Australia February Holidays

Australia February holidays are perfect for travellers seeking a winter escape somewhere warmer. The mid-summer season supplies the perfect range of temperatures across the country, from warm to the incredibly hot. Thankfully, there’s plenty of sea breezes and air-conditioning to help cool off and with most Australians making the return to school and work, many spots will become considerably quieter and much more affordable at this time of year. Here are some of our favourite places to visit in February.

New South Wales

New South Wales is big, bold and endlessly fascinating. It’s a place where you can quench thirsts while touring wineries, explore the rugged Blue Mountains range or enjoy the bleached-wood, barefoot, blustery kind of vibe found along the coastline. With city beaches like Bondi and Manly hugging Sydney’s edges, this surfer's paradise is the perfect spot to sun bask and appreciate the slower pace of life.

Victoria

Trendier-than-thou Melbourne has a year-round supply of arts events, festivals and fine dining spots where you can satisfy rumbling stomachs. Get your culture fix with mornings spent wandering around the National Gallery of Victoria and afternoons flopped on the golden sand beaches. The more adventurous can enjoy Victoria’s bushwalking trails, while road trip lovers can take to the Great Ocean Road for knockout coastal views.

Tasmania

Enjoy Tasmania’s long summer days, sparkling seas and balmy evenings with more fjords, bays, beaches and dramatic sea cliffs than you can imagine. Trek-happy travellers can soak up the untamed beauty of the Tasmanian wilderness, while hiking along trails painted gold by the mid-summer sun.