Last minute Queensland travel deals up for grab these school holidays: More than 750 deals on offer, including kids travel FREE!

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School holidays crept up quickly? Looking for a sunshine-filled family getaway to ‘defrost’ over the winter break? Well pack your bags because Queensland is pulling out all the stops with more than 750 incredible travel deals on offer these school holidays that will make a mid-year trip both memorable and affordable. Get in quick before they’re all snavelled up!

Soak up the rays and golden days on the Gold Coast

With winter maximums in the mid-20’s, now is the perfect time to bathe in Queensland’s sunshine and explore the sandy beaches of the Gold Coast. To make booking a holiday as easy as possible, Flight Centre have pulled together an amazing value for money package to make the whole family smile. From just $1,099 per family of four, the ‘Gold Coast Family Adventure with Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’ package includes a five-night stay at the Novotel Surfers Paradise, located just 150 metres from the beach, with optional return flights. Also included in the package is a family pass to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. This deal is valid through Flight Centre for stays between 01 July – 15 December 2024. Terms and conditions apply – see Flight Centre website for details.

For the adrenaline-seekers, Paradise Jet Boating whiz’s through the waterways behind the Gold Coast high-rises, where adults can experience the thrills and spills for the same price as a child. Back on dry land, Village Roadshow Theme Parks’ ‘Three Day Escape Pass’ gets travellers into Movie World, Sea World and Wet’n’Wild from $179 per person for three days. That’s just $59.67 per person per day!

Have a whale of a time in Brisbane

Time to hit the city… and the water! Explore Brisbane’s bustling city centre neighbourhoods staying at Rydges Fortitude Valley where the kids stay and eat for free. With two onsite dining venues and in walking distance to public transport taking travellers to family favourite locations like South Bank, Howard Smith Wharves, Roma Street Parklands and Suncorp Stadium, the hotel is well placed for a Brisbane break.

Head 30 minutes north to Redcliffe and check out the weekly Sunday markets that line the bayside suburb’s foreshore before joining Captain Kerry Lopez from Brisbane Whale Watching for an encounter with the gentle giants of the Pacific. Jump onboard ‘Eye-Spy’ and witness the annual humpback whale migration as some 30,000 individuals make their way along Queensland’s coast. Brisbane Whale Watching’s ‘Family Package’ sees one child travel for free – putting $110 back into families pockets.

Hit the road and make a beeline for the Sunshine Coast and Fraser Coast

While the beautiful beachside hubs of Noosa, Mooloolaba and Caloundra may already be on the radar, breeze on into the lesser-known coastal township of Rainbow Beach, north of Noosa for a sea-spray filled family retreat by the water. BIG4 Breeze Holiday Parks Rainbow Beach are slashing 20% off cabins and camp sites during the school holidays when discount code ‘HOLIDAYS’ is used for last minute stays before 07 July 2024.

Save even more on this sandy adventure with $200 off a Great Beach Drive 4WD Private Tour. Get down to Noosa to travel by 4WD with an expert driver-guide along 120km of beaches and bush tracks in the Great Sandy National Park. Camera at the ready as you won’t want to miss those holiday happy snaps and stunning shots of the Red Canyon and coloured sands of Rainbow Beach.

Continue north for an island adventure where taking the kids will save money! On K’gari (formerly Fraser Island), Kingfisher Bay Resort's family offer sees kids travel free with the accommodation provider throwing in a free 4WD tour and ferry transfers for the little ones on top of no cost for them to stay and dine. Kingfisher Bay Resort is a nature-lovers haven with plenty of outdoor activities to occupy the min-David Attenborough’s of the world.

Fly high in Cairns & Great Barrier Reef

Head for the rainforest and take to the skies for a bird’s eye view of The Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, home to the world's oldest continually surviving tropical rainforest. Soar above the treetops on Skyrail Rainforest Cableway where one child travels free. Arriving at the top, flutter on over to the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary in Kuranda to wander through the aviary and watch as hundreds of butterflies float and dip around you. Kids entry is free with any adult ticket when using the code ‘BUTTERFLYFAMILY24’.

Change up the pace and swing through the jungle like Tarzan and Jane at Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett where discount code ‘WINNING24’ gets 15% off any adult, child, or family pass for the Giant Swing. If you’d rather zip than swing, dash through the rainforest with Daintree Tour’s 15% off discount when one child is booked on a Daintree Rainforest Tour or an Ultimate Daintree Tours that includes ziplining at Cape Tribulation. Use the discount code ‘FAMILY15’ when booking direct.

Turn the GPS east and switch the rainforest for the reef to discover the magic of the Great Barrier Reef with Great Adventures Reef and Green Island Cruises. Book a ‘Family Fare’ package for two adults and two children to unlock the kids travel free offer when using the promo code ‘KIDSFREE’.

While away the days in the Whitsundays

Airlie Beach is the spot for non-stop family fun and is the perfect base to explore the wonders of the 74-island archipelago that serves as a nursey for humpback whales at this time of year. Land on Flight Centre’s 'Airlie Beach Family Getaway' package which includes five nights’ accommodation at Discovery Parks Airlie Beach, plus optional return flights and airport transfers from $899 per family. But hurry because this offer is only available to book until 30 June 2024 with travel until 31 March 2025. Terms and conditions apply – see Flight Centre website for details.

Can’t wait to get out on the azure waters of the Whitsundays and walk on Whitehaven Beach’s famous silica sand? Book a ‘Family Package’ for two adults and two children on Red Cat Adventures’ Thundercat Day Tour to Whitehaven Beach and the second child travels for free – saving families $90!

Get out to the Outback

Heading out to the Big Red Bash music festival or considering packing the car and taking the kids on the road these holidays? With tickets still available world’s most remote music festival on the outskirts of Birdsville, why not make it the road trip of a lifetime through some of Queensland’s most rugged and breathtaking landscapes? Be sure to stop into the country town of Roma for a rest break and visit The Big Rig. History buffs and curious minds delve deep into Australia’s pioneers who slugged it out to make it big in the oil, gas and energy industry with 10% off a family pass (costing just $90 for two adults and three children).

These are just some of the 750+ deals available on queensland.com right now so it’s never too late to book a winter-warming holiday to Queensland. Time to dial up the holiday vibes and tell the kids to start packing their suitcase – sunglasses, sunscreen, swimmers and t-shirts a must!

Save even more on a Sunshine State holiday by nabbing discounted packages through Flight Centre, scoping out Queensland flight, hotel, and holiday package deals with Qantas and scanning Wotif for up to 20% off select Queensland hotels. Terms and conditions apply – see partner websites for details.