11 Australia Christmas Tours Worth Booking

1.Christmas Lights Rickshaw Tour in Perth

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 209 reviews Our pick

Start at the WA Museum Boola Bardip and ride through Perth and Northbridge in a festive rickshaw. Your rider handles the pedaling, music, route, and photos, with stops for the St George’s Cathedral projection, the Museum of Perth’s Ute, and the Geomtree.

“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

Board Sydney Sundancer at King Street Wharf at 5:00 pm for an eight-hour New Year’s Eve cruise. Expect a seafood-heavy feast, Bollinger Champagne, wine, beer, Opera House photos, Harbour Bridge views, and a prime fireworks anchorage for up to 50 people.

“This truly checked off a top item on my bucket list. John maneuvered the boat so that we had a front row view of the New Years fireworks over the Harbor Bridge. In addition, the food was abundant and tasty, and there was champagne, wine, and beer flowing freely for those who wanted it. It was an experience I will never forget!”

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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 Sydney Princess Cruises. 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.

“Try and get a seat upstairs to get a better view. Our view was obstructed by a couple of palm trees pretending to be Xmas trees. Staff were friendly and helpful. Pity about the weather but at least it was not too choppy. The food was quite Read more”

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4.Christmas Day Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $105

Join Vagabond Cruises at noon in Walsh Bay for a three-hour Christmas lunch aboard the MV Vagabond Spirit. You get a seated seafood and carvery buffet, dessert, music, bon-bons, Santa, and harbour views from outdoor decks. Drinks cost extra, and the cruise returns to its starting point.

“Last year my family didn't make it on our booked Christmas cruise due to Covid so it was credited for this year. I rang up Vagabond in early November to rebook on the Princess. They were very busy, I think short staffed so the communication Read more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $495

You’ll attend a 2-hour-45-minute Opera Australia gala at Sydney Opera House, hearing Verdi, Bizet, and Puccini with premium or reserve seating. During intermission, step outside for Sydney Harbour fireworks. Entry to the Opera House site is guaranteed, but clear bridge and fireworks views are not.

“Mind blowing...Lovely performance...The staff members of Opera house were very warm and welcoming as well:...Paashin :”

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6.Sydney Harbour BYO New Year’s Eve Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $608

Board the 10.5-meter Kirralee in Pyrmont at 6pm for a seven-hour Sydney Harbour cruise. Phil, Justin, and the crew serve a fresh BBQ, find an anchorage with Harbour Bridge views, and give you indoor and outdoor places to watch the 9pm and midnight fireworks.

“An amazing New Years experience and the captain and deck crew made the experience even more memorable. The crew went out of the way to find an awesome location, great food and got us home as soon as possible. Thank you”

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7.Luxury Sydney Harbor New Years Eve Fireworks Dinner Cruise 2026-7

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · from $1,219

Board Sydney Sundancer at King Street Wharf at 5pm for an eight-hour New Year’s Eve dinner cruise with Captain John. Enjoy lobster, salmon, French and Australian cheeses, Bollinger Champagne, Australian wines, and premium beer before watching six fireworks barges light up Sydney Harbour.

“Ambiance sympathique mais ce n'est pas vraiment une croisière, le bateau ne navigue pas dans la baie de Sydney, il va juste à son point d'ancrage et y reste. Et on est un peu loin du pont de Sydney pour bien voir le feu d'artifice. On ne peut Read more”

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8.Snorkelling Christmas Island

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

Join certified guides Dave and Kitty for a two-hour boat and snorkelling trip from Flying Fish Cove. You’ll visit two coastal sites, see marine life and seabirds, and receive all mask, snorkel, and fin equipment. You can also remain on board if swimming is not for you.

“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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9.Intimate Sydney Harbour All-Inclusive New Year’s Eve Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $788

Board Sea Sydney Harbour’s Heaven or Fleetwing II at 6pm for a seven-hour New Year’s Eve cruise limited to 40 passengers per vessel. Enjoy fresh barbecue dinner, drinks, canapés, Opera House and Harbour Bridge views, and fireworks from the water.

“The overall experience was great. Crew was very friendly and helpful and everything was clean. There wasn't quite enough chairs / tabletops for the number of people on the boat to all comfortably eat when dinner was served. I really reRead more”

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10.Christmas Day Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $105

Meet at King Street Wharf at 7 pm for a three-hour Christmas cruise with buffet dinner, seafood, roast meats, salads, desserts, coffee, tea, music, and bon-bons. You will pass the Opera House and Harbour Bridge while celebrating with family, friends, or new companions.

“So much fun and a great way to spend Christmas! I didn’t have any family or friends while I was in Australia for work but quickly made friends on this cruise! Amazing food and outstanding views!”

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11.Christmas Lunch Cruise on Newcastle Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $60

Board Nova Cruises at Lee Wharf at 11:00 am for a three-hour Christmas lunch on Newcastle Harbour. Enjoy ham, turkey, desserts, live music, trivia, festive decorations, and scenic views of Nobbys Head, Stockton, the working port, and city waterfront.

“Fantastic lunch and the Christmas atmosphere & decorations were lovely very inviting. The food was delicious 😋 the staff were great. When serving each passenger very attentive. The presentation was outstanding. A special mention youRead more”

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