We do not accept pensioner cards. However, we offer a Seniors discounted price for Garden entry only (not valid for events).

Yes. The Companion Card is a credit-card sized photo ID card issued to people with a disability who require lifelong attendant care.

Registered companions must present their photo ID Companion Card when purchasing tickets at Garden Entry.

Paths and ramps are wide enough to accommodate pedestrians, wheelchairs and strollers.

For visitors there is free parking available and limited disabled parking, displaying of a disability parking permit is required.

Hunter Valley Gardens is located on a 25 hectare site. The garden paths are approximately 8km and contain loose granite which can be navigated by wheelchairs. Please wear sensible footwear and take all necessary precautions to prevent injury to yourself.

Prohibited items include drones, ride-on toys, scooters, roller skates, eskies, skateboards and items deemed to be unsafe by management.

Lost property can be collected from Garden Entry or call (02) 4998 4000. Items that are not claimed within 7 days will be discarded or donated to local charities.

Hunter Valley Gardens is located on a 14-hectare site. The garden paths are over 8km of crushed granite pathways throughout the Gardens, making most areas accessible for wheelchairs.

Please note, while the majority of our pathways are wheelchair-friendly, some lookouts and specific areas like the Italian Grotto have stairs, limiting accessibility to those parts. Additionally, as an outdoor space, our paths can be affected by weather and the natural landscape, which may result in uneven surfaces and steep inclines.

There is free parking available and limited disabled parking, displaying of a disability parking permit is required.

No pets are allowed into the Gardens. Registered guide dogs and companion dogs are allowed into the Gardens with their owners. Documentation for these animals is required upon entry.

The paths and ramps are wide enough to accommodate pedestrians, wheelchairs, and strollers. However, please refer to the question, "Is HVG accessible to everyone?" for more information.

We do not accept pensioner cards or have a Seniors price for events.

We do not have wheelchairs available to hire, you are welcome to bring your own. 

No, picnics, food or drinks are to be brought onsite, except for bottled water. Food and beverages are available to purchase within the venue.

Sealed bottled water can be brought onsite.

You can ONLY purchase Hunter Valley Gardens Gift Cards online at huntervalleygardens.com.au. If you think you've been scammed please ask for more information at the Service Desk, phone the ATO on 1800 008 540 or visit www.scamwatch.gov.au.

Yes, you can add a personalised message or video to a Gift Card.

Yes, we offer an option to define a custom amount between $50 and $350.

No, we do not offer any discounts on Gift Cards.

If your card does not arrive within a few minutes by email, then first check your junk mail folder. If you still cannot locate your Gift Card contact our bookings team via our website. www.huntervalleygardens.com.au/bookings/

No, Hunter Valley Gardens does not provide physical Gift Cards.

You cannot see the transactions you have made with a Gift Card, but you can check the remaining amount on your Gift Card. See check the balance on my Gift Card.

Gift Cards cannot be returned or refunded.

Gift cards CANNOT be redeemed at Hunter Valley Gardens Aqua golf, the Garden Terrace Cafe, food stalls operating during event periods or in the gift shop.

The date of delivery is the starting date a gift card is valid, NOT when the card is purchased. Eg. If you purchased a gift card for your mother’s birthday in 3 weeks, you can then nominate a delivery date of her birthday for the gift card. This would then be the date the Gift Card becomes valid.

Purchased gift cards expire 3 years from the date of DELIVERY.

Gift cards provided as a REFUND for entry and event tickets expire 1 year from the date of DELIVERY.

Gift cards can only be purchased online at hvg.com.au

If you wish to purchase a product with a value higher than the remaining credit on your Gift Card, you can pay the remaining amount with cash or your credit card.

You can check the remaining balance on your gift card by clicking on the ‘View gift card’ link on your Gift Card email. This will take you to a webpage with the remaining value of your gift card.

Yes, annual passes are great value and offer entry to Hunter Valley Gardens for 12 months from the purchase date. Annual pass ticket holders are not required to book tickets prior to arrival.

