Each year, in the weeks before Christmas, Santa ditches the sleigh for a fire truck to visit our community. Saint Nick and the wonderful volunteers of the Coast’s rural fire brigades hit the streets in their big red trucks – sirens blaring and lights flashing – to throw lollies from the windows and to wish everyone a very merry Christmas.
As always, please be aware that dates and plans for all stations may change without notice in the event of fires and extreme weather.
Find your suburb below for details on when Santa’s fire truck will be in your area. Can’t find your suburb? Please note that many Rural Fire Brigade’s are still confirming dates and locations for their truck runs. If your suburb isn’t listed, we recommend you head to a friend’s house in a neighbouring suburb to meet the volunteers there.
Please remember this is all put on by wonderful volunteers: if you can’t see your suburb included, don’t be a grinch about it. Instead, volunteer and get involved in your local brigade, so they can perhaps visit your suburb next year.
Thank you to all the wonderful rural fire brigade volunteers who put on these special Santa days and for your tireless work in keeping us all safe.
❤︎ Are you part of a rural fire station that’s doing runs that we’ve missed? Please send us an email with your Santa routes and we’ll be sure to include you: [email protected]
AVOCA BEACH | 21st December. This year, the Avoca Beach Rural Fire Brigade has decided to do things a little differently. They realise it’s been a very tough year for many in our local community and as they drive around doing their Santa run, they will also be collecting donations for Care4Coast. Items in need are non-perishable food, pantry staples and household items. Click here for more details from Avoca Beach Rural Fire Brigade
BERKELEY VALE | Every Friday and Saturday afternoon between now and Christmas, the Berkeley Vale Fire Brigade will be out and about. They will also be attending the Christmas Family Event at Bunnings Tuggerah on 5 December (6pm-8pm). Follow Berkeley Vale Rural Fire Brigade’s Facebook page for updates.
Plus, December 14th from 12.30pm (up to Kingsford Smith Drive). A link will be provided on their Facebook each day for tracking. Visit the Tuggerah Rural Fire Brigade for more details and to follow their Santa tracker on the day.
BLUE HAVEN |Saturday 14th December 10am-5pm. More information will be shared on their Facebook page from 4 December and a link to the Glympse platform will be shared before each location visit starts allowing you to track Santa’s movement in the big red fire truck so you are ready to greet him when he is near your location.Visit the Charmhaven Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page for updates.
BUFF POINT | Sunday 8th December 10AM-5PM. More information will be shared on their Facebook page from 4 December and a link to the Glympse platform will be shared before each location visit starts allowing you to track Santa’s movement in the big red fire truck so you are ready to greet him when he is near your location. Visit the Charmhaven Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page for updates.
CANTON BEACH – Sunday 1st December 10am-5pm. More information will be shared on their Facebook page from 4 December and a link to the Glympse platform will be shared before each location visit starts allowing you to track Santa’s movement in the big red fire truck so you are ready to greet him when he is near your location. Visit the Charmhaven Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page for updates.
CHAIN VALLEY BAY – 14th December. Lake Munmorah Fire Brigade has said that, “Santa will be going street by street to deliver some cheer and lollies. Over the past 60 plus years, our local community has been more than generous with their donations. As a result, we have looked at our current state and decided that this year we will not be collecting donations for ourselves, rather we will be providing 100% of all donation received to Central Coast Burns Equipment Fund. This fire-fighter driven organisation provides specialist equipment to our local hospitals to better treat burns victims.” Click here for a map and for updates from Lake Munmorah Rural Fire Brigade.
CHARMHAVEN | Tuesday 24th December 5pm-9pm. More information will be shared on their Facebook page from 4 December and a link to the Glympse platform will be shared before each location visit starts allowing you to track Santa’s movement in the big red fire truck so you are ready to greet him when he is near your location. Visit the Charmhaven Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page for updates.
PLUS Sunday 15th December there will be Santa Photos at Charmhaven Station, Parkside Drive Charmhaven. 3pm-4pm Sensory hour, 5pm-7pm Santa Photos for general public.
