Christmas High Tea is one of Australia’s most loved festive traditions, and this year’s celebrations are bigger than ever.
From luxury Christmas High Tea menus in Melbourne to festive high tea experiences in Sydney and Brisbane, venues across the country are offering beautifully themed afternoon teas filled with seasonal flavours, elegant pastries and sparkling holiday touches.
This page showcases venues that have previously offered Christmas High Tea experiences. Menus and availability are seasonal, with festive high teas typically returning from November through December each year. Check back closer to the festive season to explore updated menus, pricing and booking options for Christmas High Tea 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Christmas High Tea is a seasonal experience, typically available from mid-November through December. Availability varies by venue, and festive menus are often offered for a limited time only during the lead-up to Christmas.
No. Christmas High Tea menus are specially created for the festive season and are not usually available outside of November and December. Some venues may offer year-round high tea with occasional seasonal elements, but full Christmas-themed menus are limited to the holiday period.
Christmas High Tea experiences are most commonly found in major cities such as Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, as well as selected regional destinations. Luxury hotels, heritage venues and popular tearooms are the most likely to offer festive high tea menus.
Bookings are strongly recommended. Christmas High Tea sessions are popular and often sell out quickly, especially on weekends and in early December. Many venues release their festive menus and booking availability from October onwards.