Bowral, NSW · Spring
Tulip Time Bowral
Mid-September to early October (approx. 2 weeks)
Tulip Time is the Southern Highlands' signature spring festival and one of the oldest floral festivals in Australia, running about two weeks from mid-September. Corbett Gardens in the centre of Bowral is planted with around 75,000 tulips in massed display beds, backed by a program of music and garden events across the town.
It is an easy, gentle festival: an hour or two in the gardens, then the Highlands' cafes, bookshops and cool-climate gardens fill the rest of the day. Spring weather at 700 metres can swing from sun to drizzle, so bring a layer. Weekdays are noticeably quieter than weekends.
- Regional Tourism
- Family Festival
- When
- Mid-September to early October (approx. 2 weeks)
- How often
- Every year
- Venue
- Corbett Gardens
- Crowd
- Approx. 45,000
- Entry
- Paid
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Public holiday
- Labour Day weekend (NSW) falls within window
Dates shown follow the event's typical pattern; exact dates change each year, so confirm on the official site before booking travel.
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