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2019
Scotland & Northern EnglandA tour of public and private, grand and intimate, walled and wooded gardens and stately homes in Northern England and Scotland. High summer brings exuberant borders, a flourish of roses and spectacular weather for sightseeing. 1 – 14 JULY 2019
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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 with its Supertrees, Cloud Forest and Flower Dome. 22 – 28 JULY 2019
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Gardens of Regional France : Normandy, Loire, Dordogne and BordeauxCapture the essence of rural and regional French culture as reflected through her gardens: Normandy, Loire, Dordogne and Gironde. A soulful and sensory experience at the peak of the autumn harvest. We travel through river valleys, fertile farmland and mediaeval villages to see the very best chateaux, cloister and kitchen gardens in the country. 7 – 21 SEPTEMBER 2019
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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 kangaroo paws and mountain bells in the wild, and catch the extravaganza of the Kings Park Wildflower Festival. 11 – 25 SEPTEMBER 2019
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China and Beijing International Horticultural ExpoYour chance to visit possibly the most ambitious horticultural expo ever staged. This International Horticultural Expo in Yanqing overlooks the Great Wall near Baderling just north/west of Beijing. It will run for six months. 23 SEPTEMBER – 1 OCTOBER 2019
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Inside New South WalesOur tour includes all of NSW’s spring flower festivals; Tulip Time Southern Highlands, Floriade in Canberra, Cowra Cherry Blossom and the Leura Garden Festival. We’ll do it in style with time to enjoy the fine food and wines of each region. 27 SEPTEMBER – 7 OCTOBER 2019
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Springtime Tasmania Bulbs and BlossomTasmania’s cool spring is perfect for flowering trees, bulbs and rhododendrons; colourful shows of spring flowers. Painting with petals. Discover some of Tasmania’s finest gardens on this week-long holiday. Meet some passionate gardeners and share their inspiration. 7 – 14 OCTOBER 2019
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Inside VictoriaVictoria’s fine country gardens at the peak spring flush. Meet the gardeners behind each masterpiece. See old favourites & exciting new cutting edge gardens: including David Glenn’s Lambley, Paul Bangay’s Stonefields, Dame Elisabeth’s Cruden Farm and Stuart Rattle’s Musk Farm. 7 – 15 NOVEMBER 2019
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Gardens and Ancient Sites of Mexico & CubaHome to the frangipani, the dahlia and to chocolate! Visit ancient pyramids of Aztec and Mayan civilisations, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico City, The Yucatan and finish in Hemmingway’s Cuba at Havana and Vinales. 11 – 27 NOVEMBER 2019
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New ZealandNew Zealand’s gardens are amongst the best anywhere. Marlborough has a festival like no other and based in Blenheim. This gives us the perfect excuse to visit some of the best private gardens in this incredibly beautiful region in the south island with Michael McCoy, your tour leader. 4 – 12 NOVEMBER 2019
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The Lexus 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 gardens and Cloudehill Garden. 1 – 6 NOVEMBER 2019
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Jacaranda CruisesSes the most beautiful harbour in the world with breathtaking Jacarandas in full flower, with commentary by Graham Ross. 6, 10, 13, & 17 NOVEMBER 2019
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2020
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. Departing Sydney
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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. Departing Brisbane
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Passage to Northern IndiaOpulent palaces, towering forts, vibrant spices, buzzing bazaars, cast their spell on you. During our 15-day tour of India you will stay in luxury at Bombay, Udaipur, Jaipur, Agra, and Delhi and absorb the beauty of the world’s greatest Mughal gardens in an adventure of a lifetime. 14 – 28 FEBRUARY 2020
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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 Digger’s Garden of St Erth. 15 – 21 MARCH 2020
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Japan at Cherry Blossom timeFollow the delicate cherry blossom trail as it blooms across Kyoto, Kanazawa, Nikko and Tokyo on a 14 day tour that takes you inside Japan’s great gardens. Experience a fascinating mix of ancient Zen serenity and modernity that makes Japan such an exciting cultural destination. Departing Melbourne
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Japan at Cherry Blossom timeFollow the delicate cherry blossom trail as it blooms across Kyoto, Kanazawa, Nikko and Tokyo on a 14 day tour that takes you inside Japan’s great gardens. Experience a fascinating mix of ancient Zen serenity and modernity that makes Japan such an exciting cultural destination. Departing Sydney
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Japan’s Spring Flower FestivalsJapan celebrates Golden Week with festivals of azalea, peony, wisteria and the last of the cherry blossom. Our floral adventure begins in the deep mountains of Nikko, and then travels over four islands of the archipelago: Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu and Naoshima. Highlight includes walking beneath Japan’s famous wisteria tunnels. See cities Tokyo, Matsue, Okayama and Takamatsu. 23 APRIL – 6 MAY 2020
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The Gardens and Estates of Lisbon, Porto and MadeiraCitrus scented streets, Art Nouveau buildings, mosaic pavements, blue/white ceramic tiles (azulejos) decorated walls, arcades, columns and water tanks, marble towns of the Alentejo; all go to make this spring journey through Portugal and Madeira one to remember. Highlight is Madeira’s famous Flower Festival. 26 APRIL – 11 MAY 2020
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East Coast USAFrom George Washington’s private garden at Mt Vernon to the contemporary Oudolf designed masterpiece on New York’s High Line, we’ll visit majestic heritage homes and a trifecta of Pennsylvanian beauties: Longwood Gardens, Winterthur and charming Chanticleer. It’s an East Coast USA garden adventure of a lifetime travelling with Graham and Sandra Ross through Washington, Philadelphia, New York and Newport Rhode Island. 7 – 24 MAY 2020
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