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The Nicest List of Things to Do at Sylvia Park this Christmas
We've Decked the Halls
Sylvia Park literally sparkles at Christmas time! Take the time to look around and up to get a big dose of the Christmas wonder and magic you remember from childhood. From oversized gifts to twinkling lights and graceful reindeer, we’ve gone all-out to light up your Christmastime – and your Insta feed too!
Let's Get Merry
There’s something really magical about live performances – especially at Christmas. Get your dose of warm fuzzies with a full programme of song and dance throughout December in The Cone and on Level 1.
Visit Christmas Entertainment | Sylvia Park to see the full programme and diarise your favourites.
Visit Santa
Santa has arrived and is waiting to see you in his home near Lush. Bookings are essential so fly in to Santa Photos | Sylvia Park to book your spot – you can check out photo gifts and even pre-order online for the merriest North Pole experience ever!
Santa has a special place in his heart – and diary - for fur friends, sensitive visitors and tiny elves visiting for the very first time. Visit Christmas | Sylvia Park for more information and to book. Don’t see a spot? Check back often for cancellations.
When you visit, pick up your exclusive copy of Holly’s Kiwi Christmas, developed by Kiwi Property in partnership with the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand, a true Aotearoa story with a super-sweet heart.
Oh, and say hi to the reindeer for us while you’re there!
Get Your Shopping Done Early...
Looking for the best range, easiest parking and more room to yourself? Start shopping early – early in the season, early in the week and early in the day. Looking for a place to land your sleigh? Check out Parking | Sylvia Park for your best parking options.
Or Get It Done Late
Skip the after-work traffic and come to our place – from Monday 16 December, your favourite shopping centre opens for extended hours, giving you all the time you need to get that perfect gift. And you’re spoilt for choice – check out the options here: Shop | Sylvia Park
Fuel Up the Festive Feels
Whatever your favourite flavour, you’ll find it here and keeping fed and hydrated is key to a Christmas mission that is fun as well as functional. Plan your strategy over breakfast at a café (we love Filly, Columbus and Muffin Break) or eat on the move with tasty treats from Eggloo, Moustache or Dunkin Donuts. Finish off the day (or kick off a bit of late night shopping) with dinner at Sylvia Lane, home to Baci Eatery, Garrison Public House, Casablanca, Yum Cha Restaurant and many more. Stay hydrated with Wucha bubble tea on Level 1, Tank Juice on the ground floor or top up your water bottle for free at our free water filling stations.
Wrap it up
Whether you’re short on time, low on pressie-packaging motivation or just want to support the fantastic work the Mental Health Association of New Zealand does all year round, head to our giftwrapping booths to get the season all wrapped up. Find giftwrapping booths wherever you are - outside Zara, near Pak n Save or near Farmers on the ground floor and outside H&M on level 1. The volunteers see a huge range of gifts so ask them for their favourite festive finds.
Treat Yourself
Don’t forget to take a little time for yourself while you’re here. Get set for summer fun (and photos) at The Cosmetic Clinic or Laser Clinics, celebrate the season with fun nail art or book in a massage or makeover to reward yourself for a year well done.
Sylvia Park is the heart of Christmas – now all that’s missing is you!