Bonjour a tous,
Voila, comme beaucoup je m'apprête a démarrer un an de vagabondage en Australie (titulaire d'un VVT) mais je suis encore très perplexe sur mon itinéraire donc je souhaiterai obtenir vos conseils...
Sachant que je souhaite voyager avec le soleil mais pas la chaleur extreme (25-30° c'est parfait), que je souhaite être dans la bonne période pour la barrière de corail (aout serait idéal d'après ce que j'ai pu lire) et autres endroits magiques ou la visite est meilleure a une certaine époque, que pour l'instant je n'ai pas besoin de travailler (suffisamment d'économies pour le début), et que, a mon arrivée a Melbourne fin janvier, je pars directement pour 3 semaines en Tasmanie -du coup début de l'interrogation sur mon parcours a partir de mi-fevrier 2013-, dans quel sens est il mieux que je parte et pouvez vous m'aider a me dire a peu près ou je serai a quelle période (admettons que je ne m'arrête pas pour travailler pour m'aider a comprendre le temps nécessaire pour chaque étape)? Je n'ai aucune idée du temps qu'il me faut pour visiter a fond chaque ´´zone´´ donc toute recommandation me serait précieuse!!
J'ai l'impression que la majorite fait le parcours dans le sens inverse des aiguilles d'une montre mais puisque j'ai l'impression que j'aurai fait mon parcours en moins d'un an et que donc je prévois de voyager un peu dans les terres australes environnantes qui sont plutôt cote est et donc surement plus faciles a relier depuis Sydney ou Brisbane, je pense du coup qu'il vaut mieux pour moi que je parte dans l'autre sens, ...ai je tort? Y'a t il une raison particulière qui pousse les gens a faire le tour dans le sens inverse (par ex. j'ai lu que la cote ouest est plus belle est donc on trouve l'est moins joli, mais autre chose a part ça) ?
Autre info importante, je voyage seule donc il faut que je me trouve des compagnons de voyage sur place, donc savez vous quelle est la proportion de personnes faisant le tour clockwise vs anti-clockwise?
Merci beaucoup d'avance! :)
Si tu arrives sur la côte Est (comme beaucoup), tu peux profiter de 3 bons mois pour apprécier l'été au sud du pays. Le centre a des températures infernales et au nord certains parcs sont fermés à cause de la Wet season.
Je pense (mais ce n'est que mon avis) que les gens vont dans le sens inverse des aiguilles d'une montre car ayant 2-3 mois devant eux ils ont tout intérêt à tracer vers l'ouest. Si tu arrives de Perth, par contre cela ne m'étonnerait pas que tu roules dans le sens des aiguilles d'une montre.
Je ne sais pas si tout ce que je dis est bien compréhensible...
Si tu veux des idées d'iti sur le centre, le nord et la côte ouest, tu peux lire mon carnet de voyage plus bas ...
Bonjour Jean-Philippe,
Merci pour ton message et pour ton carnet de voyage, je vais y faire un tour très prochainement!!
Ce que je me dis c'est qu'en 3mois j'ai largement le temps de remonter au dela de perth, non? J'imaginais faire melbourne perth e 4 a 6 semaines, c'est trop court??
Combien de
Temps tu dirais qu'il me faut pour visiter cette section a fond et sans me speeder?
Merci,
Aurelie
Tu me poses une colle car le Sud c'est justement la partie que je n'ai pas faite.
Mais vu comme ça je dirais que tu pourrais profiter aussi de la Tasmanie, de Kangoroo Island, les villes du Sud Est ... le sud de Perth (très bien). Donc là je pense que tu dépasses les 6 semaines pour le coup, ça serait bien que tu remontes la côte ouest mais pas avant mai car attention au nord certains parcs sont fermés encore début juin parfois.
Et puis à Exmouth il y a les requins baleines qui traînent au mois de juin dans le secteur, ce serait pour toi l'occasion d'aller les voir en snorkeling.
En fait les 3 semaines en Tasmanie sont deja prise en compte hors des 6 semaines, je cherche absolument pas a me stresser mais j'essaie de calculer un itinéraire rationel (certaines personnes m'ayant deja dit on veut venir te voir mais tu seras ou en fait...)
Ce que tu me dis sur les parcs me porte a interrogation... pourquoi ne sont ils pas ouvert avant mai-juin, je croyais que c’était la bonne période pour être au nord?? y'a t-il des inondations (j'ai cru lire ca a un moment...)? de quels parcs s'agit il? Toolonga/Kalbarri? Au final quelle est la bonne periode pour être dans ce coin la? a Perth? et a Broome?
