Floriade & The Festival of Flowers

New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory

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Tour summary

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Awarded GOLD at the 2022 Australian Tourism Awards

See beautiful NSW in springtime bloom as we travel from Brisbane through Port Macquarie to Bowral then on to Canberra returning via the Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley and Armidale. Visit Corbett Gardens, Tulip Top Gardens, Cockington Green, Cowra's Japanese Garden, Darley Stud, the Glen Innes Standing Stones and Australia's largest flower festival showcasing a million flowers in bloom, Canberra Floriade.

Departure location:
Brisbane Coach Terminal
Return location:
Brisbane Coach Terminal
Tour duration:
10
days
Physical rating:
2 - Moderate
Departure dates:

13 September 2025 (Diamond Class) 21 September 2025 (Gold Class)

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Coach classes:
Gold
Gold
Diamond
Diamond
Tour accreditations:
Tour experiences:

27 Meals Included 7 Eco Experiences 6 Cultural & Heritage Experiences

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Tour special offer

Save $500 per couple or $250 single if booked before 31 December 2024 (September 2025 departure date only)

Offer departure dates

13 September 2025 - Diamond Departure

21 September 2025 - Gold Departure

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Tour pricing

Twin Share
Gold
Gold
$
5250
pp
Sole Use
Gold
Gold
$
6750
pp
Twin Share (Diamond Class)
Diamond
Diamond
$
5550
pp
Sole Use (Diamond Class)
Diamond
Diamond
$
6999
pp
Deposit:
$400pp
Sole Use:
Green Guest Policy:
Save $20 Twin Share or $20 Sole Use
All prices are in AUD.

Additional information

Deposit of $400pp required within 14 days of making booking to secure your reservation.

Tour inclusions

  • Travel Carbon Neutral on our 100% offset opulent 'Diamond Class' or luxury ‘Gold Class’ coach
  • Fully escorted by experienced Fun Over 50 Holidays tour host and coach captain
  • Morning tea at Tropical Fruit World
  • 1 night Port Macquarie; Gosford
  • 2 nights Sutton Forrest; Corbett Gardens
  • Fitzroy Falls; Kangaroo Valley; Bradman Museum and International
  • Cricket Hall of Fame
  • Tulip Top & Cockington Green Gardens
  • Mount Ainslie lookout
  • 3 nights Canberra; Embassy drive tour
  • Floriade; Australian War Memorial
  • Australian National Botanic Gardens guided tour
  • National Arboretum; Parliament House
  • Cowra Japanese Gardens
  • 1 night Blue Mountains
  • 1 night Hunter Valley with gardens tour
  • McGuigan's wine talk and taste experience
  • Big Golden Guitar, Tamworth
  • 1 night Armidale
  • Jester Hill Wines lunch, matching food with wine
  • 27 meals
  • ‘Diamond Class’ beverages served with dinner (includes a capped bar tab for beer, wine & soft drink)

Additional information

PRE & POST TOUR EXTENDER OPTION

2 additional days (TOTAL 12 DAY TOUR)

• Return economy class flights ex Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide to Brisbane

• 2 additional nights room only (1 night pre and 1 night post tour) at Meriton Suites Brisbane

• Return Airtrain tickets ex Brisbane Domestic Terminal to Roma Street Station

Plus $999pp Twin Share

Plus $1230 Sole Use

**Subject to availability – some block out dates apply. Prices are subject to change without notice**

Physical rating

2 - Moderate
Passengers must be able to:
  • Participate in guided or unguided small walking tours at a relaxed pace
  • Walk on mostly level ground
  • Tackle an occasional flight of stairs or incline
  • Occasionally need to stand for up to 10 minutes
  • Get on and off transportation unaided
  • Manage your own luggage
  • Participate in walking tours with time to rest at least every 10 minutes
  • Walk confidently on bush tracks and soft sand – mostly level ground
  • Stand for 15 minutes without needing to sit down
  • Tackle a flight of stairs or incline
  • Get on and off transportation multiple times unaided
  • Manage your own luggage
  • Participate in walking tours without having to stop or sit down to rest for up to 20 minutes
  • Walk up an incline equal to a flight of stairs without stopping
  • Stand for 30 minutes without needing to sit down
  • Walk over uneven ground, tackle cobbled creek crossings & walk through soft sand
  • Get on and off transportation multiple times unaided
  • Manage your own luggage
  • Be extremely mobile and live an active lifestyle
  • Negotiate inclines, declines and varied terrain confidently
  • Participate in a physical activity lasting up to 5 hours (Trek/walks)
  • Manage your own luggage and be able to carry with you a backpack with items required for the physical activities
Learn more about our fitness levels

