On Christmas Eve, antennas around the world will be tracking Santa Claus and his reindeer as he races around the world delivering gifts to children who have made his list of "nice".

The Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex at Tidbinbilla, just outside of Canberra, Australia, will help to provide vital tracking information as Santa Claus makes his annual trip around the globe.

On Christmas Eve, Santa and his reindeer will begin the journey from the secret North Pole toy workshop, riding a magical sleigh crammed full of gifts for boys and girls everywhere in the world.

Antennas around the planet will watch as Santa's reindeer reach average speeds of 2,060kms per second. Santa will travel over 356 million kilometres, visiting 842 million households - all in one night!

You can watch as Santa and his reindeer zoom around the world by logging on to one of several websites that are dedicated to ensuring that he can make his journey without any problems - a short links list is on the right.

WARNING! - While you can watch Santa Claus as he starts his journey, you must be tucked up warm and asleep in your bed, otherwise he can't leave any presents behind for you to unwrap the next morning.

Don't worry, we'll be here all night at the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex to ensure that Santa travels safely around Australia too!

We wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas!