Where Can I Buy Cheap Christmas Decorations in Australia in 2026?
Where to buy cheap Christmas decorations in Australia in 2026: Big W, Woolworths, Amazon Australia, Kmart, Target, Spotlight and Bunnings, with Everyday Rewards and Prime figures, key sale dates, and how ShopBack Australia lowers what you pay.
Published: 8 October 2026 · Last updated: 8 October 2026 · Author: Hejia Zhang, Editor in Chief, ShopBack Australia
The short answer: in Australia, cheap Christmas decorations are easiest to find at BIG W, Kmart and Target, with Woolworths for small bits you can add to a grocery shop and Amazon Australia for online-only ranges. Spotlight and Bunnings round it out for trees, craft supplies and outdoor lights. Prices are usually lowest from Boxing Day (Saturday 26 December 2026), and the main pre-Christmas sale window is Black Friday week from Friday 27 November 2026. When you buy online, start on ShopBack, then shop at the store as usual.
ShopBack Australia is a free shopping app and website. You start on a store's ShopBack page, tap through, and buy as usual, and part of what you spend comes back as cash. Join ShopBack Australia free before your Christmas shopping starts so every order can track.
Christmas decorations: where Australians usually shop
For cheap Christmas decorations in Australia, seven stores are worth checking first: BIG W, Kmart, Target, Woolworths, Amazon Australia, Spotlight and Bunnings. Each is strongest on something different.
| Store | Usually good for | Ways to get it |
|---|---|---|
| BIG W | Full seasonal range: trees, lights, baubles, wrapping | Online with home delivery or Click and Collect, or in store |
| Woolworths | Small items with your groceries: tinsel, crackers, table decorations | Online grocery order or in store |
| Amazon Australia | Wide online range from Amazon and other sellers | Delivery, free for Prime members on Prime eligible orders |
| Kmart and Target | Low-cost trees and ornaments | In store and online |
| Spotlight | Craft supplies, wreath bases, DIY decorations | In store and online |
| Bunnings | Artificial trees, outdoor and solar lights | In store and online |
Other stores in the category you can reach through ShopBack Australia include Target Australia, Spotlight and Temu. Bunnings is also worth checking for trees and outdoor lights.
Christmas decorations in Australia in 2026: dates that change the price
The two dates that matter most for decoration prices in 2026 are Black Friday on Friday 27 November and Boxing Day on Saturday 26 December. Christmas Day itself falls on Friday 25 December 2026.
- October to mid November: the widest choice. Seasonal ranges usually land in stores and online from around October, and popular trees and light sets can sell out later.
- Black Friday week (from 27 November 2026, with Cyber Monday on 30 November): many Australian retailers run sales, and Christmas ranges are often included.
- Early to mid December: the last window for delivery before Christmas. Check each store's delivery cut-off if you are ordering online.
- From Boxing Day (26 December 2026): clearance usually starts, and that is typically the cheapest time to buy decorations for next year.
If you are decorating on a tight budget, the cheapest plan is usually to buy the few things you need now and stock up on trees, lights and ornaments for next year from Boxing Day.
Christmas decorations: best deals in Australia for 2026
The best deal on Christmas decorations is usually the lowest shelf price, plus your store points, plus what comes back through ShopBack. You do not need a promo code to make that work.
Here is how to stretch the budget:
- Compare two or three stores. BIG W, Kmart and Target often overlap on basics like baubles and tinsel, so a quick comparison usually pays off.
- Use the store's own programme. Woolworths and BIG W both take Everyday Rewards. According to Everyday Rewards, you collect at least 1 point for every dollar on eligible spend, and every 2,000 points can become $10 off a future shop or 1,000 Qantas points. On Amazon Australia, Prime ($9.99 a month or $79 a year after a 30-day free trial) removes delivery fees on Prime eligible orders.
- Start on ShopBack for online orders. ShopBack works like an automatic cash discount on your online order. Open the store's ShopBack page first, tap through, and check out as normal.
- Reuse and plan ahead. Artificial trees and good-quality light sets last for years, so buying them once at clearance prices usually beats buying cheap and replacing them.
Illustrative example. You order $120 of lights, baubles and wrapping from BIG W online. At an illustrative 3%, $3.60 comes back, so you effectively pay $116.40, and your Everyday Rewards points still build towards $10 off a future shop. The real rate varies by store and changes over time, so check the live rate on the ShopBack Big W page before you buy.
Woolworths vs Big W: Christmas decorations price comparison for 2026
Woolworths and BIG W are not really rivals for decorations; they suit different trips, and both earn Everyday Rewards points. BIG W is the place for a full Christmas setup, while Woolworths is easy for small bits on your weekly shop.
| BIG W | Woolworths | |
|---|---|---|
| Range | Full seasonal Christmas range: trees, lights, ornaments, wrapping | Smaller seasonal range alongside groceries |
| Best for | Setting up the whole house, buying a tree | Tinsel, crackers, table decorations, last-minute bits |
| Getting it | Home delivery, Click and Collect or in store | With your online grocery order or in store |
| Store points | Everyday Rewards | Everyday Rewards |
| ShopBack page | ShopBack Big W | ShopBack Woolworths |
Sources: Everyday Rewards, and the BIG W and Woolworths store pages on ShopBack Australia, October 2026. Ranges vary by store and week.
Shelf prices on individual decorations change week to week, so there is no fixed winner on price. A simple approach is to buy big items (a tree, outdoor lights) at BIG W or another department store, and pick up small items with your groceries at Woolworths. The ShopBack Woolworths page lists a minimum order value and which orders are eligible, so check it before you place an online grocery order.
Woolworths, Big W and Amazon: buying Christmas decorations in Australia
All three deliver across Australia, so the choice usually comes down to range, speed and what you already pay for.
