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Best places to visit in Oceania in April
Where to go in Oceania in April: destinations at their best that month.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Melbpal, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Top picks for April: Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland. Melbourne averages 20°C (68°F); Sydney averages 23°C (73°F); Auckland averages 21°C (70°F). All 6 destinations below list April among their best months or have reliably pleasant weather then.
Key facts
- Destinations
- 6
- Warmest
- Brisbane (27°C (81°F))
- Driest
- Perth (5 rainy days)
Oceania
Australia · 20°C (68°F) · 7 rainy days
Melbourne
Laneway coffee, free CBD trams, big-ticket sport and serious food. Mild days and autumn colour in the parks; Easter holidays push up prices for a week or two.
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Australia · 23°C (73°F) · 8 rainy days
Sydney
Harbour ferries, ocean beaches and the Opera House on one waterfront. Mild days, settled spells and a still-warm sea make April one of the best months for coastal walks; Easter school holidays push up prices.
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New Zealand · 21°C (70°F) · 10 rainy days
Auckland
Harbour city of volcanic cones, island ferries and west-coast surf beaches. Mild autumn days and cooler nights; Easter and school holidays bring a busy fortnight.
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Australia · 27°C (81°F) · 8 rainy days
Brisbane
Subtropical river city of CityCat ferries, free galleries and koalas. Warm, drier days and comfortable nights begin; Easter holidays are busy.
Australia · 26°C (79°F) · 5 rainy days
Perth
Sunny Indian Ocean city of sunset beaches, Kings Park and Rottnest's quokkas. Warm, settled autumn days with cooler nights; Easter school holidays bring a busy fortnight.
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Australia · 26°C (79°F) · 11 rainy days
Gold Coast
Surf beaches, theme parks and rainforest hinterland on Queensland's southern coast. Warm days, cooler nights and lower humidity; Easter holidays are busy.
Beach, city or budget: April picks by trip type
| Trip type | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Beach trips | Sydney, Perth, Gold Coast |
| City breaks | Brisbane |
What's on in April
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- Melbourne: Melbourne International Comedy Festival (usually until mid or late April)
- Sydney: Sydney Royal Easter Show (around Easter)
- Auckland: ANZAC Day dawn service at Auckland Museum (25 April)
- Brisbane: ANZAC Day dawn services (25 April)
- Perth: ANZAC Day dawn service at Kings Park (25 April)
- Gold Coast: ANZAC Day dawn services at surf clubs and parks (25 April)
Daylight in April
Day length on these trips ranges from about 11.2 hours in Auckland to 11.5 hours in Brisbane (sunrise to sunset on 15 April). Longer days mean more sightseeing time; shorter ones favour museums, food and evenings.
April weather compared
Questions travellers ask
+Where is good to travel in April?
Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland, Brisbane, Perth and Gold Coast are all at or near their best in April.