Spot Santa out and about as he travels through neighbourhoods on a fire truck on a Santa Lolly Run spreading Christmas cheer in the lead up to Christmas Day. It’s a long tradition in some areas for Santa and his firefighter helpers to hand out lollies and give you and your family a wave.
Here is a list of participating brigades, both NSW Fire & Rescue and NSW Rural Fire Brigades who have confirmed Santa runs. Here is the Fire Brigade Santa Run list for Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter, organised in date order.
Please note that all times are approximate due to potentially being called out to respond to calls. Check individual Facebook page for the latest updates. If we’ve missed one, let us know via a DM on Facebook or email us.
Massive thanks to all participating fire stations and to the businesses and families who donate lollies. It’s much appreciated and a great way to spread Christmas cheer!
Darlington Rural Fire Brigade Santa’s Lolly Run
Thursday 18 & 24 December 2025
Santa is on his way and he will joined by his friends at Darlington Rural Fire Brigade.
- Camberwell village – 11th December 2025, starting 6pm.
- Hunter Highlands – 18th December 2025, starting 6pm
- Retreat/Wattle Ponds – 24th December 2025, starting around 4.30pm
Fire & Rescue NSW Station 455 Rutherford Lolly Run
Friday 19 December, Saturday 20 December & Sunday 21 December 2025
Rutherford Fire + Rescue holds their annual lolly run with a special guest Santa. This year, the dates are as follows:
- Friday 19 December – Telarah Area from 4:30pm
- Saturday 20 December – Rutherford / Aberglasslyn Area from 12pm
- Sunday 21 December – Rutherford / Aberglasslyn Area from 11am
There is a dedicated page that outlines the areas and streets the trucks will be going down as well as times. Please note, these dates are planned but may change at any time due to weather or being called to incidents.
For more information and updates, visit the Santa Lolly Run Telarah / Rutherford / Aberglasslyn page.
Santa Run by Peninsula Rural Fire Brigade (Morisset Peninsula)
Friday 19 December – Sunday 21 December 2025
Peninsula Rural Fire Brigade have confirmed they will be doing a Santa Run. Listen for the sirens and look for the fire truck.
- Friday 19 December – Santa’s festive journey begins in Bayside Village. He’ll travel from Catalina Road to Marconi Road then onto Ironbark Road and Main Road, ending at Campview for a short break. Then Santa will continue to Macquarie Street, Bridge Street, Rivergum Drive and Coorumbing Street. He will finish by exploring the Aquilo Estate.
- Saturday 20 December – Santa’s travel begin at Station Street. He’ll travel through the neighbouring streets before arriving at Grand Parade. Then it’s onto Harbord Street and its surrounding area. Following this he’ll visit Waikiki and its nearby streets before a lunch break. Afteer that, Santa travels to Windermere Park on his way to Morisset Park where he’ll visit Deer, Elk and Tapir Streets concluding at Trinity Point.
- Sunday 217 December – Santa starts bright and early in Yarrawonga Park. He’ll then head to Balcolyn and Silverwater before reaching Sunshine. After a break, Santa continues his journey to Brightwaters and the edge of Windermere Park. He’ll then wind his way through Shiraz Drive, Verdelho Street and Reisling Drive.
For more information about the route and timings, visit the Peninsula Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page.
Santa Run by Dora Creek Rural Fire Brigade
Saturday 20 December & Sunday 21 December 2025
Santa has confirmed that he along with his cheeky helpers will be attending our streets on the following days:
- Saturday 20th December 2025 – Eraring, East Side of Dora Creek Bridge (Douglas, Dora St, Awaba Rd, Stingaree & Baker)
- Sunday 21st December 2025 – West of Dora Creek Bridge up to Currans Road.
You will hear those sweet tunes blasting from his big red sleigh (fire truck) and a link will be shared where you can view him in maps in real time.
