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With one-of-a-kind festivals like Vivid Sydney and Hobart’s Dark Mofo, ski season being upon us, and favourable weather in the tropical north of the country, winter’s a great time to explore your own backyard. So, consider skipping Bali or Thailand and see what Australia has to offer.
Note: Some of the festivals and events below have been cancelled for 2020, but it's never too early to daydream about a future trip.
What the weather is like: Winter is the dry season, and temperatures hover around 25 degrees.
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What the weather is like: Minimal rain and temperatures around 33 degrees.
What the weather is like: Expect snow, with temperatures around freezing.
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What the weather is like: Pleasant weather, around 23 degrees during the day.
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What the weather is like: Crisp days with blue skies, with temperatures around 12 degrees.
What the weather is like: Expect temperatures around 20 degrees, and less rainfall than during the summer months.
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What the weather is like: It’s the dry season, so expect sunny skies with temperatures around 33 degrees.
What the weather is like: Depending on where you are in the Blue Mountains, daily winter highs hover between 5 and 16 degrees, with temperatures dipping below freezing overnight. That means there’s the chance of seeing a light dusting of snow on the ground come morning.
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What the weather is like: It’s the wettest and coldest season in Tasmania, with temperatures reaching a maximum of about 12 degrees.
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Entry into Uluru is currently not permitted due to COVID-19, however you might like to keep it in mind for late-winter or winter 2021.
What the weather is like: Clear skies and temperatures between 16-29 degrees during the day, dropping to single digits overnight.
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