The first recorded maze in Australia was in the Botanical Gardens in Ballarat, Victoria which were started in 1858. The first maze, recorded in 1862, was in the vicinity of The Conservatory. A second maze, was in the North Gardens was built in 1888 to the same design as the one at Hampton Court Palace in London. It was finally removed in 1959.

There are still many places thoughout Australia and NZ that you can visit a maze and experience the challenge of finding your way through.

If you know of a maze we've not got listed here and would like it included please don't hesitate to send us the details to syoung@mrpuzzle.com.au

Look for this symbol to show you mazes that have a puzzle shop selling our Mr Puzzle standard range of puzzles.
(listed in no particular order)

AUSTRALIA

 

1.GRANITE BELT MAZE, Glen Niven, Qld - http://www.thegranitebeltmaze.com.au/index.html#home
2.BELLINGHAM MAZE, Sunshine Coast, Qld - http://www.bellmaze.com/articles/index.htm

 

11.AMAZE-N-PLACE, Alstonville, N.S.W. - http://www.amaze-n-place.com.au/index.html

12.HARPERS MANSION, Berrima, N.S.W. - http://harpersmansion.com/

13.CRACKENBACK COTTAGE RESTARUANT & MAZE, Crackenback, N.S.W. - http://www.crackenbackcottage.com.au/page/maze.html

14.COFFS HARBOUR BUTTERFLY HOUSE MAZE & TEAROOMS, Coffs Harbour, N.S.W. - http://butterflyhouse.com.au/do/maze.htm

15.AMAZEMENT, Wyong Creek, N.S.W. - http://amazement.com.au/

16.GRANTIES MAZE, Foxground, N.S.W. - http://grantiesmaze.com.au/

17.BAGO VINEYARD MAZE, Wauchope, N.S.W. - http://bagovineyards.com.au/

21.THE TANGLED MAZE, Springmount, Vic - http://www.tangledmaze.com.au/
22.AMAZE N GAMES, Wallington, Vic. - http://www.amazengames.com.au/

23.WANDILIGONG MAZE, Bright, Vic. - http://www.wandimaze.com.au/

24.THE ENCHANTED MAZE GARDEN, Arthur's Seat, Vic. - http://www.yallingupmaze.com.au/

25.ASHCOMBE MAZE & WATER GARDENS, Shoreham, Vic. - http://www.ashcombemaze.com.au/

26.HIGH COUNTRY MAZE, Gough's Bay, Vic. - http://highcountrymaze.com.au/

31.YALLINGUP MAZE, Yallingup, W.A. - http://www.yallingupmaze.com.au/

32.THE MYTHIC MAZES, Busselton W.A. - http://www.mythicmazes.com.au/index.htm

33.AMAZE'N Margaret River W.A. - http://www.amazenmargaretriver.com.au/

34.BORANUP FOREST MAZE Karridale W.A. - http://www.margaretriver.com/accom_result1/boranup-forest-maze/

35.THE MAZE, Bullsbrook W.A. - http://www.themaze.com.au/

 

 

41.GLENGARRY BUSH MAZE, Glengarry, Tas. - http://www.wottodo.com.au/glengarry-bush-maze.html

42.TASMAZIA, Promised Land, Tas. - http://www.tasmazia.com.au/

 

NEW ZEALAND

91.LABYRINTH WOODWORKS & MAZE - http://www.nzanity.co.nz/index.htm

92.PUZZLING WORLD - http://www.puzzlingworld.co.nz/
93.THE AMAZING MAZE N MAIZE, Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Hawkes Bay & Manawatu - http://www.maze.co.nz/where_we_are_AKL.html
94.TAUPO PUZZLE WORLD - http://www.taupopuzzleworld.com/Puzzle_World/Welcome.html

Brian has enjoyed many mazes around the country.

Left: Puzzled in the two mazes at Granite Belt Maze                                      Right: Stuck in the maze at Amaze-n-Place 

Left: An amazing hedge maze at amaze'n Margaret River            Right: Success at Yallingup Maze



And elsewhere in the world