12 Days of Christmas Neon Trail – City of Melbourne x Volter International

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A Kookaburra in a Gum Tree

Two Cockatoos

Three Pink Galas

Four Dingos Dancing

Five Kangaroos

Six Platypuses Paddling

Seven Emus Eating

Eight Koalas Cuddling

Nine Treefrogs Gifting

Ten Wombats Ringing

Eleven Lizards Leaping

Twelve Possums Playing

This Christmas, the City of Melbourne has partnered with Volter International to create a magical, uniquely Australian twist on the classic 12 Days of Christmas brought to life in glowing neon across the city.

Designed and produced in collaboration with the City of Melbourne, this vibrant trail features 12 custom neon installations, each celebrating an iconic Aussie animal in festive style:

• A Kookaburra in a Gum Tree

  • City Square

• Two Cockatoos

  • Chinese Museum

• Three Pink Galahs

  • Brunetti’s Swanston Street

• Four Dingos Dancing

  • Degraves Places

• Five Kangaroos

  • Flinders Street Station (Elizabeth St Entrance)

• Six Platypuses Paddling

  • Greek Centre

• Seven Emus Eating

  • 140 Bourke Street

• Eight Koalas Cuddling

  • Royal Lane Carpark

• Nine Treefrogs Gifting

  • Immigration Museum

• Ten Wombats Ringing

  • Manchester Lane

• Eleven Lizards Leaping

  • Howey Place

• Twelve Possums Playing

  • Hardware Lane Carpark

Scattered throughout Melbourne’s streets and laneways, the trail invites locals and visitors alike to explore the city in a new light by discovering each glowing creature one by one.

To make the experience even more interactive, we’ve supplied an interactive Google map below so you can easily find all twelve neon artworks.

Looking for a festive group activity? Turn the trail into a game, or head over to our ‘What to Do’ page for a curated list of venues to visit along the way.

• Plan a neon scavenger hunt as part of your Christmas party,

• Or gather some friends and go bar-hopping, ticking off each neon between stops.

• In the city tackling Christmas shopping with the family? Take the kids along the neon trail and let them strike a pose with their favourite Aussie animal along the way.

Whether you’re exploring with family, friends or colleagues, the 12 Days of Christmas Neon Trail is the perfect way to celebrate the season and see Melbourne shine.

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12 Days of Xmas: What To Do Edition

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