Updated in October 2026, this Enchanted Adventure (formerly Enchanted Adventure Garden) guide covers ticket prices, opening hours, parking, accessibility and what to see.
Enchanted Adventure is a 25-acre adventure park at Arthurs Seat on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. Mazes, tube slides, a canopy walk and tree surfing courses sit among themed gardens and sculptures. You can book through GetYourGuide before you travel.
Quick facts for Enchanted Adventure
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 Purves Road, Arthurs Seat, Victoria 3936 |
| Opening hours | Daily 9:00 to 17:00 from September to April. Daily 10:00 to 17:00 from May to August |
| Closed | Christmas Day |
| Adult admission (18+) | $42 |
| Child (3 to 17) | $32 |
| Senior (60+) | $32 |
| Grand Tree Surfing (adult) | $84, including general admission |
| Nippers Tree Surfing (child 4 to 12) | $64, including general admission |
| Typical visit | 2 to 3 hours |
| Phone | (03) 5981 8449 |
Why book Enchanted Adventure tickets?
- 🎢 Eight tube slides: Six Straight Giants, one Big Twister and a kids-only slide race down the slope.
- 🌳 Tree Surfing: The Grand course has over 50 aerial obstacles up to 10 metres high and five ziplines.
- 🌿 Several mazes to get lost in: Hedge mazes, a turf maze with a giant topiary Nessie and a children’s maze fill the park.
- 🖼️ A Garden and Art Trail: More than 30 sculptures and over 20 themed gardens are included in general admission.
- 🌉 A wheelchair-friendly canopy walk: Gently swinging bridges give treetop views to every age group.
Ticket prices for Enchanted Adventure – and how to book
All prices are in Australian dollars.
| Ticket | Adult (18+) | Child | Senior (60+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General admission (all-day ground activities) | $42 | $32 (3 to 17) | $32 |
| Grand Tree Surfing (2-hour session, includes general admission) | $84 | $74 (up to 17) | $74 |
| Nippers Tree Surfing (children 4 to 12, includes general admission) | $74 (assisting adult) | $64 | $64 (assisting senior) |
General admission is an all-day ticket. It covers the mazes, gardens, tube slides, canopy walk, Sky Scramble, brain teaser puzzles, the sculpture trail and the MisAdventure Voyage playground. Tree Surfing is a separate session that includes general admission.
Booking ahead is essential in busy seasons, especially for Tree Surfing sessions. You can upgrade to Tree Surfing on site, but it depends on availability. Sign your online waiver before you arrive. You can book through GetYourGuide for general admission.
5 top experiences to book on the Mornington Peninsula
- 🐬 See seals, dolphins and sea birds on a 90 minute wildlife cruise from Sorrento.
- 🐨 At the Moonlit Sanctuary, get close to koalas, kangaroos and other cute creatures.
- 🍷 Taste the best local produce and wines at a vineyard with a discovery wine-tasting lunch.
- 🚡 Ride the Arthurs Seat Eagle cable car and take in the stellar views over the coast.
- 🤿 Snorkel with seals and dolphins on a boat trip to Chinamans Hat.
Opening hours for Enchanted Adventure
Enchanted Adventure opens seven days a week, except Christmas Day. Weekday and weekend hours are the same. Hours change by season.
| Period | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| September to April | 9:00 to 17:00 |
| May to August | 10:00 to 17:00 |
| Christmas Day | Closed |
Arrive 30 minutes before your Tree Surfing session. The harness room fits you with safety equipment before the briefing and practice course.
How to get to Enchanted Adventure
The park is on Purves Road at Arthurs Seat, with entrances at 55 Purves Road (Gate 55) and 21 Purves Road (Gate 21). By car from Melbourne, take EastLink and Peninsula Link, then leave at the Arthurs Seat exit and follow Purves Road. The drive takes roughly an hour. Gate 55 is beside the Balcony Café.
Parking at Enchanted Adventure
Free parking is available at both entry gates. The car park at Gate 55 is asphalt, and the Gate 21 car park is dirt gravel. Depending on visitor numbers, one or both car parks may be open. Limited wheelchair-friendly bays are closest to the ticketing booth.
How long to spend at Enchanted Adventure
Allow two to three hours to explore the ground activities. The Garden and Art Trail alone takes one to 1.5 hours. A Grand Tree Surfing session lasts two hours, so add that to your day.
Accessibility at Enchanted Adventure
The park is on a steep hillside, and manual wheelchair users will find it hard to get around without help. The Canopy Walk is wheelchair and pram friendly, and it suits visitors who cannot join the other activities. The Balcony Café at 55 Purves Road is reached by a ramp.
