Calling all who celebrate Christmas! ✨ Get ready to dazzle your senses with these incredible Melbourne light displays, guaranteed to put a twinkle in your eye and warm the cockles of your heart.
North of the city:
- Mill Park: Dive into a winter wonderland at Mill Park's 21 Meldrum Avenue. Frolic with interactive snowmen, reindeers, and gingerbread galore! Snap a pic with Santa (if you're lucky, he might even have presents!), and soak up the festive cheer.
- Coburg: Prepare to be blown away by the dazzling display at Coburg's 5 Molesworth Street. Imagine a triple-storey house completely decked out in twinkling lights, with inflatables dancing to festive tunes. It's a feast for the eyes and a joy for the soul, and your donations will bring smiles to the kids at the Royal Children's Hospital.
- Greenvale: Witness the "Myer Windows of the North" come to life at Greenvale's 27 Glencairn Drive. This family goes all out, transforming their house into a dazzling spectacle of lights, decorations, and hand-crafted window scenes. Keep an eye out for Mr. Whippy spreading frosty cheer!
East of the city:
- Wantirna: Seek out the hidden gem at Wantirna's 9 Warwick Close. A twinkling fairy light wonderland awaits, with a neon passageway leading you to singing characters and inflatables. It's a delightful surprise tucked away in a quiet court, perfect for all ages.
- Montmorency: Prepare for a sensory overload at Montmorency's 150 Reichelt Avenue. Three towering LED Christmas trees, one perched atop the garage, are just the beginning. Lights cascade from the roof, walls, and garden, while a train and Ferris wheel add to the carnival atmosphere. Don't miss this dazzling display – it's a north-west wonderland!
- Mount Dandenong: Unveil the best-kept Christmas secret in Mount Dandenong at 7 Ornata Road. Benhaylem Hollow is a magical wonderland nestled amidst the forest. Twinkling lights adorn the front garden and roof, creating a captivating display visible from the road. Don't miss this enchanting escape!
West of the city:
- Sunshine: The Walsh family has been brightening up Sunshine for over 20 years, and their 2023 display at 12 Cooper St is no exception! Expect 45,000 twinkling lights, a nativity scene, weather-permitting inflatables, a walk-in wonderland, and a charming village window display. Get ready for a holly jolly good time!
- Altona Meadows: Step into a festive wonderland on Altona Meadows' Knightsbridge Avenue. Prepare for interactive displays, a nativity scene, lasers and projections, and twinkling lights galore. This magical Christmas spectacle features festive music and plenty of opportunities to spread the cheer.
- Wyndham Vale: Thomas the Tank Engine takes center stage at this Wyndham Vale wonderland on Aloma Avenue. He's joined by life-size decorations, interactive displays, bubbles, snow machines, and projections. Snap a photo in Santa's sleigh, visit a Lego winter village, and let the festive spirit take hold!
South of the city:
- Sandringham: Witness a Christmas lights display with a difference at Sandringham's 63 Grange Road. This home is awash in pink lights, raising funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Over the past three years, they've raised nearly $50,000 for this important cause. Enjoy the nightly display featuring a magical snow machine, music, and twinkling lights – all while supporting a worthy cause.
- Cranbourne North: Follow the winding path to Cranbourne North's 9 Middlesex Court and be rewarded with a breathtaking display of thousands of sparkling lights. This hidden gem is sure to delight all ages, and the friendly owners might even offer some sweet treats for the kids.
✨, grab your loved ones, and get ready to be dazzled by the magic of Melbourne's Christmas lights! ✨
Insufferable Xmas Fact: Ever notice how Jingle Bells doesn’t ever mention Santa? Or Christmas? That’s because it was never written for the Christmas Holiday! Originally it was written for Thanksgiving!
Happy holidays!