Looking for the best Christmas lights in Melbourne near you? It’s time to flip the switch, get into the Christmas spirit and make sure that December 2024 is seen off in style.
Christmas Light Search is a free online directory that allows Australians to find Christmas lights in their local community. It’s the largest directory of Christmas lights in Australia. Of the hundreds of Melbourne Christmas light displays that the team have collated, here are their favourites from 2023, with their 2024 list coming soon!
You can even use their directory and map to curate your own Christmas Lights Trail, add your own displays and vote for your favourites.
Read this article if you’re looking for Melbourne City’s Christmas lights.
When is Christmas in 2024?
Christmas is on Wednesday 25 December 2024.
BEST MELBOURNE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS – NORTH
1. Mascoma Street, Strathmore
The lights here sync with music and the display features a selfie wall and walk-through sections to explore. This Christmas light show, created by a father-son duo, took over 4 months to make and was programmed by an individualwho helped build the Myer Christmas windows.
Strathmore Christmas Lights, 39 Mascoma Street, Strathmore
2. Molesworth Street, Coburg
With a highlight of a nativity scene inside a cave, this three-story home is lit with tens of thousands of lights, featuring a Christmas tree, a massive inflatable Santa, snowmanand reindeer. Follow the brightly lit walkway through this display that took more than a month to set up, with all funds raised benefiting seriously ill kids.
Molesworth Street Christmas Lights, 5 Molesworth Street, Coburg
3. Glencairn Drive, Greenvale
Dive into festive music as you explore the decorated room, Christmas statues, moving displays, nativity scene and six animated windows. Running for over 20 years, the owner loves to bring joy to the community, while any donations go to supporting the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. This extensive setup is lit from 8pm to 1am.
Greenvale Christmas Lights, 27 Glencairn Drive, Greenvale
4. Loch Street, Coburg
The house is lit in vibrant colours, with a variety of Christmas statues such as reindeer, lampposts, oversized baubles, trains, Santa’s sleigh, a large Santa with his dog, elves, candy canes, Nutcracker, a large archand a snowman family. Its best attribute is the vibrant colour scheme, which provides a visually appealing experience that is not overcrowded and easily viewed.
Loch Street Christmas Lights, 36 Loch Street, Coburg
5. The Boulevard Christmas Lights, Ivanhoe
The Boulevard in Ivanhoe will glow once again this December with a display of lights, decorations and Christmas spirit. Thanks to the passion and dedication of residents along The Boulevard and surrounding streets, our community continues to enjoy this much loved, long-held tradition.
Although some resident decorations start appearing from early to mid-December, traffic management, toilets and some food stalls will be in place during the peak dates from 19 December to 24 December.
While in the spirit of Christmas, be sure to come to the annual Banyule Carols by Candlelight held in Greensborough on Saturday 16 December.
The Boulevard Christmas Lights, Ivanhoe
BEST CHRISTMAS LIGHTS Melbourne – EAST
6. Ornata Road, Mount Dandenong
Once a local secret, the shimmering fairy lights and Santa with his reindeer welcome visitors to this Melbourne Christmas lights display. Lit from 8pm to10pm, the owners have been creating a timeless holiday experience for over 15 years, featuring moving decorations, inflatables, a decorated roof, window displays and the ultimate photo spot.
Mount Dandenong Christmas Lights, 7 Ornata Road, Mount Dandenong
7. Warwick Close, Wantirna
This Christmas display is filled with decorations, music, inflatables and a dazzling roof showcase. Lighting up December nights from 8:30pm to 11pm, this enchanting tradition, featuring everything from an inflatable Santa to colourful lights and festive tunes, has been spreading joy for over 20 years.
Warwick Close Christmas Lights, 9 Warwick Close, Wantirna
8. Hansford Close, Kilysyth
With the display evolving each year, this year includes moving decorations, a festive roof, lasers,light projections and Christmas statues. From 7pm to 12am, the entire house is litin colours, featuring reindeer, Christmas trees and presents, and don’t miss the perfect photo opportunity at the front gate or the cheerfully lit trees to ignite your festive spirit!
Kilsyth Christmas Lights, 8 Hansford Close, Kilsyth
9. Boyd Close, Mooroolbark
This wonderland has roof decorations, inflatables and lights, including a life-size Santa sleigh, 3-metre inflatable reindeer and snow machine. Enjoy Christmas carols and snowfall on Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, while supporting Mooroolbark CFA. Keep an eye out for Santa on December 16 and Christmas Eve and indulge in The Whippy Truck Ice Cream and Gelati at 8pm.
