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Trip Style
Botanica World Discovery
Accommodation
4 - 4.5 Star
Max. Group Size
25
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
BTFF5
Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on APT's 5 Day Private Gardens of Prominent Victorians. Spend five days on a small group holiday with Botanica to Victoria’s most-loved gardens, including Alowyn Gardens in the Yarra Valley and the private garden of Phillip Johnson.
Itinerary
Stay Four Nights: 5-star hotel in Melbourne, the luxurious Hotel Windsor or similar
Visit a private garden, then continue on to Heronswood Garden, overlooking Port Phillip Bay. Wander through the gardens, with their perennial borders, scented herbs and dry-climate plants. After enjoying a ‘Fork to Fork' lunch at Heronswood, we continue on to the late Dame Elisabeth Murdoch's property, Cruden Farm. Here the driveway of lemon-scented gumtrees leads to beautiful gardens. (B/L)
Today, tour the Yarra Valley, home to some of Victoria's premier wineries and artisanal produce. Visit spectacular Alowyn Gardens, where the owners have transformed a barren landscape into a beautiful instructive garden. Discover the perennial border, a silver birch forest, an edible garden, a parterre garden and several display gardens. Stop for a wine tasting at Yering Station before enjoying lunch at Coombe Farm, once owned by Dame Nellie Melba. Afterwards, set out on a private garden tour of her estate. (B/L)
After breakfast we explore the beautiful Dandenong Ranges. At an altitude of 580 metres, we discover Cloudehill Gardens, which features extensive herbaceous borders, roses and azalea walks. Among the mature trees featured at Cloudehill are maples and copper beeches. We enjoy lunch at Coonara Springs restaurant and wander their picking garden. Afterwards, we visit the private garden of Phillip Johnson, Best in Show winner at the 2013 Chelsea Flower Show. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner this evening. (B/L/D)
This morning, enjoy a walking tour of Melbourne's hidden laneways before your transfer to the airport for your onward journey. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Explore Cruden Farm, the beloved historic home and gardens of the late Dame Elisabeth Murdoch.
- Enjoy a stay at Melbourne's historic and iconic Windsor Hotel.
- Visit Heronswood Garden on the Mornington Peninsula and enjoy a ‘Fork to Fork' lunch.
- See tree peonies in full bloom in the Macedon Ranges
- Visit Paul Bangay's private garden and also visit Alowyn Garden in the Yarra Valley
- Admire the stunning Cloudehill Garden in the Dandenong Ranges
- Visit Chelsea Flower Show winner, Phillip Johnson's private garden
- 5 Days with a Botanical Guide Jac Semmler
- 8 included meals over the course of your trip.
- Stay 4 nights at the Hotel Windsor, Australia's most iconic grand 5-star hotel
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change depending on the departure date. An updated itinerary will be provided in your documentation, outlining each day's activities
- Low Fitness Level - involves walking on uneven surfaces and stairs, and be able to stand up for up to one hour and keep up with the pace of the group
- Can be combined with: Private Gardens and Tastes of Tasmania BTT07 with Bruny Island BTT09
- Prices are for land only. Flights not included
Brochure
APT Tasmania (2023-24)
At the edge of the world, Tasmania is every bit as extraordinary as it is natural. A place of wild beauty and World Heritage-listed wonders, shaped by geology and refined by its weather, Tasmania is a world apart from mainland Australia. With a relaxed island lifestyle and a haunting history, the Apple Isle is a peaceful haven brimming with unique experiences....more Whether you want to explore tranquil rainforests, make time for yourself and feel a sense of well-being, visit beautiful colonial-era landscape designs, or get deeply immersed in art, culture, food and history, APT is for you.
Prices & Dates
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Note
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by APT. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from APT. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by APT. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from APT. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
