Action Packed Christmas at Hinkler Central

Assemble your friends and join in celebrating the arrival of the festive season and Christmas at Hinkler Central on Saturday 19th November. This FREE event will commence at 10.30am as Santa and his famous friends Ben, Holly, and Fifi make their way through the Centre before Santa takes his place in his enchanted garden.

Santa’s arrival – 19th November

Live Parade

10.30am

Finishes at Santa’s Enchanted Garden outside Kmart

Santa Photography

11am – 3pm

Outside Kmart

Meet & Greet with Ben, Holly & Fifi*

11am, 11:40am, 12:20pm & 1pm

Outside Sanity

*20 minute sessions only.

Craft Workshop

11am – 2pm

Outside Suzanne Grae

The arrival of Santa marks the launch of Christmas for the Centre. Hinkler Central will be offering extended trading hours, gift wrap for charity, Santa photography and a host of family entertainment throughout the season to make your Christmas shopping experience enjoyable.

Christmas workshops and Santa photos

Here at the land of magic, Christmas is done with a touch of enchantment. Get lost in the awe of the fairy garden as you embark on a Christmas adventure of a lifetime.

Santa Photos Hinkler Central

Wander down the garden path and have your photo taken with Santa. Each child receives a very special gift.

When: 19th November to 24th December

Time: full list of Santa photo times at Hinkler Central as well as photo packages can be found here

Santa’s Secret Workshops

What: Terrarium Workshops

When: 28th November to 2nd December

Time: 11am to 2pm

Little Greenhouse Seedling Workshops

When: 5th to 9th December

Time: 11am to 2pm

Toadstool Mini-Muffin Decorating

When: 12th – 16th December

Time: 10am to 2pm

Charity Gift Wrapping

For a gold coin donation, have your gifts beautifully wrapped outside Kmart with all proceeds donated to the Bundaberg North Lions Club Inc.

28th November to 24th December. Gift wrapping station opening times are available here

Extended Trading Hours

Sun 18th December to Saturday 24th December. Full extended trading hours for Hinkler Central available here