Overview
Itinerary
Depart your Sydney hotel at 8.30am and travel to Bowral in the Southern Highlands. On the way, visit the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan. Next, visit the private garden of Mickey Robertson, Glenmore House. After Mickey and her husband, Larry, purchased the original farmhouse, they gradually restored and extended it, with the various outbuildings being repurposed to fit in with the gardens. Enjoy lunch at the garden before travelling on to Bowral. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner this evening. Stay Two Nights: Bowral, Briars Country Lodge or similar (L/D)
Today we visit two beautiful private gardens and meet their owners. Explore Retford Park, owned by the Fairfax family for over 50 years. The family played host to notable visitors here, including members of the British and European royal families.
This afternoon, enjoy Bowral's Tulip Festival, an annual event of spring blooms. (B/D)
Arrive in Canberra and visit Floriade, the annual flower and entertainment festival. We then enjoy a sightseeing tour of Canberra, culminating in spectacular views as we approach the peak of Mt Ainslie.
This afternoon, we will visit the National Gallery of Australia. Stay Two Nights: Canberra, Peppers Gallery Canberra or similar (B/D)
This morning, visit the private Tulip Top Gardens, which has one of the best bulb displays in Australia. Afterwards, take a tour of the National Arboretum, one of the world's largest living collections of rare trees.
This afternoon, visit the Australian National Botanic Gardens, featuring a scientific collection of native plants from all parts of Australia. (B/D)
Depart Canberra for Bundanon to visit the gallery and homestead of Australian artist Arthur Boyd. Wander through the English-style gardens and iconic landscape that inspired Boyd. View artworks from the collection in the original 19th-century Bundanon Homestead and in Arthur Boyd's studio. Stay: Nowra, Parkhaven Resort or similar (B/D)
This morning we visit the impressive gardens at Merribee. Explore the series of formal garden rooms, including the Rose Garden, the hedged Potager Garden, the walled Snow Pear Garden, the Cottage Garden, Crepe Myrtle Walk, the Herb Garden, the Lavender Paddock and the Bunya Bunya Copse. On our return to Sydney, we will visit another private garden before arriving back at the post-tour hotel at around 5.00pm. (B/L)
Trip Inclusions
- Visit Retford Park and private gardens in Bowral, including Mickey Robertson's Glenmore House, and attend the town's tulip festival
- Spend time exploring the Floriade Festival in Canberra, as well as Canberra's sights, including the National Gallery of Australia
- Visit private gardens of Canberra, including Tulip Top Gardens, along with the National Arboretum Canberra
- Explore private gardens of the NSW coast, including the spectacular Merribee garden
- Travel with a small group of 20-25 guests, escorted by an expert Botanical Guide
- Return private airport-to-hotel transfers
- Relax aboard a spacious coach with an experienced and informative Coach Captain
- All sightseeing and entrance fees as per the itinerary
- 12 included meals over the course of your trip.
- Includes five nights' accommodation in centrally located four-star hotels
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
- Fitness Rating: Low - involves walking on uneven surfaces and stairs, and being able to stand up for up to one hour, while keeping up with the pace of the group
- Dates for Bowral Tulip Festival are subject to confirmation
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