CANBERRA GARDENS & SYDNEY WONDERS

This morning, we visit the National Portrait Gallery. The gallery provides a permanent display of 500 portraits of people who have shaped Australia and who continue to shape our nation from the famous to the infamous! From here we head to the internationally renowned National Arboretum Canberra. Created as a place of breathtaking beauty, you’ll experience the World’s largest living collections of rare, endangered and significant trees. Our final stop for the day is at George Harcourt Inn for lunch. Dinner is at the hotel tonight.

Discover the vibrant colours of the magnificent Floriade Festival as you wander through dazzling displays of over a million blossoming bulbs and annuals. Afterwards, enjoy a leisurely lunch at the Southern Cross Yacht Club before continuing to Parliament House. Here, your guide will lead you through this political powerhouse, offering fascinating insights into the daily workings of democracy. Return to the hotel in the evening for time at leisure.

Today we celebrate the most colourful time of year, Spring! We meet our local guide for a tour of the Nation’s capital. Get ready for some farming life at Gold Creek Station experiencing the life of a farming family on their 1500-acre Merino sheep and beef and cattle farm. Watch Australian kelpie dogs work merino sheep. See sheep shearing demonstrations. Hear informative talks on the Australian wool industry. Finishing lunch, you can feel relaxed during this friendly rural experience. Leaving here we make our way back into Canberra via Mt Ainslee and onto Anzac Parade. This afternoon we head to the Australian War Memorial to wander at your own pace through this sombre and uplifting memorial, unveiling the sacrifices made by the women and men who served in war. We stay for the very moving Last Post Ceremony before continuing to the RSL for dinner.

This morning, we head just outside Canberra to the enchanting Tulip Top Gardens. Stroll through 10 acres of vibrant tulips, daffodils, and other spring blooms, filling the air with delightful scents and creating a truly spectacular display. From here, we continue to the charming town of Berrima for a lunch stop, before making our way onward to Sydney.

Hotel: Park Royal Darling Harbour for 4 nights

After a leisurely breakfast, we enjoy an extended city sights tour. We explore the heart of Sydney’s city centre and step inside the magnificent Queen Victoria Building (QVB), where we indulge in an elegant High Tea surrounded by beautiful heritage architecture and timeless charm. A delightful Sydney experience! Afterwards, return to the hotel with the remainder of the afternoon and evening at leisure.

Today we journey north of the city to Brooklyn for a scenic Hawkesbury River cruise. Onboard the Riverboat Postman Cruise, we will enjoy morning tea and lunch as we glide along the river, taking in the magnificent scenery of the lower Hawkesbury. Watch as the mail and essential supplies are delivered to the charming river-access-only settlements upriver from Brooklyn – a unique glimpse into life along the river. After returning to the hotel to freshen up, we head to the Sydney Opera House for an enchanting evening performance of Les Misérables.

Today is all about taking it easy. Enjoy a free day at your leisure – explore Sydney’s shops, cafes, and sights at your own pace. In the evening, we gather for a memorable dinner, with spectacular views across the harbour to enhance your dining experience.

What a memorable holiday. It is now time to pack our bags and head to the Sydney Airport. Upon arrival in Perth, your driver will be waiting to take you home.