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10 Display Gardens
Spread across 14 hectares encompassing 10 internationally themed gardens to explore, there is something for everyone, including the ever-popular Storybook Garden. 8km of pathways will lead you to spectacular vistas including a 10m high waterfall, topiary displays, man-made ponds, statues, murals, beautiful architectural structures and much more. In the Gardens there are 6,000 trees, 600,000 shrubs and over 1 million ground covers to discover from Australia and around the world.
5 Amazing Rides
Open during school holidays and event periods our 5 permanent rides add an air of excitement and fun to the Gardens for the young and young at heart. The rides include the Swing Chair, Giant Ferris Wheel, Carousel, Superslide and Tea Cup. Rides are only available during event periods. Rides passes can be purchased from the rides ticket booth.
Multiple Awards
Hunter Valley Gardens have been the recipients of many awards since opening including the prestigious Hunter Valley Legends award from Hunter Valley Wine Tourism Association in 2019 awarded to Bill and Imelda Roche and Destination Sydney’s Gold Award in the Major Festival/Events Sydney North Regional category for Christmas Lights Spectacular in 2019.
Shopping Village
Located just outside the entrance to Hunter Valley Gardens, Hunter Valley Gardens Shopping Village is a unique collection of bespoke shops offering everything from a general store for all the basic essentials, delicious meals, lunchtime treats, coffee and wine to stunning jewellery, a chemist, hairdressing and beauty salon.
Accommodation
Hunter Valley Gardens offers a range of accommodation options. Harrigan’s Hunter Valley offers a range of options from studio rooms to 2 bedroom suites and are within a short walk of the Gardens through a dedicated path beside the vineyards. Mercure Resort Hunter Valley Gardens offers 4 ½ star accommodation including studios, deluxe spa rooms, family rooms and suites and is perfectly situated next to the Gardens and across the road from the Roche Estate complex and concert venue.
Dining
Hunter Valley Gardens is located at Pokolbin, in the heart of the Hunter Valley Wine Country, and offers a great selection of casual dining and fine dining options just minutes from Garden entry.
Interesting facts about Hunter Valley Gardens
40 Landscape Gardeners
Construction of the Gardens began in 1999 and was completed in 2003 by a dedicated team of over 40 landscape gardeners, architects and engineers.
Officially Opened
Hunter Valley Gardens was officially opened on 10 October 2003 by the Premier of New South Wales, The Honourable Mr. Bob Carr.
900,000 Cubic Metres
More than 900,000 cubic metres of soil and clay was moved across the site to shape and form the Gardens. An additional 300,000 cubic metres of quality top soil was added.
Walking Paths
The 8km of walking paths are covered with ryhlite, a local crushed sandstone product and are wheelchair accessible.
Trees and Shrubs
The Gardens includes 6,000 trees, 600,000 shrubs and 1,000,000 ground covers.
Underground Irrigation
100km of underground irrigation piping is required to water the plants.
500,000 Annual Plants
More than 500,000 annuals are planted each year, 150,000 in Summer and 350,000 in Winter.
Paddocks
The site was originally horse paddocks and vineyards.
14 Hectares
The Gardens encompass 14 hectares or the equivalent of 32 football fields.
Ferris Wheel
Our Ferris Wheel was constructed in Italy, and stands an impressive 25m tall.