The gates of historic Bella Vista Farm have swung open for guests to enter a magical nocturnal garden in the heart of Sydney's north-west.
Echoes Moon Garden opens to the public tonight, the start of a month-long extravaganza of light and sound at The Hills Shire's most historic property.
Guests will journey through a breathtaking collection of immersive installations where flowers bloom with light, stars fall from above and creatures emerge from the shadows.
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Michelle Byrne said Echoes was Western Sydney's answer to Vivid, offering families a fun and affordable night out close to home.
"Now in its second year, Echoes has quickly become an exciting addition to our annual Orange Blossom Festival, bringing historic Bella Vista Farm to life after dark," Mayor Byrne said.
"This year's Moon Garden will give thousands of residents and visitors the opportunity to experience the Farm in a completely different way, surrounded by immersive light, sound and spectacular installations.
"Echoes also has a highly anticipated food truck line up with Toby's Milkbar serving burgers and loaded fries, and Gelato Messina bringing a limited-edition, Orange Blossom Festival-themed flavour, Super Orange de Leche, plus much more.
"I'm thrilled we can bring an award-winning light and sound show to our residents and wider Western Sydney in partnership with Dural-based business, Laservision.
"This is the Hills' event of the year - don't miss out!"
Sessions will run Wednesday to Sunday, with additional Monday and Tuesday sessions during the NSW school holiday period. Low-sensory sessions with smaller crowds and lower-intensity light displays will also be available.
A free shuttle bus will run from 5:45pm - 10pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from Bella Vista Metro Station to Bella Vista Farm.
Echoes - Moon Garden is part of The Hills Shire Council's Orange Blossom Festival.
To get tickets, visit: www.echoesbellavista.com.au
ECHOES - MOON GARDEN
WHEN: Nightly, Friday 18 September - Sunday 11 October 2026
Entry times every 15 minutes from 6pm
WHERE: Bella Vista Farm
WHAT: A secret garden revealed once the moon rises through spectacular light installations, interactive displays and enchanting pathway
Food trucks include:
- Toby's Milkbar serving tasty burgers, loaded fries, sambos and fried chicken
- Gelato Messina scooping their famous flavours and a limited-edition, Orange Blossom Festival-themed flavour, Super Orange de Leche - orange custard gelato with hazelnut praline and dulce de leche.
- Teta's Pizza dishing up Mediterranean Street food including gourmet pitta pocket sandwiches, pitta rolls, loaded fries, and flame-grilled BBQ platters
- YouPizza firing up woodfired pizza
- Bar Coco delighting sweet tooths with churros and coffee
- Glow Fairy Floss lighting up the festival with glow in the dark fairy floss, Dutch pancakes, popcorn and snow cones
TICKET PRICES:
Peak (Thursday-Saturday) Adult: $19.50 | Child: $14.50 | Family: $55.00
Off Peak (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Sunday) Adult: $16.50 | Child: $11.50 | Family: $46
