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Hunter Valley Gardens' summer event is Australia's biggest display of what?

Answer: Christmas lights

Visit NSW calls it Australia's biggest and brightest Christmas lights display, running 1 November 2026 to 31 January 2027.

1 Nov 2026–31 Jan 2027 · 2090 Broke Road, Pokolbin · check before you go

New areas include the Celestial Snowfields and the Gingerbread Way, plus live entertainment, rides and festive treats. The event welcomes people with access needs.

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