Christmas in Australia – Best Ways To Celebrate the Holidays 1 Likes

Christmas down under is not like Christmas in most other countries. If you’re imagining 3 feet of snow and Santa’s sleigh gliding over it on his way to your house – forget about it. Christmas in Australia is all about getting out in the summer sun - beaches, board shorts and bikinis. Be prepared to have a cool drink ready for sweaty Santa!

From izismile.com

If you’ve planned to spend your Christmas at a beach, you have a lot of options available to you- you can visit Bondi or Manly beaches by Sydney. If you’re in Sydney you also have the option of going to Bronte and Tamarama beaches nearby. Away from Sydney, Byron Bay in New South Wales, Palm cove off Cairns and Noosa in Queensland are excellent options to go to.

Christmas Day means you’re probably going to be at least a dozen beers down. Make sure you carry sufficient ice to cool your beers on the beach. Also, do not to in too deep into the water- stay between the yellow and red flags. If you are in any trouble, there are a lot of life guards around- alert them immediately. You might venture out into the sea in good spirit, but be careful- you don’t want to lose your life or get hospitalised on Christmas day. Some beaches also have alcohol-free zones in the festive seasons. Make sure you know those areas and follow the beach rules set on that day.

Christmas evenings are usually barbecue nights. From turkeys to the usual game and seafood- you’ll get it all.

If you want a romantic Christmas getaway with your girlfriend or are a group of couples planning a holiday, a great idea is to visit the Sounds of Silence Christmas dinner at Uluru. An incredible evening with Canapés, barbecue buffets and unlimited beer and wine flowing, the Sounds of Silence dinner is an Australian dinner worth visiting. Sit gazing under the star-lit sky with your loved ones as Christmas Day dawns on you. The magnificent Ayers Rock is just a stone’s throw away for a gorgeous sunset and sunrise vision – an excellent way to spend Christmas Day. Remember that you can’t actually climb the rock, so be sure to follow the viewpoint instructions.

If what you have in mind is Indie, there is a perfect event for you as well. The Sunburnt Christmas held at the heart of Bondi beach- is an all day indie music fest right on Christmas day. Groove to the music and let the beer flow. Normal tickets range from $60 to $80 and are totally worth it.

Looking for some alone time or time away from humans? Get yourself to Palm Cove and book a cruise and spend your Christmas Day diving and snorkelling at the Great Barrier Reef. Let Mother Nature give you an incredible Christmas.

Christmas in Australia is perhaps one of the most unique experiences you can enjoy in all its sun-drenched glory. Make the most of it for a magnificently festive season.