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Christmas Lights 2022

Dec 22 2022 Updated January 9, 2023

Ken Smith

1 min read

By Ken Smith

One of the many things Dubbo people do very well each year is decorating their homes for Christmas.

Dubbo Photo News has been photographing many of the colourful and creative homes to be seen around town.

Please remember, as you drive around to view the lights, drive carefully. There are lots of pedestrians out and about too, and they can be difficult to see in the late afternoon.

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