Christmas in Australia: Events, Ideas and Festive Fun

Planning Christmas in Australia? You are in the right place. Find Christmas events happening around the country, along with practical ideas for parties, food, decorations, gifts, family activities and traditions made for an Australian Christmas.

Whether you are searching for Santa photos, organising Christmas lunch or trying to keep the kids entertained while you wrap presents behind a locked door, we are here to make the festive season easier and a lot more fun.

Welcome to Australia’s number one Christmas resource for parents.  For fifteen years, our team has been researching, reviewing, and sharing creative ways for families to create meaningful memories and embrace quality time together.  We’re all a little bit “Christmas mad” here.  Our team of highly qualified educators, creators, crafters and, even a few Aussie kids, painstakingly research and review Christmas activities and experiences, so that you don’t have to.  Because, let’s face it, you’ve got a lot on your (Santa embossed) plate this time of year. 

From time saving Christmas hacks, amazing places to dine out, sustainable ideas, those wonderful Christmas essentials like Santa photos, or free ways to get into the festive spirit, we’ve got you covered.  

Christmas In Australia is produced by the team at Families Magazine, the leading educational resource for Australian parents.