School holiday programmes across Australia

LMBC Twilight Cross Country Series (Race 8)

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

09 Dec 2026

Trevallyn NRA, Tasmania, Australia

Cycling Race or organised distance event MTB

Race 8 of the 2026–27 LMBC Twilight Cross Country Series is an evening mountain-bike cross-country race at Trevallyn Nature Recreation Area in Tasmania. Organised by the Launceston Mountain...

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Puff Walk - 9 Dec

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

09 Dec 2026

25 Tom Collins Dr, Shepparton VIC 3630

Walking Social or recreational activity Free participation

Did you know walking together helps build stronger friendships and healthier habits? Join us for this week’s Puff Walk – it’s free, fun, and friendly. There is no...

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Wodonga 5km Handicap Series Round 5

Not confirmed: school holiday declaration.

10 Dec 2026

Wodonga, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km From $10.00 / entry Kids activities available

Round 5 of the Wodonga 5km Handicap Series is the final race in a five-event Thursday evening series hosted by Wodonga Athletic Club. Runners of all abilities are...

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Bay of Fires - 11 Dec

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

11 Dec 2026 – 14 Dec 2026

Bay of Fires Conservation Area, The Gardens TAS 7216, Australia

Hiking/Bushwalking Race or organised distance event 35 km Trail From $2,595.00 / entry

This tour is one of our favourites, with time to slow down, relax, and take in the scenery at the stunning Bay of Fires. You’ll find your own...

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Sutherland Shire CC — White Horse Criterium Series (Race 8 of 8)

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

11 Dec 2026

Sutherland, New South Wales, Australia

Cycling Race or organised distance event ROAD

White Horse Criterium Series — Race 8 of 8 Round out the summer racing calendar at Waratah Park with the final instalment of Sutherland Shire Cycling Club’s White...

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Puff Walk - 11 Dec

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

11 Dec 2026

25 Tom Collins Dr, Shepparton VIC 3630

Walking Social or recreational activity Free participation

Let’s walk and talk. Come along and stretch your legs while meeting friendly locals. Walk, talk, and breathe easy. There is no cost involved and a qualified fitness...

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Barefoot bowls

Not confirmed: school holiday declaration.

11 Dec 2026

Belmont Services Bowls Club, 50 Thorne Street, Carina, QLD, Australia

Lawn Bowling Social or recreational activity Free participation Kids activities available

Try barefoot bowls, a fun and social game that combines strategy and skill. Enjoy the outdoors, meet new people, stay active, and learn the basics while having fun.Age16...

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The 5K Foam Fest: Wodonga

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

12 Dec 2026

Gateway Lakes, Gateway Island, VIC, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km

The 5K Foam Fest: Wodonga Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026 Location: Gateway Lakes, Gateway Island, VIC, Australia Description: Join The 5K Foam Fest, the world's #1 fun run,...

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Sydney Trail Half Marathon

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

12 Dec 2026 – 13 Dec 2026

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 21 km Trail

The Sydney Trail Half Marathon is a trail running event set in Lake Parramatta Reserve in Sydney, offering a scenic 21-kilometre course through waterfront trails, technical single track...

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Callala Triathlon Festival

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

12 Dec 2026

Callala Beach, New South Wales, Australia

Triathlon Race or organised distance event

The Callala Triathlon Festival is a much-loved boutique triathlon set on the northern shores of Jervis Bay, offering a relaxed coastal setting at Callala Beach in New South...

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Start Windsurfing 1 Day Program - 12 December 2026

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

12 Dec 2026

McCrae Yacht Club, McCrae, VIC

Windsurfing Coaching, workshops & talks From $80.00 / programme

McCrae Yacht Club's one-day Start Windsurfing program gives beginners a focused introduction to windsurfing on Saturday 12 December 2026. The course is practical, supportive and built around getting...

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Kurth Kiln - 12 Dec

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

12 Dec 2026

Thornton Walk, Yellingbo VIC 3139, Australia

Hiking/Bushwalking Social or recreational activity From $115.00 / entry

This walk will take in a range of tracks in the little known Kurth Kiln Forest to the east of Melbourne. These generally easy tracks are nice and...

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Victoria State Championships — IP, TT, Sprint & Para Cycling

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

12 Dec 2026 – 13 Dec 2026

Thornbury, Victoria, Australia

Cycling Race or organised distance event TRACK

Victoria’s top track cyclists will compete for state honours at the Victoria State Championships — IP, TT, Sprint & Para Cycling, held from 12 to 13 December 2026...

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Fremantle Ports Swim Thru

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

12 Dec 2026

South Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 0.25 km1.6 km3.2 km

The Fremantle Ports Swim Thru is one of Western Australia’s longest-running open-water swimming events, with origins dating back to 1922 when it was known as “The Big Swim”....

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Callala Triathlon — Aquabike State Championship

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

12 Dec 2026

Callala Beach, New South Wales, Australia

Other Tournament or competition

Callala Triathlon — Aquabike State Championship is a one-day multisport event at Callala Beach on the northern shores of Jervis Bay, featuring ocean swimming and courses designed for...

