10 Best Boxing Day 2021 travel deals

Not sure what to book this 26 December? We've rounded up the best of the bunch just for you.

With stomachs still full from Christmas lunch it's time to get serious and check out the Boxing Day sales. Wading through the hundreds of sales could take hours so we've distilled only the best travel deals.

This year you can save on flights, accommodation, tours and experiences. You better have your credit card in hand and a calendar handy.

Flights

Grab $29 domestic flights with Jetstar, international flights from $109

If you wanted cheap-as-chip fares here's your chance.

Fly Adelaide to Melbourne (Avalon) from $29 each way, Sydney to Byron Bay from $39 each way and Perth to Bali from$109 each way. For a bigger discount use a $20 Jetstar voucher. See our write-up for the full breakdown of these Jetstar Boxing Day fares.

Flights take off between 1 February to 28 September 2022.

• Why we rate this sale: You've got peace of mind with flexibility until 30 June 2023. A fare difference may apply.
• Where can I book? Pop over to KAYAK to compare and book.
• When do I need to book by? 27 December 2021.

Book Virgin Australia flights from just $48 each way

Virgin Australia's 2021 Boxing Day sale is better than ever with flights from as low as $48 each way.

Fly Melbourne to Launceston from $48 each way, Sydney to Byron Bay from $49 each way and Melbourne to Hobart from $49 each way. Those are just the leading fares see our full breakdown of this Virgin sale.

Travel between 10 January to 14 September 2022.

• Why we rate this sale: Not only do you get cheap domestic travel, Velocity Frequent Flyers earn double status credits.
• Where can I book? Virgin Australia is ready and waiting when you are.
• When do I need to book by? 28 December 2021.

International flights from $1,369 with Qatar Airways

Book with Qatar and you'll land yourself a massive deal this Boxing Day

The 5-star airline and world number one has flights from Melbourne to Istanbul from $1,369 return, Sydney to Rome from $1,469 return and Perth to Athens from $1,419 return.

Travel dates range from 12 January to 17 November 2022.

• Why we rate this sale: Qatar Airways is the World's Best Airline for 2021 as awarded by Skytrax.
• Where can I book? Book your international adventure with Qatar Airways.
• When do I need to book by? 28 December 2021.

Accommodation

Up to 25% off Hamilton Island Getaways + kids stay free

Hamilton Island's End of Year sale packages are the perfect opportunity to book your island vacation.

Properties available include:

• Reef View Hotel from $330 per night
• Palm Bungalows from $400 per night
• Beach Club from $704 per night
• qualia from $1,192 per night

• Why we rate this sale: 25% of beautiful Hamilton Island is already enough but a free stay for the kids? We'll take it.
• Where can I book? Book your Hamilton Island stay here.
• When do I need to book by? 30 December.

Save up 69% holiday packages with Luxury Escapes

With such a huge saving this one couldn't not be on this list. The Best is Back sale is when Luxury Escapes brings back it's most popular offers of the year.

Some of our favourite domestic savings include:

• Château Élan at The Vintage Hunter Valley from $399
• Sofitel Melbourne on Collins from $499
• Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences from $699

Prices are per room and offers range from 3-9 nights.

• Why we rate this sale: Destinations available Australia-wide.
• Where can I book? Head over to Luxury Escapes to lock in your next glamourous stay.
• When do I need to book by? 31 December.

Up to 25% off Australia stays with Trip.com + $50 off with code

Save up to 25% off on accommodation across the country with Trip.com's 2021 Boxing Day sale.

Some of our favourites include:

• Sovereign Hotel on the Gold Coast from $120 per night
• Metro Aspire Hotel Sydney from $143 per night
• Pegasus Apart'Hotel Melbourne from $146 per night

For an extra $50 off your booking use the code: "BOXINGDAYSTAY" at the checkout.

• Why we rate this sale: Any percentage off is always great but we love when you get savings of cold hard cash no matter the deal.
• Where can I book? Trip.com it's in the name!
• When do I need to book by? 31 December.

Exclusive: 12% of Australian bookings with Agoda

You can get 12% off any Australian stays with Agoda with our exclusive code. Agoda has thousands of options to choose from across Australia including 5-star hotels in Australian capital cities such as: Shangri-La Sydney, Pan Pacific Melbourne and Hilton Brisbane to name a few.

Use our code: "FINDERBOXING12"

• Why we rate this sale: This exclusive offer is available across all travel dates.
• Where can I book? Head to Agoda to book.
• When do I need to book by? 31 December.

Experiences

Up to 30% off select experiences at RedBaloon+ an extra 10% off with code

Looking for discounts on experiences? RedBalloon is offering 30% off select experiences + an extra 10% off with a code for a total of 40% in savings. How great?

Our top picks include:

• Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise for 2 from $185
• Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Geelong with Breakfast from $363
• Tandem Skydive Over Rockingham from $329
• Kayak Tour of Dolphin Sanctuary and Shipwreck, Adelaide, from $62

Other discounted experiences include dining, jet boating and day tours.

• Why we rate this sale: Once you book you have 18 months to select your experience dates.
• Where can I book? Head over to RedBalloon to book a bargain.
• When do I need to book by? 28 December.

Up to 30% off selected experiences with Adrenaline

The experience discounts don't stop there with up to 30% off selected experiences Adrenaline has options for those seeking a thrill.

Selected experiences include:

• 11% off Skydiving in Wollongong
• 10% of White Water Rafting on the Yarra River
• 25% off Jet Boat Rides in Sydney
• 25% off Extreme Aerobatic Flight in the Hunter Valley
• 38% off Jet Ski and Off Road Buggy in Darwin

Find experiences in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Perth, Hobart, Sunshine Coast and more.

• Why we rate this sale: Experiences everything from skydiving, race driving, whale watching, hot air ballooning and escape rooms.
• Where can I book? Book a bargain with Adrenaline.
• When do I need to book by? 28 December

Tours

Up to 30% off select tours with Contiki

Contiki is offering up to 30% off some of it's hottest trips this Boxing Day.

Here our top picks:

• European Quest - 11 Countires, 25 days from $4,533
• Croatia Island Sail Plus - 1 country - 8 days from $1,781
• LA to the Bay - 1 County, 11 days from $3,192
• North Queensland Adventue - 1 Country, 9 days from $1,796

• Why we rate this sale: Contiki has matched its stellar deal savings if you missed out then, nows your shot.
• Where can I book? Head over to Contiki to lock in your next adventure
• When do I need to book by? 4 January 2022.