Celebrate Spring's Radiance at Tulip Time 2024

Experience the Beauty of Springtime in the Southern Highlands, Where Everything is Blooming Wonderful!

SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS, AUSTRALIA, 14 AUGUST 2024 – Get ready for an unforgettable spring experience at the Tulip Time Festival 2024! From September 12 to September 30, the charming Corbett Gardens in Bowral, NSW, will feature a breathtaking display of 80,000 hand-planted tulips. The gardens are open daily from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, giving you plenty of time to immerse yourself in the beauty of the blooms.

Tulip Time is a beloved event that transforms Bowral into a vibrant tapestry of color. The festival starts with an exclusive preview day for Wingecarribee Shire residents on September 12, followed by the opening day on September 13. In addition to the stunning tulips, enjoy exhibits featuring 16,000 other spring blooms throughout the region. On September 30, the gardens are open for a special day where visitors can bring their canine companions to enjoy the blooms.

The festival's color and design themes celebrate bright springtime. Daily entertainment, popular food, and market stalls will be part of the festivities.

As night falls, Tulips After Dark offers a magical experience on two weekends: September 20 & 21, and September 27 & 28, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Enjoy live music, food, a bar, and beautifully lit displays in a whimsical atmosphere.

New this year, the Tulip Time Garden Party will take place over the October long weekend at Corbett Gardens. Enjoy a festive celebration with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, local morsels, and artisan markets on October 4, 5, and 6, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.

During the long weekend, explore Robertson's waratah month with a mass display of waratahs around the railway line at the Robertson Heritage Railway Station. There's also an annual plant sale. Discover open gardens throughout the Southern Highlands, including the renowned Botanic Gardens and various privately owned gardens.

In Bowral and surrounding townships, spring bursts into life with vibrant color and fragrance. Wander through charming lanes filled with cozy cafes, eclectic galleries, chic boutiques, and specialty shops. Visit Ngununggula, the region’s premier art gallery, for the Macquarie Galleries exhibition featuring over 50 iconic Australian artists, including Arthur Boyd, Margaret Olley, John Olsen, Sidney Nolan, Jeffrey Smart, and Russell Drysdale.

Suzanne Hannema, Coordinator of Tourism & Events, says, "Tulip Time marks the start of Southern Highlands spring festivities. Enjoy strolls through manicured gardens, manor estates, hiking in National Parks, wine tastings at cellar doors, and local culinary experiences. Sample award-winning patisseries, boulangeries, cheeses, and other farmgate produce."

Tickets for Tulip Time 2024 are available online at www.tuliptime.net.au and at the gate. Wingecarribee Shire residents enjoy free entry to daytime events but must purchase tickets for Tulips After Dark. Don’t miss this chance to experience the magic of spring in Bowral!

If you can’t make it to Tulip Time, mark your calendar for the Bundanoon Garden Ramble in late October. Explore eight remarkable gardens, browse stalls, and see the charming Steam Train from Sydney.

For more information, visit the Tulip Time website.