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The Gardens are a place for the appreciation of nature and peaceful reflection… but they are also a place for families and fun! Our unique activities like Snow Time and Christmas Lights Spectacular bring generations together for a fun day out and feature our beautiful custom-built rides.

There is plenty of fun to be had for the whole family all year round!

Mega Creatures
  • 5 April 2025 - 4 May 2025
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Mega Creatures Night Safari
  • 5 April - 4 May 2025
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Easter Weekend
  • 18 April – 21 April, 2025
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Snow Time in the Garden
  • 28 June - 27 July 2025
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Wedding Fair
  • Stay tuned for our next Wedding Fair
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Spring School Holidays
  • 27 Sept - 12 Oct 2025
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Christmas Lights Spectacular
  • 7 November 2025 – 26 January 2026
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Enjoy Amazing Rides!

Adding a carnival feel to selected events, our rides are fun for all ages.*

Tea Cup

Join the tea party at our fantastic NEW Tea Cup 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

Children will be delighted by our traditional Venetian carousel, designed especially for the Gardens.

Ferris Wheel

See the Gardens from 25 metres high in our spectacular Ferris Wheel. Suitable for all ages, relax and take in the view.

Superslide

Standing 12 metres high and a massive 35 metres long, our superslide is a whole lot of fun. Grab one of our mats and ride until your hearts content.

So much to see and do!

Our Gardens

Soak up nature at its most stunning at Hunter Valley Gardens, built by Bill and Imelda Roche over four years with a dedicated team of over 40 landscape gardeners, architects and engineers.

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Shopping Village

Hunter Valley Gardens Shopping Village is a unique collection of bespoke shops offering everything from delicious meals, lunchtime treats, coffee and wine to stunning glassware, jewellery and unique clothing.

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Dining

Hunter Valley Gardens has a great selection of dining options to offer for visitors and guests.

Dining

Accommodation

Situated in the heart of Hunter Valley Wine Country, Harrigan’s Hunter Valley and the Mercure Resort Hunter Valley Gardens are the perfect base from which to explore the Hunter Valley, catch up with friends or take in a concert.

Accommodation

NSW Tourism Awards for 2021

Hunter Valley Gardens is finalist for the NSW Tourism Awards for 2021

Hunter Valley Gardens is pleased to announce that we have been selected as finalists for the prestigious NSW Tourism Awards for 2021 in the following categories:

  • Major Tourist Attractions
  • Major Festivals & Events – 2020 Christmas Lights Spectacular
  • Major Festivals & Events – 2021 Mega Creatures/ Mega Creatures Night Safari. (27th March to 25th April 2021)

The NSW Tourism Awards Winners will be announced at a Gala Dinner on 3 February 2022.

Too much for just one visit?

Annual Passes are great value! Enjoy unlimited entry to our Gardens and events. Plus, access exclusive offers from our partners.

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Some activities may not open in adverse weather conditions and for unscheduled maintenance. Terms and conditions of entry apply. *Rides are user pay and height restrictions apply.