Mayfield Garden

Mayfield Garden near Oberon began to take shape in the mid-1990’s and today is one of the world’s largest privately owned cool climate gardens. Owned by the Hawkins family, Mayfield extends across more than 160 acres (64H) and sits within a 5,000acre working farm. Numerous follies and features are blended into the landscape across both the private and public gardens.

The sections of Mayfield open daily to the public extends over 36 acres. The garden includes a water and stone feature garden, blue-stone bridge, iron and stone arbour, a copper tree fountain, obelisk pond and allee of London Plane trees, Valley of the Five Ponds, Venus Vale, The Gallery and much more. This cool climate garden is amazing in all seasons from the water lilies in bloom in Summer, the colourful foliage of Autumn, the raw structure of trees on show in wintertime and the lush growth and heady scents of Spring.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Come and discover the expansive Private Garden beyond Mayfield Garden – spanning over 160acres (64H) across the hillside.  Features include: the Rose Garden, Creek Garden, Aviary, Walled Kitchen Garden, Mayfield Cascade (80m cascade with temple source).

MAYFIELD GARDEN SPRING FESTIVAL – October

The Private Garden has been designed to make the best of spring and autumn.  Take a full day to wander the private family garden at leisure – see vibrant spring colours in the blooms, blossoms and lush green growth.

MAYFIELD GARDEN SUMMER FESTIVAL – January

Discover the Private Garden in Summer with lush leafy green foliage and delightful roses.

MAYFIELD GARDEN AUTUMN FESTIVAL – April

View the Private Garden in rustic hues of Autumn colour.

MAYFIELD GARDEN WINTER FESTIVAL – July

Winter is the time to see the Private Garden in the raw, with the structure of trees and landscaping on show.