Carnival of Flowers at Gardens by the Bay – Australian Spring Comes to Singapore

Gardens by the Bay Carnival of Flowers Australian Themed Floral Display 0 Hero Carousel and Ferris Wheel

Enjoy joyful sights and lush landscapes of spring inspired by Australia’s biggest flower show, the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, at Gardens by the Bay’s very own Carnival of Flowersfloral display. Also, check out the Gardens by the Bahay Kubo A Fiesta of Orchids which features vibrant orchids found in the Philippines.

Carnival of Flowers floral display

From 23 Sept to 17 Nov 2024, the Carnival of Flowers will be showing at the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay. This is the first Australian-themed floral display, and it features over 30 varieties of plants, including exotic species native to Australia.

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Gardens by the Bay Carnival of Flowers Australian Themed Floral Display 1 Upper Foyer Genestreaming Journey Sculpture wide

The display begins with the Genestreaming Journey Sculpture, which features aboriginal art from the Bunya Mountains and field naturalist art from the Art of Nature School in the pieces, highlighting connections between these locations and Boyce Gardens Toowoomba.

Gardens by the Bay Carnival of Flowers Australian Themed Floral Display 1 Upper Foyer Genestreaming Journey Sculpture with Kangaroo

The main “carnival” takes place at the Flower Field.

Gardens by the Bay Carnival of Flowers Australian Themed Floral Display 2 Aerial Birds Eye View of Main Flower Field

Floral floats created with preserved flowers can be found around the field, a nod to the parade that’s part of the Toowoomba Carnival in Australia.

Gardens by the Bay Carnival of Flowers Australian Themed Floral Display 2 Birds Eye View of Main Flower Field 2

Gardens by the Bay Carnival of Flowers Australian Themed Floral Display 4 Floral Parade 2 Windmills

Gardens by the Bay Carnival of Flowers Australian Themed Floral Display 4 Floral Parade Red Tractor with Honeycomb Flowers and Bees

One highlight is a tractor overflowing with honeycombs and plush bees.

Gardens by the Bay Carnival of Flowers Australian Themed Floral Display 4 Floral Parade 3 Windmills wide angle

Gardens by the Bay Carnival of Flowers Australian Themed Floral Display 4 Floral Parade 5 Farmers Market Spiral

Another whimsical display showcases a farmers’ market with baskets of harvest spiraling into the air

Gardens by the Bay Carnival of Flowers Australian Themed Floral Display 5 Main Field life sized kangaroos and house

Gardens by the Bay Carnival of Flowers Australian Themed Floral Display 7 Kangaroo Closeup

Over in the central part of the field, life-sized kangaroos gather in front of a house in the countryside.

Gardens by the Bay Carnival of Flowers Australian Themed Floral Display 5 Main Field house with handpainted wooden ornaments

Colourful ornaments decorate the house’s exterior, along with many other parts of the display. These are all painted by students from our local Canberra Primary School and Rangeville State School in Australia.

Gardens by the Bay Carnival of Flowers Australian Themed Floral Display 6 Floral Parade Carousel and Ferris Wheel

The Ferris Wheel and Carousel are two “attractions” fit right in with the carnival soundtrack playing constantly in the background. But it’s only the flowers that can go on these rides!

Gardens by the Bay Carnival of Flowers Australian Themed Floral Display 6 Carousel Floral Cows and Ponies closeup

Gardens by the Bay Carnival of Flowers Australian Themed Floral Display 6 Ferris Wheel Floral Parade

Gardens by the Bay Carnival of Flowers Australian Themed Floral Display 8 Blue delphiniums

Gardens by the Bay Carnival of Flowers Australian Themed Floral Display 8 Flower close up Banksia hookeriana Hookers Banksia

This display also brings in some plants from Australia, such as kangaroo paw, Yellow tails, and strawflower, to name a few.

Gardens by the Bay Carnival of Flowers Australian Themed Floral Display 8 Flower close up Kangaroo Paw

Gardens by the Bay Carnival of Flowers Australian Themed Floral Display 8 Flower close up Pink mulla mulla Ptilotus exaltatus among others

Gardens by the Bay Carnival of Flowers Australian Themed Floral Display 8 Flower close up Pink mulla mulla Ptilotus exaltatus

Gardens by the Bay Carnival of Flowers Australian Themed Floral Display 8 Flower close up Yellow tails Ptilotus nobilis

Gardens by the Bay Carnival of Flowers Australian Themed Floral Display Strawflower Xerochrysum

Gardens by the Bay Carnival of Flowers Australian Themed Floral Display 9 Aboriginal Australian art cove 1

There are also small pocket gardens filled with more Aboriginal art pieces.

Gardens by the Bay Carnival of Flowers Australian Themed Floral Display 9 Aboriginal Australian art cove 2

Gardens by the Bay Carnival of Flowers Australian Themed Floral Display 9 Floral Parade floats designed by young students

At the end, don’t miss this display which features mini floral parade floats designed by young student artists!


Gardens by the Bahay Kubo: A Fiesta of Orchids at Orchid Haven

From Sept 2024 to Jan 2025, enjoy a new display featuring orchids and cultural heritage from the Philippines, at Gardens by the Bahay Kubo: A Fiesta of Orchids in the Cloud Forest.

Gardens by the Bahay Kubo A Fiesta of Orchids 1 house overview

Anchoring the main display area is a Bahay Kubo, a traditional stilt house, decorated with other cultural items on display.

Gardens by the Bahay Kubo A Fiesta of Orchids 3 house interior 1

Gardens by the Bahay Kubo A Fiesta of Orchids 4 house interior 2

Gardens by the Bahay Kubo A Fiesta of Orchids 5 house exterior orchids

Gardens by the Bahay Kubo A Fiesta of Orchids 6 orchid cascades with spiral woven

The display extends to another section of the Cloud Forest (walk up the steps), where you can also discover more flora and fauna from the Philippines.

Gardens by the Bahay Kubo A Fiesta of Orchids 8 Philippine eagle

Gardens by the Bahay Kubo A Fiesta of Orchids 9 fauna of the Philippines


Impressions of Monet: The Experience extended till 2025

Gardens by the Bay Impressions of Monet Immersive Exhibition Extended with new Monet Farmhouse facade

It’s official – Impressions of Monet: The Experience will be available until 31 January 2025. Admission to this exhibition is included for Flower Dome visitors during normal opening hours, except when closed for private events. Check the Gardens by the Bay website for any of such closure notices before booking your tickets to be sure.

Learn more about Impressions of Monet: The Experience in this article.


Flower Dome’s upcoming floral displays

The next display is for the holidays, and you can enjoy the Christmas Train Show from November 2024.

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