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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. Hilton Cairns 5 nights from 820 per person  Located in the heart of the city, the Hilton Cairns hotel is the perfect base for exploring the diverse wonders of this truly unique region, famous as the meeting place of two natural wonders, the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage Rainforest. Having emerged from major refurbishment as one of Cairns' most contemporary hotels, the iconic Hilton Cairns hotel offers unparalleled style and innovation in an awe-inspiring, tropical setting.Our modern and inviting Cairns hotel rooms and suites are luxurious oases of comfort and convenience, offering pristine new bathrooms and spacious balconies with views of Trinity Inlet or Cairns Esplanade and the unique cityscape and blue-green mountain ranges beyond. Stay connected with the latest technology in the fully-equipped business centre. Enjoy relaxed, alfresco dining at the award-winning Mondo Café Bar and Grill on the waterfront, or discover exotic Asian flavors at Jimmy Shu's renowned Hanuman restaurant the Hilton Cairns hotel. Deliver the wow factor when you hold your special event at this Cairns hotel. Choose from a range of unique and versatile meeting spaces, waterfront and outdoor venues, while the charming Hilton Blue Horizon Chapel provides a romantic backdrop for an elegant and memorable wedding celebration. 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.
Marina Shores Airlie Beach 5 nights from 835 per person  Marina Shores' absolute waterfront living is positioned in the prestigious location of the Coral Sea, offering an array of luxury Airlie Beach accommodation.Our picturesque Airlie Beach accommodation features five star fully self contained serviced (optional) luxury penthouses and holiday apartments in Airlie Beach. With views overlooking Abel Point Marina and the Whitsunday Islands, this is certainly a new standard of fashionable living in Airlie Beach. Designed by renowned Ken Down Architects, Marina Shores has been designed to be totally different in space, light and colour with vogue interiors, spacious decks and state of the art themed lighting. So you can relax in sophisticated style as you take in the spectacular views from your Airlie Beach accommodation. 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. Cairns Harbor Lights 5 nights from 630 per person  Cairns Harbour Lights is a luxurious Cairns waterfront hotel offering the ideal Cairns Esplanade accommodation.Managed by Mirvac Hotels and Resorts, Cairns Harbour Lights offer a unique property combining spacious, serviced, self-contained apartments and modern hotel. Whether you are an adventurous family, honeymoon couple or jet-setting corporate this Cairns hotel is ideally located for all your needs. Our spacious and contemporary Cairns apartments have fantastic views of either Cairns Harbour or Parklands. Choose from studio, one or two bedroom apartments or penthouse accommodation. Learn more about Cairns Harbor Lights Daily housekeeping Marina Outdoor pool Fitness center Sauna Self parking Room service Babysitting UNESCO Sustainable Property Terrace 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. DeVere Hotel 5 nights from 435 per person  Located in the trendy bay side suburb of Potts Point, our accommodation hotel is 2 km from Sydney CBD and 10 km from the airport. With 117 well appointed rooms and family studio apartments, the DeVere Hotel offers convenient location, modern facilities, friendly and professional services and good value and comfort for leisure and business travellers. Book online now to check out our Best Available Rates and pay No Booking Fees.This 3.5 star budget hotel in Sydney is within easy reach of major attractions such as the Sydney's Opera House, Harbour Bridge, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Art Gallery of NSW, Australian Museum, Wooloomooloo Bay and Sydney's night entertainment capital - Kings Cross and very close to the Oxford Street Precinct. For guests travelling on business, our hotel in Potts Point is within 15 minutes walking distance to destinations such as the Garden Island Naval Headquarter, the Office Towers along William Street and the St. Vincent's Hospital complex. DeVere Hotel is perfect for low cost accommodation near Sydney CBD. Learn more about DeVere Hotel Weekly housekeeping Restaurant Room service Babysitting Conference center Business center Airport shuttle Air conditioning Front-desk safe Laundry service Self-serve laundry Meeting room 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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