Christmas Lights Spectacular

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

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.

New displays for 2024-2025

Plenty of new photo opportunities including our 10m+ Christmas trees, 5m Teddy Bear Seat, Mr. & Mrs. Claus, Candyland and so much more!

Enjoy a delicious range of food and beverage options, open throughout the event. Check our event program for more details.

Accommodation Packages

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Christmas Lights Photo Competition

Have you started your own dazzling Christmas Lights decorations?

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!

Christmas Lights Spectacular Group Rates

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.