Gold Coast Christmas: What you can do and what's open on Christmas Day
Christmas Day is fast approaching and while 2020 has been a rollercoaster we can all look forward to some things being open on the Gold Coast. FIND OUT WHAT YOU CAN DO
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Christmas Day is fast approaching and while 2020 has been a rollercoaster we can all look forward to some things being open on the Gold Coast.
CHRISTMAS DAY AT THE STAR
What: Spice things up this year and indulge in traditional Asian cuisine for your Christmas lunch. Feast on a four-course banquet lunch which includes a beverage package and features Mandarin-Cantonese twists on classic Asian dishes designed by an internationally trained Executive Chef of Asian Cuisine.
An eclectic mix menu featuring seafood, meats, and pudding will be served, accompanied by a selection of wines, beers, and assorted soft drinks.
Where: Imperial at The Star – Ground Level, 1 Casino Dr, Broadbeach
When: 12pm – 2:30pm
Cost: Adults - $164.64 | Children (5-12 years) - $77.18 | Children (3-4 years) $41.16 | Children (under 3 years) – FREE
More info: https://www.star.com.au/goldcoast/whats-on/christmas/imperial-at-the-star
FESTIVE FEASTS AT QT
What: The Gold Coast’s QT Hotel will be serving up Christmas feasts all day at three of their dining spots. Wake up to piping hot pancakes and sizzling bacon at Bazaar Restaurant, or gobble up their seafood extravaganza for lunch or dinner.
Around the corner, Yamagen Restaurant will serve up a seven-course Japanese-style seafood lunch feast, complimented with your choice of beverage. Otherwise, satisfy your indulgent side with a buffet abundant in fresh seafood and festive desserts in the QT Ball Room, paired with live entertainment, face-painting, a gingerbread making competition, and a visit from the big man himself (yep, Santa Claus)!
And, in proper Christmas spirit, all lunch and dinner dining options (aside from Yamagen) include two-hour to three-hour beverage packages.
Note: bookings are essential for breakfast.
Where: QT Hotel – 7 Staghorn Ave, Surfers Paradise
When: Breakfast – 6:30AM – 10:30AM | Lunch – 12:00PM – 3:00PM | Dinner – 5:30PM till lateCost: Bazaar – Breakfast: Adults - $69 | Children (5-12 years) - $35 | Children (under 5 years) – FREE
Lunch: Adults - $275 | Teens (13-17 years) - $169 | Children (5-12 years) - $75 | Children (under 5 years) – FREE
Dinner: Adults - $245 | Teens (13-17 years) - $120 | Children (5-12 years) - $55 | Children (under 5 years) – FREE
Yamagen – Lunch: Adults - $280 | Children (under 18 years) - $180QT Ballroom – Lunch: Adults - $245 | Teens (13-17 years) - $155 | Children (5-12 years) - $75 | Children (under 5 years) - FREE
More info: https://www.qthotels.com/gold-coast/offers/eat-drink/festive-feasts-at-qt-gold-coast/
A VERY HILTON CHRISTMAS
What: If you plan to stick to tradition this Christmas Day without getting stuck in the kitchen, head on down to the Hilton Hotel. Revel in Aussie Christmas spirit with a festive seafood buffet dinner of fresh favourites including oysters, prawns, shellfish, and traditional meats, finished off with an array of delectable desserts.
Patrons can enjoy an included basic beverage package offering house wine, and local beers and ciders, or can choose to upgrade to a larger variety of beverage options for an additional $15 per person.
Where: Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences – 6 Orchid Ave, Surfers Paradise
When: from 5:30PMCost: Adults - $225 | Children (13-17 years) - $195 | Children (5-12 years) - $60 | Children (under 5 years) - FREE
More info: https://hiltonsurfersparadise.com.au/special-offers/christmas-in-paradise/
A HINTERLAND HOLIDAY
What: Head out west and beat the heat in the beautiful rainforests of Lamington National Park at O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat. Indulge in an elaborate Christmas feast showcasing all the Aussie traditional favourites, from king prawns to honey and maple glazed leg ham.
