Wondering where to celebrate the festive season in Australia? The Hunter Valley serves some great festive vibes!

Most people head out to the Hunter Valley for a wine tasting tour – or perhaps for a countryside break amidst Sydney’s busy city vibes.

Get a taste of the chilled countryside lifestyle for a Christmassy weekend in the hills. The Hunter is a great way to spend a day or two in the countryside, which comes alive with the summery Christmas vibes!

If Santa hats on the beach isn’t your thing, then the Hunter Valley offers a relaxing and wholesome Christmassy alternative.

Go experience the beauty of the Hunter at Christmas this year!

The Christmas Lights Spectacular is the largest light display in the Southern Hemisphere! It’s a twinkly, light-filled event that has plenty of fun to offer.

Why you should go to the Hunter Valley at Christmas

You should head to the Hunter Valley for your Christmas celebrations!

• Family-friendly vibes
• Largest display of Christmas lights in the Southern Hemisphere
• They’ve added more displays this year (2025).

Family-friendly vibes

If you’re travelling with family to the Hunter Valley? If you’re looking for a festive fun near Sydney, then the Hunter Valley has heaps of family-friendly attractions.

There’s the Hunter Valley Chocolate Company, Hunter Valley Zoo, or hot air balloon experiences.

The Hunter Valley isn’t just about wine! There’s heaps to do in the Hunter Valley with the kids – and they’ll love the extra-Christmassy vibe of the Hunter.

Including the Light Spectacular! The largest Christmas lights display in the Southern Hemisphere.

The new attractions of this year are set to be even more Christmassy!

This family-friendly event is set to have some of the best Christmas displays yet!

This year, there will be an Italian Grotto Garden, and for the first time, the Garden will be fully open during the Christmas period. This year there are some new areas to explore such as the Merry Meadow, Santaville, Shimmering Falls, Holiday Hollow are set up around the Gardens!