It’s snow joke, Elf Academy is returning to Bendigo more magical than ever in a new
ho-ho-home at the Beehive Building! Santa Claus has sleighed the paperwork and
officially confirmed that Bendigo will once again host the North Pole’s most
prestigious training facility for pint-sized recruits from 13-14 and 17-21 December
2025.

This year, Elf Academy is jingling all the way to the Beehive Building, a heritage-
listed gem that’s older than Santa’s sleigh and twice as charming. Built in 1872 and
dripping in goldrush history, it’s the perfect headquarters to wrap yourself in festive
fun.

Through festive crafts, playful games, and elf-tastic challenges recruits will master
the skills needed to join Santa's legendary crew, graduating with a Certificate IV in
Elf Training.

Expect the Beehive to be rockin’ around the Christmas tree, decked to the halls with
decorations, twinkling lights brighter than Rudolph’s nose, elf-approved fun, and
enough festive sparkle to make Frosty melt!

Elf Academy Key Details:

Sessions: Entry staggered every 15 minutes, 9:30am – 5:30pm, last entry at 3:30pm. Don’t be late or you’ll miss the sleigh!

Duration: Allow 2 hours

Ticket Prices:
o General Admission: $25 per person. Both adult and child elves require
a ticket. Elf recruits need to be accompanied by an adult.
o Family Pass: $100 for up to 5 merry making people.
o Infants (0-1): Free (but still need a teeny tiny ticket to attend).

Ticket includes all activities. Santa photography, food, drinks and merchandise
at an additional cost.

Santa Photos: Snap a professional pic with the big guy himself! Book early,
spaces are limited and fill faster than Rudolph on a sugar rush.

Tickets are on sale now, but be quick, spots disappear quicker than cookies and milk
on Christmas Eve!

For more information, please visit bendigoheritage.com or phone (03) 4444 2810.