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Word is getting out.

A little Christmas shop in Bungendore, and what people have been saying about it. Tap any story to read it in full on the publisher’s website.

Award winner · May 2026

Excellence in the Creative Industries

Santa’s Secret won Excellence in the Creative Industries at the 2026 Queanbeyan-Palerang Business Awards, recognised for the eye-catching displays and one-of-a-kind decorations that bring a little extra fun to Bungendore.

Visit Queanbeyan-Palerang Kristy McBain MP

Stories

Region Canberra

Santa has a secret and it might just save you some time this Christmas

22 November 2025

How Kim opened Bungendore’s first Christmas shop in October 2024, and the fully dressed, one-of-a-kind trees she designs — each with its own theme, and many of the oversized baubles made by Kim herself.

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Also published on About Regional

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Visit NSWDestination NSW’s official guide lists Santa’s Secret as a festive day out in Bungendore.
Visit Queanbeyan-PalerangThe region’s tourism guide features the shop’s one-off wreaths, dressed trees and oversized ornaments.
The FoldListed among the places to shop in the Queanbeyan region.
Googong ConnectGoogong’s community guide profiles Kim’s handcrafted ornaments, made-to-order trees and custom commissions.
Find What’s OnFeatured as one of the things to do in Bungendore.

Writing about Bungendore or Christmas in the Canberra region? Get in touch with Kim.