Botanica - Heritage Gardens, Art & Tastes of Tasmania 2025
Discover 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.
Wildlife & nature
See what's included
- 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
- Launceston City Tour
- 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 Old Wesley Dale Private Garden
- 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
- Meals included: 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
Guided Coach Tour
This suggested tour costs from AUD$5,995 per person (twin share, low season)
Starts in Launceston, finishes in Hobart
7 days/6 nights
Hotel 4 star
Pre and post tour options? YES
Viewed 15 times in the last 7 days
Our tour starts in Launceston at 2pm as we depart for a city tour of historic Launceston, also known as Tasmania’s ‘Garden City’ due to its numerous gardens and parks. We will 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
Explore two private gardens, including Old Wesley Dale, a peaceful English garden where hedges and walls abound, along with productive potager and lovely vistas that draw upon the ‘borrowed landscape’. A ‘ha ha’, walled topiary garden and conservatory all enhance the property’s English-style garden theme. We will also make a stop at Ashgrove Cheese Factory to sample their locally made cheeses.
Today, we explore the heritage gardens of Brickendon Estate, a magnificent family-owned property offering a unique insight into Australia’s colonial history. This afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of the house at Woolmers Estate, which provides a fascinating reflection upon Tasmanian colonial life—it is also one of the most historically significant heritage properties in Australia. We will also have time to explore its National Rose Garden.
Discover the delights of central Tasmania as we drive to Hobart. Enjoy a visit to the former house and garden of artist John Glover, before admiring the cottage gardens of the historic towns of Oatlands and Richmond. Arriving in the town of Ross, we pause to view its convict-built bridge, as well as the township’s cottage gardens, before making our way to Hobart.
Staying Three Nights, Hobart, Grand Chancellor or similar
This morning we are treated to a visit to Earthenry Farm where we participate in a guided tour and flower arranging activity. Later in the day we tour the grounds of the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, a cool-climate garden with several unique collections, including Australia’s only subantarctic plant house. The gardens are also Australia’s second-oldest botanic gardens after Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens. Later, take a tour of the Henry Jones Art Hotel’s private art collection. This evening, enjoy free time to explore Hobart.
After breakfast, visit the private garden of Corinda House and admire the symmetrical parterres and box hedges. Afterwards, see the spectacular multi-tiered Russell Falls in Mount Field National Park’s cool temperate rainforest, one of Tasmania’s oldest. Enjoy dinner out tonight at a local restaurant.
Wander through Salamanca Market and browse the local arts, crafts and produce on sale. This vibrant outdoor market is a firm fixture on Hobart’s weekend calendar. Afterwards, perhaps make your way across the water to visit the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), whose eclectic collection has been internationally acclaimed. You may prefer to taste the delicacies at Barilla Bay Oyster Farm. This afternoon you will be transferred to the airport to finish your tour at 2.00pm.
| Starts | Status | Double (2 people sharing) | Single occupancy | You save | ||
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Nov 9, 2025
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Enquire | AUD$5,995 | AUD$7,495 |
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