14 to 27 November 2021

Visiting Melbourne, Hobart, Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Christchurch, Tauranga, and Auckland Onboard Royal Princess

Garden Cruise to

New Zealand

Visiting Hobart, Launceston and Burnie

Spring Garden Exploration of

Tasmania Tasmania 20 to 30 September 2021

You are invited to join Sue McDougallon one of her exciting tours in 2021

Spring Garden Exploration of

Tasmania Tasmania

Garden Cruise to

New Zealand New Zealand

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 23 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.

Clothing on board Royal PrincessDuring the day casual clothing is typical attire, although swimwear is not permitted in the restaurants. During the evening on formal nights a dinner suit or dark suit for gentlemen and eveningwear for ladies is required for the main restaurants. On other nights a collared shirt is required for gentlemen and equivalent for ladies. The self-service restaurants are casual attire.

The advantages of the Royal Princess Garden Cruise to New ZealandThe cruise is fully escorted and will be a fun holiday with plenty of activities. Each evening you can dine with the group at our reserved tables. You will meet a fun group of people with a love of gardens and nature in common, and have a fabulous time!

Royal Princess

The Royal 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. Royal Princess o�ers a truly luxurious cruise experience.

Amazing value – nothing more to pay. Great fun and fabulous cruising

aboard Royal Princess

14 to 27 November 2021

Onboard Royal Princess

20 to 30 September 2021

Day 1 Monday 20 September, 2021 HobartTour members will meet at Hobart airport. Please book a flight to arrive in Hobart no later than 1.30 pm. We will have a guided tour of picturesque Hobart before visiting the ‘Patch’ at the Hobart Botanical Garden, an inspiring example of an urban community garden that was first started in 1995. We will see gorgeous new spring leaves on the mature trees in the Botanical Garden and beautiful spring flowers. In the evening we will enjoy a welcome dinner to meet Sue McDougall.

Day 2 Tuesday 21 September, 2021 HobartThis morning will be free for individual exploration. In the afternoon we visit Corinda, an enchanting inner-city garden positioned around a beautifully restored Victorian house. A pleached linden tree walk in the shape of a U is under planted with clipped box hedges, frames the garden. Flower-packed perennial beds overflow with colour, contrasting with an intricate, stylized parterre and a profusion of hostas, lilies and other shade-lovers under mature trees, one of which is a 100 year old magnolia tree.

Day 3 Wednesday 22 September, 2021 HobartWe drive through the apple-growing area of the Apple Isle to meet the Magnus family at Woodbridge nursery. They are plant collectors, who grow interesting perennials for the nursery industry and the cut-flower market. Set in 1.2 hectares, the garden includes one of the finest borders of David Austen roses to be seen in Australia. The garden is full of fruit trees and berry fruit, many espaliered to save space. This afternoon we continue through the

Huon Valley to visit Eggs & Bacon Bay Cottage. The charming cottage sits on 0.2 hectares on the edge of the Huon River, a peaceful spot just up from Eggs and Bacon Bay, about an hour south of Hobart. Looking out across a magnificent sea of colour, it is impossible to believe that there was no garden here at all when Anne Le Ferve moved in just before the Christmas of 2000.

Day 4 Thursday 23 September, 2021 HobartIn the morning we visit Crawleighwood Garden. This wonderful two hectare garden is nestled in the picturesque hills at Nicholls Rivulet near Cygnet in the beautiful Huon Valley. The garden features lush rhododendron woodland and rainforest with myrtles, rare and unusual plants, a wide variety of deciduous trees including maples, which will display their spring leaves, meandering paths, stone walls and a Gondwanan arboretum. In the afternoon, we visit Inverawe Native Gardens, Tasmania’s largest landscaped native garden. We will learn about the challenges faced by early botanists in dealing with native plants.

Day 5 Friday 24 September, 2021 LauncestonWe travel to Launceston today, stopping on the journey at Ross, renowned for its convict-built bridge. We visit Prospect Villa and Gardens in Hamilton. This romantic, colour-blended garden is abundantly planted in a classic design and will become one of your favorites. We continue to Launceston, where we stay for four nights.

