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Floriade Spring High Tea

Indulge in a delightful Saturday High Tea experience at First Edition Canberra with your friends and family!

Welcome spring with our Floriade High Tea, available every Saturday during the festival. Inspired by Floriade’s 2025 theme, Science and Nature, this delightful afternoon experience blends vibrant botanical flavours with a touch of curiosity and creativity.

Set just moments from Commonwealth Park, First Edition makes it easy to combine your visit to Floriade with this unforgettable afternoon treat.

Book your table now and treat yourself to an unforgettable Saturday at First Edition Canberra!

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.

Availability

Available from 1 September 2025 to 11 October 2025

Valid for stays from 13 September 2025 to 11 October 2025

Price

Available from 60 AUD per person

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High Tea Options

Choose from a traditional high tea or upgrade with bottomless bubbles

Bottomless Bubbles Floriade High Tea - $75pp

Bottomless Bubbles Floriade High Tea Includes:

– Delicate 3-tier high tea stand infused with floral and citrus notes
– Delight in 2 hours of unlimited loose-leaf tea and barista-made coffee
– Enjoy 2-hours of bottomless bubbles

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Floriade Spring High Tea - $60pp

Floriade Spring High Tea Includes:

– Delicate 3-tier high tea stand infused with floral and citrus notes
– Delight in 2 hours of unlimited loose-leaf tea and barista-made coffee

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Book Online

Group Bookings

Celebrate your, baby shower, birthday or other occasion with a high tea at First Edition Canberra. Select between our high tea options or customise your own celebration with help from our specialised events team.

Please contact us directly for bookings over 10 people or special occasions and events.

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Kids High Tea

Leave no one behind with our kid’s high tea price. Only $35 per child and includes a limited selection high tea and unlimited hot chocolate, juice and soft drink for 2 hours. Children must be accompanied by paying adult.

Available every Saturday from 11.00am for $35 per child.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

Inclusions

Floriade Spring High Tea:

Traditional 3-tier high tea stand
Delight in 2 hours of unlimited loose-leaf tea and barista-made coffee
Children only $35 AUD with a limited high tea selection
Accor Plus members receive 10% off

Bottomless Bubbles Floriade High Tea:

Traditional 3-tier high tea stand
Delight in 2 hours of unlimited loose-leaf tea and barista-made coffee
Enjoy 2 hours of bottomless bubbles
Children only $35 AUD with a limited high tea selection
Accor Plus members receive 10% off

Offer terms & conditions

Offer payable on the day
Card details are taken to reserve the booking
No shows will incur a $20 per person cancelation fee
Some menu items may be substituted for dietary requirements or seasonal availability, please advise of any dietary requirements in the booking notes
Accor plus members receive 10% discount on all high tea offers
Children: $35 per child with a limited high tea menu, unlimited juice & hot chocolate for 2-hours. Children must be accompanied by paying adults.
Floriade Spring High Tea: 2-hours unlimited loose leaf tea and barista coffee from the booking time.
Bottomless Bubbles Floriade High Tea: Please drink responsibly, RSA applies. 2 hours of bottomles bubbles from the booking time.
Group Bookings: Please note the terms and conditions can vary for group bookings. Contact our specialised events team for more details.

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