The buffet lunch tops it off with an array of festive desserts including a classic Christmas pudding, fruit mince pies, and traditional yule log.
Plus, the kids can go nuts at the dedicated candy corner. Bookings also include a beverage allowance of award-winning wine, local beer, and soft drinks and juices.
Also, rumour has it that Santa Claus is expected to pop in for a visit!
Where: O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat – 3582 Lamington National Park Rd, Canungra
When: 11:30AM – 2:30PMCost: Adults - $160 | Teens (13-17 years) - $99 | Children (4-12 years) - $60 | Children (under 4 years) - FREE
More info: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/traditional-christmas-buffet-lunch-served-at-oreillys-rainforest-retreat-tickets-126356286053?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
CHRISTMAS DINNER IN DECADENCE
What: Spoil the family this year and enjoy a classy Christmas dinner at Palazzo Versace.
With the choice of two high-class restaurants serving up a merry feast, you can be sure to leave feeling pampered and satisfied. On one hand, Vanitas promises a five-course dining experience, featuring decadent dishes including ham hock, WA scampi, and a gin rhubarb dessert.
Patrons can enjoy paired wines while sitting lagoon-side at the hotel’s luxurious pool. Over at Il Barocco Restaurant, guests will be served a three-course meal sure to impress, with a number of lavish twists on Christmas favourites.
A fresh seafood platter, an elegant meats medley, with extravagant side dishes are among the main event, followed by an intricate twist on Christmas pudding for dessert. Plus, free-flow beverages to wash down the feast.Where: Palazzo Versace – 94 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach
When: Vanitas – 6:00PM/6:30PM/7:00PM/7:30PM | Il Barocco Restaurant – 7:45PM – 9:45PMCost: Vanitas – Adults - $395 | Teens (13-17 years) - $239 Il Barocoo Restaurant – Adults - $259 | Teens (13-17 years) - $169 | Children (4-12 years) - $99 | Children (under 4 years) – FREE BOOKINGS ESSESNTIAL
More info: https://www.palazzoversace.com.au/christmas-day.html
SEA-SON’S GREETINGS
What: Take the festivities out to sea this Christmas on Seaworld’s Christmas Cruise. Enjoy lunch or dinner while you cruise through the Gold Coast waterways, from Main Beach to the Broadwater, taking in all the sights and highlights of the city.
Offered at four times throughout the day, passengers will enjoy a traditional Aussie Christmas buffet complete with prawns, oysters, roast chicken, ham, and plenty of salads. Beverages including beer, wine, champagne, and some kid-friendly options are covered in the package.
Where: Sea World Cruises - Main Beach Terminal, 130 Seaworld Dr, Main BeachWhen: Early Lunch – 10:30AM – 12:30PM | Late Lunch – 1:00PM – 3:00PM | Early Dinner – 4:30PM – 6:30PM | Late Dinner – 7:00PM – 9:00PMCost: Adults - $159 | Children (3-13 years) - $99 | Children (under 3 years) - FREE
More info: https://seaworldcruises.com.au/christmas-day-cruise-gold-coast/?gclid=CjwKCAiA8Jf-BRB-EiwAWDtEGlmt8OliWnFTH0CH-U-JxSMX3ZHxh0dBFw5flhEt6PjD913nympndBoCCJUQAvD_BwE
TIDINGS IN TWEED
What: Celebrate Christmas (and the open border) by jetting down to Tweed Heads for a simple Christmas themed pub lunch. Seagulls Club are offering a three-course meal fit with the Aussie Christmas favourites, such as prawns, pork, and turkey, topped off with a classic fruit pavlova dessert.
Mum and Dad can drink away the sunlight with the included three-hour drinks package, while the kids occupy themselves with a special visit from Santa.
Where: Seagulls Club – Gollan Dr, Tweed Heads
When: 11:30AM – 2:30PMCost: Adults - $130 | Teens (13-17 years) - $95 | Children (6-12 years) - $30 | Children (under 6 years) - FREE
More info: https://seagullsclub.com.au/event/christmas-lunch/
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