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Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show

Australia’s grand festival of gardens, the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show is a showcase for garden design and horticulture. Along with heavenly gardens in full flower, it’s a gentle journey at this glorious time of year.

  • $4,995 AUD
  • 06 Days
  • calendar-icon 13 - 18 MARCH 2027
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  • sun iconDay 1
  • calendar icon Saturday 13 March 2027
Royal Botanic Gardens (D)

Meet your Tour Leader at Sydney Airport for our group flight to Melbourne, or meet at Melbourne Airport. Head to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne for a guided tour through this green city oasis.

More than 8,500 plant species from around the world are presented in a kaleidoscope of colour and texture. Sweeping lawns, tranquil lakes and majestic trees. This afternoon check-in to your luxury hotel, Lanson Place Parliament Gardens, perfectly placed in the heart of Melbourne, adjacent to Parliament House.

This evening our Welcome Dinner is included in your hotel.

hotel iconAccommodation:

Lanson Place Parliament Gardens, Melbourne

  • sun iconDay 2
  • calendar icon Sunday 14 March 2027
Coombe Estate & Cloudehill (B/L)

You will head up to the beautiful Yarra Valley today to visit Antique Perennials at Kinglake, a renowned specialist nursery and display garden celebrated for its extraordinary collection of rare and unusual flowering perennials and ornamental grasses. The garden provides endless inspiration with its richly layered plantings, colour and expertly curated borders.

Lunch today is at Coombe Estate, the former home of world-famous opera singer Dame Nellie Melba. This historic estate combines elegance, history, and spectacular gardens in one unforgettable setting. Established more than 100 years ago by William Guilfoyle, the acclaimed landscape architect responsible for Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens. You’ll enjoy a delicious lunch in this beautiful setting.

In the afternoon, you’ll continue to the stunning Cloudehill Gardens in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges. This internationally admired cool climate garden is designed as a sequence of distinct outdoor ‘rooms’, each with its own character, colour palette, and planting style. As you stroll through the gardens, you’ll experience a masterful balance between formal design and naturalistic planting, with sweeping vistas, perennials, and carefully framed views at every turn. From vibrant herbaceous borders to tranquil woodland spaces, Cloudehill offers inspiration and beauty throughout the year and is regarded as one of Victoria’s finest private gardens. 

hotel iconAccommodation:

Lanson Place Parliament Gardens, Melbourne

  • sun iconDay 3
  • calendar icon Monday 15 March 2027
Mornington Peninsula (B/L)

Today you head down the Mornington Peninsula to Red Hill and Australia’s oldest kitchen garden at Montalto, expanded into an organic vineyard, olive grove and gardens. Lunch is a special affair at their superb ‘paddock to plate’ restaurant, where the menu is inspired by ingredients harvested directly from the estate’s gardens and nearby local producers.

Then you will spend the afternoon with Jo Ferguson in her ‘dreamy, whimsical fantasy grassland’, an astonishing and abundant garden with an eclectic mix of flowering perennials, endemic grasses, native shrubs and succulents.

hotel iconAccommodation:

Lanson Place Parliament Gardens, Melbourne

  • sun iconDay 4
  • calendar icon Tuesday 16 March 2027
Ceres Homestead (B/L)

This morning you will visit Lambley, the internationally recognised garden created by David Glenn and regarded as a leading example of sustainable gardening in Australia. Set in Victoria’s central highlands, Lambley combines ornamental beauty with practical, climate-responsive design, making it both inspiring and highly influential among gardeners. At this time of year, the perennial borders will be in full flower, filled with soft layers of colour and movement. Known for their romantic yet hardy qualities, the plantings showcase a wide range of drought-tolerant perennials suited to Australian conditions.

Another treat today is Ceres Homestead with our host Jane Charles, who has restored this beautiful historic property to its glory days. Built in 1864 by Thomas Bath, the first licensee on the Ballarat goldfields, he famously embellished the property for the visit in 1867 by Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh. Jane will show us her magnificent home, refurbished outbuildings and her garden. And she will host us at a delicious long table luncheon.

hotel iconAccommodation:

Lanson Place Parliament Gardens, Melbourne

  • sun iconDay 5
  • calendar icon Wednesday 17 March 2027
Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show (B/D)

You’ll spend a full day exploring the famous Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, which is staged within the world heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building and surrounding Carlton Gardens.

The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show is ranked in the top five flower shows in the world and is a ‘must see’ event. Breathtaking floral displays, spectacular show gardens plus avenues of specialist growers and garden suppliers where you can buy everything from bulbs and plants to tools and trinkets. Then you’ll be inspired by the designs, discover new plants and take home great ideas for your own gardens.

This evening enjoy our Farewell Dinner in your hotel, to discuss the wonderful gardens you have visited.

hotel iconAccommodation:

Lanson Place Parliament Gardens, Melbourne

  • sun iconDay 6
  • calendar icon Thursday 18 March 2027
Rippon Lea Estate (B)

This morning you’ll be taken on a guided house and garden tour at heritage listed Rippon Lea Estate. Built in 1868 for Frederick Sargood, the mansion is managed by the National Trust. Wander through the fernery, pool and terrace, orchard, lake and boathouse, coach house, rose garden and archery lawn to gain an insight into true Victorian splendour.

Transfer to Melbourne Airport for your homeward flight.

How to Book
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You will be contacted by a Ross Tours Travel Consultant to confirm your details and preferred method of payment.

Cancellation Policy
  • Cancellations received prior to departure will incur loss of deposit.
  • Cancellations received between 119-60 days prior to departure will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
  • Cancellations received between 59-30 days prior to departure will incur a 75% cancellation fee plus any non-recoverable costs incurred.
  • Cancellations received within 30 days prior to departure will incur 100% cancellation fee.
  • Cancellations must be sent in writing.
  • Cancellation fee is based upon the total amounts paid including tours, airfares and all other travel arrangements.

Please refer to the Ross Tours standard terms and conditions

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Tour Inclusions
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  • Return Qantas Qantas economy class group airfare Sydney to Melbourne
  • ac-icon Air-conditioned motorcoach
  • bed-icon Deluxe accommodation for 5 nights
  • lunch-icon Breakfast daily, 3 Lunches & 2 Dinners
  • link-icon Combine with our Tasmania Food tour (18 - 23 March 2027)

Entrance fees to all gardens and sightseeing including

  • Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, Royal Botanic Garden Melbourne, Cloudehill, Antique Perennials, Coombe Estate, Rippon Lea Estate, Ceres Homestead, Montalto, Lambley Nursery and Jo Ferguson’s Garden.
TOUR PRICE
  • Twin share, land only
    $4,995 AUD per person
  • Twin share, including air
    $5,395 AUD per person
  • Single supplement
    $995 AUD
  • All prices in Australian dollars
  • Prices based on minimum 15 passengers
  • Air inclusive price is based on departure from Sydney
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DISCOUNTS
Earlybird
$100
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  • Previous Traveller
    $50
  • Garden Clinic member
    $25
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Australia`s grand festival of gardens, the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show is a showcase for garden design and horticulture. Along with heavenly gardens in full flower, it`s a gentle journey at this glorious time of year.

This is a very popular tour & will sell out quickly! Call the office today on 1300 233 200 to secure your seat.

Tour dates: 13 - 18 March 2027

For the full itinerary, please go tour website: www.rosstours.com/melbourne-flower-show

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