Tan Li AnnBetween September and November each year, Australia comes alive with spring and fresh possibilities for travel. The cool, crisp air and clear skies are perfect for adventures and sweater weather. With landscapes bursting to life and unique wildlife encounters around every corner, the spring season is about stepping into the open and experiencing Australia at its best!
1. Watch the majestic whales at Jervis Bay
Image credit: Whale Watching, Jervis Bay, New South Wales © Destination NSW / Jordan Robins
Jervis Bay is one of the best places in Australia to spot migrating humpback whales, especially during peak whale-watching season from September to November. Sheltered by dramatic sea cliffs and blessed with crystal-clear waters, this marine park becomes a thoroughfare for mother whales and their calves as they make their way back south to Antarctica.
You can hop aboard a whale-watching cruise for front-row views and go beyond the wildlife experience to hidden coastal caves; visit the historic Cape St George Lighthouse for an eye-opening glimpse into Jervis Bay’s natural beauty; or head to lookout points like Hyams Beach and dip your toes in some of the whitest sand in the world. Don’t forget your binoculars – you never know when a playful pod might make a splash!.
2. Pick sweet berries from the fields in Victoria
Image credit: Cherry Hill, Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges, Victoria © Tourism Australia / Visit Victoria
In Victoria, spring marks the soft launch of berry season, and there’s no sweeter way to welcome the sun than with a basket of handpicked cherries or strawberries. Starting from mid-November, family-run farms across the Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula open their gates to visitors eager for a taste of the freshly ripened fruit.
These berry-picking experiences are perfect for a family day out, with kids delighting in the thrill of finding the juiciest cherries, while adults can savour farm-made treats like cherry ice cream, cider, and cordial. Some farms even offer “all you can eat” orchard experiences, allowing everyone to graze as they go. With open fields, picnic areas, and a relaxed countryside vibe, it’s an easy and wholesome way to enjoy Victoria’s springtime bounty together.
3. Observe turtle nesting season at Mon Repos
Image credit: Mon Repos Turtle Centre, Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland
As November rolls around, Mon Repos Conservation Park near Bundaberg, Queensland welcomes the return of nesting sea turtles. This stretch of protected beach is the most significant loggerhead turtle nesting site in the South Pacific, and spring marks the beginning of this extraordinary natural event.
Before the magic of the night unfolds, spend the day exploring the Mon Repos Turtle Centre, which is open year-round. Dive into interactive exhibits like Turtle Tales Immersive Experience, or join a guided ranger walk through the park to learn how this fragile ecosystem is protected.
Come evening, the experience becomes even more special. Guided night tours give visitors the rare opportunity to watch mother turtles haul themselves ashore, dig their nests, and lay clutches of soft, round eggs in the sand. With red torchlight and quiet anticipation, it’s a reverent glimpse into the circle of life that stays with you long after the night ends.
TripZilla Tip: Bookings for tours are essential and limited, so plan ahead to be part of this once-in-a-lifetime spring spectacle.
4. Gaze at the Milky Way in Western Australia’s dark sky wonderlands
Image credit: Wave Rock, Hyden, Western Australia © Tourism Western Australia
Australia’s wide, open skies offer the perfect conditions for noctourism, a rising trend of exploring destinations after dark. With minimal light pollution and open spaces, Western Australia is a stargazer’s dream, where constellations sparkle with clarity and the Milky Way stretches like a painted arc across the sky.
One of the most surreal places to witness this cosmic spectacle is the Pinnacles Desert in Nambung National Park, Western Australia’s most visited natural attraction outside of Perth. Thousands of ancient limestone spires rise from golden sands, some standing as high as 3.5 metres. As the sun sets, the Pinnacles glow in rich amber tones, casting dramatic shadows across the desert floor, and when night falls, the landscape transforms beneath a canopy of stars.
Another celestial hotspot worth the journey is Wave Rock, a giant surf-like granite formation near the town of Hyden. While it’s a photogenic landmark by day, it becomes something truly magical after sunset. The uninterrupted horizon and remote outback setting make it one of Australia’s top spots for stargazing, where you can enjoy an unobstructed view of the night sky in all directions.
Australia’s spring is a season of surprises, filled with gentle weather, spectacular wildlife, and celestial wonders. Whether you’re chasing whale tails, picking ripe berries, or soaking in the stars, these experiences reveal the magic of Australia’s natural world at its most vibrant.
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