5 Places in Australia To Celebrate Christmas Eve

It is that time of the year again where we are setting up Christmas trees in the backyards, gearing up for a party and spread some Christmas cheer around. So, here are the best 5 places where you can spend your Christmas evening with your loved ones.

Cable Beach, Western Australia

The Cable Beach is a 22-kilometre long stretch of white sand and turquoise water. This beach attracts people from all over the world so why don’t you go visit this place this Christmas Eve? Even in peak seasons, this beach does not have too much of the crowd and will be the perfect destination for you to hang out with your friends, dancing around a bonfire and drink a cold one.

Things To Do

• Swimming
• Kayaking
• Fishing
• Surfing
• Strolling on the beach

Where Can You Stay?

• Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa
• Ramada Eco Beach Resort
• Kimberley Sands Resort and Spa Cable Beach Broome
• Seashells Broome

The availability of rooms and event spaces would run out really soon. I would recommend that you book your accommodation as soon as you can.

Cairns, Queensland

Cairns is called the gateway to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. It is filled with lively people and a long list of things to do there. Planning a trip in the holiday season to this place is a really great idea and you will have an experience of the lifetime.

Things To Do

• Visit the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway where you can ride over the rainforest canopy in a 7.5-kilometre distance
• Palm Cove, a beach suburb 27 kilometres from Cairns
• Fitzroy Island has beaches, resort hotel and hiking
• Tjapukai Aboriginal Park is an indigenous cultural centre

Where You Can Stay

• Asylum Cairns Backpackers Hostel
• The Jack Hotel & Backpackers
• Calypso Inn Backpackers Resort
• Mad Monkey Backpackers Village
• Bounce Cairns
• Globetrotters International Backpackers

The average price of these places is $40 to $50 per night. As per guest rating, they all are 4 stars or higher.

Perth, Western Australia

A lot of people consider their Christmas incomplete without a night of party and booze. Thus, they decide to explore the nightlife in the city of Perth, the capital of Western Australia. The city offers a wide range of events and activities during the holiday season.

Things To Do

• Christmas Lights Trail in which there will be 18 light installation and vibrant Christmas decoration
• St Georges Cathedral Christmas Projections where animated projections cover the face of the cathedral. The cathedral comes to life with colours, lights and sound.
• Wanneroo Botanic Gardens where there will be an inaugural Christmas light display, you can play mini golf and have a good festive time with your friends, colleagues and family.

Where You Can Stay

• myOZexp Pty Ltd
• Coolibah Lodge Backpackers
• Hay Street Traveller's Inn
• North Lodge Perth City Apartments & Rooms
• Wickham Retreat Backpackers
• The Witch's Hat
• Fremantle Old Fire Station Hostel
• Downtown Backpackers Hostel

The average price of these places is $55 to $60 per night. As per guest rating, they all are 4 stars or higher.

Lord Howe Island, New South Wales

Located in the Tasman Sea, this tiny island has sandy beaches, clear waters and subtropical beaches. There is also a coral-rich and fish rich area here where you can try your hand at fishing. Oh, and you will find seabird colonies as well including masked boobies. There is a very small population here and you can have a relaxing time this holiday season here.

Things To Do

There are 15-20 things to do in this small place and you can have a really great holiday if planned properly.

• With the availability of abundant marine life and clear waters, you can take a dive deep into the ocean with scuba diving at 60 different diving sites across the island.
• You can take the Islander Cruise which will take you through a tour of glass-bottom turtles. There are options like North Bay Nature & Turtle Tour, Specialised Snorkel Tour, Glass bottom Boat Turtle Tour, etc.
• With 14 different species of birds breeding here, Lord Howe Island is one of the premium bird watching sites in Australia. If you have an interest in the same, don’t forget to have a go at this aspect.

Where You Can Stay

• Leanda-Lei Apartments
• Somerset Apartments
• Ocean View Apartments
• Bowker Beach House
• Lorhiti
• Blue Lagoon Lodge
• Arajilla Retreat

The average price of these places varies from $150 to$250 per night during peak season.

Batemans Bay, New South Wales

This town on the south coast of New South Wales has Batemans Bay Snorkelling Trail, reefs, fish and Clyde River National Park. This town is a popular destination for the lovers of kayaking, fishing, Koalas and Kangaroos. The town is surrounded by natural beauty and will give you a scenic view.

Things To Do

• You can go to Batemans Marine Park when you feel like fishing and relax in the park
• Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Gardens has shade, peace and beauty to offer to everyone who comes there. You can have a guided walk on the eight-kilometre track
• Holmes Lookout is a destination when you want to pack for a picnic, birdwatch and want a scenic view over Clyde River.
• You can take up a trek to the Pigeon House Mountain which has an elevation of 720 metres. You can even have a 4WD on the dirt track.
• The main attraction of the place, Batemans Bay forms the mouth of Clyde River and flows into the Tasman Sea. You can have a day here of fishing, sports, boating, fishing, etc.

Where You Can Stay

• Pleasurelea Tourist Resort
• BIG4 Batemans Bay Beach Resort
• Big4 Nelligen Holiday Park
• Bridge Motel
• Zorba Waterfront Motel
• Beach Drive Motel
• Quays Hotel
• Lincoln Downs Resort Batemans Bay
• Argyle Terrace Motor Inn
• Corrigans Cove Resort

The average price of stay here is $200 to $400 per night. As per guest rating, they all are 4 stars or higher. Let me know in the comments section there where will you be going for a holiday this Christmas and if you are planning a trip to any of the place mentioned above. Happy holidays!