Swap jingle bells for jingle boards this December and celebrate the holidays Australia style

The festive season has arrived Down Under and celebrating at the beach is a must...surfing Santas included, of course! From the laid-back surf towns of Byron Bay to the world-class breaks in Western Australia's iconic Margaret River region, there's no shortage of places to hang 10 for the holidays. If surfing is something you'd rather leave to the pros but you're dying for a splash in the waves, a Queensland adventure full of snorkelling and swimming in crystal blue waters ought to do the trick.

Top 10 Australia tours December 2023

Departing Days From USD
3 Dec 2023
Tasmania's Tarkine & Cradle Mountain Explorer
5 2155
1940
6 Dec 2023
Walk Tasmania's East Coast
5 2005
1705
6 Dec 2023
Walk Tasmania's Bay of Fires
5 1685
1433
7 Dec 2023
Kangaroo Island Short Break Adventure
2 1060
8 Dec 2023
Brisbane to the Daintree Discovery
12 7200
6480
8 Dec 2023
Brisbane to Cairns Adventure
8 4370
3933
9 Dec 2023
Trek the Cradle Mountain Overland Track
6 2180
1853
9 Dec 2023
Uluru & Kings Canyon Adventure
4 1435
1220
9 Dec 2023
Highlights of Tasmania
6 1685
1517
9 Dec 2023
West Coast & Karijini Overland Adventure
10 2805
10 Dec 2023
Great Ocean Road & Grampians Adventure
6 1895
1611
10 Dec 2023
Red Centre & Uluru Explorer
6 2400
1800
15 Dec 2023
Cycle the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail: Beechworth to Bright
4 1200
15 Dec 2023
Queensland Daintree Explorer
5 2490
2117
16 Dec 2023
East Coast Encompassed
18 10830
9747
16 Dec 2023
Sydney to Brisbane Adventure
7 3510
3159
16 Dec 2023
Sydney to Cairns Adventure
14 8170
7353
26 Dec 2023
Walk the Tasman Peninsula
4 1550
1318
31 Dec 2023
Tasmanian Explorer
9 3945
3354

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If you live in Australia, you’ll be well aware that you need more than a pair of thongs, bathers and sunscreen when you go on an adventure. Australia is a huge country and the landscapes are extremely diverse, ranging from tropical beaches and arid deserts to humid rainforests. No matter what type of trip you’re going on, there are a few essential items you should bring including:

  • Reusable water bottle
  • Daysack
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses (with UV protection)
  • Warm layers
  • Insect repellent
  • Portable power bank
  • Camera
  • Torch
  • Bathers
  • Comfortable, sturdy footwear
  • Thongs
  • Lightweight towel

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Both states have an abundance of natural beauty including jaw-dropping national parks and endless sandy beaches so settling the debate of the Northern Territory vs Western Australia is a hard one. Both bursting with Aboriginal culture, vibrant and multicultural cities, and more wildlife than you'll be able to spot, each region is breathtaking in its own way. 

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