Land Journey
8 day New Zealand
New Zealand’s Gardens & Natural Wonders
A tour which suits first-time, as well as returning, travellers to New Zealand, this journey includes a balance of gardens and spectacular New Zealand scenery. Accompanied by expert Botanical Guide, Sarah O’Neil, we see the country’s gardens while they are at their spring best, while also appreciating the diversity of plant life that extends across the South Island, owing to New Zealand’s varied climate. We also behold the colossal peaks lining Milford Sound during a cruise.
This journey departs:
11 November 2025
10 November 2026
Highlights
The following highlights provide an overview of some of the captivating encounters awaiting you on tour.
Escorted by Botanical Guide Sarah O’Neil
NZ gardening writer, author and passionate gardener, Sarah will bring to life all the wonderful botanical aspects of New Zealand.
Visit Private Gardens
Enjoy the chance to visit a host of the area's best private gardens with your Botanical Guide and meet their owners.
Queenstown and Milford Sound
See the iconic sights of Milford Sound and Queenstown.
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 seven nights’ accommodation in centrally located four-star hotels, return airport-to-hotel transfers, plus 15 meals and select beverages
Relax aboard a spacious coach with an experienced and informative Coach Captain
All sightseeing and entrance fees as per the itinerary
See spring wildflowers in bloom, enjoy private garden visits and meet their owners
Enjoy lunch at the Frensham Garden and tour Larnach Castle & Gardens
Cruise spectacular Milford Sound and explore Queenstown and Arrowtown
Visit the garden of Alan Trott, which is recognised as a Garden of International Significance
Itinerary
Trip Notes
Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
Fitness rating: Medium
Group size: 15 to 25 guests
Our experience of gardens, their flora, and other aspects of nature, is subject to weather conditions and seasonality, which may vary