Winter Of Australia __top__ -

Don't fear the Australian winter. It's a glorious, manageable season that offers the best conditions for exploring the country's deserts, reefs, and cities without the summer crowds or heatstroke. Just bring a good jacket and a sense of adventure.

| Feature | Australian Winter | US/European Winter | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Mild to cool (not extreme, except Alps) | Often well below freezing | | Snow | Only in specific alpine resorts | Widespread across cities & towns | | Daylight | Short days (8-9 hours of sun) | Even shorter (6-7 hours) | | Holidays | No major winter holidays (Christmas is summer) | Christmas, New Year's, Thanksgiving | winter of australia