Where would you like to go?
Collectors’ Plant Fair Day TourJoin us for a garden lover’s day out to the Collectors’ Plant Fair! The Fair is a dynamic mix of specialist plant growers – a must visit for any plant enthusiast and the country vibe is so fun. Our day tour makes visiting and buying plants a breeze. 10 APRIL 2021
|
Victoria in AutumnDiscover Victoria’s finest country gardens at the peak of autumn magic. Meet the master gardeners behind garden gates. See old favourites and exciting new discoveries. Be guided around David Glenn’s Lambley, Paul Bangay’s Stonefields, Stuart Rattle’s Musk Farm and the Digger’s Garden of St Erth. 15 – 21 MARCH 2021
|
Orange NSW Country Gardens & Food WeekExperience the colours & beauty of autumn in NSW’s Central West. 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 & an exclusive mountain estate. Coinciding with Orange’s famous F.O.O.D Week, this 6 day getaway is a feast for all the senses. 9 – 14 APRIL 2021
|
Red Cow Farm Day TourSpend an autumn day in the Southern Highlands. Visit the exquisite Red Cow Farm, historic Berrima and Harpers Mansion. Lunch at the Bendooley Estate. 17 APRIL 2021
|
Nurseries Day Tour, Central CoastSpend an autumn day plant shopping, visiting Central Coast nurseries. Lunch included in the rainforest garden of the Bamboo Buddha. 24 APRIL 2021
|
Flinders RangesThe Flinders Ranges is some of Australia’s most dramatic landscapes. Journey from Adelaide, through the Clare Valley for the SA Autumn Festival, and into the outback. See towering ancient cliffs, spectacular gorges, outback stations, Wilpena Pound and Lake Eyre. 17 – 25 APRIL 2021
|
Mother’s Day Garden TourSaddles & Paradise Botanical GardenA special Mothers Day Tour to Paradise Botanical Garden, with lunch and a complimentary glass of bubbly at Saddles Restaurant at Mt White. 8 MAY 2021
|
Gardens of Monaro & Bright Autumn FestivalAutumn in Australia’s high country is sublime. Travel through Canberra to the spectacular Monaro High Country at the foothills of the Snowy Mountains. Visit much loved gardens of local pioneering families and soak in majestic views. Journey through alpine valleys into Victoria’s scenic North East, one of the state’s fastest growing gourmet regions. Explore historic gold-rush towns, celebrate at Bright’s famous Autumn Festival and soak in the astonishing natural beauty that surrounds you. This is an 11 day visual and seasonal feast. 22 APRIL – 2 MAY 2021
|
Top End: Broome to DarwinTravel in comfort across the unforgettable landscapes of the Kimberley, Kununurra, Katherine and Kakadu. Deep rugged gorges, tumbling waterfalls, ancient rock art: you’ll see it all. 5 – 20 JUNE 2021
|
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. 13 – 20 AUGUST 2021
|
Western Australia’s WildflowersLet Australian plant lover Colin Barlow introduce you to the diverse natural wonders of southern Western Australia. Meet milkmaids, honeypots, green kangaroo paws and mountain bells in the wild, and catch the extravaganza of the Kings Park Wildflower Festival. 8 – 22 SEPTEMBER 2021
|
Outback Queensland – Longreach & BirdsvilleJoin Libby Cameron in outback Queensland and discover a uniquely Australian way of life. Visit Longreach, Winton, Birdsville. Under big blue skies, be inspired by our pioneers, see ancient Waddi Trees, where dinosaurs roamed, visit working stations, stroll homestead gardens. 14 – 24 SEPTEMBER 2021
|
Mystery Garden TourJoin Ross Tours on a weekend Mystery Garden Tour in spring. Meet at Sydney Airport on Friday 24th September for a morning flight to a surprise destination. Spend the next three days visiting outstanding gardens. Return to Sydney on Sunday 26th September in the afternoon. Come and join in the fun. 24 – 26 SEPTEMBER 2021
|
Tasmania in SpringtimeTasmania’s cool spring is perfect for flowering trees, bulbs and rhododendrons; plus colourful shows of spring flowers. Painting with petals. Discover some of Tasmania’s finest gardens on this eight-day holiday. Meet some passionate gardeners and share their inspiration. 4 – 14 OCTOBER 2021
|
Gardens of the South Coast NSWTravel along the picturesque New South Wales South Coast from Sydney to Narooma with Sandra Ross to discover the diverse gardens, coastal landscapes, idyllic lakes and the endemic bushland of the New South Wales coastline. 9 – 16 OCTOBER 2021
|
Gardens of New EnglandAn exciting tour of the high country of New England NSW, from our base in Armidale, then travelling across this high plateau to Tenterfield. Gates to a special selection of private gardens are open wide with welcoming hospitality. 27 OCTOBER – 5 NOVEMBER 2021
|
Jacaranda CruisesSee the most beautiful harbour in the world with breathtaking Jacarandas in full flower. Departing from Sydney’s King Street Wharf, this two and a half hour harbour cruise is an icon in Sydney’s Spring calendar. With over 100 cruises since 1980, Ross Garden Tours knows Sydney Harbour like no one else. Commentary for the cruise is provided by gardening celebrity Graham Ross. 3, 7, 10 and 14 NOVEMBER 2021
|
Garden Marlborough, New ZealandNew Zealand’s gardens are amongst the best anywhere on earth. Throw in a warm Kiwi welcome and Rapaura Springs Garden Marlborough and we have the perfect excuse to visit this beautiful region of the south island with peonies and wisteria in full bloom. 1 – 9 NOVEMBER 2021
|
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 8 – 17 NOVEMBER 2021
|
Melbourne CupGo ‘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. Also visit Heide Museum of Modern Art and Cloudehill Garden. NOVEMBER 2021
|
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, David Musker’s Broughton Hall, Dame Elisabeth Mudoch’s Cruden Farm and Stuart Rattle’s Musk Farm. NOVEMBER 2021
|
Sydney in SpringSydney looks beautiful in November – jacarandas & roses in peak blossom. Spend 6 days getting to know Sydney’s best gardens. Tour includes our jacaranda cruise, behind the scenes of Barangaroo, intimate private gardens, spectacular public gardens & a day trip to the Southern Highlands. NOVEMBER 2021
|
2022
Floriade Netherlands 2022The World Fair of Horticulture held every 10 years. This time it’s in Almere, a ‘garden city’ near Amsterdam built on reclaimed land. It’s a wonderful reason to visit the gardens of Holland and Belgium. MAY 2022
|