The playful shape of the plantation chronicles Hawaii’s history as much as the 14,000 varieties of local vegetation which make up the two-and-a-half miles of zigzagging paths.
The crowning jewel in the collection, the Pineapple Maze has been deemed the finest in the world. Dole Plantation aka Pineapple maze, Hawaii, USA From games and checkpoints along the way to fairground rides and a gift shop, the hours of enjoyment to be had at this family-run project go beyond the inherent mystery of a maze.ġ. At 33 acres wide this is the largest corn maze in the world, redesigned annually with unrivalled creativity, the maze even took the shape of an enormous portrait of the Beatles in 2013. Providing a fun-filled family day out, the wonder of the Richardson Adventure Farm lies in its invention. Richardson Adventure Farm corn maze, Illinois, USA Completion of the seemingly insurmountable task of reaching the centre sees smug victors awarded with a high vantage point from an 18th-century turret.Ģ. Even Napoleon is said to have been trumped by this labyrinth. Covering 2.7 acres, this, the second largest permanent maze in the world, was planted in 2000, with community involvement, to celebrate the conclusion of conflicts in Northern Ireland.Ĭonsidered the most difficult maze in the world, the imposing hedges of the Villa Pisani offer no respite to lost visitors. Unique in affording maze-goers interaction across the lower-than-average hedge height, the Peace Maze is aptly less perplexing than most. Ashcombe Maze is unique in its upkeep, rather than right angles and parallel lines, the rounded shape of the hedges is maintained by constant trimming – a feat which occurs quarterly and demands a month of the Mazekeeper and his team’s time as they too fall prey to the confusion of the maze. Maturing with age, the paths of Ashcombe are increasingly being enveloped in the lush embrace of its evergreen hedges. Ashcombe Maze and Lavender Gardens, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia Its intrigue is added to by the beauty of its meandering hedges, the local sourcing of its materials and the reward of the secret wild flower meadow at its centre.ĥ. Local artist David Eveleigh was commissioned to create the maze in celebration of the new millennium and it symbolises renewal. The spectacle of Penpont Maze, considered the largest representation of the pagan Green Man in the world, makes a private visit to this Brecon estate worthwhile. Don’t be lured towards complacency by its average completion time of twenty minutes, this maze is deceivingly difficult. While the original hornbeam has been replaced by yew, the maze maintains the original design of royal gardeners George London and Henry Wise. Planted for the amusement of William III in the late 17th century and held in high international esteem as the oldest maze in the UK, these hedges do not fail to rival the formal grandeur of the palace next to which they stand. Should they escape, families can enjoy the mini golf course, synthetic ice rink or indoor play structure. The 2m-high hedges, twisting paths and aroma of wisteria, jasmine and honeysuckle add to the maze’s confusion. Refusing to pale in the shadow of its predecessor, this 20-year-old maze extends over 1,715 msq.Ī rabbit warren of flowering plants, creepers and blossoms, constantly changing depening on the season, this labyrinth of vegetation never ceases to surprise.
Planted in 1998 in homage to the earlier Schonnbrunn maze that once stood in its place, the history and splendour of the angles justify its position in these rankings. The symmetry of this maze is magnificent.
0 kommentar(er)
