What dashes and dances and spreads festive cheer? Christmas lights (and Rudolph, of course). The season of twinkling red and green lights is here again, with houses and streets getting their glow on for the most wonderful time of the year.
While we love venturing into town to see each of our capital city’s dazzling displays – like NSW’s tallest tree towering over Martin Place or the epic new Sono Lumo light and sound show at The Star Brisbane – nothing quite compares to the humble suburban house decked to the nines by the hard yakka of a family that just does it for the love of Chrissie (and sometimes to raise some coins for charity).
If you’re hoping to see something more than just a lonely string of fairy lights, then christmaslightsearch.com.au is here to save the day. The massive interactive site has mapped out all the best Christmas displays in Australia and there are bound to be some hidden gems within driving distance. All you have to do is type in your suburb or postcode, and you’ll be presented with a map of houses to add to your trail.
There are thousands of Christmas lights listed across Australia, including more than 1,500 in Melbourne and almost 700 in Adelaide. We’ve picked out some of our favourites below.
Where are the best Christmas lights in Adelaide?
- Nari Drive, Sheidow Park
- Days Road, Croydon Park
- Dorrien Ave and Rothschild Street, Woodcroft
- Gardiner Ave, Warradale
- Bond Street, West Hindmarsh
Where are the best Christmas lights in Brisbane?
- Ashbury Court, Alexandra Hills
- Huntly Place, Redland Bay
- Brochet Street, Mansfield
- Hillier Court, Flinders View
- Stanley Road, Carina
Where are the best Christmas lights in Melbourne?
- Glencairn Drive, Greenvale
- Warwick Close, Wantirna
- Mulgrave Way, Croydon North
- Lupin Court, Cranbourne North
- Knightsbridge Avenue, Altona Meadows
Where are the best Christmas lights in Perth?
- Palmer Crescent, High Wycombe
- Yorn Circuit, Beeliar
- Aromatic Crescent, Atwell
- Samson Court, Duncraig
- Consulate Court, Thornlie
Where are the best Christmas lights in Sydney?
- Magic Grove, Mosman
- South Circuit, Oran Park
- Avoca Street, Bondi
- Borgnis Street, Davidson
- The Avenues, Willoughby
So, grab your keys, crank up those festive jingles and head on a merry adventure. You can find all the best Christmas lights near you here.