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Christmas Day Lunch Sunshine Coast 2023 Options

Are you looking for the perfect spot for Christmas Day lunch on the Sunshine Coast? Look no further!

Here are our favourite family-friendly venues where you can kick back, relax and enjoy the silly season in style!

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Christmas Day Lunch – Sunshine Coast

Our favourite places to book Christmas Day lunch on the Sunshine Coast in 2023.

Christmas Lunch Sunshine Coast
Christmas lunch on the Sunshine Coast

Noosa Boathouse | Noosa 2023

The Noosa Boathouse is offering two delicious Christmas lunch options across two levels on the stunning Noosa waterfront.

Option 1 – 4 course lunch

Held in our restaurant level, this includes a shared starter, your choice of entrées, mains, a dessert & cheese station + 3 hour premium free flow beverage package.

Adults: $329pp • Kids 2 – 17yrs: $199pp

Booking Times: 11:30am, 11:45am, 12pm, 12:15pm or 12:30pm for 3hr sitting

Option 2 – Christmas Seafood Experience

Held in our River Room upstairs on level 2, this includes unlimited cold fresh seafood starter, shared hot feast style mains & salad, a dessert & cheese station + 3hr free-flow premium beverage package.

Adults: $329pp • Kids 2 – 17yrs: $259pp

Booking Times: 11:30am, 11:45am, 12pm, 12:15pm or 12:30pm for 3hr sitting

This is a really luxurious option that’s sure to please even the savviest of palates. Find out more here.

Noosa Reef Hotel | Noosa Heads 2023

Located on the Laguna Bay and North Shore coastline, the Noosa Reef Hotel boasts an expansive deck area, catching the very best views of the bay. Come together with family and friends this Christmas Day at the Noosa Reef Hotel. Celebrate with a delicious tasty set menu including summer fresh seafood mixed with traditional festive feast items. Two sittings are available: 11am or 1pm.

  • Adults: $150pp
  • Seniors: $99pp
  • Teens (13 – 17 years): $105pp
  • Kids (4 – 12 years): $65

There is also a drinks package upgrade available: $35 standard or $55 premium.

Get your tickets at the Noosa Reef Hotel website.

Kawana Waters Hotel | Kawana Waters 2023 (Sold out)

Enjoy a delicious Seafood Buffet Lunch with Dessert Bar at Kawana Waters Hotel located on the beautiful Kawana Waters Marina. The menu also includes roast meats, cold meats, seasonal vegetables, and cold salads. The lunch begins at 11:30am.

  • Adults: $180pp
  • Seniors: $110pp
  • Teens (13-17 years): $110pp
  • Kids (4 – 12 yrs): $65pp
  • Kids under 4: FREE

There is also a drinks package upgrade available.

This event is sold out. Find out more here. 

Villa Noosa Hotel | Noosaville 2023

Villa Noosa Hotel will once again offer their delectable buffet filled with all of your Christmas favourites. With a focus on seafood, there was also be roasts, veggies, salads, and much more including their sumptuous Dessert buffet. Christmas lunch will run from 11.30am.

  • Adults: $150pp
  • Seniors: $99pp
  • Teens (13-17 years): $105pp
  • Kids (4 – 12 yrs): $65pp
  • Kids under 4: FREE

There is also a drinks package upgrade available: $35 standard or $55 premium.

Get details for the event and make a booking here.

Waterfront Hotel | Diddillibah 2023

All you need to bring is your Christmas cheer to the Waterfront Hotel this festive season. With a delicious full-service buffet lunch including seafood, turkey, and ham, this no-hassle Christmas lunch will leave you full of festive cheer. The event will run from 11:30am and bookings are required. For more information click here.

  • Adults: $150
  • Seniors: $99
  • Teens (13-17 years): $105
  • Kids (4 – 12 yrs): $65
  • Kids under 4: Free

There is also a drinks package upgrade available: $35 for standard or $55 for premium.

