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 2024

Departing Days From ZAR
1 Dec 2024
Kangaroo Island Short Break Adventure
2 18425
1 Dec 2024
Best of Tasmania's Tarkine & Cradle Mountain
6 39650
1 Dec 2024
Best of Uluru & Kings Canyon
4 31480
1 Dec 2024
Great Ocean Road & Grampians Adventure
6 32185
1 Dec 2024
Best of Tasmania
9 64710
1 Dec 2024
Melbourne to Kangaroo Island Adventure
11 63685
2 Dec 2024
Walk Tasmania's East Coast
6 38070
3 Dec 2024
Tasmania Adventure
6 25190
5 Dec 2024
Daintree & Cape Tribulation Adventure
6 35040
5 Dec 2024
Best of Cairns, Great Barrier Reef & Daintree
5 35975
5 Dec 2024
South Australia Outback Adventure
10 53775
5 Dec 2024
Best of Perth, Margaret River & Rottnest Island
5 30030
6 Dec 2024
Sydney to Cairns Adventure
14 81415
6 Dec 2024
Best of Hobart & Southern Tasmania
4 27130
6 Dec 2024
Sydney to Brisbane Adventure
7 36595
6 Dec 2024
East Coast Australia Adventure
19 115365
7 Dec 2024
Kangaroo Island Adventure
5 29260
9 Dec 2024
Walk Bruny Island & Tasmania's South Coast
6 34385
12 Dec 2024
Brisbane to Cairns Adventure
8 47465
12 Dec 2024
North Queensland Adventure
13 76415
14 Dec 2024
Premium Tasmania
7 62740
14 Dec 2024
Uluru & Kings Canyon Adventure
4 18210
16 Dec 2024
Trek the Cradle Mountain Overland Track
6 37550
16 Dec 2024
Red Centre & Uluru Adventure
6 37365
24 Dec 2024
Best of South Australia & Red Centre
9 65310
24 Dec 2024
Best of South Australia
5 33540
26 Dec 2024
Best of Sydney & Blue Mountains
3 22405
26 Dec 2024
Best of Australia
12 111830
27 Dec 2024
Eyre Peninsula Adventure
9 49025

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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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