6 best travel deals of the week: fly one way to the Gold Coast from just $24

Swapping the winter chills for a surfboard just became cheaper than a restaurant lunch. Webjet's flash Pacific Airshow Sale drops domestic flights to the Gold Coast down to a tiny $24 one way. Valid for travel between July 13 and September 13, 2026, the deal features $24 seats from Sydney and $42 fares from Melbourne aboard Jetstar. These sub-regular price tags are available for a limited time across various Australian departure points until sold out. webjet.com.au

Drifting down the world's most historic waterways beats battling airport queues any day. You can slice up to $5250 off your stateroom with Travellers Choice and AmaWaterways if you book by June 30. The premium river cruise discounts span majestic routes across Europe, Asia and South America. These luxury sailings pack in seamless comfort, regional dining and immersive daily shore excursions. Itineraries range from seven-night Wonders of Colombia to 15-night Riches of the Mekong with Hanoi and Siem Reap. travellerschoice.com.au

Rolling across the outback in a Gold Premium cabin is a great way to watch Australia's rugged landscapes unfold. Booking early saves you up to $2000 per couple on Journey Beyond Rail's eight-day Brisbane to Adelaide adventure (from $8290 per person, twin share). Departing in December, January and February, the itinerary combines three nights aboard the Great Southern train with a four nights of wilderness tour, taking travellers to world-famous Kangaroo Island as well as to Monarto Safari Resort. journeybeyondrail.com.au

Waking up to a fresh Mediterranean or Caribbean horizon is best done with a butler pouring your morning coffee. Silversea is offering up to 40 per cent off its ultra-luxury global voyages, with a low 15 per cent deposit if booked by September 8. Eligible all-suite itineraries include a 10-day Rome to Venice sailing on Silver Nova or an eight-day Barbados roundtrip, both with all-inclusive onboard amenities. silversea.com

Journeying through the sun-drenched hills of Tuscany with a gelato in hand is even sweeter when it comes with a discount. Bunnik Tours is slashing $750 per person off its 19-day small-group Italian discovery, dropping the package to $17,245 twin share for bookings made by July 10, 2026. The journey winds from the historic monuments of Rome and Florence into the heart of Tuscany for a pasta-making masterclass, before heading north to hunt truffles in Langhe and unwind by Lake Como. Solo adventurers even score an extra $150 off. bunniktours.com.au

Waking up to the crisp mountain air of a Scandinavian fjord or the rhythm of a South American city shouldn't cost the earth. Cosmos is trimming 15 per cent off selected 2026 worldwide itineraries, provided you lock in your deposit by June 22. These packages bundle all your transport, logistics and local guiding into a single ticket. cosmostours.com.au

HX Expeditions is marking its 130th season with a 25 per cent discount or a free suite upgrade on selected polar tours. Fares start from $14,599 per person for a 12-day Antarctica cruise, with 16-day and 23-day itineraries also on sale. Rates include all meals, an open bar, photography and guided landings. Book by August 31, 2026. travelhx.com

Dine at Rick's Café in Casablanca, explore Granada's Alhambra and the Sahara's Erg Chebbi dunes on Globus's 17-day Spain, Portugal and Morocco tour. An early bird discount trims $1000 per couple off the journey, which loops from Lisbon to Madrid. Priced from $13,312 per couple for an August 7 departure, the package covers guided sightseeing in Seville, Marrakesh and Rabat. Book by June 30, 2026. globus.com.au

Daydream Island Resort is packing its two-night Island Escape Package with more than $100 in extras. Starting from $395 per night, this holiday features free return ferry transfers, a bottle of wine and two welcome drinks on arrival. Guests receive a $100 food and beverage credit and free use of snorkelling and kayaking gear. Kids stay and eat free. Available until winter allocations sell out. daydreamisland.com