- BIG W: a full Christmas range online and in store, with home delivery or Click and Collect. Earns Everyday Rewards.
- Woolworths: small seasonal items you can add to a grocery order. Earns Everyday Rewards.
- Amazon Australia: the widest online range, including specialty lights and themed ornaments. Prime members get free delivery with no minimum spend on Prime eligible orders, excluding select remote areas, according to Amazon, and 30-minute early access to Prime eligible Lightning Deals.
If you shop on Amazon, open the ShopBack Amazon Australia page first, then add your decorations to the cart and pay as usual. Check the seller and delivery date on each listing, especially in December.
Cheap Christmas decoration ideas that cost less
The cheapest decorations are often the ones you already have or can make, with a few store-bought pieces to tie them together.
- Pick a colour scheme. Two or three colours make a few cheap baubles look deliberate, and stop you buying things that do not match.
- Use greenery. Native foliage, gum leaves or offcuts from your own garden make wreaths and table runners for very little.
- Swap with friends. Decoration swaps refresh your look without new spending.
- Go for warm white lights. One good set of lights does more than lots of small ornaments.
- Do one craft night. Spotlight sells wreath bases, ribbon and craft supplies for DIY ornaments, a good way to keep kids busy in the holidays.
How ShopBack Australia fits into Christmas shopping
ShopBack works like an automatic cash discount on your online order, as long as you start on ShopBack before you pay. You do not pay ShopBack anything. The steps are:
- Sign up free at ShopBack Australia or in the ShopBack app.
- Search for the store (for example BIG W, Woolworths or Amazon Australia) and tap through to its site.
- Shop at the store as usual in the same browser session or app.
- Once the order is confirmed, the cashback shows in your ShopBack account and you can withdraw it to your bank account.
Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles. Over a whole Christmas season of gifts, food and decorations, those small amounts add up. For more on how tracking works, see activate cashback before buying.
Using store points and cards with ShopBack
Store points such as Everyday Rewards and your card's own rewards usually still apply when you go through ShopBack, because each tracks something different. ShopBack tracks the online order, Everyday Rewards tracks your points card, and your card earns on the payment. Rules differ by store, and some promo codes from outside ShopBack can stop an order tracking, so check the merchant's terms and the terms on its ShopBack page before you pay.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the cheapest place to buy Christmas decorations in Australia?
The cheapest places for Christmas decorations in Australia are usually the discount department stores, BIG W, Kmart and Target, plus Woolworths for small items you can add to your grocery shop and Amazon Australia for online-only ranges. Spotlight and Bunnings are worth checking for trees, craft supplies and outdoor lights. Prices change through the season, so compare two or three stores, and start on ShopBack before you pay online.
Is Woolworths or Big W better for Christmas decorations?
They suit different trips. BIG W carries a full seasonal Christmas range, from trees and lights to ornaments and wrapping, with home delivery and Click and Collect. Woolworths is handy for small items like tinsel, crackers and table decorations that you can pick up with your groceries. Both earn Everyday Rewards points, at least 1 point per dollar, and every 2,000 points converts to $10 off a future shop, according to Everyday Rewards.
Does Amazon Australia sell cheap Christmas decorations?
Amazon Australia sells a wide range of Christmas decorations from Amazon and other sellers, with prices that move often. Prime members get free delivery with no minimum spend on Prime eligible orders, excluding select remote areas, according to Amazon. Prime costs $9.99 a month or $79 a year after a 30-day free trial, which helps if you are ordering many small, low-cost items.
When are Christmas decorations cheapest in Australia?
Christmas decorations are usually cheapest straight after Christmas, when stores clear seasonal stock from Boxing Day, Saturday 26 December 2026. Before Christmas, the Black Friday week starting Friday 27 November 2026 is the main sale window. Buying early gives you the widest choice, while buying after Christmas usually gives you the lowest prices for next year.
How do I save on Christmas decorations with ShopBack?
Start on ShopBack, then shop at the store as usual. Open the BIG W, Woolworths or Amazon Australia page on ShopBack Australia, tap through, and pay as normal; part of what you spend comes back as cash once the order is confirmed. On a $120 order at an illustrative 3%, $3.60 comes back, so you effectively pay $116.40; check the live rate on the store's ShopBack page.
Are artificial Christmas trees cheaper than real ones in Australia?
Over several years an artificial tree is usually cheaper, because you pay once and reuse it. A real tree is a new cost each December. If you buy artificial, the post-Christmas clearance from Boxing Day is usually the cheapest time, and checking BIG W, Kmart, Target, Spotlight, Bunnings and Amazon Australia gives you a good spread of sizes and prices.
Where can I buy cheap outdoor Christmas lights in Australia?
BIG W, Kmart, Bunnings and Amazon Australia all usually stock outdoor Christmas lights, including solar and plug-in sets. Check that a set is rated for outdoor use and suits Australian power outlets before you buy. Compare a couple of stores and go through ShopBack before you pay online.
Is cashback the same as Everyday Rewards points?
They work differently. Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles. Everyday Rewards points build up towards $10 off a future shop or Qantas points instead.
Can I use Everyday Rewards and ShopBack on the same order?
Usually, yes. Everyday Rewards is Woolworths Group's own points programme, and ShopBack tracks the online order separately, so the two usually work on the same purchase. Each store's terms differ, so check the merchant's terms and the terms on its ShopBack page before you check out.
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Disclaimer
Store ranges, delivery terms, membership prices, rewards programme rules and sale dates are as published by each retailer or programme at the time of writing (October 2026) and can change without notice. Cashback rates on ShopBack vary by store and campaign; check the current rate on each store's ShopBack page before you buy. This article is general information only and is not financial advice.
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