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Waterfront hotel facing the Opera House across Circular Quay.
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Australia's national day, January 26, falls in peak summer. It's also observed by many First Nations people as a day of mourning, and many destinations now hold reflective events alongside the celebrations.
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Harbour events, ferry races and fireworks on January 26.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~79°F (26°C); warm, humid
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
Waterfront hotel facing the Opera House across Circular Quay.
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Events along the Yarra, and the Australian Open is usually under way in late January.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~79°F (26°C); warm
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$
Hotel beside St. Patrick's Cathedral near the Fitzroy Gardens.
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Perth's fireworks over the Swan River are among the country's largest.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~88°F (31°C); hot, dry
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
Restored state buildings in central Perth.
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Brisbane's riverside events in summer.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~86°F (30°C); hot, humid
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Peak
- Price level
- $$$
Resort-style hotel in James Street, Fortitude Valley.
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Hobart's mild summer and waterfront events.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~72°F (22°C); mild
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Peak
- Price level
- $$$
Waterfront storytelling hotel on Hobart's harbor.
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Margaret River's beaches and wineries in peak summer.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~82°F (28°C); dry
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
Vineyard lodge in the Margaret River wine region.
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Barossa Valley wineries at the height of summer.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~86°F (30°C); hot, dry
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
Vineyard suites in the heart of the Barossa.
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Kangaroo Island's wildlife and beaches in summer.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~75°F (24°C); dry
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
Clifftop lodge on the island's wild south coast.
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