Physical rating

2 - Moderate
Passengers must be able to:
  • Participate in guided or unguided small walking tours at a relaxed pace
  • Walk on mostly level ground
  • Tackle an occasional flight of stairs or incline
  • Occasionally need to stand for up to 10 minutes
  • Get on and off transportation unaided
  • Manage your own luggage
  • Participate in walking tours with time to rest at least every 10 minutes
  • Walk confidently on bush tracks and soft sand – mostly level ground
  • Stand for 15 minutes without needing to sit down
  • Tackle a flight of stairs or incline
  • Get on and off transportation multiple times unaided
  • Manage your own luggage
  • Participate in walking tours without having to stop or sit down to rest for up to 20 minutes
  • Walk up an incline equal to a flight of stairs without stopping
  • Stand for 30 minutes without needing to sit down
  • Walk over uneven ground, tackle cobbled creek crossings & walk through soft sand
  • Get on and off transportation multiple times unaided
  • Manage your own luggage
  • Be extremely mobile and live an active lifestyle
  • Negotiate inclines, declines and varied terrain confidently
  • Participate in a physical activity lasting up to 5 hours (Trek/walks)
  • Manage your own luggage and be able to carry with you a backpack with items required for the physical activities
Learn more about our fitness levels
Festival & Event
Festival & Event
Heritage
Heritage
Eco experience
Eco experience
Local guide
Local guide
Walking component
Walking component
Food & Wine experience
Food & Wine experience

Itinerary

Departs
Brisbane Coach Terminal
Returns
Brisbane Coach Terminal

Day

1

Brisbane - Port Macquarie

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Depart on our opulent 'Diamond Class' or luxury 'Gold Class' coach from the Brisbane CBD and travel responsibly knowing all coach emissions are 100% offset. We travel south, breaking at Tropical Fruit World for morning tea. Our afternoon takes us through Coffs Harbour to Port Macquarie where we stay overnight.

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Bowral

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This morning we leave Port Macquarie, take a break at Bulahdelah, then continue to Gosford for lunch. Travelling through Sydney’s western suburbs we head up in to the Southern Highlands.

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Bowral

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Today, we visit Corbett Gardens to see a stunning display of tulips and spring bulbs, followed by a guided tour of the Bradman Museum and International Cricket Hall of Fame. After a casual lunch, we'll head to Fitzroy Falls, overlooking Kangaroo Valley.

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Canberra

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Heritage
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Walking component

This morning marvel at Tulip Top Gardens, showcasing 10 acres of stunning tulips and spring flowers. Blossom trees line a pathway to a waterfall and watercourse. In the afternoon, we visit Cockington Green Gardens, featuring miniature buildings in landscaped gardens, then drive to Mount Ainslie for breathtaking views of Canberra before checking into our hotel.

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Canberra

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Heritage
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Walking component
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Local guide
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Festival & Event

We begin with a drive-by tour of Canberra's International Embassies, followed by a visit to Floriade, Australia’s largest spring flower festival. At 2pm, we tour the War Memorial, including the Hall of Memory, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Pool of Reflection, and Roll of Honour, ending with the moving closing ceremony.

**Lunch is at your own expense today.

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Canberra

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Heritage
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We begin at the Australian National Botanic Gardens with a guided walk to admire the beauty and adaptations of native plants. Next, we tour the National Arboretum, home to endangered and symbolic trees from around the world. After lunch, we visit Parliament House, exploring the Chambers, historic documents like the Magna Carta, and its impressive architecture, art, and landscape.

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Crowne Plaza, Canberra
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Canberra - Katoomba

Heritage
Heritage
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Eco experience
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Walking component

We depart Canberra and head north through Yass to Cowra, stopping for lunch at the Cowra Japanese Gardens which showcases the colourful Cherry Blossoms. After lunch, enjoy a self- guided tour of the symbolic 5-hectare gardens, the largest in the southern hemisphere, built due to Cowra's historic ties to Japan. We then continue our journey to the Blue Mountains.

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Katoomba - Hunter Valley

Eco experience
Eco experience
Food & Wine experience
Food & Wine experience

This morning, we depart the Blue Mountains for the Hunter Valley, arriving at the magnificent Hunter Valley Gardens. On arrival we relax over lunch then explore the individually themed gardens that showcase the artistry of gardens around the world. This afternoon, we make our way to McGuigan Wines for a talk and taste experience before heading back to the hotel.

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Hunter Valley - Armidale

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Eco experience

After breakfast, we travel through the Hunter wine region to visit a Thoroughbred Horse Stud near Denman for an exclusive tour with guide Craig Benjamin. See future champions as we gain an insider’s view of the thoroughbred racing industry, especially during spring foaling season. Later, we head to Tamworth to visit the Big Golden Guitar before ending the day in Armidale.

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Armidale - Brisbane

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Heritage
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Food & Wine experience

Explore the Celtic heritage of Glen Innes with a visit to the Standing Stones, a national monument to Australia’s Celtic pioneers. Then, we cross into Queensland, passing through the Stanthorpe wine region and stopping at Jester Hill Wines for a lunch with wine pairings before returning to Brisbane Coach Terminal.

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What is the average size of tour groups?

Our Gold Class coaches have a seat capacity of between 44 and 46, but we cap Gold Class tours at 40 guests per tour. Our Diamond Class tours have a capacity of just 26 guests. Other tour types may have different capacities depending on the transport and destination. Please get in touch with our team if you have any questions about a specific tour.

Can you cater for my dietary requirements?

In most cases, yes we can. We can accommodate guests who are vegetarian and can assist with diabetic, gluten-free and other medically-recommended diets. Please advise us at time of booking, and we can confirm with our suppliers and restaurants.

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