AUTUMN COLOURS OF THE CENTRAL WEST - KOYO MATSURI FESTIVAL

Although each season has its own special charm, autumn is particularly beautiful with the mountains and central west cloaked in rich veils of gold and red.   We will spend a leisurely 3 days taking in many of the spectacular gardens of the region as well as exploring some of its fascinating towns and villages.   

We will visit the Cowra Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre’s event- Koyo Matsuri (Japanese for autumn leaves festival). Immerse yourself in Japanese culture with martial arts, origami, calligraphy, bonsai demonstrations and tea ceremonies. The garden is showcasing stunning autumn colours making this a must-see event on their annual calendar. There will be ample time to visit the exhibits that interest you as well as roam through the gardens and purchase Lunch from the Café or many food stalls on offer.  

Our other highlight will be the amazing Mayfield Garden, one of the largest cool climate gardens in the world.  It is beautifully designed with manicured lawns, a rose walk, a rhododendron walk, a maze, a croquet lawn, parterre garden, aviary, conservatorium, orchard, vegetable garden, water garden, obelisk, chapel and many more treasures at every turn.

We will travel on the Bells Line of Road to Mt Tomah Botanic Gardens before continuing on to Bathurst where our 2 night stay will be at the 4 star Rydges Mt Panorama Resort .  Our return will see us travel through Oberon and on to the Great Western Highway taking in all the autumn colour on offer at Blackheath, Leura and Wentworth Falls. 

 Other features include:                                

·     Mt Tomah Botanic Garden

·     Australian Fossil & Mineral Museum

·     Bathurst town tour

·     Cowra Japanese Garden

·     Millthorpe town and Museum

·     Mayfield Garden

·     Highfield Garden at Little Hartley       

Including all meals (except for Lunch at the Koyo Matsuri Festival) and admissions.