Day 1: Saturday – Arrival and Exploration
Morning:
Arrive in Canberra: Get settled into your accommodation.
Breakfast: Enjoy a local café breakfast in the city.
Afternoon:
Australian National Botanic Gardens: Explore the stunning gardens, showcasing Australian native plants. You can do a guided walk or enjoy a relaxing stroll among the diverse species.
Lake Burley Griffin: Walk around the lake, or rent a bike and explore the scenic paths.
Evening:
Dinner at a Local Restaurant: Opt for a place with a nature-inspired menu, perhaps by the lake, where you can enjoy the view as the sun sets.
Day 2: Sunday – Floriade 2025 Show DayMorning:
Floriade Show: Head to Commonwealth Park to explore the world-famous Floriade flower festival. Explore the gardens, check out the themed displays, and take in the beautiful flora on show. Attend one of the floral workshops or talks for some horticultural inspiration.
Afternoon:
National Arboretum Canberra: After the Floriade visit, head to the National Arboretum, home to a variety of forests and themed gardens. Walk through the different forests and marvel at the incredible view of Canberra.
Evening:
Dinner at the Arboretum Café: Enjoy a meal at the café while taking in the expansive views of the city as it lights up at night.
Day 3: Monday – Murrumbateman and Wine RegionMorning:
Drive to Murrumbateman: Take a scenic drive to Murrumbateman, a charming wine region just outside Canberra.
Vineyard Walks: Visit one or two vineyards and take a nature walk through the vines.
Afternoon:
Murrumbateman Nature Reserve: Spend the afternoon hiking or walking along the nature trails within the reserve. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings and observe local wildlife.
Evening:
Wine Tasting and Dinner: Enjoy a wine tasting session at one of the local vineyards, followed by a farm-to-table dinner at the vineyard restaurant.
Day 4: Tuesday – Namadgi National ParkMorning:
Namadgi National Park: Spend the day hiking in this beautiful national park, known for its spectacular scenery, wildflowers, and historic Aboriginal sites. You could try the Orroral Valley Track or Mt Tennent Walk.
Afternoon:
Picnic in the Park: Pack a lunch and have a picnic in the park, surrounded by the incredible natural beauty of the area.
Evening:
Return to Canberra: Drive back to the city, relax, and enjoy a quiet evening.
Day 5: Wednesday – Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve & RelaxationMorning:
Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve: Head out early to Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve for a day of wildlife watching and nature walks. Explore the various trails, such as the Wildlife Trail or Eagle’s Nest Walk for panoramic views.
Afternoon:
Relaxing Afternoon: After your morning adventure, enjoy a laid-back afternoon in Canberra. You can relax by Lake Burley Griffin, visit Lanyon Homestead for a peaceful stroll through the historic gardens, or spend time at a local café.
Evening:
Dinner at a Nature-themed Restaurant: Enjoy a peaceful dinner at one of Canberra’s relaxed, nature-inspired restaurants.
Day 6: Thursday – Local Nature ExperiencesMorning:
Canberra Nature Park: Explore one of the local nature reserves, such as the Black Mountain Nature Reserve or Goorooyarroo Nature Reserve, where you can hike and bird-watch.
Afternoon:
Visit the Australian War Memorial: For a historical experience combined with some beautiful parklands.
Evening:
Dinner at a Nature-themed Restaurant: Have dinner at a local restaurant that focuses on sustainable dining practices, possibly one with a farm-to-table concept.
Day 7: Friday – Floriade 2025 Show (Second Visit)Morning:
Return to Floriade: Head back to the Floriade show for a second visit, allowing you to experience any parts you missed earlier in the week and explore new garden designs or events.
Afternoon:
Canberra’s Gardens: After your Floriade visit, take a peaceful walk through some of Canberra's other renowned gardens, like the Chinese Gardens or The Sentimental Gardens.
Evening:
Floriade After Dark: If the show has an after-dark event, stay to see the gardens illuminated at night, offering a whole new perspective on the flower displays.
Day 8: Saturday – Departure or Additional ExplorationMorning:
breakfast at our hotel
Departure: We say goodbye to your new friends
Morning:
Arrive in Canberra: Get settled into your accommodation.
