The event, which had been an annual tradition for more than 30 years, was attended by more than 2500 people, including some from Te Awamutu in the North Island.
Organising committee member Julie Morton said the event was well-received by the public.
"They loved it, absolutely loved it," she said.
This year’s theme was "Northern Christmas" and Santa’s home and toy factory in the North Pole were open to view.
A snow fairy greeted the little ones at the door and asked if they were carrying toys or food that could make the reindeer sick, which made the children feel they had just hopped off a plane and gone through customs at the North Pole.
They could then go on to explore the display.
There were many photo opportunities at the event including a sleigh being pulled by reindeer.
Also drawing crowds was Mrs Claus and her tea room, which was decorated like a log cabin, complete with a tea set laid out on the table with chairs for children to pose for photos on.
The atmosphere was joyful with lots of laughter drowning out the Christmas carols playing in the background.
Santaland was an annual tradition for Cromwell resident Natasha Sinclair, who was visiting with her daughter Caitlin.
"We’ve been coming here for years," she said.
The event was the work of a small committee who planned and ran the event.
Committee member Megan Bailey said Santaland was run for the community and money raised was used to fund the next year’s Santaland as well as given to community groups who helped set up and pack down the event.