CHITTAWAY BAY | December 14th from 12.30pm. A link will be provided on their Facebook each day for tracking. Visit the Tuggerah Rural Fire Brigade for more details and to follow their Santa tracker on the day.
CHITTAWAY POINT | 10th December from 4.30pm. A link will be provided on their Facebook each day for tracking. Visit the Tuggerah Rural Fire Brigade for more details and to follow their Santa tracker on the day.
COPACABANA | 24th December – 3pm-6pm. Visit the Copacabana Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page for updates.
DOYALSON | Sunday 8th December 10AM-5PM. More information will be shared on their Facebook page from 4 December and a link to the Glympse platform will be shared before each location visit starts allowing you to track Santa’s movement in the big red fire truck so you are ready to greet him when he is near your location. Visit the Charmhaven Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page for updates.
DOYALSON NORTH – MACQUARIE SHORES HOME VILLAGE |24th December.
Plus, meet Santa at The Station (16 Cheryl St, Mannering Park) on the evening of 22nd December. View the Mannering Park Rural Fire Brigade’s Facebook page for updates.
FOUNTAINDALE |December 10th from 4.30pm. A link will be provided on their Facebook each day for tracking. Visit the Tuggerah Rural Fire Brigade for more details and to follow their Santa tracker on the day.
GLENNING VALLEY | December 13 from 4.30pm. A link will be provided on their Facebook each day for tracking. Visit the Tuggerah Rural Fire Brigade for more details and to follow their Santa tracker on the day.
GOROKAN | Saturday 7th December 10AM-5PM. More information will be shared on their Facebook page from 4 December and a link to the Glympse platform will be shared before each location visit starts allowing you to track Santa’s movement in the big red fire truck so you are ready to greet him when he is near your location. Visit the Charmhaven Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page for updates.
GWANDALAN | The Gwandalan-Summerland Point Rural Fire Brigade get involved and host a heap of festive cheer throughout December.
+ 14 December: Carols at Gwandalan Bowling Club with Santa visiting on the fire truck.
+ 15 December: Santa photos at The Station + BBQ, ice-cream truck and a special Christmas movie showing at The Station (5:30PM – 8:30PM). Get ready for a magical evening filled with fun activities for the whole family! | Location: Gwandalan-Summerland Point RFS, Kanangra Drive, Gwandalan. Activities Include: Face Painting, Balloon Twisting, Santa Letter Station and Special Post Box, Sausage Sizzle, Ice Creams, Drinks, Tea, and Coffee, Santa Photos (Don’t forget to bring your camera!). Pets on Lead are Welcome! The Lions Club will also have Christmas cakes and puddings for sale. Come and join them for an evening of festive cheer and holiday fun!
+ 22 December: Santa run throughout the area.
+ Christmas Eve night: Santa’s runway at Bellbrae (watch him take off!) Approximately 7.30-8pm.
Contact the Gwandalan – Summerland Point Rural Fire Brigade for more details.
HAMLYN TERRACE | Dates for the Santa run are still being confirmed.
As well as their Santa run, the Warnervale Rural Fire Brigade is this year hosting a Santa day at the station on Tuesday 17 December (2.30pm-7.30pm). Come along for free Santa photos, explore the fire truck and grab a sausage sandwich. Check out the Warnervale Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page for updates.
JILLIBY | Dates for the Santa run are still being confirmed.
As well as their Santa run, the Warnervale Rural Fire Brigade is this year hosting a Santa day at the station on Tuesday 17 December (2.30pm-7.30pm). Come along for free Santa photos, explore the fire truck and grab a sausage sandwich. Check out the Warnervale Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page for updates.
KANGY ANGY |December 17th from 4.30pm. A link will be provided on their Facebook each day for tracking. Visit the Tuggerah Rural Fire Brigade for more details and to follow their Santa tracker on the day.
KANWAL |Dates being confirmed. Click here for updates from Wadalba Rural Fire Brigade and follow their Facebook page for live updates on where Santa is on the day.
KILLARNEY VALE | Every Friday and Saturday afternoon between now and Christmas, the Berkeley Vale Fire Brigade will be out and about. They will also be attending the Christmas Family Event at Bunnings Tuggerah on 5 December (6pm-8pm). Follow Berkeley Vale Rural Fire Brigade’s Facebook page for updates.
