Forget lighting the fireplace or drinking hot cocoa on Christmas Eve, because it’s summer time! Didn’t understand? Well, while most people enjoy the snowfall during Christmas, the Australians wear bikinis and drink beer. Keeping this in mind, we give you 5 reasons why you should celebrate Christmas in Australia.
1. The Beachy Affair
The top most reason you should spend Christmas in Australia is that you can wear a skimpy bathing suit and go swimming at the beach anytime. The Bondi Beach in Sydney is known for its X’mas celebrations. These include an open barbeque at the beach with delicious seafood, a Christmas tree decorated with ornaments and people in a festive mood, having a dip in the salty sea water, surfing or just lazing around in the sand getting a tan. And, how can we forget Santa Claus? Children’s favourite Santa can be seen busy getting clicked with every toddler at the beach.
How to Reach: Take a flight to Sydney and take a cab to the beach.
Where to Stay: Park Hyatt, The Langham Sydney, The Westin Sydney
Other Attractions: Manly Beach, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House
2. Christmas Carillon Concert
The Christmas Carillon Concert in Canberra is the perfect place to take your children, to inspire them using the blend of music and Christmas. Many talented carillonists perform at this concert which takes place in the evening on 24th December every year. You will get to listen to some amazing traditional Christmas music along with Australian carols which will leave you bewildered. And what would be better than a good concert for Christmas celebration?
How to Reach: You can reach Canberra by air and take a cab to the concert.
Where to Stay: East Hotel, Vibe Hotel Canberra Airport, Peppers Gallery Hotel
Other Attractions: Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra Glassworks, Balloon Rides
3. Christmas Canal Lights Cruise
Love to go on cruises? The Christmas Canal Lights Cruise in Mandurah can be a romantic escape for you and your better half or a great family time during X’mas. This cruise is highly popular and people have to book it in advance if they want a ride. It will take you through lighted mansions with displays of Santa Clause and his reindeer. You can take your camera with you, to capture the beauty of the lights to keep you gobsmacked.
How to Reach: Just take a flight to Mandurah and reach the cruise in a cab
Where to Stay: Quest Mandurah, Comfort Inn Mandurah, Mandurah Family Resort
Other Attractions: Dolphin Quay, Silver Sands beach, Halls Head Beach
4. Carols by Candlelight
Carols by Candlelight is a famous fest held in Melbourne during the Christmas time. Believe it or not, this event was first held in 1938 and the tradition has been on, since then. Uncountable numbers of people gather around and witness the live performances given by celebrities by the candlelight. Though this event is broadcasted live on television and radio as well, people prefer to watch it live.
How to Reach: You can take a flight to Melbourne and then a cab to the Carols by Candlelight concert.
Where to Stay: Grand Hyatt Melbourne, Crown Towers Hotel, Lake House
Other Attractions: Queen Victoria Market, Penguin Parade, Peninsula Hot Springs
5. Northbridge Piazza Festive Flicks
During the festive season, a movie screening festival is held in Perth, known as the Northbridge Piazza Festive Flicks. You can bring a date or your children for this film screening and sit comfortably on a bean bag chair to watch the movies. Just lay back with some snacks by your side and enjoy the movies that are shown for free. The movies shown for children are Home Alone, Elf and The Grinch so that you can have an idea, how much your children will love this fest.
How to Reach: Reach Perth by air and take a cab to this movie marathon
Where to Stay: Perth City YHA, Simply Heaven, Crown Metropol Perth
Other Attractions: Adventure World, Perth Zoo, Fremantle markets
Do I need to pursue you anymore? Isn’t Christmas in Australia wonderful? From barbequed seafood to musical concerts, the celebration here includes everything. And you don’t even need to pack heavy jackets and sweaters.
