Optimum time to visit both New Zealand and Australia
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Optimum time to visit both New Zealand and Australia
I am planning to travel to both Australia and New Zealand. Originally I was going in March but had to cancel the trip .Now my next opportunity is the end of October beginning of November. Is this a good time weatherwise to go to New Zealand and Australia? I've read mixed reports and I'm concerned about making a good decision.
I am concerned about rain, excessive humidity,and bugs in Australia and serious cold and rainy weather around Milford sound in New Zealand.
Would October and November work or should I put it off another year and go in March . what do you think???
I appreciate you help!
My itinerary includes Melbourne,AliceSpring,Cairns,Sydney,Queens Town and Aukland.
I am concerned about rain, excessive humidity,and bugs in Australia and serious cold and rainy weather around Milford sound in New Zealand.
Would October and November work or should I put it off another year and go in March . what do you think???
I appreciate you help!
My itinerary includes Melbourne,AliceSpring,Cairns,Sydney,Queens Town and Aukland.
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Go for it, Sue. October / November is spring and will be a beautiful time to visit Australia and New Zealand. It may begin to get humid in and around Cairns, and it may be hot (though a dry heat) in Alice Springs, but it will be gorgeous in Sydney, Melbourne, and Auckland. I have not been to Queenstown, so someone else may be able to chime in.
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Agree with both posts above. Start in the north and work down.
As for Queenstown, I visited the South Island in Feb, it's supposed to be the warmest month. I froze my butt off. You may be used to cooler weather.
Take the chance with the weather, there's always an op shop with an ugly $5 parka that can be donated back before you leave.
Enjoy, and ask this forum any questions, there's good advice to be had here.
As for Queenstown, I visited the South Island in Feb, it's supposed to be the warmest month. I froze my butt off. You may be used to cooler weather.
Take the chance with the weather, there's always an op shop with an ugly $5 parka that can be donated back before you leave.
Enjoy, and ask this forum any questions, there's good advice to be had here.
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The best time to travel anywhere is when you have the time!
We've just come back from 6 weeks in England and Wales. Many said we were crazy. But this is the only time we had, being teachers.
Oct/nov will be fine not too hot/cold wet/dry
We've just come back from 6 weeks in England and Wales. Many said we were crazy. But this is the only time we had, being teachers.
Oct/nov will be fine not too hot/cold wet/dry
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We've just come back from 6 weeks in England and Wales. Many said we were crazy. But this is the only time we had, being teachers.>>
Peter, just be grateful you're not here now - another bout of very wet and windy weather is battering us as I write. i hope that our awful weather this year didn't spoil our trip too much.
Peter, just be grateful you're not here now - another bout of very wet and windy weather is battering us as I write. i hope that our awful weather this year didn't spoil our trip too much.
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