The countdown to Christmas is well and truly on.
And Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without a happy snap of your toddler and Santa!
We have done all the research for you and here is the Fun Things for Toddlers 2021 list of Santa Photos and Christmas Mini Sessions on the Gold Coast!
Pacific Fair Santa Photos
WHEN: Available from Saturday, 6th November 2021 – Friday, 24 December 2021
WHERE: Santa’s Pavilion, Ground Floor outside Myer
Enjoy a special visit to Santa this year in his sparkly pavilion, where all that glitters is gold!
Santa & his elves have been working hard on a new-look set this year so that you can take a memorable photo at a safe 1.5m distance.
Please note, customers must wear a face mask (unless under 12 years old or medical exempt) while entering and exiting the Santa set. As per QLD COVID Safe Event Checklist – face masks can be removed when seated and able to main physical distancing within the Santa Set when taking Santa Photos.
Regular Santa Photos, Pet Santa and Sensory Santa all available. Please check the website for specific dates and times for Pet and Sensory Santa.
Robina Town Centre Santa Photos
WHEN: Available from Saturday, 6th November 2021 – Friday, 24 December 2021
WHERE: Ground Level, outside Myer & Kookai
Dig out the Christmas costumes and festive props, and gather your nearest and dearest – Santa’s heading to Robina Town Centre ready to have his photo taken in his magical Enchanted Forest.
This time-honoured tradition is enjoying a modern make over this year to ensure the health and wellbeing of our community, with online bookings, convenient pre-pay options and social distancing.
To celebrate Santa’s arrival at Robina Town Centre, when you visit Santa during November you will receive a BONUS 6”x 8” photo with any package purchase over $49.95!*
Santa, Pet and Sensitive photo sessions all available. Please check the website for dates, times and package pricing.
Pimpama City Shopping Centre Santa Photos
WHEN: Available from Saturday, 11th December 2021 – Friday, 24 December 2021
WHERE: Outside Coles
HO HO HO 
Santa is coming to Pimpama City…….
Come and see our magical Christmas Village and Train display and take a family photo with Santa (on your own device).
FREE Balloon Twisting, Popcorn and Face Painting
December 11/12: 10am to 2pm & December 16: 3pm to 7pm
December 18/19: 10am to 2pm & December 23: 3pm to 7pm
Westfield Coomera Santa Photos
WHEN: Available from Saturday, 13th November 2021 – Friday, 24 December 2021
WHERE: Level 1 Near the Food Court
Create a Christmas memory and book your photo with Santa at Westfield Coomera. The much-loved tradition of visiting Santa will be balanced this year with ensuring the health and safety of our customers - and of course, Santa and his elves.
Online bookings are essential for Santa photography sessions. All children who visit Santa will also receive a Reindeer headband to take home.
Still with the magic you know and love, we will be offering a COVID-Safe Santa experience this year that reflects local requirements. The traditional portrait image will be replaced with a landscape shot, to allow for physical distancing. We encourage you to bring festive props or a favourite toy to create a unique and interactive Christmas memory.
Santa, Pet and Sensory photo sessions all available. Please check the website for dates, times and package pricing.
Westfield Helensvale Santa Photos
WHEN: Available from Saturday, 13th November 2021 – Friday, 24 December 2021
WHERE: Level G Near Target.
Create a Christmas memory and book your photo with Santa at Westfield Helensvale. The much-loved tradition of visiting Santa will be balanced this year with ensuring the health and safety of our customers - and of course, Santa and his elves.
Online bookings are essential for Santa photography sessions. All children who visit Santa will also receive a Reindeer headband to take home.
Still with the magic you know and love, we will be offering a COVID-Safe Santa experience this year that reflects local requirements. The traditional portrait image will be replaced with a landscape shot, to allow for physical distancing. We encourage you to bring festive props or a favourite toy to create a unique and interactive Christmas memory.
Santa, Pet and Sensory photo sessions all available. Please check the website for dates, times and package pricing.
