People come from far and wide to spend the festive season in Sydney Australia. Christmas in Sydney is quite different, as opposed to most of the world that is experiencing a cold winter during the festive season. The peak of summer in Australia is in December, which makes this an ideal vacation spot providing plenty of sunshine and entertainment. Spending Christmas in Sydney will be an experience you will remember for many years to come. The town is filled with beautiful Christmas decorations and homes on the street compete for the best decorations and lights. During the run up to Christmas carol services are held in the parks and on the beaches which attract big gatherings. Carols in Sydney city in particular attract thousands of people and on occasions include the popular bands giving a performance as well.
Carols by candlelight is as equally popular across Australia and all the shopping malls are filled with snow scenes, Santa, Christmas music and spectacular decorations. The locals really go out of their way to decorate their homes as well as the outside of their houses. Brisbane in particular has a competition each year looking for the very best Christmas lights display. Christmas day is about presents, family and good food. Christmas in Australia is very laid back with a Barbecue and seafood being the order of the day.
If you are visiting Sydney during the festive season, you should have booked your Sydney hotel accommodation well in advance, as the city comes alive during the festive season and most accommodation options are booked out. Barbecue facilities and the beaches are usually packed, especially on Boxing Day as most families head off to the beaches. However, be warned that some of the beaches prohibit alcohol such as Bondi Beach where backpackers and other travellers like to hang out. Over December it is peak holiday season and is the time that schools and universities take their break from mid December till the end of January. The only down side is that flight prices and accommodation escalate, and the up side is, the weather which is exceptional this time of the year.
Overseas visitors can visit other traditional Australian holiday destinations such as the West and East Coast that is not as busy and exciting as Sydney, although still has a fortune of fantastic things to offer. For those wanting to spend a truly unforgettable New Years Eve in Sydney and enjoy all the action, the amazing fireworks display is a must see. However you need to book well in advance for this event and other such events during the holiday season.
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