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Experience the beauty of spring with the Capital Blooms tour. This 3-day journey takes you to Canberra's Floriade and Bowral's Tulip Time, two of Australia's most spectacular spring floral festivals. Enjoy a local hosted lunch, vibrant flower displays, and festive atmospheres. With comfortable accommodation and expert guides, this tour offers a perfect short break from Sydney. Immerse yourself in a colourful explosion of flowers and celebrate the season's beauty.
Departures & Pricing
- 18 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2026
from $1,249 pp twin share * - 17 Sep 2027 - 19 Sep 2027
from $1,127 pp twin share * - 20 Sep 2027 - 22 Sep 2027
from $1,127 pp twin share * - 25 Sep 2027 - 27 Sep 2027
from $1,127 pp twin share * - 28 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2027
from $1,127 pp twin share *
* Prices and category availability are subject to change without notice.
Cabin grades, balcony upgrades and pre-cruise hotel options are quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.
Itinerary
- 1
Sydney - Canberra
This short break from Sydney sees you leave the skyscrapers behind and venture into the countryside of the Southern Highlands, all heritage villages, vineyards and manicured gardens. The allures all unite in Berrima, the best-preserved Georgian town in Australia – look no further than its convict-era sandstone gaol. Despite its gloomy history, the building is awfully pretty to look at. All this touring is hungry work – thankfully, a barbecue lunch awaits on the grounds of working cattle and sheep farm Gold Creek Station, where you’ll learn about life on the land from someone who works it every day. Speaking of working hard for the money, 10,000 people spent years constructing Parliament House, the architecturally eye-catching seat of the nation’s government that was constructed largely from Australian materials. You are free to wander the grounds or delve into politics on a self-guided tour.
- 2
Canberra & Floriade
There are more than a million bulbs on display annually at Floriade, an explosion of colour that transforms the banks of Lake Burley Griffin – as well as some of Canberra’s suburbs in recent years. The month-long affair – the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere – was originally designed to celebrate Australia’s Bicentenary and Canberra’s 75th birthday. But it has become a regular on the city’s event calendar. You’ll see why as you continue browsing immaculate flower beds in various patterns and themes whilst enjoying entertainment, market stalls and a lively spring vibe. After lunch, enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience when you explore the natural beauty of the National Arboretum, home to over 44,000 rare and endangered trees across 94 forests spanning 250 hectares. An expert guide will share fascinating insights into its history, conservation work, and botanical variety. Wander through themed gardens, admire striking architecture, and take in the diverse plant life. In the evening, enjoy dinner with your fellow travellers, reflecting on the day’s vibrant landscapes and the stories behind these remarkable living collections. After Floriade, another floral bounty awaits at the National Arboretum, an enormous hilltop space where a local guide will share with you the amazing work being done by horticulturists when it comes to plant conservation and boosting botanical diversity. Spanning more than 250 hectares, the Arboretum is one of the world’s largest living collections of rare, endangered and significant trees. The site is also home to the iconic Margaret Whitlam Pavilion and the renowned National Bonsai and Penjing Collection.
- 3
Canberra - Bowral - Sydney
Yet more flowers await in the Southern Highlands, where Bowral's Corbett Gardens play host to 75,000 tulips. The aptly named Tulip Time Festival here will inspire you to buy some tulips to plant back home - it's that eye catching. Before you board your coach for your return to Sydney, you'll have time at leisure in the Southern Highlands village of Mittagong.
Inclusions & exclusions
What’s included
- Enjoy the festivities at Floriade Canberra Discover the highlights of Australia’s National Capital Visit Tulip Time Flower Festival in Bowral Go behind the scenes on a sheep farm and enjoy lunch with the owners Delve into politics at Parliament House on a self-guided tour Explore the National Arboretum Canberra on a guided tour.
- Day 1 highlights Sydney - Canberra: This short break from Sydney sees you leave the skyscrapers behind and venture into the countryside of the Southern Highlands, all heritage villages, vineyards and manicured gardens. The allures all unite in Berrima, the best-preserved Georgian town in Australia – look no further than its convict-era sandstone gaol. Despite its gloomy history, the building is awfully pretty to look at. All this touring is hungry work – thankfully, a barbecue lunch awaits on the grounds of working cattle and sheep farm Gold Creek Station, where you’ll learn about life on the land from someone who works it every day. Speaking of working hard for the money, 10,000 people spent years constructing Parliament House, the architecturally eye-catching seat of the nation’s government that was constructed largely from Australian materials. You are free to wander the grounds or delve into politics on a self-guided tour.
- Day 2 highlights Canberra & Floriade: There are more than a million bulbs on display annually at Floriade, an explosion of colour that transforms the banks of Lake Burley Griffin – as well as some of Canberra’s suburbs in recent years. The month-long affair – the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere – was originally designed to celebrate Australia’s Bicentenary and Canberra’s 75th birthday. But it has become a regular on the city’s event calendar. You’ll see why as you continue browsing immaculate flower beds in various patterns and themes whilst enjoying entertainment, market stalls and a lively spring vibe. After lunch, enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience when you explore the natural beauty of the National Arboretum, home to over 44,000 rare and endangered trees across 94 forests spanning 250 hectares. An expert guide will share fascinating insights into its history, conservation work, and botanical variety. Wander through themed gardens, admire striking architecture, and take in the diverse plant life. In the evening, enjoy dinner with your fellow travellers, reflecting on the day’s vibrant landscapes and the stories behind these remarkable living collections. After Floriade, another floral bounty awaits at the National Arboretum, an enormous hilltop space where a local guide will share with you the amazing work being done by horticulturists when it comes to plant conservation and boosting botanical diversity. Spanning more than 250 hectares, the Arboretum is one of the world’s largest living collections of rare, endangered and significant trees. The site is also home to the iconic Margaret Whitlam Pavilion and the renowned National Bonsai and Penjing Collection.
Accommodation
- Crowne Plaza Canberra
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Travel further when you're not travelling alone
Our Social Getaways are small-group holidays designed especially for over-60s Australians who want the freedom of a great trip without the work of planning every detail. A Travel at 60 host travels with the group, the operator handles the logistics, and you get to focus on the bit that matters — the people, the places, and the stories you'll bring home.
Open to solo travellers too. Many of our travellers book on their own and find their feet quickly in a friendly group of like-minded Australians. Reduced single-supplement options are available on most departures — ask one of our consultants and we'll talk you through what's offered on this trip.
- A friendly Travel at 60 host — an Australian face on the ground, looking out for the group from day one.
- Curated local guides & boutique suppliers — the same operators we'd book for our own families.
- Real itineraries, not whirlwind tours — comfortable transfers, breathing room, and the “off the beaten track” stops the big bus tours skip.
Want to talk it through? Call 1300 414 198 7 days a week, Queensland time, and one of our consultants will walk you through it.
— The team at Travel at 60
