Full list of must-see Christmas lights you've got to see this weekend

He wouldn't have it any other way.

Circumstance has meant his award-winning Christmas light display at Cuthbert Drive, Mount Warrigal, has been kept in storage for two years.

But festive fun-lovers, he has two words to share: "We're back".

Thanks to two months of dedicated work, a few friends, the tens of thousands of lights that make up his seasonal spectacular are up and switched on.

But it won't be until Friday that Craig will be happy with the presentation.

"There's some tweaking that needs to be done," he said on Tuesday.

Back in 1993 Craig was motivated to share some light as his dad had been diagnosed with cancer. His mum Joyce was a spritely 80.

Craig now cares for his now 95-year-old mum 24/7. The lights, he said, have provided him with a creative outlet and a tradition to continue.

"I was a teacher so I do love the opportunity to catch up with former students.

"And it's not just them sometimes they now have kids of their own," the 62-year-old said.

What he enjoys most is reacquainting himself with the generations.

"I love it when the kids who were once so cynical have turned into grandparents. They have a completely different attitude," he chortled.

And while the Mount Warrigal favourite is back on the Christmas lights circuit, a longtime favourite has dropped off the list.

For the past 30 year, the Sanders family has shared their seasonal spectacular in the Mangerton front yard. This year Steven and Joy will take their final bow - but not before Santa makes an appearance (sometime close to Christmas Eve - hint, hint).

But let's look at the streets where you can soak in the seasonal spirit - from the comfort of your car.

There are some familiar streets on the list and quite a number of festive neighbourhoods banding together for a multi-house experience.

From Stream Hill to Dapto, Albion Park, Horsley and Kanahooka, there's dozens of displays to enjoy.

We'll keep updating the list as more appear.

3 Pass Ave, Thirroul

61 Forestview Way, Woonona

16 Hickory St, Woonona

20 Scobie Cres, Bellambi

31 Chounding Cres, Bellambi

Mountbatten Street, Corrimal

26 Cross St, Corrimal

2 Ocean St, Towradgi

52 Edgar St, Towradgi

19 John St, Towradgi

10 Bruce Rd, Fernhill

12 Brian St, Fairy Meadow

10 Pleasant Ave, North Wollongong

Emila Road, Wollongong

68 Keira St, Wollongong

10 Rosina St, Wollongong

84 Campbell St, Wollongong

4 Parkman Pl, Mount Keira

6 Welmont Pl, Mount Keira

2 Wentworth St, Port Kembla

10 Phillips Cres, Mangerton

Garden Avenue, Figtree

30 Preston St, Figtree

4 Goodbury Ave, Figtree

23 Poplar Ave, Unanderra

28A Stewards Dr, Kembla Grange

19, 21 and 22 Saddleback Cr, Kembla Grange

50 Cumberland St, Berkeley

3 Winnima Way, Berkeley

8 Goolana St, Berkeley

26 Denniss St, Berkeley

57 Nannawilli St, Berkeley

596 Northcliffe Dr, Berkeley

8 Edgeworth Ave, Kanahooka

67 Edgeworth Ave, Kanahooka

14 and 16 Saltwater Cct, Kanhooka

12 Howell Ave, Kanahooka

5 Fowlers Rd, Koonawarra

9 Caloola Ave, Koonawarra

Timberi Avenue, Dapto

57 Byamee St, Dapto

27 Bambil Cres, Dapto

54 Emerson Rd, Dapto

11 St James Cres, Dapto

Saint James Crescent, Dapto

241 Princes Hwy, Dapto

81, 83 and 85 Laver Rd, Dapto

15 Siltstone Ave, Horsley

Silverwood Place, Horsley

40, 48, 49 and 50 Robins Creek Dr, Horsley

Silverwood Place, Horsley

17 Brooks Reach Rd, Horsley

101 Bong Bong Rd, Horsley

43 Mallon Ave, Horsley

10 Curlew St, Wongawilli

4, 5 and 6 Alfred Cres, Lake Illawarra

5 Dickson Ave, Mount Warrigal

9 and 10 Cox Parade, Mount Warrigal

17 Hardwick Cres, Mount Warrigal

66 Henricks Parade, Mount Warrigal

25 Hogan Ave, Mount Warrigal

6 Cuthbert Dr, Mount Warrigal

8 Kookaburra Pl, Barrack Heights

7 Ribbonwood Pl, Albion Park Rail

1 Kauri St, Albion Park Rail

25 Kauri St, Albion Park Rail

9 Oak St, Albion Park Rail

3 Waratah Ave, Albion Park Rail

3 She Oak Pl, Albion Park Rail

70 Devonshire Cres, Oak Flats

Unit 1/4 Central Ave, Oak Flats

8 Esperance Dr, Albion Park

25A Whistlers Run, Albion Park

17 Noble Rd, Albion Park

Stubbs Road, Albion Park

10 and 11 Tully Cres, Albion Park

4 Collie Way, Albion Park

13 Smith Ave, Albion Park

77 Bodalla St, Tullimbar

82 Yellow Rock Rd, Tullimbar

67, 75 and 77 Bodalla St, Tullimbar

13 Broughton Ave, Tullimbar

10 Malua St, Tullimbar

Tomerong Street, Tullimbar

14 Violet Bvd, Calderwood

19 Meander Dr, Calderwood

4 Horseshoe Cct, Calderwood

15 and 19 Flannery Dr, Calderwood

18 Mountain Ash St, Calderwood

21 Brotheridge Ave, Calderwood

43 Bottlebrush Dr, Calderwood

28 Coral Tree Cres, Calderwood

Pony Drive, Calderwood

24 Meander Dr, Calderwood

13 Boxwood Ave, Calderwood

31 College Ave, Blackbutt

15 Tyrrel St, Flinders

7 Cowal Ct, Flinders