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Discover the legacy of one of Australia’s most creative dynasties at Bundanon, Arthur Boyd’s expansive property on the banks of New South Wales’ Shoalhaven River.

At a Glance

  • Uncover the creative legacy of generations of the Boyd family at their riverside residence Bundanon
  • Appreciate the stunning Bundanon Art Museum, with a superlative collection of Australian art
  • Discover Retford Park, a heritage homestead with its impressive art collection
  • Admire the beauty of New South Wales’ South Coast, from dramatic escarpments to sweeping coastlines

Admire historical works still on display in Arthur Boyd’s studio, filled with artworks, books and personal items from four generations and marvel at Australian art collections at Bundanon’s Art Museum. Delight in Bundanon’s charming English-style gardens and enjoy a sojourn at The Bridge, the on-site accommodation designed by Melbourne-based architect Kerstin Thompson.

Visit Retford Park, an elegant Victorian Italianate homestead, which showcases an impressive art and furniture collection in the former home of James Fairfax AC.

Dates

06 – 08 November 2026 (3 days)

Tour leader

Matthew Westwood

Tour Status

Available

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Itinerary

Arrive in Sydney on recommended flights. Renaissance Tours or your local travel agent can assist you with your flights and other travel arrangements, including pre-tour accommodation and a private transfer from the airport.

At 09:00am, meet your tour leader Matthew Westwood and fellow travellers at the rear entrance of the Four Seasons Hotel Sydney on Harrington Street. Then, depart for Bowral and visit Retford Park, a heritage homestead and garden built in 1887 and redesigned by James Fairfax in the 1960s that showcases an impressive collection of art and furniture.

After lunch, continue to Bundanon and check in to The Bridge, an innovative multi-purpose building praised for its forward-looking architectural design. Meet Matthew for a talk before enjoying dinner on site.

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After breakfast, take a tour of Arthur Boyd’s homestead and studio. Surrounded by an English-style garden, the two-story homestead is filled with fine artworks, furniture, books and personal items from four generations of the Boyd family, while the studio remains untouched, evoking the creative life of Arthur Boyd.

Enjoy a gentle walk along the Treelines Track by Janet Laurence, following the passage of trees that connect the natural bush to the homestead, tracing the history of plantings across the Bundanon landscape and exploring its history and biodiversity.

Enjoy a light lunch before embarking on a behind-the-scenes tour focused on Bundanon’s unique history and architecture, followed by a guided visit of the Bundanon Art Museum. Arthur and Yvonne Boyd’s extraordinary philanthropic gift comprises over 3,600 pieces, including significant works by Arthur Boyd himself and his contemporaries, such as Sidney Nolan and Brett Whiteley.

In the evening, attend a talk by Matthew before dinner.

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After breakfast, attend a talk at the Education Centre with an artist who worked closely with Arthur Boyd. Then, depart Bundanon for Kiama for lunch at a local restaurant.

Afterwards, continue to Sydney where tour arrangements conclude upon arrival at the Four Seasons Hotel Sydney. Renaissance Tours or your travel agent can assist you with flights and other travel arrangements, including travel insurance (highly recommended), private airport transfers and additional nights’ accommodation either before or after the tour.

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Prices

Per person, twin-share

AUD 3,950

Single supplement

AUD 550

Deposit per person (at the time of booking)

AUD 1,500

Final payment due

07 September 2026

Tour price includes

  • Two nights’ accommodation in the recently constructed on-site accommodation, The Bridge, including breakfast daily (B)
  • Meals as per itinerary (L= Lunch, D = Dinner), including wine with meals
  • Comprehensive sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary
  • Talks by your tour leader, Matthew Westwood
  • Transportation throughout on comfortable air-conditioned coaches
  • Gratuities for local guides, drivers and wait staff

Tour price does not include

  • Airfares (please contact Renaissance Tours or your travel agent for assistance)
  • Airport/hotel transfers on arrival and departure
  • Airport porterage
  • Items of a personal nature (e.g. telephone, laundry, room service, minibar, taxis etc.)
  • Travel insurance (highly recommended; please contact Renaissance Tours or your travel agent for assistance)

Hotel

Your accommodation
The Bridge, Bundanon
The Bridge at Bundanon is an architect-designed sustainable property focused on environmental responsibility. As such, it operates differently from conventional hotels. Amenities are intentionally minimal to reduce environmental impact.

To ensure their comfort, tour members are strongly encouraged to bring their own personal toiletries and preferred bathroom products.

The Bridge by Kerstin Thompson Architects, Bundanon. Photo: Zan Wimberley

More Details

Tour code: RT2610

Fitness level: Moderate
Tour members must be able to:
•    negotiate airports and railway stations without wheelchair assistance
•    use combined shower/bath facilities (it is impossible to guarantee walk-in shower facilities)
•    undertake walking tours of 1-2 hours duration, including using stairs, walking over cobblestones and other uneven surfaces
•    stand for long periods in museums and other sites
•    embark / disembark coaches, trains and other methods of transportation without assistance
•    handle their own luggage

Please see Terms & Conditions for fitness level definitions here.

Suggested airline: Qantas
Please contact Renaissance Tours or your travel agent for current airfares and flight reservations.

Visa
New Zealand passport holders do not require a visa to visit Australia.

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At time of booking, please advise us of any special dietary requirements or allergies that we should be aware of.

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