Want to spend Labour Day lounging in Sri Lanka? How does Easter in Machu Picchu sound?
Make the most of your annual leave for 2024 (and level up your travels!) with Intrepid.
To help with your planning, we’ve crunched the numbers so you can get the most out of Australia’s public holidays for 2024.
January – New Years Day and 26 January
Days to take off:
- New Year's Day: Take off 2 – 5 January for a seven-day holiday
- January 26: Take off 22 – 25 January for a seven-day holiday
Bring in 2024 as you sail around idyllic islands of Phuket, gaze at the Pyramids in Giza or trek through the Tarkine in Tasmania. Later in the month, you could use a long weekend to cruise through Milford Sound, explore the old-world charm of Hoi An or more.
After surviving the festive season and another year at work, you deserve a trip away!
New Year's trip options:
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Discover the highlights and traditions of Vietnam on this short Premium adventure from...
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Visit Egypt and adventure along the River Nile through the land of the pharaohs, from...
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See the highlights of Turkey on this eight-day adventure. Start in Istanbul and visit...
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Discover Thailand with this small group sailing trip, from Phuket to Koh Phi Phi. Enjoy...
January 26 trip options:
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860
See the wonders of Morocco, including Ait Benhaddou, Casablanca, the Atlas Mountains,...
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1108
Discover the spirit of Vietnam on a small group tour from south to north, visiting Ho...
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1600
Explore the rugged reaches of the South Island on this six-day trip with Intrepid from...
April – Easter and ANZAC Day
Days to take off:
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Easter: Take off 2 – 5 April for a 10-day holiday
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ANZAC Day: Take off 22 – 24 April and 26 April for a nine-day holiday
Around Easter you could swap chocolates for pasteis de nata in Portugal, explore Wadi Rum’s dramatic landscape in Jordan or laze beachside in Indonesia. For ANZAC Day a short break adventure could be calling – you might encounter ancient Thai kingdoms, zip around the Sahara or cross into Cappadocia.
Easter trip options:
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Travel to Jordan and tour Amman, Madaba and the inspiring desert landscape of Wadi Rum....
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Shop in Tokyo, see Samurais in Kanazawa, soak up history in Hiroshima, wander the...
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Explore Portugal from Lisbon to Porto on this Premium adventure. Passing through...
9 Days
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1788
Visit South America and travel to Peru. Visit Lima, Cusco and Lake Titicaca, tour the...
8 Days
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732
Travel to Lombok and Gili Air in eight days, discovering mountain villages, steamy...
Anzac trip options:
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Discover Cappadocia and explore the fairy chimney rock formations and valleys in the...
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245
Cast away on a traditional-style boat and set sail through hundreds of limestone karsts...
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810
Answer the call of the Kruger, South Africa's vast and famous game park that is teeming...
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525
Travel to Thailand and experience the bustling streets of Bangkok and the ancient ruins...
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164
Travel from Marrakech to your Sahara Desert camp on a guided tour passing through Ait...
June – King's Birthday
Days to take off:
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King’s Birthday: Take off 11 – 14 June for a nine-day holiday
As the cooler temperatures begin to take hold, why not snap the mid-year slump with a well-earned break? Using a few days off, you could embrace the start of European summer by touring through glamorous Southern Italy, colourful Greek Islands or the quaint villages of southern France. Or keep it closer to home and take the chance to explore some of Australia’s most significant sites – Uluru and Kings Canyon.
King's Birthday trip options:
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1788
Travel to Italy on a tour from Rome to Amalfi and explore the best of the region....
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1924
Travel from ancient Athens to the spectacular island of Santorini on this wonderful...
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736
Discover the history, culture and incredible landscapes of Australia’s Red Centre on a...
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728
Travel from Vietnam to Thailand on a South East Asian adventure that explores Cambodia...
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Take a cycling trip through Provence, visiting Avignon, Orange, St Remy and Arles. The...
October – Labour Day (ACT, NSW, SA)
Days to take off:
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Labour Day: Take off 8 – 11 October for a nine-day holiday
Make the most of the quieter crowds and milder temperatures the changing seasons provide. Skip the queues as you pedal along Croatia’s stunning Dalmatian Coast, embark along Spain’s iconic Camino de Santiago or trace the outline of India’s vibrant Golden Triangle. Adding in that extra bit of adventure could do wonders for the rest of the year!
Labour day trip options:
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Take an action-packed eight-day tour through the essential sights and bites of India’s...
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744
Tour the best bits of Australia’s Top End, exploring Kakadu National Park, Litchfield...
7 Days
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1040
Over seven days, join a local leader and small group of likeminded travellers to walk...
8 Days
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468
Discover idyllic Sri Lanka from Negombo to Colombo on this eight-day Lonely Planet...
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Discover the ancient cities of Croatia on this Dalmatian cycling tour. Ride to Split,...
December – Christmas and New Year’s Day
Days to take off:
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Christmas and New Year's Day: Take off 23 – 24 December, 27 December, 30 – 31 December, 2 – 3 January for a 14-day holiday
You’ve made it! The end of the year is here, and it’d only be right to reward your efforts – the holiday season is prime time for an extended adventure. Why not chase aurora borealis in Iceland? How about an overland trip through the Okavango Delta? Or navigate through the history and cultural heritage of Vietnam and Cambodia? Work hard, but holiday harder.
Christmas & New Year's trip options:
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Travel to Costa Rica and discover a tropical playground of immense natural beauty....
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1240
Tour through Johannesburg, Maun, Chobe National Park, the Okavango Delta and Victoria...
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Be immersed in the rich historic and cultural heritage of Vietnam and Cambodia on this...
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Discover the unique beauty of Iceland. Visit the Gullfoss waterfall, touch the...
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1236
Explore South Australia’s famed wine regions the best way – on a 6-day cycling...
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