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2022
North Queensland GardensEscape the winter chills. Discover Port Douglas, Mossman Gorge, the Daintree, Cairns and Botanical Ark. Witness heliconia, lipstick palms, miracle fruit and palms in tropical glory. Visit private gardens, meet gardeners and sample unusual tropical fruit. 12 – 19 AUGUST 2022
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Western Australia WildflowersLet Australian plant lover Colin Barlow introduce you to the diverse natural wonders of southern Western Australia. Meet milkmaids, honeypots, green 11 – 25 SEPTEMBER 2022
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Mystery TourJoin us on a weekend Mystery Garden Tour in spring. Meet at Sydney Airport on Friday 23rd September for a morning flight to a mystery destination. Spend the next three days visiting outstanding gardens. Return to Sydney on Sunday 25th September in the afternoon. We would love you to join us! 23 – 25 SEPTEMBER 2022
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Tasmania in SpringtimeTasmania’s cool spring is perfect for the fine gardens you will see on this eight-day holiday. Spectacular flowering trees, cherries, rhododendrons, azaleas, luxurious peonies, tulips, daffodils and hyacinths. Treat yourself to this floral extravaganza. 3 – 10 OCTOBER 2022
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Gardens of the South Coast NSWTravel along the picturesque New South Wales South Coast from Sydney to Batemans Bay to see panoramic coastal landscapes, idyllic lakes and majestic Spotted gums. Spring flower gardens will be open in Berry, Robertson and Kangaroo Valley 8 – 14 OCTOBER 2022
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Gardens of New England, NSWTen days exploring the beautiful New England High Country, visiting Armidale, Walcha, Uralla, Tenterfield, Tamworth. See heritage towns, award winning country 24 OCTOBER – 2 NOVEMBER 2022
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Melbourne Cup 2022Go ‘behind the scenes’ at Flemington Racecourse; our special visit without the crowds, to see the famous rose gardens, parade grounds and marshalling yards, the day before the race, with the roses looking their best. Visit the Heide Museum of Modern Art and Cloudehill Garden. 28 OCTOBER – 2 NOVEMBER 2022
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New Zealand – Garden Marlborough & Hurunui Garden FestivalNew Zealand’s gardens are amongst the best anywhere on earth. Throw in a warm Kiwi welcome and Garden Marlborough, and we have the perfect excuse to visit this beautiful region of the south island. 28 OCTOBER – 9 NOVEMBER 2022
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Jacaranda Cruises 2022See the most beautiful harbour in the world with breathtaking Jacarandas in full flower. With over 100 cruises since 1980, Ross Garden Tours knows Sydney Harbour like no one else. Commentary is provided by gardening celebrity Graham Ross. 2,6,9 & 13 NOVEMBER 2022
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Inside VictoriaVictoria’s fine country gardens at the peak spring flush. Meet the gardeners behind each masterpiece. See old favourites and exciting new cutting edge gardens: including David Glenn’s Lambley, Paul Bangay’s Stonefields, Dame Elisabeth’s Cruden Farm and Peter Shaw’s Sunnymeade. 10 – 18 NOVEMBER 2022
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South Australia & Kangaroo IslandExplore South Australia and the coastal wilderness of Kangaroo Island. Gardens at their peak, roses mingled with iris and other favourites in the Barossa Valley and Adelaide Hills. Natural wonders of Admirals Arch and the Remarkables at Flinders Chase National Park. 10 – 19 NOVEMBER 2022
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2023
Tasmania LavenderLunch in the shade of an enormous spreading English oak, enveloped in the fragrance of arching rows of lavender in full bloom. Join us for aromatherapy of the botanical kind. We’ve included some beautiful cool climate gardens to give you an inspirational short break. 2 – 6 JANUARY 2023
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Norfolk IslandWe return to Norfolk Island; beautiful, relaxed, with a fascinating layered history. Gardens are full and flowery. Hospitality is generous. Clear waters are sheltered by coral reefs, teeming with fish. You won’t want to leave! 16 – 23 JANUARY 2023
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Orange, NSW – Country GardensExperience the beauty and bounty of NSW’s Central West. Under crisp skies, explore gardens in Orange, Oberon, Little Hartley & Mt Wilson. Meet artistic gardeners, heritage fruit growers & dreamscape designers. Soak in the charm of historic towns, visit country nurseries & a mountain estate rarely open to the public. 16 – 21 March 2023
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Melbourne Flower & Garden ShowStimulate your senses with a dose of botanical inspiration admiring new trends, world-class show gardens and an exhibition hall full of fresh cut flowers. It’s the 28 – 31 March 2023
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Japan at Cherry Blossom TimeFollow the ephemeral cherry blossom trail as it blooms across Kyoto, Kanazawa, Nikko & Tokyo on a 14 day tour that includes Japan’s great ‘Strolling’ gardens. Experience a fascinating mix of ancient Zen serenity & modernity that makes Japan such an exciting cultural destination. 29 MARCH – 12 APRIL 2023
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New Zealand in AutumnA new itinerary to Otago, the southern region of the South Island: Queenstown, Dunedin and Christchurch to see stunning private gardens and spectacular natural landscapes. 20 – 29 APRIL 2023
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Japan Spring FestivalsIt’s Golden Week with festivals of azalea, peony & wisteria. Our journey begins deep in the mountains of Nikko and then travels across four islands of the archipelago: Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu and Naoshima. Tunnels of wisteria are a highlight. Visit Tokyo, Matsue, Okayama and Takamatsu. 21 APRIL – 4 MAY 2023
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Chelsea Flower Show & the Gardens of EnglandThe excitement of opening day at Chelsea will be forever etched in your memory, a highlight of our signature tour to England including Bath, Cornwall & Oxford with 12 – 26 MAY 2023
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The Gardens of SingaporeSingapore is a City in a Garden – a mix of multicultural modernity and 19th-century charm wrapped in beautiful tropical gardens. The drawcard is the Gardens by the Bay project and the Supertrees. 24 – 30 JULY 2023
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