2026 Spring School Holidays in Yass!

Looking for things to do these spring school holidays? Make your way to Yass, where there’s something for the whole family to enjoy!

From discovering hidden gems to getting outdoors, & enjoying delicious local food, Yass is the perfect place for an adventure. Whether you’re planning a daytrip or staying for a few nights, pack the kids, hit the road, and discover what’s happening around Yass these school holidays!

The cold miserable weather is finally coming to an end! With Yass in full bloom, it’s a great time of the year to explore the great outdoors! Yass Valley is surrounded by beautiful rivers & dams, which is perfect for enthusiastic fishing fans or those who love the water!

Let your tiny explorer loose and see what Yass Valley has to explore!

Good Hope Resort & Hume Park Resort – Located only 15 minutes from Yass, take your time to relax and reset on the peaceful banks on the Murrumbidgee River at Good Hope, great for fishing! Surrounded by hills and farmlands, nestled on the Murrumbidgee River arm of Lake Burrinjuck. Guests are often amazed by the unrestricted view of billions of stars, shining brightly in the night sky!

Lake Burrinjuck Resort Woolgarlo & Burrinjuck Waters Holiday – Popular with water sport enthusiasts and nature lovers! Located 50 minutes from Yass CBD, the natural wonderland, accessed via the holiday parks, offer endless opportunities for those who love spending time in the beautiful outdoors!

Wee Jasper Holiday & Caravan Park | Reflections Holidays – Yass Valley’s most remote village, tucked away on the outer edge of the Brindabella National Park, offering an abundance of peaceful camping spots along rivers and streams, fed by the impressive Lake Burrinjuck! Located 1 Hour from Yass CBD, Wee Jasper offers the chance to disconnect, by spending a few days in the great outdoors. Join a tour and discover the sculptured limestone of Careys Cave! Throw a line in, then sit back and simply relax.

Smell the flowers!

Home | Tulip Top Gardens | Sutton is a great place for the family to explore a blissful haven. Acres of stunning world class gardens framed by weeping willows, and 1000 blossoms. And while you’re there, don’t forget to taste the amazing Dutch pancakes, located right in Tulip Top Gardens itself!

As you wander the gardens, be mesmerised by the natural habitats of Tulip Top Gardens (birds, frogs and more) along with their hand-selected piped music.

Spend time in the gift shop, tasting local wines for free or enjoy the live entertainment or creative arts workshops.

Take a break and relax in our local parks and playgrounds! Take a stroll through the riverbank park with contemporary Aboriginal murals and the arches from the town’s early bridge. Other facilities include picnic tables, a barbecue, play equipment for the kids to enjoy, also fitness stations and a path that surrounds the river for a lovely walk by the ducks.

Open 9-5 every day until 11th October! And a beautiful 45-minute drive from Yass!

Snap a selfie with Yass Valley’s cutest and fluffiest locals!

Experience the thrill of a camel ride at Bushfield Farm Camels. Discover the magic of these magnificent creatures, just a 30 minute drive from Canberra and 40 minutes from Yass!

Blackwattle Alpaca Farm provides a range of opportunities to get up close and personal with adorable alpacas! Surrounded by wineries, and views of the Brindabella Ranges. Their tour guides will provide unique insights into the animal’s quirky personalities!

Nestled in the picturesque village of Murrumbateman, The Vintner’s Daughter isn’t your average winery! A thriving vineyard ecosystem with native plantings and a menagerie of animals, including rare Babydoll sheep grazing through the vines! Visitors can enhance their experience with a bookable guided wine tastings and farm tours, including time with the sheep and other farm animals!

Open 10am – 4pm, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday!

15 Minutes from Yass!

Yass Valley Library is hosting a fun filled program starting on Monday 28th September to Friday 9th October! Children can enjoy dinosaur and space themed activities, craft sessions, a family movie, paper plane workshops and even more! Designed for different age groups, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Don’t forget about a sweet treat these school holidays!

Have a choc-tastic time at Murrumbateman Chocolate Co where little chocolate lovers can get creative, have some fun and of course, enjoy plenty of chocolate along the way. It’s the perfect school holiday activity for kids who like to think outside the box!

*This workshop is suitable for participants aged 5 and over.

All children and participants under the age of 18 must have an adult caregiver present at our venue at all times.

Murrumbateman Chocolate Co has two workshops available:

September 29th 10Am

October 6th 10Am

Make the most of the school holidays with creativity, learning, and plenty of family fun!