Hunter Valley Wildlife Park, Hunter Valley attraction

Tasting	Varies
Cellar door	Open daily
Bookings	Walk-ins welcome

Hunter Valley Wildlife Park keeps more than two hundred animals on Lomas Lane at Nulkaba, a short run from Cessnock, and three walk-through habitats put you in among the kangaroos, wallabies and lorikeets. The day runs to a printed timetable: a lion encounter at 9.30, giraffe feeding at 10, then meerkats, lemurs, quokkas, capybara and squirrel monkeys through the middle of the day. Keeper-guided encounters, booked separately, take you inside the enclosure and let the animal decide how close it comes.

Entry is $49 for adults and $29 for children aged three to fifteen, with under-twos free and 10 percent off when you book online, and a bag of feed cones for the kangaroos is $7.50. A cafe and marquee serve hot food and barista coffee, with picnic tables under cover and by the water. It is open 9am to 4pm daily with last tickets at 3pm, and it is wheelchair accessible with a grassed play area, so it suits families for a good half-day.

At this attraction

Tasting: Cellar-door tastingWalk-ins welcomeBuy on site
On site: Dining on sitePicnic / grazingGuided toursEvents programme
Who it suits: Groups welcomeFamily-friendlyStep-free access
Getting there: Parking (On-site parking)

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What’s on offer

Park entry, adult$49pp
All three walk-through habitats, keeper talks and the daily encounter timetable
Published as $49.00 for adults. Save 10 percent booking online.
Park entry, child aged 3 to 15$29pp
Published as $29.00 for children aged 3 to 15. Children 2 and under are free. Senior and concession discounts apply with valid ID.
Animal encounter with a keeper
booking required
Stepping into the enclosure with a keeper and letting the animal approach at its own pace
Price not published on the venue's site. Booked separately from park entry.
Kangaroo and wallaby feed cones$7.5pp
Published as $7.50 for a bag of two cones, subject to stock.

Getting here & good to know

Hunter Valley Wildlife Park is at Lomas Lane, Nulkaba, in Hunter Valley.

Can I visit Hunter Valley Wildlife Park without booking?

Walk-ins are welcome at Hunter Valley Wildlife Park, though booking ahead is wise for weekends, larger groups.

When is Hunter Valley Wildlife Park open?

Hunter Valley Wildlife Park is open seven days a week. See the full opening hours in the visit panel on this page.

How far is Hunter Valley Wildlife Park from the centre of the Hunter Valley?

Hunter Valley Wildlife Park is about 6.0 km from the centre of the Hunter Valley, in Nulkaba.

What can I pair with a visit to Hunter Valley Wildlife Park?

Close to Hunter Valley Wildlife Park you can add The Valley Brewhouse for lunch, Capercaillie for another tasting and Hunter Valley Lodge and Retreat to stay nearby. Build them into a day on the trip planner.

Can I bring children to Hunter Valley Wildlife Park?

At Hunter Valley Wildlife Park: Children under 3 free; grassed play area

Is Hunter Valley Wildlife Park wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Hunter Valley Wildlife Park has step-free access. Contact the attraction ahead if you have specific access needs.

Can Hunter Valley Wildlife Park host a group?

Yes, Hunter Valley Wildlife Park welcomes groups. Contact them ahead to arrange larger bookings.

Nearby places to visit

Places within a short drive of Hunter Valley Wildlife Park.

Details last checked 2026-08-07.