The park is looking at its best with the rhododendrons in full flower, shop for Christmas gifts, picnic in the playground, and walking and biking tracks provide so much to see and do.

Music throughout the day, old machinery demonstrations and the opportunity to explore the Heritage Centre and see the animals. Great food and drink available. Something for everyone.

Gate sales only

Note: Dog-free park. Free paddock parking on site. ATM on-site and EFTPOS at the gate.

The fair is held subject to weather and ground conditions. Please check this page and Orton Bradley Park Facebook page for cancellation details.

Getting there

Take the ferry from Lyttelton across to Diamond Harbour, where a free shuttle will run to Orton Bradley Park and back again throughout the day. Visit the Black Cat website for ferry times and charges.

The shuttle leaves Diamond Harbour Ferry car park bound for Orton Bradley Park at 10am, 11am and then every 30 minutes. The last shuttle leaves from the ferry car park at 2.30pm. Church Bay stops are available – outside Min Real Estate on the way to the park and outside NPD Fuel on the way back to the ferry.

Shuttles leave Orton Bradley Park to connect with the Diamond Harbour Ferry 20 minutes before ferry sailings from 11am to 5pm.