Free Letter To Santa Template Australia (Printable)

Use the free letter to Santa template below to make a simple Christmas wish list with your child. Copy it into a document, print it on A4 paper, and leave space for a drawing. There is no sign-up, and children can write, draw or dictate their answers.

Updated October 2026

A Santa letter can be a lovely little family ritual and a useful source of gift ideas. Keep it light: the wishes are ideas, not an order form, and nobody has to prove they have been “good” to join in.

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Free letter to Santa template

Copy the following letter into your preferred document app. Add extra blank lines before printing if your child needs more room to write or draw.

Dear Santa,

My name is ________________________________________________.

This year, something I enjoyed was ____________________________
________________________________________________________.

Someone I would like to thank is ______________________________
because __________________________________________________.

Something kind I would like to do is ___________________________
________________________________________________________.

Here are some things I would love. I know these are wishes, and I might not get everything on my list.

Something I would like to play with: ___________________________
________________________________________________________.

Something I would like to read or learn: ________________________
________________________________________________________.

Something I would like to do with my family: ____________________
________________________________________________________.

Here is a picture for you:

________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________

Thank you, Santa!
Love from _______________________________________________

How to print it

Select and copy the letter, from “Dear Santa” to the final name line.
Paste it into a blank document and choose A4 paper.
Use a clear, large font and add space for writing or drawing. Remove prompts if you want a shorter version.
Check print preview before printing. You can also save your document as a PDF for another day.

You can print this webpage from your browser too, although it may include the site’s menu and other page elements. Copying just the letter gives you more control over the result. This version is provided on the page; there is no separate MumsDelivery PDF download linked here.

Make it work for your child

For preschoolers, read one prompt at a time and write down what they tell you. A drawing or a few coloured marks are just as welcome as a carefully written sentence. Older children might prefer a blank page, a typed letter or their own headings.

If a wish is outside your budget, you can say, “Let’s put it down as an idea, but a list doesn’t mean everything will arrive.” That keeps the activity enjoyable without promising a particular present. Our Christmas on a budget article has related ideas for planning the season.

The thank-you and family-activity prompts are optional. Leave them out if they make the letter feel like homework. You could simply ask your child what they have enjoyed this year and what they are looking forward to.

Can we post the letter to Santa in Australia?

Before putting a letter in an Australia Post box, check Australia Post’s official Santa Mail page or ask at your local Post Office for the current programme details. Confirm the address, postage, return-address instructions and posting deadline for 2026. We could not verify those details for this update, so this guide does not promise a reply or give a cut-off date.

A pretend North Pole stamp is a decoration, not proof that postage has been paid. If you would rather keep the activity at home, make a household Santa letterbox from an envelope or a small box. You can keep the original letter as a Christmas keepsake.

Have an adult handle scissors and staplers, and keep small decorations away from young children. Add postal addresses privately with an adult’s help. If you share a photo of the finished letter, cover your child’s full name, address, school and other identifying details.

More simple Christmas activities

Once the letter is finished, try our easy DIY Christmas baubles or start a Christmas yearbook to keep the drawings and memories together. For a quiet evening after the kids are in bed, our board games for couples guide has ideas for time together.

Frequently asked questions

Is this letter to Santa template free?

Yes. Copy and print the letter on this page without signing up. You will need your own paper and printer, or you can write it out by hand.

Can I download it as a PDF?

There is no separate PDF attached to this refreshed article. Paste the letter into a document and use its save or export option to create a PDF. Keep a copy so you can reuse the prompts next year.

What should a letter to Santa include?

A greeting, your child’s first name, a few wishes and a friendly sign-off are plenty. A drawing, a thank-you or an activity they would enjoy with family can make it more personal.

Where do Australian children send Santa letters in 2026?

Check the official Australia Post Santa Mail programme before posting. The 2026 address, deadline and reply arrangements were not verified for this update. You can also enjoy the activity using a pretend letterbox at home.