Cosmos has shaved $400 per couple off its eight-day Ontario and French Canada coach tour for early bird bookings. The tour from Toronto to Montreal, departing October 2, starts from $5898 per couple. The trip includes a tour of Toronto, a Niagara Falls cruise, a narrated cruise through Thousand Islands National Park and guided sightseeing in Ottawa. Hotels, air-conditioned coach transit and a dedicated tour director are also covered. Book before June 30, 2026. cosmostours.com.au

Celebrity Cruises has discounted its global staterooms by up to $1000 and cut the price of a second guest by 75 per cent for June sale. The offer applies to voyages of three nights or more departing before May 10, 2028. Featured tours include a 12-night New Zealand voyage from Sydney from $4599 per person. A seven-night European cruise starts from $2729 per person. Book by June 30, 2026. celebritycruises.com/au

Mt Hay Retreat's three-night Midweek Escape has been slashed from $1445 per couple down to $1200. Located on a hilltop near Berry on the NSW South Coast, the adults-only property has seven suites with ocean views. The deal bundles accommodation between Sunday and Thursday nights with a bottle of champagne, cheeseboard, chocolate-dipped strawberries and a midday checkout. Book by June 30, 2026. mthay.com.au

Extreme Bike Tours invites riders to explore Sri Lanka on two wheels, offering a 10 per cent discount across its four guided motorbike itineraries. Ranging from 10 to 21 nights, the journeys, on Royal Enfields, feature full mechanical support, fuel, meals, transfers and accommodation that varies from hotels to tents. The 12-night Hidden Sri Lanka tour covers the country's highlights, with priced-down packages starting from $US3465 ($4835) per person. To secure the discount, quote the offer when booking before June 30, 2026. extremebiketours.com

Moxy Sydney Airport offsets the sting of expensive airport parking with its new Stay, Fly and Park package. Tailored for those with early departures, the offer bundles a night's accommodation with up to 14 nights of complimentary valet parking, return airport shuttle transfers, a welcome cocktail and buffet breakfast. Guests also enjoy weekly hotel entertainment, including trivia and live music. Rates start from $222 per night. The offer is valid for stays until May 13, 2027. marriott.com

Cruise Traveller is charting a course for America's largest state with an ultra-luxury, nine-night Alaskan Wilds sail-and-stay package. Starting June 30, 2027, the itinerary features a seven-night voyage from Seward to Vancouver aboard Silversea's all-suite Silver Moon, bookended by free luxury hotel nights in Anchorage and Vancouver. The cruise includes butler service, drinks and Wi-Fi. Priced from $7499 per person, twin-share, the package offers a saving of up to $13,000 per couple. Book by August 2, 2026. cruisetraveller.com.au

Murray River Paddlesteamers is offering a winter deal on its three-night Murray River cruises aboard the historic PS Emmylou. Departing from Echuca, the boutique paddlewheeler holds just 16 guests and includes all meals, guided shore tours and dinner drinks. Guests can save $400 per person, with fares starting at $1600. Solo travellers can also book at this price, as the single cabin extra fee has been removed. The package includes free parking or free train travel from Melbourne. Book by June 22, 2026, using code Emmy26. murrayriverpaddlesteamers.com.au

W Brisbane is embracing the cooler months with its curated W Suite Indulgence package. Guests can tailor their stay around three distinct themes: high-energy fun, romance or wellness. The package bundles luxury city accommodation with complimentary valet parking, a $100 hotel credit and daily breakfast for two at the property's signature restaurant, The Lex. Rates for the limited-time winter escape start at $398 per night. The offer is valid until July 30, 2026. marriott.com

Dorsett Gold Coast is encouraging travellers to swap grey winter skies for Queensland rays with its Sunshine Stays winter promotion. Located within The Star Gold Coast entertainment precinct, the Broadbeach hotel is slashing up to 37 per cent off its flexible accommodation rates. Guests automatically receive a 25 per cent discount, while members of the free-to-join loyalty program access a 37 per cent saving. The deal is available for bookings made by August 31, 2026, covering stays until December 23. dorsetthotels.com

