While many international Australian A-listers jet home for the holidays, some of our home-grown celebrities appear to have escaped the heat for a white Christmas.
From WAG Rebecca Judd in Whistler, Bachelorette Sophie Monk in Okanagan Valley, to model Lara Worthington (nee Bingle) and businessman James Packer in Aspen.
From romantic snow-covered snaps, family-friendly fun on the slopes and laughter-filled gatherings with friends: here’s how the stars are embracing their winter wonderland surroundings.
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Media personality Bec Judd has been enjoying quality family time in Whistler, Canada with her four kids and AFL star husband Chris Judd.
The 34-year-old made the 15-hour flight to the Great White North with her family last week, and has been staying at the luxurious Fairmont Chateau Whistler.
The brunette stunner has been getting ski lessons, going to the local spa and enjoying family-friendly activities with her children, such as gingerbread house making sessions.
Dreaming of a white Christmas! Bec Judd is one of the few Australian celebrities who are currently enjoying the cold and snow of Canada
Snow bunnies! Bec and Chris brought the whole family, including twin boys Tom and Darcy, who recently turned one
Bec has been regularly updating her followers of her meals over the festive season and praised a local cafe for having ‘proper coffee for the coffee snobs like me.’
Bec and Chris have shared plenty of happy snaps with their kids enjoying the fresh powder.
Bec also gushing over her husband in a kissing selfie on Christmas Day.
No mistletoe needed! Bec and Chris have shared plenty of happy snaps with their kids enjoying the fresh powder, with Bec also gushing over her husband in a kissing selfie on Christmas Day
Bec has been regularly updating her followers of her meals over the festive season and praised a local cafe for having ‘proper coffee for the coffee snobs like me’
Ski time: The 34-year-old made the 15 hour flight to the Great White North with her family last week and a currently at the luxurious Fairmont Chateau Whistler (pictured L-R Chris Judd, Billie and Bec)
Also in Canada is Bachelorette couple Sophie Monk and Stu Laundy, who are staying at Silver Star Mountain Resort in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley.
The blonde beauty, 38, and her millionaire publican beau are there with Sophie’s best friend Oscar Gordon, who lives and works at the luxury resort.
She also took to Instagram to share a saucy clip of herself dressed up in a short dress made of wrapping paper, clad with an oversized red bow and fairy lights.
Snow-mance! Also in Canada is Bachelorette couple Sophie Monk and Stu Laundy, who are at Silver Star Mountain Resort in British Columbia where her best friend Oscar Gordon lives and works
Cosy couple! The blonde beauty perched herself on her millionaire publican beau’s lap for a loved-up picture by the fireplace on Friday
Comedic copycat! The former Bardot star later uploaded a parody photo of bestie Oscar replicating her photo, writing: ‘B**** stole my look’
The happy couple posed for a loved-up picture by the fireplace on Friday, with Sophie perched in her boyfriend’s lap with her arms wrapped around him.
The former Bardot star later uploaded a parody photo of bestie Oscar replicating her photo, writing: ‘B**** stole my look.’
According to NW, the pair are planning to tie the knot in the coming days.
The magazine claimed they wanted their wedding to take place over the holidays to avoid any media buzz.
Dreaming of a saucy Christmas, Stu? The blonde bombshell also took to Instagram to share a saucy clip of herself dressed up in a short dress made of wrapping paper, clad with an oversized red bow and fairy lights
Bingle all the way! On Christmas eve, Sydney-born model Lara Worthington traded sunny California for snowy Aspen, as she hugged a statue of a bear in town
On Christmas eve, Sydney-born model Lara Worthington (née Bingle) traded sunny California for snowy Colorado, United States.
Posting from Aspen, Lara cut a cosy figure as she hugged a statue of a bear, writing: ‘bear hug.’
Taking to Instagram earlier this month, Lara appeared to show off a $200,000 Porsche Cayman that actor husband Sam Worthington had gifted her for Christmas.
It appears she was on holiday with her family, as a picture revealed a child-size snowboard believed to be for young toddler son Rocket Zot, two.
She later took a selfie in a bright-yellow jacket and black goggles, writing: ‘Wishing I was @torahbright (Pro snowboarder for Roxy) for a day! #snowboarding.’
‘Wishing I was @torahbright (Pro snowboarder for Roxy) for a day!’ Lara took a selfie in a bright-yellow jacket and black goggles as she prepared to take on the slopes
Starting him young? It appears she was on holiday with her family, as a picture revealed a child-size snowboard believed to be for young toddler son Rocket Zot, two
Also in Aspen is billionaire James Packer, 50, with new girlfriend, model Kylie Lim.
On Thursday, James was seen taking a casual stroll with ex-wife Erica, as they still enjoy an amicable relationship since divorcing in 2013.
It seems Erica has travelled to the hot spot to see James so that he can spend time with their three children.
The former couple co-parent two daughters, Indigo, 9, and Emmanuelle Sheelah, 5, as well as a seven-year-old son Jackson Lloyd.
![A quick ski trip: There were reports James Packer invited Karl Stefanovic and girlfriend Jasmine Yarbrough to his Aspen pad, with a source with knowledge of the pair's travel plans said they (Karl, Jasmine and Karl's two youngest children River, 10 and Ava, 12) were 'linking up with [James] Packer' while they were in Aspen, but would be back in Sydney by Christmas](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/29/08/479253A200000578-5220167-image-a-23_1514534998584.jpg)
A quick ski trip: There were reports James Packer invited Karl Stefanovic and girlfriend Jasmine Yarbrough to his Aspen pad, with a source with knowledge of the pair’s travel plans said they (Karl, Jasmine and Karl’s two youngest children River, 10 and Ava, 12) were ‘linking up with [James] Packer’ while they were in Aspen, but would be back in Sydney by Christmas
And it appears James and Kylie welcomed more friends and family to enjoy their festive getaway in the snow, with reports James invited Karl Stefanovic to visit.
Daily Mail Australia reveal Karl and girlfriend Jasmine Yarbrough were taking his two youngest children River, 10 and Ava, 12 for an Aspen ski trip earlier this month.
A source with knowledge of the pair’s travel plans said they were ‘linking up with [James] Packer’ while they were in Aspen, but would be back in Sydney by Christmas.
According to The Australian, James’ Aspen pad features ‘seven bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a movie theatre, bar, steam room and pond with artificial waterfall.’
He bought it back in 2013 for US$15.6 million ($20.6m AUD), described as a ‘bargain’ given it once had an asking price around ‘$US43 million’ ($56.9m AUD).
‘Christmas day climb’: Today show newsreader Sylvia Jeffreys and her journalist husband Peter Stefanovic are currently enjoying the outdoors and snow of Lake Tahoe, in California.
Meanwhile, Karl’s journalist brother Peter Stefanovic and his Today show newsreader wife enjoyed the outdoors and snow of Lake Tahoe in California.
The 31-year-old took to Instagram to share candid snaps of their festivities such as hiking, skiing and secret Santa with their friends.
She posted a photo of herself with Peter at the top of a mountain overlooking the lake, along with the caption: ‘Christmas day mountain climb ✅ Now, let’s eat.’
Hitting the slopes: The 31-year-old took to Instagram to share candid snaps of their festivities such as hiking, skiing and secret Santa with their friends
Say cheese! Sylvia (top centre) and Peter (bottom right) dressed up in ugly Christmas jumpers with their friends for a group snap