Best Australia Day travel deals for 2017
Book these flights, hotels and cruises in the Australia Day sales and save up to 56%.
An excuse to explore the country or the advantage of a long weekend to plan an escape from it, over the last few years Australia Day has started become a major player on the travel deals calendar.
And this year is no exception, with flights from $29 each way and cruises from $149 per person.
To save you from sifting, here’s our favourite travel deals available this Australia Day.
Jetstar
What’s the deal?
Flights within Australia from $29 (Cheapest fare is available between Melbourne (Avalon) and Hobart)
What would we book?
- Sydney to Gold Coast for $45
- Melbourne (Tullamarine) to Ballina Byron for $55
- Brisbane to Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) for $55
This sale ends at midnight on 30 January.
Wotif
What’s the deal?
Extra 10% off summer sale prices, which are discounted by up to 40%, if you use the code AUSDAY10. (We’re actually seeing discounts higher than the 40% listed on the page)
What would we book?
- 4.5-star stay at Reflection of Port Douglas for 44% off, plus a free bottle of wine (Sample rate: three nights for $628 after the coupon code, was $1,230)
- 4-star stay at Sawasdee Village in Phuket for 56% off (Sample rate: four nights for $619 after the coupon code, was $1,537
- 5-star stay at the Hotel Windsor in Melbourne for 30% off (Sample rate: two nights for $345 after the coupon code, was $548)
This code expires at midnight on 29 January.
STA Travel
What’s the deal?
Extra $26 off flights from a range of full-service domestic and international airlines like Virgin Australia, Qantas, Emirates, Thai Airways and Cathay Pacific.
What would we book?
- Sydney to Gold Coast with Virgin for $175 return after the discount (including bags, entertainment and food)
- Perth to Kuala Lumpur with Malaysian Airlines for $473 return (including bags, entertainment and food)
- Melbourne to London with Royal Brunei for $929 return (including bags, entertainment and food)
These deals expire at midnight on 29 January.
Cruiseaway's P&O Australia sale
What’s the deal?
Cruises from $149 and other reduced fares on Australia coastal cruises, on top of the existing P&O $1 deposits and free drinks packages offer.
What would we book?
- 2-night cruise from Melbourne to Adelaide for $149
- 3-night return cruise from Sydney to Eden for $248
- 6-night cruise from Adelaide to Perth, stopping at Kangaroo Island and Esperance, for $499
This sale ends at midnight on 26 January.
For a full roundup of Australia Day deals (all from Australian retailers), check out finder.com.au's True Blue Sale, which highlights big discounts from fashion stores, beauty retailers, travel agents and more.
