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Where to Find the Most Impressive Christmas Trees in Melbourne 2025
Melbourne’s best Christmas trees in 2025 are lighting up the city with impressive displays across the CBD, Docklands and key suburban locations. As part of the annual City of Melbourne Christmas Festival, major landmarks have been transformed with large-scale installations, festive lighting and unique tree designs. From the 17.5-metre tree at Christmas Square to waterfront lights at Docklands, this guide highlights where to find the most impressive Christmas trees in Melbourne 2025.
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1. Fed Square Christmas Tree
The heart of Melbourne’s Christmas celebrations beats at Federation Square, home to the city’s magnificent 17.5-metre Christmas Tree. This towering tree is covered in twinkling lights and decorations, creating a magical backdrop for family photos. Don’t miss the nightly light and sound show, which brings the tree to life on the hour, every evening through December.
Location: Fed Square, Swanston Street, Melbourne
Dates: 28 November – 25 December 2025
2. Docklands Christmas Tree
Over at Docklands, Christmas shines in gold and purple hues. The waterfront is home to a giant purple Christmas tree, glistening against the night sky and reflecting beautifully over the water. Nearby, visitors can admire the eight-metre-tall golden reindeer and giant present boxes, adding extra sparkle to the festive scene.
Location: Harbour Esplanade, Docklands
Dates: 28 November – 25 December 2025
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3. 333 Collins Street Christmas Tree
333 Collins Street hosts one of the most elegant Christmas trees in Melbourne. Surrounded by sparkling decorations and glowing garlands, it’s the perfect spot for a city Christmas stroll or a holiday shopping photo moment.
Location: 333 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD
4. Norfolk Pine Tree – Frankston Christmas Festival
The iconic lighting of Frankston’s historic Norfolk Pine Tree will take place at 9.15 pm on Davey Street, followed by a fireworks display. The best viewing spots are the Davey and Young Streets intersection or Beauty Park. If you miss the moment, the tree will light up every night at 8 pm throughout December.
Location: Davey and Young Streets, Frankston
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5. Crown Melbourne Christmas Tree
Crown Melbourne will not have its large Christmas tree on display in 2025. Instead, the Christmas display features a collection of smaller Christmas trees arranged throughout the space. While you are there, don’t forget to stop by to say hello to Santa and enjoy a free photo.
Location: Crown Melbourne, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank
6. Bunjil Place Christmas Tree
Bunjil Place has unveiled its 2025 Christmas Tree. Each year, Bunjil Place presents a newly designed tree that becomes the centrepiece of the season. Families, friends, and the local community are invited to come together and watch the tree light up at twilight as the holiday season begins.
Location: Bunjil Place, 2 Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre Warren
7. Royal Arcade
The Royal Arcade in Melbourne features a stunning Christmas tree that adds to the charm of this historic space. The tree is complemented by beautiful star decorations, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout the arcade during the Christmas season.
Location: 335 Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne
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