Sheeny89 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Hi all Husband and I are moving to Melbourne next week (eek!) and it's going to be our first christmas without family Does anyone have any suggestions on what we can do as a twosome? I guess the city centre would be pretty quiet, so would the beach be a good option? Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzukiscottie Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Our first Xmas here, we were the only ones on the beach. The next year, it was packed out! Nice to take a picnic and to take a few selfies for novelty value to send to relatives. The past 3 years we've just chilled out at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Christmas dinner at one of the pubs or a good restaurant or a Yarra Valley winery? Book early though. I wouldn't be going on the beach - can be very hot, wet or cold- never know with Melbourne. http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Restaurant_Review-g1205102-d798112-Reviews-Rochford_Wines_Yarra_Valley-Coldstream_Yarra_Valley_Victoria.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzukiscottie Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/m/40095/open-christmas-day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheeny89 Posted September 15, 2015 Author Share Posted September 15, 2015 Hmm ok so maybe the beach might not be the best idea! Quite tempted by the winery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petkula73 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Hmm ok so maybe the beach might not be the best idea! Quite tempted by the winery Christmas here is not as big a deal as it is in the UK. It's more like an extended bank holiday and you'll find loads of things carry on as normal. Our bin men even collected on Xmas Day - we were in shock! You'll have loads of options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambethlad Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 It's freezing at the moment but it's going to heat up by the weekend and get into the low 30s early next week before getting cold again. Christmas is usually mild, occasionally very cold or very hot. I don't know anyone who goes to the beach on Christmas day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 and it's going to be our first christmas without family. Does anyone have any suggestions on what we can do as a twosome? As a twosome away from family there are several options we do in Sydney at Xmas - imagine you could reproduce for Melbourne: BBQ at home Picnic somewhere pretty - normally at beach or mountains or nature reserve Lunch at a winery restaurant Taronga Zoo - took picnic and wine in esky and made a day of it Luncheon harbour cruise Few days away staying in boutique country hotel In fact, after some awful Xmas Days spent with family (stress, fights, drunken arguments, boring long winded day, etc...) we actually now make a rule of spending Xmas Day by ourselves - most pleasurable and you save a fortune on presents! http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/open-christmas-day https://www.bestrestaurants.com.au/top10/vic/best-of/top-10-christmas-day-restaurants Or do your own Google search under: "Melbourne christmas day 2015 what to do". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Maybe a few days in the country: http://visitdaylesford.com.au/ http://www.daylesforddelights.com/hepburn-mineral-springs-reserve.html Only 1.5 hours from Melbourne CBD. You will need to book soonest through, as hotels get full quickly during school xmas holidays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevsan Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 If your desperate, you can come and look after our kids and we'll go out for the day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boganbear Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 I love Christmas in Australia by the pool or on the beach with a barbie. No massive feasts to prepare and I cant think of anything worse than being cooped up indoors in the cold watching boring Christmas TV specials Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 I love Christmas in Australia by the pool or on the beach with a barbie. No massive feasts to prepare and I cant think of anything worse than being cooped up indoors in the cold watching boring Christmas TV specials I agree 100% I remember family in UK sweating and swearing over having to prepare massive feasts. All that stodgy rich food made me sick every year. Now peel a few prawns and have a cold glass of champagne in the sun - so much more relaxing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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