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Best Christmas market destinations in Oceania

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Sydney
Where urban life meets stunning beaches
8.7
At Customs House on Circular Quay, the Jolly Christmas Market has over 120 stalls. It has gourmet food, local wines and live music. The Martin Place Christmas Market in the centre of this city has live music, hot food and an illuminated canopy. A market in The Rocks sells handmade gifts and woodfired pizza.
Highlights:
  • 🏖️ Relax on the golden sands of Bondi Beach
  • 🎭 Admire the Sydney Opera House from Circular Quay
  • 🌉 Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge for panoramic views
Melbourne
The heart of culture and coffee
8.7
Carollers sing and artificial snow falls at past editions of the Christmas Night Market. It is held at Queen Victoria Market in this city. Stalls sell locally made gifts and festive trinkets. Food trucks and carts serve street food. Past editions also had a giant gingerbread man photo spot and Santa appearances.
Highlights:
  • 🏏 Watch a match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground
  • 🌆 Admire city views from the Eureka Skydeck
  • 🎨 Explore the laneways full of vibrant street art and cafés
Auckland
Where Urban Life Meets Nature
7.5
Karanga Plaza in this city's Wynyard Quarter has a Christmas market with artisan stalls. Ponsonby Road has a Christmas market day with stalls, live bands and DJs. Holy Trinity Cathedral in Parnell holds a market with food trucks and a brass band. A German Christmas market in Titirangi sells pretzels and has a craft grotto.
Highlights:
  • 🌋 Climb Mount Eden for panoramic views over volcanic landscapes
  • 🍷 Cruise across Waitematā Harbour and visit Waiheke Island’s vineyards
  • 🌆 Take in sweeping city views from the Sky Tower
Christchurch
The Garden City of Adventure
7.3
Riverside Market opened in 2019 on a site cleared after the earthquake in this city. The food hall at 96 Oxford Terrace has about 100 small businesses. It has hosted a Christmas craft market with handmade gifts and a visit from Santa. The Christchurch Santa Parade also has a Christmas market at the showgrounds.
Highlights:
  • 🐧 See Antarctic wildlife at the International Antarctic Centre
  • 🌸 Stroll through the peaceful Christchurch Botanic Gardens
  • 🚠 Ride the Christchurch Gondola for scenic views of the city and hills
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