Laurel Thachuk
Travel Specialist
Specialist areas
Honeymoons
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$7,849Discover Tasmania’s remarkable gardens in full bloom; its cooler climate and approach to cultivation bringing to mind the gardens of England. The heritage properties of Brickendon Estate and Woolmers Estate provide insight into Tasmania’s colonial history. Visit The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, Australia’s second oldest botanical gardens, then admire the multi-tiered Russell Falls. Along the way, enjoy music and art experiences.
Launceston
Hobart
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NZD $7,849Depart Launceston for a scenic drive to Longford to enjoy the annual Longford Blooms. Spend the morning exploring private gardens that are rarely open to the public. Each garden showcases unique landscaping styles and spring blooms. The festival also features plant stalls, garden art and local food. We then visit beautiful Cataract Gorge, found surprisingly close to the city centre. Afterwards, enjoy fine local produce and a glass of wine at a nearby winery before we reconvene for a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant.
Staying Three Nights, Launceston, Peppers Seaport Hotel or similar
Depart Launceston for a scenic drive to Longford to enjoy the annual Longford Blooms. Spend the morning exploring private gardens that are rarely open to the public. Each garden showcases unique landscaping styles and spring blooms. The festival also features plant stalls, garden art and local food. We then visit beautiful Cataract Gorge, found surprisingly close to the city centre. Afterwards, enjoy fine local produce and a glass of wine at a nearby winery before we reconvene for a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant.
Staying Three Nights, Launceston, Peppers Seaport Hotel or similar
Cataract Gorge visit
Enjoy fine local produce and wine tasting at winery nearby Launceston
Guided tour and flower arranging at Earthenry Farm
Guided tour of the house at Woolmers Estate and explore its National Rose Garden
Sample locally made cheeses at Ashgrove Cheese Factory
Tour of the Henry Jones Art Hotel’s private art collection
Tour the grounds of the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
Visit Brickendon Estate Heritage Gardens
Visit Russell Falls
Visit Salamanca Markets in Hobart
Visit the historic towns and cottage gardens of Oatlands and Richmond
Visit the private garden of Corinda House
Visit to the former house and garden of artist John Glover
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