Celebrate Christmas This Summer at Illuminate The Hills
Published on 06 November 2024
Illuminate The Hills will decorate the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Rose Garden with festive cheer from Thursday, 28 November 2024 – Thursday, 2 January 2025.
The glittering garden will be lit with thousands of twinkling fairy lights, lined with magnificent Christmas installations and adorned with a dazzling nativity scene.
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Michelle Byrne said Illuminate The Hills was a beloved Hills Christmas tradition.
“I’m really looking forward to seeing the rose garden in all its splendour this holiday season,” Mayor Byrne said.
“Join me on opening night to watch the lights get switched on and enjoy free coffee, ice cream and sausage sizzle.
“There will also be traditional Christmas carols and a visit from Santa and Mrs Claus. It’s the perfect way to kickstart the festive season with family and friends.”
The lights will be switched on from 7:30pm on Thursday, 28 November and will light up the rose garden each night until Thursday, 2 January 2025.
The Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Rose Garden is one of the largest of its kind in NSW, with over 4,000 roses from 80 different species. The garden also features concrete pathways, making it accessible for wheelchairs and prams.
The rose garden is located on Roxborough Park Road, Baulkham Hills next to Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre.
For more information, visit www.thehills.nsw.gov.au and search for ‘Illuminate the Hills’.
ILLUMINATE THE HILLS
WHEN: From 7:30pm on Thursday 28 November 2024 – Thursday 2 January 2025. On opening night, enjoy FREE coffee, ice cream and sausage sizzle (limited availability) and see Santa, Mrs Claus, Rudolph, carollers and more.
WHERE: Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Rose Garden, located next to Waves Fitness & Aquatic Centre on Roxborough Park Road, Baulkham Hills.