When does Home and Away return to Australia and New Zealand in 2018?

If you’re having withdrawal symptoms, worry not – Home and Away is back from its Christmas break in less than two weeks’ time!

The show returns to Australia on Monday 29th January 2018, airing on Channel Seven at 7pm.

As for New Zealand, the show will be 5th February 2018 at 5:30pm on TVNZ2.

Katarina Chapman was killed in a car crash in the 2017 Australian season finale

The show has been off air in Australia since 18th December, after a dramatic season finale which saw Kat and Robbo’s escape cut short by a fatal car crash, Brody win back Salt and win over BenOlivia reject Hunter and fall into the arms of Axel, and Maggie collapse as a result of a mysterious ailment.

The previews for the first few episodes of the new year are now online:

Monday 29th January 2018
Tori worries Justin will help a grief-stricken Ash get revenge on Robbo. Ben searches for a missing Maggie – but will he find her in time?

Tuesday 30th January 2018
Hunter breaks down following Olivia’s rejection. Justin and Ash track Robbo down. Is Tori losing Ash?

Wednesday 31st January 2018
Will Justin and Willow finally get their act together? Olivia chooses Axel and to go on the adventure. Maggie receives a diagnosis in hospital.

If you want to know more, we’ve put together an in-depth guide to what’s coming up in 2018, piecing together all we know from the 2018 trailer, and the bits and pieces that have snuck off set over the past few months. Read our 2018 preview here.


Visit Summer Bay!

If you’re in Sydney over the coming months and fear you may begin to suffer from Home and Away withdrawals, why not take the time to visit the beautiful Palm Beach (Summer Bay) yourself – you may even be lucky enough to spot some filming and take some snaps with cast members!

The Official Home and Away Tour departs from central Sydney four days a week, and costs just $99 per person. For more information, and to book tickets directly through the official tour provider, click here or on the button below.

The Official Home and Away Tour