Nothing says Christmas quite like taking your nearest and dearest along the Lights Trail while getting your Christmas shopping done and dining at some of Perth’s finest bars and restaurants.
This Trail guide will take you through the central Blue Trail, where you’ll start in Raine Square, pick up some Christmas shopping along Murray Street Mall and enjoy a bite to eat at the Twilight Hawkers Market in Forrest Place.
Be delighted on this Trail by our dazzling light displays, enchanting building projections and joyful street decorations. Plus there's roving entertainment every Friday and Saturday night and during the day on Saturdays and Sundays to add that extra dose of Christmas spirit!
6 GEOMETREE presented by Raine Square
Raine Square Plaza, Murray Street
Kicking off strong is the Geometree at Raine Square. Be mesmerised by this nine metre tall geometric Christmas tree as it transitions through stunning visual sequences that are projected onto the façade and accompanied by a fun, festive soundtrack.
And, when you spend $25 or more at any store in Raine Square, you’ll be rewarded with a prize behind their Naughty or Nice doors! Or if you’re wandering through on your lunchbreak, be accompanied by a free musical performance thanks to Sidewalk Sounds popping up 10 and 17 December in Raine Lane.
7 FESTIVE PEACOCK presented by 140
140, Wellington Street
Cross the road to 140 where you’ll discover the Festive Peacock. Marvel at the giant shining feathers of this beautiful, proud peacock. With over 23,000 lights, you’ll see this festive bird lighting up the walkways of 140. Keep an eye out for the Community Heroes Wall in Postal Place at 140, including the QR coded Donation Spinning Wheel which will give you the opportunity to give back to eight selected local charities.
8 SNEAK A PEEK presented by 140
140, Railway Lane off Murray Street Mall
Turn the handle to get a glimpse of the magical Christmas activities going on behind the mysterious door that has appeared in Railway Lane. What will you see when you sneak a peek?
stop 6 - geometree Heading further into the CDB, you’ll find installations eight to 13 along Murray Street Mall. You’ll find retail giants for all your Christmas shopping along Murray Street Mall including Zara, Uniqlo, Myer and David Jones.
It’s also home to the Perth Homegrown Markets every Sunday 11am to 4pm. The City’s sustainable living market is filled with specialty baked goods, unique handmade gifts, homewares and fresh fruit and vegetables.
9 CITY OF PERTH CHRISTMAS TREE
Murray Street Mall
Sing along while you check out this impressive Christmas tree that’s playing a range of classic and modern Christmas favourites. This is the tallest installation on the trail, standing at over 12 metres high!
10 SNEAKY RUDOLPH
Murray Street Mall
Whose cheeky face is that popping out of the pavement? It’s Rudolph! That giant red nose is unmistakeable as you walk along the Murray Street Mall. Make sure you stop and take a selfie with him!
Walking East along Murray Street, you won’t be able to miss the installations and activities happening at Forrest Chase.
11 MANNI’S WORLD presented by Forrest Chase
Forrest Chase, upstairs on Padbury Walk
Wander through an immersive and whimsical world of all things Christmas in the city. Presented through a giant virtual window to this world, on Padbury Walkway Level 1 Forrest Chase.
12 BIG TED presented by Forrest Chase
Forrest Chase, upstairs on Padbury Walk
Make sure you pay a visit to Big Ted, sitting at four metres high, overlooking all the visitors on the street below.
If all this walking is making you peckish, then you’re in luck! Perth’s original and biggest street food market, the Twilight Hawkers Market, is back in Forrest Chase bringing the tastiest street food from around the globe to the heart of Perth. Available every Friday night from November till March 2021. City Gifts and Souvenirs is also offering 50% off all nougat in store until Christmas - yum!
To really get you into the Christmas spirit, you won’t be able to miss the Christmas Concerts happening every Sunday at Forrest Chase. Enjoy festive themed performances changing every week including bands, musicians, choirs, dancers, jazz and more! From November 22 to December 20, 4pm to 6pm.
13 UNWRAP CHRISTMAS presented by Forrest Chase
Murray Street Mall
Finishing along Murray Street is the Unwrap Christmas installation. You’ll see that one of Santa’s gifts has fallen out of his sleigh and landed in the Murray Street Mall! Find it on your journey and take a snap to let Santa know what you want for Christmas.
stop 13 - unwrap christmas If you’re keen to explore more, click on these links for more Trail guides for our Northbridge, Central Red, East Perth and West Perth trails.
Free parking options, specialty stores, free family festivities, plus seasonal cocktails and new restaurants to explore, the city truly has All You Want For Christmas. #thecityatchristmas
