Enchanted Adventure: the Home of Tree Surfing (Arthurs Seat)
Enchanted Adventure, formerly The Enchanted Maze Garden, is an award winning natural attraction nestled in the beautiful hinterland of Arthurs Seat. From humble beginnings, Enchanted Adventure has grown into a wonderland of mazes, gardens, art and adventure that is designed to enliven the senses and challenge the mind.
A 25-acre wonderland of nature-based adventure activities designed for all ages to enjoy. General Admission tickets allow all-day access to the grounds including activities such as a variety of mazes and over 20 themed gardens, brainteaser puzzles, Tube Slides, Canopy Walk, Sky Scramble (for children under 135cm only), MisAdventure Voyage, sculpture boardwalks and more.
Mazes - There are three unique and challenging bordered hedge mazes. Find the Japanese Garden in the centre of the most traditional hedge maze or come face to face with our very own giant topiary Loch Ness Monster in the Turf Maze. Move a little further down the hill and you will find the Children's Maze. Especially designed for kids to stop and play, the Children's Maze is a series of themed gardens full of charm that will capture the imagination of all.
Explore their fourth hedge maze complete with a custom-built Viewing Platform in the middle. Take turns calling out directions to people below in the maze or simply, soak in the views of the thriving succulent garden.
Brain Teaser Puzzles - These giant mind-bending puzzles are great for adults and children alike. Designed to get you moving and thinking at the same time, they will tie you in knows of all sorts. A must if you love a fun and puzzling challenge with your adventures.
Sky Scramble Playground - An aerial playground in the sky that has to be seen to be believed! This gigantic wooden structure sits up to 10 meters in the trees and offers a series of obstacles and areas to explore. Scramble through the cargo nets, clamber over the Tibetan bridge, take a bounce in the ball pit and more. This activity is for children under 135cm only. Adults are not permitted on the Sky Scramble.
For their smaller guests, there is a miniature Bush Scramble in the same area with a scramble net and stepping stone obstacle. Perfect for those little adventurers who may still need some assistance!
Enchanted Sculptures - Meander through gardens and bushland to discover an array of sculptures and elegant topiary. The sculptures take their forms in various materials from hand-blown glass, timber, wrought metalwork, marble and more.
Tube Slides - They're fast, furious and plenty of fun! Tube Sliding is one of the most popular activities. It's like a snow-free ski run, where participants use brightly coloured tubes to slide down the slope. There are 8 slides to choose from including 6 Straight Giants, 1 Twisty Slide and 1 Kids Slide (for children under 13cm only), the choice is yours!
Canopy Walk - Stroll and sway on this skyward walkway! Made up of multiple gently swinging bridges suspended amongst the treetops, enjoy the views and tranquility of the surrounding native bushland. This is suitable for all age groups.
MisAdventure Voyage - Channel your inner pirate and explore the newest activity to join the park! This steampunk-inspired shipwreck playground was designed using a real-life salvaged 1800's ship. There's special & authentic artefacts included to highlight its former life with added interactive elements such as cubby spaces, Captain's Wheel, dock & more.
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Beautifully crafted location with lots of elements which kids should love. This attraction is constantly changing and improving. For example, since our last visit, the maize maze on the hill has been replaced by Tube Slides and Tree Surfing (additional cost) has been added to the tree canopy plus more.
After a visit here, the word "dead-end" will definitely be added to your children's vocabulary. There are four permanent mazes (hedge maze, turf maze, children's maze and Lower Hedge Maze & Viewing Platform).
The Hedge Maze has over 500 Leighten Green conifers and was inspired by the famous Hampton Court maze, but with an oriental twist. You need to find five Buddhas, a small topiary garden and then relax in the tranquil Japanese Garden in the centre. This maze is ideal for the parents and kids because it is not so large that you have to spend a frustrating amount of time finding your way through the maze. The paths between the hedges are generally nice and wide.
The Turf Maze is actually a labyrinth which means you follow one path. Dating back to the Middle Ages, these labyrinths were laid out on the floors of Cathedrals where the monks would meander in prayer and meditation. The length is around 450 meters and kids can race to see who can do it the quickest while the parents can tranquilly stroll along the paths.
The Children's Maze is a real fun maze which is designed for children to stop and play. There is a beach hut with pier (sand buckets provided), African Savannah with African animals, dinosaur, chicken coop, Fairy Garden and central shady area with a game of Snakes and Ladders on the ground.
The Tube Slides are a big hit with the kids (maybe less so for Dad if he has to pull the tubes up the hill). There are 8 courses: 6 straight, 1 twisty and 1 Kids slide. There are single and double tubes and you can have an adult and child in the large tubes only. These are suitable for ages 3 years and above but those under five years of age must ride in a double tube with an adult. It is possible to have races against each other and the staff were very accommodating and helped generate a fun atmosphere.
There are plenty of other activities including an area with brain teaser challenges (tyre maze, rocky road maze), interactive playgrounds, sculpture park which has large sculptures carved out of tree stumps and plenty of interesting little gardens such as the Marble Sculpture Garden, Conifer Garden, Columbian Pot Garden and Weeping Willows Garden.
There is a lot of shade everywhere but it is advisable to take a water bottle into the bigger mazes.
There is a cafe serving food such as pies, hot dogs, salad rolls, drinks and ice-cream and a lovely shaded terrace to sit on. There is a gift shop onsite with merchandise, books, toys, apparel, lollies & more.
Make sure you wear comfortable shoes to fully enjoy the day. This is not the location to be wearing high heels.
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Location
55 Purves Rd, Arthurs Seat 3936 Map
✆ (03) 5981 8449
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→ www.enchantedmaze.com.au
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