[Trigirl]

We are going to be in NZ but probably not yet in a rental at Christmas. I think we’re both quite looking forward to spending Christmas Day with just the two of us – no family etc – just able to totally do our own thing.

But I was wondering if anyone have any good ideas for things we could do on Christmas Day – maybe recommendations for a nice restaurant or hotel for Christmas lunch? I’m guessing lots of places will probably be closed, but I don’t fancy trying to make Christmas lunch for us in a serviced apartment or whatever!

We’ll probably be in Wellington although we are thinking about doing a bit of travelling around so all suggestions welcome.

[dawn]

I found this, but I can't actually tell if it's on Christmas Day, looks very cool though: http://www.wellesleycruises.co.nz/christmas_dinner.html

This also looked very cool, but I can't tell where in the coutry it is, my geography isn't quite up to speed yet, http://www.baytours.co.nz/tournewsletter.htm#ChristmasParty

[KerryS]

Friends in Welly often rave about Logan Brown and went there for dinner last year for Christmas. May be worth trying?

http://www.loganbrown.co.nz

[marcia]

Well since its also Kev's birthday on xmas day (just call him JC!!!! :p ) he has decided this year, no matter what we are going to the beach for a barbie!!!! ;)

[sarahw]

Picnick on Scorching Bay if its a nice weather day??

[Diny]

Well since its also Kev's birthday on xmas day (just call him JC!!!! :p ) he has decided this year, no matter what we are going to the beach for a barbie!!!! ;)


Sounds fab. last year Ashhurst Domain was packed with families having a Christmas party - if you don't make it to the beach maybe it would be a good idea to keep that location in mind.

Christmas in NZ is wierd - feels very strange - your head says it's Christmas - your eyes tell you it's a summer day - very odd.

I would say we'd join you but we'll roasting chestnuts on an open fire in good ol' Blighty ..... can't wait !!!!

Diny

[Smiler]

Noooooooooo don't bother with the Wellesley cruise. Food's ermmm rubbish according to friends who have been. All a bit touristy too.

How about a beach barbie and a swim or if you have big bucks and want to go the whole foodie experience as Kerry say's, try Logan Brown's. :D

I don't know if Boulcott Street Bistro will be open but they are another brill restaurant too.