Yes, a Christmas Winter Wonderland is exciting. But have you ever thought about spending a holiday in Australia? Well, from coast to coast, holiday down under means warm weather, lazy days beachside, and of course, shrimp on the barbie.
Besides, you can head to Adelaide for a shopping spree, enjoy exciting culture in Brisbane, take the magical Christmas lights of Sydney, and more. For those who intend to spend the Christmas holiday in Australia, here are top activities that happen around Australia that might bring you and your travel companions yuletide cheer.
The bright lights, fish markets, and beachside festivities – Sydney
It’s no doubt that Sydney City decks all halls in the sparkles. For instance, Pitt Street Mall is adorned in exciting lights, and buskers add to the magical ambiance as travelers from all the parts of the world get through their festive shopping. Amazing light displays are usually projected on the Gothic-Revival façade of St. Mary’s Church – here, a choir performs carols every night from December 5th until Christmas Day. Sure, the countdown to Christmas may be hectic, but Sydney offers exciting adventures.
Parades and a bit of Christmas culture – Brisbane
Each day from 14th to 23rd December, a Christmas Parade makes its way down the famous Queen Street Mall. This is an annual tradition in this region, with music, live performances, and light displays that kick-off a Merry Brismas in this sunny city.
Additionally, Brisbane is the place for a variety of cultural Christmas pursuits. Right from Christmas Actually (fantastic live performances of all hits from Love Actually) to The Nutcracker (an annual performance from the Queensland Ballet), you can be assured of having an exciting Christmas holiday in Brisbane City.
Perth – the city for an unforgettable Christmas cruising
You can consider swapping your Christmas window for shopping for a memorable cruise to the famous riverside houseboats of Mandurah – also known as Mandjoogoordap. Also, you can choose to book a canal trip, carry a few drinks and snacks, and hop aboard and then check out the amazing waterfront light display while a festive playlist keeps you in this silly festive season spirit. Remember, there is a lot of stuff to keep you busy in this city, including the outdoor live performance at Quarry Amphitheater, markets, and more.
Caroling and stunning treats – Melbourne
Your Christmas Holiday won’t be complete without enough dose of carols. Fortunately, Melbourne City is the region to give it welly. Its annual carols by the legendary Candlelight is currently in its 82nd year. Therefore, it is time to pack a picnic, your Santa hats or reindeer ears, and then head for the Myer Music Bowl in Sydney on Christmas Eve to sing your heart out.
Capital Christmas markets – Canberra
The country’s capital may be somewhat small, but it offers more than just delivering its weight in the Christmas spirit. You can explore various markets and shop for seasonal souvenirs. For instance, the Undercurrent Design Market offers unique local designer pieces while Canberra Christmas Market is associated with trendy fashion specialty items and food. Besides, it’s quieter in Canberra compared to the coast capitals. That means it is important to make all necessary Christmas Day bookings in advance.
This year (2019), Marble & Grain will be serving up a sophisticated ‘surf n’ turf’ style banquet featuring sparkles. So, be sure to save some room for the summery bombe Alaska that’s infused with watermelon and strawberry. And Rydges Capital Hills is perfect for a traditional Christmas roast complete with all trimmings.
Finally, a bonus round – Christmas Island
Australia has its own Christmas Island. What this Australia’s best-kept secret lacks are elves and frosty landscapes, but it makes up in for crystal-clear waters and tropical forests. This is a stunning backdrop for the yearly crab migration. It takes place every summer and sees millions of red crabs (land breed) make for the other sea breeds. Sometimes, these creatures close some roads on this island. This is a memorable way of celebrating this Christmas holiday in Australia.
Wrap up
If you aren’t sure of what to do during this Christmas holiday, pack your bags and head to any Australian City. From sunny beaches and exciting festivals to live performances, there are countless ways of spending your Christmas holiday in Australia.
Author bio:
Susan Noel is a passionate traveler and experienced content writer. She is associated with many renowned travel blogs as a guest author where she shares her valuable travel tips with the audience.
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