Large golden reindeer statue in front of Melbourne city skyline.
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Christmas Decorations

Dates

29 Nov - 25 Dec

The city comes alive at Christmas! Wander the streets and feel the festive cheer. Some of our favourites include the giant reindeer in Docklands, the Christmas star on Evan Walker Bridge and the popular nutcracker soldiers standing guard across the city.

Keep an eye out for giant candy canes and festive koalas. Things really start to sparkle at night with twinkling lights in trees and laneways across the city. 

Crowds gathered around Federation Square's Christmas tree and decorations at dusk, with cafe umbrellas, Flinders Street Station and city buildings.

1. Christmas Square

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Laser lights and Christmas bauble installation illuminating the Yarra River at night.

2. Crown Christmas River Show

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3. Melbourne Town Hall Decorations

People standing around giant Christmas decorations with koalas climbing lit-up candy canes at Queensbridge Square at night, city buildings in the background.

4. Christmas at Queensbridge Square

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A couple walking past a deer decoration towards carnival rides, trees and crowds just before dusk.

5. Christmas Carnival

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6. Flinders Street Station

The station gets festive with a row of colourful presents along Elizabeth Street.

7. Southern Cross Station

Giant presents take over the station.

8. Giant Reindeer

The gorgeous golden reindeer returns to Docklands in all its sparkling glory.

9. Merry Christmas Letters

Let us spell it out for you with this harbourside favourite.

10. Docklands Christmas Tree

A giant purple Christmas tree glistens on Harbour Esplanade.

11. Giant Present Boxes

These fun oversized gift boxes pop up all over Docklands.

12. Docklands Nutcrackers

All new nutcracker soldiers stand guard across Docklands.

13. Melbourne's GPO

See the flying kangaroos pulling a Christmas sleigh in this light installation outside GPO.

14. Myer Christmas Windows

The beloved Myer Christmas Windows are back with a special celebration from 17 Nov.

15. Bourke Street Mall

Giant candy canes and koalas line the city's iconic shopping mall.

16. Degraves Street

See the beautiful floral decorations as a river of twinkly lights glows overhead.

17. AC/DC Lane

A river of colourful lights takes over the laneway.

18. Atelier Exchange

Colourful lights take over this corner building.

19. Reindeer Arch

The magical reindeer arch adds sparkle to Southbank.

20. Southgate Star

A large star lights up outside Southgate.

21. Melbourne City Baths

See the iconic City Baths lit up like a giant present with bow and ribbon decorations.

22. Princes Bridge

Giant candy canes create a festive entrance to the city.

23. Evan Walker Bridge

Evan Walker Bridge shines with a giant Christmas star and festive message.

24. Sandridge Bridge

Sandridge Bridge get the festive treatment with a Merry Christmas message and star swirls.

25. Yarra's Edge

Present box decorations light up the night near Webb Bridge.

26. Northbank

Star swirls add some festive cheer overhead.

27. Elizabeth Street

Star swirls add some festive cheer overhead.

28. Fitzroy Gardens

Sit on Santa's throne and see the 6m Christmas tree sparkle at Fitzroy Gardens.

29. Lygon Street Nutcrackers

All new nutcracker soldiers stand guard across Lygon Street.

30. Macauley Road Stars

Kensington sparkles under overhead lights.

31. Boyd Community Hub

Iconic nutcracker soldiers stand guard outside.

32. Library at the Dock

Iconic nutcracker soldiers stand guard outside the library.

33. Hardware Lane

Light up Festive bells decorate the laneway.

34. Centre Place

The laneway sparkles under festive lights.

35. Manchester Lane

The laneway twinkles under fairy lights.

36. Crossley Street

The laneway shines with twinkling lights.

37. Bank Place

Festive lights and an overhead Christmas tree sparkle in this laneway.

38. Market Lane

Sparkling lights hang over the laneway.

39. Liverpool Street

Glittery lights shine above the laneway.

40. Southbank Spillway

Festoon lights decorate the area.

41. Christmas Beetle Mural

It's not an Aussie Christmas without these critters. See the mural designed by Blender Studios.

42. 333 Collins Christmas Tree

A giant Christmas tree sparkles in the foyer of this beautiful heritage building.

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Christmas things to do

Christmas things to do

Explore a wonderland of events and dazzling decorations as the city comes to life this Christmas.

Christmas eat and drink

Christmas eat and drink

Feeling festive? Sip mistletoe martinis at a rooftop bar or dine under the lights in a laneway.

Christmas shopping

Christmas shopping

Shop the city's iconic laneways, malls and arcades to find the perfect pressie.

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