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. |
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Soak up Sydney’s famous summer lifestyle walking from Bondi and Bronte. |
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Rediscover the easy joy of summer on the picturesque Mornington Peninsula, which lies just an hour south of Melbourne. |
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Combine world-class seafood with unique experiences and stunning coastal landscapes on an aquaculture trail around the Eyre Peninsula. |
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Add some sunshine to your life in the Swan Valley, a scenic pocket of food, wine and history just 25 minutes from Perth. |
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Celebrate the new year with a week of fine Tasmanian food and wine, entertainment and sailboats on Hobart’s historic waterfront. |
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Be part of the invigorating cycle of life during tropical summer in Darwin, Kakadu and Katherine. |
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See turtles nest and hatch near Bundaberg and mass coral spawning on the Great Barrier Reef during summer from November to March. |
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Find yourself amongst native Australian animals and ancient Aboriginal artifacts on a summer bushwalk, bike ride or drive in Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve. |
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Obtain a wealth of safety tips and travel advice to help you plan your Australian holiday.
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Watch top international tennis players battle it out across Australia in the lead-up to the Australian Open in Melbourne in January. |
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Celebrate the new year in Australia, where the festivities include huge outdoor parties and spectacular fireworks. |
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Connect to the passion of Australian cricket, an inseparable part of our social fabric and summer lifestyle. |
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Watch boats sail out of Sydney Harbour and into historic Hobart in one of the world’s greatest blue water classics. |
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Experience Australia’s cities during their major arts festivals, which showcase local and international theatre, dance, visual arts, music, food and wine and more. |
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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. |
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Experience Sydney against a backdrop of feathers, glitter, parody and pride – the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras from late February to early March. |
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Join the party at one of Australia’s many festivals, events and exhibitions. |
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