Join Ian as he introduces the Racing Maze, shares the thinking behind its design and reveals one of his favourite little details.
A new adventure has taken shape at Bago, and there's a lot more to it than meets the eye.
Earlier this year, we welcomed a new addition to Bago, our Racing Maze! Designed to complement our much-loved hedge maze, it brings a completely different experience to the property, with a little friendly competition thrown in.
But behind the winding paths and playful challenge is a thoughtful approach to landscape design, sustainability and working with nature.
We caught up with Bago's landscape architect, Ian Mobbs, to hear the story behind it.
Designed with Nature in Mind
Unlike our traditional hedge maze, the Racing Maze is planted with Lomandra hystrix, a native Australian rush that naturally grows along the creek banks at Bago.
Situated on the creek flat, the maze needed to be designed with the landscape in mind. The Lomandra's deep roots, flexible stems and ability to tolerate wet conditions made it a natural choice.
The result is a maze that works with its surroundings, creating a playful new experience while respecting the environment around it.
A Different Kind of Maze Adventure
While our original hedge maze invites you to wander, explore and find your way through, the Racing Maze introduces a new challenge.
With four starting paths and checkpoints to discover, it's designed for a little friendly competition between family and friends.
And because the Lomandra grows much lower than our traditional hedges, there's a completely different feeling as you move through the paths.
It's the Little Things
One of the loveliest moments in Ian's video is hearing about his favourite part of the Racing Maze, the little white violets.
It's a reminder that while there's plenty of excitement to be found at Bago, there's also beauty in the smaller details.
For Ian, thoughtful landscape design isn't simply about creating an attraction. It's about working with the natural environment and making a place people can enjoy for years to come.
Come and Experience It for Yourself
The Racing Maze is now open and included with your Bago Maze admission, giving visitors two different maze experiences to enjoy.
Whether you're racing your family, challenging your friends or simply taking your time to explore, there's a new adventure waiting at Bago.
Plan your next visit and discover the Racing Maze for yourself.
Bago Maze & Wine | Herons Creek, NSW | Just 30 minutes south of Port Macquarie
Want to know more about how it all began?
Read our earlier story, Something's Growing at Bago… A New Maze Awaits!, where Ian shares the original plans, plant selection and sustainable thinking behind the project.