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With candy canes already restocked on supermarket shelves and ornaments decking the halls of shopping centres around the country it’s official, Christmas is just around the corner!

Hunter Valley Gardens are giving everyone the chance to celebrate the festive season with the annual Christmas Lights Spectacular open now. Kickstart your festive spirit with the Southern Hemisphere’s largest Christmas lights display, featuring over 4 million lights and illuminated attractions brightening up the gardens. There are over 8 acres of breathtaking light displays for families to explore, as well as the accompanying rides, performances, and delicious food to enjoy along the way. The Christmas Lights Spectacular has something for the whole family with the extensive program of entertainment and attractions set to take over Hunter Valley Gardens from now until the 26th of January. As Australia’s biggest lights display, this experience is the perfect mid-week or weekend escape - only 2.5 hours out of Sydney or just under an hour from Newcastle. There are plenty of new installations and added photo opportunities for guests, including our 10+ metre Christmas trees, 5 metre Teddy Bear Seat, Mr. & Mrs. Claus, Candyland and so much more!
Open every day from 5:30pm to 10:30pm (last entry at 9:30pm), rides from 6pm to 10pm (last rides at 9:45pm). Closed on Christmas Day, Wednesday December 25th.