Mayor Steve Krieg welcomed the most important Lismore visitor expected in December, Santa Claus. 

Santa has set up a Christmas Wonderland in the Lismore Regional Gallery (11 Rural Street) to meet all the good children of the region before he visits their house on Christmas Night.

Parents and children can visit Santa's Wonderland to drop off letters, have Christmas photos taken and do some fun activities, including the Lismore Elf Hunt!

Santa has a message for all the children of Lismore, “For all the kids of Lismore and the surrounding area, Ho Ho HO!

“You've got to be nice and always do what mum and dad tell you to do. 

“And don't forget, on Christmas Eve, you have to be asleep before I arrive, because if you're not asleep, I will go next door and you might miss out on your presents.

“Oh, and I'm a bit partial to cake and biscuits and the reindeer like carrots. Ho ho HO!!!”

Santa meeting some special guests as soon as he got off the fire truck!

Santa is as busy as he is jolly, so you will need to book your visit via the website below. He is available from today until December 22nd. 

Santas Wonderland is a magical place to visit, as is the Lismore Regional Gallery.

Mayor Krieg invites everyone to make a day of it and enjoy a Christmas outing in Lismore, see the decorations and get amongst the festivities in the city.

“Bring the kids down to the art gallery and visit our favourite jolly man in red, Santa. Welcome, Santa!

“We've got the greatest man in the world here every single day leading up to Christmas, Santa; we've got the best photographer in the world. Dan, you do an amazing job and some of the best kids in the world. 

“Bring the family down and enjoy everything that the festive season has to offer! It's all part of our activation leading up to Christmas as part of Lismore City Council. There's an elf hunt right throughout the city, there's activities to do. It's a great place to be, Lismore, in the CBD at Christmas, no better place to bring the family!”

Councillor Battista and two of Santa's biggest fans spend time with Santa as Mayor Krieg and Councillor Knight-Smith enjoy Santa's antics.

To help with the celebration, two of Lismore’s councillors came to see Santa and get the first official Santa photo.

When you visit Santa, Annette, Leora and Lauren, Santa's helpers, will be there to make sure you have a great visit.

Make sure you book in to see Santa at XmasinLismore.com.