It's nearly September and time to start thinking about what you are going to do for Christmas this year. in fact if you were ultra organized you would have decided straight after last Christmas and booked it.
What about doing something completely different and spending Christmas in Australia? For those of you based in the northern Hemisphere, you are probably used to a very cold Christmas. There is certainly something very homely about wrapping up warm, sitting in front of a log fire drinking mulled wine and watching the twinkle of the fairy lights.
If however you are fed up of doing the same old thing every year then why not consider spending Christmas in Australia. It's a great time of year to be in Australia as it is smack bang in the middle of the summer. It means blue skies and temperatures generally around 28 degrees.
The traditions from the United Kingdom still live on although very few families these days cook the traditional turkey with all the trimmings. It's just way to hot for any of that! Instead they tend to "throw another shrimp on the barbie" and enjoy lovely fresh seafood.Pavlova is also a traditional Christmas desert. The focus is definitely on families getting together, enjoying a few drinks and of course, some great food - usually on the Barbie.
By now you should be getting a picture of a typical Australian Christmas. Can you see yourself on a beach with your Santa hat on sipping champagne? Perhaps you'd like to be in the bush at one of the National Parks. Maybe an island getaway to the Whitsundays is more your thing?
Before you decide to spend Christmas in Australia, consider a few things first. It is probably one of the most popular times of year to visit Australia so you can expect to pay top whack. Things get harder too when you consider that this is Australia's Summer School holidays with many families choosing this time of year to travel.
You shouldn't be put off by this especially if you have always wanted to experience the amazing Sydney Fireworks on New Years Eve. They are truly spectacular and worth the trip alone.
There are ways of finding cheaper accommodation at this time, particularly as many Australians leave their homes vacant over this time. It really is worth trying to find a home exchange or looking out for short term holiday lets to experience Christmas in Australia.
I'd suggest booking at least 9 months in advance if you want to have a good choice and range of options. By August availability really starts to dwindle and by September it starts to get booked up but still, not impossible to find places.
For example some of the more popular Australian National Parks even use a ballot system to make booking accommodation over Christmas as fair as possible. But generally, camping is an excellent and affordable way to enjoy Christmas and something totally different. The scenery throughout Australia is simply stunning. There are thousands of km of unspoiled pristine beaches to enjoy with some fantastic island getaways too if you fancy a totally indulgent resort type holiday. Or, if you can take the heat and have a real sense of adventure, head to the outback.
So how about it? Why not spend Christmas in Australia?
What about doing something completely different and spending Christmas in Australia? For those of you based in the northern Hemisphere, you are probably used to a very cold Christmas. There is certainly something very homely about wrapping up warm, sitting in front of a log fire drinking mulled wine and watching the twinkle of the fairy lights.
If however you are fed up of doing the same old thing every year then why not consider spending Christmas in Australia. It's a great time of year to be in Australia as it is smack bang in the middle of the summer. It means blue skies and temperatures generally around 28 degrees.
The traditions from the United Kingdom still live on although very few families these days cook the traditional turkey with all the trimmings. It's just way to hot for any of that! Instead they tend to "throw another shrimp on the barbie" and enjoy lovely fresh seafood.Pavlova is also a traditional Christmas desert. The focus is definitely on families getting together, enjoying a few drinks and of course, some great food - usually on the Barbie.
By now you should be getting a picture of a typical Australian Christmas. Can you see yourself on a beach with your Santa hat on sipping champagne? Perhaps you'd like to be in the bush at one of the National Parks. Maybe an island getaway to the Whitsundays is more your thing?
Before you decide to spend Christmas in Australia, consider a few things first. It is probably one of the most popular times of year to visit Australia so you can expect to pay top whack. Things get harder too when you consider that this is Australia's Summer School holidays with many families choosing this time of year to travel.
You shouldn't be put off by this especially if you have always wanted to experience the amazing Sydney Fireworks on New Years Eve. They are truly spectacular and worth the trip alone.
There are ways of finding cheaper accommodation at this time, particularly as many Australians leave their homes vacant over this time. It really is worth trying to find a home exchange or looking out for short term holiday lets to experience Christmas in Australia.
I'd suggest booking at least 9 months in advance if you want to have a good choice and range of options. By August availability really starts to dwindle and by September it starts to get booked up but still, not impossible to find places.
For example some of the more popular Australian National Parks even use a ballot system to make booking accommodation over Christmas as fair as possible. But generally, camping is an excellent and affordable way to enjoy Christmas and something totally different. The scenery throughout Australia is simply stunning. There are thousands of km of unspoiled pristine beaches to enjoy with some fantastic island getaways too if you fancy a totally indulgent resort type holiday. Or, if you can take the heat and have a real sense of adventure, head to the outback.
So how about it? Why not spend Christmas in Australia?
About the Author:
Jennifer Schellington has nearly 5 years of experience in travelling Australia and has recently had a baby. Her site, www.realaustraliatravel.com offers practical information for planning your trip to Australia as well as what to do and where to go. Click here for more information on spendingChristmas in Australia
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