Hunter Valley Gardens is set to kick off 2013 with New Year’s festivities that will literally rock your world!

The celebrations will begin with an incredible lights display, amusement rides and live entertainment in the gardens from 6.30pm-10pm.

The sky will light up with an array of fireworks from 9pm ensuring the kids enjoy a dazzling night!

The kids will love the ferris wheel, story book jumping castle and a merry go round.

Guests are also invited to experience Christmas Lights Spectacular, Australia’s biggest Christmas lights display, with over 1.25 million lights, including The North Pole, fountain firework lights, cherry blossom trees and a larger than life nativity scene.

And the adults haven’t been forgotten as one of Australia's most loved bands, Thirsty Merc will rock the night away at Harrigan's Irish Pub (only minutes from The Gardens) for a special one off show, dubbed “incredible.”

With over 250,000 albums sold and more than 300 live shows under their belt, Thirsty Merc will create a 2012 send off to remember.

Expect to hear recent hits like 'Mousetrap Heart', 'Tommy & Krista' along with long time favourites 'In the Summertime', 'The Hard Way', '20 Good Reasons' and 'Someday Someday.'

Entry to New Year’s Eve at Hunter Valley Gardens will be $20.00 for adults and $15 for children (4-15yo). Children four and under will receive free entry and every child will receive a FREE glow stick.

Thirsty Merc General Admission tickets at Harrigan’s Irish Pub are $50each and VIP tickets are $180 each (plus booking fees).