The shopping centre scenes come as NSW recorded seven local cases of Covid-19 in the 24 hours to Boxing Day, all of which were linked to the Northern Beaches (six as part of the Avalon cluster with the seventh under investigation).
NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard had earlier denounced revellers at an impromptu Bronte Beach party on Christmas Day. Hundreds of people gathered at Bronte Beach Park and were seen dancing and drinking in tight circles.
Speaking to media on Saturday, Hazzard this behavior could spark the next "super spreader event".
"People in the northern beaches have been doing their part, big time, to keep not only themselves but the rest of Sydney safe," he said.
"Let me tell you, that event, I am hoping will not become a super spreader event. But has every chance that it could be."
Ironically, in the same press conference both NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and NSW's Chief Medical Officer Kerry Chant thanked residents for following not going into the CBD amid concerns of a next cluster.
"Obviously the number of people was substantially reduced and we're deeply grateful," said Berejiklian.
"We know today the strategy we have in place is working and I want to really thank everybody for trying so hard and working so hard during what is often a time when we are all coming together."
More shocking photos emerge of Sydney Boxing Day sales
Following packed photos of Sydney's Parramatta Westfield, it appears shoppers also flocked to Sydney's CBD stores too.
Photos taken by Sydney photographer Mark Kriedemann from 1pm on Boxing Day prove that many NSW residents did not follow the Premier's orders to stay at home.
On Christmas Day Gladys Berejiklian asked shoppers to avoid the CBD due to unlinked cases from nearby workers and people who visited the Paragon Hotel Sports Bar.
"We want to discourage people going to the CBD tomorrow, please limit your activity. If you are going shopping in the CBD, make sure you wear a mask," she said.
"Think twice before you go to the CBD tomorrow … because you have people coming from all over Sydney coming to one location."
