Corbett Gardens
Bowral
Best months: September to October
4 festival gardens · 3 states
Festival gardens and parks for spring flowers
These are the parks and gardens that host Australia's big spring flower festivals, from Floriade's beds in Canberra to Bowral's tulips and Grafton's jacarandas. Most are free to walk through outside festival time, but the displays peak during the festival weeks.
4 of 4 open or at their best in November.
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New South Wales 2
See Park and Grafton's jacaranda streets
Grafton
Best months: October to November
Queensland 1
Queens Park and Toowoomba Botanic Gardens
Toowoomba
Best months: September to October
Australian Capital Territory 1
Commonwealth Park
Canberra
Best months: September to October
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit festival gardens in Australia?
Most of the festival gardens we list are open or at their best from September to October. Opening days vary, so check each listing before you travel.
Which states have festival gardens?
We list festival gardens in New South Wales, Queensland and Australian Capital Territory. New South Wales has the most on our list.