The Ultimate Winter Escape: Family Packing Guide For The School Holidays

The July school holidays 2026 are nearly here, and with them comes the annual mad scramble to get the whole family packed and out the door! Whether you're chasing the sun in Queensland, hitting the snow in Thredbo, jetting off overseas or planning a road trip closer to home, the right packing list makes all the difference.

If you're still chasing winter holiday ideas at low prices you'll love, our travel range has everything you need from kids suitcases to travel-day comforts, so the whole family is sorted before you go. So, let’s dive into what holiday travel essentials you’ll need, no matter where you're headed.

Every family trip starts with the right luggage, which is why our range of adult and kids suitcases is ready for anything, from a snowy weekend to an overseas adventure.

Want something easy to spot at the carousel? Hard-shell suitcases in bright prints stand out in seconds (and keep your goods nice and protected on a big journey). Soft cabin bags, on the other hand, are great for those short flights and weekend getaways when you'd rather skip baggage claim.

For when you arrive, don’t forget the roomy backpack or duffle for the grown-ups and a day pack the kids can carry themselves. And if you want to feel a little extra prepared, a change of clothes into each carry-on (just in case). From check in to check out, we’ve got the whole family packing routine sorted at our famously low prices.

Heading to the snow, or just somewhere chilly down south? Layers are the ultimate secret weapon. For the kids, start with a puffer jacket, then build up with jumpers, thermal tops, beanies, gloves and warm socks to keep them snug all day. We've got warm coats for the girls and jackets for the boys to suit every age.

Don’t forget about the grown ups too! For her, a longline coat, knit jumpers, thermal base layers and a good pair of boots will see her through the coldest days. And for him? A warm coat, jumpers, long-sleeve tees and thermals do the job from arrival to right through to après. Slippers earn their spot in every suitcase too, for those cosy mornings in the cold.

Swapping winter for sunshine? Queensland, Bali, Fiji or even a Euro summer all call for the same thing; lightweight basics that work overtime. For the kids, our summer range has everything they need from swimwear for the girls and boys, to rashies, shorts, tees, dresses and a sun hat for daily beach trips.

The grown-ups can travel light too! For her, lightweight dresses, linen-look shorts, tees, swimwear and a packable sun hat are perfect for poolside afternoons. For him, board shorts, tees, lightweight shirts and swimwear are a must-have for those casual days under the sun. And thongs and slides keep the morning shuffle from beach to breakfast simple for everyone.

Find your warm-weather faves for the whole family at low prices you'll love.

A smooth travel day makes all the difference, so pack a little bag of comforts for the journey! Travel pillows, eye masks, lightweight blankets and reusable water bottles make long flights and car trips that much easier. For the kids, slip activity books, colouring sets, soft toys and a tablet stand into their carry-on to keep the 'are we there yet' at bay.

Once you arrive, a few small things keep everyone organised:

• Toiletry bags and travel-size containers for the bathroom basics

• Packing cubes to keep clothes sorted and easy to find

• Luggage tags so every bag finds its way back to you

Heading overseas? Add a power bank and a universal travel adaptor to the list, two things worth packing for any overseas trip.

Your winter family escape starts here

The July school holidays are the perfect chance to escape the everyday and make some family memories! Snow or sunshine, near or far, even a first overseas adventure with the kids; our range has the suitcases, clothes, toys and travel-day comforts to make it easy. And with low prices you'll love, sorting the whole family is the easiest part of the trip. Tick every item off your family holiday packing list and start the adventure feeling relaxed today.