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You are invited to join Sue McDougall
on the Travelrite International 2020
Garden Cruise to
NEW ZEALAND
Aboard Majestic Princess
28 November to 11 December, 2020
Visiting Hobart, Melbourne, Milford Sound,
Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound, Dunedin,
Akaroa, Tauranga and Auckland
Garden Cruise to
NEW ZEALAND
with Sue McDougall
Sue McDougall has been passionate about plants and gardening from a very young age. She ran her
own garden centre for 16 years and for over 22 years has been part of the gardening programs on
6PR. Sue also writes regular gardening columns for magazines, websites and newsletters and runs
gardening workshops. Sue is once again looking forward to sharing her love of gardens with you.
Itinerary
DAY 1 Saturday November 28, 2020 Embarkation DAY 5 Wednesday December 2, 2020 Melbourne
This afternoon we board Majestic Princess for our garden cruise to New Today we travel through the picturesque countryside on the Mornington
Zealand. Meet Sue on deck to enjoy spectacular views as we cruise Sydney Peninsula to visit some of the best gardens in Australia. We first visit The
Harbour and cruise out through Sydney Heads. Royal Botanic Gardens at Cranbourne. Sue will take us on an exploration of
the spectacular landscape which has a dramatic red sand garden, rock pool
DAY 2 Sunday November 29, 2020 At Sea
waterways, Eucalypt walk and exhibition gardens all featuring Australian
The morning is free to enjoy the many facilities and activities aboard plants. We continue to Heronswood Gardens, home of Diggers Seeds. Enjoy
the ship. In the afternoon Sue McDougall will give a talk on her career in a tour of Diggers, who have Australia’s largest range of heirloom vegetables,
horticulture and the media, and answer any questions you might have. In cottage and fruit plants for sale. We continue to the Garden Vineyard,
the evening we will enjoy a drinks party to formally meet Sue McDougall featured in Monte Don’s Around the World in 80 Gardens.
and other tour members.
DAY 6 Thursday December 3, 2020 At sea
DAY 3 Monday November 30, 2020 Hobart
Today you are free to enjoy some of the many activities available aboard
On arrival into Hobart this morning we visit the Inverawen Native Garden. Majestic Princess. Why not enjoy a spa or massage in the Wellness Centre,
Inverawen is the largest landscaped native garden in Tasmania, and contains take a relaxing swim, an exercise class at the gym or play quoits or lawn
8500 Australian native plants – most of them Tasmanian. Enjoy strolling bowls on the grass area.
through 22 acres of colorful gardens, taking in the stunning views of the
Bay and listening to the local birds. After time for lunch we will continue DAY 7 Friday, December 4, 2020 At sea
to the Crawleighwood Garden. This wonderful two hectare garden nursery The morning is free to enjoy the many facilities and activities aboard the
is nestled in the picturesque hills at Nicholls Rivulet near Cygnet in the ship. In the afternoon Sue will talk about her favourite gardens and plants
beautiful Huon Valley. The garden features lush rhododendron woodland from around the world.
and rainforest with myrtles, rare and unusual plants, a wide variety of
DAY 8 Saturday December 5, 2020 Milford Sound,
deciduous trees including maples, meandering paths, stone walls and a
Gondwana arboretum. Doubtful Sound & Dusky Sound, NZ
Nothing can prepare you for the majesty of Milford Sound, star of Fiordlands
DAY 4 Tuesday December 1, 2020 At sea National Park. New vistas mesmerise at each turn, towering Mitre Peak,
The morning will be free to explore the ship. In the afternoon join Sue rising 1692 metres above the sound, plunging waterfalls, bottlenose and
McDougall for a game of Garden Trivial Pursuit. We will divide the group dusky dolphins, fur seals and Fiordland crested penguins are among the
into teams to compete in answering garden questions. This is a great way to wonders in this place of outstanding natural beauty. Sometimes called ‘The
meet your fellow group members and there will be prizes for the winners. Sound of Silence’, there is a cloistered serenity within Doubtful Sound that
contrasts with Milford Sound. At 40 kilometres long and eight across at its
widest point, Dusky Sound is one of the largest and most complex fiords
in Fjordland. Dusky Sound was discovered and named by Captain Cook in
1773 who originally called it Dusky Bay because of its sombre aspect.
DAY 9 Sunday December 6, 2020 Dunedin
Arriving at Port Chalmers this morning, we’ll be met by our private coach
to travel to the city of Dunedin. Originally founded by Scottish settlers and
known as the Edinburgh of the South, it features beautifully preserved
buildings overlooking parklands. We’ll visit the Glenfalloch Woodland
Garden, situated in a fertile coastal valley above the harbour. Originally
developed by Philip Brady in 1917, it has a collection of superb European
trees from 1872, under planted with azaleas and rhododendrons. Fuchsias
and native ferns grow luxuriantly beside Russell Creek. Returning to
Dunedin, we visit the historic, Jacobean-style Olveston House, containing
a treasure trove of art and antiques, set in nearly half a hectare of garden.
DAY 10 Monday December 7, 2020 Akaroa
Today we call in to the pretty village of Akaroa, originally founded by
the French. It’s a delightful town still retaining the French ambience. We
visit Coombe Farm, a working eight hundred and fifty sheep farm in the
Takamatua valley. The garden is in a beautiful setting surrounded by hills
strewn with native trees and bush, abundant bird life, creeks and a waterfall.
At Potter’s Croft we explore 1.2 hectares of gorgeous private country garden
next to a gently flowing stream. There are roses everywhere, mixed with
lush lawns, trees, wisteria and scented white Azores jasmine.