Annual Passes allow entry to HVG for 12 months from date of purchase.

Adult annual pass (16yrs +) $120
Family annual pass (2 adults & 2 children) $285
Child annual pass (4-15yrs) $83

Our amusement rides bring an added element of fun to the Gardens for both the young and young at heart. Rides include:

• Superslide
• Swing Chair
• Carousel
• Ferris Wheel
• Tea Cups

Children must be supervised at all times whilst on the rides.

Rides will not operate during adverse weather conditions as determined by the manager on site.

Guests can purchase a ticket to participate on our amusement rides providing they meet all the following safety requirements for the ride they wish to participate on.
Our rides are subject to safety requirements that a user must meet to participate. Key height restrictions are listed below, but other conditions can be found on the safety requirements signage at each of the rides.

• Ferris Wheel: Children below 120cm must ride with an adult.
• Carousel: Children below 105cm must ride with an adult (adult must stand next to child), children 106cm and under 16yrs may ride alone.
• Tea Cups: Children between 95cm-120cm must ride with an adult, 120cm and above may ride alone.
• Swing Chair: Children between 110cm–120cm must ride with an adult, 120cm and above mar ride alone.
• Superslide: Children between 110cm-120cm must ride with an adult, 120cm and above may ride alone.

Children must always be supervised
PLEASE NOTE: Heights are checked at each individual ride and access will be approved by the operator.
A specially designed wheelchair accessible gondola is available on the Ferris Wheel, accommodating one wheelchair user and a carer.

Rides are $6 per ride, or you can purchase a bonus 6 ticket pass for $30.

1 ticket per ride applies on the Ferris Wheel, Tea Cups, Swing Chair and Carousel. An accompanying adult may stand with a small child on the carousel only without the use of a ride ticket.
The Superslide is 2 rides per ticket – as children between 110cm-120cm must ride with an adult, the accompanying adult rides without the use of a ride ticket.

Ride tickets can be purchased from the ticket booth. See individual event programs for opening times.

Tickets are per person, not per Gondola.

All rides operate on a 1 ticket per seat basis. A parent may stand with a small child on the Carousel or ride the Superslide with children between 110-120cm at no additional cost.

Babies 18 months and below are permitted to ride with adults on the Ferris Wheel for free. They must have a ticket for the Carousel.

No, carers who present a companion card at the rides ticket booth are able to get the same pass as their client or child for free.

Safety is of the utmost importance to us. Due to weather and maintenance, we may temporarily close the rides at times for customer safety, however we do endeavour to have them open again as soon as possible.

Tickets are only valid for the booked session and cannot be redeemed on other days or sessions. If you wish to change your booking submit a request at www.huntervalleygardens.com.au/bookings/

Tickets may be exchanged for another day, depending on availability. Changes to tickets must be requested 24 hours prior to the booked date by visiting huntervalleygardens.com.au/bookings

The team will get back to you as soon as possible during business hours Monday to Friday.

Yes, if time permits you can walk around the displays more than once.

If you lose your ticket, new tickets can be issued by visiting huntervalleygardens.com.au/bookings and requesting an update to your order.

Rides operate from 6pm-10pm. Last ride entry 9.45pm.

Friday 18 April – Monday 21 April 2025.

Mega Creatures – Day session. From 9am to 4pm. Last entry 3pm.
Rides operate from 10am to 3:30pm. Ticket Booth open from 10am to 3pm. Last ride 3:15pm.

Giant Easter Egg Hunt:
Tickets are $2 per hunt per child. Must be pre-purchased online, and are session specific, as an add on to your Mega Creatures Day session tickets. There will be two Easter Egg Hunt on Friday 18 and Monday 21 April and three Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 April.
Children with pre-purchased tickets can participate in the Giant Easter Egg Hunt and search for thousands of brightly coloured plastic eggs around the Frog Ponds area.
Every child receives an Easter chocolate at the completion of the hunt.

