This is your year! Schoolies is here with tonnes of parties, top destinations and the final hurrah before you leave high school.

1. Keep your contacts close

Let's not beat around the bush here, you've not come to Gold Coast for a quiet week on the beach. You're here to party and maybe have a few alcoholic beverages. Firstly, be careful with your drinking. second, if you do find yourself in a situation where you've lost your phone, room key and anything else, you'll need to find a way to contact your friends. Be sure to keep important contact numbers on your for events such as this. Whether you end up writing your friends number on your arm in a permanent marker or simply on a slip of paper to carry around with you - it could come in very handy. But we trust you wouldn't need it at all.

2. Don't go it alone

Organise a buddy system with your friends to ensure that you're not walking around on your own. After all, you need someone to watch out for the Toolies.

3. Don't forget the essentials

From sunscreen to swimwear, don't forget your everyday essentials. If you're looking for swimwear, you can currently save a mega 30% online at Supré when you shop using your UNiDAYS discount (yaas!).

4. Be respectful

Gold Coast residents are probably pretty used to the annual Schoolies event, however that doesn't necessarily mean they enjoy the sudden population of students in their hometown. Remember to respect the residents, and respect your hotel room because you'll definitely want to get your bond back at the end of the trip.

5. Know your limits

As I previously mentioned, drinking is more than likely going to be involved in your trip, but remember your limits, stay safe and steer clear of hotel balconies - bad stuff always seems to happen on balconies.

Have fun!