Australian Pacific Touring Victorian "Fork to Fork"

Discover the treats of the Western District and Mt Macedon by immersing yourself in the Victorian Countryside with its unique private gardens, fresh produce and award winning wines.

Victorian Homesteads, Mansions & Gardens

Spend 5 days exploring Victorian homesteads and beautiful private gardens, combined with the spectacular scenery of the Grampians and the Great Ocean Road.

Day 1 Mon. Yuulong Lavender Farm, Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Depart 180 Swanston Street at 8.30 a.m. Interstate visitors are met at Melbourne Airport at 9.00 a.m. We travel to Yuulong Lavender Farm where the Yuulong lavender was first found. Initially starting with 1000 lavender plants, today Yuulong features eight varieties of lavender which encompass the surrounding hills

Enjoy Floriade and the Tulip Festival in spring while combining the beauty of the Southern Highlands with the national treasures of Canberra.

Day 1. Corbett Park, Kennerton Gardens. Depart Sydney from the Menzies Hotel at 9.30 a.m. Interstate visitors fly in by 9.30 a.m. and are met at Sydney Airport at approx. 10.00 a.m. Travel to Bowral in the picturesque Southern Highlands. Enjoy the colourful tulip display at Corbett Park. Our private garden visit today is Kennerton Gardens with its beautiful garden rooms and potager.  

Australian Pacific touring SA Wine & Roses - 5 days
Discover Adelaide and the attractions of the Adelaide Hills before visiting the Fleurieu Peninsula then onto the world-renowned Barossa Valley for some samples of their wines and magnificent dinning.

Day 1 Thur. Adelaide Sights. Interstate passengers fly to Adelaide to arrive prior to 12.30 p.m. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Our tour of Adelaide will include seaside Glenelg, Botanic Gardens, tastings at the Adelaide Wine Centre and Adelaide’s Japanese sister city garden the serene Himeji Japanese Gardens.

APT Gardens & Gourmet Discovery of Tasmania - 7days

Tour Tasmania’s quaint historic villages, sample delicious fare, and visit unique private gardens not normally open to individual visitors. Day 1 Sun. Launceston, Tamar Valley, Cataract Gorge.

Fly to Launceston or sail on the Spirit of Tasmania to Devonport, before your hotel transfer this morning. Our tour of Launceston’s sights begins at 2.00 p.m. from the hotel. See beautiful Cataract Gorge and enjoy local produce and a glass of wine as you gaze over the fertile Tamar Valley.

UK Gardens & Hampton Court Flower Show - 10 days

10 Glorious days travelling the beautiful English countryside visiting memorable gardens, castles and palaces with the tour highlight being the Hampton Court Flower Show.

Day 1. London, Sissinghurst Gardens. The tour begins at Rydges Kensington Plaza Hotel. Visit Sissinghurst Gardens, the famous 1930s ‘white garden’ created by influential Vita Sackville-West and her husband, Sir Harold Nicholson.

Aust Pacific Touring WA Wildflowers & Gardens - 10 days

Experience natures garden with its bright fields of wildflowers known as Western Australia. From Perth travel to the amazing Wave Rock before the coastal towns of Albany and the beautiful wine region of Margaret River.

APT Japanese Cherry Blossom & Gardens - 15 days

Visit Japan to discover their gardens and culture while enjoying Japanese culinary delights. In 2007 we explore Japanese gardens in peak Cherry Blossom season. In 2008 we enjoy spectacular autumn foliage in the same gardens.

Day 1 Fri. Osaka.  A local guide and Botanica Escort will take you to your nearby hotel.
Stay: Osaka, ANA Gate Hotel.