GARDENS

SA Renmark Rose Festival,

October 19th–21st Visitors to the Riverland town will be treated to floral displays featuring more than 3500 rose bushes, while local wineries, restaurants and galleries will be showcasing the region’s art and produce. 0412 733 427; renmarkroses.com

VICTORIA Brim Brim

Open Garden, October 27th–28th Displaying an elegant English-style garden with ornamental trees, an orchard, vegetable garden and pond, this property also offers B&B accommodation. Entry is $8, children under 18 are free. 901 Lal Lal Street, Buninyong. 0472 997 880; opengardensvictoria.org.au

RIGHT A serene English-style setting at Victoria’s Brim Brim Gardens. BELOW Southern Highlands, 2006, by Lucy Culliton.