KOOINDAH WATERS |Dates being confirmed. Click here for updates from Wadalba Rural Fire Brigade and follow their Facebook page for live updates on where Santa is on the day.
KINCUMBER | 23rd December – 2pm. Visit the Copacabana Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page for updates.
LAKE HAVEN | Friday 13th December 5pm-9pm. More information will be shared on their Facebook page from 4 December and a link to the Glympse platform will be shared before each location visit starts allowing you to track Santa’s movement in the big red fire truck so you are ready to greet him when he is near your location. Visit the Charmhaven Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page for updates.
LAKE MUNMORAH | 21st December. Lake Munmorah Fire Brigade has said that, “Santa will be going street by street to deliver some cheer and lollies. Over the past 60 plus years, our local community has been more than generous with their donations. As a result, we have looked at our current state and decided that this year we will not be collecting donations for ourselves, rather we will be providing 100% of all donation received to Central Coast Burns Equipment Fund. This fire-fighter driven organisation provides specialist equipment to our local hospitals to better treat burns victims.” Click here for a map and more details from Lake Munmorah Rural Fire Brigade.
MANNERING PARK | 24th December. Plus, meet Santa at The Station (16 Cheryl St, Mannering Park) on the evening of 22nd December. View the Mannering Park Rural Fire Brigade’s Facebook page for updates.
MARDI | Sunday 8th December from 12.30pm. A link will be provided on their Facebook each day for tracking. Visit the Tuggerah Rural Fire Brigade for more details and to follow their Santa tracker on the day.
MARDI (Rural) | December 18th from 4.30pm. A link will be provided on their Facebook each day for tracking. Visit the Tuggerah Rural Fire Brigade for more details and to follow their Santa tracker on the day.
NORAH HEAD |Dates being confirmed. Click here for updates from Wadalba Rural Fire Brigade and follow their Facebook page for live updates on where Santa is on the day.
NORAVILLE |Sunday 1st December 10am-5pm. More information will be shared on their Facebook page from 4 December and a link to the Glympse platform will be shared before each location visit starts allowing you to track Santa’s movement in the big red fire truck so you are ready to greet him when he is near your location. Visit the Charmhaven Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page for updates.
ROCKY POINT | Dates being confirmed. Click here for updates from Wadalba Rural Fire Brigade and follow their Facebook page for live updates on where Santa is on the day.
SAN REMO | Tuesday 17th December 5pm-9pm. More information will be shared on their Facebook page from 4 December and a link to the Glympse platform will be shared before each location visit starts allowing you to track Santa’s movement in the big red fire truck so you are ready to greet him when he is near your location.. Visit the Charmhaven Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page for updates.
SHELLY BEACH | Every Friday and Saturday afternoon between now and Christmas, the Berkeley Vale Fire Brigade will be out and about. They will also be attending the Christmas Family Event at Bunnings Tuggerah on 5 December (6pm-8pm). Follow Berkeley Vale Rural Fire Brigade’s Facebook page for updates.
SUMMERLAND POINT | The Gwandalan-Summerland Point Rural Fire Brigade get involved and host a heap of festive cheer throughout December.
+ 14 December: Carols at Gwandalan Bowling Club with Santa visiting on the fire truck.
+ 15 December: Santa photos at The Station + BBQ, ice-cream truck and a special Christmas movie showing at The Station (5:30PM – 8:30PM). Get ready for a magical evening filled with fun activities for the whole family! | Location: Gwandalan-Summerland Point RFS, Kanangra Drive, Gwandalan. Activities Include: Face Painting, Balloon Twisting, Santa Letter Station and Special Post Box, Sausage Sizzle, Ice Creams, Drinks, Tea, and Coffee, Santa Photos (Don’t forget to bring your camera!). Pets on Lead are Welcome! The Lions Club will also have Christmas cakes and puddings for sale. Come and join them for an evening of festive cheer and holiday fun!
+ 22 December: Santa run throughout the area.
+ Christmas Eve night: Santa’s runway at Bellbrae (watch him take off!) Approximately 7.30-8pm.
