Everything You Need to Know for the Perfect Day at Mayfield Gardens in Oberon

Take a well-deserved break from the bustle of work and school for a delightful day outdoors. The Mayfield Gardens in Oberon provides the perfect backdrop for a relaxing trip with family and friends. Visit the garden at different seasons throughout the year to discover which flowers are in bloom and what other activities they have in store during their spring, summer, and autumn festivals. Enjoy 160 acres of colorful flora, scenic views, and beautiful sculptures at the Mayfield Gardens–check out this video to see all the fun you might miss out on. 

Owned by the Hawkins Family, Mayfield was first built in 1984 as a sheep farm. Over time, the land was transformed into one of the largest cool climate gardens in the world, as inspired by the gardens in Europe. Mayfield first opened its doors to visitors in 2008, and received overwhelming praise for what the gardens had accomplished. 

Today, Mayfield Gardens are open 363 days a year, and have expanded to also make the Hawkins’ Family Garden available for visitors for 16 days, four times a year. Located just two hours away from Sydney, the gardens are a go-to paradise for tourists and locals looking for something extraordinary.

As one of their seasonal activities, they are currently offering a Mayfield Gardens glamping experience for the summer. Spend a night stargazing before going to bed in a decked out tent, complete with plush mattresses and linens. Availing glampers get exclusive night-time and early-morning access to the garden as a bonus to their scrumptious outdoor dinner and refreshing sunrise breakfast.

The Mayfield Garden was specially designed to be open all-year round for tourists interested in what’s blooming beyond the seasonal festivals. Its 37 acres include several breathtaking features, such as the Obelisk Pond and Allée of London Plane Trees, the Copper Tree Fountain, and various interactive garden games to enjoy. They also have an extensive Water Garden with Oaks, Copper Beech, and Hydrangea on display, along with one of the largest collections of Maple trees and shrubs in Australia. Another feature of the garden that visitors can look forward to is the Valley of the Five Ponds, where you can stroll through a colorful meadow decorated with winter, spring, and summer flowering bulbs, from Hellebores to daffodils to wildflowers. 

The Hawkins’ Family Garden is an extended area of Mayfield only open for guests during special times of the year for the winter, spring, summer, and autumn festivals. The 124-acre land is made up of the Main House Garden, the Formal Garden, and the Creek & Lake Garden Beds. 

The Main House Garden features the well-known Mayfield Gardens maze–a large English Box Hedge maze challenge that visiting friends and families love to take part in. There’s also a cut flower garden, a chicken house, and various edible garden areas for fruits, nuts, and seasonal vegetables.

The Formal Garden is a quaint area home to the Rose Garden, the Heath and Heather Garden, and an arbour of scented lilacs and wisteria.

The Creek Garden Beds are informal yet picturesque beds consisting of lilac, hydrangea, and euphorbia, placed around a natural creek and under an oak canopy. The Garden Rooms make for a colorful but tranquil walk, surrounded by a variety of shrubs, and overlooking a sparkling lake. During the Mayfield Gardens spring, summer and autumn festivals, guests are free to go rowing around the lake for a charming afternoon date. 

The Mayfield Nursery houses plants grown by Mayfield’s very own horticulturalists. Beginner planters and enthusiasts can visit the nursery and its produce store for advice and tips, as well as stocking up on equipment or a new plant baby to take home to your own garden.

Find out what they’re serving at the Mayfield Cafe! With their seasonal menu, the cafe is always serving fresh, locally-made, and delicious options. Most of their ingredients are grown right at Mayfield’s Garden Centre with the rest sourced from local partners. The cafe is open everyday for brunch and lunch, but their tables fill up quickly, so they recommend making a reservation in advance. You can also take their healthy and hearty recipes home, like jams and chutneys, along with other merchandise at their store.

Gift your eyes with a wonderful change of scenery when you visit the Mayfield Gardens in Oberon. Whether you’re a dedicated planter, or a budding enthusiast, or you’re looking for something to do for the weekend, Mayfield is a perfect venue to spend a day with nature. Don’t worry about Mayfield Gardens costs because your entry tickets can be used with your Dine and Discover vouchers when you book with Klook! From the flowers, to the wooden and stone structures, to the various art sculptures around the gardens, no matter the season, you’re sure to be left in awe. 

The Mayfield Gardens are a little less than 3 hours away from Sydney, and about 40 minutes from Bathurst and 10 minutes from Oberon. You can drive up to the gardens in your own vehicle, or schedule a shuttle bus, so you can just sit back and relax on the journey. Here’s a Mayfield Gardens map for reference:

With so much to see at Mayfield, we recommend you take your time and enjoy the breeze. Book a night or two at these nearby Mayfield Gardens accommodations, so you have time to explore all the gardens have to offer. 

The nearest accommodations are in Oberon. You can choose from a variety of rustic bed-and-breakfasts, farmstays, hotels, and camping sites. Just a little bit further, you can look into some boutique properties, hotels, and motels over at Bathhurst. Or, you can try out accommodations in Lithgow, just an hour away, with its beautiful cottages, caravans, and guest houses.

Now, you’ve got everything you need to comfortably enjoy the Mayfield Gardens. All that’s left is for you to book your visit!