Colour, flavour, visual inspiration - all and more pushing up from the rich Bathurst soils this October and November with this bonus for visiting gardeners.

Free Bathurst Garden Spectacular tickets for Littlebourne guests weekend 25 and 26 October.

Arrive at the Littlebourne garden to experience the unfolding pleasures of Australian natives wrapping around traditional English plantings. As this 200 year old garden is being brought back to life, feast on the edible plants and float on the scent of old fashioned roses.

Explore some of the many Spring festivals and open gardens in the district - listed below in Bathurst, Rockley, Milthorpe, Orange and Hartley.

Then spend a full day exploring Mayfield Garden, the largest private garden in the Southern hemisphere – it’s just 25 minutes up the road.

Drive back to Sydney via the Bell’s Line to see Australian native wattles, and pop into the amazing Mount Wilson garden area. Spend an hour or two at the incredible Mount Tomah Botanic Garden on the way.

Our top tip – stay three nights and enjoy the fresh air and visual feasts!

Bathurst Spring Spectacular - October 25 & 26

From tiny historic cottage gardens to rambling farm gardens, the Bathurst garden club open a terrific range of local private gardens for this exclusive weekend.

Bathurst Spring Spectacular

Hartley Valley Garden Festival - October 25 & 26

Five inspiring gardens will be open around the hamlet of Hartley – on the main highway to Bathurst.

Hartley Valley Garden Festival

Orange Open Gardens - October 26

Orange is another inland city with gardens of four seasons. Another option for exploring the region.

Orange Open Gardens

Millthorpe Garden Ramble Nov 1st

Ramble in and around the historic village of Milthorpe – stopping off at some gorgeous cafes and galleries as well!

Millthorpe Garden Ramble

Rockley Open Gardens 12 &13 Nov

Rockley is an incredible National Trust village just 25 minutes from Bathurst. While walking their beautiful gardens, stop off at the Rockley Pub owned by Matt Moran. It’s all a wonderful colourful adventure.

Rockley Open Gardens