Photos with Santa at Westfield | Marion, Tea Tree Plaza & West Lakes
Christmas Starts Here: Santa Photography Bookings are now Open at Westfield.
The magic of Christmas is arriving at Westfield destinations across Adelaide, marking the return of Santa Photography and one of the season’s most beloved traditions.
From the 15th of November, Santa and his helpers will welcome families, friends, and furry companions to capture special Christmas memories together.
For many families, the annual photo with Santa marks the official start of Christmas. As bookings open, customers can now secure their preferred session time across Westfield’s full suite of Santa photography experiences, including Sensitive Santa sessions, Auslan Santa sessions at selected destinations, and dedicated Pet Photography sessions, helping more customers take part in one of Australia’s favourite festive traditions.
Scentre Group General Manager of Marketing and Community, Jacqui Waine, said:
“Few Christmas traditions are as treasured as a visit to Santa. Whether it’s a child meeting Santa for the very first time or families returning year after year, we’re proud to help create those special moments and memories that become part of a family’s Christmas story.
“Santa’s helpers have been busy getting our destinations ready for Christmas, and we can’t wait to welcome customers back for all the magic the season brings. Whether it’s a family tradition or a new Christmas memory in the making, we’re looking forward to bringing people together to celebrate.”
Westfield offer a variety of photo packages and Santa photography sessions to suit everyone and every budget, with your choice of:
- Family and Friends
- Sensitive Santa
- Auslan Santa
- Pet Photography
Sensitive Santa
Everyone gets their time with Santa this Christmas with Westfield’s Sensitive Santa option, an experience where families can have a photo taken in a relaxed environment, tailored to children with sensory challenges. These calm and comfortable photography sessions are run before stores open, when the centre is quieter, to create a relaxed and sensory-friendly Santa experience.
Auslan Santa
Auslan Santa is a program offering children who use Auslan as their primary form of communication, the chance to share their Christmas wish list directly with an Auslan-fluent Santa. Developed in collaboration with Deaf Australia, the sessions will be longer and will have helpers and an interpreter on hand to facilitate. (select Westfields only)
Pet Photos with Santa
Your four-legged friends don’t have to miss out on all the fun. Take them along for a Santa photo with the whole family. Online bookings are essential, and sessions book out quickly. Please note, there will be no walk-ins available (no matter how persuasive those puppy eyes may be).
SANTA PHOTO BOOKINGS
Bookings for all Santa Photography are now open and can be made by visiting your local Westfield centre website and following the prompts.
BOOK SANTA PHOTOS AT WESTFIELD MARIONBOOK SANTA PHOTOS AT WESTFIELD TEA TREE PLAZA
BOOK SANTA PHOTOS AT WESTFIELD WEST LAKES
Westfield Santa Locations:
- 297 Diagonal Road, Oaklands Park
- The Santa Photography set is located in Centre Court, Level 1, near Pandora.
- Best parking is the David Jones or Myer car park.
- Santa Photography set is located: on level 2, near Boost Juice
- Best parking: CIBO entry, off Smart Road (note: any after-hour sessions will only be accessible via this entrance)
- Westfield Tea Tree Plaza Community Christmas Parade will be held on 15 November 2026
- 111 West Lakes Boulevard, West Lakes
- Level 1 at Centre Court, opposite The Coffee Club
- Best parking: near Kmart entry
Westfield will have extended trading hours from 14 December 2026.
For more information and all enquiries please visit the Westfield website.
What: Photos with Santa at Westfield
When: Sunday 15 November – Thursday 24 December 2026
Where: Westfield Marion, Tea Tree Plaza & West Lakes
Who: Everyone
At Play & Go Adelaide we make every effort to provide accurate information to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We recommend confirming times, dates and details directly before making any plans as details may be subject to change.
Image Source: Westfield (supplied)
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