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The Magic of Christmas takes over Melbourne

Melbourne – get ready, because Santa’s sleigh is making a very special stop this year… and it’s landing right at Caulfield Racecourse.

Melbourne’s Christmas Wonderland – 28 November – 24 December 2025 at the Caulfield Racecourse.

Back by overwhelming demand, the magic returns this Christmas with everyone’s favourite Christmas event, Melbourne’s Christmas Wonderland. This much-anticipated event is set to captivate the hearts of visitors once again, offering an enchanting three hour experience like no other.

Melbourne’s Christmas Wonderland is an immersive, walk-through experience where every moment of Christmas has been beautifully brought to life. Every jingle, every bell, and every HO HO HO will create the most wonderful memory, reminding visitors of why the magic of Christmas is still the most prolific of all.

Advisable for children 10 and under.

Visitors to this amazing Wonderland will experience:

Magical Experience: Immerse yourself in everything Christmas under The Grand Big Top. The event is filled with beautiful decorations, lights, trees and so much more.

Care Bears: The Care Bears are coming to Melbourne’s Christmas Wonderland! Walk through the new Care Bears Wish Land – packed with inflatables, a huge decorated Christmas Tree and Care Bears characters ready for a meet and greet.

Live Show: Each session includes a live show featuring Care Bears, international circus acts, Santa and Mrs Claus.

Santa Photos: No trip to the Christmas Wonderland is complete without a photo with the big man himself.

(Note – extra fee applies) Make sure to grab your gift on your way out.

Roller Skating: Swap your shoes for skates and have some rollin’ fun on our roller-skating rink.

Mrs Claus’ Storytelling Village: Join Mrs Claus and celebrate Christmas with some of your favourite carols and stories.

Photo Opportunities: Snap a selfie in one of the many magical selfie photo area’s under The Grand Big Top.

Rudolph’s Barnyard: Say hello and take a selfie with the animatronic reindeer in Rudolph’s Barnyard.

North Pole Post Office: Write and send off your letter to Santa at the North Pole Post Office. Not sure what to write? Our special letter-writing elves will be there to lend a helping hand.

Meet The Grinch: The Grinch will be Visting for Family Photos at his Grinch Land (Note: this is a paid Activity).

Refreshments: Delight your tastebuds with a selection of hot/cold food and drinks.

Jumping Castles: Get ready to jump into the Christmas spirit on our three Christmas and candy themed jumping castles.

Christmas Carnival Games: All the fun of the fair with full themed Christmas Fun Fair every child wins a prize.

(Note: extra fee applies).

Children’s Rides: Spin your way through the Teacup Ride, ride the horses on a small Carousel and travel around on the Mini Train.

Roving Characters: Meet Rudolph and Care Bears. They’re all frantically preparing for the busiest time of the year, but never too busy to say hello and stop for a selfie with you.

The Factory: Ignite your creative spark at The Factory where you can create your own foam gingerbread house decoration.

Christmas Craft Village: Unleash your creativity at our Christmas Craft Village where you can decorate your own Christmas stocking.

Care Bears Christmas Village: Design your own Christmas plaster Christmas tree ornament.

This magical interactive walk-through adventure features everything that’s most loved about Christmas to create unforgettable memories and rekindle the joy of Christmas.

So don’t miss the chance to make this Christmas the most magical one yet – Melbourne’s Christmas Wonderland is ready to jingle all the way back into your hearts.

Event Details:

• Location: Caulfield Racecourse – Station Street, Caulfield (enter via Gate 21)

• Dates: Friday November 28 – Wednesday December 24 (Christmas Eve!)

Tickets via www.ticketmaster.com.au or phone Melbourne Christmas Wonderland directly on 0400 881 007.

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