Tips Before You Leave for Your Mad Monday Trip

Tips Before You Leave for Your Mad Monday Trip

The countdown is on. Whether you’re gearing up for a footy trip, bucks trip, netball trip, or just a wild end-of-season send-off, Mad Monday is around the corner. You’ve locked in your package, the group chat is already firing, and the singlets are ready. Before you take off, here’s a quick checklist to make sure you don’t miss a thing.

1. Final Payments
Double check that everyone in your group has paid. If someone is dragging their feet, get onto them now. Flights and accommodation are only locked in once all payments are cleared.

2. Ubers Over Airport Transfers
In a lot of major destinations, getting an Uber is actually cheaper and faster than booking a traditional airport transfer. Once you land, you can split the fare with the boys or girls and get straight to the action without waiting around. This includes Cairns, Brisbane and Adelaide.

3. Group Chat Essentials
If your crew hasn’t already, get the group chat pumping. It makes life easier for sharing flight info, room allocations, arrival times, meeting spots, and all the chaos that follows. It also becomes your go-to spot for photos and stories once the trip kicks off.

4. What to Pack
This isn’t a quiet getaway. Pack with purpose:

  • Outfits for day sessions and nights out

  • Your Mad Monday singlet 

  • Towels

  • Sunscreen, sunnies, swimmers

  • Proper ID (you’ll need it for venues and flights). Check that your ID is not expired on dates that you travel.

5. Flights and Baggage
Check your flight details and baggage allowance. Don’t assume you’ve got checked luggage unless you specifically paid for it. Review your itinerary and make sure everyone is across it. Last minute airport dramas are not the vibe.

6. Rooming List
Know who you’re bunking with and what room setup you’ve got. If your group hasn’t submitted a rooming list, speak to your organiser now. 

7. Respect the Accommodation
You’re there to have a good time, but trashing the place helps no one. If there’s a bond involved, keep in mind that damages could cost the group. Be smart so you don’t lose it.

8. Your Full Itinerary is Sent Digitally
No need to chase down info. Every group receives a full digital itinerary before departure, including accommodation, key inclusions, and booking confirmations. Save it to your phone so everything is at your fingertips.

Ready to Send It
Mad Monday trips are the ultimate celebration of a season done right. A bit of prep now means a smoother arrival and more time enjoying the trip.

Final tip – once you land, put the phone down, and make it a trip to remember.