See beautiful NSW in springtime bloom as we travel from Brisbane through Port Macquarie to Bowral then on to Canberra returning via the Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley and Armidale. Visit Corbett Gardens, Tulip Top Gardens, Cockington Green, Cowra's Japanese Garden, Darley Stud, the Glen Innes Standing Stones and Australia's largest flower festival showcasing a million flowers in bloom, Canberra Floriade.
13 September 2025 (Diamond Class) 21 September 2025 (Gold Class)
27 Meals Included 7 Eco Experiences 6 Cultural & Heritage Experiences
Deposit of $400pp required within 14 days of making booking to secure your reservation.
PRE & POST TOUR EXTENDER OPTION
2 additional days (TOTAL 12 DAY TOUR)
• Return economy class flights ex Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide to Brisbane
• 2 additional nights room only (1 night pre and 1 night post tour) at Meriton Suites Brisbane
• Return Airtrain tickets ex Brisbane Domestic Terminal to Roma Street Station
Plus $999pp Twin Share
Plus $1230 Sole Use
**Subject to availability – some block out dates apply. Prices are subject to change without notice**
Depart on our opulent 'Diamond Class' or luxury 'Gold Class' coach from the Brisbane CBD and travel responsibly knowing all coach emissions are 100% offset. We travel south, breaking at Tropical Fruit World for morning tea. Our afternoon takes us through Coffs Harbour to Port Macquarie where we stay overnight.
This morning we leave Port Macquarie, take a break at Bulahdelah, then continue to Gosford for lunch. Travelling through Sydney’s western suburbs we head up in to the Southern Highlands.
Today, we visit Corbett Gardens to see a stunning display of tulips and spring bulbs, followed by a guided tour of the Bradman Museum and International Cricket Hall of Fame. After a casual lunch, we'll head to Fitzroy Falls, overlooking Kangaroo Valley.
This morning marvel at Tulip Top Gardens, showcasing 10 acres of stunning tulips and spring flowers. Blossom trees line a pathway to a waterfall and watercourse. In the afternoon, we visit Cockington Green Gardens, featuring miniature buildings in landscaped gardens, then drive to Mount Ainslie for breathtaking views of Canberra before checking into our hotel.
We begin with a drive-by tour of Canberra's International Embassies, followed by a visit to Floriade, Australia’s largest spring flower festival. At 2pm, we tour the War Memorial, including the Hall of Memory, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Pool of Reflection, and Roll of Honour, ending with the moving closing ceremony.
**Lunch is at your own expense today.
We begin at the Australian National Botanic Gardens with a guided walk to admire the beauty and adaptations of native plants. Next, we tour the National Arboretum, home to endangered and symbolic trees from around the world. After lunch, we visit Parliament House, exploring the Chambers, historic documents like the Magna Carta, and its impressive architecture, art, and landscape.
We depart Canberra and head north through Yass to Cowra, stopping for lunch at the Cowra Japanese Gardens which showcases the colourful Cherry Blossoms. After lunch, enjoy a self- guided tour of the symbolic 5-hectare gardens, the largest in the southern hemisphere, built due to Cowra's historic ties to Japan. We then continue our journey to the Blue Mountains.
This morning, we depart the Blue Mountains for the Hunter Valley, arriving at the magnificent Hunter Valley Gardens. On arrival we relax over lunch then explore the individually themed gardens that showcase the artistry of gardens around the world. This afternoon, we make our way to McGuigan Wines for a talk and taste experience before heading back to the hotel.
After breakfast, we travel through the Hunter wine region to visit a Thoroughbred Horse Stud near Denman for an exclusive tour with guide Craig Benjamin. See future champions as we gain an insider’s view of the thoroughbred racing industry, especially during spring foaling season. Later, we head to Tamworth to visit the Big Golden Guitar before ending the day in Armidale.
Explore the Celtic heritage of Glen Innes with a visit to the Standing Stones, a national monument to Australia’s Celtic pioneers. Then, we cross into Queensland, passing through the Stanthorpe wine region and stopping at Jester Hill Wines for a lunch with wine pairings before returning to Brisbane Coach Terminal.
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