1. Broadway Sydney, Ultimo, 19/11-24/12, from $24.95. Bring all the family members – including your fur babies on select dates – and capture your magical moment. Sensitive Santa Experiences are also on selected dates. Broadway Sydney are known for putting on huge Christmas displays, and while they are yet to announce their festive lineup for 2022, we’re expecting big things – watch this space!
2. Castle Hill Cultural Centre, Castle Hill, selected dates 3 – 23/12, $110. It’s not just a photoshoot but an experience. Private 20-minute sessions are now live and ready to book. Meet The Head Elf of Santas Toy Factory, Miss Christmas Fairy, and of course Santa Claus. Have your child or families pics taken amidst the sound of Christmas tunes, with the inclusion of all sorts of props and effects and in 2 different settings. Once the pics have been taken the kids can make their very own Reindeer Food to be used on Christmas eve whilst EVERY photo taken will be loaded onto your very own USB in high resolution format.
3. Central Coast Santa, North Avoca Beach, weekends from 19/11 – 4/12, from $80. Something a little different than the traditional Santa photos, with no waiting in line for hours at stuffy shopping centres. All Central Coast Santa sessions are pre-booked, so just head down to the beach and create some lasting memories with family, friends and pets, in a relaxed and fun environment.
4. Cronulla RSL, Cronulla, 4, 11 and 18/12 (11am-2pm), free. Santa and Selfie Elfie are coming to Cronulla RSL to capture your 2022 Christmas photo. And the best part – it is FREE! Just BYO camera or phone and Selfie Elfie will capture the magic. Get your 2022 Christmas photo with your family and friends by the beach. No bookings required. Free to Members and Guests.
5. David Jones, CBD store only, 12/11 – 24/12, from $24.95. Take a seat beside Santa, gaze in delight at their magical hot air balloon, and be transported to A World of Wonder. Each guest will receive their photos in a beautiful package plus a custom David Jones 2022 Christmas bauble. Pre-paid bookings essential. Plus, this year you can join Santa for breakfast and experience the pure joy of Christmas, featuring enchanting activities for kids and adults alike. Each event will be packed with heart-warming moments including Santa’s welcome address and activities to delight kids and adults alike. All guests will enjoy a delicious breakfast and will receive a goodie bag. Cost for the breakfast is $55 per person.
6. The Enchanted Trove, Campbelltown, selected dates 26/11-24/12, $180. Their professional photo studio will transform into Santa’s Palace, complete with snow-topped trees, whimsical décor and neutral furnishings. The setup will be slightly different from 2021, with some upgrades and a few different surprises. During your private and personalised experience, you will meet their jolly characters and be immersed in the magic of Christmas. On the day, you will: meet The Christmas Fairy, Elf & Mr Claus himself, find your name on Santa’s list, receive EVERY high-resolution quality photo they take on a USB plus ten professional quality prints of your favourite photo in various sizes, and receive a keepsake gift from Santa to take home. So skip the shopping centre lines and enjoy a personalised experience immersed in the magic, led by our professional and experienced entertainers.
7. The Grounds of Alexandria, Alexandria, 4/11 -24/12, photo packages from $65.  This year’s theme is “A Traditional White Christmas” Just like the ones you see in movies! Early Bird Offer: Book a Santa photo session Mon-Wed 1 – 25 November and they’ll give you a bonus print. Keep one for yourself and send the others to the Grandparents!
8. J Roberts Photography, Long Reef Beach, selected dates from 13/11-22/12, $80. Have your kids photos with Santa with an Aussie feel. Their Santa will be set up at Long Reef Beach on Sydney’s Northern Beaches for your family to come down and capture the essence of Christmas in Sydney.
9. LC Photo, Glenmore Park, 29/10-21/12, from $89. Come say hello to Santa (by himself or with Mrs Claus), tell him what you want for Christmas while he talks your ear off about elves and reindeer. Sessions without Santa are also available, in their fully decorated studio greeted by Santa’s elves!
10. Let’s SEA Santa, Turimetta Beach (near Narrabeen), 3 and 10/12, $80. Let’s SEA Santa is a relaxed and fun alternative for your Santa photos, on the beach. 
11. Macquarie Centre, Macquarie Park, 19/12-24/12, from $20.95 (includes $10 off until 30/11 when you use PROMO CODE: P223138 at the checkout). Santa’s Secret Garden, the award-winning Christmas photography set is coming. Get ready for a magical journey to meet Santa. Cross the boardwalk, explore the glow worm cave, pass by iconic Australian landscapes and MORE! Features Australia’s FIRST living & breathing set made with 260+ native plants. Pet Photography and Sensitive Santa options also available.
12. Martinette, Glenorie, selected dates from 14/11-21/12, from $175. NB – Santa’s not there, but there are reindeers!
13. Myer, all locations, 18/11-24/12, prices start around $25.  They have extra fun in-store at their CBD store. Jump on our train to the North Pole and take some fun photos in front of our green screen. You’ll be able to do some colouring in or post a letter to Santa, and of course – meet Santa himself and take a great family Christmas photo.
