The wonder and excitement of meeting Santa is high on every child’s Christmas wish list – and a Santa snap is quite popular with many grown-ups too! No matter Christmas means for your family, this remains a gorgeous tradition for so many.
Getting an annual photo with Santa might become something your family does every year, or you may be looking to celebrate this for the first time – either way, we’ve got you covered with the best Santa photo opps across the Sutherland Shire and beyond.
Many have scheduled times for visitors with heightened sensitivities or special needs, so keep an eye out for these.
We LOVE seeing Santa photos from the Mums of the Sutherland Shire – so if you have one that you’d love to share with us, please email us at [email protected]. Merry Christmas x
SUTHERLAND SHIRE
Southgate
The Santa Set is in full swing at Southgate and will run up until 5pm on Christmas Eve 2019.
Southgate also offer Sensitive Santa and Pet photography sessions. See the Southgate website for photo packages, dates & times.
Where: Easily accessible at the front entrance
When: Now until 24th December
Menai Marketplace
Skipping lengthy Christmas Photo queues is being offered once again at Menai Marketplace with the addition of Fastpass bookings. Through their website you can book your selected date and time, then turn up and head straight to the Fastpass line to grab your Santa snap.
Menai Marketplace also offer Sensitive Santa photos on Tuesday 10th December – for bookings see here.
There is also a cute Selfie Station with a whimsical summer theme located in front of Woolworths for some extra snap-happy fun.
Where: Santa Set at Centre Court
When: Now until Christmas Eve
Westfield Miranda
The wait is over, it’s time to mark your calendar with the anticipated event of Santa’s arrival at Westfield Miranda. Online bookings are encouraged through their website, while walk-ins are still welcome. Every child gets a free small gift to take home.
Sensory Santa and pet photos with your favourite four legged friend photos are also available on selected dates and times, as are special First Christmas photo sessions.
Where: Level 1, Centre Court (near Foot Locker)
When: Now until 6pm Christmas Eve
Kareela Village
Santa is available at Kareela Village for you to take your own photos almost every day up to Christmas – for dates and times see their website.
There are also Christmas craft workshops and lots of other fun stuff going on throughout December as well, keep an eye on their website for details.
Where: Kareela Village, Freya Rd Kareela
When: From now until 5pm Christmas Eve.
Cronulla
A cool Aussie twist on the Christmas tradition, Santa will be located in Cronulla Mall with his beach house back drop for the ultimate Cronulla Beach Santa photo. Pets are welcome for all sessions – after all, they are part of the family too! For more information see here.
Where: Cronulla Mall stage area
When: Now until 6pm Christmas Eve.
SOUTH WEST
Revesby Workers Club
Avoid the shopping centre crowds and experience the Revesby Workers Club Santa Set, including session times for sensitive needs and for pet photos – check out the website for details
Where: Revesby Workers Club
When: Now, Tuesday – Sunday at selected times until 4pm Christmas Eve
CITY & EAST
Westfield Bondi Junction
Create a memory that captures the magic of Christmas and book your photo with Santa at Westfield Bondi Junction. While bookings are encouraged, walk-in visits are also welcome.
There are options for Sensitive Santa times, for pet photos and also special First Christmas bookings for new families. For more information, visit their website.
Where: Santa will be located on Level 6 near Max Brenner
When: Now until 17th December
David Jones Enchanted Forest
You can meet Santa and his elves in his enchanted forest cave in the city – for more details visit the website here. You can also see animated Christmas windows and enjoy Christmas choirs at the Market St entrance.
Where: Elizabeth St
When: Now until Christmas Eve
QVB Enchanted Garden – BOOKED OUT
Go under the twinkling lights of Santa’s enchanted garden where kids can discover flowers, birds and characters that will surprise and enchant. You can book online only, and there are sessions for pets and also for Sensitive Santa at certain times.
Where: Queen Victoria Building, Sydney CBD
When: Now until Christmas Eve
If you know of another Santa photo opportunity we’ve missed, comment and let us know. And don’t forget to send in your favourite Santa snaps as well.
