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Top destinations Australians are travelling to over Easter and school holidays in April 2024

It seems we’re still trying to chase the summer weather.

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Booking.com’s list of top Easter destinations. Credit: Instagram

Top destinations Australians are travelling to over Easter and school holidays in April 2024

It seems we’re still trying to chase the summer weather.

This content is reviewed by the 7NEWS Editorial team. 7NEWS may receive a commission when you buy from links on our site. Prices correct at time of publication.

Booking.com has released the top holiday destinations Australians are booking ahead of Easter and the upcoming April school holidays.

The Gold Coast has ranked number one on the domestic charts, according to Booking.com’s latest data, as travellers likely hope to hold onto the sunshine and warm weather.

Next on the list is Sydney, brimming with events from the Royal Sydney Easter Show to live music.

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This is followed by Melbourne in third place, with Adelaide at number four and Perth rounding out the top five.

Asia dominated the top 10 international destinations from Booking.com, with Japan on top (up five places), followed by Singapore (up three places), Seminyak and Ubud.

Aussies are also looking for the hustle and bustle of cities, as Ho Chi Minh City and Hong Kong rise a massive 22 and 14 spots on the list respectively.

The Gold Coast has topped the list. Credit: Instagram

Top 20 Domestic Destinations

1. Gold Coast

2. Sydney

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3. Melbourne

4. Adelaide (+4)

5. Perth

6. Brisbane

7. Cairns

8. Canberra

9. Byron Bay

10. Hobart (+1)

11. Coffs Harbour

12. Newcastle

13. Port Macquarie (+3)

14. Airlie Beach

15. Noosa Heads (+1)

16. Nelson Bay

17. Forster (+1)

18. Lakes Entrance

19. Mooloolaba (+10)

20. Port Douglas

Japan’s cherry blossom season has begun. Credit: Instagram

Top 10 International Destinations

1. Tokyo (+5)

2. Singapore (+3)

3. Seminyak

4. Ubud

5. Canggu (+3)

6. Bangkok (+4)

7. Ho Chi Minh City (+22)

8. Hong Kong (+14)

9. Osaka (+51)

10. Legian (+2)

Top 10 International + Domestic

1. Gold Coast

2. Sydney

3. Melbourne

4. Adelaide

5. Perth

6. Tokyo

7. Singapore

8. Brisbane

9. Seminyak

10. Cairns

*This report looks at search sessions between February 15 and February 25, with check in dates between March 29 and April 1.

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