More Families Heading For The Sun This Christmas

February 8th, 2010 Posted in Travel and Leisure

With Brits wrapping up for winter across the globe Aussies are lapping up the Sun as they prepare for their summer! So it’s not surprising many people are thinking of ditching their woolly coats and beanies and getting there swim gear on to go on a Australia holiday for Christmas.I know many people would never think of going abroad for Christmas however when you know a little more you might be temped…

Australia guarantees sunshine and average temperatures of 36’C in Alice springs, 22’C in Holbart and 25’C in Darwin. Think beautiful golden beaches and clear waters and instead on warming your stove auger you will be setting up your BBQ.Amazingly a holiday to Australia isn’t all about the sunshine there are many activities which will make your holiday and Christmas very special

Beach Night Markets – This is not your ordinary market, with over 75 stalls set on the beach at St Kilda you can spend all night wondering through the exceptionally wide variety of stalls. It happens every Thursday night throughout December and really cannot be missed. This market has it all, clothes, jewellery, antiques and many other things that will take you by surprise.  

Christmas Carnival – To get you really in the Christmas spirit Alive Springs Christmas carnival provides plenty of xmas cheer! The carnival is very hectic but lots of fun with music, circus performers and magicians. Kids will love this night with many stalls aimed at kids and also the main attraction the Universal Solar Garden. The carnival begins on the 11th of December.   

Sydney New Year Fireworks – Famous throughout the world and something that cannot be missed! Sydney bridge and opera house as the backdrop to this event you won’t see a more special, beautiful fireworks show. Millions of people every year watch the largest fireworks display in the world and trust me it’s even better being there in person. As well as the New Year fireworks shows Sydney also has the Sydney Festival which highlights the hottest talent from Australia and includes music, dance, theatre and visual arts.

If tempted try these tours in Australia.