Tulip Time Festival 2024 in the Southern Highlands promises a spring season full of colourful beauty, cultural exploration, and unforgettable experiences for all guests. The lovely Corbett Gardens in Bowral will once again host this historic festival, which will include an amazing display of 80,000 hand-planted tulips. This event, which runs from mid to late spring, promotes the Southern Highlands as a top destination for nature enthusiasts, with tulips and other blooms producing a stunning visual display.
Tulip Time visitors will be delighted by the region's magnificent display of tulips and 16,000 other spring blossoms. An exclusive preview day allows locals to experience the scenery before the event officially opens to the public. Garden enthusiasts can bring their dogs on the festival's last day, making it a family-friendly affair.
The festival celebrates nature's springtime splendour while also bringing the community together with daily entertainment, tasty culinary offerings, and vibrant market stalls. Tulips After Dark transforms the gardens into a lighted wonderland at twilight, with live music and a festive atmosphere on select weekend evenings. This spectacular nighttime experience has become a highlight for many, providing a new way to view the gardens via the glow of ornamental lighting.
The Tulip Time Garden Party is a new addition to the event that promises to improve the experience with a relaxed setting and luxurious offerings of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, local delicacies, and a festive marketplace highlighting artisan products. This extraordinary event will take place over a long weekend, attracting large numbers of people eager to participate in the festival's social activities.
For those seeking to extend their vacation, the nearby town of Robertson has Waratah Month, which includes an annual plant sale and vivid displays of waratahs in full bloom outside the Robertson Heritage Railway Station. The Southern Highlands provides additional exploring opportunities through its renowned Botanic Gardens and other privately owned gardens, each offering a unique view into the region's floral richness.
Visitors to Bowral and its surrounding villages will find streets alive with colour and smell, home to cosy cafes, intriguing boutiques, and art galleries. Ngununggula, the region's main art gallery, hosts the season's cultural highlight—an exhibition including the works of over 50 of Australia's most renowned artists. This exceptional exhibition offers a unique opportunity to admire the works of legends such as Arthur Boyd, Margaret Olley, and Sidney Nolan, making it a cultural highlight of the season.
The Southern Highlands is known not only for its gardens but also for its gastronomic scene, which includes exquisite dining, locally created cheeses, and award-winning patisseries. Visitors can also enjoy spirit and wine tastings at the region's numerous cellar doors, making it an ideal visit for both culinary and drink connoisseurs.
Tulip Time 2024 tickets are available online or at the gate, with special prices for locals. This celebration kicks off the region's spring festivities and provides the ideal balance of nature, culture, and community spirit. For garden aficionados who are unable to attend the Tulip Time Festival, the Bundanoon Garden Ramble in late spring offers another opportunity to discover the region's natural beauty.
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