This year despite the COVID-19 Grinch, Santa hasn't trimmed down his diary for shopping centre visits this Christmas.

While Santa won't be stopping at Harvey Norman, he will be making an appearance at Myer Dubbo along with his helpers.

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SantaLand will open at Myer on November 25, but due to the COVID, this year bookings are essential.

Each 10 minute SantaLand booking includes a personal one on one experience for you and your family to meet Santa and his helpers, and have 2021 Christmas photos taken.

Myer Chief Customer Officer, Geoff Ikin said the Giftorium will also be open to help families shop for all their Christmas needs.

"You can tick off your entire shopping list, have everything beautifully gift wrapped, meet Santa and entertain the family at SantaLand, all under one roof," he said.

This year they will also be selling their charity bear Monty. From each sale $1 will be donated to the Myer Community Fund, which will support the work of over 60 charities across Australia helping those in need.

"With the vast Christmas range on offer in-store and online at Myer Giftorium, we're here to help Australians find the perfect present and Unriddle Christmas wishes for their loved ones," Mr Ikin said.

Santa will also be making an appearance at Orana Mall from November 25 until Christmas eve.

Once again the mall will be hosting 'socially distanced' Santa photos, designed to keep customers 1.5 metres from the man in red.

Bookings will be essential, and COVID safety protocols will be in place.

The mall are also hosting sensory sensitive Santa photo sessions to cater to families with special needs which can be booked separately by following the prompts on the booking website.

These will be held at specific times to ensure the environment is calmer and quieter.

Santa will also be making a number of stops at Dubbo Square for people to get a photo with him.

Bookings are also essential, and Santa will be available at the centre between December 11 and 24.

Partnering with local photographers, Darkeye Photography, the centre will have photo packages starting from $24 through to $58 for a full hi-res digital package.

Additionally, Dubbo Square will be hosting two Santa pet photography sessions which will run on December 13 and 16 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.

Santa will also have Mrs Claus assisting on set from December 18 to 21.

All children who visit Santa will receive a wooden reindeer puzzle to take home.

Procedures will be in place to ensure the health and safety of customers and of course, Santa and his elves.

Santa sightings aren't only for humans, with Pet Barn Dubbo allowing people to bring in their furry friends for a festive 'paw-trait'.

Santa Paws photo donations go directly to help animals in need through one of the stores charity partners.

COVID safety measures will be in place.

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