Reasons You Should Come to Australia in the Fall

If you’re planning a trip to Australia but haven’t decided on a date yet, perhaps you should consider visiting Australia in the fall.

While Australia’s peak tourist season is summer for domestic and international visitors, we think autumn is a better time of year to plan your travels to and in the land down under.

Take a look at our top reasons why you should plan a trip to Australia in the fall and let us know in the comments if we helped convince you.

1. You will avoid excessive heat

Australia is best known for its beautiful weather almost all year round but what Australians consider nice weather, many people from other countries may consider too hot. In particular, visitors from drier climates will find the humidity during the Australian summer unbearable.

This is why visiting Australia in autumn is the perfect time of year to plan your trip. By the time autumn arrives, the extremely hot temperatures have begun to disappear but the weather is still sunny and pleasant. Warm and comfortable temperatures mean you’ll still enjoy being outdoors without having to worry as much about severe sunburn or energy-sapping humidity.

Additionally, the wet season has ended in the tropical North, meaning many tourist attractions in northern Australia are starting to reopen.

2. Avoid crowds

Coming from the above reasoning about fall being an important season, the bonus is that there are fewer crowds to contend with at this time of year.

This means the beaches won’t be packed with tourists or children during school holidays. And with temperatures still quite pleasant at this time of year, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to enjoy Australia’s stunning coastline.

3. Avoid rainy season

Australia’s highest region is famous for its wet season which runs from November to April when much of the region’s rainfall falls. The flora and fauna here depend on this rainfall especially because Australia is such an arid country.

However, the monsoon season is not really the best time to visit. It wasn’t just wet, it was extremely humid. So if you visit in the fall, not only will you be much more comfortable, but you’ll also save money. This is because the Northern Territory’s peak season is winter, which means if you visit in autumn you will avoid the monsoon and peak seasons but can still reap the benefits of the monsoon season such as seeing lush landscapes and flowing waterfalls. `

During the transition from the wet to the dry season (April and May), you can expect temperatures to fluctuate between 24 and 34 degrees. Considering how hot Alice Springs can get, April is a much better time to visit when there will be fewer tourists and there will still be some greenery.

Kakadu National Park is another place in Australia that is ideal to visit in autumn when there is less risk of flooding while still being able to see amazing flowing waterfalls.

4. Watch Sea Turtles hatch eggs at the Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is on many travelers’ bucket lists, and if you plan your trip around autumn in Australia, you’ll likely catch the tail end of sea turtle hatching season. Visitors love watching the tiny creatures scramble from their nests to the sea, and we’re sure you’ll love it too.

The best places to witness the magical event around this time of year are Lady Elliot Island, Heron Island, Great Keppel Island and Mon Repos Beach in the southern Great Barrier Reef.

5. Opportunity to participate in major Festivals in Australia

• Adelaide’s Fringe Festival
• Blues & Roots Festival in Byron Bay
• Anzac Day
• Sydney Royal Easter Show