Name: 2027 International Tour
Start: 2026-09-09T00:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-09-25T23:59:59-05:00

September 9 – September 25

2027 IPPS International Tour in Australia. For more information visit: 2027 Australia International Tour

IPPS International Conference and Tours

Perth and Southern Western Australia

September 2027

Plant Production for a Sustainable World

Guide to Join Us Downunder

Important: First deadline is notice of intent to participate (simply send an email to both david@naturalarea.com.au and ippsaus@gmail.com) by November 30, 2026

Tour Options and Key Dates

Long Tour: South West WA and Margaret River Region

This 8-day bus tour will showcase the flora and fauna of South West WA global biodiversity hotspot and our unique floral magnificence. Our expert flora guides will share their knowledge and experiences. At the same time you will get to appreciate our working rural precincts, outback national parks, our spectacular forests, pristine beaches and coastlines. “Don’t forget your cossie”
The variety will abound and stound as we visit a truffle farm, a wayside distillery and vineyard tourist venues, rustic workers pubs, thirsty yet? Further highlights will be the emotional and historic ANZAC interactive memorial and walking elevated through the Valley of The Giants. Ride the train on the longest jetty in the southern hemisphere and marvel at the underwater marine observatory. Enjoy the charms of the Margaret River and visit world famous surfing spots and open your lungs and breath in the cleanest air on earth carried on the Indian Ocean breeze.
We will find time to visit some enterprising plant growers and a range of nurseries and squeeze in the mandatory meetings, always with bellies full and third slaked with world standard produce. Join us to WILD DOWNUNDER…..You will never know, if you never go.
What’s included:
- 8 nights accommodation (6^th to 13^th inclusive)
- All transport
- Botanical guide and bus captain
- Meeting costs
- Breakfast and lunch for 8 days, dinner and morning tea for 7 days
- Venue entry fees
- Drinks allowance at $10 x 7 days
- Bottled water
Not included:
- Personal items
- Dinner on the night of the 6^th
- Additional alcohol
- Dinner on 1 free night (Albany)
Arrive in Perth by Monday 6^th September
- Travel to The Vines Resort. Allow 30-40 minutes for travel from Perth airport. Airport pickup is possible for International visitors by arrangement. Your accommodation will have been booked for the night of the 6^th and is included in your long tour cost payment.
Check in at The Vines Resort, Swan Valley
Long tour: 7 nights to South West WA to leave on Tuesday 7^th September
Tour ends the afternoon of Tuesday 14^th September at The Vines Resort
Single traveller AU $5,900
Twin AU $4,900 each
Payment by credit card
Minimum of 25 travellers is required for tour to proceed. Maximum numbers approximately 35 depending upon singles / doubles mix.
Full payment required by 31 March 2027

Short Tour: Margaret River Region WA

This 5-days of fun and excitement await the short day travellers as they get knocked out with the WA flora and the unique propagation and TC skills of Ben & Anouska at Nuts about Natives followed by the expertise of Neroli Foster and the team at Seed Shed. You will visit the seaside tourist towns of Mandurah and Bunbury before joining the Long Tour party bus at Busselton and the experiences accelerate to another level as you enjoy the unique WA coastal lifestyle of Busselton and Margaret River. Same as latter part of long tour.
What’s included:
- 5 nights accommodation (9^th to 13^th inclusive)
- All transport
- Botanical guide and bus captain
- Meeting costs
- Breakfast and lunch 5 days, dinner 4 days, morning tea 6 days
- Venue entry fees
- Drinks allowance at $10 x 5 days
- Bottled water
Not included:
- Personal items
- Dinner on night of the 19^th
- Additional alcohol
Arrive in Perth by Thursday 9^th September
- Travel to The Vines Resort. Allow 30-40 minutes for travel from Perth airport. Airport pickup is possible for International visitors by arrangement. Your accommodation will have been booked for the night of the 9^th and is included in your short tour cost payment.
Short Tour bus leaves The Vines Resort on Friday 10^th September
Short Tour joins the Long Tour at Busselton on 11^th September. Tours ending at The Vines Resort in the afternoon of Tuesday 14^th September
Single traveller AU $3,500
Twin AU $2,800 each
Payment by credit card
Minimum of 20 travellers is required for tour to proceed. Maximum numbers approximately 35 depending upon singles / doubles mix.
Full payment required by 31 March 2027

International Tour Conclusion on Tuesday 14^th September

International long and short tours return to The Vines Resort. Final International Board meeting, catered afternoon tea at 3:00 PM for Board Members. Australian Board to join on completion. Buffet dinner, private dining at 7:00 PM. Catered for up to 45. End of International Tour.
Admin setup of registration area, 6-pack arrivals and initial registrations for conference.

Australian Conference Schedule

Conference Registration:

The conference registration form will be available 1^st November 2026 with early bird closing on 1^st July 2027. Conference registration cost does not cover accommodation costs.

Australian Conference Preliminaries: The Vines Resort

Wednesday 15^th September. Includes Conference secretariat, A.V., administration and trade bump in.