Merci beaucoup pour l'info sur les requins blancs, c'est aussi ce genre de recommandations que je recherche :)
PS: je suis en train de découvrir ton blog et il est très bien; félicitation et merci!!!
Ah oui et autre chose, tout le monde a l'air d'aller a Alice Springs en venant du Nord, moi je ne suis pas sure de quand le faire et je me demandais si y aller via la route sud serait un bon plan.... est ce que la aussi c'est la météo qui dicte ça et qu'il vaut mieux que j'attende la saison mai-sept pour y aller, ou d'autres facteurs font qu'on y va vraiment plutôt par le nord?!
Pour les fermetures, je te renvoie sur un autre blog, celui de Christine, une internaute du forum, qui a eu certaines déconvenues au début de son périple dans le Top End.
https://sites.google.com/site/fabuleuxvoyagesaustralie/
Purnululu par exemple n'ouvre pas avant le mois d'avril, et les cours d'eau à traverser doivent être assez hauts en début de saison (c'est la décrue).
Merci beaucoup pour l'info sur les requins blancs, c'est aussi ce genre de recommandations que je recherche :)
Attention, je parlais des requins baleines pas des blancs, ces derniers sont moins cools 😕
En ce qui concerne l'arrivée par le nord sur AS, je ne sais pas, tu as vu dans mon blog que j'y suis arrivé par l'ouest.
oui c'est bien requins baleines que j'avais lu, j'ai juste mal recopié!!! ;)
pour le passage nord ou sud vers Alice Spring, oui j'ai bien vu que vous aviez un itineraire qui sera different du mien mais je me disais que peut etre vous aviez vu ca qqpart...ou quelqu'un d'autre qui tombera sur la discussion pourra peut-être me renseigner! ;)
Je vais aller faire un tour sur l'autre blog, merci!! :)
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Hi,
We're leaving on June 19th for an 8-day road trip in South Iceland. I've heard that even in summer, it's cold and the weather can change several times a day. Should we mainly pack winter gear, like a K-Way, fleece, down jacket, beanie, etc.?
We’d love to visit Georgetown and the beautiful beaches of Langkawi from mid-September to early October, but we’re worried it’ll be a real steam bath 🥵
Thanks to anyone who can share their experience!
Mitisi
For those who’ve experienced it, what’s the weather like in Shanghai at the end of December?
I’ve heard it’s cold, but coming from France, is the winter milder than in Lyon, for example?
I’m tempted to spend the Christmas holidays in Shanghai and the surrounding areas (Nanjing, Suzhou) with my family—kids are 11 and 2. It’d be a bummer if the little one catches a cold over there.
Generally, is this a good time for simple family visits to the main spots, restaurants in the city, indoor heating, and outdoor walks?
Hi everyone, I’m planning a trip to Mauritius—anyone have advice on when to go? I’m thinking April, May, or June for my stay. Which month would you recommend for the best beach weather, sunbathing, and exploring the island? Thanks!
Hi,
we’re planning to travel through Patagonia (Chile and Argentina) in February and March 2027.
From a seasonal and weather perspective, at that time of year and with hiking as our main activity, is it better to explore Patagonia from south to north or the other way around?
Thanks in advance.
Anne Marie
I’ve planned a three-week itinerary for this summer, from August 9 to 27, in Sri Lanka:
Negombo – 1 night
Sigiriya and the Cultural Triangle – 4 nights
Kandy – 2 nights
Ella – 3 nights
Tangalle – 6 nights
Colombo Airport – 1 night
I know this isn’t the ideal time for the south since the beach conditions aren’t great, but we’ve booked a hotel with a pool and won’t be swimming in the sea. We want to relax after all the travel since we’re bringing our two kids, aged 6 and 8.
I know the east would be better, but (i) I’m struggling to find suitable accommodation, and (ii) it adds a lot of travel time, and my kids can only handle about 3 hours at a stretch.
I looked into Arugam Bay, but it’s a 7-hour trip back to Colombo from there.
I’ve checked every weather site imaginable, but they don’t all agree. Do you think we’ll spend our whole trip in the rain, or is the monsoon in the south mostly limited to the sea, as I’ve read?
I’m worried about ending up in the middle of a natural disaster with my two young kids, given recent events.
hi
After reading quite a few posts and buying a guidebook, I’m still struggling to finalize my suitcase.
