Bowral - Canberra / 2 Days

The Tulip Express Tour: 22nd-23rd September 2026

All aboard for Connect Coaches' first-ever Tulip Express Tour! This two-day adventure takes you from the Central Coast to Bowral for the annual Tulip Time event, then on to Tulip Top Gardens and Canberra's Floriade, Australia's biggest Spring Festival. Enjoy vibrant gardens, local attractions, and comfortable accommodation.

Tulip Time at Bowral and Tulip Top Gardens

Early home pick up and departure from Kariong

An early home pick up service this morning in preparation for a fun-filled two days ahead with our planned departure time from Kariong at 7:30am.

Express coach transfer to Bowral

Departure

Kariong

Destination

Bowral

We express down to Bowral, with a comfort stop en route.

Tulip Time at Corbett Gardens, Bowral

You will then have a couple of hours at your leisure to immerse yourself in tulips at the annual “Tulip Time” event held at Corbett Gardens.

Shopping in Bowral

There will also be time for you to partake in a little retail therapy at some of the many boutique shops in this lovely town (there are also a couple of great op shops) & purchase a bite to eat for lunch.

Coach transfer Bowral to Tulip Top Gardens via Goulburn

Departure

Bowral

Destination

Tulip Top Gardens, Sutton

We depart Bowral & continue our search for more beautiful tulips. Following a comfort stop & a quick “hello” to Rambo, Goulburn’s Big Merino, we spend some time at Tulip Top Gardens, located in Sutton.

Tulip Top Gardens visit

This stunning, seasonal garden is famous for its acres of hand-planted tulips and daffodils. You can enjoy an afternoon cuppa whilst admiring the Spring colours.

Coach transfer to Ramada Diplomat, Canberra

Departure

Tulip Top Gardens, Sutton

Destination

Ramada Diplomat, Canberra

We leave Tulip Tops by 5:00pm & travel the short distance to our accommodation for the night, the Ramada Diplomat, Canberra.

Ramada Diplomat, Canberra

Overnight accommodation at the Ramada Diplomat, Canberra.

Two-course dinner at Ramada Diplomat

Following a two-course dinner served from 6:30pm, you can retire for the night to your room for a comfortable night’s sleep.

Home pick up & drop off service; Return transfer to venues; Overnight accommodation at the Ramada Diplomat, Canberra; 1 x breakfast; 1 x lunch; 1 x afternoon tea; 1 x two-course dinner; Entry into Tulip Time, Bowral; Entry into Tulip Top Gardens; Free entry into Floriade

Lunch on Day 1; personal expenses for drinks, laundry & personal requirements; travel insurance (personal travel insurance is highly recommended for all travellers).

Floriade Festival and Scenic Return Journey

Breakfast at Ramada Diplomat

After enjoying breakfast, it’s time to check out of the Ramada Diplomat & head over to Commonwealth Park, the home of Floriade & Australia’s biggest Spring Festival.

Floriade Festival at Commonwealth Park

This month-long event showcases stunning displays of spring flowers, bulbs, and vibrant garden beds & welcomed over ½ million visitors in 2025. It will feature over a million beautiful blooms, entertainment, workshops, and markets. You will have about 2 hours to wander around the festival.

National Capital Exhibition (optional)

We recommend, if you have time, visiting the National Capital Exhibition, located next to Floriade at Regatta Point (& overlooking Lake Burley Griffin). This interesting exhibition tells the story of Canberra as Australia’s capital city.

Coach transfer Canberra to Berrima

Departure

Canberra

11:30

Destination

Berrima

At 11:30am, we farewell Canberra & begin our journey back to the Central Coast. After one last chance to take a photo of yourself with Rambo in Goulburn, we stop for a delicious lunch at the Cottage Café in historic Berrima.

Lunch at the Cottage Café, Berrima

We stop for a delicious lunch at the Cottage Café in historic Berrima.

Coach transfer Berrima to Kariong

Departure

Berrima

Destination

Kariong

17:30

Our Tulip Express Tour concludes at Kariong at about 5:30pm, where you will be reunited with your friendly Connect Coaches Driver who will transport you home after a wonderful & bright two days away.

Map

1. Kariong (Tour Start/End)

Kariong, NSW, Australia

2. Corbett Gardens (Tulip Time, Bowral)

Corbett Gardens, Wingecarribee St, Bowral NSW 2576, Australia

3. Tulip Top Gardens, Sutton

Tulip Top Gardens, 20 Old Federal Hwy, Sutton NSW 2620, Australia

4. Ramada Diplomat, Canberra

2 Hely St, Griffith ACT 2603, Australia

5. Commonwealth Park (Floriade Festival)

Commonwealth Park, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia

6. National Capital Exhibition (Regatta Point)

Regatta Point, Barrine Dr, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia

7. Cottage Café, Berrima

Cottage Café, 19 Old Hume Hwy, Berrima NSW 2577, Australia

The Tulip Express Tour: 22nd-23rd September 2026

Bowral - Canberra / 2 Days