The Hawkins' Family Garden extends beyond Mayfield Garden and is breathtaking in its design and expanse. Some of the major features available to explore during the Summer Festival includes:
Whilst the 15-hectare Mayfield Garden is open 363 days of the year (closed 25 and 26 December), the Hawkins family opens part of the private garden (16 hectares) during the Summer Festival.
We recommend arriving when we open at 9am, and give yourself a minimum of 2 hours during the Summer Festival to see the garden. Last garden entry is 3pm. The garden shuts at 4:30pm.WHAT TO BRING
We recommend wearing closed walking shoes and dressing for the weather which might mean bringing a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, and an umbrella. Being located in the tablelands a sweater or jacket is recommended year-round.
WHAT TO EAT
Mayfield Cafe is open from 9 AM, serving our fresh, farm-to-table seasonal menu until 3 PM, and coffee, tea, the bar, and snacks open until 4:30 PM. Mayfield Café offers takeaway options that you may enjoy in Mayfield Garden. There are no bins within the garden areas. Help keep Mayfield beautiful and return all rubbish to the Café and Nursery areas for recycling or disposal.
The Hawkins' Family Garden, is a private garden area, which extends beyond Mayfield Garden - 15 hectares (36 acres), an additional 16 hectares (40 acres) of the Private Garden will be available to explore in Summer!
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