As the summer is on the horizon in Australia, the sun’s rays shine for longer, and the climate heats up. Greenery comes back to life after its winter hibernation, and the flowers are in full bloom again. Here’s where you should head to when the Aussie spring is in swing!
- As the summer is on the horizon in Australia, the sun’s rays shine for longer, and the climate heats up. Greenery comes back to life after its winter hibernation, and the flowers are in full bloom again. Here’s where you should head to when the Aussie spring is in swing!
- Canberra
- Blue Mountains
- Margaret River
- Tasmania
- The Grampians, Victoria
When is springtime in Australia?
The spring months in Australia are September, October and November. The country’s land mass is so big and varied that no two springtimes are the same in the country. ‘Spring’ is totally different in the North than in the South! Victoria, South Australia, and the southern parts of New South Wales will see crisp mornings and bright, gentle sunshine on blooming flowers – whereas Far North Queensland will see higher humidity and warmer nights.
That just means there’s more to explore in the spring! Here’s where we’d recommend heading to in the flowery months of the year:
- Canberra
- Blue Mountains
- Marget River
- Tasmania
- Grampians
- Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef
- Barossa Valley, South Australia
Canberra
Spring highlight: Floriade Flower Festival
Welcome to this colourful celebration of flowers. What better way to see spring than to head to a nationally celebrated flower show?
The Floriade Festival in Canberra is on from the 12th of September until October 13th. Australian spring comes to life in this flower display like no other. With a whole variety of different colours on show, this gorgeous display of flowers is a treat for the eyes. Head over to the Commonwealth Park to see this bright display of flowers in the city. Rows of thoughtfully planted flowers add a memorable splash of colour to Australia’s capital city.
Visiting Sydney and want to see a slice of Australia’s capital city? It’s easy to visit Canberra for the day!
Blue Mountains
Spring Highlight: Botanical Gardens, Laura
The Blue Mountains are mesmerising to visit any time of year, but the springtime is the Blue Mountains’ time to shine. Head to the springing gardens at Leura and catch beautiful flowers. You’ll see plenty of wildlife appearing in the spring months too! Kangaroos and wallabies wandering around the mountains, and cockatoos soaring through the treetops – the Blue Mountains are a beautiful place to go in the spring.
Margaret River
Spring Highlight: Go for a wine tasting in Western Australia’s most celebrated wine region
This countryside-esque part of Western Australia is your quintessential ‘wine country’ destination. With a green, crisp countryside that comes alive in the spring, Marget River is the ultimate springtime place to be outdoors in WA. Go to a wine tasting, or take a spring hike in the Wadandi Track.
Tasmania
Spring Highlight: Botanical Gardens in Hobart
Head to the Botanical Gardens in Hobart to see some spring flowers as they come out of their winter hibernation! The Royal Tasmanian Botanic Gardens in Hobart are blooming with tulips. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for the baby animals in the wild – spot pademelons as they hop around the National Parks.
The Grampians, Victoria
Spring Highlight: Halls Gap and the Pinnacle
This mountain range is quite possibly one of the best places in Victoria to see wildflowers with a dramatic backdrop. With over 1000 different species of petals all growing around the mountain ranges, the Grampians come alive in full bloom in the springtime. Head out to the Grampians to experience a combination of mountainous nature combined with Aboriginal history and culture.
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