Preparing for the Australian Weather

For those holding an Australian working holiday visa and planning to have a good vacation in the country, making sure that everything goes well during leisure time is definitely a must. After all, you wouldn't want it to rain on your beach party. This is where being familiar with the Australian weather is every bit as important as knowing the best resorts to spend your weekends here.

For starters, the seasons in Australia is in a reverse order from those in the United States. This one is due to the fact that they lie in opposite parts of the globe, with the US located in the northern hemisphere while Australia is in the south. Thus, don't be surprised if you end up spending the Christmas season (which is, by the way, quite near already) in the beach here, rather than building snowmen in winter clothes.

Being a large country (it covers the whole continent, in case you don't know), Australia's climate vastly varies between its states and territories. This is very important if you want to know where to go if you want to do a particular activity during your vacation.

The coast up north in the Northern Territory and much of Queensland is in the tropical range, thus if you are planning to spend your time at the beach or sightseeing. On the other hand, if you are looking for something more temperate (and if you want to experience real snow), then try heading to the southern regions, including Victoria and Tasmania.

The inland regions of Australia are where you would not want to be most of the time. The areas here are virtually arid deserts which can have temperatures of up to 60 degrees during the day, with the night being on the colder extreme. However, if you want a bit of an exciting challenge during your stay, then you can go out and explore the many trails scattered in these regions. Just be sure to bring in plenty of water though.

Because of its varied climate, Australia's weather can also be very erratic. Thus, you need to be ready and check out the local weather report for signs of the many large cyclones that hit the country yearly. On the other end, you also need watch out for frequent droughts and heat waves that occur here, as they can also be quite devastating. One thing that you need to be really careful off are bushfires, especially if you are staying near the forest areas. These have been the cause of large loss of property and lives in the country every time they hit.