Sydney in August?
Feb 18, 2003 | 1:36 pm
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Sydney in August?
My wife and I plan to burn our last 180M UA miles on a trip to Sydney. She is off summers so we plan to travel in August.
In consulting weather.com, I learned that the average daily temperatures in Sydney are H 60 and L 40. I know it's winter, but I thought Sydney was more temperate?
Any local suggestions on perhaps moving our trip a month either direction and perhaps enjoying better weather?
In addition, suggestions on things not to miss, accommodations, etc. would be much appreciated. We aren't planning to stay in a hostel or anything, but we do plan to stay in reasonable places.
Thanks.
Mike
In consulting weather.com, I learned that the average daily temperatures in Sydney are H 60 and L 40. I know it's winter, but I thought Sydney was more temperate?
Any local suggestions on perhaps moving our trip a month either direction and perhaps enjoying better weather?
In addition, suggestions on things not to miss, accommodations, etc. would be much appreciated. We aren't planning to stay in a hostel or anything, but we do plan to stay in reasonable places.
Thanks.
Mike
Feb 18, 2003 | 5:30 pm
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August is fine weather in Sydney. It is the rain that you should be careful about more than the cold. There are more storms as spring arrives and it starts to warm up (and worse weather for a tourist, in my opinion). If you want warmer, visit Cairns or the Great Barrier Reef. Think of Sydney like San Francisco and Cairns like Honolulu. I'd much rather be in Sydney in August than in Sept. or Oct, but that is just my taste (I think SF has a nice climate).
Feb 19, 2003 | 3:10 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Mikey likes it:
In consulting weather.com, I learned that the average daily temperatures in Sydney are H 60 and L 40. I know it's winter, but I thought Sydney was more temperate?
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In consulting weather.com, I learned that the average daily temperatures in Sydney are H 60 and L 40. I know it's winter, but I thought Sydney was more temperate?
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Feb 19, 2003 | 8:14 pm
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No matter when you go, you will have a good time. I was not there in August, but I was there until the end of July and ...well really how much can the weather change in a few weeks time.
I am from Boston and let me tell you...an Australian winter is not a real winter to me. When you say winter I think 2 feet of snow, 1/2 thick ice on my car windows and enough layers of clothes, jackets, hats, scarfs and earmuffs to make a sumo wrestler look skinny.
During the fierce Australian winter
I was perfectly comfortable going out in a light jacket.
I am from Boston and let me tell you...an Australian winter is not a real winter to me. When you say winter I think 2 feet of snow, 1/2 thick ice on my car windows and enough layers of clothes, jackets, hats, scarfs and earmuffs to make a sumo wrestler look skinny.
During the fierce Australian winter
I was perfectly comfortable going out in a light jacket.
Feb 20, 2003 | 1:38 am
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Agree with number6 and ozstamps, you'll think "this isn't winter...you can't be serious".
Having been born in August and Aussie to the core, the end of winter is never severe and generally (well in Brisbane) is starting to turn warmer.
Depending on where you are travelling, after doing Sydney, I'd seriously think about Cairns or drive up to Port Douglas - the stretch of pristine white sandy beaches, great snorkelling/diving on the Great Barrier Reef, etc...aaahhhh
Having been born in August and Aussie to the core, the end of winter is never severe and generally (well in Brisbane) is starting to turn warmer.
Depending on where you are travelling, after doing Sydney, I'd seriously think about Cairns or drive up to Port Douglas - the stretch of pristine white sandy beaches, great snorkelling/diving on the Great Barrier Reef, etc...aaahhhh
Feb 20, 2003 | 2:45 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by LindsayWilson:
Having been born in August and Aussie to the core, the end of winter is never severe and generally (well in Brisbane) is starting to turn warmer.</font>
Having been born in August and Aussie to the core, the end of winter is never severe and generally (well in Brisbane) is starting to turn warmer.</font>
A: If it falls on a weekend you toast marshmellows.
Q: What do you do in Melbourne in summer?
A: If it falls on a weekend you have a picnic
Q: What do you do in Sydney in August?
A: Almost anything you like. Victorians will even swim at Bondi Beach (the locals know better about what comes out of the pipe just beyond the breakers
).
Feb 20, 2003 | 3:36 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by LindsayWilson:
I'd seriously think about Cairns or drive up to Port Douglas - the stretch of pristine white sandy beaches, great snorkelling/diving on the Great Barrier Reef, etc...aaahhhh</font>
I'd seriously think about Cairns or drive up to Port Douglas - the stretch of pristine white sandy beaches, great snorkelling/diving on the Great Barrier Reef, etc...aaahhhh</font>
I will likely be planning my first visit to Australia and New Zealand this August.
Feb 20, 2003 | 4:56 am
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The Great Barrier Reef is a huge entity. It stretches from not too far north of Brisbane (nort of Fraser Island actually) to the tip of Queensland. Water temperature (and air temp) will vary considerably from south to north. Also remember that temperate is relative.
August is too cool for me to swim in southern Queensland, but people from cooler regions find it very nice at that time of the year.
Once you get up to the Whitsunday Islands through to Cairns and Port Douglas, the water is warm (relatively) all year round.
August is too cool for me to swim in southern Queensland, but people from cooler regions find it very nice at that time of the year.
Once you get up to the Whitsunday Islands through to Cairns and Port Douglas, the water is warm (relatively) all year round.
Feb 20, 2003 | 8:59 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by StudentExplorer:
I will likely be planning my first visit to Australia and New Zealand this August. </font>
I will likely be planning my first visit to Australia and New Zealand this August. </font>
Feb 23, 2003 | 2:32 pm
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I go to Sydney often throughout the year and never had a problem with weather. It is a great city and great people. Be sure to go to Circular Quay and just catch ferries to different places.
I always stay at the Holiday Inn Potts Point. It is a few minute subway ride ( subway under the hotel) to the city, but has the BEST views of the city and harbour. Staff is great. It is in Kings Cross, which can look abit seedy, but it is perfectly safe. I have gotten great rates at this hotel through their website (sixcontinents.com) or Orbitz.com. I have paid as little as US$70.00 for it. Great hotel.
You will enjoy Australia. Don't forget to have the airline get you a visa.
I always stay at the Holiday Inn Potts Point. It is a few minute subway ride ( subway under the hotel) to the city, but has the BEST views of the city and harbour. Staff is great. It is in Kings Cross, which can look abit seedy, but it is perfectly safe. I have gotten great rates at this hotel through their website (sixcontinents.com) or Orbitz.com. I have paid as little as US$70.00 for it. Great hotel.
You will enjoy Australia. Don't forget to have the airline get you a visa.
Feb 23, 2003 | 4:55 pm
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My partner and I were in Sydney at the end of August this past year... and it was wonderful. I love moderate winters (coming from a Rochestarian).
I felt it was VERY temperate.
William
I felt it was VERY temperate.
William
Feb 23, 2003 | 8:47 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by NM:
Q: What do you do in Sydney in August?
A: Almost anything you like. Victorians will even swim at Bondi Beach (the locals know better about what comes out of the pipe just beyond the breakers).</font>
Q: What do you do in Sydney in August?
A: Almost anything you like. Victorians will even swim at Bondi Beach (the locals know better about what comes out of the pipe just beyond the breakers
).</font>