Transfer to Sydney Airport for your flight to Melbourne.

Upon arrival, meet your Tour Host and coach captain before commencing a sightseeing tour of Melbourne. Travel through the revitalised Docklands precinct and discover many of Melbourne’s iconic landmarks as you are introduced to Australia’s cultural capital.

Enjoy lunch at the popular waterfront venue Tap 831 before continuing to the famous Queen Victoria Market. Spend time browsing the vibrant market stalls featuring fresh produce, gourmet treats, artisan products and local specialties.

Later this afternoon visit the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens where you can enjoy a leisurely stroll amongst magnificent collections of plants from around the world.

Late afternoon transfer to your accommodation.

Accommodation

Best Western Carlton

Meals

Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast depart Melbourne and travel to the renowned Lambley Gardens and Nursery near Ballarat.

Enjoy a guided tour through these internationally acclaimed gardens, famous for their stunning colour combinations, drought tolerant plantings and inspirational garden design.

Continue to Ballarat and enjoy a picnic lunch in the picturesque Ballarat Botanical Gardens overlooking Lake Wendouree.

This afternoon visit the Eureka Centre where you will learn about the famous Eureka Stockade and the events that helped shape Australian democracy.

Following your visit, return to Melbourne.

Accommodation

Best Western Carlton

Meals

Breakfast, Picnic Lunch and Dinner

Today is dedicated to Australia’s most prestigious gardening event, the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show.

Held within the heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building and surrounding Carlton Gardens, the show features spectacular floral displays, designer gardens, gardening experts, specialist nurseries, artisan products and live demonstrations.

Spend the day exploring at your own pace, attending presentations, gathering inspiration and enjoying the festive atmosphere. A shuttle service will operate during the day for guests wishing to return to the hotel.

Late afternoon return to your accommodation.

Accommodation

Best Western Carlton

Meals

Breakfast and Dinner

Following breakfast, travel into the beautiful Yarra Valley.

Visit the historic Coombe Estate, once home to internationally celebrated opera singer Dame Nellie Melba. Enjoy a traditional Devonshire tea before joining a guided tour of the magnificent gardens.

Continue to Seasons Restaurant at Cloudehill for lunch.

This afternoon enjoy a guided tour of the exquisite Cloudehill Gardens, one of Australia’s finest cool climate gardens. Wander through a series of beautifully themed garden rooms filled with seasonal colour and breathtaking vistas.

Return to Melbourne with some free time before dinner.

This evening enjoy a special two course farewell dinner at the renowned Il Gambero Restaurant in Carlton.

Accommodation

Best Western Carlton

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast and checkout, travel to the magnificent Rippon Lea Estate.

Enjoy a guided tour of the grand mansion and heritage listed gardens, considered one of Australia’s finest examples of a nineteenth century suburban estate.

Later, travel to Melbourne’s bayside suburb of St Kilda where you will have free time to enjoy lunch at your leisure and soak up the atmosphere along the beachfront promenade.

Early afternoon transfer to Melbourne Airport for your return flight to Sydney.

On arrival in Sydney, your transfer service will return you home, concluding a memorable garden inspired getaway.

Meals

Breakfast