Immerse yourself in fields of colourful flowers this autumn at the Tesselaar KaBloom Festival of Flowers. Wander through the stunning gardens, and be greeted by millions of bright blooms. After admiring the vivid blossoms, stay a little longer and have fun with circus performers, tractor rides, food and more. Head out to the Dandenong Ranges, and see this festival from March 29 to April 27.
Tesselaar KaBloom Festival of Flowers
The festival will take place across four glorious weeks, with millions of plantings across five acres of flower beds. Gaze at sunflowers, salvias, marigolds, dahlias and more colourful blooms. For the first time ever, there will be a KaBloom Ferris wheel for you to ride. Hop on board and see the intricate flower field designs unfold below you. This Ferris wheel will be available to ride every day of the festival.
Once again, the circus will return to KaBloom, ready to thrill you with their incredible acts. The troupe of artists from Circus Oz Now For Wow will delight and surprise you with acrobatics, juggling, hoop diving and more fun routines. If you feel particularly inspired, the team at Ruccis Circus will be there with workshops so that you can learn the tricks of the trade. These workshops will take place on most days of the festival.
There will be plenty of entertainment to keep the whole family entertained, including giant colourful bubbles in the Becky Bubble Show and enchanting stories in the Fairy Garden. During Easter, you can follow clues to find ten rabbis in exchange for sweet rewards on a fun Rabbit Hunt. In the school holidays, there will also be drumming workshops to try.
For more fun, hop on a Tractor Train ride around the farm, play in the Garden Games Maze and Obstacle Course and take part in face painting and craft workshops.
There will be plenty of local and international food to try, so you don’t have to go hungry. Expect delicious treats like German sausages, scones, Dutch Poffertjes, gozleme, ice cream and more. There’s also tea, coffee and cold drinks, including beer, wine and cider, available at the festival.
Of course, you’re welcome to bring your own picnic, and eat it in the beautiful gardens. Dogs can come along, as long as they are on a leash.
After a day in the fields, go shopping in the nursery or the flower market and take home some plants or seasonal blooms for yourself. Then, find something magical in the Fairy Shop, or something sweet in the Lolly Shop. There will also be a Souvenir Shop, and handcrafted goods at the Market Faire.