Santa Snaps - Bendigo Tramways Museum
where to find Santa Photography in Bendigo
Beehive Building, Bendigo Mining Exchange & Santa Photos
Santa Snaps - Tramways Museum
Dates: Saturday 13 – Sunday 14 December 2025. & Wednesday 17 – Sunday 21 December 2025.
Times: 9:30am – 5:30pm daily.
Location: 18-26 Pall Mall, Bendigo VIC 3550
Bookings: While walk-ins are welcome, bookings are recommended to secure your session. A $15 deposit is required and will be credited toward your chosen photo package.
Photo Packages: Starting at $32, with options to suit all families.
Beehive Building – Santa Snaps Location (2025)
Located at 18–20 Pall Mall, Bendigo VIC 3550, the historic Beehive Building has been transformed into a magical festive headquarters for Santa Photos during Elf Academy 2025. This heritage-listed gold-rush landmark offers a stunning backdrop for your Christmas memories, with elegant archways, skylit corridors, and a touch of North Pole charm woven through every corner.
Getting There:
Parking:
Convenient parking is available along the extended Hargreaves Street, as well as surrounding CBD parking zones.
Entry:
Access to Santa Photos and Elf Academy is via Hargreaves Mall, leading directly into the Beehive Building’s festive entrance.
The Beehive Building provides a uniquely charming atmosphere to meet Santa, enjoy the Christmas magic, and capture beautiful professional Santa photos. Don’t miss your chance to experience this brand-new holiday location and create unforgettable festive memories in one of Bendigo’s most iconic heritage spaces!
Santa Snaps at the Beehive Building – Bendigo CBD
Looking for a stress-free and magical way to capture unforgettable Christmas moments? Santa Snaps at the Beehive Building offers the perfect alternative to crowded shopping centres. Enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere with high-quality professional photography set inside one of Bendigo’s most iconic heritage buildings — right in the heart of the CBD.
This beautifully restored gold-rush landmark creates a uniquely festive backdrop for your Santa photo experience. With the Beehive decked out in twinkling lights, holiday décor, and North-Pole-approved cheer, it’s an outing the whole family will cherish.
Create Your Own Holiday Memories
Step inside the Beehive’s grand interior — featuring arched windows, intricate ironwork, and a stunning skylit corridor — all transformed into a festive workshop for the season. The historic character of the building adds a timeless charm to your Christmas keepsake, making every Santa photo feel extra special.
Families can also enjoy plenty of self-service photo opportunities throughout Elf Academy, with joyful décor, heritage architecture, and Christmas-themed spaces perfect for capturing your own candid holiday moments.
Note:
Self-service photo spots are available throughout the building, but all Santa portraits remain exclusive to the Professional Santa Photography area.
Santa Snaps Photo Packages
Capture magical Christmas moments with Santa inside the beautifully restored Beehive Building, one of Bendigo’s most iconic heritage spaces. This stunning gold-rush era landmark creates a warm, festive backdrop for your Santa photo session, complete with twinkling decorations, charming architecture, and plenty of North Pole sparkle.
Choose from a full range of professional photo packages to suit your family’s needs — from single prints to premium multi-print bundles and digital USB options. Every package includes high-quality photography and a keepsake your family will treasure for years to come.
Snowman Package – $37
(1) 6″x4″ print
(1) 8″x6″ print
Elf Package (Most Popular) – $48
(4) 6″x4″ prints
Rudolph Package – $63
(2) 6″x4″ prints
(2) 8″x6″ prints
Santa Package – $77
(4) 6″x4″ prints
(4) 8″x6″ prints
USB with Digital Photos $58
Make a Day Out of It
Explore More in Bendigo’s CBD
After your Santa Snaps session, step out into the heart of Bendigo’s Christmas atmosphere. Wander through Hargreaves Mall, explore festive displays, enjoy the city’s boutique shopping, or treat the family to something delicious at one of the many nearby cafés and eateries.
Visiting as part of Elf Academy? Continue the magic through festive crafts, playful games, and elf-training adventures located throughout the Beehive Building.