Australian Winter Months

1 June – 31 August (consistent across the country)

In the oceans, winter is a time of migration. The Humpback Highway is in full swing. Thousands of humpback whales travel north along the east and west coasts to breed in warmer waters. From the headlands of Sydney and the cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, onlookers gather in the biting wind to watch the breach and slap of tails, a majestic display against a choppy, dark-blue sea. australian winter months