All Your Questions Answered About Mayfield Gardens, Oberon

From the moment you drive in the tree-lined driveway of Mayfield Gardens, you know you are in for a good thing.

Visit the friendly staff for a map, who also suggests a good walking route, then set you off saying ‘see you in four hours’.

Mayfield Gardens was originally a working farm for the Hawkins family. It has since been transformed from bare paddocks into one of the largest privately owned cool climate gardens in the world. The family believe the garden should be shared with the community, for generation to come.

Where are the gardens?

You can find Mayfierled Gardens at 530 Mayfield Road, Mayfield 2787, also considered Oberon, NSW. It is a beautiful country drive to get there, around a three-hour drive from Sydney. There are large billboards as you approach.

Is it expensive?

It comes with a bit of a price tag, but if you plan on staying awhile, it averages out. Admission is $38 for adults. You can also purchase your tickets through Klook.

How long will I need?

Expect to be at the gardens for at least two hours and possibly up to four hours. It is 15 hectares or 26 acres of open gardens. Spend the day if you wish, it is a beautiful space with lots of different areas to sit ponder, meditate, relax, and picnic.

Don’t get there too late in the day or you will be rushed. The last entry is at 3 p.m.

Is it a good place for kids?

Yes, plenty of area to run and get their energy out. There is a maze, flying fox, swinging ropes, and even chickens to entertain the kids. There is also a large sculpture to climb on too.

When is the best time to go?

Spring or autumn is a great time to see the abundance of colours - leaves, trees, and flowers are blooming. You can enjoy the water lilies in summer, the spectacular colours of autumn, the raw architectural beauty of winter and the lush regrowth and heady scents of spring.

What do I need to take?

Take a bag to put your jackets in as you work up a sweat while walking around the gardens.

Please wear comfortable walking shoes, and be prepared it is hilly. But worth the view from the Chapel at the top.

Pack a picnic to eat in the gardens or buy food in a cafe or van up on the hill. I think I saw one bin on the grounds, so be prepared to take your rubbish home.

WHY should I go?

If you are after somewhere relaxing, peaceful, and surrounded by beautiful gardens, it is well worth the day out. The views from the chapel are incredible.

Have you been before? What did you like best? Or is it a place on your list of weekend drives? We would love it if you joined the conversation and left a comment below.