Believe it or not, but thanks to Australia’s unique climate, around Christmas, the weather gets warm and balmy. That is when it is the ideal time to make a beeline for Queensland. The tropical atmosphere will be excellent to celebrate with the kids awaiting Santa’s gifts in stockings. As the food, fun, and fantastic time spent together makes for memories, there is something for everyone to be happy about.
Starting, there is shopping for Christmas gifts in Cairns. Trees are lit with all sorts of colourful lights, and the stores will be open late at night to accommodate eager shoppers. The pavements in the streets are made with polished concrete Newcastle and are lit up with colourful lights so you can take walks late into the night. There is a carol singing event in Fogarty Park. A Christmas mime exists in the form of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” in Munro Martin Parklands’ theatre. On 25th December, that is the very day Christmas, and many choose to celebrate with plenty of good food. There is nothing wrong with that. Who doesn’t like to sink his or her teeth into some pulled pork, roast turkey, or butterfly prawns? Yet for the sensation seekers among us, there is always the attraction of boating tours of the Great Barrier Reef. Also, beachcombing is another activity many choose to enjoy instead of passive consumption. The wonders of Fraser Island will thrill your senses beyond your wildest expectations. Queensland is Australia’s Sunshine State, and if you haven’t experienced Fraser Island around Yuletide, you have not seen anything. Stay at the Kingfisher Bay Resort, and we promise it will be a time of your life which you won’t regret. Fraser Island is on the to-do-list of so many tourists who want to travel the world before their final day on earth. While this year, the atmosphere has been a little low-key thanks to the Coronavirus Pandemic, still things get pretty impressive around the Christmas season at Fraser Island.
December is a time when the rates of lodging are slashed. This works in tandem with the off-peak season tourists who do venture in Queensland at this time of the year. Don’t forget to explore:
- Daintree Forest: This is one of the world’s most ancient rainforests, and it is the repository of many plants and animals.
- Kuranda Village: Then there is Kuranda Village which is situated in a hilly area. The Koala Gardens and Barron River are two features of Kuranda Village. Also, the aboriginal culture found here will amaze and amuse you.
- Brisbane: The city is the central hub of Queensland. The seasonal festivities are at their peak in Brisbane in December. There are fireworks in the sky on New Year’s Eve and also cruise tours of the waterways.
Other places to try out include:
- Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park: The locals have a primitive culture which is a rarity in today’s world. Their culture is rich in symbolism and possesses certain rituals such as dancing, magical incantations and body tattoos.
- Undara Experience: This is a lodge that you will appreciate once you stay here for a night or two. It comprises huts, tents, camping facilities and a park with trailers in it. It is a railway carriage which now serves as a restaurant and hotel.
Your Christmas will not be complete without a foray into the Gold Coast. You can play sports, bask in the sunshine or swim. Next comes holiday season in the Whitsundays. These are many small islands that have silver sand on their beaches and deep blue waters full of marine life forms. Go yachting here. It will be an experience you won’t regret. Besides this there are a few other places you can visit while you have the time:
- Bundaberg
- South Queensland Country
- Townsville
- Mackay
Don’t forget to send a postcard home from Queensland. It will make your near and dear ones wish they had spent their Christmas in Queensland as well.