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SU-Schoolies is the best start to life after school with our Sunny Coast event packed full of thrill, adventure and plenty of time for total relaxation. Get your bestie’s together, because it’s time to celebrate.

SUNNY COAST

FROM $795*

18 – 23 November 2024

Year-after-year, around graduates choose SU-Schoolies Sunny Coast as their location to celebrate.

If you want a Schoolies week that is packed full of activities, people and parties then SU Schoolies Sunny Coast is the one for you. From the moment you step onto Alex Park Conference Centre, the party begins and it doesn’t stop with skirmish, tubing, water skiing, escape room, aqua park, shopping, you’ll be partying like it’s your birthday every day. At night there are more elective options, dance parties, a carnival, and our combined Pluggers program that features our house band, highlights package and speaker.

* Cost is the minimum price for attending a camp this year. Prices will vary from year to year and can increase based on the options you select when you book.

You can upsize your SU Schoolies Sunny Coast experience with a range of extra activities to choose from.

While you party with your bestie’s, SU Schoolies Sunny Coast will also allow you to meet other school-leavers from around the state who often become life-long friends.

Transport options available from North, Central, Southern and South East Queensland so get excited and join the party.

Expressions of Interest Now Open for 2025.

24 – 29 November 2025

Vanuatu

Paradise with a Purpose

FROM $2450*

22 Nov – 1 Dec 2024

Schoolies in Vanuatu 2024 is in full swing so if you are looking for a great opportunity to celebrate the end of school & prepare yourself for 2025 then this trip is something worth considering. We refer to it as Paradise with a Purpose as you will be immersed in a new culture, make meaningful friendships and put your Christian faith into action at SU-Schoolies Vanuatu.

Limited places for 2024 and expressions of interest now open for 2025

* Cost is the minimum price for attending a camp this year. Prices will vary from year to year and can increase based on the options you select when you book.

Prices include flights from Brisbane, Newcastle, Sydney & Melbourne. Contact us for prices from other centres.

This is a brand new event and we have very limited places available for 2024.

Expression of interest now open for 2025.

Due to the last-minte nature of this event there are a limited number of subsidies available. Click here to apply for a subsidy.

Hawaii 2025

Price TBC*

Returning and reimagined, SU-Schoolies Hawaii will be the surfing trip to be remembered.

Whether you are an experienced surfer or just getting started, this Schoolies trip will provide you with memories for a lifetime. Based on the northshore of Hawaii there will be plenty of oppurtunities to catch the perfect wave, serve alongside locals and see some of the highlights including Sunset Beach.

* This trip is still in early planning. Prices will be finalised by November 2024.

SU-Schoolies Hawaii will be returning to our schedule of events from 2025.

To stay up to date with what is happening or let us know that you are, use the link below to express your interest.

Places are limited.

27 Nov – 7 Dec 2025 (Dates still TBC)

FAQs

WHAT TO EXPECT

HOW DO I REGISTER?

Use the links above to register for the event

HOW DO I CANCEL MY REGISTRATION?

WHAT TO BRING?

We will send a list of items to pack in our last newsletter including clothes, beach wear, toiletries spending money etc.

WHO WILL BE GOING?

Hundreds of school leavers from all over Queensland attend this event. Schoolies from both state and private schools have come in the past. If you finish year 12 in 2023, you can be there!

WHAT ROLE DO THE LEADERS PLAY?

SU-Schoolies has a team of trained leaders who are there to ensure you have a fun and safe week at the event. Apart from leading small groups, our role as leaders is to get alongside you and ensure that you have an amazing Schoolies experience. All leaders are SU Australia volunteers with Working With Children Card’s, training and reference checks. See Parents information for more details on privacy and child protection.

(SUNNY COAST) IS THERE GOING TO BE GOD STUFF?

Each night as part of the Pluggers Program, there will be a Christian speaker who will challenge you to consider what role God can play in your life after school?

(SUNNY COAST) WHERE ARE WE STAYING?

Accomodation and meals at the Alex Park Conference located just a few minutes walk from the beach.

(SUNNY COAST) HOW DO I GET THERE?

We are committed to making it as easy as possible for Schoolies to attend from right across QLD. We will provide transport options from Brisbane by bus with group travel options available from Wide Bay, Central QLD and Darling Downs.

(SUNNY COAST) DO WE ROOM WITH PEOPLE WE KNOW?

Accomodation rooms vary in size. We will place with 1 person of the same gender who you nominate as part of the registration process. We will do our best to keep school or church groups together.

(SUNNY COAST) HOW DO ELECTIVES WORK?

We will give you credit towards activities you choose across 3 days that will allow you to choose activities that will give you a great week. You can then choose to spend more money and upgrade your electives for the week. Final elective details and opening dates will be communicated through our October Newsletter.

(VANUATU) WHERE WILL WE BE STAYING?

Accommodation will be bunk style at the SU Vanuatu campsite, Pango Point, 20min from Vila & located directly across from this beach.

(VANUATU) HOW TO APPLY FOR A SUBSIDY?

Due to the last-minute nature of this event, there is a “this year only limited number of subsidies”, up to $500pp which will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are successful, you will be sent a code prior to registering. Click here to apply for a subsidy.

(VANUATU) HOW WILL WE GET THERE?

Currently international flights to Vanuatu only operate from Brisbane. The prices quoted indicate the cost from Brisbane, Sydney, Newcastle and Melbourne. If are travelling from outside of Brisbane our team will help you transfer from the Domestic to International Terminal in Brisbane. For more information on flying from other destinations please contact us.

PARENTS

SU Australia works alongside churches and communities to give children, young people and their families opportunities to discover hope and life in God’s big story.

Our mission is to bring God’s love, hope, and good news to children, young people, and families.

SU Schoolies events provide school leavers with an amazing and memorable experience which is a fun, safe and thoroughly enjoyable way to celebrate finishing school. All events are 100% drug and alcohol free. Our events are run by SU Australia staff and volunteers who are trained in caring for participants and managing activities and events.
All staff and volunteers hold Blue Cards and are trained in the ChildSafe safety management system.

JOIN OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

BECOME A LEADER

We are looking for more people to join our team of volunteers impacting the next generation. If you have a blue card and want to be part of this exciting event contact us today.

CONTACT US

REGISTER TODAY

If you have any questions or general enquiries please get in touch and one of our friendly team members will get back to you!

We will also love to tell you when our SU-Schoolies registrations open for future years. Please leave your contact details and we will contact you when registrations open.