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Enjoy an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the work of The Diggers Club. Learn about the not-for-profit’s bank of heirloom seeds, which preserves the integrity of its organic seeds. Meet founders Clive and Penny Blazey, whose ongoing efforts ensure a diversity of plant life. Visit the Diggers Club gardens – The Garden of St Erth and Heronswood – and meet the head gardener of each operation for private tours. Explore the history and stories behind some of the Mornington Peninsula’s private gardens.
This journey departs:
26 October 2026
Departures & Pricing
- 26 Oct 2026 - 29 Oct 2026
from $3,995 pp twin share / $5,395 pp solo *
* Prices and category availability are subject to change without notice.
Upgrades, transfers, accommodation and more can be quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.
Itinerary
- 1
Melbourne, Macedon Ranges, Garden of St Erth and Babbington Park
This morning, we depart Melbourne on a northerly drive to arrive at The Garden of St Erth. This garden of the Diggers Club is set within the magnificent Macedon Ranges. Upon arrival, take a tour with the head gardener before enjoying lunch in the garden. Afterwards, we visit Babbington Park for a private tour of the organic kitchen garden and farm of local chef Annie Smithers.
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Mornington Peninsula, Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne and Heronswood Garden
Depart Melbourne for the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. Our first visit is to the stunning Royal Botanic Gardens in Cranbourne. We explore the gardens during a guided tour, which highlights Australia’s native plants set along beautifully designed landscapes. Afterwards, we meet the head gardener at Heronswood for a private tour of the wonderfully designed and diverse gardens there. We also see the Seed Preservation Garden before sitting down to lunch with Diggers Club Founders, Clive and Penny Blazey. We end the day with a visit to 'the engine room’ at Diggers Club Headquarters to see the trial beds and packing area and to learn more about the operations of the Diggers Club.
- 3
Mornington Peninsula Private Gardens
Today we are invited to visit two wonderful private gardens on the Mornington Peninsula. We have exclusive access to explore these gardens – which are not open to the public – during guided tours with their gardeners. They will share the history and stories behind these gorgeous properties, one of which is the charming Bulldog Run, owned by the Baillieu family. Relax this evening with a pre-dinner drink in the garden of our Botanical Guide. Then return to our hotel for a Farewell Dinner.
- 4
Flinders Private Garden and Laak Boorndap
After breakfast we visit a private garden before enjoying some free time for lunch in the lovely town of Flinders. This afternoon we return to Melbourne for a guided tour of the Test Garden, which makes up part of the Laak Boorndap urban garden. This innovative, new project is unique in its design, focusing on biodiversity, planting density and climate resiliency within an urban area. At the conclusion of our tour, we return to the Melbourne Marriott Hotel.
Inclusions & exclusions
What’s included
- Visit Diggers Club Gardens.
- Rare Insights.
- Victoria in spring splendour.
- Botanical Guide - Talei Kenyon.
- Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne.
Accommodation
- One Night: Melbourne, Marriott Hotel or similar
- Two Nights: Red Hill, Lancemore Lindenderry or similar
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Travel further when you're not travelling alone
Our Social Getaways are small-group holidays designed especially for over-60s Australians who want the freedom of a great trip without the work of planning every detail. A Travel at 60 host travels with the group, the operator handles the logistics, and you get to focus on the bit that matters — the people, the places, and the stories you'll bring home.
Open to solo travellers too. Many of our travellers book on their own and find their feet quickly in a friendly group of like-minded Australians. Reduced single-supplement options are available on most departures — ask one of our consultants and we'll talk you through what's offered on this trip.
- A friendly Travel at 60 host — an Australian face on the ground, looking out for the group from day one.
- Curated local guides & boutique suppliers — the same operators we'd book for our own families.
- Real itineraries, not whirlwind tours — comfortable transfers, breathing room, and the “off the beaten track” stops the big bus tours skip.
Want to talk it through? Call 1300 414 198 7 days a week, Queensland time, and one of our consultants will walk you through it.
— The team at Travel at 60
