Christmas Lights Competition 2026

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.... in the Whitsundays!

Celebrate the festive season by decorating your homes and shops with festive lights and displays in the spirit of Christmas. You could win the prize for best residence or shopfront in the Whitsundays Christmas Lights Competition!

Nominate below by completing the short form before midnight, Sunday 13 December.

The winner will be announced on Tuesday 15 December.

Christmas Lights Trail Map

Have you set up a Christmas lights display at your home or shopfront? Share the Christmas spirit and pin it on the map below.

Whether or not you are entering our Christmas light competition, mapping your display will help families find you on their evening Christmas light tours!

Thank you to everyone who puts time and effort into these wonderful displays that bring joy into our lives every year.

Categories and Prizes

Best Residence/Shopfront in region

Thank you to Mackay and Whitsunday Life, Star Mackay and the Whitsundays and ZigZag Whitsundays for donating the following wonderful prizes:

• Best Residence: ZigZag Whitsundays, Family Pass Whitehaven Beach Full Day Tour
• Best Shopfront: (Thanks to Whitsundays Chamber of Commerce and Industry):
  • Winner: Mackay and Whitsunday Life, $1,500 print media voucher
  • Highly Commended: Star Mackay and the Whitsundays, $1,000 radio voucher

For more information, please email info@whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au or phone 1300 972 753.