Head an hour north-west of Sydney to the semi-rural oasis of Dural for some of the best real Christmas trees in Sydney, guaranteed. Dural Christmas Tree Farm sells quality pine Chrismas trees and people come from far and wide to get in before they’re all sold, but if you can’t make it to Dural, they also have a stall at the Carriageworks Farmers Markets. The best bit? They are available for delivery and they offer post-Christmas tree pick-up and recycling—talk about service!

The Sydney Christmas Tree Farm is one of the best Christmas tree farms in Sydney if you’re looking for a place that does it all. Not only do they sell Christmas trees of all sizes starting from a cool $80, but they also sell Christmas tree stands and clamps to secure your tree—all you have to do is head to Duffys Forest on Sydney’s Northern Beaches and secure a bargain.

A popular spot for locals, Top 40 Orchard has some of the most affordable Christmas trees for sale in NSW. With trees starting from $50, this Christmas tree farm is all about making the experience fun and stress-free, with helpers on standby to assist in cutting down your tree of choice and they will even help carry it to your car. Worried about making sure you get the best tree in town? Here, you can call ahead to reserve the tree of your dreams. But if you do decide to drive in, while you’re there, grab some goodies for Christmas day – they also sell fruit, veg and delicious homemade treats.

Merlino’s has a reputation for being one of the best Christmas tree farms in Sydney, and for good reason. All the way from Oberon to a Five Dock warehouse, you will find real Christmas trees of all sizes, along with potted trees too which will continue to grow well beyond the festive season, if you’re one of those people that don’t want Christmas to ever end. These guys have been around for over 50 years, so you can trust they know what they’re doing.

Head to Willy’s Christmas Tree Farm in Sydney’s northwest for some of the best live Christmas trees around. They are known for their expansive selection, with options to cut down your own, or choose from their pre-cut trees. It’s a family-run business, which means staff are super helpful and passionate, plus they have a netting service and they also sell stands – everything in one place, just a quick 20-minute drive from Parramatta, talk about convenience!

Little trees, big trees, medium trees – no matter what size you need or how roomy your living room, Luddenham prides itself on growing the best trees in NSW. The team here want your experience to be as authentic as possible, so they encourage you to bring your own saw to cut down your favourite tree, or they have tools to hire if you don’t own any. Unpretentious, Down to earth vibes, and plenty of trees to choose from makes this one of the best Christmas tree farms in Sydney, hands down.

Pay Tomalong a visit and get your hands on their real Christmas trees, located in Sydney’s Kenthurst. All trees located in the paddocks are valued at around $150, with others ranging from between $150 – $450. The family-run business runs on a ‘cut-down-your-own-tree- system, but will happily help you out if you’re not usually on the tools.

If you’re in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, what says Aussie Christmas more than grabbing your tree post-swim, barefoot and sandy? At Aussie Christmas Trees in Manly, this pop-up has plenty of trees to choose from, and all purchases support Royal Far West, a charity that supports health care for country kids. It’s only open the first two Sundays in December, so get in quick, or pre-order online to guarantee your tree.

Rockpine is the place to go for Christmas trees, stands and doorstep service. Each fresh-cut, perfectly groomed tree sells for a flare rate of $125, and you can choose from farm gate pickup if you fancy a trip to Rossmore, or delivery (you can even pay a bit extra to get them to install the tree for you.) All you have to do is sit back, relax and you’ll have a beautifully smelling Christmas tree in your living room in no time for all those Christmas feels.

If you are looking to purchase a real Christmas tree this year, it’s not quite as simple as popping down to the local shops and snagging a bargain. Unlike your run-of-the-mill plastic option, a living tree represents a few specific challenges. Here is what you need to consider before you buy a real Christmas tree:

Not quite ready for a real Christmas tree this year? If you live in Sydney and you want to make the most of the great outdoors, here are some other terrific options to sink your teeth into.