Day 6 Saturday 25 September, 2021 LauncestonToday we explore historic Woolmers Estate, one of the most historically significant heritage properties in Australia and home to the National Rose Garden of Australia. Covering two hectares, the garden provides visitors with a unique journey through the evolution of the rose. The garden is home to all the recognized rose families. We will also see the Heritage Vegetable Garden which houses heirloom vegetables and fruits, not commonly found today. We travel nearby to visit the historic gardens of Brickendon. First settled in 1825 by William Archer, it has been owned and farmed by the same family for over one hundred and eighty years.

Day 7 Sunday 26 September, 2021 LauncestonThis morning we visit Panshanger, an elegant house and garden in the Greek revival style. The long entrance avenue and surrounding parkland are heavily wooded. A finely worked nineteenth-century iron gate opens to a flower garden full of roses. There is a unique pigeon tower positioned to be seen from the house terrace. In the afternoon we travel just out of Launceston to visit Entally House, the first National Trust house in Australia. Built in 1820 by Thomas Reibey, the house has an elegant garden set in forty-five hectares.

11 days exploring the magnificant gardens, nurseries and history of facinating Tasmania

Spring Garden Exploration of

Tasmania

Day 1 Sunday 14 November, 2021 EmbarkationThis afternoon we board Royal Princess for our garden cruise to New Zealand. Meet Sue on deck to enjoy spectacular views as we cruise Sydney Harbour and cruise out through Sydney Heads.

Day 2 Monday 15 November, 2021 At seaThe morning is free to enjoy the many facilities and activities aboard the ship. In the afternoon Sue McDougall will give a talk on her career in horticulture and the media, and answer any questions you might have. In the evening we will enjoy a drinks party to formally meet Sue McDougall and other tour members.

Day 3 Tuesday 16 November, 2021 MelbourneToday we travel through the picturesque countryside on the Mornington Peninsula to visit some of the best gardens in Australia. We first visit The 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 waterways, Eucalypt walk and exhibition gardens all featuring Australian plants. We continue to Heronswood Gardens, home of Diggers Seeds. Enjoy a tour of Diggers, who have Australia’s largest range of heirloom vegetables, cottage and fruit plants for sale. We continue to the Garden Vineyard, featured in Monte Don’s Around the World in 80 Gardens.

Day 4 Wednesday 17 November 2021 At seaThe morning will be free to explore the ship. In the afternoon join Sue McDougall for a game of Garden Trivial Pursuit. We will divide the group into teams to compete in answering garden questions. This is a great way to meet your fellow group members and there will be prizes for the winners.

Day 5 Thursday 18 November, 2021 HobartWe will have a short tour of picturesque Hobart before visiting the ‘Patch’ at the Hobart Botanical Garden, an inspiring example of an urban community garden that was first started in 1995. We will see gorgeous mature trees and

beautiful spring flowers in the Botanical Garden. In the afternoon we visit Corinda, an enchanting inner-city garden positioned around a beautifully restored Victorian house. A pleached linden tree walk in the shape of a U is under planted with clipped box hedges, frames the garden. Flower-packed perennial beds overflow with colour, contrasting with an intricate, stylized parterre and a profusion of hostas, lilies and other shade-lovers under mature trees, one of which is a 100 year old magnolia tree.

Day 6 Friday 19 November, 2021 At seaToday you are free to enjoy some of the many activities available aboard Royal Princess. Why not enjoy a spa or massage in the Wellness Centre, take a relaxing swim, an exercise class at the gym or play quoits or lawn bowls on the grass area.

Day 8 Monday 27 September, 2021 LauncestonToday we enjoy a visit to Bridestowe Estate lavender farm, which is the largest in the southern hemisphere. It is set in a picturesque setting with mountains rising up in the distance and fertile farming land in the foreground. We will have a guided tour to see the inside of the operation and time in the attractive gift shop. We travel to Clarendon, one of Australia’s great Georgian houses. It was completed in 1838 for wealthy wool grower and merchant James Cox. The house and gardens have been restored to their original condition.

