Christmas Day Spectacular 2026
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Experience the magic of Christmas by the beach at Novotel Wollongong Northbeach!
Join us for an unforgettable Christmas Day filled with an extravagant seafood buffet lunch with traditional Christmas trimmings, 3 hours of bottomless premium beverages as well as children's activities, handpicked gifts from Santa and even a visit!
Choose from outdoor seating on 'The Deck' or one of our fabulous indoor spaces, savouring the sensational ocean views.
Christmas Buffet Menu:
FRESH SEAFOOD
QLD tiger prawns, local oysters
Beetroot cured salmon
Marinated 1/2 shell mussels
Lemon, house-made seafood sauce and condiments
SALAD & ANTIPASTO STATION
Seafood and non-seafood salads
Marinated and grilled vegetables with cheeses with crisp breads and dip
Make your own Caesar Station
German Potato Salad
Ancient Grain Salad
BBQ Octopus Salad
Calamari Salad with Nahm Jim
Mexican style mussels
Cured meats and salamis with mustards, chutneys and pickles, grissini
Panzanella Salad
Prawn Mango and Radish Salad
CARVERY STATION
Honey-glazed ham and Roast Turkey with sage stuffing, gravy, mustards and cranberry sauce
PAELLA STATION
Giant paella pan with Spanish chorizo and fresh seafood
PRAWN AND LOBSTER ROLL STATION
Prawns and lobster mayonnaise, chives, crispy potato, iceberg lettuce
ASIAN STATION
Vegetarian Dumplings
Kimchi Fried Rice
Char Sui BBQ Pork
Salt n Pepper Calamari
HOT BUFFET
Steam baked John Dory with yuzu wasabi dressing, fragrant Asian herbs
Slow-cooked lamb shoulder with lemon, garlic, thyme and oregano served with tzatziki and pita bread
Peruvian-style BBQ chicken with chimichurri
Potato Gratin
Truffle honey glazed roast vegetables, marinated fetta crumble
Pan Seared Gnocchi, caramelized pumpkin, sun dried tomato, sage, toasted walnuts, spinach
DESSERT
Selection of cakes, pastries and tarts
Christmas pudding with brandy custard
Pavlova's
Profiteroles and eclairs
Selection of local and international cheeses
Seasonal fruits and berries
New Zealand Natural ice cream cart
(Menu is subject to change)
Join us for an unforgettable Christmas Day filled with an extravagant seafood buffet lunch with traditional Christmas trimmings, 3 hours of bottomless premium beverages as well as children's activities, handpicked gifts from Santa and even a visit!
Choose from outdoor seating on 'The Deck' or one of our fabulous indoor spaces, savouring the sensational ocean views.
Christmas Buffet Menu:
FRESH SEAFOOD
QLD tiger prawns, local oysters
Beetroot cured salmon
Marinated 1/2 shell mussels
Lemon, house-made seafood sauce and condiments
SALAD & ANTIPASTO STATION
Seafood and non-seafood salads
Marinated and grilled vegetables with cheeses with crisp breads and dip
Make your own Caesar Station
German Potato Salad
Ancient Grain Salad
BBQ Octopus Salad
Calamari Salad with Nahm Jim
Mexican style mussels
Cured meats and salamis with mustards, chutneys and pickles, grissini
Panzanella Salad
Prawn Mango and Radish Salad
CARVERY STATION
Honey-glazed ham and Roast Turkey with sage stuffing, gravy, mustards and cranberry sauce
PAELLA STATION
Giant paella pan with Spanish chorizo and fresh seafood
PRAWN AND LOBSTER ROLL STATION
Prawns and lobster mayonnaise, chives, crispy potato, iceberg lettuce
ASIAN STATION
Vegetarian Dumplings
Kimchi Fried Rice
Char Sui BBQ Pork
Salt n Pepper Calamari
HOT BUFFET
Steam baked John Dory with yuzu wasabi dressing, fragrant Asian herbs
Slow-cooked lamb shoulder with lemon, garlic, thyme and oregano served with tzatziki and pita bread
Peruvian-style BBQ chicken with chimichurri
Potato Gratin
Truffle honey glazed roast vegetables, marinated fetta crumble
Pan Seared Gnocchi, caramelized pumpkin, sun dried tomato, sage, toasted walnuts, spinach
DESSERT
Selection of cakes, pastries and tarts
Christmas pudding with brandy custard
Pavlova's
Profiteroles and eclairs
Selection of local and international cheeses
Seasonal fruits and berries
New Zealand Natural ice cream cart
(Menu is subject to change)
