Christmas Santa Mail is back for another magical year, and children across Australia are once again invited to hand-deliver their Christmas wish lists at their local Post Office.

From today, young Santa fans can drop off their letters in store and receive a special reply from the North Pole, plus a festive Pip the Koala Christmas ornament to take home and hang proudly on the tree.

Australia Post is encouraging families to join in the much-loved tradition by helping little ones write a letter to Santa, seal it in an envelope (no stamp or return address required), and deliver it to a participating Post Office.

To make sure replies arrive before Santa takes flight on Christmas Eve, here’s how it works:

• Write your letter: Kids can tell Santa what’s on their wish list and share something they’re proud of this year.
• Drop it off: Head to your local Post Office and hand over the letter.
• Receive the magic: Each child will receive a reply from Santa along with a Pip the Koala ornament to keep as a special Christmas memento.

If your child has already posted their letter to Santa, they can still drop by a Post Office to collect their reply and keepsake.

Josh Bannister, Executive General Manager Retail, Brand and Marketing at Australia Post, said the excitement of Santa Mail continues to delight Australians of all ages.

“Santa Mail is a treasured tradition for families and something our team looks forward to every year. Seeing children’s faces light up when they hand over their letters is what makes Christmas so magical. We’re proud to help Santa spread a little magic across Australia once again,” said Mr Bannister.

Australia Post has also released two new Christmas stamp ranges to help customers share festive cheer.

Australia Post’s secular Christmas stamp series features colourful designs that show Santa arriving at dusk as Little Penguins don festive hats and add gifts to a growing pile of presents, while pelicans carry baubles to join in the celebration. The range includes two 65c stamps (‘Santa’ and ‘Presents’) and a $3 international stamp, with a separate religious set also available.