Australia’s Summer Invites You! Experience Australia’s glorious summer from December to February.Walk along spectacular coastal cliffs from Sydney’s Bondi Beach to Bronte. Day trip from Melbourne to the vineyards, beaches, national parks, golf courses and day spas of the Mornington Peninsula. Taste Tasmania’s finest food and wine on the historic Hobart waterfront or explore food, wine and history in the Swan Valley, near Perth. Follow fresh seafood around the pristine coastline of South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula or watch coral spawning en-masse on Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef. Experience dazzling thunderstorms and blossoming vegetation in the tropical Top End. Or get up close to native Australian animals and ancient Aboriginal history in Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, near Canberra. Summer in Australia is also the season for world class cricket, grand slam tennis, vibrant music festivals, NYE celebrations and outdoor cultural events.

	Bondi to Bronte, Sydney

	Soak up Sydney’s famous summer lifestyle walking from Bondi and Bronte. Learn More

	Mornington Peninsula - Melbourne's Summer Playground

	Rediscover the easy joy of summer on the picturesque Mornington Peninsula, which lies just an hour south of Melbourne. Learn More

	South Australia's Aquaculture Trail

	Combine world-class seafood with unique experiences and stunning coastal landscapes on an aquaculture trail around the Eyre Peninsula. Learn More

	Summer in the Swan Valley

	Add some sunshine to your life in the Swan Valley, a scenic pocket of food, wine and history just 25 minutes from Perth. Learn More

	Tasmania's Taste Festival

	Celebrate the new year with a week of fine Tasmanian food and wine, entertainment and sailboats on Hobart’s historic waterfront. Learn More

	Tropical summer in Australia's Top End

	Be part of the invigorating cycle of life during tropical summer in Darwin, Kakadu and Katherine. Learn More

	Queensland’s summer marine life spectacular

	See turtles nest and hatch near Bundaberg and mass coral spawning on the Great Barrier Reef during summer from November to March. Learn More

	Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve

	Find yourself amongst native Australian animals and ancient Aboriginal artifacts on a summer bushwalk, bike ride or drive in Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve. Learn More

Obtain a wealth of safety tips and travel advice to help you plan your Australian holiday.

Travelling Australia

Australia’s summer is a perfect time to embark on a self drive road trip through tropical rainforests, challenge yourself with mountain walking or even a cycling adventure.

From national monuments to boutique galleries and open-air festivals, Australia’s cities have a rich and thriving creative culture.

Attend a full-scale performance at Sydney’s iconic Opera House and discover Canberra’s treasure trove of national attractions. Learn More

Connect to Australia’s history, from ancient Aboriginal traditions through to convict and colonial eras.

Learn about Sydney’s traditional owners and see the colony’s beginnings in historic sites stretching from the harbour to Parramatta. Learn More

	Australia's Grand Slam Summer of Tennis
	Watch top international tennis players battle it out across Australia in the lead-up to the Australian Open in Melbourne in January.

	New Years Eve Fireworks
	Celebrate the new year in Australia, where the festivities include huge outdoor parties and spectacular fireworks.

	Australia's Summer of Cricket
	Connect to the passion of Australian cricket, an inseparable part of our social fabric and summer lifestyle.

	Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
	Watch boats sail out of Sydney Harbour and into historic Hobart in one of the world’s greatest blue water classics.

	Australia's City Festivals
	Experience Australia’s cities during their major arts festivals, which showcase local and international theatre, dance, visual arts, music, food and wine and more.

	Australia's Music Festivals
	Pick your musical bliss in Australia, where dance, blues, indie, rock, folk and classical music are all on offer in the jam-packed festival calendar.

	Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
	Experience Sydney against a backdrop of feathers, glitter, parody and pride – the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras from late February to early March.

	Events
	Join the party at one of Australia’s many festivals, events and exhibitions.

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