Very Victorian: See Australia's Garden State
Discover Victoria’s diversity of gardens in spring including Botanica Founder Judy Vanrenen’s Wiltshire Garden.
Victoria has long been known as the ‘Garden State’ with an enviable collection of private and public gardens to visit. Botanica has carefully selected a range of gardens to show visitors the depth and breadth of the state’s botanical gems. Come and explore Victoria with Botanica.
6 Day Tour: Wildflowers of the Great Ocean Road & Private Gardens and Galleries of Victoria
Spend six days immersed in the first flush of spring, visiting private gardens and seeing wildflowers around Victoria’s Surf Coast, as part of Anglesea’s wildflower show. Discover
the significant art collections of some of Victoria’s most prominent regional galleries.
8 Day Tour: Murray River Gardens by Paddle Steamer in Autumn or Spring
Travel to Victoria’s beautiful north-east to explore private gardens in Beechworth and Bendigo and experience the annual Bright Autumn Festival as leaves crunch underfoot. Enjoy four wonderful nights aboard paddle steamer PS Emmylou, reserved exclusively for Botanica guests, during which you’ll step ashore to visit Perricoota Station and Restdown Winery.
7 Day Tour: Victorian Homesteads, Mansions & Gardens
Travel the Great Southern Touring route to see gardens and homesteads of Victoria, including the mansions of Como, Rippon Lea, Werribee and The Heights. Also visit Narrapumelap, considered the best example of the French Gothic style in rural Australia and meticulously restored to its former glory. Enjoy lunch in Judy Vanrenen’s private garden, Wiltshire, and stay in the award-winning Royal Mail Hotel.
5 Day Tour: Private Gardens of Prominent Victorians
From the 'garden fork' to the 'table fork', this tour celebrates productive gardens. Visit the Diggers Club Garden of Heronswood where you will see fruits, vegetables and herbs decoratively planted. Enjoy food and wine tastings and a cooking masterclass demonstration at the Sofitel Hotel along with a visit to Dame Elisabeth Murdoch’s beloved Cruden Farm to see her picking garden.
5 Day Tour: Gardens of Melbourne and the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show
From the Garden of St Erth in the Macedon Ranges near Daylesford to Cloudehill Garden in the Dandenongs and the home of the Diggers Club at Heronswood Garden in Dromana, you’ll experience a selection of the most exciting gardens surrounding Melbourne. Relax in luxury accommodation in Melbourne and delight in the chance to attend the famous Melbourne Flower Show including a pre-visit lecture.
6 Day Tour: Murray River & Silo Art
Experience a showcase of heritage gardens, gourmet farm produce and regional art as you travel from Adelaide through South Australia’s stunning Riverland region to Mildura. Delight in a meal at Stefano’s renowned restaurant at Mildura’s Grand Hotel and a paddle-steamer cruise along the Murray River. Finish with an in-depth look at the Wimmera’s iconic art silos.
