November in London means grey skies, eight degrees at night, and another month until the year ends. In Australia, it is the first week of summer. China Eastern fly London to Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane from £600 return — one stop, and a direct line to the other side of the world.
✈️ The deal
- From: London
- To: Melbourne / Sydney / Brisbane
- Airline: China Eastern
- Stops: 1 stop
- Price: £600–£650 return
- When: November
London to Melbourne:
28/10/2026 – 18/11/2026
02/11/2026 – 17/11/2026
04/11/2026 – 19/11/2026
11/11/2026 – 25/11/2026
London to Sydney:
01/11/2026 – 19/11/2026
09/11/2026 – 19/11/2026
11/11/2026 – 18/11/2026
London to Brisbane:
28/10/2026 – 12/11/2026
01/11/2026 – 19/11/2026
02/11/2026 – 19/11/2026
💰 How far does your money go?
Australia is not a cheap destination, but it goes further than you might expect. A pint in a Melbourne bar costs around £4.50 — about £2 less than the average London pub. A flat white runs £3. A café lunch is £12–15. Your biggest spend will be activities and the occasional long-distance journey, not day-to-day eating.
☀️ The weather
November in London is eight degrees, rain, and darkness by 4pm. In Australia, summer is beginning. Sydney hits 24°C, Brisbane reaches 26°C, and Melbourne swings between 18°C and 27°C on any given day. "Four seasons in one day" is not a cliché here. Brisbane is the warmest and driest. All three are an entirely different planet compared to what you are leaving behind.
🏨 Where to stay
Three cities, three entry points. One option per level.
The Lyall Hotel, Melbourne — 9.0/10 · From £95/night
A boutique five-star in South Yarra. Suites only — spacious and quiet — with a small pool and attentive service.
Pier One Sydney Harbour — 8.6/10 · From £145/night
A converted heritage wharf right on the water. Views of the Harbour Bridge from the bar. One of Sydney's best mid-range options.
The Calile Hotel, Brisbane — 9.2/10 · From £160/night
Brisbane's most celebrated hotel. A design property in Fortitude Valley with an outdoor pool and a restaurant worth booking separately.
🎯 What to do
The east coast rewards the curious. Here is where to start.
Melbourne's laneways. Hosier Lane, AC/DC Lane, Croft Alley — street art, coffee, and bars packed into narrow Victorian alleys. The best part of Melbourne is free.
Sydney Harbour. The Opera House, the Harbour Bridge climb, and the ferry to Manly Beach. Sydney's greatest hits are all on the water.
Australia Zoo, Brisbane. Steve Irwin's family still runs it. Forty-five minutes north of Brisbane, with over 1,200 animals and keeper presentations throughout the day.
Great Barrier Reef day trip. Fly from Brisbane to Cairns in an hour, then take a boat out to the reef. Snorkelling, diving, glass-bottom boat — the largest coral system on earth.
🗺️ Where to go from here
The east coast is a road. These are the stops worth making.
Gold Coast. An hour south of Brisbane by bus or train. Long beaches, surf schools, and significantly cheaper than Sydney for food and drinks.
Blue Mountains. Two hours west of Sydney by train. Eucalyptus forest, sandstone cliffs, and the Three Sisters at Katoomba. A full day without needing a car.
The Whitsundays. Fly from Brisbane or Sydney and reach Airlie Beach. Whitehaven Beach is one of the finest stretches of sand in the world — reach it by boat.
Byron Bay. Two hours south of Brisbane by bus. Surfers, easy pace, and the most relaxed stretch of the New South Wales coast.
Uluru. A short flight from any east coast city. Red rock, deep silence, and a sky that most people never see. Worth building the trip around.
November in Australia at this price does not come around often. Check availability now — all three routes are on the same deal.
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