The 12 days of Christmas
Spending the holidays at home? South Australia has some surprises in store for you this festive season. Let’s start with day one.
Disclaimer: Forgive us if you have this Christmas carol stuck in your head all festive season.
Day 1: Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga Christmas tree
On the first day of Christmas, SA sent to me
A giant Victoria Square Christmas tree.
Details: See Adelaide CBD’s giant Christmas tree (pictured above) light up nightly until 4 January 2023. The display will switch on about 8.30am until it’s lights out at 2.30am.
Day 2: Santaland at Myer Rundle Mall
On the second day of Christmas, SA sent to me
Two tickets aboard The Santaland Express train.
Details: Snap a photo with Santa, post him a letter or jump aboard the magical train at Santaland in Myer Rundle Mall, headed straight for the North Pole.
Day 3: Hahndorf Christkindlmarkt
On the third day of Christmas, SA sent to me
Three Hahndorf Christkindlmarkt gingerbread men.
Details: Head for the Adelaide Hills to get into the festive spirit at Hahndorf Christkindlmarkt (16–18 December), which is just one of many Christmas markets in South Australia.
Day 4: Cherry picking
On the fourth day of Christmas, SA sent to me
Four kilos of Fleurieu cherries.
Details: It isn’t Christmas without delicious, juicy cherries. What better way to enjoy them than by eating ones you’ve picked yourself. Visit Cherry Growers Association of South Australia for a map of cherry-picking locations.
Day 5: Adelaide Central Market elves
On the fifth day of Christmas, SA sent to me
Five Adelaide Central Market elves.
Details: The Adelaide Central Markets elves are back to entertain the young and young at heart from 21–24 December. See if you can spot five or more elves darting between the stalls while you’re shopping for produce for Christmas lunch.
