We’ve listed the major State and Sydney School Holidays in New South Wales and term dates to help your family pre-plan short trips and weekend getaways. For every term, spend the school holidays in NSW exploring the states different regional destinations. Make sure you book your stay at ChoiceHotels.com to get the best value.
NSW TERM 1
School Term Dates: Starts 6th February 2025 – Ends 11th April 2025
Autumn School Holidays: : Starts 14th April 2025 – Ends 24th April 2025
Autumn School Holiday Ideas
Food Guide to Sydney: Celebrate the first Sydney school holidays of 2025 by eating your way through the CBD. Sydney offers some of the finest restaurants in Australia, so plan a day out hitting the best restaurants the CBD has to offer.
NSW TERM 2
School Term Dates: Starts 30th April 2025 – Ends 4th July 2025
Winter School Holidays: Starts Monday 7th July 2025 – Ends July 18th 2025
Winter School Holiday Ideas
Dubbo: Head to the centre of NSW for a getaway that’s sure to suit the whole family. Overflowing with culture and history, Dubbo is home to key Australian attractions including the Old Dubbo Gaol and Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Don’t forget to enjoy delicious food from the Macquarie Valley region by visiting celebrated Dubbo restaurants or the local farmers’ market.
NSW TERM 3
School Term Dates: Starts 22nd July 2025 – Ends 26th September 2025
Spring School Holidays: Starts 29th September 2025 – Ends 10th October 2025
Spring School Holiday Ideas
Olympic Park: Spring is the perfect time to visit the location of Australia’s 2000 Sydney Olympics. In the last two decades, Sydney’s Olympic Park has transformed into a playground for fitness fanatics and families. With a year-round ‘Kids in the Park’ program, Olympic Park offers free school holiday activities for all ages including bird watching, movies, BMX, and disc golf. For a small fee, adventure seekers can also get involved in high ropes course, trapeze, laser tag and more!
Sydney to Canberra: Australia’s capital city lies just over three hours from Sydney CBD, perfect for a weekend road trip with the family. At the centre of Australia’s politics, Canberra offers a range of exciting and educational activities that kids and adults will love, including a tour of Parliament house, the National Gallery of Australia, and the Australian War Memorial. Visit in Spring to enjoy the famous Floriade flower festival!
NSW TERM 4
School Term Dates: Starts 14th October 2025 – Ends 19th December 2025
Summer School Holidays: Eastern Division: Starts 22nd December 2025 – Ends 26th January 2026
Summer School Holidays: Western Division: Starts 22nd December 2025 – Ends 2nd February 2026
Summer School Holiday Ideas
Wollongong: As the weather heats up and the silly season dies down, Wollongong provides a coastal oasis – ideal for a short family break. Drive across the amazing Sea Cliff Bridge for an unforgettable coastline view and photo opportunity. For some New Year excitement, head to Jamberoo water-park, then relax and rewind to yesteryear at the heritage buildings of Shellharbour Village.