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Where & when to go in Australia
New South Wales
Best times to go:
New South Wales is a year-round destination. The best time to visit will match the activities you have planned. You can ski and snowboard in the high alpine country from June to September while November to March is best for a beach holiday.
Climate:
New South Wales has a temperate climate with warm to hot summers and cool winters. It is hottest in the state's north-west and coldest in the Snowy Mountains.
Northern Territory
Best times to go:
Northern Territory is a year-round destination, but take into account extreme summer heat in the inland region and the heat, humidity and rainfall during the wet season of the Top End.
Climate:
In the tropical Top End, daytime temperatures average between 30 and 35 degrees all year round. The dry season (May – October) has sunny days while the wet season (November – April) is hot and humid with tropical storms. Away from the coast, there are four distinct seasons. Winter (June – August) has warm days and cool nights while summer (December – February) is very hot with temperatures in the high 30s.
Queensland
Best times to go:
With warm summers (November to March), and mild winters (April to October), Queensland is a great holiday destination all year round.
Climate:
The climate along the Queensland coast ranges from hot and humid in the far north, to comfortable cool temperatures in the southeast. The inland west has low rainfall with hot summers and mild, dry winters.
South Australia
Best times to go:
South Australia is a year-round destination, but take care when visiting the inland region over summer when temperatures can be extremely high.
Climate:
South Australia has a temperate climate with warm to hot summers and cool winters on the coastal regions. In summer (Nov – March) the outback can be very hot and extreme caution must be taken. If driving see our Useful information guide.
Tasmania
Best times to go:
The best time to visit Tasmania is between October and April, when the weather is at its best.
Climate:
Tasmania has a maritime climate with four distinct seasons. Summer (December to March) is warm, Autumn (March to May) has sunny days and riotous colour, winter (June to August) is cold and spring (September to November) is fresh but often unpredictable. Rainfall varies dramatically across the Island. Hobart is Australia's second-driest capital city while the west coast attracts huge rainfall.
Victoria
Best times to go:
Victoria is a year-round destination. There are many popular sporting events in Melbourne, taking part across the year. For walking holidays Victoria’s Spring (October and November) and Autumn (April, May) are ideal.
Climate:
Victoria has a mild climate with four distinct seasons: warm to hot summers, mild autumns, cool to cold winters and cool springs. The climate varies across the state, with drier and warmer weather in the north.
Western Australia
Best times to go:
The best time to visit the north is in the dry season (April – September) when temperatures are not as hot and access is easier, many roads being closed in the wet. (October – March) The southern part of the state is an all-year round destination, with pleasant cool winters and sunny, pleasantly hot summers.
Climate:
In the state’s tropical north the dry season (April – September) has long warm, sunny days while the wet season (October – March) is hot and humid with tropical storms. The temperate south where Perth sits, has a warm and sunny climate with four distinct seasons.
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