Natural History Tours

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

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

Tasmania: History, Art, Historic Homesteads & Gardens – February 2023

• with
• Richard Heathcote
• Margaret Heathcote

Explore Tasmania's rich history, art collections, historic homesteads, gardens and natural wilderness of Bruny Island, the World Heritage-listed Gordon River & Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair NP. Read more

Natural Landscapes & Gardens of Morocco 2023

• with
• Paul Urquhart

Explore Morocco’s rich culture in gardening and landscape design, art, architecture & craft in medieval cities with old palaces and souqs, on high mountain ranges and in pre-Saharan desert fortresses. Read more

Natural Landscapes & Gardens of Madeira & the Azores 2023

• with
• Sabrina Hahn
• Dr Gerald Luckhurst

Explore Madeira and the volcanic archipelago of the Azores which are a geological hotspot supporting a wealth of flora and fauna including over 25 species of whales and dolphins. Read more

Natural Landscapes & Gardens of the Channel Islands: Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Burhou & Sark 2023

• with
• John Patrick

A unique study of five Channel Islands, featuring local experts who will explore each island's distinctive history, culture, geography and wildlife.
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The Scottish Highlands: Great Country Houses, Castles & Gardens 2023

• with
• Richard Barley

Discover Charles Rennie Mackintosh in Glasgow, view fine castles and gardens incl. Mount Stuart, Benmore, Inverewe, Cawdor, Glamis & Drummond, and visit the ancient Abbey of Iona. Read more

Shetland & Orkney: Archaeology and Wildlife of the Northern Isles 2023

• with
• Gillian Hovell

Explore the rugged natural beauty of Shetland & Orkney. View the prehistoric sites of Skara Brae, Maeshowe, Stones of Stenness & Ring of Brodgar; Kirkwall, Lerwick & the islands' spectacular birdlife. Read more

Cornwall, Devon, Southern Wales & the Wye: Picturesque Coasts and Country Life 2023

• with
• Richard Heathcote
• Margaret Heathcote

A unique tour of south-west England, Wales and the Wye Valley, an area that has inspired diverse writers and artists, with its rich, varied coastal landscapes and picturesque countryside. Read more

Slovenia: Villages, Castles, Vineyards, Scenic Valleys and the Julian Alps 2023

• with
• Dr Adrian Jones, OAM
• Martin Muhek

Explore extraordinarily diverse Slovenia with its glorious landscapes, snow-capped peaks, ancient forests, charming villages and rich artistic traditions. Enjoy fine wines and innovative cuisine.
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Sri Lanka: Elephants, Temples, Spices & Forts 2024

• with
• Em. Prof. Bernard Hoffert

Combining UNESCO World Heritage sites of Anuradhapura, Dambulla, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Kandy and Galle with a number of Sri Lanka's best wildlife sanctuaries including Wilpattu & Yala National Park. Read more