Where to go in April
April is one of the best travel months of the year. The Northern Hemisphere is bursting into spring, Australia's east coast is settling into a gorgeous early autumn, and a long list of destinations are at or near their seasonal best. Plus, when Easter falls in April in addition to the Anzac Day off, it’s packed with public holidays. However, when school holidays fill up to half the month, it's a popular time to travel, so planning ahead pays off. Here's where to go.
Borneo
Borneo is one of the world's last great wildlife frontiers — ancient rainforests, endangered orangutans swinging through the canopy, pygmy elephants along the Kinabatangan River, and some of Southeast Asia's most spectacular diving off islands like Sipadan and Lankayan.
Why go to Borneo in April?
April is arguably the single best month to visit, with the driest weather of the entire year, fewer than ten rainy days on average, and excellent conditions for trekking, wildlife watching, and climbing Mount Kinabalu, Southeast Asia's highest peak.
Japan
Japan is extraordinary at any time of year, but April transforms it into something genuinely magical — the cherry blossom (sakura) season moves north through the country, and the combination of pink blossoms framing temples, castles, and mountain villages is unlike anything else in the world.
Why go to Japan in April?
Early April brings full bloom to Kyoto and Osaka, with mid-April the prime viewing window for the Japanese Alps, Kanazawa, and Sendai, and late April marking the spectacular season in Hokkaido — meaning April offers the widest window of blossom viewing across Japan.
Egypt
Egypt holds some of the most awe-inspiring ancient sites on earth — the Pyramids of Giza, the temples of Karnak and Abu Simbel, the Valley of the Kings, and a Nile cruise experience that feels almost unchanged from centuries past.
Why go to Egypt in April?
April is a good time to visit, sitting just after the winter peak with noticeably thinner crowds at major monuments, virtually no rainfall, and warm but manageable daytime temperatures of around 25–30°C before the intense summer heat arrives.
Maldives
The Maldives is a destination that genuinely lives up to the photos — overwater bungalows, house reefs teeming with marine life, impossibly blue lagoons, and the kind of quiet that's hard to find anywhere else on earth.
Why go to Maldives in April?
April marks the end of the dry season, with warm sunny days around 30°C, calm seas, and still-excellent water clarity for snorkelling and diving before the southwest monsoon begins to build from May onwards — making it one of the last reliably brilliant months of the prime season.
New Zealand
New Zealand is one of Australia's most accessible and rewarding travel destinations — dramatic fjords, world-class hiking, volcanic plateaus, pristine beaches, and some genuinely excellent food and wine, all within a few hours' flight from Australia.
Why go to New Zealand in April?
April is early autumn across New Zealand and a wonderful time to visit, with the summer crowds gone, accommodation more available and affordable, and the landscape in the South Island beginning its spectacular autumn colour transformation around Queenstown, Wanaka, and Central Otago.
Singapore
Singapore is one of the world's great city-state experiences — a place where Michelin-starred restaurants sit alongside legendary hawker centres, gleaming modern architecture frames colonial heritage, and you can be in rainforest within twenty minutes of the CBD.
Why go to Singapore in April?
April is a decent time to visit Singapore, sitting in a transitional period with warm temperatures around 30°C and slightly more settled conditions before the wetter months of late year — ideal for exploring the city's neighbourhoods on foot and sampling as much food as humanly possible.
Vietnam
Vietnam is a long, extraordinary country — ancient towns, stunning coastline, dramatic limestone karst landscapes, rich history, and a food culture that is genuinely world-class at every price point.
Why go to Vietnam in April?
April is one of the best months to travel the length of the country, with dry and sunny conditions from north to south, comfortable temperatures that haven't yet tipped into the summer heat, and the beach towns of central Vietnam — Hoi An, Da Nang, and Nha Trang — at their warm, bright, photogenic best.
New South Wales
New South Wales is Australia's most visited state, and for good reason — Sydney's harbour, the Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley vineyards, the lush Northern Rivers, and hundreds of kilometres of spectacular coastline all sit within a single state.
Why go to New South Wales in April?
