It's that time of year again. Bust out the Mariah, slap on a (seasonally inappropriate) Christmas sweater, load up on eggnog and mince pies and pause your cheesy Christmas movie binge-fest courtesy of Netflix, because it's time to head out for some Christmas lights.
Luckily for us, the Gold Coast is blessed with some of the best Christmas lights displays around and there’s absolutely no room for Grinches here. Read on for some of the best Christmas lights on the Gold Coast/Yugambeh language region, so you can spread the Christmas cheer in 2023.
Editor's note: We're still confirming some 2023 Christmas lights listings. Let us know by emailing editorgc@theurbanlist.com if we have missed any of your favourite Christmas light legends.
North Gold Coast
2/7 Moss Terrace
Pimpama
The winner of the KIIS FM Christmas Lights competition, if you visit just one Gold Coast Christmas lights display, make it this one. A very impressive Christmas light show is going on at Moss Terrace that's giving us all the Christmas feels. The strobing multi-coloured house display that meanders into their spacious garden will make you ho-ho-hope they’ll return again in the years to come. Spot Santa perched precariously on their roof.
13 Katandra Crescent
Ormeau
Timed to musical perfection, this epic Christmas lights display in Ormeau is absolutely worth the drive. The ever-changing display keeps the festive vibes going with snowflakes, candy canes and stars adorning every corner of the house.
Forest Oak Drive
Upper Coomera
Undoubtedly one of the most iconic Gold Coast streets for Christmas light perusing, Forest Oak Drive never fails to deliver, year after year. Almost the entire street lights up in festive colours, extravagant displays and interactive exhibitions. Be sure to allow time for walking, as you may need to park a few streets away.
4 Santa Clara Rise
Upper Coomera
This house on Santa Clara Rise (aka Santa Claus Lane) will make all your Christmas light display dreams come true. An inflatable Santa arch, teeny Santas, big Santas...the more you look, the more you’ll find. Grab a Maccas soft serve and visit this showstopper that draws crowds every year.
12 Drumbeat Place
Coomera
Everyone knows Coomera is the place to fuel all your Christmas lights dreams and this house in Drumbeat Place is a point in case. Almost every surface of this two-storey house is covered in lights, including a massive Christmas tree, a huge blow-up castle for Santa, trees adorned with lights and so much cheery goodness.
97 Annabelle Crescent
Upper Coomera
This huge Christmas lights display will get you in the festive spirit with moving features, an indoor nativity scene, Christmas statues, a Santa parked up on the roof and a walk-through Christmas trail. These Christmas lights take over a month to set up and the owners have been displaying lights for over 15 years.
26 Jagera Drive
Upper Coomera
Snap a picture in the giant Santa-style chair underneath the beaming star, surrounded by penguins, elves, colourful forest trees...and thank us later. Yes, they go all out here and in true Coomera style, the streets fill early with festive lovers.
Salvado Drive
Pacific Pines
Several houses on Salvado Drive in Pacific Pines have upped their Christmas light game this year and we’re here for it. Expect giant Santas, reindeers and some magnificently flashing lights. Pass the popcorn and enjoy the show ‘cause this one decked-out street you need to visit.
21 Springwood Avenue
Pacific Pines
One of the Gold Coast's top Christmas lights displays lies at 21 Springwood Avenue in Pacific Pines. This house has reigned supreme as the winner of the Gold Coast Bulletin's Christmas Lights Competition for multiple years and once you see the house, you'll realise why. The dazzling lights will be turned on in all their glory from 1 December and there will be an icecream truck onsite from approximately 12 December (awaiting confirmation) until Christmas Day.
6 Waigeo Street
Pacific Pines
The Christmas lights display on Waigeo Street is so cute we could die. Colourful lights, adorable Santas and charming little signs...plus you really can’t beat Santa in a Kombi and Santa in a caravan. Max adorable levels in true Aussie style.
