- Travel with a small group of 15-25 guests, escorted by an expert Botanical Guide
- Includes eight nights’ accommodation in centrally located four-star hotels, return private airport-to-hotel transfers, plus 14 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
- Visit private gardens not normally open to the public, as well as the historic gardens of Woolmers & Brickendon
- Learn about the history of Tasmania from your local Coach Captain and see its iconic sights, including Russell Falls
- Tour the Henry Jones Art Hotel’s private art collection
- Discover Bruny Island’s stunning scenery and gourmet delights, as well as the Jurassic Garden
Heritage Gardens, Art & Tastes of Tasmania with Bruny Island
Trip Type: Land Journeys
Tasmania
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9 D
Starts From:
NZD 7,145.00 /Person
Discover Tasmania’s remarkable gardens in full bloom; its cooler climate and approach to c...
Heritage Gardens, Art & Tastes of Tasmania with Bruny Island
Discover Tasmania’s remarkable gardens in full bloom; its cooler climate and approach to cultivation bringing to mind the gardens of England. The heritage properties of Brickendon Estate and Woolmers Estate provide insight into Tasmania’s colonial history. Visit The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, Australia’s second oldest botanical gardens, then admire the multi-tiered Russell Falls. Spend a full day on Bruny Island, savouring its gourmet food and spotting wildlife.
Enjoy a city tour of historic Launceston, known as Tasmania’s ‘Garden City’ for its numerous gardens and parks. We’ll also see beautiful Cataract Gorge, found surprisingly close to the city centre. Afterwards, enjoy fine local produce and a glass of wine at a nearby winery before we reconvene for a Welcome Dinner at our hotel.
Accommodation
Three Nights, Launceston, Peppers Seaport Hotel or similar
- Dinners
Location
Launceston , Australia
Explore two private gardens, including Old Wesley Dale, a peaceful English garden where hedges and walls abound, along with productive potager and lovely vistas that draw upon the ‘borrowed landscape’. A ‘ha ha’, walled topiary garden and conservatory all enhance the property’s English-style garden theme. We will also make a stop at Ashgrove Cheese Factory to sample their locally made cheeses. Tonight, enjoy a delicious dinner at a local restaurant in Launceston.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Dinners
Location
Launceston , Australia
Today explore the heritage gardens of Brickendon Estate, a magnificent family-owned property offering a unique insight into Australia’s colonial history. This afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of the house at Woolmers Estate, which provides a fascinating reflection upon Tasmanian colonial life—it is also one of the most historically significant heritage properties in Australia. We will also have time to explore its National Rose Garden.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
Location
Launceston , Australia
Discover the delights of central Tasmania with a visit to a private garden near Launceston. Continue on to admire the cottage gardens in the historic towns of Oatlands and Richmond. Arriving in the town of Ross, we pause to view its convict-built bridge, as well as the township’s cottage gardens, before making our way to Hobart.
Accommodation
Five Nights, Hobart, Grand Chancellor or similar
- Breakfast
- Dinners
Location
Launceston , Australia
After breakfast, visit the private garden of Corinda House and admire the symmetrical parterres and box hedges. Explore the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, a cool-climate garden with several unique collections, which include Australia’s only subantarctic plant house. The gardens are Australia’s second oldest after Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens. Later, take a tour of the Henry Jones Art Hotel’s private art collection. This evening, enjoy free time to explore Hobart.
Meals Included- Breakfast
Location
Launceston , Australia
Enjoy exploring a very special private garden near Hobart and meet the owners. Afterwards, see the spectacular multi-tiered Russell Falls in Mount Field National Park’s cool temperate rainforest, one of Tasmania’s oldest. Enjoy dinner out tonight at a local restaurant.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Dinners
Location
Launceston , Australia
Wander through Salamanca Market to see the local arts, crafts and produce on sale. This vibrant outdoor market is a firm fixture on Hobart’s weekend calendar. Later, perhaps visit the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) for an eclectic and internationally acclaimed art experience, or taste delicacies at the Barilla Bay Oyster Farm. This evening, enjoy Hobart at leisure and dine at one of its many restaurants.
Meals Included- Breakfast
Location
Launceston , Australia
Spend a full day on Bruny Island, a short ferry ride from Kettering. This gourmet food destination is known for its stunning beauty and abundant wildlife. Sample local produce and take in the island’s spectacular views from ‘The Neck’ lookout. Afterwards, we visit the captivating Jurassic Garden, a 1500-acre nature reserve that serves as a microcosm of the Gondwana supercontinent, before returning to Hobart this afternoon.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
Location
Launceston , Australia
Your tour concludes after breakfast this morning with a transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Meals Included- Breakfast
Location
Launceston , Australia
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Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
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Fitness Rating: Low - involves walking on uneven surfaces and stairs, and being able to stand up for up to one hour, while keeping up with the pace of the group
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Group Size: 15 – 25 guests
Booking Enquiry
Destination Details
Tasmania
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9 D
Trip Location
Trip Starts:
Launceston , Australia
Launceston , Australia
Trip Finishes:
Launceston , Australia
Launceston , Australia
Countries Visited:
Australia
Australia
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