Head to the Levee to get into the holiday spirit. The Levee Maitland is going all out this year for Christmas! The holiday spirit will shine bright in Maitland this year with a calendar full of fun and festive spirit right across the city.
From free Santa photos at The Levee,Christmas tree photo wall to store displays and a Find the Elves Display Competition – there’s plenty to do with loved ones this year.
Free photos with Santa
Remember Christmas 2026 with a picture with Santa. To improve the comfort of Santa and his guests, the location has moved to Maitland Central. You can meet Santa across from the play equipment and ALDI.
The Levee Santa photos will take place from Thursday 26 November to Saturday 19 December.
Free sessions are available Thursdays 3pm to 7.30pm, Fridays 9am to 1.30pm and Saturdays 11.30am to 2.30pm.
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 as a link while you wait!
If you prefer a guaranteed time slot, Saturday morning sessions 9am to 11pm are available for $15. There are also special pet-friendly Santa photo sessions on 9 and 16 December for $15, with bookings essential.
Bookings for these sessions will become available mid-November.
Find the Elves Display Competition
Santa’s naughty elves have run away and hidden themselves in shops all around The Levee. Use the map to find at least 12 elves for your chance to win weekly prizes. Return your completed entry to Santa’s mailbox next to the Santa photos at Maitland Central. Entries close at the end of each The Levee Santa Photos Session at Maitland Central.
At the end of each The Levee Santa Photos session, one lucky elf hunter will win*:
- A Christmas Hamper of products from The Levee valued at over $400
- $100 gift card from a participating The Levee business of your choice
- $100 Maitland Central gift card redeemable at any store in Maitland Central
Christmas Display Competition
Explore The Levee and check out the fantastic windowfront Christmas displays from Thursday 26 November through Sunday December 19.
Cast your vote for your favourite display by scanning the QR code displayed in the windows or by clicking the link below and you could win a $300 voucher to The Levee business of your choice! Simply scan the QR code in the window and pick your favourite store.
Santa’s Post Box
If you can’t meet Santa at The Levee, this Christmas, maybe you can send him a letter? This year, Santa’s mail service is coming to The Levee. Located next to the big red present at The Riverlink, Santa’s mailbox will be operating until Saturday 19 December. This is to ensure his return letter will arrive before Christmas.
Bring the whole family for a great day at The Levee. Take the chance to get all your Christmas shopping done or visit one your favourite cafes or bars.
For more information, visit the Christmas at The Levee website.