3 & 4 Beaumont Crescent
Pacific Pines
Check out a dazzling display of Santa’s kangaroo sleigh (it’s impressive, trust us) at Beaumont Crescent this year. Make sure you take an ‘elfie’ in Santa’s sleigh and have a look at their Disneyland inspired Christmas room. Crack that eggnog if you’re feeling naughty, a jolly treat stocking if you’ve been nice, and wander down by moonlight.
Wunburra Circuit
Pacific Pines
If you're looking to hit as many Christmas lights displays as you can in one street, Wunburra Circuit does a pretty good job it. The street is usually filled with Christmas lights displays, ranging from small decorations to full-blown, multi-storey affairs.
6 Boyer Street
Pacific Pines
Ever seen Santa in a pool with a reindeer and a polar bear? Well here’s your chance ‘cause this has happened at 6 Boyer Street in previous years. Pack your gingerbread man, don your fluffy red hat and get amongst the merry times. The lights are normally up and twinkling by 5:30pm and turn off at 10pm, so be sure to visit between these times for all the festive vibes.
26 Stevens Street
Southport
This house is the definition of light up from top to bottom. This Christmas lights display in Southport is so cute we can’t even deal. You;ve got Santa climbing a Christmas tree, Santa on a motorbike, Santa in a Kombi...is there anything Santa can’t do?
16 Taupo Court
Coombabah
If you’re on the hunt for a sparkling extravaganza, look no further than Taupo Court in Coombabah. A lineup of Christmas trees, twinkling stars and strobing snowflakes...you definitely can’t miss this house, it’s literally lighting up the whole street. Tune into FM 107.0 to get the most out of these synced-up lights.
Southern Gold Coast
2 Underhill Place
Tallai
When you’ve got a large backyard, there’s one thing you need to do with it—turn into into an epic Christmas-themed lights display. That’s exactly what has happened at 2 Underhill Place in Tallai and we love it. From their massive stars to the giant Christmas tree on the balcony to the cheery nutcrackers guarding the gate, this house screams Christmas.
44 Winchester Drive
Nerang
With twinkling lights adorning every surface, a Grinch sneaking over the fence and Santa in a treehouse, Winchester Drive has truly decked the halls (and the fence and front garden, too) for a blindingly beautiful Christmas light display tucked away in Nerang. A must-visit for the best Christmas lights on the Gold Coast.
17 Long Island Court
Mermaid Waters
The Southern Gold Coast is giving the northern Gold Coast a run for its money when it comes to the best Christmas lights displays on the Gold Coast and Long Island Court is testament to that. The sprawling hosue is covering from roof to fence in rainbow-coloured lights and has a large Christmas tree in the front yard.
31 Lancelin Drive
Mermaid Waters
While you're in Mermaid Waters be sure to check out Lancelin Drive, which is one of the best Christmas photo opportunities you'll get. The house is fully decked out and we love the constantly changing display.
Some more favourites of ours include:
North Gold Coast
- 11 Hentdale Court, Labrador
- 9 Lancaster Court, Nerang
- Rosabrook Crescent, Ormeau (Reindeer Highway)
- 9 Boydaw Road, Ormeau
- 5 & 7 Girraween Street, Pimpama
- 511 Gainsborough Drive, Pimpama
- 12 Sundown Drive, Paradise Point
- 48 Lone Pine Circuit, Upper Coomera
- 94 Rose Valley Drive, Upper Coomeraa
- 8 Shelduck Street, Upper Coomera
- Wunburra Circuit, Pacific Pines
- 15 Manor Road, Maudsland
- Sugargum Court, Molendinar
- 4A Arjuna Way, Gaven
South Gold Coast
- 26 Mountain Ash Circuit, Robina
- 3 Merion Court, Robina
- 36 Sandringham Drive, Robina
- 13 Garden Grove, Carrara
- 42 Volante Crescent, Mermaid Waters
- 49 Dipper Drive, Burleigh Waters
- 75 Coronet Court, Burleigh Waters
- 59 Moondani Drive, Gilston
- 405 Hinkler Drive, Worongary
Looking for more? Check out:
- The Best Gold Coast Christmas Markets
- The Best Christmas Day Lunch Restaurants
- The Best New Year's Eve Events
Image Credit: Gold Coast Bulletin | Facebook