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Colourful Christmas display returns to Ranfurly

The Central App

Alexia Anderson

21 December 2023, 5:14 PM

Colourful Christmas display returns to RanfurlyA mammoth display of Christmas lights is back on show on the corner of John and Thomas St, Ranfurly. PHOTO: Supplied

Christmas has arrived at Ewan Mason and Heather Kinley’s home in Ranfurly.


Their property at 49 John St is intricately decorated in full Christmas glory for everyone in the community and beyond to enjoy.



When The Central App caught up with Heather, the display had not yet taken shape due to the need for calm weather.


However, last weekend they got the window of opportunity they needed to get the mammoth display ready, just in time for Christmas.



Among its many highlights is a six metre mega tree with a star on top, featuring an animated lighting display that runs to music.


A backdrop of LED Christmas lights have also been hung to coincide with the pixels Ewan runs as one of the main features - an artform he has mastered, right down to each and every bright glow.


Music from The Greatest Show on Earth is also played through a sound system, which they try to keep to a minimum for the neighbours.

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The display at 49 John St, Ranfurly, is best viewed from the Thomas St side of the property. VIDEO: Supplied


The display, which operates from 8.45pm until midnight each night over the festive season until the second week of January, is one people come back to see time and time again, Heather said.


“People come back every night. On New Year’s Eve it’s usually choka block out there.”


The only downfall is daylight saving, which means it is a very late night for young children to see it at its best, Heather said.


However, knowing just how much of a spectacle the display always is, lots of parents get their children out of bed to make sure they don’t miss out.



Heather said seeing the looks on everyone’s faces makes it worth the effort.


“We do it for the kids - we love the kids’ faces.”


Heather said although their address is on John St, the Thomas St side of their property is where the spectacle is best viewed from, which will operate until about a week after New Year.


Her one piece of advice to anyone who comes to view the show is to get out of their vehicles and view it from the fence.


Anyone who has decorated their home for Christmas this year is encouraged to take part in The Central App’s inaugural Aurora Energy Light Up Central campaign, supported by Tall Poppy.



The aim is to create a trail of homes or businesses that are decorated, which people can view from the road.


So, if you have lit up your abode, register the address with our Light Up Central campaign and go in the draw to win some amazing prizes.


Prizes include a $1000 home improvement from Central Interiors, one night’s accommodation for two with breakfast at Harvest Hotel and a movie night for you and up to 20 family and friends at Central Cinema Alexandra.


For a list of addresses already registered on the trail, click on the Light Up Central button and vote for your favourite.