Designs on Melbourne

A tour described as tantalising will take the Melbourne-bound behind the garden walls of historic homes to see private art collections, and to the modern and stylish interiors of designer shops for private showings.

Architecture, history, art, house, garden, food and wine and the people of Melbourne city and the surrounding countryside are all part of this five-night tour in September, hosted by New Zealand interior designer and tutor Sylvia Sandford.

Tour dates are September 5 to 9 and the cost is $2399 a person, share-twin, or $2949 a person for a single room.

Return airfares, transfers, entrance fees and activities and some meals are included.

Contact: travel agent or tour designer, Gullivers Holidays, (09) 307 1863.