Last days to Visit Santa’s Secret Garden

With Christmas just around the corner, these are the final days to visit Macquarie Centre’s award-winning ‘Santa’s Secret Garden’. This uniquely Australian Christmas experience, with a breathtaking showcase of native landscapes, is open until 24 December.

The first-of-its-kind living and breathing Christmas display is crafted using over 260 native and drought-tolerant plants, creating an immersive journey from the beach to the bush. The lush greenery, coastal pathways, and tropical plant features have earned the installation numerous accolades including Landscape Design of the Year for Commercial Design, GOLD Commercial Design, Educational Play Space, GOLD Plantscape Design, and SILVER Sydney Design Award 2020.

A Magical Experience

Since 2020, Santa’s Secret Garden has attracted more than 16,000 visitors. This year’s set continues to offer a magical experience for families as they stroll through a scenic boardwalk, an illuminated glow-worm cave, and lush native surroundings on their way to meet Santa. The display is carefully maintained by a dedicated gardener specialising in native plants, ensuring its beauty and sustainability throughout the season.

Giving Back to the Community

As part of Macquarie Centre’s commitment to the community, the native trees and plants from the display will be donated to St Gabriel’s School. This 100-year-old institution supports children with diverse needs, providing specialised education for students who are deaf or hard of hearing, blind or with low vision, as well as those with Autism or intellectual disabilities ranging from mild to moderate.

Last-Minute Shoppers

For those still rushing to find gifts for friends and family, Macquarie Centre is the perfect place to save time and find everything you need. Located in Sydney’s leafy north, Macquarie Centre is considered one of the city’s top shopping and entertainment precincts. It boasts over 360 stores, including Myer, David Jones, Big W, Kmart, H&M, Zara, SEPHORA, Zimmermann, Scanlan Theodore, and Under Armour.