Thinking about a vacation in Australia?
Australia is a fantastic country offering something for everyone. It has plenty of sunshine, amazing beaches, an outback landscape that is stunning and of course some great cities and the Great Barrier Reef.
In order to make the most of your holiday, you need some careful planning but a holiday to Australia can be whatever you want it to be. Australia is huge so getting from A to B is best done by air and some car or campervan travel.
As a local who has travelled extensively through Australia, my advice is to plan your trip with the Australian weather in mind. There is always part of Australia that is hot and dry at some point during the year.
The majority of Australia is hot from late October through to late March. So this would be the best time to visit the East Coast of Australia or the West Coast of Australia around Perth or up towards Broome.
Looking at the map of Australia, anything north of Cairns and Broome should be visited between May and October. The rest of the year is what is called the wet season. This time of year is best avoided as roads and amenities are sometimes blocked off due to flooding. Cairns is the Gateway to the Great Barrier reef and if you intend to visit in the traditional Australian summer, it's still worth the trip. Just anticipate a bit of rain and perhaps a bumpy crossing as you get out to the reef.
These areas, particularly the top end around Darwin offer real outback experiences and are much less touristy than the East Coast. If you have the time, Id strongly recommend taking a few weeks to explore Darwin and the national parks of Kakadu and Litchfield. Its the place for you if you want to experience some aboriginal Australia.
Australia holidays need at least 3 weeks to be enjoyed. Anything shorter will feel very rushed. Perhaps you are one of the lucky ones and have a few months to explore Australia. If so, Australia has heaps to on offer.
To really get under the skin of Australia, your trip should incorporate a combination of city, beach or coast and the outback.
If its your first Australia vacation, make sure you visit the icons " yes a couple of them may be a bit touristy but they are a must do:
Sydney. There's more to it than the bridge and opera house but they are particularly stunning and deserve a visit. Melbourne - a total contrast to Sydney with its great shopping and tiny lanes to explore. Ayers Rock - a truly memorable aboriginal experience - even spiritual! Kangaroo Island - the place to see animals in their natural environment Jervis Bay - Amazing beaches. You'll think you are in paradise. The Barrier Reef - Come and see the fishes and maybe even learn to dive. Come on - what are you waiting for!
Australia is a fantastic country offering something for everyone. It has plenty of sunshine, amazing beaches, an outback landscape that is stunning and of course some great cities and the Great Barrier Reef.
In order to make the most of your holiday, you need some careful planning but a holiday to Australia can be whatever you want it to be. Australia is huge so getting from A to B is best done by air and some car or campervan travel.
As a local who has travelled extensively through Australia, my advice is to plan your trip with the Australian weather in mind. There is always part of Australia that is hot and dry at some point during the year.
The majority of Australia is hot from late October through to late March. So this would be the best time to visit the East Coast of Australia or the West Coast of Australia around Perth or up towards Broome.
Looking at the map of Australia, anything north of Cairns and Broome should be visited between May and October. The rest of the year is what is called the wet season. This time of year is best avoided as roads and amenities are sometimes blocked off due to flooding. Cairns is the Gateway to the Great Barrier reef and if you intend to visit in the traditional Australian summer, it's still worth the trip. Just anticipate a bit of rain and perhaps a bumpy crossing as you get out to the reef.
These areas, particularly the top end around Darwin offer real outback experiences and are much less touristy than the East Coast. If you have the time, Id strongly recommend taking a few weeks to explore Darwin and the national parks of Kakadu and Litchfield. Its the place for you if you want to experience some aboriginal Australia.
Australia holidays need at least 3 weeks to be enjoyed. Anything shorter will feel very rushed. Perhaps you are one of the lucky ones and have a few months to explore Australia. If so, Australia has heaps to on offer.
To really get under the skin of Australia, your trip should incorporate a combination of city, beach or coast and the outback.
If its your first Australia vacation, make sure you visit the icons " yes a couple of them may be a bit touristy but they are a must do:
Sydney. There's more to it than the bridge and opera house but they are particularly stunning and deserve a visit. Melbourne - a total contrast to Sydney with its great shopping and tiny lanes to explore. Ayers Rock - a truly memorable aboriginal experience - even spiritual! Kangaroo Island - the place to see animals in their natural environment Jervis Bay - Amazing beaches. You'll think you are in paradise. The Barrier Reef - Come and see the fishes and maybe even learn to dive. Come on - what are you waiting for!
About the Author:
Author Jennifer Schellington has nearly 5 years of experience in travel around Australia. Her website www.realaustraliatravel.com offers travelers practical advice and advice on getting around Australia. Find out more about Australian visas, cheap hotels as well as THE best places to visit in Australia. Click here for more ideas on where to go for your Australian Holiday
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