Blooming Tulips! Southern Highlands Floral Festival Returns
Prepare for an unforgettable spring experience in the Southern Highlands at the 2024 Tulip Time Festival!
From 13 to 30 September, the charming Corbett Gardens in Bowral will be adorned with a breathtaking display of 80,000 hand-planted tulips. The gates open daily from 9:30am to 4:30pm, so you'll have plenty of time to immerse yourself in the beauty of the blooms as you promenade your way through the gardens.
Tulip Time is one of the most beloved events in the Southern Highlands, transforming Bowral into a tapestry of colour and beauty. Visitors can enjoy exhibits featuring 16,000 other spring blooms throughout the region, along with the stunning tulips. On 30 September, the gardens are open for a special day for visitors to bring their canine companions to enjoy the blooms together.
The display of colours and designs at Tulip Time is based on a bright spring theme. The festival will feature daily entertainment, popular food, and market stalls.
As the sun sets, Tulips After Dark offers a magical nighttime experience over two weekends: 20 + 21 September and again on 27 + 28 September from 6pm to 9pm. The event includes live music, food, a bar, and brightly lit displays, creating a whimsical atmosphere.
A new addition to the festival over the October long weekend is the Tulip Time Garden Party at Corbett Gardens, which will host a festive celebration including drinks, local morsels, and artisan markets. The Garden Party will be open from 4 to 6 October from 9:30am to 4:30pm.
During the long weekend, visitors can venture further afield to Robertson, which boasts waratah month featuring a mass display of waratahs in full flower around the railway line at the Robertson Heritage Railway Station. There is also an annual plant sale. Discover a wealth of open gardens in the Southern Highlands, from the renowned Botanic Gardens to a multitude of privately owned gardens throughout the shire waiting to be explored.
Tickets for Tulip Time 2024 are now available online at www.tuliptime.net.au.
