The 2025 winter school holidays (NSW 5-21 July, QLD 28 June – 13 July) provide a well deserved mid-year break.

With average temperatures of 12-19°C (and water 21°C) there is still plenty of fun to be had outdoors.

Plus it is Whale season in Byron Bay!

Here are a few school holiday activities to consider, and be sure to browse our Byron Bay accommodation guide for a family-friendly place to stay.

Byron Bay Whale Watching

Whales are here from May to November, but June to early October is the peak. And while they’re not on a schedule, they do seem to love Byron’s calm, shallow waters. So keep watching. They often stick around.

Circus Arts Byron Bay – KIDS & TEENS SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS

Circus Arts Byron Bay is the place to be during school holidays! Our holiday programs offer a comprehensive timetable of activities during both the QLD and NSW school holidays.

Circus Arts Byron Bay boasts a beautiful indoor venue with an incredible variety of apparatus to learn on. We pack the programs with fun circus activities including acrobatics and a swing on the high flying trapeze (for those who dare). We even have a cafe on site and an optional add-on lunchbox so everything is taken care of.

Full detail + school holiday program via www.circusarts.com.au

A NEW enchanting Fairy Trail at the Crystal Castle

This winter, something magical stirs deep within the Shambhala Gardens at Crystal Castle… in the beautiful Byron Bay hinterland! Fairies may remain unseen to us, but their magic can be felt in every whisper of the trees and glimmer of light throughout our beautiful gardens.

Family Day at North Byron Hotel Saturday 12 July

Bring the kids and settle in for a fun afternoon at North Byron Hotel. There’ll be pony rides, face painting, kids’ craft, toasted marshmallows, and a BBQ running all day. DJs Mr Nice and Kai Noon will keep the tunes flowing while you relax in the garden. No bookings needed — just come by and enjoy.

Tuff Nutterz July 12-20

This winter school holidays, the legendary 300-metre inflatable obstacle course is rolling into town for nine days of pure fun. You’ll find it all set up at the Cavanbah Centre, right on the edge of Byron, with plenty of space to bounce, slide, climb, and laugh yourself silly. This isn’t just for kids. It’s for everyone.

Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

The Sanctuary is home to more than 100 incredible Australian wildlife animals, including kangaroos, a fabulous array of birds and reptiles including snakes and crocodiles, plus our resident personalities Manda the wombat and Arnie the koala. We have bunnies and guinea pigs and a Chick House with lots of baby chicks that can be handled.

They also offer a range school holiday programs and wildlife encounters that allow visitors to experience these beautiful animals up close.

Learn more www.byronbaywildlifesanctuary.com.au

Farm Kids School Holiday Workshops

The kids will love getting their hands dirty in our fun and interactive school holiday workshops, learning about sustainable agriculture and making new friends! Bees, cows, nature crafts, chickens, lavender, fruit, bugs and flowers!

Learn more www.thefarm.com.au/kids-workshops

Byron Beachside Market Saturday 12 July

The Byron Beachside Market takes place four times a year in early January, Easter, July and late September. The Beachside Market is a ‘make it, bake it, sew it and grow it’ market held on the Byron Bay foreshore east of the Surf Club. This is the perfect location to experience some of the most original products alongside one of Australia’s most famous beaches.