Spot Santa on a Fire Truck: 2024 Santa Runs in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter

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 organised 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!

Fire & Rescue NSW Station 455 Rutherford Lolly Run

Friday 20 December, Saturday 21 December & Sunday 22 December 2024

Rutherford Fire + Rescue holds their annual lolly run with a special guest Santa. This year, the dates are as follows:

Friday 20 December – Telarah Area from 4:30pm
Saturday 21 December – Rutherford / Aberglasslyn Area from 12pm
Sunday 22 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.

Kayuga Rural Fire Brigade Santa’s Lolly Run

Saturday 21 December 2024

Kayuga Rural Fire Brigade are holding a lolly run to rural kids on December 21 from 5pm visiting farm kids in the Kayuga, Blairmore, Lower Dartbrook, Castelrock, Roxburg and Wybong road areas in the Muswellbrook Shire.

Check out the Kayuga Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page for a map of the route.

Fire and Rescue NSW Station 377 Minmi

Sunday 22 December 2024

Santa Clause is coming to parks in Minmi and Fletcher. Instead of driving around streets, Santa will be visiting different parks. This way, kids can meet Santa and his firefighting helpers directly and explore their fire engine! Lollies will still be handed out as well as key fire safety tips and maybe even recruitment information!

Fire & Rescue NSW Station 377 Minmi will be visiting these parks:

Blue Gum Hills, Minmi from 3.30pm
Kingfisher Park, Fletcher approximately 4pm
Kurraka Park, Fletcher approximately 5pm

They will be at each location for approximately an hour, but will provide updates on the day as they are still required to turn out to calls.

For more information, visit the Fire and Rescue NSW Station 377 Minmi Facebook page.

Fire and Rescue NSW Station 222 Belmont

Sunday 22 December 2024

Belmont Fire Station has confirmed that they will be doing a 2024 Santa Lolly Run going from Marks Point to Belmont North. They will leave at 4pm from Belmont South (estimated time). They will try their best to get to as many streets as possible but unfortunately won’t able to attend all.

For more information, visit the Fire and Rescue NSW Station 222 Belmont Facebook page.

Darlington Rural Fire Brigade Santa’s Lolly Run

Tuesday 24 December 2024

Darlington Rural Fire Brigade is teaming up with Santa to present their annual lolly run to Retreat Estate and surrounding areas from 4pm to 10pm.

For more information, visit the Darlington Rural Fire Brigade Facebook event page.

Santa Run by Fire and Rescue NSW Station 458 Teralba

Tuesday 24 December 2024

Teralba Fire Station is bringing the Santa/ lolly run back in 2024. They will be bringing Santa to Boolaroo, Teralba, Booragul, Woodrising and Marmong Point starting from 2:30pm. More information to be posted closer to the date.

Starting 2.30pm Boolaroo corner of First Street , we will travel along main road all the way to The Esplanade Speers Point.
3pm Tulkaba Park, Teralba(cricket field) – for safety please remain on field behind fence
3.30pm – The Great Northern Hotel Teralba – follow staff and pub rules
3.45pm Edwards park Booragul – please remain on grass behind fence
4.15pm Woodrising shops – on grass area near pre school please avoid car park and keep clear
4.45pm Marmong Point. Nanda Street – on grass area end of Nanda Foreshore park
5.20pm Billy’s Lookout- lap around Fishermans Drive and stopping at our major sponsors house in Anchorage Place.

For updates, visit the Fire and Rescue NSW Station 458 Teralba Facebook page.

Fire and Rescue NSW Station 500 Tingira Heights

Tuesday 24 December 2024

Tingira Heights Fire and Rescue will be out with Santa throwing lollies on their famous Christmas Lolly Run on Christmas Eve. It’s been happening for over 50 years. They will leave the fire station around 4:30 pm so listen out for the sirens.

For more information and updates, visit the Fire and Rescue NSW Station 500 Tingira Heights 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.

COMPLETED 2024 SANTA RUNS

Singleton Lolly Run

Monday December 2 – Friday 6 December 2024

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.

Route for 2024

Monday – Glenridding, between John Street, George Street and South Singleton
Tuesday – Darlington and Dunolly, Queen Street through to Greenwood Avenue
Wednesday – Entire Singleton Heights and The Pinnacle
Thursday – Hunterview and Pioneer Road
Friday – McDougals Hill, Maison Dieu, Gowrie

For more information, visit the Singleton Lolly Run Facebook page.

Vacy RFS Santa Run

Saturday 7 December 2024

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 Dora Creek Rural Fire Brigade

Saturday 7 December & Sunday 8 December 2024

It’s confirmed! Santa will be coming to Dora Creek and the Dora Creek Rural Fire Brigade has been requested to help Santa make his journey around Eraring, Dora Creek and Cooranbong (Curran’s Road ) to hand out lollies to all children.

