Botanica
Private Gardens, Art & Taste of Tasmania with Bruny Island
Launceston to Hobart
Trip Highlights
Rare private garden visits
Visit some of Tasmania's finest private gardens, not normally open to the public.
Explore Bruny Island
Explore delightful Bruny Island for its gourmet delights and a private garden visit.
See Hobart's Botanical Garden
See the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens in Hobart escorted by your Botanical Guide.
Trip Inclusions
- Nine days with a Botanical Guide in a small group
- Stay eight nights in four-star hotels plus 14 meals; airport transfers on first and last day
- Learn about the history of Tasmania from your local Coach Captain
- Enjoy a musical soirée at Epsom House
- See multi-tiered Russell Falls in Mount Field National Park’s cool temperate rainforest
- Tour the Henry Jones Hotel's private art collection
- Explore historic Salamanca Market and visit the contemporary MONA Gallery
- Visit private gardens not normally open to the public and venture to Bruny Island
Map & Itinerary
Trip Notes
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
- Low Fitness Level - 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 – 20-25 guests
- Prices are for land only, flights not included
Launceston
Enjoy a city tour of historic Launceston, known as Tasmania’s ‘Garden City’ for its numerous gardens and parks. We’ll also see beautiful Cataract Gorge, found surprisingly close to the city centre. Afterwards, enjoy fine local produce and a glass of wine at a nearby winery before we reconvene for a Welcome Dinner at our hotel.
Stay: Three Nights, Launceston, Peppers Seaport Hotel or similar
Daily :Private Gardens
Explore two private gardens, including Old Wesley Dale, a peaceful English garden where hedges and walls abound. We also make a stop at Ashgrove Cheese Factory to sample their locally made cheeses. Tonight, enjoy a delicious dinner at a local restaurant in Launceston.
Daily :Historic Tasmanian Gardens
Visit the village of Evandale, as well as the extensive gardens of Strathmore, a residence built by convicts in 1826. Afterwards, explore the heritage gardens of Brickendon Estate, a magnificent family-owned property. This afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of the house at Woolmers Estate, one of the most historically significant heritage properties in Australia. We also have time to explore its National Rose Garden.
Daily :Historic Villages of Central Tasmania
Discover the delights of central Tasmania with a visit to a private garden near Launceston. Continue on to admire the cottage gardens in the historic towns of Oatlands and Richmond. Arriving in the town of Ross, we pause to view its convict-built bridge, as well as the township’s cottage gardens, before making our way to Hobart.
Stay: Five Nights, Hobart, Crowne Plaza Hotel or similar
Daily :Hobart Gardens
After breakfast, visit the private garden of Corinda House and admire the symmetrical parterres and box hedges. Explore the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, a cool-climate garden with several unique collections, which include Australia’s only subantarctic plant house. The gardens are Australia’s second oldest after Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens. Later, take a tour of the Henry Jones Hotel’s private art collection. This evening, enjoy free time to explore Hobart.
Daily :Russell Falls, Epsom House and Musical Soirée
Enjoy exploring a very special private garden near Hobart and meet the owners. Afterwards, see the spectacular multi-tiered Russell Falls in Mount Field National Park’s cool temperate rainforest, one of Tasmania’s oldest. We then visit Epsom House, one of the oldest houses in Australia, whose ballroom now plays regular host to an array of musical acts. The property features many established trees including elms, cypress, cedar and eucalypts. Enjoy a special musical soirée during this evening’s dinner at this heritage venue.
Daily :Salamanca Market and MONA
Wander through Salamanca Market to see the local arts, crafts and produce on sale. This vibrant outdoor market is a firm fixture on Hobart’s weekend calendar. Later, perhaps visit the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) for an eclectic and internationally acclaimed art experience, or taste delicacies at the Barilla Bay Oyster Farm. This evening, enjoy Hobart at leisure and dine at one of its many restaurants.
Daily :Bruny Island
Spend a full day on Bruny Island, a short ferry ride from Kettering. This gourmet food destination is known for its stunning beauty and abundant wildlife. Here, sample local produce and take in the island’s iconic views, such as ‘The Neck’ lookout, and visit the picturesque Jurassic Garden before returning to Hobart this afternoon.
Daily :Hobart
Your tour concludes after breakfast this morning with a transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Daily :Price & Availability
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