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Australia Weather & Climate
TRAVEL BASICS
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required by travellers over the age of one year..
CurrencyThe official currency is the Australian dollar. Note denominations are $5, $10, $20, $50..
Weather & ClimateDue to Australia’s vast size a variety of climates are experienced throughout the..
Culture & CustomsAustralians are friendly, laid-back and very welcoming. Family, friends and fun are high..
Language & CommunicationsThe official language for Australia is English. It is uncommon for Australians to speak a..
Transport & Getting AroundAustralia has a number of International airports located in Sydney, Brisbane, Perth..
Travel TipsScams are not common in Australia however common sense and remaining alert is always..
Food & Eating GuideAustralia has a wonderful variety of great quality food and many options of places to..
Timezone & ElectricityAustralia has three time zones: Eastern Standard Time (EST): in New South Wales..
DutyfreeTravellers to Australia over 18 years of age do not have to pay customs duty on: 2.25..
states of Australia
Queensland, Australia's long time favourite holiday destination is affectionately known as the sunshine state. It's a..
New South Wales InformationNew South Wales is a diverse and beautiful state of many facets – a terrific mixture of fabulous getaways, long..
Victoria InformationVictoria’s relatively compact size allows all of it's regions to be experienced not too far from the capital of..
Tasmania InformationIn the far southern latitudes of the Australian nation, over the wild waters of Bass Strait, the island-state of..
Northern Territory InformationWelcome to what some call the 'real' outback-the Northern Territory - home to many of the nation's most iconic natural..
South Australia InformationSouth Australia's Brilliant BlendFor your next holiday, consider one of our country's best destinations for both..
Western Australia InformationIt's more than a little ironic that Australia's eastern populous often forget about Western Australia, given the fact..
Australian Capital Territory State InfoCanberra is Australia's young and energetic capital city. It was purpose built to be the capital and as such is a..
INDEX OF ALL states AND LOCATIONSWeather & Climate
Due to Australia’s vast size a variety of climates are experienced throughout the country. Typically the north of Australia is tropical and hot with the south tending to be more temperate and sub-tropical. Most of the centre of the country is arid and semi-arid and most of Australia’s rainfall occurs around the coast. Daytime maximum temperatures in far north of Australia usually do not drop below 30°C even in winter as opposed to temperatures in southern regions of the country which often drop below freezing in winter. The Snowy Mountains in the South East often enjoys metres of winter snow and some parts of Tasmania experiences similar temperatures to England.
Australia’s winter months are from June-August and summer months range from December-February. In the tropics the dry season occurs in the winter and the wet season is in the summer while in the southern part of the country the seasonal temperature variation is greater. Rainfall generally falls throughout the year in Sydney and Melbourne however in Adelaide and Perth summers tend to be dry with most of the rainfall occuring during winter.
Australia is wonderful to visit any time of the year. When it is too cold in the south, head to the warm north, or when it is too hot in the north simply head south. To avoid crowds and high season prices visit the country outside school holiday times especially around December-February. Recommended clothing for travel to Australia are lightweights for the warmer months and warmer clothing for winters. Depending on the season and region being visited waterproofs are also advised.
Highlights of Australia
Sydney is one of the world’s great and iconic cities, it is recognised throughout the world with it's dazzling..
Gold Coast InformationNestled into the extreme south east corner of Queensland, Australia's Sunshine State, the Gold Coast has long been a..
Melbourne InformationMelbourne is tha capital of Victoria and regarded as the most European flavoured Australian city. It is a melting pot..
Tropical North Queensland InformationBursting at the seams with both natural and man-made attractions, Tropical North Queensland is a holiday dream come..
Brisbane Region InformationBrisbane is the capital city of Australia's Sunshine State, Queensland. Tucked into the south-east corner of the state..
Sunshine Coast InformationThe blue waters of the many beaches, the thundering waterfalls of the ranges, the perfect tranquillity of Noosa's..
Surfers Paradise InformationWithout doubt on of Australia's most popular and enduring holiday spots is Surfers Paradise, the commercial and..
Whitsundays InformationThe Whitsunday Islands sit just off the Queensland coast around 1000 kilometres north of Brisbane. They comprise 74..
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