March to May each year is the autumn season in Australia. During the cool and refreshing autumn season, besides enjoying a range of exciting outdoor activities, visitors can also appreciate the golden maple leaves all over the country. Here are five recommended spots to enjoy the autumn leaves in Australia:
What are the Best Places and Towns to Visit in Autumn in Australia
Blue Mountains
Many people know that when visiting Sydney, they must go to the Blue Mountains to see the red leaves, and Mount Wilson is the first choice. Although it is not big, it is a beautiful town that preserves the traditional British style completely. There are many private gardens in the town, each with its unique features. Some gardens incorporate delicate Japanese garden styles, while others reflect the Chinese Ming and Qing dynasties. Some are just casual and natural Australian styles, and there are also small log cabins. In short, when you enter Mount Wilson, you will feel like you have walked into a forest in a fairy tale.
Yarra Valley
Located about an hour’s drive northeast of Melbourne, the Yarra Valley is famous for its wine and is renowned as one of the world’s coolest wine regions. During the autumn season, the maple leaves put on their new golden, red, and orange attire, adding a romantic atmosphere to the entire Yarra Valley. Wherever you go, you will see golden leaves everywhere, full of autumn flavour.
Dandenong Ranges
The Dandenong Ranges are only an hour’s drive from the centre of Melbourne. Every village is surrounded by gardens. In autumn, the leaves of maple and birch trees change colours. The most spectacular scenery is the golden ginkgo leaves falling on the lake’s surface, like a postcard.
Mount Macedon
Mount Macedon, about an hour’s drive from Melbourne, is a must-visit spot for Melburnians to appreciate the autumn leaves. The deep and quiet mountain trails on both sides are planted with rows of maple trees. Strolling among them at random, treading on the golden and red leaves all over the ground, will make you feel extremely contented. After enjoying the maple leaves, you can go to the Mount Macedon Memorial Cross Lookout to admire the spectacular views of Macedon. You can also go to the Hanging Rocks to see the unique volcanic rock landscape.
Daylesford
Daylesford is one of the few spa towns in Australia, with over 80% of hot spring water. Tourists can relax and enjoy themselves here while soaking in hot springs. Daylesford, famous for its hot springs, is also decorated with maple leaves in April, which will undoubtedly delight photography enthusiasts who can capture the beautiful scenery here.
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