{"id":15309,"date":"2022-05-11T22:14:22","date_gmt":"2022-05-11T12:14:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/?p=15309"},"modified":"2022-05-13T13:49:46","modified_gmt":"2022-05-13T03:49:46","slug":"winter-better-than-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wotif.co.nz\/vc\/blog\/australia\/winter-better-than-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"14 reasons Aussie winter holidays are better than summer ones"},"content":{"rendered":"

This might be controversial but it needs to be said: summer is MASSIVELY overrated. Winter is the superior season by far and Aussie winter getaways are soooo much better than summer ones. Here are 14 reasons why.<\/p>\n

1. Snow rules!<\/h2>\n
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Ben Lomond National Park, TAS, has the cutest snow bunnies ?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Snow is cool\u2026 literally. It looks gorgeous and turns everyone into big kids (hello snowball fights, sledding and snowmen!). I\u2019ll take a snowy escape over a beach break any day.<\/p>\n

2. Sand drools<\/h2>\n

Okay, sand is actually pretty wonderful when it\u2019s warm and dry on the beach, squishing between your toes. But it doesn\u2019t stay there \u2013 oh, no. In fact, sand seems to spend a lot more time inside your car\u2026 or back at your house\/holiday home\u2026 or in your clothes. Literally today, I took a clean pair of socks out of a drawer, unrolled them to put them on and ended up with half a beach on my lounge room floor. Why?! How?! I haven’t been near a beach in a month – and it was almost 1,000km away! Get out of my house (and my life), sand. At least snow just melts into water,<\/p>\n

3. Awesome festivals<\/h2>\n
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Vivid Sydney ?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sorry summer, but winter\u2019s got ALL the best festivals. We\u2019re talking Dark Mofo<\/a> in Hobart, TAS<\/a>, Vivid<\/a> in Sydney, NSW<\/a>, WinterWild<\/a> in the Apollo Bay, VIC<\/a>, Jumpers and Jazz in July<\/a> in Warwick, QLD<\/a>, the Opal Festival<\/a> in Coober Pedy, SA<\/a>, the Canberra Writers Festival<\/a> in the ACT<\/a>, Cabin Fever<\/a> in Busselton<\/a> and the Margaret River<\/a>, WA, the Beanie Festival<\/a> in Alice Springs, NT<\/a>\u2026 the list goes on! It\u2019s enough to tempt anyone out of hibernation.<\/p>\n

4. Foodie getaways<\/h2>\n

Yeah, I know you can go on a foodie trip any time you like. But it\u2019s sooo much more satisfying in winter, when the cool days and long, dark nights feel like they\u2019re made for feasting. Check out classic foodie hot spots like Orange in NSW<\/a>, the Yarra Valley in VIC<\/a>, the Barossa in SA<\/a>, or Launceston in TAS<\/a> (Wotif\u2019s Aussie Town of the Year for 2022<\/a> and a newly named UNESCO City of Gastronomy). Or, if you\u2019re a wine lover, head to the Mornington Peninsula in VIC<\/a> for the Winter Wine Weekend<\/a> (11-12 June 2022).<\/p>\n

5. You can make a serious dent in your Aussie travel bucket list<\/h2>\n
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The road to Ikara (aka Wilpena Pound) in the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, SA.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Winter is hands-down the best time to visit Uluru<\/a>\u2026 and the Great Barrier Reef<\/a>\u2026 and Kakadu<\/a>\u2026 and the Flinders Ranges<\/a>\u2026 and the Kimberley<\/a>\u2026 and Arnhem Land<\/a>\u2026 So many of Australia\u2019s most incredible sights and experiences are in tropical and desert climate zones, which are warm and dry in winter, but steamy, stormy and sometimes even inaccessible in summer. If you want to put some ticks on your Aussie travel bucket list, winter is the time to do it.<\/p>\n

6. JACKETS!<\/h2>\n

Come on, who doesn\u2019t love a good jacket? Or an awesome, cosy scarf? Or a super cute beanie (I\u2019ll take mine with animal ears, please and thank you). Winter has the best wardrobe options, whether you’re at home or away. Summer fashion is all about survival ?<\/p>\n

7. Hot chocolate<\/h2>\n

With DOUBLE marshmallows! Sure, you can have it in summer too but it\u2019s just not as good. Bonus points if you\u2019re sipping it by an open fire\u2026 maybe in the Blue Mountains<\/a>? ?<\/p>\n

8. You can still go to the beach… if you must ?<\/h2>\n
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“Winter” in the Whitsundays, QLD.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Still not a fan of winter? That’s okay – I’ve got a few more points left to convince you. But if I don’t, don’t worry! One of the most awesome things about Aussie winters is you can STILL get your sun-and-sand fix if you really need it. The Whitsundays<\/a>, Broome<\/a>, Cairns<\/a>, Port Douglas<\/a>, Magnetic Island<\/a>, and Exmouth<\/a>\u00a0are sunny and gorgeous all year round (and that’s just to name a few).<\/p>\n

9. Sunburn is the worst<\/h2>\n

When you were a kid, did your mum tell you to rub sliced tomato on your sunburn? And were you horrified when said tomato LITERALLY COOKED from the heat in your skin? Well, that happened to me and it might have scarred me for life. Give me winter holidays, when I can sightsee and bushwalk all I like without sizzling like a sausage ?<\/p>\n

10. Mulled wine, mulled gin, mulled cider, mulled whisky\u2026 mulled everything!<\/h2>\n

Mulled drinks are 1,000 times tastier than non-mulled ones and you can only properly enjoy them when it\u2019s cold. Prove me wrong.<\/p>\n

11. FIRE!<\/h2>\n
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Winter cuisine at its finest.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Is there anything more comforting than snuggling up by a cosy fireplace? Or toasting marshmallows over a crackling fire pit? They\u2019re two of the most perfect cold-weather activities \u2013 and two more reasons why I’m Team Winter for life ?<\/p>\n

12. Bugs buzz off<\/h2>\n

Cooler weather means fewer mozzies and flies. Whether you\u2019re barbecuing at home or enjoying a holiday picnic, I call that a win, win, win.<\/p>\n

13. Christmas in July<\/h2>\n
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Christmas in July festive bushwalk? Don’t mind if I do!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sure, we might not have the \u201ctraditional\u201d white Christmas in Oz \u2013 but having our winter in the middle of the year just gives us an excuse to celebrate (and feast) twice. Christmas in July might not be the real deal, but with all the food and trimmings minus the weeks of build-up and social obligation it’s pretty darn great. It\u2019s a great excuse for a holiday too, with Chrissy in July celebrations happening all over the country<\/a>.<\/p>\n

14. Cold mornings are PERFECT for sleep-ins<\/h2>\n

And isn\u2019t that what holidays are really all about? ?<\/p>\n<\/i> PLAN YOUR WINTER GETAWAY <\/a>\n

Heads up! Due to COVID-19, government restrictions are in constant review and travel guidelines may changes and attractions before scheduling trips or making bookings, take extra care and follow all rules.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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