Swap the cold for sun, sea and sand
Some like it hot, and when the colder months come around, there's nowhere better for a lover of warm weather to be than somewhere the winters are mild or non-existent, and the sun shines all year long!
While we can’t guarantee perfect weather, these coastal gems experience a much milder cold season that can sometimes be mistaken for summer. Whether you're travelling solo or with company, YHA's affordable private, co-living or family rooms in top coastal destinations make beachy getaways a breeze.
So pretend summer never left and find your happy place where sand and sunshine abound with our top stays below!
Explore warm climate coastal stays
Experience Coolangatta
Located on Queensland's iconic Gold Coast, Coolangatta is a beach paradise that hardly skips a beat when the cooler months roll in. The tourists go home, the surf stays immaculate and the water temperature rarely dips below 20°C.
Experience Byron Bay
Byron Bay is beautiful at any time of year, but this tiny coastal town can be heaving with tourists in peak season. Good news – the winter months are just as gorgeous, but with less bustle and generally lower prices. You can thank us later.
Experience Cairns
Gateway to Tropical North Queensland's spectacular natural wonders (the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest), balmy Cairns never experiences a true winter at all, with May-August the most popular time to visit.
