Christmas – Town Hall Projections
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An Enchantingly Merry Season!
Christmas is more than just a lovely dinner spread with succulent turkey, building a snowman with a cute button nose, skiing in the snowy mountains, and catching snowflakes on your tongue. In the City of Melbourne, the festive season calls for a rich cultural experience of the celebration.
Christmas is more than just a lovely dinner spread with succulent turkey, building a snowman with a cute button nose, skiing in the snowy mountains, and catching snowflakes on your tongue. In the City of Melbourne, the festive season calls for a rich cultural experience of the celebration.
Christmas is more than just a lovely dinner spread with succulent turkey, building a snowman with a cute button nose, skiing in the snowy mountains, and catching snowflakes on your tongue. In the City of Melbourne, the festive season calls for a rich cultural experience of the celebration.
A wonderful buzz sweeps over the city from the colourful street decorations and carols heard throughout Melbourne’s laneways, to the glittering department store windows and bespoke local boutiques, the city sparkles with joy. To get started, witness in person the enchanting Christmas Village at Federation Square with the Crystal Fir tree adorned with 30,000 spectacular colour-changing lights!
Christmas in Melbourne
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FESTIVE FUN
- Christmas at Crown (Now to 2 January 2019)
Visit the city’s only 24-hour, fully-lit Christmas tree with an animated electronic light show at Crown Melbourne. Spot all 33 Christmas trees across the complex plus a galaxy of baubles and glittering decorations. Don’t miss ArtVo at Crown, where visitors can become part of the art and snap a photo in the Christmas-themed ‘trick-art’ gallery.
- Myer Christmas Windows (Now to 6 January 2019)
Anticipation always runs high in the lead up to the Myer Christmas Windows being unveiled. In the 63rd year, one of Melbourne’s favourite festive traditions will present scenes based on a much-loved children’s story book. The display promises to be bigger and better than ever in this gift from Myer to its visitors.
Christmas – Giant bauble
MARKETS & SHOPPING
- A Merry Market Christmas (Now to 24 December 2018)
Deck the stalls for Queen Victoria Market’s annual Christmas bonanza with more than 650 stalls of festive offerings. Take a spin on the ice-skating rink, which pops up in December under the market sheds, and then stock up on the fresh produce for that Christmas Day feast.
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- Docklands Sunday Market (Sundays in December, 10am to 5pm)
Browse boutique stalls and enjoy a seaside stroll around the Docklands Sunday Market featuring an eclectic range of handmade crafts, fair-trade goods, children’s clothes and toys, jewellery and candles.
Christmas at Queen Victoria Market
CHRISTMAS DAY DINING
- Christmas Lunch by the Yarra (25 December, 12pm to 3pm)
On the banks of the Yarra River, with the city’s towers as the backdrop, bask in the joys of Christmas lunch at Meat Market. Dine al fresco or in the climate-controlled restaurant with a glass of French champagne on arrival. Sourcing the best meat from ethical producers, Christmas classics include turkey, ham and seafood across a generous three-course lunch.
- Bohemian Wine Bar (25 December, 12pm to 3pm)
Switch up your usual Christmas Day experience and try a modern twist at Bohemian Wine Bar. The menu offers sharing dishes including wagyu bresaola and prosciutto wrapped salmon, country-style ham and pan-seared king prawns. Finish with local and imported artisan cheeses and chocolates, paired with a choice of Christmas tipple.
- Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium (25 December, 11am to 3pm)
Make it a memorable Christmas Day in the calming ambience of Melbourne’s Sea Life Aquarium, taking in views of the Yarra River and the spectacular floor-to-ceiling tropical marine display. Combine a day out exploring the aquarium with a trip to Yarra Bistro to indulge in a festive three-course lunch.
- The Botanical (25 December, 11am to 5pm)
Boasting a glorious outlook opposite the Royal Botanic Gardens and an upmarket vibe inside, The Botanical puts on an indulgent three-course sharing lunch on Christmas Day. With plenty of seasonal produce, enjoy time with loved ones and raise a glass to holiday cheer.
- Eureka 89 (25 December, 12.30pm to 4pm)
At 300 metres in the sky, the knockout views of Melbourne will create a sensational Christmas lunch backdrop. Celebrate with a four-course feast featuring confit duck rillettes, turkey breast galantine with pancetta, spelt and truffle jus, pavlova exotique and a Christmas cocktail on arrival.
TREAT YOURSELF
- Mörk Christmas Pies @ Mörk Chocolate Brew House
Mörk Chocolate turns its considerable skills to the art of pastry this festive season. Available throughout December, Mörk’s Christmas pies include a decadent combination of plump sour cherries, brandy-soaked raisins flecked with candied orange peel and Venezuelan chocolate. All wrapped in a handmade Peruvian cacao shortcrust pastry.
- High Tea @ Royal St. Collins
Need a quiet sit down and a reviving pot of tea? Tuck into high tea at Royal St. Collins. Order a three-tiered tray full of savoury sandwiches and sweet fancies to share with a friend, or all for yourself. One needs to keep one’s energy up, after all.
This dynamic metropolis is brimming with cultural effervescence which attracts millions each year to its leading museums, street art laneways, world-class cafés, theatres and designer shopping precincts. Bring a wistful conclusion to the year-end break by celebrating the festive season in the world’s art capital!
Filed in: Visit Victoria
