| At a Glance | |
|---|---|
| Cost | See Camps App |
| Location | Multiple locations across VIC, NSW and TAS |
| Pet Friendly | See Camps App |
| Campfires | See Camps App |
| Facilities | Varies by campsite – see individual locations |
| Vehicle Access | Caravan parks, showgrounds and RV-friendly sites available |
| In Camps App | Yes – all camping locations featured |
Spring brings the country to life, and across Australia towns roll out their best floral displays. Whether you’re chasing daffodils in Kyneton, the iconic tulip rows of Bowral and Silvan, or a one-day sensory feast at Wynyard with Table Cape’s tulips stealing the show, these festivals are perfect for a weekend escape filled with colour, food and local fun.
September 5 – 14
Kyneton Daffodil & Arts Festival, Kyneton, VIC (Macedon Ranges)
This “blooming lovely country festival” has exhibitions, concerts, open gardens and more!
Camp: Kyneton Mineral Springs RV and you can even fill up your water bottles with their famous mineral water!
September 12 – October 6
Tulip Time Flower Festival, Bowral / Corbett Gardens, NSW
Classic Southern Highlands tulip display (tens of thousands of bulbs) and a long-running community festival attracts thousands.
Camp: Moss Vale Showground or Mittagong Caravan Park.
September 13 – October 12
Tesselaar Tulip Festival, Silvan (Dandenong Ranges), VIC
One of Australia’s best-known tulip shows, with lively entertainment and family events.
Camp: Lilydale Pine Hill Caravan Park is one of the closest – but there are other caravan parks in the region.
Mid September – early October
Bendigo Annual Tulip Display / Bendigo Bloom, Bendigo, VIC
City and conservatory tulip and floral programs that draw crowds through mid-spring each year.
Camp: Bendigo has 6 caravan parks and free camps at Happy Jacks Nature Reserve and Bullock Picnic Camp.
October 11
Tulip Festival Wynyard, Gutteridge Gardens, Wynyard, TAS
A one-day “feast for all the senses” smell, sight, sound, and taste with entertainment, roving artists and food vans. Best of all are the blooming tulips on Table Cape!
Camp: Wynyard Showground RV Park or Beach Retreat Tourist Park
There’s more places to camp – see your CAMPS App and guides. PLUS – check out 3 more huge flower festivals here!
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to visit these flower festivals?
The festivals run from early September through to mid-October, with most tulip festivals peaking in late September to early October. Kyneton’s Daffodil Festival kicks off the season (September 5-14), while Wynyard’s one-day festival on October 11 wraps up the spring blooms.
Which festival is best for families with kids?
Tesselaar Tulip Festival in Silvan is particularly family-friendly with lively entertainment and dedicated family events throughout the festival period (September 13 – October 12). The one-day Wynyard festival also offers roving artists and entertainment that kids will enjoy.
Can I camp near all these flower festivals?
Yes! Each festival location has nearby camping options. Kyneton has the Mineral Springs RV, Bowral area offers Moss Vale Showground or Mittagong Caravan Park, Silvan has Lilydale Pine Hill Caravan Park, Bendigo has 6 caravan parks plus free camps, and Wynyard has the Showground RV Park or Beach Retreat Tourist Park. Check the Camps App for current details.
Are the campsites suitable for caravans and larger rigs?
Most mentioned sites are caravan park or RV-friendly locations. Specific access requirements and site dimensions can be found in the Camps App for each individual campsite.
What makes Kyneton Mineral Springs RV special?
You can fill up your water bottles with famous mineral water right at the site! It’s perfectly positioned for visiting the Kyneton Daffodil & Arts Festival in the Macedon Ranges.
Is the Wynyard Tulip Festival worth travelling to Tasmania for?
Absolutely! While it’s a one-day event (October 11), it’s described as a feast for all the senses with blooming tulips at Table Cape, entertainment, roving artists and food vans. Combine it with exploring Tasmania’s northwest coast for a great spring getaway.
What’s on at these festivals besides flowers?
The festivals offer much more than blooms! Kyneton features exhibitions, concerts and open gardens. Bowral’s Tulip Time is a long-running community festival. Tesselaar has lively entertainment, and Wynyard offers food vans, roving artists and live entertainment alongside the floral displays.
Can I visit multiple festivals in one trip?
The Victorian festivals (Kyneton, Silvan and Bendigo) are all within a few hours’ drive of each other and run through September-October, making a flower festival road trip very doable. Check the Camps App for camping options along your route.
