Retro Holidays

Rediscover Australian Summer Holidays from the 1950s to the 1970s

Retro Holidays Australia takes a nostalgic journey through the ways Australians spent their summer holidays from the 1950s to the 1970s. With over 500 images spanning every state and territory, this hardback book celebrates beach outings, caravan park stays, bike rides, local swimming pools and holidays enjoyed at home.

Browse at your own pace or share selected images during a reminiscence session in aged-care and retirement communities. A picnic table or familiar seaside scene may spark stories about family trips, favourite holiday spots and the simple pleasures of summers gone by.

Features

• Over 500 images of Australian holidays and leisure time.
• Covers the retro years from the 1950s through to the 1970s.
• Features every Australian state and territory, including holidays away and at home.
• Offers conversation starters for shared reminiscence about summer traditions and family adventures.

Product Specifications

• Author: Ian Collis
• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 344
• Book dimensions: 280 × 225 mm
• Imprint: New Holland Publishers
• Release date: 15 October 2026