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Christmas party ideas

A work Christmas party doesn't have to mean a function room and a slideshow again this year. A helicopter flight over the hills, a wine tasting in the Barossa or an afternoon at the day spa says more about the year than a sit-down dinner does. Pick the format first, then the date.

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Christmas Party Ideas

This range covers three formats: helicopter flights, day spa packages, and food and wine experiences, running from Perth to the Gold Coast. Group sizes run from two people up to four on a single booking, so the choice comes down to format first, then location. The sections below split by what the day actually involves.

Helicopter flight Christmas party ideas

A short flight changes the shape of an afternoon. The Special Ops Helicopter Flight in Bankstown, NSW, runs for 40 minutes and seats four, so it works as a small team outing rather than a solo treat. In Perth, the Scenic Helicopter Flight Over Perth's Coastline covers the coastline in 20 minutes, and the Darwin Private Scenic Helicopter Flight is a 10-minute loop for two. For something longer, the Scenic Helicopter Flight, Wine Tasting & Multi Course Meal near Strathalbyn, SA, runs for three hours end-to-end and folds the flight into lunch. Nitmiluk Gorge in the Northern Territory has its own cluster of flights, including the Helicopter Flight in Nitmiluk Gorge with Landing, which sets down inside the gorge itself. On the Gold Coast, the Ultimate Gold Coast Helicopter Pub Crawl turns the format into a half-day circuit between venues. Families with younger kids can look at the Kids Helicopter Joy Ride and Tour in Melbourne, a 20-minute flight with a combined weight limit of 240kg.

Day spa Christmas party ideas

In Hove south of Adelaide, the Float and Massage Deep Relaxation Package pairs a 60-minute massage with float therapy across a 2.5-hour visit, while the longer Float Massage and Facial in Hove stretches the same format to three and a half hours with a facial added. Neither float package suits anyone more than 36 weeks pregnant.

Food and wine Christmas party ideas

The Barossa Valley Wine and Chocolate Pairing runs a 45-minute tasting and, like most alcohol-based experiences, sets a minimum age of 18. The Adelaide Hills High Tea & Bottle of Sparkling Wine, in Verdun, is a 60-minute sitting for two, also restricted to 18 and over once the sparkling wine is poured. For something longer, the Oyster Farm Tour & Tasting in Moreton Bay runs a four-hour session out of Cleveland, Queensland, without the age restriction the wine-based options carry.

Planning a work Christmas party

Most of the experiences above are built for two to four people, which suits a small team but not a full office. For a bigger group, the corporate events range lists experiences built specifically for workplace and staff Christmas parties, in group formats this page doesn't carry.

Christmas Party Gift Ideas

A Christmas party is one night. A gift voucher gets used whenever the recipient picks a date, which suits the colleague who missed the office party or the client you didn't catch up with this year. It also solves the problem of guessing someone's taste in a hurry during December. A gift voucher can be put toward any experience on this page, or swapped for something else entirely if a helicopter flight or a day spa isn't the right fit for the person receiving it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there Christmas party experiences suitable for kids?

Yes, the Kids Helicopter Joy Ride and Tour in Melbourne is built for it: a 20-minute flight over the city with a per-person weight limit of 135kg and a combined limit of 240kg. Age and weight rules vary by aircraft on the other helicopter flights, so check the specific product page before booking a mixed-age group.

Do you need to be 18 for the wine and high tea experiences?

Yes, for the ones that include alcohol. The Barossa Valley Wine and Chocolate Pairing and the Adelaide Hills High Tea & Bottle of Sparkling Wine both require guests to be 18 or over to drink, with photo ID sometimes requested on the day. The Oyster Farm Tour & Tasting in Moreton Bay doesn't carry the same restriction.

Can you do a day spa or float therapy experience while pregnant?

It depends on the treatment. The Massage and Steam Day Spa Package with Bubbles in Scarborough, WA, says the package may not suit pregnancy, and the Float Therapy Session in Hove, SA, sets a cut-off at 36 weeks. Always flag a pregnancy when booking so the therapist or operator can adjust the treatment.

How long do the helicopter flights usually run?

Anywhere from 10 minutes to a full half-day, depending on the format. Learn to Fly a Cabri G2 Helicopter in Jandakot, WA, is a 30-minute lesson behind the controls, and the Private Scenic Adelaide Hills Helicopter Flight near Strathalbyn, SA, is a 30-minute scenic loop. At the longer end, the wine-tasting and pub-crawl formats build the flight into a half-day or more.

Is there a minimum age for Canberra spa experiences?

Yes, for some. The Infrared Sauna and Full Body Massage in Canberra sets an 18-plus minimum, combining a 60-minute infrared sauna session with a 60-minute massage. The Warm Oil Upper Body and Facial Massage with Hair Wash, also in Canberra, isn't suitable for minors or anyone pregnant, regardless of age.

More Ways To Celebrate This Christmas

Still shopping for the rest of the Christmas list? The Christmas gift ideas range covers everything outside the party formats above. For a full spa menu beyond the packages listed here, day spa packages lists the wider range across every state. Groups who'd rather stay on the water than in the air can look at cruises, and anyone planning a full day out instead of a few hours should start with day tours.