The popular singer and actress was spotted in Kiama enjoying a coffee break.

Family members have confirmed she is spending Christmas at home this year, marking the festive season with family including her parents and three sisters.

Bassingthwaighte was this week tipped as a rising star to watch in 2010, named alongside a new crop of actors appearing in the third TV series of Underbelly.

Her role as Jayne Haken, wife of crooked cop Trevor Haken, represents her largest TV acting role since she left Neighbours in 2006.

She will also host a third series of So You Think You Can Dance Australia, on Network Ten.

Other stars to watch include seasoned actress Rebecca Gibney, funny man Shaun Micallef and Russell Crowe, who will host and produce a reality series about elite sports stars called Damage Control.