Best time to visit Australia
Best time of year to visit Australia
In Southern hemisphere summer runs from December to February, and winter is generally from June to August. Australia is a country of two climates. Northern territories around Darwin and Cairns experience the best climate conditions from April to September. The best time to visit Australia's top destinations in the south is during late spring, summer, and early autumn. October to April are great months to watch wildlife such as the world's smallest penguins, koala, Tasmanian devil and mountain pygmy possum. Summer months from December to February are most suitable to enjoy Australia's top beaches in Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania, and southern parts of Queensland and Western Australia, where the scenic coast stretches for thousands of kilometres. In October and November you can see a unique coral reef spawn at the Great Barrier Reef. Spring and autumn are a peak time to explore Australia's outback and mountains, like Mount Kosciuszko or other New South Wales peaks.
36 THINGS TO DO IN AUSTRALIA (SEPTEMBER 04 - SEPTEMBER 13)
Southern Lights or Aurora Australis
Southern parts of Australia are lucky to witness the glowing aurora australis
Cherry Blossom
Enjoy the beauty of hanami season in Victoria
Quokka, the World's Happiest Animal
The world's smallest marsupial, the quokka, lives on the Rottnest Island and is considered to be the world's happiest animal
Whale Watching in Victoria
You will definitely meet humpback and blue whales during the migration period off Victoria coast
Field of Light Uluru
In the middle of the desert, a new sparkling life is bursting with colors as soon as the sun goes down
Kangaroo Watching
Charismatic kangaroos are the most popular wild animals in Victoria
Koalas
While these small grey creatures sleep in eucalyptus branches, tourists have one calling–to see koalas and be touched!
Phillip Island Penguin Parade
The world-famous Penguin Parade on the Phillip Island is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Australia
Great Ocean Road
Drive along one of the most scenic coastal roads in the world and enjoy the nature
Hutt Lagoon
These red and pink fields look unreal, but in fact, it's a farm producing algae
Horizontal Falls
Nature doesn't stop amazing us. If you have never heard of Horizontal Waterfalls before, it is the right time to find out
Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House is one of the 20th century's most famous and distinctive buildings
Bondi Icebergs Pool
Enjoy a swim in Sydney's most famous pool and get covered by giant ocean waves
Lake McKenzie (Boorangoora)
One of the most beautiful freshwater lakes in Australia
Whale Watching in Tasmania
The annual migration brings whales to Tasmania waters
Skiing
Did you know that the State of Victoria boasts the largest number of ski resorts in Australia?
Bruny Island Neck
A beautiful nature reserve and isthmus connecting north and south parts of the Bruny Island
Flying Duck Orchid
Tiny flower resembling a flying duck lures insects into its arms, captivates, and enslaves them
Surfing Off Victoria Coast
The wild coast of Victoria may offer the best surfing in the world, among the densely overgrown hills and cliffs
Mitchell Falls
This sight is the highlight of the Kimberly National Park. A true oasis in a deserted savannah
Hiking in NSW
Satisfy your inner explorer with some of the most scenic hiking trails around New South Wales
75 Mile Beach Road
Buckle up for an iconic adventure on the largest sand island in the world
Whale Watching in NSW
Witness northern or southern migration of these majestic mammals from land or boat
Pacific Oysters
Often called the best oysters in South Pacific, the Pacific oysters are also available mostly in Tasmania
Surfing Around Sydney
Learn the art of riding a surfboard on high-quality waves!
Stuart Highway
A legendary historic route that runs through several climate zones of Australia
Diving and Snorkelling
Great Barrier Reef is more than famous for its diving experience. With the biggest reefs and most unique fish and animal, your dive here will be more than perfect!
Stargazing
If you want to go stargazing surrounded by beautiful nature, Australia is your destination
Captain Cook Highway
A scenic drive along the east coast of Queensland
Kayaking
Give your body the ultimate workout while kayaking in the most picturesque areas of Sydney
Bicentennial National Trail
Thousands of miles winding through the wildest corridor along Australia's east coast was once passable by horse riders only
Simpson, the World's Largest Sand Dune Desert
Hundreds of kilometres of sand dunes, vast salt flats, and boundless open spaces astonish with unexpectedly rich wildlife
Devils Marbles (Karlu Karlu)
Bizarre boulders mark an ancient aboriginal meeting point in the Barkly Tablelands
Rock Climbing
Victora offers endless climbing opportunities including beautiful cracks, ledges, and spectacular peaks
Sydney Rock Oyster
Are you ready to taste these fancy little bivalves with a glass of Champagne?
