If you’re looking for Christmas Eve events in North West Tasmania, come and spend the afternoon with us in the orchard at Spreyton Cider Co. Christmas Eve at Spreyton is a much-loved local tradition, with live music, Santa, festive food and a cold drink in hand.
Spreyton has been a family orchard since 1908, and we’re now in our fifth generation. Each Christmas Eve we set up the stage and invite everyone in. Locals, visitors and the whole extended family are welcome.
Christmas Eve at Spreyton: the essentials
- When: Thursday 24 December, 12pm to 6pm
- Where: Spreyton Cider Co., 6 Melrose Road, Spreyton, North West Tasmania
- Adult tickets: $20
- Kids under 16: free, with a paying adult
- Tickets: Buy tickets online. Tickets can be purchased on the day.
Bring a picnic rug, find a spot near the stage and let the afternoon unfold.
Live music on Christmas Eve
Four sets run through the afternoon, starting with something for the kids.
12pm to 12.45pm: Christmas Fairy Tales. Stories, songs and a sprinkle of festive magic for the little ones.
1pm to 2.30pm: Beth Lyell. Live music to ease you into the afternoon.
2.45pm to 4.15pm: Leonard Tome. Keeping the Christmas Eve soundtrack rolling.
4.30pm to 6pm: Wayne Cox. One more set to finish the day under the summer sky.
Family Christmas fun in North West Tasmania
There’s plenty to keep the kids busy, and plenty of room for them to run.
Santa photos, 3pm to 5pm
Santa’s swinging by the orchard. Charge your phone, bring your camera and grab a family Christmas photo.
Christmas Fairy Tales
Christmas stories and songs by the stage from 12pm to 12.45pm, a gentle start to the day for little ones.
Kids’ Corner
Balloon art, bubbles, face painting, kids’ games and stilt walkers.
Room to roam
Bring the whole crew and make an afternoon of it among the orchard trees.
Christmas food in the orchard
Make a long lunch of it, or graze your way through the afternoon.
Christmas menu and pizza
The kitchen’s going festive with a Christmas menu, and the pizza van will be firing all day. For a sit-down lunch, book a table at the Orchard Kitchen. We suggest booking ahead.
The Orchard Grazing Platter
Made for sharing, with Tasmanian cheeses, house-made arancini, marinated olives, cured meats, pickled onions, dips, fresh salad and crisps. Pre-order yours so you don’t miss out.
Something sweet
Save room for house-made ice cream, including our new Apple Crumble flavour.
Bringing your own food
You’re welcome to pack snacks. Got food allergies in the family? We suggest bringing your own food so everyone can enjoy the day safely.
Something for every glass
Be among the first to try our new Hard Tropical Punch, an alcoholic punch from our hard drinks range. It sits alongside our best-selling Hard Raspberry Lemonade and our classic Spreyton ciders. There are plenty of non-alcoholic drinks for kids and drivers too. We’re a licensed venue, so please no BYO.
Visiting Tasmania over Christmas?
Spreyton is about 15 minutes from Devonport, so it’s an easy stop if you’re arriving or leaving on the Spirit of Tasmania. If you’ve flown in, it fits nicely into a North West Tasmania road trip.
Travelling by caravan? There’s easy caravan parking for day visits, though not overnight stays.
Come back for the orchard
Christmas Eve is one afternoon, but the orchard is here all year. Drop into the Spreyton cellar door for a tasting of our ciders, ginger beer and sparkling drinks, stay for a meal at the Orchard Kitchen and see where the apples grow.
Christmas Eve at Spreyton: your questions answered
Buy tickets online?
Tickets are $20 for adults · Kids under 16 free
Can I bring my own alcohol?
No. We are a licensed venue, so BYO alcohol isn’t allowed.
Can I bring a picnic?
Snacks and a picnic rug are welcome. If anyone in your group has food allergies, we recommend bringing your own food.
Where can kids see Santa in North West Tasmania on Christmas Eve?
Santa’s visiting the Spreyton Cider Co orchard from 3pm to 5pm.
How far is Spreyton from Devonport or Latrobe?
About a 15-minute drive. 6 Melrose Road, Spreyton.
See you in the orchard
Grab your tickets, pre-order a grazing platter and book the Orchard Kitchen if you’d like a long lunch. Can’t make it this year? You can still enjoy Spreyton at home through our online shop.
Live music, orchard air, happy kids and a cold drink in hand. We’ll see you there.
Merry , Merry Hi Ho.
