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FOUNDATION & FRIENDS’ LATEST TOURS PROGRAM EXPLORES SOME OF AUSTRALIA’S MOST SPECTACULAR REGIONS. MEANWHILE, WITH INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL BACK ON THE AGENDA, PLANS ARE AFOOT FOR AN EXCURSION TO BEAUTIFUL JAPAN.

Woodgreen garden in Bilpin Tasmanian Waratah Walking the Larapinta Trail

GARDENS OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS & CENTRAL WEST 26 October–1 November 2022 Grade: Introductory* Accommodation: six nights Explore some spectacular gardens of the region. Highlights include a special supper and wine tasting at Bishop's Estate, the Bathurst Spring Spectacular and a visit to host Mary Moody’s own garden in Blackheath. Member price: $4,195pp twin share (land content only) Escort: Former ABC Gardening Australia presenter Mary Moody. GARDENS AND NATURAL LANDSCAPES OF TASMANIA 18–26 November 2022 Grade: Introductory* Accommodation: eight nights Visit exquisite gardens and national parks, as well as fascinating historic buildings. The tour incorporates guided walks around Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. Full updated itinerary is now available. Bookings close 5 September 2022 Member price: $5,995pp twin share (land content only) Escort: Author, artist and Botanic Garden’s guide Sandy Pratten. CENTRAL AUSTRALIA 6–14 May 2023 Grade: Moderate* Accommodation: eight nights Led by Relle Mott, a former member of the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney's education team, this journey will feature a trek along the ancient landscape of the West MacDonnell Ranges on the Larapinta Trail, staying in award-winning eco-comfort camps. It will also visit intriguing desert parks and botanic gardens. Bookings close 6 November 2022 Member price: $4,690pp twin share (land content only)

Hirosaki Castle

CERAMICS & TEA CULTURE JAPAN May 2024 The tour itinerary is being designed around private potters’ houses and studios, galleries and tea farms with our resident Japanophile, Relle Mott. Further itinerary details in this sureto-be-popular tour will be available soon. Register your interest now. Members can book these tours with confidence, thanks to a flexible cancellation policy and COVID safety measures, such as extra cleaning and hygiene protocols. Some venture to remote areas, which means social distancing comes naturally, and the guided group sizes are limited to a maximum of 16 people. For more information or to book please contact us at foundation.friends@ botanicgardens.nsw.gov.au

*These adventures are not suitable for people with limited mobility. They are designed for participants with a reasonable level of fitness and competent swimming ability. Some days may be quite active and involve steep walks. Prepare with some regular moderate exercise.