A couple of years ago, I got excited when I saw an ad for Christmas Lights Spectacular in Hunter Valley Gardens. Since I love Christmas and anything sparkly, I knew I had to see it. I booked a hotel, packed up my son and we set off on our weekend adventure.
The great news is the Christmas Lights Spectacular tradition continues. This year's display promises to have over 1,500,000 Christmas lights which are going to be on show throughout designated areas of the Gardens.
Not only do you get to see amazing light displays but Santa will also be visiting. There will be entertainment, food and drink stalls as well as jumping castle and amusement rides.
Dates
7 November 2014 – 26 January 2015
Times
Christmas Lights Display will be open from 7.30pm – 10pm and food & drink stalls as well as roaming entertainments will start from 6.30pm.
Santa will also be available for photos from 6.30pm each evening between 7 November – 24 December.
Cost
Cost is $25 for adults and $20 for children aged 4-15 years and family passes for 2 adults and 1 child are $60.
Alternatively if you wish to explore the gardens during the day (and I highly recommend you do), you can buy Day & Night Tickets for $44 for adults and $21 for children.
Tickets can be purchased online from
Hunter Valley Gardens Website or at the door.
Accommodation
For accommodation in Hunter Valley, check out Harrigan's Irish Pub , which is located near the Hunter Valley Gardens.
This 4 star accommodation has 48 guest rooms including deluxe suites, four with fireplaces, spa baths and a second bedroom.
You will also find a restaurant on the premises and a swimming pool. The property is surrounded by beautiful gardens, vineyards and mountains. For more information check out the
Harrigan's Irish Pub website.
