Visiting in winter is a strategic choice. In summer, temperatures in the Central Australian desert can exceed 45°C (113°F), making hiking dangerous.

Here is everything you need to know about the Australian winter.

Australian winter officially begins on the 1st of June and ends on the 31st of August. Unlike the meteorological fluctuations in some other parts of the world, these dates are fairly consistent, though the experience of winter varies wildly depending on where you are.