Feel the magic of dazzling, twinkling lights this summer
Friday 1 November 2024 – Sunday 26 January 2025
Open 5:30pm-10:30pm (last entry at 9:30pm), rides from 6pm-10pm
Friday 1 November 2024 – Sunday 26 January 2025
Open 5:30pm-10:30pm (last entry at 9:30pm), rides from 6pm-10pm
Christmas Lights Spectacular returns to Hunter Valley Gardens this summer. Create lasting memories as you stroll through magical themed light displays!
Plus, enjoy amazing amusement rides*, roving entertainment, hearty food and beverages.
Plenty of new photo opportunities including our 10m+ Christmas trees, 5m Teddy Bear Seat, Mr. & Mrs. Claus, Candyland and so much more!
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.
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.
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.
Enjoy a delicious range of food and beverage options, open throughout the event. Check our event program for more details.
Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens and Harrigan’s Hunter Valley are located only minutes away from Hunter Valley Gardens.
Take advantage of their Christmas Lights Spectacular accommodation packages today.
Prohibited items include drones, ride-on toys, scooters, roller skates, eskies, skateboards and items deemed to be unsafe by management.
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.
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.
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.
We want to see your creativity shine to celebrate the start of Christmas Lights Spectacular!
Snap a photo of your house with your Christmas Lights to win fantastic prizes!
Competition starts: Thursday, 24th October 2024.
Competition ends: Friday, 29th November 2024 at 11:59pm.
Winners announced: Monday, 2nd December 2024 via email.
Get creative, light up your home, and enter for your chance to win!
Discounted group rates are available for groups of 12 or more adults visiting Christmas Lights Spectacular. These rates are ONLY available via our Group Sales Team and must be purchased in advance. No group discounts are available at entry.
Tickets are only available through our website. Guest are advised not to purchase tickets from Third Party Sellers, as fraudulent tickets will not be honoured.
Hunter Valley Gardens recommends guests purchase tickets on our website prior to arrival. Admission charges apply Christmas Lights Spectacular activities are open during event hours only. Program subject to change. Terms and conditions of entry apply. *Rides are user pay and height restrictions apply. Some activities may not open in adverse weather conditions and unscheduled maintenance.
Guests wishing to visit both in the day and evening sessions can receive special rates by contacting our bookings team.
At Hunter Valley Gardens the health and safety of our customers and staff is our top priority. We wish to reassure everyone that we follow strict health and safety regulations and are adopting the recommendations of the NSW Government.
As the situation keeps evolving we will update our terms and conditions in line with the advice provided by the NSW Government.
Thank you for your patience at this time.
For the latest news and details on our re-opening, please register here.
Hunter Valley Gardens will be operating as per the NSW Government guidelines, for information about all the guidelines visit the Service NSW website click here.
Chef’s selection of canapes
Entrée
Pumpkin and speck tortelloni served with pine nut, red grape, crisp sage, and beurre noisette
Main
Confit duck Maryland served with celeriac remoulade, broccolini, and orange reduction
Dessert
Passionfruit tart served with popcorn praline and whipped vanilla ricotta
10:30 am Koi feeding – Oriental pagoda
12:00 pm Rose talk – Rose Garden Pavilion
1:45 pm Mosaic/Moongate – start at Garsy, centre of Mosaic Garden.
10:30 am Rose pavilion
2 pm Rose pavilion