Send a letter to the North Pole
Check out our lesson plan and download one of our decorative Christmas templates.
Write a letter to Santa. He particularly enjoys finding out about presents kids would like and stories they have to share.
Santa loves receiving letters from children throughout Australia so be sure to post your letters early.
Santa
North Pole, 9999
Track the progress of your letter through our interactive Santa Mail Tracker.
A personalised Santa letter kit for only $9.95!
This personalised Santa letter kit will keep your children entertained for hours.
The kit includes a personalised letter from Santa, addressed to your child and detailing 3 gift wishes. You will also receive a 32 page activity book, sticker sheet and bookmark. Perfect holiday entertainment.
Final dates to post letters to Santa
Send your letter to Santa early this year so he has time to reply before Christmas Eve!
For schools: 30 October.
For general public: 26 November.
To ensure Santa can reply, please attach a 65c Christmas card-only stamp on the front of the envelope and write your name and address on the back. Please note that Santa will only reply to Australian addresses.
Large text replies available for children who have low vision:
Parents and children who have low vision can opt-in to receive a large text reply from Santa by sending their letters to:
Santa Mail (large text)
NORTH POLE 9999
Special sending tips for schools
When you’re sending off your class’ letters, please group them together and send in one large envelope with a 65c Christmas card-only stamp on the front of the envelope. Include a class list with each student’s full name and address* - so Santa knows where to send his replies.
Address your envelope to:
School of Santa Mail
LOCKED BAG 12000
Dandenong, VIC 3175
* School or home address accepted.
A reminder – Australia Post is collecting this personal information only to fulfil the delivery and response of Santa Mail. Personal information will be shared with certain third parties contracted to assist in the administration of this service. Whilst maintained by us, all personal information is handled in accordance with the Australia Post Group Privacy Statement which outlines how to access and/or correct your personal information or make a privacy related complaint.
A lesson plan to help teachers spread the merry
Together with Kimberlin Education, we’ve created an activity guide with festive templates to make your class’ letters really stand out on Santa’s desk. This activity is also a comforting reminder that despite a tough year, Christmas can still be a time for joy and celebration.
This activity guide focuses on five Australian Curriculum Links: English, Science, Maths, Creative Arts and Design and Technologies.
