The Tesselaar Tulip Festival was created by 2 Dutch immigrants, Cees and Johanna Tesselaar. They arrived in Melbourne at 1939 and started to grow tulips, gladioli and daffodils on their land.
Since then they decided to publicly open the farm with silver coin donation for Red Cross Australia.
It's been operating since 1954 and these days the festival sees thousands of visitors wandering the rows of flowers, highlighting tulips, daffodils and other colourful blooms
Every Spring the festival is held high up in the Dandenong Mountains just east of Melbourne.
It has become one of the best tourist attractions in Victoria, Australia with more than 120 varieties of tulips being shown on a 55-acre farm.
The tulip festival, along with the glorious floral displays, now includes music, food and wine to attract more visitors during the spring season.
Leave plenty of time to wander around the displays as there are over 950, 000 tulips to see set across 5 acres on a 25 acre property. There is also live entertainment daily for all visitors to enjoy no matter what age.
You can make your visit as long or as short as you wish. Some people like to make a whole day out of it and include some of the extra sights that the Dandenongs provides
The address is ...
Tesselaar Flower Farm
357-359 Monbulk Road
Silvan
Melway Map 123 B5 (40km directly east of Melbourne)
If you are driving to the festival, use the Google map here, just click on 'Directions', add your details and your route is mapped out for you.
Public transport is an alternative method for getting to the Tesselaar Tulip Festival. Please make sure that you use the Metlink journey planner so as to make sure your journey is stress free. Note ... Enter your location in the “from” field and “Tesselaar Tulip Festival” into the “to” field.
They will also be running their charter bus from Lilydale Station. For thorough and detailed public transport information check out this how to get there link which also includes the charter bus timetable.
Bus runs weekends and public holiday only. The bus meets the train at Lilydale Station with a little extra time to spare.
There is free onsite parking for cars and buses.
On busy weekends there are two car parks and entry points. People with limited mobility are advised to park in the main car park (on the Monbulk side of the farm) in the designated spots.
Please note parking is limited and based on a first come first served system. Many areas surrounding the farm are NO STANDING and it is advised and suggested strongly that you DO NOT park on the roads surrounding the farm.
Should the car park be full, the suggestion is that you you take the time to explore the local area and come back a little later The carpark will reopen once space becomes available.
The Tesselaar Tulip Festival opens mid September to mid October every year. The Festival's hours of operation are from 10am to 5pm every day.
There is an entrance charge for adults and children are admitted free. Concession tickets include seniors, pension and student cards. The National Companion Card and Carer Card are also accepted and Carers are admitted free of charge
Tickets may be purchased online or you can buy your ticket at the gate. The ticket price is the same no matter where it is purchased. You might save some time by pre-purchasing your ticket. Online tickets can be used on any day.
The Festival is open on Grand Final day from 10:00am - 5:00pm
Good old fashioned Dutch hospitality!
Enjoy live stage shows throughout the weekend including Dutch music all time favourite tunes. Dancing and live music will have you thoroughly enjoying your visit to the Tesselaar tulip Festival
There are roving entertainers, the Tulip Fairy telling her tales in the fairy garden. There are historical displays, including wooden tulip making, the traditional way, with pedalled machinery.
Enjoy traditional Dutch food with a range of market stalls.
Check the Tulip Festival website for the actual date this year.
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So much mire to see and do this weekend. You will love it.
Check the Tulip Festival website for the actual date this year.
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