Sassafras

The Secret Garden at Sassafras

This one is truly a hidden gem and you almost feel like you are sneaking into an abandoned private yard despite this being a virtually abandoned publicly owned space that was once a commercial nursery. The area is cool and shaded with moss covered trees, stone walls and steps and provides a slightly dark and moody look with an almost mystical feel. This location is roughly a 400 metre downhill walk along a path that is littered with branches and leaf debris but can be navigated with a mountain buggy or off road style pram. It's position in a valley means this spot is perfect for morning or mid-afternoon sessions but it is unsuitable for dusk shoots as the sun dips behind the hills early here.