You will miss the cyclones of the north, the bushfire risk of the south, and the school holiday crowds. You will get cheaper flights, clear skies, and the most beautiful light of the year.
By late autumn (May), the Southern Right and Humpback whales begin their migration north to warmer breeding waters. You can spot their spouts from the cliffs of Cape Solander (Sydney) or Cape Otway (Vic) . autumn months in australia
Autumn is harvest season. It is the time for the Truffle hunts in Manjimup (WA) and the Grape harvest (Vintage) in the Barossa Valley. It is also the start of "casserole weather"—swap the prawns for a hearty lamb roast. You will miss the cyclones of the north,