If you have a Hunter Valley Gardens Family Annual Pass, simply choose one of the times and day of the Giant Easter Egg Hunt and email your selection and number of tickets required along with your Annual Pass and contact details to bookings@hvg.com.au to secure your hunt tickets. An invoice will be sent to you to book your Hunt tickets.

Easter Bunny appearance:
Special guest appearances from the Easter Bunny around the Brumbies and Frog Ponds area.

Easter at Hunter Valley Gardens takes place on the Easter long weekend during Mega Creatures event. Tickets for the Giant Easter Egg Hunt are $2 per hunt per child. Children can search for thousands of brightly coloured plastic eggs around the Frog Ponds area. Every child receives an Easter chocolate at the completion of the hunt regardless of how many eggs they collect. (lolly alternative is available for children with intolerances and allergies).

Golden Easter Egg Hunt
Hidden among our 10 themed gardens each day will be a special Golden Easter Egg, the child that finds it will receive a family annual pass.

Hidden among our 10 themed gardens each day will be a special Golden Easter Egg, the child that finds it will receive a family annual pass.

Yes, Giant Easter Egg Hunt tickets are $2 per hunt per child. Must be pre-purchased online, and are session specific, as an add on to your Mega Creatures Day session tickets.

Tickets for the Easter Giant Egg Hunt are only available online as an add on at checkout after selecting a family pass. We recommend purchasing tickets online in advance to avoid disappointment. Easter Egg Hunt tickets are limited.

Easter weekend occurs during our Mega Creatures event. Tickets need to be purchased online for the Mega Creatures Day Session on Easter long weekend dates: Friday 18 April to Monday 21 April 2025. The Easter Egg Hunt tickets are $2 and must be added to the online checkout basket.
MC Day Session 9am to 4pm
Adult 16+ $41
Children 4-15yrs $31
Children 3yrs and under FREE (must still have a ticket for entry)
Family 2 adults 2 children $126
Family 2 adults 1 child $102
Family 1 adult 2 children $96
Extra Child (4-15yrs with Family Pass) $28

Yes, pass outs are allowed providing you leave and return the same day the ticket is dated. See Garden Entry prior to exiting the Gardens.

Giant Easter Egg Hunt tickets are $2 per hunt per child. The rides are all user pay. These include Superslide, Swing Chair, Carousel, Ferris Wheel and Tea Cups. Rides are $6 per ride or you can purchase a bonus 6 ticket pass for $30, tickets can be purchased at the rides booth. Height and age restrictions apply.

At Hunter Valley Gardens, we strive to ensure accessibility for all our visitors. We have over 8km of crushed granite pathways throughout the Gardens, making most areas accessible for wheelchairs.

Please note, while the majority of our pathways are wheelchair-friendly, some lookouts and specific areas like the Italian Grotto have stairs, limiting accessibility to those parts. Additionally, as an outdoor space, our paths can be affected by weather and the natural landscape, which may result in uneven surfaces and steep inclines.
A specially designed wheelchair accessible gondola is available on our Ferris Wheel, accommodating one wheelchair user and a carer.

No, we do not have any wheelchairs for hire. You are welcome to bring your own.

No, there are no guided tours through the Gardens.

Updates weather or any other event announcements will be posted on our Facebook page. www.facebook.com/huntervalleygardens

Easter at Hunter Valley Gardens is an outdoor activity and is subject to changing weather conditions. We do our very best to make sure the activities remain open, which means the activities will continue in the case of rain and will only be cancelled if the weather conditions are considered dangerous by event management.
Changes to tickets must be requested 24 hours prior to the booked date by visiting http://bit.ly/Booking_update
The team will get back to you as soon as possible during business hours Monday to Friday.
We strongly recommend you bring your own wet weather gear. The use of umbrellas is accepted.
If the activity is cancelled for any reason, the information will be posted on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/huntervalleygardens, and an SMS will be sent to all ticket holders using the phone number attached to the booking.
Hunter Valley Gardens will take all reasonable efforts to notify of a cancellation ASAP, however, due to the unpredictability of a change in weather conditions, cancellations may be at short notice.

