Victorian Homesteads & Private Gardens Along the Great Southern Touring Route
What to expect
Absorb the stunning wilderness of Victoria’s Grampians National Park, while spending two nights at the renowned Royal Mail Hotel. Visit private gardens of the Western District and along the Great Ocean Road. Admire the striking Twelve Apostles and the Victoria State Rose Garden. Pay a visit to the private garden of Botanica Founder, Judy Vanrenen OAM, and hear about her love of gardening.
This journey departs:
11 November 2026
10 November 2027
Stay overnight at the Royal Mail Hotel, on the edge of the Grampians. Dine at the renowned Parker Street Project Restaurant, which celebrates seasonal produce, sustainably grown in its 1.2-hectare garden or by local suppliers.
Stay two nights in the seaside town of Port Fairy. Admire its idyllic harbour, 19th-century cottages, and rows of Norfolk pines.
Take a tour of the French Gothic mansion Narrapumelap, just one of the many private homes and gardens on your journey.
Travel the Great Ocean Road along Victoria’s Shipwreck Coast to see the Twelve Apostles, the coastline’s iconic limestone stacks.
Be escorted by an expert , who will offer insightful talks on various topics and be available for informal discussions, enriching your travel experience.
Departure Date
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Your Itinerary
Day 1 - Melbourne, Mount Mitchell Estate, the Grampians, Kitchen Garden Tour and Royal Mail Hotel
Day 2 - Private Gardens – Narrapumelap Mansion and Wiltshire
Day 3 - Hamilton Private Garden, Budj Bim Cultural Tour and Port Fairy
Day 4 - Warrnambool Art Gallery and a Private Garden
Day 5 - Great Ocean Road, Twelve Apostles, Great Otway National Park, Sunnymeade and Torquay
Day 6 - Geelong, The Heights, Victoria State Rose Garden and Melbourne
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