Rooted here.
Blooming bigger.
What started as a small community celebration of spring has grown into one of Tasmania’s most recognised regional festivals — while staying proudly Wynyard at heart.
More than
tulips.
The Wynyard Tulip Festival is a celebration of community, place and one spectacular North West Tasmanian spring.
Proudly presented by Waratah-Wynyard Council, the festival transforms Gutteridge Gardens beside the Inglis River into a vibrant gathering of music, food, entertainment, families, locals and visitors.
It also connects Wynyard with one of the region’s most recognisable spring experiences — the extraordinary tulip display at Table Cape.
From local idea
to regional icon.
More than three decades of community energy have shaped the festival you see today.
It begins.
The Wynyard Tourism Progress Association creates a volunteer-led celebration of spring featuring art, craft, culture and community activities.
Growing up.
As the festival grows, an incorporated committee is formed to provide more structure and support.
A regional event.
The event becomes a Special Committee of Waratah-Wynyard Council, reflecting its growing significance to the region.
Bloomin’ good.
A new chapter begins with the Bloomin’ Tulip Festival identity and a renewed focus on creating a high-quality, family-friendly visitor experience.
By the river.
The festival relocates to Gutteridge Gardens and becomes the single flagship festival day that visitors know today.
Spring Loaded.
During the pandemic, spring celebrations spread across the municipality through the month-long Spring Loaded program.
Still blooming.
More than 20,000 people now join the celebration, but the heart of the festival remains the same: community, place and tulips.
Made in
Wynyard.
The setting is every bit as important as the festival.
Gutteridge Gardens sits beside the Inglis River in the heart of Wynyard — close to town, surrounded by green space and made for a community celebration.
It’s where local food, live music, art, entertainment and community spirit come together for one colourful spring Saturday.
See what’s coming in 2026
Two spring
experiences.
Enjoy the festival beside the river, then head up to Table Cape to see the tulips that inspired it all.
Festival-day loop.
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1
Frederick Street Reserve Parking and shuttle stop
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2
Festival Little Goldie Street, outside Wynyard Community Centre
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3
Table Cape Tulip Farm Farm entry fees apply
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4
Festival Little Goldie Street
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5
Frederick Street Reserve The loop continues
Passengers board using three steps and a handrail. Prams must be folded and stored in the luggage compartment. Drivers can help with storage.
The coaches are not wheelchair accessible. A dedicated Toyota Coaster, able to carry 2–3 wheelchairs, is available on demand. At any shuttle stop, let the coach driver know and they will arrange for the accessible vehicle to collect you.
Follow the colour
up the Cape.
The Roberts-Thomson family planted the farm’s first imported tulip bulbs in 1984. Today, Table Cape Tulip Farm is one of Tasmania’s best-known spring destinations.
Contact Table Cape Tulip Farm before your visit to discuss specific mobility or accessibility requirements. On Wynyard Tulip Festival day, demand may be higher than usual and assistance may be limited.
The Festival shuttle is free. Tulip Farm entry fees apply.
Visit the Tulip Farm Website
2026
entry fees.
Festival entry in Wynyard is free. These prices apply only to entry at Table Cape Tulip Farm.
Come see
what blooms.
Join us in Wynyard on Saturday 10 October 2026.
About the festival
Overview
Waratah-Wynyard Council proudly presents the Wynyard Tulip Festival, an annual flagship regional event celebrating the largest walkable tulip bloom in the Southern Hemisphere at Table Cape Tulip Farm.
Now in its 34th year, the event attracts thousands of locals and visitors each spring to Gutteridge Gardens in Wynyard, set against the picturesque Inglis River.
The festival showcases the best of North West Tasmania, bringing together community, culture, food, entertainment and family-friendly experiences. Free shuttle services connect visitors between the event and Table Cape Tulip Farm, enhancing access to the region’s iconic tulip displays.
Connecting locals and visitors with one of Tasmania’s most recognisable spring experiences, the Wynyard Tulip Festival blends natural beauty with a vibrant community celebration.
OUR story
The Wynyard Tulip Festival is one of Tasmania’s most recognised regional events, but its story begins with a small group of passionate locals.
First established in 1991 by the Wynyard Tourism Progress Association, the Festival began as a modest community celebration of spring. Delivered entirely by volunteers, the early event ran over a week and featured a diverse program of community-led activities, with a strong focus on art, craft and local culture.
As the Festival grew, so too did the complexity of delivering it. In 1997, an incorporated committee was formed to take on the organisation of the event, providing more structure and support as it expanded. By 2005, this evolved into a Special Committee of Waratah-Wynyard Council, recognising both the scale of the festival and its importance to the region.
Rising costs, increasing compliance requirements, and the need for more specialised event management eventually led to a further shift. Waratah-Wynyard Council stepped in to fully coordinate the festival, securing its long-term sustainability and future growth.
In 2007, the festival entered a new phase with a rebrand to the Bloomin’ Tulip Festival and the introduction of a clear strategic direction. This period focused on strengthening the festival’s identity as a high-quality, family-friendly event while positioning Wynyard as a compelling visitor destination.
A major milestone followed in 2010, when the festival was relocated to Gutteridge Gardens and consolidated into a single flagship event day. This created a stronger, more cohesive visitor experience and established the core event format that continues today.
In 2020, Waratah-Wynyard Council adapted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic through the introduction of the Spring Loaded program, a month-long series of smaller, distributed events across the municipality. This approach allowed the community to continue celebrating spring while meeting public health requirements and maintaining social outcomes.
Following the return of the festival after COVID, the event experienced renewed growth in scale and attendance, reinforcing its role as a major regional drawcard and community celebration.
Over time, the festival has grown from a local celebration into a major regional event, now attracting more than 20,000 visitors each year. Despite this growth in scale and professionalism, it has remained firmly grounded in its community origins.
Today, the Wynyard Tulip Festival celebrates the unique character of the region, bringing together local food, art, music and community spirit. Held each spring to coincide with the spectacular tulip bloom on Table Cape, it offers visitors the opportunity to experience Wynyard at its most vibrant.
Proudly delivered by Waratah-Wynyard Council and supported by volunteers, local businesses and community groups, the festival continues to evolve while staying true to what has always made it special…
Community, place, and tulips!
The FARM
It was 1984 when Paul Roberts-Thomson, the third-generation owner, and his wife Bronwen imported the first tulip bulbs from Holland.
Today the renowned Tulip Farm is one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in Tasmania. The farm overlooks the open blue sea, agriculture and livestock farms, as well as the iconic Table Cape Lighthouse.
Forty years later, Paul and Bronwen’s son Dave asks: what is the future of the famous Tulip Farm? Learning from his mentor, scientist Dr Bill Cotching, he discovered the farm’s future relies on soil quality.
Like Dave, the Tulip Festival is also approaching this time of year with a new focus on soil health, sustainability, and cultural heritage—not only securing the future of the beloved Tulip Farm but also offering a cultural and sustainable experience to visitors.
Table Cape Tulip Farm will be opening its gates to the public from 26 September 2026 to late October (while the tulips are in bloom!).
For those who would like to the visit the Tulip Farm on the same day as the festival, a free shuttle bus is available.
The shuttle bus will operate every 30 minutes between Hogg Street (next to The Vault Café) and the Tulip Farm from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Please note: Tulip Farm entry fees apply.
Entry Fees 2026
Adults: $18
Seniors / Concession / Students: $16
Children (6–17): $4
Children under 6: Free
