Fitzgerald River Wildflower Safari with Botanical Guide
3 nights with Casey Australia Tours

Come and explore the amazing wildflowers of the Fitzgerald River region with Casey Australia Tours, including the fascinating natural wonder of Wave Rock. This tour is hosted by an onboard Botanical Guide to ensure that you get an outstanding experience of the Outback Wildflowers, which are different from the Southern species. Everyone on tour receives a Casey Australia Tours "Colour Coded Field Guide of Western Australia Wildflowers" to assist with the experience. This Guide was produced in conjunction with a Botanical Expert who has been working with these natural beauties for more than 40 years.

Inclusions 

• 3 nights motel accommodation
• Botanical Guide (Day 2 & 3)
• Colour Coded Field Guide
• Wave Rock
• Fitzgerald River National Park
• Hippo’s Yawn
• 3 evening meals, 3 breakfasts

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Floriade, Canberra, Snowy Mountains & Kelly Country Tour
5 nights with Casey Australia Tours

With one million flowers in bloom throughout Canberra's Commonwealth Park, let Floriade stimulate your senses with exciting demonstrations, activities, displays and events. Continue to the beautiful alpine scenery of the Snowy Mountains and Kosciusko National Park.

Highlights & inclusions 

• 5 nights motel accommodation
• Return flights from Perth
• Cockington Green Miniature Village
• Tulip Top Gardens
• Parliament House
• The National Gallery
• The National War Memorial
• Snowy Mountains
• Guided Tour of Beechworth
• Ned Kelly Animated Re-enactment
• 5 evening meals, 5 breakfasts

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Madeira Flower Festival
7 nights with Titan Travel

Every spring, when Madeira’s magnificent flora is at its most resplendent, the island’s capital comes alive with the colours and scents of its beautiful flowers. Streets and shop windows are filled with decorations and people gather to enjoy the carnival of traditional music groups that accompany vivid parades in celebration of peace and hope. On this Madeira holiday, we combine time to absorb the revelry with excursions to explore this wonderful island, from the botanical gardens in Funchal to the fantastic views over forest-clad mountains that cover Madeira’s heartland.

Highlights & inclusions 

• 7 nights 5* hotel accommodation
• 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 7 dinners
• Titan local representative
• Travel in destination by coach
• Porterage services included
• Funchal city tour, including the Botanical Gardens and wine tasting
• Full-day Island tour
• Excursion to Eira do Serrado and Monte
• Experience the Flower Festival Parade, with seating for the procession

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New Zealand's Taranaki Garden Spectacular & Private Gardens of the North and South Islands
8 nights with Botanica World Discoveries 

With over 20 years’ experience Botanica World Discoveries are the experts in garden travel, offering a wide range of small group tours and cruises hosted by expert Botanical Guides. We visit a vast range of private gardens not accessible to the general public as well as the must-see sights of the region.

NZ gardening writer, author and passionate gardener Sarah will bring to life all the wonderful botanical aspects of New Zealand flora while you explore the delightful private and public gardens nestled on the slopes of majestic Mt Taranaki.

Highlights & inclusions 

• Escorted by Botanical Guide Sarah O’Neil: NZ gardening writer, author and passionate gardener Sarah will bring to life all the wonderful botanical aspects of New Zealand flora.
• Taranaki Garden Spectacular: Explore the delightful private and public gardens nestled on the slopes of majestic Mt Taranaki. The region of
• Taranaki has 13 gardens of international significance, due to the rich volcanic soil and microclimate of the region.
• Visit Private Gardens: Enjoy the chance to visit a host of New Zealand's best private gardens with your Botanical Guide and meet their owners.
• Travel with a small group of 15-25 guests, escorted by expert Botanical Guide Sarah O'Neil
• 8 nights’ accommodation in centrally located four-star hotels
• Return airport-to-hotel transfers
• 14 meals and select beverages
• Spacious coach with an experienced and informative Coach Captain
• All sightseeing and entrance fees as per the itinerary

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Japanese Culture, Art & Gardens in Autumn Splendour
11 nights with Botanica World Discoveries 

With over 20 years’ experience Botanica World Discoveries are the experts in garden travel, offering a wide range of small group tours and cruises hosted by expert Botanical Guides. We visit a vast range of private gardens not accessible to the general public as well as the must-see sights of the region.

Discover Japanese strolling gardens and zen gardens in spectacular autumn colour.

Highlights & inclusions 

• Discover Japanese strolling gardens and zen gardens in spectacular autumn colour
• Discover the Enchanting Kenroku-en Garden: Enjoy the strolling-style landscape garden of Kenroku-en, one of Japan’s most beautiful.
• Join Your Botanical Guide Simon Rickard: Travel with celebrity gardener Simon Rickard, who has a passion for Japan and its gardens.
• Admire Ryoanji Garden: Visit Ryoanji Temple, a World Heritage-listed site, known for its rock garden, considered one of the finest surviving in the world.
• Explore Matsue castle and the impressive golden Kinkakuji
• Explore the cities of Tokyo, Kyoto & Kanazawa and learn about their history
• 11 nights’ accommodation in centrally located four-star hotels
• 30 meals and select beverages
• Return private transfers from door to door
• Tipping and porterage
• Escorted by expert Botanical Guide, Simon Rickard
• Relax aboard a comfortable coach with an experienced and informative Tour Manager
• All sightseeing and entrance fees as per the itinerary

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