What makes it 75% Solo-Friendly: A solo visitor can enjoy the hedge and lavender mazes, photography spots and a quiet café for reflection, but the rural location means limited public transport and few indoor areas if heavy rain hits.
Why 2-4 hours visit duration is ideal for solo trip: This gives enough time to solve the maze, explore gardens, and enjoy the café at a relaxed pace.
Personal Maze Quest:
Tackle Australia’s oldest living hedge maze at your own pace.
Tip: Grab a map at the entrance and use the buzzer markers to track your route.
Photography & Journaling:
Capture 40+ lavender varieties and record bird songs in the Woodland Gardens.
Tip: Bring extra camera batteries and a small notebook for sketches or notes.
Gnome & Fairy Hunt:
Follow the activity sheet to find nine hidden gnomes and nine fairies across the grounds.
Tip: Pick up your sheet on arrival and aim to finish before lunch to claim your prize.
Greenhouse Café Break:
Relax in the airy café with garden views.
Tip: Try the lavender shortbread and order a local coffee to recharge.

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 summer (Dec–Feb) for peak lavender scent and purple fields. In spring (Sep–Nov), the rose maze blooms brightly. Winter visits offer quieter paths but fewer flowers.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| General admission (adult) | AUD 22 |
| Coffee at café | AUD 4 |
| Lavender scone | AUD 5 |
| Total Estimated | AUD 31 |
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