Have you ever wanted to get up close and personal with a dinosaur? (Of course!) 

The sensational Mega Creatures returns to the Hunter Valley Gardens this April, just in time for the school holidays!

This immersive experience allows participants to roam among the dinosaurs and life-sized mega creatures with guaranteed close encounters with Stegosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Triceratops and more! If youโ€™re looking to really ignite your imagination, make sure you check out the mythical beasts in the Dragons Den! The HVG Amphitheatre has been taken over by flying (and fire-breathing) creatures from a land before time. Step into the shoes of an archaeologist for a day and hunt for fossils, clues and dino-facts.

The best thing about the Hunter Valley Gardens in April? It just happens to be the BEST place to hunt for Easter Eggs. So says the Easter Bunny and so say us. Head to the gardens over the long weekend to catch a glimpse of the Easter Bunny himself and join the hunt for thousands of giant Easter eggs scattered throughout the grounds. You must book your place for the Easter Egg hunt online, just so the Easter Bunny knows youโ€™re coming! 

But what about an after dark experience? As the sun sets at Hunter Valley Gardens, the pre-historic and mythical creatures will come alive with specialty lighting displays for the Mega Creatures Night Safari.

Looking for more activities to really make a day of it? April is the perfect time to visit the Hunter Valley gardens with something for the whole family! From carnival rides including the 25 foot ferris wheel, the carousel, and teacup rides, interactive fossil digs, reptile road and of course the grounds themselves, thereโ€™s something for everyone at Hunter Valley Gardens this April. 


To book your tickets, book a spot in the Easter Egg Hunt, or just find out more information head to the Hunter Valley Gardens website for more details, or check out the schedule below. 

Roaming T-Rex & Velociraptor Sat 1st & Sun 2nd, 11am, 12 noon, 1.30pm, 2.30pm
Roaming Easter Bunny & Alice Fri 7th โ€“ Sun 9th 9.30am, 12 noon, 2.30pm
Easter Egg Hunt Fri 7th โ€“ Sun 9th 10am, 12.30pm, 3pm
Night Roar Walking Tour Fri 7th โ€“ Sun 23rd 6.30pm & 8pm
Roaming T-Rex & Velociraptor Fri 7th โ€“ Sun 23rd 11am, 12 noon, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm
Roaming T-Rex & Velociraptor Mon 24th โ€“ Tues 25th   11am, 12 noon, 1.30pm, 2.30pm
Roaming T-Rex & Velociraptor Sat 29th & Sun 30th 11am, 12 noon, 1.30pm, 2.30pm


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