Easter at Hunter Valley Gardens is date specific and can only be used for the day purchased, if Hunter Valley Gardens needs to close due to a severe weather event, ticket holders will be offered a change of date (subject to availability) or a gift card.

Tickets may be purchased online via credit card, tickets can also be purchased at Garden entry using cash or credit card. Tickets cannot be purchased over the phone.

Tickets are available online and from Garden entry however, we recommend purchasing tickets online in advance to avoid disappointment. Online sales close for that day at 4pm.

If you need to change the date of your booking, visit huntervalleygardens.com.au/bookings and request your change a minimum of 24 hours in advance.

We recommend printing tickets. However mobile tickets are also accepted. Tickets are able to be retrieved at entry upon presentation of identification. If tickets cannot be presented/retrieved at the gate, this will result in non-entry.

Subject to availability, you may be able to purchase tickets at entry during the day of your visit. However, we strongly recommend purchasing all your tickets online in advance to avoid disappointment.

Most tickets that have not been received are either caught by your email spam filters or the email address was incorrectly entered. If your tickets have not arrived, please use this form http://bit.ly/Booking_update before your date of arrival. The team will get back to you as soon as possible during business hours Monday to Friday.
If you have lost your ticket, please proceed to Garden Entry with your valid identification where a staff member will be able to look up your order at entry.

Refunds are only available if the Gardens do not open on the date of your booking. Tickets may be exchanged for another day, depending on availability or the value transferred to a Hunter Valley Gardens Gift Card which expires 1 year from the date of delivery. Changes to tickets must be requested 24 hours prior to the booked date by visiting http://bit.ly/Booking_update

Online tickets are emailed to the email address you provided. If you have not received your tickets, please check your spam/junk mail. If your tickets cannot be located, you may have entered the wrong email address. Please contact us at https://www.huntervalleygardens.com.au/bookings/ for further assistance.

If you lose your ticket, new tickets can be issued by visiting huntervalleygardens.com.au/bookings and requesting an update to your order.

Yes, our Garden Terrace Café will be open with take away options and limited seating from 9am to 3pm.

You may bring bottled water into Hunter Valley Gardens. Alcohol and soft drinks are not permitted.

Food or Picnics cannot be brought into the Gardens; food is available in the Garden Terrace Café from 9am to 3pm located at the entry to the Gardens. However, you can bring sealed bottled water.

If you do not wish to purchase food in the Gardens, there is the option to purchase food from one of the shops in Hunter Valley Shopping Village or enjoy a packed meal or BBQ in the park near the HVG Shopping Village. We offer re-entry passes if you’re coming back on the same day. For this option, please see staff at the entry gate.

The Garden Terrace Café is open from 9:30am to 3:30pm and the event food stalls are open from from 9:30am to 3:30pm and from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. The food stalls offer meals and snacks such loaded fries, burgers, kids meals: burgers, nuggets and chips, fish and chips, ice creams, assorted soft drinks, juice and water and so much more.

Saturday 5th April to Sunday 4th May 2025.

Mega Creatures – Day session. From 9am to 4pm. Last entry 3pm.
Rides operate from 10am to 3:30pm. Ticket Booth open from 10am to 3pm. Last ride 3:15pm.

Mega Creatures Night Safari – Night session. From 5pm to 9pm. Last entry 8pm.
Rides operate from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Ticket Booth open from 5:30pm to 8pm. Last ride 8:15pm.

All guests must exit the Gardens by 4pm, gates re-open at 5pm for Mega Creatures Night Safari.

Hunter Valley Gardens reserves the right to adjust operating hours without prior notice.

Tickets for Mega Creatures Day Session and Mega Creatures Night Safari can be purchased separately. For guests wishing to attend both events combo day/night tickets are available. Tickets are valid for nominated session only.

