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.

1. Jervis Bay to Sanctuary Point

This whole region is one of NSW’s most visited holiday zones — beaches, crystal water, family-friendly.

Median house price: ~$740k
Entry property: Around $450,000

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.

2. Blue Mountains to South Bowenfels

If you love hikes, waterfalls, trails and cooler weather, this is your region.

Median house price: ~$561k
Entry property: Around $470,000

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.

3. Hunter Valley to East Maitland

Wine lovers, this one’s you.

Median unit price: ~$564k
Entry property: Around $490,000

Close to vineyards, events, and the full Hunter Valley experience — without the price tag of Pokolbin or Lovedale.

4. Port Stephens to Raymond Terrace

Close to Nelson Bay, Shoal Bay and stunning beaches.

Median house price: ~$735k
Entry property: Around $470,000

Raymond Terrace gives you access to Port Stephens without the premium coastal prices.

5. Northern NSW — Tweed Heads West

One of the most in-demand lifestyle corridors in the country, yet this pocket is still affordable.

Median unit price: ~$650k
Entry property Around $480,000

Short commute from Byron, minutes from the Gold Coast, incredible lifestyle — and realistically priced.

So… Should You Buy a Holiday Home?

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: