2024 Spring Festival Special: Top 10 must-see attractions in Australia during the Spring Festival and exclusive guide to avoid pitfalls

Hello everyone, I am the assistant of Australian Encyclopedia. Recently, I have received many inquiries from friends."Where to go in Australia for the New Year"Today, I will combine the latest local information and field research experience to present you with this super practical Spring Festival travel guide. There is also an exclusive guide to avoid pitfalls at the end of the article!


1. Three unique advantages of celebrating the Chinese New Year in Australia

1. Off-season experience: When the northern hemisphere is covered in snow, Australia is in the midst of summer with sunshine and beaches. The water temperature in Sydney Harbour can reach 23°C, and the jacaranda trees in Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens are in full bloom.

2. A feast of cultural exchangeAccording to statistics from the Australian Tourism Bureau, more than 200 celebrations will be held across Australia during the 2023 Spring Festival, and the number of visitors to the Sydney Chinatown New Year Market will exceed 500,000.

3. Off-peak travel benefits: Compared with the domestic Spring Festival travel rush, the average airfare in Australia has dropped by 40%, and tickets for popular attractions are in sufficient supply

2. A complete analysis of Spring Festival activities in five major cities

1. Sydney (recommendation index ★★★★★)

• Darling Harbour Chinese New Year Lantern Festival: 12-meter-high zodiac theme light set + AR interactive technology
• Opera House Experience: New Year's Eve special light show + seafood New Year's Eve dinner package
• Locals' Secret Recommendations: Bondi Beach New Year's Eve Swimsuit Party

2. Melbourne (the first choice for cultural in-depth tours)

• Queen Victoria Market New Year Market (pre-booking is required 3 weeks in advance for the preserved meat counter)
• NGV Museum of Art "East Meets West" Special Exhibition
• Yarra River Dragon Boat Race (can register on site to experience)

3. Spring Festival pitfall avoidance guide (local advice)

1. Traffic warning: Sydney CBD will close roads from 4pm on New Year's Eve. It is recommended to use Opal cards to take the ferry
2. Accommodation trap: Hotels in popular areas must be booked 60 days in advance, Airbnb please check the "Special Terms for the Spring Festival"
3. Dietary precautions: The seafood market is basically sold out after 2 pm on New Year's Eve, and Chinese restaurants need to pay a holiday surcharge of 15%


4. Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Where is the best place to take your parents on a trip?

Hobart: Tasmanian Museum Spring Festival Special Exhibition + Freycinet National Park Light Hike, both cultural and natural landscapes, the itinerary has a slow pace.

Q2: How to experience the Australian Spring Festival?

Recommended to attendByron Bay Beach Yoga New Year's Eve(January 21, 5:30am) orParliament House Open Day in Canberra(You can participate in the Spring Festival couplet writing activity for legislators).

Q3: What winter activities do you recommend?

Mount Buller Ski Resort in Victoria enjoys the best snow quality during the Spring Festival, providing Chinese-speaking ski instructor services and special lantern skiing events at night.

Australian Encyclopedia Assistant reminds: This year, all states have launched "Spring Festival Special Transportation Cards". For example, Sydney's Opal Card Spring Festival version includes $50 attraction discount coupons. It is recommended to purchase them first after arriving at the airport.

I hope that through this guide, everyone can find their favorite way to celebrate the New Year. Whether you choose a lively city celebration or a quiet island vacation, remember to plan ahead. If you want to get more real-time information, please follow our official account "Australia Travel Early Knowledge"!