AIPH invites members of the global horticultural community to experience the diversity, innovation, and resilience of Australian ornamental horticulture through a dedicated programme of professional visits and local tours during the AIPH Meeting Sydney 2026.

On 11th and 12th March 2026, the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) and Host Partner Greenlife Industry Australia will take delegates beyond the conference setting to explore horticultural production, landscape stewardship, and industry leadership across the Sydney region and beyond.

These professional visits form an integral part of the AIPH Meeting programme. Together, they provide delegates with practical context and real-world insight into the themes discussed during the conferences, including climate pressure, resource constraints, biosecurity, and changing markets.

On Wednesday 11th, delegates will explore nurseries and gardens in the South-West Sydney area which showcase the diversity and innovation of Australian horticulture. Stops include:

• Tim’s Garden Centre: a local institution known for its friendly expertise and an exclusive range of plants. It is famous for introducing the fast-growing “Goodbye Neighbours” Lilly Pilly hedge to local gardeners.
• Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan: Australia’s largest botanic garden dedicated to native flora, spanning 416 hectares of rolling hills, lakes, and themed gardens. This stop highlights the garden’s scientific and conservation work.
• Andreasens Green: one of Australia’s leading wholesale nurseries with over 135 Acres, Andreasens is a family-owned business that supplies to trade customers in the commercial and residential landscape sectors.

The second day of tours, Thursday 12th, will take participants into the Blue Mountains, providing insight into horticultural practice within a distinctive landscape shaped by environmental stewardship, biodiversity, and regional expertise. Stops include:

• Oasis Horticulture: one of the largest producers and distributors of bedding plants in Australia, with a selection of more than 600 varieties of flowers, vegetables, and herbs.
• Echo Point: overlooking the Three Sisters rock formations in the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains. From this lookout, delegates can admire the vast Jamison Valley with its dramatic sandstone cliffs and dense eucalyptus forests that create the region’s characteristic blue haze.
• Blue Mountains Botanic Garden at Mount Tomah: Australia’s premier cool-climate botanic garden. Delegates can explore curated collections of native and exotic cool-climate plants, surrounded by pristine wilderness and panoramic views.

Through these professional visits and local tours, delegates will see first-hand how Australian businesses and institutions are responding to environmental and market pressures in practice. Beyond observation, the programme is designed to facilitate direct exchange between international delegates, Australian growers, and the AIPH team — creating space for practical discussion, peer learning, and relationship-building that continues beyond the conference setting.

For more information and to register, visit the AIPH Website.