Mega Creature tickets give access to all the event activities and installations including Spider Cave, Reptile Road, Carnivore Concourse, Fairy Dragon Den, Bug Hunt, Dinosaur Nursery, Dragons Walk, Land of Legends, Pteranadon Hunting, Herbivore Hectares, Museum, The Bayou and Butterfly Garden. Plus, Dinosaur Egg Hunt, Erth's Roving Baby Dinosaurs & Roving Leaellynasaurs (Leaelly's).

The rides are all user pay. These include Superslide, Swing Chair, Carousel, Ferris Wheel and Tea Cups. Rides are $6 per person, per ride, or you can purchase a bonus 6 ticket pass for $30, tickets can be purchased at the rides booth. Height and age restrictions apply.
Rides will be available from 10am to 3:30pm during day session and from 5:30pm to 8:30pm during the night session.
Easter at Hunter Valley Gardens takes place on the Easter long weekend during Mega Creatures event. Tickets for the Giant Easter Egg Hunt are $2 per hunt per child. Children can search for thousands of brightly coloured plastic eggs around the Frog Ponds area. Tickets need to be purchased online for the Mega Creatures Day Session on Easter long weekend dates: Friday 18 April to Monday 21 April 2025 and must be added to the online checkout basket.

At Hunter Valley Gardens, we strive to ensure accessibility for all our visitors. We have over 8km of crushed granite pathways throughout the Gardens, making most areas accessible for wheelchairs.

Please note, while the majority of our pathways are wheelchair-friendly, some lookouts and specific areas like the Italian Grotto have stairs, limiting accessibility to those parts. Additionally, as an outdoor space, our paths can be affected by weather and the natural landscape, which may result in uneven surfaces and steep inclines.
A specially designed wheelchair accessible gondola is available on the Ferris Wheel, accommodating one wheelchair user and a carer.

No, we do not have any wheelchairs for hire. You are welcome to bring your own.

No, there are no guided tours through the Gardens.

Updates weather or any other event announcements will be posted on our Facebook page. www.facebook.com/huntervalleygardens

For 2025 Hunter Valley Gardens are pleased to introduce the NEW Land of Legends, an awe-inspiring experience where imagination knows no bounds with fantastical mythical beasts. Plus, new dragons, new dinosaurs and new giant insects.

Mega Creatures and Mega Creatures Night Safari at Hunter Valley Gardens are outdoor activities and are subject to changing weather conditions. We do our very best to make sure the activities remain open, which means activities will continue in the case of rain and will only be cancelled if weather conditions are considered dangerous by event management.
Changes to tickets must be requested 24 hours prior to the booked date by visiting http://bit.ly/Booking_update
The team will get back to you as soon as possible during business hours Monday to Friday.
We strongly recommend you bring your own wet weather gear. The use of umbrellas is accepted.
If the activity is cancelled for any reason, the information will be posted on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/huntervalleygardens, and an SMS will be sent to all ticket holders using the phone number attached to the booking.
Hunter Valley Gardens will take all reasonable efforts to notify of a cancellation ASAP, however, due to the unpredictability of a change in weather conditions, cancellations may be at short notice.

We do our best to open Mega Creatures and Mega Creatures Night Safari every day, however sometimes due to adverse weather conditions that are occurring, or have occurred during the day, we may have to close the event due to health and safety concerns.
PLEASE NOTE: We work very hard to open each day and night and will do everything in our power to open the event.

Tickets can be purchased online at hvg.com.au and at entry, choose your day and session subject to availability. Mega Creatures tickets are for single use only, tickets are valid for the date and session booked.

