Here’s your guide to this year’s Santa photos around the region.
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Take your pick from shopping centres, the beach, beside your pet – or even inside an enchanted grotto.
Many venues are also offering sensitive Santa sessions, where the kids can get a photo taken without the loud music, crowds and distracting lights.
Jones Beach
Once again, Kiama Downs Surf Life Saving Club will play host to Santa on the Beach. All dates and sessions for Santa photos at Jones Beach are booked out, however the club is accepting walk-ins on each date up until 5pm.
You may have a short wait, but the club will have the bar open, a bake sale and other treats so your wait is more enjoyable. The cost is $25.
If you have a furry family member you would like included in the photo, you will have to wait with your dog on a leash on the grassed area behind the surf club.
Sessions
- Sunday, November 25: 2-6pm
- Saturday, December 1: 2-6pm
- Sunday, December 2: 2-6pm
- Sunday, December 9: 2-6pm
Wollongong Central
Find Santa in his enchanted grotto, located Level 1, Crown Building. Click here for Santa photos and here for Sensitive Santa.
Stockland Shellharbour
Find Santa near JB Hi-Fi. Click here for Santa photos and here for Sensitive Santa (Nov 25 and Dec16).
Dapto Mall
Receive a free plush toy with every visit. Click here for Santa photos and Sensitive Santa sessions.
David Jones
Get your photo take with Santa at the Wollongong store right up until Christmas Eve, Bookings essential. Details here.
Figtree Grove
Visit Santa at his new setting, located near The Reject Shop. Click here for Santa photos and here for Sensitive Santa.
Figtree Heights Public School
On December 1, Santa will arrive at the school at 8am on a fire truck and will be ready to take photos shortly after. Details here.
The Fraternity Club
Santa will visit the Fairy Meadow club between 5pm and 8pm on December 10, 11, 17 and 18. No bookings required. Details here.
Woonona Bulli RSL
There are 15-minute spots available for each family, including a Sensory Santa Day on November 26. Call the club on 4284 1577 to book a spot ahead of time. Details here.
Warilla Grove
Every child receives a Christmas pen from Santa plus a treat. Sensory Santa also available on December 15 from 8am to 9.30am. Details here.
Santa Pawtraits
- Illawarra Dog Training Club. Details here.
- Figtree Veterinary Clinic. Details here.
- Woonona Petfoods (free). Details here.
- Wollongong Central. Details here.
- Stockland Shellharbour. Details here.
- Dapto Mall. Details here.
- Fraternity Club. Details here.
