Santas are soaring across rooftops. Nativity scenes are occupying front porches. Inflatable reindeer are perched on garages. Laser lights are dancing to Christmas carols. A bajillion fairy lights are twinkling across the city. Yep, Sydney is turning technicolour for the festive season.
Sure, the city does Christmas beautifully (hello, Martin Place and the QVB), but there’s something magical about suburban streets where neighbours get together and go all out for the love of Chrissie. Whether you’re heading to the North Shore, Northern Beaches, Hills District or further afield, Sydney’s Christmas light trails are all about community-minded festive cheer.
Our tips? Park on a nearby side street and walk around – it’s safer and lets you soak up the atmosphere. Have some gold coins handy – many homes of raise funds for awesome charities. Wear comfortable walking shoes and a jumper in case it gets chilly.
If you’re hoping to see something more than just a lonely string of fairy lights, then Christmas Light Search is here to save the day. The massive interactive site has mapped out all the best Christmas lights across Australia, so there are bound to be some local 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.
The best Christmas light displays in Sydney for 2025:
- Regentville Rd, Glenmore Park
- Challenger St, Gregory Hills
- Murrumba Pl, Castle Hill
- Billagal Pl, Blaxland
- Trezise Pl, Quakers Hill
- Farmhouse Ave, Pitt Town
- Carter Cres, Padstow Heights
- Chatsworth Rd, Saint Clair
- 48 Cameron St, Birchgrove
- Magic Grove, Mosman
- Prince Albert St, Mosman
- The Avenues, Willoughby
- Childs Circuit, Belrose
- Hixson St, Bankstown
- Fifth Ave, Condell Park
- South St, Tempe
- Alice St, Rooty Hill
- Ryan Ave, Hornsby Heights
- Sydney Rd, Hornsby Heights
- Tanbark Circuit, Werrington Downs
- Lockwood St, Asquith
- Bradfield Rd, Lindfield
- Nicolson Ave, St Ives
- Richards Close, Berowra
- Goodlands Ave, Thornleigh
- Chauvel St & Cutler Pde, North Ryde
- Jenner Rd, Dural
There are heaps more Christmas light displays to discover. Search for the ones close to your neighbourhood here.
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