Houses & Gardens Tours

Tasmania: History, Art, Historic Homesteads & Gardens – February 2022

• with
• Richard Heathcote
• Margaret Heathcote

Travel with Richard & Margaret Heathcote to explore Tasmania's rich history, art collections, historic homesteads, gardens and natural wilderness of Bruny Island and Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair NP. Read more

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

From Seafarers to Pastoralists: Exploring the Coastal & Volcanic Landscapes of Victoria’s Western District – March 2022

• with
• Christine Reid
• Emeritus Professor Harriet Edquist AM

With Christine Reid, an internationally recognised garden writer and historian, explore the history of 'Australia Felix', the name Thomas Mitchell gave to the lush pastures of western Victoria. Read more

Gardens of New England & the Hunter Valley in association with the AGHS – March/April-2022

• with
• Lynne Walker

An exciting new tour arranged in association with the Australian Garden History Society which explores a diverse range of carefully selected private gardens in the Hunter Valley and New England. Read more

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

Autumn in the Macedon Ranges with Stephen Ryan – April 2022

• with
• Stephen Ryan

Visit some of Mt Macedon's finest hill station gardens. In Clarkefield view historic Bolinda Vale, and Oak House gardens designed by Sam Crawford. Tour Simon Rickard's private garden in Trentham. 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

Great Libraries and Stately Homes of England 2022

• with
• Shane Carmody

Unique, privileged access to England’s great private libraries & visits to Britain’s famous institutions, including the Bodleian Library, Magdalene and Trinity colleges, Lambeth Palace & Kew Gardens. Read more

Autumn & the Art of the Japanese Garden – November 2022

• with
• Jim Fogarty

Jim Fogarty explores the many different meanings of traditional & modern Japanese gardens. The tour is timed for November, when the countryside explodes into symphonies of glorious autumnal colour. 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