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Unlike the gradual snowfall seen across North America or Europe, Australia’s snow is concentrated in a specific, narrow band of the (straddling NSW and Victoria).

Because the Australian winter hits the southern states hardest, the city of , becomes the "Winter Capital." They host the mid-winter festival Dark Mofo , where thousands of people gather to celebrate the darkness. The flagship event is the Nude Solstice Swim , where hundreds of brave souls strip down at dawn to plunge into the icy River Derwent—a stark contrast to the cozy indoor winters of Europe or North America.

In the Australian outback during winter, the days can be pleasant (20°C / 68°F), but as soon as the sun sets, the heat escapes rapidly into the atmosphere.

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