Santa’s Guide to a Ripper Christmas Day in 4178 & 4179
Brought to you by the Wynnum Surf Club crew (and one very sunburnt Santa)
G’day families, locals, blow-ins and anyone who’s escaped peeling prawns for five minutes. Santa’s swapped the sleigh for thongs and reckons Christmas Day in 4178 and 4179 is about as good as it gets. If you’re looking to stretch the legs, keep the kids entertained, and maybe sneak in a sneaky esky moment, here’s the go.
Wynnum Esplanade – Christmas on Easy Mode (4178)
If Santa had a second home, it’d be right here.
Why it slaps:
Flat, shady picnic spots (no hills, no whinging)
Playground, water park, bike paths and space for backyard cricket without losing a cousin
Sea breezes to cool down Uncle Kev after his third ham sandwich
Top Picnic Spots:
Under the big trees near Pandora Street
Along the foreshore between the jetty and the mangroves
Anywhere you can park up a rug, crack the esky and keep an eye on the kids
Santa recommends: cold drinks, hot chook rolls, and a Wynnum Surf Club stubby cooler to keep things frosty
Wynnum Jetty – Walk It Off, Champ
Too much pav? Santa’s been there.
A stroll out on the jetty is perfect for:
Burning off Christmas pudding
Letting the kids spot fish, pelicans and “definitely sharks” (they’re not)
Getting that classic Christmas Day family photo where no one’s blinking (good luck)
Lota Foreshore – Chill, No Fuss Christmas (4179)
If Wynnum’s buzzing, Lota’s your cruisy Plan B.
Why Santa rates it:
Quiet picnic tables
Open grass for the kids to go feral
Calm water views and less “where’d the kids go?” panic
Perfect for a low-key arvo with cold drinks, leftovers and zero schedules.
Mangrove Boardwalks
For families who want a bit of nature with their Chrissy chaos:
Short walks
Plenty of shade
Educational enough to justify dessert number two
Santa’s Final Word
Christmas in 4178 and 4179 is all about:
Family
Fresh air
Full eskies
And not taking it all too seriously
See you on the foreshore, legends
— Santa (Wynnum Division)