14. Naomi Reiter Photography, Roseville, 29/10 and 5/11, $165. A unique and fun option for your family Christmas photo! Held in her cosy Roseville studio, you just need your beautiful family, Christmas outfits and festive cheer if you wish; even include your pets!  There is also a fun family mini-shoot (white background) after your Snow Dome photo is taken.
15. Noemie V Photography, Gladesville, 11 and 14/11 available, $50. Kids, Mum & Dad, and pets are welcome to celebrate this special time of the year and update your precious family photos! A fun, quick 20 min session in her studio, where you can show your best profile without being scared of Santa! She will capture beautiful memories for your family and can even create some magic post-production, with Santa showing up!
16. QVB, CBD, 20/11-24/12, $65 per person. Indulge in a bespoke Christmas-themed Traditional High Tea designed by the Tea Room QVB Executive Chef Rob Crichton and have your memories captured with our professional photography of your special moment with Santa himself.
    Their Sensory Santa sessions are designed with lower-impact sensory elements, quieter sounds, gentle lighting and sensitive Santa moments.
17. The Real Virtual Santa, from $15 plus GST. This Christmas, you can have Virtual Santa appearances at Christmas Parties and events in your homes, events or workplaces all around Australia! Meet Santa on your phone, tablet, laptop or even your Smart TV.
18. Revesby Worker’s Club, Revesby, 4-24/12, from $35. The above photo was taken there last year of myself and my family. They know that no Christmas is complete without a photo with Santa, and every year the feedback they receive from ‘Photos with Santa’ is overwhelmingly positive. The process is hassle-free in a relaxed and friendly environment, with easily accessible, free parking and an online booking system to secure your visit with the Big Man. Sensory and Pet photo sessions are also available.
19. Rouse Hill Town Centre, 5/11-24/12, from $24.95. You’re invited to visit Santa’s House in Market Square, and capture your magical moment. Pet and sensitive photo sessions are also available.
20. Santa on the Beach, North Avoca and North Shelly beaches, selected dates from 26/11, $79. Forget about tears and tantrums at your local shopping centre. Santa on the Beach Pics takes fun, action-packed Christmas photos that you’ll actually want to keep! Since 2018, Santa on the Beach Pics has been capturing dog-friendly, family photos that reflect a true Aussie Christmas. In 2022, we’re stepping it up a notch with a new premium offering in Sydney and the Central Coast, brand new locations on the Northern Beaches and Central Coast, a wet weather backup option (in case La Niña sticks around) and some festive merchandise (coming soon). 
21. Santa in the Gardens, Ku-Ring-Gai Wildflower Garden in St Ives, selected dates from 12/11-17/12, $80. Santa is coming back to the Wildflower Garden this year for a unique outdoor photo opportunity.
22. Santa Haus, Tuggerah, from 18/11-22/12, from $110. Santa Haus has been part of the magic of Christmas for more than 10 years as the original Central Coast Santa on the Beach photography. We have rebranded and expanded to bring you more Santa magic with personalised Santa letters, Christmas decorations, keepsakes and gifts, and making your photo sessions a magical experience. 
23. Santa at the Summit, Sydney Harbour Bridge, 6/11-18/12, from $308 for adults and $139 for children. This festive season, meet Santa atop the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge for a one-of-a-kind Aussie Christmas photo and 360-degree views! Climbers can tick off Sydney’s must-do experience and pose for a festive photo with the big man himself atop the iconic arches, 134 metres above the Sydney Harbour.
24. Santa by the Surf, Watson’s Day, Bronte and North Bondi, selected dates from 10-20/12/22, $54. Santa family Christmas photos at Australia’s most iconic beaches. Pet-friendly – furry family members welcome. Support your community and local surf clubs. Come and enjoy the sun, sand, surf and Santa!
25. Santa Train, Thirlmere, 26 – 27/11, adults $25, children (2-17) $15. Book for any steam train ride on either Saturday 26 or Sunday 27 November and enjoy a steam train ride with Santa! We went last year, and it was great fun!
26. Santa’s Vintage Electric Train, Central, 3-4/12, adults $30, children (2-17) $15.  Direct from the North Pole, don’t miss Santa’s Vintage Electric Train for two days only! Enjoy a 50-minute ride aboard Sydney’s Vintage Electric Train, Red Set F1, with Santa from Central Station through Sydney’s inner west and return. This is a rare opportunity for the whole family to experience Sydney’s vintage electric train with the big man himself!
27. Top Ryde Centre, Top Ryde, 12/11-24/12, from $25. Pet and Sensory Photo sessions also available.
28. Westfield, all locations, 12/11-24/12, photo packages from $24.95. Sensory and Pet photo sessions also available, as well as Auslan Santa at Westfield Parramatta. Auslan Santa sessions are limited and are available for families with children who are deaf and hard of hearing. Westfield Plus members get more exclusives this Christmas. Jolly news for our Westfield Plus members! Purchase the Santa’s Gift Pack and you’ll receive a second complimentary digital photo, valued at $8.95. To redeem, simply ask a team member about the offer at the Santa Photography set before your session and show your Westfield Plus member card via the app.
29. Winston Hills Mall, Winston Hills, 6/11-24/12, from $28. Experience some North Pole Magic in their brand NEW Santa set. Sensitive and pet photo sessions also available.

All options are subject to availability and many dates are sold out already. Bookings are highly recommended.