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Trip Style
Botanica World Discovery
Accommodation
4 - 4.5 Star
Max. Group Size
25
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
BTTCF7
Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on APT's 7 Day Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. Spend seven days on a Botanica small group journey to Queensland. Visit the annual Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers and enjoy a three-night stay at Sanctuary Cove.
Itinerary
Be picked up at the pre-tour hotel at 10.30am in Brisbane. Stop at Picnic Point, perched atop the crest of the Great Dividing Range, for 180-degree views over the World Heritage-listed area of the Scenic Rim. Afterwards, visit a private native garden before taking time to settle into your hotel. This evening, a Welcome Dinner takes place in one of Toowoomba's most historical buildings. Stay Three Nights: Toowoomba, Potters Boutique Hotel or similar (D)
Since 1950, the exhibition gardens of the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers have been open to the public for 10 days of the year, but they are designed to have year-round appeal. Today we visit some specially selected exhibition gardens, chosen because of their unique and creative designs. Be inspired, meet their owners and learn a tip or two. Enjoy a visit to Queens Park this afternoon. Wander its shady tree-lined avenues and immaculate floral displays or take some free time to explore some of the many other parks and gardens in the town. (B)
This morning, visit a historic homestead in the Allora region. Remaining in Allora, continue to ‘Mary Poppins House', the childhood home of writer Pamela Travers. Faithfully restored by the current owners, the storybook-like gardens include roses and a gazebo, framed by a white picket fence. This evening enjoy a private dinner at a boutique vineyard in the Lilyvale Valley with a restaurant inside an original Queenslander homestead. (B/D)
This morning, we take a tour of Ju Raku-en Garden, Australia's largest and most traditionally designed Japanese strolling garden. The garden is home to 230 species of Japanese and Australian native trees and plants. It also features a lake, mountain stream and waterfall, creating soothing garden scenes. Afterwards, we visit the Toowoomba Art Gallery, the oldest public gallery in Queensland. Continue on to Sanctuary Cove and your luxury resort. Stay Three Nights: Sanctuary Cove, InterContinental Hotel or similar (B/D)
This morning we visit the Margaret Olley Art Centre in Murwillumbah. An extension of the Tweed Regional Gallery, the centre celebrates the career, life and legacy of Australia's most celebrated painter of still life and interiors. Afterwards, we take a tour of a tropical fruit planation and journey through orchards where more than 500 of the world's weird and wonderful fruit varieties are grown. Learn why this unique location, nestled on the edge of the volcanic caldera of Wollumbin, is so special. (B)
This morning, visit a delightful year-round private garden which has been featured on Gardening Australia. Set out on a guided tour with the owner, then enjoy a lecture during morning tea. This afternoon, take some free time to relax at your resort before a Farewell Dinner this evening. (B/D)
This morning we depart Sanctuary Cove and make our way back to Brisbane for a drop off at the post-tour hotel by 1pm. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Enjoy the chance to visit a host of the area's best private gardens with your Botanical Guide and meet their owners.
- Ross is the former curator in charge of the Brisbane Botanic Gardens. Ross is Patron, Life or Honorary Member of 32 Horticulture organisations, including a retired State Chairman and National Board Member of ‘Open Gardens Australia'.
- Explore some specially selected exhibition gardens, chosen because of their unique and creative designs. Be inspired, meet their owners and learn a tip or two.
- Explore the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
- Visit 'Mary Poppins House' the childhood home of Pamela Travers
- Tour the Margaret Olley Art Centre to learn about this famous Australian artist
- 7 days with Botanical Guide Ross McKinnon and experienced coach captain
- Airport transfers on first and last day
- Travel in a comfortable coach with space to spread out
- 10 included meals over the course of your trip.
- 6 nights' stay in centrally located, 4-5 star hotels
- 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
- Prices are for land only. Flights not included
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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.
