Depart Sydney this morning and travel towards the Southern Highlands. Our first stop is picturesque Nepean Dam, where we enjoy morning tea amongst the peaceful surrounds.

We continue to Bowral for a visit to Corbett Gardens, one of the Southern Highlands’ best known gardens. There is time to enjoy the colourful spring displays before travelling to historic Berrima.

On arrival, we enjoy a tour of this beautifully preserved Georgian village before collecting freshly prepared quiches from the Berrima General Store and Café for a picnic lunch in Berrima Park.

This afternoon we continue to Canberra. On arrival, enjoy a sightseeing drive taking in Duntroon Military College, the Australian Defence Force Academy complex, Changi Memorial and Canberra’s Embassy District.

We check into the Kurrajong Hotel before gathering together for dinner.

Accommodation: Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
Meals: Morning Tea, Picnic Lunch, Dinner

Following breakfast, we make our way to Commonwealth Park for Floriade, Canberra’s spectacular celebration of spring.

Spend the morning wandering through colourful flower displays and beautifully designed garden beds. There is plenty of time to explore at your own pace and take photographs amongst the spring blooms.

We collect our picnic lunch before continuing to Parliament House, where we join a private guided tour. Discover the impressive architecture and learn more about the workings and history of Australia’s Parliament.

Later this afternoon we visit the Australian War Memorial, with time to explore before the opportunity to attend the moving Last Post Ceremony at the Commemorative Area.

We return to our hotel and gather for dinner.

Accommodation: Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, we check out and depart Canberra for another beautiful spring garden experience.

Our morning is spent at Tulip Top Gardens near Sutton, where thousands of tulips and other spring flowers create a spectacular display. There is time to wander through the gardens at your own pace, with morning tea available from the garden café.

We then travel through the countryside to Taralga, where lunch is enjoyed at The Argyle.

This afternoon we continue through the picturesque Southern Tablelands and Central West towards Bathurst. On arrival, we check into Rydges Bathurst before enjoying dinner together.

Accommodation: Rydges Bathurst
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, we check out and travel towards Oberon for a visit to magnificent Mayfield Garden.

Set amongst the cool climate landscape, Mayfield is renowned for its expansive gardens, beautiful pathways, water features and impressive seasonal displays. There is time to explore the garden and enjoy morning tea.

We then continue to Lithgow for lunch before travelling into the Blue Mountains.

This afternoon we stop in Leura, where there is time for a short break and an opportunity to enjoy the atmosphere of this charming mountain village.

We then rejoin our coach for the final journey to Sydney, arriving at approximately 5.30pm after a colourful four days of gardens, history and springtime scenery.

Meals: Breakfast, Morning Tea, Lunch