Asparagus
In most refined dishes, asparagus should maintain its taste and structure: it should be slightly soft, but not too much
81 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE
AVALON Australian International Airshow
out of rangeThe greatest achievements of modern military aviation—world's pride and menace at the same time
Lavender Season
out of rangeBreathe in sweet, fresh lavender at one of the world's largest lavender plantations!
Dark Mofo Festival
unconfirmedFeel the Power of Myth merged with the contemporary art at Dark Mofo Festival
Melbourne Music Week
unconfirmedMelbourne Music Week creates a leisurely summer mood
Midsumma Festival
out of rangeThis festival has been a leading global LGBTQI+ celebration since 1988
Watching World Smallest Penguins
out of rangeIt is a lifetime experience at the edge of the world
Pilwarren Maslin Beach Nude Games
on holdNudist community of Australia organizes a large sports competition, which attracts hundreds of enthusiasts
Coral Polyps Spawn
out of rangeWitness the birth of coral reef—a recently discovered phenomenon that sparks with bubbles and colour!
Lake Hillier
out of rangeThis is a marvelous pink lake surrounded by the lush green narrow coastline and washed by the deep blue ocean waters. Is this a sight from a dream? No, it's definitely real and should be put in your must-see list
Vivid Sydney
out of rangeAn award winning festival and the best tourist event in Sydney
Tasmanian Beach Season
out of rangeEnjoy the heat and quietness of Tasmanian top beaches
Tasmanian Devil
out of rangeDon't miss a chance to meet Tasmania's most dangerous and well-known animal—the Devil
Pademelon
out of rangeTasmania's special small and cute kanragoo-animals
Halloween in Melbourne
out of rangeCemetery tours, spooky attractions, a scary maze and other fun things to try
Perth Winter Lights Festival
out of rangeGet the real Australian vibe at this lights festival
Chinese New Year
out of rangeHuge celebrations in Sydney, Melbourne and other cities last for several weeks and attract millions
Jacaranda Trees in Bloom
out of rangeEvery spring Sydney shows off its beauty due to lavish jacaranda tree blooms
Beach Season in Victoria
out of rangeSpend your vacation on one of Victoria's beautiful beaches from which you can enjoy stunning panoramic views of the Southern Ocean
Climbing Mount Kosciuszko
out of rangeAustralia's top summit might be called the smallest largest mountain in the world, four times less than Everest
Pine Mushrooms (Saffron Milk Caps)
out of rangeThese grow in places where the soil is densely covered with old coniferous needles, and often hide under them
Ballarat International Foto Biennale
out of rangeThis is the only photographic biennale in Australia that attracts a huge number of elite and new photographers from different countries
Melbourne Marathon Festival
out of rangeChallenge yourself and join Australia’s largest marathon
Halloween in Sydney
out of rangeGet into the holiday spirit with magical cruises, houses of horrors, and a zombie walk
Budgie Tornado
out of rangeA rare spectacle of thousands of budgies flocking in huge swarms
Winter Magic Festival
unconfirmedCelebrate winter solstice in the beautiful Blue Mountains
Ferrython
out of rangeYou can't fully feel the spirit of Australia Day celebrations without the traditional Ferrython
Electric Gardens Festival
out of rangeElectronic-centric music festival in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, and also Auckland
Canowindra Balloon Festival
out of rangeRejoice in this amazing balloon show, the Cabonne Community Glow, and the night markets with local crafts & food
Australian Cruise
out of rangeImmerse yourself in a completely different way of exploring this world
Boxing Day
out of rangeOne of the best days to go shopping or enjoy a family BBQ
Drunken Parrot Season
out of rangeA mysterious natural phenomenon leaves vets puzzled
Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
out of rangeOne of the world's most anticipated race that has a long history and offers some spectacular sights!
Australian Jazz Convention
out of rangeJazz festivals in Australia have a very special tropical vibe to them. Check it out for yourself!
Great Ocean Road Running Festival
out of rangeA unique running event which offers the best coastal views of Victoria
Grape Harvest in Yarra Valley
out of rangeYarra Valley is a real paradise for wine lovers, this region produces excellent Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines
Quince
out of rangeOne of the latest fruits of the year that will brighten up any dessert!