The Long Apron | Montville 2023

Christmas Lunch Sunshine Coast Long Apron

Spend Christmas relaxing with family enjoying delicious food and exquisite wine with attentive service. Enjoy a Christmas Day celebration with a long lunch of seafood, dessert and Christmas traditions at Spicers Clovelly Estate‘s award-winning restaurant, The Long Apron. The Long Apron is a highly awarded modern French restaurant in Montville where we take you on gastronomic journey, epitomising culinary creativity, sharing our love of food and wine with you along the way.

  • This event is sold out

Find out more here

Coolum Beach Hotel | Coolum 2023

Hands up who loves a buffet!  (Hint – we do!) Awwww! The perfect, chilled-out Christmas lunch on the Sunshine Coast is happening at Coolum Beach Hotel. You can opt for seafood, traditional roasts and cold meat, salads, desserts and so much more! Lunch begins at 11:30am.

  • Adults: $150pp
  • Seniors: $99pp
  • Teens (13-17 years): $105pp
  • Kids (3 – 12 yrs): $65pp
  • Kids under 3: FREE

There is also a drinks package upgrade available: $35 standard or $55 premium.

Website: Get in quick! Find out more about this event here.

The Savvy Squire | Mooloolaba 2023 (Sold out)

Sit back, relax, and leave the cooking to the team at James Squire this Christmas Day. Bring your Christmas cheer to The Savvy Squire and enjoy a delicious lunch. Christmas is stressful enough without the hassle of entertaining; so dust off your Santa hat and receive the best present of all – no cooking or cleaning. Food includes a menu of seafood, roasts, beef, salads, desserts and so much more. The event starts from 11:30am and Santa will be making an appearance. This event is sold out.

  • Adults: $160pp
  • Seniors: $125pp
  • Teens (13-17 years): $99pp
  • Kids (4-12 years): $59pp
  • Kids 3 and under: FREE

There is also a drinks package available for extra. 

Noosa Springs Resort | Noosa Heads 2023

Relax and enjoy a shared feast with family and friends at Noosa Springs Resort whilst enjoying sensational food, premium beverages, and a festive atmosphere. Your lunch begins with a mouth-watering grazing board of Queensland seafood, cured meats and cheeses. Then feast on a platter of slow-roasted lamb, honey glazed ham, and baked Tasmanian salmon served with roasted vegetables and a wild rocket salad. Finish the feast with something sweet; Yuzu curd tartlets, praline delice, fruit mince pies, individual pavlovas, and cheesecakes.

  • Adults: $249pp (includes 3-hour beverage package)
  • Members: $235 (includes 3-hour beverage package)
  • Teenagers (13-17 years): $179
  • Children (3-12 years): $99 (includes a small gift)
  • Children 2 & under complimentary

Phone (07) 5440 3333 or email events@noosasprings.com.au to book.

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort 2023 (Sold out)

Christmas Lunch Sunshine Coast Novotel
Christmas lunch at the Novotel

Enjoy a festive buffet lunch on the Sunshine Coast at the Novotel with all of the trimmings.

Unfortunately, this event has already sold out. However, they will be offering limited all-day dining at Sola Bar with delicious festive specials on Christmas Day.

 Details for these events can be found right here.

Flaxton Gardens | Flaxton 2023

Christmas lunch Flaxtone Gardens

Flaxton Gardens is an iconic Sunshine Coast Hinterland venue, winery, restaurant, and function centre with coastline views stretching from Noosa to Moreton Island. Enjoy drinks on arrival and then feast on a sumptuous buffet that begins with a grazing platter before moving on to meats, salmon, vegetables and salads followed by a selection of Christmas treats. Arrive at 11:30am for a lunch at 12pm.

A three-hour beverage package is available for $45pp. 

  • Adults: $200
  • Children (under 12): $95

Bookings are required. Head to the Flaxton Gardens website for more information.

The Loose Goose | Twin Waters 2023

Oh, it is ON at The Loose Goose! They’re offering a simply delicious 3-course Christmas lunch that includes a kids menu for those aged 15 and under. Yesssssss! So much delectable food on offer – seafood, meat and yummy desserts – you’d be a total elf to miss out on it. There are a range of seating options available (some have sold out).

