This Sunday 7 January 2024 will be the last chance to see our iconic Floating Christmas Tree in action before it is dismantled and put back into storage.
Australia’s largest floating Christmas tree has just days left in waters off Steampacket Quay, with Sound and Light Shows running each night this week every 15 minutes from 8:30pm to midnight, lasting for six minutes.
Community members who celebrate Orthodox Christmas on Sunday 7 January 2024 will be able to share in the tree’s magic on its last day.
The third and final Sound and Light display kicked in on Boxing Day. Between shows, community members can control the light colours of the tree and star through ourinteractive Christmas website.
The tree, weighing in at 16,000 kilograms, has 10,000 stainless steel reflective discs and took approximately 23 people to assemble. It gently rotates with the wind direction.
Stunning Christmas-themed projections continue to light up City Hall until 11:30pm on Sunday 7 January 2024.
The City is seeking feedback on our 2023 Christmas in Geelong program until 5:00pm on Friday 12 January 2024.
By sharing your views and ideas, you’re helping us evaluate the value of the Christmas program to our local community and plan our future programs.
Participants could go in the draw to win one of three $100 gift vouchers.
Deputy Mayor Anthony Aitken
The Floating Christmas Tree is a source of joy for local residents as well as visitors from outside our municipality.
I encourage community members to make their way down to the Waterfront this week to get one last show in and even control the lights between shows.
The Floating Christmas Tree is a true symbol of the holiday season for our city as it spreads cheer and brings the community together.
We thank our sponsors GeelongPort who provide vital storage and assembly space every year for Australia’s biggest floating Christmas tree.
Councillor Jim Mason – Deputy Chair of the Strong Local Economy portfolio
Council’s 2023 Christmas in Geelong program has been a huge success and major tourist attraction
Alongside our Floating Christmas Tree, activities and events such as our Santa Pet Photos, Christmas workshops, Giant Selfie Trail and School Christmas Trees have appealed to people of all ages and interests.
More than 297,000 attended the 2022 Christmas in Geelong program with an economic output of $15,745,874 for our region.
The 2023 program has created jobs for tradies, performers and lighting experts, and supported central Geelong businesses, contributing to a strong and thriving local economy.
