As the lights go up and the scent of Christmas fills the air, the festive season has truly arrived. From Santa visits to unforgettable events and gifting inspiration, Westfield is your one-stop destination to make this Christmas magical.

Explore our ultimate guide to Christmas at Westfield Southland, including how to book your Santa photo, extended opening hours, Christmas events and more.

Christmas opening hours

We’re giving you more time to shop with extended Christmas opening hours. Avoid the last-minute rush and plan your visit around a time that works for you.

See our Christmas opening hours HERE.

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Santa photos

Capture the magic and make it a Christmas to remember with a photo with Santa at Westfield Southland. Whether it’s traditional Santa photography, Pet sessions, or Sensitive Santa, we’ve got a moment for every family.

BOOK HERE

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Exciting Christmas events & activities

Live Christmas Performances

Get into the festive spirit and enjoy local community performances and roaming Christmas entertainment!

Schedule to come.

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We're making Christmas easier

Community Gift Wrapping

You've done the hard yards of finding the perfect Christmas gifts, so let us help by taking care of the wrapping. Drop by our gift-wrapping station on Level 3 near Myer from Friday 11 - to Thursday 24 December 2026, and we’ll have your presents looking perfect under the tree.

Find out more HERE >>> more info to come.

Still stuck for Christmas gift ideas?

Let them choose their perfect gift with a Westfield Gift Card and Physical Westfield Gift Cards can be purchased from our concierge desk at all Westfield shopping centres and Westfield Digital Gift Cards can be purchased online and delivered straight to their inbox. Between 1-24 December, customers are invited to head to Westfield Southland to take a free bauble and purchase a Digital Gift Card for a loved one.

Best Parking

Make your trip a breeze and plan your visit ahead of time. Find the best parking at Westfield Southland for your visit find out more HERE.

Car wash

No time to wash your car? Drop your car off at either V-20 Car Wash located in P1 Green car park Near Chesterville Road MAP, Star Car Wash located on Level 1 Near Aldi MAP, or Star Car Wash located on Level 1 near Kmart MAP and the team will have it freshly cleaned and ready to go when you've finished your shopping.

Make the most of every shopping trip with Westfield membership

This festive season, enjoy exclusive member only offers, events, competitions, 4 hours free parking and more. Unlock your member benefits this Christmas by downloading the Westfield membership app.

Find out more HERE

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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 Concierge team located on Level 2 near Toyworld, and Level 1 near Kmart or call them on 03 9582 5600 and they will be able to direct you to the right location. Find out more HERE.

Give the gift of hope this Christmas

This Christmas, support those in need by donating to Lifeline. Westfield will match your donation throughout December. More details coming soon.

Find out what else is happening at Westfield Southland HERE