Santa's got mail

Christmas wish lists are being written across Moreton Bay, with children invited to send their letters to Santa and receive a little festive surprise in return.

Australia Post's Santa Mail is back for another year, giving young letter writers the chance to share their Christmas wishes with the man in red through more than 3300 participating Post Offices across Australia.

All children need to do is write their letter, seal it in an envelope and drop it off at a participating Post Office by December 20. There's no need for a stamp or return address.

In return, they'll receive a special reply from Santa and one of three Christmas tree ornaments featuring some distinctly Aussie characters: Poppy the Pavlova, Bonnie the Bon Bon or Australia Post mascot Pip the Koala.

It's a tradition that has been bringing Christmas cheer to Australian families for almost 50 years, and one that Australia Post staff look forward to each festive season.

Australia Post General Manager, Retail Product and Supply Chain Kayla Le Cornu said there was something special about helping children's Christmas wishes reach the North Pole.

“For nearly 50 years, Santa Mail has been a treasured Christmas tradition, and it’s something our teams look forward to just as much as the kids do.”

“There’s something pretty special about helping thousands of Christmas wishes make their way to the North Pole, and we’re proud to spread a little festive magic across Australia once again,” she said.

This year, Santa's Australian mailbag will be filled with letters from across the country, including remote communities in Cape York, the Red Centre and Christmas Island.

For Moreton Bay families keen to join the fun, the message is simple: get those wish lists ready and deliver them to a participating Post Office by December 20, before Santa takes flight on Christmas Eve.