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Highlights Private garden visits Spectacular wildflowers Spend four nights
in Perth Discover Wave Rock Explore the Stirling Ranges Two nights in Margaret
River Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk Visit Sabrina Hahn’s garden
Cruise on the Swan River and visit wineries Breakfast (B), Dinner (D) |
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10 Day Western Australia Garden Tour
with Botanical Guide in a small group
Itinerary
Day 1. Arrive Perth, Perth Sightseeing Passengers are met on arrival at Perth
Airport. Take an afternoon tour of the sights of this unique and beautiful
city, including Kings Park with 400 hectares of delightful gardens. Situated
only a few minutes from the centre of Perth, Kings Park features sweeping
parklands, botanic gardens, native bushland and, in spring, a spectacular
display of more than 1,700 native species of wildflowers. Stay: Perth, Novotel
Langley Plaza or similar Dx1
Day 2. York, Wave Rock, Wildflower Country Travel to York and admire the
town’s well-preserved historic buildings. Take in magnificent wildflower
country. Marvel at the natural wonder of Wave Rock, a 2.7 billion year-old
piece of granite that looks like a giant wave frozen in time. Stay: Hyden, Wave
Rock Hotel Bx1 Dx1
Day 3. Stirling Ranges Travel to 115,000 hectare Stirling Range National Park
for a truly unforgettable wildflower experience. Home to 1,500 species of
plants, 87 of which are found nowhere else, the Stirling Ranges feature the
famous ‘Darwinia’ mountain bells and 123 orchid species. See tiny
spider orchids, banksia and acacia. Two Night Stay: Albany, Dog Rock Hotel or
similar Bx1 Dx1
Day 4. Albany Sightseeing Tour Albany and admire the amazing coastal vegetation
and wildflowers. Visit Old Farm at Strawberry Hill, Mt Romance Bodycare Factory
and Banksia Farm. Bx1 Dx1
Day 5. Karri Timber Forests Join the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk. Head
to Gloucester National Park and see the 60 metre tall Gloucester Tree. This
karri tree towers over the surrounding forest and was chosen as a fire lookout
in 1947. No longer used as a lookout, today visitors can climb to the
tree’s cabin for spectacular views of the surrounding forest. Then enjoy a
wildflower walk and take the King Jarrah Heritage Trail to a jarrah tree that
is over 1,200 years old. Look for the array of plants including delicate
orchids, brilliant coral peas and honey-scented white clematis that can be
found among the ancient king jarrah trees. Two Night Stay: Margaret River, All
Seasons Hotel in five acres of native and traditional gardens, or similar Bx1
Dx1
Day 6. Private Garden, Voyager Estate Winery Visit a private country garden and
meet the owner. Visit Voyager Estate Winery and its grand Cape Dutch
‘werf’ garden. Stroll the werf’s paths, past whitewashed walls,
among flowerbeds and shady trees. See the two rose gardens featuring 1,600
roses, including varieties such as Prospero, Victoriana, Lavender Pinocchio,
Just Joey and Angel Face. Bx1 Dx1
Day 7. Margaret River, Merribrook Estate, Perth Visit Merribrook Estate, a
naturally indulgent sanctuary for the senses. The 64 hectare natural estate
features abundant wildlife and 32 hectares of protected virgin forest. Explore
the estate’s lakeside gardens and magnificent scented landscaped gardens
which were selected as part of the prestigious Australia’s Open Garden
Scheme. Three Night Stay: Perth, Novotel Langley Plaza or similar Bx1 Dx1
Day 8. Araluen Gardens Visit Araluen Gardens, famous for their springtime
tulips and the Grove of the Unforgotten, planted in memory of the Young
Australia League members killed in World War I. Perhaps take the time to
discover one of the delightful bush walks or simply spend time admiring the
famous garden displays. Enjoy free time this afternoon to explore the
attractive city of Perth. Bx1 Dx1
Day 9. Private Gardens, Fremantle, Perth Enjoy private garden visits, meeting
garden owners including journalist Sabrina Hahn. Spend time exploring historic
Fremantle, then cruise the Swan River past exclusive homes and gardens from
Fremantle back to Perth. Bx1 Dx1
Day 10. Depart Perth Enjoy free time in Perth before your airport transfer. Bx1
| Start Date |
End Date |
Availability |
Twin |
Single |
Double |
| 16-Sep-10 |
25-Sep-10 |
Yes |
$2,950.00 |
$3,955.00 |
$2,950.00 |
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