Lovely beautiful setting set amongst private gardens with classical music playing. A bit disappointing as there's no entertainment for the kids compared to Floriade and not even a playground. The food options are Also limited. On the plus side it's lovely for a picnic and beautiful scenery however I probably wouldn't return as there is more to see and do at Floriade.
We had visited Floriade in Canberra the day before our visit to Tulip Top and this garden was much more interesting and varied. A great range of tulips and all in a very nice garden setting with many lawns and mature trees. Had the sausage lunch which was part of the entry fee and although there were several bus loads of people we didn't have to wait too long for our lunch. The eating area is very well set out in the lawned area. A nice way to spend a few hours just wandering about the garden. Would recommend.
Finding the place was a bit of a problem... google maps doesn't seem to have their correct location!Bright, beautiful tulips and cherry blossoms all around. The landscape was very well done.Hats off to the folks who maintain the place.
We visited Canberra for Floriade and were taken by friends to Sutton with the claim "better than Floriade". And they were of course right.We understand the gardens are open for 5 weeks only in Spring.The gardens are beautifully laid out and the fecundity of blooms is unique to this garden.As an avid photographer, I found excellent opportunities to shoot. I only took a 24-105mm on my Canon D6 and would have liked both wider angles with the 16-24 and macro with the 70-200. Had we not been with friends a tripod would have been the go
Tulip top garden is an absolute beautiful place, definitely worth a visit! I loved it so much that I actually organized my birthday party there. All the guests commented on what a lovely place it is with the beautiful colours and the love music that was playing. The staff there were really lovely, very accommodating and understanding with all the confusion and chaos my party caused. I just wanted to say what a great job they've done and would definitely recommend anyone to visit the gardens and see the beauty for yourselves.
The most beautiful Garden, I have ever seen. Trees are blossoms just on right time with tulips.Day was beautiful also. Sirkka
Established in 1997 there are 1000's of bulbs and flowering trees. If you think Floriade is fantastic this will blow your mind. Pack a picnic and relax on the beautiful lawns.
15 minutes drive north of Canberra, far better than Floriade. Entry was $14 with free sausage s/w and instant coffee. Relaxing and peaceful. Flowers are magnificent set amongst the blossom trees. Take a picnic and listen to the music (check the website for times).
Absolutely beautiful. The garden is so bright and colourful. So much better the Floriade. Cost is $14 for adults, $13 for seniors and kids under 16 are free. You also get 1 free sausage sandwich with your entry, and there's free tea and coffee facilities. Also available for purchase are cold drinks, cakes, small lunch menu (quiche, salad with ham off the bone, roll/sandwhich, all day breakfast, hot chips and other items), mini dutch pancakes (pofferjes). Recommend taking a picnic as theres plenty of spots to set up a picnic blanket under the trees. There are tables and chairs available near the food tent and live band, however if there is a large crowd you may miss out. Also if you have someone who can't walk around too much, this is a much better option than Floriade, as you can get access with disabled parking close to the garden.Note: there is a small hill to walk down and up from the entry. There is a larger hill to see over the top of the garden. Don't forget your camera, sunscreen and hat (when not under the trees). Also theres plants for purchase and a few small stalls selling paintings and other items. EFTPOS is available as well.
We went there in the spring of 2014. The people that own the place have put in a tremendous amount of work to convert the place into a really special place. The tulips are stunning and the people friendly and helpful. As it is on the side of a slope, the people had a bus running to get the less mobile back to the top. They had finger food facilities, as well as tea and coffee and a really good and inexpensive nursery. Highly recommended!!