Spring Flowers & Festivals at Floriade & Tulip Time - Over 60s Getaway
Depart from Sydney on a 3-day getaway to experience Canberra’s stunning Floriade and the Bowral Tulip Time Festival. You don’t need to be a gardening expert to enjoy the vibrant burst of colours at Floriade and Tulip Time - two enchanting spring festivals that delight the senses. Join this tour for the breathtaking flowers and stay for the lively, festive atmosphere.
Included Highlights
- Spend three days with like-minded travellers
- Visit Floriade - the largest event of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere
- Visit Tulip Time Flower Festival at Bowral
- Go behind the scenes on a sheep farm and enjoy lunch with the owners
- Discover the highlights of Australia’s National Capital
- Explore Canberra's National Arboretum on a guided tour
Call our local travel team today on 1300 414 198 for more information.
- 2 nights accommodation at Crowne Plaza Canberra
- 2 breakfasts + 1 lunch + 1 dinner
- Entry into Floriade
- Entry into Tulip Time Festival
- Travel by luxury coach with Experienced Driver Guide
- Visit Gold Creek Station - tour & barbecue lunch
- Guided tour of Parliament House
- Guided tour of National Arboretum Canberra
Your fare excludes:
- Travel insurance
- Meals not listed in the below itinerary
- Airfares to and from Sydney
Day 1: Sydney - Canberra
Depart at 7:30am. This short break from Sydney sees you leave the skyscrapers behind and venture into the countryside of the Southern Highlands, all heritage villages, vineyards and manicured gardens. The allures all unite in Berrima, the best-preserved Georgian town in Australia – look no further than its convict-era sandstone gaol. Despite its gloomy history, the building is awfully pretty to look at. All this touring is hungry work – thankfully, a barbecue lunch awaits on the grounds of working cattle and sheep farm Gold Creek Station, where you’ll learn about life on the land from someone who works it every day. Speaking of working hard for the money, 10,000 people spent years constructing Parliament House, the architecturally eye-catching seat of the nation’s government that was constructed largely from Australian materials. You are free to wander the grounds or delve into politics on a self-guided tour. Stay: Crowne Plaza Canberra. Included Meals: lunch.
Day 2: Canberra - Floriade & National Arboretum
Today is free for you to enjoy Floriade at your leisure. There are more than a million glorious bulbs on display, an explosion of colour transforming the banks of Lake Burley Griffin as well as Canberra’s suburbs. Browse immaculate flower beds in various patterns and themes, then enjoy entertainment, market stalls and a lively spring vibe. After Floriade, another floral bounty awaits at the National Arboretum, where a local guide will share with you the amazing work being done by horticulturists when it comes to plant conservation and boosting botanical diversity. Spanning more than 250 hectares, the Arboretum is one of the world’s largest living collections of rare, endangered and significant trees. Wander through themed gardens, admire striking architecture, and take in the diverse plant life. The site is also home to the iconic Margaret Whitlam Pavilion and the renowned National Bonsai and Penjing Collection. In the evening, enjoy dinner with your fellow travellers, reflecting on the day’s vibrant landscapes and the stories behind these remarkable living collections. Stay: Crowne Plaza Canberra. Included Meals: breakfast & dinner.
Day 3: Canberra - Tulip Time Festival - Sydney
Yet more flowers await in the Southern Highlands, where Bowral's Corbett Gardens play host to 75,000 tulips. The aptly named Tulip Time Festival here will inspire you to buy some tulips to plant back home - it's that eye catching. Before you board your coach for your return to Sydney, you'll have time at leisure in the Southern Highlands village of Mittagong. Included Meals: breakfast.
▸ Please note: the above itinerary is subject to change without notice.
Flight Requirements
- Day Prior - flights to arrive anytime into Sydney Airport as tour departs at 7:30am
- Day 3 - flights need to depart after 8:00pm from Sydney Airport
18 - 20 September 2025 - ONE DEPARTURE ONLY!
- Twin share from
$1,315$1,184 pp* - Sole use from
$1,710$1,539 pp*
Call our local travel team today on 1300 414 198 to book.
All prices are subject to availability and may be withdrawn or varied without notice.
Crowne Plaza Canberra
Flight Requirements
- Day Prior - flights to arrive anytime into Sydney Airport as tour departs at 7:30am
- Day 3 - flights need to depart after 8:00pm from Sydney Airport
Crowne Plaza Canberra - Standard rooms feature a king bed or two double beds and ensuite with shower over bath combination.
Arrival & Departure Transfers - if you are arriving or departing in Sydney on a flight, transfers from/to the airport are an additional cost, which our friendly travel team can arrange for you.
Luggage Allowance - limited to one medium size suitcase per person, the sum of its length/width and depth not to exceed 140cm (56”) plus an overnight bag (airline bag size) which may be carried on board the coach. Maximum weight of all luggage is not to exceed 20kg (40lbs).
What to Bring - warm layers in cooler months, camera, comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, water bottle.
Fitness Requirements - a minimum level of fitness is required in order to be able to participate. You will need to able to walk around the festival site and manage coach steps unaided. It’s essential that we know of any mobility, medical conditions, special or dietary needs you may have at the time of booking so that we can ensure, as much as possible, your needs are met on tour.