With school wrapping up it’s the perfect time to take the kids to visit the incredible Christmas display at the World’s Largest LEGO Store in Sydney!

The display features six sleighs built from LEGO bricks, reimagined for an Aussie summer – and they were all designed by talented young Aussies who were tasked with creating a sleigh for Santa that would be fit for deliveries down under.

Ten-year-old Owen Harris from Bondoola, Queensland, has had his unique sleigh design brought to life as a large-scale LEGO build. A conservation advocate and former Wildlife Warrior of the Year, Owen created a concept inspired by Australian native animals. To ensure Santa’s sleigh is ready for summer deliveries, he swapped out reindeer for the ultimate bilby-powered, four-wheel-drive sleigh. Featuring a green-tree python to guard Santa’s sack of presents and a koala jumping on board for the ride, Owen’s sleigh puts a playful twist on Santa’s traditional form of transport.

Owen Harris said: “I’m so excited to see my sleigh idea brought to life, not only in LEGO bricks but also in a book. I wanted it to be perfect for Santa’s trip across the outback, and since I love animals, especially Australian wildlife, it’s pretty cool to see bilbies pulling the sleigh just like I imagined. I hope Santa loves his Aussie sleigh as much as I do, and I can’t wait for everyone to play and create their own holiday adventures with LEGO bricks.”

Other young designers include 11-year-old Amelia Bryant from Melbourne, who created a surfboard sleigh pulled by sea turtles, allowing Santa to glide across the Tasman Sea. Nine-year-old ‘Apolosi Fosita from Melbourne designed a swamp strider sleigh, featuring feathers that tickle crocodiles, making them laugh instead of bite, ensuring Santa’s safe passage.

Not only will these sleighs be showcased in brick-form until Christmas, they will also be featured in a new digital book, downloadable at LEGO.com/Christmas – Santa’s Summer Sleigh. LEGO Australia has partnered with award-winning children’s author and illustrator Sophie Beer to turn this into an exciting Christmas story families can enjoy together.

Santa’s Summer Sleigh will also be available on Spotify and Apple Podcast as an audiobook, allowing families to dive into Santa’s summer deliveries wherever they are. Perfect for cozying up with loved ones, it makes a magical ‘night before Christmas’ listening experience that adds a fun Aussie twist to holiday traditions.

Sophie Beer, children’s author and illustrator, said: “Bringing these incredible sleigh designs to life has been such a joy. Each one captures the playful imagination and festive spirit of Christmas in Australia, with surfboards, bilbies, and turtles giving Santa’s ride a true Aussie twist! I hope Santa’s Summer Sleigh becomes a story families love sharing, inspiring kids everywhere to see the magic in their own ideas and holiday traditions.”

Sleigh Build Facts

The sleighs were built by Ryan ‘Brickman’ McNaught, the sole LEGO Certified Professional in the Southern Hemisphere, along with his talented team.

Build details of Sleighs:

Flying Bilby Sleigh – Original drawing by Owen Harris (QLD):
How many bricks are in the sleigh? 49,930 bricks
How long did the sleigh take to make? 377.5 Hours

Santas Surfboard Sleigh – Original drawing by Amelia Bryant (VIC):
How many bricks are in the sleigh? 4856 bricks
How long did the sleigh take to make? 98.25 Hours

The Swamp Strider – Original drawing by ‘Apolosi Fosita (VIC):
How many bricks are in the sleigh? 14,492 bricks
How long did the sleigh take to make? 110 Hours

The LEGO Sleigh Display will be open daily outside the LEGO Certified Store at Pitt Street Mall, from Thursday 28th November until 27 December.