Looking for inspiration for your next family holiday? Each month we round up some of the best family holiday deals we’ve found, from discounted accommodation and package holidays to flights and travel gear.
Here are our favourite family holiday deals for September 2026.
Our favourite family holiday deals right now
Best tropical escape – New Caledonia flights from $599 return
Fancy swapping Australia for a tropical island without spending half the day getting there? Aircalin has return flights to Noumea from $599 per person from Brisbane or Sydney, including taxes, 23 kg checked baggage, meals and inflight entertainment. Travel is available right through to July 2027, although blackout dates and seasonal surcharges may apply.
Best accommodation deal – Agoda up to 30% off
Agoda is offering up to 30% off selected accommodation worldwide until 6 October 2026. You’ll need to book during one of the daily promotional windows and check in within 90 days, but the potential saving makes this one worth checking if you already have a family getaway coming up.
Best family travel gear deal – Up to 15% off BAGSMART Travel Backpacks
Trying to cut the cost of flying by travelling carry-on only? BAGSMART has 10% off the Blast Travel Backpack we use for our own family travels, plus 15% off its 43L Roller Backpack until 30 September. The Blast has become our go-to for packing light, thanks to its clamshell opening, separate compartments and seemingly endless pockets.
New Caledonia flights from $599 return with Aircalin
A tropical family holiday might be closer than you think, with Aircalin launching a spring sale offering return flights to Noumea from $599 per person, including taxes, from both Brisbane and Sydney.
The sale is available until 18 September 2026, for travel between 19 September 2026 and 31 July 2027, giving families plenty of flexibility to plan ahead.
Direct flights take just over two hours from Brisbane and under three hours from Sydney, making New Caledonia an appealing option if you want an overseas family holiday without a long flight.
The $599 return Economy fare is available from:
- Brisbane to Noumea: from $599 return per person
- Sydney to Noumea: from $599 return per person
Aircalin is a full-service airline, so the fare also includes one piece of checked baggage up to 23 kg, meals and beverages, and inflight entertainment.
- Book by: 18 September 2026
- Travel dates: 19 September 2026 – 31 July 2027
- Price: From $599 return per person, including taxes
- Departing: Brisbane or Sydney
Blackout dates and seasonal surcharges may apply, so check available dates and the full fare conditions before booking.
Save up to 15% on BAGSMART Travel Backpacks
If you’re planning to travel carry-on only on your next family holiday, BAGSMART has discounts on two of its popular travel backpacks until 30 September 2026.
The BAGSMART Blast Travel Backpack is currently 10% off. This is the backpack we use for travelling carry-on only as a family, and I particularly like the clamshell opening, separate compartments and all the little pockets that make it easier to keep everything organised.
There’s also 15% off the BAGSMART Blast 43L Roller Backpack, which offers three different carry options. You can wear it as a backpack, wheel it like a suitcase or use the grab handles, making it an interesting option if you like the flexibility of a backpack but don’t necessarily want to carry it everywhere.
- Deal: 10% off the Blast Travel Backpack or 15% off the Blast 43L Roller Backpack
- Ends: 30 September 2026
Save at Least 15% on Booking.com Stays Worldwide
Planning an end-of-year family getaway? Booking.com has launched its Late Escape Deals, offering at least 15% off the room price at participating properties worldwide.
The deal covers stays between 1 October 2026 and 7 January 2027, so it could be worth checking if you’re booking accommodation for the spring school holidays, a pre-Christmas getaway or your summer family holiday.
To find the discounted stays, look for properties displaying the “Late Escape Deal” label on Booking.com.
- Deal: At least 15% off the room price at participating properties
- Book: 3 September 2026 – 7 January 2027
- Stay: 1 October 2026 – 7 January 2027
- Where: Participating properties worldwide
The discount applies to the room price only and doesn’t apply to additional fees or taxes. Keep in mind that modifying an eligible booking may also result in the discount being withdrawn.
Save up to 30% with Agoda’s limited-time accommodation deals
If you’ve already chosen your next family holiday destination, it could be worth timing your accommodation search. Agoda is offering up to 30% off selected accommodation worldwide until 6 October 2026, but there’s a catch – the discounted rates are only available during specific booking windows each day.
Eligible deals are available from 12 am to 3 am and 2 pm to 6 pm, based on the local time of the accommodation you’re booking.
You’ll also need to be travelling fairly soon, as check-in must be within 90 days of making your booking.
- Deal: Up to 30% off selected accommodation
- Book by: 6 October 2026
- Daily booking windows: 12 am – 3 am and 2 pm – 6 pm (accommodation’s local time)
- Stay: Check-in within 90 days of booking
The applicable discount will be shown when you book.
New Zealand holidays from $85 per person, per night
If New Zealand is on your family’s travel wish list, Flight Centre is currently offering a range of New Zealand holidays from $85 per person, per night, with the sale running until 20 September 2026.
There are deals across both the North and South Islands, with options ranging from accommodation and holiday packages to road trips, tours, cruises and ski holidays. This makes it a good one to browse if you know you’d like to take the family to New Zealand but haven’t settled on exactly where you want to go yet.
- Deal: New Zealand holidays from $85 per person, per night
- Book by: 20 September 2026
- Where: New Zealand, including North and South Island options
Individual deals have different inclusions, travel periods and conditions, so check the details of the specific offer before booking.
Which family holiday deal is right for your family?
Whether you’re dreaming of a tropical escape to New Caledonia, planning a New Zealand adventure, looking to save on accommodation or getting your travel gear sorted for your next trip, there are some great savings to be found this month.
We’ll continue updating this page each month with the best family holiday deals we find, so bookmark it and check back regularly for the latest flights, accommodation, holiday packages and travel gear offers.
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