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Meet Santa at The Levee this Christmas

Important changes to Santa photos at The Levee 2025

In 2024 Santa Photos at The Levee experienced a major increase in numbers. This increase caused long wait times and some people missing out on getting a photo with Santa. In 2025 we will be extending every session by 30 minutes so more people will have a chance to get a photo with Santa. We will also be introducing a pet friendly session on Tuesday 16 December from 3pm to 7.30pm. The pet friendly session on Tuesday 16 December and the final Santa photos session on Saturday 20 December will require a booking. Booking fees apply.

MEET SANTA AT THE LEVEE

Remember Christmas 2025 with a picture with Santa in his living room. Look for the giant red present tied with a green bow at The Riverlink, where you’ll find Santa.  

Meet Santa and grab your family Christmas photo at The Riverlink to bring in the Christmas cheer this festive season.  

Santa is at The Levee from Thursday 27 November until Saturday 20 December. Sessions times are Thursdays 3pm to 7.30pm, Fridays and Saturdays 9am to 1.30pm. 

Once you have arrived during session times, simply scan the QR code and join the digital queue. You will get a text message when it’s nearly your turn.   

Your photos will be emailed to you within three business days. 

This year we are introducing two sessions that will require bookings – a pet friendly session on Tuesday 16 December from 3pm – 7.30pm and our final session on Saturday 20 December from 9am – 1.30pm. For just $15 this premium service means no long waits which often occur with our digital queue system.  

book your premium pet friendly session
book your premium santa session

how it works

Simply come to The Riverlink during session times, scan the QR code and join the digital queue. Once you have provided your details you can explore The Levee and we will text you when it’s nearly your turn.  

These sessions are free of charge.

Your photos will be emailed to you within three business days. 

how it works – pet friendly session tuesday 16 december

To make sure our pet friendly session takes place safely we are using a booking system to limit the number of furry friends at The Riverlink at any one time. We will be booking two groups every ten minutes. The same rules that apply to pets in public places will apply to this session: 
 
On day of your booking arrive at The Riverlink five minutes before your session time and approach one of our helper elves who will check your details ready for your session with Santa. 

how it works – saturday 20 december

Sessions on Saturday 20 December 9am to 12pm will require a booking. We will be booking three groups in each 10 minute timeslots. There is a booking fee of $15. 

On day of your booking arrive at The Riverlink five minutes before your session time and approach one of our helper elves who will check your details ready for your session with Santa. 
 

ANY questions? 


Check out our FAQs section below but if you are still unsure, please contact [email protected]  

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FURTHER INFORMATION

FREE SANTA PHOTOS FAQs
  • What if I don’t have a device that can scan a QR code?
    No problem. Just speak to one of our staff at The Riverlink and they can add you to the queue.
  • Can I bring my dog or other pets?
    Unfortunately we cannot accommodate pets.
  • Can my child sit on Santa’s knee?
    Santa is happy for smaller children to sit on his knee or the arm of his chair for a photo. It is advised that children between the ages one and three years should be placed on Santa’s knee facing the parents to avoid any tears.
  • Why do your sessions end on Saturday 21 December?
    We want to make sure you Santa photo reaches you before the Christmas. 
  • What if I have not received photos within three business days 
    Please check your junk mail and if your photo is still not there please email [email protected]