Garden Lighting in Melbourne

Pathway lights, feature spotlights and ambient garden illumination — designed for Melbourne weather and Australian standards.

Types of Garden Lighting

Garden lighting serves both beauty and function:

Pathway lights – low-level fixtures along walkways, steps and driveways
Feature spotlights – uplight trees, walls and architectural features
Deck and pergola lights – recessed or surface-mounted for outdoor living areas
In-ground floodlights – wash large walls, fences and garden beds
Water feature lighting – submersible or above-pool lights for ponds and fountains

Low Voltage vs Mains

Two voltage options for garden lighting:

Low voltage (12V) – safer around water, simpler to install, suitable for small gardens and pathway lighting. Requires a transformer wired from the switchboard.
Mains voltage (240V) – brighter output, longer run distances, ideal for large gardens and commercial landscapes. Requires RCD protection and deeper burial for cables.

We recommend the system that best fits your garden size and lighting goals.

Sensor Options

Smart controls for garden lighting:

Motion sensors – activate lights when movement is detected, great for security and pathways
Photoelectric sensors – automatically turn lights on at dusk and off at dawn
Timer controls – schedule lighting zones on specific hours

What to Expect

Design & Layout

We walk the garden with you, mark fixture positions and agree on the lighting plan — pathway, feature and ambient zones.

Quote

Fixed-price quote including all fixtures, cabling, transformers and switchboard circuits.

Installation

We trench the cable runs (or run surface-mounted trunking), install fixtures and connect to the switchboard. Most gardens complete in 1–2 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

How deep do I need to bury garden lighting cables?

Low voltage (12V) cables can be buried at 50–75mm depth. Mains voltage (240V) cables require 600mm minimum depth or must be protected with concrete ducting. We handle all excavation and backfilling.

Can I use solar garden lights?

Solar lights are available for decorative purposes, but we recommend hardwired LED lighting for reliable, consistent illumination. Solar units lose output in winter and overcast weather.

Do garden lights need to be waterproof?

Yes — all outdoor fixtures should be IP65 rated or higher. IP65 protects against water jets from any direction, making them suitable for Melbourne's rain and hose-down exposure.