Hunter Valley Gardens
One of Australia's largest display gardens, with more than ten themed areas; the winter ice festival and the year-end Christmas light show are hugely popular.
Hunter Valley Gardens covers about 25 hectares and is made up of more than ten themed gardens, including the Italian Garden, the Japanese Garden, the Rose Garden and the Storybook Garden. The grounds are flat, making them easy for families and seniors to explore at a leisurely pace, and spring is when the flowers are at their peak.
From November to January each year, the Christmas light show decorates the gardens with millions of lights and is the Hunter Valley's most popular night-time event. In winter, there is an ice rink and rides.
The Garden Village at the entrance has cellar doors, restaurants and gift shops. Ticket prices vary by season and event.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–17:00 (open at night during the light festival)
Nearby sights
- McGuigan Wines
- Brokenwood Wines
- Hunter Valley Hot Air Ballooning
- Tempus Two
- Tyrrell's Wines
- Pokolbin Wineries
- Audrey Wilkinson
- Mount Pleasant Wines