For more information, visit the Dora Creek Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page
Fire and Rescue NSW Station 377 Minmi
Saturday 20 December 2025
On Saturday 20 December, the 377 crew will be escorting the one and only Santa Clause around Blackhill, Minmi and Fletcher. They are looking to depart the station at 3pm (about 30mins at each location) and completing the following stops:
- Blackhill – Cahill Close
- Minmi – 156 Woodford St, Minmi. 3:30-3:55pm
- The Outlook – Brookfield Avenue Park
- Fletcher – Kingfisher Park and then finally Kurraka Reserve.
For more information, visit the Fire and Rescue NSW Station 377 Minmi Facebook page.
Santa Run by NSW RFS – Central – Cessnock Brigade
Saturday 20 December 2025
Santa will be making a special appearance around the streets of Cessnock on the 20th of December with treats for the boys and girls. There will be Santa Runs around Aberdare, North Cessnock, West Cessnock, Hospital Hills and Vineyard Grove / Stonebridge, The Vines.
For more information, visit the Central – Cessnock Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page.
Kayuga Rural Fire Brigade Santa’s Lolly Run
Saturday 20 December 2025
Santa is coming to all the rural children on Saturday the 20th of December. Commencing at 5pm at the Northern end of Blairmore Road, onto Castlerock Road, Mangoola Road turning at the Roxburgh Road intersection back onto Wybong Road, Kayuga Road up til the bridge and then back to Kayuga Village.
If they don’t come down your road you can meet them at the following locations.
- Kayuga Fire station
- Corner of Kayuga and Dartbrook Road.
- Castlerock Church
- Colinta sign on Mangoola and Roxburg Road.
Check out the Kayuga Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page for a map of the route.
Fire and Rescue NSW Station 222 Belmont
Sunday 21 December 2025
Fire and Rescue NSW Station 222 Belmont has advised that this year, the format of the Santa Lolly Run will be changing. Santa will be visiting set meeting points and ovals.
- 2pm – Marks Point Bowling Club
- 2:15pm – Marks Point Post Office
- 2:25pm – Corner of Emily Street and Davis Street, Marks Point
- 3:15pm – Belmont South Park
- 3:15pm – Belmont Jetty
- 3:40pm – Belmont South Park
- 4pm – 4:15pm – top of Hill Street
- 4:30pm – 4:45pm – Vista Street corner
- 5pm – 5:15pm -Bellstone
- 5:30pm – 5:45pm – Marks Oval
- 6pm – 6:15pm – Jewells (Dalrymple St x Ntaba Street)
- 6:30pm – 6:45pm – Old Belmont Road x Bangalla
- 7pm – 7:15pm – Lenaghan Oval
- 7:30pm – 7:45pm – Belmont Netball Courts
For more information, visit the Fire and Rescue NSW Station 222 Belmont Facebook page.
Fire and Rescue NSW Station 484 Wallsend
Sunday 21 December 2025
Wallsend Fire Station has confirmed that they will be doing a 2025 Santa Lolly Run starting at 3pm at Sanctuary Oval (Kurraka Oval).
This year, they will be visiting the following locations, along with some local landmarks to help you spot us:
- Kurraka Oval – Home of the Maryland/Fletcher Bulldogs
- Grange Oval – Home of the Mighty Wallsend Maryland Tigers
- Federal Park – Right near the Wallsend Swimming Pool & Playground
- Wallsend Rotunda – Opposite the Lemon Grove Hotel
- Tuxford Park – Home of the Shortland Devils
For more information, visit the Fire and Rescue NSW Station 484 Wallsend Facebook page.
Fire & Rescue NSW Station 447 Swansea Santa Run
Sunday 21 December 2025
Swansea Fire Station has confirmed they will be doing a 2025 Santa Run covering Swansea, Blacksmiths and Caves Beach. Santa will be stopping at some key locations on Sunday 21st December, finishing up at the Caves Beach Surf Lifesaving Club for some family Christmas cheer.
Morning
- Leaving the station at approx 10.30am
- Arriving at Swansea-Belmont SLSC at 11am
Afternoon
- Leaving the station approx 4.45pm
- Arriving at Swansea Skate Park for 5pm
- Then over to the final destination at Caves Beach Surf Lifesaving Club for 5.45pm
The fire truck will be driving between these locations and the route is now available on their Facebook page.
