There’s nothing quite like having a real Christmas tree in your living room. The smell of pine needles rings in the festive season and just begs for you to pour a glass of eggnog and put on the carols.
When you buy a real Christmas tree the whole day becomes one of ceremony and excitement. Decorating the tree with baubles and tinsel is only half the fun; the first and most exciting task for little ones – and adults too – is choosing the tree, and you can start doing that now!
Rotary Christmas Trees
The wonderful volunteers of the local Rotary Clubs of Erina, Kariong-Somersby, Kincumber, Northlakes Toukley and Woy Woy are once again selling real Christmas trees across the Central Coast.
Price: In 2020 it was $80 for a 6ft tree, but they haven’t yet released their 2021 prices. They take EFTPOS or cash, and all proceeds go to supporting local charity Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and other Rotary Central Coast projects.
When: December 4, 5, 11 and 12. From 7am until sold out (they sell out early; normally by 10am, so don’t sleep in!)
Where: They sell Christmas trees at multiple venues across the Central Coast (scroll down for a map of all locations):
- Terrigal | Rotary Park, Terrigal Drive (next to the fire station).
- West Gosford | Anaconda Parking Lot, Central Coast Highway.
- Bateau Bay | Bateau Bay Golf Range, 466 The Entrance Road.
- Woy Woy | Commuter Car Park, Railway Street (between Station Street and Charlton Street).
- Charmhaven | Bunnings Lake Haven, cnr Lakehaven Drive & Charmhaven Road.
- Lisarow | Lisarow Plaza, Parsons Rd.
- Green Point | Green Point Christian College, 382 Avoca Dr.
- Tumbi Umbi | Mingara Recreation Club, 12-14 Mingara Dr.
Click here for more details.
Christmas Tree Farms on the Central Coast
Central Coast Christmas Trees in Kulnura
You can buy your pine direct from the grower at Central Coast Christmas Trees in Kulnura. The Thomas family farm has some 40,000 trees that are pruned by hand into the classic Christmas-tree shape. You’re welcome to walk the rows of trees now, find your perfect tree and tag it for pick up closer to Christmas. Mel from Central Coast Christmas Trees says regulars start visiting them in October to tag their trees in readiness for the festive season. But you can pick up your pine far closer to Christmas, so it doesn’t curl up its toes before the 25th. Mel says a pine should last 3-4 weeks out of the ground – depending on how hot the summer is.
Price: $10 deposit to tag a tree. Trees are $10 per foot – i.e. $40-$60 per tree depending on the size. Trees range in size from 3 foot up to 8 foot. You can take the tree home yourself or have your tree delivered anywhere on the Central Coast for $50. Need a tree stand? They’re $35. Only cash is accepted on the farm.
Open: Tree tagging is open from 1 November. November Hours – Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon 12pm – 5pm. Visit their website for December hours.
Contact: Call Mel on 0488 437 612 or send a Facebook message to check opening hours and with any enquiries.
Where: 59 Yorky Waters Rd, Kulnura.
Tumbi Umbi Christmas Tree Farm
Set upon lovely acreage, the wonderful Christmas tree farm at Tumbi Umbi is usually home for up to four thousand trees and is one of the Central Coast’s best-kept secrets. Sadly, due to storm damage, the farm won’t be selling ‘cut your own’ trees this year. BUT, they’ve been able to source some pre-cut trees which will go on sale from Thursday 2 December 2021. And, little ones can still travel in style around the farm on their festively decorated buggy or have a play in the park!
Price: Trees start at $80 each.
Open: Available for purchase on Thursday 2 December, 4-7pm, Friday 3, Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 December, 9am – 7pm – or until sold out. More trees will be available on Thursday 9 December, 4-7pm.
Contact: Call Sue on 0429 112 945 for further details.
Where: Stimsons Lane, Tumbi Umbi (look out for the big sign!)
