The Macedon, Kyneton and Daylesford districts have a long history of fine gardens, dating back to the gold rush but this tour focuses on contemporary responses to climate, geography and culture through garden-making. The properties selected display thrillingly different approaches to creating deeply satisfying gardens.

There is a contemporary take on a romantic cottage garden using an audacious mix of exotics and natives and a grand country garden of cleverly delineated spaces. Some projects are striking divergences from conventional garden-making, others elevate simplicity through individual artistry.

Throughout, the tour promises a plethora of ideas and inspiration as well as the sheer joy of being in beautiful gardens.