Conference: The Vines Resort

Wednesday 15^th September: Registration and Welcome Event
- Conference secretariat, audio visual, administration, and trade set up. Australian Board Meeting 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Catered up to 20. International Board members to join on completion. Golf event 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
- Delegate registrations
- Welcome event at 5:00 PM with a 2-hour cocktail package and bar, up to 150 participants
Thursday, 16^th September: Conference sessions and bus tours
- Delegate registrations
- Conference sessions 8:00 – 9:00 AM. Morning Tea. 10:30 AM Bus tours and lunch packs.
- 6:00 PM Sundowner BBQ buffet and bar. Outdoor event.
Friday 17^th September: Conference sessions and bus tours
- Delegate registrations
- Conference sessions 8:00 – 9:00 AM. Morning Tea. 10:30 AM Bus tours and lunch packs.
- Outside catered venue in evening
Saturday 18^th September: Conference sessions; Australian AGM and Gala Dinner
- Full conference day
- Gala dinner, auction and awards. Three course meal plus bar.
Sunday 19^th September: Fellows breakfast; final sessions and farewells
- Final conference sessions, review and future

Post Conference Tour: Mid West Region WA

This tour will take you to stay and explore the only Monastery town in Australia, the history is quite amazing. Join a small group of wildflower explorers as we move through the rural areas of the mid north. We then go searching for the elusive wreath flower and the best displays of the most colourful wild annuals in the world. Our expert flora guide will astound you with the endemic floristic variety of the area. We will do some low level 4 x 4 exploring on wildflower farms and explore coastal towns areas and national parks.
What’s included:
- 6 nights accommodation (19^th to 24^th inclusive)
- All transport
- Botanical guide and bus captain
- Breakfast, morning tea, lunch and dinner 5 days, dinner 4 days, morning tea 6 days
- Venue entry fees
- Drinks allowance at $10 per day x 5 days
- Bottled water
Not included:
- Personal items
- Dinner on the night of the 19^th
- Additional alcohol
Monday 20^th September to Saturday 25^th September: Mid West 4 x 4 Wildflower tour
Upon completion of conference (Sunday 19^th September) your accommodation at The Vines Resort for that evening will be met from the tour payment.
The tour vehicle(s) will be 2 Mine site specification 4 x 4 to seat up to 12 but the plan is for maximum of 8-9 per vehicle. Depending on registration, it may be necessary for only one vehicle to proceed.
Departure will be mid-morning of Monday 20^th September with a short run on the first day.
Single traveller AU $3,400
Twin AU $2,800 each
Pay by credit card
Full payment required by 31^st March 2027

Tour Deadlines

The tours have been costed at the lowest reasonable level and rely on a minimum number of bookings for viability. Significant deposit commitments need to be made by IPPS Australia to secure the arrangements. The costs are substantially less than very similar commercial tours.

Should confirmed numbers NOT be achieved by the cut off dates, it may be necessary to amend or cancel respective tours. Therefore, it is essential that the timetable set out below is adhered to.

International Long Tour, Short Tour, and Post Conference Tour:

Email confirmation of tour choice intention by NOVEMBER 30, 2026 to both david@naturalarea.com.au and ippsaus@gmail.com
Remittance of deposit of AU $1,000 (refundable) or payment in full by JANUARY 30, 2027 (use credit card please).
Full balance of payment by March 31, 2027

Booking of Accommodation at The Vines Resort:

Conference accommodation bookings at the venue need to be made more than 60 days ahead of 14^th September 2027 to ensure room allocation availability.

Discounted rates have been negotiated for delegates and bookings are to be made via the link provided. Those attending either of the 3 tours will have their accommodation paid for the one night (only) before departure within the tour budget. For example:

International Long Tour: Monday 6^th September
International Short Tour: Thursday 9^th September
Post Conference Tour: Sunday 19^th September

All other dates selected by delegates to attend conference events (other than tour dates) are for delegates account at the conference rate via the booking link.

Long and short tour travellers will need to arrange their accommodation at tours end for night of the 14^th September as required and for the duration of their chosen conference stay.

Tour and Conference Venue, Service, and Rates

The Vines Resort

4-star hotel, entertainment complex, and championship golf course with ancillary facilities
Over 100 hotel rooms, some with adjoining condominiums
Accommodation rates for delegates via the link are:
- King Room (1 king bed) AU $240
- Resort Room (2 queen beds) AU $280
- Exec Suite AU $450
- 3 bedroom apartment AU $550
- Condominiums vary
- All prices inclusive of GST
Added services include:
- Free internet
- Pool and Spa
- Tennis Courts
- Mini golf course
- Gymnasium
Alternate Accommodations:
- The organizing committee is planning to set up some nearby, but not close, accommodation options and details will be provided when finalized. This would involve daily arranged bus from the alternative venue to The Vines Resort.

Western Australia – Living the Dream

Western Australia – Living the Dream WA represents almost a third of the Australian landmass covering an area of 2.5 million square KM and 21,000 KM of coastline. It is 4 times larger than the state of Texas and is home to 3 million people, 90 % of which reside in the south west. The state features magnificent coastlines and beaches, vast plains and wondrous forests with unique flowering flora, comprising over 12,000 species, 60 % of which are endemic. Of that 60%, 80% are unique to the South West of the State.

Western Australia accounts for 60 % of the nations exports and enjoys huge resources of Iron Ore, Natural Gas, Gold, strategic minerals and broad acre grain production.

We can but only show you snippets of the state but will do our best to showcase the best available in our timeframe and to share our plant production industry and the great people involved.

We hope you get to extend your stay or visit again but spend what time you can, living the dream in Western Australia.

Important Contacts

General Enquiries:

David Hancock david@naturalarea.com.au +61 429095850

Natalie Vallance admin@mucheatreefarm.com +61 427383020

International Board Enquires:

Peter Lewis peter@growinnovate.com

Clive Larkman clive@larkmannurseries.com.au

International Tour and Conference Registrations:

Pam Berryman ippsaus@gmail.com

Airport pickup bookings (International Groups):

Krystena Winter krystyna@greeninspire.com.au +61 467764909