Christmas Tree Farms: Canberra's Top Places to Buy a Real Tree

'Tis the season! As the air fills with the jingles of the holiday season, and the faint aroma of pine begins to waft through the streets, it's time to talk Christmas trees in Canberra. Finding that perfect, bushy conifer to make your living room festive is no easy task. But fret not, we've found all the hidden gems where you can find the ideal fir for your holiday celebrations.

Whether you prefer a tall, bushy one or a more modest-sized tree, here are the best Christmas tree farms in Canberra where you can roam and select the evergreen beauty for your festive celebrations.

Santa’s Shaped Christmas Trees

Hands down, Santa’s Shaped Christmas Tree farm in Gundaroo has been growing some of the best Chrissy trees for Canberrans for the past 18 years. Make a day of it with the family and head out to their farm to choose your perfect Christmas Tree. Santa’s Shaped Christmas Trees are very serious about offering you a tree that has been tended to year-round and they have also made the choosing experience convenient. There is enough space between each row to drive your car through and once you’ve chosen your tree, they will net it for you. Make sure to bring a trailer or large enough car to transport the tree home.

4144 Gundaroo Road, Gundaroo

Christmas Tree Keng

For a nature-inspired, sustainable Christmas tree hunt in Canberra, head over to Bywong's Christmas Tree Keng. With 12 hectares of hand-pruned firs, this Canberra Christmas tree farm is all about eco-friendly tree farming. Take your pick from their Monterey pines, and if you're feeling adventurous, grab a saw and cut your own (they have got your back on weekends if you're not so confident). They are big on doing things sustainably – for every tree they chop, they quickly plant a new one, keeping things carbon neutral. It's a down-to-earth, green-friendly way to bag your holiday fir amidst Canberra's serene landscapes.

242 Shingle Hill Way, Bywong

Wallaroo Road Bespoke Christmas Trees

Looking for a one-of-a-kind Christmas tree in Canberra? Head over to Wallaroo Road Bespoke Christmas Trees in Hall for a unique tree-picking experience. Since 2016, they've been tending to a variety of pines, offering a range of shapes and sizes—they pride themselves on growing unique and bespoke Christmas trees to fit your needs. Whether you're after a compact or colossal one, this spot’s got you covered. They make the experience super easy for you, too: Roam around the farm, choose your tree right from the paddock, and they'll cut it down for you while you soak in that pine-fresh aroma.

Meriden, Wallaroo Road, Hall

Willow Park Nursery

For a twist on the classic Christmas tree, consider a Wollemi Pine – a unique Aussie alternative to the traditional Monterey Pine. Willow Park Nursery in Pialligo stocks these beauties in their Canberra Christmass tree farm that make stunning festive centerpieces. These Wollemi Pines are not only one of the oldest and rarest plants in the world; their branches are perfect for showcasing your Christmas baubles. What’s more, post-Christmas, pot it up and enjoy a year-round fir friend! A local haven since the '30s, Willow Park Nursery stands as Canberra’s oldest garden centre, boasting historical ties and unique greenery for all your festive needs.

6 Beltana Road, Pialligo

Now that you know all about the best Christmas tree farms in Canberra, you can start your Christmas immersion. From cool advent calendars to collect and Christmas party ideas, to the best Christmas movies of all time, there is much for you to get amongst this festive season.