The best Christmas lights in Sydney

Taren Point
Holt Road

Roll up, roll up to this bustling Christmas Display at Taren Point where you’ll be greeted with more Christmas features than you could imagine! Snow pool, life sized reindeer, rocking Santa, a nativity scene, a Christmas village with moving features and music. Did we mention there’s a snow pool?
Taren Point Christmas Lights

Gledswood Hills
Walseley Crescent

Out in the south west not far from Campelltown, you’ll find the residents of Walseley Crescent getting into the Christmas groove. A whole street participates in these yearly festivities with many houses, big or small, lighting up for you to enjoy. Lots of lights, decorations, features and above all a great atmosphere! Running nightly to Dec 28th.
Gledswood Hills Christmas Lights

Mosman
Magic Grove

North shore represent. Don’t miss this awesome Christmas display in Mosman. The great thing about this house is that it can be enjoyed during the day too (for those with little ones and early bed times!). Heaps of inflatables line the front fence and at night, the place comes to life, with lights and the biggest Santa in town (wind permitting of course). Raising money for Westmead Kids Hospital.
Mosman Christmas Lights

Greystanes
Cumberland Road

Whilst not the biggest, this local gem in Greystanes is back again for 2020, lighting up to impress. Decked head to toe in lights there’s lots to see and a worthwhile stop off if you’re in the area.
Greystanes Christmas Lights

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Erksine Park
Grebe Street

In 2020 see "holographic" Santa in the yard and hear him on your radio (98.7fm). At this display you’ll also hear carollers singing and be able to watch "elves Working in Santa’s Shed".
Erksine Park Christmas Lights

Oran Park
South Circuit

You can combine this neat display in Oran Park with Cumberland Road in Greystanes and knock off two in one go. There are eight houses in this street lighting up with awesome displays, so plenty to keep your little ones occupied. Raising money for the Sydney Children’s Hospital, come down on the weekend (Fri, Sat and Sun) and you might even see Santa.
South Circuit Christmas Lights

Clarence Town
Sheriff Street

A bit further afield but one worth a mention. Bring a blanket and sit amongst the lights or have your photo taken in their reindeer sleigh. There’s also giant Santa. Raising funds for a little boy with Leukaemia.
Clarence Town Christmas Lights

Mount Warrigal
Dickson Avenue

These owners know a thing or two about Christmas lights, having decorated their property for over ten years. Not for the faint hearted, this awesome display in Mount Warrigal has got quite a bit to admire. Besides being covered in more lights than you could count, you’ll be treated to their Australian themed display including the Harbour Bridge, Sydney Tower, Opera House and the Luna Park face.
Mount Warrigal Christmas Lights

Beverley Park
Jubilee Avenue

Come down and enjoy the show at this display on Jubilee Avenue. Featuring a snow machine and light show very Friday and Saturday night at 8pm. A modest Christmas display sure to impress if you’re in the area.
Beverley Park Christmas Lights

Castle Hill
Excelsior Avenue

This house has become somewhat of a staple of the Sydney Christmas lights scene, with the owners lighting up year after year to raise money for HeartKids NSW and 22q Foundation. Not only do they spout an exciting light display, they’ll also be hosting special events between Dec 13 and Dec 30. Come and support a great cause and enjoy a sausage sizzle with drinks, lucky dips and a Santa mailbox.
Castle Hill Christmas Lights

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North Bondi
Waratah Street

North Bondi is back again for 2020 and lighting up their property for you to enjoy. In usual fashion you’ll find a heap of different things to see at this house including a English Christmas village, gingerbread man, sausage dogs, a large sleigh with reindeer, and a of course heaps of lights and decorations from the roof down to the front gate. A neat display that will bring a smile to all. Raising money for Careflight.
North Bondi Christmas Lights

Grasmere
Doust Place

Amazing walk through Christmas light display. Lots of inflatables, reindeers, lasers and of course lots and lots of lights!
Grasmere Christmas Lights

Tempe
South Street

You'll find massive displays, music, ornaments, laser, snow, bubble and fog machine in Tempe.
Tempe Christmas Lights

Special thanks to the team at Christmas Lights Search for helping us put together this suburban list. If you're keen to make a night of exploring Christmas light displays, be sure to check out the map and light search on their website. 

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