NSW School Holidays

Whether you want to enjoy a day out at the beach, visit top local attractions or simply witness some of the best natural landscapes Australia has to offer, NSW will cater to your needs.

If you and your children are keen to take advantage of the area's fantastic beaches during your holidays in NSW, there are plenty to choose from up and down the coast, with Port Stephens being a particular highlight.

There are 26 idyllic beaches in this stunning spot, including a number of sheltered bay beaches that are perfect for paddling, snorkelling, swimming and kayaking.

Trying to entertain teenagers? Byron Bay may be better for those taking advantage of school holiday deals with older children, as it offers a thriving surf culture and exciting watersports, which is sure to keep them occupied.

Alternatively, Jervis Bay provides a more sedate pace, where the family can take a stroll along one of the many beach walks at the National Park or sample freshly sourced fish and chips at seaside huts.

Once you've had enough of sea, sand and sun during the school holidays then a trip to Country NSW should be next on the itinerary, with the region offering some of the best national parks in the country.

Dubbo is home to the Taronga Western Plains Zoo, a world-renowned open sanctuary that has many rare and endangered species among the 700 different types of animals on show.