The Best Places to Enjoy Winter in Australia
A summer vacation in Australia is on many traveller’s lists. But rarely do people realize that winters in Australia are even more fun and exciting.
What makes it so? There are a handful events you can catch while here such as the Vivid, the whale watching, the amazing show of lights, and of course, some live football.
For starters, the temperature isn’t freezing cold and the bugs and mosquitoes are also on leave – the two things that can mess-up any vacation. Not to mention, since schools aren’t off, there are less crowds on the beaches and hotel reservations are also cheaper.
With so many benefits just waiting to be embraced, we see no reason why you shouldn’t book a flight to Australia in the winter. Need some more guidance on what places to go to and what events to attend? Keep reading!
Sydney for VIVID
Among the many winter shows and festivals that you catch during your trip, VIVID musical festival is one you can’t seem to miss. The official dates for 2017’s show are from 26th may to 17th June 2017, so if you are interested, make sure to visit during that time. But even if you can’t there are many dazzling light shows, attractions, shopping fests and delectable culinary scenes that you can be a part of if you visit in these winters. Don’t have time to catch all the events live? Watch online winter entertainment on your laptop or tablet later.
Margaret River for Great Wine
A fan of great wine and some locally produced food? Who isn’t? If this is what you are visiting the beautiful Australia, a visit to the Margaret river will serve you right. Nestled at a distance of 300 km from Perth, the small Margaret river region extends over a 100 km between Augusta and Busselton, encapsulating varied landscapes, coastal heartland and rugged cliffs in its embrace. It’s organic food and premium wines are what make this a famous tourist spot throughout the year.
NSW Coast for Whale Watching
Winter on the harbour of NSW is one of the busiest spots as the whale watching season begins. Every day, hundreds of tourists come to this side of Australia to watch southern hemisphere whales migrate. If you decide to visit during that time, be prepared for some splashing and breaching as the whales can come up close enough to be touched.
Melbourne for the Footy Season
One of the best things of vacationing in Australia during winters is the footy season. Yes, you can catch some live entertainment in the Melbourne Cricket Ground and even make some cash on winter footy betting. Even if you don’t succeed, we can assure you that you are going to have the time of your life watching some great AFL.
Tasmania for the Lights
Finally, we have the Tasmanian natural light show better than any other lights show on the whole planet. The sightings are anything but amazing but also incredibly rare. But we hope you get to see the spectacular luminescent lights dancing across the sky.
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