Day 9 Tuesday 28 September, 2021 BurnieA highlight garden visit to Wychwood Garden and Nursery this morning. It has been designed with fluid lines and sensuous curves. Borders full of perennials, old and new species roses and grasses are found within these boundaries. There is also a productive fruit and vegetable garden and a heritage apple orchard. Later we visit Old Wesleydale, a peaceful English garden abounding with hedges and walls, productive potager and lovely vistas. Features include a walled garden, picking garden and glass house, the terrace garden and new aviary building, ha-ha wall, Lake Walk and sculptured elephant hedge. We check into our Burnie hotel late afternoon.

Day 10 Wednesday 29 September, 2021 BurnieThis morning we visit Table Cape Farm, which specializes in growing tulips. They should be spectacular in full colour at the time of our visit. In the afternoon we visit Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden. Its unique design makes it one of Australia’s major rhododendron gardens. We will see over 22,000 rhododendrons and other select plants set among eleven hectares with a series of “countries” from which the wild rhododendrons originate, within authentic built environments. We return to Burnie and the rest of the

day is for individual activity. This evening we will enjoy a farewell dinner to celebrate the enjoyable time we have had in Tasmania.

Day 11 Thursday 30 September, 2021 Departure We will first visit the Tasmanian Arboretum. It consists of thirty-three hectares of peaceful treed landscape covered with gorgeous spring leaves. We continue with a visit to Kaydale lodge, a unique large country garden spanning two hectares with features such as woodland ponds, streams, waterfalls, pear walk, stonewalls, fritillaria meadow, massed trilliums, a dry zen garden & more. We will enjoy a guided tour of the garden, which has been designed and maintained by the Crowden family, who are all keen gardeners. Their innovation and styles are reflected throughout the garden. We continue to the airport early afternoon and the tour concludes. Please don’t book flights before 3.00 pm.

13 days cruising aboard Royal Princess and visiting some of the best gardens in New Zealand

Onboard Royal Princess

Garden Cruise to

New Zealand

Day 7 Saturday 20 November, 2021 At seaThe morning is free to enjoy the many facilities and activities aboard the ship. In the afternoon Sue will talk about her favourite gardens and plants from around the world.

Day 8 Sunday 21 November, 2021 Fiordland National ParkNothing can prepare you for the majesty of Milford Sound, star of Fjordlands National Park. New vistas mesmerise at each turn, towering Mitre Peak, rising 1692 metres above the sound, plunging waterfalls, bottlenose and dusky dolphins, fur seals and Fjordland crested penguins are among the wonders in this place of outstanding natural beauty. Sometimes called 'The 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 Monday 22 November, 2021 DunedinArriving at Port Chambers 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 Tuesday 23 November, 2021 ChristchurchWe first visit Ohinetahi, a gorgeous formal garden with a wonderful layout and planting. Sue will make sure you get the most out of this garden. A series of small, but perfectly proportioned garden rooms give a strong sense of structure and protect the garden from strong sea breezes. The garden is planted densely with rhododendrons, camellias and a variety of native New Zealand plants. The group will love the spectacular traditional double herbaceous border planted with roses and delphiniums. We travel into Christchurch where we will enjoy a sightseeing tour with our driver/ guide. The centre of Christchurch was devastated by the 2011 earthquake. We will drive by landmarks in the old CBD and see how much of the city has been re-built. We will stop at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens with time to explore these beautiful and tranquil gardens.

Day 11 Wednesday 24 November, 2021 At seaToday you are free to enjoy some of the many activities available aboard Royal Princess. Why not enjoy a spa or massage in the Wellness Centre, take a relaxing swim, an exercise class at the gym or play quoits on the deck. In the afternoon we will have Garden Trivial Pursuit led by Sue McDougall with

questions based on the gardens we have explored over the past 10 days. We will divide the group into teams with prizes for the winners.

Day 12 Thursday 25 November, 2021 Tauranga (Rotorua)We dock in Tauranga and travel to Rotorua to visit two beautiful gardens today. The 12 hectare Tikiteret garden, developed since 1987, incorporates a natural stream, established trees and bog plants including hostas, iris and primulas. Bridges cross the stream, which is lined with a collection of Japanese maples and cherry trees, while azaleas and rhododendrons cover the slopes beyond. We travel on to visit Miller’s garden, a private, well-established garden with many interesting features.

