17 Best Christmas Decorations Australia Must-Haves for This Year
This post is all about the best Christmas decorations in Australia.
Christmas is here; so, merry Christmas, mats! I know we celebrate it differently. It’s not a typical winter wonderland Christmas.
So let’s go non-traditional this year, too. Celebrate our Christmas with summer season, BBQs, and beach gatherings.
But I am always excited (and sometimes it’s chaos) for Christmas decorating in a coastal way to bring festive cheer.
17 Unique Christmas Decorations Australia
I know it’s hard to find Christmas decorations in Australia, especially beachy Christmas decor elements.
By balancing tradition with a summer vibe, you can successfully incorporate the quintessential Aussie Christmas feel into your home.
For that, I have gathered by researching “17 Best Christmas Decorations Australia for This Year”.
Let’s swap snow-themed decor and embrace blues, whites, and natural textures.
Due to the summer in Australia, emphasise outdoor decor, such as patios, balconies, and pool areas, not just indoors.
Outdoor Christmas Decorations Australia
1. Solar-Powered Fairy Lights
As we celebrate Christmas in summer, why not make the most of the sunlight with solar-powered fairy lights?
They’re eco-friendly, cost-effective, and perfect for illuminating your roof, garden, balcony, or veranda with a magical glow — all night long.
Without lights, festivals can’t be completed! So let’s go above and beyond with these solar-powered fairy lights.
2. Inflatable Christmas Characters
Inflatable Christmas characters and elements like the entrance door, Santa, and many more.
With these large Christmas decorations, you can easily fill your front yard with a few elements without breaking the bank.
It also set the festive mood on the front road or street!
It’s easy to set up. Secure these inflatables tightly according to the weather.
Check out this full post on: 23 Eye-Catching Large Christmas Decorations Under A$70 That Make a Statement
3. Festive Door Wreaths
Give a warm Aussie welcome from the front porch/door with festive door wreaths!
To set an Aussie Christmas vibe, choose wreaths made from eucalyptus, wattle, and other native plants.
These natural elements give a divine fragrance from the front and also reflect the stunning natural landscape of Australia.
My suggestion: pick up artificial for weather-proof and to last long for the upcoming years.
Select the wreath size in proportion to your front door size. Check the full guide here from the expert on wreaths, “HOWTOMAKEWREATHS”.
4. Oversized Outdoor Solar Lanterns
Lanterns are always a huge part of outdoor Christmas decorations Australia, especially the solar ones.
These oversized outdoor solar lanterns are perfect for lighting up the front yard’s pathway or front porch, as they charge during the day and light up at night.
As I mentioned earlier, the many lights you add are less for festive seasons. Arrange them in groups or individually as per your preference.
But this one is different from LEDs as it gives a warm glow to set the festive mood.
5. Pool-Friendly Christmas Decor
If you have a swimming pool in your backyard, use it as a prime Christmas decorating and hosting spot.
It’s great for hosting a dinner party at night near the swimming pool with calm and subtle breezes.
You can opt for inflatable holiday pool toys like reindeer, red water tubes, and snowmen, for Christmas decorations in Australia.
In your backyard, there are palm trees, wrap some string lights for a glow and garland for festive vibes.
Indoor Christmas Decorations Australia
6. Space-Saving Pop-Up or Slim Tree
How can we celebrate Christmas without a Christmas tree? It’s must-haves!
Here, I suggest a space-saving or slim/tall tree, because it’s ideal for smaller Aussie homes/apartments.
Perfectly adds a modern touch to your Christmas decor, and it takes up less floor space.
Living in a larger space, it’s not necessary to choose a slim tree, but pick up a full, large Christmas tree; it is easy to fill up the space with fewer pieces.
7. Table Centrepieces with Native Touches
Impress your guests on Christmas Day!
Make table centrepieces by arranging a natural wood vase, scented candles/Christmas candles, and native flowers.
I suggest combining rustic and modern elements for a show-stopping table setup for coastal Christmas.
8. Coastal Rattan Tree Collar or Skirt
When decorating a coastal home, I like to add texture with the same beachy, sandy tones and materials, such as jute, woven.
A coastal rattan tree collar or skirt is perfect for hiding a tree trunk and adding various textures to your decor.
It is one of the ways you can incorporate some texture to create visual interest in your Christmas decor Australia.
9. Stylish Advent Calendars
Time to upcycle that cardboard box that was lying around in your garage.
Reuse that box to make a DIY stylish advent calendar!
Nowadays, various fancy Advent calendars are available on the market. By DIY-ing Advent Canalander, you can make it custom according to your preference.
Second, I suggest choosing a good fabric, Advent Canalander.
10. Coastal-Themed Christmas Tree Decor
Now time to decorate the Christmas tree!
For unique Christmas decorations in Australia, select the tree ornaments shaped like koalas in Santa hats, cockatoos, or boomerangs.
These tree ornaments will add a light-hearted coastal touch and local flair to your festive decor.
Fill the gaps on the tree with turquoise & white coastal baubles to reflect light and an alternative to traditional red/green baubles.
11. Christmas Stockings with an Aussie Twist
To get the Christmas stockings with an Aussie twist, go for the custom option. You can easily customise it with your family member’s name on it.
Another option is to select stoking with beachy theme colour like turquoise, sandy, beige, or white.
Fill it with treats, chocolates, and gifts for more fun.
I saw a fish-shaped Christmas stocking online, and I am thinking of getting one for myself this year, hehehe!
12. Christmas Scented Candles & Diffusers
As an Interior designer and decorator with 6 years of experience, I always recommend scented candles & diffusers for any occasion or in general day-to-day life.
It instantly makes your home smell fresh!
If you select nautical, coastal or beach Christmas candles, it will instantly give your home a festive vibe.
You can go for traditional Christmas scents like cinnamon, Gingerbread, and many more; the choice is yours.
DIY Christmas decorations Australia
13. DIY Christmas Decoration Kits
The perfect chance to make memories with your loved ones, by assembling these DIY Christmas decoration kits.
I can assure you that you will feel proud of watching the decoration that you make with your own hands on the Christmas tree.
It’s also a budget-friendly decor option that gives freedom to customise according to your preference.
Table and Entertainment Christmas Decor Australia
14. Table Runners
As we discussed above, we focus more on outdoor celebrations, so choose a table runner wisely, as it serves as the base for the entire Christmas table decor.
I recommend choosing linen or cotton fabric with a small Christmas motif, beach elements like seashells, as we celebrate Christmas during summer in Australia.
The preferred colour should be white because it sets the base, and you can decorate with any colour on top of that.
If you’re going for white or beige colour decor, read this post: 33 Insanely Good Neutral Christmas Decor Ideas for Minimalist Holiday Lovers.
15. Christmas Dinnerware
Let’s talk about the most essential element for Christmas dinner- “dinnerware”.
Buy the clean and minimal dinnerware set so you can use it on multiple occasions.
Also, invest in good quality pieces! Over the past few years, I switched from plastic use-and-throw dinnerware sets to ceramic ones.
16. Christmas Garland (Indoor & Outdoor Friendly)
So, a Christmas garland is one of my favourite must-haves for Christmas decorations in Australia.
It instantly fills the space and lifts it for the festive season.
I like to drape garlands across staircases, mantels, or fences for a cohesive festive vibe.
I always look for pre-lit options and decorate them with ribbons, bells, and ornaments.
No matter how you celebrate Christmas in Australia — by the beach, in the bush, or on a city balcony — the right decorations can turn any space into a festive wonderland. These 17 Best Christmas Decorations Australia Must-Haves blend tradition with Aussie style, ensuring your home shines bright this holiday season.
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