Top 10 Footy Trip Destinations in Australia (2025 Guide)
1. Cairns
This one’s at the top for a reason. Cairns has it all — tropical weather, rooftop bars, packed venues, and now Australia’s newest multi-level sports bar, exclusive to Mad Monday guests. We’re talking massive screens, stadium-quality sound, and the perfect spot for UFC, NRL, and AFL Finals.
You’ll also find pubs with pools, where you can go straight from beers to bombs without missing a beat. Everything’s walkable, the parties start early and finish late, and the entire city is built to send it.
2. Brisbane
Caxton Street is always a vibe, but Brisbane’s party game has levelled up again — thanks to the brand new inner-city casino and rooftop venues. Big sports bar energy, easy access to major events, and Mad Monday parties that kick off early and finish very late.
3. Gold Coast
Surfers Paradise brings it every time. Sun, surf, high-rise apartments and party boats and party buses to keep things loose between stops. From poolside bars to late-night clubs, Surfers Paradise is built for footy trip chaos.
4. Adelaide
Massively underrated and quickly becoming a favourite. Adelaide’s small bar scene is booming, everything is walkable, and costs are lower than the east coast. We run some wild events here, and the locals don’t hold back either.
5. Airlie Beach
Sitting right on the edge of the Whitsundays, Airlie brings the warm weather and easy pub-to-pub energy. Scenic by day, rowdy by night — it’s a top pick if you want beachside bars and a full-send atmosphere.
6. Melbourne
Live sport, rooftop pubs, laneway bars, and a pumping club scene. Add in brewery crawls, Mad Monday events, and stacked group packages — Melbourne mixes chaos with culture in all the right ways.
7. Byron Bay
A cruisier, coastal option that still delivers when the sun goes down. Good pubs, beachfront sessions, and plenty of sneaky spots that get lively after dark. For groups who want chill by day and cheeky by night.
8. Darwin
Dry season hits different up here. Rooftop beers, local pubs, waterfront venues and a city that goes surprisingly hard after dark. Darwin’s become a favourite for teams wanting something different — and hot.
9. Albury
Country town, big energy. You’ll find classic pubs, walk-everywhere convenience, and a properly loose night scene if you know where to go (we do). A strong option if you want value, vibes, and no fluff.
10. Echuca
It’s not a trip away without someone falling asleep on a paddle steamer. Echuca brings the river energy, riverside pubs, and the old-school footy trip feel that gets messy fast. Relaxed during the day, deadly at night.
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