Tours

Nursing home and community group bus tours

Floriade offers a limited number of mini–bus tours, for nursing homes and community groups, to come through the Floriade grounds using their own bus and bus driver. Bookings are essential and available on weekdays only — please use our online booking form or contact the Event Operations Assistant on 02 6207 2294.

Floriade site tours

Make the most of your visit to Australia’s celebration of spring with a guided site tour.

“...Floriade is simply the best flower show in Australia, a world class event with expert planning from the ground up and the finest bulb and flower display you’re ever likely to see...”

Graham Ross, Better Homes and Gardens (Channel 7)

Tour Times and duration

• 10am Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays*
• 45 – 60 minute duration

*Excluding Sunday 5 October and Friday 10 October

Tour Topics

Your tour will include:

• A five minute seated presentation of Floriade’s 21 year history
• The best vantage points for viewing the designs
• Secrets about the garden beds
• Behind the scenes information
• Information about Floriade themes

Tour Numbers

Tour numbers will be limited. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Tour Cost

$10 per person (GST inclusive)

Price includes:

1. 45 minute guided tour of Floriade

2. Floriade essentials bag containing:

• Floriade 21st anniversary pin
• Floriade bumper sticker
• The Essential Guide to Floriade
• The Canberra Times newspaper (subject to availability)

How to book

Bookings are essential as only a limited number of tours are available.

You need to:

1. Download the booking form (PDF 104KB)

2. Read and agree to the terms and conditions (PDF 82KB)

3. Complete the form and return the form by:

• Email to floriade@act.gov.au
• Fax to 02 6205 0629
• Post to:
  
  Attn: Floriade Site Tour Coordinator
  Australian Capital Tourism
  Locked Bag 2001
  Civic Square
  Canberra, ACT, 2608.