The best holiday deals for escaping the Aussie winter chill

Still in denial over the fact winter has officially arrived? Us too.

Instead of busting out your ugg boots, blankets and embracing the cold, now's the perfect time to book yourself a cheeky getaway and chase warmer weather.

Chris Zehier from Lonely Planet chatted to Deborah Knight this morning about the best deals to make your endless summer dreams a reality. Watch the full clip above to find out where to book.

Uluru

Looking for an excuse to check out the NT?

You can pick up Jetstar flights from Melbourne to Uluru for $185 per person, one way, or from Sydney to Uluru for $139 per person, one way.

Queensland

It makes sense the Sunshine State will bring the warmth this winter, and anywhere from the Gold Coast and Brisbane, all the way up to far north Queensland, you're pretty much guaranteed nice weather.

With Virgin's Escape To Queensland sale, you can pick up some decent deals on flights.

Fly Sydney to the Sunshine Coast for $109 per person, one way or Adelaide to Brisbane for $129 per person, one way.

The sale ends at midnight tonight.

USA

What better way avoid the Aussie winter chill than to jet off to the other side of the globe?

Pick up Qantas flights return to San Francisco from Melbourne for $857, or from Brisbane for $873.

Fly from Sydney for $873, from Perth for $947, or from Adelaide for $952.

Japan

Japan is the biggest rise destination for Australians travelling outbound, and for good reason. Cherry blossom season might be finished, but there are so many incredible ways to explore Japan in the summer time.

Through flight comparison site I Know The Pilot, you can pick up flights with Fiji Airways from Sydney to Tokyo for $541 per person, return or Melbourne to Tokyo from $705 per person, return.