Melbourne's Christmas Wonderland
Guests explore an interactive holiday world under The Grand Big Top filled with festive lights, trees, and animatronic reindeer. Activities include a live circus-style Christmas show, decorating treats in Mrs Claus' Bakery, craft-making, jumping castles, and junior carnival rides like the teacups and mini train. Children can also mail letters at the North Pole Post Office and meet Santa to receive a complimentary gift.
What to Expect
Immersive walk-through Christmas festival under The Grand Big Top.
Event Details
Duration
Each session includes a 45-minute live show.
Ages
Advisable for children 10 and under
Neighborhood
Caulfield East
Organizer
Showtime Attractions
Food & Drink
A selection of hot and cold food and drinks is available for an extra cost.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children aged 10 and under
Vibe
Festive and immersive
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: The page gives no ticket price amount. The listed event inclusions are included in the ticket price; Santa photos, meeting the Grinch, refreshments, and carnival games are extra cost. – Get tickets
- Parking: On non-race days, park at Gate 20 or nearby street parking; do not park at Gate B. On race days, enter via Gate B, go under the tunnel and advise security you are here for Melbourne's Christmas Wonderland.
- Accessibility: Companion Card holders book their tickets through the phone line.
Tips & Advice
- Don't park at Gate B on non-race days, because it's locked at sunset; use Gate 20 or nearby street parking instead.
- Allow about three hours so you have time for every zone and the 45-minute live show with Mrs. Claus and her elves.
- Join the Santa line during your session, because photos can't be pre-booked, and every child still gets a free gift backpack.
- Buy VIP tickets for everyone in your group if you want the perks, because each person needs one to get VIP benefits.
- Budget for Santa or Grinch photos, food, merchandise and carnival games, because none of these are included in any ticket.
Special Events & Promotions
- The Grinch visits for family photos at Grinch Land, for an extra cost.
- VIP tickets add priority access, VIP show seating, a gift bag and a meal voucher.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is it best for?
The activities suit children 10 and under best. Children under 2 get in free.
How long should we allow?
Allow about three hours. That includes the 45-minute live show with Mrs. Claus and her elves, which runs in every session.
Do kids get to meet Santa?
Yes. Everyone can visit Santa for free, and children get a backpack with a colour-in puzzle, textas, a pencil case and a Santa mask. Photos with Santa cost extra and can't be pre-booked, so just join the line during your session.
What do VIP tickets add?
VIP adds priority access, a VIP lanyard and VIP seating at the show. You also get front-of-line priority at each zone, a gift bag and a meal voucher. Adults get an insulated cup, and kids get a themed bag with a reindeer headband, a plush toy and craft sets.
What costs extra on the day?
Santa photos, Grinch photos, food and drink, merchandise and carnival games all cost extra.
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