By Isabel Croker
3rd Dec 2024
It’s that magical time of year again! Dust off your Mariah Carey playlist, grab a (possibly too warm) Christmas sweater, and load up on festive treats—because the Gold Coast is lighting up for the holidays. This year’s Christmas light displays are sure to bring joy to all, so gather your loved ones and explore the dazzling decorations. Here’s your ultimate guide to the best Christmas lights on the Gold Coast/Kombumerri Country for 2024.
Northern Gold Coast Christmas Lights
13 Katandra Crescent, Ormeau
Timed to perfection with music, this spectacular light show in Ormeau is worth the drive. Highlights include a spinning carousel, a singing bear, and two 30-minute light shows starting at 7 PM and 7:35 PM. Don’t miss the nostalgic tunes mixed with Christmas classics!
2/7 Moss Terrace, Pimpama
Winner of the KIIS FM Christmas Lights competition, this multi-colored stunner in Pimpama features a breathtaking strobing display. Be sure to look out for Santa perched on the roof.
Forest Oak Drive, Upper Coomera
A must-visit street where nearly every house is decked out with extravagant displays and interactive exhibits. Parking may require a short walk, but it’s worth the effort.
4 Santa Clara Rise, Upper Coomera
Dubbed “Santa Claus Lane,” this house boasts inflatable Santas, a festive arch, and plenty of hidden surprises.
12 Drumbeat Place, Coomera
Prepare to be amazed by this two-story home covered in lights, featuring a massive Christmas tree and a blow-up Santa castle.
8 Seaham Court, Upper Coomera
Experience a driveway lined with multi-colored arches leading to a festively adorned house, complete with reindeer, nutcrackers, and Santa’s sleigh.
97 Annabelle Crescent, Upper Coomera
With moving displays, a nativity scene, and a walk-through Christmas trail, this house is a true labor of love.
26 Jagera Drive, Upper Coomera
Take a festive selfie on the giant Santa chair surrounded by penguins, elves, and colorful trees.
Pacific Pines Christmas Lights
Salvado Drive
Multiple houses along Salvado Drive have stepped up their Christmas game with giant Santas, reindeer, and dazzling light displays.
21 Springwood Avenue
A multiple-year winner of the Gold Coast Bulletin’s Christmas Lights Competition, this home features lights synced to music, an ice cream machine, and a snow machine starting December 10th.
6 Waigeo Street
Adorable Santas, charming signs, and an Aussie-style Santa in a Kombi make this display a crowd favorite.
3 & 4 Beaumont Crescent
Home to a spectacular kangaroo sleigh and Disneyland-inspired Christmas room.
Wunburra Circuit
This street offers a mix of modest and extravagant displays, perfect for a festive stroll.
6 Boyer Street
Catch Santa relaxing in a pool with a reindeer and polar bear at this unique display, lit from 5:30 PM to 10 PM.
Southern Gold Coast Christmas Lights
44 Winchester Drive, Nerang
Twinkling lights, a Grinch sneaking over a fence, and Santa in a treehouse create a magical display in Nerang.
1 Augathella Court, Mudgeeraba
With over 30 years of festive tradition, this house features reindeer pulling Santa’s sleigh and a fully lit-up Santa’s workshop.
16 Petherbridge Avenue, Merrimac
This display includes Santa’s sleigh on the roof, a North Pole mailbox, and a sparkling star atop the house.
17 Long Island Court, Mermaid Waters
A rainbow of lights and a large Christmas tree make this house a Southern Gold Coast standout.
42 Volante Crescent, Mermaid Waters
This enchanting display includes snow, bubbles, and Santa photo opportunities starting December 10th.
31 Lancelin Drive, Mermaid Waters
Another Mermaid Waters favorite, with stunning lights and evolving decorations perfect for photos.
Get ready to spread the holiday cheer across the Gold Coast! Which display will you visit first?
