A Wongaling Beach Christmas at Fridays at Three..

Merry Christmas from Wongaling Beach.

There’s something special about celebrating Christmas at Wongaling Beach — that blend of salt air, sunshine, and easygoing holiday energy that makes it feel like the whole coastline is giving you a warm tropical hug.

And at Fridays at Three, Christmas Day doesn’t just arrive…
It drifts in, like a gentle wave across the sand.

Photo: Created by G Walton (AI) - Fridays at Three collection

A Sunrise That Feels Like a Gift

The best way to start Christmas here?

A slow, sleepy stroll down Wongaling Beach to watch the sunrise over Dunk Island.
No frantic cooking. No chaos. Just the family wandering along the shoreline, toes in the cool morning sand, waiting for the sky to turn blush-pink and gold.

The sun peeks up, and suddenly Christmas has officially begun.

A Beachy Breakfast Fit for Santa (If He Went Tropical)

Back at Fridays at Three, breakfast is simple and perfect:

Freshly squeezed orange juice — the kind that tastes like sunshine in a glass.

Warm pancakes piled on plates, fluffy and golden, adding way more syrup than anyone needs on a public holiday.

Breakfast isn’t rushed. Nothing is rushed today.
It’s Christmas in the tropics, after all.

Presents Under the… Coconut Tree?

Who needs a pine tree when you’ve got a coconut palm?

With tinsel softly wrapped around the trunk and shells decorating the base, it becomes a truly iconic Far North Queensland Christmas tree.
Everyone gathers around, criss-crossed on the patio floor, taking turns opening gifts while the fronds overhead rustle in the warm breeze.

It’s festive, a little quirky, and absolutely perfect.

The Art of Christmas Relaxing

After presents?

Everyone melts into relaxation mode.

Some stretch out on the patio.
Some flop into hammocks.
Someone inevitably wanders back to the beach for a second stroll “just because”.

It’s a day for doing absolutely nothing — and enjoying every second of it.

Lunch: A Tropical Feast from the Weber

When lunch rolls around, the star of the show is the Weber BBQ on the patio.

Fresh prawns, piled high and icy cold — a Christmas classic.

Then there’s Wayne’s masterpiece:
Prosciutto-wrapped scallops, threaded neatly on fresh rosemary skewers, the aroma drifting across the deck and causing neighbours to lean over their balconies in jealousy.

The side dish?
A grilled peach and mango salad, dressed with a maple-infused drizzle that tastes like summer decided to show off.
With a cold beer pulled from the beer bucket, lunch feels like heaven with a sea breeze.

The Afternoon: Tropical Slow Motion

After lunch, the day stretches out like a lazy cat.

There’s chatting.
There’s lounging.
There’s someone dozing in a chair with a half-open book.

Eventually, as the sun starts to soften, the family wanders out again for an evening beach stroll, the tide whispering along the shore and the sky glowing with Christmas colours.

Simple. Calm. Joyful.
The way Christmas should be.

To anyone reading this — whether you're near, far, sandy, snowy, relaxed, or a little frazzled…

Merry Christmas from Kate, Wayne and tessa, Fridays at three, Wongaling Beach

Planning a visit? Stay at Fridays At Three, located right on beautiful Wongaling Beach.