New Zealand Cruises
out of rangeGet the ultimate "Lord of the Rings" experience while cruising along New Zealand
AFL Grand Final
out of rangeEven if you are not familiar with the rules of Australian football, don't miss this greatest sports event in the country
Mountain Pygmy Possum
out of rangeA rare kind of possum once considered an extinct species is now found in a decent population of some 2600 individuals, yet only within 10 km radius of Australia's highlands
Baby Kangaroos (Joeys)
out of rangeFind yourself in a zoo with no borders on Kangaroo Island
Perth International Jazz Festival
out of rangeAustralians surely know a little something about jazz music, and this festival is living proof of it
Festival of Sails
out of rangeThe festival in Geelong is the most ancient sporting event of Victoria, as well as the largest annual regatta of keel yachts in the southern hemisphere
Wombat Watching
out of rangeThis is another of Australia's miracles
Truffle Season
out of rangeHunt for the world's finest truffles in Tasmania's rainforests
Ampol Wynnum Halloween Parade
out of rangeA favorite spooky family-friendly festival near Brisbane
Beach Season in Sydney
out of rangeSydney has no shortage of places to swim or simply relax with a good book
Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix
out of rangePhillip Island offers a superb circuit for one of the most exciting motorsport events in the world
Melbourne Cup
out of rangeThis horse race is one of Australia's most prestigious thoroughbred horse races
Festival of the Winds
unconfirmedGreat fun on one of Sydney's most famous beaches
Canberra Balloon Spectacular
out of rangeOne of Canberra's most photographed annual events
Australian Grand Prix
out of rangeWitness how the first Formula 1 race of the year speeds up from 0 to 200mph in a flash
Noosa Festival of Surfing
out of rangeMen, women and dog surfers of all ages master the waves in Noosa
Hunter Valley Air Show
out of rangeBecome a part of this blockbuster-like event!
Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach
out of rangeThis surf competition is so fascinating that it cannot be missed even if you are not a fan of this sport
Australian Open
out of rangeThe famous Australian Open Tennis Championships is among the four Grand Slam tournaments
Dugong
out of rangeMost extravagant residents of Austalia's offshore waters that can be spotted all along the Great Barrier Reef
Injidup Natural Spa
out of rangeSecluded beach heaven in the heart of the Margaret River wine region
Byron Bay Bluesfest
out of rangeOne of the leading contemporary blues and roots music festivals in Australia
St. Patrick's Day
out of rangeSydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne boast impressive celebrations of the Irish culture
Frankston Festival of Lights
out of rangeThe start of festive season in Frankston
Australia Day
out of rangeDespite some controversy, this holiday plays a consolidating role, celebrating everything about being an Aussie
Easter
out of rangeEaster Bilbies, shows, and festivals—there's something extraordinary about Easter celebrations in Australia
Diving in Gordon's Bay
out of rangeDiscover a fantastic underwater world in the most stunning diving spot in Sydney
Fur Seal Breeding Season
out of rangeAt the rookery of fur seals, there is constant turmoil: some pups sleep, some get food, some play, some snarl at neighbours or even climb the rocks
Venison
out of rangeOne of the world's rarest and most delicious meat that you may try in the most pristine courner of Australia
Minke Whale
out of rangeYour most precious experience watching dwarf minke whales on their way to the Pole
Quiksilver Pro & Roxy Pro Gold Coast
overMeet the world's best board riders at the stunning southern Gold Coast of Australia
Sydney Marathon
out of rangeThe largest and most popular running event in New South Wales
Macadamia
out of rangeTaste the nut which is worth going nuts for
Kaleidoscope Festival
overOne of the largest free family-friendly festivals in Western Australia
Kitesurfing and Windsurfing
out of rangeFind out why Australia is one of the best countries in the world for wind sports
New Year's Eve
out of rangeOne of first countries to ring in the New Year
Pacific Airshow
out of rangeA popular Californian aerial event expands to Australia
Generations in Jazz
unconfirmedA popular music event and competition in South Australia
Cricket
out of rangeThere were references to the first Australian cricket matches as early as in the 18th century
Pumpkin Season
out of rangePumpkin seeds were brought to Australia on the First Fleet back in 1788
Big Red Bash
out of rangeVisit the world's most remote music festival at the Big Red desert dune
Gold Coast Marathon
out of rangeAustralia's premiere road race with beautiful and flat course
Australian Outback Marathon
out of rangeThe most authentic running experience in Australia
Big City Lights
unconfirmedA contemporary festival of audio-visual activations, large-scale digital works, and 3D-mapping
Capsicum
out of rangeThis glossy and brightly colored fruit will be a good addition to your meal
