Gardens of Gippsland, Goldfields & the Great Alpine Road
Overview
Itinerary
Depart Melbourne and travel to Peppermint Ridge Farm, where you will enjoy a guided tour of the native food garden followed by a two-course lunch highlighting the flavours of Australian native foods. We then continue on to a beautiful private garden before arriving in Warragul. Stay Two Nights: Warragul, Mercure Hotel or similar (L)
Today we visit the private garden Tall Timbers in the pretty Piedmont region. Next visit Broughton Hall, one of Victoria's most spectacular gardens where we enjoy lunch.
Afterwards we will visit another private garden. (B/L)
This morning we travel to Walhalla for a journey on the Goldfields Railway. Pass over six large trestle bridges, crisscrossing Stringers Creek. See ferns and wildflowers while learning about the gold mining history of the region.
Next we stop in Sale to visit the 150-year-old botanic gardens that owe their heritage to Baron Ferdinand Von Mueller, the state's first government botanist, and William Guilfoyle, then director of the Royal Melbourne Botanic Gardens. Stay Two Nights: Lakes Entrance, Esplanade Resort or similar (B/D)
This morning, take a leisurely coastal walk with your Botanical Guide or enjoy free time to explore the streets of Lakes Entrance. We then take a cruise to Metung to have lunch in the Metung Pub and see the Gippsland Lakes.
This afternoon we visit the historic Nyerimilang Homestead, surrounded by beautiful gardens and magnificent views over the Gippsland Lakes. (B/L)
Today we depart Lakes Entrance to travel the Great Alpine Road over to Dinner Plain. We take in the rugged alpine landscapes of the region and learn about the history of the high-country cattlemen.
This afternoon we visit Shady Brook Cottage in Harrietville, a magnificent cool-climate landscape garden which was featured on Gardening Australia. Stay Two Nights: Milawa, Lindenwarrah Hotel or similar (B/L/D)
Today we explore the goldmining town of Beechworth, before visiting the historic Mount Buffalo Chalet gardens. Explore the Mount Buffalo region before returning to Milawa. (B/D)
We depart Milawa this morning and travel through the King Valley before visiting High Country Gardens. Arrive back in Melbourne at approximately 4:00pm. (B/L)
Trip Inclusions
- Visit the private gardens of Broughton Hall and Tall Timbers in East Gippsland
- Travel on the historic Walhalla Goldfields Railway and visit goldfield towns
- Stay in Lakes Entrance and explore the Victorian Lakes
- View wildflowers along the Great Alpine Road
- Travel with a small group of 15-25 guests, escorted by an expert Botanical Guide
- Includes return private airport-to-hotel transfers
- Relax aboard a spacious coach with an experienced and informative Coach Captain
- All sightseeing and entrance fees as per the itinerary
- 14 included meals over the course of your trip.
- Six nights' accommodation in four-star hotels
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
- Fitness Rating: Medium
- Prices are for land only, flights not included
Brochure
APT Tasmania (2023-24)
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