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This blog is dedicated to inform and inspire you on all things to do with Australia. Actually we write posts on anything that’s of interest in the South Pacific (our home) DownsideUP was started to inspire you to visit us DownUnder.  

Eco Beach Cave Hike
Irma Vuckovic
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Irma Vuckovic
Broome boasts picturesque hiking trails, offering a blend of stunning landscapes, captivating sunsets, and a rich cultural heritage. Here’s a list of our favourite walks in and around Broome.
Irma Vuckovic
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Irma Vuckovic

Smiling Camel in Broome
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Irma Vuckovic
When it's winter in the Northern Hemisphere, most of Australia experiences summer with warm temperatures and many bright, sunny days.
Irma Vuckovic
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Irma Vuckovic

the Ghan train passing through Alice Springs
Felicity Frankish
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Felicity Frankish
If you’re after a true Aussie experience full of outback adventures, then Alice Springs is the ideal spot to pull up for a number of nights and explore the Red Desert and surrounding area. As the biggest town in Central Australia and the closest to the famous Uluru,
Felicity Frankish
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Felicity Frankish

Palm Valley Alice Springs
Felicity Frankish
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Felicity Frankish
The stunning Alice Springs in the Northern Territory is famous for its incredible desert landscapes that offer the perfect opportunity to connect to both land and culture. It’s the ideal town to experience Australian outback adventures, with a host of bucket list items just waiting to be uncovered. March in Alice Springs brings with it milder temperatures to offset the summer heat, with cooler nights to rest and recharge from the day’s adventures. Here’s everything you need to know about the weather and activities not to be missed in Alice Springs in March.
Felicity Frankish
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Felicity Frankish

Cable Beach Club
Irma Vuckovic
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Irma Vuckovic
Planning a holiday in Western Australia? Read on for our best tips on amazing destinations, day trips, and activities to include in your road trip from Perth to Broome.
Irma Vuckovic
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Irma Vuckovic

Watching the camel riders at Cable Beach
Irma Vuckovic
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Irma Vuckovic
February is the last month of the wet season in Broome. Despite high temperatures and humidity, many visitors come to experience Broome at this time of year when there are fewer tourists and nature is at its most spectacular. Below, we tell you everything you need to know about Broome weather in February.
Irma Vuckovic
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Irma Vuckovic

alice Springs Reptile Park
Felicity Frankish
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Felicity Frankish
Alice Springs is a beautiful slice of Australian outback, known as the capital of the ‘Red Centre’ and the launching pad to many popular destinations, such as Uluru and Kings Canyon. With the abundance of history and culture just waiting to be uncovered and experienced, it is a great tourist stop at any time of the year. While January is known for its scorching hot days adding to the dryness of the outback environment, it is also a low period for tourists giving you plenty of freedom as you immerse yourself in its incredible sights. Here’s everything you need to know about the weather and activities not to be missed in Alice Springs in January.
Felicity Frankish
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Felicity Frankish

Simpsons Gap Alice Springs
Felicity Frankish
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Felicity Frankish
Peacefully nestled between the East and West MacDonnell Ranges in Australia’s outback, Alice Springs is famous for its stunning desert landscapes, abundance of adventures on offer and strong connection to Aboriginal culture. While February is characterised by hot summer days that simply draw out the heat of the already dry outback landscape, it fortunately cools off considerably at night offering up the perfect reprieve after a day of adventures. Here’s everything you need to know about the weather and activities not to be missed in Alice Springs in February.
Felicity Frankish
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Felicity Frankish

Broome, Australia
Irma Vuckovic
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Irma Vuckovic
January is the height of the summer season and typically one of the hottest and wettest months of year in Broome. Despite high temperatures, plenty of rain, and high humidity levels, this is a good time to visit the stunning beaches and experience native wildlife. This comprehensive guide to Broome weather in January will help you make the most of your trip.
Irma Vuckovic
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Irma Vuckovic

Camels at sunset on Cable Beach
Irma Vuckovic
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Irma Vuckovic
Between December and March, Broome experiences the wet season, when it receives most of its annual rainfall. Despite sweltering heat and humidity, there’s no better time to witness spectacular sunsets and lightning displays and observe native wildlife at its best. Here’s everything you need to know to start planning a trip to Broome in December.
Irma Vuckovic
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Irma Vuckovic

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