Floriade and the Southern Highlands
Floriade and the Southern Highlands
9 days

Featuring the Southern Highlands and Floriade Festival

Overview

Begin your getaway in Sydney with historic homesteads and gardens and a harbour cruise complete with dinner and cabaret. In the Southern Highlands enjoy the picturesque historic villages, spectacular gardens and breathtaking wilderness then finish with the Southern Hemispheres biggest floral display, the Floriade Festival.

Australian Destination Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales
International Destination
Tour Date 12 to 20 September 2019
Number Of Days 9 days
Tour Price From (per person twin share) $4,925
Tour Cost Adult$0
Tour Price Single Option $960

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highlights
  • Chinese Garden of Friendship
  • Vaucluse House
  • Sea Cliff Bridge
  • Grand Pacific Drive
  • Paddock to Plate Experience
  • Greenbrier Park Garden
  • Corbett Gardens
  • Fitzroy Falls
  • Kangaroo Valley and History
  • The Treat Factory, Berry
  • Illawarra Tree Top Walk
  • Berrima and Bowral
  • Red Cow Garden
  • Tulip Top Garden

Pre/post transfers (ex Perth, Western Australia)

Airfares and Taxes (ex Perth, Western Australia)

19 Meals

8 Nights Accommodation

Tours and Attractions

Professional Villa Tour Leader

Your holiday itinerary (ex Perth, Western Australia)
 
Day 1. Perth to Sydney (D)
We collect you from home for the flight to Sydney.  On arrival to Sydney transfer to your accommodation. Overnight: Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour, Sydney
 
Day 2. Spectacular Sydney (BD)
Nestled in Darling Harbour enter a garden of quiet solitude, ancient Chinese architecture and towering willow trees.  At Vaucluse House discover a splendid pleasure garden amidst an idyllic natural setting on the edge of Sydney harbour then aboard the coach take in scenic touring of the Harbour City. Overnight: Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour, Sydney
 
Day 3. Sea Cliff Bridge (BLD)
Tour the Royal National Park and one of Australia’s most spectacular driving routes, the Grand Pacific Drive.  Take in exquisite rainforests, coastlines and seaside villages and traverse the iconic Sea Cliff Bridge.  Detouring to the Illawarra region visit a local farm for a paddock to plate experience then continue to Bowral. Overnight: Briars Country Lodge, Bowral
 
Day 4. Southern Highlands (BD)
Visit a national champion garden, Greenbrier Park Garden then Corbett Gardens.  In the afternoon step into the famed Bradman Museum which has now evolved into The International Cricket Hall of Fame.  Next at 750 metres above sea level, observe the amazing views from the summit of Mount Gibraltar.  Overnight: Briars Country Lodge, Bowral
 
Day 5. Kangaroo Valley (BD)
Discover the beauty and grandeur of the Fitzroy Falls and explore the wilderness and magnificent views.  Next, Kangaroo Valley is one of Australia’s most beautiful valleys and has a delightful village and historical museum. In Berry be spoilt with sweet treats before visiting the Illawarra Tree Top Walk for breathtaking views. Overnight: Briars Country Lodge, Bowral 
 
Day 6. Berrima and Bowral (BD)
Visit the lovely historic village of Berrima with its colonial sandstone heritage, gift shops and elegant restaurants.  In the afternoon spend time at your leisure in Bowral discovering antique shops, boutiques, bookshops and art galleries or relax at your accommodation. Overnight: Overnight: Briars Country Lodge, Bowral
 
Day 7. Highland Gardens (BLD)
In the picturesque village of Sutton Forest, step into a unique cool climate garden and be enchanted and surprised by the 20 garden rooms. At the Tulip Top Gardens, the magnificent tulips and other spring flowers will create a spectacular display.  In the afternoon continue on to Canberra.  Overnight: Novotel Canberra, Canberra
 
Day 8. Floriade Festival (BD)
With a specialist guide learn about the Capital of Australia then head for the Floriade Festival, a sight to behold.  Wander through the biggest floral display in the Southern Hemisphere and enjoy music, entertainment, cultural celebrations and art and crafts.  Overnight:  Novotel Canberra, Canberra
 
Day 9. Canberra to Perth (BL)
At the National Capital Exhibition enjoy the story of Canberra then take a tranquil cruise on the beautiful Lake Burley Griffin.  In the afternoon come together for a farewell lunch before boarding the late afternoon flight home. On arrival to Perth we will see you safely home.
 
Itinerary subject to change.  Terms and conditions apply.  FreeCall 1800 066 272 for details.
 

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