Top 10 Australian flower festivals this spring
You bloomin’ beauty!
A sea of colour blanketing the landscape is a fantastic way to welcome spring.
Fortunately, it's a sight celebrated across the country.
Various destinations around Australia embrace the floral theme by hosting annual flower festivals. These action-packed events are bursting with activities.
Head down the garden path and get along to one of these floral favourites…
Cheers to spring. Location: Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. Credit: Tourism and Events Queensland.
1. Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, QLD
When: September.
Fittingly, the ‘Garden City’ has an amazing annual flower festival. First held in 1950, Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers showcases the city’s parks and gardens in all their colourful glory. But that’s just for starters. Food and wine events, musical entertainment, markets, a parade, cinema under the stars, and much more all help create a month-long floral extravaganza.
Stay at: BIG4 Toowoomba Holiday Park or in a nearby town at Millmerran Village Caravan Park
September is carnival time in Toowoomba. Credit: Tourism and Events Queensland.
2. CherryHill Blossom Festival, VIC
When: September - October.
Each Spring, guests are invited to witness the stunning cherry blossom flowers in bloom at their Wandin East orchard. Hurry, this fleeting sight occurs for just two weeks each year.
Stay at: BIG4 Dandenong Tourist Park, BIG4 Melbourne Holiday Park or BIG4 Crystal Brook Tourist Park.
CherryHill is pretty as a pciture in spring.
3. Tulip Time, NSW
When: September - October.
The Southern Highlands really shine during Tulip Time, when Bowral's Corbett Gardens erupts with tens of thousands of colourful tulips. Add charming villages, cool-climate gardens and cosy cafés, and you've got the perfect spring weekend away.
Stay at: Mittagong Holiday Park and Moss Vale Holiday Park
It's all smiles when you pay a visit to Tulip Time!
4. Tesselaar Tulip Festival, Silvan, VIC
When: September-October.
When September rolls around, the small Dandenong Ranges town of Silvan has a spring in its step. The fields come alive with colourful tulips – almost a million of them! Founded in 1954, Tesselaar also features market stalls and a wide assortment of food with a notable Dutch influence. It’s backed by live entertainment, tractor rides, and various themed days that add to the festival’s rich appeal.
Stay at: BIG4 Yarra Valley Park Lane Holiday Park in Healesville or a BIG4 in Melbourne.
There are tulips galore on show at Tesselaar Tulip Festival each year. Image courtesy: Tesselaar Tulip Festival.
5. Riverland Rose and Garden Festival, SA
When: October.
Renmark is the Rose Capital of Australia, so fittingly it’s at the heart of this floral favourite. The beautiful Murray River town is ablaze with colour in spring and the festival celebrates the visual delights with a jam-packed assortment of activities spread across a host of venues. In more recent times, the gala has expanded to incorporate neighbouring towns, including Loxton and Waikerie.
Stay at: BIG4 Loxton Riverfront Holiday Park, BIG4 Berri Riverside Holiday Park, BIG4 Echo Holiday Parks - Waikerie or Echo Holiday Parks - Renmark.
Renmark shines at festival time. Image courtesy: Riverland Rose and Garden Festival.
6. Kings Park Festival, Perth, WA
When: September.
You’d be hard pressed to find a better setting for a floral fest. With its sweeping views over the CBD, a visit to Kings Park and Botanic Garden is one of Perth’s best attractions at any time. In September, it’s even more inviting when this event takes centre stage. Free guided walks are a hit with floral fanatics and art displays and family fun days ensure the festival has widespread appeal.
Stay at: BIG4 Perth Midland Tourist Park or Perth Central Caravan Park.
Royally good: Kings Park Festival. Credit: Jason Thomas.
7. Bathurst Spring Spectacular, NSW
When: October.
The Bathurst Spring Spectacular cloaks this vibrant NSW city in colour, showcasing a cluster of glorious gardens at their brightest and best. Live music and markets also feature. Elsewhere in Bathurst, historical Machattie Park is a must-visit in spring.
Stay at: NRMA Bathurst Panorama Holiday Park.
Bathurst is spectacular in spring. Location: Machattie Park.
8. Bendigo Annual Tulip Display, VIC
When: September - October.
Bendigo blooms brilliantly each spring as thousands of tulips brighten the city's heritage precinct. Stroll through Rosalind Park and the Conservatory Garden, where colourful displays create one of regional Victoria's most picturesque seasonal spectacles.
Stay at: BIG4 Bendigo Marong, BIG4 Bendigo Park Lane Holiday Park or BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks - Bendigo.
The Bendigo Annual Tulip Display brings the whole town to life in spring!
9. Tulip Festival Wynyard, TAS
When: October.
Spring comes alive on Tasmania's north-west coast during Tulip Festival Wynyard. Enjoy live music, local food and family fun, then head to nearby Table Cape to admire one of Australia's most spectacular tulip displays.
Stay at: BIG4 Tassie Getaway Parks Ulverstone, BIG4 Launceston Holiday Park or BIG4 Getaway Parks Stanley.
There's plenty of entertainment for all at Tulip Festival in Wynyard. Credit: Mason Doherty
10. Floriade, ACT
When: September - October.
Every spring, Canberra's Commonwealth Park transforms into a sea of colour as Floriade bursts into bloom. Wander through spectacular floral displays, enjoy live entertainment and browse market stalls while soaking up one of Australia's most iconic spring events.
Stay at: Queanbeyan Riverside Caravan Park or Crestview Tourist Park.
Canberra springs to life when Floriade comes to town. Credit: Floriade
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Please notes: Please check official festival websites for the latest info.
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