Guides

Australia's Best Christmas Lights

Hand-picked guides to the best community displays around the country — ranked by the families who've been, refreshed for the 2026 season, and always free to visit.

Sydney

46 displays · 37 suburbs

From the North Shore to the south-west, Sydney turns it on every December. These are the highest-rated community Christmas light displays across Sydney — all free to visit, all added and rated by locals.

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Sydney's North Shore

20 displays · 16 suburbs

The North Shore and Northern Beaches are home to some of Sydney's most-loved Christmas light displays — leafy streets, mega trees and whole cul-de-sacs lit up. Here are the best ones this season, rated by the community.

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Western Sydney

20 displays · 15 suburbs

Western Sydney does Christmas lights big — synchronised music shows, street-wide displays and some of the most generous decorators in the country. These are the top community displays out west this season.

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The Sunshine Coast

35 displays · 22 suburbs

From Caloundra to Noosa, the Sunshine Coast lights up every December. These are the best community Christmas light displays on the Coast this season — free to visit and rated by locals.

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Brisbane

10 displays · 10 suburbs

Brisbane's best community Christmas light displays, from Moreton Bay down to Logan and Ipswich — all free to visit and rated by the families who've been.

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Melbourne

9 displays · 8 suburbs

Melbourne's most magical community Christmas light displays, from the inner north to the outer south-east. All free to visit and rated by locals.

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