The 21st edition of the Floriade flower festival will open on September 13 in Canberra. Floriade is the biggest flower festival in Australia and is well worth a visit if you are coming to Canberra. I try to visit every year and I can personally give it the thumbs up.

The festival will run from 13 September – 12 October and is located in Commonwealth Park just near Lake Burley Griffin. It is only 5-10 minutes walk from the city centre.

This year a feature of Floriade is the NightFest. It runs from 24 September until 28 September each night at 6pm until 10.30pm. NightFest gives you an opportunity to see Floriade in a different light which will surely be spectacular.

Entry to the daytime part of the show is free. Parking is available either near the Civic pool or on the western side of Commonwealth avenue. Buses also stop near the show.

If you need a hotel during your time in Canberra any hotel in the city or in the inner city will be within easy reach of Floriade.