Unforgettable fun for all ages.
Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley is the ideal choice for your next fun filled family holiday. With a dedicated kids club, teen lounge, games room, and a range of family-friendly facilities available at the Resort, plus easy access to the Region’s top attractions, your family is sure to have the time of their lives.
Want to learn more? Check out just some of our family-friendly options below, or visit our What’s On calendar to find out more.
School Holiday Fun
Keep the whole family entertained over the holidays.
From outdoor sports and rides to indoor crafts and adventures, we're a family holiday dream. Hop on a bike and explore our grounds or head to our sports fields for a bit of friendly competition. Check out our timetable and experience our famous trains and merry-go-round or get creative at our range of organised activities.
- Trains and Carousel (see Ride Timetable)
- Bike Hire
- Tennis Court Hire
- Golf Lessons and Club Hire (Contact our Pro Shop)
- Soccer Hire
- Giant Chess Court
- Water Dragons Kids Club Activities
- Sparkling Snowflakes Craft
- Build a Snowman Craft
- Hide and Seek Rocks Game
- Penguin and Polar Bears Crafts
- Watercolour Art
- Little Sprouts Gardening Activity
Water Dragon Kids Club
Fully supervised and packed with loads of fun.
The ultimate mini-resort, let your little ones make the magical memories that school holidays are made of while you enjoy a little bit of ‘grown-up’ time. Let the kids have fun!
- Backyard Buddies Afternoon Session from 1 pm to 4 pm
- A free daily session for holders of the Hotel Adventure Pass
- Includes play supplies and light snacks
- Kids playground zone
- 1 to 4 children - $30 per child
- 5+ children - $25 per child
- For kids aged between 3 and 12 years old only
- Advance booking required
Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley Water Park
The Hunter Valley's only Water Park
Our new Water Park is now open providing hours of fun for kids (and the young at heart).
- For the exclusive use of hotel guests
- Slides, sprayers, jets and the grape bucket
- Heated water
Adventure pass
Available for children from 3 – 12 years old during school holidays.
Experience the best activities on offer at Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley with our all-inclusive Water Dragons Kid’s Club Adventure Pass for $65.
- $65 per day (Daily coloured wristband)
- Delicious breakfast
- Lunch from 12 pm to 3 pm
- Kids Passport - Includes crisp, ice-cream & drinks vouchers
- Games room vouchers worth $10
- Access to one activity at Water Dragons Kid’s Club
- 20% entry discount at Hunter Valley Zoo
- 10% off at Ambers of Lovedale
- 1000 IHG Rewards Club Points for IHG Rewards Members
- Extra Day Passes:
- $45 Per Day
- Breakfast in Redsalt
- Lunch in Lovedale Bar from 12 pm to 3 pm
- Access to one activity at Water Dragons Kid’s Club
- Kids Passport - Includes crisp, ice-cream & drinks vouchers
Resort rides
Enjoy the ever-popular traditional mini train rides and carousel located on-site at Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley resort.
- NSW School Term Times - Weekends Only
- Dragons Express - Saturday 10:30 am & 2:30 pm, Sunday 10:30am
- Mini Dragon Express - Saturday 10:15 am & 2:15 pm, Sunday 10:15am
- The Carousel - Saturday 10 am & 2 pm, Sunday 10 am
- $5 donation per family per ride
- Adventure Pass holders enjoy 1 ride for free
- NSW School Holiday Times - Daily
- Dragons Express - 10:30 am & 2:30 pm
- Mini Dragon Express - 10:15 am & 2:15 pm
- The Carousel - 10 am & 2 pm
- $5 donation per family per ride
- Adventure Pass holders enjoy 1 ride for free
Games room
Spend some time playing classic amusement games in our fun-filled games room.
- Grab machines
- Arcade games
Birthday parties
Bring birthday party dreams to life at Water Dragons Kid’s Club with action-packed fun and entertainment for a day to remember.
- Venue hire for 3 hours
- Up to 30 kids / non-staffed
- Exclusive use of equipment and kids club
- Dishwasher, fridge and microwave
- Self-cleanup at the end of the hire period
- PARTY PARTY
- Venue hire for 3 hours
- Exclusive use of equipment and kids club
- 2 entertainers for 2 hours
- Basic theming, including superhero, lego and science
- Music, dance, games and face painting
- ULTIMATE
- All-inclusive venue hire for 3 hours
- Fully hosted for the duration
- Exclusive use of equipment and kids club
- 2 entertainers for 3 hours
- Themes include Harry Potter, Willy Wonka and Slime Party
- Table settings and balloons
- Frankie the Frog meet and greet
- Hot and cold food platters
- Themed face painting and games
- Thank you gifts for children
- Staff clean up