Spring is here and flowers are blooming everywhere in and around Sydney. A short drive from the city could land you in the middle of a floral paradise when the annual Tulip Time Festival returns to the Southern Highlands. Now in its 63rd edition, the flower festival has transformed Corbett Gardens in Bowral with a gorgeous display of vibrant blooming flowers for two weeks.
Tulip Time Festival, Bowral
Bowral is welcoming spring in style with over 80,000 hand-planted tulips taking over the gardens. Tulip Time also features entertainment and market stalls for all to enjoy. Plus, soak up the warm sunshine and the vibrant atmosphere with homemade scones and sandwiches at the venue.
A special feature of the festival is Tulips After Dark, which takes place from September 29 to October 1, after the sun goes down giving visitors an opportunity to experience the brightly lit tulips after hours along with live music, food and drink.
The colourful display will flood the gardens capturing the beauty of the season with many picturesque corners to explore including a new Tulip Trail which will showcase small but just as pretty tulip displays.
One of Australia’s oldest flower festivals, Tulip Time is held annually in the charming town of Bowral and attracts thousands of people from in and around NSW every year. Brighten up your feed with masses of blooming tulips at this enchanting event. The 2023 festival will take place from 9.30 am until 4.30 pm from September 19 to October 2. Tickets are now on sale and you can get yours here.