Top 10 things to do in Australia in April

Matey's picks for April: whale sharks at Ningaloo, wine country at vintage, backpacker classics, any time. Within each pick, trips are ranked by rating, reviews and price on Viator.

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Matey's picks

Whale sharks at Ningaloo. Whale sharks visit Ningaloo Reef off Exmouth and Coral Bay, roughly March to July. A splurge, but a famous one.
Wine country at vintage. Grape harvest in South Australia and Victoria falls roughly February to April.
Backpacker classics, any time. K'gari tag-alongs, the Great Ocean Road and the Blue Mountains work whatever the season.

Backpacker classics, any time
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Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne
4.9(7,047 reviews)14 hoursFree cancellation
Enjoy a personalised and informative experience with expert guides on small group tours of up to 24 guests, enhanced by a multilingual audio guide application available in 16 languages, including...
From A$159See on Viator
Backpacker classics, any time
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Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour - Max 12 Guests
4.9(4,843 reviews)12 hoursFree cancellation
HIGHLIGHTS: Are you the kind of person that enjoys losing your breath sometimes? Are you ready for the beauty of this storm-carved coastline? If you said yes, you're ready to join us on this...
From A$138See on Viator
Wine country at vintage
3
Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour
5.0(5,203 reviews)8 hoursFree cancellation
WE HAVE THOUSANDS OF FIVE STAR REVIEWS! We operate 7 days a week without fail! And it is a great thing to do if you are in Melbourne and it is raining all day! After years of providing private...
From A$115See on Viator
Backpacker classics, any time
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Blue Mountains Small Group Tour with Waterfall Walk & Fresh Lunch
4.9(763 reviews)10.5 hoursFree cancellation
Coast Warriors is Sydney’s chilled out small group tour operator own and run by Aussie locals. We target the fitter 14 to 70ish years of age travellers though older is fine if you can bushwalk and...
From A$120See on Viator
Wine country at vintage
5
Yarra Valley Wine Tour from Melbourne - Choc, Gin & Good Times
5.0(1,697 reviews)8.5 hoursFree cancellation
Be fun spirited like a kangaroo dancing through the Yarra Valley to experience up to 6 unique stops. Looking for an upbeat, social and stress free day sipping wine and trying new flavours? Then...
From A$119See on Viator
Wine country at vintage
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Barossa Valley Cellar Door Small Group Tour
4.8(545 reviews)8.5 hoursFree cancellation
(Small groups tours are defined as 24 passengers or less for each vehicle used. Listed are some of the wineries we visit and we have close relationships with 40 local Barossa Cellar Doors. A good...
From A$189See on Viator
Wine country at vintage
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Premium Barossa Small Group Tour: Wine tasting, Lunch & Chocolate
4.9(1,697 reviews)8 hoursFree cancellation
With over 25 years experience touring in the Barossa Valley, our Award-winning Taste the Barossa premium small-group tour offers the perfect day of exclusive wine experiences, genuine Barossa...
From A$189See on Viator
Whale sharks at Ningaloo
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Swimming with the Whale Sharks - Ningaloo Reef (Exmouth)
4.8(219 reviews)6 to 7 hours
Come and join us for an exhilarating day out snorkelling and swimming with Whale Sharks or Humpback Whales - the largest fish in the world and an array of marine life! Or just sit back and enjoy...
From A$705See on Viator
Whale sharks at Ningaloo
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Whale Shark Safari
4.8(173 reviews)8 to 9 hoursFree cancellation
Swim with the biggest fish in the sea! This tour is one not to be missed. Whale Sharks make an annual appearance in Coral Bay between March - June.
From A$745See on Viator
Whale sharks at Ningaloo
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Snorkel with Giants at Ningaloo Reef
5.0(23 reviews)9 hoursFree cancellation
Discover the majestic whale sharks of Ningaloo Reef on this unique adventure in Coral Bay. This unforgettable expedition invites you to snorkel with the world’s largest fish while learning from...
From A$700See on Viator