Autumn is one of the best times to travel in Australia. Warm days and cool nights – changing leaves makes all the deciduous trees look amazing. The mild temperatures mean it’s the perfect time for hiking and outdoor Aussie activities. By May, the Tropical North’s Wet Season is coming to an end, so the flood risk dies down and the Top End’s incredible attractions reopen to visitors.
There are many festivals around Australia to visit too. From music, fine dining, fermentation, cooking, rodeo’s and picnics making the most of the last longer days before we head into winter. So if you have some spare time why not even discover the local attractions within short weekend trips of where you live, if you can’t pack up and spend a week or two on the road.
Here are just a few ideas to do in your state:
Victoria
Foodie fix in Melbourne, Grampians grape escape, Melbourne fashion festival, Melbourne international comedy festival, F1 grand prix, great ocean road, great southern touring route, Grampians national park, Yarra Valley
Canberra
Lake Burley Griffin, pop up wine bars, National Arboretum, hot air balloons, Capital city, Enlighten festival
Queensland
Turtles hatching – Mon Repos Conservation park, Lady Elliot Island, Heron Island, Bundaberg Rum distillery. Byron Bay Bluesfest to the Sunshine Coast, Quicksilver pro surfing competition, blues on Broadbeach, Noosa Eat and Drink, Eumundi Markets, Australia Zoo, the Hinterland
South Australia
Adelaide fringe festival, WOMADelaide, tasting Australia, Clare Valley Gourmet weekend, Adelaide hills, Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens
Tasmania
Turning of the Fagus, Cradle Mountain – Lake St Clair National Park, Freycinet, Wineglass Bay, Bay of Fires
Northern Territory
Ghan Expedition, Tiwi Islands, art sale, 90 percent of the residents are of Aboriginal descent – learn about their history, experience an epic fishing adventure
New South Wales
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, Sydney Royal Easter show, Vivid, Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens, Mount Tomah
Western Australia
Fremantle, Cottesloe sculpture park, Exmouth – whale and shark season swim with the gentle giants, Bremer Bay for the Orca whales, research boat tour
