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You are invited to join Deryn Thorpe on Travelrite International’s 2022
Spring Garden Exploration of Tasmania
11 – 21 October 2022
Visiting Devonport, Launceston and Hobart
2
Garden Tour to the South Island
of New Zealand
19 to 30 November, 2022
Visiting, Christchurch, Omarama, Queenstown and Dunedin
Deryn Thorpe
Deryn Thorpe is a fanatical gardener, passionate about communicating her love of gardening to others. She is an award winning garden
journalist, writing regularly for Gardening Australia magazine and other gardening publications. She co-presents the multi-award winning
‘All The Dirt’ www.allthedirt.com.au , Australia’s most popular gardening podcast. Deryn has edited garden books and worked as a garden TV
presenter and is a regular presenter on ABC garden radio and a vivacious and popular speaker at festivals and garden clubs.
She volunteered for six years with Open Gardens Australia and opened her own beautiful, cottage style garden to the public. She is an
Honourary Life Member of the Horticultural Media Association Australia (HMAA) and the Nursery and Garden Industry WA. Deryn loves showing
people the world, worked as a European tour guide in the 1980ies and has led garden tours in Australia and overseas since the 1990s.
Spring Garden
Exploration of Tasmania
Day 1 Tuesday 11 October, 2022 Devonport
Tour members will meet at Launceston airport. Please book a flight to arrive in Launceston no
later than 2.30 pm. We will travel to visit Old Wesleydale, a peaceful English garden abounding
with hedges and walls, productive potager and lovely vistas. Features include a walled garden,
picking garden and glass house, the terrace garden and a new aviary building, ha-ha wall, Lake
Walk and sculptured elephant hedge. In the evening we will enjoy a welcome dinner to meet
Deryn Thorpe.
Day 2 Wednesday 12 October, 2022 Devonport
This morning we visit Table Cape Farm, which specializes in growing tulips. They should be
spectacular in full flower at the time of our visit. In the afternoon we visit Emu Valley Rhododendron
Gardens. It’s unique design makes it one of Australia’s major rhododendron gardens.
Day 3 Thursday 13 October, 2022 Launceston
We will first visit the Tasmanian Arboretum. It consists of thirty-three hectares of peaceful treed
landscape covered with gorgeous spring leaves. We continue with a visit to Kaydale lodge, a Day 4 Friday 14 October, 2022 Launceston
unique large country garden spanning two hectares with features such as woodland ponds, Today we explore historic Woolmers Estate, one of the most historically significant heritage
streams, waterfalls, pear walk, stonewalls, fritillaria meadow, massed trilliums, a dry zen garden properties in Australia and home to the National Rose Garden of Australia. Covering two hectares,
and more. We will enjoy a guided tour of the garden, which has been designed and maintained the garden provides visitors with a unique journey through the evolution of the rose. The garden
by the Crowden family, who are all keen gardeners. Their innovation and styles are reflected is home to all the recognized rose families. We will also see the Heritage Vegetable Garden which
throughout the garden houses heirloom vegetables and fruits, not commonly found today. We travel nearby to visit the
strewn with native trees, creeks and a waterfall. At Potter’s Croft we explore 1.2 hectares of
gorgeous private country garden next to a gently flowing stream. There are roses everywhere,
mixed with lush lawns, trees, wisteria and scented white Azores jasmine. Tour members wishing
to dine with the group please meet the tour manager in the lobby this evening.
Day 4 Tuesday 22 November, 2022 Christchurch
We travel north first to visit Amberley House, established in 1876. An extensive pond network
is surrounded by 2,500 specimen trees many over 100 years old. We continue our journey to
Garden Tour to Flaxmere gardens, where we will see seven acres of boldly designed garden with alpine views all
the South Island of around. The planting are designed to enhance the views and the hard surfaces reflect a country
atmosphere.
New Zealand Day 5 Wednesday 23 November, 2022 Omarama
We journey to Lake Tekapo situated on the lake of the same name with gorgeous mountains
Day 1 Saturday 19 November, 2022 Christchurch in the distance. On the journey we visit Trotts Garden. The woodland garden was developed
On arrival in Christchurch we travel into the centre of the city damaged by the 2011 earthquake. around gently curving paths, the water garden was added and finally the English inspired formal
We will drive by the city landmarks to see the rebuilding the city has undergone. We continue gardens. Our final destination is Omarma for an overnight stay.
to the Christchurch Botanic Gardens with time to explore these beautiful and tranquil gardens.
