Christmas Light Trail

Celebrate the magic of Christmas at the Darwin Waterfront with the return of the large-scale Christmas Light Trail and a packed program of festive events. Eleven dazzling decorations including a new exciting installation will join the Waterfront's existing collection, creating a spectacular 1 kilometre trail that winds throughout the precinct.

The much loved Surfing Santa will stand at the entrance of the precinct, a new large scale galleon will illuminate the night, with the lighthouse, the giant octopus, and the interactive SS Nomadic and Big Wave, making the trail a mix of traditional Christmas and marine themed decorations.

Visitors can enjoy pop-up performers, face painting, and roving entertainment every night, plus special appearances from Santa every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night.

Children aged 4 to 12 can enjoy enchanting views of the illuminated precinct from the magical Waterfront Express, running Sundays to Wednesdays.

Check out the full program of events online.