Vietnam's Hue Festival takes centre stage with a dedicated package at the stunning Azerai La Residence in Hue. Guests can experience Vietnam's imperial heritage celebration with a deal that includes a two-night stay, daily breakfast and a curated royal cuisine dining experience. The package also features a 45-minute spa treatment, signature afternoon tea and a 15 per cent discount across the hotel's restaurants and bars. A two-person package starts at $580, down from $835, and is available until sold out. azerai.com

Unwind in the pristine wilderness of the Barrington Tops region. Carawirry Forest Escape, just three hours north of Sydney, has a "stay four, pay three" deal on its secluded, self-catering cabins. The property has outdoor plunge pools, deep soaking tubs and access to private walking trails. The package saves couples $383, with total pricing starting from $1151 per couple for a four-night stay. Book by June 30 using the code NIGHTONUS. carawirry.com.au

You can enjoy a six-day holiday in New Caledonia with this deal, which includes return economy flights with Aircalin. The package includes five nights' accommodation at Noumea Resort and Spa, daily buffet breakfast and return airport transfers. From $2090 per person, twin share. Book and stay by November 30, 2026. newcaledonia.travel

Viking is offering savings of up to 35 per cent on its eight-day Christmas on the Rhine voyage between Amsterdam and Basel. Departing on December 17, 2027, the trip is priced from $4295 per person in a Standard Stateroom. Guests sail through storybook villages and illuminated river towns, exploring Christmas markets in Cologne and the Rhine Valley. Book by June 30, 2026. vikingrivercruises.com.au

Hyatt Regency Sydney's Park, Stay and Play package offers a central harbourside stay from $399 a night, placing guests steps from Darling Harbour's waterfront precinct. The deal includes accommodation, complimentary parking, daily breakfast and welcome cocktails on arrival, plus 20 per cent off dining across the hotel's bars and restaurants. hyatt.com

Oaks Hotels, Resorts and Suites has partnered with the South Australian Tourism Commission to offer 30 per cent off stays of two nights or more across its South Australian portfolio. Bookings are open until May 31, 2026, for travel until November 30, 2026. Stays include Oaks Glenelg Plaza Pier Suites from $118 per night, and Oaks Adelaide Embassy Suites and Oaks Adelaide Horizons Suites from $108 per night. oakshotels.com

You can save 25 per cent on TripADeal's nine-day Unbeatable Sri Lanka tour, priced from $1999 per person, including return international economy flights from Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane, seven nights' four- to five-star accommodation, daily breakfast, guided touring, scenic train travel and transfers. Departures run from October 2026 to June 2027. tripadeal.com.au

Up to 30 per cent off stays for IHG One Rewards members and up to 20 per cent for non-members is available across a wide range of IHG Hotels and Resorts. Participating hotel chains include Regent Hotels and Resorts, InterContinental, Kimpton, Hotel Indigo, Voco, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn across Australia, New Zealand, Japan, south-east Asia and the Pacific. The sale runs until June 9, 2026, for stays until December 20, 2026. ihg.com.au

Ingenia Holiday Parks is cutting 30 per cent off its rates across more than 30 properties along the east coast of Australia, including locations in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. The discount applies to a range of cabins, villas and campsites for stays until December 17, 2026. A minimum stay of two or three nights is required, depending on the park. Bookings must be made by May 28, 2026. ingeniaholidays.com.au

AAT Kings is offering price reductions on select guided tours across Western Australia and the Northern Territory for departures between June 13 and August 25, 2026. Itineraries include a three-day Kakadu short break including Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge and a Jumping Crocodile Cruise, reduced from $1745 to $1518 per person; and a 15-day Western Australia tour taking in the Pinnacles and Monkey Mia, reduced from $8230 to $7572 per person. aatkings.com