Nothing heralds the change in season quite like Australia. As winter recedes, the country bursts into colour, from rolling fields of wildflowers in WA to jacaranda-lined streets in NSW and tulip festivals across Victoria and Tasmania.

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Whether you're looking to stop and smell the roses, plan a colourful picnic, or catch a country market buzzing with seasonal flavour, here are some of the best places to experience spring across Australia - and the Discovery Parks you can stay at nearby.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

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WA is home to the largest wildflower show on Earth, with over 12,000 species blooming across the state—many of them unique to the region.

From late August through November, you’ll find everlastings, orchids, and wattles carpeting fields and bushlands. Popular trails include the Coral Coast Highway, Coalseam Conservation Park and Lesueur National Park. Closer to the city, head to Perth’s Kings Park for the Everlasting Kings Park Festival celebrating all things about the season.

Where to stay: Discovery Parks – Swan Valley makes a perfect base to explore Kings Park and enjoy the region's vineyards.

VICTORIA

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Held in Silvan in the Dandenong Ranges, Tesselaar Tulip Festival features half a million blooming tulips in every shade you can imagine. Each weekend also features themed entertainment—from Dutch and Turkish weekends to food, wine and jazz.

Where to stay: Discovery Parks – Melbourne is under an hour’s drive away and a great base to explore both the Dandenong Ranges and the city.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

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Spring paints the Clare Valley in vivid yellow as rolling canola fields bloom across the region. It's also prime time to explore the Riesling Trail by bike, stopping in at boutique cellar doors and country bakeries along the way.

Where to stay: Discovery Parks – Clare offers a peaceful vineyard-adjacent base to explore the colours and flavours of spring in regional SA.

NEW SOUTH WALES

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Start spring with Tulip Time in Bowral, showcasing 75,000 tulips in Corbett Gardens plus market stalls and local events.

Later in the season, explore the town of Grafton and attend the Jacaranda Festival where it celebrates the season in a haze of purple blossoms—an iconic Aussie Spring moment.

Where to stay: Discovery Parks – Gerroa is a scenic coastal base for Southern Highlands adventures, while Discovery Parks – Emerald Beach gets you closer to northern NSW’s jacaranda magic.

QUEENSLAND

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Townsville’s Botanical Gardens come alive in spring, with Queens Gardens, Anderson Park, and The Palmetum showcasing tropical blooms from desert roses to vibrant heliconias.

Where to stay: Discovery Parks – Townsville  is just minutes from these floral highlights, making it the perfect base for a colourful spring escape.

TASMANIA

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The small coastal town of Wynyard transforms each October into a rainbow of tulips during its annual festival. Visit the blooming Table Cape Tulip Farm, explore local art, enjoy market stalls and stick around for the evening fireworks.

Where to stay: Discovery Parks – Devonport is just over an hour from Wynyard, offering a convenient coastal base to enjoy the festival and explore Tasmania’s scenic north-west.

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

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Australia’s biggest celebration of spring, Floriade fills Canberra’s Commonwealth Park with a riot of colour, floral sculptures, markets, and entertainment. The month-long event is perfect for families, couples, or garden lovers and even extends into the evenings with NightFest sessions full of light shows and performances.

Where to stay: Discovery Parks – Canberra offers a peaceful retreat within a short drive of the city centre.

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