Breakfast: Enjoy a local café breakfast in the city.
Afternoon:
Australian National Botanic Gardens: Explore the stunning gardens, showcasing Australian native plants. You can do a guided walk or enjoy a relaxing stroll among the diverse species.
Lake Burley Griffin: Walk around the lake, or rent a bike and explore the scenic paths.
Evening:
Dinner at a Local Restaurant: Opt for a place with a nature-inspired menu, perhaps by the lake, where you can enjoy the view as the sun sets.
Day 2: Sunday – Floriade 2025 Show DayMorning:
Floriade Show: Head to Commonwealth Park to explore the world-famous Floriade flower festival. Explore the gardens, check out the themed displays, and take in the beautiful flora on show. Attend one of the floral workshops or talks for some horticultural inspiration.
Afternoon:
National Arboretum Canberra: After the Floriade visit, head to the National Arboretum, home to a variety of forests and themed gardens. Walk through the different forests and marvel at the incredible view of Canberra.
Evening:
Dinner at the Arboretum Café: Enjoy a meal at the café while taking in the expansive views of the city as it lights up at night.
Day 3: Monday – Murrumbateman and Wine RegionMorning:
Drive to Murrumbateman: Take a scenic drive to Murrumbateman, a charming wine region just outside Canberra.
Vineyard Walks: Visit one or two vineyards and take a nature walk through the vines.
Afternoon:
Murrumbateman Nature Reserve: Spend the afternoon hiking or walking along the nature trails within the reserve. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings and observe local wildlife.
Evening:
Wine Tasting and Dinner: Enjoy a wine tasting session at one of the local vineyards, followed by a farm-to-table dinner at the vineyard restaurant.
Day 4: Tuesday – Namadgi National ParkMorning:
Namadgi National Park: Spend the day hiking in this beautiful national park, known for its spectacular scenery, wildflowers, and historic Aboriginal sites. You could try the Orroral Valley Track or Mt Tennent Walk.
Afternoon:
Picnic in the Park: Pack a lunch and have a picnic in the park, surrounded by the incredible natural beauty of the area.
Evening:
Return to Canberra: Drive back to the city, relax, and enjoy a quiet evening.
Day 5: Wednesday – Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve & RelaxationMorning:
Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve: Head out early to Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve for a day of wildlife watching and nature walks. Explore the various trails, such as the Wildlife Trail or Eagle’s Nest Walk for panoramic views.
Afternoon:
Relaxing Afternoon: After your morning adventure, enjoy a laid-back afternoon in Canberra. You can relax by Lake Burley Griffin, visit Lanyon Homestead for a peaceful stroll through the historic gardens, or spend time at a local café.
Evening:
Dinner at a Nature-themed Restaurant: Enjoy a peaceful dinner at one of Canberra’s relaxed, nature-inspired restaurants.
Day 6: Thursday – Local Nature ExperiencesMorning:
Canberra Nature Park: Explore one of the local nature reserves, such as the Black Mountain Nature Reserve or Goorooyarroo Nature Reserve, where you can hike and bird-watch.
Afternoon:
Visit the Australian War Memorial: For a historical experience combined with some beautiful parklands.
Evening:
Dinner at a Nature-themed Restaurant: Have dinner at a local restaurant that focuses on sustainable dining practices, possibly one with a farm-to-table concept.
Day 7: Friday – Floriade 2025 Show (Second Visit)Morning:
Return to Floriade: Head back to the Floriade show for a second visit, allowing you to experience any parts you missed earlier in the week and explore new garden designs or events.
Afternoon:
Canberra’s Gardens: After your Floriade visit, take a peaceful walk through some of Canberra's other renowned gardens, like the Chinese Gardens or The Sentimental Gardens.
Evening:
Floriade After Dark: If the show has an after-dark event, stay to see the gardens illuminated at night, offering a whole new perspective on the flower displays.
Day 8: Saturday – Departure or Additional ExplorationMorning:
breakfast at our hotel
Departure: We say goodbye to your new friends