Explore Floriade Festival with a million blooms
Canberra, Australia • 
Must Do
Must Do
Best months to visit
Sep, Oct, Dec
5°C – 17°C, spring begins with mild temperatures and moderate rainfall, high crowds, peak season
5°C – 17°C, spring begins with mild temperatures and moderate rainfall, high crowds, peak season
Walking required
Yes
Wheelchair accessible paths; mobility aids available for hire.
Wheelchair accessible paths; mobility aids available for hire.
Value for money
Medium
Free entry balances high food/drink costs and crowds.
Free entry balances high food/drink costs and crowds.
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Reviews from other travelers
Summarised by AI
Romantic Stroll
Couples found the floral displays stunning and enjoyed the romantic atmosphere.
Evening Delight
NightFest was a highlight; couples loved the illuminated gardens and entertainment.
Beautiful Blooms
Travelers raved about the vast and meticulously designed flower beds at Floriade.
Overpriced Drinks
Couples felt food and drinks were overpriced, recommending bringing a picnic.
Crowded Weekends
Visitors noted that weekends could get very crowded, impacting the experience.
Commercial Focus
Some couples felt the focus shifted from flowers to market stalls.
How to book
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Hours of operation
Monday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
In-depth experience
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Experience the vibrant blooms at Floriade Festival.
When to visit
We've analysed user reviews and geographical data, and identified the best and worst months to visit.
Month
Crowd Level
Weather
Availability
Our recommendation
December
MEDIUM
12-27°C
Early summer with warm temperatures and low rainfall.
Early summer with warm temperatures and low rainfall.
Open
Popular accommodations may require advance booking.
Popular accommodations may require advance booking.
Recommended
The holiday season brings festive events and a lively atmosphere to Canberra.
The holiday season brings festive events and a lively atmosphere to Canberra.
January
LOW
13-28°C
Warm and dry with little humidity.
Warm and dry with little humidity.
Closed
Floriade Festival is not held during this month.
Floriade Festival is not held during this month.
Not recommended
January is summer in Canberra, offering warm and dry conditions. However, the Floriade Festival does not take place during this month.
January is summer in Canberra, offering warm and dry conditions. However, the Floriade Festival does not take place during this month.
February
LOW
13-27°C
Warm with occasional rainfall.
Warm with occasional rainfall.
Closed
Floriade Festival is not held during this month.
Floriade Festival is not held during this month.
Not recommended
February continues the warm summer weather, but the Floriade Festival is not scheduled during this time.
February continues the warm summer weather, but the Floriade Festival is not scheduled during this time.
March
MEDIUM
11-25°C
Mild temperatures with decreasing rainfall.
Mild temperatures with decreasing rainfall.
Closed
Floriade Festival is not held during this month.
Floriade Festival is not held during this month.
Not recommended
March marks the beginning of autumn with pleasant weather, but the Floriade Festival is not available during this period.
March marks the beginning of autumn with pleasant weather, but the Floriade Festival is not available during this period.
How to get there
Bus
Recommended
Regular Transport Canberra bus services, including Rapid services R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6, as well as routes 57 and 58, stop at bus stop 8888 on Commonwealth Avenue, a short walk to the Regatta Point entrance.
Shuttle
Recommended
A free daily Floriade Shuttle Bus connects the city center and the National Triangle directly to the festival gates. Key pickup points include the area near the Illumicube outside the Canberra Centre, the National Library of Australia on King Edward Terrace, and a stop on Kings Avenue.
Walking
Recommended
A scenic walk from Canberra's city center to Commonwealth Park takes approximately 15 to 30 minutes.
Bike
Bicycle racks are provided at all entry gates, including the main entrance at Regatta Point and the Parkes Way gate.
Boat
Love Boats operates a ferry service across Lake Burley Griffin on weekends, departing from Kingston Foreshore with an intermediary stop at Queen Elizabeth Terrace before arriving at Floriade's dedicated ferry gate.
Car
Limited parking is available at the Regatta Point carpark and at the end of Barrine Drive. Several public car parks in the city are also available, ranging from a 550-meter to a 1.4-kilometer walk.
Taxi
Taxis and rideshare services can drop passengers at a designated zone on Regatta Place, near the Regatta Point entrance.
Additional info
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Mobility
Wheelchair Accessible
Walking Required
Stairs Present
Seating Available
Flat Terrain
Hiking Required
Elevator Available
Mobility Scooter Friendly
Ramps Available
Pregnancy
Suitable for pregnancy
Allowed during pregnancy
Pets
Pets not allowed
Driving
Driving License Required
Idp Required