Arrive in Perth on suggested flights and make your own way to the hotel. Renaissance Tours or your travel agent can assist you with your flights and other travel arrangements, including a private transfer to the hotel, accommodation before or after the tour and a room category upgrade.

At 18:30, join tour leader Julie Kinney and fellow travellers for a welcome briefing followed by dinner at the hotel’s restaurant.

(D)

Today, drive to the picturesque Perth Hills, located to the east of Perth and stretching across parts of the Darling Range. Visit some of the finest Australian private gardens dotted along scenic routes and vibrant villages.

Enjoy lunch at The Packing Shed, a charming café set on the historic 10-acre Lawnbrook Estate in the heart of the Bickley Valley, before visiting a nearby private garden.

Return to the hotel in the late-afternoon for an evening at leisure.

(BL)

Begin today with a guided tour of Kings Park and Botanic Garden. Perched above the city on Mount Eliza, this inner-city park boasts breathtaking views of the Perth CBD and Swan River, and features over 3,000 species of Western Australia’s unique flora. Visit a stylish private garden before transferring to the historic port of Fremantle for lunch at leisure on the waterfront.

In the afternoon, enjoy a private, guided wildflower tour at Wireless Hill, which has been used by the Aboriginals as a lookout and food-gathering place. The park features bushland with species such as banksias, grevilleas and kangaroo paw, which bloom in vibrant colours in spring. Observe seasonal wildflowers, grass trees and eucalyptus, as well as native wildlife attracted to the area’s rich diversity.

Return to the hotel in the late-afternoon and enjoy the evening at leisure.

(B)

This morning, depart Perth by coach and travel to Orondo Estate. Nestled in the heart of Dwellingup, Orondo Farm is a 25-hectare private garden with a tranquil lake reflecting the lush surroundings. Renowned for its beauty and diversity, the garden bursts with colour from a rich variety of rare and mature plants, including deciduous trees, perennials, roses and ornamental trees.

Arrive in Bunbury in the late-afternoon and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

(BLD)

Today, visit Crooked Brook Tranquil Garden in the Ferguson Valley. The garden features an eclectic mix of Australian natives, exotics, tropical plants and European shrubs and trees. Wander along the many winding pathways, terraced garden beds and stone steps.

Continue to Boyanup and enjoy lunch at a local winery before returning to Bunbury in the late-afternoon.

Tonight, the evening is at leisure.

(BL)

This morning, depart Bunbury by coach and drive to Margaret River. Along the way, appreciate the beautiful views of the Tuart Forest, the largest sanctuary of tuart trees in the world, and with some trees being over 30 metres high and 10 metres in girth. Enjoy a brief stop in Busselton before visiting a coastal garden in Yallingup.

After lunch at a local winery, explore Margaret River’s Secret Garden, with its impressive array of roses, wisteria, crab apple blossom, iris and clematis, among other varied flora.

The evening is at leisure.

(BL)

Start the day with a scenic orientation tour of the Margaret River region, travelling towards the coast to visit Glenbrae Gardens, with its meticulously arranged floral landscape.

After lunch at The Berry Farm, visit a private garden in Bramley and gain insights into the region’s horticultural beauty.

In the evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

(LD)

This morning, enjoy a guided wildflower walk to explore the region’s diverse native flora.

After lunch at leisure, visit a private garden near Margaret River town centre, before returning to the hotel for some free time.

Tonight, celebrate the conclusion of the tour with a special farewell dinner with Julie and fellow travellers at a local restaurant.

(D)

Check out of the hotel in the morning and return to Perth by coach.

Tour arrangements conclude upon arrival at Perth Airport for flights departing from 16:00, or the Perth CBD. Renaissance Tours or your travel agent can assist you with your flights and other travel arrangements, including additional nights’ accommodation either before or after the tour, as well as travel insurance (highly recommended).

Note: At time of publication (February 2025), most but not all garden visits were confirmed. Private owners, in particular, are reluctant to commit more than two to three months prior to the visit. Therefore, while we undertake to operate the tour as published, there may be some changes to the itinerary.