Santa's Summer Grotto

Step into the Magic of Christmas in the Heart of Tauranga!

Get ready to be swept up in the festive spirit as Santa sets up his enchanting Southern Hemisphere Grotto in the city centre with the grand opening on Saturday 6th December. Santa will be arriving at the Tauranga waterfront via special delivery with Kewpie Cruises on Saturday 6th December at 9.30am. Come meet Santa & his elf and follow him up to the grotto! And as a special treat, the Santa’s grotto will be open till 8pm on Thursday 18th December as Downtown Tauranga brings Late Night Christmas shopping to the city centre.

Santa’s Summer Grotto isn’t your average holiday hangout, it’s a wonderland bursting with vibrant decorations, funky festive zones, and joyful activities for the whole whānau and anyone young at heart.

Snap a photo, share a hug, or high-five the jolly man himself — Santa and his cheerful Elf will be there to spread smiles and Christmas cheer!

Meri Kirihimete, Merry Christmas Tauranga!
Come celebrate the season in style it’s going to be magical!

You may also like the following events from Downtown Tauranga:

• Next Thursday, 18th December, 06:00 am, Late Night Christmas Shop the City! in Tauranga
• Happening on, 20th January, 08:00 am, Free Wellness Sessions in Tauranga