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Melbourne Flower Show & The Gardens of Victoria

Australia’s grand festival of gardens, the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show is a showcase for garden design and horticulture. Along with heavenly gardens in full flower, it’s a gentle journey at this glorious time of year.

While in the UK, Gamstop-free horse racing has become a popular destination for enthusiasts looking for unlimited betting options, on the other side of the globe, the Melbourne Flower Show provides a vibrant and exciting experience for nature lovers. The combination of these two seemingly unrelated themes emphasizes the diverse range of entertainment activities available around the world. While players take part in the thrilling no-holds-barred horse race at Gamstop, attendees of the Melbourne Flower Show are immersed in a celebration of the beauty of horticulture. The world of entertainment and leisure encompasses a variety of interests and preferences: some are attracted by the adrenaline of horse racing, while others are captivated by the charm of flower and gardening exhibitions. In the realm of UK horse racing not on Gamstop, people find solace in the freedom to bet without the restrictions imposed by self-exclusion programs. The Melbourne Flower Show, meanwhile, offers a refreshing departure from the fast-paced nature of gambling, allowing visitors to appreciate the intricate craftsmanship of floral arrangements and innovative garden design.
  • $4,895 AUD
  • 06 Days
  • calendar-icon 21 - 26 MARCH 2026
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  • sun iconDay 1
  • calendar icon Saturday 21 March 2026
Royal Botanic Gardens (D)

Our Virgin group flight departs from Sydney or meet your Ross Tour Leader at Melbourne Airport. Head to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne for a guided tour through this green city oasis. More than 8,500 plant species from around the world are presented in a kaleidoscope of colour and texture. Sweeping lawns, tranquil lakes and majestic trees.

This afternoon check into your luxury hotel, the Melbourne Marriott, for five nights, perfectly placed in the heart of Melbourne.

Welcome Dinner included tonight at the hotel.

hotel iconAccommodation:

Marriott Hotel, Melbourne

  • sun iconDay 2
  • calendar icon Sunday 22 March 2026
Coombe Estate & Cloudehill (B/L)

We are heading up the Yarra Valley this morning to learn about the power of perennials and grasses at Antique Perennials in Kinglake. Lunch will be waiting when we arrive at Dame Nellie Melba’s Coombe Estate, where her garden has been lovingly restored.

Afternoon visit to one of Australia’s finest gardens in the Dandenong Ranges, where Jeremy Francis has created his ‘Arts and Crafts’ Garden from the turn of the last century, that combines formal structure and informal planting within garden ‘rooms’. Cloudehill has 25 gardens altogether, each with its character and season of interest. 

hotel iconAccommodation:

Marriott Hotel, Melbourne

  • sun iconDay 3
  • calendar icon Monday 23 March 2026
Mornington Peninsula (B)

Head down the Mornington Peninsula to Red Hill and Australia’s oldest kitchen garden at Montalto, expanded into an organic vineyard, olive grove and gardens. Lunch at their superb ‘paddock to plate’ restaurant.

Spend the afternoon with Jo Ferguson in her “dreamy, whimsical fantasy grassland”, an astonishing and abundant garden with an eclectic mix of flowering perennials, endemic grasses, native shrubs and succulents.

hotel iconAccommodation:

Marriott Hotel, Melbourne

  • sun iconDay 4
  • calendar icon Tuesday 24 March 2026
Ceres Homestead (B/L)

David Glenn’s Lambley is world-renowned as a benchmark in sustainable gardening. David will explain all aspects of this complex suite of gardens as he leads us through his masterpiece. Perennials will be in full flower at this time; dreamy, romantic and tough.

A treat today at Ceres Homestead with our host, Jane Charles who has restored this beautiful old property to its glory days. Built in 1864 by Thomas Bath, the first licensee on the Ballarat goldfields and famously embellished for the visit in 1867 by Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh. Jane will show us her magnificent home, refurbished outbuildings and her garden. And she will host us at a long table luncheon.

hotel iconAccommodation:

Marriott Hotel, Melbourne

  • sun iconDay 5
  • calendar icon Wednesday 25 March 2026
Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show (B/D)

Spend a full day exploring the famous Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, which is staged within the world heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building and surrounding Carlton Gardens.

The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show is ranked in the top five flower shows in the world and is a “must see” event. Breathtaking floral displays, spectacular Show Gardens plus avenues of specialist growers and garden suppliers where you can buy everything from bulbs and plants to tools and trinkets. Be inspired by the designs, discover new plants and take home great ideas for your own gardens.

Farewell Dinner this evening in your hotel.

hotel iconAccommodation:

Marriott Hotel, Melbourne

  • sun iconDay 6
  • calendar icon Thursday 26 March 2026
Rippon Lea Estate (B)

This morning a guided house and garden tour at heritage listed Rippon Lea Estate. Built in 1868 for Frederick Sargood, the mansion is managed by the National Trust. Wander through the fernery, pool and terrace, orchard, lake and boathouse, coach house, rose garden and archery lawn to gain an insight into true Victorian splendour.

Transfer to Melbourne Airport for homeward flight.

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You will be contacted by a Ross Tours Travel Consultant to confirm your details and preferred method of payment.

Cancellation Policy
  • Cancellations received prior to departure will incur loss of deposit.
  • Cancellations received between 119-60 days prior to departure will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
  • Cancellations received between 59-30 days prior to departure will incur a 75% cancellation fee plus any non-recoverable costs incurred.
  • Cancellations received within 30 days prior to departure will incur 100% cancellation fee.
  • Cancellations must be sent in writing.
  • Cancellation fee is based upon the total amounts paid including tours, airfares and all other travel arrangements.

Please refer to the Ross Tours standard terms and conditions

Tour Inclusions
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  • Return Qantas Return group airfare Sydney-Melbourne-Sydney with Virgin Australia
  • ac-icon Air-conditioned motorcoach
  • bed-icon Deluxe accommodation for 5 nights, including daily breakfast
  • lunch-icon 3 Lunches & 2 Dinners

Entrance fees to all gardens and sightseeing including

  • Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, Royal Botanic Garden Melbourne, Cloudehill, Antique Perennials, Coombe Estate, Rippon Lea Estate, Ceres Homestead, Montalto, Lambley Nursery, Jo Ferguson’s Garden.
TOUR PRICE
  • Twin share, land only
    $4,895 AUD per person
  • Twin share, including air
    $5,195 AUD per person
  • Single supplement
    $1,395 AUD
  • All prices in Australian dollars
  • Prices based on minimum 15 passengers
  • Airfare price is based on departure from Sydney. Enquire for other cities.
DISCOUNTS
Earlybird
$100
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  • Previous Traveller
    $50
  • Garden Clinic member
    $25
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