Hyperdome Shopping Centre Santa Photos
WHEN: Available from Saturday, 13th November 2021 – Friday, 24 December 2021
WHERE: Centre Court, near TK Maxx
Taking residency in Hyperdome’s Enchanted Forest , Santa and his dedicated team of Christmas helpers will be on hand to not only make sure your Santa Snap experience is unforgettable, but also safeguard the health and wellbeing of our community, including our customers, staff and of course Santa himself.
Santa has asked families to please book online for the best Santa experience, and has set his availability, and a range of photography packages to choose from, including Pet Photography and Sensitive Santa. Be sure to make your date with Santa early as he is expected to be in high demand!
We also encourage you to BYO favourite festive dress-ups and props to make your moment extra memorable – think crazy Santa hats, ugly sweaters, OTT tinsel and all things red and green!
To celebrate Santa’s arrival at Hyperdome, when you visit Santa during November you will receive a BONUS 6×8 inch photo with any package purchase over $49.95!*
The Pines Elanora Santa Photos
WHEN: Available from Monday, 15th November 2021 – Friday, 24 December 2021
WHERE: near Aldi
Santa will be making his annual appearance at The Pines Elanora this Christmas at his NEW fireside set near Aldi from Monday 15th November.
The much-loved tradition of visiting Santa for a family photo will be available with virtual queuing and precautions in place to ensure the experience is both magical and safe for families and Santa.
We are bringing back the meaning of Christmas with a complimentary toy for every child that has a photo with Santa!*
Your furry friends don’t need to miss out either as Santa pet photos are also available again this year on selected dates.
Tweed City Shopping Centre Santa Photos
WHEN: Available from Saturday, 20th November 2021 – Friday, 24 December 2021
WHERE: Located near JB HiFi
All the way from the North Pole, Santa’s visit will delight kids, big and small.
Online bookings are required.
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: $10 off for the first 100 customers to book online using the code at the checkout: P213132
Beenleigh Marketplace Santa Photos
WHEN: Available from Saturday, 20th November 2021 – Friday, 24 December 2021
WHERE: Outside Woolworths
Share the joy this Christmas with a special Santa Photo at Beenleigh Marketplace.
Photo packages start from $25.95.
Sensitive Santa photos available on Sunday, 5th December from 8am to 10am.
Bookings are essential.
Stockland Burleigh Heads Santa Photos
WHEN: Available from Saturday, 27th November 2021 – Friday, 24 December 2021
WHERE: Santa’s Beach Shack is located in front of ALDI.
Santa is arriving at Stockland Burleigh Heads, and this year he’s bringing a safer photo experience.
As we approach the busy Christmas season, it’s important we all do as much as possible to keep ourselves and our fellow shoppers safe and healthy. We’ve made some changes to ensure that your time with Santa is fun, and that we can safely and comfortably deliver a magical experience to our visitors this Christmas.
Due to COVID19, to ensure the safety of our staff, Santa, and of course you, a physical distance of 1.5m between customers and Santa will be required. There will be stools for customers to sit on to have their photos taken with Santa, as customers won’t be able to sit on Santa’s throne or knee. Physical distance between Santa, customers and Santa Photography staff will also need to be observed. The Santa Set will be cleaned after each group finishes their photography experience. Our friendly staff will be able to direct you through your 2021 Santa Photography experience. We ask for your patience and allow more time to have your photos taken.
Bookings are essential for all Santa photography sessions, including Sensitive Santa, Paws & Claus and Mrs. Claus photos.
Runaway Bay Centre Santa Photos
WHEN: Available from Saturday, 27th November 2021 – Friday, 24 December 2021
WHERE: Runaway Bay Centre
Santa’s sleigh is making its way to Runaway Bay Centre from Saturday the 27th of November up until the 24th of December!
Capture the magic of Christmas with your loved ones and book your Santa photo for 2021.
For your safety, photos with Santa must be booked online and Santa’s helpful elves will be joining him to ensure everyone adheres to social distancing requirements.
Santa, Pet and Sensitive photo sessions all available. Please check the website for dates, times and package pricing.
Australia Fair Santa Photos
WHEN: Available from Monday, 29th November 2021 – Friday, 24 December 2021
WHERE: Ground floor near Coles
Capture a magical photo moment with Santa every day from Monday, 29 November to Christmas Eve. Plus, every child who visits receives a free gift!
