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School Holiday Information
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Whether you’re trying to organise school holiday travel with friends from out of state or trying to avoid the rush in some of the country’s most popular holiday spots, here’s the complete list of school holidays across every state in Australia.
New South Wales
| Term | Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 4 school holidays 2020/21 | 19 December - 26 January 2020/21 |
| Term 1 school holidays | 5 April - 16 April 2021 |
| Term 2 school holidays | 28 June - 9 July 2021 |
| Term 3 school holidays | 20 September - 1 October 2021 |
| Term 4 school holidays | 20 December - 27 January 2021/22 |
Looking for something to do during the upcoming school holidays in Sydney?
Queensland
| Term | Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 4 school holidays 2020/21 | 12 December - 26 January 2020/21 |
| Term 1 school holidays | 2 April - 18 April 2021 |
| Term 2 school holidays | 26 June - 11 July 2021 |
| Term 3 school holidays | 18 September - 4 October 2021 |
| Term 4 school holidays | 11 December - 23 January 2021/22 |
Check out our top school holiday activities in Queensland.
Victoria
| Term | Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 4 school holidays 2020/21 | 19 December - 27 January 2020/21 |
| Term 1 school holidays | 2 April - 18 April 2021 |
| Term 2 school holidays | 26 June - 11 July 2021 |
| Term 3 school holidays | 18 September - 3 October 2021 |
| Term 4 school holidays | 18 December - 30 January 2021/22 |
Check out our top school holiday activities in Victoria.
Western Australia
| Term | Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 4 school holidays 2020/21 | 18 December - 31 January 2020/21 |
| Term 1 school holidays | 2 April - 18 April 2021 |
| Term 2 school holidays | 3 July - 18 July 2021 |
| Term 3 school holidays | 25 September - 10 October 2021 |
| Term 4 school holidays | 17 December - 30 January 2021/22 |
Check out our top school holiday activities in Western Australia.
South Australia
| Term | Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 4 school holidays 2020/21 | 12 December - 26 January 2020/21 |
| Term 1 school holidays | 10 April - 26 April 2021 |
| Term 2 school holidays | 3 July - 18 July 2021 |
| Term 3 school holidays | 25 September - 10 October 2021 |
| Term 4 school holidays | 11 December - 30 January 2021/22 |
Check out our top school holiday activities in South Australia.
Australian Capital Territory
| Term | Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 4 school holidays 2020/21 | 19 December - 31 January 2020/21 |
| Term 1 school holidays | 2 April - 18 April 2021 |
| Term 2 school holidays | 26 June - 11 July 2021 |
| Term 3 school holidays | 18 September - 4 October 2021 |
| Term 4 school holidays | 18 December - 30 January 2021/22 |
Check out our top school holiday activities in the Australian Capital Territory.
Tasmania
| Term | Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 4 school holidays 2020/21 | 17 December - 2 February 2020/21 |
| Term 1 school holidays | 2 April - 20 April 2021 |
| Term 2 school holidays | 3 July - 19 July 2021 |
| Term 3 school holidays | 25 September - 10 October 2021 |
| Term 4 school holidays | From 17 December 2021 |
Check out our top school holiday activities in Tasmania.
Northern Territory
| Term | Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 4 school holidays 2020/21 | 21 December - 29 January 2020/21 |
| Term 1 school holidays | 17 April - 26 April 2021 |
| Term 2 school holidays | 3 July - 26 July 2021 |
| Term 3 school holidays | 2 October - 17 October 2021 |
| Term 4 school holidays | 18 December - 20 January 2021/22 |
Find things to do during the school holidays in your city
Get the latest travel deals available during school holidays
Kiwi.com
Flights within Australia from $34 each way
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Available on flights from June - August 2021. Sample fare is Melbourne-Sydney with Jetstar. Destinations include Canberra, Cairns, Brisbane, Adelaide, Launceston, Newcastle and more.
Everything Australia
Up to 30% off things to do in Melbourne
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Available on activities including wine and food tours, skydives, walking tours, skydives, attraction passes and more.
Eatwith
$98: Melbourne wine, cheese and charcuterie night experience
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Available from 20 June - 31 July 2021 in South Yarra.
I Want That Flight
Domestic flights from $55 return
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Available on flights from June - August 2021 to Adelaide, Canberra, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Perth and more. Sample fare is Sydney-Melbourne with Jetstar.
HotelsCombined
Australia stays from $28 per night
Available on select stay dates until December 2021 in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Darwin, Canberra and more. Sample rate is for a stay at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort in Cairns.
Klook
Up to $10 off Dreamworld entry ticket in Gold Coast
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Available until 20 December 2021 for a 1-day pass.
Cudo
Up to 40% off Melbourne sightseeing cruise
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Available from 3 June - 25 October 2021 for a 1-hour river cruise.
Wotif
Get 8% cashback on hotel bookings
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Available on select stay dates in 2021 across Australia, including Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Canberra and more. T&Cs apply.
Cudo
Up to 54% off Gold Coast whale watching catamaran cruise
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Available until 17 October 2021 for a 2.5-hour cruise with morning tea.
Luxury Escapes
Up to 40% off Melbourne escape for 2 with flights
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Available for travel until 30 June 2022. Package includes return airfares, stay at Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, breakfast and more.
Priceline.com
Up to 63% off Sydney stays
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Available on select travel dates until December 2021, include during Vivid Sydney Festival dates. Sample stay is at Meriton Suites Campbell Street.
