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Best destinations to visit in April in Oceania

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Perth
Sun, surf and city style collide
7.0
April brings mild autumn weather, with highs near 25 degrees Celsius and about 7 hours of sun a day. The sea is still near 21 degrees. Rain is light at around 45 mm for the month. Rottnest Island is a short ferry ride away and has quokkas, small marsupials that pose for photos.
Highlights:
  • 🍴 Stroll along Elizabeth Quay and enjoy waterfront dining
  • 🌅 Watch the sunset over the ocean at Cottesloe Beach
  • 📸 Take a selfie with wild quokkas on Rottnest Island
Adelaide
Festivals, wine and laid-back charm
7.4
Mount Lofty Summit looks over the city and the Adelaide Hills, where trees change colour in autumn. April days are mild and the nights are breezy. Adelaide Central Market has stalls of local cheese and seafood. Anzac Day on 25 April begins with a dawn service on North Terrace.
Highlights:
  • 🏟️ Catch a game or event at Adelaide Oval
  • 🌿 Wander through the lush Adelaide Botanic Garden
  • 🛒 Explore fresh local produce at Adelaide Central Market
Darwin
Tropical gateway to ancient wetlands and reefs
9.2
Humidity eases and the air feels lighter as the wet season fades. Mindil Beach Sunset Markets open for the season in late April. They run on Thursday and Sunday evenings with over 60 food stalls. Litchfield's waterfalls still flow strongly. Crowds are thin and rooms cost less than in the peak dry season.
Highlights:
  • 🤿 Snorkel at the Great Barrier Reef
  • 🖼️ Visit Kakadu National Park for ancient rock art
  • 🏞️ Explore Litchfield National Park's waterfalls
Kakadu National Park
Ancient Rock Art and Wild Wetlands
8.3
Nearly 20,000 square kilometres of floodplain and sandstone country spread across the Top End. April is the end of the tropical summer, when waterfalls are in full flow. Flooding can close roads. Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) and Yellow Water stay open all year. Scenic flights show the water from above.
Highlights:
  • 🏞️ Take a challenging hike to Jim Jim Falls gorge
  • 🦅 Cruise the Yellow Water Billabong for crocs and birdlife
  • 🌄 Watch the sunset over Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr
South Island
Majestic fjords and alpine peaks
9.3
Locals celebrate with the Arrowtown Autumn Festival in late April, which has a parade and community events. Trees turn gold and red along the Arrow River. Maples reflect in Lake Hayes, which has an 8 km loop track with views of the Remarkables. Gibbston vineyards turn orange during harvest. Cellar doors there offer tastings.
Highlights:
  • 🚤 Explore Fiordland's Milford Sound sunset cruise
  • ⛵ Cruise Abel Tasman National Park
  • 🏞️ Hike Tongariro Alpine Crossing sunrise
Barossa Valley
Australia's premier wine country paradise
7.5
The Barossa Vintage Festival began in 1948 to celebrate the grape harvest. It runs every second year in April. A parade rolls 8 km from Nuriootpa to Tanunda with decorated floats. A trail of scarecrows stands among the vines, with almost 90 in 2023. Cellar doors stay busy.
Highlights:
  • 🍽️ Dine at farm-to-table restaurants with local gourmet produce
  • 🎈 Enjoy a sunrise hot air balloon ride over vineyards
  • 🍷 Tour world-class wineries and sample Barossa Shiraz
Ningaloo Coast
Australia's Accessible Underwater Wonderland
9.1
Closer to shore than the Great Barrier Reef, Ningaloo has coral that often starts just off the beach. Coral spawns in March and April. Whale sharks then arrive to feed on the plankton. April to July is the prime window to swim with them. Manta rays are here all year.
Highlights:
  • 🏞️ Explore Cape Range National Park’s rugged gorges
  • 🤿 Snorkel vibrant coral reefs from sandy beaches
  • 🦈 Swim with gentle whale sharks off the coast
Uluru
Majestic sandstone monolith under endless skies
Field of Light is a walk through 50,000 glowing lights near Uluru. Autumn temperatures run from 12 to 27 degrees Celsius. April has little rain. Wintjiri Wiru is an evening show with drones, lights and traditional music. Sunrise and sunset change the colour of the rock.
Highlights:
  • ✨ Take a guided night tour to see stars overhead
  • 🚶‍♂️ Walk the base trail and spot ancient rock art
  • 🌅 Witness sunrise over Uluru from the viewing platform
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