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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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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. Then we head up to Bilpin to visit a private garden Wildwood, taste local cider, grab some freshly picked apples and an apple pie to take home. 28 MARCH 2020
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Melbourne International Flower and Garden ShowAdmire new trends, world-class designer gardens and a Royal Exhibition Building filled with flowers during Australia’s grand garden festival. We’ve included some fine gardens around Melbourne. It’s a great four-day short break. 24 – 27 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 & Brisbane
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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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Portugal and Madeira Flower Festival
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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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Chelsea Flower Show and the Gardens of EnglandCome with us to an England up to its knees in spring blossom, carpets of bluebells and meadows of wildflowers. Our tour includes the cerulean Cornish Coastline. It’s a heavenly mix of gardens: Royal, public, and private with Opening Day at the spectacular Chelsea Flower Show. 8 – 22 MAY 2020
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England’s Rose GardensA flower-filled and rose-scented journey through England starting near the Scottish border at Newcastle, then York, Birmingham and Richmond. Landmark gardens: Sissinghurst, Great Dixter, David Austin Roses, Castle Howard, Alnwick Castle… culminating at Hampton Court Flower Show. 25 JUNE – 8 JULY 2020
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Singapore Garden FestivalSingapore is a city in a garden. An exciting mix of cultures, ultramodern ‘Supertrees’ and 19thcentury charm, all wrapped in beautiful tropical gardens. Discover Gardens by the Bay, Flower Dome and Cloud Forest; a showcase of horticulture and garden artistry at the 2020 Singapore Garden Festival. 19 – 25 JULY 2020
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WA WildflowersVisit WA’s South Western corner alive with flowers. Meet the Wildflowers: milkmaids, honey pots, green paws & Qualup bells in the wildflower triangle between Hopetoun, Jerdacuttup & Ravensthorpe. Festival time in Perth’s famous Kings Park: an unforgettable experience. 9 – 23 SEPTEMBER 2020
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The Gardens of ItalyRenaissance and Baroque Italian gardens are extravagant exercises in philosophy, mythology, allegory, mathematics and glorious theatre. Put them alongside Italy’s gorgeous cities, art and gelato, add the unique camaraderie of a Ross tour, and you have an unforgettable experience. 21 SEPTEMBER – 7 OCTOBER 2020
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Tasmania In SpringTasmania’s cool spring is perfect for flowering cherries, tulips, rhododendrons and spring flowers. Discover some of Tasmania’s finest gardens on this week-long holiday. Meet passionate gardeners and share their inspiration. Stay in Launceston and Hobart. 5 – 12 OCTOBER 2020
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Japan In AutumnJoin Graham Ross on this 14 day autumn journey through Japan with richly coloured gardens, whispering bamboo & contemplative zen gardens. Be inspired by exquisite design & breath-taking displays of chrysanthemums. Stay in Awazu, Tokyo, Nikko, Kanazawa, Nagoya & Kyoto. 13 – 27 NOVEMBER 2020
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Lexas 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.
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Inside NSWOur tour includes all of NSW’s spring flower festivals; Tulip Time in the Southern Highlands, Floriade in Canberra, Cowra Cherry Blossom & Leura Garden Festival. It will be a celebration of spring and we’ll do it in style with time to enjoy the fine food & wines of each region. 30 SEPTEMBER – 10 OCTOBER 2020
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South Australia & Kangaroo IslandA feast for the senses; great gardens, good food, fine wines, fabulous hospitality. A magic blend of Hans Heysen, Maggie Beer and Sophie Thomson. Travel into the Barossa, through the Adelaide Hills and across to Kangaroo Island. 5 – 14 NOVEMBER 2020
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Garden Marlborough New ZealandNew Zealand’s gardens are amongst the best anywhere. Marlborough has a festival like no other based in Blenheim. Visit some of the best private gardens at the Garden Marlborough Festival in this incredibly beautiful region of the south island. 2 – 10 NOVEMBER 2020
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Inside Sydney GardensSydney looks beautiful in November – jacarandas & roses in peak blossom. Spend five days getting to know Sydney’s best gardens. Our Jacaranda Cruise on Sydney Harbour is an unforgettable experience and we go behind the scenes of Barangaroo. We visit intimate private gardens in the Eastern Suburbs, spectacular public gardens on the North Shore and include a day trip to the Southern Highlands. 2 – 7 NOVEMBER 2020
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Jacaranda Cruises 2020See Sydney painted jacaranda purple. Learn the history of her beautiful harbour on a 3-hour cruise. Hear the stories that make Sydney special and see her exciting park, Barangaroo from a different perspective. Live commentary by Graham Ross. NOVEMBER 2020
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Christmas in AmericaA once in a lifetime Christmas tour to New York City, Washington DC & Philadelphia. Americans take Christmas seriously & on this 13 day tour, you’ll experience the magic of a northern Christmas. Visit dazzling glass conservatories, see the Rockefeller Christmas Tree, watch ice skating in Central Park, shop festive Christmas markets. 6 – 18 December 2020
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FUTURE TOURS
Scandinavia 2021Graham & Sandra Ross will host this summer journey across Scandinavia, from Copenhagen to Stockholm. Take the ferry to Helsinki & Tallinn & train to St Petersburg. Sophisticated & poetic, it’s a romantic ride. JULY 2021
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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
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