Santa's Arrival Event

Santa is arriving at Queensgate Saturday 16 November.

The fun filled arrival event will run from 10am-2pm, with Santa arriving at 12pm.

Take part in Balloon Twisting and Face Painting with Louie the Lion, Christmas Fairy, Elves, Frozen's Elsa and Olaf roaming in Centre spreading Christmas cheer. The Hits Street Team will even have a Lolly station set up for you to collect a sweet treat.

Santa will be arriving at 12pm and photos with Santa will then begin, running through till Christmas Eve (10am-4pm daily, 10am-7pm Christmas late nights).

Activity locations and timings:

Santa's Arrival event runs 10am-2pm

- Balloon Twisting located outside H&M level 1

- Face Painting in Centre Court

- Characters will be roaming the Centre

- ZM Lolly station will be set up in Centre Court running 12-2pm

Santa Photos

Santa is in residence daily in his Toy Emporium from midday 16 November - Christmas Eve:
10am-4pm daily, 10am-7pm late nights

Christmas Late Nights

29 Nov 9am-9pm

30 Nov 9am-6pm

1 Dec 10am-5:30pm

2-4 Dec 9am-6pm

5 Dec 9am-9pm

6-7 Dec 9am-6pm

8 Dec 10am-5:30pm

9-11 Dec 9am-6pm

12-14 Dec 9am-9pm

15 Dec 9am-6pm

16-21 Dec 9am-9pm

22 Dec 9am-6pm

23 Dec 9am-9pm

24 Dec 9am-6pm

25 Dec CLOSED

26-28 Dec 9am-6pm

29 Dec 10am-5:30pm

30-31 Dec 9am-6pm

1-2 Jan 10am-6pm

3 Jan Normal hours return

We have an extensive range of performances taking place throughout the festive season in Centre. Enjoy the choirs, bands and individuals singing festive songs on late nights and weekends.

The Warehouse Christmas Trading Hours:

4 December –23^rd December – 8.00am – 10:00pm

24^th December – 7.00am – 9:00pm

Sunday 25^th December – CLOSED

26^th December –31st December - Normal Trading Hours 8.00am-9.00pm

1^st January – 10:00am – 8:00pm

2^nd January – Normal Trading hours resume

Countdowns Christmas Trading Hours:

25th December – CLOSED

Tuesday 26^th December - 8:00am – 8:00pm

27^th- 31^st December– Normal Trading Hours 7:00am – 10:00pm

1^st - 2^nd January – 8:00am – 8:00pm

3^rd January – Normal Trading hours resume

Gift Wrapping

Gift wrapping will be available from Thursday 12 December through till Christmas Eve.

Get your Christmas gifts wrapped at one of our gift wrapping stations in return for a gold coin donation.

Queensgate has two gift wrapping stations located near The Warehouse on Level 1 and outside Farmers on Ground Level.

This year your donations will be going to Te Omanga Hospice.
Te Omanga Hospice provides specialist nursing, medical care and family support to help patients living with a terminal or life limiting illness in the Hutt Valley.

Queensgate Gift Cards

Give the gift of choice this Christmas with a Queensgate Shopping Centre Gift Card.

Visit the Customer Service Desk located outside Farmers on Level 1, to purchase your gift card.