Geelong’s floating Christmas tree will be packed up for another year.
The 25-metre tall tree at Steampacket Quay will be disassembled and towed away on Thursday 8 January and packed into storage.
Thousands enjoyed the spectacle of the floating Christmas tree, which appeared in Corio Bay for the 12th consecutive year.
For public safety, access to the Mackey Street marina precinct in North Geelong will be restricted until Thursday 23 January.
Meanwhile, Christmas in Geelong officially closed on Wednesday 7
January, with decorations and installations making way for the new year.
This includes the City Hall projections, school-decorated Christmas trees and nativity scene at Geelong Botanic Gardens.
The Windows of the World gallery on Yarra Street will remain on display until 27 January, as will the selfie mural at the Carousel throughout the school holidays.
Feedback is being sought on the current Christmas in Geelong program. The survey is on City of Greater Geelong’s Have Your Say platform.
Mayor Stretch Kontelj thanked those who embraced the holiday spirit.
“Thank you to everyone who supported and took part in our Christmas in Geelong program,” he said.
“We hope it brought joy and provided opportunities to spend special time with family, friends and the wider community, however you chose to celebrate.”
January is a busy month locally and will feature the Vic Open Golf Tournament, Festival of Sails and Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race.
Other events are Portarlington Mussel Festival, Classic Truck and Machinery Show, Geelong Beer Festival and Geelong Outdoor Living and Caravan Expo.
Geelong City Market has also returned to Little Malop Central each Saturday.
Geelong Major Events committee chair councillor Andrew Katos said the 2026 calendar was bursting with major events.
“Christmas is a reminder of how important community connection is, and thankfully there are opportunities to get involved year-round in Greater Geelong,” Geelong Major Events committee chair councillor Andrew Katos said.
“From marquee sporting events and festivals to concerts and markets, the action doesn’t stop in our region. There’s something to see and do any time of the year.”
Explore the events calendar at geelongaustralia.com.au/events
