Step into a world of wonder this spring as Floriade returns to Commonwealth Park, celebrating its 38th year with the theme Science and Nature. Just a short stroll from the festival, Novotel Canberra offers the ideal home base to explore vibrant garden beds, hands-on workshops, family-friendly activities, live music, and more. After a day of discovery, return to spacious rooms, warm hospitality, and hotel facilities including a heated indoor pool, spa, sauna, and gym. With Canberra’s top dining, bars, and shopping at your doorstep, Floriade is only the beginning.
What’s on at Novotel?
As an official Accommodation Partner and proudly participating in Floriade About Town, we’re bringing the magic of Floriade to you. Hotel guests have exclusive access to our free self-guided Floriade Garden Tour. Learn more about each garden display with audio and text commentary from your digital tour guide.
For a limited-time enjoy Floriade themed desserts at First Edition Canberra, where local ingredients and botanical flavours come to life, plus experience our Spring Floriade High Tea. It’s the prefect start to your garden exploration.
Planning a day among the blooms? Pre-order a local share board to take with you into the gardens, available at check-out or via the First Edition website.
Getting to Floriade
Reaching Floriade from Novotel Canberra is easy and enjoyable.
A signposted walking trail guides you directly from the city to the heart of Commonwealth Park, letting you take in the sights along the way.
Prefer to save your steps for the festival? A convenient Floriade shuttle bus runs from the city, just a short walk from the hotel, offering a quick and comfortable ride to and from the event.
