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May Holiday in Australia

Sydney glows after dark in May, when Vivid Sydney turns the Opera House sails and the Harbour Bridge into a canvas for light and sound. Whale watching season gets underway along the east coast as humpbacks begin their journey north, while the Top End settles into its long, dry season, every gorge and billabong at its clearest. In the south, the last of autumn's colour fades as the first proper chill of the year sets in.

May Highlights:

  • Vivid Sydney lights up the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and the Rocks each evening with large scale projections and installations.

  • Humpback whales begin passing the New South Wales and Queensland coastlines on their journey north, visible from headlands and whale watching boats alike.

  • Kakadu and the Kimberley enter the dry season proper, with clear skies and easy access to gorges such as Katherine and Windjana.

  • Truffle season begins in the Southern Highlands and parts of Western Australia, with several farms opening for hunts and tastings.

Top 10 reasons to visit Australia in May

  • Vivid Sydney lights up the Opera House sails and the Harbour Bridge with large scale projections from late May.
  • Whale watching season gets underway along the east coast, with humpbacks beginning their journey north.
  • The Top End and the Kimberley settle into the long dry season, every gorge and billabong at its clearest.
  • Truffle season begins in the Southern Highlands and parts of Western Australia, with farms opening for hunts and tastings.
  • State of Origin rugby league kicks off, filling stadiums and pubs across Queensland and New South Wales.
  • Cooler nights and golden afternoon light bring the last of the season's autumn colour to Tasmania and the Blue Mountains.
  • Whale sharks remain at Ningaloo Reef, with snorkelling trips continuing into the cooler months.
  • Fewer crowds and lower prices make May a quiet, good value month in the shoulder season.
  • Kakadu's Katherine Gorge and the Kimberley's Windjana Gorge become easy to reach as roads dry out completely.
  • Comfortable daytime temperatures make Uluru and the Red Centre pleasant for early morning and sunset walks.

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