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As the weather starts to cool, we can't help but start to dream of escaping to the pristine beaches of the Whitsundays. If you're anything like us, you'll want to check out these warm escapes.
Not the sunny, beach holiday type? Not to worry. There are plenty of other destinations on sale in May, like early bird flights, cheap tours to Tassie and other deals that can save you up to 50% on a holiday in May.
May travel deals
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Kuala Lumpur flights from $309 return
Winter activities from $17
Up to 47% off Brisbane helicopter flight for 2 or 3 persons
SkyPoint Observation Deck tickets in Gold Coast from $29
Gold Coast: SkyPoint Observation Deck tickets from $29
Up to 15% off New Zealand adventures
Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail experience from $149
Up to 10% off Dreamworld tickets in Gold Coast
Up to 10% off Dreamworld tickets in Gold Coast
Get 6% off Sydney Harbour BridgeClimb
Up to 10% off Australia Zoo entry with transfers from Brisbane
$61: Australia Zoo tickets + Wildlife Hospital Sneak Peek
$110: Croc Express to Australia Zoo from Brisbane
$129: Australia Zoo entry with transfers
$4,999: 15-day Croatia and Slovenia tour with cruise and flights
Up to 23% off 17-day Amsterdam to Budapest river cruise + flights
Up to 19% off 19 days Europe trip with cruise and flights
Mt Field, Mt Wellington, Bonorong and Richmond day tour from $115
Historical Richmond Village tours from $83
Tennis experience in Hobart from $105
Mt Wellington, Bonorong and Richmond day tour from $150
Hobart: Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary feeding tour from $169
Bruny Island wilderness cruise from $145
Richmond Village shuttle tours from $35
Up to 60% off activities, experiences and things to do
Up to 22% off 8-day Vanuatu escape with flights
USA and Canada adventure + cruise with flights from $4,999
Sydney hop-on, hop-off bus tour from $59
Up to 25% off Las Vegas stays with code
Up to 12% off Sydney combo attraction pass
$10 off Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park tickets
Taronga Zoo Sydney tickets from $49
Sunshine Coast: Australia Zoo entry pass with transfer $159
Up to 67% off resort getaways
7-night Phuket getaway with flights from $999
Up to 25% off hotel stays
Upgrade your IHG Rewards status faster with this offer
Up to GBP£625 off per couple on Canada mountain trips
Rome Italy boutique and chic shop private tours from $125
Venice Italy self-guided audio tour from $36
Harry Potter private walking tour in London from $134
Up to 33% off Iceland tours
Up to 35% off North America tours
Up to 38% off South America trips
Up to 30% off Australia tours
Up to 53% off Africa adventures
Up to 49% off Europe adventures
Hawaii Mauna Lani getaway from $6999 for 5 nights
3-night stay in Gold Coast RACV Resort from $549
Up to 55% off Padma Resort Ubud Bali stays
Up to $1,500 off all-inclusive Europe cruise with flights
Up to 25% off Bally's Las Vegas stays
Up to $600 off per couple on Western Australia tours
Up to $400 OBC worldwide cruises
Up to 61% off 6-night South Australia escape
Up to 50% off Pullman Adelaide getaways for 2
Mount Hotham stays from $255 per night
Up to 10% off long-term car hires
Western Australia flights from $199 each way
Get 12% off with code
3-night Bali getaway with flights from $777
Up to 50% off Sydney dessert experiences
Up to 12% off Asia activities
14-day combo pass for Gold Coast attractions from $199
$159: 3-day Gold Coast attraction pass combo
Up to $2,500 bonus value on 14-day Japan trip with flights
$1 per day on relocation rentals
Up to 10% off Europe stays + up to 20% off dining
Get free perks on Southeast Asia hotel stays
Get complimentary experiential hi-tea session on Thailand stays
Get 1 free night + lounge access on Thailand stays
Bordeaux activities and experiences from $3
Up to 50% off Australia getaways
$40: Melbourne Zoo general entry tickets
Melbourne Zoo tickets from $40
Sydney: Madame Tussauds entry tickets from $46
New Zealand: Wanaka escapes from $199 per night
Lake Tekapo tours and experiences from $29
Kuranda activities from $20
Up to 15% off local activities
Up to 15% off stays for members
Up to 20% off Australia and New Zealand car hire
Cairns stays from $18/night
Sydney stays from $24/night
Brisbane stays from $17/night
Melbourne stays from $22/night
Byron Bay stays from $28/night
Up to $165 off 4-night Hamilton Island golf getaway
Up to $187 off Hamilton Island 4-night romantic getaway
Up to $536 off 4-night qualia escape
Up to $462 off 4-night getaway with Heart Island adventure
Get 7th night free on stays
Get 3 free amenities with Celebrity Cruises
Up to 40% off Canada hotels
Up to 20% off Avani Lesotho Hotel & Casino stays
Up to 25% off Avani Victoria Falls Resort Zambia stays
Up to 30% off Zambia getaways
Up to 10% off Sunshine Coast experiences
Up to 10% off Hobart experiences
5% off Hobart sightseeing coach tram tour
Flights between Perth and Exmouth from $159 each way
Tasmania Bruny Island wilderness cruise from $155
Get $25 off gift vouchers
Up to 10% off flights with code
Is May a cheap time to travel?
Absolutely. May sits snug between the April and June school holidays which tend to be expensive times to travel.
Travelling off-peak means fewer crowds and quieter beaches which are a great destination in May because the temperatures won't have fallen to winter levels yet.
Cheapest places to fly in May?
In May you'll be able to snag cheap flights under $40 for Melbourne, Adelaide and Launceston.
If you're planning to visit the Harbour city's famous beaches with less crowds tickets to Sydney aren't bad starting from $30 one way.
Head to Skyscanner to compare prices for yourself.
Cheapest places to travel in May?
As the country cools heading into winter holidays at the beach become more affordable.
Those chasing the sun should consider Queensland destinations like Cairns that are desperate for tourists in the off-season
If you're ready to face cooler weather you can consider a trip to Hobart after the busy summer period. When the temperature drops so do the prices.
Always do your research and look out for last-minute accommodation and flight sales.
Where are some of the best places to go in May?
- Cairns: Avoid the busy and humid Christmas period and experience warm weather and beaches perfect for families. Perfect for lazing around at the beach.
- Bali: May is one of the driest months and without any school or public holidays, it’s less likely that there will be big crowds travelling over from Australia.
- Cruising the Mediterranean: Springtime in the Mediterranean sees beautiful weather in the low- to mid-20s and the summer crowds are still months away. Some of the best prices we see on sailings here are during May.
- Hawaii: A popular place for people from just about anywhere, we recommend going between the peak times that people are travelling from Australia, Asia and North America – that’s April/May and September/October. It’s also whale-watching season.
Read more about our top places to go during May.
Any notable May travel sales?
- Jetstar’s Birthday Sale: Each year, Jetstar throws itself a little party and offers super cheap flights around the time of its anniversary each May.
- Mother’s Day Sale: While there are not as many deals as events like Boxing Day, we’ve seen companies like RedBalloon and Club Med throw some mum-friendly deals into the mix. Sounds to us like the perfect excuse to go on holiday!
Alex Keshen is Finder's senior travel and utilities publisher. Working in the online publishing space for more than 10 years, she has appeared in Travel Weekly and the Huffington Post. After graduating from Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada with a Bachelor of Journalism and settling into a career in publishing, Alex has become a master of maximising her annual leave and finding the best bargains around.
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