Landscape Lighting Installation Melbourne

The garden you’ve invested in disappears entirely at night. The feature tree is invisible, the path to the front door is dark, and the outdoor entertaining area loses its appeal the moment the sun goes down. Landscape lighting changes this — but getting it right requires more than pushing a few spike lights into the ground and connecting them to a plug-in transformer.

Good outdoor lighting is designed, not just installed. Beam angles, fixture positions, the warmth of the light, which features to highlight and which to leave in shadow — all of it matters. And the wiring needs to be installed by someone with the appropriate licence, because outdoor electrical work is unforgiving of shortcuts.

Luno Electrical designs and installs landscape and outdoor lighting systems across inner Melbourne. We advise on fixture selection and positioning, specify the right fittings for Melbourne’s weather, and install everything to AS/NZS 3000 standards with appropriate IP ratings for outdoor use.

How It Works

Share your brief — feature trees, path lighting, security, entertaining area. We advise on fixture types, light levels and control options.
We provide a fixed-price quote covering all fittings, trenching, cabling, switches and installation.
We install neatly, with all cable runs buried or concealed, test every fitting, and ensure the system is protected by RCDs as required.

Landscape Lighting Services

Feature up-lighting for trees and garden structures
Path and driveway lighting
Under-deck and step lighting
In-ground and recessed outdoor lighting
Sensor-activated security and floodlighting
Outdoor power points for alfresco areas
Low-voltage (12V) garden lighting systems
Dusk-to-dawn and smart control systems

Outdoor electrical work done incorrectly — cables buried without protection, fittings without adequate IP ratings, circuits without RCD protection — creates safety and maintenance problems that are expensive and disruptive to fix. Moisture ingress into fittings that aren’t rated for outdoor use causes failures within a season. Cables that aren’t properly buried or protected get damaged during garden maintenance.

For security lighting specifically, a system that fails when you need it — because the installation wasn’t done properly — defeats the purpose entirely.

Your garden at night looks the way your garden deserves to look. The feature tree is lit from below, throwing the canopy into relief against the night sky. The path to the front door is clearly lit without being harsh. The outdoor dining area has soft ambient light that makes it as pleasant to use at 9pm as at 7pm. And the motion sensor at the rear gate works every time.

Ready to light up your outdoor space? Call Luno Electrical on (03) 9982 9737 or request a landscape lighting consultation online. We cover all inner Melbourne suburbs.

Commercial Outdoor & Facade Lighting

Outdoor and facade lighting is a powerful tool for commercial properties — from illuminated signage and building facade wash lighting to hospitality courtyard and alfresco lighting. We design and install commercial outdoor lighting with robust weatherproof fittings, appropriate controls and full compliance documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a licensed electrician for garden lighting?

For any mains-voltage (240V) outdoor lighting — including sensor lights, external wall lights and hardwired in-ground fittings — yes, a licensed electrician is required in Victoria. Low-voltage (12V) plug-in systems with an appropriate safety extra-low-voltage transformer can be self-installed, but permanent, hardwired installations require a licensed electrician.

What IP rating do outdoor lights need in Melbourne?

IP44 is the minimum for sheltered outdoor locations (undercover, protected from direct rain). IP65 or above is recommended for exposed outdoor locations — driveways, garden beds, paths. We specify the appropriate rating for each fitting location as part of the design process.

How much does landscape lighting installation cost in Melbourne?

A basic garden lighting circuit with 4–6 path or up-lights typically costs $800–$1,500 installed. Feature landscape lighting with multiple zones, smart controls and a transformer system is quoted on scope. We provide a detailed quote after a site visit — call us or book a consultation online.

What our customers say

Andrew and the team installed a Tesla wall charger at my home. They did an outstanding job and went over and above to make sure everything was done professionally and worked properly. Before finding Luno I spoke to many electricians and they often hadn’t done an electric car home charger installation before and didn’t seem to know what was involved. Andrew and the team at Luno quickly put me at ease because it was clear they knew how to install electric car charging. Would highly recommend.

David

Andrew and Alex were very professional and friendly, they took measures to not leave mess and tidied up after themselves. They were thorough in asking if we wanted switches changed etc to look the best. We love our new fans and bathroom heating light. Thank you

Jennah

Amazing service - the guys were very professional, on time, replaced all my downlights super fast and overall were so nice (my dog also loved them!). Thanks again!!

Nat