Things To Do on Christmas in New Zealand
Head to Wanaka Beach, visit Bobs Cove in Queenstown, enjoy a meal at a restaurant, go for hiking on Hooker Valley Track, spend time at Auckland Botanic Gardens, visit Skyline Gondola, head to SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium, bungee jumping from Kawarau Bridge, SkyWalk at Sky Tower, Wellington Cable Car ride and more.Santa Caps, Boxing Day, and Carols - Christmas in New Zealand goes way beyond all of this. Most of the traditions that are followed, share similarities with the rest of the world. But there are also some unique ways in which New Zealand celebrates Christmas.
You'll find many fun facts about Christmas in New Zealand because the way Kiwis celebrate this festival is a little different from the rest of the world. One of them is the BBQ Lunches since Christmas arrives during summer in New Zealand. You’ll also notice how Pohutukawa is preferred over the regular Christmas tree. It’s an evergreen tree that blooms red flowers every year in December.
Another fun fact is how the Kiwis mostly celebrate Christmas outdoors. You’ll find the locals enjoying the Santa Fun Run, in which people from all age groups run in Santa Costumes. You can also head out for a walk on Franklin Street, which is among the best places in New Zealand for Christmas. You'll find all the row houses on the street decorated with holiday lights.
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