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The Annual Melbourne Flower Show

Get ready to experience the vibrant heart of horticultural brilliance at the 2027 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 22 March

Auckland – Melbourne

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

Tuesday 23 March

Heronswood and Cranbourne Gardens

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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 24 March

Melbourne Flower and Garden Show Day

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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 25 March

Cloudehill and Dandenong Gardens

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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. Enjoy a fabulous High Tea at Olinda Tea House. 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 dinner at the hotel tonight.

Friday 26 March

Melbourne

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Spend a leisurely day shopping, exploring the city or simply relaxing. Another opportunity to visit the Melbourne Flower Show tonight for ‘Gardens by Twilight’. 

Saturday 27 March

Melbourne – Auckland

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

Inclusions

  • Economy class Air New Zealand “The Works” flights Auckland – Melbourne / Melbourne – Auckland
  • Airline and airport taxes $285 per person
  • Transfers as per itinerary
  • Five nights’ accommodation in central Melbourne
  • Entrance to the Royal Melbourne Flower Show and exhibitions (One day pass and one night pass)
  • Entrance to the Cloudehill, Cranbourne, Heronswood and Dandenong Gardens
  • Breakfast daily 
  • Two special lunches 
  • Two dinners
  • Pukekohe Travel Escort (subject to 15 people travelling)

Cost

ESTIMATED Cost Per Person *
Auckland - Auckland		Twin ShareSingle
   $3,480  $4,280
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Price on application

*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)
  • 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 22 January 2027

Cancellations

  • From the date of booking to 22 January 2027– loss of deposit
  • After 22 January 2027 – 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.

General Information

Documentation

  • A current passport is required, valid six months beyond date of travel
  • No visa is required for New Zealand Passport holders
  • All other passport holders – please ask

Luggage - It is essential you can manage your own suitcase. A bag with wheels is an advantage when travelling through airports.

Currency - Australian Dollars 

Temperatures - Melbourne – High 24˚C - Low 14˚c

Health and Mobility

A good standard of fitness and health is required for this tour. Clients must be independently mobile with the ability to walk on uneven ground and unaided for 30 minutes. Please note that mobility frames and wheelchairs are not practical or permitted on our tours. It is expected you will arrive on tour fit, healthy and ready to travel.

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.

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

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