Celebrate a Central Coast Christmas in July
Grab your Christmas hats, crazy Santa sweaters, sparkly Christmas décor and festive lights, and celebrate Christmas in July
Having Christmas in Australia on 25 December usually means tucking into prawns around the barbie while shooing away the flies, heading to the beach to cool off for a refreshing swim or staying inside in the air conditioning. So, when the winter months come and the temperature drops, we like to celebrate Christmas in July and get those traditional Christmas feels.
Christmas in July brings a great excuse for a mid-year get together and an even better excuse to tuck into a Christmas roast and all the festive trimmings. You could easily decorate your home, play some carols, pop the oven on and cook for your nearest and dearest or, you can book a table at one of the regions many amazing restaurants and enjoy being cooked for.
Luckily you are spoilt for choice with where to go to for your holly jolly winter Christmas celebrations. From live entertainment, sipping on mulled wine, enjoying a festive sing-along, dining on festive meals to 6 course degustation's plus the possibility of meeting Santa, you really will forget it's only July! Take a look at some of our suggestions and enjoy spreading that Christmas cheer this winter.
Pullman Magenta Shores, Magenta
Avoca Beach House, Avoca
Christmas in July Feasts
Floating Oyster Wine Bar
All aboard the Floating Oyster Wine Bar’s luxury European style scenic river floats for a floating Christmas in July! Cruise along the stunning Hawkesbury River and enjoy a glass of hot apple cider on arrival, a Christmas style buffet with fresh prawns, turkey & cranberry sauce, honey baked ham and a delicious Christmas pudding dessert! You must try their special sugar & spice and all things nice Christmas Gin too! Book your tickets for this unique experience for 20 and 27 July.
Kefi
Indulge in a Greek Christmas feast and soak up the Christmas in July holiday spirit at Kefi. The waterfront restaurant will be transformed into a festive evening of delicious Greek cuisine, mulled wine and a table decorated with bon bons. Gather your friends and family, listen to live music and enjoy the three course feast on the 25 July.
Royal Wyong Hotel
It's Christmas in July at Royal Hotel Wyong and this year you are invited to a fun and fabulous Christmas lunch hosted by stage actress and funny lady Marney McQueen. Sing all your favourite songs, sing-a-longs are encouraged! Enjoy a festive themed 2 course lunch and a belly full of laughter! All money raised will go towards charity. All the fun happens on Tuesday 9 July from 12pm. Booking essential.
Terrigal Whole Food
Escape the winter chill and join Terrigal whole Foods for a Christmas in July winter feast on Saturday 20 July! Savour a delicious Christmas menu with all those tasty trimmings and enjoy live music from Jess Humphries. The Creche will be open so the kiddies can have fun too! Bookings essential.
Davistown RSL
Come along to Davistown RSL for a Jingle Bell Rockout! While you are feasting on a delicious 2 course festive lunch, comedy entertainer Shane Edwards will keep you entertained! Tell your friends, get a table together, and book you tickets now for Tuesday 16 July at 11am. PS best dressed wins a prize!
Avoca Beach House
You really will feel like it's Christmas when you enter Avoca Beach House for their Christmas in July dinner on Friday, 26 July. Receive a welcome drink on arrival and admire the beautifully decorated table complete with bon bons! Sip on spiced mulled wine before you settle into enjoying a mouthwatering 3 course festive feast with all the trimmings. Take photos by the Christmas tree and be serenaded by singer Lily as she sings all those classic carols. Bookings are essential.
Pullmans Magenta Shores
Enjoy a Christmas themed degustation this July at Barretts Restaurant at Pullmans Magenta Shores. Delight in a 6 course dining experience with paired wines for each course. Arrive at 6pm on Thursday 25 July with friends and family to celebrate the festive season.
The Lakes Hotel
Jolly July is happening at The Lakes Hotel and it's set to be a jammed pack month! Enjoy a delicious Christmas Roast with all the trimmings every night of the week. Try your luck in the Christmas ham raffle every Thursday, there is 20 hams to give away. And for the kids, Santa will be visiting each Sunday at lunchtime with goodies to give to the kids that have been good!
Beau's Burgers
You can't go past a burger and Beau's Burgers are in the festive spirit with their Xmas Roast Dinner Burger! Bite into thick slices of roast pork on a bead of apple slaw, topped off with a rich gravy with a side of sweet potato fries! To compliment your Christmas feast, sip on a White Xmas Martini with flavours of Christmas! Available every weekend in July at the Funhaus Factory.
Drifter's Wharf
Drifter's Wharf are celebrating Christmas in July on 21 and 25 July! Come dine overlooking the spectacular Brisbane Waters and enjoy a 2 course Christmas Feast with all those yummy Christmas trimmings! Choose a table for lunch or dinner with your nearest and dearest. For those dining on the Sunday 21, from 2pm there will a Winter Wonderland kids festival featuring a lil' ravers disco, face painting, gingerbread decorating, a scavenger hunt and for the adults there will be a glass of mulled wine!
Parklife Terrigal
Lakes Hotel, The Entrance
Christmas in July Activities
Hotel Gosford
From 1-29 July, experience the magic of Christmas in July at Hotel Gosford's ‘A Wintry Good Time Awaits" celebrations! Enjoy nightly dessert specials and festiva cocktails all month long! Plus be in the running to win a Christmas ham every Thursday in July! Sign up for Bad Santa Trivia on the Wed 3 July and the Goosy Good Times: Xmas in July Party on Sat 20!
Christmas in July at Terrigal Parklife
There will be so much Christmas cheer in the air at Christmas in the Park on Saturday 20 July between 4-6pm at Terrigal. Wrap up warm and come for some Christmas fun! Enjoy an afternoon of Christmas themed bingo, kids disco and face painting. Dance to live music and sing along with your favourite Christmas songs. Bring a picnic rug and snack on festive treats! This is a wonderful family friendly community spirited event so don't miss out on the fun!
Christmas in July at Block n' Tackle
Enjoy a festival fun filled evening at Block n' Tackle with trivia, prizes, food and beer on Saturday 27 July! The Christmas themed evening will start with a glass of complimentary pint or glass of wine and Christmas spiced nuts. Your host will call you for the trivia and half way through you'll be graced with a grazing board plus Christmas Pudding and gingerbread! And word on the street is there will be a new Christmas brew to sample! Booking required.
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