In recent times I've tended to avoid longer trips in summer due to the heat and the difficulties in finding water.
BOM September update http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/enso/
Three of the seven models surveyed by the Bureau meeting La Niña criteria, while two additional models briefly touch La Niña thresholds.
La Niña events increase the chances of above-average rainfall for northern and eastern Australia during spring and summer.
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Bureau has lifted its ENSO Outlook status to La Niña WATCH, meaning around a 50% chance of La Niña forming. This is approximately double the normal likelihood.
Also see for overall outlook incling temperature. http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/outlooks/ ... w/summary/
