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Elizabeth Swane is a member of one of Australia’s best-known nursery and rose-growing families. As an experienced horticulturist, she has been a regular guest on ABC Radio Sydney for the past 24 years. She has also written for a number of national magazines, including Your Garden and Home Beautiful and contributes to ABC Gardening Australia magazine. As garden writer for Regional Lifestyle (formerly Central West Lifestyle) magazine, she travelled all over NSW visiting beautiful country gardens. Elizabeth has led many garden tours to New Zealand, Japan and Australia.
Current Tours:
Gardens of the NSW Central West | 13 – 19 October 2025 (7 days)
Gardens of New Zealand | 27 October – 10 November 2025 (15 days)
Gardens of the NSW Southern Highlands | 25 – 28 November 2025 (4 days)
Testimonials:
“Elizabeth went the extra mile on all occasions. She is capable of caring for and supporting every guest on the tour. I feel very lucky to have enjoyed this tour with her.”
Rosemary D. | Gardens of the South Island, 2024
“Elizabeth was well informed and organised, with great knowledge on gardens and plants. She was willing to listen to our comments and go the extra mile to assist people with special needs. I would travel with her again.”
Michelle D. | Autumn Gardens of Japan, 2024
“Elizabeth is wonderful! Her knowledge of gardens is phenomenal. She is bright, happy and enthusiastic. I’d travel anywhere with her.”
Pamela M. | Autumn Colours of New England, 2024
“Elizabeth is a marvellous tour leader, her knowledge is supreme and she has a delightful personality, making everyone feel welcome.”
Jenni K. | Autumn Colours of New England, 2024
“A delightful, interesting and knowledgeable leader. Perfect! We were extremely fortunate to have her lead us.”
Marilyn J. | Spring Gardens of Japan, 2023
“An excellent tour leader – she had an encyclopaedic horticultural knowledge that she willingly shared with us.”
Ted K. | Gardens of the South Island, 2023
“Elizabeth made the gardens come alive for us with her excellent knowledge.”
Denise S. | Gardens of the NSW Central West, 2023
“A delightful, interesting and knowledgeable leader. We were extremely fortunate to have her lead us.”
Marilyn J. | Spring Gardens of Japan, 2023
“I have travelled on many garden tours in Australia and overseas fortunately with many of our top guides, and I put Elizabeth up there with the best. She is knowledgeable, well organised, thoughtful, and caring.”
Bruce R. | Gardens of the NSW Central West, 2022
“I found her knowledge of plants remarkable. She has an enormous energy which is important as a tour leader.’’
Susan W. | Country Gardens of New Zealand, 2022
“Elizabeth was most charming and pleasant at all times; she was responsive and organised. She was the best tour leader I have ever had!”
Margot R. | History, Art and Landscapes of North West Tasmania, 2022
“Kind, friendly, helpful and above all, knowledgeable. Elizabeth was wonderful with all the group, regardless of their level of expertise about gardening.”
Jen R. | Gardens of the NSW Central West, 2022
“Elizabeth was terrific. She took so much trouble to make sure everyone was okay and to make our experience special. I’d certainly do another tour with her.”
Helen L. | Autumn Gardens of the Blue Mountains, 2022
“Elizabeth is a natural leader. Firm and friendly, she gives clear instructions and handles the mix of personalities and interests well. She is always cheerful and engaging.”
Ruth P. | History, Art and Landscapes of North West Tasmania, 2022
“Elizabeth was superb. She was caring, flexible, catered for unusual needs and ‘ran with the needs of people’. She was friendly and went out of her way to be informative and reassuring.”
Cheryl B. | Gardens of the NSW Central West, 2021
“Elizabeth was fantastic. Personable, caring and knowledgeable – an excellent tour leader.”
Jim C. | Autumn Gardens of the Blue Mountains, 2021
“Elizabeth is so generous with her time and enthusiastic as well as sharing her knowledge. It is hard not to get swept away – just fabulous.’’
Rhys W. | Private Gardens of the NSW Central Coast, 2020
“Elizabeth was most knowledgeable and helpful to everyone. Best leader of any garden tour I have done.’’
Boyd W. | Gardens of the South Island, 2020
