VISIT an enchanting world at the High Country Gardens, Gallery & Maze at Goughs Bay this Australia Day weekend.
The idyllic gardens put on a dazzling show and sculpted hedge mazes are filled with art and magical creatures.
For artists and gardeners, Nicky Goudberg and the talented painter Tony Pridham, the High Country Gardens, Gallery and Maze are a shared passion and a labour of love.
Just 15 minutes from Mansfield and surrounded by the natural beauty of the Alpine foothills, this two–hectare slice of paradise is a living canvas, constantly shaped and clipped, planted and painted with incredible attention to detail and creative flair.
The award–winning gardens are a photographer's dream whatever the season, blooming with hundreds of roses, carpets of spring bulbs, stunning water lilies and deciduous trees.
Kids (and their parents) love exploring this place.
It's a safe, stimulating environment in which imaginations and feet can run wild.
There are gnomes to hunt, secret hidey–holes to play in, fairies and dragons to discover, and delicious milkshakes, ice creams and treats homemade by Nicky at the fully licensed cafe.
Watch internationally acclaimed wildlife artist Tony Pridham at work in his gallery.
As the great–nephew of Sidney Nolan, Tony hails from Australian art royalty, and his paintings are collected by museums and galleries around the world.
Fantastic for weddings, special events or to gather for a picnic, the High Country Gardens, Gallery and Maze beckons to be explored.
The venue offers convenient car parking at the gate, games within one of the gardens, is pet friendly, family friendly is easily accessible for the disabled.
