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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. Paradise On The Beach Resort 5 nights from 455 per person  Paradise On The Beach is in the heart of Palm Cove Village right on the beachfront opposite the lifeguard patrolled swimming enclosure. Palm Cove's renowned restaurants, spas and shops are just a short stroll along the shady esplanade.Palm Cove is just 25 minutes north of Cairns and the international airport and is ideally located to conveniently access all of the region's outstanding attractions including the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforests, Skyrail and Kuranda. The 'Cove' as the locals call it, is regarded as Cairns's premier beach destination for good reason. The beach itself is a picture-perfect seascape of offshore islands and reefs framed by coconut palms and towering melaleuca trees. Behind the village to the west, the World Heritage listed rainforest-clad escarpment rises steeply to the Cairns Highlands, providing the perfect backdrop to an idyllic tropical beach setting. As well as the natural beauty, there are numerous local attractions and excursions including guided kayaking to nearby Double Island, a wildlife nature park, golf and tennis. Paradise On The Beach Palm Cove has a wide choice of room types, from spacious studios to two bedroom apartments suitable for a variety of accommodation needs and budgets. You will love the friendly Palm Cove village atmosphere and relaxed, casual tropical beachside lifestyle. We look forward to welcoming you to our Palm Cove very soon. Learn more about Paradise On The Beach Resort ular amenities Parking available Pool Free WiFi Airport transfer Non-smoking Air conditioning 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.
Lenna of Hobart 5 nights from 740 per person  Ideally located on Hobart's waterfront amidst the colour of Sullivan's Cove and historic Battery Point and just a stones throw away from fashionable Salamanca Place and city centre. The stately National Trust mansion was built in 1874 whilst the accommodation wing, adjacent to the mansion provides a welcoming combination of traditional elegance and modern facilities.View our self contained apartments at Salamanca Terraces, located just across the street from Lenna. Ideally situated on Salamanca Place, adjacent to Hobart's picturesque waterfront and historic Battery Point, Salamanca Terraces offer the complete cultural and heritage experience. Learn more about Lenna of Hobart Daily housekeeping Restaurant and bar/lounge Breakfast available Room service Room service Business center Terrace 24-hour front desk Garden Computer station Lobby fireplace 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. Reef View Hotel 5 nights from 1,210 per person  The Reef View Hotel has many amenities, including a 35-metre swimming pool, the Reef Lounge bar, and in-house Pool Terrace Restaurant serving buffet breakfast, light lunches and à la carte dinner menu. Reef View Hotel guests have complimentary use of non-motorised water sports and the hotel has a Tours and Activities desk, lobby shop and fully serviced Business Centre.Choose from a range of rooms and suites at the four-star Reef View Hotel Hamilton Island. All rooms are spacious and well appointed, with a furnished balcony, internet access and bathroom with separate bath and shower. Garden View rooms have leafy views and ocean glimpses, while each Coral Sea View room has spectacular views over Catseye Bay and nearby Whitsunday Island. The Reef View Hotel on Hamilton Island is the perfect destination for your next Great Barrier Reef holiday or Whitsunday Island getaway. Learn more about Reef View Hotel Daily housekeeping On the beach Restaurant and bar/lounge Outdoor pool Breakfast available Free airport shuttle Free area shuttle Free ferry terminal shuttle 4 outdoor tennis courts Fitness center Sauna Beach towels 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. The Hotel Cairns 5 nights from 575 per person  Tropical North Queensland has only one truly central hotel & resortThe Hotel Cairns, with its impeccably private and tropical ambience, is a Cairns Resort Hotel superbly positioned in the central business district of Cairns, one block from the famous Esplanade. Its architectural profile and exterior facade is one of the most beautiful examples of Queenslander heritage style, and is a popular talking point among many of the hotel’s visitors and guests. The hotel has undergone a complete remodeling and refurbishment to emerge as the classic accommodation in Cairns. Privately owned and operated by an Australian family, the Bakers, The Hotel Cairns is popular with international and domestic visitors and locals from the Cairns hinterland who appreciate quality and attention to detail. Set back from the street and well shaded by tropical trees and plants, The Hotel Cairns features a tour booking desk, a sparkling blue outdoor pool and spa, a modern, state of the art cardio gymnasium, a choice of function rooms, an onsite car park and a welcoming indoor/outdoor restaurant, The Plantation Bar & Grill. The Hotel Cairns is the perfect place to book your Cairns Holiday The Hotel Cairns is conveniently located just 10 minutes drive from the Airport, and an easy 5 minutes walking distance to shops and eateries in Cairns’ CBD. The Hotel Cairns offers luxury accommmodation in Cairns for you and the family! Offering simple luxury and modern comforts, The Hotel Cairns is also emerging as a popular Cairns Wedding Venue where old world charm meets style and sophistication. The Hotel Cairns is also a stylish and popular venue choice when it comes to finding function rooms or a conference venue. The Hotel Cairns also offers tours and activities in the Great Barrier Reef and around Cairns. There are several Great Barrier Reef tours available for you and everyone you may be travelling with! Visit your Cairns Holiday today and stay at The Hotel Cairns Resort Learn more about The Hotel 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 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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