Beautiful gardens. Plenty to see and smell. Gardeners friendly and chatty and keen to share knowledge. Storybook garden had addition of "naff" decorations but other than that all good.
We visited the 'Hunter Valley Gardens' before the school hols in September last. I was surprised not more was in bloom & preparation for the school hols was in progress. After reading others' reviews about the cost of entry $30 pp & experiencing it myself, I'd like to make the following suggestion; if the entry price was more acceptable, wouldn't the repeat-custom' percentage increase as folk could afford to visit in other seasons?? Next time we visit the Hunter Valley I'll have to give it a miss at $30 pp. Thank you for reading my review.
We loved this place! There is so much to do with the kids. Strongly recommend it!
Just be aware that they rotate their attractions every school holidays. Save your visit when one of the bigger attractions is running.
Situated in the heart of the vineyards. Small shopping village offering coffee, food, candles, wines, kitchenware, gifts, jams and the like. Children's playground and open space for picnics nearby. Aqua golf and putting next to the dam. Lovely scenery and the gardens a short walk away. There is even a wedding chapel. Great place for an afternoon with the family or to stay a few nights in the adjacent accommodation.
Lovely place to visit and wander through the gardens for all ages. We visited during the July school holidays and the Gardens were beautifully lit for the Winter festival although don't get too excited about the "snow" for kids; cleverly advertised but it's just rock hard ice, under 5's wouldn't know the difference though. Plenty of food and rides but not enough seating so bring a picnic blanket to sit on :)
Great range of unique stores and several good restaurants. The Gardens themselves are amazing and worthwhile taking the whole family
One of the most beautiful display gardens I have seen in the world and it wasn't even flower 🌸 season. Will definitely be back in Spring/Summer
a very nice garden. Kids love the story book theme area but this part of the garden is needing repair and updating. also the gardens are not the cheapest day out. note outside food is not aloud
Beautiful garden with some stylish stores there. It's a great choice to spend ur family time. Can't wait for next trip!
Possibly the worst Hunter Valley has to offer. It's a construction zone and most flower beds are seedings. Other areas of the garden are either under renovation and dug up or it's poorly kept. The story book garden is perhaps the highlight of the lot. Don't pay $29 per adult for this. They should pay you to spend your time here!