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Christmas Light Trail

Darwin Waterfront

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.
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Santa ringing the bell
Giant Octopus Christmas Decoration at Waterfront
When
28 November, 2026
Venue
Darwin Waterfront
Contact
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Location and Directions7 Kitchener Drive Darwin City Northern Territory 0800 Australia
Directions in Google Maps
Product Types
  • Festivals and Celebrations
  • Community Events
  • Exhibition and Shows
Facilities
  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Conference/Convention Facilities
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Point
  • Family Friendly
  • Kiosk
  • Lockers
  • Non Smoking
  • Public Toilet
  • Restaurant
  • Shop / Gift Shop
Accessibility
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Accessibility Information
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
Dates
  • Saturday 28 November, 202617:00 - 20:30Confirmed Event
  • Sunday 29 November, 202617:00 - 20:30Confirmed Event
  • Monday 30 November, 202617:00 - 20:30Confirmed Event
  • Tuesday 01 December, 202617:00 - 20:30Confirmed Event
  • Wednesday 02 December, 202617:00 - 20:30Confirmed Event
  • Thursday 03 December, 202617:00 - 20:30Confirmed Event
  • Friday 04 December, 202617:00 - 20:30Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 05 December, 202617:00 - 20:30Confirmed Event
  • Sunday 06 December, 202617:00 - 20:30Confirmed Event
  • Monday 07 December, 202617:00 - 20:30Confirmed Event
  • Tuesday 08 December, 202617:00 - 20:30Confirmed Event
  • Wednesday 09 December, 202617:00 - 20:30Confirmed Event
  • Thursday 10 December, 202617:00 - 20:30Confirmed Event
  • Friday 11 December, 202617:00 - 20:30Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 12 December, 202617:00 - 20:30Confirmed Event
  • Sunday 13 December, 202617:00 - 20:30Confirmed Event
  • Monday 14 December, 202617:00 - 20:30Confirmed Event
  • Tuesday 15 December, 202617:00 - 20:30Confirmed Event
  • Wednesday 16 December, 202617:00 - 20:30Confirmed Event
  • Thursday 17 December, 202617:00 - 20:30Confirmed Event
  • Friday 18 December, 202617:00 - 20:30Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 19 December, 202617:00 - 20:30Confirmed Event
  • Sunday 20 December, 202617:00 - 20:30Confirmed Event
  • Monday 21 December, 202617:00 - 20:30Confirmed Event
  • Tuesday 22 December, 202617:00 - 20:30Confirmed Event
  • Wednesday 23 December, 202617:00 - 20:30Confirmed Event
  • Thursday 24 December, 202617:00 - 20:30Confirmed Event
  • Friday 25 December, 202617:00 - 20:30Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 26 December, 202617:00 - 20:30Confirmed Event
  • Sunday 27 December, 202617:00 - 20:30Confirmed Event
  • Monday 28 December, 202617:00 - 20:30Confirmed Event
  • Tuesday 29 December, 202617:00 - 20:30Confirmed Event
  • Wednesday 30 December, 202617:00 - 20:30Confirmed Event
  • Thursday 31 December, 202617:00 - 20:30Confirmed Event
  • Friday 01 January, 202717:00 - 20:30Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 02 January, 202717:00 - 20:30Confirmed Event
  • Sunday 03 January, 202717:00 - 20:30Confirmed Event

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