NSW School Holidays 2021

The information below is relevant to NSW state schools. Independent and Catholic schools do base their terms on the state school dates but their term dates can vary from school to school. You should check directly with the relevant school to find out the correct term date information. In NSW term dates are broken into Eastern Division and Western Division. The term dates for both divisions are identical with the exception of term 1.

Note that the dates below represent official term dates however many schools elect to start the students back on slightly different dates. For instance, it is common for the first day back at school to be a Tuesday for students rather than the Monday. It is also common for students to finish term 4 in the days prior to the final Friday.

2021 NSW School Holidays and Term Dates

*Year 12 has different finishing dates in term 4. Year 12 only goes for 3 terms and graduate late September/early October. There is then a short break before returning for final exams (HSC) which start mid-October and end around the same time in November. Dates will be added once made available.

Some of the great activities to do during the 2021 School holidays here in NSW.

1. Winter Destinations and Activities:
   • Enjoying a fun day in the snow at Thredbo in the Snowy Mountains.
   • Visiting the Hampden Bridge in Kangaroo Valley on the South Coast.
   • Exploring the 1936 art deco Roxy Theatre and Greek Museum in Bingara, Glen Innes & Inverell, Country NSW.
   • Discovering the Yass Railway Museum in Yass Valley.
2. Spring School Holidays Activities:
   • Visiting zoos and wildlife parks such as Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Mogo Zoo, Symbio Wildlife Park, and Australian Reptile Park.
   • Family road trips to Central Coast, Hunter Valley, Shoalhaven, or Newcastle.
   • Exploring the Canola Trail in the Riverina, Mungo National Park for Aboriginal Discovery Tours, and Lightning Ridge for opals and natural springs.
3. Autumn School Holidays Activities:
   • Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures in Knights Hill, Illawarra.
   • Exploring the Blue Mountains, including the Echo Point Lookout and Scenic World in Katoomba.
   • Visiting museums and galleries, including the Bradman Museum and International Cricket Hall of Fame in Bowral and the Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum in Bathurst.
4. Sydney Specific Events:
   • Le Ray Gymnastics holiday camps, School Holiday Dance Camp in Newtown, and Summer Holiday Drama Workshops for Kids and Teens.
   • Language Holiday Camp for kids, Possum Magic The Stage Show in Chatswood, and Volleyball School Holiday Camps.
   • Bushrangers water world event in Centennial Park, Wheely Wagon Workshop, and Build Your Own Wooden Boat Workshops.
5. Animal Encounters in Sydney:
   • Australian Reptile Park with hands-on keeper experiences.
   • Taronga Zoo offers daily keeper talks and shows, and unique experiences like the Zoo Adventures holiday program.

These activities offered a diverse range of experiences, from outdoor adventures to cultural and educational excursions, suitable for families and children of different ages and interests.