Virgin Australia
Up to 15% off domestic flights with code
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Available on Australia flights until May 2022 when you book 7 days in advance. Destinations include Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane and more. T&Cs apply.
Priceline.com
Up to 55% off Canberra stays
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Available on stays until December 2021. Sample stay is at Abode Kingston.
Priceline.com
Up to 66% off Adelaide stays
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Available on stays until December 2021. Sample stay is at Adelaide Riviera Hotel.
Priceline.com
Up to 63% off Melbourne stays
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Available on select stay dates until December 2021. Sample stay is at ibis budget Fawkner.
Klook
Exclusive
$15 off all Australian activities with code
Available on select travel dates when you spend a minimum of $100. Activities include hot air balloon flights, tandem skydives and attraction passes. Destinations include Sydney, Gold Coast, Cairns, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart and more. Exclusive for new members. T&Cs apply.
Luxury Escapes
Up to 15% off Western Australia holiday package
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Available for travel until 15 December 2021. Includes return airfare, stay at The Sebel Mandurah, breakfast and a cocktail drink. Valid for 2 persons.
Lastminute.com.au
$89: Taronga Zoo ticket with hop-on hop-off explorer cruise
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Available from June 2021 - March 2022, including through Vivid Sydney.
RedBalloon
Exclusive
Get $10 off activities with code
Available on experiences across Australia including Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, Sunshine Coast and more. Minimum spend of $300 required. Activities include hot air balloon flights, hop-on hop-off bus tours, whale watching cruises, skydives, high teas, quad biking experiences and more. T&Cs apply.
RedBalloon
Exclusive
Get $5 off activities with code
Available on experiences across Australia including Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth, Hobart and more. Minimum spend of $250 required. Activities include hot air balloon flights, hop-on hop-off bus tours, whale watching cruises, skydives, high teas, quad biking experiences and more. T&Cs apply.
Lastminute.com.au
$89: Taronga Zoo ticket with hop-on hop-off explorer cruise
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Available from June 2021 - March 2022, including through Vivid Sydney.
Lastminute.com.au
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium tickets from $39
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Available on tickets until December 2021, including during Vivid Sydney dates.
Lastminute.com.au
Up to 16% off WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo admission tickets
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Plus get free cancellation on tickets until 31 July 2021.
Kayak
$747: 3+ nights Surfers Paradise holidays with flights
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Available on select travel dates in 2021. Sample rate is for a stay at City Lights motel with return flights departing from Cairns.
Klook
Up to 29% off Jervis Bay dolphin watch cruise experience
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Available on select dates from 16 June - 18 December 2021.
Experience Oz
Get $5 off Melbourne attraction combo pass
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Available on select dates in 2021 to attractions including Melbourne Zoo, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium and Melbourne Star.
Viator
Exclusive
Extra 10% off Darwin tours
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Available on select activities when you use the code. Plus get free cancellation and pay later options. T&Cs apply.
Accor Hotels
Melbourne getaways from $79 per night
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Available on stays from June - December 2021, including during Vivid Sydney dates. Sample stay is at ibis budget Dandenong.
Accor Hotels
Sydney getaways from $85 per night
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Available on stays from June - December 2021, including during Vivid Sydney dates. Sample stay is at ibis budget Sydney East.
Virgin Australia
Up to 50% off: Flights from $70 each way
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Available on flights from June - September 2021. Sample fare is Melbourne-Adelaide. T&Cs apply.
Luxury Escapes
Up to 17% off Perth getaway for 2 with flights
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Available for travel from 4 June 2021 - 31 July 2022. Includes a stay at Mantra on Murray, return flights, late check out and a welcome wine.
Luxury Escapes
Up to 17% off Perth getaway for 2 with flights
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Available for travel from 4 June 2021 - 31 July 2022. Includes a stay at Mantra on Murray, return flights, late check out and a welcome wine.
Luxury Escapes
Up to 47% off Brisbane Ovolo stays with breakfast + flights
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Available from 5 June 2021 - 30 June 2022. Includes return airfare, nightly drinks and more. Valid for 2 persons.
Luxury Escapes
Up to 33% off NSW rainforest retreat with flights
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Available for travel until 23 December 2021. Package includes return airfare, stay at Angourie Resort & Spa, $30 dining credit, $25 spa credits and bicycle hire.
Luxury Escapes
NSW: Up to 37% off Port Stephens getaway for 2 + flights
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Available for travel until 30 May 2022. Package includes return airfare, stay at Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort and a bottle of wine.
Luxury Escapes
Up to 28% off Barossa Valley vineyard retreat with wine + flights
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Available for travel until 1 June 2022. Package includes return airfare, stay at Le Mas Barossa, breakfast, charcuterie board to share and more. Valid for 2 persons.
Wotif
Up to 15% off hotels with code
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Available on stays until 30 June 2022 when you spend a minimum of $150. Destinations include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and more. T&Cs apply.
Adrenaline
Up to 50% off things to do in Brisbane
Available on select travel dates for activities like driving experiences, helicopter flights, jet boat rides, skydives, dinner cruises, cooking classes and more.
Hyper Karting
Sydney: Up to 20% off go karting experiences
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Available when you spend a minimum of $750.
RedBalloon
Up to 25% off Melbourne activities + an extra $10 off with code
Available on select travel dates until 2022 on activities including rafting, abseiling, driving experiences, snow tours, attraction passes, sightseeing tours and more. Minimum spend of $300 required. T&Cs apply.
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