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✦ Schoolies 2026 ✦

Airlie Beach

21 Nov - 28 Nov
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Party Pass access is exclusive to Schoolies.com accommodation customers, book to add yours. From the festival and nightclubs to a Schoolies day out on the Whitsundays.

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Airlie Beach Schoolies Festival

One huge festival, seven nights.

A stacked DJ line-up, thousands of Schoolies going off in the same place and a brand new theme to go all out for every single night. The event everyone comes to Airlie for. 🔥

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All Age Nightclubs

17 & 18 year olds, clubbing together.

Two of Airlie's biggest clubs, Boom and the iconic neon jungle of Mama Africa, open to 17 and 18 year olds together. DJs firing off every anthem, your whole grade on the dancefloor and nobody left at the door. 🎧

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Whitehaven Beach Day Out

New Event

The one that breaks your feed.

Seven kilometres of pure white silica sand, water so turquoise it looks edited. One of the BEST beaches on the planet. Your whole year out on the water for one day only. Racing across the Whitsundays, snorkelling straight over the coral and hitting the Hill Inlet lookout for iconic pics. Lunch and snacks are sorted. Bar on board for 18+ (legal ID required). 🐠

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Pool Party

New Event

Exclusive Pool Party Takeover.

You asked, we delivered. A brand new exclusive pool takeover for Schoolies 2026. Mix up your week and soak up the tropical Whitsunday sunshine, with DJ sets, floaties and loads of fun by the water. 🩳

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Airlie Beach Locals

Exclusive for LOCALS ONLY

If you're an Airlie Beach LOCAL and don't need accommodation, you can purchase the Locals Only Ticket below, which covers the 7 Night Schoolies Festival. It does not include the All Age Nightclubs, Pool Party or Whitehaven Beach Day Out.

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Your Party Pass Unlocks Exclusive Discounts

Grab a feed, hit the shops, book yourself an activity. Your Party Pass gets you Schoolies only prices right across Airlie Beach. Your pass pays for itself between events.

Daily Themes

A fresh theme every day of the week. Lock in your fits before you go.

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Explore Airlie Beach

Beaches, waterfalls, lookouts and island views. Scroll through to see what will be on your doorstep.

18+ Nightclubs

Where nights go next level. Over 18? The strip is about to peakkk. Two iconic venues. One unreal Schoolies experience. Mama Africa and Boom are where it's at after dark. Grab your legal ID and get amongst it 🔥🍸

Airlie Beach Foreshore & Boardwalk

Grass, palms and ocean smack in the middle of town, packed with Schoolies rolling between events.

Cedar Creek Falls

A waterfall and swimming hole just out of town, all turquoise water and rocks to leap off.

Conway National Park

Rainforest walks and lookouts backing straight onto Airlie, with massive views over the Coral Sea.

Honeyeater Lookout

A quick climb to a lookout stretched over the marina and the Whitsunday islands.

Hydeaway Bay

A hidden beach north of Airlie, calm water and island views basically to yourselves.

Whitsunday Plaza

Rows of stores under one air-conditioned roof, a quick trip from Airlie to stock up or sort a fit for the night.

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Schoolies FAQs

Yes. Schoolies.com Party Passes are exclusive to people who book their accommodation with Schoolies.com. To get access to buy a Party Pass, you need accommodation booked on the Schoolies.com website.

If you are an Airlie Beach LOCAL and do not need accommodation, you can purchase the Locals Only Ticket, which covers the 7 Night Schoolies Festival only.

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Yes. Airlie Beach is one of the best all age destinations, with all age events across the whole week (21 Nov - 28 Nov). The All Age Nightclubs are open to 17 and 18 year olds together, so your whole grade is on the same dancefloor.

These events are open to 17 and 18 year olds together:

  • All Age Nightclubs
  • 7 Night Schoolies Festival
  • Pool Party
  • Whitehaven Beach Day Out

Only the 18+ Nightclubs are 18 and over.

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Yes. Every event during the week is all ages, apart from the 18+ Nightclubs, so no getting separated from your friends!

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No, they are two separate events. The All Age Nightclubs welcome everyone, 17 and 18 together. The 18+ Nightclubs are for over-18s only, and you will need legal photo ID.

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Most events are all ages, but if you are 18 or over and want to use a licensed bar at an event, bring a legal photo ID. The 18+ Nightclubs require legal photo ID for entry.

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Yes. Every event has a set capacity and passes are limited, they sell out fast every year. Log in to your booking or book your accommodation and lock yours in now.

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Hold your booking for $0 today, then spread the cost with FlexiPay or PayPal Pay in 4. All options are interest-free.

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Lock In Your Airlie Beach Schoolies

Book your accommodation to unlock access to every event above. Passes are limited, and they go fast.

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Schoolies.com does not guarantee that specific events or activities will be available in any destination or week. Event programs, when offered, will be confirmed closer to travel. Daily themes do not necessarily correspond with an event. For full event terms and conditions, please see our Terms of Use.

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Airlie Beach Schoolies 2026 Events: Key Facts

  • Destination: Airlie Beach, the biggest Schoolies destination in Northern Queensland.
  • Party passes are exclusive to Schoolies.com accommodation customers. Airlie Beach locals who do not need accommodation can purchase a Locals Only Ticket, which covers the 7 Night Schoolies Festival only.
  • 7 Night Schoolies Festival: 21 Nov - 28 Nov 2026, all age friendly, nightly themes on the Airlie foreshore.
  • All Age Nightclubs: 17 and 18 together at Boom and Mama Africa.
  • 18+ Nightclubs: over-18s at Mama Africa and Boom. No pass required, legal photo ID needed for entry.
  • Pool Party: new all age friendly daytime pool session.
  • Whitehaven Beach Day Out: new speed boat trip across the Whitsundays to Whitehaven Beach and the Hill Inlet lookout, with snorkelling over the coral.
  • Payment: $0 to hold, FlexiPay, PayPal Pay in 4, all interest-free.
  • Book at schoolies.com/airlie-beach/accommodation.

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