Australasia Tours

‘Painted with Feeling’: Portraits, Artists and Sitters – May 2022

• with
• Susannah Fullerton, OAM, FRSN
• David Henderson

3 nights in Murrumbateman celebrating art, literature, history & food. Enjoy lectures, country outings & the 'Shakespeare to Winehouse: Icons from the National Portrait Gallery, London' exhibition. Read more

“Where the roads lead…”: A Literary & Artistic Journey from the Darling Downs to Fraser Island – July/August 2022

• with
• Susannah Fullerton, OAM, FRSN
• David Henderson

Journey through the Darling Downs, Lamington NP, Brisbane, Rockhampton & Fraser Island, to explore how the Australian landscape has exerted a powerful influence on Australian literature and painting. Read more

Art & Landscapes of Southern Queensland – August 2022

• with
• David Henderson

Visit artists’ private studios and fine galleries including HOTA & the William Robinson Gallery. Explore Lamington’s Gondwana Rainforest and World-Heritage Listed Fraser Island. Read more

Western Australia: Wildflowers, Wineries and Private Gardens of the South West – September 2022

• with
• Sabrina Hahn

Join Sabrina Hahn visiting some of Western Australia's best wineries, gardens and natural landscapes during the wildflower season.  Read more

Art, Gardens and Heritage Homes of South Australia: From the Clare Valley to the Coorong – September 2022

• with
• Richard Heathcote
• Margaret Heathcote

Travel with Richard and Margaret Heathcote on a journey from the William Morris collections in Adelaide’s museums and churches, to historic townships, beautiful homesteads and tranquil gardens. Read more

Western Australia: Wildflowers, Wineries and Private Gardens of the South West – Sep/Oct 2022

• with
• Stephen Ryan
• Sabrina Hahn

Join Stephen Ryan and Sabrina Hahn visiting some of Western Australia's best wineries, gardens and natural landscapes during the wildflower season.  Read more

“A Place of Special Value”: Literary & Artistic Travels in Victoria – October 2022

• with
• Susannah Fullerton, OAM, FRSN
• Shane Carmody

Learn about Victorian writers, past and present, familiar and unfamiliar, from literary expert Susannah Fullerton, President of the Jane Austen Society of Australia. Read more

Auckland and the Tutukaka Coast: Art, Architecture & Design – November 2022

• with
• Stephen Crafti
• John Walsh

Explore New Zealand's contemporary art, architecture, furniture and fashion in Auckland, Piha Beach and the Tutukaka Coast. The tour features access to a number of award-winning residential projects. Read more

Natural Landscapes and Gardens of New Zealand’s South Island – November 2022

• with
• Stephen Ryan
• Craig Lidgerwood

Horticulturalist Stephen Ryan visits an extraordinary variety of private gardens and natural landscapes including Milford Sound, The Catlins and the spectacular Mackenzie Region. Read more

Islands of Singular Charm: A Literary, Historical and Cultural tour of New Zealand – November 2022

• with
• Susannah Fullerton, OAM, FRSN
• Russell Casey

Explore New Zealand's literary heritage with authors Katherine Mansfield, Janet Frame, Ngaio Marsh and others, and enjoy stunning scenery, great food and warm hospitality. Read more

Victoria’s Private Country Gardens and their Designers – November 2022

• with
• Sandra McMahon

Join Sandra McMahon visiting some of Victoria’s most beautiful country gardens and meet the owners and the designers who created them. Read more

Tasmania: Art, Spring Gardens, Cradle Mountain & Freycinet National Park – November 2022

• with
• John Patrick
• Romain Nugou

Join John Patrick visiting a range of private gardens, working farms, art galleries, gourmet restaurants and the world-famous Freycinet and Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Parks Read more