There’s something magical about twinkling lights. Combine them with an animated Santa, Christmas decorations, and music, and you’ll capture the imaginations of Brisbane kids and adults alike. As the Christmas light displays in Brisbane get bigger and better each year, it can be a little daunting navigating unfamiliar suburbs with excited family members in the car. That’s why we compiled a list of the best Christmas lights tours in Brisbane by bus this year, as well as some family-friendly festive cruises that will ferry you and your family around to see the Christmas sights this season.
Bring your camera and prepare to be dazzled!
Christmas lights tours in Brisbane by bus
Cross Country Tours will be running a North Brisbane Christmas Lights Tour in 2024, with two dates to choose from – Thursday 19th December and Friday 20th December. These tours include a festive dinner, followed by a Christmas lights viewing on an air-conditioned bus. Bookings are essential.
Ipswich City Council’s Ipswich Christmas Lights Bus Tour is always a great way to get in the festive spirit. This year, there are two nights you can choose from – Friday 20th and Saturday 21st December 2024. These tours include the bus excursion, along with a light supper and Christmas entertainment. Spaces are limited and bookings are essential.
Christmas lights tours in Brisbane by boat cruise
Coastal Cruises Mooloolaba hosts a One Hour Christmas Lights Cruise through the Mooloolaba Harbour, Mooloolah River, and canals, with multiple dates to choose from throughout December 2024. You can alternately opt for a Private Duffy – Christmas Lights Tour for 2-8 people and have the whole cruise to yourselves! Bookings are essential.
Cross Country Tours will be running their Gold Coast Christmas Lights Canal Cruise on both the 3rd and the 10th of December in 2024. This cruise includes an early dinner at a local tavern, followed by a cruise departing from Runaway Bay to take in the sunset on the Broadwater before exploring the canals of Runaway Bay to view the Christmas lights displays. Bookings are essential.
Sunshine Coast Afloat’s Mooloolaba Christmas Lights Cruises enable you to sit back and relax while taking in the Christmas lights of Mooloolaba. The 90 minute tours operate on various dates from the 2nd to the 30th of December 2024. There is a licensed bar on bar to serve up drinks and snacks, with a variety of comfortable seating options including on-deck beanbags. Bookings are essential.
Do it yourself Christmas lights tours in Brisbane
Of course, you can always pile the kids into mum or dad’s taxi and conduct the Christmas lights tour yourself! Turn up the Christmas music, pack some Christmas munchies, and visit these locations that we’ve scoped out for you on our up to date list. We’re also sharing the VERY BEST Christmas light locations in Brisbane and surrounds on our Christmas Lights Brisbane Facebook page, so come and join us!
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