October - December

During October the temperatures and humidity start to creep back up and bring much-needed rainfall to the country, filling the Outback with stunning wildflowers. The northern regions can be very humid from October until March along with wetter weather. The rainforests and wetlands are spectacular during this time of year and it is the perfect time to be outdoors and see all of the wildlife in the National Park and along the coastal regions. This time of year in the south is great for walking, hiking and spotting wildlife with warm daily temperatures and cooler evenings. This is also a great time of year for visiting the many beautiful beaches along the coast of Australia with popular spots on the Gold Coast at Surfers Paradise and the famous Bondi Beach in Sydney. The Great Barrier Reef provides the best diving conditions from late August until early December. The holiday season brings lots of lights and decorations to the cities and small towns and the spectacular firework shows in the Sydney harbor for New Year`s Eve.

Events and Festivals

-Food and Wine Festival – (November) – A festival filled with food, wine, and festivities held along the Margaret River.

-Melbourne Cup Day – (1st Tuesday in November) – In Melbourne the most famous thoroughbred horse race, the `race that stops the nation` locals get dressed up and attend the races.

-Christmas Day – (December 25th) – Celebrated Nationwide, if Christmas falls on a weekend day the following Monday is declared a public holiday.

-Boxing Day – (December 26th) – Celebrated Nationwide, this British tradition once involved giving gifts. Today celebrated throughout Australia with sporting events, food and drinks.

-New Year`s Eve and New Years Day – (December 31st and January 1st) – Celebrated Nationwide with huge celebrations and fireworks show to ring in the New Year.