New Years Eve and Christmas Lights Spectacular at the Hunter Valley Gardens - NSW, Australia

We've been to the Hunter Valley Gardens to watch the New Year's Eve fireworks and also to see the Christmas lights spectacular a couple of times now. I myself like going there for the fireworks simply because the crowd is not too large, you don't have to sit and reserve a spot for hours just to see the fireworks display.The kids have more fun because they get to see the beautiful lights around the garden first then we all get to sit down on picnic mats to watch the fireworks right infront of us.

Here are the details for the Christmas Lights Spectacular:

Dates: 7 November 2014 – 26 January 2015

Entertainment, Food & Beverage Area: Open from 6:30pm – 10:00pm

Christmas Lights Display: Open from 7:30pm – 10:00pm

(Please note: Gardens will close at 4:00pm during Christmas Lights)

• With exciting new displays including – Candyland, Winnie the Pooh, Alice in Wonderland, the North Pole scene, sound & light display
• Santa and Photo’s by D&V Photography (user pay)
• Entertainment
• Food and Beverage Stalls (user pay)
• Jumping Castle (user pay)
• Amusement rides (from approx. 21st Nov) (user pay)

Roaming Entertainment: From 6:30pm – 9.30pm Crowds will be entertained by roaming performers and carolers throughout the event.

Little Scallywagz: 7:00pm & 8:00pm The Little Scallywagz children’s music group includes 4 performers, 2 of which are life size characters called Cha-Cha and J-J. They will be on site every night of the Christmas Lights to entertain the kids with a fun, energetic and upbeat shows at 7pm & 8pm. Additional shows on demand.

Santa: 6:30pm – 10:00pm Will be onsite from 7th November – 24th December and children can have their ‘Santa’ Photo’s taken by D&V Photography in Santa’s Cave, or simply sit on Santa’s knee to put in their Christmas wish list.
Cost for photos:-

1. With exciting new displays including – Candyland, Winnie the Pooh, Alice in Wonderland, the North Pole scene, sound & light display
2. Single group photo (best for small families or single child) up to 30 people. Between 3-6 different photos on a CD. $35
3. Group photo and 3 individual photos. (Best for families who want a family photo plus individual shots of each child) 10-15 different photos on a CD. $45
4. 4 group photos: essentially 4 package 1. (Best value and best for large extended families with multiple family groups) 15-20 photos a disc. $55

** Each additional group added to each package is an additional $10.
***All packages come with ALL the photos on a disk.

Jumping Castle: 6:30pm – 10:00pm (weather permitting)

Amusement Rides: 6:30pm – 10:00pm (weather permitting) from approx. the 21st November to the 26th January 2015.

Fireworks: Opening and Industry night 7th November at 9.00pm, NYE 31st December at 9.00pm and Australia Day 26th January at 9.00pm.

NIGHT ONLY TICKETS
Adult	$25.00
Children (4-15 yrs)	$20.00
Children 3 yrs & Under	FREE
Family (2ad+1chd)	$60.00
Family Pass Extra Child	$17.00
DAY & NIGHT TICKETS
Adult Day + Night (16yrs +)	$44.00
Children Day + Night (4-15yrs)	$21.00
Children (3yrs and under)	FREE
**Day/Night (Return) Adult	$17.00
**Day/Night (Return) Child	$5.00

Here are some of the lights on display around the gardens for the Christmas Lights Spectacular.

You can see the lights either before the 9:00pm fireworks if you go on New Years Eve or you can walk around after the fireworks. Here are some pictures we took of the fireworks display.

This truly is a family affair so bring everyone along to see the beautiful lights display and fireworks this coming New Year 2015. I can guarantee you that everyone from the very old to the very young will love what the gardens have to offer.

For more details, contact: 

Hunter Valley Gardens
Broke Road Pokolbin, NSW 2320 Australia

Ph: 61 2 4998 4000 | Fax: 61 2 4998 4001

Pictures courtesy of RMV Photography