Where to Get Santa Photos in Canberra 2025
(Because capturing those festive smiles is basically a parenting sport!)
Nothing says “Christmas in Canberra” like a Santa photo, whether it’s your little one’s first wide-eyed moment, your fur baby in reindeer ears, or your annual family snap that proves you survived another year of parenting.
To save you scrolling through a dozen Facebook events, we’ve rounded up all the places to get Santa photos in and around Canberra for 2025, complete with booking links, locations, and a few handy mama tips.
Westfield Belconnen
📍 Concierge, Level 3
📅 Sessions run from mid-November through to Christmas Eve
🔗 Book your Santa photo
Westfield Belconnen goes all out every year with traditional family Santa photos, plus Sensitive Santa, Auslan Santa, and Pet Sessions for inclusive and calm experiences.
💡 Mama Tip: Book early - the inclusive sessions sell out fast!
Westfield Woden
📍 Level 1, David Jones Court near JB Hi-Fi
📅 Mid-November to 24 December
🔗 Book your Santa photo
Perfect for families in Canberra’s south, Westfield Woden offers classic family photos, Pet Photos, and Sensitive Santa sessions for a stress-free experience.
💡 Mama Tip: Combine your session with a quick café stop, Cherrybean is perfect for a post-photo pick-me-up and play on the playground.
South.Point Shopping Centre (Tuggeranong)
📍 Ground Floor, near Coffee Club
📅 November to Christmas Eve
🔗 Book your session
South.Point offers traditional, sensory, and pet-friendly Santa sessions which great for our southside families looking to stay close to home.
💡 Mama Tip: Two hours of free parking and stroller-friendly access make this one easy with littlies.
Majura Park Shopping Centre
📍 Majura Park Shopping Centre (near Toymate)
📅 Limited sessions: 30 Nov, 4, 7 & 14 Dec (10am–2pm)
🔗 Book your Santa photo
This smaller-scale setup offers a quieter experience and shorter lines, ideal if big crowds make your kiddos nervous.
💡 Mama Tip: Treat it as a mini day out, grab lunch or do a quick Costco dash while you’re there.
Canberra Centre (City)
📍 Ground Level, City Walk near David Jones
📅 Late November – 24 December
🔗 Book your Santa photo
Right in the heart of the city, Canberra Centre’s Santa setup makes for gorgeous festive photos and with nearby coffee spots galore, it’s an easy one for city mums.
💡 Mama Tip: Snap your photo, grab a treat at Lonsdale Street Roasters, and enjoy a quick stroll through Garema Place for some Christmas cheer.
Lanyon Marketplace
📍 Inside the mall, next to Sushi Island
📅 21–23 December 2025
🔗 Lanyon Marketplace
Perfect for late-planners (no judgment here, mamas!). Free Santa photo sessions right before Christmas for those final festive snaps.
💡 Mama Tip: Arrive early, these free sessions can get busy.
Canberra Outlet Centre (Fyshwick)
📍 Outside Decjuba and Kathmandu
📅 8 & 14 – 24 December | 11 am – 2 pm
🔗 Visit Canberra Outlet
This year, Canberra Outlet Centre is offering a free meet-and-greet with Santa and his helper right inside the centre at the festive Santa Chair display.
Rather than paid photography, families are encouraged to take their own photos on their phones or cameras , making it a relaxed and budget-friendly way to capture some Christmas magic.
💡 Mama Tip: Bring your own device charged and ready for snaps, arrive early to beat the crowds, and let the kids explore while you squeeze in some outlet shopping (and maybe a coffee).
BONUS: Santa at Canberra’s Christmas Markets
Looking for something extra festive, maybe a Santa visit and some Christmas shopping? These local markets are perfect for families wanting to make a full day of it.
Hall Village Christmas Street Party
📍 Victoria St, Hall Village ACT
📅 Friday 21 November 2025 | 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
🔗 More info
A much-loved annual favourite! Expect artisan stalls, food vans, live music, and Santa’s grand arrival in a vintage car.
Perfect for kicking off the festive season early.
Christmas at The Little Burley Markets
📍 Queen Elizabeth Terrace, Commonwealth Place, Parkes
📅 Saturday 6 December 2025 | 9 am – 2 pm
🔗 Event info
Over 60 stalls, festive entertainment, kids’ activities, and a likely visit from Santa himself. Right by the lake, an easy one to combine with a family picnic.
Canberra Christmas Market (EPIC)
📍 Exhibition Park in Canberra
📅 Dates TBA (usually mid-December weekend)
🔗 Canberra Christmas Market Facebook
A huge indoor Christmas market packed with handmade gifts, decorations, gourmet treats, and yes, Santa meet-and-greets. Perfect for getting your shopping (and your photos) sorted in one go.
Mama Tips for a Smooth Santa Photo Day
Book early (especially for Sensitive or Pet sessions).
Arrive 10–15 minutes ahead, no one wants a flustered meltdown in the queue.
Keep outfits simple, coordinating colours photograph better than matching prints.
Bring a favourite toy or rattle to get smiles on cue.
Don’t stress if your toddler cries, one day, it’ll be your favourite photo.
Wrapping It Up
Whether you go for the full production at Westfield or a low-key snap at your local centre, these Santa sessions are about capturing the magic and chaos of the season,because one day, these are the moments we’ll laugh about.
We’ll keep this list updated as more dates and booking links drop, so bookmark it and check back mid-November for updates.
