School Holiday Accommodation
School Holiday Accommodation
Here are some helpful hints to help you secure your holiday:
- Record the on-sale time and date in advance - set an alarm
- Check your access to the online booking system - run a trial search for your location
- Have a destination in mind, and perhaps a second or third option for locations and dates
- Ensure you have access to the internet and your credit card available
- Read the WARI book online information page for further helpful system information here
- Standard WARI booking guidelines and terms and conditions apply
- Bookings during school holiday dates are only eligible for WARI Members
- During school holidays, a member is allowed to book only one holiday home location for a maximum of one week* or as per the dates directed and advertised. This rule is in place to ensure fair access to all members during peak times. *"Week/Booking Duration" definition set by WARI as per dates/days advertised (e.g. Easter = 4 nights).
How to Book:
Visit the WARI online accommodation booking page here
2026 Christmas and 2027 January School Holiday Accommodation
Holiday Dates:
Week 1: Sat 19 Dec - Sat 26 Dec 2026
Week 2: Sat 26 Dec 2026 - Sat 2 Jan 2027
Week 3: Sat 2 Jan - Sat 9 Jan 2027
Week 4: Sat 9 Jan - Sat 16 Jan 2027
Week 5: Sat 16 Jan - Sat 23 Jan 2027
Week 6: Sat 23 Jan - Sat 30 Jan 2027
Accommodation Release Status:
On sale now! The first release opened at 10.00am, Friday 7 August 2026.
On Sale Dates:
Weeks 1 & 2 Fri 7 Aug 2026 at 10.00am
Weeks 3 & 4 Fri 14 Aug 2026 at 10.00am
Weeks 5 & 6 Fri 21 Aug 2026 at 10.00am
Booking dates will stay open until all home vacancies are sold.
How to Book:
Visit the WARI online accommodation booking page and log in here during the release open date.
Accommodation Release Locations and Rates:
2027 Easter and 2027 April School Holiday Accommodation
Holiday Dates: Easter
Easter: Thurs 25 Mar - Mon 29 Mar 2027
Accommodation Ballot Status:
Application Dates:
Open: Wed 9 Sep 2026 | Closing: Fri 9 Oct 2026
How to Apply:
Click here to complete the online application form, or see the WARI Newsletter.
Holiday Dates: April School Holidays
Week 1: Sat 10 Apr - Sat 17 Apr 2027
Week 2: Sat 17 Apr - Sat 24 Apr 2027
Accommodation Release Status:
On Sale Dates:
Week 1: Fri 23 Oct 2026 at 10.00am
Week 2: Fri 23 Oct 2026 at 10.00am
How to Book:
Visit the WARI online accommodation booking page and log in here during the release open date.
Accommodation Release Locations and Rates:
