Land Journey
5 day Melbourne Flower Show
Outings Across the Garden State & the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show
Enjoy a short tour, taking in some of the highlights of the ‘Garden State’. Stay four nights in Melbourne, taking day trips to the Diggers Club Gardens, Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show, and the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens. This is an ideal itinerary for those who are new to garden-themed travel, as each day will be quite different, offering opportunities to learn more about all things botanical.
This journey departs:
24 March 2025
23 March 2026
Highlights
The following highlights provide an overview of some of the captivating encounters awaiting you on tour.
Melbourne Flower Show
Enjoy a full day at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show, the largest in the Southern Hemisphere.
Visit the Diggers Club Gardens
Participate in gardening workshops during visits to The Garden of St Erth, Cloudehill, and Heronswood.
An Australian First
See Phillip Johnson’s ‘Australian Garden’, a replica of his Best in Show winning design at Chelsea Flower Show.
Botanical Guide - Sophie Holloway
Be escorted by an expert Botanical Guide, who will offer insightful talks on various topics and be available for informal discussions, enriching your travel experience.
Inclusions
Seen below are your tour’s inclusions. They ensure you’re free to enjoy each day’s discoveries without worry or distraction.
Travel with a small group of 15-25 guests, escorted by an expert Botanical Guide
Includes four nights’ accommodation in a centrally located five-star hotel, return private airport-to-hotel transfers, plus nine meals and select beverages
Relax aboard a spacious coach with an experienced and informative Coach Captain
Experience the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show, including a pre-visit lecture
All sightseeing and entrance fees as per the itinerary
Visit the Diggers Foundation gardens of St Erth, Cloudehill & Heronswood. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes visit to the heirloom vegetable trial and production gardens with the head gardeners
Explore the garden of the late Dame Elisabeth Murdoch, Cruden Farm
Tour the nursery of Antique Perennials to learn more about this style of garden
Itinerary
Your day-by-day itinerary details the gardens and other sights that make up your journey.
Trip Notes
Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
Fitness rating: Low
Group Size: 15 to 25 guests
Dates for Melbourne Flower Show are subject to change
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