A little Christmas magic is popping up in the heart of Ararat, and Santa can’t wait to see you!

This December, a local shop at 174 Barkly Street will be transformed into a beautifully styled Christmas wonderland, ready to delight kids and grown-ups alike. With a professional Santa and a gorgeous festive setting, it’s a deluxe experience with all the warmth and wonder of Christmas at a price you’ll love.

Whether it’s baby’s first Christmas, a much-loved family tradition or a festive photo with your furry best friend, we’ll help you capture a moment worth keeping.

Beautiful photos. Great value. No waiting.

Choose from photo packages featuring:

• On-the-spot photo printing, with your premium print presented in a festive display card.
• Instant digital packages with high-resolution images, ready to share with family and friends.

Pets are part of the family, too! Our dedicated pet-friendly sessions give your furry friends their own moment with Santa.

We’re also offering sensory-friendly sessions with lower lighting and a quieter environment, so sensory-sensitive children and adults can enjoy a more comfortable Christmas experience.

Make a date with Santa
11, 12, 18 and 19 December
174 Barkly Street, Ararat

Bookings are essential. Choose your session, gather your favourite people (or paws!) and get ready to make some magical festive memories.

Book your Santa photos now

Event Details:

Location: Santa’s Village, 174 Barkly Street, Ararat
Pricing: Photo packages start at $25 (prints and digital options available - see below)

Santa Photo Packages

• Santa Photo Print (6 x 8') - $25
  • This package includes a single 6' x 8' Santa photo print on premium photo paper, presented inside a festive display card. Limit of one print per photo session.
     
• Santa Photo Digital Print Package - $35
  • This package includes 5 high-resolution digital image files from your Santa photo session. Perfect for printing or sharing with family and friends. Limit of one digital image package per session.
     
• Santa Photo Print (6 x 8') + Digital Print Package - $45
  • This package includes a single 6' x 8' premium photo print presented inside a festive display card and 5 high-resolution digital image files. Limit of one print per photo session, and one digital image package per session.

Standard bookings include a 5-minute photo session. Pet friendly and sensory friendly bookings include a 10 minute photo session. All sessions allow a maximum of 5 digital photos to be taken. Limit of one photo print per session (applies to photo print packages only).

To keep Santa on schedule and ensure every family has a magical experience, all sessions operate strictly within their allocated time frame. If you are bringing extended family, we kindly ask that you book two consecutive time slots so no one misses out on the fun!

For information about this event, please contact Ararat Rural City Council.