A number of Santa photos packs are available, starting from just $10.
Santa Photo’s will be run with a number of COVID-safe measures including hand sanitising stations upon entry, mandatory check-ins via the Qld Check-In App, social distancing photography set-ups, dedicated cleaning, and safe processes for viewing and collecting photo’s. Families can remove masks when they come and sit in the Santa set.
Online Bookings Only.
Santa Paws Photos at The Park Coomera
WHEN: One Day For One Hour Only!- Sunday, 5th December 2021 from 3pm.
WHERE: The Park Coomera
Pets must be on a leash at all times.
Please wait outside the venue until you are called in for your photo. Photos are taken by you.
Southport Park Shopping Centre Santa Photos
WHEN: Available from Wednesday, 8 December 2021
WHERE: Southport Park Shopping Centre: Corner Ferry Road &, Benowa Rd, Southport QLD 4215
Santa Photos and Pet Photos with Santa both available at Southport Park Shopping Centre from Wednesday, 8 December 2021. Please see their website for further updates. Bookings are essential.
Take a Selfie with Santa at Benowa Village
WHEN: Available from Monday, 20th December 2021 – Friday, 24 December 2021
WHERE: Benowa Village: 1 Ross St, Benowa QLD 4217
Take a Selfie with Santa 📱🎅
Monday 20 to Friday 24 December, 10am to 2pm.
Gather your family and friends and come along to take a selfie with Santa.*
PLUS Free Balloon Twisting for the Kids!
👉Upload your Santa Selfie to our page for the chance to be rewarded with one of 3 $50 Coles gift cards.
Vanessa van Straaten – Portrait Photographer
Our Magical Santa Photo Sessions will take place over a few weeks at the end of October and November, including a couple of Fridays for those without school aged kids, these are limited so please ensure you book early.
Spend up to 20 minutes chatting with Santa Claus, telling him all your wishes for Christmas and having some magical portraits taken.
Our boutique studio in Nerang provides a relaxed environment, where kids and animals feel the Christmas vibe, and you are definitely not rushed through.
Packages start at $199.
Perfection Photography Queensland
Gold Coast Santa Photos
Christmas Santa Photos
Gold Coast Santa Photo Sessions are 10 minutes per shoot with Santa, your family and your pets!
You will receive 3 high resolution images per session. Please read the full terms and conditions before booking.
Mini Shoot Sessions
Gold Coast Santa Photos love to theme their photography sessions. We have several themes to choose from at two locations across the Gold Coast. We love photography, families, pooches, the Gold Coast and of course Santa!
‘Tis the Season
Our two locations are the stunning Gold Coast Beaches and Emerald Lakes under the beautiful Moreton Bay Fig Trees.
Katie Princi Photography
Studio Mini Session 30min session, 10 high resolution images delivered via online gallery.
Sessions available from Saturday 23 October 2021 – Sunday 12 December 2021 in Gold Coast studio
Jaclyn Agnew Photography
Christmas Mini Outdoor Sessions Sunday the 14th of November. $150 for 10 digital images. Can be for smaller or larger families. Make contact via Facebook Page.
Leanne Handreck Photography
A passionate Gold Coast photographer, based in Southport. Book your family’s 2021 Christmas Mini Session. Limited spots available so book now! $200 per Family Christmas Mini Session.
Kim Hollier Photography
Desire to Inspire Photography
Mikaela Tracton Photography
Simone Elisabeth Photography
Two Christmas set-ups. You are welcome to have photographs taken on both or just one.
The set-ups are designed for your entire family or just your children.
The session takes 20 minutes in total.
Your photos will be loaded into a proofing gallery for you to choose your favourite 5. Three different packages to choose from.
Flash of Nostalgia Photography
Themed outdoor setting. 30 minute session. 5 Digital Images. Coomababah location. $125. Limited availability.
Aida’s Photography
It’s your last chance to book in a Christmas mini session this week once they’re gone – they’re gone for 2021! I have a few spots left for the year for family, maternity, newborn or motherhood sessions which are filling up quickly. If you wanted a session before Christmas please send me a message and let’s lock it in before it’s too late.
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