I'm planning a trip which includes visits to diff parts of the country, including the Barrier Reef and Sydney.
2007-09-06 07:30:49 · 5 answers · asked by jamesv000 2 in Travel ➔ Australia ➔ Other - Australia
It is the wet season in the tropical north. You will get rain and thunderstorms on most days and the chance of tropical cyclones. Some areas will be inaccessible because of flooded rivers and roads. You will be able to get to the Barrier Reef and most places of interest but be prepared for rain.
In Sydney these are the hottest months with March being the wettest. January is a great time to be in Sydney because of the Festival of Sydney that starts with the New Years Eve fireworks. There is a lot going on in January including the big free concerts in the Domain such as Opera in the Park, Symphony Under the Stars and the Australia Day Concert. February has the month long Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival culminating in the parade the last weekend in February or the first weekend in March.
Central Australia can be very hot indeed at that time of the year with temperatures regularly over 40°C. If you are going to Alice Springs and Uluru, be prepared for the heat and don't even think about climbing the Rock.
Closer to the date, look up What's on in Sydney
http://www.whatsoninsydney.com.au
to find out what to see and things to do.
2007-09-06 09:10:02 · answer #1 · answered by tentofield 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Heya. January is stilll the summer hols over here, kids out of school etc, so things are a bit more expensive (especially accommodation), and you'll also get crowds. The weather doesn't really start to cool off till late April. Jan Feb Mar are the hottest months. The further north you go the more humid it gets (on the coast especially). Depends what you like. If you are from a cold climate you'll probably not want to leave. Cheers
2007-09-06 15:50:16 · answer #2 · answered by Gday 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anytime is best to visit the Great Barrier Reef - Cairns.
Yes it is the wet season but it does not rain everyday ... in fact it can still go weeks without rain. As for a cyclone. Chances of one of those hitting is one every few years, and well, we had one last year.
What do to here::::
http://www.canz.com.au nightlife & entertainment information website
http://www.greatadventures.com.au and http://www.quicksilver-cruises.com
Also for something different do the http://www.scubadoocairns.com or http://www.seawalker.com.au
A day trip out to Green island - Otherwise you can go out on the Outer Barrier Reef on their platform for lunch.
Most 'tourism' operators will do pick ups from your accommodation.
Cable Skiing Water Park is new to Cairns -
http://www.cableskicairns.com.au (right next door to Aboriginal Culture Park and the Skyrail)
http://www.paronellapark.com.au is worth the short drive out of Cairns
Daintree Discovery Centre - http://www.daintree-rec.com.au
A trip to the Aboriginal Culture Park http://www.tjapukai.com.au (they also do a great night show) and on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. http://www.skyrail.com.au
(same car park, right next door to each other)
The skyrail takes you up to the rainforest village of Kuranda. http://www.kuranda.org - or take the skyrail up one way and train back down to the city. Kuranda Scenic Railway http://www.ksr.qr.com.au
See a croc right on top of the casino in the city - http://www.cairnsdome.com.au
You must do a bungy jump while here - http://ajhackett.com.au
Cairns Zoo - http://www.wildworld.com.au
Hartley's Creek Crocodile Farm - http://www.crocodileadventures.com and the Cairns Wildlife Safari Reserve - http://www.cairnswildlifesafarireserve.com.au
Port Douglas is about a 50 min drive from Cairns city – worth it for the scenery.
http://www.portdouglaseguide.com or http://www.vcentres.com.au/port-douglas
For accommodation in Port Douglas - http://www.portdouglasaccom.com.au
Other things to see in Cairns
http://www.tropicalaustralia.com.au/things_to_do_and_see
http://www.cairnsvisitorcentre.com
http://www.cairnsattractions.com/index.html
Also every Saturday on the Cairns Esplanade is market day, a showcase of local quality stalls as well as local entertainment artists as they showcase their talent. - Worth going .. then spending the rest of the day at the lagoon there.
Have fun on what ever you decide!!
2007-09-06 17:54:30 · answer #3 · answered by • Koala • uʍop ɹǝpun 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
australia is better and in feb .its a good month for every one
2007-09-06 14:37:23 · answer #4 · answered by friend 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say March....besauce Feb or Jan are damn hot.
2007-09-07 04:08:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