Tulip Time Festival 2025 Blooms at Corbett Gardens, Bowral

Tulip Time Festival 

A Celebration of Spring in the Southern Highlands

The Tulip Time Festival is set to transform Corbett Gardens in Bowral into a breathtaking floral wonderland from 12 September to 6 October 2025. As one of Australia’s oldest and most loved floral festivals, Tulip Time attracts thousands of visitors each year to the heart of the Southern Highlands, offering a vibrant celebration of spring.

This iconic event has been delighting visitors for over six decades and continues to showcase the region’s natural beauty with stunning displays of tulips and other springtime blooms. It has become a highlight on the New South Wales events calendar, drawing both local and international travellers.

 

Spectacular Floral Displays at Corbett Gardens

At the heart of the Tulip Time Festival is Corbett Gardens, Bowral’s beautiful public park, which bursts into colour with over 75,000 tulips and 15,000 annuals carefully planted to create striking displays. The garden becomes a living canvas of colour, with winding pathways leading visitors through vibrant floral patterns that change each year.

Beyond tulips, the gardens also feature a diverse mix of spring blooms, making it a photographer’s paradise and an enchanting experience for families, couples, and garden enthusiasts alike.

 

More Than Just Tulips

Tulip Time Festival 

While the tulips remain the star of the show, the Tulip Time Festival also offers live entertainment, market stalls, food vendors, and community performances. Visitors can enjoy local produce, artisan goods, and cultural displays, making it an event that celebrates the Southern Highlands community as much as its gardens.

Children can join in family-friendly activities, while adults can relax among the blooms or explore the boutique shops and cafes in Bowral. The festival creates a warm, festive atmosphere that extends beyond the gardens into the wider Highlands region.

 

Explore the Southern Highlands During Tulip Time

A trip to the Tulip Time Festival is also an opportunity to explore the Southern Highlands, one of New South Wales’ most picturesque regions. Visitors can discover charming historic towns, cool-climate wineries, nature trails, and gourmet dining experiences. The combination of natural beauty and vibrant culture makes the Highlands the perfect spring getaway.

 

Plan Your Visit to Tulip Time Festival 2025

The Tulip Time Festival runs from 12 September to 6 October 2025 at Corbett Gardens, Bowral. With its popularity growing every year, visitors are encouraged to book accommodation early and plan ahead to make the most of their stay in the Southern Highlands.

For more information, program details, and ticketing, visit the official Tulip Time Festival website: www.tuliptime.net.au

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