Mayfield Garden
Highlights
- Explore 65 hectares of stunning gardens, uncovering hidden gems like the breathtaking Water Garden and Obelisk.
- Wander through Australia's largest Box Hedge Maze, experiencing the joy of getting lost in nature's beauty.
- Savour delicious regional cuisine at the garden café, perfect for a relaxing breakfast or lunch with family.
- Enjoy a luxurious glamping experience amidst the gardens, complete with a three-course dinner and serene surroundings.
Ever wondered where Australia’s Largest Cool Climate garden is?
Wonder no more!
Located on the western end of the Blue Mountains, Mayfield Garden offers a great day out for the whole family and is open every day of the year except Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Explore hidden gems across 65-hectares of this exquisite private estate, from Australia’s largest Box Hedge Maze to the Cascade and Temple, Croquet Court, Rose Garden, Family Chapel, Herbaceous Border, Mayfield Lake and a Water Garden that will take your breath away.
The numerous pathways are designed to be explored, with many nooks-and-crannies to discover. The mobility-friendly Camellia Walk that provides access from the lower to the upper sections of the garden for those with mobility aids or prams.
Enjoy a great regional food experience at Mayfield’s garden cafe. Come for breakfast or lunch. Book your special event or private party.
Treat yourself to an exclusive, private tour for a behind-the-scenes look.
Mayfield also offers an amazing Glamping experience during Autumn, Spring and Summer. Spend a night of luxury embedded in the garden, after enjoying a three-course a la carte dinner in the restaurant.
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Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Visitor Information Centre National Accreditation
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
- NSW – Visit Bathurst
Features
Activities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Information in audio format (includes an audio described map of their venue, audio descs of performances and/ or displays) is available.
- Digital communication materials (hard copy information also online) is available.
- Uses easy to read fonts in their signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial).
- Staff are trained in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss).
- An appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog is available.
- Handrails on all stairways
- Exit signs which are visible at a ground level (high level signs are difficult to see in a fire) are available.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Accessible seating areas in theatrette
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- Wheelchair accessible picnic tables (picnic tables require 720mm knee clearance and 800mm maximum height).
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
- Equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator.
- Toiletries which are chemical and fragrance free (if requested).
- Linen that is chemical and fragrance free (if requested).
- Uses organic (chemical and fragrance free) cleaning products.
- Uses organic (chemical and fragrance free) deodorisers in public areas and rooms.
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