For more information and updates, visit the Fire and Rescue NSW Station 447 Swansea Facebook page.
Fire & Rescue NSW Station 349 Kurri Kurri Santa Run
Sunday 21 December 2025
It’s that magical time of year again! Santa will be visiting in fire trucks and firefighters, bringing festive cheer to our community. Kurri Kurri Station invite you to come along and enjoy the fun with them and a chance to see Santa in person!
Here’s where you can catch Santa
- Cliftleigh, Cliftleigh Meadows Park, 69 William Tester Drive, 9.00am-9.30am
- Heddon Greta, Avery’s Lane Playground, 15 Cruden Cct, Heddon Greta, 9.40am-10.10am
- Stanford Merthyr & Pelaw Main, Jacobs Park, 1 Abermain Street, Pelaw Main 10.20am-10.50am
- Kurri Kurri, Col Brown Rotary Park, Lang Street, Kurri Kurri, 11.00am-11.20am
- Kurri Kuri, Birralee Park, Heddon Street, Kurri Kurri, 11.30am -12.00pm
For more information and updates, visit the Fire & Rescue NSW Station 349 Facebook page.
Fire and Rescue NSW Station 383 Morisset
Tuesday 23 December 2025
It’s time to start getting excited! For the first time in a very long time, 383 will be welcoming Santa for a festive lolly run. The community will see Santa and the crew from 383 from 3pm on the 23rd of December to spread some cheer and add to the magic of Christmas. Keep an eye on their Facebook page in the coming weeks to see the planned route. You’ll also be able to track them live on the day.
For more information, visit the Fire and Rescue NSW Station 383 Morisset Facebook page.
Santa Run by Fire and Rescue NSW Station 237 Branxton
Wednesday 24 December 2025
The annual Santa Run is on again. Similar plan to last year, starting at Huntlee Park (near Whisk and Sip) at 0930 and following the bus route through Huntlee. Then the Santa Run will move onto Branxton before lunch, and into Radford Park, Rusty Lane and East Branxton for the afternoon.
For updates, visit the Fire and Rescue NSW Station 237 Branxton Facebook page.
Santa Run by Fire and Rescue NSW Station 458 Teralba
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Teralba Fire Station is bringing the Santa / lolly run back in 2025. They will be bringing Santa to Boolaroo, Teralba, Booragul, Woodrising and Marmong Point.
The schedule is:
- Starting from 2.30 pm Boolaroo Public School, Third Street side. They will then travel along main road to Pippies at Speers Point
- 3pm Teralba – Tulkaba Park- York Street (AFL fields)
- 3.30pm Booragul – Edwards Park – First Street
- 4pm Woodrising shops – Rear car park on grassed area
- 4.30pm Marmong Point – James Brady Reserve – Nanda Street
- 5pm Anchorage Pl, Billy’s Lookout – Direct route to Anchorage and exiting same way along Pitt Street
For updates, visit the Fire and Rescue NSW Station 458 Teralba Facebook page.
Fire and Rescue NSW Station 454 Tarro
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Tarro Fire Station have confirmed their annual Santa Lolly run on Christmas Eve around Tarro, Beresfield & Woodberry.
For more information and updates, visit the Tarro, Beresfield & Woodberry Santa Lolly Run Facebook page.
Fire and Rescue NSW Station 500 Tingira Heights
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Fire and Rescue NSW Station 500 Tingira Heights has advised that this year, the format of the Santa Lolly Run will be changing. Fire and Rescue NSW has identified safety risks associated with throwing lollies from fire appliances, including the potential for harm and possible breaches. As a result, there will be changes for this year’s Santa lolly runs at Fire and Rescue NSW Station. Stay tuned for their updated routes/locations.
For more information and updates, visit the Fire and Rescue NSW Station 500 Tingira Heights Facebook page.
