I am so delighted to be taking Diggers members on this exclusive spring garden tour. Having worked at Diggers and now as a Foundation Director, I am thrilled to bring our Diggers gardens Heronswood and St Erth to life as we walk through these stunning gardens – where beauty and sustainability are at the heart of these gardens’ designs. It’s a very special itinerary and I’d love to share it with you along with the behind-the-scenes stories over four days. 

The tour departs from Melbourne on 26 October 2026 and includes: 

  • Three nights’ five-star accommodation, return airport-to-hotel transfers, plus nine meals and select beverages. 

  • Small group of 15–25 guests, escorted by an expert botanical guide.  

  • Tour the Diggers gardens of Heronswood and St Erth. 

  • Enjoy lunch with Diggers Club founders, Clive and Penny Blazey. 

  • See spring colour at gardens in the Macedon Ranges and Mornington Peninsula. 

  • Tour Babbington Park’s organic kitchen garden, owned by chef Annie Smithers. 

To view the itinerary and book your spot, visit the Botanica website. 

botanica tour map
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