Together they make up what is one of the world’s most spectacular cool climate gardens.
The full 65-hectare garden is now open every day of the year, except for Christmas and Boxing Day, which means that you can access every feature of the garden anytime you walk through the gate.
The decision to open the garden every day is an exciting development in the evolution of Mayfield, and will ensure that visitors have the best possible experience every time they visit.
Mayfield Garden & Hawkins Family Estate
Take a leisurely but feature-filled walk through one of the most spectacular European-inspired gardens in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasonal differences deliver a new experience every few months, ensuring regular visitors are constantly surprised at the breadth of horticulture and visibility of the hardscape. Definitely come for the flora, but also keep an eye out for the stonework and sculptures.
Just some of the highlights you’ll find at Mayfield Garden:
Water Garden, the key feature of Mayfield Garden
The Valley of the Five Ponds
The Bluestone Bridge
The Grotto (cascading waterfall you can walk behind!)
The Iron and Stone Arbour and Wisteria Walk
The Copper Tree Fountain (sourced from the Chelsea Flower Show)
The 12.5-metre Obelisk Pond
Allée of London Plane Trees
The Sandstone Gallery, detailing the history of Mayfield Garden
The 50 hectare (124 acre) Hawkins’ Private Family Estate is breathtaking in its design and expanse and, commencing in 2024, will be open to the public every day of the year.
The garden already attracts tens of thousands of visitors annually as they flock to see the changing personality, colours and ambience of the garden as it reacts to the differing climates.
Just some of the garden features to explore at Mayfield include:
Cascade and Temple
Australia’s largest private Box Hedge Maze
Amphitheatre
Family Chapel
The Stumpery, based on a similar feature established by Prince Charles at his private residence, Highgrove House
Chinese Pagoda and Mayfield Lake
Croquet Court and Rose Garden
Herbaceous Border, our newest feature, designed by renowned Australian garden designer Paul Bangay
Sunken Garden Rooms
Lavender Parterre
Birch Walk