Mayfield Garden & Hawkins’ Family Estate

Open 363 days a year, visitors to Mayfield 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.

Highlights of the 15-Hectare 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

All of these features can be seen on any day of the year, except for Christmas and Boxing Days

The 50 hectare (124 acre) Hawkins’ Private Family Estate extends beyond Mayfield Garden and is breathtaking in its design and expanse.

Open exclusively during seasonal festivals, the Hawkins’ Family Estate attracts 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.

The Hawkins’ Family Estate is open four times a year for seasonal festivals. The festivals usually run for three-to-four weeks and often coincide with school holiday breaks. Tickets can be bought in advance - please visit Events for festival dates and ticket information.