On Christmas Day many visitors choose to spend it at one of Melbourne's public parks or by the water at popular local tourist beaches.
The Royal Botanic Gardens is a popular park for a picnic where you can spend a relaxing day in the sun, Catania Gardens in St Kilda is another popular one closer to the water.
Beaches such as St Kilda and Port Melbourne will be the busiest again this year so pack a picnic, your swimmers and get down early.
If you're up for a road trip there's some amazing beaches and stops along the way at both the Mornington Peninsular and Great Ocean Road. The Peninsula Hot Springs would make the perfect day our with that someone special too!
*Make sure you're across all the local government restrictions on drinking in these public places especially on days such as Christmas and New Years.
If a picnic isn't your thing and you prefer a meal, drinks and a nice restaurant or bar to visit during the day check out venues such as Arbory Afloat, Ponyfish Island and Yarra Botanica along the Yarra River are popular.
Many local tourist attractions are still open including the Eureka Skydeck, zoo and aquarium.
On Christmas night make your way to the city to see popular Christmas lights at Federation Square including the huge Christmas tree, and other popular landmarks such as Flinders Station.
Finish your day at Xmasfest Melbourne the biggest party on Christmas night, it's on again this year at Billboard The Venue, 170 Russell Street from 9pm to late. 1000+ internationals and locals make their way there, the perfect way to finish up your Christmas Day in Melbourne. For more information and tickets CLICK HERE
