6 Australia Christmas Tours Worth Booking

1.Christmas Lights Rickshaw Tour in Perth

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 209 reviews Our pick

Ride through Perth and Northbridge in a private pedal-powered rickshaw for about 40 minutes. Your guide handles the cycling, music, stops, and photos while you see projections at St George’s Cathedral, the Ute at the Museum of Perth, and the Geomtree. Groups of up to two book for $80.68.

“This tour has become our family xmas tradition! We loved being ridden around through the laneways of Perth to see all the amazing xmas lights. Our driver this year was Noah, super friendly guy who chatted with us and took some great famiRead more”

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2.New Years Eve Sydney Harbour Cruise 2026-2027

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · from $1,219

Spend New Year’s Eve aboard the Sydney Sundancer, a small yacht limited to 50 people. Depart King Street Wharf at 5 pm for a long evening of seafood, Bollinger Champagne, wine, beer, Opera House views, the Harbour of Light parade, and Sydney’s midnight fireworks. John may position the boat for a front-row view.

“From the Sydney Sundancer yacht you have the best view of the fireworks at the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. The fireworks were great.Auto-translated”

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3.Christmas Day Cruise on Sydney Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $121

Meet at Circular Quay for a three-hour Christmas lunch cruise aboard a festively decorated boat. Enjoy seafood, roasted meats, salads, Christmas pudding, beer, wine, sparkling wine, soft drinks, and juice while passing the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Point Piper, Rose Bay, and the Sydney skyline. Seating is shared, and outdoor decks offer better photo angles.

“There is no seat allocation. get there early to claim your seat. Buffet excellent and staff very efficient and helpful. Wonderful views of the harbour at a relaxed pace.”

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4.Christmas Day Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $105

Spend Christmas Day aboard Vagabond Cruises’ MV Vagabond Spirit, a modern catamaran departing Walsh Bay at noon. Enjoy a seated seafood and carvery buffet, Christmas pudding, music, bon-bons, and a Santa visit while Sydney Harbour passes by. The licensed bar sells alcoholic drinks separately, and the cruise returns to Walsh Bay after about three hours.

“A wonderful way to spend Christmas lunch, very friendly service from the staff. Yummy food and the bar was well stocked for the trip.”

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5.Sydney Opera House New Year’s Eve Opera Gala

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $495

Spend New Year's Eve at the Sydney Opera House with a 2-hour-45-minute Opera Gala featuring Australian and international singers, the Opera Australia Orchestra, and works by Verdi, Bizet, and Puccini. Your ticket includes entry to the Opera House site and access to viewing areas during the fireworks, though clear Bridge and midnight views are not guaranteed.

“It was brilliant and a memory that we will cherish. The whole event was so well organised from beginning to end. The music and the singers were spectacular and could not believe how quickly the evening went. Then to finish off with the tremedous firework display which we enjoyed from the top terrace.”

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6.Snorkelling Christmas Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $57Best value

Join certified guides Dave and Kitty for a two-hour boat trip from Flying Fish Cove to two snorkelling sites along Christmas Island’s hard-to-reach coast. Equipment is included, and you can snorkel with guidance, stay aboard for seabirds and views, or simply enjoy the ride. The boat has a sun roof, spacious deck, and marine toilet.

“We were a group and went snorkelling and Diving. It was fantastic. Dave gave an excellent little talk about Christmas Island between our dives which was very informative. There were plenty coral and fish. They were well prepared and organised and we had a fantastic time.”

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