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What’s open on Christmas Day in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Check back later in the year to see what's open on Christmas Day in 2025.

Need a last-minute gift, coffee pit stop or casual lunch location on Christmas Day? These ³Ô¹ÏÍø businesses have you sorted. Opening hours, offerings and prices may be different to normal on Christmas Day. Be sure to check with the venue directly before visiting.

³Ô¹ÏÍø on Christmas Day

SEA LIFE ³Ô¹ÏÍø Aquarium

SEA LIFE ³Ô¹ÏÍø Aquarium

Discover thousands of aquatic animals in four enchanting worlds at this top ³Ô¹ÏÍø attraction.

³Ô¹ÏÍø Zoo

³Ô¹ÏÍø Zoo

Journey through a world of wildlife in the heart of ³Ô¹ÏÍø.

HOYTS

HOYTS

Movie theatre with recliner seats and surround-sound in every cinema.

Secret gardens and majestic parks

Secret gardens and majestic parks

Take a walk through ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s lush parks and gardens.

Iconic laneways and arcades walk

Iconic laneways and arcades walk

Take a walk through ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s arcades and laneways.

Section 8 Bar

Section 8 Bar

A funky outdoor bar with drinks served from a converted shipping container.

³Ô¹ÏÍø Skydeck

³Ô¹ÏÍø Skydeck

This 300m high public observation deck captures everything that is special about ³Ô¹ÏÍø.

Where to book for Christmas Day lunch and dinner

Man Mo WTC

Man Mo WTC

Savour exquisite Chinese cuisine in an elegant setting with stunning Yarra River views.

Bright Palace

Bright Palace

Where modern elegance meets authentic Chinese flavours in the heart of Docklands.

Dohtonbori

Dohtonbori

Japanese restaurant offering okonomiyaki, teppanyaki and izakaya menus in Docklands.

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