Capital Blooms
3 Day Guided Holiday | Sydney Return
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Capital Blooms
3 Day Guided Holiday
| Sydney Return
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Capital Blooms
3 Day Guided Holiday
Sydney Return
Indulge your inner gardener on a journey that combines Canberra’s spectacular Floriade event and the Bowral Tulip Time Festival with an exploration of the verdant Southern Highlands, Parliament House Canberra and the moving Australian War Memorial. You’ll also enjoy lunch on a working pastoral property.
Why you'll love this trip:
- For those that want to enjoy and explore the festivities of Floriade
- Explore the highlights of Australia’s National Capital
- Indulge in a special after-hours dinner with Pialligo Estate at their Floriade Marquee Café
- Discover the Southern highlands during Tulip Time
Capital Blooms (Travel Period: 19 Sep 2021 – 15 Oct 2021)
Flexible Vacations
Experience Floriade at your own pace and own style with the whole day to explore the colours of the flowers.
Iconic Sites
Marvel at the floral designs at Australia's Biggest Celebration of Spring, Floriade.
Time For You
Enjoy some free time in Bowral whilst visiting the floral display of Tulip Time at Corbett Gardens.
Sustainable Travel
Give back to the community by shopping at the local markets and supporting local artists.
Depart Sydney at 7.30am with your experienced Driver Guide and travel through the rolling hills and verdant pastures of the Southern Highlands. Pause at historic Berrima to see its convict-era sandstone gaol, then visit Gold Creek Station to meet a local grazier and enjoy a barbecue lunch. Gold Creek is a pastoral property that currently runs merino sheep and beef cattle. On arrival in Canberra, join a local guide for a tour of Parliament House, the seat of the nation’s government. Built almost entirely of Australian materials, 10,000 people worked its construction. Visit the Australian War Memorial, which brings together a world-class museum, a shrine and an extensive archive. Hear an evocative lament before departing for your hotel. Join your travelling companions at a unique after-hours dinner at Floriade, with the innovative team from Pialligo Estate in their Floriade Marquee Café.
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Canberra, 2 nights
Included Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy the spectacle and festivities of Floriade 2021. Originally developed as a floral display to celebrate Australia’s Bicentenary and Canberra’s 75th birthday, this month long festival attracts more than 480,000 attendees per year. The day is free for you to enjoy not only over a million flowers but also markets, sculptures, workshops and live music.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Discover the Southern highlands during Tulip Time, when Corbett Gardens in Bowral becomes the festival centrepiece with over 75,000 tulips. Enjoy a leisurely stroll among the garden beds blooming with colour. This afternoon, a Devonshire Tea of hot scones with jam and cream awaits you in the quaint town of Mittagong. Your colourful weekend concludes on arrival in Sydney this evening at approximately 6.00pm.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Devonshire Tea
Please note: This itinerary may be subject to change.
Your Guided Holiday includes a range of quality accommodation for your comfort.
The accommodation you will enjoy on this tour includes:
At Crowne Plaza Canberra you’ll find a warm welcome with friendly staff, spacious and comfortable Canberra accommodation, and everything you need to make your trip a success. Crowne Plaza Canberra offers seamless service, premium facilities and well-appointed guestrooms with a central city location adjacent to tranquil parklands. The hotel is close to restaurants, cafes, shops and attractions.
- Ensuite
- Bathtub and shower
- Flat Screen TV
- Wi-Fi (additional cost)
- In-room Movies (fee applies)
- Broadband Internet access
- In-room safe
- Electronic security key system
- Security peephole
- Iron / Ironing Board
- Bathroom Amenities
- Bathrobe
- Work Desk
- Tea & Coffee Facilities
- Mini-bar (surcharge)
Features
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- Quality accommodation
- Travel by luxury coach
- Experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide
- Airport transfers (see flight information below)
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
- Water bottle
- Warm layers in cooler months
Fitness Requirements
- Low level of fitness required
Dining
- 2 Full buffet breakfasts
- 1 Lunch
- 1 Devonshire Tea
- 1 Dinner
Flight Information
- Day prior – flights to arrive anytime into Sydney Airport
- Day 3 – flights to depart after 8.00pm Sydney Airport
- Flights are not included in the holiday price.
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