2026 Footy, Bucks and Netball Trip Travel Predictions

2026 Footy, Bucks and Netball Trip Travel Predictions

Our Travel Experts have run the numbers reviewed last years bookings and analysed what actually worked on the ground. The result is a clear picture of how Footy Bucks and Netball Trips are evolving in 2026 and what groups should be doing differently to get the best trip possible.

From earlier bookings to better planning and stronger destinations here is what is rising what is fading and where groups are heading in 2026.

Footy Trips 2026 End of Season Is Everything

Footy Trips in 2026 are firmly locked in as end of season celebrations. Clubs want the entire team together in one place with enough time to celebrate properly. The biggest change is how teams are booking with far more clubs planning earlier and choosing longer stays.

Teams that lock in events and activities are getting far better outcomes than those that only book accommodation. Breakfast Club, Paintball and nightclub booths are no longer add-ons they are becoming essential parts of the trip.

What is Rising
• End of season trips booked earlier in the year
• 3 to 4 night stays
• Full packages including events transport and hosted activities
• Team merch, awards nights and structured itineraries

Bucks Trips 2026 Organised Chaos Wins

Bucks Trips are becoming more refined without losing the fun. Groups still want big nights but they want everything locked in so the group stays together and no one is left organising on the fly.

The most successful Bucks Trips are fully planned weekends with party transport, curated pub crawls, private venues and accommodation close to the action.

What is Rising
• Hosted pub crawls and guided nights
• Party buses with a clear plan
• Central accommodation
• Custom merch for the group

Netball Trips 2026 Bigger Groups Better Experiences

Netball Trips are growing quickly and becoming more experience focused. Groups are travelling in larger numbers and staying longer with a balance of nightlife, daytime activities and recovery time.

Convenience and location are major priorities with groups choosing destinations that offer walkable nightlife and organised transport.

What is Rising
• 3 to 4 night trips
• Beach and lifestyle destinations
• Group friendly venues and set transport
• A clear plan for the main event night

Top 10 Destinations for 2026

Based on last years data, enquiry volumes, and our Travel Experts analysis, these are the most in demand locations for 2026.

  1. Gold Coast

  2. Brisbane

  3. Cairns

  4. Adelaide

  5. Melbourne

  6. Byron Bay

  7. Darwin

  8. Newcastle

  9. Sydney

  10. Bali

Destinations performing best are those that support full packages, rather than just accommodation. Locations with strong nightlife, group friendly venues, and the ability to lock in events early, are consistently delivering better trips.

The Big Takeaway for 2026

The smartest groups in 2026 are planning earlier, staying longer, and booking complete packages. Trips that bundle accommodation, events, transport, and experiences, are easier to manage, and deliver a far better result for everyone involved.