Best places to visit in spring 2026: From the iconic cherry blossoms of Kyoto to the budget-friendly lagoons of Rarotonga | In Pictures

Spring is the “Goldilocks” zone for Northern Vietnam.

March and April provide mild weather, avoiding the blistering heat and humidity of the Vietnamese summer.

Flowers bloom around Hoàn Kiếm Lake, and the “Tet” festival spirit, which celebrates the arrival of spring, often lingers.

With flights from VietJet, Qantas and Vietnam Airlines, there are often cheap return fares from Melbourne or Sydney in the $500–$700 range.

Plus, the exchange rate is really good right now – the AUD is up ~13–15 per cent over the past two years.