Ringer Reef Winery, Bright, VIC © Visit Victoria

Seasonal travel in Australia

Australia is famed for its sunny days and beautiful beaches, but each new season brings a magic of its own.

Australia is home to distinct seasons, each of which offers unique opportunities to experience nature, wildlife and exciting events. In Australia’s north, you can enjoy a tropical climate with more than its fair share of sunshine, while the south has warm summers and snow-dusted winters.

Wherever - and whenever - you choose to visit, you’ll discover beauty and adventure throughout Australia’s seasons.

The best ways to experience Australia’s seasons

High Country Harvest Festival, VIC © Tourism Australia

Australia’s seasons

Mt Buller, VIC © Peter Dunphy

Things to do in Australia's winter

Gold Coast, QLD © Tourism Australia

Things to do in Australia's summer

Wildflowers, Coalseam Conservation Park © Tourism Western Australia

Things to do in Australia's spring

High Country Harvest Festival, VIC © Tourism Australia

Things to do in Australia's autumn

WOMADelaide 2019, Adelaide, SA © Jack Fenby

Major Events Calendar

Explore seasonal travel experiences in Australia

Sorrento Pier, VIC © Visit Victoria, Ewen Bell

Facts and planning

Weather in Australia

Plan ahead with this information on weather and rainfall in Australia’s capital cities.

Perisher Ski Village, Snowy Mountains, NSW © Destination NSW

Things to do

Fun ways to experience Australia's snow season

Looking for activities to make your Aussie winter ski trip extra special? There’s plenty more to do on our slopes than a scenic...

Aurora Australis over Cradle Mountain, TAS © Pierre Destribats

Things to do

Australia’s seasonal nature experiences

Australia’s nature experiences are striking, inspiring - and sometimes elusive.

Find your perfect winter escape

Falls Creek, VIC © Falls Creek

Things to do

The best ski resorts in Australia

Australian snowfields offer a unique experience for skiers and boarders looking for fresh snow with a beautiful bushland backdrop.

Perisher Blue, Snowy Mountains, NSW © Perisher Blue

Places to go

Guide to the Australian Alps

Challenge yourself in the mountainous outdoors of the Australian Alps, from its tallest peak, Mount Kosciuszko, to the tracks of...

Huon Valley Mid Winter Festival, Huon Valley, TAS © Mia Glastonbury

Places to go

Best things to do in winter in Tasmania

Tasmania is stunning at any time of the year, but winter brings a magic all of its own.

Plan the ultimate summer trip to Australia

Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, QLD © Tourism and Events Queensland

Things to do

Surfing guide to Australia

With waves for beginners as well as seasoned surfers, some of the world's best surf spots are right here in Australia.

Gunlom Falls, Kakadu National Park, NT © Tourism Australia

Places to go

Best ways to enjoy the Northern Territory’s tropical summer

Visit the Top End during the wet season to see cascading waterfalls, spectacular lightning storms and the wildflowers in bloom.

Little Armstrong Bay, Rottnest Island, WA © Tourism Western Australia

Things to do

Beaches and islands

Go beyond well-known destinations to discover Australia’s beach and island gems. You’ll soon learn why the sand and sea hold such...

Australia's stunning seasons

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Indigenous symbol - Natural Beauty

We acknowledge the Traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Owners of the land, sea and waters of the Australian continent, and recognise their custodianship of culture and Country for over 60,000 years.

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