NZ gardening writer, author and passionate gardener, Sarah will bring to life all the wonderful botanical aspects of New Zealand.
Enjoy the chance to visit a host of the area's best private gardens with your Botanical Guide and meet their owners.
See the iconic sights of Milford Sound and Queenstown.
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New Zealand’s Gardens & Natural Wonders
Trip Type: Land Journey
New zealand
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8 Days
A tour which suits first-time, as well as returning, travellers to New Zealand, this journey includes a balance of gardens and spectacular New Z...
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
Begin in Christchurch, known for its English heritage, as well as for being New Zealand’s oldest established city. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Dinner as you meet your fellow travellers.
Accommodation
Two Nights, Christchurch, Rydges, Latimer Hotel or similar
Meals Included
Lunch
Location
Christchurch , New zealand
Today we journey to the historic 19th-century Ohinetahi garden and homestead, the private home of New Zealand architect Sir Miles Warren. Afterwards, enjoy lunch at Frensham, a relaxed private country garden with a huge variety of plants. On our way back to Christchurch, we stop in at a special private garden, set on more than eight acres. The owners are proud of the garden’s excellent design, planting and maintenance. It even boasts its own Kauri forest.
Meals Included
Breakfast,Dinner
Location
Christchurch , New zealand
Traverse the Canterbury Plains today and admire the stunning alpine scenery of rugged mountain peaks. Travel via Ashburton, Timaru and Oamaru to Dunedin, stopping along the way for a visit at the garden of Alan Trott, which is recognised as a Garden of International Significance and has been awarded six stars by the New Zealand Gardens Trust. Stop briefly at the Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden, a tribute to the author and rosarian, before arriving in the city of Dunedin, which features the best collection of Edwardian and Victorian architecture in the Southern Hemisphere.
Accommodation
Two Nights, Dunedin, Distinction Hotel or similar
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch
Location
Christchurch , New zealand
Visit Dunedin Botanic Gardens, New Zealand’s oldest botanical garden, with more than 6,800 plant species. Travel to the Otago Peninsula, home to an array of wildlife, including the little blue penguin, northern royal albatross and New Zealand fur seals. During our time on the peninsula, we call in on Glenfalloch Woodland Garden, whose rhododendrons and azaleas contrast with its native ferns and indigenous trees. Enjoy a delicious lunch at Larnach Castle, which dates back to 1871 and is set within a magnificent private garden.
Meals Included
Breakfast,Dinner
Location
Christchurch , New zealand
Today, look out for spring wildflowers as we make our way to Te Anau, in New Zealand’s Southland region. We visit the garden of Castlemaine, which has a distinctive English influence, while being set within picturesque countryside. Here, we see a variety of hedges, roses and rhododendrons, and two small ponds.
Accommodation
Te Anau, Distinction Hotel and Villas or similar
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch
Location
Christchurch , New zealand
Enjoy nature’s garden at its finest as you explore Mirror Lake, Homer Tunnel and The Chasm, then take a spectacular cruise along Milford Sound. New Zealand’s most stunning natural attraction, Milford Sound comprises dramatic mountain peaks, reflective waters and steep forest-clad cliffs. Later, arrive in the picturesque city of Queenstown, set on the shores of Lake Wakatipu.
Accommodation
Two Nights, Queenstown, Novotel Lakeside Hotel or similar
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Location
Christchurch , New zealand
Take a tour of a spectacular private garden in Queenstown, in the foothills of The Remarkables mountain range. Visit the historic gold mining village of Arrowtown, where you’ll have time to explore the quaint shops along its heritage main street. This afternoon, enjoy free time in Queenstown before reconvening for dinner.
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch
Location
Christchurch , New zealand
After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight home.
Meals Included
Breakfast
Location
Queenstown, NZ , New zealand
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Reference Code:
BTNZ8
BTNZ8
Trip Location
Trip Starts:
Christchurch → Queenstown, New zealand
Christchurch → Queenstown, New zealand
Trip Finishes:
New zealand
New zealand
Countries Visited:
New zealand
New zealand
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