What makes it 86% Kids-Friendly: Kids love the gnome hunt, three mazes and a fenced nature playground with slides, and they earn a prize at reception; parents just need to supervise in tight hedge paths and carry water on hot days.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with kids: A visit lasting 2–3 hours lets families complete the hedge maze, gnome hunt, playground time and a café break without rushing young children.
Gnome & Fairy Hunt:
Kids follow clues to find hidden gnomes and fairies in the mazes and gardens.
Tip: Pick up activity sheets at entry and reward children at reception when they finish.
Three-Maze Challenge:
Explore the Hedge Maze, Lavender Labyrinth and Rose Maze to compare routes and difficulty.
Tip: Start with the lavender maze’s wide paths before tackling the denser hedge maze.
Nature Playground & Lawn Games:
Enjoy the wooden cubby playground, sandpit and giant lawn games adjacent to the gardens.
Tip: Bring a picnic mat; kids love taking breaks between maze runs to play outdoors.
Greenhouse Café Treats:
Relax at the café with lavender scones, ice cream and family-style pies.
Tip: Order early to secure a table on the deck with garden views.

Jessica Overs
Painter’s Dream From the moment you step onto the grounds, the air is filled with the soothscent of lavender, if you like lavender of course. Soft, floral, and calming. The gardens are a painter’s dream, endless rows of vibrant purple stretch toward the horizon. No matter the season, there’s always something in bloom, with European, French, and native lavender varieties creating a sensory tapest...
A Williams
This place is absolutely amazing! My son, who has profound autism, really loves it here. Every time we visit, he wants to stay for hours because he enjoys the beautiful play areas and mazes so much. My daughter also loves it, especially the fairy hunt—kids get a little prize for finding all the hidden fairies in the gardens, which is super fun. The staff is really friendly too, and they even offer...
Trishant Tiwari
I had an absolutely great afternoon over here. The maze was fun to move and get out of it. The play area was clean and big. The best part was lavender garden which was in full bloom. They have free coffee for all visitors and nice open seating to enjoy. Must visit place
Perfect Proposals
We absolutely love using Ashcombe Maze for our proposals – it’s such a magical and romantic spot! Mat and Carly are amazing to deal with – so friendly, accommodating, and always go above and beyond to help us create unforgettable moments. Highly recommend!
azamithu
Went with few friends and family. A must visit especially if you have kids. Loved superhero hunting with the kids. Absolutely brilliant lush nature, amazing maze and the lavender garden is beautiful too. The gentleman and the lady at the reception were brilliant and welcoming. Small cafe for a quick rest , toilets were very clean too. Keep up the great work guys 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Visit in December–January for peak lavender blooms and in September–November for rose displays. Paths can get muddy after winter rain.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Adult maze entry (x2) | AUD 42 |
| Child maze entry (x2) | AUD 28 |
| Café lunch and treats | AUD 60 |
| Souvenirs and extras | AUD 20 |
| Total Estimated | AUD 150 |
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