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Best destinations to visit in March in Oceania

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Sydney
Where urban life meets stunning beaches
8.7
The Mardi Gras parade fills Oxford Street on the first Saturday of March. The route is about a mile long and runs from the CBD to Darlinghurst. Crowds of 200,000 to 250,000 have been typical since the mid 1990s. The original march took place on 24 June 1978.
Highlights:
  • 🏖️ Relax on the golden sands of Bondi Beach
  • 🎭 Admire the Sydney Opera House from Circular Quay
  • 🌉 Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge for panoramic views
Adelaide
Festivals, wine and laid-back charm
7.4
Mid February to mid March brings the Adelaide Fringe, with more than 7,000 artists taking part. The 2026 edition ran from 20 February to 22 March. WOMADelaide then fills Botanic Park over four days in early March. Visitors get late summer warmth and a packed festival calendar in one compact city.
Highlights:
  • 🏟️ Catch a game or event at Adelaide Oval
  • 🌿 Wander through the lush Adelaide Botanic Garden
  • 🛒 Explore fresh local produce at Adelaide Central Market
Tasmania
Wilderness, Wildlife and Wild Coasts
8.7
Hobart averages a daily high of about 69 degrees Fahrenheit in March. Early autumn tends to be warmer and sunnier than spring, especially in northern Tasmania. Rainfall in Hobart averages about 1.5 inches for the month. Hiking and coastal drives feel comfortable across the island without peak summer heat.
Highlights:
  • 🏛️ Tour the convict ruins at Port Arthur Historic Site
  • ⛰️ Explore Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park trails
  • 🏖️ Hike to Wineglass Bay and marvel at its white sand
South Island
Majestic fjords and alpine peaks
9.3
Poplar shelterbelts and orchards in Central Otago turn red and gold each autumn. Meteorological autumn begins on 1 March in the Southern Hemisphere. This is the driest region of New Zealand with under 400 millimetres of rain a year. Queenstown and Wānaka lie close by for lake views and hiking.
Highlights:
  • 🚤 Explore Fiordland's Milford Sound sunset cruise
  • ⛵ Cruise Abel Tasman National Park
  • 🏞️ Hike Tongariro Alpine Crossing sunrise
McLaren Vale
Wine paradise with coastal charm
7.5
Harvest keeps the vineyards busy as March arrives. Sauvignon blanc comes in early March and Chardonnay follows in mid March. Cabernet Sauvignon is picked in late March. The region lies about 24 miles south of Adelaide. Shiraz, the main variety, is harvested from late February to early April.
Highlights:
  • 🚴‍♀️ Cycle the Shiraz Trail between McLaren Vale and Willunga
  • 🍽️ Dine among the vines at award-winning regional restaurants
  • 🍷 Taste premium Shiraz wines at cellar doors and vineyards
Ningaloo Coast
Australia's Accessible Underwater Wonderland
9.1
A fringing reef stretches 162 miles along Western Australia's north west coast. In places such as Coral Bay it lies less than a third of a mile offshore. Whale shark season is generally said to begin around March. The coast earned World Heritage status in 2011.
Highlights:
  • 🏞️ Explore Cape Range National Park’s rugged gorges
  • 🤿 Snorkel vibrant coral reefs from sandy beaches
  • 🦈 Swim with gentle whale sharks off the coast
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