Virgin Australia drops huge EOFY sale

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With winter now officially here, many Aussies are dreaming of sunnier climates. Or perhaps you want to get away somewhere cosy, or explore a new culture.

If you’ve been considering a getaway then Virgin has you covered with its newly released Economy X EOFY sale with upgrades starting from as little as $8 per person to a range of iconic destinations like Hobart, Hamilton Island, Brisbane, Newcastle, and more.

Plus, if that wasn’t enough, you can also score majorly discounted flights to the Northern Territory, with fares starting from as little as $145 per person, one way.

Whatever your travel dreams, here are some more of the best deals and offers to make the most of your cash.

All the best travel deals we’ve spotted this month

Whether you’re hoping to escape the cold and head somewhere warm or you’re looking for a cosy winter escape, here are more of the best flights, hotels, cruises, and more.

Best flight deals

Virgin

• Score Economy X upgrades from as low as $8 per person in Virgin’s EOFY sale, offering guests the chance to experience perks like increased baggage allowance, extra legroom, allocated overhead space, and priority boarding on select flights.

Sale highlights include:

• Sydney to Brisbane Economy X upgrade from $8
• Sydney to Melbourne Economy X upgrade from $8
• Sydney to Hobart Economy X upgrade from $8
• Melbourne to Adelaide Economy X upgrade from $8
• Melbourne to Canberra Economy X upgrade from $8
• Adelaide to Alice Springs Economy X upgrade from $8
• Adelaide to Launceston Economy X upgrade from $8

• For a limited time only, travellers can also score flights to the Northern Territory from as low as $145 per person, one way.

Qantas and Jetstar

• Qantas Group has also announced Special launch fares for flights from the new WSI Airport with one-way economy fares available from $59 on Jetstar to the Gold Coast and from $99 (economy) or $299 (business) on Qantas to Melbourne and Brisbane. 

Trip.com

• The best way to beat the winter blues is booking your next getaway, and lucky for you, Trip.com has you covered with their EOFY Mega Sale where you can save big across flights and more.

Webjet

• Webjet is offering deals on flights to the Gold Coast with prices as low as $24 plus fees for travel from around Australia between 13 July and 13 September 2026.

Best cruise deals

Celebrity Cruises

• Set sail with end of financial year savings of up to $1,000, plus up to 75 per cent off a second guest on select sailings of three nights or more departing before May 10, 2028. Book by 30 June.

ALDI Holidays

• ALDI Holidays has a range of cruise deals including to Japan, the Whitsundays and Carribean. Book by the end of June to grab the offers.

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Aurora Expeditions

• Save up to 20 per cent on Arctic voyages with Aurora Expeditions or save up to $9399 per person on select voyages to Svalbard and Greenland until 30 June 2026.

HX Expeditions

• Save up to 35 per cent or get a free suite upgrade on all-inclusive expedition sailings to mark the firm’s 130th anniversary. Book by August 31 for selected departures until 31 March 2028.

Hurtigruten

• Hurtigruten have launched “Take a mate for 50% off”, alongside their ongoing $250pp low deposit offer. Until 19 July, travellers can book a second guest on select 2026 and 2027 Original and Signature voyages for 50 per cent off

Best hotel deals

The Sebel Nuku Loaloa Living

• Apartment-style stays are on offer for FJ$343 a night at the new extended-stay property The Sebel Nuku Loaloa Living, which is now taking bookings ahead of its August 2026 opening.

Ayers Rock Resort

• Stay four nights and score up to 40 per cent off on Uluru getaways with Ayers Rock Resort.

Pan Pacific Hotels Group

• A family-focused escape experience is on offer at six Australian hotels for stays until 31 August 2026. Get free breakfasts, welcome amenities for little ones and late check-out until 2pm (subject to availability).

Peppers Marysville

• With snow season fast approaching, Peppers Marysville are offering their ‘Snow Play, and Stay’ package, where you can score two nights of mountain-side accommodation, daily buffet breakfast, complimentary parking, and more.

Pullman

• Save up to 25 per cent off stays at the Pullman & Mercure Brisbane King George Square from now until 30 September 2026.
• Pullman Sydney Hyde Park has partnered with Australian Museum to launch a family-friendly package combining an overnight city stay with tickets to the immersive Bloodsuckers: Nature’s Vampires exhibition.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts

• IHG One Rewards members can get 30 per cent off certain hotel stays, while non-members can save up to 20 per cent at a selection of the firm’s hotels which include Regent Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental, Kimpton, Hotel Indigo, voco, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn.

Caption by Hyatt

• Caption by Hyatt Central Sydney is offering a ‘Be Part of the Neighbourhood’ deal that includes a stay 3, pay 2 offer running June to July 2026. Valid for stays from now until 3 August 2026.

Best tour deals

Just You

• Specialist solo tour operator Just You is offering savings on a raft of tours in Europe departing in September 2026, including adventures through Croatia, Turkiye, and Spain.

AAT Kings

• Score a last-minute tour deal with AAT Kings, and experience some of Australia’s most iconic landmarks including The Great Ocean Road, Kangaroo Island, Kimberly, and more.

Inspiring Vacations

• For a tour like no other, Inspiring Vacations has you covered. Explore their range of itineraries now, including their newly released ‘Nonna’s Road Trip’ series which takes you on a journey through Italy’s most iconic regions.

50 Degrees North

• Nordic specialist 50 Degrees North is offering early bird savings of 10 per cent on its 2027 summer small group tour program, on all departures booked by 30 June 2026. 

Intrepid

• Hundreds of small group holidays from Intrepid have up to 20 off, with some 2026 now offering savings of 30 per cent. Bookings close 22 June.

Best package deals

Tahiti holidays

• Fly to the tropical paradise on direct flights from Brisbane with offers including to 55 per cent off seven-day, twin-stay holidays to Bora Bora. Deals run until June 26.