Outdoor and camping gear goes on sale hardest around the change of seasons in Australia, when retailers clear seasonal stock and lock in the year's big brand events. The calendar below tracks when Kathmandu, BCF, Anaconda, Macpac, Mountain Warehouse, Paddy Pallin and Snowys Outdoors typically run their biggest discount windows, so you can time tent, hiking, cycling and ski purchases for maximum savings.
| Event | When | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Clearance | Late January – Early February | Stock-clearance window for summer camping, tents, swags and hiking apparel. Kathmandu and Anaconda typically discount 30–50% sitewide, with BCF pushing clearance on fishing and boating accessories. Strong timing to prep for Easter trips. |
| Autumn Mid-Season Sale | Late March – April | Transitional sale as retailers move summer clearance into ski and snow stock. Mountain Warehouse and Macpac lead with 25–40% off sitewide, and Kathmandu Summit Club members often unlock earlier access to deals. |
| Click Frenzy Mayhem | Mid May | 53-hour flash sale with strong outdoor retailer participation. Expect 30–50% off sitewide at Kathmandu, Anaconda and BCF, plus doorbuster pricing on tents, sleeping bags and snow hardware. |
| EOFY Sales | Mid-to-late June | End-of-financial-year is the biggest ski and snow sale window of the year. Kathmandu, Macpac and Paddy Pallin clear winter apparel at 40–60% off, while BCF and Anaconda push 4WD and camping hardware. |
| Snow Season Peak | July – August | Snow-specific deals from Mountain Warehouse, Macpac and Kathmandu on jackets, pants, thermals and goggles. Runs alongside the official Australian snow season, with reactive stock-up restocks and mid-season markdowns. |
| Father’s Day | First Sunday of September | Gift-focused push for fishing gear, camping tools, knives and tech from BCF and Anaconda. Kathmandu highlights travel and outdoor gifting at 20–30% off, often bundled with free shipping thresholds. |
| Click Frenzy Main Event | Mid November | Biggest online shopping moment short of Black Friday. Kathmandu, BCF and Anaconda run 40–50% off sitewide, plus doorbuster tents, swags and inflatable kayaks. Stack with member-only early access. |
| Black Friday & Boxing Day | Late November – Late December | The year’s deepest outdoor discounts, with 50–60% off across Kathmandu, Macpac, Paddy Pallin, Mountain Warehouse and Snowys Outdoors. Boxing Day extends Black Friday through early January with additional clearance drops. |
