Festive spirits are high, bank balances are low, and Michael Bublé is blasting through every supermarket in Perth/Boorloo. It can only mean one thing: Santa photos are comin’ to town.
Here at OB真人视讯, we love a Christmas tradition, and getting snapped with Santa is no exception. While Santa will be making an appearance at most shopping centres around town in the lead up to Christmas, there’re a few that go above and beyond to make sure you get the perfect picture. To help you out, we’ve made a list (and checked it twice) of the very best places in Perth to get Santa photos this Christmas.
The Claremont Hotel
1 Bay View Terrace, Claremont
Christmas hits different at this year, with the great man himself swinging by the recently reno’d pub. Santa’s visiting schedule includes five different dates throughout December, plus a kids silent disco to keep the rugrats entertained on Sunday 22 December. Throw on a lush little lunch and cocktails up on the rooftop deck and cheers to the fact you have now nailed Christmas. Just be good for goodness sake, and book to avoid missing out.
Hoodville
10 Hood St, Subiaco
Santa has set up shop in Subi at , the pet-friendly pop-up taking bookings right up until Christmas. There’s no long wait times and shopping centre stresses at this winter wonderland. Instead, explore the curated sets complete with snow-covered trees, twinkling fairy lights and plush furnishings. Offering a little bit of calm between the chaos of Christmas, you’ll receive 10 images emailed straight to your inbox within 48-hours.
Claremont Quarter
Level 2, 9 Bay View Terrace, Claremont
Christmas is all about giving back, and is doing just that with their Santa photos this year. Every day until Christmas, you’ll be able to get a professional photo with Santa in exchange for a $20 donation to Foodbank, providing food and groceries to those in need. It’s a little festive fanfare to get you into the Chrissy spirit. Find Santa on his grand red velvet chair on Level 2 between Country Road and Peter Jackson.
Karrinyup Shopping Centre
200 Karrinyup Rd, Karrinyup
Not everyone can get around the bright lights and constant chatter of big shopping centres, but that doesn't mean they should miss out on a snap with Santa. In partnership with , Sensitive Santa sessions feature lower lighting and background music for little ones (or big ones) with sensory needs. Keep an eye out for Mrs Claus who will be swinging by to spread a little extra Christmas magic.
Myer Santaland
200 Murray St, Perth CBD
All aboard the Santaland Express! Follow the elves at to the magical (albeit stationary) train, taking passengers to Myer’s North Pole. This one is truly for the kids. They can pull up a pew at the colouring station, play with Lego, post a letter to Santa, watch a festive flick, and, of course, get a photo with the great man himself. Entry into Santaland is free, with digital photo packages starting at $17.95 and printed snaps from $28.95.
Perth Zoo
20 Labouchere Rd, South Perth
There’s no reindeer at , but you will find Santa and his squad ready and waiting to get papped. From December 16-24, arrive at Bulkit Station opposite the Elephant Amphitheatre to meet Santa, post a letter to the North Pole and get endless pictures. Sessions are $15 each, with the elves on hand to take as many photos as you like with your own camera or phone.
Westfield Whitford City
Corner of Marmion &, Whitfords Ave, Hillarys
Get your Chrissy shopping and Santa photos done in one go at . In addition to Westfield’s usual family and friends photographer sessions, you can book for a Sensitive Santa session, for a calm, comfortable and quiet session tailored to children with sensory challenges; Auslan Santa, fluent in Auslan for those that use the sign language as their primary form of communication; and Pet Photography Sessions with Santa, ensuring four-legged friends are included in the festive fun.
The Perth Mint
310 Hay St, East Perth
Swapping his famous red suit for something a little more glam and glitzy, catch Gold Santa at every weekend in December. He’ll be roaming around the grounds dripping in gold, with a professional snapper in tow to capture digital photos free of charge.
Cobblers Tavern
629 Old Coast Rd, Falcon
At Falcon’s , Sundays are for Santa. Every Sunday throughout December, Father Christmas will be at the pub from 1 pm ‘til 3 pm, with free painting for the kiddywinks available all arvo. Sundays also means the kitchen is pumping out turkey or beef roasts specials with all of the trimmings for just $28. Win-win.
Bonus: S&R Orchard
36 Halleendale Road, Walliston
This isn't your traditional Santa photo setup with a professional photographer, but we had to include the magical winter wonderland that is . From 9 to 22 December, you’ll find colossal Christmas-themed photo props set up amongst the fruit trees, plus heaps of other family-friendly fun like tractor rides, fruit picking, falling snow and cuddly farm animals. Polish the lens of your iPhone and snap away, you might even catch the big man himself if you're lucky.
Main image credit: Hoodville | Shot By Thom