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Best Aussie getaways to escape the winter chill
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Port Douglas, QLD
Port Douglas is gorgeous all year round, but the dry season (May-October) is when it really shines, with the average winter temperature reaching around 26 degrees.
Darwin, NT
Darwin is closer to Bali than Bondi beach, and in that tropical climate there’s no such thing as cold feet. Darwin's average winter high reaches 31 degrees. 
Kakadu National Park, NT
Like Broome, Kakadu is a bucket-list destination that’s best visited in the dry season. Kakadu National Park is World Heritage Listed. Average winter temperature is 32 degrees.
Broome, WA
While the rest of the country shivers through winter, June to August is Broome’s dry season — aka: the best time to visit. Average winter temperature is 30 degrees.
The Kimberley, WA
Broome is technically part of the Kimberley. But you really need to give yourself some extra time if you want to do them both justice. Average winter temperature is 31 degrees.
Mataranka,  NT
The thermal pools (or Bitter Springs) near the town of Mataranka would have to be one of the best Instagram opportunities in Australia. Average winter temperature is 29 degrees.
The Daintree, QLD
About an hour's drive north of Cairns is where you’ll find the rainforest Sir David Attenborough described as “the most extraordinary place on Earth”. Average winter temperature is 26 degrees.
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