It's back and better than ever. After having to close prematurely due to COVID-19 restrictions last year, the Rupertswood Farm Crop Maze has returned.
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The family-friendly event is open for five weekends, starting Saturday, February 27.
Owner Anna Clark said they were excited to have the maze back open.
"We're really excited, it's going to be great weather and we consider ourselves really lucky we can open it considering the circumstances," she said.
"Shutting it prematurely last year was disappointing, but it was the right thing to do, and it was successful while we had it open, so we're keeping the same theme."
Ms Clark said there were a lot of challenges, but they were worth overcoming.
"We've had to cut it and re-cut it, we've spent lots of time cutting it down and getting it ready," she said.
"We've put so much work into researching the theme - it takes me about a week to really get into it, getting books from the library and really getting into the research."
The farm will have a smaller maze for children alongside the big maze.
"The crop looks fantastic because we've had so much rain lately, it's like a green oasis," Ms Clark said.
"When you go around the maze, there's hidden game cards in the maze where you can learn all about the history of wool."
Ms Clark said she recommended picking up a map before heading into the maze.
"For two dollars, you can get a map in a sealed envelope - you walk around the first corner and you get totally lost, so the map is like an insurance policy," she said.
"Any of the money raised from the maps will go to charity - and if you don't use it, you can get your money back."
Tickets are recommended to be purchased online via Rupertswood Farm.
"We traditionally can get massive queues, but we need to keep it COVID-safe and we have requirements as to how many people we can have at one time," Ms Clark said.
"You'll need to buy online for convenience, and to make sure we can process everybody seamlessly."
The event will allow for people to bring picnics in, but food will also be available for purchase on the day.
More information, including ticket pricing and opening hours, can be found online at rupertswoodfarm.com.au/.
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