Sabrina Hahn: Travel tours visit stunning gardens in Tasmania and New Zealand
In a world that feels like it is in turmoil, travellers are looking for experiences closer to home. Having led garden tours to New Zealand and Tasmania, I can honestly say that the gardens we visited are on a par with many overseas.
Gardens reflect the broader landscape, giving insights into the culture and history of the places you visit. Gardens are always an integral part of human endeavour and therefore an essential part of a nation's fabric.
Natural Landscapes and Gardens of New Zealand's South Island
November 14-30, 2025
This is led by Professor Tim Entwisle, former director and chief executive of Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
.
I led this tour previously and can categorically say it is among the very best in the world.
The tour includes public and private gardens and spectacular natural landscapes on New Zealand's South Island. You will get to spend two magical nights at the Lake Moeraki Wilderness Lodge, in the heart of Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Area, where experts take you through rainforests to view glow-worms, Morepork owls, fur seals and Fiordland crested penguins.
Other highlights include the Fiordland National Park encompassing mountain, lake, fiord and rainforests, and a cruise of Milford Sound — it will take your breath away.
The Catlins trip follows spectacular coastal scenery, rainforests, and on the Otago Peninsula you will visit the only mainland breeding colony of Royal Albatross in the world.
Tasmania: Art, Spring Gardens, Cradle Mountain & Freycinet National Park
November 16-26, 2025
I am leading this tour with botanical artist Craig Lidgerwood in 2025 and 2026 that explores the gardens, agricultural landscapes, and natural scenery of Tasmania during spring, when the roses and peonies are blooming and the landscape is lush and green. If you love peonies this is the tour for you because we visit a commercial peony farm.
Tasmania is an island of contrasts, with gardens that differ to reflect the challenges of each area. A combination of cold climate gardens with mountains on the horizon to rugged seaside gardens perched above sea cliffs in extreme weather.
Staying at Freycinet and Cradle Mountain-Lake Sinclair National Park immerses you in the diversity and raw beauty of Tasmania.
For more information on these tours, visit
asatours.com.au
or call (03) 9822 6899.
Always check the fitness level required for any tour to ensure you get the most out of your experience and can participate in all activities.
1. Parsley will have grown well with the cooler weather and winter rains, so harvest regularly to continually produce new leaves.
2. Prune back pentas plants that have finished their winter flush. They will flower again in spring.
3. Test the pH of compost before putting in the garden.
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