SHOREHAM ATTRACTION FIELD GUIDE
Lose Yourself, Find a Day: The Classic Hedge Maze of Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Garden
A close-to-century sculpted labyrinth and 25 acres of gardens in Shoreham — this guide explains what to expect, access notes, and how to plan your visit.
Lose Yourself, Find a Day: The Classic Hedge Maze of Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Garden.
Set on 25 acres in Shoreham, General Admission to Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Garden centers on a traditional hedge maze planted with more than 1,000 cypress trees. The hedges now stand over three metres high and two metres thick, clipped three times a year to preserve the maze’s curvaceous passages; the property also includes wider routes such as the Lavender Labyrinth for those who need a roomier route through the plantings.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A sculpted, over-40-year-old cypress labyrinth
The traditional hedge maze is composed of more than 1,000 cypress trees and thousands of metres of pathways, trimmed regularly to maintain its sculpted form and satisfying challenge.
Twenty-five acres of cultivated landscape
Beyond the maze, Ashcombe’s world-acclaimed gardens spread across 25 acres, offering planted features and the Lavender Labyrinth as a gentler, wider alternative to the main maze.
Clipped hedges, tight squeezes and seasonal rhythms
The maze keeper clips the hedges three times a year to keep the passages defined; some sections of the maze are a tight squeeze and may not suit prams or wheelchairs, while the Lavender Labyrinth provides wider paths.
What the day feels like
What the visit feels like
Visiting General Admission at Ashcombe is a measured, garden-first outing: navigate winding cypress walls that tower above the paths, wander the broader lavender routes when you want more space, and take in the scale of a garden that has been sculpted and maintained for decades.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this visit suits — and who should plan alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Open 10:00–17:00 with last admission at 16:00. Open Thursday–Monday, and seven days a week during Victorian public school holidays and all public holidays; closed on Christmas Day.
Bring any printed coupons or companion cards to present at check-in; consider leaving bulky prams if you plan to go through the narrow sections of the hedge maze, or opt for the wider Lavender Labyrinth instead.
Dogs are not allowed on the property. Any promotional coupons or companion cards must be presented at check-in to be accepted.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What are the opening hours and last admission time?
The gardens are open 10am–5pm with last admission at 4pm; open Thursday–Monday and daily during Victorian public school holidays and all public holidays (closed on Christmas Day).
Where do I check in for General Admission?
Check-in is at the site on 15 Shoreham Rd, Shoreham, VIC 3916.
Are dogs allowed?
No—dogs are not permitted on the grounds.
Can I use a companion card or a buy-one-get-one-free coupon?
Yes—companion cards and buy-one-get-one-free coupons are accepted but must be presented at check-in.
Is the maze suitable for prams and wheelchairs?
Some sections of the traditional hedge maze are a tight squeeze and may not fit prams or wheelchairs; the wider Lavender Labyrinth is offered as an alternative.
How often are the hedges maintained?
The maze hedges are clipped three times a year to keep the form of the pathways.