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April Holiday in Australia

April is a month of transition, as autumn colour spreads through the Blue Mountains and Tasmania while the tropical north dries out and reopens. Easter brings families to the coast for one last long weekend of summer weather, and whale sharks begin gathering off Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia, drawn by the coral spawn. Uluru enters some of its most comfortable weeks, the desert heat finally loosening its grip.

April Highlights:

Whale sharks begin arriving at Ningaloo Reef, with snorkelling trips running from April through into the winter months.

Autumn foliage turns gold and red through Tasmania's highlands and the Blue Mountains, a striking contrast to the eucalypt green of summer.

Outback roads through the Kimberley and Kakadu reopen as the wet season ends, though some tracks remain soft into May.

Cooler desert nights and mild days make Uluru and the Red Centre comfortable for walking, including the base walk around the rock itself

Top 10 reasons to visit Australia in April

  • Easter weekend brings families to the coast for one last stretch of warm, settled weather.
  • Whale sharks begin gathering off Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia, with snorkelling trips getting underway.
  • Autumn colour spreads through Tasmania's highlands and the Blue Mountains, turning the eucalypt canopy gold and red.
  • ANZAC Day dawn services on 25 April draw crowds to memorials in every state and territory.
  • The Melbourne International Comedy Festival fills the city's theatres and pop up venues through April.
  • Byron Bay's Bluesfest brings five days of live music to the Easter long weekend.
  • Outback roads through the Kimberley and Kakadu reopen as the wet season ends, opening up routes such as the Gibb River Road.
  • Uluru and the Red Centre enter some of their most comfortable weeks, the desert heat finally easing.
  • Cooler nights and settled days make walking through the Grampians and along the Great Ocean Road particularly rewarding.
  • The Great Barrier Reef offers calmer seas and clearer water as cyclone season draws to a close.

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