COMPLETED SANTA FIRE RUNS
Singleton Lolly Run
Monday December 1 – Friday 5 December 2025
The Singleton Fire Brigade Social Club, with the support of local businesses and the community, will again be taking Santa around the streets of Singleton sharing lollies to all who line the streets waiting to see him each afternoon. Please wait at your nearest corner and stand safely back from the edge of the road. The run runs from 4pm – 8pm with a different area covered each night.
For more information, visit the Singleton Lolly Run Facebook page.
Vacy RFS Santa Run
Saturday 6 December 2025
The Vacy RFS Brigade has been contacted by Santa and he has asked them to help him on his travels to see the children around the Vacy area.
They will be going around the streets of Vacy from 2:30pm to 5:30pm. Please monitor the Vacy Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page for specific timings for streets, weather updates, or Fire Callouts which may affect these times.
Santa Run by Quorrobolong Rural Fire Brigade
Friday 12 December 2025
The countdown is on for Santa’s visit to Ellalong and Quorrobolong – Santa will visiting on the afternoon of Friday 12 December. More details to follow.
For more information and updates, visit the Quorrobolong Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page.
Santa Run by Cooranbong Rural Fire Service
Friday 12 December to Sunday 14 December 2025
Volunteer firefighters will be escorting Santa around Cooranbong over three days from Friday 12 December to Sunday 14 December.
- Friday 12 December from 4pm – Martinsville Road to Matthews Valley Road
- Saturday 13 December from 9am – From Red Hill St to the North and Freemans Drive (North). To the south, including South Avondale Road
- Sunday 14 December from 9am – All of Watagan Park and North Avondale Road
Watch the Facebook page for updates on his location and remember to listen for sirens and Christmas Carols.
For more information, visit the Cooranbong Rural Fire Service
Fire & Rescue NSW Station 432 Raymond Terrace Santa Run
Saturday 13 December 2025
Santa is touring Raymond Terrace and Heatherbrae with the fire truck to deliver lollies to all the good children of the area. Check out the maps on the Facebook page to see what parks they will be stopping at.
Estimated timing for each area is:
- Lakeside Football Fields – 8am until 8.20am
- Street Park/Brown St – 8.30am until 8.50am
- Boomerang Park – 9am until 9.20am
- Kia Ora Park – 9.30am until 9.50am
- Bellhaven Caravan Park – 10am until 10.20am
- Kingston Parade – 10.30am until 10.50am
- Tumut Street – 11am until 11.20am
- Riverside Park (Trawler end ) – 11.30am until 11.50am
We will be stopping to give Santa some cookies and milk from 12pm until 1pm
- King Park Sports Complex – 1pm until 1.20pm
- Kitty Hawk Park – 1.30pm until 1.50pm
- Potters Lane – 2pm until 2.20pm
- Gwen Parade – 2.30pm until 2.50pm
For more information and updates, visit the Fire and Rescue NSW Station 432 Raymond Terrace Facebook page.
Medowie Rural Fire Brigade
Saturday 13 December & Sunday 14 December 2025
Medowie Rural Fire Brigade will be holding their annual Santa Run again this year with Santa borrowing the fire trucks to deliver joy and lollies to all the young (and young at heart). The timings and maps which include the route Santa will take through Medowie will be published on the Facebook page.
For more information, visit the Medowie Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page.
Santa Run by Thornton Rural Fire Brigade
Saturday 13 December & Sunday 14 December 2025
Get Ready Thornton and Chisholm! Santa is taking some time off to visit for the Santa Run! And the Grinch has promised to share his special brand of Christmas cheer! The Thornton Rural Fire Brigade is bringing Santa to the children of Thornton and surrounds on the weekend of Saturday 14 December and Sunday 15 December.
- Saturday 13 December: Chisholm
- Sunday 15 December: Thornton and acrerage estates.
For more information, visit the Thornton RFS Facebook page.
Santa Run by NSW RFS – East Maitland Brigade
Thursday 11, Friday 12, and Sunday 14 December 2025
RFS – East Maitland Brigade has confirmed that there will be Santa runs this year.
