Known for blue skies and sunshine, and with a climate that’s generally pleasant without any extremes in temperatures, Australia is the ideal place to visit any time of the year.
Regardless what time of year you visit Australia, you are bound to find a festival, celebration or special event happening. Some of the events are on an international scale, receiving worldwide coverage.
These include the annual Melbourne Cup and the exciting Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, the spectacular Adelaide Festival, the popular and colourful Canberra Floriade, the fabulous, fun and outrageous Mardi Gras in Sydney, the Sydney Royal Easter Show, the Beer Can Regatta in Darwin, and the delightful biennial Barossa Valley Vintage Festival.