Tulip Time 2015 closes with record numbers

September 29, 2015Posted in: Events, Tourism

The 55th Southern Highlands Tulip Time Festival has been hailed a success, with a record-breaking number of visitors enjoying the bright blooms. More than 38,000 people flocked through the gates of Corbett Gardens during the 13 day festival which ended on Sunday, smashing the previous record of 35,300 which was set in 2014. Council’s Event...

Council calls for 2016 Tulip Time charity partner

August 7, 2015Posted in: Events

Wingecarribee Shire Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from charities wishing to become the official charity partner for next year’s Tulip Time celebrations. Council’s Tourism and Events Manager, Steve Rosa is encouraging all eligible charities to lodge an application. “Tulip Time is the largest annual event in the state south of Sydney, bringing tens of...

Council to host Corbett Gardens ‘Park Talks’

June 12, 2015Posted in: Community, Development, Events, Roads and Assets

Wingecarribee Shire Council is inviting members of the community to attend a series of interactive displays, dubbed ‘Park Talks’, to discuss the proposed refurbishment of Bowral’s Corbett Gardens. Council’s Building Assets Coordinator Chris Richmond explained the rationale behind the Park Talks. “Corbett Gardens is one of our Shire’s favourite public spaces,” he said.  “It’s also...

Tulip Time 2014 closes with record numbers

September 29, 2014Posted in: Events, Tourism

The 54th Southern Highlands Tulip Time Festival has been hailed a success, with a record breaking number of visitors enjoying the bright blooms and stunning spring weather. More than 35,300 people flocked through the gates of Corbett Gardens during the 13 day festival which ended yesterday, smashing the previous record of 33,000 which was set...

Mayor Gair gears up for week two of Tulip Time

September 23, 2014Posted in: Community, Events

With Sunday 28 September the final day of this year’s Tulip Time celebrations, Wingecarribee Shire Mayor Councillor Duncan Gair is encouraging guests to enjoy the second week’s remaining events. “We’ve had an absolutely fabulous response from visitors to our first week’s program of events,” he said.  “I urge anyone who hasn’t yet taken part or...

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