Lesson: Demand Drivers – Seasons, Events, School Holidays and Travel Patterns

Usually the summer school holidays, Easter and long weekends, plus local event dates. The exact pattern depends on the area, so the tropical north, alpine towns and cities all differ from southern beach towns.

Yes. Each state sets its own school holiday dates, so guests from neighbouring states can stretch your busy period over more weeks than your own state's holidays alone.

Each state and territory education department publishes its own term dates. Use those official pages rather than third-party calendars, and re-check them every year.