MC Day Session 9am to 4pm
Adult 16+ $41
Children 4-15yrs $31
Children 3yrs and under FREE (must still have a ticket for entry)
Family 2 adults 2 children $126
Family 2 adults 1 child $102
Family 1 adult 2 children $96
Extra Child (4-15yrs with Family Pass) $28

MC Night Session 5pm to 9pm
Adult 16+ $41
Children 4-15yrs $31
Children 3yrs and under FREE (must still have a ticket for entry)
Family 2 adults 2 children $126
Family 2 adults 1 child $102
Family 1 adult 2 children $96
Extra Child (4-15yrs with Family Pass) $28

MC Day / Night combination tickets* 9am to 4pm and 5pm to 9pm
(ALL VISITORS MUST VACATE BETWEEN 4PM – 5PM)
Adult 16+ $59
Children 4-15yrs $48
Children 3yrs and under FREE (must still have a ticket for entry)
Family 2 adults 2 children $193
Family 2 adults 1 child $159
Family 1 adult 2 children $140
Extra Child (4-15yrs with Family Pass) $46

*Day/night combination tickets may be redeemed on separate days.
Rides are $6 per ride, or you can purchase a bonus 6 ticket pass for $30. All rides are an additional cost to entry and can be purchased at the ticket booth located in the event area.

Yes, pass outs are allowed providing you leave and return the same day the ticket is dated. See Garden Entry prior to exiting the Gardens.

Mega Creatures and Mega Creatures Night Safari at Hunter Valley Gardens are date specific and can only be used for the day purchased, if Hunter Valley Gardens needs to close due to a severe weather event, ticket holders will be offered a change of date (subject to availability) or a gift card.

Tickets may be purchased online via credit card, tickets can also be purchased at Garden entry using cash or credit card. Tickets cannot be purchased over the phone.

Tickets are available online and from Garden entry however, we recommend purchasing tickets online in advance to avoid disappointment. Online sales close an hour before the event finishes for the session on the day.
Tickets for the Giant Easter Egg Hunt are only available online as an add on at checkout after selecting a family pass.

If you need to change the date of your booking, visit huntervalleygardens.com.au/bookings and request your change a minimum of 24 hours in advance.

We recommend printing tickets. However mobile tickets are also accepted. Tickets are able to be retrieved at entry upon presentation of identification. If tickets cannot be presented/retrieved at the gate, this will result in non-entry.

Subject to availability, you may be able to purchase tickets at entry during the day of your visit. However, we strongly recommend purchasing all your tickets online in advance to avoid disappointment.

Most tickets that have not been received are either caught by your email spam filters or the email address was incorrectly entered. If your tickets have not arrived, please use this form http://bit.ly/Booking_update before your date of arrival. The team will get back to you as soon as possible during business hours Monday to Friday.
If you have lost your ticket, please proceed to Garden Entry with your valid identification where a staff member will be able to look up your order at entry.

Refunds are only available if the Gardens do not open on the date of your booking. Tickets may be exchanged for another day, depending on availability or the value transferred to a Hunter Valley Gardens Gift Card which expires 1 year from the date of delivery. Changes to tickets must be requested 24 hours prior to the booked date by visiting http://bit.ly/Booking_update

Online tickets are emailed to the email address you provided. If you have not received your tickets, please check your spam/junk mail. If your tickets cannot be located, you may have entered the wrong email address. Please contact us at https://www.huntervalleygardens.com.au/bookings/ for further assistance.

If you lose your ticket, new tickets can be issued by visiting huntervalleygardens.com.au/bookings and requesting an update to your order.

Subject to availability, you may be able to purchase tickets at entry during the day of your visit. However, we strongly recommend purchasing all your tickets online in advance to avoid disappointment.

Yes. Subject to availability you can use your day and night pass on different nights. This applies to the combo tickets only.

Annual passes are great value and offer entry to Hunter Valley Gardens for 12 months from the purchase date. Annual pass ticket holders are not required to book tickets prior to arrival.
ANNUAL PASS Entry to HVG for 12 months from date of issue
Adult 16+ $130
Children 4-15yrs $91
Children 3yrs and under FREE (must still have a ticket for entry)
Family 2 adults 2 children $318
Family 2 adults 1 child $269
Family 1 adult 2 children $247
Extra Child (4-15yrs with Family Pass) $83

Yes, our Garden Terrace Café will be open with take away options and limited seating from 9:30am to 3:30pm. There will be the Gardens food stall and additional stalls in the event area from 9:30am to 3:30pm and from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.

