Floriade 2012

Be captivated by exhibitions and displays to inspire a taste of fresh and healthy living, spring sensations including fashion displays, floral art, crafts and fine art, horticultural displays and practical tips and advice on home gardening and outdoor living.

Floriade 2012 is Australia’s celebration of spring. Featuring more than a million blooms as a backdrop, Commonwealth Park in Canberra explodes into colourful bloom with fantastic entertainment, displays and a whole program celebrating a set theme each year.

Ride the giant 35 metre ferris wheel

Gain a spectacular overview of Floriade 2012 exploding into a cornucopia of colour in concert with spring. See dazzling entertainment including headline music acts, be enthralled by street performers, comedy acts, community performances and dance.

Discover ideas to take home

Families will love the animal patting area, great kids’ programs, gnome painting and amazing creatures at the Riveting Reptile exhibition.Explore the many feature gardens, learn techniques, tips and tricks with a feast of presentations coming to the various marquees and gardens including the exhibiotion marquee and  ActewAGL Look ‘n’ Learn Marquee.

Floriade NightFest

Make a date with Floriade 2012. There are plenty of things to see and do in your nation’s capital every spring. Stay tuned for the full program and details here in mid 2012.
Be enchanted for five magical nights with movies, comedy, acrobatics, relax with a cocktail in the Butterfly Lounge with cool tunes by DJs, night markets, food, wine and plenty to entertain you the whole night long.

Tourist Information

Call 1300 727 655 or go to visitcanberra.com.au for visitor information and stay tuned for great Floriade 2011 Canberra accommodation deals coming soon.

For regular updates, and insider information follow the Official Floriade page on Facebook and out the Twitter feed.