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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 21 Dec 2026 to Friday 1 Jan 2027, 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!
    Excludes Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day.

MONDAY 21.12

  • YOGA CLASS

    9AM – Yoga class at our onsite studio

  • GROUP BEACH WALK

    10.30AM – Coastal walk together, from Belongil Beach to The Pass
    Meet at reception.

  • $10 PIZZAS

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

TUESDAY 22.12

  • YOGA CLASS

    9AM – Yoga class at our onsite studio

  • BEER PONG COMPETITION

    6PM – Join the competition and great vibes

WEDNESDAY 23.12

  • RUN CLUB

    7.45AM – Rise and shine! 5km circuit, let’s go!
    Meet at reception.

  • YOGA CLASS

    9AM – Yoga class at our onsite studio

  • CHRISTMAS POSTCARDS & SIP

    6PM – Paint your own festive postcard at The Pool Bar plus enjoy complimentary cheese platters!
    Paint, stamps & postcards provided. Festive cocktails available at the bar.

CHRISTMAS EVE 24.12

  • YOGA CLASS

    9AM – Yoga class at our onsite studio

  • CHRISTMAS FARMER’S MARKET

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

  • CHRISTMAS EVE MUSICAL BINGO

    6PM – A festive night of musical bingo & merriment at The Pool Bar

  • 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 SANTA PHOTOS

    11AM – Santa Down Under photo station by the beach

  • CHRISTMAS BBQ

    4PM – Join us for an Aussie Xmas BBQ (Tickets $22, incl burger, crisps & house drink)

  • SPECIAL CHRISTMAS COCKTAIL

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

SATURDAY 26.12

  • YOGA CLASS

    9AM – Yoga class at our onsite studio

  • BOXING DAY RECOVERY POOL PARTY

    12PM – Chill out with games by the pool, cold plunge and saun

  • SNAGS & SIPS

    5PM – Join for a complimentary Aussie sausage sizzle by the pool

SUNDAY 27.12

  • YOGA CLASS

    9AM – Yoga class at our onsite studio

  • Big FAT Quiz of 2026!

    5PM – Sip on our $12 Frozen Margaritas while having a great laugh at Trivia Night
    Prizes to be won.

  • Frozen Margaritas

    ALL DAY – Refresh on $12 Frozen Margaritas from The Pool Bar. Available all day.

MONDAY 28.12

  • YOGA CLASS

    9AM – Yoga class at our onsite studio

  • GROUP BEACH WALK

    10.30AM – Meet other travellers as we walk from Belongil Beach to The Pass
    Meet at reception

  • $10 PIZZAS

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

TUESDAY 29.12

  • RUN CLUB

    7.45AM – Rise and shine! 5km circuit, let’s go!
    Meet at reception.

  • YOGA CLASS

    9AM – Yoga class at our onsite studio

  • BAR OLYMPICS

    6PM – Join a competition of beer pong & flip cup

  • $10 PIZZAS

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

WEDNESDAY 30.12

  • YOGA CLASS

    9AM – Yoga class at our onsite studio

  • BRACELET CLUB

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

NEW YEAR’S EVE 31.12

  • PRE-NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY

    4-10PM – Get ready to welcome 2027! Beer pong competition, music, great vibes at The Pool Bar

  • 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 2027

    11AM – Start 2027 with the first ocean swim together
    Meet at reception.

  • New Year’s Day Recovery Club

    12PM – Ease into 2027 with poolside hangs, frozen slushies (alc + non-alc), chilled games and an ice bath challenge!

  • SNAGS & SIPS

    5PM – Cheers to 2027! Join for a complimentary Aussie sausage sizzle by the pool


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