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Best Places to Travel in March from Australia

March is extraordinary for Japan — cherry blossom season begins in late March in Tokyo. Elsewhere, shoulder season in Europe offers great value before the crowds arrive.

Top 5 Destinations — March 2026

1
🌸 Japan
Cherry blossom season — Tokyo blooms late March to early April. Book 6+ months ahead. Crowds are real but it's genuinely beautiful.
Return flights
~$1,100 AUD return SYD
2
🌴 Bali
Start of shoulder season — wet season easing, prices lower than July–September peak. Ubud is lush and green.
Return flights
~$450 AUD return SYD
3
🌞 Spain
Barcelona and Seville before the summer heat and crowds. Seville's Semana Santa (Holy Week) in late March is extraordinary.
Return flights
~$1,600 AUD return SYD
4
🐘 Thailand
Last month of dry season — Chiang Mai, Pai and northern Thailand at their best before March–April heat builds.
Return flights
~$600 AUD return SYD
5
🦁 South Africa
Shoulder season — Cape Town after the summer crowds, still warm. Excellent safari conditions in Kruger.
Return flights
~$1,600 AUD return SYD
⚠️ Where to Avoid in March
×Japan (book 6+ months ahead or you'll pay double)
×Maldives (prices peak March–April)

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