Schoolies Week is a celebration of crossing the finish line of high school and being released into the world.
Australians have been celebrating Schoolies Week since the 1980’s! Yes, around the time your parents graduated high school!
However schoolies celebrations have now been almost a compulsory Rite of Passage, and so much effort is now put into the schoolies events (by groups such as “Sure Thing Schoolies Travel” to make schoolies week the most memorable week of your life…. If you’re expecting the best week of your life… You won’t be disappointed 🙂
If you’re reading this, you’re probably the group organiser for your schoolies group and your friends are relying on you to organise a great trip. That’s why it’s in your hands to make the smart decision and book your trip with Sure Thing Schoolies – Don’t let your friends settle for anything less. After 13 years at school you all deserve an absolutely awesome schoolies week!
Every week is a great week at Phillip Island. The Schoolies week venue is a relaxed two-hour drive from Melbourne and the natural surrounds are superb. What do you feel like doing this morning, this afternoon and tonight?
- Great shopping
- Great swimming and surfing
- Great sunsets
- Great Schoolies parties (wristband given for access)
- Socialise on the rooftop balcony of your superb Schoolies accommodation
- Great exploring
- Great alfresco dining
Planning is everything
There is an official Schoolies hotel. Okay but why stay there? Because it’s great accommodation, it’s safe, it has assistants in-house, plus the awesome Red Frogs for further assistance in the peak period. You’ll get all the information and event news right there in your own hotel. You’ll know what’s happening.
The official Schoolies hotel at Phillip Island is at “The Island Accommodation”. Many Schoolies miss out on the fun since they don’t realise that you need be booked into this particular hotel to be part of the Schoolies action. Staying at The Island Accommodation is the only way to get the Official Schoolies Wristband for Schoolies at Phillip Island – ensure you don’t make the mistake of overlooking this fact – otherwise Schoolies won’t feel anything like Schoolies week should!
Guarantees are important in life and especially so in Schoolies week. You want a guarantee of your accommodation, on the price you’ll pay, on what you’ll get for the fee and a guarantee that everything promised is delivered.
Step up Sure Thing
The beauty of the events and deal on offer from the leading Schoolies experts is that experience counts. Been there, done that applies time and again for Sure Thing Schoolies.
Now you’re likely to have questions. Who doesn’t? Well questions are fine but what about prompt and clear answers, what about factual, up-front answers? That’s where Sure Thing have got you covered. You can go online, check out their informative web sites. You can email questions or call 1300 49 59 69. You do know they never sleep at Sure Thing? You do know they’re on the job 24/7?
Safety and fun
You want to party. You want to let your hair down and celebrate. But you want to feel and be safe. That’s the deal on offer at Phillip Island Schoolies. Places are limited. Make yourself lucky and book the Island today.
All employees at Sure Thing Schoolies are Fully Accredited and Qualified.
Schoolies at Phillip Island: Details and Packages now available
Week One: 19 Nov – 26 Nov 2022
Week Two: 26 Nov – 3 Dec 2022
Week Three: 3 Dec – 10 Dec 2022
Schoolies 2023
Week One: 18 Nov – 25 Nov 2023
Week Two: 25 Nov – 2 Dec 2023
Week Three: 2 Dec – 9 Dec 2023
Schoolies aged 16 to 18 who are completing year 12 on the year of travel may attend. If you have left school early (eg Year 10) for work or TAFE and you are in this age group then you may also attend. The Schoolies accommodation and activities are accessible to all Schoolies 18+ as well as under 18.
Name: The Island Accommodation
Address: 10-12 Phillip Island Road, Newhaven, Phillip Island VIC 3925
Website: www.theislandaccommodation.com.au
Proximity
Located on the Newhaven side of the Island – The centre of the Schoolies action.
Beach: 200m
Shops/Bar: 500m
Rooming
2 to 14 people per room.
Larger groups can have multiple rooms side by side.
You will not have to share your room with other people you do not know. Each group gets private rooming.
Bedding
Typical Bedding: Single Beds or Bunk Beds (Queen bed available in 2 and 3 person room)
Room facilities
All rooms a locker for each guest. Ensuite Rooms have a private bathroom.
The most common way to get from Melbourne to Phillip Island is to drive (90 minutes) and there is parking available at the accommodation, however public transport is also available.
From Melbourne by car:
Take the Monash Freeway (M1) to the Cranbourne exit, where you will turn into the South Gippsland Highway (M420). Follow this route to the Bass Highway (A420), through Grantville and Bass, then onto the Phillip Island Road (B420) to San Remo, over the bridge onto Phillip Island.
Public Transport Options:
V/Line coach to & from Melbourne stops at Grantville, Corinella, Bass, San Remo, Newhaven daily – Phone 1800 800 007 or see Public Transport Victoria
Schoolies can get access into the bars and clubs if they are 18. Otherwise, there is a great Schoolies vibe at the Schoolies accommodation that can be enjoyed every evening for all Schoolies regardless of age. Staying at the Schoolies accommodation is a huge advantage for those who are under 18 as it gives you a venue to enjoy and celebrate your Schoolies week.
Included for Schoolies:
- Sure Thing Schoolies Party
- Choose from Schoolies Ten Pin Bowling,Schoolies Lazer Tag, Chocolate Factory Tour
- Surf Experience Tour
Premium Activities
(Costs involved)
- Penguin Parade
- Koala Conservation Centre
- A Maze’N Things
- Paint Ball
- Kayaking
- Surf Lesson
For Schoolies images click: www.phillipislandschoolies.com.au/gallery
Official Phillip Island Schoolies Videos
- 7 Nights Accommodation at the Schoolies Accommodation
- Access to on-site Schoolies area and facilities at the Schoolies accommodation
- Sure Thing Schoolies Registration and wristband for entry into the Schoolies Party
- 1 x Surf Experience Tour
- Choose from Schoolies Ten Pin Bowling,Schoolies Lazer Tag, Chocolate Factory Tour
All prices are PER PERSON and in $AUD. No extra to pay in Taxes.
| PHILLIP ISLAND SCHOOLIES | Per Person |
| 2 Person Ensuite Room | $475 |
| 3 Person Ensuite Room | $450 |
| 4 Person Ensuite Room | $435 |
| 5 to 9 Person Dorm | $375 |
| 10 to 11 Person Dorm | $350 |
| 12 to 14 Person Dorm | $325 |
Deposit: $110 per person at time of booking
Balance: Remaining amount due on 1st of September of year of travel
Bond: $100 per person
Groups larger than 14 can have multiple rooms side by side.
Upon payment of deposit, group members must register on an online form:
- Full name as per I.D. or passport
- Mobile number
- Personal email address
Stage 2
On 10th of August of the year of travel, group members must register on an online form:
- Address
- Home Number
- Date of Birth
- High School Name and Suburb
- Portrait photo