You may bring bottled water into Hunter Valley Gardens. Alcohol and soft drinks are not permitted.

Food or Picnics cannot be brought into the Gardens; food is available in the Garden Terrace Café from 9:30am to 3:30pm located at the entry to the Gardens and in the food stalls located in the event area from 9:30am to 3:30pm and from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. However, you can bring sealed bottled water.

If you do not wish to purchase food in the Gardens, there is the option to purchase food from one of the shops in Hunter Valley Shopping Village or enjoy a packed meal or BBQ in the park near the HVG Shopping Village. We offer re-entry passes if you’re coming back on the same day. For this option, please see staff at the entry gate.

The Garden Terrace Café is open from 9:30am to 3:30pm and the event food stalls are open from from 9:30am to 3:30pm and from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. The food stalls offer meals and snacks such loaded fries, burgers, kids meals: burgers, nuggets and chips, fish and chips, ice creams, assorted soft drinks, juice and water and so much more.

No filming or photography, of a professional nature (including weddings, special occasions, social media influencers etc.), is permitted in Hunter Valley Gardens without prior written consent from Hunter Valley Gardens.

All commercial filming and photography within Hunter Valley Gardens property will attract a commercial photography fee, for all enquiries contact sales@hvg.com.au

Spring School Holidays runs from Saturday 28th September to Sunday 13th October 2024.
Gardens open at 9am till 5pm – Last entry at 4pm
Spring School Holidays activities from 10am to 2pm

Amusement Rides operate from 10am to 2:30pm – Ride ticket sales close at 2pm. Last ride at 2:15pm
Ride ticket booth hours: 10am to 2pm

Scavenger Hunt, Nursery Rhyme Tours, Grassy Head Workshop, Spring Rocks Workshop, Face Painting, Koi Fish Feeding, Clay Impressions Workshop, Rose Week Talks, Remote Control Boat Racing, Wheelbarrow Display and Hanging Basket Competition to vote on. Please note not all activities are available every day, please check the times and days for all Spring activities.

All workshops are included in the entry price. All rides are user pay, these include Superslide, Swing Chair, Carousel, Ferris Wheel and Tea Cups. Rides are $6 per person, per ride, or you can purchase a bonus 6 ticket pass for $30, tickets can only be purchased at the rides booth. Height and age restrictions apply.

The Spring School Holidays activities and workshops operate on a first-in/first-served basis with capped numbers, which vary according to activity. We recommend arriving early to the activity you are interested in.

All workshops run from 10am - 2pm, there is a maximum of 20 people per workshop at any one time.

Scavenger Hunt - Every day during the Spring School Holidays starting at 9am to 5pm. In all 10 Gardens.
Nursery Rhyme Tours – Approximately 15-minute walk at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm and 1:30pm on the following dates in the Storybook Garden:

Grassy Head Workshop - Every day during the Spring School Holidays from 10am-2pm in the event area.
Spring Rocks Workshop - Every day during the Spring School Holidays from 10am-2pm in the Dome Marquee.
Face Painting - Every day during the Spring School Holidays from 10am-2pm in the event area.
Koi Fish Feeding - Every day during the Spring School Holidays from at 10am, 11:30am and 1pm in the Oriental Garden.
Clay Impressions Workshop - Every day during the Spring School Holidays from 10am-2pm in the Indian Tea House at the Indian Mosaic Garden.
Rose Week Talks - From 30 September to 6 October at 12pm in the Rose Garden.
Remote Control Boat Racing -28 September, 5-7 and 12 October from 10am-2pm in the Lakes Walk. See our event program for more details.

All of our display gardens are open during the event, the Spring School Holiday activities are taking place across the whole site, it is still possible to view the Gardens while these activities are taking place. Only Spring School Holidays tickets can be redeemed between 28 September - 13 October.

Yes, pass outs are allowed providing you leave and return the same day the ticket is dated. See Garden Entry, your tickets will be stamped and required as proof of payment when re-entering the Gardens.