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Westies Joggers 3.5km Handicap

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

12 Dec 2026

Georges Hall, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 3.5 km

The Westies Joggers 3.5km Handicap is a chip-timed club race held on a certified course around Lake Gillawarna in Georges Hall. The event welcomes new runners and visitors,...

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Vladswim Challenge

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

12 Dec 2026

Mosman, New South Wales, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 2.5 km5 km10 km

Vladswim Challenge is a Sydney Harbour ocean swim held at Chinamans Beach, Mosman, with event-day briefings at Rosherville Reserve. The 2026 event is scheduled for Saturday, 12 December....

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Vladswim Challenge Balmoral Swim

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

12 Dec 2026

Balmoral, New South Wales, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 2.5 km5 km10 km

The Vladswim Challenge Balmoral Swim is an open-water endurance event held at Balmoral in Sydney’s protected Middle Harbour on Saturday, 12 December 2026. Swimmers can choose from 2.5...

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Darebin Parklands - HikeFit - 12 Dec

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

12 Dec 2026

Darebin Parklands, Separation St, Alphington VIC 3078, Australia

Hiking/Bushwalking Coaching, workshops & talks From $89.00 / entry

All fitness levels welcome. A hybrid session of hiking with some exercises thrown in to help build up your fitness on the trail. Think squats, a few stairs,...

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Come and try kayaking

Not confirmed: school holiday declaration.

12 Dec 2026

Nudgee Beach Reserve, 18 Fortitude Street, Nudgee Beach, QLD, Australia

Kayaking Come-and-try day Free participation Kids activities available

Bookings essential. Experience the fun of kayaking in a safe and supportive environment. Learn basic paddling skills, water safety, and enjoy some time on the water. No experience...

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Sailing and kayaking

Not confirmed: school holiday declaration.

12 Dec 2026

Breakwater Park, Waterloo Esplanade, Wynnum, QLD, Australia

Sailing Social or recreational activity Free participation Kids activities available

Bookings essential. A combination of catamaran sailing with an experienced skipper along the shores of Wynnum plus supervised kayaking on sit-on-tops within a confined area. This is fun...

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Brisbane Road Runners: Splash & Dash

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

13 Dec 2026

Centenary Pool, Spring Hill, QLD, Australia

Aquathlon Race or organised distance event

Join the **Brisbane Road Runners Club** for the exciting **Splash & Dash** event, the thrilling season finale held every second Sunday throughout the year.This unique race at **Centenary...

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Portarlington Triathlon

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

13 Dec 2026

Portarlington Beach, Torquay, VIC, Australia

Triathlon Race or organised distance event

Portarlington Triathlon takes place on Sunday, December 13, 2026, at Portarlington Beach in Torquay, VIC, Australia. This exciting Super Sprint event is designed for athletes of all abilities...

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ATR Summer Series - Race 2

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

13 Dec 2026

Bridgewater, South Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km From $27.50 / entry

ATR Summer Series - Race 2 is a trail running event in the Adelaide Hills, held at Bridgewater on Sunday 13 December 2026. It is part of a...

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Founders City Beach Cup

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

13 Dec 2026

Western Australia, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 4 km8 km From $10.00 / entry

The Founders City Beach Cup is a coastal running event held in the City Beach area of Western Australia, with race distances of 4km and 8km. It is...

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BRRC Dash & Splash

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

13 Dec 2026

Queensland, Queensland, Australia

Aquathlon Race or organised distance event

BRRC Dash & Splash is a Brisbane Road Runners Club obstacle-style multi-sport event held in Queensland in December. It combines a run and a swim, with junior and...

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Quarry Hills - Short Hike - 13 Dec

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

13 Dec 2026

Quarry Hills Park, Gravlier Way, South Morang VIC 3752, Australia

Hiking/Bushwalking Social or recreational activity From $89.00 / entry

Come and explore Quarry Hills trail along the urban boundary of South Morang. This undulating trail rewards your efforts with views across Melbourne. Right on the urban boundary,...

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Jumping Creek (Warrandyte) - 13 Dec

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

13 Dec 2026

Jumping Creek Reserve Canoe Launching Area, Jumping Creek Rd, Warrandyte VIC 3113, Australia

Hiking/Bushwalking Social or recreational activity From $115.00 / entry

You don't have to travel too far for this one! Close to Warrandyte the Jumping Creek track is easy to get to and not too far from Melbourne....

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Moana Triathlon

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

13 Dec 2026

Moana, South Australia, Australia

Triathlon Race or organised distance event

The Moana Triathlon is a public ocean-swim triathlon held at Moana Surf Club on the Esplanade in Moana, South Australia. The event offers three distance options, making it...

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Portarlington Triathlon 2026

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

13 Dec 2026

Portarlington, Victoria, Australia

Triathlon Race or organised distance event

Portarlington Triathlon 2026 is a public triathlon held at Portarlington Pier on Sunday, 13 December 2026. Organised by Hai Tri, the event features ocean swimming and welcomes individual...

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