Assistance dogs must be harnessed or leashed at all times. No other pets are allowed. Tree Surfing is not suitable for pregnant visitors or people with heart conditions, high blood pressure or knee, ankle and back problems.
What to see at Enchanted Adventure
The mazes. The Original Hedge Maze has a Japanese garden at its centre. The Turf Maze has a giant topiary Loch Ness Monster nicknamed Nessie, and the Children’s Maze has life-sized Snakes & Ladders.
The viewing platform. A boardwalk circles the Enchanted Lake to the newest hedge maze. From the platform, you can call out directions to anyone lost in the maze below.
The Tube Slides. Six Straight Giants, one Big Twister and a kids-only slide run down the slope on bright tubes. Children under 5 must ride with an adult.
The Canopy Walk and Sky Scramble. The Canopy Walk is a series of gently swinging bridges among the treetops. The Sky Scramble is a wooden aerial playground up to 10 metres high for children under 135 centimetres.
Tree Surfing. The Grand course has over 50 aerial obstacles on five levels and finishes each level with a zipline. Nippers Tree Surfing gives children aged 4 to 12 three levels of climbing and swinging.
The Garden and Art Trail. More than 30 sculptures and over 20 themed gardens line the trail, including a Conifer Garden with over 100 varieties. Look for timber carvings by the artist Ken Blum.
The MisAdventure Voyage and brain teasers. A steampunk-style shipwreck playground uses a salvaged 1800s ship. Giant puzzles test adults and children alike.
Practical visitor tips for Enchanted Adventure
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Book ahead | Busy seasons sell out, particularly Tree Surfing. Book tickets in advance to secure your preferred day. |
| Check the height and weight rules | Grand Tree Surfing needs a height over 135 cm and a weight under 120 kg. The Sky Scramble is only for children under 135 cm. |
| Pack a picnic blanket | Picnic blankets are welcome and tables are provided. Tables, chairs and pop-up tents are not allowed. |
| Leave the alcohol and BBQ at home | The park is alcohol free and BBQ free. |
| Arrive early for Tree Surfing | Arrive 30 minutes before your session and sign your waiver online first. |
Frequently asked questions about Enchanted Adventure
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What time does Enchanted Adventure open? | It opens at 9:00 from September to April and at 10:00 from May to August. It closes at 17:00 and is closed on Christmas Day. |
| How much does general admission cost? | Adults pay $42, and children aged 3 to 17 and seniors pay $32. |
| Is Tree Surfing included in general admission? | No. Tree Surfing is a separate ticket, but it includes general admission. |
| Do I need to book in advance? | General admission has plenty of availability, but advance booking is recommended in school holidays and for Tree Surfing. |
| Can I bring my dog? | No. Only assistance dogs are allowed, and they must be harnessed or leashed. |
Things to do near Enchanted Adventure
Arthurs Seat Eagle: A gondola ride from Dromana to the summit of Arthurs Seat on the Mornington Peninsula.
Seawinds Gardens: A coastal garden in Arthurs Seat State Park with views over Port Phillip Bay.
Arthurs Seat Circuit Walk: A 1.8-kilometre loop track with lookouts in Arthurs Seat State Park.
Red Hill: A hinterland village on the Mornington Peninsula known for its wineries and farm gates.
Ashcombe Maze: A hedge maze and lavender garden at Shoreham on the Mornington Peninsula.
Alternatives to Enchanted Adventure
Trees Adventure Gembrook: A treetop adventure course at Gembrook in the Dandenong Ranges.
Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne: A botanic garden of Australian native plants at Cranbourne, south-east of Melbourne.
Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden: A cool-climate garden of rhododendrons and azaleas at Olinda in the Dandenong Ranges.
Moonlit Sanctuary: A wildlife conservation park at Pearcedale on the Mornington Peninsula.
Puffing Billy Railway: A heritage steam railway through the Dandenong Ranges from Belgrave.
More Victoria travel
Other Victoria travel guides on Planet Whitley include:
- Gunnamatta Beach visitor guide: Big waves, but dangerous rips, in Mornington Peninsula National Park.
- The best walks at Cape Schanck: How to get to the lighthouse and the Bushrangers Bay Track on the Mornington Peninsula.
- What it’s like to visit the Phillip Island Penguin Parade.
- Why it’s worth stopping at Eagles Neck near Inverloch in Gippsland.
- The best places to see penguins in Victoria.
