There is even more to do in Central Geelong this Christmas with the Central Geelong Christmas Trail. Families can get into the Christmas spirit, with over 29 different Christmas themed activities.
With the Floating Christmas Tree and Light Show the star attraction, Central Geelong Marketing, in conjunction with the City of Greater Geelong, have brought together the go-to guide for everything Christmas in Central Geelong.
There’s a huge line up of free family friendly activities in the lead up to Christmas including:
Myer Geelong Christmas Windows
Children – young and old – will be delighted by this year’s windows feature children’s Christmas story ‘Little Dog and the Christmas Wish’ by Corinne Fenton and illustrated by Robin Cowcher. The windows feature Little Dog – a white West Highland Terrier – who on Christmas Eve finds himself lost and alone in a busy city. For the first time, engineering students from Deakin University have partnered with Central Geelong Marketing and the City of Greater Geelong to add animatronic movement to the characters. This year’s display includes a new fifth window featuring a range of unique Geelong landmarks engineered by the Deakin team.
Augmented reality to add Christmas fun to Central Geelong
Discover lovable Christmas characters throughout Central Geelong with your smartphone in a new addition to the Central Geelong Christmas Trail. Santa and his reindeer will fly over the floating Christmas tree and City Hall. Watch them land in Customs Park and Little Malop Street West. Many are located at the new public artwork sculptures. Download the free ‘Christmas in Central Geelong’ App from the App Store or Google Play, then look out for the ‘Christmas in Central Geelong’ footpath stickers throughout the city. Then just point your smartphone or tablet at the image on the stickers to see Santa and his reindeer’s out-and-about in Central Geelong.
3D Christmas artwork to adorn Central Geelong
Giant Christmas themed 3D artwork will add to the Christmas fun in Central Geelong this year. These fun, interactive artworks let you become part of the picture and are sure to be a popular addition to the Central Geelong Christmas Trail in 2017. You can follow the trail, take a picture and tag @lovecentralgeelong and #geelongchristmas on social media and will provide unique Christmas photos.
Free Personalised Santa Letters
Post your letter to Santa in the North Pole letter box located in The Carousel and Library and Heritage Centre to receive a letter back from Santa. Mail must be received by 15DEC. FREE
Santa’s Reindeer Training Academy – Dec 1-23
Help get Santa’s reindeer ready for Christmas Eve. Take a ride on one of Santa’s reindeer in our winder wonderland. The mechanical ride on reindeer activity is FREE during opening hours.
Mon – Thurs 10am-2pm, Fri – Sat 10am-6pm
Magic Meter Elves – From Dec 1
Central Geelong’s Magic Meter Elves spread Christmas cheer. Mon – Sat
Go on, help bring an element of magic and Christmas cheer to Central Geelong by attending these wonderful, community activities.
To download the Central Geelong Christmas trail or for more information including dates and times of activities, visit www.centralgeelong.com.au