Given that we’ll be visiting both islands during our road trip and suitcases aren’t exactly expandable,
I’ve noted that temperatures can be changeable—but should I pack more winter clothes than summer ones?
Thanks for your help
We’ve decided to go to Skopelos for 2 weeks at the end of April. What kind of weather should we expect? Any special things to know about this remote island?
Thanks for your tips
Hi there. On my itinerary from São Luís to Jericoacoara, I’ll be passing through the Lençóis. Is there any point stopping there this time of year? Apparently, the lagoons are dry, but aside from the lagoons, is the surrounding landscape still interesting enough to warrant a 1- or 2-day stop? Thanks in advance for your help.
Hi,
We’ve booked our flight tickets and we’re leaving from October 29th to November 13th for Mauritius.
I just reserved our accommodation in Cap Malheureux.
We’re used to hot and especially very sunny destinations like Oman, Jordan, Uzbekistan...
If you can reassure me about the period—can we expect sunny weather? I’m really dreaming of discovering Le Morne Brabant under beautiful sunshine...
Thanks
Hi everyone,
I need to go to Sri Lanka at the end of January.
I’ve seen that many roads, hotels, and parks were closed after the cyclone, which unfortunately caused a lot of damage.
Does anyone have more information?
Would it be wiser to postpone our trip?
Thanks, Alain.
Hi,
I’m planning a trip to Oman, probably the first half of February to avoid the extreme heat and Ramadan.
But after checking various weather sites and reading accounts, I’m a bit worried about rain, which can apparently be frequent and heavy in February. I’d love to hear from travelers or locals who’ve been there recently.
What would be the ideal month to explore Oman without extreme heat or rain? November?
Also, it’s best to avoid visiting the wadis on weekends—does that mean Saturday and Sunday?
This year, 2026, I can only get away in April and May. I never travel during these months usually, and from what I know, they aren’t the best for India. But in such a big country, there are always spots that are better than others weather-wise.
Which region would you recommend?
Given that I’ve already traveled quite a bit in this country, and in any case, I’ll be discovering places I don’t know yet. No need for a major tourist hotspot or luxury comfort.
Hi everyone,
We’d love to return to India next year for 3 weeks (we visited Rajasthan about fifteen years ago). Unfortunately, we’re tied to traveling in September, and our initial plan was to explore Himachal Pradesh. However, it seems like that might not be the best month for this region.
Could you share your experiences from that time of year in Shimla, Manali, Dharamsala, or even the Spiti Valley—in short, anywhere in Himachal Pradesh? Otherwise, which region of India would you recommend for a September trip?
Thanks so much!
Hi everyone, I’m planning a trip from mid-January to the end of February but I just can’t make up my mind 😕
I’ve looked into a few different options: Brazil, Cambodia, and Ecuador. The last one really appeals to me, but what’s making me hesitate is the risk of our trip being a bit too rainy (literally ),
We’re more drawn to the Andes, exploring colonial cities, typical villages, markets, and a bit of the coast. We’ve already gotten a taste of this in Bolivia, Colombia, and Chile. Plus, we’d love to do part of it by car since we’re used to driving at our own pace and stopping whenever we feel like it. Anyway, time’s running out, and I need to decide so I can finalize a route and book the tickets!!
Can anyone help me make up my mind or decide to postpone it for later? But for this year, I don’t have any other time slot to travel. Thanks for reading this far! !
I’ve planned a trip to Asia for the first half of November.
I’ll arrive in Singapore at the start of November for about 3 days, and I’ll leave from Bangkok in mid-November.
In between, I’d like to gradually head north to visit some less touristy islands on the Thai coast.
Since the weather is a big risk during this period, I’d love to hear your recommendations.
I’m looking for: sunshine, snorkeling, beaches, nature / jungle in places that are easily accessible without too much transport to make the most of my trip.
Hi there,
We’re planning a trip to Chile this coming August and would love to head down to Chiloé. We’ve heard that as we go further south at this time of year, the weather gets pretty rough.
What’s the weather like in Chiloé in late August/early September? What activities can we do? And which ones become really tricky because of the weather?
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Marie
So great to be back on this forum after being away for—I don’t even know what!
I’m planning a trip to Malaysia in July with my 5-year-old son. The thing is, I’m not sure which coast to choose. AI keeps telling me east one minute and west the next. Which spot is least affected by rain during this time?
