Your guide to Sydneys best Christmas lights and decorations
Our Christmas trees come in a range of sizes to suit all homes, apartments, and outdoor areas, with trees from as small as 6ft and as large as 12ft,3.6m for those with bigger spaces who want a grander display. All our trees are easy to erect, with hinged branches and sturdy metal base and centre pole to keep them standing upright. And we’ve prepped them for hanging lights and decorations, with tips that allow plenty of room for you and the kids to get creative. We've also got tree stands and Christmas tree bags to keep your wonderful trees in storage for next year. Christmas at The Rocks is a celebration of pretty lights, holiday-themed markets, heaps of festive dining options and stunning harbour views. Plan a trip expecting joyful holiday music, glittering fairy and festoon lights and glowing Christmas trees from November 15 to December 25.
With 12 festive locations waiting to be explored, this tour promises a holiday experience filled with sparkle and cheer. From the iconic Martin Place tree to the magical Canopy of Light at Pitt Street Mall, each stop brings a new kind of wonder to discover. The centre of Sydney will come alive with festive cheer this year when the Martin Place Christmas Markets launch on November 25. LED fibre optic Christmas white Tree The markets, supported by City of Sydney and operated by Cambridge Markets, will run until Christmas Eve in the pedestrian boulevard of Martin Place in Sydney’s central business district. It will be a mixed market offering all manner of goods from fashion, food, gifts, homewares, candles, festive products and plenty more.
Simply add your favourite Christmas baubles, plus it in, and you’re set for all your holiday celebrations. That’s why, in 2025, I’m ditching high-maintenance decor for something much more simple; pre-lit Christmas trees. The market will offer a selection of stalls featuring Christmas gifts and crafts, plus delicious hot food options to suit all tastes.
The Cathedral Square transforms into a canvas for creative projections, subtly spreading the joy of Christmas throughout the community. City of Ryde acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of this land, the Wallumedegal Clan of the Darug nation. Council also pays respect to Elders both past, present and emerging and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples visiting this site. Stop by Sydney Town Hall on your light-spotting tour of town to see the famous clock tower in lights and the colourful 9m tall Christmas tree. In an ode to the beauty of the Australian landscape, the Strand Arcade is adorned in Christmas decorations inspired by native flowers.
The commercial grade light strands we use are made from heavy duty wire and feature weather-proof sockets. In addition to looking more professional, commercial grade string lights are built for permanent installations and intended to be left up year-round. Standard grade string lights you often find in a store do not last as long especially in locations with inclement weather.
Decorated with more than 110,000 LED lights and 330 specially created glossy baubles, this beauty is the perfect stop along your Christmas light-spotting adventure. We also know what is open on Christmas Day in Sydney and where to book your Christmas meal in Sydney! If you are in charge of planning the work or family Christmas party and need a venue in Sydney, we can help!
A pre-lit tree comes with LED lights already attached, so you can skip the hassle of stringing lights yourself. They're evenly spaced, energy-efficient, and ready to plug in straight from the box. With Sydney busy getting into holiday mode, Santa has popped into the Harbour City a month earlier than his biggest shift of the year, waiting atop the iconic bridge for guests climbing to the summit before 11am. Experience a slice of European Christmas tradition at the Polish Club Ashfield’s annual market. Held in the Grand Salon, this indoor market brings together traditional foods, crafts, and entertainment for a festive winter-style celebration.
Expect twinkling lights, toyshop props, and just enough festive flair to keep things fun without the frenzy. Department store Christmas lovers rejoice—Myer is also back in the game this year for photos in Santaland. Little ones can hop on the train ride, post their wish lists, and meet Santa for a photo that’ll outshine any other shopping centre snap. We’ve all been there—the tears, the bribes, and the full-blown chaos that comes with trying to nail the annual Santa photo. And honestly, the only thing worse than wrestling for a half-smile is dragging overtired kids through a shopping centre with no end in sight.
We have white Christmas trees for those who want to imagine a Christmas set in snowy surroundings and comfort. We also have pre-lit Christmas trees for those busy families who want to enjoy the beauty and fun of a lit up Christmas tree without having to spend time and money finding lights and decorating. Our fibre optic Christmas trees offer a beautiful centrepiece for your home or outdoor area, lit with coloured LED lights that will keep the kids excited and guests impressed. For those who are after something more traditional, we have green Christmas trees that evoke the spirit of a classic Christmas, and black trees that conjure up images of real pines from the Bavarian forest. There are so many smaller items that are perfect Kris Kringle ideas, and we have a range of Christmas bon bons and crackers that will fit whatever theme you go with. There are so many outdoor Christmas items, from rope light sillouettes, Christmas inflatable displays, unique light displays that can be used in your garden, Christmas trees and much more.