Westfield is releasing Santa photo bookings for Albany, Manukau, Newmarket and St Lukes in Auckland, and Riccarton in Christchurch. Follow the official Westfield link to choose your centre a
Book a family visit to Santa at Ballantynes in Christchurch from 7 November to 23 December 2026. Morning, afternoon and selected evening sessions are available. Visits are by booking, with u
Visit Santa, the Grinch or a Princess at Enchanted Christmas in Newmarket from 7 November to 24 December 2026. Explore an enchanted forest with more than 200 themed Christmas trees and festi
Visit Santa at the Sky Tower, explore festive Christmas displays and take home a printed photo with digital access and a Christmas keepsake for each child. Selected sessions run from 14 Nove
Meet Santa in his Toy Emporium in Centre Court on the Ground Level at Queensgate. The centre's announcement dated 23 October 2026 confirms that Santa photo bookings are open and recommends b
Visit Santa on the snow at Snowplanet in Silverdale on selected dates from 21 November to 24 December 2026. Advertised admission is $19 per person; children under 18 months enter free with a
Visit Santa’s Grotto at New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty, 360 Remuera Road, Auckland, styled by Curated Botanics. Runs 28 November–23 December 2026. Santa is present 10am–2pm on 28
Meet Santa and capture a Christmas photo during a free family evening at Navigation Homes Stadium on Saturday 28 November 2026. Enjoy live music, free children’s rides, festive activities an
Bring your pet for a booked photo with Santa at Ballantynes in Christchurch. Pet sessions run on 30 November–3 December and 7–10 December 2026, in the evening from 5.40pm to 7.40pm. Includes
A Santa grotto, markets and games are confirmed for the celebration following the parade on Saturday 5 December 2026, near the Log Cabin at Beachlands Domain. Times, entry costs, photo arran
Meet Santa at Sundial Square in Richmond after the Quail Valley Free Range Richmond Santa Parade on Sunday 6 December 2026. The parade starts at 1pm from Edward Street, travels along Queen S
Bring your dog for Santa photos at George Walkers Office Furniture, 318 Rosebank Road, Avondale, on Sunday 6 December 2026, 10am–4pm. Photos are taken by Free Range Dogs. Book a ten-minute s
Visit Santa’s grotto alongside Christmas lights, markets and heritage train rides. Standard event nights are 11–13 and 18–23 December 2026, 6pm–11pm. Santa photos are included with admission
Explore Christmas displays and films at The Arts Junction. The council advertises the grotto season as 12–27 December 2026, with free entry and Santa visits. Santa’s individual attendance da