5 Best Holiday Destinations in Australia in Winter
1. Shop up a storm in Melbourne
Check out Australia’s capital of shopping! You can easily spend a week exploring the laneways with great shopping, food, and entertainment that Melbourne has on offer. One of the easiest places to spend your money is Bourke Street Mall, a favourite of locals and tourists alike. Lose yourself for an entire day in the Emporium Melbourne, a seven-story shopping extravaganza with the most extensive collection of Australian designers under one roof! For all luxury lovers, Chapel Street is calling! Shop here for an array of fabulous high-end designers like Bec + Bridge
2. Experience the outback in Alice Springs
The Northern Territory is calling your name! Also called the Top End, this state has a balmy tropical climate. The dry season runs from March to early November, so Autumn and Winter is a perfect time to visit. Alice Springs is known as the entryway to the Aussie Outback. Steeped in wonderful Aboriginal culture, embark on an Aboriginal art trail, explore the Milky Way at the Earth Sanctuary, see Uluru, Kings Canyon, and more on a Red Centre Way Road Trip.
3. Dive and Snorkel in whale season at Great Barrier Reef
A whole new world is waiting for you under the waves! The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef and one of the seven wonders of the natural world, so you definitely don’t want to miss this one out on your Australian winter holiday itinerary. The best time to book a holiday at the Reef is between May and October. The water is lovely at around 23ºC, visibility is high, and the wildlife is out and about! Manta rays flock to the Southern part of the Reef through winter, and you can swim with them by booking one of the many tours available. In June and July, you can see the elusive dwarf minke whale – Queensland is the only place in the world where they’re known to congregate. If you visit between July and October, you’ll probably spot some Humpback whales too, as 33,000 migrate along the coast to enjoy an Aussie winter just like you!
4. Hit the snow in New South Wales or Victoria
Are you in the mood for some snow sports on your winter holiday in Australia? Well, we’ve got you covered. The Snowy Mountains in New South Wales or the Victoria Alps are perfect for an epic white winter holiday, so grab your skis, snowboard, or sledge and go experience Australia in a way you haven’t before.
5. Enjoy some sun in the Whitsundays
Winter in the Whitsundays is always a big ‘yes’ from us! With chilly-for-Australia (so still warm) weather averaging 22-25ºC and even better off-season deals for activities, Whitsundays will fit your winter holiday bill! We recommend camping on the Islands’ many beaches, booking a fishing charter, or one of the many cruises.
Sacrifice nothing on your Winter holiday in Australia
If your itinerary is looking a little bit more expensive than you’d budgeted for, don’t sacrifice your plans. With a travel loan from Instant Finance, you can do everything on your list and more with flexible repayment plans and competitive rates. So let’s get you off on the Australian winter holiday of your dreams.