i can't decide between going in spring or autumn... i don't want to go in winter as i know i wouldn't be able to handle the cold (australian winters' chill me enough without going below 0*C), and i didn't think i wanted to go in summer, but after reading a few things, i could be open to going then.
so tell me. what season/month would you recommend for a first-timer visiting? and if you can be bothered expanding, why?