Day 13 Friday 26 November, 2021 AucklandThis morning we arrive in Auckland, the largest city and commercial centre of New Zealand. After disembarking we enjoy a sightseeing city tour. We will take in the main sights of Auckland, including the Harbour Bridge, which spans the beautiful Waitemata Harbour and the quaint and stylish shopping area of Parnell. At gorgeous Ayrlies Garden, created from 1964 by Beverley and Malcolm McConnell, gardening is an art form. Covering 4.5ha, it is one of New Zealand’s finest and best-known gardens, incorporating 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 Saturday 27 November, 2021 DepartureThis morning we transfer to the airport for flights back to Australia.

TOUR OPERATOR: Travelrite International Pty Ltd (ABN 64 005 817 078) is the tour organiser.

DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT: A deposit of $900 per passenger for the Garden Cruise to New Zealand or $500 for the Spring Garden tour, should be sent with a completed Travelrite International booking form to Travelrite International. Final payments are due to be paid to Travelrite International 45 days prior to departure for the Spring Garden tour and 90 days prior to departure for the Garden Cruise to New Zealand. A 1.5% administration fee will be added to payments by credit card.

BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE: Cancellations received in writing 45 days or more for the Spring Garden tour or 90 days or more for the Garden Cruise to New Zealand from the date of departure will result in your deposit being refunded.

CANCELLATION CHARGES:* Cancellations received 44 or fewer days before departure for the Spring Garden Exploration of Tasmania tour or 89 days or fewer for the Garden Cruise to New Zealand will result in a loss of all monies paid. * Cancellation conditions don’t apply for clients with future cruise/tourcredits. Cruise/tour credits are non-refundable.

REFUNDS: The tour is based on arrangements that do not allow for any refunds in respect to sightseeing, accommodation, meals, airfare or other services not utilized after the tour has commenced.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: All passengers will require a valid passport. If not an Australian passport holder check with Travelrite International for visa requirements.

TRAVEL INSURANCE: Adequate travel insurance is highly recommended to cover cruise members for the consequences of unforeseen events during the cruise and for cancellation fees which could result from events such as illness, accident, death etc.

BAGGAGE: Due to coach restrictions, tour members can only bring one large suitcase.

MINIMUM TOUR NUMBERS: The tours has been priced on the basis of a minimum number of passengers having booked 45 days prior to departure. Travelrite International reserves the right to cancel the tour, giving a full refund of all monies paid or offer arrangements to proceed with the tour at a modified cost.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Travelrite International Pty Ltd. (ABN 64 005 817 078) is the tour organizer. Travelrite acts only as an agent in the making of arrange-ments for hotels, transportation, restaurants or any other service and does not assume any liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, death, loss, accident or delay to person or property due to an act of negligence or a default of any hotel, carrier restaurant company or person rendering any services included in the tour, or by act of God. Further no responsibilities are accepted for any damage or delay due to sickness, pilferage, labour disputes, machinery break-down, quarantine, government restraints, weather, terrorism or other causes beyond their control. No responsibility is accepted for any additional expense, omission, delays, re-routing or acts of any government authority. The passage contract between the carriers concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the carriers and the purchasers of this tour and/or the passengers. The right is reserved to withdraw any tour and/or make such changes in the tour as may be found desirable or necessary for the convenience of the parties and the proper carrying out of the tour. This contract shall be construed in accordance of the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia and any legal action must be undertaken in the State of Victoria.

DELAYS AND UNFORESEEN EVENTS: You engage Travelrite International to book this tour on your behalf and you acknowledge that Travelrite Interna-tional acts as your agent for the purpose of making contracts between you and the various providers of accommodation, transportation and other services that comprise the tour. Travelrite International may without reference to you provide or make available to you, or may as your agent engage any third party to provide or make available to you, any good or service which Travelrite International reasonably believes is necessary for your benefit to maintain the tour itinerary, repatriate you or otherwise accommodate, transport

or sustain you in circumstances in which the tour itinerary fails wholly or partly for any reason. You appoint Travelrite International your attorney for this purpose. You agree to pay Travelrite International any cost thereof and you indemnify Travelrite International in respect of any cost it incurs in this regard. Travelrite advises you to obtain travel insurance generally including in respect of the risk that any such good or service may become required.

