Surf Coast Shire is getting more festive this year with five new Christmas trees coming to the region.
Five four-metre solar-lit Christmas trees will be installed across the Surf Coast this month to celebrate the festive season alongside colourful decorations, Surfy Santa visits, and community carols.
Mayor Mike Bodsworth said he was looking forward to seeing the new Christmas trees installed in Aireys Inlet, Winchelsea, Lorne, Torquay and Anglesea.
“With the warmer weather coming and the year winding down, it’s a fun time of the year to come together and share all that we love about living in the Surf Coast Shire,” he said.
“After hearing from locals keen for more festive fun, we’re helping the celebrations grow across the shire…and we’d love for those with Christmas house light displays to add them to our interactive map.
“We also want to see how everyone is getting into the spirit of things across the Surf Coast and hinterland, so we have an online photo competition with prizes up for grabs.”
People will be able to take a free photo with Surfy Santa during the shire’s festive season at Torquay Visitor Infor Centre on 6 December and Lorne Visitor Info Centre on 13 December.
Kids will also be able to drop off their letters for Santa at Torquay and Lorne Visitor Info Centres between 14 November and 18 December.
Visit surfcoast.vic.gov.au/SurfCoastSpirit for more information and Christmas events across the Surf Coast.