In the evening we will enjoy a dinner to formally meet Deryn Thorpe and other tour members.
Day 2 Sunday 20 November, 2022 Christchurch
This morning we visit Ohinetahi a gorgeous formal garden with a wonderful layout and interesting
planting. A series of small, but perfectly proportioned garden rooms give a strong sense of
structure and protect the garden from the sea breezes. Deryn will make sure that we get the most
out of the garden. In the afternoon we visit Broadfield Estate set on three and a half hectares
featuring many natives also New Zealand raised varieties of Azalea, Rhododendron and Camelias.
Day 3 Monday 21 November, 2022 Christchurch
Today we travel to the pretty village of Akaroa, originally founded by the French. It’s a delightful
town still retaining the French ambience. We visit Coombe Farm, a working eight hundred and
fifty sheep farm in the Takamatua valley. The garden is in a beautiful setting surrounded by hills
Day 9 Wednesday 19 October, 2022 Hobart
In the morning we visit Crawleighwood Garden. This wonderful two hectare garden is nestled
in the picturesque hills at Nicholls Rivulet near Cygnet in the beautiful Huon Valley. The garden
features lush rhododendron woodland and rainforest with myrtles, rare and unusual plants,
a wide variety of deciduous trees including maples, which will display their spring leaves,
meandering paths, stone walls and a Gondwanan arboretum. In the afternoon, we visit Inverawe
Native Gardens, Tasmania’s largest landscaped native garden. We will learn about the challenges
faced by early botanists in dealing with native plants.
Day 10 Thursday 20 October, 2022 Hobart
This morning we visit Susan McKinnon’s stunning garden. A landscape gardener who loves
herbaceous perennials and grasses, we will enjoy her unique style. In the afternoon we travel
through the Huon Valley to visit Eggs and Bacon Bay Cottage. The charming cottage sits on 0.2
hectares on the edge of the Huon River, a peaceful spot just up from Eggs and Bacon Bay. Looking
out across a magnificent sea of colour, it is impossible to believe that there was no garden here at
all when Anne Le Ferve moved in just before the Christmas of 2000. In the evening we will enjoy
historic gardens of Brickendon. First settled in 1825 by William Archer, it has been owned and
a farewell dinner to say goodbye to Deryn and group members.
farmed by the same family for over one hundred and eighty years.
Day 11 Friday 21 October, 2022 Departure
Day 5 Saturday 15 October, 2022 Launceston
This morning we visit Corinda, an enchanting inner-city garden positioned around a beautifully
We travel to Clarendon, one of Australia’s great Georgian houses. It was completed in 1838 for
restored Victorian house. A pleached linden tree walk in the shape of a U is under planted with
wealthy wool grower and merchant James Cox. The house and gardens have been restored to
clipped box hedges, frames the garden. Flower-packed perennial beds overflow with colour,
their original condition. We continue with a visit to the glorious garden at Culzean. Many of the
under mature trees, one of which is a 100 year-old magnolia tree. We continue to the airport
significant trees of the over 150 year old garden were planted in the 1870’s. The one and a half
early afternoon and the tour concludes. Please don’t book flights to depart before 2.00 pm.
hectare lake is the centre piece of this spectacular garden. Deryn will point out the highlights of
this wonderful garden.
Day 6 Sunday 16 October, 2022 Launceston
This morning we visit Panshanger, an elegant house and garden in the Greek revival style.
The long entrance avenue and surrounding parkland are heavily wooded. A finely worked
nineteenth-century iron gate opens to a flower garden full of roses. There is a unique pigeon
tower positioned to be seen from the house terrace. In the afternoon we travel just out of
Launceston to visit Entally House, the first National Trust house in Australia. Built in 1820 by
Thomas Reibey, the house has an elegant garden set in forty-five hectares.
Day 7 Monday 17 October, 2022 Hobart
We travel to Hobart today, visiting Janet Good’s garden. This gorgeous higher altitude garden
has an English garden feel.
Day 8 Tuesday 18 October, 2022 Hobart
We will have a guided tour of picturesque Hobart before visiting the ‘Patch’ at the Hobart Botanical
Garden, an inspiring example of an urban community garden that was first started in 1995.
