Trip Highlights
The Grampians
Explore Halls Gap, with its pristine waterfalls and stunning lookouts, then stay overnight at the edge of the Grampians at the Royal Mail Hotel.
Drive the Great Ocean Road
Take in dramatic ocean views while journeying along one of Australia’s most renowned coastal roads.
Stately Homes & Gardens
Take a tour of the French Gothic mansion Narrapumelap, just one of the many private homes and gardens on your journey.
Trip Inclusions
- Travel with a small group of 15-20 guests, escorted by an expert Botanical Guide
- Includes five nights’ accommodation in centrally located four-star hotels, return private airport-to-hotel transfers, plus 12 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
- Learn about the history of the homesteads you visit, including Narrapumelap
- Stay at the iconic Royal Mail Hotel and tour the hotel’s kitchen garden and explore the Victoria State Rose Garden in full bloom
- Visit a number of unique private gardens and meet their owners, including Botanica Founder Judy Vanrenen
- Be captivated by the stunning landscape of the Grampians National Park and drive along the Great Ocean Road to see the Twelve Apostles
Map & Itinerary
Trip Notes
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
- 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
- Group size: 15-20 guests
- Prices are for land only, flights not included
Melbourne, Nursery Visit, Mount Mitchell Estate, Grampians National Park and Royal Mail Hotel Dinner
Depart from the Marriott Hotel at 9am for the beautiful Macedon Ranges. Visit a private garden here before continuing to the historic Mount Mitchell estate to enjoy lunch at this private homestead garden. Arrive later in the majestic Grampians National Park, home to more than a third of Victoria’s flora. From here, we explore Halls Gap, situated in the heart of the park. Sit down to a Welcome Dinner this evening at the award-winning Royal Mail Hotel, where we stay for two nights.
Stay: Two Nights, Dunkeld, The Royal Mail Hotel or similar
Daily :Grampians Private Gardens – Narrapumelap Mansion and Wiltshire
Today, explore two private gardens in the Western District, starting with Narrapumelap mansion. Constructed in 1873, this is an expansive French mansion with an intricate Gothic style. We then visit the private garden of Wiltshire owned by Botanica Founder Judy Vanrenen OAM, to hear how she created her garden from bare paddocks.
Daily :Royal Mail Hotel Kitchen Garden Tour, Hamilton Private Garden and Port Fairy
This morning, tour the Royal Mail Hotel’s kitchen garden, regarded as the largest of its kind in Australia. We then take the short journey to Hamilton to explore another beautiful private garden. Enjoy some free time in Hamilton where you may choose to explore the botanic gardens or art gallery, before travelling to the seaside town of Port Fairy, known for its heritage architecture and love of the arts.
Stay: Port Fairy, Seacombe Motor Inn or similar
Daily :Camperdown Botanic Gardens and Darlington Private Gardens
Today we explore the Camperdown Botanic Gardens. Designed by William Guilfoyle, architect of Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens, these gardens feature views over the twin volcanic lakes of Bullen Merri and Gnotuk. Afterwards, visit two more private gardens, and meet their owners, in the surrounding area, before continuing on to Port Campbell.
Stay: Port Campbell, Southern Ocean Motor Inn or similar
Daily :Great Ocean Road, Twelve Apostles, Great Otway National Park, Lorne, Sunnymeade Private Garden and Geelong
Today, we journey along the Great Ocean Road, which is not only a spectacular coastal drive, but also serves as the world’s longest war memorial, having been built by the country’s returning World War I veterans. Stop at the iconic limestone stacks of the Twelve Apostles, which cut a dramatic figure along Victoria’s Shipwreck Coast. We then travel through the lush rainforest of Great Otway National Park on our way to Lorne. Enjoy time to explore the shops or stroll along Lorne’s famous beaches before visiting the spectacular private garden Sunnymeade.
Stay: Geelong, Novotel Hotel or similar
Daily :Geelong, The Heights, Victoria State Rose Garden and Melbourne
Visit a private garden just outside Geelong before heading to The Heights Heritage House and Garden. After lunch, we travel to the Victoria State Rose Garden in Werribee, to admire its massed blooms, before arriving back in Melbourne at approximately 4:00pm at the post-tour hotel.
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Everything was wonderful. There were great sightseeing trips and the guides were very knowledgeable.
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