Riv on the Record – The Santa Postie

This week I had the great pleasure of being joined by the one and only Surf Coast Santa postie Cameron McFarlane.

Spin it!

Tell us how you got into being one of Santa’s helpers.

I used to be a postman and my postie round in Torquay included the kindergarten and primary school.

When I started decorating the bike for each Christmas it just evolved from that.

I started doing it in Torquay about 10 years ago and I’ve been visiting Anglesea for about five.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of what you do?

The most rewarding part of it is the excitement of the kids when I return with a reply from Santa in the North Pole.

When I pick up their letters they are a little skeptical, but when the reply arrives the magic of Christmas comes alive.

How are things gearing up for 2025?

This year has been very busy, Santa’s postie has been busy double checking everyone’s addresses and making sure that there is a safe landing area for the reindeer, and of course the sleigh.

What’s good about where we live?

The Surf Coast has its relaxed vibe. Life is a bit slower than the big smoke, which I’ve come to love.