Hey everyone! 🙂
Just giving you the quick context: A group of friends and I are planning a trip to South Korea (Seoul/Busan) at the end of June/July next year. It falls right in the middle of the monsoon season, but we don’t really have other availability options.😕
I’d love to hear from people who’ve visited the country and these cities during this period—basically, is it not as bad as it sounds, or should we just cancel our tickets (we don’t mind the heat, it’s mostly the rain that scares us).
I know there are plenty of indoor activities, but do you think we’ll still manage to get a few sunny days, or will it be torrential rain for our entire 2-week trip?
The only other country we’ve visited during the rainy season is Brazil (in the northeast) around the same time, and honestly, aside from a few really annoying downpours, we had sunshine most of the time and it was awesome. That said, the climate is totally different, so I’m not sure how relevant the comparison is.
Thanks in advance to anyone who takes the time to read or reply to this post! 🙂
Hi everyone.
Not sure if guidebooks, agencies, and other tour operators are keeping up by changing their visiting hours and offerings.
Personally, I see a promising opportunity here—jumping on this adaptation to extreme climates before others do, since they’re inevitably coming.
From my own travel experience, I’ve met a few guides so far who are starting to adjust, like in Egypt, Kenya, Senegal, and elsewhere.
They avoid crowds and the hottest hours by starting their tours around 6–7 AM, when it’s cooler.
Yeah, you’ve gotta wake up early, but the payoff is so worth it. 😴
If you’ve got any great tips like this, why not discuss them in this thread and share addresses or websites where the people in charge have realized climate change is real and are adapting? 😊
Hi there,
I’m planning a trip to Namibia in 2026.
I’m torn between visiting the Fish River Canyon and the Caprivi Strip / Victoria Falls.
I’d also love your advice on the best time to travel for wildlife viewing and pleasant weather.
I haven’t chosen a tour operator yet... since I’m traveling solo, I’d prefer a small-group escorted trip. Has anyone traveled with a local agency and what’s your feedback or advice?
Thanks so much!
I’m taking a month-long trip to northern Argentina throughout September. Buenos Aires, Iguazu, Salta, Humahuaca, Cafayate, and if time allows, La Rioja. I’m unsure about what clothes to pack. What are the temperatures like in September?
Thanks for your great tips!
Dominerja
hi
It seems that in recent years, January and February in Bohol have seen an increase in rainy periods. Have any of you noticed this?
Thanks in advance for your replies
Hello, We’re heading to Finnish Lapland near Rovaniemi as a family at the end of February with two kids (8 and 14 years old). We’ve got direct flights with Luxairstours. The itinerary is already set, but I’m wondering if anyone has traveled with Luxair before and knows exactly what kind of clothes they provide on the second day? The agency just told me it’s a heavy-duty cold-weather suit. I’m thinking we should get Sorel Caribou boots, maybe second-hand. Here’s what I’ve already planned:
- Thermolactyl leggings and tights from Damart for the whole family as a base layer.
- A first layer of Damart socks + Nordic Stocks socks in 70% merino wool for all four of us.
- Loose fleece layers, including some Polartec.
- Ski pants for hikes.
- For my son and me, a The North Face Himalayan down parka with a hood.
- A ski parka for my husband and my 14-year-old daughter (she *really* wants a Roxy one—I hope it’ll be warm enough).
- For myself, for the flight and the first day at Santa’s village, I’ve packed The North Face winter hiking pants, a long-sleeve merino wool top from Decathlon (thin), a fleece, and my big parka.
I’m wondering if I should just pack fleece joggers or sweatpants for the kids and my husband, at least for the first and last days, to be comfortable on the plane?
I’m also planning to buy balaclavas and neck warmers in addition to our beanies, as well as mittens for all of us. I really need advice because I have no idea—I’ve never been skiing! Also, for a 4-night, 5-day trip, should I pack a second set of base layers, like from Odlo?
Of course, I’ll be leaving cotton clothes out of the suitcase.
As you can tell, I’m someone who gets cold easily—especially my feet, hands, and ears—so that’s my biggest worry. I *don’t* want to be cold, even at -20°C during dog sledding, snowmobiling, or aurora hunting when we might be standing still. We won’t be in the city, and the kids will likely spend most of their time outside, as they usually do.
Hi there!
I’m planning a 10-day trip to Greenland in early August.
Could anyone tell me what kind of weather and temperatures to expect?
I’ve heard there are mosquitoes—is that true?
Thanks!😊
Sunny destinations in October???
Not too much rain.
Martinique, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Mauritius, Cape Verde, or somewhere else?????
Any tips? Thanks for your help
