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SOUTHERN GARDENS & HISTORIC HOMES

9 Day Fully Hosted Small Group Tour.

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Take a journey with us on this 9-day tour as we step inside the captivating mix of inspiring historical homes, renowned gardens of national significance, to some hidden gems that you will never forget.

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From romantic century old homesteads with wide verandahs dripping in white wisteria and old-fashioned roses, to the Victorian and Edwardian craftmanship of the much-loved estates, this tour unveils elegance and nostalgia of the bygone days.

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We take you on an adventure through English inspired formal gardens, private gardens and even to a unique, seriously playful, and extraordinary wonderland known as the Giant’s House with its garden surprises hidden everywhere.

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You don't have to be a gardener to appreciate a beautiful garden and the wonderful southern hospitality that this tour offers.
 

Departs 5 October 2022

from $4,850 per person twin share (single supplement available)

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

  • Sightseeing tour of Blenheim

  • Wither Hills Vineyards & Wine Tasting 

  • Upton Oaks A Garden of National Significance

  • Hortensia House Private Garden & Homestead

  • Welton House, A Garden of National Significance

  • Marlborough Lodge including a light lunch at the Harvest Restaurant

  • Woodend Gardens & Vineyard

  • Dinner at the award-winning Arbour Restaurant

  • Barewood Gardens 

  • Visit the sights of the ‘Garden City’ including the Christchurch Botanical Gardens

  • Visit to Akaroa on Banks Peninsula 

  • Frensham Gardens, Banks Peninsula

  • The Giant’s House with Artists Gardens 

  • Dinner on the Christchurch Tramway Restaurant

  • Guided tour of Ohinetahi  Historic Homestead and Formal Gardens, Governers Bay

  • Akaunui Historic House and Gardens including lunch at the Akaunui Homestead

  • Trott’s Gardens, Ashburton

  • White Stone City of Oamaru

  • Blue Penguin Colony in the evening watching the Penguins Return from our premium viewing area
    Guided tour of Totara Farm Estate, with a  traditional morning tea

  • Guided tour at Larnach Castle Gardens

  • Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens, Otago Harbour

  • Sightseeing tour of Dunedin

  • Visit to “Toitu” The Otago Settlers Museum

  • Visit Dunedin Botanical Gardens

  • Guided tour of Olveston House

  • Fully hosted by a YOURTours host

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  • Quality accommodation 

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  • Meals as per itinerary 

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  • Sightseeing and entrance fees as indicated on our itinerary

Please read our Hosted Tours

full terms and conditions.

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