Get out of the night time groove.While we tend to think of parties as evening affairs, they don't have to be. Even if your work Christmas party ideas is to host a meal for your guests at a restaurant or hotel, it will have a different atmosphere at a lunch and you can combine it with fun activities.

Activity Plus. Book a trainer for the day so you and the team can learn how to surf, fishing, barefoot bowls, tennis, golf.....

Turn it into a family affair. People's expectations and behaviors will change if you broaden your guest list to include staff and their families to your staff Christmas party. For one thing, you can aim for a healthy event. And as an added bonus, more people will be likely to attend as they don't have to get sitters. Activity based parties are especially good for this. People of all ages can play cricket, for instance.

Mix up your guest list. Instead of hosting a company Christmas party that's just for staff, you could widen your guest list to include business associates and turn it into an annual beach cricket day or touch footy competition, bushwalk to a lake or 4WD trek. Attendees as they'll get a chance to meet new people and have less chance to get trapped into endless shop talk conversations.

Old fashioned Picnic Days. Apply those fantastic extended family picnics concept to your work party with multigenerational cricket games, watersports, BBQ's, shady trees, frisbee ....there is something for everyone.

Pamper Days. This can also be tailored to the fellows: massages, facials, manicures, makeovers what staff member would want to miss this party?

Keep changing. Whatever you normally do, alter it from year to year. It doesn't matter what you did for your last company Christmas party, there will always be a certain percentage of your guests who will find it boring if you do a repeat.

Turn it into a family affair. People's expectations and behaviors will change if you broaden your guest list to include staff and their families to your staff Christmas party. For one thing, you can aim for a healthy event. Better particpation is likely since your workmates don't need babysitters. Activity based parties are especially good for this. People of all ages can play cricket, for instance. You can even ask Santa to make an arrival.

Book a tour. Care for an island trip? Or would you prefer to go back in history? Perhaps a venture into deep sea fishing?

Progressive Dinners. Target eating out options within walking distance. Your first destination for starters, move on for the next course and at least then to dessert. Great to grab some exercise and fun for all. You can also schedule in some diversions. Be sure to organise with the restaurants and cafes before hand.

Go Extreme. Skydiving, Paragliding, Hang gliding. You may have a few spectators! And you may want to record it on video....

Picnic Days. Remember those fantastic extended family picnics? Apply it to work: with multigenerational cricket games, watersports, BBQ's, shady trees, frisbee ....

Cellar doors Follow a wine trail to your destination.... it makes for an interesting arrival (arrange a chaffeur)!

Theme it up! You choose what it is and how far it goes. Dress up, or try a games night, trivia competition, host a mystery dinners are great for smaller numbers.....

Picnic Days. Remember those fantastic extended family picnics? With multigenerational cricket games, watersports, BBQ's, shady trees, frisbee ....

Blend just the right amounts of excitement and comfort is the secret to a great party. If it is not funded by your work, building a account through the year just may assist with everyone's budget. When choosing a company Christmas party idea based on an activity, generally pick something that everyone can do and ensure the organisers have some fun as well. Plus, have plenty of other things for people to drink- especially for the drivers. Besides juices, teas, coffees and alcohol-free punches, mocktails can be a fun alternative.

All these Christmas party ideas are available right here at Rainbow Beach. You can host a work Christmas do, that rather than coming up with excuses for avoiding, your team will look forward to attending every year. Enjoy your celebration!