HOW TO BOOK: Bookings can be made by completing a booking form and sending it with a deposit of $900 per person for the Garden Cruise to New Zealand or $500 for the Spring Garden Exploration of Tasmania to:

Travelrite International Pty Ltd423 Whitehorse RoadBalwyn, Victoria 3103Further information can be obtained by telephoning

Toll Free: 1800 630 343Telephone: (03) 9836 2522Email: sales@travelrite.com.auwww.travelrite.com.au

ABOUT TRAVELRITE INTERNATIONAL: Travelrite International Pty Ltd (ABN 64 005 817 078) is a well-established travel company which has been marketing throughout Australia for over 35 years and operating in Victoria for more than 35 years. It has two offices at Balwyn and Heathmont which are also accredited with IATA and ATAS No.A10538. As such they directly represent the major airlines of the world and all major domestic and international hotel, tour and transport operators. Travelrite International Pty Ltd is a full member of the Australian Federation of Travel Agents – AFTA.

General information and booking conditionsInternational touring can involve a considerable amount of walking and stair climbing in the places visited and it is important that all tour participants have a level of physical fitness that allows them to take part in this activity without the need of assistance from others.

Extending and Availability: You can stay longer in New Zealand for minimal cost. All cabins are subject to cabin availability. Please call for fares andinformation on other cabin categories. A limited number of cabins are available for single occupancy. Please contact 1800 630 343 for more information.

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Garden Cruise to New Zealand

Not included in the price:• Flights to Hobart and from Launceston

Please talk to our Travel Consultant about flights.• Travel insurance• Meals unless specified in the itinerary• Sightseeing and general expenses unless specified in the itinerary• Additional travel arrangements not in the detailed itinerary.

These will be quoted for separately

Not included in the price:• Travel insurance• Additional travel arrangements not detailed in the itinerary.

These will be quoted for separately.• Drinks on board (excepting the drinks party)• Lunches when not on the ship and in Auckland.• Passport and visa fees

Included in the price of the Garden Cruise to New Zealand: • Economy-class air travel from Auckland back to Sydney, Melbourne

and Brisbane. There is a $300 surcharge for Perth• Travel on in the selected cabin category on Royal Princess• All meals, entertainment and service charges on Royal Princess• Private activities on board Royal Princess and a drinks party• 1 night’s accommodation in Auckland including breakfast and a

farewell dinner• Garden visits as per the itinerary in Melbourne and Hobart in Australia;

Dunedin, Christchurch, Tauranga and Auckland in New Zealand• Tour leadership by Sue McDougall• Port and handling charges on Royal Princess• Cruise taxes and air taxes as of 3 October 2020• Onboard gratuities• An experienced tour manager

Included in the price of the Spring Garden Exploration of Tasmania: • Travel in first-class chartered coach• Accommodation in first and moderate first-class hotels with daily breakfast,

a welcome and a farewell dinner• Sightseeing tours as listed in the itinerary• Entry to gardens and attractions as detailed in the itinerary• Tour leadership by Sue McDougall• An experienced tour manager. The tour manager will meet the group in Hobart

Spring Garden Exploration of Tasmania 20 to 30 September 2021

Twin-share per person: $ 3999Single supplement: $ 810

Book with con�dence. Deposit refundable up to 45 days before departure

Book with con�dence. Deposit refundable up to 90 days before departure

14 to 27 November 2021Cabin / Grade Deck Twin-share Single

Fare (PP) Fare

ID Interior 10,11,12,14 $ 6,295 $ 1,965

IC Interior 8,15,16 $ 6,350 $ 1,995

IB Interior 8,9,10,11,12,14,15 $ 6,395 $ 2,025

BD Balcony 9,10,11,12,14 $ 7,150 $ 2,690

BC Balcony 15,16 $ 7,195 $ 2,760

BB Balcony 9,10,11,12,15 $ 7,295 $ 2,825

DD Deluxe Balcony 9,10,11,12,14 $ 7,295 $ 2,785

DC Deluxe Balcony 8,15,16 $ 7,350 $ 2,855

DB Deluxe Balcony 9,10,11,12,14 $ 7,395 $ 2,925

MC Mini-Suite 15,16 $ 7,795 $ 3,280

Included port & handling charges $ 740 $ 1,100Included air taxes as at 3 October 2020 $ 60 $ 60