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Gardens of Gippsland, Goldfields & the Great Alpine Road

Operated by Botanica

Tripcode: BTGIP7

Overview

Itinerary

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Overview

Destination:

Australia,

Start:Melbourne, Australia
Finish:Melbourne, Australia

Duration:7 days

Type:Group tour (max 45)

Travel Period

November 2025 - November 2026

Melbourne return

Discover private gardens of Victoria’s East and West Gippsland and the Goldfields region of the state’s north-east. Wander the spectacular gardens of Broughton Hall, as well as the grounds of charming Picardy Garden, and the natural bush setting of Tall Timbers. In Walhalla, step back in time as you take a journey on the Goldfields Railway. Further east, Lakes Entrance presents magnificent views over the Gippsland Lakes. Then follow the Great Alpine Road to Dinner Plain in search of wildflowers.

This journey departs:

19 November 2025
17 November 2026

Highlights

Visit private gardens in Gippsland, including the spectacular Broughton Hall with your Botanical Guide.
Enjoy time to explore the delightful Gippsland Lakes region
See rugged landscapes & wildflowers as you drive along the spectacular Great Alpine Road in Victoria's High Country.
Be escorted by an expert , who will offer insightful talks on various topics and be available for informal discussions, enriching your travel experience.

Highlights:

Itinerary

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Day 1 - Melbourne, Peppermint Ridge Farm and Warragul

Depart Melbourne and travel to Peppermint Ridge Farm, where you will enjoy a guided tour of the native food garden followed by a two-course lunch highlighting the flavours of Australian native foods. We then continue on to a beautiful private garden before arriving in Warragul.

Day 2 - Tall Timbers Private Garden, Broughton Hall and Private Garden

Today we visit the private garden Tall Timbers in the pretty Piedmont region. Next visit Broughton Hall, one of Victoria's most spectacular gardens where we enjoy lunch. Afterwards we will visit another private garden set in a stunning location.

Day 3 - Walhalla Goldfields Railway, Sale Botanic Gardens and Lakes Entrance

This morning we travel to Walhalla for a journey on the Goldfields Railway. Pass over six large trestle bridges, crisscrossing Stringers Creek. See ferns and wildflowers while learning about the gold mining history of the region. Next we stop in Sale to visit the 150-year-old botanic gardens that owe their heritage to Baron Ferdinand Von Mueller, the state’s first government botanist, and William Guilfoyle, then director of the Royal Melbourne Botanic Gardens.

Day 4 - The Victorian Lakes and Nyerimilang Homestead

This morning, take a leisurely coastal walk with your Botanical Guide or enjoy free time to explore the streets of Lakes Entrance. We then take a cruise to Metung to have lunch in the Metung Pub and see the Gippsland Lakes. This afternoon we visit the historic Nyerimilang Homestead, surrounded by beautiful gardens and magnificent views over the Gippsland Lakes.

Day 5 - The Great Alpine Road to Milawa and Shady Brook Cottage Garden

Today we depart Lakes Entrance to travel the Great Alpine Road over to Dinner Plain. We take in the rugged alpine landscapes of the region and learn about the history of the high-country cattlemen. This afternoon we visit Shady Brook Cottage in Harrietville, a magnificent cool-climate landscape garden which was featured on Gardening Australia.

Day 6 - Beechworth, Private Garden and Mount Buffalo

Today we explore the goldmining town of Beechworth where we will visit a private garden. You will have time to explore the shops before visiting the historic Mount Buffalo Chalet[SF1] gardens. Explore the Mount Buffalo region before returning to Milawa.

Day 7 - Milawa, King Valley, High Country Gardens and Melbourne

We depart Milawa this morning and travel through the King Valley before visiting High Country Gardens for lunch. Arrive back in Melbourne at approximately 4.00 pm.

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