We will see gorgeous new spring leaves on the mature trees in the Botanical Garden and beautiful
spring flowers. The afternoon will be free for a visit to MONA or the Tasmanian Art Gallery.
showing different yoga positions scattered around. In the afternoon we visit Birchwood Garden
set against magnificent mountains. The garden was designed by Paul Bangay and features a
green, white and mauve colour pallet. Bangay developed a series of rooms each with their own
character.
Day 10 Monday 28 November, 2022 Dunedin
Today we travel to the city of Dunedin. Originally founded by Scottish settlers and known as the
Edinburgh of the South, it features beautifully preserved buildings overlooking parklands. The
remainder of the afternoon will be free for individual exploration.
Day 11 Tuesday 29 November, 2022 Dunedin
Day 6 Thursday 24 November, 2022 Queenstown We’ll visit the Glenfalloch Woodland Garden, situated in a fertile coastal valley above the harbour.
Today we travel to Queenstown, the magnificent holiday capital of New Zealand. Sitting on Lake Originally developed by Philip Brady in 1917, it has a collection of superb European trees from
Wakatipu and surrounded by towering mountains, its scenery is among the most spectacular in 1872, under planted with azaleas and rhododendrons. Fuchsias and native ferns grow luxuriantly
the world. We will stop to visit Da’Vella Gore’s two acres of English garden scented by lavender, beside Russell Creek. Returning to Dunedin, we visit the historic, Jacobean style Olveston House,
roses and honey suckle before we arrive in Queenstown. containing a treasure trove of art and antiques, set in nearly half a hectare of garden. In the
Day 7 Friday 25 November, 2022 Queenstown evening we will enjoy a farewell dinner to say goodbye to Deryn and group members.
Today we visit Chantecler, a 40 acre property with 12 acres of themed garden styles and plants Day 12 Wednesday, 30 November, 2022 Departure
from around the world. We drive to Arrowtown, a spectacular gold town dating from the 1860s. This morning we transfer to the airport for flights back to Australia.
We will have time to explore its historic main street, before travelling to the Gibbston Wine
Region for a tasting of its world famous pinot noir wine.
Day 8 Saturday 26 November, 2022 Queenstown
We will enjoy some of the best tourist activities today. We will take a gondola to Bob’s Peak for a
magnificent view before sailing on a restored steamship around the Lake. The afternoon will be
free for individual exploration. Tour members wishing to dine with the group please meet the
tour manager in the lobby this evening.
Day 9 Sunday 27 November, 2022 Queenstown
This morning we visit A Wild Dream. This garden features three thousand roses and a thousand
lilies. The scent of these flowers will follow us around the garden as we examine sculptures
Spring Garden Exploration of Garden Tour to the South Island of
Tasmania New Zealand
1 1 – 21 October 2022 19 to 30 November, 2022
Price per person twin-share $ 4,395 Price per person twin-share $ 5,595
Single supplement $ 975 Single supplement $ 1,155
Included in the price: Included in the price:
• Travel in first-class chartered coach • Economy-class air travel to Christchurch back from Dunedin to Sydney, Melbourne
• Accommodation in three and four star hotels with daily buffet breakfast and Brisbane. There is a $400 surcharge for departures from Perth
as listed, a welcome dinner and farewell dinner • Travel in first-class chartered coach
• Sightseeing tours as listed in the itinerary • Accommodation in three and four star hotels with daily buffet breakfast as listed,
• Entrances to gardens and attractions as detailed in itinerary a welcome dinner and farewell dinner and a wine tasting
• Tour leadership by Deryn Thorpe • Sightseeing tours as listed in the itinerary
• Tour management by Travelrite International Pty. Ltd. with an experienced • Entrances to gardens and attractions as detailed in itinerary
Tour Manager travelling with the group • Tour leadership by Deryn Thorpe
• Tour management by Travelrite International Pty. Ltd. with an experienced
Not included in the price:
Tour Manager travelling with the group
• Travel insurance
• Additional travel arrangements not detailed in the itinerary. These will be quoted for separately
• Meals not specified in the itinerary
• Passport and visa fees
• Flights on the Tasmanian tour. Please ask our travel consultants for good value fares
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