Updates about weather changes or any other event announcements will be posted on our Facebook page. www.facebook.com/huntervalleygardens

Tickets can be purchased online at hvg.com.au. Spring School Holidays tickets are for single use only and are only valid for the date booked.
Spring School Holidays – Gardens open 9am-5pm (last entry at 4pm), activities from 10am-2pm
Adult 16+ $40
Children 4-15 years $30
Children 3yrs and under FREE (must still have a ticket for entry)
Family 2 adults 2 children $122
Family 2 adults 1 child $99
Family 1 adult 2 children $93
Extra Child (4-15yrs) $27
Companion Card $0
Ride tickets can be purchased for $6 per ride or 6 rides for $30.
All rides are in addition to entry and can be purchased at the ticket booth located in the event area.

Spring School Holidays at Hunter Valley Gardens are date specific and can only be used for the day purchased, if Hunter Valley Gardens needs to close due to a severe weather event as determined by management, ticket holders will be offered a change of date (subject to availability) or a gift card.

Tickets may be purchased online via credit card, tickets can also be purchased at Garden entry using cash or credit card. Tickets cannot be purchased over the phone.

Tickets are available online and from Garden entry however, we recommend purchasing tickets online in advance to avoid disappointment. Online sales close an hour before the event finishes for the session on the day.
We do not sell any tickets through third-party sellers, only purchase your online tickets from huntervalleygardens.com.au

If you need to change the date of your booking, visit huntervalleygardens.com.au/bookings and request your change a minimum of 24 hours in advance.

We recommend printing tickets. However mobile tickets are also accepted. Tickets can be retrieved at entry upon presentation of identification. If tickets cannot be presented/retrieved at the gate, this will result in non-entry.

Subject to availability, you may be able to purchase tickets at entry during the day of your visit. However, we strongly recommend purchasing all your tickets online in advance to avoid disappointment.

Most tickets that have not been received are either caught by your email spam filters or the email address was incorrectly entered. If your tickets have not arrived, please use this form http://bit.ly/Booking_update before your date of arrival. The team will get back to you as soon as possible during business hours Monday to Friday.
If you have lost your ticket, please proceed to Garden Entry with your valid identification where a staff member will be able to look up your order at entry.

Refunds are only available if the Gardens do not open on the date of your booking. Tickets may be exchanged for another day, depending on availability or the value transferred to a Hunter Valley Gardens Gift Card which expires 1 year from the date of delivery. Changes to tickets must be requested 24 hours prior to the booked date by visiting http://bit.ly/Booking_update

Online tickets are emailed to the email address you provided. If you have not received your tickets, please check your spam/junk mail. If your tickets cannot be located, you may have entered the wrong email address. Please contact us at https://www.huntervalleygardens.com.au/bookings/ for further assistance.

If you lose your ticket, new tickets can be issued by visiting https://www.huntervalleygardens.com.au/bookings/ and requesting an update to your order.

Yes, our Garden Terrace Café will be open with take away options and limited seating. There will be food stalls in the event area.

You may bring bottled water into Hunter Valley Gardens. Alcohol and soft drinks are not permitted.

No food or picnics can be brought into the Gardens; food is available in the Garden Terrace Café located at the entry to the Gardens and in the food stalls located in the event area. However, you can bring sealed bottled water.

If you do not wish to purchase food in the Gardens, there is the option to purchase food from one of the shops in Hunter Valley Shopping Village or enjoy a packed meal or BBQ in the park near the HVG Shopping Village. We offer re-entry passes if you’re coming back on the same day. For this option, please see staff at the entry gate.

The Garden Terrace Café is open daily from 9am to 4pm and will offer a range of spring treats. The HVG food stall will be open from 10am to 2:30pm offering loaded fries, kids’ meals, burgers and more. You can also enjoy a refreshing Snow Cone from Monday 30th September between 10am-2:30pm in the event area.

Hunter Valley Gardens Gift Cards can be used to purchase entry tickets and ride tickets (rides only operate during event periods).