'Christmas Tree Showcase' - The Salvation Army

Welcome to our third ‘Christmas Tree Showcase’. With a ‘Kiwiana’ theme it is a display not to be missed.

View up to 200 Christmas Trees created by community groups, corporate partners, schools, kindergartens, family & friends.

A unique wooden ‘Kiwi Bach’ set amongst an array of traditional, alternative and ‘Kiwiana’ themed Christmas trees is the focal point of our display.

Visit our ‘Retro Caravan Café incorporated into our exhibition area this year. Sit and enjoy iconic ‘kiwi’ fare and enjoy the ambience of our display. The use of retro china teacups, tables, chair and décor will generate nostalgia for some and for others it will be an educational opportunity.

Take a photograph at our event and upload to our social media using the event hashtag. A poll will be taken to choose the most liked photograph with the winner receiving a $200 donated prezzie card..

'Spot it' activity for families is back. Families loved this hand out activity last year. Find all the photographed decorations on the card throughout the display.

Read some of the comments left in our 2018 visitor’s book below and come and experience it for yourself:
‘Thank you for making my heart cosy’.
‘This was the true definition of Christmas Joy’.
‘Beautiful trees, what a great fundraising idea for Christmas. Love that $ will support those in need at Christmas’.
‘Just wonderful, So inventive- what a lovely community exhibition - Thank you everyone who is involved’.
‘Thank you for a fabulous morning of Christmas wonder. It was so magical’.
‘Thank you for making our ordinary day special’.
'The showcase was amazing- my family loved the ‘spot it’ competition. We really hope it happens again next year’. ‘Love, love, love- This is totally part of our Christmas calendar'
'Wow. We loved this so much. So much hard work and love has gone into all these trees. They are AMAZING. We couldn't choose a favourite.’
'Just amazing!! Children loved it.'
'Fabulous! A real Christmas must-do!'
The usual delight for the big kids as well as the little ones. Well done.

Funds raised from our event will assist The Salvation Army in providing our community services such as ‘Food Bank assistance, and on-going services such as Budgeting, Advocacy and Life Skills programs.

Visit our display and enjoy a nostalgic ‘Kiwi’ Christmas experience while supporting those less fortunate in the community.

‘Together we can gift hope’.

We look forward to seeing you there.