The Harpers Mansion maze is located in the small town of Berrima in the southern highlands of Sydney, Australia. The town is about an hour and a half’s drive from Sydney.
Harpers Mansion was built by James Harper and Mary Harper around 1835 during the Georgian colonial period and has now been included in the heritage list of the government of New South Wales. The most attractive feature of this country villa is that it has one of the largest hedge mazes in all of Australia.
The maze covers a considerable area and is surrounded by tall and dense hedges. The hedges grow lush and green, ingeniously blocking the paths of the maze and creating mysterious Spaces one after another. These hedges are neatly trimmed and neatly arranged. Being among them, it feels as if one has entered a mysterious green world.
The paths of the entire maze are intricate and full of challenges. Tourists shuttling through it often encounter roads that seem smooth but suddenly end up dead-end, or return to the starting point after going around and around. However, this process of exploring the unknown is precisely where the charm of the maze lies. To add some fun, there are also some small signs in the maze, which can occasionally guide tourists. During the exploration of the maze, tourists will hear the rustling of leaves around them and occasionally catch a glimpse of birds flying among the hedges, adding much vitality.
At the end of the maze, there is a viewing platform. When tourists finally reach here after going through twists and turns, they can climb up and overlook the vast farmland. In the distance are undulating hills, and the ancient and elegant environment is all within view. If it happens to be the early morning or evening when there is a mist, the entire maze seems to be veiled in a layer of mystery, creating a unique atmosphere that makes people feel relaxed and happy.
The owner, Jane, incorporated some elements related to the local history and culture into the maze in order to enable tourists to learn about history while having fun. For instance, at some intersections, there will be small display boards introducing the history of the Harper family and the changes of the Berima Town, allowing tourists to gain more knowledge about the local past while exploring the maze.
Apart from challenging the maze, the town of Belima itself is also well worth visiting. There are many shops selling vintage handicrafts in the small town, as well as coffee shops and dessert shops with various styles. If you have enough time, you might as well stay a little longer in the small town to enjoy its leisure and beauty.
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