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Capital Blooms (2025/2026, Best Buys)

3 days
Start and end in Sydney
4.3
108 traveler reviews
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 50
Age range 5 to 99
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Highlights

  • Fall in love with the spectacle and festivities of Floriade
  • Journey through the rolling hills of the Southern Highland
  • Step back in time and visit the Australian War Memorial
  • Indulge your inner gardener at the Bowral Tulip Festival

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Sydney - Canberra
  2. Day 2 Canberra & Floriade
  3. Day 3 Canberra - Bowral - Sydney
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Operated by

AAT Kings

Number of tours

279

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

92%

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Customer Reviews

  • Robyn
    · July 9th, 2024
    Fabulous 15 day tour, from Adelaide to Darwin, great meals, great accommodation, and great Tour Guide and Driver
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  • Katherine
    · July 2nd, 2024
    Good pace. A lot of history stories which I’m not really into. Food and accommodation good. Prefer more active (walking) opportunities
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  • Leslie
    · March 16th, 2024
    The trip was fantastic and very well organized. Tony was an amazing leader and kept us all together.
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Dates & Availability

3 days
Capital Blooms (2025/2026, Best Buys)
From Sydney to Sydney

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  • J

    Jeremy

    Asked on August 23rd, 2023

    I'm looking for a short, guided tour from either Sydney or Brisbane in March 2024. What have you available? I'm open to suggestions.

    Tour Details
    • AAT KingsOperatorWritten August 2023

      We have the below tours that meet the requirements: The East Coast Islands and Rainforests. The Tastes of Southern Australia.

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    Jennifer

    Asked on July 24th, 2023

    what address does the bus pick up and drop off & what time

    Transport
    • AAT KingsOperatorWritten July 2023

      As this is a Best Buys itinerary there are no complimentary airport transfers, therefore you will need to make your own way to and from the Airport/Hotel.

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    Amanda

    Asked on March 22nd, 2023

    I want to see things in caberra. I will have a hotel in darling harbor. Can we get fetched from darling harbor in the morning and returned at night ? 6 people

    Tour Details
    Transport
    • AAT KingsOperatorWritten March 2023

      We are unable to pick you up from the Darling Harbour Hotel. This is a 3-day trip with departure on the 18 of September on request basis only. Trip starts at 7.30am in Sydney at the Rydges Sydney Central.

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    Frank

    Asked on March 16th, 2023

    Could you tell me where pick up is and time. Also where drop off is and time, please?

    Tour Details
    • AAT KingsOperatorWritten March 2023

      This guided holiday starts at 7.30am in Sydney at the Rydges Sydney Central a pre night accommodation is required. When the tour ends flights are to depart after 20:00 from Sydney Airport.

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    Taylor

    Asked on December 4th, 2018

    Is tipping my Travel Director or Driver Guide compulsory?

    Other
    • AAT KingsOperatorWritten December 2018

      Tipping is not compulsory in Australia or New Zealand however if you are happy with the service you received from your Travel Director or Driver Guide you can feel free to leave them a tip at your own discretion.

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    Stuart

    Asked on December 4th, 2018

    How can I pay for the Optional Experiences?

    Payments
    • AAT KingsOperatorWritten December 2018

      All your Optional Experiences can be organised directly with your Travel Director whilst on the tour and you can choose to either pay in either local cash or by credit card.

  • V

    Vincent

    Asked on December 4th, 2018

    What is the maximum luggage allowance?

    Transport
    • AAT KingsOperatorWritten December 2018

      Due to strict Government vehicle weight restrictions you are allowed one medium size suitcase per person, with dimensions not to exceed H76cm x W46cm x D25cm. The maximum weight of all luggage must not exceed 23kg (50lbs).
      You are also allowed one piece of hand luggage on-board the coach: however it must be able to fit in the overhead compartments or under the seat in front of you if required.

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    Carla

    Asked on December 4th, 2018

    On travelling days how often do we get a break?

    Transport
    • AAT KingsOperatorWritten December 2018

      On travelling days you will stop every 2 to 3 hours either at a rest stop or for sightseeing, activities or free time.

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    Amanda

    Asked on December 4th, 2018

    Can I join the tour later or finish the tour earlier?

    Tour Details
    • AAT KingsOperatorWritten December 2018

      You can choose to join the tour at a later date or finish the tour early however, it is important to note that AAT Kings is unable to offer a discount for choosing to do as the tour is a set package with a strict itinerary.

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    Jasmine

    Asked on December 4th, 2018

    Where do I meet the tour and tour manager?

    Tour Details
    • AAT KingsOperatorWritten December 2018

      Your tour will start from a centrally located hotel on day 1 of the tour, as this hotel is subject to change it is recommended to contact our team of Travel Experts for more information once your booking is confirmed.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 137180

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  • Plugs & Adapters

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    Australia
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Australia. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Australia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 20th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 20th, 2025, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with AAT Kings. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and AAT Kings will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "AAT Kings" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
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    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

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