Ayrburn’s taking the concept of a midwinter Christmas to a completely different level. From Monday till July 31, the hospitality precinct, which opened in December, is transforming into a Christmas wonderland, completewith an outdoor ice skating rink, light displays and oversized ornaments, including towering Nutcrackers. Developer Chris Meehan says the idea was sparked over lunch with a friend in Sydney. ‘‘I have incredible memories of white Christmas in Europe and wanted to bring that festive spirit back home during the New Zealand winter. ‘‘The Ayrburn Christmas Wonderland is going to be unlike anything NZ has seen before, and we’re proud to bring that experience to locals and visitors.
