Floral Wonders & Victorian Delights: Melbourne Flower Show Getaway

Smell the freshly cut grass and bursting blooms that scent the Melbourne air once again for the annual International Flower and Garden Show.

Tuesday 24 March 2026 – Tuesday 31 March 2026

DAY 1 (D): PORT MACQUARIE TO GOULBURN                                                                          Tuesday 24 March 2026

Welcome to our 8-day Melbourne tour featuring the Melbourne International Flower show. Depart early this morning as we make our way south with a morning stop at Bulahdelah. We call into Westfield Tuggerah just in case you forgot something and to grab a bite to eat. Our travels this afternoon take us further southwest of Sydney to Goulburn. A welcome dinner awaits us in the hotel.

Morning tea from the | Lunch at own cost | Dinner at hotel

Mercure Goulburn, Goulburn | 02 4822 5445 | 1 night

DAY 2 (BLD): GOULBURN TO MARYSVILLE                                                                          Wednesday 25 March 2026

Today is a travel day however we do make a stop and the enjoyable Kinross Woolshed Hotel for lunch. The building's origins date back to the early 1890’s when it was one of the busiest shearing sheds of its time. This afternoon sit back and relax as we express through to Marysville for our overnight accommodation.

Breakfast and dinner in hotel | morning tea from the | Lunch at Kinross Woolshed Hotel

Peppers Marysville | 1 night | 03 5957 7700

Day 3 (BLD) GARDENS GALORE                                                                                               Thursday 26 March 2026

Following breakfast, we head to Rayners Orchard where we join the Orchard Fruit Adventure Tour around the farm with a guide explaining the characteristic of the trees and their fruit including a tasting. Next, it’s onto Alowyn Gardens which started life as a blackberry infested paddock. Designed with shade and comfort in mind, it’s been developed into six distinct areas and for those who love a beautiful garden, it will bring enjoyment as well as an educational experience. We dine in the café amongst the Autumn Blaze Maple trees. Our afternoon visit is to the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery. We’ll be welcomed with chocolate tastings, displays of thousands of premium chocolates and European Chocolatiers at work handcrafting their creations. Our final venue is the family owned, Rochford Wines. Situated in one of the most stunning regions in Australia, with breathtaking panoramic views of the Great Dividing Ranges we relax over a delightful tasting. What a lovely way to finish our day before heading to Melbourne where we can check in for the next 4 nights.

Breakfast and dinner in hotel | morning tea from the coach | lunch at Alowyn Gardens

Vibe Melbourne Docklands | 03 8578 0000| 4 nights

Day 4 (BD) DISCOVERING MELBOURNE                                                                        Friday 27 March 2026               

Have you ever been on a tram that travels on the water? Well, that is how we spend the morning on the Tramboat for a relaxing morning cruise.  We see the developing Docklands Precinct, under the Bolte Bridge into the mighty Port of Melbourne where large container ships load their wares. We cruise past the infamous Coode Island to the Westgate Bridge before returning to shore. Late morning we head into the famous Queen Victoria Markets – Australia’s largest open-air market. This is a vast and vibrant centre of trade and commerce that was officially opened on 20 March 1878 and has served consumers’ needs for more than 120 years. We have some free time to purchase lunch before our afternoon tour. Known as the sporting capital of Australia, there is no better place to explore than at the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Located here is the National Sports Museum which presents world-class exhibitions and sporing artefacts. Explore the inner sanctum of the MCG, walk on the hallowed arena and experience where legends play. After a lovely day we return to the hotel to freshen up before dinner.

Breakfast and dinner in hotel | lunch own arrangements and cost

Day 5 (BLD) Q TRAIN                                                                                                                  Saturday 28 March 2026

This morning, we make our way to Drysdale Railway Station to board The Q Train. The dining journey includes an exceptional degustation of fresh local produce, all cooked and prepared on board the well-appointed kitchen car. Every day, the Head Chef and their team carefully choose top quality ingredients from local ethical and sustainable producers. This way, the menu always reflects the very best of what the region has to offer, so expect fresh, delicious, seasonally changing menus. As the train whistle sounds the journey begins, travelling along the beautiful Bellarine Railway, offering views of the rolling hills of The Bellarine. One of the courses will be served soon after departure. The Q Train will pause at Suma Park Historic Homestead, where we encourage you to stretch your legs. The journey continues travelling alongside beautiful Swan Bay. The Q Train runs for approximately 3 hours. Our coach will be waiting for us, and we return to our hotel to complete a memorable day.

Breakfast and dinner in hotel | morning tea from the coach | Q Train Lunch

Day 6 (BD) MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER SHOW                                                       Sunday 29 March 2026

Today is festival day! We head to the International Flower and Garden Show on the tram. Staged within the world heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building and surrounding Carlton Gardens, this prestigious show is a “must see” event! Over 300 exhibits are “on show” representing horticulture, nurseries, landscape, gardening, floristry and cut flowers together with their associated products and services. The show will simply take your breath away with work from Australia’s leading floral designers, creating exquisite feature displays. We have all day here today to explore and take in the beauty of the show.

Breakfast and dinner in hotel | lunch own arrangements and cost.

Festival program has not yet been released; events are subject to program

Day 7 (BD) MELBOURNE TO GOULBURN                                                                                  Monday 30 March 2026

We have an early start this morning as we make our way along the Hume Highway, passing by Benalla and Wangaratta to arrive in Albury where we stop to purchase lunch and stretch our legs. In 1883, Albury became a ‘change over station’ for passengers between Melbourne and Sydney due to the different rail gauge used in Victoria and NSW. This afternoon sit back and relax as we head to Goulburn for our final night on tour.

Breakfast and dinner in hotel | morning tea from the coach | lunch own arrangements and cost

Mercure Goulburn, Goulburn | 02 4822 5445 | 1 night                                                                Port Bus 2025 Group

Day 8 (BL) GOULBURN TO HOME                                                                                             Tuesday 31 March 2026

What a tour we’ve had! Making tracks for Port Macquarie, with several stops along the way and lunch at the Ourimbah RSL before arriving home with a suitcase full of special memories.   

Breakfast at hotel | morning tea from the | lunch at Ourimbah RSL

Tour Inclusions

•             7 night’s hotel accommodation

•             7 cooked breakfasts

•             6 morning teas from the coach

•             7 dinners

•             4 included lunches – see below

•             Lunch at Kinross Woolshed Hotel

•             Fruit Adventure Tour at Rayner's Orchard, Yarra Valley

•             Entry and lunch at Alowyn Gardens, Yarra Valley

•             Visit Yarra Valley Chocolatery and Ice Creamery

•             Wine tasting at Rochford Wines, Yarra Valley

•             Conductor's Favourite Cruise including morning tea with Melbourne Tramboat Cruises

•             National Sports Museum and MCG Tour at Australian Sports Museum, Melbourne

•             3-hour lunch dining experience on The Q Train, Bellarine Peninsula

•             Entry to the Melbourne International Flower Show

•             Lunch at the Lisarow RSL Club - The Kitchen

The itinerary may be subject to change without notice. Whilst every effort is made to adhere to the itinerary as provided, Expanding Horizons reserves the right to alter the touring and attractions as dictated by circumstances and conditions outside the company’s control.  Alterations may be made to ensure the smooth running of the tour.  Every attempt will be made to ensure alterations do not adversely affect the operation of the tour.  Expanding Horizons will not be held responsible for weather-based cancellations, or those closures made at the venue’s discretion.

$3,476 pp twin share | Single Sup + $978 pp | $900 deposit pp

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