27 June – 26 July 2026
Gardens open at 9am to 5pm – Last entry at 4pm.
Snow Time activities 9:30am to 4:30pm – Last entry for Snow Time activities 3pm.
Rides from 10am to 4:30pm – Ride ticket sales close at 4pm. Last rides 4:15pm.

COME BACK SOON – TICKETS AVAILABLE IN MAY!

Get ready for snow much fun this winter at Hunter Valley Gardens

A winter wonderland in the heart of Wine Country

The excitement doesn’t stop with snow. Take on amazing amusement rides, refuel like a champion with hearty winter food and drink options, and turn up the action with our Ice Rink DJ, roving characters and competitive snow play challenges (on selected dates). Whether you’re sliding, skating, sprinting, or snow building, there’s a full lineup of winter thrills waiting to be tackled.

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Snow Play Zone

Our Snow Play Zone is perfect for little hands and big imaginations. Build a snowman, make snow angels, and enjoy the wonder of man-made snow. Don’t forget your gloves!

Open 10:30am-4:30pm
Included with entry ticket

Giant Ice Toboggan

Hold on tight and zoom down the 45-metre Giant Ice Toboggan. It’s fast, fun, and guaranteed to thrill! Grab a tube and enjoy with friends and family.

Open 10am-4:30pm
Included with entry ticket

Ice Skating Rinks

Pick up your skating session tickets, grab your skates and helmet and get skating! Made with real ice, our rink is great fun for all ages. Skating sessions are FREE but limited. Pickup skating tickets from 9:30am at entry. Tickets are limited for each session and cannot be booked in advance.

Open 9:30am-4:30pm
Included with entry ticket

Food and beverages

Warm up with hearty food and hot drinks from the Garden Terrace Café or our tasty food stalls. We have plenty of winter treats to keep the whole family fuelled for fun. The Garden Terrace Café will be open from 9:30am to 4pm. Food stalls will be open from 9:30am to 4:30pm.

Thrill and fun await with our exciting rides!

Add an extra spark of excitement to your visit with our amazing rides, operating daily during Snow Time from 10am to 4:30pm. Tickets are $6 per ride, or grab a bonus 6-ride pass for $30! Tickets can be purchased at the ride ticket booth in the event area. Ride ticket booth hours: 10am to 4pm. Last ride 4:15pm. Please note: Height and age restrictions apply.

Tea Cups

Join the tea party at our fantastic Tea Cups ride. Twist, twirl and have fun in giant coloured Tea Cups.

Swing Chair

Thrill-seekers will love our flying Swing Chair. Feel the wind in your hair and get your adrenaline pumping as you fly 11 metres above the ground.

Carousel

Experience our beautiful, traditional Venetian Carousel. A firm favourite, this feature was made in Italy to our design.

Ferris Wheel

Relax and take in the view of the Gardens and surrounding countryside from 25 metres high on our spectacular Ferris Wheel. Suitable for all ages.

Superslide

Grab one of our mats and enjoy the excitement of speeding down this thrilling ride. Standing 12 metres high and a massive 35 metres long, our Superslide is a whole lot of fun.

Hunter Valley Gardens recommends guests purchase tickets on our website prior to arrival. Fraudulent tickets will not be honoured. Admission charges apply. Snow Time activities are open during event hours only. Program subject to change. Terms and conditions of entry apply. *Rides are user pay; height and age restrictions apply. Some activities may not open in adverse weather conditions and unscheduled maintenance. Entry to the Gardens closes one hour before the completion of the session. Access to the entire Garden is available during Snow Time Garden.