- Thursday 11 December – Ashtonfield from 5:30pm
- Friday 12 December – Metford starting from 5:30pm.
- Sunday 14 December – East Maitland & Louth Park starting at 4pm
Check out the maps of their planned drives on their Facebook page as they can’t get to every street.
The Santa runs will be weather dependent. Please stay up to date through their Facebook page. This is a community event, and Santa has a limited number of lollies to share, if he runs out, he is happy to share the Christmas cheer through waving and his cheery disposition.
For more information and updates, visit the East Maitland Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page.
Bolwarra-Largs Rural Fire Brigade
Sunday 14 December 2025
Santa will once again be joining local firefighters from Bolwarra-Largs RFS on board the Bolwarra trucks and visiting the families of Bolwarra, Bolwarra Heights, and Largs on Sunday 14 December, departing the station on Lang Drive at 4:30pm!
Maps will soon be posted both routes of the Santa run. (Both routes will occur at the same time, using both of their trucks).
For more information, visit the Bolwarra-Largs Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page.
Fire & Rescue NSW Station 255 Charlestown Santa Run
Tuesday 16 December 2025
Join Charlestown Station for the Santa run around the Charlestown area starting at Attunga Park, Charlestown from 4:30pm.
- Attunga Park, Charlestown – 4:30pm – 4:45pm
- Grozdanovski Park, Gateshead – 5pm – 5:15pm
- Webb Park, Redhead – 5:30pm – 5:45pm
- Dudley Oval – 6pm – 6:15pm
- Andy Bird Field / Kahibah Sports Ground – 6:30pm – 6:45pm
- Club Charlestown – 7pm
For more information, visit the Fire and Rescue NSW Station 255 Charlestown Facebook page.
Santa Run by NSW RFS – Cameron Park
Wednesday 17 December & Thursday 18 December 2025
The brigade will be taking Santa for the first of two visits to Cameron Parks popular parks:
Wednesday – He will be arriving at Beaumarias Park on Beaumarias Close at 6pm to visit and chat while his fire fighter elves hand out some lollies and items to he children. He will then visit Northlakes Estate Park for 7pm to see more of the local children.
Thursday – He will be arriving at park on Watalong Way in Brush Creek Estate at 6pm to visit and chat while his fire fighter elves hand out some lollies and items to he children. He will then visit Layton Pond on Estelville Circuit for 6.45pm to see more of the local children. This on the far side of the ponds from Harrigans. And then he will meet the new neighbours in Cameron Grove Estate at 7.30pm
For more information and updates, visit the Cameron Park Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page.
Darlington Rural Fire Brigade Santa’s Lolly Run
Thursday 18 & 24 December 2025
Santa is on his way and he will joined by his friends at Darlington Rural Fire Brigade.
- Camberwell village – 11th December 2025, starting 6pm.
- Hunter Highlands – 18th December 2025, starting 6pm
- Retreat/Wattle Ponds – 24th December 2025, starting around 4.30pm
For more information, visit the Darlington Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page.
Fire & Rescue NSW Station 344 Kearsley Santa Lolly Run
Friday 19 December 2025
It’s confirmed! Santa Clause will be coming to town on a fire truck on Friday 19 December starting at 5pm. Details and maps will be put on their Facebook page soon showing where Fire and Rescue NSW Station 344 Kearsley will be taking Santa and his helpers.
For more information and updates, visit the Fire and Rescue NSW Station 344 Kearsley Facebook page.
Fire and Rescue NSW Station 498 Holmesville
Tuesday 24 December 2024
For more information, visit the Fire and Rescue NSW Station 498 Holmesville Facebook page
Information about Santa Runs
Not all stations can participate in a Santa Run as they don’t have the staff or fire truck availability. There are some NSW Fire & Rescue stations that have a permanent crew who need to be ready to respond and can’t be involved. Those NSW Fire & Rescue stations with on-call (Retained) Brigades attached are more likely to be participating.
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