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Q: When to go in Australia?

You can visit Australia in any season, even if it is better choose the date of your departure according to the climate of the region visited. You can visit any region of Australia in spring and autumn: the climate there will be all the more pleasant. Summer, from December to February, is a very pleasant period in the south, and the winter climate is very pleasant in different regions. Check the climate of your specific destination before you leave.

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What to do in Australia?

A favourite destination of those fond of new experiences, of young adults in search of adventure, Australia is the ideal place to recharge your batteries in a setting that is both a change of scene and yet familiar. If many things will seem unknown to you, other things will make you feel at home in this country, which is a skilful blend of British and Aboriginal heritage. You will see that in Australia, barbecue culture is everywhere, that on the beaches, you find ready-to-use appliances! You will see also, that surfing is not a legend, but is really part and parcel of Australian culture. You will be surprised at the dozens of wild and extraordinary sites that the country has in store, like the Bungle Bungle Range, a real treasure. You will also understand that Australia is the place where human and animal interaction happens all the time. On Kangaroo Island, you will come close to koalas comfortably seated on their eucalyptus branch, just like you will swim alongside dolphins. Going to Australia is going to meet a country full of resources capable of satisfying the desires of both families and the most foolhardy.

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Australia has long been a favorite destination for nature lovers across the world. On one of the oldest continents, its geography spans mountains, deserts, rainforests and coral reefs offshore. Nature tours in Australia are some of the best in the world.

What makes Australia's nature unique?

With 16 natural landscapes listed by UNESCO, and six world renowned Commonwealth national parks, numerous marine parks and countless botanical gardens, Australia is a superb nature destination. Its geographic isolation allows some unique flora and fauna to flourish, and Australian natural parks are diverse and exciting.

The best national parks and natural sites in Australia

If you're planning to see all the wonderful nature Australia has to offer, choose some of these highlights for your itinerary.

Marvel at the wildlife of Fraser Island

The world's largest sand island, Fraser Island was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992. Its fascinating wildlife includes swamp wallabies, sugar gliders and even dingos, all living among forests, freshwater lakes and glorious sand dunes.

Swim through ancient history at the Great Barrier Reef

No list of Australian nature highlights can be complete without this 25 million-year-old reef, whose beauty is unmatched anywhere else on the planet. Sitting off the coast in Queensland, the reef is 3,000 kilometers long and supports an ecosystem whose diversity cannot be found anywhere on land. The Great Barrier Reef is even visible from space. Get up close on a snorkeling or diving trip.

Learn some of nature's oldest secrets at Shark Bay

Shark Bay is little-visited gem in Western Australia, well worth visiting if you’re interested in marine life and history. Its coastline of striking red rock is covered with some of the world's oldest living matter: algae colonies called stromatolites. It’s also one of the only places left in the world where you can see dugongs, and it has the world's most impressive sea-grass in all of Australia.

Admire the temperate forests of Tasmania

This island state, just across the Bass Strait from Melbourne, is well worth the journey to get here. Its UNESCO World Heritage-listed forests are an enticing sight, with glacial landforms and even evidence of early human life dating back 20,000 years. History and nature come alive in Tasmania.

Uncover the hidden gem of Pulu Keeling National Park

Australia national parks are plentiful, but best-of lists often overlook Pulu Keeling National Park, because of its isolation and difficulty to reach. Still, this island off of Perth is famed for populations of seabirds found nowhere else, marine turtle beaches and unique geography.

What's the best time of year to experience Australia's nature?

Being such a large country, Australia's climate differs from one coast to the other. Visit the other reefs and deserts between June and October to avoid high rainfall, and explore the coastlines and southern parts of Australia between October and March when the climate is warm and activities accessible.