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Whether you want to spend Christmas on sun-soaked Queensland beaches or find a cool change in the southern states, we've personally shortlisted the top Aussie destinations to go to this festive season.
Plus, we've got some top international destinations to put on your radar for next Christmas. Because it's never too early to start planning your festive break.
Want it all sorted out for you? Skip down to our top five sites to book holiday packages and the best Christmas travel deals we've found to date.
You can expect all the typical festive trimmings when you spend Christmas in the Whitsundays, as resorts lay on events from carols by candlelight to visits from Santa.
For little ones, keep on top of our School Holidays Activities guide here.
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No surprises here. According to Luxury Escapes the third local destination Aussies are keen to visit in 2021 is Sydney. It could be the nightlife, it could be the harbour icons, it could very much be the chance to visit friends and family.
Whatever it is, it's a city break that offers loads of entertainment and activities over summer.
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The kids are out of school and they've been itching all year long for a holiday. No joke. And if we had to choose one place in the nation where kids, young and old, are entertained no end, it's the Gold Coast.
From theme parks and beaches, marine sports to shopping centres, spa retreats to Hinterland walks, this city has it all.
Bear in mind that you won't be the only family hightailing it to this spot. According to Expedia, it's the number one most searched for destination for the 2020 summer break. Get in early.
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Being Australia's southernmost state, Tasmania's warm but comfortable temperatures over the summer months make it ideal for adventure-seekers wishing to hit those trails or road trip around the island.
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Now that Western Australia has opened up to the rest of the country, it feels like everyone wants a piece of the action. Expedia data shows that the Great Southern WA has seen the highest year-on-year increase in interest over the summer months between 2019 and 2020.
This region includes Denmark, Albany and Kojonup and has all the makings of an unforgettable road trip.
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New South Wales residents, get behind the #travelherethisyear campaign and make your Christmas one along the south coast.
From Wollongong to Shellharbour, Kiama to Shoalhaven, Bateman's Bay to Merimbula, plenty of tourist townships were hit hard by the bushfires and then the pandemic. They're sure to appreciate your support this summer, especially as it's their peak season.
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This Christmas many are veering away from the city in leiu of a "tree" change in regional towns.
Hotel booking site Agoda has crunched the numbers and found that these gems have seen the greatest jumps in interest over the Christmas break in 2020 compared to 2019. These are in alphabetical order.
For early 2021 planning, naturally.
Bali is one of the top international spots for Aussie Christmas holiday makers. If you’re thinking of joining the masses over the festive season, you can bet your bottom dollar that it’s THE place to go.
Stick around until New Year’s Eve when the skies become frenetic with fireworks and celebrations last well into the next day.
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Kicking off the festive season with a huge Santa parade and Christmas in the Park festival, Auckland goes all out at Christmastime. With the sunshine also comes the flowering of the red pōhutukawa, which is the Kiwi take on the Christmas tree.
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