ASHCOMBE MAZE & LAVENDER GARDENS Explore the Lavender Labyrinth and year round flowering lavender display gardens. Spectacular Rose Maze amidst 25 acres of gardens. Lose yourself in Australia's oldest & largest Hedge Maze. Have fun with the Great Gnome Hunt, or just relax in the fully licensed café. Location: SHOREHAM more

AUSTRALIAN GARDEN AT THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS CRANBOURNE Prepared to be inspired by the new award-winning Australian Garden, a place where visitors can immerse themselves in Australian flora, landscapes, art and architecture. Visit the café and browse in our gift shop. Tours and activities are also available. Open daily from 9am to 5pm Location: Cranbourne more

BONEO MAZE & WETLANDS CENTRE An eco tourism experience. ~ 15 acres swamp & wetlands ~ 2km of boardwalks ~ Bird Hide ~Hedge Mazes ~ Garden Chess & Draughts ~ Lawn Puzzles and Games ~ Gardens ~ Butterfly Walk ~ Birdlife ~ Cafe ~ Puzzle Gift Shop ~ Picnics Welcome Open every day except Christmas Day 10am - 5pm Location: Fingal more

HERONSWOOD Visit our famous garden, enjoy our fabulous food. Stroll through 2 hectares of stunning gardens with water views and indulge in simple but stylish food from our ever-changing menu in Australia's only thatched roof cafe. Buy your Digger's plants and seeds from our nursery. Location: Dromana more

LINTONS GARDEN & HOME The largest garden centre on the Peninsula. Winner of the Best Garden Centre in Australia 1999, 2003 and 2005. Cafe for lunch or refreshments. - Bookings (03) 9787 3244 Lintons 'More than just a nursery.' Location: Mt Eliza more

THE ENCHANTED MAZE GARDEN Enliven the senses in a world of enchanted magical mazes, sculpture park walk, fantasy gardens and brain teaser challenges at The Enchanted Maze Garden. Indulge yourself at The Amazing Lolly Shop. See Australia's only corn Maize Maze each Autumn. Location: Arthurs Seat more