DAY 11 Tuesday December 8, 2020 At sea
Today you are free to enjoy some of the many activities available aboard
Majestic Princess. In the afternoon we will have Garden Trivial Pursuit led
by Sue McDougall with questions based on the gardens we have explored
over the last 11 days. We will divide the group into teams with prizes for
the winners.
DAY 13 Thursday December 10, 2020 Auckland
DAY 12 Wednesday December 9, 2020 Tauranga (Rotorua) This morning we arrive in Auckland, the largest city and commercial centre
We dock in Tauranga and travel to Rotorua to visit two gardens today. The of New Zealand. After disembarking we enjoy a sightseeing city tour. We
12 hectare Tikiteret garden, developed since 1987, incorporates a natural will take in the main sights of Auckland, including the Harbour Bridge,
stream, established trees and bog plants including hostas, iris and primulas. which spans the beautiful Waitemata Harbour and the quaint and stylish
Bridges cross the stream, which is lined with a collection of Japanese maples shopping area of Parnell. At gorgeous Ayrlies Garden, created from 1964 by
and cherry trees, while azaleas and rhododendrons cover the slopes beyond. Beverley and Malcolm McConnell, gardening is an art form. Covering 4.5ha,
We travel on to visit Miller’s garden, a private, well-established garden with it is one of New Zealand’s finest and best-known gardens, incorporating
many interesting features. three large ponds, cascading waterfalls, a rose garden, rockery, meadow
garden and the stimulating “lurid border”. There’s also an adjoining 14 ha
wetlands reserve. This is a superb garden which is considered to be the best
garden in New Zealand. We then transfer to our hotel. This evening we will
enjoy an included dinner to say goodbye to the other tour members and Sue
McDougall.
DAY 14 Friday, December 11, 2020 Departure
This morning we transfer to the airport for flights back to Australia.
SYDNEY
MELBOURNE AUCKLAND TAURANGA
ROTORUA
HOBART
FIORDLAND NP AKOROA
DUNEDIN
MILFORD SOUND
DOUBTFUL SOUND
DUSKY SOUND
Majestic Princess
The new Majestic Princess, is a
spectacular example of the next
generation of innovative Princess
ships. From the breathtaking
Atrium & Piazza – over 50 per cent
larger than other ships’ atriums in
the line and featuring exciting new
eateries – to signature features like
The SeaWalk, a dramatic glass-
bottom walkway, which has been
called one of the “Top Gee-Whiz
Features at Sea”, you’ll quickly
come to love the many exciting
dining and entertainment options
available on this majestic ship.
Majestic Princess offers a truly
luxurious cruise experience
Clothing on board the Majestic Princess The advantages of Majestic Princess
During the day casual clothing is typical attire, although swimwear is Garden Cruise to New Zealand
not permitted in the restaurants. During the evening on formal nights The cruise is fully escorted and is a fun holiday with plenty of activities.
a dinner suit or dark suit for gentlemen and eveningwear for ladies Each evening you can eat with the group on our reserved group tables.
is required for the main restaurants. On other nights a collared shirt You will meet a fun group of people with a love of gardens and nature in
is required for gentlemen and equivalent for ladies. The self-service common, and have a fabulous time!
restaurants are casual attire.
Garden Cruise to
NEW ZEALAND
with Sue McDougall
28 November – 11 December, 2020 Twin-share fares per person in Australian Dollars
Included in the price: Cabin Description Deck Twin-share Single
Fare Supplement
• Economy-class air travel from Auckland back to Sydney Melbourne
and Brisbane. There is a $300 surcharge for Perth. ID Interior 10,11,12,14 $ 5,395 $ 2,200
• Travel on in the selected cabin category on Majestic Princess IC Interior 8,15,16 $ 5,450 $ 2,230
• All meals, entertainment and service charges on Majestic Princess IB Interior 8,9,10,11,12,14,15 $ 5,495 $ 2,250
• Private activities on board Majestic Princess and a drinks party
BW Balcony Obstructed 8 $ 5,695 $ 2,495
• 1 night’s accommodation in Auckland including breakfast in a
first-class hotel and a farewell dinner. DW Balcony Obstructed 8 $ 5,895 $ 2,670
• Garden visits as per the itinerary in Melbourne and Hobart in BE Balcony 9,10,11,12,15 $ 6,095 $ 2,765
Australia; Dunedin, Akaroa, Tauranga and Auckland in New Zealand BD Balcony 9,10,11,12,14 $ 6,150 $ 2,815
• Tour leadership by Sue McDougall
BB Balcony 9,10,11,12,14,15 $ 6,195 $ 2,960
• Port and handling charges on Majestic Princess
• Cruise taxes and air taxes as of 31 October 2019 DB Deluxe Balcony 9,10,11,12,14 $ 6,495 $ 3,230
• Onboard gratuities MC Mini-Suite 8,15,16 $ 6,795 $ 3,440
• An experienced tour manager
Included port & handling charges $ 652 $ 952
Not included in the price: Included air taxes as at 31/10/2019 $ 60 $ 60
• Travel insurance
Availability: All cabins are subject to cabin availability. Please call
• Additional travel arrangements not detailed in the itinerary.
for fares and information on other cabin categories. A limited number of
These will be quoted for separately
cabins are available for single occupancy.
• Drinks on board (excepting the drinks party)
• Lunches when not on the ship and in Auckland Extending: You can stay longer in New Zealand for minimal
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