June long weekend activities in NSW

The King’s Birthday/June long weekend is the perfect time for a little adventure and exploration in NSW. From 7 to 9 June, make the most of the crisp days and cool nights of winter with stargazing, wine tasting, whale watching, snow skiing and more.

Hit the slopes

The June long weekend marks the official opening of the NSW ski season, so head to Thredbo, Perisher or Charlotte Pass for some fresh tracks.

Let’s go
Friends skiing at Thredbo in the Snowy Mountains
Woman enjoying a swim at Perisher's only heated pool in the Marritz Hotel, Perisher, Snowy Mountains
Terrain Park at Perisher - Kosciuszko National Park - Snowy Mountains
Family enjoying hot chocolate at Snow Gums Restaurant, Perisher, Snowy Mountains

Whale watching in NSW

More than 40,000 whales make their way along NSW coast on their northern migration, known as the Humpback Highway, from May to November each year. 

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tour with Dive Jervis Bay, Jervis Bay
tour with Dive Jervis Bay - Img credit Jordan Robins, NSW South Coast
Humpback whale splashing its tail off the Sapphire Coast, NSW.
Humpback Whale breaching off Point Plomer, Port Macquarie

What’s on over the June long weekend

Public holiday dates 2026-2027

Holiday20262027
New Year's Day1 January1 January
Australia Day26 January26 January
Good Friday3 April26 March
Easter Saturday4 April27 March
Easter Sunday5 April28 March
Easter Monday 6 April29 March
Anzac Day 25 April 25 April 
King's Birthday/June Long Weekend8 June14 June
October Long Weekend (Labour Day)5 October4 October
Christmas Day public holiday25 December27 December
Boxing Day public holiday28 December28 December