2026 HFV Christmas Picnic

You’re Invited: HFV’s Annual Christmas Picnic! 🎄✨

It’s that time of year again! Gather the family and join us for a day of festive fun, fresh air, and wonderful company at the beautiful Moonlit Sanctuary! 🦘🐨

We are incredibly honoured to announce that HFV Patron Professor Alison Street AO will be joining us as our very special guest for the day! 🌟

We have an exciting, jam-packed morning planned for everyone. Here is what the day looks like:

11:00 AM – Welcome & Catch Up 🧺
Arrive, settle in, and catch up with friendly faces.
11:45 AM – Brief Community Update (AGM) ⏱️
We will hold our super quick, 20-minute Annual General Meeting.
Kids' Activities! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️
Parents, don't worry about the little ones getting bored during the quick meeting! Our fantastic youth team leaders have some fun activities planned for the kids during this time.
12:05 PM – Speeches, Raffle, Lunch & Santa! 🎅🎁
After our quick update, we’ll hear a couple of short speeches, tuck into our delicious lunches, and get ready for a very special midday visit from Santa Claus himself! 
Our official group event wraps up at 1:00 PM, but the fun doesn't have to stop there!

Stay and Explore Moonlit Sanctuary! 🌲🐾

Everyone is more than welcome to stay for the afternoon and enjoy everything the sanctuary has to offer.

Venue

Moonlit Sanctuary is a beautiful, peaceful wildlife park set amongst 25 acres of bushland. See address below.

🥪 BYO Picnic lunch Please bring along your own family lunch or a plate to share with the group! There is also a cafe nearby although you will need to purchase your own food and drink. We have also booked the nearby BBQ so please feel free to bring something to cook up!

☔ Picnic area Our event is in an undercover area a very short walk from the main entrance with plenty of picnic tables so if the weather turns, we've got you covered and the fun can keep going! We will send you the map to find us closer to the date. 

🎟️ Admission Cost HFV will cover the price of your park admission! Please note that any further paid activities inside the sanctuary (like animal encounters or feeding) will need to be self-funded.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 First time at an HFV event? Let us know and we'll connect you up with an HFV buddy! We are an inclusive community and everyone knows what it's like to be a newcomer. Our core mission is connect - support - empower. You are not alone 😊 

❓Who can come? HFV members are welcome to come with free admission. HFV will cover admission for members only. If you would like to bring along guests who are not HFV members to join us on the day, they will need to cover their own admission ($37 for adults and $19 for children) or they are more than welcome to become a member - our first year of membership is free! Just call the office on 0493 107 306 or email info@hfv.org.au to organise membership.

We can’t wait to celebrate the festive season with you all! 🎄🌟

Bookings essential
Bookings need to close on Sunday 22nd November in order to secure your name on the booking. If you miss this cut off, you will miss having your admission covered so please book early!

If you can't make it on the day but you'd like to join the AGM via Zoom, please reach out to HFV staff on info@hfv.org.au for the link.

Location
Moonlit Sanctuary

550 Tyabb-Tooradin Road

Pearcedale VIC 3912

Moonlit Sanctuary info:
To download the app and access digital map: https://moonlitsanctuary.com.au/visit/park-map/
Moonlit Sanctuary talks and shows: https://moonlitsanctuary.com.au/keeper-talks/
Animal encounters: https://moonlitsanctuary.com.au/visit/animal-encounters/
To access Moonlit Sanctuary FAQ: https://moonlitsanctuary.com.au/visit/frequently-asked-questions/