This fully-guided 4-hour tour transports you by coach to Darwin’s rural area, home to some of the Top End's best large tropical gardens. We have exclusive access to private gardens featuring Australian native and non-native plants, bromeliads, exotic tropical fruit trees, herbs, orchids, palms, bamboo, caladiums, culinary plants, water plants, medicinal and edible flowers and plants and their uses, crotons, cordylines, and far more. We’ll linger to enjoy a delicious morning break that features coffee and tea with traditional bush flavours. And join us in tasting exotic fruit in season, right off the tree, when available. 

Inclusions:

·      4-hour tour visits 2 large private tropical gardens

·      Coach transport with a dedicated driver

·      At each garden, tours are led the by gardeners themselves

·      Dedicated, experienced, and knowledgeable local guide

·      A massive variety of native and non-native plants to view in large, mature gardens

·      Walk through a native old-growth forest and learn about plants Aboriginal people used

·      Fresh tropical fruit tasting (when available in season) and cold drinks

·      An easy-walking tour at a slow pace, wheelchair accessible

·      Enjoy a coach ride on modern roads into the heart of Darwin’s dynamic rural area, past mango and other tropical fruit plantations

·      Hear guide commentary during the coach ride about traditional and contemporary Aboriginal culture, settlement, general history, WWII, architecture, horticulture and more