We love the festive season — the holidays, the atmosphere, the family time. And we know many of you in TMAP land love a good getaway too. So it got us thinking: what does it actually cost to buy a holiday home in the most popular NSW holiday regions?
If you’ve ever been on holiday somewhere and caught yourself saying, “What if we just bought here?” — this one’s for you.
This whole region is one of NSW’s most visited holiday zones — beaches, crystal water, family-friendly.
Sanctuary Point isn’t beachfront — it’s on the basin — but you’re 10 minutes from Jervis Bay, Vincentia, Hyams Beach and the whole South Coast lifestyle. $450k for a holiday base in this region is extremely affordable.
If you love hikes, waterfalls, trails and cooler weather, this is your region.
South Bowenfels isn’t in the mountains, but it’s 15 minutes from the entrance. For a national tourism hotspot, the prices are still surprisingly low. A family-sized home for $470k in a major holiday region? Very accessible.
Wine lovers, this one’s you.
Close to vineyards, events, and the full Hunter Valley experience — without the price tag of Pokolbin or Lovedale.
Close to Nelson Bay, Shoal Bay and stunning beaches.
Raymond Terrace gives you access to Port Stephens without the premium coastal prices.
One of the most in-demand lifestyle corridors in the country, yet this pocket is still affordable.
Short commute from Byron, minutes from the Gold Coast, incredible lifestyle — and realistically priced.
If you regularly return to the same place, love the idea of a holiday base, or want a long-term lifestyle investment, these prices show something important:
Holiday home ownership is far more affordable than most people think.
We’re talking mid-$400s to mid-$600s for many of NSW’s best holiday zones.
And that’s before we even look at:
As Christmas approaches and holiday planning begins, this is a great time to explore what’s possible.