To play it COVID safe, bookings are essential and social distancing rules apply, but that doesn't mean we can't all have a little fun.

This year, Stockland Shellharbour is encouraging customers to bring their own props (think red hats, reindeer ears and Rudolph noses), while Wollongong Central's Santa will ham it up for the camera.

Sensitive Santa sessions, where the kids can get a photo taken without the loud music, crowds and distracting lights, are also available.

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Find Santa in his new log cabin, located Level 1, Crown Building. Choose between Santa photos, sensitive Santa sessions and pet Santa. Bookings here.

Kiama Downs Surf Club is running its annual Santa on the Beach photo fundraiser at Jones Beach on the weekends of November 28-29 and December 12-13. Bookings.

Stockland Shellharbour

Santa's set is located in Centre Court. Sensitive Santa sessions are available and customers are encouraged to bring along fun and silly props to include in the photo. Bookings.

Santa and sensory sessions available from November 14. Bookings.

Warrawong Plaza

Santa will be available from November 21. Santa, sensitive sessions and pet photos available. Bookings.

Santa will be available soon. Check the website in the next few days for details.

Dapto Mall

Santa will be available from November 21. Check the website in the next few days for details.

Pet sessions available soon. Check their website in the coming weeks for details.

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