Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens Entry Ticket (Mornington Peninsula)

Though the Ashcombe maze bears the look of a Victorian era hedge maze, and is, in fact, the “oldest” traditional hedge maze in Australia it dates back only to the 1970s. However, in the last 30 some years, Ashcombe has continued to grow and now is the largest hedge maze in Australia and outsizes the size of traditional hedge mazes were by quite a bit.

With rounded fluffy edges, (clipped back three times a year to keep them nicely sculpted) the nine foot high and six foot wide “Cupresses Macrocarpa” hedges take up a good portion of the over 25 acres Ashcombe occupies.

Among the other sights at Ashcombe are a “Lavender Labyrinth” with over 3000 lavender plants, a circular rose maze with 200 varieties of roses and over 1200 rose bushes. A popular event in the maze is the Great Gnome Hunt, where adults and children alike run around finding and writing down the names of every garden gnome they can find.

Includes

• Admission to all mazes and gardens

• A map of the gardens

• The Great Gnome Hunt & Woodland Fairy Walk activity sheets

• Access to the licensed café 

Address

• 15 Shoreham Rd, Shoreham, Mornington Peninsula, VIC 3916

• Free Parking

• We will confirm your booking within 8 business hours, and send the voucher to your email address

• The voucher is valid only on the date specified

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Ashcombe Maze Open?

Ashcombe Maze is open from 9am – 5pm every day of the year except Christmas Day

How much time should I spend at Ashcombe Maze?

We recommend you allow at least 1.5 hours to explore the gardens, and longer if you are having lunch. However there is no time limit on entry so you can relax and enjoy the gardens all day!

When is the best time of year to visit Ashcombe Maze?

• The Gardens are designed to offer something different at all times of the year. 

• The Hedge Maze is green throughout the entire year.

• The Lavender Labyrinth is in flower ALL YEAR, while the Lavender display gardens flower mainly in the Spring, Summer and Autumn.

• The rose flowers are in bloom during Spring, Summer and Autumn.

• The Woodland canopy changes according to season. For example, in late winter you will see conifer and spruce trees that are normally hidden at other times of the year with a carpet of more than 2 million bluebells under planted.

Does admission to Ashcombe Maze include the Lavender Gardens?

Yes, the admission covers the hedge maze, lavender labyrinth, the rose maze and all display gardens. It also includes a map of the gardens showing the Garden Discovery Trail, and Gnome & Fairy Hunt activity sheets for ‘children’ of all ages.

Is there a café at Ashcombe Maze?

Yes – we have a fully licensed café with indoor seating for 50 people and additional seating on the outdoor deck.

Can I bring a picnic or have a BBQ at Ashcombe Maze?

In the best interests of our long established gardens, we do not allow visitors to picnic or BBQ in the grounds. Please visit Arthurs Seat, Flinders Beach, Balnarring or Dromana for these activities.