Mooroolbark Christmas Lights, Boyd Close, Mooroolbark
10. Crawley Grove, Ringwood
Grab a cushion and watch Christmas movies and enjoy a live view of Santa’s village. Explore Candy Cane Lane, grab a candy cane and take photos on the bench or under the mistletoe. The snow machine operates on Friday and Saturday nights around 8:45pm (traffic dependent) and don’t forget to use the onsite Santa mailbox, including your return address, for a speedy elf reply!
Crawley Grove Christmas Lights, 13 Crawley Grove, Ringwood North
11. Orion Street, Vermont
Formerly located at 1 Hayward Court, Vermont, thisChristmas gardenhas themed areas and hidden gems. Walk through the dazzling entrance arch, marvel at a massive 4m full LED tree with Santa and reindeer and experience the huge Christmas Express Train covering half the garden!The displays will not be running if it’s raining.
Orion Street Christmas Lights, 36 Orion Street, Vermont
BEST CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SOUTH EAST Melbourne
12. Middlesex Court, Cranbourne North
With tens of thousands of colourful lights illuminating this large display every night from 8:30pm to 11pm, plus the nativity scene, inflatables, roof decorations, moving displays and lasers/projections, the entire house and driveway are decked out for you to explore and enjoy with the family.
Middlesex Court Christmas Lights, 9 Middlesex Court, Cranbourne North
13. Kristina Court, Pakenham
Experience some of the best Melbourne Christmas lightswith nearly 5km of string lights, a town-visible rooftop mega tree and a full-size sleigh for photos. This decade-long Christmas display in Melbourneincludes music, moving features, lasers and Christmas statues. Park at the bottom of the hill on Balmoral Way if it’s busy. All fundraising supports the local community.
Kristina Court Christmas Lights, Kristina Court, Pakenham
14. Heyington Court, Somerville
This display has multiple inflatables, a Merry Christmas banner, a giant Christmas tree, smoke and snow machine, lasers and over 10,000 lights lighting up Thursday to Sunday nights, weather permitting. The charm lies in the simplicity and flow of the display, where you can enjoy the music while exploring.
Heyington Court Christmas Lights, 1 Heyington Court, Somerville
15. Hartsmere Drive, Berwick
Changing every year, experience this year’s dazzling two-hour nightly display featuring lights, Santa with his reindeer, snowmen, inflatables, nutcrackers, Mrs. Claus and the Grinch singing favourite Christmas songs. Note that some items may be excluded during the rain and new additions are expected throughout December.
Hartsmere Drive Christmas Lights, 2 Hartsmere Drive, Berwick
16. Candlebark Quadrant, Rowville
The medium-sized display lights up the house and entire front yard with thousands of lights, showcasing moving features including a forest of trees, Santa’s sleigh, reindeer, candy canes and more. The lights are on from 7:30pm to 12am and having run for over a decade, the owners find joy in bringing happiness to the community.
Candlebark Quadrant Christmas Lights, 53 Candlebark Quadrant, Rowville
BEST CHRISTMAS LIGHTS IN MELBOURNE WEST
17. Monte Carlo Drive, Point Cook
Explore the Christmas village, a festive town visible through the windows, where you’ll be welcomed by a family of snowmen as you stroll up. The owners create this display for their own and the community’s enjoyment, embodying the Christmas spirit.
18. Dunnings Road, Point Cook
This large display, with plenty of lights, inflatables, Christmas statues, music and windowdisplays, supports the Starlight Foundation through fundraising. Be guided up the driveway byinteractive displays, with music for kids to dance to and lollies, provided by the owners. The display, running for about a decade and taking a month to set up, ends on December 27.
Dunnings Road Christmas Lights, 71 Dunnings Road, Point Cook
19. Yandina Road, Hoppers Crossing
Featuring an abundance of lights and inflatables, this large Christmas light display supports the Manor Lakes Food Pantry. The joy of seeing happy people is the highlight of the owners’ display, which runs until January 3 and has been a tradition for over 20 years, taking over a month to set up.
Yandina Road Christmas Lights, Yandina Road, Hoppers Crossing
So there you have it – the best Christmas Lights Melbourne 2024! And there are plenty more!
If you’re a Christmas Lights fanatic and keen to make a night of it, make sure you head over to Christmas Light Search where you can find hundreds more on their Melbourne Christmas Lights Map! Support your local neighbours and enjoy a family-filled evening.
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