Family-Friendly Christmas Must-Do’s Across Clarence Coast Holiday Parks
Looking for festive fun and family adventures this school holiday? Whether you’re planning a quick two-night getaway or a longer coastal escape, Clarence Coast Holiday Parks have plenty of Christmas cheer and kid-friendly activities to make your stay unforgettable. Here’s your ultimate holiday checklist:
🏖️ Calypso Yamba Holiday Park
- Santa’s Boat Run - Dec 23 watch Santa cruise past the riverbank of Calypso Yamba Holiday Park at 3:20pm
- Yamba–Iluka Christmas Boat Spectacle - Dec 1–Jan 5, lighting up the water every evening with festivity, carols, and Santa waving on deck
- Christmas Family Day at Yamba Golf Club - Family activities, live music and a Santa visit
- Beachside Pool & Playground – fun right at your doorstep
Yamba Farmers & Produce Markets
- 24 Dec (7am–11am): Grab those last-minute Christmas gifts!
- 31 Dec (7am–11am): Stock up on fresh goodies for your New Year’s Eve platters.
🌊 Iluka Riverside Holiday Park
- Santa’s Boat Run - Dec 23, watch Santa cruise past the riverbank at Iluka Riverside Holiday Park (4:30 pm)
- Yamba–Iluka Christmas Boat Spectacle - Dec 1–Jan 5, lighting up the water every evening with festivity, carols, and Santa waving on deck
- Iluka Bluff Lookout Walk – short rainforest trail with stunning views
- Playground & Lagoon Reserve – perfect for kids to burn off energy
🐚 Brooms Head Holiday Park
- Christmas Kids’ Party at the Bowlo – visit from Old McDonald’s Farm and Santa arriving around 11 am
- Surfing & Swimming – endless coastal fun along our pristine beach
- Brooms Look out - a stunning sunrise or sunset walk for families
- National Park Walks – easy trails for family exploring.
🌿 Minnie Water Holiday Park
- Annual Beach Volley Ball Day - Dec 28, gather your team at Main Beach (9 am–2 pm).
- Live Music at the Wooli Bowling Club - catch the courtesy bus for a relaxing afternoon of tunes.
- Wednesday Raffles at Wooli Bowling club - a fun local tradition.
- Nature Walks in Yuraygir National Park – explore rock pools and bush trails.
- Tennis Court & Pool Fun – family games and cool-down swims.
🚣♀️Wooli Holiday Park
- Kayak or SUP on Wooli River – calm waters for beginners.
- Christmas Eve Carols- stroll to St Margaret’s Church on Main Street from 4:30 pm (Dec 24).
- Annual Beach Volley Ball Day- Dec 28, gather your team at Minnie Water Main Beach (9 am–2 pm).
- Live Music at the Wooli Bowling Club - hop on the courtesy bus for a relaxing afternoon of tunes.
- Riverbank Picnic Spots – pack a basket and enjoy the view at the Wooli Wooli River mouth lagoon.
