National Tennis Centre <li>Rod Laver Arena</ul> Quay West Suites Melbourne features 100 one, two or three bedroom Melbourne serviced apartment suites ideally positioned in Southbank promenade. Facilities include: Valet grocery service, 24-hour reception, in-suite dining and concierge. A stunning heated indoor swimming pool, spa, sauna, fully equipped gymnasium, valet parking and the dining delights of Jarrah Restaurant & Bar. Learn more about Quay West Suites Melbourne 109 apartments Daily housekeeping Restaurant and bar/lounge Indoor pool Breakfast available Fitness center Steam room Self parking Spa tub UNESCO Sustainable Property Terrace 24-hour front desk 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. Spicers Potts Point 5 nights from 1,000 per person  An urban oasis in the heart of one of Sydney’s most iconic suburbs.Spicers Potts Point places the best of Sydney at your doorstep. Just a short walk to trendy cafes, Kings Cross station, Sydney city and harbour, within easy access of Sydney’s best galleries and famous Bondi Beach, and set amongst a mix of historic art deco and modern architecture, Spicers Potts Point exudes an effortless blend of classic Sydney heritage character with a fresh contemporary feel. Whether planning a romantic getaway, holiday with friends or traveling for business our 16 stylish rooms and 4 luxurious and spacious suites provide everything you need for a relaxing and comfortable stay. Enjoy luxury amenities, including complimentary Wi-fi, in room mini bar, à la carte breakfast, off street parking (charges apply) and complimentary evening canapes. Learn more about Spicers Potts Point Daily housekeeping Restaurant and bar/lounge Breakfast available Valet parking Room service Terrace Air conditioning Garden Front-desk safe Snack bar/deli Water dispenser Laundry service 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. Fitzroy Island Resort 5 nights from 495 per person  Fitzroy Island is a 45 minute ferry ride (about 30kms) from Cairns in Queensland, and is surrounded by a reef system that forms part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, making it the perfect accessible base for snorkelling, diving and exploring the reef. Idyllic white sandy beaches lead into the safe, sheltered waters, which are also ideal for swimming and water sports as well as yachting and boating. Fitzroy enjoys a typical North Queensland tropical climate but with the added advantage of the cooling effects of the prevailing SE ocean breezes for the majority of the year. Temperatures range from 24 - 31 C (75 - 88 F) in summer and 19 - 25 C (66 - 77 F) in winter. 97 percent of the four square kilometre continental island is National Park, covered in tropical rainforest and freely accessible to Resort Guests and the public via an established network of walking tracks. The gentle, hilly terrain inland makes for great walking throughout the whole island, including to the two main beaches, the highest vantage point on the island and the historic lighthouse at the Eastern end. Fitzroy Island has long been close to the heart of the Cairns and surrounding local community. This is hardly surprising given the close proximity of this pristine paradise and the safe, sheltered waters. The island has always been freely accessible to the public, with a number of ferry services travelling back and forth daily and local boaties and yachties making good use of the secure public moorings in private vessels. The island is less than an hour from the Cairns domestic and international airports. Fitzroy Island is a large tropical island, with a rainforest covering and its own fringe coral reef system. It offers, in separate locations, accommodation ranging from affordable four star Resort, to Divers, to Backpackers, to Day Trippers, and Camping. The Dive & Activities Centre, the Pacific Islands Store (shop) and Foxy's Bar & Café are open to all-comers, and the island offers a unique combination of readily accessible rainforest and coral reef. Oh and the beaches are to die for. The island has a very colourful and interesting History, starting with its original separation from the mainland (about 8000 years ago), at the end of the last Ice Age, and from then on with its continuing Aboriginal cultural links, mainly for visiting hunting trips and recreation. There were also links with England's Captain Cook and (much later) use of the island for a considerable time as a significant Chinese Quarantine Station (for the Queensland goldfields). Subsequently it was used as a Mission School and then, during World War Two, as a Coast Watch Station. The island has also been important as a significant Lighthouse Base, with the last permanent lighthouse structures on the main island still being an important community attraction. Since its closure the marine community has been serviced with an automatic lighthouse based on the adjacent Little Fitzroy Island. There has been both a Giant Clam farm at Welcome Bay and now a Tourist Resort and Day Visitor Centre. Learn more about Fitzroy Island Resort Housekeeping once per stay On the beach 2 restaurants and bar/lounge Outdoor pool Breakfast available Children's pool Pool bar Coffee shop/cafe Conference center Ferry terminal shuttle 24-hour front desk Air conditioning 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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