Your guide to Christmas at Westfield Albany

Customer Service, Level 2

As trees and decorations go up, festive food hits the shelves and magic starts to fill the air - it really starts to feel like Christmas. As the home of Christmas, Westfield has everything you need to make the festive season extra special.

We've compiled this ultimate guide to Christmas at Westfield Albany, including how to book your Santa Photography session, Christmas opening hours, local Christmas events and more.

Christmas opening hours

We’ve extended our opening hours in the lead up to Christmas so you have more time to shop. Plan ahead and shop at a time that suits you.

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Santa photos

Create a Christmas memory and book your Santa photo at Westfield Albany. Bookings are essential for Santa Photography, Pet Photography, and Sensitive Santa Photography sessions so book online to secure a time that’s convenient for you. Our sessions can book out quickly, so book in early to secure your spot!

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Exciting Christmas events & activities

Santa's Arrival Parade

Saturday 16 November | 12:00 - 1:00pm

Santa has made his list and checked it twice. It’s time to welcome Santa and his trusted elves in style.

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Win with 12 Days of Gift-mas

Level 2, outside Mecca Maxima

Are you ready to unlock magical possibilities? This Christmas, Westfield members can WIN instant daily prizes from 1 December with our 12 days of Gift-mas Giveaway!

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Chance to win with our ultimate $10k gift bundle

Level 2, outside Mecca Maxima

Throughout December you have the chance to WIN the ultimate $10k gift bundle with prizes from Mecca, Rebel, David Jones, EB Games and more!

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We're making Christmas easier

Gift Wrapping

You've done the hard yards of finding the perfect Christmas gifts, so let us help by taking care of the wrapping.

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Still stuck for Christmas gift ideas?

Let them choose their perfect gift with a [Westfield Gift Card]https://giftcards.westfield.co.nz/ and Physical Westfield Gift Cards can be purchased from our concierge desk at all Westfield Shopping Centres.

Best Parking

Make your trip a breeze and plan your visit ahead of time. Find the best parking at Westfield Albany for your visit here >

Car wash

No time to wash your car? Drop your car off at Concierge Car Wash located in the Level 1 Carpark and the team will have it freshly cleaned and ready to go when you've finished your shopping.

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Make the most of every shopping trip with Westfield membership

We’ve been dishing out plenty of incredible member offers, events and more. Unlock your member benefits this Christmas by downloading the Westfield membership app.

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Need help navigating the centre?

If you need to locate a specific store or event but are not sure where it is, visit our friendly customer services team on level 2 near Decjuba, or call them on 09 925 9200 and they will be able to direct you to the right location.