Escorted Tour

Melbourne Flower Show

A Blooming Great Getaway to Melbourne

Get ready to experience the vibrant heart of horticultural brilliance at the 2026 Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show — the Southern Hemisphere’s largest celebration of flowers, gardens, and outdoor inspiration! Held each March at the iconic Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens, this world-class event is ranked among the top five flower and garden shows globally.

Be dazzled by over 200 stunning displays from visionary landscape designers, cutting-edge florists, and creative design talents. Explore vibrant floral masterpieces, breathtaking garden installations, and hands-on inspiration from leading DIY experts.

To make your journey even more memorable, we’ve included visits to some of Victoria’s most beloved gardens — Cloudehill, Heronswood, and the enchanting Dandenong Ranges. This is a garden lover’s dream you won’t want to miss!

Your travel itinerary

Monday 23 March

Auckland – Melbourne

Dinner

Morning departure on Air New Zealand to arrive in Melbourne midday. Transfer to your inner city hotel for the next five nights. Welcome Dinner tonight.

Tuesday 24 March

Heronswood and Cranbourne Gardens

Breakfast Lunch

This morning we travel to the beautiful Mornington Peninsula where Heronswood Gardens showcases the best flowers and plants for Australian conditions. The gardens change throughout the year and peak in summer with wonderful planting combinations of summer perennials and heirloom vegetables. We continue this afternoon onto Cranbourne Botanical Gardens which specialises in Australian Native plants including heathlands, wetlands, woodlands as well as providing habitat for native birds, mammals and reptiles. We return to Melbourne with an evening at leisure.

Wednesday 25 March

Melbourne Flower and Garden Show Day

Breakfast

The show is a ‘must see’ for garden lovers and those who are looking forward to emerging lifestyle trends.The show gardens will be as varied as the imagination. The Royal Exhibition Building houses the bold floral displays and all will be entered for the Floral Design Awards. A variety of cafés, the shopping precinct and the Heirloom Vegetable display will ensure a day of variety and wonder.

Thursday 26 March

Melbourne Flower and Garden Show

Breakfast

An opportunity for a second day visit to the Melbourne Flower and Garden Show or follow your own interests in the city. The show will be open until 9pm tonight for ‘Gardens by Twilight’.

Friday 27 March

Cloudehill and Dandenong Gardens

Breakfast Dinner

Today we visit Cloudehill, a stunning cool climate garden spread over five acres. Admire formal clipped hedges and topiary, through to the comparatively relaxed bulb meadows. This afternoon we continue on to The Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens. With breath taking views over the Yarra Valley, the garden features important collections of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias and more, in a setting of native and exotic trees. Return to Melbourne with time at leisure. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner tonight.

Saturday 28 March

Melbourne – Auckland

Breakfast

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Inclusions

Economy Air New Zealand ‘The Works” flights Auckland – Melbourne / Melbourne – Auckland
Transfers as per itinerary
Five nights’ accommodation in central Melbourne
Entrance to the Royal Melbourne Flower Show and exhibitions (Two Day Pass)
Entrance to the Cloudehill, Cranbourne, Heronswood and Dandenong Gardens
Breakfast daily, one lunch
Welcome and Farewell Dinners
Pukeohe Travel tour escort (subject to 15 people travelling)

Cost

Cost Per Person * Auckland - Auckland	Twin Share	Single
	$3,195	$3,995

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*This is a cash price. Credit cards will incur a 1.5% fee
*Itinerary and costs subject to change, airline and fuel charges and currency fluctuations prior to final payment

Exclusions

Items of a personal nature
Travel Insurance is essential (please ask us for a quote)
Airline and airport taxes (approx $285)
Items not specified

Booking Conditions

A non-refundable deposit of $500 per person will secure a place on the tour
Full payment is due no later than 23 January 2026

Cancellations

From the date of booking to 23 January 2026– loss of deposit
After 23 January 2026 – no refund

Travel Insurance

We strongly recommend all clients purchase travel insurance to protect against cancellations, lost items, and delays that could lead to unexpected costs. Please ask us for a quote.

Sightseeing and Activities in Melbourne

Federation Square & the National Gallery of Victoria

Just a few blocks south of your hotel, Federation Square is Melbourne’s cultural hub. You can explore Australia’s oldest and most visited art museum at the National Gallery of Victoria, which features international art collections.

Collins Street Shopping & Bourke Street Mall

Collins Street, Bourke Street Mall, Emporium and Melbourne Central are all at your doorstep. Collins Street is perfect for high-end boutique shopping, while Bourke Street Mall offers department stores and the historic Block Arcade.

City Circle Tram (Free)

Catch Melbourne’s free City Circle Tram stopping at key attractions like Parliament House, Old Treasury Building, Federation Square, and Docklands.

Coffee & Dining

Melbourne is famous for its coffee culture. Both Degraves Street and Centre Place are just a short walk from the hotel and perfect for experiencing Melbourne’s renowned food and coffee scene.

Health and Mobility

To ensure the tour is enjoyable for you and others in the group, a reasonable standard of fitness and mobility is required.

Terms and Conditions

For full terms and conditions please visit our website Terms and Conditions or please ask our tour consultant for a copy.

Note: Pukekohe Travel reserves the right to correct errors and omissions on our website without recourse.
* Itinerary subject to change