Yagan Square
Presented by Development WA. Step inside the Trail’s largest installation and discover the Christmas magic waiting inside this spectacular giant Golden Gift. What's inside? Walk through and find out.
Rio Tinto Christmas Lights Trail
27 November - 27 December
Wander the city after dark and discover larger-than-life installations, dazzling projections and festive favourites lighting up Perth all December long.
Explore the trail
Forrest Chase
Presented by Forrest Chase. Meet four towering Nutcrackers bringing larger-than-life Christmas tradition, vibrant colour and festive light to Forrest Chase.
Forrest Place
Head to Forrest Place to see Perth’s 14-metre Christmas Tree sparkle with giant decorations and festive cheer.
Forrest Chase
Presented by Rio Tinto. See Perth’s historic GPO transform in a spectacular sound and light show inspired by beloved Christmas songs. Projections live from approx. 7:45pm.
Forrest Place
Presented by Tiny Homes Perth. Visit Santa’s Tiny Home to share your Christmas wishes and capture a photo from 6pm - 8pm (selected nights).
140 William
Walk around and beneath a spectacular illuminated snake and discover the native creatures hidden throughout this larger-than-life installation.
Murray Street Mall
Presented by TourismWA. Meet the 4-metre Cricket Santa and discover his playful Christmas take on a favourite Australian summer sport.
Raine Square
Presented by Raine Square. Take a seat in the sparkling sleigh and capture a magical Christmas moment surrounded by sparkling festive lights.
Hay St. Mall
Presented by Central Park. Walk through a spectacular golden star, watch its shimmering trail come alive and make a Christmas wish.
Hay Street Mall
Presented by Enex. Discover a little winter magic in Perth as a larger-than-life illuminated snowflake sparkles against the night sky.
Hay Street Mall
Stop by Santa’s Scooters, snap a festive photo and discover Santa’s speedy new way to deliver Christmas cheer.
Hay Street Mall
Discover seven majestic peacocks coming alive with mesmerising movement and shifting colour in one of the Trail’s most enchanting displays.
Perth Town Hall
Presented by Lotterywest. Step into an Australian Christmas as projections transform the ground from a summer picnic to ocean waters and gifts beneath lantern light. Projections live from 7pm.
City of Perth Library
Look up and wander beneath eight glowing chandeliers creating an elegant canopy of Christmas light above the City of Perth Library.
St Georges Cathedral
See St George’s Cathedral transform from dawn to night as WA’s wildflowers and native wildlife come to life through five striking artistic styles. Projections live from approx. 7:45pm.
Council House
See Council House light up the night in a vibrant display of festive colour.
Stirling Gardens
Wander through Stirling Gardens and discover seven much-loved Mooditj Yongas glowing among the greenery.
Exchange Tower
Presented by Exchange Tower. Discover a larger-than-life gingerbread character surrounded by glowing lights, colourful gifts and nostalgic Christmas charm.
Elizabeth Quay
Presented by DevelopmentWA. Find a larger-than-life Sleeping Santa and capture a fun festive photo with family and friends.
Elizabeth Quay
Presented by Rio Tinto. See Elizabeth Quay's floating stage transform into a whimsical Christmas Factory bustling with elves, present production lines and festive surprises.
Elizabeth Quay
Presented by Lotterywest. Play with light and sound as 50 interactive tubes bring the voices of Sydney Philharmonia Choirs together in an extraordinary glowing choir.
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Barrack Square
Presented by TourismWA. Bathed in luminous coral and flowing waves of light, the gentle whale shark glides through an enchanted underwater dreamscape inspired by Ningaloo Reef / Nyinggulu.
Barrack Square
Step into an enchanted forest and discover giant glowing mushrooms and cheeky gnomes hidden throughout this whimsical world.
