Botanica: Heritage, Art & Rose Gardens of South Australia 2026
Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Barossa Valley and the Adelaide Hills. Visit the home and studio of renowned artist, Hans Heysen, and wander the delightful streets of Hahndorf. Meet private garden owners, admire their roses in bloom, and spend time at Adelaide Botanic Garden.
Food & wineSee what's included
- Discover the Australian Museum of Gardening
- Explore Adelaide, including Adelaide Botanic Gardens and Carrick Hill Manor
- Explore the Adelaide Hills, including Hahndorf to see Hans Heysen’s home & studio
- Visit the David Roche Foundation
- Wine tasting and tour at Seppeltsfield Winery
- Meals included: 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
Guided Coach Tour
This suggested tour costs from AUD$4,495 per person (twin share, low season)
Starts in Adelaide, finishes in Adelaide
5 days/4 nights
Hotel 4 star
Pre and post tour options? YES
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AUD$4,495
Day 1 - Adelaide & David Roche Foundation
Be met at the Adelaide Marriott Hotel at 1.30pm, where you’ll join a city sightseeing tour, including a visit to the David Roche Foundation which displays the many antiques and fine arts David collected over his lifetime. Later this evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner.
Staying Four Nights, Adelaide Marriott Hotel or similar
Day 2 - AL-RU Farm, Sophie Thomson's Private Garden & Seppeltsfield Winery
Take in the sights of the Barossa Valley today. Visit the private garden of AL-RU Farm, a cattle property which features a stunning garden. After lunch we make our way to the private garden of ABC Gardening Australia presenter and Botanical Guide, Sophie Thompson. Sophie will take you on a guided tour offering insights into her journey so far of transforming the landscape and the challenges faced working with the unique climate and conditions of the region. Our last stop of the day is to the historic Seppeltsfield Winery, with its avenue of stunning date palms, for a tour and tasting.
Day 3 - Adelaide Hills Private Gardens, Hans Heysen’s Studio & Hahndorf
Today we will visit two private gardens in the Adelaide Hills before adjourning to Hans Heysen’s home and studio to see the magnificent gums he was so famous for painting. While here, enjoy lunch at The Cedars. Afterwards, spend time in the quaint German-influenced village of Hahndorf and experience its vibrant main street, with its many cellar doors, sweetshops and cafes.
Day 4 - Carrick Hill & Adelaide Botanic Garden
Today, tour the manor house and gardens of Carrick Hill, before taking a look inside the Australian Museum of Gardening. The collection here spans almost 400 years. Afterwards, visit Old Government House the summer residence of South Australia’s early governors which sits in the heart of Belair National Park. The house is an excellent example of Victorian architecture and is set amongst magnificent gardens. This afternoon, choose to either explore the Art Gallery of South Australia or take a relaxed tour of the Adelaide Botanic Garden with your Botanical Guide. Tonight, we enjoy a Farewell Dinner.
Day 5 - Farewell from Adelaide
Departure dates and prices
Botanica: Heritage, Art & Rose Gardens of South Australia 2026
| Starts | Status | Double (2 people sharing) | Single occupancy | You save | ||
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Oct 14, 2026
(Wednesday) |
Enquire | AUD$4,495 | AUD$5,595 |