  • Adults: $185pp for adults
  • Children 15 years and under: $100pp, under 3s free 

Find out more here.

Pelican Waters Tavern | Caloundra 2023 (Sold out)

A Christmas day buffet. We shout HOORAY!  Their menu offers traditional seafood, hot foods, accompaniments and desserts – enough to have you mistaken for the jolly old fellow himself! Lots to offer here for kids and their adults alike. The event begins at 11:30am. 

  • Adults: $150pp
  • Seniors: $99pp
  • Teens (13-17 years): $105pp
  • Kids (4 – 12 yrs): $65pp
  • Kids 3 and under: FREE

There is also a drinks package upgrade available: $35 standard or $55 premium.

Get in fast! Book your tickets here.

Buderim Tavern | Buderim 2023

A lovely luncheon on Christmas day… go on you deserve it! It includes a starter, seafood, roasts and yummy desserts! There’s something for everyone. Starts at 11:30am.

  • Adults: $195pp
  • Seniors: $110pp
  • Teens (13-17 years): $110pp
  • Kids (4-12 years): $65pp
  • Kids 3 and under: FREE

There is also a drinks package upgrade available: $30 standard or $50 premium.

Buy your tickets right here! Get in quick!

Caloundra Hotel | Caloundra 2023

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and YES, the Caloundra Hotel Christmas Day Buffet Lunch is on again this year! Enjoy a spectacular Hot & Cold buffet with delicious meats, fresh seafood, salads & roasted vegetables from 11.30am. PLUS a mouth watering dessert buffet to finish it off. 

  • Adults: $140pp
  • Seniors: $99pp
  • Teens (13-17 years): $105pp
  • Kids (4 – 12 yrs): $65pp
  • Kids 3 and under: FREE

There is also a drinks package upgrade available: $35 standard or $55 premium.

Find out more here.

Golden Beach Tavern | Caloundra 2023

A no hassle and stress free Christmas lunch is promised at Golden Beach Tavern! Dine from 11.30am on a delish meal. There’s seafood, hot and cold meats and scrumptious desserts!

  • Adults: $150pp
  • Seniors: $99pp
  • Teens (13-17 years): $105pp
  • Kids (3 – 12 yrs): $65pp
  • Kids 3 and under: FREE

There is also a drinks package upgrade available: $35 standard or $55 premium.

Book tickets NOW!

Christmas Day Lunch on the Sunshine Coast in 2023

Whatever you’re doing, we hope you have a fantastic festive season filled with fun times and frivolity with your nearest and dearest. If we’ve missed a venue that you’re interested in, or you have any other suggestions, please feel free to let us know in the comments. 

Looking for family fun Christmas ideas on the Sunshine Coast?

See our list of the BEST Sunshine Coast Christmas Markets here.

If you LOVE Christmas lights like us check out our list of must-see Sunshine Coast Christmas lights here + DRIVING MAP!

Ready to pack the picnic rug for a night of carolling? Find the Sunny Coast’s family-friendly Christmas Carol events here.

We’ve got the locations for your local Christmas Shops on the coast here so you can deck the halls in style!

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Janine Mergler

Janine Mergler is a veteran Queensland teacher, graduating from QUT with a BEd majoring in Social Sciences. After many years in the classroom, Janine moved on to academia. She has proudly trained new generations of teachers in her role as a lecturer at Queensland University of Technology Faculty of Education. She has also worked in the Queensland Government as an education specialist, developing education resources and delivering community awareness programs to help families conserve water. Currently she is the owner and editor of Families Magazine, a publication specifically targeted at parents who value a quality education for children.  Janine leads a team of professionals who write about family lifestyle, early childhood, schools and education information and family-friendly events.

3 thoughts on “Christmas Day Lunch Sunshine Coast 2023 Options”

  1. Hi
    Looking to book lunch Christmas Day at Mooloolaba for family of 4… what are prices for the Wharf including drinks package for Christmas 2019

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