Many people are choosing to spend their Christmas holiday at a different place asides their home nowadays. However, if you are looking to experience one of the most remarkable vacation this Christmas, then it is worth traveling to Australia. Although it is long way, more and more people visit this friendly country during Christmas. It is one of the best times of the year to relax, unwind on one of the many beaches. As a matter of fact, many Australians spend Christmas on the beach and opt for a Christmas barbecue rather than the traditional Christmas cuisine.
Most Americans and Brits associate Christmas with snow, usual Christmas dinner such as turkey and mulled wine, and little sunlight and cold weather. If you’re looking for something completely different from the usual Christmas celebrations, Australia offers something unique to suit anyone’s taste. One of the best places to visit in the country during Christmas is Sydney, and it’s not hard to see why. It is one of Australia’s iconic cities with several world famous attractions including the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Tower, Luna Park and lots of white sand beaches. Bondi Beach has been a major tourist attraction in Sydney especially during Christmas and the beach has plenty of restaurants, bars, cafés and hotels offering stunning beach views. Other major cities to spend the holiday in the sun include Adelaide, Perth and Melbourne.
Your Christmas holiday in Australia will be considered incomplete without visiting the Great Barrier Reef. It is regarded as the world’s biggest single structure made by living organism and the largest reef system. It is made up of 900 islands stretching for 2,600 km over an area of approximately 132, 900 sq. mi. The Great Barrier Reef is believed to be over 6,000 years old. Home to 1500 species of fish, 400 types of coral and a large population of Dugongs, the Great Barrier Reef is one of the top tourist attractions to visit in Australia. Take a boat tour to the reef and enjoy great moments. It is a perfect destination for scuba divers.
Among the top natural icons in Australia is the Ayers Rock (or Uluru), which stands 1142 ft. high from ground level. The Ayers Rock gained much popularity among visitors for appearing to change color all day long and year depending on the weather. So if you are looking to escape the cold weather in America and spend Christmas in the sun and on the beach, then a Christmas holiday in Australia is the best option for you.