Capital Blooms
Capital Blooms
$989
Capital Blooms
3 Days Starting and ending in Sydney, Australia
Visiting: Canberra, Sydney
Tour operator:
Tour code:
CBFTF25
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on the "Capital Blooms" tour and immerse yourself in the vibrant floral displays of Australia's Southern Highlands and Canberra. Begin your journey from Sydney, exploring the heritage villages and manicured gardens of Berrima, followed by a delightful barbecue lunch at Gold Creek Station. Discover the architectural marvel of Parliament House and enjoy a guided tour. Experience the breathtaking Floriade festival, showcasing over a million bulbs in a spectacular display. Continue to Bowral for the Tulip Time Festival in Corbett Gardens, and enjoy leisure time in Mittagong before returning to Sydney. Stay comfortably at the Crowne Plaza Canberra, ensuring a relaxing retreat after each day's adventures.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Sydney - Canberra
Location: Canberra
Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza Canberra
Meals Included: Lunch
This short getaway from Sydney sees you leave the skyscrapers behind and venture into the bucolic 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 awfully pretty to look at. All this touring is hungry work – thankfully, a barbecue lunch awaits on the grounds of working 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. Your Canberra tour guide will take you behind the scenes and reveal all the secrets.
Day 2: Canberra & Floriade
Location: Canberra
Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza Canberra
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. Continue your weekend in Canberra browsing immaculate flower beds in various patterns and themes, then enjoy entertainment, market stalls and a lively spring vibe.
Day 3: Canberra - Bowral - Sydney
Location: 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.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Enjoy comfortable accommodation at the Crowne Plaza Canberra, offering easy access to city centres and a relaxing stay after a day of exploration.
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Highly experienced Driver Guide
A highly experienced driver guide will accompany you throughout the tour.
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Local Specialists (Guides)
Local specialists will guide you at various attractions including Gold Creek Station and Parliament House.
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Gold Creek Station – Farm Experience and BMG Lunch
Enjoy a farm experience and a BMG lunch at Gold Creek Station.
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Parliament House Locally Guided Tour
A locally guided tour of Parliament House is included.
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Comfortable accommodation with easy access to city centres
Accommodation is provided in comfortable hotels with easy access to city centres.
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6 included attractions/experiences
The tour includes 6 attractions/experiences.
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Transport
Travel in comfort with a highly experienced Driver Guide, ensuring a smooth journey from Sydney to Canberra and back, with stops at key attractions along the way.
What's Not Included
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Meals
Meals are not included in the tour package.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs and additional activities are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and should be purchased separately.
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Flights
Flights to and from the starting location are not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel in comfort with a highly experienced Driver Guide, ensuring a smooth journey from Sydney to Canberra and back, with stops at key attractions along the way.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes comfortable accommodation at the Crowne Plaza Canberra, which offers easy access to city centres and a relaxing stay after a day of exploration.
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What kind of transport is used during the tour?
Travel is in comfort with a highly experienced Driver Guide, ensuring a smooth journey from Sydney to Canberra and back, with stops at key attractions along the way.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Meals are not included in the tour package, except for a barbecue lunch at Gold Creek Station.
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What activities are included at Gold Creek Station?
At Gold Creek Station, you will enjoy a farm experience and a barbecue lunch, and learn about life on the land from someone who works it every day.
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What can I expect to see at Floriade?
At Floriade, you can expect to see more than a million bulbs on display, transforming the banks of Lake Burley Griffin and some of Canberra’s suburbs into an explosion of color. The event includes entertainment, market stalls, and a lively spring vibe.
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Is there a guided tour of Parliament House included?
Yes, a locally guided tour of Parliament House is included in the tour.
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What is the Tulip Time Festival in Bowral?
The Tulip Time Festival in Bowral's Corbett Gardens features 75,000 tulips and offers a vibrant atmosphere that may inspire you to buy some tulips to plant back home.
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Are personal expenses covered in the tour package?
Personal expenses such as souvenirs and additional activities are not included in the tour package.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
Travel insurance is not included and should be purchased separately.
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Are flights included in the tour package?
Flights to and from the starting location are not included in the tour package.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a holiday with us is you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
It is important to adhere to departure times while on tour for the comfort of everyone on-board, and to make sure no one misses out on the planned experiences. The coach will not be able to wait for you, and in some instances, if you miss a departure time you will need to make your own way to the next destination to re-join the tour.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
AAT Kings operated Guided Holidays have competitive single supplement rates available if you prefer to confirm your own room. Or we can match you to share with a guest of the same gender at no extra cost. If we fail to match you, we will accommodate you in a single room at no extra cost.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Over 100 years
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
We will email your documents to you approximately four weeks before your departure date provided you have completed your pre trip registration using the My Travel Portal. If you’ve booked through a travel agent, your documents will be emailed directly to your agent.
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AAT Kings requires a minimum deposit of 100 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of aat kings charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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