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CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR AT WAKE UP BYRON BAY

Join us for a fun and festive Christmas in Byron Bay paradise with our calendar of Christmas and New Year social activities.

From poolside hangs and Christmas cocktail specials to and to our New Year’s Eve parties, we’ve got a great line up of fun events this Christmas.

See what’s on between Monday 22 Dec 2025 to Thursday 1 Jan 2026, below.

Not staying over Christmas and New Year? Check out our daily activity schedule for what’s on during your stay.

EVERY DAY

  • POOL BAR HAPPY HOUR

    3-5PM  –  Sip on $7 discounted happy hour drinks at The Pool Bar every day!

MONDAY 22.12

  • CHRISTMAS FARMER’S MARKET

    8AM  – Hop on our free shuttle to visit Byron’s Christmas Farmers market

  • YOGA CLASS

    9AM – Yoga class at our onsite studio

  • $10 PIZZAS

    12-6PM – $10 pizzas with any drink purchase

TUESDAY 23.12

  • YOGA CLASS

    9AM – Yoga class at our onsite studio

  • BEER PONG COMPETITION

    6PM – Join the competition and great vibes

CHRISTMAS EVE 24.12

  • YOGA CLASS

    9AM – Yoga class at our onsite studio

  • XMAS EVE WINE & CHEESE

    6PM – A festive night of free cheese platters & games

  • SPECIAL CHRISTMAS COCKTAIL

    5-7PM – Christmas cocktail special at The Pool Bar

CHRISTMAS DAY 25.12

  • CHRISTMAS MORNING YOGA

    9AM – Begin your Christmas morning with yoga in our studio

  • BEACHSIDE PHOTOS

    11AM – Santa Down Under photo station by the beach

  • CHRISTMAS BBQ

    4PM – Join us for an Aussie Xmas BBQ (Tickets $20, incl burger & house drink)

  • SPECIAL CHRISTMAS COCKTAIL

    5-7PM – Christmas cocktail special at The Pool Bar

FRIDAY 26.12

  • YOGA CLASS

    9AM – Yoga class at our onsite studio

  • BOXING DAY BASH

    12PM – A chilled arvo under the sun, with pool floats and games

  • FREE BBQ & NIGHT OUT

    5PM – Free sausage sizzle with any drink purchase, then a night out in town

SATURDAY 27.12

  • YOGA CLASS

    9AM – Yoga class at our onsite studio

  • BAR OLYMPICS & ARVO APEROLS

    6PM – Flip cup & beer pong at The Pool Bar + $14 Arvo Aperols

SUNDAY 28.12

  • BEACHSIDE MARKETS

    8AM  – Hop on our free shuttle to visit Byron’s monthly artisan market

  • YOGA CLASS

    9AM – Yoga class at our onsite studio

  • TRIVIA NIGHT

    5PM – It’s our BIG fat quiz of the year! Sip on $14 Frozen Margaritas.
    Prizes to be won!

MONDAY 29.12

  • YOGA CLASS

    9AM – Yoga class at our onsite studio

  • MORNING BEACH WALK

    10.30AM – Explore The Bay and our local beach on our coastal walk

  • POOL VOLLEYBALL

    2PM – Team up with other travellers for a pool volleyball tournament

  • $10 PIZZAS

    12-6PM – $10 pizzas with any drink purchase

TUESDAY 30.12

  • YOGA CLASS

    9AM – Yoga class at our onsite studio

  • BRACELET CLUB

    4PM – Join our very own bracelet club! All the essentials included: beads, elastic & non elastic thread, scissors.

NEW YEAR’S EVE 31.12

  • YOGA CLASS

    9AM – Yoga class at our onsite studio

  • NYE PARTY & BEER PONG COMP

    4-10PM – End the year with a beer pong comp and great vibes

  • NYE AFTER PARTY

    10PM – Check with our reception team for the best after party options in town!

NEW YEAR’S DAY 01.01

  • YOGA CLASS

    9AM – Set your intentions for 2026 with a morning yoga class

  • FIRST SWIM 2026

    11AM – Start 2026 with the first ocean swim together

  • NEW YEAR TOAST & CHEESE PLATTERS

    5PM – Celebrate 2026 with $7 wine & free cheese platters


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