Contact the Gwandalan – Summerland Point Rural Fire Brigade for more details.
TACOMA |Dates being confirmed. Click here for updates from Wadalba Rural Fire Brigade and follow their Facebook page for live updates on where Santa is on the day.
TACOMA SOUTH | December 18th from 4.30pm. A link will be provided on their Facebook each day for tracking. Visit the Tuggerah Rural Fire Brigade for more details and to follow their Santa tracker on the day.
TOUKLEY | Sunday 1st December 10am-5pm. More information will be shared on their Facebook page from 4 December and a link to the Glympse platform will be shared before each location visit starts allowing you to track Santa’s movement in the big red fire truck so you are ready to greet him when he is near your location. Visit the Charmhaven Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page for updates.
TUGGERAWONG |Dates being confirmed. Click here for updates from Wadalba Rural Fire Brigade and follow their Facebook page for live updates on where Santa is on the day.
TUGGERAH | December 17th from 4.30pm. A link will be provided on their Facebook each day for tracking. Visit the Tuggerah Rural Fire Brigade for more details and to follow their Santa tracker on the day.
TUMBI UMBI | Every Friday and Saturday afternoon between now and Christmas, the Berkeley Vale Fire Brigade will be out and about. They will also be attending the Christmas Family Event at Bunnings Tuggerah on 5 December (6pm-8pm). Follow Berkeley Vale Rural Fire Brigade’s Facebook page for updates.
WADALBA |Dates being confirmed. Click here for updates from Wadalba Rural Fire Brigade and follow their Facebook page for live updates on where Santa is on the day.
WARNERVALE | Dates for the Santa run are still being confirmed.
As well as their Santa run, the Warnervale Rural Fire Brigade is this year hosting a Santa day at the station on Tuesday 17 December (2.30pm-7.30pm). Come along for free Santa photos, explore the fire truck and grab a sausage sandwich. Check out the Warnervale Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page for updates.
WATANOBBI | December 7 from 10.30am. Click here for updates from Wadalba Rural Fire Brigade and follow their Facebook page for live updates on where Santa is on the day.
WILLOW TREE ESTATE | Dates for the Santa run are still being confirmed.
As well as their Santa run, the Warnervale Rural Fire Brigade is this year hosting a Santa day at the station on Tuesday 17 December (2.30pm-7.30pm). Come along for free Santa photos, explore the fire truck and grab a sausage sandwich. Check out the Warnervale Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page for updates.
WOONGARAH NORTH (Northern side of Mataram Road, Mackillop Estate, Woongarrah Road area) | Saturday 21st December 10am-4pm. More information will be shared on their Facebook page from 4 December and a link to the Glympse platform will be shared before each location visit starts allowing you to track Santa’s movement in the big red fire truck so you are ready to greet him when he is near your location. Visit the Charmhaven Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page for updates.
WOONGARAH SOUTH (Southern side of Mataram Road) | Sunday 22nd December 10am-3pm. More information will be shared on their Facebook page from 4 December and a link to the Glympse platform will be shared before each location visit starts allowing you to track Santa’s movement in the big red fire truck so you are ready to greet him when he is near your location. Visit the Charmhaven Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page for updates.
WYONGAH |Dates being confirmed. Click here for updates from Wadalba Rural Fire Brigade and follow their Facebook page for live updates on where Santa is on the day.
Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who put on these special Santa days and for your tireless work in keeping us all safe throughout the year.
Can’t find your suburb? We recommend you head to a friend’s house in a neighbouring suburb to meet the volunteers there. And please remember this is all put on by wonderful volunteers: if you can’t see your suburb included, don’t be a grinch about it. Instead, volunteer and get involved in your local brigade, so they can perhaps visit your suburb next year.
❤︎ Are you part of a rural fire station we’ve missed? Please send us an email with your Santa routes and we’ll be sure to include you: [email protected]
Written By: KATIE STOKES
Founder & Editor
After working in print and online media for more than a decade, Katie launched Playing in Puddles in 2017. A mum of three young boys and local of the Central Coast, Katie loves discovering and sharing all that’s happening in our region.
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