Holiday hacks for 2021
It’s always a struggle to return to work after the Christmas break. Your inbox is full, deadlines are looming, and you’re back to video conferencing with multiple rounds of the dreaded, “Can you hear me?”
It’s definitely time to book your next holiday.
The good news is that there are lots of opportunities to maximise your annual leave this year.
Bitter Springs, Elsey National Park - Image credit: Tourism NT / Mitch Cox
Easter
The holiday hack:
By the time we get to April, a holiday is sure to make you a very happy (Easter) bunny. Take four days of annual leave before Good Friday (April 2) or following Easter Monday (April 5) to score 10 days off in a row.
Fishery Bay, Eyre Peninsula - Image credit: Maxime Coquard
Three 10-day itineraries to inspire you:
- Waterhole hop from Alice Springs in Australia’s Red Centre up to the spectacular Kakadu National Park.
- Eat and drink your way from Adelaide’s microbreweries and markets to the Eyre Peninsula, Australia’s seafood capital.
- Take the family on an action-packed adventure through the Western Wilds of Tasmania.
West Coast Wilderness Railway, Tasmania - Image credit: Tourism Tasmania / Nick Osborne
Anzac Day public holiday
The holiday hack:
Head North as temperatures begin to cool. Take four days of annual leave following the Anzac Day public holiday (April 26) and enjoy nine days off.
El Questro Wilderness Camp, Kununurra - Image credit: Tourism Western Australia
Three WA-based itineraries to inspire you:
- Experience a true Aussie adventure on the Great Kimberley Wilderness Loop.
- Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Bardi and Nyul Nyul country (the Dampier Peninsula).
- Discover the incredible gorges of Karijini National Park.
Hamersley Gorge, Karijini National Park - Image credit: Tourism Western Australia
Western Australia Day & the Queen's Birthday public holidays
The holiday hack:
Escape the city for a long weekend – start making plans with your partner, friends or get away from it all with a solo trip. Take the preceding Friday off before WA Day (June 7) and the Queen’s birthday (September 27) to get four days off in a row.
Picnic Island, Freycinet - Image credit: Luke Tscharke
Three long weekend itineraries to inspire you:
- Escape to the Adelaide Hills for an indulgent foodie experience.
- Be romanced by Kangaroo Island’s natural wilderness.
- Find your zen amongst the pink mountains and turquoise seas of Freycinet Peninsula.
Experience Coffin Bay - Image credit: South Australia Tourism Commission
Christmas
The holiday hack:
'Tis the season to be merry. Take three days of annual leave (December 29-31) and treat yourself to 10 days off in a row.
Swim with sea lions at Baird Bay - Image credit: David Edgar
Three summer itineraries to inspire you:
- Combine incredible scenery with the freshest local produce on a gourmet tour of Tasmania.
- Keep (little and big) kids busy and make some happy family memories on this South Australia road-trip.
- Enjoy one of the world’s most iconic coastal drives, the Great Ocean Road, as you explore regional Victoria.
Twelve Apostles - Image credit: Visit Victoria
Getting there
Spend less time travelling and more time relaxing when you fly direct:
- Fly from Perth to Adelaide in just under 3 hours with Virgin Australia and Qantas
- Fly from Perth to Darwin in 3.5 hours with Airnorth and Qantas
- Fly from Perth to Hobart in 4 hours with Qantas
- Fly from Perth to Karratha in 2 hours with Virgin Australia and Qantas
- Fly from Perth to Melbourne in 3.5 hours with Virgin Australia and Qantas
- Book your car hire with Perth Airport
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