This year Santa will be visiting:

Saturday 7 December – Eraring, East Side of Dora Creek Bridge (Douglas, Dora St, Awaba Rd, Stingaree & Baker)
Sunday 8 December – West of Dora Creek Bridge up to Currans Road

Santa has also been invited to attend Dora Creek Workers Club on Sunday between 11am to 2pm but we’ll confirm a time closer to the date!

Keep an ear out for their music. Currently, there are no exact times of when/where Santa will be. However, the Dora Creek Rural Fire Brigade will keep everyone posted on the day via their Facebook page.

For more information, visit the Dora Creek Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page.

Santa Run by NSW RFS – East Maitland Brigade

Sunday 8 December, Monday 9 December and Tuesday 10 December 2024

RFS – East Maitland Brigade has confirmed that there will be Santa runs this year. The annual Santa Runs will commence on 8 December for East Maitland & Louth Park starting at 4pm. On December 9, they will cover Ashtonfield from 5:30pm and on 10 December will cover Metford starting from 5:30pm.

Sunday 8 December – East Maitland & Louth Park starting at 4pm
Monday 9 December – Ashtonfield from 5:30pm
Tuesday 10 December – Metford starting from 5:30pm.

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.

Santa Run by NSW RFS – Cameron Park

Wednesday 11 December & Thursday 12 December 2024

RFS – East Maitland Brigade has confirmed that there will be two Santa runs this year.

Wednesday 11 December

Santa 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 the children.
He will then visit Northlakes Estate Park for 7pm to see more of the local children.

Thursday 12 December

Santa 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.

Santa Run by Quorrobolong Rural Fire Brigade

Friday 13 December 2024

The countdown is on for Santa’s visit to Ellalong and Quorrobolong – Santa will visiting on Friday 13 December from 5pm.

5:00pm – Heaton Rd X Mill Lane
5:15pm – Wollongong Rd X Sandy Creek Rd
5:30pm – Sandy Creek Rd X Heaton Rd
5:45pm – Barraba Lane X Sandy Creek Rd
6:00pm – Dry Creek Rd X Sandy Creek Rd
6:15pm – Wallaby Gully Rd X Sandy Creek Rd
6:30pm – Streets of Ellalong (Listen for the siren)

For more information and updates, visit the Quorrobolong Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page.

Santa Run by Peninsula Rural Fire Brigade (Morisset Peninsula)

Friday 13 December – Sunday 15 December 2024

Peninsula Rural Fire Brigade have confirmed they will be doing a Santa Run. Listen for the sirens and look for the fire truck.

Friday 13 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 16 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 17 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 Cooranbong Rural Fire Service

Friday 13 December to Sunday 15 December 2024

Volunteer firefighters will be escorting Santa around Cooranbong over three days from Friday 13 December to Sunday 15 December.

Friday 13 December from 4pm – Martinsville Road to Matthews Valley Road
Saturday 14 December from 9am – From Red Hill St to the Northand Freemans Drive (North)
Sunday 15 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

Santa Run by Thornton Rural Fire Brigade

Saturday 14 December & Sunday 15 December 2024

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 14 December: Chisholm, Sophia Waters and Berry Park.
Sunday 15 December: Thornton, Forest Dr, Woodlands Estate and Avalon Estate.

For more information, visit the Thornton RFS Facebook page.

Medowie Rural Fire Brigade

Saturday 14 December & Sunday 15 December 2024

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 is now published on the Facebook page.

For more information, visit the Medowie Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page.

Bolwarra-Largs Rural Fire Brigade

Sunday 15 December 2024

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 15 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

Monday 16 December 2024

255 Charlestown Fire Station is holding their Santa Run on 16 December with the following timings at Charlestown, Gateshead, Redhead, Dudley and Kahibah.

4:30pm – 4:45pm – Attunga Park, Charlestown
5pm – 5:15pm – Grozdanovski Park, Gateshead
5:30pm – 5:45pm – Webb Park, Redhead
6pm – 6:15pm – Dudley Oval, Dudley
6:30pm – 6:45pm – Andy Bird Field / Kahibah Sportsground, Kahibah
7pm – Club Charlestown

For more information, visit the Fire and Rescue NSW Station 255 Charlestown Facebook page.

Fire & Rescue NSW Station 344 Kearsley Santa Lolly Run

Friday 20 December 2024

It’s confirmed! Santa Clause will be coming to town on a fire truck. 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 & Rescue NSW Station 447 Swansea Santa Run

Friday 20 December 2024

News just in from the North Pole On Friday 20 December Santa will be swapping out his reindeer and sleigh for the 447 Swansea fire truck and heading to some key locations finishing up at the Caves Beach Surf Lifesaving Club for a Christmas sing-a-long