April brings beautiful early-autumn conditions across much of NSW, with warm temperatures, lower humidity than summer, and long stretches of sunny days perfect for coastal walks, wine country visits, and exploring national parks without the peak-summer heat.
Byron Bay
Byron Bay is Australia's most iconic northern beach town — brilliant surf, world-class restaurants, yoga retreats, a Cape Byron lighthouse walk with humpback whale sightings, and an atmosphere that manages to be both buzzy and deeply relaxed.
Why go to Byron Bay in April?
April brings warm, golden-lit early autumn days around 25°C, with the ocean still inviting for swimming and surfing, and a noticeable easing of crowds once school holidays finish in mid-April — making the second half of the month a particularly sweet time to be there.
Sydney
Sydney is one of the world's most beautiful and liveable cities — a harbour that makes even a ferry commute feel spectacular, world-class beaches at Bondi and Manly, a dining scene that's genuinely world-class, and a cultural energy that makes it easy to fill days and evenings with ease.
Why go to Sydney in April?
April is one of Sydney's best months — early autumn brings temperatures around 22–24°C, lower humidity than January and February, and the harbour and coastal walks at their very best in the clear, golden light of autumn.
Adelaide
Adelaide is one of Australia's most underappreciated cities — an elegant, compact, and food-obsessed destination with world-class wine regions like the Barossa and Clare Valley on the doorstep, a thriving restaurant scene, and a relaxed liveability that makes it very easy to love.
Why go to Adelaide in April?
April brings beautiful early autumn conditions — warm days around 22–25°C, cooling evenings ideal for long restaurant dinners, and the wine regions at their gorgeous harvest best, with vineyards turning gold and cellar doors busy with vintage activity.
Brisbane
Brisbane is Queensland's vibrant, subtropical capital — a city of great food, riverside culture, easy beach access, and a warmth (both in climate and character) that's hard to resist.
Why go to Brisbane in April?
April is an excellent time to visit, with the summer humidity easing significantly, temperatures settling around a very comfortable 26–27°C, and long clear days that make exploring the South Bank precinct, the CBD laneways, and the nearby Scenic Rim a genuine pleasure. It's also a natural base for Easter and school holiday travel up and down the Queensland coast.
Gold Coast
The Gold Coast is Australia's most famous sun-and-surf destination — 57 kilometres of sandy beaches, reliable surf, theme parks for families, and a nightlife and dining scene that extends well beyond the beach.
Why go to Gold Coast in April?
April is one of the Gold Coast's most comfortable months, with temperatures around 25–26°C, lower humidity than the sticky summer months, and the beach strips noticeably more breathable once school holidays wrap up in mid-month. It's warm, beautiful, and far more pleasant than January's intense heat.
Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road is one of the world's great drives — 243 kilometres of wild, spectacular Southern Ocean coastline, towering limestone sea stacks at the Twelve Apostles, ancient rainforest in the Otway Ranges, and charming seaside towns along the route.
Why go to Great Ocean Road in April?
April is widely considered one of the best months to drive it: the summer crowds have gone, the weather is settled and warm around 18–20°C, and if Easter falls early in the month, the Bells Beach Rip Curl Pro surfing competition — one of the world's longest-running surf events — makes for a spectacular addition to any trip.
Melbourne
Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital — extraordinary food, world-class coffee, a thriving arts and music scene, boutique laneways, and some of the country's best sporting experiences.
Why go to Melbourne in April?
April brings the beginning of Melbourne's much-loved autumn, with crisp, sunny days around 18–20°C, beautiful foliage in parks like Fitzroy Gardens and the Royal Botanic Gardens, and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival running through mid-April — one of the world's largest and most acclaimed comedy events, filling venues across the city every evening.
Perth
Perth is one of Australia's sunniest and most relaxed cities — a beautiful river setting, extraordinary beaches north and south of the city, a food and wine scene punching well above its weight, and the vast natural beauty of Western Australia beginning right on its doorstep.
Why go to Perth in April?
April is a brilliant time to visit, with the summer heat easing into a warm, comfortable early autumn of around 24–26°C, the Margaret River region (a two-hour drive south) deep in harvest season with cellar doors buzzing with vintage activity and accommodation more available than the summer peak.
