Christmas Day is celebrated on the 25th of December and is celebrated worldwide. Christmas in Sydney is a public holiday and a wonderful time to stop, reflect, and spend time with family and friends.
Christmas Day in Sydney offers many fun activities, including gift-giving and family celebrations.
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You can also catch a movie on Christmas Day, as some cinemas remain open in the CBD. Many Boxing Day blockbusters are often released on Christmas Day, so if you want to get in early and skip the crowds, a movie on Christmas Day is a great way to spend the afternoon.
You can also enjoy a fun evening with dinner and drinks at one of the many Sydney venues open on Christmas evening. You will find the best options at Darling Harbour and Circular Quay.
Other fun ways to enjoy Christmas Day in Sydney include visiting Sydney’s famous attractions, which remain open. These include the Sydney Harbour Bridge climb, Taronga Zoo, SEA Life Aquarium and Wild Life Sydney Zoo.
On Christmas Day, the CBD will be empty. However, most 7/11 convenience stores and IGA stores will be open.
So, a few attractions are still open if you want something to do on Christmas Day. Merry Christmas!
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