What to do in April in Australia - 2025

Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is the sixth largest country in the world , mostly desert), the largest in Oceania and Australasia. It has a population of more than 25 million, almost entirely resident on the coast. Its capital is Canberra, while the most populated city is Sydney, followed by Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.

Bondi Beach - Sydney

Before we have a look at what you can do in Australia, let's first look at the weather you can expect in April.

April weather in Australia

To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in April in Australia, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if April is comfortable or humid

Generally, April in Australia will be really nice. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 77°F / 25°C. But due to the very dry air, it can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. During the night, it will cool down to around 59°F / 15°C.

Australia has some rainy days in April. You can expect around 4 rainy days, with on average 0.6 inches / 15 mm of rain during the whole month.

Average temperature
Average Sea temperature
Wintersun Comfort grade and huricane risk

The forecast for April 2025 is based on historical data and are averages. They will give a good indication what you can expect, but the daily temperature and rain will fluctuate during the month.

Things to see and do in Australia

Australia has many things to soo. With help from our visitors we have dived a list of things to see in. If you have any sugestions or improvements for this list, please let us know.

Parrtjima – A Festival In Light
Event/FestivalApril
Parrtjima – A Festival In Light is held in Alice Springs landscape, where multiple art pieces created by indigenous artisans are converted into well-lit projections installed on the venue.
See details here
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
LandmarkThroughout the Year
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is located in the continent's red center. It is a 348 meters high plain.
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
Pool/Water ParkThroughout the Year
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is the biggest, clearly visible from above, and most popular active living organism community on Earth. It is 2300 km long.
Sydney Opera House
LandmarkThroughout the Year
Sydney Opera House has a unique architectural design. On three sides there is water and the fourth has Royal Botanic Gardens.

Shopping in Australia

Sydney is the largest city and is known as the mecca for fashion lovers where you can always spot the latest trends. Shopping in Sydney has endless options, the most famous being as follows:

Queen Victoria building: for fashion lovers.
Pitt Street mall: for local boutique stores.
The Rocks: for traditional handicrafts.

Melbourne is Australia’s capital city for shopping. Find out why what makes this city stand out in terms of shopping in Australia with the list below:

  • Queen Victoria’s Market: For street fashion
  • Emporium: For luxury shopping
  • Block Arcade: For shoes and chocolates

Activities in Australia

Road trips
The near-perfect weather in Australia makes it ideal for long road trips. The scenic views you enjoy from the windows of your car or RV as you drive through areas like the Outback or the Great Ocean Road will make your trip one to remember.

Visit kangaroo island
Wildlife lovers will thoroughly enjoy visiting kangaroo island for a chance to see these interesting creatures. You can also see, pet, and feed other animals like koalas and sea lions.

Southern lights
The southern lights are quite rare to see, but if you are in luck, you may get to experience the stunning display of Aurora's purple and green lights. The southern lights can be seen from Tasmania.

Whale watching
Humpback whales and southern right whales often frequent Australia's coast as they migrate north during the winter.

Restaurants in Australia

Australian cuisine was mainly influenced by its British colonial heritage but with a history of immigration from other parts of Europe like Germany, Italy, Greece and Poland, the influence of these cultures has become more evident in Australian cuisine than its British beginnings. The large influx of Asian migrants has also left its mark on Australian cuisine.

  • Friggitoria - 6/12 Bayswater Rd, Potts Point NSW 2011
  • Doc Pizza & Mozzarella Bar - 295 Drummond St, Carlton VIC 3053
  • Soho Restaurant and Bar - 2/4 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006
  • Mr. Wong - 3 Bridge Ln, Sydney NSW 2000

More things to see in Australia

Cable beach
Cable beach is a stunning white sanded beach located in Western Australia. Snowbirds can go on camel rides or enjoy beautiful sunsets while lounging on the beach.

Sydney opera house
Sydney opera house is one of the most recognizable buildings in the world today and a 20th-century architectural masterpiece, this iconic building was created to resemble the sails on a huge ship.

The three sisters
The three sisters rock formations tower above the Jamison Valley in the Blue Mountain National Park. You can enjoy beautiful views of these rocks from the steepest passenger railway in the world, the Katoomba scenic railway.

The great barrier reef
The great barrier reef is the world's largest barrier system is located in the coral sea and is a top destination for marine life enthusiasts. You can also explore the 2900 coral reefs on a boat cruise.

Ayers Rock
Uluru/Ayers Rock is 340 meters tall, located in the middle of Australia. It is one of the largest monoliths in the world. It's also sacred ground for the aboriginal tribe Anangu and is peculiar for changing hues at sunset into blue, red, and violet from its usual terracotta color.

Purnululu national park
Purnululu national park host some of Australia's top attractions like the Bungle Bungle range. Striped sandstones in orange and black that look like beehives and a naturally occurring amphitheater called Cathedral Gorge.

More information about Australia

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