Best Santa photo spots in Melbourne

Skip the Westfield crowd and get unique Santa photos in Melbourne.

Santa sitting on a throne with two kids.
Santa sitting on his throne with one hand in the air waving.

David Jones Photos with Santa

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While you're planning a Christmas shopping trip, why not book in a Santa photo session at David Jones? Here you can take a lovely snap of your little ones or get the whole family in on the action for a nostalgic memento. And don't forget the dog! Pet portraits are also available for all those paw-rents out there.

Santa throwing his arms out while talking to two young boys.

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Melbourne's beloved department store is turning it on for Christmas. And it's one of the best places to book your Santa photos. Visit the iconic Christmas Windows. Then head up to Santaland on Level 7 for your pictures. There's dedicated sessions for pet photos. Plus extended timeslots for baby's first Christmas and quiet sessions for those with sensory needs.

Santa sitting on his throne with two white-gloved hands in the air.

Santa Comes to Crown

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The Crown Atrium comes alive with magical decorations at Christmas. Ride the festive Ferris wheel, then find Santa on his throne. He'll be greeting families from 11am to 5pm, 1 to 14 December, with extended hours until 7pm up to Christmas Eve. Stick around for the spectacular Crown Christmas River Show, kicking off at 9pm daily from 4 December.

More places to meet Santa

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Santa Photography at Collins Square

Step into the Christmas Village and capture a photo with Santa for a little festive magic.

Lit Christmas tree in Fed Square with crowds of people around it and city buildings against a night sky in the background.

Christmas Tree Lighting

See the city light up as the Christmas celebrations begin.

Two runners in Santa red t-shirts, posing for a photograph with Santa and two Elves and two dogs, outside in a park.

Vision Australia's Santa Fun Run

Join hundreds of others as they run, walk, jog or roll for Vision Australia.

A massive outdoor crowd, many wearing red festive Santa hats gathers for an evening Carols by Candlelight concert at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl with the city skyline visible behind the illuminated canopy stage.
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Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight

A cherished tradition featuring live performances on Christmas Eve.

A person wearing a green, inflatable Christmas Tree mascot costume holding hands with a young child in a festive outdoor setting.
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Mr Fantastico's Christmas Rooftop Carnival

Free Christmas fun with live performances, Santa activities and creative workshops.

Performers dressed as Christmas elves in red and green festive costumes with pointed ears during a holiday stage production or interactive experience.
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The Lucky Door: A Merry Kidsmas

Merry Kidsmas is an immersive Christmas experience created especially for children and families.

Hand painting a Christmas fir tree card with paints.
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Youth Arts Fun Festival

Two days of live performances, handmade stalls, hands-on art and cultural discovery.

A person in a red Santa suit and a person dressed as a green elf, in front of a stall at an indoor festive craft market.
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Christmas Festive Markets at Collins Square

Step into the Christmas Village for festive finds, local makers and a little seasonal entertainment.

A festive table setting with lit candles, pine cones and holly in amongst the plates.

Christmas Day Dining at Alluvial

Celebrate the festive season with a buffet lunch or dinner at a luxury heritage hotel.

The inside of Melbourne's Town Hall, set with tables and chairs plus a glowing Christmas tree for a Christmas buffet.

Christmas Day Lunch at Melbourne Town Hall

Celebrate Christmas Day at Melbourne Town Hall with a festive buffet, live entertainment and more.

More places to take festive photos

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Bourke Street Photo Booth

Create a city keepsake at a vintage-style photo booth on Bourke Street.

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Flinders Street Photobooth

Have your photo taken at a vintage black and white photobooth.

Three girls posing and holding up their hands in peace signs while wearing flower headbands.

Hama Film Self Photo Studio

A self-photo studio where you can take amazing photos in special concept rooms.

Looking into the interior of a studio space, with a row of five small booths on the left and shelves of props and equipment on the right wall.

Life4Cuts Chinatown

A Korean-inspired self-photo booth studio in Chinatown.

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Christmas at The District Docklands

Enjoy free festive family fun as the Gummy Bears take over The District Docklands laneways.

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Christmas Magic Mirror

Step inside a magical interactive mirror and watch a larger-than-life advent calendar come to life.

A busy outdoor market with colourful tents lining a pedestrian walkway alongside tall palm trees and crowds of visitors.

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